President BOB started the meeting by making his way through the room to the music of “Rocky” and even dressed the part!! Way to go, BOB ~~ your back and raising the brick, he rang the bell to begin the meeting at 12:00 noon.
Our Inspiration Video was a race won by HEATHER DORNIDEN, who after taking the lead, fell and instead of giving up, she jumped right back up, came from far behind and won the race. Never give up, no matter what!
The Pledge and Song (Star Spangled Banner) were led by DENISE NEWTON with GARY HIRSCH accompanying at the piano and BOB SHAFF (Past President) introduced our guests and visiting Rotarians.
Our Video Introduction for our program was up on the screen, and introduced MIKE CANDREA, the Head Coach of the University of Arizona Softball Team. The title of the program was “Tale of the Tape – 45 Years of Coaching, where Coach Candrea brought out the importance of work ethic and explained the three “C’s” - Competent, Consistent and Caring. He discussed how a life can be out of balance by giving his own example and how to achieve balance in your life. He stressed the most important things for him were 1st Family, 2nd Profession and 3rd Faith. He talked about the importance of “Family” and when you are with them, be with them and not thinking of work or something else. His remarks included: How life is short and how he enjoys getting up every day, how he lost his Wife and how to handle adversity, competition, excellence, personal growth and mutual respect. President BOB presented Coach Candrea with the book “Players in Pigtails” for his signature, which will make its way into the Make Way For Books Library.Birthday Rotarians at the head table today were:
CONRAD PLIMPTON (8/26), NANCY PURDIN (9/09) & JOE DANISZEWSKI (9/15). Happy Birthday to you all!!!
MATT BLAIR (Sergeant at Arms) recognized EMERY BARKER (Past President) for being voted one of the top lawyers according to Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. Congratulations Emery!
The Announcements for the meeting were as follows:
BOB LOGAN presented an Inspirational Rotary Video from Bono on Polio and he praised the work that Rotary does around the world.
BOB LOGAN announced one of his goals of losing 25 pounds has turned into a Fitness Program that DARRELL STEWART has volunteered to head up. He will be making an announcement with more details at a future meeting.
NANCY PURDIN presented a Blue Badge to MICHELE HATCH.
BRUCE TUNZE presented a Blue Badge to ANDY KEIL and also to CHERYL JOHNSON.
And Finally, VICKIE JACOBS presented a Blue Badge to JEANNE ZETAH. Congratulations to you all for going from Red to Blue!
BRETT STEIN announced the Beer Fellowship and BILL COUBA announced the Wine Event Sept 26, 6-8pm at Total Wine – (Oracle Road)
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President BOB thanked our Speaker, Guests & Birthday Members CONRAD, NANCY & JOE and brought the meeting to a close with a toast “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today”.
