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Western Heritage Center Program

Dennis Gallagher, from the Western Heritage Center (WHC), was our speaker at last week's meeting.  Located in downtown Prescott at 156 S. Montezuma, the mission of the Prescott Western Heritage Museum is to preserve and promote the area's western heritage through education, art, music, events and projects that enhances Yavapai County.   Ribbon cutting was on 3/2019 by the Prescott Chamber.  The center is free of charge, has been visited by more than 70,000 in 2023.  Those visitors have come from states all across this nation, along with seven other countries.  WHC utilizes grants, direct donations and fundraisers to sustain its operation.  The museum is a collaborative showcase of various area features and museums, and it is managed 100% by volunteers.  Gallagher said the center's success is directly attributed to the incredible volunteer team.     
The Western Heritage Center also features an educational program for 3 &4th graders. That includes a tour of the facility and presentations by several speakers.  WHC provides scholarships to exceptional area youth who are helping to continue the western traditions.  Since 2014, nineteen scholarships have been awarded.      

SunUp President Laura Vanderberg awards their first scholarship of the year to Mario Zamora Delgado of BASIS high school on Thursday, May 4. Mario is one of 3 winners, selected by the Club Scholarship committee. There were 17 applicants this year, all with amazing grades and achievements. Mario stood out for these along with his service activities, experiences and statement of financial need. 
 

 

Last Saturday was our annual Veterans Memorial Cleanup Project, on the west side Prescott Courthouse Square, chaired by Past Club President John Stewart.  Thanks to Rotarian Ken Lane from Watters Garden Center for providing the plants for the memorial garden, and to our Rotarian work crew who showed up to accomplish this year's maintenance of the memorial/ 

 

This year's District Conference was held last Friday and Saturday in Phoenix at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel.  In addition to the great fun and fellowship which always happens when Rotarians from clubs around the stat gather, this was a celebration of the many incredible accomplishments of our Rotary clubs over the past year — Carving Roads Through Mountains — District Governor Larry Horton's theme for the year.  Representing Prescott Sunup Rotary at this conference were A.J. and Vickie Sheridan, Art & Sharon Harrington, and five of our Prescott High School Interact members who will be serving as Interact Ambassadors to Mexico and Kenya this summer. 
 
 
 
The Snack Shack

We continue to need volunteers for the Snack Shack!  It is fun, and a great way to get to know your fellow club members better.  Lisa and Christy are obviously having a great time during their shift, and are enjoying the best view of the ball diamond action from behind the plate.

Have you signed up to be a volunteer at the Snack Shack for Little League or Yavapai College games????  If not, here's your opportunity!  We have several spots we need to fill- please click the link below and sign up!
 
A huge thank you to Tim Weideraenders for getting the schedules and setting up the online sign up! You can also sign up with Tim at a Club meeting.  
Sign up now to be a volunteer!!!!
 

Snack Shack is located at Bill Vallaley Field #1 (off Washington, at the back of Yavapai College)!  We're selling packaged foods, hot dogs and beverages during the Yavapai College Softball games &  Little League games. 

We need 2 volunteers for each shift. Bring your spouse, partner, child or friend.  Contact Tim directly at twieds@prescottaz.com

See you at the ball field!  For game schedules click here.

 

Looking Ahead

PHS Mock Interviews
 
 
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Helen Wanamaker and Teresa Brittain are hosting mock interviews for graduating Prescott High School seniors on Tuesday, May 16th, from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.  They have 12 interviewers so far but are in need of more people.    They are seeking business and professional leaders who would like to help our seniors practice their interviewing skills.  If you would be willing to spend a few hours interviewing seniors, please contact Helen Wanamaker, the PHS English Department Chairperson, helen.wanamaker@prescottschools.com.  
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
 
 

Double Down Casino Night Update

 
Let's sell tickets and get donations
 
Jane Anne suggests that when people ask for donations they lead with the amazing scholarships we gave last year- $18,000 worth, and that we want to raise $35,000 this year! 
 
Please have donors fill out the form, and get it back to us.  Also- very important!  Jane Anne reminded everyone that you actually have to collect the donation, in whatever form! 
 
The donation or sponsorship isn't complete without the money or item in hand!  We need 16 blackjack table sponsorships at $250 each, and three crap tables at $450 each.
 
Club members are being asked to bring to our Rotary meeting a nice bottle of wine, spirits or a 12-pack craft beer.  We also need baskets to use help create gift baskets for the silent auction.
 
