The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America's oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of dogs. The Club hosts the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest, continuously held sporting event in the U.S., and since 1948, the longest nationally televised live dog show. Supporting canine health, members of the sport and dog world community are part of an ongoing tradition. The Club’s mission, which enhances the lives of all dogs, celebrates the companionship of dogs, promotes responsible dog ownership, and breed preservation.

Congratulations to our very own canine neighbor, Ruby!! She has visited 22 states, and this week she will add number 23. As she shows at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on the grounds of the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, New York. Ruby is loved and owned by lifelong San Antonian and D10 resident Jennifer Delmer. A Best in Show winner with 99 breed wins, Ruby was the year-end number 4 Pembroke Welsh Corgi in the nation for 2021. You can watch the livestream on Westminster Kennel Club.

Rolf Ehrlich is enthusiastically nominated for the District 10 Neighbor of the Month by Dennis Stuckey and Richard Gilliam

Rolf was instrumental in developing, and running, a “Neighbor helping Neighbor” program in Roseheart; the program lists residents who have the skills and have volunteered to assist neighbors who need help with things like fixing sprinkler heads, repairing outside light fixtures, and small projects inside the home which is “overwhelming” to an older widow. Many of our older residents have commented on how much they appreciate this local help.

Rolf was instrumental in helping develop a “REACT” program in Roseheart: the “REACT” program is an emergency preparedness program which lists actions residents should take during an emergency and lists those who are in a leadership position. This was developed mostly due to the “snow-vid” of the recent past.

Rolf has been instrumental in the development, organization, and supervision of the placement of over 1,200 small American flags throughout the Roseheart community during Memorial Day, July the 4th, and Veteran’s Day. This has been aired on the local news nearly every year since 2019. 

Rolf is the “Go to Person” for residents needing a ride to, or from, the airport. 

Rolf was instrumental in the development, organization, and the running of Roseheart’s “Military History Group” which meets monthly to honor America’s Veterans via a presentation of significant military events of the past. This group is now in its fourth year and has grown significantly in size since its first meeting.

Rolf labored most of a summer two years ago building Roseheart’s Butterfly Garden. He took on a leadership role by supervising many of the different aspects, and sequences of the work to insure the project was completed in a professional manner. Many residents who had never before been involved in such a project became involved and developed friendships and relationships which has enriched all involved. The Butterfly Garden has become Roseheart’s “Crown Jewel”. This would not have been accomplished without Rolf. 

Home Depot donated 5 trees to Roseheart, one for each branch of the military, and again Rolf was instrumental in seeing that the trees received the weekly maintenance they needed to thrive in Texas’ heat.

Roseheart conducted a Veteran’s Day Celebration in November, 2021, to celebrate America’s Veterans; Rolf helped organize and support the event which involved many “outside” guests and activities. The event was well attended by our residents and was, once again, due in large part to Rolf. 

Rolf is on Roseheart’s Architectural Control Committee and donates many hours to ensure the communities properties are well maintained. 

We could continue with many other activities Rolf is involved in, both in Roseheart and the community at large, but hopefully this will provide enough information to support why we feel Rolf should be nominated as the District 10 Neighbor of the Month.