Weekly News – Sep 24, 2025

Tim Gibbs, CEO with Four Corners Economic Development is our speaker tomorrow at No Worries. Don’t miss his presentation about several things taking place in our community: the Freight Rail Study Results that will pave the way for Rail Advance, Farmington outdoor recreation opportunities have been featured in a national travel publication, airline results are much better than expected, and much more!

Last week’s speakers were Chief Deputy Assessor John Kuhn and Chief Deputy Treasurer Bryan Myers.  They spoke on the duties of their departments in county government. Both gentlemen are also candidates in the upcoming county election.

Thanks to those who have paid their annual Kiwanis Dues.  The secretary must remove those who haven’t paid by Oct 1 or Kiwanis International bills our club.

We love our members and hope to see you stay involved with our fun activities and many children’s projects.  Remember:

#KidsNeedKiwanis and #KiwanisNeedsYou

Chris has the Square if you choose to pay with credit card or send your check to Kiwanis, PO Box 843, Farmington 87499

Clubs must grow to ensure a future of service to children and their families. Kiwanis International is encouraging membership growth. Our club turns 13 years old next Cinco de Mayo-let’s challenge our members to bring in 13 new members this next 2025/26 year to commemorate the 13^th year for Rio del Sol Kiwanis!

Last Thursday a special Kiwanian was awarded the George Hixson Award, Chris Troyer.  The presentation was made by the Hixson Awardee Committee. View the photo taken by Ed Compare on FB …Rio del Sol FB page.

Does anyone have a KeyBoard we could use for Christmas Program? Let Jill know if you do.

Congratulations to two of our members who have recently gotten married: Debbie    (Fentiman) Oss and Emmeri (Tafoya) Ortega.  Love is in the air! 

Changing of the Guard is tomorrow: The new Kiwanis Board will be installed for the 2025/26 year.  Please stay for a picture immediately following the lunch meeting.

President: Kathy Hogan

President Elect: Jennifer Hackney

President Elect-Elect: Cody Cornoyer

Past President: Nikki Taylor

Treasurer: Jareen White

Secretary: Jill McQueary  (1 more year)

Directors: Chris Troyer and Lori Monteverdi

Directors with 1 more year: Bob Brooks and Gary Hansen

Community Director: Ed Kompare (1 year term)

Membership Director: Di Searle (1 more year)

Update on Farmington High School Key Club Advisor: Jordan Eckstein has agreed to be the new Key Club Faculty Advisor for the students replacing Amber Danek who has done an amazing job for the past several years. Jordan plans for the students to be involved as volunteers in Kiwanis programs and also throughout the community.

Coats for Kids Chairman, Brian Turner, is asking for volunteers to meet at Animas Valley Mall office Tues, Sept 30 at 2pm to organize coats.

Coats for Kids is Nov 5 and 6 at Animas Valley Mall following Clothes for Kids.

Lori Monteverdi is Coats for Kids Co-Chair.

Shoes for Kids Chairman, Erin Hunt, reminded everyone that we still need volunteers to help box shoes and socks Thursday, October 2 at Carpet One Plus at 3:30.  Sign up sheet is available at meeting or email Erin at: erin@carpetoneplus.com

Clothes for Kids-next week we will have volunteer sign up sheets, This event takes 50 to 60 volunteers for each evening of shopping on Nov 5 and 6. Bob Brooks is Chair.

Reminders & Announcements:

Invite a friend or colleague to join you at a Kiwanis luncheon.