This is a reminder to sign up for the Member Social Mixer on Wednesday, 8/31/16 at El Molinito. This Mixer will be a replacement meeting for our Wednesday lunch meeting. All members and guests must sign up on Clubrunner. Go to our home page atwww.tucsonrotary.org, scroll down the left hand side to Upcoming Events. Guest fee is $25.
This presentation will cover the process and story for how the Tucson Roadrunners came into existence, discuss the exciting things going forward, and how folks can get involved and be part of the action.
Biography - Ahron Cohen
Ahron serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for the Arizona Coyotes Hockey Club and its related entities, including the Tucson Roadrunners and the Arizona Coyotes Foundation. He joined the organization in August of 2015. In this role, he oversees and advises on all legal aspects affecting the organization.
Prior to joining the Coyotes, Ahron practiced as a corporate attorney at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. in its Phoenix office where his practice included a wide range of corporate transactional matters and M&A work. While at Snell, he served for over a year as outside legal counsel to the 2015 Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and also represented the Coyotes’ ownership group in its purchase of the franchise from the NHL in 2013. Prior to joining Snell, Ahron served as a legal and business affairs intern with the Minnesota Vikings organization.
Ahron attended law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. While in law school, he served as an Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal, was named a Pedrick Scholar, and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif. Ahron attended Bowdoin College where he was a four-year letter winner at running back for the Polar Bears’ football team and was one of fifty college football players—including NFL players Calvin Johnson, Chad Greenway, DeMarcus Ware and Darren Sproles—to be named as an All-American by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also hosted a sports talk radio show.
Ahron’s community involvement includes serving as a Board member for the Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission and the ASU Law School Alumni Board. He is also involved with the Arizona chapter of the Anti-Defamation League, the Phoenix Art Museum’s Men’s Art Council, the Corporate Counsel Forum and the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations. Nationally, he is involved with the Sports Lawyers Association and serves as an Advisory Board member to the American Bar Association’s Forum on Entertainment & Sports. He is an active member of the State Bar of Arizona.
PRESIDENT ELLIE called the meeting to order at noon. The Inspiration was done by Rabbi STEPHANIE AARON. Our condolences on the loss of your mother, Rabbi. JIM WOOD led the pledge and the song, "It's a Grand Ole Flag". Birthdays were celebrated by HUGH THOMPSON, SUZANNE LAWDER, JIM WOOD, and SHARYN FELTON. Then SID HIRSH introduced our newest member JAMES JOHNSTON who runs Performance Footwear in Williams Addition on Broadway. JAMES spoke glowingly about his store and its staff. Sergeant at Arms FONDA INSLEY had an easy day with no fines, no raffle and no auction. LISA FOGLE reminded us about the 8/31 Mixer which is a replacement meeting for our lunch meeting. All must sign up on Clubrunner. BOB SHAFF presented a Blue Badge to TOM WILLIS, CHARLOTTE HARRIS talked about The Rotary Foundation and the Ride to End Polio, and STEVE PICKERING thanked TERESA LIVERZANI-BAKER for getting her employer Transwest Properties, to be a major backer of the Car Show.
PAT ZUMBUSCH introduced our speaker, Dr. Pearce Paul Creasman, Associate Professor and Curator of the U of A Egyptian Expedition. Dr. Creasman outlined some really interesting discoveries from the “New Kingdom” period. He also stated that based on numerous lines of evidence, there are at least two chambers hidden behind the painted walls of King Tut’s Tomb. He’s hopeful they contain lots of treasure!
PRESIDENT ELLIE adjourned the meeting with a toast.
As I was reading the most recent Rotarian that came in the mail this past week, I thought about how much I enjoy the letters to the editor. The last one in this edition from Rotarian Drake of Tadworth, England, titled Membership perks really perked me up. He spoke about the importance of weekly club meetings where members have the opportunity to network, create good business relationships and share ideas.
Each week at our club we have a variety of speakers who inform us, educate us, engage us and challenge us. Just think of last week’s program with Professor Creasman and what we learned from his Egyptian expeditions. And to think they are supporting a literacy program teaching hieroglyphics.
The camaraderie enjoyed around each table, the connections made and good conversation shared rejuvenates us. We share updates on our work projects, small ones and the larger signature event that requires all hands on deck. This, combined with all the laughter and high energy in the room before we even get to our tables, makes our weekly meetings something we look forward to. Laughter swells and subsides as the meetings are adjourned and Rotary friends wave goodbye to each other with "I'll see you next week" and a parting smile.
On August 31st, when we meet for our mixer as a replacement meeting at El Molinito, (2323 N. Pantano) starting at 5:30 pm, we’ll see each other then, and this event will give us an even greater opportunity to meet members in a casual and fun atmosphere. Bring a guest too, and let them experience fun-loving, hardworking and dedicated Rotarians inspiring each other in a relaxed style of meeting.
Pre-Set Field Green Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings
Doubletree Cookies Served Family Style
Coffee, Decaf or Iced Tea
BRAISED BEEF; - Braised Beef Tips Sauteed in a Burgundy Wine Sauce Over Chef's Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
The menu options below are available if reserved (call or email the office) by 2:00 pm FRIDAY:
Chef Salad; Ham, Turkey, Cheddar/Jack Cheese Blend, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cucumber & Croutons over chopped Romaine Lettuce. (PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE SERVERS TO ALTER THE SALAD, IT WILL BE SERVED AS LISTED ABOVE. NO CHEF SALADS MAY BE ORDERED AFTER THE FRIDAY DEADLINE.)
CALZONE; - Baked Broccoli and Cheese with Marinara, Served with Steamed Spinach and Tofu, Fresh Steamed Vegetables
Fresh Fruit Plate; - Fresh Seasonal Fruit served with FLAVORED Greek Yogurt and Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Gluten Free; The Main Meal Option made Gluten Free
NESDAYS, 12:00 PM-1:20 PM
This presentation will cover the process and story for how the Tucson Roadrunners came into existence, discuss the exciting things going forward, and how folks can get involved and be part of the action.
re celebrated by HUGH THOMPSON, SUZANNE LAWDER, JIM WOOD, and SHARYN FELTON. Then SID HIRSH introduced our newest member JAMES JOHNSTON who runs Performance Footwear in Williams Addition on Broadway. JAMES spoke glowingly about his store and its staff. Sergeant at Arms FONDA INSLEY had an easy day with no fines, no raffle and no auction. LISA FOGLE reminded us about the 8/31 Mixer which is a replacement meeting for our lunch meeting. All must sign up on Clubrunner. BOB SHAFF presented a Blue Badge to TOM WILLIS, CHARLOTTE HARRIS talked about The 
Rotary Foundation and the Ride to End Polio, and STEVE PICKERING thanked TERESA LIVERZANI-BAKER for getting her employer Transwest Properties, to be a major backer of the Car Show.
