Weekly News – May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Hello Everyone,

Our speaker tomorrow is Terri Fortner, San Juan County Commissioner. Terri has a fascinating story about her years living in San Salvadore, El Salvador from 7^th to 11^th grades. Her father was a missionary here.  Her story will also include how this experience helped her get to where she is today.  Invite a friend to join you and hear Terri’s story.

Last week’s speaker was Hank Adair, Farmington Utility Director- Hank was pleased to announce the installation of two 18 mega watt gas reciprocating internal combustion engine generators, imported from Finland, at the Bluffview Power Plant. He also alluded to the difficulties in maneuvering through the power allocation market.

Good News! Tomorrow: Sturdy Studevant owner of Peak Corporate Development, Inc, will be inducted as a new member, he is sponsored by Jill.

Next week Beth DiGiacomo, realtor and personal trainer, sponsored by Bernadette, will be inducted.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest annual fundraising campaign. It will be held Saturday June 21st at Bowlero Lanes. The money raised through this campaign will be used to support quality mentoring matches between caring adult volunteers and at-risk children in New Mexico. The goal for BFKS 2025 is to raise $25,000 to help children stay in school, graduate, build confidence, and achieve success in life.  All funds for San Juan County stays in San Juan County.  Select the link below to join the Kiwanis Bowling Team or to donate.

San Juan County Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2025

All Riverfest ducks are numbered, thanks to the many volunteers who came and helped last Saturday.  There were so many volunteers that it only took about an hour or so. Ducks are now are cleaned up and ready to race this coming Sunday at 3pm! Several pictures of volunteers are on Kiwanis FB page (Rio del Sol Kiwanis FB)

We also had volunteers come Sunday afternoon to First Presbyterian Church Showcase on Dustin Music Performance. All proceeds from ticket sales go to Kiwanis Clothes for Kids. Kiwanis has the Very Best Volunteers!!!  Thanks everyone!

Be sure and Invite a friend or business associate to join you at a Kiwanis luncheon.

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