Incoming PRESIDENT BOBBY LARSON rang the bell; and new member, CHRIS SMITH led us in the Pledge and Song, “My Country Tis of Thee” with the help of KHRIS DODGE on the keys.New member LUIS HERNANDEZ provided an excellent Inspiration.
We observed a moment of silence for Steve Pender, incoming President of the Catalina Club who passed away suddenly.
SAA DRE WILLIAMS introduced our guests and suggested they join our remarkable Rotary Club. She later conducted the raffle, no king of clubs, but a nice payout for JEFF RONSTADT.The pot continues to grow!!!!Get your tickets at the next meeting.
DAN KALM was our Cookie Monster.DAN is the first to receive the new Cookie Monster Tumbler along with our Cookie Monster Medallion.Thanks DAN and State Farm.
A Past President’s badge along with her theme banner for the 25-26 Rotary year, was presented to PP DOT KRET, who enthusiastically talked about the Rotary International Convention in Taiwan. She encouraged members to attend in the future: Barcelona 2027, Minneapolis ’28, Dubai in ’29, and the 125th anniversary of Rotary in Chicago in 20230.
The focus of the program given by PRESIDENT BOBBY was talking about Goal & Objectives for 2026-27. The 3M’s: Marketing, Museum, and Membership. The goal is to get our name out there, with name recognition especially with the Tucson Classics Car Show and he prefers “THE Rotary Club of Tucson”!He went on about the plans during his year for the Children’s Museum of Tucson and a huge part of his year will focus on Membership, particularly corporate members.
His presentation was full of meaningful numbers: $3 million in charitable donations from the Car Show, $76 million raised for the fight against polio, the number of Paul Harris fellows, $900,000 for 470 scholarships etc. etc. He stated, “We can do much, much more together than alone”.
BOBBY talked about 13 service projects after the COVID years that we are now working on, the Fellowships, Events Around Town, Social Mixers as opportunities to get to know other Rotarians better in a smaller environment.
BOBBY signed the book “I Want To Be A Rotarian When I Grow Up” which will be added to our Make Way For Books library.
GARY SCHEER, a 53-year member introduced our new member, his brother-in-law, MARK HART, who retired from AZ Game & Fish.Welcome to our remarkable Club MARK!!!
BOBBY gave the Way To Go to GORDY SIEWERT, his organization received the Torch Award.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All announcements/events are on your tables.The Whiskey Fellowship is meeting at Fairway Cigars July 16th for Whiskey and Tequilla tasting.
Next week is Events Around Town, please sign up on the website to reserve your spot.The Rotary Office will be closed on Friday and Monday for the holiday.Our next replacement/social mixer is 7/29 at Hacienda del Sol.All must sign up on the website, don’t miss out, it should be fun.PRESIDENT BOBBY announced a new charitable program he’s doing during his year called, “Family Fun Club”.Reach out to BOBBY if you’d like to participate.
BRITTANY BATTLE contributed a Happy Jackson to promote “The Cuban Guys”.’
LUIS HERNANDEZ was back for the toast reminding us we can do more together than alone.
Date: Thursday, July 16 Start time: 5:00 PM End time: 9:00 PM
Who's invited: All the cool Rotarians (hence your invitation). Who else is invited: Anyone who is philanthropic, fun, and who YOU believe would be a great new Rotarian; and/or your significant other. Cost of entry: $20
Any issues with the link: Call Jeff at 520-990-1011.
Beverages: 4 whisky tastings, 4 tequilla tastings, and a couple of surprise tastings.
Food: But of course - ample amounts of your favorite BBQ.
Where: Fairway Cigars: 2900 E Broadway #113.
