ANGELA MOORE gave the Inspiration, and BOB WEBB led us in the pledge and song - a rousing version of “You’re a Grand Ole Flag”, accompanied by maestro GARY HIRSCH on the piano. And finally, a big welcome back to JEFF HEATH!
We had one Birthday Rotarian: KIMBERLY ELY, a two-year member sponsored by Past President CHARLOTTE HARRIS who highlighted the legacy of philanthropy and service that drew her to this club.
RON OXMAN introduced our newest member MICHAEL DEEHAN. MICHAEL has a long history with Rotary having participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange in Copenhagen (he’s still in touch with his host family!). MICHAEL works with JW Marriott and has traveled to over 30 countries and crossed the Arctic Circle twice. Welcome MICHAEL!Past President JON WANG filled in so ably assisting Past President CHARLOTTE with the Paul Harris Presentations that he might have the job permanently! The following members and family members received Paul Harris pins: MARSHALL 
DENNINGTON, a truly expert HVAC contractor and supporter of other non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers, ALLYN BULZOMI, champion of our Roteract and Interact partners, JACK PARRIS, member of the Arizona TV Broadcast Hall of Fame, his son Pat Parris, and finally President elect elect BOB LOGAN, our Paul Harris Presenter Extraordinaire. No worries, BOB, your job is safe!
DENNINGTON, a truly expert HVAC contractor and supporter of other non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers, ALLYN BULZOMI, champion of our Roteract and Interact partners, JACK PARRIS, member of the Arizona TV Broadcast Hall of Fame, his son Pat Parris, and finally President elect elect BOB LOGAN, our Paul Harris Presenter Extraordinaire. No worries, BOB, your job is safe!Past President SCOTT VAUGHAN introduced our visiting Rotarians and over 50 other visitors who will hopefully consider joining the RCOT.
Sergeant at Arms DALE BERG expertly conducted the raffle and auction (thank you donors). We had the following announcements:
- President CLIFF reviewed the March Madness results, reminded us of the Trident II Social Mixer 3/8/18.
- MIKE ORCUTT highlighted the upcoming Community Food Bank work project on March 24.
- JOHN LEWIS announced our upcoming Home Hospitality week 4/16 – 4/22 and the need for Hosts.
- MARGARET HIGGINS gave us our final notice to submit candidates for the 4 Way Test and Orville McPherson Awards.
- MARY MARTIN gave a Happy Jackson for the excellent renovation work completed by SHARON LUDWIG and Three Oaks Development.
- KATHY KITAGAWA presented a Blue Badge to ASHLEY ELAINE YORK. Welcome ASHLEY!
President CLIFF introduced our Program: “Supersizing Services for Armed Forces Youth and Families”. President elect elect BOB LOGAN and development guru MARK IRVIN talked about the exciting plans to support airmen and their families at Davis Monthan Air Force Base. The base has repeatedly achieved a designation as one of the most outstanding installations in the U.S. BOB and MARK are spearheading an effort to create a Youth Center of Excellence that will provide safe, stimulating places for children to have fun on the base. MARK and BOB signed a book for our lending library: “Monkey Not Ready for Kindergarten”.President CLIFF closed with a toast wishing that all our blessings be some of what we ask and all of what we need.
