Reminder: There is no scheduled lunch meeting on Wednesday, March 13th (2nd week of month). Members who have registered will be taking part in a one hour private Rotary Tour of the San Xavier Mission. Our next scheduled meeting is on March 20th. We will hear from Dr. Eduardo Blanco, UA Associate Professor, discussing "Are Computers as Smart as You Think?" Remember to invite your March Madness guests!!!
The meeting started with lots of good food to include Chef’s salad fixings, BBQ Chicken and/or Brisket sandwiches. PRESIDENT MARGARET called the meeting to order and new member CHUSHI MWEWA led us in the Pledge and song, “My Country Tis of Thee.”
We had a moment of silence to remember our past member, DAN CHAMBERS who passed away. PRESIDENT MARGARET noted MARIANNE FREITAS fell and broke her pelvis…again. DAVID PASHKOW had neck surgery. Cards were passed throughout the meeting so that members could wish them well.
CHRIS EDWARDS offered the inspiration with a few thoughts on focusing on who you are becoming, not who you’ve been. If you can’t figure out your purpose in life, find your passion and that will lead you to your purpose.
SAA DAN KALM introduced lots of guests! Then, PRESIDENT MARGARET shared a letter that UA President Robbins sent to the club thanking us for our support and his honorary membership.
DIANA MADARAS introduced our speaker, Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton who is the Director of University of Arizona’s Center for Innovation of Brain Science. Dr. Brinton started with the fact that there is not a single known cure for a single Neurodegenerative disease and that’s why she took on her position at the U of A. She specifically discussed some of the research she is completing in relation to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS. They have found that women undergoing hormone therapy for menopause have a decreased risk for all four of these diseases. They are now studying the relationship for breast health and neurogenerative diseases to find a successful treatment for both. She noted that if you’re on Statins that you also have a lower risk for the four diseases. Dr. Brinton noted that philanthropy is the launch pad for her research and they keep the research going through tax money. For more information specific to research she is conducting on treatment for Alzheimer’s, visit ReGenBrain.org.
JOE PENNINGTON was celebrating his birthday. Did you know that JOE helped end the water wars in Tucson and helped elect Mayor Bob Walkup? JOE has been a member of our club for 37 years. DREW VACTOR was also celebrating his birthday. He built his first RV when he was 12 years old before he and his parents moved to Tucson. He’s been a member for 38 years.
AIMEE GRAVES introduced our new member, JAMAL GIVENS. JAMAL grew up as an AramcoBrat in Saudi Arabia. He has two kids and will be a great addition to the RCOT. PRESIDENT MARGARET introduced our other new member, PAM WALTON-ROSS. PAM found an affinity to Rotary through our Car Show and is participating in our club in many ways.
CHARLOTTE HARRIS presented GEORGE LARSEN (member for 15 years) with his Paul Harris Award +1. DARRELL STEWART (9 year member) received his Paul Harris Award +5 and said of Rotary International, “They do good stuff.”
JENN HOFFMAN won the Raffle however she didn’t win the big pot so there will be more money for next week.
PRESIDENT MARGARET let us know that many of the announcements are now found as a printed piece on our tables as well as on the website and in the bulletin. U of A Football Coach Brent Brennan will be speaking at our March 27th meeting. Watch for an email to sign up. The RCOT Board approved the Club’s support of the Forgotten Children. MITCH PISIK offered an inspirational talk about our March Madness membership drive. DIANA MADARAS announced the service project winners for January and February. SANDRA JOHNSON let us know that she is taking nominations for the 4 Way Test and Orville McPherson Awards. BRITTANY BATTLE had a Happy Jackson to let us know about the Fast Pitch Event that will be held at the Fox Theatre on March 26th. Finally, PRESIDENT MARGARET reminded us that there will be no meeting next Wednesday and there is an organized, private tour of San Xavier Mission being coordinated for that same day.
CHRIS EDWARDS toasted to be wonderful as usual and we were adjourned.
Arizona Trail Maintenance – Date: March 23rd, Workers Needed 12 – 20 workers: Time: Onsite from 8:30 – 2:00 PM. Carpooling: Available – see below, Food: Lunch provided by AZ Trail Association Tools & Training: Provided by AZ Trail Association Co-Leaders: Chuck Sawyer (csawyer2004@comcast.net) Phone (520) 780-2828 & Jim Garrett (jwelizabethllc@gmail.com), Phone (520) 299-3456
Good news, we have our Work project on the Arizona Trail scheduled! The coordinator at the Arizona Trail Association, Tasha Pontifex, was able to get us all working together on March 23rd.
Description of Work Project:
Rotarians and guests will provide maintenance on about a one-mile section of the Arizona Trail south of Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead and north of Sahuarita Road. Our goal is to ensure that section of the trail is in great shape for runners competing in an event scheduled for Mid - April. The work is across gentle terrain on an expertly built trail. We will make sure rocks and vegetation are off the trail. We will meet up and carpool at a location about an hour prior to the event starting. Final transportation details will be sent out the week before the event. Total time, expect to be at the event from 7:30 to 3:00, including travel. There is also talk of grabbing a drink or some food on the way home. In this project you get to work on the Arizona Trail, hike, and get credit for a Rotary work project all in one! As always when hiking: dress appropriately to the weather, wear boots and gloves, bring your sunscreen and have sufficient water and snacks.
