Welcome to another issue of our Club newsletter. Find out who our upcoming speakers are, what we covered during the last weekly meeting, and learn more about our exciting upcoming events.
Our next club meeting is on November 5
Phil Walls with the United States Small Business Administration will share opportunities in the Village of Oak Creek after some recent forest fires.
In our Thursday, October 15 meeting Lt. Col. Leo Lawrenson provided a brief history of ShelterBox, an organization dedicated to providing shelter after natural and man-made disasters, its current worldwide deployments and what you might do to help.
With the support of Rotary members and clubs around the world, ShelterBox has grown to become an internationally recognized, independent disaster relief organization. Since 2012, ShelterBox and Rotary have been official Project Partners in disaster relief.
The Rotary Club of Sedona Village is the only service club based in the Village of Oak Creek. Guided by Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” members work to improve lives locally and globally through volunteer service, charitable support and community partnerships. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 8:00 a.m. at Community Library Sedona at the Big Park School. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome.
Taste of Sedona Village Celebrates Another Successful Year!
More Than 300 Attend Rotary’s Community Food Festival; Tortas de Fuego Wins People’s Choice Award
Great food, local wines, lively music and a little friendly competition brought more than 300 residents and visitors together Sunday, October 18, for the second annual Taste of Sedona Village, hosted by the Rotary Club of Sedona Village at The Collective Courtyard & Grotto in the Village of Oak Creek.
Building on the success of its inaugural year, the event showcased the remarkable variety of culinary offerings available throughout the Village and Verde Valley. Participating restaurants served an abundance of delicious local specialties, giving guests the opportunity to sample favorite dishes, discover new dining experiences and celebrate the businesses that help make the community special.
One of the afternoon’s highlights was the spirited People’s Choice competition, with guests casting votes for their favorite restaurant offerings. When the votes were counted, the winners were:
First Place: Tortas de Fuego
Second Place: Dellepiane / Willy’s Empanadas
Third Place: Carolina’s Chocolate
The competition added excitement to an afternoon that also featured wine and beer tastings, live music by guitarist Eric Miller, and opportunities to participate in raffles and a silent auction.
Proceeds from Taste of Sedona Village support the Rotary Club of Sedona Village’s service initiatives benefiting local youth, veterans and community projects, including the Village Rotary Community Garden, as well as international humanitarian programs.
With two successful years behind it, Taste of Sedona Village is quickly becoming a favorite community tradition, combining the best of local food and hospitality with Rotary’s commitment to service.
“We were delighted to see so many from our Village community enjoying this special event,” said Jennifer Bowles, project leader for the Rotary Club of Sedona Village. “The enthusiasm of our participating restaurants, the generosity of our sponsors and the wonderful turnout remind us what makes this community so special. Taste of the Village is about much more than great food. It brings neighbors together while helping Rotary make a difference in the lives of others.”
Bowles also expressed appreciation to the participating restaurants, beverage providers, sponsors and volunteers whose contributions made the event possible.
Proceeds from Taste of Sedona Village support the Rotary Club of Sedona Village’s service initiatives benefiting local youth, veterans and community projects, including the Village Rotary Community Garden, as well as international humanitarian programs.
With two successful years behind it, Taste of Sedona Village is quickly becoming a favorite community tradition, combining the best of local food and hospitality with Rotary’s commitment to service.
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Heritage Museum Social
Come get a tour of our local Heritage Museum and enjoy some time together. And, of course, eat, drink and be merry! Bring your friends! All welcome!
If you are looking for a very worthwhile activity while also getting to meet some of us in the Rotary club then please come to the Manzanita Outreach Food Packing Service that we help with. We are there on the second Thursday of every month. So the next two are
November 12 at 8AM and December 10 at 8AM
The address is: Manzanita Outreach, 406 S 6th St, Cottonwood, , AZ 86326
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History: Paul Harris
Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris, a lawyer who envisioned a place where professionals of diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. His idea took shape in 1905 when the first Rotary club meeting was held in downtown Chicago. Harris’ death in 1947 death prompted an outpouring of contributions to The Rotary Foundation and his name continues to evoke the passion and support of Rotary members and friends.
