PRESIDENT DOT rang the bell right on cue, launching us into another Wednesday of warmth and wisdom. The buffet was bustling, and the chatter was cheery—we were spreading classic Rotary energy!
New member JOANNE ZICH led us in the pledge and belted “God Bless America” like the true gem she is.
JASON FLAX delivered the spark of inspiration reminding us that life isn’t a race, it is a journey. We were inspired and caffeinated.
SCOTT VAUGHAN shared a message from DON ROLLINGS and his family, who thanked us for the outpouring of support with the passing of his beloved wife Nan.
SAA DAN KALM welcomed everyone—both in-person and Zoom-style. Shoutout to our virtual viewer Monte Clausen for beaming in from cyberspace!
A Cookie Monster has been spotted! This week’s sweet sponsor? The ever-fabulous DIANA MADARAS! Cookies entered the room and disappeared just as fast.SAA DAN KALM strikes again, and this time we have a winner of our 50/50 Raffle; Congratulations DARRELL STEWART, he went home $2314.00 richer!! DAN also announced all of the RCOT members who made it to the Reader’s Choice Finals. Way to go!
Led by PRESIDENT DOT , the mic got hot with these highlights:
- Red Badge Selfies – Snap, post, and graduate that badge!
- Replacement Mixer (8/27 @ District Bites & Brew) – Sign up by 8/22!
- District Conference @ Tubac – Sept 26 & 27. Tee off & turn up!
- Catalina Club Service Project – Join us Sept 20 at Ben’s Bells.
- Car Show Ticket Update – DAVE WHITE gave us the lowdown and encouraged us to “Bust our Butts” selling tickets. Share your very own "Bust your Butt” story and you may just win a Benjamin.
- Derby Team Victory Lap – MATT BLAIR AND BOB MORKEN awarded the winning team- Mustang Rally!
- Happy Jacksons! – BRITTANY BATTLE and RICKY HUNLEY delivered the double dose: UA Football & PR love.
- Red Badge Selfies – Snap, post, and graduate that badge!
- Replacement Mixer (8/27 @ District Bites & Brew) – Sign up by 8/22!
- District Conference @ Tubac – Sept 26 & 27. Tee off & turn up!
- Catalina Club Service Project – Join us Sept 20 at Ben’s Bells.
- Car Show Ticket Update – DAVE WHITE gave us the lowdown and encouraged us to “Bust our Butts” selling tickets. Share your very own "Bust your Butt” story and you may just win a Benjamin.
- Derby Team Victory Lap – MATT BLAIR AND BOB MORKEN awarded the winning team- Mustang Rally!
- Happy Jacksons! – BRITTANY BATTLE and RICKY HUNLEY delivered the double dose: UA Football & PR love.
CAMI EVANS announced that there will be a tour at Steele Children’s Research Center next week on Wednesday. If you are interested please reach out to CAMI so she knows how many to expect and EL NDOYE had an announcement about our Global Project in Senegal.
PRESIDENT DOT proudly introduced DIANA MADARAS, Chair of our Service Projects and all-around Rotary rock star, DIANA spoke on all of the amazing service projects our club participated in this year really showcasing our club’s commitment to Service Above Self. She gave away some pretty awesome prizes to those who submitted their names for participating in service projects over the past year. Twenty Two of our members had five or more points The amazing prizes went to: PAM WALTON-ROSS, ALAN ROGERS, JIM ENGEL, DARYL BIRKHIMER, BRUCE JACOBS, ART ALLIS and ROBERT O’BRIEN. MARCIA KRUMWIEDE TIMS had the winning ticket for the Flemings Gift Card! Congratulations to you all and thank you for your service to our community.
The children’s book “The Magic of Me – My Magical Gifts” is being donated to Make Way for Books to spread the magic even further.
Thank you, DIANA MADARAS, for your sponsorship and dedication.
Next up: MICHELLE WARD from Larson Baker, LLC has the cookies covered for our next lunch meeting on 9/3. Remember there is no lunch meeting next week, Instead, we Mix It Up at District Bites & Brew on 8/27. Sign up on the website by Friday, 8/22. Next lunch meeting: September 3rd, back at the TCC!
JASON FLAX closed out the fun with a heartfelt toast. Until next time, Rotarians—keep serving, keep smiling, and don’t forget the cookies.
