Alan Young will be presenting on the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl and the economic and branding benefits to Southern Arizona.

 

We had a wonderful turnout at our first Replacement/Social Mixer for the 2017-18 Rotary year.  Members and their guests had a memorable evening with the folks at GAP Ministries.  It began with the meet and greet, followed by a wonderful food tasting prepared by Executive Chef John Hohn and his staff, and ended with an eye opening tour of the facilities.  Members were enlightened by the mission of GAP and the many, many services they provide to the Tucson community.  GAP Ministries is excited to partner with Rotary Club of Tucson and the Tucson Classics Car Show.

 

Check out the story on KGUN aired a few nights ago about the Culinary School:

 

 

This year's District Conference will be held on October 13-15, 2017.  We are returning to the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel Reid Park in Tucson.  Rooms are available for only $79 per night, plus taxes.  Early Bird Registration is only $185 for the entire conference - and what a conference it will be!  Keynote speakers are Jennifer Jones, Susan B. Neuman, Michael Angelo Caruso and John Matthews - our own Rotary International Director.  There will be more than 20 breakout sessions and special events for our Interactors and Rotaractors Saturday morning.  Sunday morning will be special, with a salute to Rotarian veterans and active duty personnel.  A special conference website will be up and running by Sunday, July 16. Watch for the link on the District 5500 website: rotaryd5500.org.  Sign up early to qualify for the low room rates and special Early Bird Registration.

 

The Rotary Club of Tucson will be hosting a Hospitality Suite on Friday and Saturday evening during the conference, along with other Rotary Clubs in our District.  This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet Rotarians from all across southern Arizona.  If you have never experienced a Rotary hospitality night, come on out for the fun and fellowship! 

 

Scholarships Available!  If you want to participate in the District Conference but the cost is stretching your budget and preventing your attendance, contact President Cliff.  President Cliff is offering up to four scholarships for RCoT Rotarians covering the full district cost of $185.  No forms to fill out, no documents required - just one easy phone call or email. 

 

There will be a service project on Saturday September 9 from 8:30 to 12:30 AM to help shine up the new offices and balconies in the historic Glenwood Hotel.  There will be plenty of opportunities for painting railings and window sills and sanding of floors on the porches. Other small and light chores will be available.  ATC recently acquired their new digs and they will look even better with RCOT help.  Please register with Dave Gallaher or Mike Orcutt.  Dave can be reached via email dave@tucsonindustrialrealty.com .

The mission of the YWCA is:  Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. In Arizona, we are living out that mission in a challenging context that includes a ranking as 6th in the nation in poverty, largely women and immigrants. In response, as we enter our 100th Anniversary year, the YWCA has created the Women's Impact Fund.

 

Traditional lenders are slow to invest in start-up and new businesses. Women and minorities, especially those with low incomes and/or a history of debt, face even bigger obstacles. This puts an enormous cash flow burden on our entrepreneurs. Although those we served through the Women’s Business Center generated $3.5 million in sales revenue last year, they secured just $63,000 in business loans. The Women’s Impact Fund will become a primary lender for women and immigrant entrepreneurs in Arizona, and a source of capital to invest in programs and businesses that drive economic development in Pima County.

 

This initiative will reduce the number of working women who still live in poverty and increase access to capital for entrepreneurs. YWCA is a leading provider of bilingual, culturally competent workforce readiness, leadership development and business training programs for more than 2000 women each year. YWCA’s efforts align with Rotary’s priority of offering training and support for Tucsonans to build careers that support individuals and families while boosting the local economy.