A Full Day of Rotary

Verrado High School Students Ask for Our Support

Last week our meeting started with a brief presentation and appeal from Mayor and Mrs Meck's grandson Jackson.  Jackson is a student at Verrado High School.  They are involved in raising money to “Make-a-Wish” dream of visiting Disneyworld a reality for Delialah who is suffering from lymphoma.  If you are in a position to help, please consider making a donation for Delilah!

The Verrado High School Interact Club Up and Running

After a long hiatus, the Verrado High School Interact Club is active again thanks to the effort of Christina Hubbard, some motivated students and the Verrado High School and Agua Fria leadership.  Pictured below are two officers, Angela the faculty advisor and our own Christina Hubbard.

Cynthia Zbiegien Speaks to Rotary

Cynthia Zbiegien, the Homeowners' representative on the developer dominated Verrado Community Associations board joined us for an update.  Ms. Zbiegien has been a tireless advocate for the people who own homes in Verrado by helping improve communications between homeowners and the management company, Cohere. She insisted on better communication and transparency, as well as improving the contract between the VCA and the landscape maintenance company to ensure that there are specific performance measures and more importantly real penalties for failing to live up to those measures. Cynthia's term on the board ends in March and the homeowners of Verrado have been well served by her competent and coherent leadership.  One hopes Cynthia will remain active and involved in our community.  

Clear the Shelves Food Drive held on Nov 23 (updated)

In what turned out to be a very busy week, the club held its 2nd Annual Clear the Shelves food drive at Basha's on Main Street.  Betweeen the Clear the Shelves event and the collection box at the Victory Club, we were able to donate about 1,600 pounds of food to  the All Faith Community Services Buckeye Foodbank.  A big thank you to Mike Nott for coordinating the Basha's event and Doug Bredow for delivering the food received at the Victory Club.  Thanks to everyone who participated, to our community who supported us and to our friends at Basha's who allowed us to solicit and loiter on their sidewalks. Apparently the only one who remembered to take pictures at the event was Mary Lu Cannelos.  Here are George and Mary Lu proudly helping out at Basha's.  Thanks Mary Lu for the photo!