Weekly News – Apr 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026

Hello Everyone,

GOOD NEWS!!  For those of you who may not have read Monday’s edition of the Tri City Newspaper, the 4 Candidates running for Sheriff were announcing their platforms was the paper’s headline. It was a wonderful surprise and,,,,, the paper used the photos that Ed Kompare took. (he might be on his way to becoming almost famous)

April 16-Check out the great volunteers who put stickers in over 700 books in 45 minutes! (this might be a record?)

Cody Cornoyer, chair for Scholastic Books, was surprised at everyone who came: Nikki Taylor, Nicole, Di Searle, Cody, Jill, Bryan Myers, Bernadette, Chris, and Ed. Not Shown are: Laura Escopeda, Sarah, and Lori.  Thanks Everyone

CLUB ELECTIONS-   #KiwanisNeedsYou!

THOSE RUNNING FOR BOARD POSITIONS WERE PRESENTED TO MEMBERSHIP 2 WEEKS BEFORE ELECTIONS ON APRIL 30

President: Jennifer Hackney

President Elect: Cody Cornyer

Past President: Kathy Hogan

Treasurer: Jareen White

Secretary: Nikki Taylor

Directors: Lori Monteverdi and Chris Troyer (1 more year) on their 2 yr term)

Directors: Running are Ron Price and Brian Turner (2 year term)

Community Director: Ed Kompare(1 yr term)

Membership Director: Jill McQueary (2 yr term)

.New Board takes office at end of September.

All positions are now full but someone may still run if they so desire

IMPORTANT NOTICE: There are a handful of Key Club students who want to attend the International Convention in Dallas this summer (June 29th-July 5th). Unfortunately, neither Jordan(FHS) nor Sarah(Aztec HS) can attend. This would not be a “school-sponsored” trip, as the students would be attending on their own and responsible for their own funding.

Kiwanis provides chaperones for individuals and small groups once they arrive. Flights from Durango only go to Dallas/Ft Worth, not Lovefield, which is where the District Key Clubbers fly into.

Sarah Blake  (Aztec Key Club) would feel more comfortable if she knew an adult was with these kids.

She’s reaching out to see if there is a Kiwanian who might want to travel with the students and attend ICON as their chaperone. The cost would be $1170 plus airfare (around $485 with a discounted rate). Registration is due May 4th. You can contact her at:
sarahblake@aztecschools.com

A Bit of News about Club Members:

Lela Holmes recently lost her sister, please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Bernadette Alarid will be having surgery on May 30 on her right shoulder.

Sturdy recently took a sales position job with San Juan Marine.

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Boys and Girls Clubs are a Kiwanis Corporate Member. Please support them if you love golf and are able to participate.

The Visit Farmington invitation has been left in as Kiwanis is a member.  Send in your RSVP for the Visit Farmington Farmington Annual Meeting of Members and Partners, 7:30am to 9:30am, at Farmington Civic Center on April 29.

RSVP: Info@FarmingtonNM.org

Kiwanis Bunco Party is just aroung the corner!  We have a Silent Auction Table and Raffle Table. We have several wonderful door prizes to give during the evening.  It’s gonna be a fun evening with about 175 people attenting.  Thanks to everyone who helped and are helping with the Bunco Party.

We will be able to give a final tally of funds raised, hopefully by the meeting following Bunco—It’s lookin’ Good!!

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