Originally from northern Arizona, the town of Camp Verde to be exact, Amy has grown to love Tucson over the past five years, and Rotaract has been a huge part of that. Her involvement of the club, starting with reinvigoration of the club’s life on campus four years ago to becoming president once again this past year, has shown her the beauty of our city and its desire to only get better. She is an avid fan and player of soccer and enjoys snowboarding when she can, and lives with her amazing sister Angel, who is a Rotarian with Tucson Sunrise Rotary. Together they face the world and all its challenges with a daring laugh and smile. Amy will be graduating from the University of Arizona soon with a Bachelor of General Studies with a focus in Science, Technology, Health and Societies, and she is very excited to move on to the next chapter of her life. Amy looks forward to seeing where Rotaract goes once she has left, and has been so fortunate to be involved with Rotary as much as she has been up till now.

PRESIDENT ELLIE started our meeting right on time.  MIKE ORCUTT gave the Inspiration that had the theme of “Service above Self”.  MARK SILVERMAN led the pledge and “You’re a Grand Ole Flag” with GARY HIRSCH accompanying with the piano.  KANDIE VACTOR introduced guests and visiting Rotarians.

 

Our Birthday recognitions were – GARY HIRSCH (June 6) and GORDON GRAHAM (June 17), who is turning 93 on Saturday.  Wow, looking good GORDON!

 

MARY MARTIN (RCOT President 2014-15) introduced new member MARK SILVERMAN, Financial Planning.  MARY also received a fine for plugging her Station ($20 in the Scholarship Cup).  Welcome MARK!

 

We had a second new member introduction.  TED FORSBERG introduced new member PRODIP DUTTA, a retired Professor.  Welcome PRODIP!

 

FONDA INSLEY (Sergeant at Arms) conducted the Raffle and a big thank you to all the members donating to these raffles held every other week at the meetings.

 

Announcements:

PROGRAM:  JILL MADDEN introduced Dr. Andrea Romero, Professor in Family Studies & Human Development - Director of the Frances McClelland Institute for Children, Youth and Families.

 Subject “Asset-Based Community Promise Zone to Increase Educational Opportunities” stressing Poverty problems and that Education pays, work Together and the Importance of Coalition Building and Relationships.

 

PRESIDENT ELLIE brought the meeting to a close with a toast commemorating Flag Day.

Gary Olsen is our newest member of the Rotary Club of Tucson.  Growing up as the youngest of 10 kids on a farm in Minnesota, he learned about hard work and helping others in the community.  Gary has been a Wish Granter with Make-a-Wish Foundation since 2015.  He has also volunteered with Integrative Touch for Kids, a Tucson Non-Profit Organization in many roles including Co-Chairing the Butterfly Gala for four years.

 

Out of high school, Specialist Olsen served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer stationed in Missouri, Hawaii, and Colorado.  Currently as a private investor running Sautillo Equity Company, Gary specializes in helping develop a legacy plan you can be proud of.  He also helps people live life with more enthusiasm and fun by breaking through panic attacks, fear and anxiety.  As a massage therapist running Tucson Family Wellness, Gary has, over 21 years, helped thousands reduce the intensity and frequency of pain after car accidents.  Papa Olsen has lived in Tucson for 11 years with his daughter, their dog and a duck.  Please take some time to get to know Gary Olsen…

Some of our members are looking for every way their company can help promote the car show.  This is only one of many examples.  Through Bruce Richardson, the Truly Nolen organization donates part of the cost of treating The Gregory field before the car show, hosts the monthly meetings of the Strategic Leadership Team at their new Leadership Training facility and makes a cash sponsorship.  Recently through Bruce’s advocacy, the opportunity to promote the TCCS selling tickets and appearing in an inaugural annual event to be held at Leadership Center was created.  He noted “that in reviewing the Truly Nolen sponsorship contribution to the TCCS, our executive team felt that it would be a great opportunity to further our partnership.”  The event will feature all of the TN classic cars and mouse limo and will be open from 10AM-2PM on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Bruce will sell TCCS tickets along with other Rotarians at a booth provided by Truly Nolen.

 

Marketing Chair, Kandie Vactor has a lot of different kinds of flyers and posters; so please contact her and help her with distribution to businesses from whom you purchase items and/or services.

 

 We can always use more sponsorships in the range of $3000 or any amount will do. If you know anyone or any business that would consider sponsoring the car show and receiving the benefits of being a sponsor plus supporting our terrific beneficiaries, please contact Steve Pickering. Steve and his team will be happy to follow up on a lead or your referral. Individual packages and benefits can be created to satisfy any business willing to support us.

Please join your fellow Rotarians and friends on Saturday, June 24 from 9am to noon for a morning of fun helping the National Alliance on Mental Illness – Southern Arizona (NAMI SA) complete the renovation of their office building. They have been working for the last six months and are nearing the end. They just need some help with painting, landscaping and general cleanup. If you are interested, you can sign up online or contact the rotary office.

Reminder of our District 5500’s Installation of the 2017-2018 District Governor, Joe Hentges

 

 

4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd, Marana AZ  85658

 

Sunday June 25th, 2017, 11:00 am Social Hour, Cash Bar, Noon Brunch Buffet

 

$40.00 per person - Order by Friday, June 16th

After going weeks without a new case of polio being reported, one new case was reported in Afghanistan this past week. But there are two bright spots to celebrate. First, year to date only 6 cases have been reported as compared to 17 cases at this time during the prior year.

 

Once that number reaches zero there will still be much work to do. The partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (The Word Health Organization, Rotary International, The US Centers for Disease Control, The Gates Foundation and UNICEF) estimate that $1.5 billion is needed to finish the job. There is great news on this front though.

 

At the Atlanta Convention, President John Germ announced that Rotary would increase its commitment and raise $50 million per year for the next 3 years. Since 1985 Rotary has contributed more than $1.7 billion to fight the disease. The Gates Foundation announced it would extend its 2:1 match to cover up to $50 million in donations for each of the next 3 years. Combined that brings an additional $450 million for eradication over the next 3 years.

 

Also at the convention, many countries and foundations answered the call and have made the following pledges toward polio eradication for a total of more than $1 billion pledged.

 

 

Next time you celebrate a birthday, are fined, or are simply feeling like you want to be part of what Bill Gates calls “One of the world’s greatest achievements,” consider sponsoring a cyclist in the 2017 Ride to End Polio.

 

 

In order to qualify to apply for Rotary Foundation grants during the 2017-18 Rotary Year, a club must have 2 members attend a Grant Management Seminar during the current Rotary year that ends on June 30. One training session was given at the District Conference in Yuma. One webinar remains:

Webinar June 28, 5:30 to 7:15 pm. Register here

Let’s head downtown for our June Social Mixer. Cushing Street Bar and Grill will warmly welcome us on June 29th, starting at 5:30 pm. Delicious appetizers will be provided. Cushing Street Bar opened in 1972 and is still operated by the original family owners, the Rollings Family. Portions of the main dining room and private dining rooms date back to the 1860’s when Arizona was still a Territory. It’s described as a friendly gathering place for food, cocktails and conversation. Many Rotarians know this place well. Let’s celebrate friendship and fellowship with our last monthly Social Mixer for this year.. See you there! Don’t forget to bring a guest. Easy parking in parking lot and surrounding streets. 198 W. Cushing Street, just south of the TCC.