Rotary Del Sol Bulletin

August 27, 2026

Rotary Meeting 8-27-26 

  • Club Meeting Opening & Activities
    • Morning Pledge of Allegiance led by David C.
    • Invocation led by Kit T.
    • Four-Way Test led by Davis R.
  • Guest Introduction & Announcements
    • Guests
      • Mike Nuanec – Edward Jones; will be inducted today.
      • Dave – Member of the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque.
      • Dr. Shelly Gruenig, Executive Director, R4 Creating and guest speaker.
    • Announcements
      • Ron H.
        • Our next Meet/Greet social will be on 9/17 at the Element Albuquerque Uptown’s (Westin) Rooftop bar called Volare.
        • Looking for more auction items for the golf tournament and Par-tee attendees.  Sign up at www.rotarydelsolfoundation.org.
        • Looking for another driver for Meals on Wheels. Deliver on Tuesdays between 1030-1200 about every six weeks.  Need six drivers.
      • Tony Pino. – Looking for state fair volunteers. Bruce passed around signup sheet.
      • Jeff W. – The International Project Fair went well. Pledge $1,000 each for the two projects the club agreed to fund (Corazon de Ninos and Rotary Compassion Project for End-Stage Renal Disease Patients.)
      • Bruce S. – The state fair is looking for volunteers for Rotary Day at the Fair on 9/10.  Bruce will send around a sign-up sheet.
    • Inductions – Mike Nuanec was inducted into the club today. Welcome!
  • Dr. Shelly Gruenig, Executive Director, R4 Creating, Guest Speaker.

    • R4 Creating is New Mexico’s premiere Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Training Center for all ages.

    • They have been serving the future scientist, engineers and innovator of New Mexico since 2005.

    • Their vision is to cultivate Learners into Leaders by empowering youth through purposeful learning, leadership development, and career readiness in STEM fields, fostering innovation, equity and future-ready skills.

    • What we do:

      • Build career and leadership skills.

      • Professional educator development.

      • Community outreach.

      • Workforce development.

      • Custom 3-D printing – precision prints and custom solutions.

    • R4 Creating offers:

      • STEM Leadership programs – robotics, student-led 3-D printing lab and internships and volunteer opportunities.

      • STEM Resources – 3-D printing lab, maker lab and Cal Ripken Sr. foundation STEM center.

      • STEM Training – educator and professional development, educator support in robotics and 3-D printing, and STEM camps and workshops for all ages.

      • STEM programs – demonstrations and outreach, birthday parties and field trips, VEX IQ robotics state competition and Girls in Tech.

    • Route 66 Robot Rally in Albuquerque November 22-24, 2026.