Past President JIM LUBINSKI gave the inspiration, and new member BILL KOUBA led us in the Pledge and Song, the "Star-Spangled Banner", accompanied by GARY HIRSCH on the piano. ALICE MILTON once again introduced our guests and visiting Rotarians.
We had a total of four Birthday Rotarians including:
- KEN TUCKER, leader of the Boy Scouts of America – Catalina Council who is welcoming his son back from a naval tour in the Persian Gulf.
- NINA TRASOFF, one of the first two female members of our Club, whose Rotary pride grows with every year.
- PAT LENNAN, “Mr. Education”, who defined aging as going from lying about your age to bragging about it.
- … and Past President SCOTT VAUGHAN who recently participated in the award of Honor Roll scholarships to 170 8th Graders.
Past Presidents ARNIE JACOBSEN and CHARLOTTE HARRIS ably stood in for our missing president elect elect to award Paul Harris Fellowships to the following Rotarians:- SHARON LUDWIG received her first Paul Harris.
- CHRIS MOONEY received his Paul Harris plus one and surprised his mother Mary Parnell with a Paul Harris.
- TOM MCQUILLEN received his Paul Harris plus three.
- DOT KRET received her Paul Harris plus three.
- PETER BEAHAN received his Paul Harris plus three.
DREW VACTOR then took the podium to present this year’s 4 WAY TEST AWARD to Sam R. Levitz. Mr. Levitz lives the qualities of the test in his day to day management of his business, as evident in the senior employees who’ve worked for decades at the firm, and in his 
support of numerous charities around Tucson, including Tu Nidito, Blocks for Beds, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also donates to the club’s Tucson Classics Car Show. Congratulations Sam and thank you for all you do for the Tucson community!
support of numerous charities around Tucson, including Tu Nidito, Blocks for Beds, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also donates to the club’s Tucson Classics Car Show. Congratulations Sam and thank you for all you do for the Tucson community!Sergeant at Arms DALE BERG swiftly moved us through the announcements:
- JOHN LEWIS reminded us of the social mixer on May 30th at Chuy’s.
- …and IRENE DECKER presented a Blue Badge to ALICE MILTON. Welcome Alice!!
NINA TRASOFF introduced our presentation: David Ivers, Artistic Director for the Arizona Theater Company. Mr. Ivers thanked “Dreamboat CLIFF who flies A10’s” for the opportunity to speak at Rotary, and noted that a community is measured by its curiosity, especially the questions its theater asks. He spoke also about the ATC’s exciting upcoming season as well as its extensive education programs – including the Arizona Arts Initiative, home grown writers’ programs, and Veterans’ Playwriting programs.President CLIFF closed the meeting with a toast wishing the Arizona Theater Company great success in the coming year.
