If you have any knowledge of the music industry, Geoff Emerick is already a familiar name to you. He stands out as a true pioneer in the business, having won lifetime achievement awards and multiple Grammys, including a technical Grammy. On the other hand, even if you don’t recognize his name you are already familiar with his vast body of work. He has been a major influence in shaping the music industry for the past 50 years. He began his career at the tender age of 15, when he joined EMI records in London.
His creative, innovative ideas are listened to and enjoyed as much today as they were when his fresh, new, ground breaking, and yes even mind blowing style propelled the rock and roll era forward into its golden age.
His work on so many iconic albums from the 1960’s to the present day literally took rock and roll to a whole new level of success not equaled before or since. As rock and roll evolved and grew, it was in large part due to his hands being at the controls.
Entire generations owe Geoff a huge debt of gratitude for enriching our lives and broadening our horizons. If music is the universal language, then Geoff Emerick is the Shakespeare of modern times.
President CHUCK asked for a moment of silence to remember FRANK ZUNNO. JAN GREEN gave a truly poetic commemoration of FRANK who will be sorely missed in our Club. President CHUCK also asked for a moment of silence for the passing of DAVID LOVITT’s Mom, Cornelia.
PAT LENNAN gave the inspiration defining success as having lived, laughed and loved mightily. BOB HOPKINS led us in the Pledge and Song, singing “America the Beautiful” accompanied by the mellifluous GARY HIRSCH. KAREN PUTNAM announced our guests and visiting Rotarians.
We had three Birthday Rotarians:
- Past President BILL GILKINSON started by reading President CHUCK his Miranda rights before releasing photos of CHUCK from his yearbook at Catalina High School. BILL is celebrating his 93rd birthday, his 49th year in Rotary, and is “happy to be anywhere” in his words. Happy Birthday, BILL!
- DAVID PASHKOW apologized for being the only non Salpointe graduate in the room but redeemed himself by inviting us all to the Pumpkin Fiesta on 10/6 and 10/7 at the Sonoran Glass School. Happy Birthday, DAVID!
- KATHLEEN WICKS took a moment out from the craziness of two children under age 3, four dogs at home, and two rescue dogs at work to celebrate her birthday by sponsoring Past President JIM LUBINSKI’s Ride to End Polio. Happy Birthday, KATHLEEN!
We also welcomed three new members:
PAT LENNAN re-introduced PAT PATTON to the Club, returning from a six-year hiatus in El Paso. In addition to earning a BA, MA, PhD, and MBA, Dr. PATTON was a cheerleader and grew up on the same street as Past President ROGER HARWELL. Welcome back PAT!
Past President ARNIE JACOBSEN re-introduced JOE DANISZEWSKI with an extensive list of eight key points (ok I only got a few of them…) JOE led the Catalina Council of the Boy Scouts for 35 years, taught high school and middle school Spanish, is an Eagle Scout along with his two sons, and along with wife Leah is a member of St. Pius and the Pima Interfaith Council. Welcome back JOE!
BRUCE TUNZE introduced BRUCE ELLWEIN. BRUCE is a Past President twice over at other clubs in his 14-year Rotary history. He is a retired pilot and recalls playing soccer with the Rotary logo on his city league uniform. Welcome BRUCE!
Sergeant at Arms and Auctioneer Extraordinaire BOBBY LARSON thanked all the members who have donated game tickets and then auctioned tickets generously donated by JIM RONSTADT to the USC game .We had the following announcements:
President CHUCK invited everyone to attend the District Conference on 9/28 and 29, and then took us through the ticket sales results with 49% of the membership reporting.
FONDA INSLEY invited everyone to the monthly Social Mixer at the Maverick on 9/27.
Past President CLIFF BOWMAN begged, pleaded, and cajoled everyone to sign up for volunteer slots (hurry, spots are going fast!)
Past President JON WANG invited everyone who does not already own one to purchase Rotary community service shirts before the Car Show.
MATT BLAIR introduced our speaker Bob Hoffman – President of the Tucson Roadrunners, Tucson’s Professional Ice Hockey Team. Bob has devoted 29 years to developing the sport of hockey, helping start three teams and develop countless professional players and coaches. The Roadrunners are a member of the American Hockey League, the minor league for the National Hockey League. The Roadrunners are associated with the Arizona Coyotes. In their second year, the Roadrunners averaged 4,255 tickets sold over the season for a total of 165,950 total. In addition, they have developed more than 100 corporate partners, donated over $100,000 to local charities and have become involved extensively with the Tucson community by funding DEK hockey rinks at the Boys and Girls Club and donating street hockey equipment to local schools. The Roadrunners truly want to be Tucson’s Professional Team. Mr. Hoffman signed a book for our lending library: “Green Pants”.
President CHUCK closed our meeting with a quote from hockey great Wayne Gretzky: “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”
Rotary Club of Tucson hosted a table at the annual Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce luncheon for the presentation of the Hispanic Market Outlook for Southern Arizona. This initiative was led by President Chuck Sawyer. Participation was intended to inform and attract new members to the Club from the Hispanic community. Supporting President Chuck’s effort were Margaret Higgins, the Club chair of the membership committee, supported by Don Rollings, Lucy Howell and Jon Plimpton. Special thanks to Lucy for coordinating all the arrangements. The event was a success. Several prospective members were identified.
The Rotary District 5500 Conference will be held on September 28-29, 2018 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon. Register at www.rotaryd5500.org. Room rates at the DoubleTree are available at a special rate of $79 until mid September. The Rotary Club of Tucson will host a hospitality suite on Friday evening and also host a reception on Saturday evening for incoming District Governor, Ellie Patterson. We encourage all members to attend the Friday and Saturday night festivities. This is a wonderful way to meet other Rotarians from around the District and also support our member and past president, Ellie Patterson.
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If you have any knowledge of the music industry, Geoff Emerick is already a familiar name to you. He stands out as a true pioneer in the business, having won lifetime achievement awards and multiple Grammys, including a technical Grammy. On the other hand, even if you don’t recognize his name you are already familiar with his vast body of work. He has been a major influence in shaping the music industry for the past 50 years. He began his career at the tender age of 15, when he joined EMI records in London. 
Past President ARNIE JACOBSEN re-introduced JOE DANISZEWSKI with an extensive list of eight key points (ok I only got a few of them…) JOE led the Catalina Council of the Boy Scouts for 35 years, taught high school and middle school Spanish, is an Eagle Scout along with his two sons, and along with wife Leah is a member of St. Pius and the Pima Interfaith Council. Welcome back JOE!
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MATT BLAIR introduced our speaker Bob Hoffman – President of the Tucson Roadrunners, Tucson’s Professional Ice Hockey Team. Bob has devoted 29 years to developing the sport of hockey, helping start three teams and develop countless professional players and coaches. The Roadrunners are a member of the American Hockey League, the minor league for the National Hockey League. The Roadrunners are associated with the Arizona Coyotes. In their second year, the Roadrunners averaged 4,255 tickets sold over the season for a total of 165,950 total. In addition, they have developed more than 100 corporate partners, donated over $100,000 to local charities and have become involved extensively with the Tucson community by funding DEK hockey rinks at the Boys and Girls Club and donating street hockey equipment to local schools. The Roadrunners truly want to be Tucson’s Professional Team. Mr. Hoffman signed a book for our lending library: “Green Pants”.
We are starting up our monthly Social Mixer once again and our first one will be held at The Maverick, 6622 E. Tanque Verde.
The Rotary District 5500 Conference will be held on September 28-29, 2018 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon. Register at 
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