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This Week!
Mar 12, 2024 7:00 AM
Managing a prized Verrado resource
Managing a prized Verrado resource
Mar 19, 2024 7:00 AM
Over the Horizon: An F-35 Pilot's View
Mar 26, 2024 7:00 AM
Enjoy a gourmet Chef Barko breakfast, and christening of the Rotary Park Bench!
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Club News!

Last Week

We were happy to welcome honorary member Chad Lanese, Superintendent of Buckeye Elementary School District to the meeting last week.  Dr. Lanese shared with us his plans and vision for the district, with emphasis on continued improvement in student achievement, keeping the district schools competitive for teachers and improving communication with the community.  His commitment to the students was inspiring and led to many questions.  

Other Club Activities of Note

HOPEFEST

 
The Club recently supported the annual Buckeye Hope Fest.  The highlight of Hope Fest was a bed build organized by Sleep in Heavenly Peace.  The goal was to build 130 beds.  A total of 153 beds were built and several delivered the same day.  The photo shows volunteers from Hope Fest as well as a lucky recipient of a new bed.  Kudos to our own David Johnson who helped organize the event, as well as Holly and Mike Nott, Cheryl Peterson and Don Mellon.  
 
 
 
 

BUCKEYE POLICE CHAPLAIN PROGAM

 
We recently had a presentation by Jeff Judy, the head of the Buckeye Fire Department Chaplain program.  This non-religious program provides volunteers who respond to help citizens in stressful situations, especially children.  As a result of the Club's donation, each of the 6 volunteer chaplains now has a "go bag" which contain a first aid kit, a tourniquet, stuffed animals for kids and color books and crayons.
 
 

Verrado Rotary Club

PLEASE HELP US

JOIN TOGETHER AND

FIGHT HUNGER IN BUCKEYE

Gathering Buckeye

to feed and serve our community

presented by Verrado Rotary

 
Your Rotary club is holding an event on April 6, 2024, the goal of which is to raise money to support the good work of the Buckeye Foodbank, All Faith Community Services.  
 
Date:  April 6, 2024, 5:30pm
 
Type of Event:  Farm-to-table dinner, featuring a gourmet meal provided by Chef Kevin and Heritage Street Cooks
 
Where:  W T Gladden Family Event Center, 6113 South Dean Road (Dean is parallel to and west of Verrado Road. Access from Lower Buckeye or Yuma and go south). Here is a link to a short video which shows an aerial view of this fantastic site. 
 
To benefit: All Faith Community Services will receive 80% to 90% of net proceeds.  The balance will support Verrado Rotary charities.
 
How members can be PEOPLE OF ACTION The club's board and the organizers of the event are asking that all members consider participating by either purchasing two tickets for themselves or by selling at least two tickets to other parties.  We expect to have 150 people in attendance.  The organizing committee is also asking that you volunteer to assist with the event before, during or after the event.  Volunteers are asked to provide 1 or more hours, as appropriate.  
 
What tools are available to me?  All event registrations, confirmations and tickets are sold on line.  Here is a link to the event website. Gathering Buckeye Website.   Following is a QR code which takes you to the same site if you are using a mobile device.  If people are unable or prefer to avoid on-line registration or payment, Doug Bredow is happy to accept their registration on the phone or in person and accept their check in payment.  Doug also has business cards with the QR code you can hand out to others.  
 
 
Please consider registering yourself today!  The early bird registration discount ends March 15.
 

 
 
 
 

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help support the club's signature fundraising event to be held on April 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM. We are seeking volunteers to assist with the execution of this event.  Whether you plan to buy a ticket to the dinner or not, we can use your volunteer skills as many hands make for lighter work.
Set up the day of the event. 
  • Assist with placing tables and chairs. 
  • Help setup AV gear and cables
  • Assist Chef as needed
  • Help set up stages
  • Help transport club equipment water and such to the site
  • Assist as needed
During the event.
  • Check in guests
  • Assist with security
  • Help guests find their seats
  • Pass out and pick up call to action envelopes
  • Other general assistance as needed
 
After the event
  • Assistance with striking and stacking equipment and furniture
  • General clean up of the site
  • Other duties as assigned
Salary and benefits:  Commensurate with other roles in a Rotary Club. (in other words, your compensation is knowing you helped make a difference)
 
If you can assist please sign up with Doug Bredow, Mike Hosking or Trish Hosking.  
 
Please do what you can. It will take all of us to make this event a success.
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting Location
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Victory Hall at the Victory Club
5325 N Verrado Way
Victory Hall
Buckeye, AZ 85326
United States of America
Phone:
(623) 850-1675
Driving Directions: Take Verrado Drive to the roundabout. Take first exit onto Victory Blvd. At the stop sign, turn left on Tiger Mountain. The Victory Club is at the top of the hill. Victory Hall is on the left hand side of the driveway circle.
Upcoming Events
VR Foundation Board Meeting
Mar 11, 2024
 
Bench Dedication
Ridge Road Just east of Cheryl's home. Click for map
Mar 26, 2024 7:00 AM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Victory Hall at the Victory Club
Apr 01, 2024 7:00 AM
 
Jackie and Verlyne Meck Day
Apr 02, 2024
 
Gathering Buckeye
Apr 06, 2024
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
VR Foundation Board Meeting
Apr 08, 2024
 
VR Foundation Board Meeting
May 13, 2024
 
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
CJ Goin
February 15
 
Join Date
James Weber
February 1, 2021
3 years
 
David Lehman
February 15, 2019
5 years
 
Donald Ester
February 19, 2019
5 years
 
Verrado Rotary Executives & Directors
President
 
Immediate Past President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Scribe and Helper
 
Treasurer
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Director - Membership
 
Director - Foundation
 
Director - Administration
 
Director - Service
 
Director - Public Relations
 
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