Tucson Improv Movement brings laughter, joy and fun to the southern Arizona community through the art of improvisation. We've created a movement of positivity through our work in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy! Every week we bring you fun comedy shows to the historic Fourth Avenue in downtown Tucson. Tucson Improv Movement (T.I.M) was founded in October of 2012 by Justin Lukasewicz, an improvisor with years of performing experience gained in North Carolina. When he moved to the Old Pueblo, he wanted to bring his specific brand of long-form improv comedy to the Tucson community. It all started with an Improv 101 class, on October 25, 2012 in a small room at the Lotus Massage and Wellness Center. From five, brave first-timers, T.I.M. now boasts over 500 students, and over 90 regular performing company members!
Biography
Justin Lukasewicz joined GTL as the growing organization’s first dedicated program manager in January 2021, with a focus on improving access to and diversification of the organization’s programs through multiple initiatives. In addition to working to continue to build and refine both Lead Tucson and the Civic and Political Leadership Academy curriculum, Justin was instrumental in the launch of GTL’s Tucson Youth Leadership Academy in 2021. A graduate of the 2020 Lead Tucson class, Justin was honored to be named GTL’s Chief Executive Officer in April of 2022, where he is committed to living out his passion for leadership development, recognizing people through their strengths, and working to create a stronger Tucson community as GTL’s CEO.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Justin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Misericordia University. He moved to Tucson in 2006 to get his Master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Arizona, and in the process, fell in love with the desert and the City of Tucson. Justin worked in large public universities for over a decade in various roles within Residence Life, where he managed student groups and the training and development of more than 500 students and staff annually.
When Justin isn’t driving growth and new initiatives for GTL, you can catch him performing and teaching improv comedy at the Fourth Avenue District’s Tucson Improv Movement, where Justin is the owner and executive producer.
Welcome Rotarians announced PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET at Wednesday’s meeting. PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET rang the bell at 12p to officially get the meeting started then made the announcement on the buffet, we will have fellowship then at 12:15p we will start the presentation.
We all visited and greeted great friends during this fellowship time before PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET started the meeting. We were led in the pledge and song by BILL TONG. Today’s song was “My Country Tis of Thee” with KHRIS DODGE on the piano.
There was a moment of silence for member ANA GREIF’S Father-in-law, who passed away, cards are being passed around. Then a moment of thought was given for member TOM WILLIS who has been battling pancreatic cancer for some time now, and he has decided no more treatment. Cards are being passed around for TOM too. The inspirational moment was given by CAMI EVANS.
Seargeant at Arms KHRIS DODGE stepped up to the mic to introduce our guests for this Wednesday luncheon. Welcome all Rotarians and guests. It’s great to see all of you here.
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET introduced JIM MURPHY, Grants Committee Chair, who then introduced today’s presentation “Charity Presentations”; those presentations will come from Literacy Connects, JobPath, LLC, Amphi Foundation and Ben’s Bells. JIM MURPHY introduced each representative of each charity between the non-profit presentations.
Our first presentation was by Literacy Connects. “Literacy Connects is an organization that connects people of all ages to a world of opportunities through literacy and creative expression. At Literacy Connects we envision a community where every child graduates from high school, crime and poverty rates are low, a skilled workforce is fostering a thriving economy, and the arts and culture environment is second to none. From birth through adulthood, Literacy Connects’ programs offer opportunities for learners of all ages to realize their potential — at school and in the workplace, as parents, as consumers and as participants in the life of our community.”
The second presentation was from JobPath, LLC. “JobPath is a workforce development and advocacy agency that helps adult students succeed in job-training programs and start meaningful and lucrative careers. We are coaches, administrators, business experts, workforce specialists, and alumni who care about helping students build their path to success. JobPath partners with colleges and job-training centers to provide wraparound case management and financial support for students in Southern Arizona. We also connect students to mentors, coaches, and communities to help them succeed. Programs of study include industrial trades, health care, and information technology. JobPath provides individualized financial support, removing barriers to success by helping students with both school and non-school related expenses. As many JobPath students are a $400 emergency away from having to drop out of their programs, JobPath supports them all the way across the finish line.”
The third presentation was from Amphi Foundation. “The Amphi Foundation strives to make a meaningful impact on student success by ensuring that kids have the resources and support they need to attend school ready to learn and become the most successful versions of themselves. In recent years, we have experienced exponential growth. Over the last decade, we’ve reinvested more than two million dollars in support of Amphi schools, students, and educators. We offer a variety of programs and services, which fall under three areas of focus. Resources: Basics like clothing, shoes, and hygiene supplies for our students, so they can go to school and be ready to learn. Support: Grants for educators with funding and support for technology, makerspaces, STEM & fine arts programs. Success: Literacy support, summer programs, athletic fee waivers, academic travel stipends, scholarships, and more.”
