Cliff Bowman, President of the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation, will give an update on the Club's Foundation.
Biography:
Cliff Bowman is the President of the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation. Our 97th club president and our 2020 Tucson Classics Car Show Chair, Cliff earned his BS in Mathematics from the University of Arizona where he was commissioned in the US Air Force through the Reserve Officers Training Corp. He earned his MS from the University of LaVerne and additional degrees through Air Force colleges.
Cliff received his initial pilot training at Williams AFB where he was assigned the A-10, his plane of choice, and during his career Cliff flew four tours of duty in the Middle East. Serving over 20 years in the Air Force, his last assignment was at Davis-Monthan AFB as the Commander of the 357th Fighter Squadron. Cliff has over 3,000 total flying hours in three aircraft with over 500 combat hours in over 100 missions. Cliff is now the Lead A-10 Pilot Instructor for Avix Inc. and is responsible for providing classroom instruction and simulator training for all A-10 pilots going through training at Davis-Monthan.
Cliff is married to the former Kathleen Harris, the daughter of fellow Rotarian, Charlotte Harris. Cliff and Kathleen have four children – and, like their mother, grandfather, aunts, uncles, and cousins – they all graduated from Salpointe Catholic. Cliff and Kathleen also have three grandchildren.
Welcome Rotarians announced PRESIDENT KURTIS DAWSON Wednesday’s meeting. PRESIDENT KURTIS 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 were led in the pledge and song by Member RANDY SCHULTZ. Today’s song was “Star Spangled Banner”.
A Moment of Silence was announced by PRESIDENT KURTIS for member CINDY GODWIN who passed away on March 28, 2025. CINDY was a member of our club from 2004 and received the club’s Orville McPhearson Award in 2017. There are cards being passed around, be sure to sign one.
The inspirational moment was given by CAMI EVANS. CAMI shared some wellness inspiration of 10 tips to help others and how giving back to others boosts your health and wellbeing. It is perfectly connected to our speaker today.
Sergeant at Arms KHRIS DODGE stepped up to the mic to introduce our guests. Welcome to all Rotarians and guests.
BRITTANY BATTLE stepped up to introduce today’s speaker, Dr. Stephen Dahmer, Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Dahmer approached the podium with humor by commenting that we don’t like to joke about his last name. Dr. Dahmer presented several slides about his background, how integrative medicine is about healing the entire body not creating profits. Dr. Dahmer wants all of us to be rebels. These rebels are those who find creative and innovative ways to improve our health by making small and impactful changes to our lives. We need a revolution and need to find ways to change the system; to create health care NOT sick care; to think outside the box. Dr. Dahmer continued to speak to being a patient advocate for all his clinic patients. He presented several statistics and useful information on the changes we can make and become healthier. Our Make Way for Books addition today is called “I Want To Be A Doctor” for Dr. Stephen Dahmer to sign as we continue to support literacy.
Next up were our Rotary Club Birthdays. There were two birthdays this week. Happy birthday to: JON WANG (3/15), and JACK CAMPER (4/2). A very happy birthday to you both!
We have two New Member introductions this week. MARCY EULER introduced KEVIN BARKER to the club. Welcome KEVIN! Then ANN LANCERO introduced RANDY SCHULTZ. Welcome RANDY!
Blue Badge Presentations were next. A Blue Badge was introduced by PHIL GUTT who presented the Blue Badge to MARK STEGEMAN and GARY HIRSCH presented a Blue Badge to TJ JUSKIEWICZ. Congratulations MARK and TJ.
Paul Harris Award presentation by CHAR HARRIS. A Paul Harris Award was awarded to both FAYE MORSE and ERIC SMITH. Congratulations FAYE and ERIC. Thank you for continuing to support Rotary.
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 KURTIS DAWSON reminded the members the announcements are on each table to view and listed on the website as well as in the Tucsotorian. PRESIDENT KURTIS shared a slide of Red Badge Selfies. Remember to take selfies with our Red Badgers. Next was a slide of Wilbur’s Travels; if you have a Wilbur, please be sure to return him so he can go on another adventure with another member of our club. Don’t forget to donate to Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY). Home Hospitality Week is coming up the week of 4/21, please sign up to be a host! The Triangle Y Ranch Camp on April 12th, sign up on the website. Heads up – everyone will need to register for the lunch on 4/16; our speaker will be UA Athletic Director. Sign up on the website for “The Event” on April 30th at the Mountain Oyster Club, more details to follow. Also Events Around Town are scheduled for the afternoon of April 30th. Remember, we do have a lunch meeting next week. We will hear from Cliff Bowman on the Club's Foundation.
MARI DEVRIES from the Grants Committee announced to complete the survey sheet on the tables. The committee wants to be sure our club is focusing on the causes you want to focus on.
