Day 41 of the first reign of the second century for our glorious Rotary Club began with a sense of anticipation and optimism bursting from the members as they ambled into our new-ish venue.
Those who expected to be entertained, educated, and enlightened were far from disappointed as President MARK bounded to the lectern possessing a shock of white hair meticulously showcased against designer black apparel.
The event began at precisely high noon.
JOHN MCCALEB / Retired: Construction – Remodeling / McCaleb Construction - gave a patriotic rendition of both the pledge and “You’re a Grand Ole Flag”.
ANN MARSH / Retired: Education - shared with us a well-researched and robustly-delivered Inspirational Moment pertaining to the myriad benefits to Southern Arizona of JTED specifically and Vocational Schools in general – how they make such a difference to our High Schoolers, and the $202,000 in grants to 114 students that were given. (Most of us were not students of ANN when she taught – though it is quite evident that those who did were blessed to of had the experience).
MARK gave a passionate update on ERNIE MONTAGNE. We all wished him as speedy a recovery as possible.
MARK thanked the Switcher Studio Team – BOB LOGAN, TOM MOULTON, CHRIS MOONEY, JENN DELANEY, MATT BLAIR and DAN KALM.
We then feasted upon a lunch whose healthiness was only eclipsed by its tastiness.
WES WIGGINS energetically introduced our plethora of exactly a dozen-ish guests/potential new members.
Then the Main Act began – commencing with an impressive video followed by a truly professional presentation by Kathy Prather – Superintendent/CEO Pima Joint Technical Education District (JTED). Her overall theme can be capsulized as “Pima JTED-Transformational Innovative Learning” She elaborated on the highly impressive growth of JTED, new buildings, students, degrees, and success of virtual every graduate. “We Change Lives”.
She then signed the Make Way for Books “Harry By The Sea”.
MARK re-bounded across the podium, meticulously positioning himself behind his microphone and joyously wished happy birthday to:
JERRY SULLIVAN - Food Industry: Ice Cream, and HUGH THOMPSON -Medical & Healthcare: Orthopedic Surgery. Happy Birthday Gentlemen! Both gave several words of gratitude and good cheer (though only HUGH felt compelled to say “scrotum” four times).
SCOTT VAUGHAN – administered the prestigious Paul Harris Presentation to: Don Rollings and Douglas Friman. They were very well deserving of the honors.
CHAR HARRIS / Education: Administrative Secondary / U of A / RCOT President 2008-2009 shared with us her well interesting history of Rotary consistently supporting our youth (makes us even prouder to be a Rotarian).
KHRIS DODGE - Entertainment: Music / Khris Dodge Entertainment - our benevolent disciplinarian Sergeant At Arms announced that 0.68% of the members present were raffle winners. (ROB was thrilled to have won yet again).
ANNOUNCEMENTS commenced as follows:
MARK IRVIN – Register with the email link for the Centennial Event on Eventbrite
MARK IRVIN – No Handshake/Hug Ribbons (Safety Please) Update – Thanks to Matt Blair
MARK IRVIN - #Irv’s Fly-Fishing Fund
JEN JOFFMAN – Showcased Women Increase
BRUCE JACOBS – Apparel – Centennial Shirts
KEN LIGHT/JEANNE ZETAH – Auction Update
JOE DANISZEWSKI – Car Show Ticket Sales Update
MARCY EULER – In Need of Car Show Volunteers
President MARK gave a spirited toast with a non-spirited beverage.
Sadly, we then adjourned.
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The following New Member's application has been submitted for membership in Rotary Club of Tucson:
Rotary History Moment Presented by Char Harris on August 11, 2021 (JTED program)
#IRV'S ROTARY FLY FISHING FUND
TCC Doubletree Room Reservations and Rates for the Centennial Event 9-25-21 
We are bringing back the Rotary Fitness Bulletin Board so........ let's get physical!!!! To participate or see what others are doing to stay healthy, go to the club website home page, scroll down the left side to RCOT Links and click on "RCOT Fitness Bulletin Board". There you will see a spreadsheet listing all activities members have posted. No need to sign up, just show up! Oh, and by the way, if there is an activity you will be participating in, please feel free to post. Others may want to join you! This spreadsheet is handled solely by the members, so please remember after posting your activity, don't forget to remove after your fitness program has ended. Thank you and let's get movin...
