PRESIDENT MARGARET HIGGINS started off the meeting by introducing new member MICHAEL LEVIN who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and “God Bless America”.
PRESIDENT MARGARET led us in a moment of silence for the passing of long-time member JACK PARRIS who passed away at 90 years old on 3/7/24. Rotarian Reverend Needham also passed away. PAT ZUMBUSCH is recovering from surgery, please reach out to him and let him know you are thinking of him.
Today our inspiration was from JOE DANISZEWSKI. He reminded us that it was Spring and the desert wildflowers are glorious this time of year. And spring is eternal and brings hope. He also challenged us to do something today to create hope for someone.
SAA DAN KALM reminded everyone of all the amazing service projects and fellowships we have had this past month. He also introduced us to all our guests.
PAST PRESIDENT eventually introduced our keynote speaker after he shamelessly plugged his book and read his “humorous” Chat GPT intro of PRESIDENT MARGARET.
Today’s program featured Dr. Eduardo Blanco, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona “Are Computers as smart as you think? Dr Blanco talked to us about technology and that despite rapid advancements, the computers of yesteryear still have the same computing abilities of the computers of today…. They may just be a lil bit slower. Also, computers do not have common sense and when posed questions with obvious answers the technology struggles with these basic human qualities… May we all have leisurely uphill bike rides. It seems like our jobs are safe for the time being.We celebrated three birthdays today; DOT KRET who shared her birthday rap with us. BOB MORKEN, who apparently had to clean a lot of toilets. DON ROLLINGS who as quarterback for his middle school football team led them to a 0-7-1 season, but in the end lifelong friendships were won. Happy birthday!!
JOE DANISZWESKI presented a Paul Harris to SARA GAAR. Congratulations!MITCH PISIK introduced two new members KIOTE ERICKSON and MICHAEL LEVIN. Welcome to the club!
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HUGH THOMPSON presented DARRELL BIRKHIMER his Blue Badge, congratulations!
SAA DAN KALM announced the winner of the raffle, (not the 50/50) and the winner was….KEITH WEIGAND, YAY!!
Now onto announcements:
VIC JACOBS gave a March Madness update…. Invite more potential members to the meeting next week, it is the last one for March Madness
A Happy Jackson for ELIJAH NDOYE The Forgotten Children is having a fundraising event tonight at Putney’s.
Remember next week YOU MUST REGISTER for the meeting featuring our new UA Head Football Coach Brent Brennan.
And JOE DANISZEWSKI sent us off with a toast.
