In the early 20th century, Arizona’s leaders knew our State’s future depended on a water supply that was Secure. Stable. Renewable. They pursued that vision and the result was the Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona and is the State’s single largest renewable water supply. CAP Board President Lisa Atkins will help you “Know Your Water,” as she talks about CAP and its water supply, the water users we serve, the status of the Colorado River basin, and the economic impact of the water the CAP delivers in our State.
Lisa Atkins ~ Biography
Lisa A. Atkins currently serves as the President of the CAWCD Board of Directors. Previously she served as Board Secretary and Chairman of the CAGRD & Underground Storage Committee. Mrs. Atkins first joined the CAWCD Board of Directors through appointment by Governor Jane Dee Hull in January, 2003, to complete the term vacated by Bob Burns. She was elected to a regular term in November 2006, and re-elected for her second full term on November 6, 2012, to represent Maricopa County until December 31, 2018.
Mrs. Atkins was appointed Commissioner of the Arizona State Land Department in June, 2015. She has served on the Commission on the Arizona Environment, the 1999 Governor’s Transportation Vision 21 Task Force, the 2000 Governor’s Water Management Commission, the 2003 Governor’s Military Facilities Task Force, the Arizona Water Bank Authority representing CAWCD, chaired the 2012 and 2014 Commission on Salaries for Elected State Officers, and served for more than ten years as the Co-Chair of the Governor's Military Affairs Commission. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the staff of U. S. Congressman Bob Stump for more than twenty-five years, serving as Chief of Staff from 1979 – 2002, the Executive Director of the County Supervisors Association (2003-2004), and the Vice President for Public Policy of Greater Phoenix Leadership (2004-2015).
Mrs. Atkins, a native Arizonan, resides in Phoenix with her husband, John. They have two grown children and three grandsons. Mrs. Atkins is a graduate of the University of Arizona.
President CHUCK opened the meeting and ANN LANCERO treated us to a video set to Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” in honor of Thanksgiving. VICKIE JACOBS led us in the pledge and song, the ever reliable “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” accompanied by the ever-mellifluous GARY HIRSCH.
Past President BOB SHAFF gave a moving remembrance of the inspiration he got from Former Member Fran Horkey and urged us to be open to the personal connections Rotary offers.
New Member BROOKE FAWCETT introduced our guests and visiting Rotarians, and we had two Birthday Rotarians:
MARGARET HIGGINS, forever 39, has lived in nearly every country in the Commonwealth and still sports the best accent in the Club. She thanked her sponsors, new members, participants in the Ride to End Polio, and gave a donation to the International Scholarship Fund. DAN GUARE was born in New Jersey, worked as a miner when he first came to Arizona, and lived in a tent while building his first home. He thanked Rotary for support in difficult times, and noted that the Club has provided him with a Corvette and a girlfriend – wait, is that part of the Star Program I missed???
Sergeant at Arms BOBBY LARSON moved immediately to announcements, including the following:
President CHUCK reviewed the Holiday Schedule (Closed Thurs/Fri – 11/22 & 11/23/18)
President CHUCK also reminded us to sign up for Salvation Army Bell Ringing Dec. 15th
GARY HIRSCH asked for 3 to 4 volunteers to participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy retreat in Prescott.
Past President ROGER HARWELL asked for volunteers to work at the 4th Ave Fair Beer Booth (email coming with sign up link!)
FONDA INSLEY encouraged everyone to come to the Holiday Mixer on Thurs. 12/20 at The Playground (free parking across the street and easy access upstairs).
ALLYN BULZOMI asked for members who want to have an Interact Toy Drive box in their businesses.
And ALLYN introduced two members of our fantastic Rotaract club to speak about Camp Kesem. The Camp helps youngsters whose lives have been affected by cancer, and the Roteract Club is hoping to raise $30,000 to sponsor kids to go to the camp for free during an auction at the U of A on 11/27.
Our own JOHN STROBECK introduced his own brother, Ken Strobeck, the Executive Director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Ken is a graduate of the University of Oregon, a former state representative in Oregon, winner of the 2013 Executive of the Year award, and past CEO of the League of Oregon Cities and Towns. Ken spoke in detail about the importance of cities and towns as the main truly voluntary unit of government and the most immediate provider of services such as water, public safety, parks, and high-quality neighborhoods. Surprisingly Arizona is one of the ten most urbanized states in the country with approximately 79% of residents living in cities and towns. The League is a non-partisan advocacy group that promotes local determination, provides training for newly elected city and public officials, writes model legislation and attempts to keep more local revenues in the cities that generate them. Thank you, Ken, for your advocacy and an excellent presentation. Ken signed a book for our lending library: “Sophie’s Squash Go to School”.
President CHUCK closed the meeting with a quote from Richard Russo (“People in small towns, much more than in cities, share a destiny”) and toasted our municipal leaders.
SIGN UP ON CLUB WEBSITE: Saturday, December 15. THE EVENT: Salvation Army Bell Ringing
If you would like to participate in this annual fundraising event, please sign up on our website www.tucsonrotary.org, scroll down the left side of the home page to "Upcoming Events".
The Holiday Mixer is set to take place on the roof top at The Playground, 278 E. Congress Street on Thursday, December 20th from 5:30 ~ 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for this fun, festive evening on the club website, www.tucsonrotary.org, scroll down the left side to "Upcoming Events" and click on Holiday Mixer. The guest fee is $30 and will be billed to your account. Parking is available and an elevator will bring you up to the roof top for the holiday celebration.
If you have any questions, please contact Fonda Insley.
The 2018 Car Show is almost complete, but we have ONE last thing to do before we announce the final total.
In lieu of a direct payment for their sponsorship, the Arizona Bowl taking place on 12/29/18, has agreed to give the Car Show the revenue generated from the ticket sales that are purchased from our Club, our Family and Friends. Please go to novaarizonabowl.com/game-2018/tickets when ordering and you must enter the Code for the Car Show which is RCOT18. If you have any questions please contact Robert O’Brien at 520-904-9177.
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In the early 20th century, Arizona’s leaders knew our State’s future depended on a water supply that was Secure. Stable. Renewable. They pursued that vision and the result was the Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona and is the State’s single largest renewable water supply. CAP Board President Lisa Atkins will help you “Know Your Water,” as she talks about CAP and its water supply, the water users we serve, the status of the Colorado River basin, and the economic impact of the water the CAP delivers in our State.
Past President BOB SHAFF gave a moving remembrance of the inspiration he got from Former Member Fran Horkey and urged us to be open to the personal connections Rotary offers.
Our own JOHN STROBECK introduced his own brother, Ken Strobeck, the Executive Director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns. Ken is a graduate of the University of Oregon, a former state representative in Oregon, winner of the 2013 Executive of the Year award, and past CEO of the League of Oregon Cities and Towns. Ken spoke in detail about the importance of cities and towns as the main truly voluntary unit of government and the most immediate provider of services such as water, public safety, parks, and high-quality neighborhoods. Surprisingly Arizona is one of the ten most urbanized states in the country with approximately 79% of residents living in cities and towns. The League is a non-partisan advocacy group that promotes local determination, provides training for newly elected city and public officials, writes model legislation and attempts to keep more local revenues in the cities that generate them. Thank you, Ken, for your advocacy and an excellent presentation. Ken signed a book for our lending library: “Sophie’s Squash Go to School”.
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The Holiday Mixer is set to take place on the roof top at The Playground, 278 E. Congress Street on Thursday, December 20th from 5:30 ~ 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for this fun, festive evening on the club website, 
The 2018 Car Show is almost complete, but we have ONE last thing to do before we announce the final total.
