Rotary Scholarship Applications Due
Each year the Mountain Empire Rotary Club provides college scholarships to high school seniors residing in the following zip codes: 85624, 85637, 85621 or 85611. Rotary awards the scholarships to provide financial assistance to high school or home schooled seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills and the desire to be of service in their club or school. The scholarship of $1,000 can only be applied to an accredited college, trade school, or certification or licensure program. If the student maintains a good academic record (2.5 or better), the scholarship can be renewed for a second year. Applications can be obtained from Inge Meyer (ingemeyer@q.com) or Susan Archibald (eggsuetrev@aol.com) phone: 520-990-4648. The deadline for applications is Saturday, March 28, 2015
Student Host Families Needed
The Mountain Empire Rotary Club is looking for host families for the 2015/16 school year. We are excited that next year we will be hosting a youth from another country at the Patagonia Union High School.
The host family is a critical element in any cultural exchange program for youth, providing a first-hand opportunity to experience a new culture and to help others to better understand the culture that they represent. The Rotary program is distinct from other exchange programs because it is operated completely by volunteers around the world. Each student participant and each host family is carefully selected and actively supported by Rotary volunteers within their own community. Host families are in close contact with volunteers from a local Rotary club and Rotary district who will guide and assist them throughout their experience. Hosting a student can be an extremely rewarding experience for everyone in a family, but of course, there are responsibilities. Most are natural since they are what a family would expect to do for one of its own children. For details regarding the rewards and responsibilities of being a host family in this program, as well as general information about the program, please go to: www.rotary.org/Ridocuments/enpdf/749en.pdf.. If you are interested or want more information please contact Sue at eggsuetrev@aol.com. or 520-990-4648
Movie House Goes All Out With Western Theme Night
On the heels of their successful opening, The Tin Shed Movie House is about to do it again. Since a new projector is still needed, the movie house committee has put together a fundraising event featuring a western classic. In honor of the many feature films that have been made in this area–most notably westerns–the Tin Shed Movie House will present a big box office hit that features the likes of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and Ike Clanton on Saturday, March 14. The matinee screening will begin at 3 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation.
For those attending the special event, the screening will be followed by a chuck wagon cowboy dinner at 5:30. At 7:30 there will be a presentation of personal recollections and commentary by one of the film’s producers, Bob Misiorowski, together with location manager, Lauren Ross, and Teamster driver, Bekki Jaynes. A donation of $30 includes both the matinee showing, the dinner, and the panel presentation. Participants are encouraged to dress in 1881 western attire or to come as a favorite cowboy character. (No firearms please.)
All tickets are available presale through the Patagonia Creative Arts Association. Call 520-394-9369. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the event. All proceeds raised from this program benefit the Patagonia Movie House equipment fund.
CHOP Fundraiser at GG
Mark your calendar for April 3, when Community Homes of Patagonia will host a fundraiser at the Gathering Grounds. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m., and the $10 entry per person includes meal and a beverage, plus a raffle and music by Barry and Friends.
Golfing for Scholars Tees Off March 28
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the Mountain Empire Rotary’s golf tournament at Kino Springs Resort. This annual fund-raiser supports scholarships for local high school students and other projects funded by the Rotary Club’s foundation. The $85 entrance fee includes lunch and each golfer is eligible for tournament and hole prizes. You’ll need to get up early the last Saturday morning in March. Registration at the resort that is 15 miles south of Patagonia starts at 8 a.m. and there will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m. This popular golfing event attracts participants from around the region and is always competitive and fun. Leslie Kramer has been chairing the tournament for the past ten years. It is the Rotary’s major fundraiser, with the majority of funds benefitting Mountain Empire communities. If you have questions or to sign up to play, you can reach Leslie at 520-455-0055 or by e-mail: kramerlaw@earthlink.net
