Rotary Club of West El Paso

Club Meeting - February 20, 2012

2012-02-20T18:25:00.000-08:00

Ann Allen, past President of the El Paso Zoological Society, spoke to the Club today about the upcoming bond issue and her interest in continuing to upgrade the El Paso Zoo.


Damon Crossland presented a brief history of Rotary International to the Club

Club Meeting - February 13, 2012

2012-02-13T13:30:00.000-08:00

Chief Greg Allen

El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen spoke to our Club today. Learn more about the El Paso Police Dept. by clicking on: http://www.elpasotexas.gov/police/


President David Veloz (left) stands with El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen (Center) and UTEP Police Chief Cliff Walsh

Club Meeting - February 6, 2012

2012-02-06T17:51:00.000-08:00

Gail Gale with Pancho Mangan & David Samaniego
Also Gail"s guest Marisol Martinez (right)

We had a very informative meeting today, as two executives from the City of El Paso's Economic Development Department (Pancho Mangan & David Samaniego) shared information about El Paso's current and future economic plans.

Youth Exchange Rally in Sante Fe

2012-02-04T17:44:00.000-08:00

District 5520's Youth Exchange group for 2011-2012 as they assembled at the Santa Fe Capitol building on Saturday. Alexander Domino is the tall guy in the middle in the back row.

Club Meeting - January 30, 2012

2012-01-30T15:00:00.000-08:00

Rick Suarez was our Greeter today.

Our newest member - Rick Suarez - was our GREETER today. He welcomed Frank Devlin - Past RI President as well as Sonny Brown - Past RI Vice President, and our guest speaker Joyce Wilson - El Paso City Manager

President David Veloz (left) listens as Frank Devlin (center)
speaks to the crowd about Polio and related Rotary Projects.
City Manager, Joyce Wilson (right) listens to Frank speak.

Joyce presents an update on El Paso from the
City Manager's perspective.

Izzy attempts to win the 50/50 - Not today!

Top - Alexander (Exchange student) Sonny and Frank
Bottom - Lorraine, Francis and Gail

Happy Hour - January 26, 2012

2012-01-26T22:30:00.000-08:00

Carina Munoz & Nicholas Chapa

We all had a fantastic time at today's Happy Hour at Barrigas Restaurant. Cheers to all!!

Johnny Lane & LuAnn Wieland

Club Meeting - January 23, 2012

2012-01-23T13:54:00.000-08:00

Sawyer & Damon being presented their Blue Badges by
David & Lorraine

There was a lot going on at today's meeting. We began with a few technical difficulties, but everything worked out in the end. Two of our new members - Damon Crossland and Sawyer Sykes were awarded their Blue Badge after completing their GEAR training on Saturday. Damon served as today's official GREETER and Sawyer presented a brief history of Rotary International from the years 1908-1911. Thanks for a job well done guys. We also had a fabulous speaker - Sean McGlynn - Director of Museums & Cultural Affairs for the city of El Paso.

David congratulates Sawyer for his accomplishment

David & Lorraine shake Damon's hand

Sawyer presents the Rotary International history from 1908-1911

Sean McGlynn - Director of Museums & Cultural Affairs

Dave LeMone attempts to Win the 50-50 drawing - Not Today!

GEAR Training Meeting - January 21, 2012

2012-01-21T12:14:00.000-08:00

We had a very productive training session this morning at the office of United Blood Services, hosted by President David Veloz, for new members Sawyer Sykes and Damon Crossland. The GEAR (Get Excited About Rotary) meeting began at 9:00am with David who gave a brief overview of the RI website and a feature on it "Rotary Timeline," Gerri Wootten then presented information on the Rotary Foundation and Paul Harris membership information, followed by Sandy Boswell on Club Services; Chava Gonzalez on International Services/Matching Grants; then Russell Autry on Literacy; Francis Reyes about the duties of Secretary and she spoke about New Generations

on behalf of Director Gail Gale. Carey Beamesderfer then spoke about the club in general. The training session closed with Lorraine Huit's presentation on Youth Exchange.

Club Meeting - January 16, 2012

2012-01-16T13:22:00.000-08:00

Francis begins the Districts Governor's
"Lose-A-Ton" weigh-in.

Today we began our club's participation in the District Governor's "Lose-A-Ton" Weight Loss Challenge. A total of 11 people signed up and pledged to lose 100 lbs. Kristi Albers is coordinating and leading the effort to make this a reality for all of us. Good luck to all. We can do it!

Francis & Kristi

Doug Borrett signs on

And James Heard too!

The most dynamic table in the meeting.


Guest speakers - Marcello de Jesus Perez (left) and Laura Herrera, Nurse Practitioner (right)

We also had two incredible speakers from the Men's Health Clinic of the University Medical Center. UMC is committed to providing health preventing screenings for men. Their staff has demonstrated a strong belief in the importance of male involvement which has influenced the clinic success through feedback from client focus groups and patient satisfaction surveys.
Call 915-532-5454 for an appointment.

Mike Schmid tries to win the 50-50 drawing. Not today?

