Winchester speaks on future of oil, gas

Jim Winchester, executive director of the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, discusses the future of oil and gas in the state during Thursday’s Rotary club meeting.

Winchester to discuss oil, gas

Jim Winchester, executive director of the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico, will discuss the future of oil and gas in the state during Thursday’s Roswell Rotary Club meeting.

Winchester

Winchester, who joined IPANM in September 2017, also will discuss the recent legislative session and next year’s session, said Rotarian Betty Young.

Before joining IPANM, Winchester worked several years as a communications manager in Boulder, Colo.

Prior to that, he served as communications director for the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the New Mexico Environment Department from 2011-15, working as an appointee under Gov. Susana Martinez.

He formerly worked for 15 years as a news reporter and anchor with television stations in Albuquerque, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and other Midwestern markets.

District Conference seeks sponsors

By Sandy Rausch
2022 District Conference Chair

As the District Conference comes together, financing the cost remains job No. 1.

Currently, there is no dedicated budget for our District Conference. Because we keep our Registration Fees as low as possible, they cover very little of the overall Conference expense. Without your sponsorship, our District Conference cannot happen.

Sponsorship is a great way to support our District Conference and will provide our members with an exciting, fun, and memorable experience. Please reach out to your local business community and associates, as well.
 
There are several levels of monetary support available for Company/Club/Individual Sponsorships:

Pinnacle — $15,000

• Company/Club banner in the general session meeting room

• Recognition in Program and during the conference

• 2 two-night Isleta Rooms

• 2 full conference registrations

• Recognition in Program and during the conference

Diamond — $10,000

• Company/Club banner in the general session meeting room
• Recognition in Program and during the conference
• 1 two-night Isleta Rooms
• 1 full conference registrations

 
Platinum — $7,500

• Company/Club banner in the general session meeting room
• Recognition in Program and during the conference
• 1 one-night Isleta Rooms
• 1 full conference registrations

 
Gold — $5,000

• Recognition in Program and during the conference

Silver — $3,000

• Recognition in Program and during the conference

Bronze — $1,500

• Recognition in Program

We are especially in need of sponsoring the Salsa Dance Party Night ($1,500), the 2 Conference breakfasts ($1,200), AV/Stage/Lighting Setups ($1,500), and Gala Evening ($1,500).
 
Please make checks payable to “Rotary District 5520” and mail them with your information to Debbie LeMon, 5445 Pikes Peak Loop NE,  Rio Rancho, NM 87144 by March 15, 2022.

Thank you, in advance, for your support to our annual District Conference, as, this year, we finally come together for a true “Celebration of Service!” Your sponsorships assure our Conference's success. Looking forward to seeing you in person and celebrating a most wonderful year of achievements!

Skyler Pearce, agriculture instructor at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, addresses the Roswell Rotary Club at its March 3 meeting.

Speakers at March 3 meeting

Skyler Pearce and Robert Moore from Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will speak at the March 3 Rotary Club meeting.

Pearce is an agriculture instructor and Moore is assistant vice president of Arts and Sciences.

Paul Harris fellows

JP and Bianca Cheney are honored by the club as Paul Harris Fellows. It is Bianca’s second award of the fellowship by the Roswell Rotary Club, and JP’s third time as honoree. At right is Carolyn Mitchell, who made the presentation. Bianca is club president-elect.

Maestro addresses club

John Farrer, visiting Rotarian from Bakersfield, Calif., speaks to the club about the Feb. 26 Roswell Symphony Orchestra Family Concert at Pearson Auditorium.

The orchestra presented “Peter and the Wolf” at the early afternoon concert, which was preceded by an instrument petting zoo. Students were admitted to the concert for free.

The orchestra will present its season finale with a concert entitled “Celebrating 50 Years With Maestro John Farrer” on May 7.

Volunteers needed at conference

The Roswell Rotary Club is looking for volunteers to work the hospitality suite during the Rotary District 5520 Annual Conference at Isleta Resort & Casino south of Albuquerque on April 7-9. Traditionally, the incoming district governor's home club is district conference hospitality host.

Paul Thompson, owner of Backdraft Barbeque at Third Street Station, 301 Railroad Ave., was featured speaker at last Thursday's Roswell Rotary Club meeting.