Club notes — April 24

Curry County Republican Women

CCRW met April 12 at the Dakota Steakhouse.

Members discussed having a voters drive to register new voters. Also discussed was the need to start thinking about the Republican county fair booth which is worked by members of Republican Women. Another topic of discussion was to possibly have a drawing each meeting for a free lunch.

Curry County Commission District 4 candidates Benjamin Smith and Steven Gershon discussed their qualifications and experience. Important topics were financial stability and preservation of local businesses.

Curry County Commission District 5 candidate Robert Thornton discussed skills he could bring to the commission. He stated he is knowledgeable in areas of conservation and the water issues.

Next meeting will be at Dakota Steakhouse on May 10.

Guests are welcome to enjoy lunch and learn about events or services in our city and county. Information: 762-2524 or 763-4390.

Peanut Valley Toastmasters

Member Michael Wilcox delivered a prepared inspirational speech, "Cook Your Own Food," completing his requirements for the Competent Communicator award. Bailey Decker won best speaker for her second prepared speech, "It's All About You," with the objective of developing organization. New member Marquis Glick was topics master for the meeting. Member Veronica Ayala won best table topics and best evaluator. Meetings are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the KENW Broadcast Center and guests are always welcome.

Portales Woman’s Club

Portales Woman’s Club met on April 13 with President, June Ferguson presiding. Jan Smartnick gave the invocation and Mary Lou Rowley led the pledges and Collect. There were 14 members and six guests present.

Mayor Sharon King presented a proclamation to the club for their pinwheel garden in support of preventing child abuse.

Sheryl Borden, nominating committee chair, presented the slate of officers for 2016-2017: President Cami Howl, First and Second Vice Presidents Amber Hamilton and Lori Dunn, Third Vice President Gertie Swager, Recording Secretary Beth Banda, Corresponding Secretary Mary Lou Rowley and Treasurer Danielle Swopes. These officers were approved unanimously.

Members voted to move forward on having the club building repaired and a committee will make plans with the contractor soon.

The final meeting of this club year will be on May 11 at 8:30 a.m., and it will be the installation of new officers.

PRMC Auxiliary

Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary held its awards luncheon March 29.

Hour pins awarded to:

• Joyce Gates —100

• Ted Lemaire — 200

• Jennie Sparkis, Janetta Geisler — 300

• Vickey Gilbreath — 400

• Pat Hayter, Peggy Horton — 500

• Debbie McCart — 800

• Becky Hahn, Jo Mullins, Carolyn Murphy, June Tinsley — 1,000

• Melinda Coslett, Suella Frerich, Pat Knauer — 1,500

• Patricia Mondragon — 3,000

• Martha Aldrich, Sharon Hart, Cindy Landers, Kathy Mapes — 3,500

• Carol Krake, Debbie Lasiter, Helen Miles — 4,000

• Kay Berry, Amanda Moore, Ida Munoz — 4,500

• Elizabeth Tanner — 6,500

• Eva Verdiel — 7,000

• Ina Chandler — 7,500

• Norma nagel, Mona Pomeroy — 12,500

• Patricia Weekley — 14,500

• Mary Kay Nabholz — 17,000

• Vivian Lake — 21,500

• Paula Johnston — 27,500

• Celina Snider — 29,500

Year pins awarded to:

• Imogene King — 10

• Ina Chandler, Sissy Thatcher, Paula Johnston, Helen Miles — 15

• Celina Snider — 20

Pintores Art League

Pintores Art League Spring Fling Art Show was held April 11-15 at CCC. The adult (top line) and student (bottom line) winners were:

• Oils — Pat Weekly, first; Rob Hollis, second; Lois Snyder, third

Dalton Banister, first; Russetta Barta, second, Alexa Garcia, third

• Watercolor — Pat Burns, first; Ed Martinez, second; Regina Dart, third

Kim Gonzales, first; Miguel, second; Perla Gonzales, third

• Mixed media — Joy Simon, first and second; Amy Armenta, third

Takota Ash, first; Diego Garcia, second; Takota Ash, third

• Drawing/pastel — Regina Dart, first; Heather Hancock, second; Sandra Chancey, third

Tiana Roebuck, first; Kim Gonzales, second; Russetta Barta, third

• Photography — Bob Dart, first; Stephanie Covill, second; Wally Jacobson, third

Stuart Dietz, first; Angel Aragon, second; Russetta Barta, third

• 3D — Ed Martinez, first

Joe Strickland, first and second; Jennifer Romero, third

• Best of Show — Kip DeFoor for No. 95

• People’s Choice — Rob Hollis