Your Rotary Reminder for Mon August 14

Your Rotary Reminder for

Monday, Aug 14, 2023

Reminder -- Al Vaio memorial service -- tomorrow

Sheraton UPTOWN Hotel

2600 Louisiana Blvd NE (@ Menaul Blvd)

Monday's Lunch Program

August 14:

Scott Elder, M.Ed, MBA

Superintendent

Albuquerque Public Schools

Moving Forward

He will present the APS Board Goals as well as the foundation for the five year strategic plan we have developed to meet these goals.

Scott Elder is a third generation New Mexican and has been an employee of Albuquerque Public Schools since 1991. He began his career as an English as a Second Language teacher and served as a school principal for 19 years. After receiving his MBA, he was asked to serve as Chief Operations Officer for the district. During the pandemic, he was appointed the Interim Superintendent and was named permanent in March, 2020. He is a vocal advocate for public education with a focus on improving outcomes for all students. He represents APS on the national stage, appearing at national conventions and recently returned from the White House and a convening on cybersecurity in the public schools.

Another new RCA Rotarian will be introduced

Ashly Key

Nonprofit Management

Now working with RCA Rotarian Tim Sheahan at the NM Alzheimer's association as their new Development Manager

Thank you to her sponsor, Amy Calderon!

Monday, August 14 Committee meetings:

1pm - Membership Team meeting in Uptown Boardroom

August Birthdays

(Aug 11 - 19)

SHANE LeMon

PATTI Hennessy same day!

JANNETTE Dudley

CLIFF Blaugrund

RICK Mather

KRISTIN Leigh same day!

Tom Antram

Other meetings next week (Aug 14 - 18)

Thurs, Aug 17: ARCF Board meeting

7:30am at J.Shomaker's office

every Thurs: RCA Fellowship Breakfast

7:15am @ Wecks on PDN

Speaking of ARCF

ARCF Board elects new officers each July

2023 - 2024 ARCF Officers are:

President: Robert Milne

Vice President: Kirk Meyer

Treasurer: Susan Kroger

Secretary: Club VP Patti Hennessy (Thanks!)

Summary of recent RCA emails

Your replies are requested

August Fun Event - NM United soccer picnic

RSVPs due Mon, Aug 14

Nonprofit Grant applications

Emailed proposals due close of business, Mon, Aug 14

Sept. 13 Service Project - Rotary Day at NM State Fair

Volunteers needed in the quiet sensory room

Next RCA Program

August 21: Larry Crumpler, Mars Perseverance

Also on August 21:

Club Assembly to elect your

2023 Nominating Committee

YES, this is when we all sit at tables according to the number of years you've been a RCA Rotarian! Watch for the email identifying which color group you are in.