Weekly News – Apr 2, 20225

Our speaker tomorrow is our own Cody Cornoyer, owner of Hills Insurance. Cody will tell us his story of facing death and his experience, survival, and comeback from MS

JOINING US tomorrow are Lt. Governor Mapel Levine and her husband, Past SW District Governor Don Levine.

Last week’s speaker was State Senator Steve Lanier. Steve is a former San Juan County Commissioner.  He just returned from the 60 day Legislative Session in Santa Fe and he shared interesting information and how much of an eye opener this experience was.

Spring is a great time to invite a friend to join you at a Kiwanis luncheon.  We’ve had some very interesting speakers and Cody’s story this week from death’s door to how his health is today will be interesting. Then, in just a few more weeks on April 17, Committee Chairs will be sharing information about their programs and arranging for volunteers to help with programs.

Many thanks to Amber Danek for arranging for Key Club students to come to the Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo Friday and selling duck tickets AND wearing the duck costume. Thank you to those who are coming to help share Kiwanis with our community. If you have a few minutes and aren’t working the booth, stop by and say hello and share Kiwanis with your business friends.

A Big Shout Out to FHS Key Club! They brought home the First Place Distinguished Club Award from the Key Club District Convention last weekend in Albuquerque!!!  They won this award due to all their service hours and projects they give to our community. Congratulations to Amber Danek and her amazing Key Club students!!

Rick Burns, Kiwanis Advisor to PV Key Club, also had students attend the Convention.

Grant Writing-Many thanks to Shellie Diede for offering to help, she is so appreciated. Shellie writes grants for Hope Children’s Foundation so she will be perfect.  The grants are to raise money for Clothes for Kids and Kiwanis other children’s programs.

IT’S TIME!  Let Nikki know if you are interested in running for one of the following Board Positions:

Club Elections-are April 17. Club will be notified 2 weeks in advance of election date (Tomorrow) for those running for offices. If no others show an interest, the following will be voted in by acclamation on the 17th.

President-Elect-Jennifer Hackney

2 Director Positions-2 Year Terms  

Chris Troyer and Lori Monteverdi have submitted their names.

Bob Brooks and Gary Hansen still have 1 year left on their terms.

1-Community Director-1 Year Term

Treasurer-Chris won’t be serving as Treasurer next year  (2 year Term)

New Officers take office on October 1.

Tickets for Kiwanis 2^ndAnnual Forks and Corks For Friends are now on sale on our website: www.riodelsolkiwanis.com. Event is at Triple J Ranch – Thursday, May 1 from 5:30 to 9PM with a Derby Theme. Share information with your friends and let’s have a great turnout! We will have: live music, food, drinks, and prizes and lots of fun. Sponsorships available. All monies raised go to support Kiwanis Clothes for Kids.

Do You Have Your Derby Attire Ready? Check online and find lots of interesting hats and clothes.

Have You Made Reservations for the Farmington Visitors and Convention Center Annual meeting on April 29 at Farmington Civic Center at 7:30AM?

Riverfest duck tickets are now on sale. See Bernadette for tickets.  Purchase your lucky duck ticket for a chance to win one of wonderful prizes.

1 ticket for $5 or buy an entire book of 12 tickets for $50! The duck race takes place Sunday, May 25th at 3 PM. For more information visit riverfestnewmexico.com