President BRUCE JACOBS called the meeting to order at 12 noon from the Tucson Convention Center. A delicious buffet started the meeting featuring food from Greece with plenty of Baklava for the dessert. The opening of the meeting featured the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag lead by CHRIS KIM from Salvation Army along with a loud rendition of “You’re a Grand Old Flag”. A Get-Well moment was mentioned for JENN DELANEY who fell and broke her foot in three places. We hope to see her back in commission sometime in December.
President BRUCE kicked off the formal part of the meeting by introducing JIM WOOD who gave truly an inspirational moment about how his recent experience with his daughters where the man in front of him at a coffee shoppe offered to pay for his families’ coffee, reminding him on how important his time is spending with his daughters. “Pay it Forward” is an important concept always part of a Rotarian's life if you think about it.
KHRIS DODGE enthusiastically introduced today’s guests, which continues to be a healthy collection of prospective Rotary members.
Today’s program was introduced by DAVID LOVITT featuring an update of the Reid Park Zoo from President and CEO of the Reid Park Zoological Society, Nancy Kluge. Our Zoo is clearly on a positive path with a new capital campaign underway, along with many new special events including the most popular Zoo Lights. Ms. Kluge gave an update of the “Children Word of Play” the Reid Park Zoo centennial project supported by Rotary Club of Tucson, featuring three themed areas for children of all ages. The Play Area, currently under construction, should be ready for operation by August 2023. Pathway to Asia is the other capital project and has received full community support after many discussions and will include many animals including rare tigers. Nancy signed the Make Way For Books entitled appropriately, “The View at the Zoo.”Today’s Birthdays included WOCKY REDSAR-WIERZBINSKI (11/03) and BRUCE TUNZE (11/24). Happy Birthday to you both!
A new member, LEROY GODFREY, was introduced by incoming Rotary President, MARGARET HIGGINS. LEROY is in the Food Industry: Fine Dining working at Flemings Steak House. Welcome LEROY and Congrats!!!!
Paul Harris Presentation was conducted by SCOTT VAUGHAN honoring member ANN LANCERO and her grandson. Congratulations ANN!With no one winning the big raffle pot at the Drawing (up to almost $1,500) President BRUCE quickly went into the announcement part of the meeting since the meeting was running a little long. See announcements below:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Be sure to register for Salvation Army– Bell Ringing – 12/3 Register on ClubRunner
Holiday Mixer - 12/14 at Bruce & Erin Jacobs register under Upcoming Events on Website
BRUCE RICHARDSON – Next Hike: Blackett’s Ridge 12/11
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JOE PENNINGTON – Rotary Skiing Fellowship in Park City, UT in March 2023
JOE PENNINGTON – Rotary Skiing Fellowship in Park City, UT in March 2023ROGER HARWELL had a Blue Badge Presentation to THOMAS ROBERTSON – Congrats THOMAS!!!
BRANDI HAGA-BLACKMAN had a Happy Jackson - Needs Marshals for Downtown Parade of Lights
BRUCE JACOBS talked about the Tubac RC– Golf Outing & Kino RC– Angel Heart Pajamas Project
NEXT WEEK’S PROGRAM: Marcia Rieke, U of A - The Webb Telescope
PRESIDENT BRUCE then gave the toast and the meeting was adjourned.