Club Meeting - January 9, 2012

2012-01-09T13:05:00.000-08:00

Bob Peterson introduces new member Damon Crossland

David inducted two new members into our club at this meeting. Damon Crossland and Rick Suarez. We also "kicked-off" 2012 with the help of a fantastic motivational speaker - Aliana Apodaca from Positive Directions Co.

www.positivedirectionsco.com

Damon receiving his ceremonial papers from David

Bob Peterson sponsored Damon

David Veloz sponsored Rick Suarez

Rick receives congratulations from David

Aliana Apodaca - Our Speaker

Christmas Party - December 14, 2011

2011-12-15T09:24:00.000-08:00

Russell - the Trivia Mastermind

Everyone had a wonderful time at the Magic PanRestaurant last night. Almost 60 people shared fun & fellowship, thanks toour party coordinators - Lorraine Huit & LuAnn Wieland.

Club Meeting - December 12, 2011

2011-12-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

The El Paso Chorus Group Entertaining Us

It was a fun meeting today as the El Paso Chorus group started us off with some cheerful Christmas music, then onto a powerful presentation about the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day by General Bill Riley. Thank you to all for a fantastic meeting.

General "Bill" Riley talks about Pearl Harbor

Lorraine tries to win the 50-50 drawing. Not today!!

Club Meeting - December 5, 2011

2011-12-05T14:06:00.001-08:00

Sofia Fernandez was our guest speaker today. She talked about her time as a Youth Exchange student in Denmark. Her presentation was excellent and everyone commented about her vest. Thank you for a job well done.

Sofia presenting President David with a banner from Denmark

Lorraine & Sofia

Sofia modeling her vest

The Rotary banner from Denmark

Group shot - Courtesy of Joseph Caruso

Hanksgiving (Interact Event)

2011-11-20T12:28:00.000-08:00

The annual Hanksgiving at Hanks High School was held on:
Saturday 19 at 9 am
Sunday 20 at 10 am
Monday at 10 am
Tuesday at 8 am
Our club (RCWEP) donated $100 worth of turkeys toward the event.
(Pictures by Francis Reyes)

Club Meeting - November 7, 2011

2011-11-07T12:17:00.000-08:00

Pres. David Veloz & Member Doug Borrett stand by
as new member Sayer Sikes talks a little about himself.

Our newest member - Sawyer Sikes - is inducted into membership in the club.
(Pictures by Lorraine Huit)

Sayer Sikes with Sponsor Doug Borrett

David, Sawyer & Doug

Club Meeting - October 31, 2011

2011-10-31T13:44:00.000-07:00

Chris Medina on the far right with his fellow investigators

Chris Medina - Co-founder of GHOST-EP. GHOST-EP is a group of diverse people who have a common interest… GHOSTS. They assist people with either confirming or debunking paranormal activity in their homes or places of business. Chris shared some of his experiences through an audio and video presentation. For more information contact:

Paranormal Investigations

WWW.GHOST-EP.COM or 915-328-2084

LuAnn and a fellow worker from United Blood Services
joined the party.

Club Meeting - October 24, 2011

2011-10-24T18:07:00.000-07:00

District Governor Bobby Wallace visited our club today. He first attended our Board meeting then gave an inspiring, passionate speech to our club members at the regular meeting. He challenged us to grow the membership; meet the Foundation goals and participate in both the Rotary Club Blood Drive and the District Governors weight loss program.

President David Veloz presides over the Board meeting

Governor Bobby Wallace addressing the club membership

David accepting an RI banner from Bobby

Jimmy Melver, David, Sonny Brown, Bobby Wallace & Carl Russell

Club Meeting - October 17, 2011

2011-10-17T17:21:00.000-07:00

Prof. Dave LeMone with Gil Blancas of UMC

Club member / Professor David LeMone is caught on film discussing things with our guest speaker today - Gil Blancas, Director of Business Development at UMC (University Medical Center). Gil talked about services offered for adult and geriatric care at UMC. He also brought us all up-to-date with a Powerpoint slide presentation on UMC

Club Meeting - October 10, 2011

2011-10-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

Our guest speaker today was Larry Duncan, CEO at the Children’s Hospital at University Medical Center. Mr. Duncan updated us on the progress with the Children’s Hospital, as well as introduced us to some of the key management staff at the operation.

Club Meeting - October 3, 2011

2011-10-03T16:46:00.000-07:00

Jim Valenti, CEO of University Medical Center, was our guest speaker at our October 3 meeting. Among other things, he addressed the request by the Hospital for a tax increase as a result of the decrease in State funding.

Child Advocacy Happy Bear - Sept. 22, 2011

2011-09-22T16:41:00.000-07:00

Chava attended the Advocacy Happy Bear event that our club contributed too through the Matching Grant program.

Happy Hour with Carina - Sept. 22, 2011

2011-09-22T08:10:00.000-07:00

Chet & Shirley Morgan enjoy "Happy Hour" with Chava, Cristi and Lorraine at Carina's social event.

LaFe Prep School Backpack Project

2011-08-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

President David Veloz, accompanied by Carina Munoz & Lorraine Huit present backpacks to the kids at the LaFe Prep School.

