As the world transitions to cleaner energy technologies and emerging economies continue to develop, the demand for minerals too has increased at least 50%. Where do these minerals come from? What are the geopolitical implications? How is Arizona uniquely positioned to contribute to a secure and sustainable future in the United States?
Arizona has a long and rich tradition in mining – especially copper – today, the state is uniquely positioned to contribute to the major challenges around critical mineral production in the U.S. from new technologies to work force to driving circular economies through the minimization of waste. Southern Arizona, in particular, is a hub for the development of leading mining technology and boasts state-of-the-art proving grounds, a unique full-scale mining laboratory, and a new school that brings many disciplines together to solve the most pressing challenges related to mineral extraction, leveraging some of the most advanced mining operations in the world. The region stands to lead the U.S. in critical mineral development.
Biography: Kray Luxbacher
Kray Luxbacher is the Gregory H. and Lisa S. Boyce Leadership Chair and Department Head in the Mining and Geological Engineering Department at the University of Arizona. Her primary research interests are in underground mine ventilation including monitoring and characterization of gases and particulates, fire simulation and prevention, and risk analysis. She is passionate about mining engineering education and the onshoring of critical mineral beneficiation.
She is active in several committees of the SME, and the National Academies Committee on Earth Resources, and she is a registered professional engineer. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Luxbacher worked for mining companies as an underground production foreman and engineer. In addition to her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mining Engineering she also earned a graduate certificate in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech.
Back, due to an avalanche of enthusiastic requests - we are holding our fifth inaugural Rotary Whiskey Fellowship event.
Here are the stats/details/facts:
The description: A couple of dozen interesting bottles of whisky to try and enjoy. But wait there's more - also a bunch of tasty and fun munchies/foods.
The date: November 30, 2023
The time: 5:30 PM
The gracious, gregarious, generous host: Mr. Bruce Jacobs
The address: Bruce's beautiful abode: 6722 E Snyder Road, Tucson, Arizona, USA
The cost: $20 if you bring a bottle of whiskey; or $50 if you do not bring a bottle.
The limit: You better RSVP quickly - only the first 25 people to RSVP are going to get passed the velvet rope/bouncer.
The club will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 2, 2023. We have several locations assigned to us with two hour shifts in various parts of Tucson. If you are interested in ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, please email member Chris Kim: christopher.kim@usw.salvationarmy.org.
Join us on December 4th at noon for the next meeting of the Rotary Non-Fiction Book Fellowship! We will be reading:
Let Your Path Find You: Embrace Your Own Winding Road to a More Fulfilling Life by Bob Logan
The book is available on Amazon.com and at the Broadway and Craycroft location of Barnes & Noble.
Each meeting is a stand-alone session, no prior attendance is necessary. There is no charge and non-rotarians and all guests are also invited and welcome. We simply share our thoughts about the book being discussed that session. It's a time for fellowship and getting to know members better.
We are meeting in the large meeting room at the Kirk Bear Canyon Library on December 4th at noon, with special guest participant, Bob Logan.
Kirk-Bear Canyon Library is located at: 8959 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749 (NE corner of Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon)
There is plenty of space in the meeting room, so please join us! If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Nancy Stockton at nxstockton@gmail.com only because I bring a light lunch for all and need a rough count to estimate how much food to bring.
Handbags of Hope Service Project. Inspire, uplift, and encourage women in treatment as they transition into a new phase in their lives! Rotarians are invited to donate toiletry items which will be tucked inside new or gently used women’s handbags. Each woman will be gifted a handbag brimming with small soaps, lotion, shampoo, toothbrushes, sunscreen, lip balm, and hygiene products during this winter holiday season. Hotel-sized or small items will best fit into the handbags. The Haven helps women heal from substance use disorders, stay connected with their families, and give them hope for their futures. Many of their clients come to The Haven with very limited belongings. By gifting them a handbag with toiletries and hygiene products, women have the basic necessities to start their new lives. Lead Rotarians: Lisa Fogle (520-419-1451) and Aimee Graves (520-623-4590, Ext. 147).
SAVE THE DATE! The Holiday Mixer will take place on Thursday evening, December 21st in the private room at Brother John's, 1801 N. Stone Avenue from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. We will keep you posted when to sign up so for now please save the date. Looking forward to seeing all of you for a fun and festive evening with your fellow Rotarians!
Did you know that the UA Women’s Basketball team is only 70 season tickets away from breaking the all-time season tickets record for the women’s team?
Did you know that our record-breaking Coach, Adia Barnes, played her college career at UA?
Did you know that she is also a proud member of the Rotary Club of Tucson?
Don’t you think she deserves our support?
Did you know you can get a season ticket to UA Women’s basketball for less than $100?
We are going to break this record and you should join us.
Yes this is a paid advertisement by a past Rotary Club of Tucson President and someone who is a big Adia and UA fan and also a women’s basketball season ticket holder.
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As the world transitions to cleaner energy technologies and emerging economies continue to develop, the demand for minerals too has increased at least 50%. Where do these minerals come from? What are the geopolitical implications? How is Arizona uniquely positioned to contribute to a secure and sustainable future in the United States?
Here is the upcoming 
Back, due to an avalanche of enthusiastic requests - we are holding our fifth inaugural Rotary Whiskey Fellowship event.
The club will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 2, 2023. We have several locations assigned to us with two hour shifts in various parts of Tucson. If you are interested in ringing the bells for the Salvation Army, please email member Chris Kim: 
Join us on December 4th at noon for the next meeting of the Rotary Non-Fiction Book Fellowship! We will be reading:
