Sign up for our next "Events Around Town" on Wednesday, 3/12/25! Remember, this is the second week of the month, so no regular lunch meeting—just lots of fun around Tucson. Here are the events:
Mark Irvin/John Duval/David Lovitt hosting at Casa Asada - 2502 N. Campbell Ave.
Glenn Ewing/Bobby Larson hosting at Locale - 60 N. Alvernon Way
Brittany Battle/Khris Dodge hosting at JoJo's Restaurant - 201 N. Court Ave.
Vic Jacobs, Marcia Krumwiede, Angela Moore (Women's Lunch) at Kingfisher - 2564 E. Grant Rd.
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 3/12/25.
WELCOME Rotarians announced PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET at Wednesday’s meeting.PRESIDENT ELECT DOT 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 to start the presentation.
We were led in the Pledge and Song by Member DAN KALM.Today’s song was “My Country Tis of Thee”.
A Moment of Thought was announced by PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET there are cards going around for JAN GREEN who is in hospice care.There are also cards going around for KEITH WEIGAND who had neck surgery.Be sure to take a moment to sign the cards.
The inspirational moment was given by PRESIDENT ELECT DOT.She shared the power of Rotary.Back in August 2023 a fire broke out in Maui, Hawaii.The President of the local Rotary Club contacted the District Governor to ask for $100K for funds to offer gift cards for the locals who have been displaced.By the end of August 2023, they raised $1.2 million, by end of 2023 the total raised was $3.2 million, all from Rotarians.Then last month Los Angeles had a huge fire where thousands lost their homes too.The local Rotary Club of Altadena, CA, where 50% of the town is now gone, was highlighted on national news and on the Jimmy Kimmel Show.A video was shared about this town and another Rotary connection, the Rotary Club of Altadena who is raising funds for the town, all funds donated will go directly to the town.
Sergeant of Arms KHRIS DODGE stepped up to the mic to introduce our guests. Welcome to all Rotarians and guests.
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT then passed the mic to ALAN ROGERS who introduced today’s speaker; Jennifer Mendrzycki, President & CEO of TMC Health.Jennifer is new to Tucson and has been here for 11 months.Jennifer reported on the new additions to the local and outlying communities that TMC supports, Benson, Wilcox and other areas.TMC does more deliveries than any other hospital in the area; they also have a robust Residency program that continues to grow.TMC Health serves an expansive area in Southern Arizona, all the way down to Benson and Wilcox.A slide show of all the recent updates to TMC Health and a little bit of history of TMC, how they got started 80 years ago and the several partnerships they have here in Southern Arizona.There were questions asked by the attendees and answered by Jennifer Mendrzycki.
Next up were our Rotary Club Birthdays.There were two birthdays this week.Happy birthday to: DREW VACTOR (3/1), and BOB MORKEN (3/28).A very happy birthday to you both, here’s to another trip around the sun!
We have two new member introductions this week.MITCH PISIK introduced CLARK GODING to the club.Welcome CLARK!
Then DAN ASIA introduced KASPER KAVALARIS.Welcome KASPER!
Blue Badge Presentations were next; there are two of these.A Blue Badge was introduced by KHRIS DODGE who presented the Blue Badge to DAVID LEX and GARY HIRSCH presented a Blue Badge to ERIC LAMB. Congratulations DAVID and ERIC.
Paul Harris Award presentation by CHAR HARRIS.A Paul Harris was awarded to both DOT KRET and DARRELL STEWART.
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 reminded 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 shared a slide of Red Badge Selfies.Remember to take selfies with our Red Badgers.Next was a slide of Wilbur’s Travels.Reminder, if Wilbur has travelled with you and you still have him, please let him go home and return him to the Rotary Office.Next week we do not have a meeting but do have several fellowship opportunities with Events Around Town, see the website to sign up for any of these.Don’t’ forget to donate to Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY).There is a replacement mixer on 3/26 at Dave & Busters, be sure to sign up on the website.Lastly, save the date for “The Event” on April 30th at the Mountain Oyster Club, more details to follow.
PAST PRESIDENT MARAGRET HIGGINS then took the mic to announce the Orville McPherson Award and the 4-way Test Award.The deadlines are coming up, be sure to get your nominations in.
MARCIA KRUMWIEDE stepped up to share a Happy Jackson!A new member has joined their family with her stepdaughter adding a baby named Blaire.
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET closed today’s meeting by thanking all our members and guests for being here today.The scholarship cups are on the table if you’d like to donate. Happy birthday to DREW and BOB. Welcome to the club CLARK and KASPER.Congratulations on your Blue Badge DAVID and ERIC.Congratulations on your Paul Harris DOT and DARRELL.
There is no meeting next week, remember to sign up on the website for the “Events Around Town.” Next lunch meeting will be March 19th when we will hear from Frank Figliuzzi who is a Retired FBI Assistant Director.
PRESIDENT ELECT DOT KRET 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.
The Whisky Fellowship this past weekend was a resounding success, bringing together 35 Rotarians, 7 spouses, and 8 potential new Rotarians for an unforgettable event. Over the course of four hours, attendees enjoyed delicious food, great company, and a bit of whisky indulgence, all while strengthening bonds and sharing in the spirit of fellowship. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the joy of community and look forward to welcoming new members into the Rotary family.
Lead: Nancy Gutt (the_nance@comcast.net) Please email me if you plan on helping out on the TRAK day!
TRAK: Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids: 3250 E. Allen Road
Saturday, March 15th
Time: 8:00 - noon
Come and be a "Rancher" for the day! Please bring work gloves, refillable water bottles, and wear boots or shoes that can get dirty. We will rake, sweep, shovel, feed, water, brush, have fun and more!
I am pleased to share that we have completed sufficient clean-ups to receive our permanent sign. It will be placed on River Rd. When the city is ready; they asked if some of us would attend a photo op. Date to follow...
We are planning our next road clean-up for Saturday, March 22nd, at 8:15 AM.
We meet at Fiesta Bowling, 501 W River Rd.
Please wear closed-toed shoes, a hat, water and sunscreen. We provide grabbers, vests, and bags.
We can use more help, please join us in this community service project.
Questions, concerns, etc. text or email: lee@wit2tucson.com or 520 444 4109.
Join us for an exciting and delicious evening at the Replacement/Social Mixer at Dave & Buster's in Tucson! This is the perfect opportunity to connect, enjoy some fantastic food, and have fun with fellow Rotarians.
Date: March 26, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Dave & Buster's, 1390 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd., Tucson 85713
No Host Bar: Enjoy drinks of your choice while mingling with fellow guests.
Guest Fee: $35.00 (Be sure to register your guests in advance!)
This event promises to be an evening of fun, fellowship, and good food.
Don’t forget to register yourself and your guests to secure your spot and ensure we have enough food for everyone!
Register now on the Club website under "Upcoming Events" and we’ll see you on March 26th! Remember, this social event replaces the lunch meeting on March 26th.
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.
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.
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.
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Join us for an exciting and delicious evening at the Replacement/Social Mixer at Dave & Buster's in Tucson! This is the perfect opportunity to connect, enjoy some fantastic food, and have fun with fellow Rotarians.
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!
