People interact with computers in almost every aspect of our lives, whether it be personal computers, cell phones, cars, or even kitchen appliances. But how smart are computers, really? Eduardo Blanco will focus on the intelligence of computers, what they can accomplish, emerging AI technologies like ChatGPT, and their limitations.
Eduardo Blanco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona. He conducts research primarily in natural language processing, the subfield of artificial intelligence that is making computers understand language. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Office of Naval Research, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and generous gifts from industry. Eduardo’s research has been recognized with a Bloomberg Data Science Research Grant and the National Science Foundation CAREER Award.
The tour at the San Xavier Mission was a huge success. 32! Split into two groups for the tour. We got to see the museum which has been revitalized in conjunction with the Wa-k O’odham elders who reside there. It’s been closed for five years, and not open to the public so it was very special that we had the opportunity to see it. It is located in some of the original buildings to the east of the church.
Arizona Trail Maintenance – Date: March 23rd, Workers Needed 12 – 20 workers: Time: Onsite from 8:30 – 2:00 PM. Carpooling: Available – see below, Food: Lunch provided by AZ Trail Association Tools & Training: Provided by AZ Trail Association Co-Leaders: Chuck Sawyer (csawyer2004@comcast.net) Phone (520) 780-2828 & Jim Garrett (jwelizabethllc@gmail.com), Phone (520) 299-3456
Good news, we have our Work project on the Arizona Trail scheduled! The coordinator at the Arizona Trail Association, Tasha Pontifex, was able to get us all working together on March 23rd.
Description of Work Project:
Rotarians and guests will provide maintenance on about a one-mile section of the Arizona Trail south of Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead and north of Sahuarita Road. Our goal is to ensure that section of the trail is in great shape for runners competing in an event scheduled for Mid - April. The work is across gentle terrain on an expertly built trail. We will make sure rocks and vegetation are off the trail. We will meet up and carpool at a location about an hour prior to the event starting. Final transportation details will be sent out the week before the event. Total time, expect to be at the event from 7:30 to 3:00, including travel. There is also talk of grabbing a drink or some food on the way home. In this project you get to work on the Arizona Trail, hike, and get credit for a Rotary work project all in one! As always when hiking: dress appropriately to the weather, wear boots and gloves, bring your sunscreen and have sufficient water and snacks.
So, if you can join us on Saturday, March 23rd, please email me and Jim back to confirm. For any additional questions call or email Chuck or Jim.
YIR, Chuck Sawyer, Arizona Trail Work Project Co-Leader Jim Garrett, Arizona Trail Work Project Co-Leader
Coach Brent Brennan will be speaking at our March 27th Lunch Meeting at the TCC. All must register for this meeting. Go to the Club website www.tucsonrotary.org and register under "Upcoming Events". Be sure to register your guests ($35) and mark in the comment section if your guest is a March Madness prospect.
Since April 10th is the second week of the month and there is not scheduled lunch meeting, we will be touring the Ignite Sign Art Museum. Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, April 10th
Ignite Sign Art Museum
331 S. Olsen Avenue
Time: 11:30 a.m.
(Flexible timing; folks can stay or go as they wish)
Cost: $12 Per Person
Come out for a tour of the museum, a demonstration of neon sign making, a quiz answering contest. Meet afterwards at Floras Market for those that can continue the fun and fellowship!
Rotary Club of Tucson is sponsoring an all-inclusive Rotarian service project Saturday April 13, 2024 at the Triangle Y YMCA Ranch Camp from 8:30AM-1:00PM. The Annual Rotary Days Service Project is open to all Rotarians and friends of Rotarians and families. There are jobs for all age groups and skill levels. Generally, we help spruce up the Ranch for the incoming summer camp session that begins in June. In the past, we have painted cabins, stained wood beams, assembled and painted picnic tables, trimmed brush, painted the bathrooms, performed some small masonry work, and general clean up.
Registration is Saturday morning 8:00-8:30 AM at the Ranch (please email Kurtis Dawson to let us know you are coming) kurtistucsonrotary@gmail.com and a free lunch will be served at 1:00PM. Come for several hours or stay for just an hour. This is a good chance to mingle with Rotarians from all over Tucson. It is a great way to introduce Rotary to your friends and neighbors. Please bring gloves, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Our Home Hospitality events are scheduled for the week of April 21st through the 27th and we are looking for members to host during the week. These social events will replace our Wednesday, April 24th lunch meeting. If you are interested in hosting a small or large group at your home, place of business or even at a restaurant, please let Dorinna know the date, time, location and the amount of guests you will host.
This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow Rotarians during this Home Hospitality Week!
March 23- Arizona Trail clean-up LEAD: Chuck Sawyer
April 13- Triangle Y workday at the camp – LEAD: Kurtis Dawson
April 13- Community Food Bank- LEAD: Bobby Larson
April 27 Adopt-A-Road- LEAD: Lee Olitzky
May 18- Camp Lawton Boy Scout Camp workday- LEAD: Don Riegger/Joe D
Weekly- ongoing- Reading Coaches- LEAD: Jon Wang
If you haven’t signed up yet but would like to participate, please contact the lead.
Find more detail on the RCOT website under Service Projects.
Why participate?
Service Above Self
Camaraderie with fellow Rotarians
Making a difference feels good!
Why turn in your point sheets?
$50 gift card awarded to the Rotarian with the most points that month. Incredible year-end prizes including a week-long stay in San Carlos, 4 nights in Pinetop, an airplane ride over Tucson, weekend at the Ritz Carlton and El Conquistador, $500 gift certificate to Madaras Gallery, one hour medical massage.
Good luck and thanks for your service to Rotary! --Diana Madaras
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teract with computers in almost every aspect of our lives, whether it be personal computers, cell phones, cars, or even kitchen appliances. But how smart are computers, really? Eduardo Blanco will focus on the intelligence of computers, what they can accomplish, emerging AI technologies like ChatGPT, and their limitations.
The tour at the San Xavier Mission was a huge success. 32! Split into two groups for the tour. We got to see the museum which has been revitalized in conjunction with the Wa-k O’odham elders who reside there. It’s been closed for five years, and not open to the public so it was very special that we had the opportunity to see it. It is located in some of the original buildings to the east of the church. 
The following new Member applications have been submitted for membership in Rotary Club of Tucson:
Freezing Order by Bill Browder
Due to an avalanche of enthusiastic requests - we are holding our 6th Rotary Whiskey Fellowship event.
Since April 10th is the second week of the month and there is not scheduled lunch meeting, we will be touring the Ignite Sign Art Museum. Here are the details:
Community Food Bank Service Project-2nd Food Packaging morning (Need 30 to 40 volunteers)
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Our Home Hospitality events are scheduled for the week of April 21st through the 27th and we are looking for members to host during the week. These social events will replace our Wednesday, April 24th lunch meeting. If you are interested in hosting a small or large group at your home, place of business or even at a restaurant, please let Dorinna know the date, time, location and the amount of guests you will host. 
