Rotary President DOT KRET called the meeting to order at 12:00 PM from the Tucson Convention Center. The lunch featured delicious salad and tasty fish and chicken along with all kinds of extras. As always TCC banquet staff were attentive to the hungry Rotarians.
The opening of the meeting featured the “My Country Tis of Thee” with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag lead by MIKE KOCSIS along with the return of piano master musician KHRIS DODGE. A heartwarming Inspiration was given by ROB LAMASTER.
An enthusiastic guest list was shared by Dan Kalm.
Our newly added agenda item “The COOKIE MONSTER/SPONSOR” this week was LUIS HERNANDEZ, Hercor Insurance Group. Thank you for supporting the club.
President DOT kicked off the formal program by introducing MICHAEL GUYMON who introduced today’s program and also presented ROB DRAPER with his Honorary Membership Certificate in the club. President of O’Rielly Chevrolet, ROB DRAPER gave a rousing introduction to the O’Rielly Dealership history and the continuous community support of Rotary and other community efforts. Cudos was given to O’Rielly for their continuous support of the Tucson Classics Car Show and the Corvette search every year. ROB was presented for signature from Make Way for Books, “Dream Cars”.
Happy Rotarian Birthdays were given to ROBERT O’BRIEN 2/11, AND MATT SINCLAIR 2/11. Happy Birthday to all!
DEBBIE SHEPPARD introduced new member, MIKE KOCSIS of Banner Health. Welcome to the Rotary Club of Tucson!
CHAR HARRIS followed by honoring STEVE PICKERING and JOHN DUVAL with their new Paul Harris designation. Congratulations to you both and thank you for your support of Rotary International.
DAN KALM attempted to give away a lot of money during the 25/50/25 Raffle, but the card was not drawn. However, DIANA MADARAS, fortunately for the winner, was not in attendance during this meeting.
The meeting concluded with the following announcements:
DOT KRET - Rodeo Days - Feb. 25th Meeting Wear your Rodeo Garb.
DOT KRET – Western Winds Apartments Service Project – Bring Items to the 3/18 meeting.
DOT KRET – Green Valley RC/La Posada GV – Jazz in the Desert 3/7.
DOT KRET – Marana RC – Tour de Cookie 3/7.
ALAN SCHROPE & DAN KALM had a membership minute asking the group how long they have been members of the club. This was a great way to show our guests that this is one big family, working together for the community and making lifetime friendships.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm with a toast by ROB LAMASTER.
