Weekly News – May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Hello Everyone,

Tomorrow we’re in for a real treat!  

Marsha Rutledge has recently returned from an unforgettable journey through four of India’s famed Tiger Reserves. Twice a day, she embarked on open-air jeep safaris, witnessing stunning wildlife—including tigers! Don’t miss her inspiring presentation.

Last Week’s Speaker: County Commissioner Terri Fortner

shared her experiences living in San Salvador, El Salvador as a teen. She attended an international school while navigating life in a politically and militarily unstable country, where her father served as a missionary.

 Welcome New Members!
Sturdy Studevant, owner of Peak Corporate Development, Inc., was inducted last week.

 He’s already volunteering for projects and is sponsored by Jill!

Inductions:

Beth DiGiacomo, Realtor & Personal Trainer, sponsored by Bernadette, will be inducted tomorrow!
 WAHOO!! Beth took First Place in her Division at the 2025 Riverfest Race last weekend!

Bowl for Kids’ Sake – June 21 @ Bowlero Lanes

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ largest annual fundraiser.  Money raised supports 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 stay local. To join the Kiwanis Bowling Team or to donate:

https://p2p.onecause.com/bfkssjc2025/team/rio-del-sol-kiwanis

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast –Saturday, June 14^th

 At Outback Steakhouse (Father’s Day Weekend)
 All proceeds support Clothes for Kids in November—raising $30,000 to provide new school clothes for children in need.

 Pick up your ticket book to sell to friends and family!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Friday, May 30 @9:00AM                AFRICAN LIBRARY PROJECT                                                               Pick up Books and 2200 Bloomfield Hwy Bldg B                                     Take Books to:  Ethos Energy   14 Rd 5860 (A big blue building that sits back off the Bloomfield highway.                                               QUESTIONS?       Contact NicoleCCourtney@gmail.com

DID YOU NOTICE?  The Layout of the Newsletter is a little different and an Easier Read-Thanks To AI.  I started playing around with AI on some  FB posts and the Newsletter and it’s fun. I tried to put in pictures but they won’t copy and paste, darn it!

Reminders & Announcements

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