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Meetings are held at Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ  85701 (USA)
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Events Around Town - 2nd Week 9/11/24
We will be holding our second "Events Around Town on Wednesday, 9/11/24.  Remember, this is the second week of the month, therefore there is no scheduled club lunch meeting.  These events are hosted by members at restaurants scattered around Tucson.  You can find a link to the events on the home page of the club website under Upcoming Events. There will be limited seating for each event and so reservations are required/all must sign up on the website.  Members and Guests are responsible for their meal.
 
Dan Kalm hosting at Casa Molina, 3001 N. Campbell.
Dot Kret hosting at Ken's Hardwood BBQ, 5250 E. 22nd St.
Brittany Battle/Khris Dodge hosting at Miss Saigon, 88 E. Broadway.
Glenn Ewing/Chuck Sawyer hosting at  Opa's Best Greek, 4590 E. Broadway.
Gary Olsen hosting at Indian Oven, 2727 N. Campbell
 
A huge thank you to the members for hosting this second "Events Around Town".  If you would like to host a future "Events Around Town", please let the Rotary office or President Kurtis know.  The next one will be scheduled for October 9th.  Again no lunch meeting on September 18th.
Mix & Mingle and 2024-25 Service Projects
Posted on Aug. 29, 2024
This very special event happens only once a year and we hope ALL members will come learn about RCOT’s 2024/25 Service Projects and support our Team Captains.  In addition, enjoy a Mix and Mingle lunch where you will have the opportunity to get to know fellow members better.  
 
The format will be different this year. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit as many Service Project tables as you’d like. Tables will be set up around the perimeter of the room, manned by the Team Captains who will give you an overview of the project scope and answer questions.
 
Attending the lunch does not obligate you to participate, but we hope we will pique your interest. Members who do participate find the rewards are grand—not only garnering satisfaction from helping others, but the camaraderie created between members is most rewarding.
 
Service before Self is Rotary’s motto and why our Club has refocused on making a difference in our community.
 
Hope to see you there. We promise it will be fun!
 
 
Culture Wins
Posted by Bob Logan on Aug. 22, 2024
BIOGRAPHY ~ CLANCY SHIELDS

2019, 2021 & 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year
2019 & 2024 ITA Southwest Region Coach of the Year
2016 Mountain West Coach of the Year
2016 Wilson/ITA Mountain Region Coach of the Year

Clancy Shields, who has extended his contract through 2028, has guided the Wildcats to the program's first-ever Pac-12 Tournament Championship, three consecutive Pac-12 Regular Season Championships, three Sweet 16 appearance and an undefeated home record in the 2023 season. The Cats have also hosted the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament for two straight seasons under Shields.  He has led the team to a number of program-best rankings and coached senior captain Jonas Ziverts to the program's first ITA Southwest Region Player of the Year award.

Widely recognized as one of the youngest and most dynamic coaches in college tennis, Shields has led the Wildcats back into the national spotlight with four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances since 2019. The 2024 campaign was perhaps the most history in program history as Arizona won the Pac-12 Tournament Championship and the Pac-12 Regular Season Championship. Shields led the Wildcats to the squad's best-ever ITA ranking during the 2024 season, checking in as high as No. 5. He was recognized as the ITA Southwest Region Coach of the Year for his efforts.

Under the guidance of Shields, Colton Smith and Jay Friend became the first Wildcat tandem to be named Pac-12 Doubles Team of the Year. Smith, Friend and Gustaf Strom each were named to the All-Pac-12 Team while Nick Lagaev and Herman Hoeyeraal tabbed All-Pac-12 Second Team honors. Casper Christensen additionally garnered All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention recognition.

 
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Update On Public Safety Strategies
Posted by Jonathan Rothschild on Aug. 15, 2024
Chief Kasmar is a native of Tucson, Arizona. He came to the Tucson Police Department in 2000, shortly after graduating from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He has also attended executive training with Harvard Senior Executives in State and Local Government, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police, Arizona Chiefs of Police, FBINA Leadership Potential Course, and the Southwest Leadership Program through the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. He is certified as a Hostage Negotiator, a Motor Officer, an AZPOST General Instructor, and an Ethics Post Basic Instructor.
 
Chief Kasmar oversees the Department’s four bureaus: Patrol Services, Investigative Services, Administrative Services, and Special Services and Innovation. Prior to being appointed Chief in 2021, he served as Interim Director of the City’s Public Safety Communications Department, where he led efforts to stabilize the department, reducing attrition and increasing staffing while moving from a co-located but separate police and fire 911 call center to a consolidated 911 call center.
 
As a captain in the Tucson Police Department Chief Kasmar served as Deputy Chief, as Chief of Staff, and as the Eastside Patrol Division Commander. As a lieutenant, he served as an Office of Internal Affairs (now Office of Professional Standards) Commander, and as a Westside Patrol Division Commander. As a sergeant and officer, he served in the Street Crime Interdiction Unit, Operations Division South Community Response Team, Operations Division Downtown, Operations Division Midtown, Bicycle Patrol, Operations Division South Solo Motor, and Hostage Crisis Team.
 
Chief Kasmar has presented at various law enforcement conferences, including the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE). His awards include the Police Executive Research Forum Gary P. Hayes Award and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Chief Kasmar is a member of the Arizona Associations of Chiefs of Police (AACOP), Major City Chiefs Association (MCCA), Police Executive research Forum (PERF), and the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force (LEITF).
 
As the father of two boys, Chief Kasmar is passionate about engaging youth in the community. He serves on the board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson and has for the past 6 years. As Chief of Police, he also attends weekly community events, meetings, and speaking engagements.
 
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"Events Around Town"
Posted by Kurtis Dawson on Aug. 09, 2024
This year, President Kurtis has asked members to host fun lunch events around town during the dark second week of the month.  These events will be hosted by members at restaurants scattered around Tucson.  You can find a link to the events on the home page of the club website under Upcoming Events. There will be limited seating for each event and so reservations are required/all must sign up on the website.  Members and Guests are responsible for their meal. The events are set for Wednesday, August 14th as follows:
 
Dan Kalm hosting at Prep and Pastry, 2660 N. Campbell Ave.
 
Jim Wood hosting at Vivace, 6440 N. Campbell Ave.
 
Glenn Ewing/Chuck Sawyer hosting at  Opa's Best Greek, 4590 E. Broadway Blvd.
 
Bruce Jacobs hosting at Zona 78, 7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
 
We want to thank the hosts for stepping up and rolling with this initial "Events Around Town"!  If you would like to host a future "Events Around Town", please let President Kurtis know.  The next one will be scheduled for September 11th.
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Mitch Pisik
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Diana Madaras
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Jason Grabosch
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Dorinna York
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Rotary Club of Tucson
the 18th Annual
Tucson Classics Car Show
Saturday, October 19, 2024
on the grounds of
The Gregory School!
Service Projects 2024-2025
Fellowships
RCOT Celebrates
100 Years
Speakers
2nd Week - No Lunch Meeting
Sep 11, 2024
"Events Around Town"
Jim Murphy/Grants Committee
Sep 18, 2024
Charity Presentations
Justin Lukasewicz/Tucson Improv Movement
Sep 25, 2024
Entertainment - Interactive Improv!
Jen & Sean Hoffman, Car Show Chairs
Oct 02, 2024
SLT/TLT - Rah Rah Meeting
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Oct 09, 2024
Lunch Meeting - TBD
Oct 16, 2024
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