Meeting:
WEDNESDAYS, 12:00 NOON - 1:20 PM
Meetings are held at Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ  85701 (USA)
Rotary Office:  520-623-2281
 
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This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and build friendships in a relaxed and casual setting.
 
Sign up on the website under "Upcoming Events".

September 9th EAT Locations & Hosts:

 
  • Locale -  60 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711    
    Hosts: Glenn Ewing, Bobby Larson, Chuck Sawyer
  • Roadies at Roadhouse Cinemas - 4811 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85712 (Women's Group)   
    Host:  Marcia Krumwiede & Lori Schroeder
  • Vivace - 6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718   
    Host:  Mark Irvin
  • Union at St. Phillips Plaza- 4340 N Campbell Ave. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85718   
    Host:  Bruce Jacobs, Jen Hoffman, Kurtis Dawson

Want to Host?

If you’re interested in hosting an EAT lunch, please reach out to the Rotary Office.
 
Take this chance to get to know fellow members, share great food, and celebrate the camaraderie that makes our club so special.
 
Remember, no lunch meeting on September 9th.
 
We look forward to seeing you around town.

Hello, Rotarians!

It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work on our 2026–27 Service Projects!  At our Wednesday, September 2 lunch meeting, our Service Project Leads will be hosting a table for their projects and inviting you to get involved. Stop by the projects that interest you, learn more about how you can help, and sign up right at the table.

And there’s a little friendly competition! Our Project Leads will be decorating their tables to reflect the theme of their service project, so be sure to check them all out and see which one catches your eye.

But that’s not all! Every member attending the meeting will be entered into a drawing for a $400 gift certificate to Fleming’s Steakhouse.  How cool is that?

We’ll also be drawing raffle prizes for Rotarians who earned five or more service points last year—another great reason to join us!

So, mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 2, and come ready for some fun, fellowship, and service. You won’t want to miss it!

Let’s make the 2026–27 Rotary year one to remember as we come together to make a difference in our community.

Service Above Self!

Thank you, and we’ll see you September 2!

How Energy Shapes Tucson's Future!
 
Join us for an engaging discussion with Susan Gray as she frames Tucson Electric Power’s role in supporting our community today and preparing for the future. The presentation will explore what it takes to deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy in a fast-changing environment.
 
Rotary members will hear about the people, planning and investments behind the power we count on every day, along with timely topics affecting Tucson’s economy and quality of life. The discussion will also touch on how TEP partners with customers, supports local businesses and contributes to nonprofit organizations and volunteer efforts across the region.
 
Whether you’re interested in energy affordability, economic development, sustainability or the franchise agreement on the November ballot, this presentation offers a clearer view of how reliable power supports the daily life, growth and resilience of our region.
 
Biography: 
Susan Gray is Chief Executive Officer of Tucson Electric Power (TEP), UniSource Energy Services, and their parent company, UNS Energy Corporation. She began her career as an engineering intern at TEP and now leads the organization with a values-driven approach that fosters a culture of safety, recognition, and transparency. Susan supports economic development in the communities TEP serves through her role as Board Chair of The Chamber of Southern Arizona. She also contributes her expertise through service on local and national boards, advancing collaboration and innovation across the energy industry.
 
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What’s on your mind about Pima County Government?  Pima County District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott is happy to discuss anything related to Pima County government.  Come with your questions!
 
Biography:  Pima County Supervisor Rex Scott was first elected to represent District One in 2020 and was re-elected in 2024. He has been married to a fellow career educator since 1994 and they are the parents of adult twins. For most of those years, the family has lived in District One and the twins are graduates of Mountain View High School in the Marana Unified School District.
 
Supervisor Scott grew up in Athens, Ohio and earned two bachelor’s degrees from Ohio University, which is in Athens. In 1987, at the age of 24, he became the first Ohio University student elected to serve on Athens City Council. He was re-elected in 1989, chaired the Finance Committee in his second term and joined with two of his colleagues to start the city’s curbside recycling program.
 
In 1991, Supervisor Scott moved to Pima County to take a position teaching social studies at Flowing Wells Junior High School, one of three schools in District One that he served during his career as a public-school educator. In 2000, Supervisor Scott began his 19-year career as an administrator working in both middle and high schools. During that time, he was an assistant principal at Ironwood Ridge High School and the principal at Tortolita Middle School, both District One schools.
 
In his free time, Supervisor Scott enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking in our beautiful deserts and mountains, running on The Loop or in Sabino Canyon and reading. He is a longtime fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Dolphins, which helps him to practice patience! The book that has influenced his values and beliefs more than any other is Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl.
 
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This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and build friendships in a relaxed and casual setting.
 
Sign up on the website under "Upcoming Events".

August 12th EAT Locations & Hosts:

  • Uptown Burger - 6370 N. Campbell Ave.  
    Hosts: Dan Kalm, Elena Ha, Leah Ranalli
  • Redbird Scratch Kitchen - 2515 E. 6th St.   
    Hosts: Glenn Ewing, Kurtis Dawson, Bobby Larson, Chuck Sawyer
  • Gibson's Food Hall & Market - 11 S. 6th Ave.  
    Host:  Dot Kret
  • Biergarten - 2320 N. Silverbell Rd., Ste. 110  
    Host:  Mark Irvin
  • Arizona Sands Club - 565 N. Cherry Ave. - Floor 5  
    Host:  Gordy Siewert, Cary Benjamin, Rob LaMaster
  • Hacienda Del Sol, Terraza Patio- 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road  
    Host:  Bruce Jacobs, Jen Hoffman

Want to Host?

If you’re interested in hosting an EAT lunch, please reach out to the Rotary Office.
 
Take this chance to get to know fellow members, share great food, and celebrate the camaraderie that makes our club so special.
 
Remember, no lunch meeting on August 12th.
 
We look forward to seeing you around town.
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Of the things we think, say or do

1.  Is it the TRUTH?

2.  Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3.  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4.  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

With the Four-Way Test as our guide, the Rotary Club of Tucson is an indispensable resource for our community, and provides our members a remarkable return on their investment of skills, time, and resources.

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the 20th Annual
Tucson Classics Car Show
Saturday, October 24, 2026
on the grounds of
The Gregory School!
RCOT Celebrates
100 Years
Speakers
2nd Week - No Lunch Meeting
Sep 09, 2026
Events Around Town
Mari DeVries Ross
Sep 16, 2026
Charity Presentations
Don Pooley
Sep 23, 2026
Golf Career/Life
Replacement/Mixer - Trident II (On the Patio)
Sep 30, 2026
No Lunch Meeting
Alan Shorr with Allan Pressel/Broadway Co-Producer
Oct 07, 2026
Multi-Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer
Alan Rogers
Oct 14, 2026
Car Show Rah Rah
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Talking reading and Rotary with Dolly Parton
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A safe transition beyond the wire
A safe transition beyond the wire
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