So, if you can join us on Saturday, March 23rd, please email me and Jim back to confirm. For any additional questions call or email Chuck or Jim.
YIR, Chuck Sawyer, Arizona Trail Work Project Co-Leader Jim Garrett, Arizona Trail Work Project Co-Leader
Coach Brent Brennan will be speaking at our March 27th Lunch Meeting at the TCC. All must register for this meeting. Go to the Club website www.tucsonrotary.org and register under "Upcoming Events". Be sure to register your guests ($35) and mark in the comment section if your guest is a March Madness prospect.
Our Home Hospitality events are scheduled for the week of April 21st through the 27th and we are looking for members to host during the week. These social events will replace our Wednesday, April 24th lunch meeting. If you are interested in hosting a small or large group at your home, place of business or even at a restaurant, please let Dorinna know the date, time, location and the amount of guests you will host.
This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow Rotarians during this Home Hospitality Week!
The RCOT Clean and Beautiful team cleaned up Oracle Road on 3/9/24. For those who helped clean up Oracle Road between Wetmore and River, thank you for your dedication and hard work cleaning up the road trash. Your efforts have truly made a positive impact on our community. Your commitment to keeping our roads clean and beautiful is truly appreciated.
The next clean-up will be Saturday, April 27th—additional details to follow.
March 23- Arizona Trail clean-up LEAD: Chuck Sawyer
April 13- Triangle Y workday at the camp – LEAD: Kurtis Dawson
April 13- Community Food Bank- LEAD: Bobby Larson
April 27 Adopt-A-Road- LEAD: Lee Olitzky
May 18- Camp Lawton Boy Scout Camp workday- LEAD: Don Riegger/Joe D
Weekly- ongoing- Reading Coaches- LEAD: Jon Wang
TBA- Community Food Bank- LEAD: Bobby Larson
If you haven’t signed up yet but would like to participate, please contact the lead.
Find more detail on the RCOT website under Service Projects.
Why participate?
Service Above Self
Camaraderie with fellow Rotarians
Making a difference feels good!
Why turn in your point sheets?
$50 gift card awarded to the Rotarian with the most points that month. Incredible year-end prizes including a week-long stay in San Carlos, 4 nights in Pinetop, an airplane ride over Tucson, weekend at the Ritz Carlton and El Conquistador, $500 gift certificate to Madaras Gallery, one hour medical massage.
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Reminder: There is no scheduled lunch meeting on Wednesday, March 13th (2nd week of month). Members who have registered will be taking part in a one hour private Rotary Tour of the San Xavier Mission. Our next scheduled meeting is on March 20th. We will hear from Dr. Eduardo Blanco, UA Associate Professor, discussing "Are Computers as Smart as You Think?" Remember to invite your March Madness guests!!!
DIANA MADARAS introduced our speaker, Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton who is the Director of University of Arizona’s Center for Innovation of Brain Science. Dr. Brinton started with the fact that there is not a single known cure for a single Neurodegenerative disease and that’s why she took on her position at the U of A. She specifically discussed some of the research she is completing in relation to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS. They have found that women undergoing hormone therapy for menopause have a decreased risk for all four of these diseases. They are now studying the relationship for breast health and neurogenerative diseases to find a successful treatment for both. She noted that if you’re on Statins that you also have a lower risk for the four diseases. Dr. Brinton noted that philanthropy is the launch pad for her research and they keep the research going through tax money. For more information specific to research she is conducting on treatment for Alzheimer’s, visit ReGenBrain.org.
AIMEE GRAVES introduced our new member, JAMAL GIVENS. JAMAL grew up as an AramcoBrat in Saudi Arabia. He has two kids and will be a great addition to the RCOT. PRESIDENT MARGARET introduced our other new member, PAM WALTON-ROSS. PAM found an affinity to Rotary through our Car Show and is participating in our club in many ways.
CHARLOTTE HARRIS presented GEORGE LARSEN (member for 15 years) with his Paul Harris Award +1. DARRELL STEWART (9 year member) received his Paul Harris Award +5 and said of Rotary International, “They do good stuff.”
The following new Active and Family Member applications have been submitted for membership in Rotary Club of Tucson:
Freezing Order by Bill Browder
Due to an avalanche of enthusiastic requests - we are holding our 6th Rotary Whiskey Fellowship event..jpg)
Our Home Hospitality events are scheduled for the week of April 21st through the 27th and we are looking for members to host during the week. These social events will replace our Wednesday, April 24th lunch meeting. If you are interested in hosting a small or large group at your home, place of business or even at a restaurant, please let Dorinna know the date, time, location and the amount of guests you will host. 