There were a few Happy Jackson’s today. BRITTANY BATTLE announced she will be the MC of an event called Fast Pitch at The Fox Tucson Theatre. DAN ASIA announced there is a CD release for a celebration. JO DECHATELET took the mic for the final announcement; her son was diagnosed with multiple myeloma several years ago. JO shared that he is now, for the first time, in remission. That is much to celebrate.
PRESIDENT KURTIS closed today’s meeting by thanking all our members and guests for being here today. Happy birthday to JON and JACK. Welcome to the club KEVIN and RANDY. Congratulations on your Blue Badge MARK and TJ. Congratulations on your Paul Harris FAYE and ERIC.
CAMI EVANS gave the final toast before ringing the bell to adjourn the meeting. Here-here! That’s all folks!
Inviting prospective members to Rotary events is a great way to showcase the club's values and service. The Club covering the cost of lunch for first-time attendees is a generous touch that can make newcomers feel welcome and appreciated. It's all about building connections and strengthening our impact in the community. We encourage you to bring your prospective members to a club meeting. They won’t be disappointed.
Join us for a special presentation by Desireé Reed-Francois, Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Arizona, on Wednesday, April 16th. Desireé, the first female Athletic Director at both Arizona and in the Southeastern Conference and Big 12, will share her journey and leadership insights.
Prior to Arizona, she served as AD at the University of Missouri and UNLV. She was named the 2023-2024 NACDA Athletic Director of the Year for her exceptional fundraising, marketing, and football achievements.
RSVP by Friday, April 11th at 3:00 pm to reserve your spot. Registration for this luncheon is required. Register on the website, www.tucsonrotary.org under Upcoming Events. We look forward to seeing you there!
No new Wild Polio paralysis cases reported this week. We are now 7 weeks since the most recent report of a child being paralyzed by the Wild Polio Virus in Pakistan.
World Immunization Week is fast approaching on 24-30 April. This is a critical time to raise awareness about the importance of immunization and the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Why do we believe so strongly in this? Rotary made a promise to the children of the world with the launch of the PolioPlus program in 1985 that we would eradicate polio from the world. Thanks to vaccines and the incredible support of Rotary members like you, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%. But we aren’t done yet. As we continue our work to eradicate polio worldwide, we need to remain vigilant so that we don’t lose the progress we’ve made. No child should suffer from diseases like polio that a vaccine can prevent. Polio eradication is Rotary’s top humanitarian project, and we need your help to educate your communities about the benefits of vaccination and tell the story of Rotary’s efforts.UNICEF thanks the Board of Trustees of the Rotary Foundation for the US$ 17 million of new grants received. These grants will support our work in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the global outbreak response.
As of 2/28/25, total contributions to Rotary's END POLIO NOW Fund total $25,163,000 - including cash contributions, DDF Pledges, and the $.50 to the dollar World Fund Match on DDF contributions.
We have some work to do to reach our $50 Mil 2024-25 Goal to earn the full $100 Mil Gates Foundation Match!
2025 Wild Polio Case Total 7 - Afghanistan 1 - Pakistan 6
We will be selling Rotary merchandise at this week’s meeting. If you cannot attend, but would like to order merchandise, please contact Nancy Bevens 520-343-9920
Come help Tri Y get ready for the kids that will attend summer camp. Camp improvement projects include landscaping, trail clearing, and more. The day starts at 8:30a.m. and finishes in the early afternoon with a break for lunch. President Kurtis is asking everyone to register on the club website under "Upcoming Events". Don't forget to register your guests.
Our next scheduled hike will find us at the mid-way point to the top of Mount Lemmon. The Bug Springs Trail offers sweeping views beginning in rugged desert terrain and ascending into the pine forests to the Bear Canyon Picnic area. This hike also presents two options in distance and can be completed as a point to point of 4.4 miles or an out and back covering 8.8 miles. The total vertical elevation gain is 1,961 feet reaching a maximum elevation of near 6,300 feet.
This hike is considered to be difficult and much of the trail is not shaded. As the days are getting longer and temperatures warming up a bit, we will meet at our favorite spot for all hikes in the Santa Catalinas, LeBuzz, located in the mall at Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway. We can certainly carpool up and leave vehicles at each end to accommodate both hike distances. Meeting time at LeBuzz will be 6:45AM for departure at 7AM and hike start at 7:45-8AM. Anticipated hike time will vary depending on distance chosen but plan for 2.5-5 hours and with April temperatures warming up a bit, it is important to bring plenty of water, snacks and sun protection.
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Home Hospitality Week, which will take place from April 21st through April 27th, 2025! This special week is designed to make connections and build community among our Rotary members.
During this week, we are inviting members to host social events, replacing our regular Wednesday, April 23rd lunch meeting. Whether you’re interested in hosting a small or large group at your home, your place of business, or even at a local restaurant, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage with your fellow Rotarians in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
If you're interested in hosting, please reach out to Dorinna with the following details:
Date and time of your event
Location (home, business, or restaurant)
Expected number of guests
This is a fantastic way to interact with others and experience the fellowship that Rotary is all about. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of something special!