Our last presentation was by Ben’s Bells. “Ben's Bells teaches individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and inspires people to practice kindness as a way of life. In 2002 Jeannette suddenly lost Ben, her three-year-old son. She and her friends made four hundred Bells and randomly distributed them in the Tucson community on the first anniversary of Ben’s death. Through these Bells, she had found a way to pay forward the kindnesses that had been shown to her. This started a powerful ripple effect. People who found the Bells shared their own stories of grief and healing and hope. The local newspaper printed the story on the front page. School groups and businesses and individuals started calling to see how they could get involved and soon, thousands of Tucsonans were helping to craft Ben’s Bells. Since 2003, Ben’s Bells has been operating as a nonprofit, growing kindness education programs and continuing to distribute thousands of Bells every year. Today Bells are found all over the world and our free kindness education programming has reached over 1.6 million students. Kindness becomes highly valued and ingrained in each of us, strengthening our communities, our relationships, and ourselves.”
The members then took the time to cast their votes for two non-profits for 2025’s Tucson Classics Car Show. The ballots were then collected and taken away by the Grants Committee for counting.
Next up were our Rotary Club Birthdays. Happy birthday to: BOB ERNSTEIN (9/12), DIANA MADARAS (9/15), and AMY MORIN (9/24). A very happy birthday to all of you!
An introduction of a new member was introduced by DAN GUARE. DAN introduced DANA COLE to the club. Welcome DANA!
The Raffle and King of Clubs game presented by KHRIS DODGE. King of Clubs card was not drawn. Better luck to all club members next meeting.
Next up…Rotary Announcements:
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET started today’s announcements by reminding the members the announcements are on each table to view and listed on the website as well as in the Tucsotorian.
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET moved our attention to the screen for another round of Red Badge Selfie Pictures. Remember to take selfies with our Red Badgers. Next was a slide of Wilbur’s Travels, who unfortunately had a golfing accident.
Next JEANNE ZETAH gave an update on the Car Show Ticket Sales. Lots of members have been selling and now we are up to 22% of our goal of total ticket sales. Remember those who are the top 50 sellers are eligible to have dinner with the HOFFMAN’S at JENNIFER’s parent’s house.
JENNIFER HOFFMAN then gave us an updated announcement on the Car Show. Who reminded us we are not done. Get out there and sell tickets. The Tucson Classics Car Show is listed as #6 in the Tucson Guide as ‘Things To Do In Southern Arizona”. That dinner for the top 50 is at her parents’ house where they plan to cook up some delicious BBQ and Jen along with her Mom will be baking up a storm to make desserts.
NANCY BEVENS took the mic to give a Happy Jackson about the new Rotary Volunteer Shirts. If you need a shirt for any upcoming volunteer days, please be sure to stop by the table.
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET closed by thanking all our members and guests for being here today.
Next week’s meeting will be presented by Tucson Improv Movement and “Entertainment – Interactive- Improv!”.
We were not able to close the meeting with the announcement of the winning charities for our next year’s beneficiaries for the Tucson Classics Car Show. The committee will make that announcement via email.
CAMI EVANS gave the final toast before PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET rang the bell to adjourn the meeting.
The RCOT Official Tucson Clean and Beautiful Team working on Oracle bright and early on 9-14-24
(L) Pictured (L – R) Hugh Thompson (MD, Trash Curettage), Roger Harwell (Engineer, Trash Kludge), Jerry Sullivan (Ice Cream, Trash Frigophill), Alan Roger (MD, Trash Biowaste), Wocky Redsar (Real Estate, Trash Foreclosure), Nancy Bevins (Trash Diversification), Holly Stein (Trash Hawk Eye). Bobby Larson guarding our first pile of trash bags. Not Pictured: Bobby Larson (Trash Nannie), David Lex (Trash Burst Mode), Dan Kalm (Trash No Fault), Karen Kalm (Trash NIMBY), Tom McQuillen (Trash Deconstruction), Lee Olitzky (Detritus is the Game). Our expert dedicated debris collection team outdid themselves with a significant pile of full garbage bags. Oracle is now Clean and Beautiful … or at least our portion!
Thank you to this dedicated group of Rotarians. That makes four roadside clean ups by RCOT.
Our next events, same place, same time on: 11/9/24 and 1/11/2025! When these two dates are completed, we will have earned signage designation for the Club. Please think about joining in as our service project is exercise, great camaraderie, fresh air and we leave a positive impression in the community.
