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The Event - April 30th - M.O. Club
Posted by Kurtis Dawson
 
Dear Fellow Rotarian,
 
**The Event** is a special night is dedicated to honoring the outstanding achievements and unwavering dedication of our Rotarians over the past year. 
 
Details of the Event:
 
Date: April 30, 2025
 
Time: 6 PM
 
Location:  Mountain Oyster Club
 
Cost: $100 per person (billed to your account)
 
Dress Code: Swanky/Cocktail Attire (Event Outside)
 
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
 
Prepare for a lively atmosphere filled with laughter, camaraderie, and delectable cuisine as we reflect on the positive impact we've made together in our community and beyond. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians and toast to a year of service and success.
 
Don’t miss out on this special occasion to celebrate the spirit of Rotary and the difference we make as a club. Bring your enthusiasm and your appetite—we can’t wait to raise a glass to our shared accomplishments!
 
We look forward to celebrating with you!
 
YIR,
 
Kurtis Dawson
President
Home Hospitality Week is Here! April 21 - 27
Our Home Hospitality events are this week, April 21st through the 27th. These social events will replace our Wednesday, April 23rd lunch meeting. We want to thank all the members who have graciously volunteered to open up their homes and host an event. This is a wonderful way to relax, meet fellow Rotarians outside of the lunch meeting and have some fun. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the Rotary office - (520) 623-2281. Again, these events take the place of our lunch meeting on April 23rd. 
 
Coming up on April 30th is "The Event" at the M.O. Club, registration is on the club website.  Our next regular lunch meeting will be held on Wednesday, 5/7/24 at the TCC. Our speaker for this meeting will be Author, Warren Rustand. 

Desiree Reed-Francois - Director of UofA Athletics - April 16th
Posted by Bob Logan

Desireé Reed- Francois was named Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Arizona in 2024. She is the first female Athletic Director not only at the University of Arizona, but at a public institution in the Southeastern Conference and in the history of the Big 12 Conference. Prior to Arizona, Reed- Francois served as the Director of Athletics at the University of Missouri and at UNLV.

Reed- Francois has consistently prioritized student-athlete experience, has a tremendous track record in hiring head coaches, many of whom would become conference Coach of the Year, and is a prolific fundraiser. She was named 2023-2024 NACDA Athletic Director of the Year for her record setting fundraising, marketing, and football success. 

Desiree and her husband Josh are proud parents of Arizona Men’s Basketball student-athlete Jackson Francois. She completed her bachelor’s degree as a rower at UCLA and her juris doctorate at the University of Arizona. Desiree is also a member of the California Bar. 

Your Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation - April 9, 2025
Posted by Charlotte Harris on Apr. 03, 2025

Cliff Bowman, President of the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation, will give an update on the Club's Foundation.

Biography:

Cliff Bowman is the President of the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation.  Our 97th club president and our 2020 Tucson Classics Car Show Chair, Cliff earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Arizona where he was commissioned in the US Air Force through the Reserve Officers Training Corp.  He earned his MS from the University of LaVerne and additional degrees through Air Force colleges.

 Cliff received his initial pilot training at Williams AFB where he was assigned the A-10, his plane of choice, and during his career Cliff flew four tours of duty in the Middle East.  Serving over 20 years in the Air Force, his last assignment was at Davis-Monthan AFB as the Commander of the 357th Fighter Squadron.  Cliff has over 3,000 total flying hours in three aircraft with over 500 combat hours in over 100 missions.  Cliff is now the Lead A-10 Pilot Instructor for Avix Inc. and is responsible for providing classroom instruction and simulator training for all A-10 pilots going through training at Davis-Monthan.

 

Cliff is married to the former Kathleen Harris, the daughter of fellow Rotarian, Charlotte Harris.  Cliff and Kathleen have four children – and, like their mother, grandfather, aunts, uncles, and cousins – they all graduated from Salpointe Catholic.  Cliff and Kathleen also have three grandchildren. 

Dr. Stephen Dahmer - April 2, 2025
Posted by Brittany Battle on Mar. 27, 2025

This presentation explores the evolution and significance of integrative and lifestyle medicine in achieving the quintuple aim of healthcare. It delves into the historical roots and definitions of these approaches, highlighting key research demonstrating their effectiveness. The focus then shifts to cutting-edge technologies, including smart devices and artificial intelligence, which are revolutionizing these fields by empowering individuals and leveraging crowd-sourced data to validate and advance these time-honored practices in modern healthcare.

 

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