Rotary Del Sol Bulletin

August 20, 2026

Rotary Meeting 8-20-26 

  • Club Meeting Opening & Activities
    • Morning Pledge of Allegiance led by Mike M.
    • Invocation led by Tony P.
    • Four-Way Test led by Kit T.
  • Guest Introduction & Announcements
    • Guests
      • Mike Nuanec – Edward Jones; submitted membership application.
      • Lori Schutt – SVP Human Resources, Del Norte Credit Union, submitted membership application.
      • Ryan Shaffer – son of Bruce Shaffer and former club member.
      • Fred Bryant – Del Norte Rotary and with Folds of Honor.
      • Jamie Carlson – Director of Development, NM Foster Alliance.
      • Stephanie Juarez-Ventura, Program Manager, NM Foster Alliance.
    • Announcements
      • Ed R. – Had a great Freeloaders at my house on Friday.  Will put left behind utensils on front table.
      • Tony P. – Night Golf on 9/27.  Please solicit sponsors.  There is $8,500 in account.  The RDSF target is $15,000.
      • Kent C. – We will be going to other Rotary clubs in the next two weeks to solicit their support for Night Golf and the Partee.
      • Kit T. – We have a table for the Folds of Honor banquet.  We need 8 more couples to attend.  Let Kit know if you are interested.
      • 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.
      • Ron H. – Our next Meet/Greet social will be on 9/17 at the Elements Albuquerque Uptown(Westin) Rooftop bar - Volare.
    • Inductions – Lori Schutt was inducted into the club today.  Welcome!
  • Stephanie Juarez-Ventura, Program Manger, NM Foster Alliance Guest Speaker

    • The Foster Alliance (formerly New Mexico Friends of Foster Children) provides essential goods and support services to foster and kinship families, caseworkers, and youth in New Mexico. They operate by appointment and through mobile resource delivery.

    • Services Provided

      • Safe Sleep: Brand-new twin beds, cribs, and fresh linens.
      • Everyday Essentials: Clothing, shoes, diapers, pull-ups, wipes, and hygiene items.
      • School & Growth: Back-to-school backpacks and supplies.
      • Celebrations: Monthly personalized birthday gifts and holiday toy drives.
      • Safety Kits: Household safety equipment for new foster family licensing.
    • Handed out 1,350 backpacks to CYFD.
    • Total of 2,200 kids in the NM foster care system.