Brian Watson will share insights, stories, and experiences from his law enforcement career plus what he has learned so far in the non-profit world. He will discuss the latest scams and show how most scams follow the same basic pattern. His presentation will give recent, real-life examples of victims who fell prey to various financial scams and explain which age group is the least likely to report being victimized.  Finally, he will provide resources and common-sense advice that can be used to protect yourselves, families, and friends. 

 

 

Celebrate over 100 years of Rotary Service and Scouting collaboration at Camp Lawton’s Rotary Service Day. In 1919, Architect John Lyman, the first Tucson Rotary Club president, prepared and laid out the plan for the first Scout Camp on Mount Lemmon.  The club later provided funds for the first permanent structure in 1922 at what became known as Camp Lawton.   The collaboration has continued over the last 100+ years as hundreds of Rotarians and thousands of scouts have enjoyed the same pines and cooler weather. Bring your family and friends for a fun and fulfilling day on the mountain preparing and improving the camp for the coming summer season.

 

We’ll be tackling a variety of camp improvements, both easy and challenging, with painting, trail improvements, repairs, and other tasks. You’ll also have a chance to try your hand at some scouting skills.

Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. Where: Camp Lawton,  12900 Organization Ridge Road, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619 (off Catalina Highway behind the Palisades Visitor Center at milepost 18) When: May 18, 2024; Check in begins at 8.30, projects begin at 9.00. Expect lunch at 12.00, and projects and activities wrapped up no later than 3.00 pm.

 

Contacts: Jon Harned jonathan@lynncapital.org; Shannon Roberts shannon.robertsphd@scouting.org; Don Riegger don@rieggers.com

Bring a sense of adventure (as well as the usual gloves, sunscreen, and water bottle).

Adopt A Road Clean-Up: Saturday,  May 25th at 7:15 am. As we did last time, we meet at 7:15 am at the Fiesta Bowling Lanes parking lot. 501 W River Road.

Please bring sunscreen, water, a hat, and gloves. We have safety vests, grabbers, and plastic bags. Our first effort had 14 club members and we filled a dozen bags of roadside trash! Our responsibility is Oracle Rd., from Wetmore to River.

Please let me know if you will be able to attend. Regards, Lee Olitzky YIR Lee@wit2tucson.com 

With the enthusiastic  support and encouragement of Ms. Shawn Blair-Lohn, the Principal at Robison, Rotary Club of Tucson was able to provide 7 Reading Coaches for interaction with 13 selected 2nd and 3rd Grade students at this school located on 18th Street, just west of Reid Park in central Tucson. We began mobilizing in August 2023.

 

Our goal was to stimulate the enthusiasm and curiosity of these children for discovering the variety of treasures found in books. By the end of the school year, May 2024, our Rotary Reading Coaches had gradually arrived at the rewards of observing their students  "see the light"  and happily look forward to greeting and reading with their mentors!

 

Following is an update from Gail Brown, Chief Development Officer, Reid Park Zoo. World of Play was one of the 2019 Tucson Classics Car Show’s Beneficiaries.  Rotary’s contributions live on!!!!!

 

Thank you for the Rotary's generous support of the World of Play addition to Reid Park Zoo. I wanted to share some photos of children enjoying the play area as well as let you know how popular the area is with our visitors! Please see below.

 

I've had so many people in the community tell me how much their children love World of Play - and that they come back often. We could not do improvements to the Zoo without the generosity from our supporters. You are making a difference for our animals, visitors and the Zoo. Thank you!

 

 

Good luck and thanks for your service to Rotary!  --Diana Madaras