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For most of us, who are relatively "late arrivals" in this area, the names of many places and developments have little meaning, However, after listening to Joe Konkel's fascinating stories about the Ranch Family Histories of this part of the state, we learned that many of these developments were once part of some very large ranches. Joe tald us not only about the ranches, but he also narrated for us colorful tales of the some of the individuals and families who acquired, built and worked those ranches. A number of them have helped to shape our community and its services we enjoy through their philanthropy. We have had the privilege of having Joe Konkel with us on previous occasions, related to the annual Cowboy Poets Gathering, He has emerged as the Historian of that event; and each year, based on his research, the Cowboy Poets Gathering features a diffeent ranch family.. Thank you, Joe, for enlightening us! We will look forward to your next visit. Rotary brings out the Super-Hero in all of us. Putting "Service Above Self," Rotarians each day look for opportunities to meet needs and to make a difference in other people's lives. Sometimes we act alone, and other times we enlist the help of our fellow-Rotarians. As the result, individually and together we are helping to make this workd a bettert place. Today, find the Hero within you, and bless someone with an Act of Kindness! CLUB SERVICE
Matt Greenlee's birthday was celebrated in style by our club last week. Happy Birthday, Matt! We appreciate you!!
Thank you The Fat Frog for not only sponsoring us, but providing 100 plus t shirts with the Frog logo as well as Volunteer printed on the back. They will have a food truck with 10 percent of gross earnings given to SunUp As Family Fest draws nearer we will be having WEEKLY MEETINGS. For your convenience, some meetings will be held immediately following our Wednesday Rotary Meeting. It is critical to our success that beginning May 7th we have our members attend all Family Fest meetings when possible. The following is the schedule: May 7th: Meeting to follow regular Wednesday Rotary meeting. May 13th : Touchmark at the Ranch: 5: 00 pm May 21st: Meeting to follow regular Wednesday Rotary meeting May 27th: Touchmark at the Ranch: 5:00 pm June 4th: Meeting to follow regular Wednesday Rotary meeting June 11th: Touchmark at the Ranch: 5:00 pm June 18th: Touchmark at the Ranch COMMUNITY SERVICE Thank your to Vicki and Allen Mickel for devoting an afternoon to making our Snack Shack sparkling clean, Thank you also to Tiffany and Emmett Jones, who volunteered their time to clean out our storage unit and categorize items that we can use. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Saturday, May 17, at 8:00 a.m. will be our annual cleanup of our Veterans' Memorial on the west side of the Courthouse Square. John Stewart heads up this project each year. YOUTH SERVICE Sophia Brown's standing ovation at District Conference Each year at our Rotary District 5495's Conference of Clubs an Interactor of the Year is announced and is awarded a beautiful plaque. We are excited, and so very proud, to tell you that this year's Interactor of the Year is our own Sophia Brown, President of our Prescott High School Interact Club. and Interact Assistant Governor for this area. In additon to receiving her award from Interact District Governor Anise Carroll Covarrubias and from Rotary District Governor Michelle Holcomb, Sophia was also given a standing ovation by the entire District Conference assembly, Congratulationms, Sophia! We are so proud of you!! ROTARY DISTRICT NEWS Legendary Arizona State University and Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Danny White, who also led that team to a Super Bowl victory, held the Saturday evening audiece at this year's District Conference spellbound with his football stories and related lessons of life. Among his most surprising revelations was the fact that, in addition to playng football at the schoool, he was the Club President of the Westwood High School Interact Club in 1970. This remarkable Interact Club, which last year celebrated its 60th Annivery of service, has continued to produce leaders over the years — including this year's and last year's Interact District Governors.  I didn’t realize how bad my driving was, until my GPS said: “In 400 feet, do a slight right, stop, and let me out.” __ Q - Where do bad rainbows go? A - To prism. It’s a light sentence, but it gives them time to reflect… __ I became so confused last night when my printer started playing music. It turns out it the paper was just jamming. __ Q – Why do scuba divers fall backwards when they go into the water? A - If they fell forwards, they’d still be in the boat. __ I just got hit by a violin, flute and clarinet today. I think it was an orchestrated attack. __ I’ve always wondered if Songbirds get upset With Hummingbirds for not knowing the words. __ |
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