Peoria North
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Peoria North

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We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Briarwood Country Club
20800 N. 135th Ave.
Sun City West, AZ 85373
United States of America
Dark the 5th Wednesday of the month. June, July and August meet ONLY 1st and 3rd Wednesday
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Welcome to our club's newest member!
   
 
Darlene Eger conducted her first meeting as the club's 2025-26 President on July 2 and marked the occasion by inducting our club's newest member Angie Thompson! Angie is familiar with Rotary as her father is a member of the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes. Welcome Angie!
Darlene Eger installed as club's 2025-26 President
 
 
Darlene Eger and her Board of Directors were officially installed during the club's annual "Commotion" ceremony held June 
 
District Governor Michelle Holcomb and Assistant Governor Ron Klaphake were present to officially swear in Darlene and her officers. For Michelle, it was her last official duty as District 5495 2025-25 Governor.
 
During the meeting, Outgoing President John Calhoun presented "Rotarian of the Year" Awards to both Darlene and Margaret Fried.
 
Congratulations to Darlene and her board and best wishes for a GREAT 2025-26 Rotary Year!!
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Peoria North members attend DG Jim Schmidt's installation
 
Several members of the Peoria North Rotary Club attended District Governor Jim Schmidt's installation ceremony held June 14 at the Mesa Country Club.
 
Jim is a member of the Rotary Club of Mesa West and will serve as the District 5495 Governor in 2025-26. Outgoing Governor Michelle Holcomb presented Jim with the traditional District Governor "World in his Hands" trophy and Jim gave Michelle the traditional "boot."
 
He will be followed by Joe Sweeney (2026-27) and Colleen Coons (2027-28). During the event, PNRC incoming President Darlene Eger presented a brief update the club's Prom Closet service project.
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Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona
TRVFA
 
 
 
I am pleased to formally notify you of the approval of Quinika Young
 for a grant of $1,976 from The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA).  These funds have been sent to the Star Canyon School of Nursing as tuition for vocational training in the Certified Nursing Assistant program with classes to start in the upcoming term.
 
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Peoria North ranks #1 in District for giving to Polio Plus!
 
The Peoria North Rotary Club was named the District 5495 "Polio Plus Champion" for 2024-25 at the district's Conference of Clubs held May 1-3 at the We-Ko-Pa Resort and Casino in Fountain Hills.
 
This marks the second time the club has captured the honor. The club also finished first in 2021-22. So far during the 2024-25 Rotary year, the club had contributed $11,597 to Rotary International's campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. With 20 members, the club had the highest per-capita giving to Polio Plus -- $579.85 per member.
 
The trophy features Rotary Founder Paul Harris holding a young child who, thanks to Rotary, has abandoned his braces after being cured of the disease.
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Peoria North Rotary Club recognizes PUSD Students of the Month
 
Peoria North Rotary Club recognized Peoria Unified School District "Students of the Month" for March and April during a ceremony held April 25 at Peoria High School.
 
Students from Peoria High School, Peoria Flex Academy, Ironwood High School and Centennial High School were recognized and presented with a $150 stipend as well as a certificate signifying the club has donated a wheelchair in their names to a disabled person living in Mexico.
 
In addition to honoring students at the four PUSD high schools, the club also recognizes in a separate ceremony Students of the Month at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale.
 
During the April 25 event, the club for the first time also recognized top media arts students at each of the four PUSD schools. The award is co-sponsored by Huntington University's campus in Peoria.
 
Dave Evans, the club's Youth Services Chair, served as emcee for the event and introduced faculty from each high school to announce their honorees. Students of the Month honored April 25:
 
Peoria High School: Rylie Brooks, March, and Dawn Drake for April.
Peoria Flex Academy: Kitera Thomas, April.
Ironwood High School: Violet Luna, March, and Trinity Haver, April.
Centennial High School: Shane Harmon, March, and Jacob Sajan for April.
 
Receiving the Media Arts Student of the Semester Award were Julianna Ronfeldt, Ironwood High School; Gavin Niemeyer, Peoria Flex Academy; Brooklyn Koressel, Peoria High School; and Gerald Heck, Centennial High School.
 
"Our club is so happy and proud to recognize these students," said Dave Evans. "These students really represent the best of the best in the Peoria Unified School District."
 
Rotary is an international service organization with over 1.4 million members throughout the world.
 