Deadline to RSVP: July 13 at 2:00PM. Maximum # of guests: 50 (due to the inevitable unrivaled enthusiasm, and the limited number of spots - don’t procrastinate to RSVP – this opportunity wouldn’t last long). Any questions: Call Jeff at 520-990-1011
This month's adventure will be the Mount Bigelow Trail, a moderate out-and-back hike beginning at the trailhead across from Camp Lawton. While I only remembered this trail as the final portion of our old Butterfly hike, it certainly deserves a visit of its own. The hike covers approximately 2 miles with 587 feet of elevation gain. As with all hikes in the Santa Catalina Mountains, you can expect the refreshing scent of pine, cooler temperatures, and sweeping views of Tucson from the summit of Mount Bigelow.
Meet-up and Departure: We will meet at LeBuzz (Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde) at 6:30 AM, with departure at 6:45 AM. We anticipate starting the hike around 8:00 AM.
After the hike, we’ll head over to Beyond Bread at the Mount Lemmon Lodge for a well-earned caffeinated beverage and snack. (As always, fudge from the General Store will be available for individual purchase.) 😁
Our first Replacement/Social Mixer of the 26-27 Rotary year will be held the evening of July 29th at the Terraza Garden Patio, Hacienda del Sol, 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a great way to meet your fellow Rotarians in a relaxed setting. Registration is now open under “Upcoming Events” on the left side of the homepage at our website www.tucsonrotary.org. Please be sure to register your guests. Guest fee is $36 billed to your member account. We hope to see you there...
Ticket Packets as well as Classic Club tickets are now available for pickup at Rotary meetings along with posters, business cards, and ticket-selling partner agreements.
If you haven't completed the Ticket Survey yet, please click on this link: (https://forms.gle/jot5D3JstDyYvoBs5) and give us your feedback by May 20. If you can’t access the link, please complete a paper survey at the Ticket Table to let us know whether you'll sell paper tickets, online, at events, through partner seller groups you recruit, and/or donate instead. THANK YOU!
At the Rotary Club of Tucson, we believe in giving back to our community and supporting causes that make a real difference. And now, it’s easier than ever to contribute to our efforts!
We’re excited to highlight a new way for you to make your donations directly to the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation – all from the comfort of your own home! Simply head to our website, where you’ll find the gold Donation button at the top right of the menu bar. Whether you're contributing to our Scholarships, making a General Donation, or supporting our Local Charities, your generosity will help fund important initiatives that uplift our community.
But wait, there’s more! If you're joining us for lunch at the next meeting, don’t forget to look for the blue scholarship cups on the tables. These cups now feature a QR code that will take you straight to the Donation Page with just a quick scan. No need for cash or checks – donate right from your phone!
We can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support of our Foundation. Your donations directly benefit our community and empower us to continue making a meaningful impact. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Rotary office.
Let’s continue to do good in our community – with a click, a scan, and your generous heart!
Please add mailservice@clubrunner.com to your safe sender list or address book.
To unsubscribe from future e-mails, click here.
To forward this email to your friends, click here.
To view our privacy policy, click here.
ClubRunner
905.829.5299
102-2060 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7
.jpg)
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and build friendships in a relaxed and casual setting.
A 
The focus of the program given by PRESIDENT BOBBY was talking about Goal & Objectives for 2026-27. The 3M’s: Marketing, Museum, and Membership. The goal is to get our name out there, with name recognition especially with the Tucson Classics Car Show and he prefers “THE Rotary Club of Tucson”!
GARY SCHEER, a 53-year member introduced our new member, his brother-in-law, MARK HART, who retired from AZ Game & Fish.
Date: Thursday, July 16
This month's adventure will be the Mount Bigelow Trail, a moderate out-and-back hike beginning at the trailhead across from Camp Lawton. While I only remembered this trail as the final portion of our old Butterfly hike, it certainly deserves a visit of its own. The hike covers approximately 2 miles with 587 feet of elevation gain. As with all hikes in the Santa Catalina Mountains, you can expect the refreshing scent of pine, cooler temperatures, and sweeping views of Tucson from the summit of Mount Bigelow.
At the Rotary Club of Tucson, we believe in giving back to our community and supporting causes that make a real difference. And now, it’s easier than ever to contribute to our efforts!
