President KURTIS DAWSON called the meeting to order at 12 noon from the Tucson Convention Center. During our lunch we mixed and mingled at selected tables and were asked to answer a couple of questions. The lunch featured delicious beef and chicken and as always, the TCC banquet staff were attentive to the hungry Rotarians.
The opening of the meeting featured the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag lead by AMANDA WOOD and the rendition of “America the Beautiful”. A heartwarming Inspiration was given by MITCH PISIK.
President KURTIS kicked off the formal part of the meeting by introducing KHRIS DODGE, who thanked our guests for coming to the meeting. No program today as this meeting was all about the popular Mix and Mingle Program featuring 14 community projects Rotarians were invited to be part of. But first…
Today’s birthday member was ART ALLIS, a long-time member since 1992 and retired hospitality manager. Happy Birthday ART!!!
NINA TRASOFF was called upon to introduce former Rotarian Jan Lesher, Pima County Administrator, as a new honorary member. JAN shared a few words of thanks to the club for this honor. Nice to see the County leader part of Tucson Rotary again. 
JOE DANISZEWSKI was called up to present a Blue Badge to JAMAL GIVENS. Congratulations on your Blue!
Sergeant at Arms KRIS DODGE jumped into action with the famous Rotary raffle with no big winner again. The big pot is risen to over $1,500.
Following the formal part of the meeting DIANA MADARAS introduced the community project leaders and the organization they represented. Participating in these projects will give members an opportunity to win some serious gifts assembled by her committee. Members signed up for their favorite projects. Signing up can still be accomplished by contacting the Leader of the Project. A list of projects is on the home page of the website. We were reminded to complete the Points Sheet, also found on the home page, to win one of those fabulous prizes.Our next lunch meeting is September 18, as we welcome JIM MURPHY, from the Grants Committee and presentations from the charities for the 2025 car show proceeds. Special area luncheons “Events Around Town” are being held during our off-week meeting, September 11. Registration for one of the events is on the Rotary website under Upcoming Events.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 pm with a toast by MITCH to conclude the meeting. This meeting was not recorded.