Join us for a special happy hour at Hotel Congress as we celebrate our annual trip and countdown the days until we unearth the Rotary Centennial Time Capsule on April 1, 2121! Mark your calendars for April 23rd from 4 PM to 5:30 PM and swing by for some fantastic Rotary fellowship. The time capsule, buried on April 21, 2022, to honor our club’s 100th anniversary, holds treasures Rotary Club of Tucson will rediscover in the distant future. No reservations needed—just drop in, bring a friend, and let’s toast to a century of impact and the exciting moment still to come!
Our next "Events Around Town" is on Wednesday, 4/30/25! Remember, no regular lunch meeting—just lots of fun around Tucson. Contact the Rotary Club of Tucson office if you are interested in hosting one of these always well attended events. Details on scheduled events to follow.
These events are hosted by members at different restaurants across town, and we'd love for you to get involved! If you’re interested in hosting, let President Kurtis or the Rotary office know. Just send over the location and how many people you'll be hosting.
Want to join in? Sign up on the home page of the website under "Upcoming Events." You’ll be responsible for your own meal, but the good times are on us!
Big thanks in advance to our awesome hosts! And again, no lunch meeting on 4/30/25.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fantastic food, and heartfelt celebration at The Event!This special night is dedicated to honoring the incredible achievements and dedication of our Rotarians over the past year.Expect a lively atmosphere with laughter, camaraderie, and delicious cuisine as we reflect on the impact we’ve made together in our community and beyond.It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians, share stories, and toast to a year of service and success.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the spirit of Rotary and the difference we make as a club.Bring your enthusiasm and appetite - - we can’t wait to raise a glass to our shared accomplishments!For more details or to RSVP, please go to www.tucsonrotary.org and register under “Upcoming Events”.
Camp Lawton Service Day on Saturday, May 3rd for next spring’s RCOT Camp Lawton Service Day.
We’ll plan on gathering at Camp at 8.30 a.m. for registration, coffee, and light snacks. Lunch will be served at mid-day and we expect all the projects to be wrapped up by 3.00 pm.
We’ll coordinate registration with the club and staff.
Any questions can be addressed to Jon Harned or myself.
The RCOT road crew was out at 8:15 AM on 3/22/25 to clean up trash and debris on our section of Oracle Road. It was a bright and sunny morning.
Thank you to the members who participated in this community service project. The area we are responsible for looks much cleaner.
The next cleanup event is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, at 8:15 AM. Tucson Clean and Beautiful staff will join us on May 10th. A strong turnout would be excellent.
Southern AZ Community Food Bank: Saturday, May 17 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join Us for a Morning of Giving & Fun! 🗓 Saturday, May 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 3003 S. Country Club
Calling all Rotarians – it’s time to roll up those sleeves and make a difference! We need 40 energetic, fun-loving volunteers to help pack food for those in need. Get ready for some hard work, a ton of laughs, and the satisfaction of giving back to the community. Great service in January where we packed over 250,000 lbs. of food for our "neighbors". Rotary Rocks!
At the Rotary Club of Tucson, we believe in giving back to our community and supporting causes that make a real difference. And now, it’s easier than ever to contribute to our efforts!
We’re excited to highlight a new way for you to make your donations directly to the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation – all from the comfort of your own home! Simply head to our website, where you’ll find the gold Donation button at the top right of the menu bar. Whether you're contributing to our Scholarships, making a General Donation, or supporting our Local Charities, your generosity will help fund important initiatives that uplift our community.
But wait, there’s more! If you're joining us for lunch at the next meeting, don’t forget to look for the blue scholarship cups on the tables. These cups now feature a QR code that will take you straight to the Donation Page with just a quick scan. No need for cash or checks – donate right from your phone!
We can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support of our Foundation. Your donations directly benefit our community and empower us to continue making a meaningful impact. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Rotary office.
Let’s continue to do good in our community – with a click, a scan, and your generous heart!
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Inviting prospective members to Rotary events is a great way to showcase the club's values and service. The Club covering the cost of lunch for first-time attendees is a generous touch that can make newcomers feel welcome and appreciated. It's all about building connections and strengthening our impact in the community. We encourage you to bring your prospective members to a club meeting. They won’t be disappointed.
Join us for a special presentation by Desireé Reed-Francois, Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of Arizona, on Wednesday, April 16th. Desireé, the first female Athletic Director at both Arizona and in the Southeastern Conference and Big 12, will share her journey and leadership insights.
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Home Hospitality Week, which will take place from April 21st through April 27th, 2025! This special week is designed to make connections and build community among our Rotary members.
The RCOT road crew was out at 8:15 AM on 3/22/25 to clean up trash and debris on our section of Oracle Road. It was a bright and sunny morning.
At the Rotary Club of Tucson, we believe in giving back to our community and supporting causes that make a real difference. And now, it’s easier than ever to contribute to our efforts!
