PRESIDENT KURTIS rang the bell to start off our meeting. He then invited new member DAN ASIA to lead us in the Pledge and Song “The Star Spangled Banner” accompanied by KHRIS DODGE on the piano.
We had a Moment of Silence to honor Past Member and Past President Gary Gethmann who passed away. There is no info on services at this time. Today our Inspiration was from Dan KALM; he reminded us that it is easy to be an inspiration to someone.
SAA KHRIS DODGE introduced us to our many guests.
JONATHON ROTHSCHILD introduced today’s program featuring Honorary member and Pima County Administrator JAN LESHER who shared a “Pima County Update”. She started off with good news; They have been making progress on fixing roads and infrastructure. Since the last time she spoke to us two years ago, 915 miles of road have been improved, it is a work in progress. The county’s fiscal well-being is good and has maintained their bond rating. Monthly budget financial reports are available to the community. She shared two highlights for the year, The Mosaic Quarter and the American Battery Factory. Both will deliver great economic impact to the county. Challenges we are facing this next year; the re-upping of the Regional Transportation Authority, the county relies heavily on bonded issues but has not had much luck in getting the bonds passed for critical infrastructure issues. There are concerns with homelessness and the criminal element associated with that, and finally there has been an influx of legally processed asylum seekers which will be supported as long as we continue to receive funding. With Jan at the helm we will be able to face these challenges head on. Thank you for all you do and for your report.We celebrated STU GOLDMAN’s birthday (1/15). That STU, he is a funny guy. He is also pretty thankful to be a member of the Best Rotary Club in the world!
JEN HOFFMAN introduced us, officially, to new family member CLIFF WOOD. Welcome to the club!
MITCH PISIK introduced us to another new member: DAN ASIA. Welcome! We are so glad to have you.
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now to introduce our new BLUE BADGERS: MARCIA KRUMWEIDE presented AMANDA WOOD with her Blue Badge, and LEE OLITZKY presented ANA GREIF with her Blue Badge. Way to go!!
now to introduce our new BLUE BADGERS: MARCIA KRUMWEIDE presented AMANDA WOOD with her Blue Badge, and LEE OLITZKY presented ANA GREIF with her Blue Badge. Way to go!!SAA KHRIS DODGE announced the winner of the raffle, DIANA MADARAS!! She is $91.00 richer, but the big $$ pot will carry forward.
PRESIDENT KURTIS shared announcements:
Check the table for upcoming events and projects. Next Week’s meeting is at the TCC but in room 202 on the West Side, Parking Lot B. Get your selfies with Red Badgers to Dorinna!!
Wilbur has been traveling again: he enjoyed the Holiday Mixer, was up in Northern AZ with LEE OLITZKY, cooled off at Lake Havasu with DORINNA and John York, and finally went to Death Valley with DAN and Karen Kalm.
Please make your donations! Every Rotarian Every Year.
DIANA MADARAS announced the Service project winner: KEN LIGHT. Thanks for all you do!
JO DECHATELET talked about the Legacy Society and shared a PSA starring BOB LOGAN and former member Fonda Insley… All I can say is, don’t be like BOB, be prepared. See JO DECHATELET if you are interested in the Legacy Society.
NANCY BEVINS announced that you can order long sleeved Rotary work shirts (with sun protection), just let her know! BRITTANY BATTLE wants us to support the Tucson Jazz Festival and KHRIS DODGE, go check out the shows or even better check out one of her shows… There will also be a Valentine’s Day show that BRITTANY and KHRIS will be performing along with friends.
Next week’s meeting will be at the TCC but in room 202 where JEN and SEAN HOFFMAN will present the results of “Epic 18” TCCS CAR SHOW.
PRESIDENT KURTIS ended the meeting and had DAN KALM send us off with a toast.
