David Yetman is a research social scientist and has been at the Southwest Center since 1992. He received his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Arizona in 1972.
Yetman’s research has been primarily directed towards the state of Sonora, its indigenous people, their history, and how they have incorporated native resources into their lives. His books include Sonora. An intimate geography (1996); Scattered Round Stones. A Mayo village in Sonora, Mexico (1998); Guarijíos of the Sierra Madre. Hidden people of northwest Mexico (2002); and The Ópatas. In search of a Sonoran people (2010). He has also written extensively on native uses of plants in Sonora. His Mayo Ethnobotany. Land, history, and traditional knowledge in northwest Mexico (2002, co-authored by Thomas R. Van Devender) combines ethnohistory and ethnobotany. His 2007 volume The great cacti. Ethnobotany and biogeography of columnar cacti documents columnar cacti throughout the Americas, while a smaller work The Organ Pipe Cactus (2006) describes the natural history of the remarkable plant for which a U.S. Park Service National Monument is named. In addition, Yetman is author of numerous journal articles and book chapters.
Yetman is a frequent present of lectures on deserts, their people and their natural history. In addition to his writing, Yetman served for nine years as host for the PBS documentary television series "The Desert Speaks" and currently hosts the PBS series "In the Americas" with David Yetman. Yetman received an Emmy Award in 2007 for his documentary television work.
A Centennial is a really big deal, especially if you're celebrating 100 years of doing good in the world. That's the legacy of The Rotary Foundation. Its founder, Arch Klumph, was just forty-eight years old when he proposed at the 1917 Rotary convention that an endowment should be set up "for the purpose of doing good in the world." He saw Rotary as an organization of boundless energy and it seems this also described Klumph who said he ate, slept and dreamed Rotary. The initial contribution of $26.50 by the Rotary Club of Kansas City had grown to $3 million at the time of his death and now 100 years later has grown to more than US$1 billion. I can just imagine how this persistent, passionate, visionary man with a compassion for the real needs of the world would be smiling at the global impact of The Rotary Foundation.
November is designated as The Rotary Foundation month - a month to remember, celebrate and be thankful for the impact that Rotary has on the global stage. Clubs all around the world are celebrating this significant centennial birthday. Oakland Rotary 3, where fellow member, Ruby, often attends, described last week’s meeting: they passed out a yellow carnation to each member at the entrance to their first luncheon of this important month. Complimentary champagne (sparkling wine), paired with fresh fruit skewers added to the pre-lunch socializing, and Happy Birthday balloons surrounded President Linda and speakers at the podium. A video was shown about The Rotary Foundation and a few members shared short accounts of their experience of doing good around the world when they traveled with the speaker, Brad Howard, who is our Zone 25/26 RI Director. (Brad has been a featured speaker of our club).
The more I learn about the 100 years of The Rotary Foundation "Doing Good In The World" the more inspired I am to dream big. Let's all catch this celebratory spirit and continue to turn our dreams into reality. Because as we all know, Tucson Rotary definitely does good in the World and definitely does good right here in Tucson.
The District Governor was at our meeting today, and the club had a fine beef and potato lunch. Our fantastic PRESIDENT ELLIE opened up the meeting at 12 noon. KANDIE VACTOR, Honorary Member and someone who really gives her all for the “Car Show” gave us some inspirational Rotary quotes. The Pledge was given by BOB LOGAN. BOB also gave us the Osiris-REx lift off video – Wow, now that was cool! Tom Swindle presented PRESIDENT ELLIE and our Club with an American Flag flown at the time of the lift. Thanks Tom for giving the Club this very special gift. Introduction of Guests was given by PE CLIFF BOWMAN. Our birthday ladies were JUDY KEAGY, one of our first female members, and Wocky Redsar-Wierzbinski.
Former President ED PARKER (1991-92) has rejoined the Club. This is fantastic news because ED was a fabulous president, he’s also energetic, well known and even though he is older, he is much wiser… Welcome back ED! DON ROLLINGS, our youngest president ever, sponsored ED. Thanks DON!
SALLY MONTAGNE gave us an update on the polio situation in Nigeria. And, as they (the Rotarians) were leaving the country, two more cases popped up. So, Rotary sent another $500,000 to wipe out polio for good in Nigeria.
Our District 5500 Governor, Sheryl Christenson was introduced by Ann Huber, Assistant District Governor. Governor Sheryl spoke about the new Tri-region compact which combines California, Southern Arizona and Nevada – seven districts into one group. There are now 1,506 members in our statewide district.
We also held our election for three new board of director slots. The results are Dave White, Tom McQuillen and Peter Beahan. Congratulations and thank you for your service to our Club!
Our meeting was adjourned by another great PRESIDENT ELLIE quote.
Pre-Set Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressings or Fruit Cup
DoubleTree Cookies Served Family Style
Coffee, Decaf or Iced Tea
Arizona Chicken; - Chicken Breast Topped with Tomato, Avocado ad Jack Cheese Served With Cilantro Rice and Chef's Choice Vegetable
Chef Salad; - Ham, Turkey, Cheddar/Jack Cheese Blend, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato, Cucumber & Croutons over Chopped Romaine Lettuce. (PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE SERVERS TO ALTER THE SALAD, IT WILL BE SERVED AS LISTED ABOVE. NO CHEF SALADS MAY BE ORDERED AFTER THE FRIDAY DEADLINE.)
Calzone; - Baked Broccoli and Cheese with Marinara Served with Steamed Spinach and Tofu, Steamed Vegetables
Fresh Fruit Plate; - Fresh Seasonal Fruit served with Flavored Greek Yogurt and Low Fat Cottage Cheese
NESDAYS, 12:00 PM-1:20 PM
Host of "In the Americas"
Swindle presented PRESIDENT ELLIE and our Club with an American Flag flown at the time of the lift. Thanks Tom for giving the Club this very special gift. Introduction of Guests was given by PE CLIFF BOWMAN. Our birthday ladies were JUDY KEAGY, one of our first female members, and Wocky Redsar-Wierzbinski.
Former President ED PARKER (1991-92) has rejoined the Club. This is fantastic news because ED was a fabulous president, he’s also energetic, well known and even though he is older, he is much wiser… Welcome back ED! DON ROLLINGS, our youngest president ever, sponsored ED. Thanks DON!
