activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 9
- Administers Estelle Dingus Hall of Fame Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsInducts new honorees into the Estelle Dingus Hall of Fame as part of its recognition program for community contributions.
- Community Service Engagement Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages members in service activities that support both local and global communities.
- Convenes monthly board meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds monthly board meetings lasting 45 minutes to manage club operations and governance.
- Coordinates local and global service projectsEngages members in service activities that support both local and global communities, reflecting the club’s dual focus on community impact and international outreach.
- Estelle Dingus Hall of Fame Inductions Professional and Organizational Achievement AwardsInducts new honorees into the Estelle Dingus Hall of Fame.
- Hosts weekly club lunch meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds regular weekly lunch meetings as part of its operational structure to convene members and coordinate service efforts.
- Organizes annual Teacher of the Year BanquetHosts the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet, which in 2026 will mark its 39th anniversary, to celebrate excellence in education and honor educators in the community.
- Selects Yuma County Teacher of the Year Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsNames the Yuma County Teacher of the Year annually through a formal recognition process tied to its education-focused programming.
- Teacher Recognition Program Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsHosts the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet to celebrate education and educators, and names the Yuma County Teacher of the Year.
capacity building · 2
- Facilitates professional and service engagement among members Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesConnects members with diverse professionals who are motivated to engage in community service, fostering collaboration and service participation.
- Professional Networking and Community Engagement Community Dialogue & Development InitiativesConnects members with diverse professionals who are motivated to engage in community service.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Collaborative identification of community needs community-driven_problem_solvingUses structured, collective discussion to diagnose local challenges and co-create innovative, community-informed solutions, ensuring responsiveness and shared ownership.
- Community-driven problem solving through collaborative discussion community-driven_problem_solvingThe organization utilizes collaborative discussions among its members to identify pressing community needs and collectively develop innovative solutions to address them.
- Fostering leadership and professional development through club participation service-based_leadership_developmentThe club believes that active participation in its activities and governance builds leadership and professional competencies among its members, contributing to their personal development.
- Leadership development via service participation service-based_leadership_developmentFosters personal and professional growth by embedding leadership skill-building within the context of service activities and club roles.
- Member engagement through guest inclusion member_engagementEncourages active participation and outreach among members by enabling them to bring guests to meetings at no cost, thereby lowering barriers to involvement and expanding network impact.
- Structured organizational governance organizational_governanceEnsures consistent oversight and decision-making through regular monthly board meetings that guide club operations and strategic direction.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Community Partnerships
Collaborates with local organizations such as the Humane Society of Yuma and Yuma Police Department Mental Health Unit to support community initiatives
Teacher of the Year Banquet
Annual event honoring outstanding educators in Yuma County, including induction into the Estelle Dingus Hall of Fame and recognition of the Yuma County Teacher of the Year
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Humane Society of Yuma Partner — Hosts representatives from the Humane Society of Yuma as speakers at club meetings.
- Yuma Police Department Mental Health Unit Partner — The Yuma Police Department Mental Health Unit is mentioned in relation to a weekly club lunch meeting.