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16 DesertMessenger.com May 15, 2024 By Judie New ELECTION OF OFFICERS It's all over but the shouting! The election for the 2024-2026 offi cers was held April 4th. The new offi cers are President Nan- cyEidsmoe, 1st Vice President Teresa Deshler, 2nd Vice President Jeanne Fuller, Secretary Jackie Dees and Treasurer Bev Owens. Congratula- tions ladies, here's to an active and fun fi lled term! SOCIAL The last social of the season was held Thursday, April 18th. Con- nie Hoff and Ashley Stuart,Colorado River Regional Crisis Services (CRRCS), gave a presentation on domestic violence in Las Paz County and how their organization can help victims. Domestic violence is a signa- ture program for General Federation Women's Clubs. Hosts for the day were Jeanne Fuller and Barbara Hy- mer. There was a potluck luncheon after which a game of Left Right Cen- ter was played. Jackie Dees was the lucky winner. The Done-In-A-Day project was school supplies for the summer read program at Centennial CommunityCenter. Approximately $225.00 in school supplies and cash was raised for this program. 2024-2025 PROJECTS Some of those fun projects for the new Board are as follows. In September the GFWC Na- tional Day of Service to help combat food insecurities within our commu- nity; the 2025 Community Grant Pro- gram letters will be sent out. In Oc- tober: Dick Wick Hall Founder's Day Celebration Pie Sales sponsored by the Salome Lion's Club. November. Members will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar. In January expect the 4th Annual Bake Sale. February is the Annual Yard Sale (moved from January), plus the club's participation in McMullen Valley Chamber's Spring Fling fes- tivities. Then in March, the GFWC- AZ Southwestern District Spring Convention will be held with Vi- SaWen hosting. Whew, a busy year is planned already! More information about each event will be shared in the future. NEXT MEETING The next regular business meeting will be May 2, 2024, 1:00 pm at the clubhouse located at 66918 Avenue C, Salome, Arizona. Everyone is invited to attend and learn what the women's club does for our community. May will be our last regular business meeting until September. The following business meeting will be held on September 5th. The club doesn't go complete- ly dark throughout the summer as members still appear each and every Monday to work on projects. You're welcome to join us any Monday be- tween 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. Judie New, 2022-2024 Communications & P.R. Chair LOCAL EMERGENCY & NON-EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911 Quartzsite Police Department Administration: (928) 927-4644 La Paz County Sheriff's Offi ce Administration: 928-669-6141 (Fax: 928-669-2008) Dispatch: 928-669-2281 (Fax: 928-669-5823) Civil: 928-669-6141 Records/Reports: 928-669-6141 x4011 Detention: 928-669-5816 Boating Safety: 928-667-4310 585 N. Central Quartzsite Open Mon-Fri 8-5 928-927-8787 Johnny DelPino, Owner BEST AUTO RV & TRUCK REPAIR SERVICE YOU CAN DEPEND ON! CLUTCHES PRIMARY & SECONDARY The Arizona State Parks 2025 Trails Plan Survey is live. Trails are an essential part of Ari- zona's outdoor recreation, providing access to some of the state's most beautiful and unique landscapes. Take the 2025 Trails Plan survey now and enter a drawing to win a variety of Arizona experiences, adventures, family fun and staycation packages up to $600 in value. What is the Trails Plan? The Trails Plan guides the acquisi- tion, development, management, and resource allocation for both motorized and non-motorized trails throughout Arizona across land managers and recreation providers. It helps determine the distribution of grant funding from the federal non-motorized and motorized Rec- reational Trails Program and the state's Off-Highway Vehicle and Heritage Trail funds. Arizona State Parks and Trails is required to up- date this plan every fi ve years. Not only do you have the opportu- nity to infl uence the future of Ari- zona's trails, but you can also have the chance to win awesome Arizona experiences and prizes! Prizes in- clude staycations in scenic Pinetop- Lakeside and Flagstaff, a two-night camping trip in a comfortable mi- cro-camper, Arizona State Parks annual passes and gift cards, and more; thanks to generous partners like the Arizona Highways, Arizona Offi ce of Tourism, Arizona Trail As- sociation, County Line Riders of Catalina, Pima Trails Association, Pin Drop Travel Trailers, the South- ern Arizona Hiking Club, TL Speed Shop, Tread Lightly! and the Tucson Saddle Club and other partners. The survey will take 15 to 22 min- utes to complete. Visit the Trails Plan page to learn more and take the survey. Visit https://azstateparks. com/2025-trails-plan Take AZ State Parks Trail survey VI-SA-WEN Women's Club updates

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