Club Meeting - August 15, 2011 (Youth Exchange & RYLA Day)

2011-08-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

This meeting we had 3 female campers from this year's RYLA camp. Each one of them gave a brief talk about their experience at the camp. We also had three counselors talk about their experience - Francis, Jesse and Carey.

After the opening ceremony Lorraine Huit introduced our newest Youth Exchange Student - Alexander Domino from Denmark. He gave a brief Powerpoint presentation about himself and his home

Alexander presents gifts to Club Officers

RYLA Counselors - Carey, Francis, Jesse

Youth Exchange Students arrive from Denmark

2011-08-12T10:40:00.000-07:00

Lorraine with Alexander Domino

Youth Exchange Students from Denmark

Alexander with Counselor Nicholas Chapa

Lorraine, Alexander, Nicholas & Carina

Carina, Alexander & Nicholas

Youth Exchange Student Host Family/Counselor Orientation Meeting

2011-08-09T14:47:00.000-07:00

Carina serves as Registration Agent

Lorraine getting everything ready

Francis & Lorraine preparing the computer display

Lorraine & Dave - All Set!

The crowd arrives.

Club Meeting - August 1, 2011

2011-08-01T14:51:00.000-07:00

Dr. Tim Roth addresses the Club

Club Meeting - July 18, 2011

2011-07-19T12:02:00.000-07:00

Dr. Diane Natalico - UTEP President speaks to our club

President David Veloz thanks Dr. Natalico for her speaking appearance

Janne's Departure from El Paso Airport

2011-07-15T12:44:00.000-07:00

Club Meeting - July 11, 2011

2011-07-12T07:32:00.000-07:00

Valerie accepts her Blue Badge from David

LuAnn & David congratulate Frank Rivera for his many years of service to our parade

Social Night - LuAnn's House to honor Jenna

2011-07-07T22:45:00.000-07:00

2011 Independence Day Parade

2011-07-04T15:13:00.000-07:00

Parade (Rotary Club Float Prep)

2011-07-04T14:57:00.000-07:00

In The Beginning

Dave at Work

Jesse, Dave & Carina -Ready for Assembly

Carey shows off the Rotary emblem carrier

Officer Installation Dinner - 2011-2012

2011-06-29T18:00:00.000-07:00

Table Check-In

Would you like a cold drink?

Dinner in the Park

The New Orleans Sound

Chet receives a well-earned award

Lorraine thanks Chava for a job well done

Gail is surprised with a Paul Harris Fellowship

Hi Carina

Lorraine thanks Kristi for being our Sergeant-at-Arms

LuAnn receives a Paul Harris award

Russell at his best!~

Club Meeting - June 27, 2011

2011-06-27T18:22:00.000-07:00


Lorraine honors Frank Rivera for his many years of service

Lorraine promotes Valerie to Blue Badge status

Beate & Sandy win Big

Izzy gets Lucky - draws the "joker" for Gail Ponce

Club Meeting - June 20, 2011

2011-06-20T18:57:00.000-07:00


Jose Minjarez - El Paso Health Education Specialist for Animal Services

Jose receiving a Thank You Award from President Lorraine

Outgoing Treasurer Joanne Latimer explaining duties to Incoming Treasurer Rafael Padilla

Club Meeting - June 13, 2011

2011-06-13T13:41:00.000-07:00

Lorraine Thanks Janne for a Fantastic Presentation

Carina bids Farewell to Janne

Cliff presents Best Police Officer Award to Paul McDowell

Paul & his wife with Cliff

Song Leader John Ebi & Keyboardist Jack Stewart

New Orleans Convention - David & Lorraine

2011-05-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

Rotary RV Fellowship & Tour at New Orleans Convention - Carey & Donna

2011-05-27T12:25:00.000-07:00

Lake Pontchartrain at University of New Orleans

Campground for RV Fellowship - University of New Orleans

Waterfront at French Quarter

Jackson Square

Bourbon Street

Inside St. Louis Cathedral

Lunch at Johnny's Po-Boys

Cemetery along SwampTour

Swamp Tour - Oil Rig

Alligators Everywhere

Back in the Campground

Overlooking the Levee

Pictures from the Canadian RFE Team Visit to El Paso

2011-05-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

Pictures from the GSE Team Visit to Our Club

2011-05-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

Club Meeting - April 25, 2011

2011-04-25T13:00:00.000-07:00

Club Meeting - April 18, 2011

2011-04-18T13:00:00.001-07:00

Club Social - Carina's Place

2011-03-31T19:21:00.000-07:00

Club Meeting - March 21, 2011

2011-03-21T13:00:00.000-07:00

Club Meeting - January 10, 2011

2011-01-10T11:03:00.000-08:00

Club Meeting - December 20, 2010

2010-12-20T11:08:00.000-08:00

Club Meeting - December 13, 2010

2010-12-13T11:17:00.000-08:00

Christmas Party - December 8, 2010

2010-12-08T11:23:00.000-08:00

Club Meeting - December 6, 2010

2010-12-06T11:32:00.000-08:00

Philippine GSE Team Visit

2010-04-19T17:02:00.000-07:00