President's Reflections - *sung to the tune of "Twelve Days of Christmas"
On the first day of Presidency, my Rotary Club gave to me
A gavel and a bell to ring in glee.
On the second Rotary luncheon, Dorinna gave to me
A huge script to read from memory.
On the third Board meeting, my Directors gave to me
Reports that showed how busy they can be.
On the fourth month of Rotary year, Steve Pickering gave to me
A Classics Car show made for history.
On the fifth Presidents’ Council meeting, the DG gave to me
Five ---- Major ----- Goals!
On the sixth month of Rotary, the Foundation gave to me
A Centennial Celebration..... Whoopee!!
On the seventh week of luncheons, the speaker gave to me
Seven thoughts worth noting how the world should be.
On the eighth Membership meeting, new members gave to me
A renewed sense of why we love Rotary.
On the ninth Planning meeting, the Doubletree gave to me
An increase in our meals and also the AV.
On the tenth week of programs, Fitzsimmons gave to me
No Lords a Leaping, but a major need to flee (and a headache)
On the eleventh time of singing, Steve Christy gave to me
A new piano for us to use in harmony.
On the twelfth members' gathering, John Lewis gave to me
A festive Holiday party that was HO HO HO JOL-LY!
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We want to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. The schedule for the remainder of 2016 is as follows:
Many of our cyclists said that with tough headwinds for much of the ride, this was one of the toughest El Tour de Tucson’s they have faced. But they rode on. In many ways this was one of the more special Rides we have held. About 125 cyclists registered to ride in Tucson, a 25% increase over our previous highest total. Twelve clubs and 4 districts hosted Indoor teams that included 225 riders.
Each year we recognize our highest fund-raisers. Congratulations to the following, whose names will be inscribed on the Harris Trophy located outside the office of RI General Secretary Hewko. Numbers are net, prior to the Gates Foundation match.
The Work Projects committee is looking for community service projects helping non-profits in our community with any needs they may have. We not only help the organizations with their projects but this provides an opportunity for networking and socializing among club members and their friends and family. It could be a clean-up project, a garden works project, helping put a new look on an old building, etc. Typically, these projects require very little skilled labor and work great if the project can be completed in 3-4 hours for 5 to 10 volunteers on a Saturday. Rotary shirts should be worn so we can let people know that we Rotarians care about our community. Volunteers do not have to be members of the Rotary Club of Tucson. You can bring your friends and neighbors. There will be a waiver of liability form for all participants to sign as recommended by Rotary International. If you have a project or organization that could use some Rotarian muscle, please call Dave Gallaher (907-4983) or Mike Orcutt (269-1731). Let’s get to work and have some fun!
What fun we’re going to have this Wednesday evening when 44 of us Rotarians and friends gather to watch Tucson Roadrunners cross hockey sticks with the Bakersfield Condors at the beautifully upgraded TCC Arena in downtown. We will also be supporting our downtown community. Rio Nuevo’s Fletcher McCusker, in a recent column of the "AZ Star", reminded Tucsonans of the improvements that were made to the Tucson Convention Center that helped attract the team to Tucson. Fellow Rotarian, Mark Irvin, worked hard as a Rio Nuevo Board member to also make this happen. In the section where we’re sitting, each member and guest will get a Tucson Roadrunners ball cap. How’s that for customer service? Any last minute questions? Please contact me at ellie@thetempconnection.com or call me at work #323-3100 or my cell #360-7181.
The 2nd Annual Rotary Daze YMCA Ranch Camp Project is scheduled for April 14 & 15, 2017.
