Leaco offices will close at 12:00 PM on March 21st in observance of Good Friday.

Service Above SelfMarch 2008 Volume 1 Issue 2

It’s time to SHAKE THINGS UP VEGAS STYLE!! Our Spring Raffle for Lovington High School Scholarships is presently undergoing a major face lift. Rotarian Pam Lackey would like to put the past behind her (yes all those bouncing ping pong balls!) and try something different for 2008. Rotary Casino Night is in the developmental stage and is in need of all Rotarians assistance in staging the greatest party ever. The event is set for April 26th at Gann Cafeteria. In addition to all kinds of casino games, we will have a silent auction, Las Vegas style buffet, awesome prizes and music to dance by!! Watch for more news in the coming weeks!!

Lovington

David Carroll Shaw, son of Rotary President David Shaw; chose Rotary Park as the site of his Leadership Project for Rank of Eagle Scout. A leadership project requires that the scout organize, plan, lead and implement a service project that will benefit a non-profit organization, community or religious organization. DC said he chose the Rotary park because he wanted to do his part to make a differ-ence in people’s perceptions of Lovington. After many hours of hard rock busting work, the scouts have completed a beautiful water fea-ture in the center of the park. Kelly Cooper, resident protector of the park was instrumental in allowing DC to do this project and helping with the design.

It has been several years since Lovington has participated in an international project. This year the club had an oppor-tunity to join forces with a number of other clubs in the district to support a health/water/literacy project in the highlands of Guatemala. The Foundation has matched our pledges for a total funding of $72,000. This year the project is focused on health care and the money will be used to help set up rural health clinics

Lovington Rotary Reaches out to Central America

in the mountains for residents who in many cases have never seen a clinic or hospital. A group from the District will actually be driving to Guatemala in the next few weeks with supplies and provisions for the clinic. They will swing by our club this spring to update us on the project.

Rotarians Help Scout Achieve his Dream

Rotarians Celebrate Christmas at member Will Palmer’s Home

Leaco offices will close at 12:00 PM on March 21st in observance of Good Friday.

Time flies when you’re having fun! The 2007-2008 Rotary year is already half over and we still have several months of service ahead to finish our year strong. We began this year setting three broad goals. The first goal was to fully engage the membership in the service of Rotary here in Lovington. I am very grateful to each of you who have stepped up this year and made a difference in the club and here in Lovington. Everybody has played a role in our success this year and participation at our Rotary sponsored events has been impressive. We can accomplish much more when we all do a little.

The third goal was to maximize grant matching opportunities through the District. I was recently informed that Lovington was a part of a successful effort along with other clubs to be funded by a matching grant for the Guatemala project. Kelly Cooper and I will be working the remainder of this year to seek matching grants for our Rotary Park project as well.

Again, I appreciate all you do for our club and community. Never underestimate the difference that one Rotarian can make in Lovington. ...David Shaw

Rotary President David Shaw (left) with Mr. and Mrs. Heath Ormord. Heath’s dedicated work in the ministries has since moved his family to Kansas.

Lovington Rotary Club’s Annual Head Start Christmas party was held on December 5, 2007 at the Lea County Electric Community Room. Forty-five head start students along with their younger siblings and parents enjoyed an afternoon of programs, a Santa Claus visit and cookies. In keeping with our education theme, Elf Steve O’Quinn and Elf Jennifer Jordan passed out Christmas books to each child as they sat on Santa’s lap for their photograph taken by our very own John Graham. As usual, these 3 and 4 year olds touched the lives of every Rotarian present. Join us again this year as we make special memories for Lovington’s Head Start children.

From our President...The second goal was to seek a presidential club citation through our District. I am pleased to inform you that not only have we qualified for that citation; but the District Governor informed us that our club was the first in District 5520 do so!

Headstart Christmas Party Touches Lives

Interested in Rotary?Call 396-6611 Ext 1102

Meet New Lovington Rotarian Nathan Schema Spouse:

Alexandra Ridenour (to be married March

29, 2008 at the Lovington Catholic Church)

Occupation:

Nursing Home Administrator Good Samaritan

Society in Lovington

Hobbies:

You’ll find me doing something active nearly all

the time. Whether it’s running, lifting weights

or playing basketball; I am nearly always on the

move. I also enjoy reading, watching movies and

spending time with family and friends.

Why did you join Rotary?

To actively serve the Lovington Community while

representing the elderly residents of Lea County

with pride, dignity and honor.

Santa and his Rotary Elves handed out books and learning toys to every child.