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Rob LaMaster ~ Biography Rob LaMaster has been the Southern Arizona Director for Make-A-Wish Arizona since 2013 and has over 29 years in non-profit and association management and fundraising. He also holds the designation as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
An Oro Valley resident, Rob was also a member of the Town of Oro Valley (AZ) Economic Development Think Tank, and the Oro Valley Planning & Zoning Commission and served one term as a Board member of the Northwest Fire District. He is also a member of the Tucson Rotary Club.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Rob attended Texas Tech University, graduating with a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis on Business, Political Science and Mass Communications.
Rob is married to Karen, an Oncology Physician Assistant (PA) and has one daughter, Madison, a graduate of Northern Arizona University, and recently received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Texas Tech and two Boston Terriers, Bailey and Hazel. Rob loves to play golf (not well), hike, kayak, and is an avid sports fan.
The Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation was established in 1975 to provide a means of receiving and disbursing charitable contributions from members, other Rotary Clubs and the general public. The Foundation is established as a 501(c)3. It was noted in a 2017 report that since its inception, the RCOT Foundation has distributed over $5.2 million to various charities. Over the last 10 years approximately $2,050,000 was distributed to 100 charitable organizations. This is in addition to all of the funds raised and distributed for scholarships to the U of A and Pima Community College and various international projects.
Happy Holidays Rotarians!
Tucson is unique in Southwestern history in that it was not a cattle town, nor a mining boom town. Our leading citizens in territorial days included Jewish merchants, a nationally known best selling author, a future New York City mayor, and an untiring champion of poor tubercular patients. On the other hand we had our share of gamblers, dance hall girls, and stage robbers. Here you will find a collection of thumbnail sketches, half-legends, and some stories that might even be true.
Our Replacement/Social Mixer is the evening of November 18th. This mixer will be held at Proof on the patio (St. Philip's Plaza), 4340 N. Campbell Avenue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 Guidelines, the event is limited to 60 people. We will follow all the safety guidelines (masks, hand sanitizer, distancing, and signed waivers will be needed from all those attending who have not previously submitted). Guests are invited, the fee is $20 and will be billed to your account. If you have any questions, please call the Rotary office.
Mystery Guest Speaker ~ Biography
We build experiences that build character. We exist to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with life skills curriculum, we create learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that kids carry to everything they do.
The following is the upcoming Rotary schedule:
Bayer is more than just aspirin. The global company built a greenhouse in the desert to grow corn under glass using robots--but why? And what does it mean for our community? Stefanie will share a little bit of science, fun facts about corn and hopefully a live look at our corn in the greenhouse.
The Tucson Classics Car Show is the premiere car show in Arizona. Through thirteen years of the car show, the Rotary Club of Tucson has raised over $1.6M to support local charities focusing on literacy, job/skills development, and senior assistance. This year's recipients are Make Way for Books and Pima JTED. The car show is a fantastic community event held each year in October at the Gregory School, and the show attracts over 400 classic cars and 20,000 guests each year. Due to COVID-19, the car show event will not take place this year. However, the 2020 Tucson Classics Raffle for a 2007 corvette grand prize and five other outstanding prizes will take place as planned on October 17th. In addition, the 2020 Car Show Online Auction, with over 200 items, will conclude on October 16th. We are grateful to our Title Sponsor, WeBuyHouses.com, and look forward to a successful raffle and online auction!
Our next Replacement/Social Mixer is the evening of October 28th. This mixer will be held at Three Canyon Beer and Wine Garden (on the patio), 4999 N. Sabino Canyon Road, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 Guidelines, the event is limited to 60 people. We will follow all the safety guidelines (masks, hand sanitizer, distancing, and signed waivers will be needed from all those attending who have not previously submitted). Guests are invited, the fee is $20 and will be billed to your account. All must register for the event on the club website 
Prosperity is defined in the dictionary as “being successful” or “thriving”- and it’s usually connected with financial success, but not always. It has a broader meaning, because it’s not just about your money, it’s about your life. Our goal is to help you create your own personal “Prosperity Picture” to help you manage your money, design your life, and create your future. You will be introduced to five key steps to creating prosperity and work with a unique hands-on visualization tool built to help you connect your money with your personal goals. You will leave armed with tools designed to see personal financial management as a powerful means to achieve your goals and with the confidence that you are enough, you have enough, and you will thrive.
Mental health issues affect all of society in some way, shape or form. In "normal" times, 1 in 5 Americans will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. In April 2020 the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that as a result of COVID, 50% of the people they surveyed report they have experienced a negative impact on their mental health. In this presentation, Kandy will talk about what Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is, what you can learn as a Mental Health First Aid-er, where MHFA came from & why it is so important in today’s world.
We begin with a brief history of the Mariachi tradition, addressing questions such as: What is the tradition? Why is dance part of the tradition? Most importantly, where does Tucson fit into the mariachi tradition? The majority of the presentation will focus on the Tucson International Mariachi Conference (TIMC), a non-profit entity of La Frontera Arizona. We’ll discuss how the Conference has evolved over the years and the impact it’s had at the local, national and international levels, including on thousands, perhaps millions, of students. The Conference began downtown and with its return to downtown in 2021, and in the context of a new, highly developed and vibrant downtown environment, there’s an opportunity to partner with various organizations, such as the Rotary Club of Tucson, Rio Nuevo, City of Tucson, and the business community, to develop an annual week-long mariachi festival that can help brand Tucson, much like the Riverwalk has branded San Antonio. Indeed, Mariachi can be integrated into all other Tucson cultural and athletic events throughout the year. The presentation will conclude with a video on the Conference and a Q&A session with Drs. Ranieri and Fernández and Dan Buckley.
In a time of elevated concern over the Coronavirus, we’re all thinking about protecting and promoting our immune health. Learn about the basics that contribute to a healthy immune system, as well as advanced strategies for increasing your immunity, alternatives to immunosuppressive drugs, and immune-supportive supplements recommended by the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Living artists and contemporary art is essential to the vitality and creative life of our town, region, and country. How do artists help us see and understand the world in a new way? What benefit do the arts bring to students, audiences, economies and other organizations? MOCA Tucson's Interim Director and Curator gives a brief overview of the Museum's mission, exhibitions and public programs, and maps how the arts contribute to a more vibrant public life. 
DNA is weirder than we thought. Why you’re what your parents ate or breathed.
Kimberly Ely, Patronato San Xavier’s Development Director, will discuss Patronato’s role as the non-sectarian, non-denominational non-profit charged with raising and directing funding to conserve the fragile art and architecture of Mission San Xavier del Bac, one of the most culturally significant at-risk sites in the world.
We were scheduled to have our first Replacement Social Mixer on July 29th but with all that is going on, we have decided to host Virtual Happy Hours instead. We have a few board members who have stepped up and will host these virtual mixers via Zoom. We want to thank President Jen Hoffman, Director Bruce Jacobs and our Sergeant At Arms, Gary Olsen for volunteering to have Happy Hours. The login information has been emailed and we will send a reminder email with all the details. 
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