Rotary Meeting – 2-26-26 Club Meeting Opening & Activities Morning Pledge of Allegiance led by Kit T. Invocation by Dave Simon. Four-Way Test by Julie Frendle. Guest Introductions & Announcements Lancing Adams – Guest speaker. Julie Frendle – Former charter member. Michelle Freschette – Rio Rancho Rotary. Ken Martin – Las Lunas Rotary. Bill Stewart – Former member by Zoom. Doreen Kelsey – Former member by Zoom. Michelle Freschette – The youth exchange students will do their talent show at the district conference in April. Phil D. – next ramp project in Grants on 3/4. Dave Simon – Beans and Rice coming to end.Collect enough money to fund almost 20,000 meals. Speaker: Lancing Adams – Acting Secretary, NM Tourism Department Staff of 61. Marketing and promotion arm of the state. In 2024, 12B total economic impact; 8.8B in direct visitor spending; and 95,219 jobs supported. In 2025, climate challenges (floods, fires) so occupancy went down 1.4%.US government shutdown had big effect. Christmas day/New Year’s Day occupancy up 3.4%. Three phased strategy: Drive demand, deliver on experiences and event-based tourism.

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