Rotary Club of
Tucson
"Tucsotarian"
Tucsotarian - September 18, 2019
We meet:
WEDNESDAYS, 12:00 NOON - 1:20 PM
DoubleTree Hotel
445 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ  85711
United States
(520) 623-2281
 
 
Stories
Tucson Musicians Museum
The Tucson Musicians Museum’s mission is to celebrate, educate and showcase Tucson’s unique musical heritage and culture. The Tucson Convention Center is a place where the community gathers to celebrate music, art, accomplishments and more. Thanks to the City of Tucson and Rio Nuevo, TMM presence at the Convention Center is a natural fit!  Our presence will introduce Tucson to its musical heritage, while providing a means to preserve the culture and enhance the potential for TMM to expand its youth mentorship program. 
TMM currently reaches out to music schools and local Tucson school music teachers to coordinate music workshops for youth who have shown a dedication to their instrument(s) and maintain a good grade point average.  These students, without the TMM’s efforts may not otherwise be able to afford exposure to musical training for their aspirations and dreams.
   
TMM mentors provide much more than lessons on how to play through the scales or learn a song or two. TMM mentors teach the history of the instruments and genres, how to construct and market a band plus other business aspects of being a musician.  It has been proven that music can improve the math and science scores of participating youth. Another benefit is young musicians, in the TMM program, learn to give back to the community. Giving back can be done in many ways, such as volunteering for non-profit organizations, playing at care facilities or schools, teaching young musicians to have pride in their work, music, appearance and contributing to a community.
 
George Howard ~ Biography
 
George Howard has been involved in playing music for over 45 years. His participation includes teaching, presenting workshops, photographing events of other musicians and being personally involved with them from the legendary line up of music icon’s such as John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, James Brown, Bobby Key’s (Of the Rolling Stones), Johnny Lang, Albert Collins, Willie Nelson among many more. George has also produced and  co-produced records on independent labels, as well as promoting concerts and managing bands. George has  been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Tucson Music Awards Hall of Fame and to the Tucson Musicians Museum, as well as being on the advisory board for U of A Centennial Hall. George is also the President and Founder of the Tucson Musicians Museum.

Mystery Editor ~ 9/11/19
President Bob rang the bell to begin our very special tribute to our First Responders.  Don Carlos playing the bagpipes while leading the First Responders into the room, one each sitting at a special seat at a table.  Our song was twofold; Mr. Carlos and the bagpipes solemnly intoning “Amazing Grace” and a message via video from FDNY First Responder, Dan Rowan who lost 10 of his 15 firefighter brothers on 9/11.  He said, “The brothers stay with me; I carry them over my heart.”  He showed us the cards he carries with him at all times; ten cards, ten pictures, ten stories. 
 
A video of God Bless America” was sung by NYPD officer Daniel Rodriguez.  Officer Rodriguez sang from his heart at the World Series after 9/11. 
 
Our inspiration was seven year old Police Officer Oliver who gives hugs, and sets up a donut stand for our police officers in Kansas. 
 
Paul Hallums was very involved in bringing this heart inspiring program to us.  We honored our First Responders with five moving speeches.  TPD Police Chief Chris Magnus spoke about the need for continued support of police men and women, everyday at all times; that the suicide rate among police across the country is huge.  Sheriff Mark Napier reminded us that the men and women who choose to be public servants, run toward danger, not flee from danger.  Tucson Deputy Fire Chief Darin Wallentine spoke about the dangers from cancer that fire fighters face; 90% chance of getting some form of cancer from their work.  Tucson Fire Asst. Chief Laura Baker spoke about the camp that the Fire Department has created to encourage more girls to become fire fighters.  DM Fire Chief Todd Canale shared with us that many agencies have been training their emergency responders together, creating a community among all of Tucson’s Emergency workers.
 
After the meeting was adjourned, a photo was taken with the First Responders and checks were presented to the Foundations.
 
Honoring Our First Responders ~ 9/11/19
Welcome New Member
Please welcome the following new family member into the Rotary Club of Tucson.  He will be introduced to the club at a meeting in the near future.
 
New Member:  Rod Jilg
 
Classification:  Family Member
 
Sponsor:  Nina Trasoff
 
WELCOME TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF TUCSON!!!
Club Community Service Shirt ~ Order Today
Every Rotarian needs to wear our exclusive Club Community Service Shirt when participating at the Car Show and when selling tickets in any event setting.
 
Order yours NOW so we can print YOUR size for you.
 
Jon Wang at 520-360-1050 or <specialopsdoc@comcast.net>
Wine Event ~ 9/26/19
Wine Club Event:   When: September 26th from 6pm to 8pm.     Where: Total Wine 4370 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ  85705    EXPLORING THE WINES OF THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE: Australia , New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and S Africa.  Cost: $30.00 per attendee.  Max Attendees: 30.  Signup sheet at the reception table.  (Only 16 spots remaining)
 
Thank you,
 
Bill Kouba
RCOT Facebook Live
You can now view past Rotary meetings on Facebook Live.  So, if you missed the meeting go to www.facebook.com/RotaryClubTucson to watch the program. 
 
Membership and Attendance
Membership         Scholarship Cups  

 

Total Active Members 252   
Cash Contributions
$
33.00
Honorary Members
16  
Quarterly with Dues
$
 

  252.00

Meeting Attendance- September 11, 2019   Total Scholarship Cups$

285.00

Members102  Raffle $

0.00

Active Members AE17  Auction RCOTF$

0.00

LOA/Honorary Members1     
Total Members Present120    

 

Guests13    

 

Guests of the Club 31    

 

Visiting Rotarians1    

 

Total Meeting Attendance 165    

 

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