Vocational Trade Fair Coming in January

On Wednesday, January 25, Del Norte will host our annual Vocational Trade Fair at the Sheraton Uptown.  We will not have a speaker, but a lunch buffet will be served.  You  will have the opportunity to visit with our Business Members and learn about the many unique businesses engaged in by our members..  All Rotarians are encouraged to attend and support our Business members.  

Over 20 of our Business Members are hosting a table and will be available to provide information.   Information will be available  from Realtors, Mortgage Companies, Investment Companies, and even details about Funeral Pre-Planning Services.  The event will be open from 11:30 to 1:30 for all members and guests.   

Rotarians Host Fred Harvey Dinner for Gala Guests 

On a recent Friday night a group of friends, who were recent attendees at the Folds of Honor Gala, attended the Fred Harvey dinner that they purchased at the live auction at the event.  10 lucky winners were picked up by a limo, provided by Rotarian Fred Bryant, and driven to the home of Rotarian and Chef, Kathie Williams, where they were served a 7 course authentic Fred Harvey dinner in 1880’s style.  Items on the menu included, Crab and Shrimp au Gratin, Cream of Onions soup, Rack of Lamb with Mushrooms and Asparagus, Lyonnaise Potatoes and Strawberry Sundaes.  All recipes were from the original Harvey House Test Kitchens. 

                                                                                                                                                Rotarian President Mary Tieman and husband, Allen, furnished the wines and Mary served as a Harvey Girl.  Rotarian wives, Evelyn Bryant and Pat Quick also served as Harvey Girls,  dressed in their authentic black with white aprons.  Rotarian Jim Quick entertained with stories about Fred Harvey and he and Pat presented the attendees with copies of the latest Fred Harvey book, “Appetite for America”.

Guests described the evening as “magical” and something that they would purchase again.

Around The Club

Congrats to 

       Mike and Joyce Skolnick on their 17th Wedding Anniversary.

       Hass  Aslami and Nilufar Monfared on their 30th Wedding Anniversary.

       Roberto and Rose  Marie Espat on their 57th Wedding Anniversary.  (how great was it to have Roberto at our meeting…you have been missed).

Happy Club Anniversary to Ruth Ronan for 24 years of membership 

Happy Birthday to Rotarian Satellite member, Sally Aslami.

Congratulations to Mark Ormerod’s daughter for her musical accomplishments.

Many Thanks from Mark Rickert to fellow Rotarians who attended the recent fundraiser for the Children’s Grief Center. 

The Alzheimers Center will host their Annual Caregiver’s Conference at the Marriott Uptown on December 10.  For details contact Director and Rotarian, Ron Eppes.  

Brags to Rotarian Dentist, Dr. Billie Adams, from Mike Skolnick who had the best dental experience ever.

Sincere thanks to Rotarian, Tanya McKinney, who was back at the club and grateful for all the thoughts and prayers for her health.  

Congrats to Norm Liss’s granddaughter on her Master’s accomplishments.  

Rotarian, Mark Martinez announced he is  willing to give pickle ball lessons to any Rotarian that’s interested.  If you want to get in on this  “craze”  call Mark.

Mark Skolnick announced that Sandoval Economic Development recently recognized the many generous contributions of Rotarian, Hass Aslami, who continues to provide much needed funds for our community non-profits thru his Fundaxi organization.

Welcome Rotarian, Joan Lewis, from our Satellite group.  It was great to see you at lunch.

Thanks to Public Image Committee member, Bob Rausch, for posting Speaker notifications in the Albuquerque Business Journal.  Thanks to you we had several visitors.  

Welcome to Maria Montoya-Chavez’s sister and CPA, Ana Maria Montoya, and to Rachelle Ford’s guest, Brian Garcia, the Community Schools Development Officer.  

Thanks to Hass for bringing several of his Fundaxi “Business Angels”.

Goodbye to long-time Rotarian, Don Wagner, who has decided to leave the club.  A Past President and active Rotarian, we will miss his expertise and dedication to Rotary.  We wish him good luck in his continued retirement.  

Just a reminder from Foundation Chair, Steve Becker, that you still have time to donate to our own Del Norte Foundation.  If you are  looking for charitable donations to make  before the end of the tax year, please  consider our Foundation, where 100% of the money goes to our local charities.  You can also make the Foundation a beneficiary in your will or make a monthly pledge through United Way at your work.  Steve is always available if you have more questions about how to contribute.