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Prescott Regional Airport Director Updates Club
President Christy Manning welcomed Richard Criders, the new Director of our Prescott Regional Airport to our meeting last Wednesday.  Included in the interesting information he shared with us was the fact that there were 365,000 operations at our airport during 2024.  There was good interaction with our club members, as Richard responded to their questions about the future growth and expansion of our airport and its service.
 
 
 
CLUB SERVICE
 
 
Club Secretary Mel Berry was accorded the Sunup Birthday Celebration at last week's meeting, including the funky hat, glasses and birthday serenade by our club members.
 
Oue satellite Prescott Valley Rotary Club meets this Tuesday at 4:30 at the PV Elks Club.  The club continues to grow.  Three more new members are expected to be inducted at this meeting.   Sunup Rotarians are encouraged to visit these meetings, and to brng potetial members as their guests.
 
 
 
Greetings and Salutations. I will be making copies of these various IMPORTANT
DATES where we can advertise with swag and brochures for the Family Fest. 
 
We unfortunately were too late in the game with getting booth space at the Courthouse Square area ( and expensive too). Sarah V has graciously offered to talk to our friends at Mob Burger ( we held our Pints for Polio there) She will receive a free sponsorship in our list by providing us an outdoor area during Square events. She has an ideal location during events in the Square. 
 
Please jot down these dates  and see when you are able to help spread the word to our Prescott community as well as visitors. I am certain I have omitted a few names so please pass the word on. As previously stated, I will provide you a copy of the dates at our next meeting. 
 
Best, Marsha Teller
 
April 25, 26, 27. Whiskey Off Road Event: this one is well attended
 
May 10, 11Mother's Day Fine Arts Festival: 9:00-3:00 pm
 
May 24 25, 26 - Phippen Museum Art Show
 
June 3rd- Summer concert series (artist to be announced) 6:30- 8:30 pm
 
June 5th- Summer concert series  6:30-8:30 pm
 
June 7, 8- Prescott Territorial Days and Crafts  9:00 am- 5 pm
 
June 10th - Summer Concert Series 6:30-8:30pm
 
June 12th - Summer Concert Series 6:30-8:30 pm
 
June 14- Mile High Square Dance  6:00-9:00 pm
 
June 17- Summer Concert Series 6:30-8:30 pm
 
June 19th- Summer Concert Series 6:30-8:30 pm
 
JUNE 22nd: FAMILY FEST IS HERE
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 
Sunupians loading up the donated food in Richard Hernandez' truck for the Yavapai Community College Food Pantry.
 
Helping to feed the hungry students at YCC.
 
YOUTH SERVICE
 
The 27-member Interact District Council planned and led a successful 12th Annual Interact District Conference on Saturday for 225 junior and senior high school youth. The conference was hosted by the Interact Club of the private Verde Valley School in Sedona.
The youth took advantage of the perfect, sunny weather to enjoy lunch and fellowship on the quad at this beautiful campus, surrounded by Sedona's stunning red rock formations, 
 
 
ROTARY FOUNDATION
 
ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT to be able to take advantage of our clubs's annual Let's Make A Deal match by the club of your contribution to The Rotary Foundaion's Annnual Fund, in order to obtain your Paul Harris Fellow, or to raise you to the next PHF+ level.
 
Before the Internet, most people thought a village only had one idiot.
WOW - we did not have that right!
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I told my wife to embrace her mistakes,
She gave me a hug.
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My wife said I don't listen to her anymore,
Or something like that.
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I found out today that you shouldn't ask a parent with a child on a leash if he's a rescue.
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My teacher told me not to worry about spelling,
Because in the future there will be autocorect;
And for that, I am eternally grapefruit.
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Q - How does the Moon cut his hair?
A - Eclipse it!
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The most amazing thing aboiut curling 
Is that they found two men who can work a broom.
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Announcements

Meeting Wednesday @ 6:30 am
The Hassayampa Inn
in the Arizona Room
 
 
Speaker:  Robin Bryce
 
Subject:  AI at Yavapai Colege

 
The Prez Says
Christy Manning
 
As February winds down, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued dedication and service.  It’s been a productive Rotary year thus far, and as we look ahead to March, I’m excited about one of our most festive events, the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
 
St Patrick’s Day is more than just wearing green and enjoying good company; it’s a reminder of community, resilience, and the power of unity-values that align perfectly with Rotary’s mission.  This year’s celebration is extra special as we come together with our fellow Rotarians from the other two Prescott clubs and our members from Prescott Valley.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our fellowship, build new connections, and celebrate the spirit of Rotary.
 
Our celebration isn’t just about fun, it’s also a chance to support our ongoing projects.  We’ll be participating in a raffle fundraiser during the event, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sarah and Whitney for generously donating items for the raffle.  Their support helps ensure that our efforts continue to make a meaningful impact in our community.
 
Let’s come together in the true spirit of Rotary-fellowship, service, and a little bit of St. Patrick’s Day luck!  It’s not too late to sign up for this event if you haven’t already.  I look forward to seeing you all there, celebrating, connecting, and making a difference. 
 
 
Meeting Assignments
February 5th
 
Greeter
Van Bourgondien, Sarah
 
Registration
Chester, Eric
 
Prayer
Hernandez, Richard
 
Song
Jones, Emmett
 
Thought for the Day
Sheridan, A.J.
 
Sgt-At-Arms
Walker, Clent
 
Setup/Takedown Crew
Clancy, Todd
 
February 12th
 
Greeter
White, Jane
 
Registration
Hammond, Glen
 
Prayer
Shimizu, Jane Anne
 
Song
Cumiskey, John
 
Thought for the Day
Keys, Bob
 
Sgt At Arms
Wiederaenders, Timothy
 
Setup/Takedown Crew
Sheridan, A.J.
 
February 19th
 
Greeter
Brown, Joe
 
Registration
Keys, Bob
 
Prayer
Walker, Clent
 
Song
Jones, Tiffany
 
Thought for the Day
Teller, Marsha
 
Sergeant at Arms
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Setup/Take Down
Clancy, Todd
 
February 26th
 
Greeter
Davis, Russ
 
Registration
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Prayer
Harrington, Art
 
Song
Manning, Christine
 
Thought for the Day
Mickel, Vicki
 
Sergeant at Arms
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Setup/Take Down
Sheridan, A.J.
 
Upcoming Events
Sunup Rotary Family Fest Planning Meeting at Touchmark
Touchmark at the Ranch
Mar 04, 2025 5:00 PM
 
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Mar 11, 2025 7:00 AM
 
Saint Patrick’s Day Party
Hassayampa ( Marina Room)
Mar 17, 2025
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room (Basement)
Mar 20, 2025 4:00 PM
 
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Apr 08, 2025 7:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room (Basement)
Apr 17, 2025 4:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Membership
 
Community Service
 
Vocational Services
 
Club Service
 
International Service
 
Foundation Vice President
 
Foundation Treasurer
 
Foundation Secretary
 
Foundation President
 
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