PRESIDENT BRUCE JACOBS welcomed all to the meeting. There was a bit of confusion on how to make the gavel work with the bell and fortunately Past President MARK IRVIN was there to assist. No worries PRESIDENT BRUCE, you have a whole year to make that bell ring!
THOMAS ROBERTSON led the Pledge of Allegiance and song “You’re a Grand Ole Flag.”
PRESIDENT BRUCE held a moment of silence for DICK GUTHRIE who passed away on June 28th. There will be a Memorial Service on August 6th at St. Phillips in the Hills Episcopal Church. We signed cards offering our condolences to DICK’s wife Pat Dunford. DAVID PASHKOW has been fighting an illness and we also signed cards with well wishes for him. Get well soon DAVID!
The Inspiration was a video of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy playing piano and singing “Imagine” by John Lennon. Past President MARK IRVIN offered some insight on how PRESIDENT BRUCE was asked and agreed to become our club’s President. It was during the first, and only, hike they have ever done together.
PRESIDENT BRUCE talked about his trip to the Rotary International Convention that was held in Houston, TX, USA this year. He felt blessed to have missed going to an exotic foreign country. There were 11,000 in attendance…about a third of what was typical before the pandemic. Other members of our club who attended were ERNIE & SALLY MONTAGNE, JEANNE ZETAH, ANGELA MOORE, LYNN DEVOU and WES WIGGINS. Next, BRUCE offered acknowledgments to MARK IRVIN giving him his well deserved Past President Badge and theme banner. Bruce thanked his wife, Erin Jacobs and offered a special thanks to Dorinna and Kari. They do so much to keep our club running smooth. BRUCE introduced the current board members as well as those that are participating with District 5500. BRUCE said, “This is OUR year!” When asked “What is Rotary?” He responded, “At Rotary we create memories and we inspire.”The theme for this year is “Imagine” as selected by Jennifer Jones the Rotary International President for 2022-2023. There are four areas for focus: Impact, Expand Reach, Enhance Engagement and Adapt. PRESIDENT BRUCE outlined his goals for this year. They are: Increase Engagement, Inspire & Create Memories, Enhance Member Experience and Create a Companion Club. He’s going to stay focused on the future and what is to become in the next 100 years. Go BRUCE!
WAYNE MEYER celebrated his birthday on July 4th. He was born by his father who had just finished medical school in Iowa. ALAN ROGERS will celebrate his birthday on July 18th. Alan’s greatest achievement may be that he took the Homecoming Queen to the Prom. It’s been downhill since I suppose. Next, PRESIDENT BRUCE introduced BRUCE JACOBS who will celebrate his birthday on July 19th. It got a bit confusing, but we did learn that BRUCE has jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.
SCOTT VAUGHAN introduced our two newest Paul Harris Award recipients who were both celebrating the 5th Paul Harris Award! MARIANNE FREITAS and DOT KRET have been great members of our club.
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ROB LAMASTER introduced our newest member TOM LICKLITER. Among his many dangerous talents, TOM is a champion axe thrower who competed in the world championships. TOM is also an excellent mountain biker. Welcome TOM!
MARK IRVIN announced the Board Slate Schedule that will be coming up very soon. BRUCE RICHARDSON announced a hike that will have happened by the time you read this. They will be hiking on Mt. Lemmon and putting in a solid 9+ miles of foot-powered fun. TOM STRASBURG gave a Blue Badge to newish member JON HARNED who has gone full-in with our club. JEANNE ZETAH gave a summary of current ticket sales for 2022. We have a long way to go and she encouraged us to sell tickets online. PRESIDENT BRUCE let us know that the cost for a meal for Attendance Exempt members (Rule of 85, Family and Leave of Absence members) has risen to $26.50 from $25.00.
PRESIDENT BRUCE ended his first meeting as President with a toast and we were on our way.
