Greetings Rotarians and Friends,
District Governor Elect Laura Gonzales, Past District Governor Dick Jones, and District Governor Nominee Mark Goodman will be leading our strategic planning this week. We will also be reviewing scholarship applications. Members should have received applications from Linda Bullock. This is also your last chance to submit nominees for this year’s Sonny Brown Awards.
A New Type Of Youth Exchange Is Coming!
We are participating in a new short term youth exchange that we hope will be able to allow more youth to participate. It’s only 6 weeks so perfect for a summer. It’s open to 17-19 year olds so if you know a student or would like to host one, please let us know!
Rotary District Conference April 9
The Rotary District 5520 Conference 2026 will take place April 9–11, 2026, at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza in historic Santa Fe. Rotarians from across the district are invited to gather for a weekend of fellowship, inspiration, and celebration, featuring keynote speakers Raj Sisodia and Alan Mallory. Highlights include opening sessions, leadership workshops, the All-Club Luncheon, youth program showcases, and the District Awards Gala, along with opportunities to connect with fellow Rotarians and enjoy Santa Fe’s vibrant culture. A special conference hotel rate is available through March 18, and attendees are encouraged to reserve early and plan time to explore the city during the conference weekend.
PEEC Treehouse Cleanup April 11
Please join us to clean up the PEEC Treehouse on Saturday April 11 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in preparation for the Earth Day Festival. We will be cleaning out brush as well as doing some treehouse repairs. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. If you can bring a rake, it would be appreciated.
Pajarito Trails Information Fair April 25
The Pajarito Plateau Trails (PTS) initiative is hosting a Trails Information Fair on Saturday, April 25, at Co-op Park, and it’s a fantastic opportunity for our local organizations to shine. This event is designed as a community “drop-by” to help residents plan their upcoming trail season while showcasing the diverse outdoor experiences in our area. The PTS is offering free booth space for any stakeholder groups to promote upcoming events, recruit volunteers, or demonstrate the “cool stuff” that makes their trail work unique. Since the success of our trails depends on this coalition model, we want to ensure Rotary’s various interests are well-represented. If you are passionate about local trails and would like to participate, please let me know! The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, April 7.
Flowers and Caps
Just a reminder I still have flowers bulbs to give out from our Rotary friends in Enkhuizen, Netherlands.
We’re also progressing on collecting bottle caps. Hopefully gas prices stabilize before we’re ready to make the trip!
YIR,
James Wernicke
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