New Members, Leah Conner and Alex Lavidge were inducted as the newest Del Norte Members by President, Mary Tieman. Leah was sponsored by Rotarian, Norm Liss and Alex by Rotarian Ron Epps. 

   Leah, who is a former Rotarian, also served her past  clubs as President twice. She brings a wealth of Rotary experience to the club. 

   Alex is a 3rd generation Rotarian and already a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a former Youth Exchange Student to Hungary when he was in high school. Alex followed up his induction with a short vocational talk, where he highlighted the Solar Company he works for and the opportunities that exist for solar in New Mexico. Alex, grew up in Tennessee and was inspired by his grandfather who was a great entrepreneur. 

Around the Club

   Caring Hearts Chair, Steve Becker, announced that fellow Rotarian, Tanya McKinney, was in the ICU for 7 days, but is home now and recovering. 

   Ina Miller announced that she shared lunch with Caroll Follingstad, spouse of the late Rotarian, Richard Follingstad, and that Caroll plans on joining us soon for lunch. 

   Long time Rotarian, Larry Strickland, has resigned from the club to pursue other interests since his retirement from United Way. 

  Mike Skolnick announced the winner of one of the raffle items, a range finder, was none other than Rotarian Donette Wagner. He showed the jackets that were sponsored by Rotarians, Marty Padilla, Waterstone Mortgage ,and Billie Adams, Peak Family Dentistry. If you want to order one contact Mike. The price is $40.00. 

  Mike Skolnick thanked Rotarian, Adam Moffett, owner of Slice Parlor for his donation of pizza to the golf tournament. 

   Upcoming Sgt. At Arms, Mike Skolnick, got in some practice by taking over for Mark Ormerod, who is traveling. Mike levied as many fines as he could. 

   Best Wishes to Maureen Anderson who celebrated her 80th Birthday.

   Congrats to Ken Abbott for 56 years as a Rotarian. (All with perfect attendance!) 

   Jim Quick attended the Rotary meeting at the Carlsbad Rotary Club as the speaker and shared our project plans for the gala dinner for the Folds of Honor that we are co-hosting on September 8. 

   Many guests joined us Wednesday  for the presentation from New Mexican Historian, Rob Martinez, including 3 guests from UNM, who are working on a historical documentary, and a representative from the Albuquerque Journal. Two guests were so impressed and had such fun at the club that the they asked for applications and information about joining us.