Greetings Rotarians and Friends,
This year, our nation proudly celebrates a historic milestone. American women athletes brought home a record 67 medals, composing more than half of the total medals won by the United States. The United States and China both claimed 40 gold medals, with American women contributing 26 of those victories. These outstanding achievements highlight the strength, determination, and talent of women athletes who have risen to the challenge and made their mark on the world stage.
This year also marks the first Olympic Games to achieve gender parity, a significant step forward in the pursuit of equality and representation in sports. This achievement resonates deeply with Rotary’s mission, which is dedicated to advancing peace and understanding through service and fostering equality and empowerment in communities worldwide.
Just as the women of the Olympics have broken barriers and reached new heights, we, too, strive to empower individuals and promote positive change. Let us celebrate these inspiring athletes and recommit ourselves to Rotary’s mission of creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all.
Yours in Rotary,
James Wernicke, Service Chair
This Week’s Speaker
August 6, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
United Church
Los Alamos, NM
This week’s lunch meeting will feature a discussion on Los Alamos County Economic Development, led by three distinguished speakers. Paul Andrus, the Community Development Director, will share his expertise on strategic planning and community growth initiatives. Ellyn Felton, the Marketing Specialist, will provide insights into promoting economic opportunities and enhancing the county’s business climate. Dan Osborn, the Housing & Special Projects Manager, will discuss current housing projects and special initiatives aimed at improving community infrastructure. Join us for this engaging session as we explore the future of economic development in Los Alamos County. If you can’t attend in person, please join us on Zoom.
This Week’s Helpers
Finemaster
TBD
Sergeant of Arms
TBD
Rotary Minute
TBD
Please send lunch orders to Greg Viola by 7:00 PM on Sunday.
Want to help out with our weekly duties? It would sure help lighten the load, and boy, wouldn’t that be nice for those who serve week after week? If you would like to help out, please let our Membership Chair Linda Bullock know.
Accessibility Issues?
The United Church has an elevator to the second floor. Park in the second lot next to Cañoncito Montessori School where the playground overlooks the lot, and use the sidewalk that runs parallel to Canyon Road to reach the door leading to the elevators.
Calendar
Bi-District Conference
November 15-16, 2024
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
The Bi-District Conference is a two-day event that brings together Rotary
clubs from northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It provides a
platform for clubs to present their Global Grant projects and seek funding
from other attending clubs.
This collaborative approach has led to numerous successful Global Grants
over the years. The conference strengthens relationships between clubs across
international borders, fostering a spirit of cooperation and shared purpose.
Transportation will be provided from El Paso to the conference hotel in
Ciudad Juarez. Contact Donna Pedace for carpooling arrangements from other
locations. For more info, see this PDF.
Club Projects
Strive to Thrive
Join us in supporting a “Resiliency Course” to be constructed and implemented
For all students in Los Alamos Public Schools.
The Goal?
To help strengthen the mental health of our youth.
Why Support Us?
Boost students’ life skills by instilling focus, balance, determination and a whole host of valuable social-emotional abilities thus helping to improve: Self-Confidence, Esteem, Cooperation, Collaboration, Decision making, Communication Skills, Stress Reduction, Positive Risk-taking, Student Motivation, Social Cohesion, as well as Leadership, Goal Setting, and Teamwork
How can you help?
Your generous contribution will make a significant impact on our students’ lives. A check or this link will direct your tax deductible donation to Los Alamos Rotary 1312 Inc., our 501c3 charitable foundation, PO Box 986, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Let’s strive together for a thriving community. For more information, contact Alison Pannell at (505)-570-0629 or livukenjani@gmail.com.
Service Opportunities
Ruidoso Fire Relief
We have received inquiries from clubs and members eager to know how they can contribute. We believe the most effective approach for our district is to send donations directly to the Ruidoso Club’s Foundation. This will enable the Ruidoso Rotarians to allocate funds to where and when they are most needed. Your willingness to help and participate fills us with pride. Please send your donations to the address provided below, and they will be forwarded to the President of the Ruidoso Club.
Rotary Club of Ruidoso Foundation
1711 Quail Run Ct NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Other News
Call For District Articles
D5520 Newsletter Editor Don Powell is requesting articles for the district newsletter Yucca. Keep your articles short and concise to help us produce a shorter newsletter. Photos are OK. Just remember to put down the names of the folks in the photo. We (the Yucca readers) would like to see flyers of your upcoming fundraisers and events and photos of the aftermath. We will inform you of the district happenings and upcoming events, conferences, seminars, training, etc.
Rotary Friendship Exchange
Would you like to be part of a team that will facilitate travel worldwide among Rotarians? Become part of the District’s Friendship Exchange team! Friendship Exchange is an international exchange program for Rotary members and friends that allows participants to take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs. Visit the website or contact Fernando Lopez for more info.
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