The Peoria North Rotary Club is a strong supporter of education and literacy and has for many years provided dictionaries to all third-grade students in the district. Two years ago, the club launched its George and Willi Wheeler Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to PUSD students attending college after graduation from high school. For the past 15 years the club has also sponsored The Prom Closet, an annual event that provides formal wear free of charge to high school students attending their school prom.
 
The club meets 6 p.m. Wednesday at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West. Prospective members are welcome to attend. Visit the club's website for additional information.
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PNRC recognizes Students of the Quarter
 
Peoria North Rotary Club will present its final Peoria Unified School District Students of the Month awards on April 25th at Peoria High School.  This will be the first time we will be presenting PNRC Huntington University Students of the Semester in Digital Media Arts.  There could be as many as 12 students total rewarded for the two types of awards.
 
This picture is from our February 7 breakfast at the Peoria Flex Academy
PNRC thanked for its support of Rotary Rose Bowl Float!
 
Rotary Club of Peoria North:
 
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt thanks for your invaluable participation in the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Ambassador program this past year. Your dedication and financial contribution made it possible for there to be a float and for Rotary International’s presence to be seen by over fifty million people in the United States and televised in 210 countries and territories.
 
I am thrilled to share that this year’s float was honored with the Volunteer Award! This achievement reflects the commitment and passion of everyone involved, and your efforts played a crucial role in making this happen.
 
Thank you once again for your support, enthusiasm, and teamwork. I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in the future!
 
Rotarily,
 
Dwight Perry
Ambassador Program Chair
Speakers & Special Guests
Upcoming Speakers
Prom Closet
Sep 06, 2025 8:00 AM
Nicole Yancey Johnson VP Operations
Sep 10, 2025 5:30 PM
First Things First
Prom Closet
Sep 13, 2025 8:00 AM
Willi Olsen
Sep 24, 2025 6:00 PM
The beauty of the Faroe Islands with video and stories
Octoberfest
Oct 03, 2025 8:00 AM
Kingman
Octoberfest
Oct 04, 2025 8:00 AM
Kingman
Past Speakers
Backpacks for the System of Care
Jul 16, 2025 5:30 PM
Service Project
Board 4:30 General Meeting 6:00
Jul 02, 2025 5:30 PM
Social time starts at 5:30 PM with the meeting starting at 6:00 PM
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Volunteer Opportunities
July 19, 2025 - Backpack Giveaway
GESD System of Car
7677 W. Bethany Home Rd.
 
July 26, 2025 - Backpack Giveaway
8:00 AM Peoria Sports Complex
 
July 26, 2025 Teacher Appreciation
Classroom supplies for teachers
8:00 AM Peoria Sports Complex
 
Glendale System of Care-St Mary's Food Bank
 
Prep Food: 8/26, 9/9, 9/23
Distribution: 8/27, 9/10, 9/24
 
Contact Margaret for more information
 
Rotary In Action
Wreaths Across America
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Mar 07, 2025
2023 PNRC Fashion Show Fundraiser
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Bret McKeand
Oct 19, 2023
2023 Dictionary Thank-You Letters
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Bret McKeand
Oct 02, 2023
2023 PNRC Commotion
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Bret McKeand
Oct 02, 2023
2022 District 5495 Conference
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Bret McKeand
Oct 02, 2023
The Prom Closet 2019
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Apr 18, 2019
2019 Peoria North Wine Classic
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Feb 25, 2019
The Prom Closet 2018
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May 22, 2018
Peoria Wine Classic February 2018
Peoria Wine Classic February 2018
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Feb 18, 2018
RI International Convention Atlanta 2017
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Aug 30, 2017
Rotarians dedicate Peace Pole in Peoria
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Sep 27, 2016
2017 Commotion Ceremony
2017 Commotion Ceremony
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Jun 22, 2017
2017 District 5490 Conference
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May 24, 2017
Peoria Wine Classic 2017
Peoria Wine Classic 2017
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Feb 13, 2017
Alta Loma students thank PNRC for books
Alta Loma students thank PNRC for books
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Oct 25, 2016
2016 Commotion Celebration
2016 Commotion Celebration
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Jul 04, 2016
Peoria North Rotary Club Awards & Honors
Peoria North Rotary Club Awards & Honors
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Jul 04, 2016
2016 District Conference
2016 District Conference
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May 20, 2016
Club celebrates 10th anniversary
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Dec 21, 2015
Verde Canyon Railroad trip
Verde Canyon Railroad trip
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Oct 27, 2014
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