Greetings Fellow Rotarians! We are just a little over a month away from the 18th Annual Tucson Classics Car Show and need your help. We are behind our goal for ticket sales, but there is time to get out there and sell tickets so we can EXCEED our beneficiaries expectations and do what we as Rotarians do best, put Service Above Self.
Let’s take a moment to remember the “Why” of the Car Show; 2.6 Million Dollars raised by this amazing RCOT event for the past 17 years given back to our community; helping with literacy, workforce development, creating amazing opportunities for students at JTED and many, many other worthy organizations. We are now putting our fundraising efforts towards the Pima Community College Foundation’s PIMA START program (Success through Advance Reskilling & Training), Wright Flight, and Sister Jose’s Women’s Center. We have committed to these organizations, and I don’t know about you but I would like for us to knock it out of the park.
You can’t sell your tickets if you don’t ask your friends, family, doctors, dentist, AC Tech, plumber or anyone you do business with regularly. $10 is an easy ask and it gets them a chance to win and a wonderful day out, checking out some FANTASTIC cars, eating some good food and enjoying a Tucson Tradition that The Rotary Club of Tucson started.
So get out there and put Service Above Self, and sell those tickets.
Personally, I hope you are one of the first 50 Rotarians who sells over 100 tickets and gets to go to my parents beautiful home where we will have some delicious barbecue and yummy desserts with adult beverages, trust me it is worth it to get out there and get your hustle on.
Thank you for helping Sean and I to make this an EPIC Eighteen!
We are looking for volunteers for field prep on October 5th, 12th and 18th. Please go to the Tucson Classics Car Show website, top menu bar and hit Volunteer to sign up (see below). Thank you, Jon Harned.
Good News!Our ticket sales hit 10,248 on Sunday which is an increase from 22% to 34% of our goal in the last week.Thanks to many of you who have increased your online purchases or brought in money last Wednesday or sold at an event this weekend.
With less than 4 weeks to sell tickets to the event, here are some things to note:
Oct 2 is the deadline to buy tickets to donate to Davis Monthan Air Force Base military families.
We still need 2 volunteers to sell tickets at the Tucson Meet Yourself event on Oct. 5 and 6. Click Here
Please bring in ticket money to meetings on Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 16 so we can see how we’re progressing. You can wait to bring in unsold tickets until Oct. 16 or at the Car Show Command Center.
If you’d like to sell online using the email template which sends a request to your friends and family, you can go to https://tucsonclassicscarshow.com/email and follow the steps listed there.
If you’d like to pay for your tickets online, you can go to https://tucsonclassicscarshow.comand, after clicking that you’re a Rotarian, you can click on the option to “Pay for Tickets You Got from the Club” This works if you’re giving away tickets or plan to turn in your own ticket stubs. OR you can choose AUTO-ENTRY where the system auto-entries stubs for you.
Use social media by Sharing, Commenting and Liking some great posts from TCCS Facebook, etc.
An Online ticket credit report will be coming out today to all who have sold or said they’d sell online.
When you reach out to friends, neighbors, acquaintances, business associates, and family, let them know that The $10 ticket gets people into a fantastic show AND they get a chance to win a fabulous C-7 Corvette Convertible or one of 4 other great prizes. Kids under 18 get in free to this fun family activity.
You’ll feel great when you’ve sold or bought the tickets because you’ll be benefiting 3 deserving beneficiaries our club chose: Pima Community College Workforce Center, Sister Jose Women’s Center and Wright Flight.
Thank you for ALL your efforts! Please let us know if you have questions or need more tickets.
Jeanne Zetah (612-859-6137), Roger Harwell (520-906-6182) or Lisa Stanton (520-475-9454)
For the final trek of the inaugural "Summer Hiking Series", Martha and I were joined by fellow Rotarians Don Riegger, Chuck Sawyer and friend, Woulter Van Tiel. It was a beautiful morning on the always favorite Marshall Gulch-Lower Aspen Loop trail with temperatures in the upper 60's to low 70's for the time on the trail. With the traditional lunch stop at The Sawmill we closed this first annual "Summer Hiking Series" and just wait until next year!
The Car Show Friday Night Dinner will take place at the Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft, start time is 5:00 p.m. Cost Per Person is $20 (includes two drink tickets, cash bar after) will be billed to your account. Registration is on the Website under “Upcoming Events”. Be sure to register your guests. Lucky Wishbone Chicken Dinner.
