Fellow Rotarians,This is my first correspondence to all of you for the 2026–2027 Rotary year, so buckle up and hang on—we are off to an incredible start!
In just our first three months, we have already accomplished so much. We’ve welcomed four outstanding speakers to our meetings, all well-known within the Tucson community, and we’ve welcomed 10 new members into our Rotary family.
Service continues to be at the heart of who we are. During our Service Projects Meeting, we celebrated 15 projects planned for this Rotary year, and four of those projects are already underway. We also had the privilege of giving away 250 pairs of shoes to children and families in need within the Amphitheater School District. And we are just getting started!
Of course, we are now gearing up for a major milestone—our 20th Tucson Classics Car Show, hosted by THE Rotary Club of Tucson! Our ticket-selling crews have been out in force at major events throughout the city and state, spreading the word and selling tickets. A group just returned from Pinetop after selling an impressive 950+ tickets!
Work has also begun on the fields at The Gregory School in preparation for the show. What has been equally rewarding is the fellowship that happens while we work together. Whether we’re preparing the grounds, selling tickets, or participating in a service project, new friendships are being formed and existing friendships are becoming even stronger. That is Rotary at its best.
We’ve also added some fun to our meetings with the introduction of our new Membership Booklets, presented by Mike Anderson. Be sure to take a look at Page 17, where we recognize an extraordinary group of 17 Rotarians who have each been members of our club for 40 years or more. What an incredible testament to their commitment to Rotary and our community!
Another special moment this quarter was welcoming 12 visiting Rotarians from Romania. Sally Montagne presented each of them with a Paul Harris recognition—a truly memorable and spectacular Rotary moment.
And because Rotary is also about fellowship and having fun together, we certainly haven’t slowed down there! So far, we’ve enjoyed 18 EATs Events that were very well-attended at some of Tucson’s great restaurants, six golf outings, three Book Club gatherings, two Whiskey/Tequila get-togethers, and two fantastic mixers at Hacienda del Sol and Trident II.
Three months in and look at what we’ve already accomplished.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered, sold tickets, attended events, supported our service projects, welcomed new members, and simply shown up ready to make a difference. It is your energy, commitment, and fellowship that make this club so special.
And remember—bring a friend to a meeting, service project, social event, or the Tucson Classics Car Show and let them experience what THE Rotary Club of Tucson has to offer. It is truly EXCEPTIONAL!
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Bobby Larson
2026-27 President
The Rotary Club of Tucson
2026-27 President
The Rotary Club of Tucson