Saturday, June 17th  5p-9p at the Prescott Vibes Event Center. 
 
Located at: 6200 North Rt. 89, Prescott (near the Prescott Airport) 
 
Contact Jane Anne Shimizu928-636-4565 Ext. 4 or jashimizu@gunsite.com
 
Club members will be going out to the other Prescott Rotary Clubs to share information about DD and sell tickets. 
 
Club members will be selling hard copy tickets, and for the internet/Square- savvy amongst us, you can also buy tickets by going to our website and clicking on the Double Down logo. 
 
 
OR GO TO: https://sunup-double-down.square.site/

Every club member is expected to sell 10 tickets. Get table sponsors and donations! Go now!

We need dealers for our 21 tables. Celebrity dealers and Prescott Residents encouraged.

Remember, our ability to offer scholarships is directly related to our success with Double Down.  The more donors, the more money raised, the more scholarships we're able to give to deserving graduating seniors- for both college and vocational schools.

 

Help us support our youth! 

 

 

 

Join us! 

Anyone knows of members who might be interested in joining our program group please encourage them to get in touch with Jane Anne Shimizu928-636-4565 Ext. 4 or jashimizu@gunsite.com

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Announcements

 
Meeting Wednesdays @ 6:30 am
The Hassayampa Inn
 
Speaker:  Prescott HS Interact Ambassadors to Mexico & Kenya
The Prez Says
Laura Vanderberg
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What a great week for Rotary activities!  Between the All Vets Memorial Cleanup, Snack Shack, DD planning, a scholarship award and the District Conference, it's been all about SunUp in action!  We appreciate everyone- from the volunteers we see to those that prefer to stay in the background making activities happen- thank you all!  Together, we're a team and stronger than we are as individuals.  Thank you for making a difference!
 
Mario Zamora Delgado and his parents will be joining us for breakfast- so excited for everyone to meet this remarkable young man and one of our three scholarship winners!
 
Hope to see you all on Wednesday!  
 
Warm Regards,
 
Laura
 
Laura Vanderberg

President

Prescott Sunup Rotary

Speakers
May 10, 2023
Meet our PHS Interact members who will be serving in Kenya and Mexico this summer
May 17, 2023
President's choice subject and Paul Harris Fellows recognitions
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Meeting Assignments
May 2023
 
Registration
Scholl, John
 
Set Up/Take Down
Keys, Bob
 
May 3
 
Greeter
Doherty, Lisa
 
Song Selection
Ortiz, Stella
 
Thought for the Day
Ripley, Valard
 
Sgt-at-Arms
Beyer, Dan
 
Prayer
Harrington, Art
 
May 10
 
Greeter
Stauffer, Cassidy
 
Song Selection
Wiederaenders, Timothy
 
Thought for the Day
Sample, Steven
 
Sgt-at-Arms
Shimizu, Jane Anne
 
Prayer
Hernandez, Richard
 
May 17
 
Greeter
Hammond, Glen
 
Song Selection
Bergman, Gus
 
Thought for the Day
Scholl, John
 
Sgt-at-Arms
Hernandez, Richard
 
Prayer
Shimizu, Jane Anne
 
May 24
 
Greeter
Harrington, Art
 
Song Selection
Berry, Jon
 
Thought for the Day
Sheridan, A.J.
 
Sgt-at-Arms
Manning, Christine
 
Prayer
Hernandez, Richard
 
May 31
 
Greeter
Harrington, Sharon
 
Song Selection
Beyer, Dan
 
Thought for the Day
Shimizu, Jane Anne
 
Sgt-At-Arms
Ripley, Valard
 
Prayer
Scholl, John
 
Upcoming Events
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Mar 06, 2023 7:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room
Mar 16, 2023 4:00 PM
 
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Apr 03, 2023 7:00 AM
 
Membership Committee Meeting
Founding Fathers
Apr 05, 2023 5:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room
Apr 20, 2023 4:00 PM
 
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
May 01, 2023 7:00 AM
 
Membership Committee Meeting
Founding Fathers
May 03, 2023 5:00 PM
 
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 Help Spread Sunshine:  If you currently know any Rotary members who are going through challenging times or if you'd like to volunteer to make calls and send cards to members and their families during sickness, hospitalization or loss, contact Laura Vanderberg <laura@newtonservicesconsulting.com>