Lee Olitzky and I are planning the next Rotary Cycling Fellowship to be on Saturday October 26 at 8 AM starting at St Phillips Plaza South side parking lot near the loop. We will start together but each rider can choose their own route and distance. Riders should wear a Rotary cycling jersey. This ride is meant to be a training ride for the El Tour de Tucson and the Ride to End Polio. Questions please contact: Alan Rogers, 520-444-8941, buck@casadelmilagro.com
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Tucson Improv Movement brings laughter, joy and fun to the southern Arizona community through the art of improvisation. We've created a movement of positivity through our work in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy! Every week we bring you fun comedy shows to the historic Fourth Avenue in downtown Tucson. Tucson Improv Movement (T.I.M) was founded in October of 2012 by Justin Lukasewicz, an improvisor with years of performing experience gained in North Carolina. When he moved to the Old Pueblo, he wanted to bring his specific brand of long-form improv comedy to the Tucson community. It all started with an Improv 101 class, on October 25, 2012 in a small room at the Lotus Massage and Wellness Center. From five, brave first-timers, T.I.M. now boasts over 500 students, and over 90 regular performing company members! 
Our first presentation was by Literacy Connects. “Literacy Connects is an organization that connects people of all ages to a world of opportunities through literacy and creative expression. At Literacy Connects we envision a community where every child graduates from high school, crime and poverty rates are low, a skilled workforce is fostering a thriving economy, and the arts and culture environment is second to none. From birth through adulthood, Literacy Connects’ programs offer opportunities for learners of all ages to realize their potential — at school and in the workplace, as parents, as consumers and as participants in the life of our community.”
The second presentation was from JobPath, LLC. “JobPath is a workforce development and advocacy agency that helps adult students succeed in job-training programs and start meaningful and lucrative careers. We are coaches, administrators, business experts, workforce specialists, and alumni who care about helping students build their path to success. JobPath partners with colleges and job-training centers to provide wraparound case management and financial support for students in Southern Arizona. We also connect students to mentors, coaches, and communities to help them succeed. Programs of study include industrial trades, health care, and information technology. JobPath provides individualized financial support, removing barriers to success by helping students with both school and non-school related expenses. As many JobPath students are a $400 emergency away from having to drop out of their programs, JobPath supports them all the way across the finish line.”
ntation was from Amphi Foundation. “The Amphi Foundation strives to make a meaningful impact on student success by ensuring that kids have the resources and support they need to attend school ready to learn and become the most successful versions of themselves. In recent years, we have experienced exponential growth. Over the last decade, we’ve reinvested more than two million dollars in support of Amphi schools, students, and educators. We offer a variety of programs and services, which fall under three areas of focus. Resources: Basics like clothing, shoes, and hygiene supplies for our students, so they can go to school and be ready to learn. Support: Grants for educators with funding and support for technology, makerspaces, STEM & fine arts programs. Success: Literacy support, summer programs, athletic fee waivers, academic travel stipends, scholarships, and more.”
Our last presentation was by Ben’s Bells. “Ben's Bells teaches individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and inspires people to practice kindness as a way of life. In 2002 Jeannette suddenly lost Ben, her three-year-old son. She and her friends made four hundred Bells and randomly distributed them in the Tucson community on the first anniversary of Ben’s death. Through these Bells, she had found a way to pay forward the kindnesses that had been shown to her. This started a powerful ripple effect. People who found the Bells shared their own stories of grief and healing and hope. The local newspaper printed the story on the front page. School groups and businesses and individuals started calling to see how they could get involved and soon, thousands of Tucsonans were helping to craft Ben’s Bells. Since 2003, Ben’s Bells has been operating as a nonprofit, growing kindness education programs and continuing to distribute thousands of Bells every year. Today Bells are found all over the world and our free kindness education programming has reached over 1.6 million students. Kindness becomes highly valued and ingrained in each of us, strengthening our communities, our relationships, and ourselves.”
An introduction of a new member was introduced by DAN GUARE. DAN introduced DANA COLE to the club. Welcome DANA!
For the final trek of the inaugural "Summer Hiking Series", Martha and I were joined by fellow Rotarians Don Riegger, Chuck Sawyer and friend, Woulter Van Tiel. It was a beautiful morning on the always favorite Marshall Gulch-Lower Aspen Loop trail with temperatures in the upper 60's to low 70's for the time on the trail. With the traditional lunch stop at The Sawmill we closed this first annual "Summer Hiking Series" and just wait until next year!
The Car Show Friday Night Dinner will take place at the Gregory School, 3231 N. Craycroft, start time is 5:00 p.m. Cost Per Person is $20 (includes two drink tickets, cash bar after) will be billed to your account. Registration is on the Website under “Upcoming Events”. Be sure to register your guests. Lucky Wishbone Chicken Dinner.
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