President's Reflections

Doing good in the world begins at home and what a phenomenal weekend we had at our 10th Anniversary Tucson Classics Car Show event. Well over 20,000 people came, over 420 classic cars showcased, well over $100,000 raised and countless numbers of children, teens, and families in need will receive the best compassionate care through five local charities.

As I reflect on our five beneficiaries….. I see a child holding his own big beautiful book in his hands for the first time and attempting to read to his mother….A student is learning a new skill in avionics….A mother is regaining her life through a substance abuse program that works… A homeless teenager is receiving her high school diploma….Siblings are able to stay together in a loving and large foster home rather than being separated.  Rotary Club of Tucson is in the forefront of responding to such local needs and making our community a better place.

As I listened throughout the day I heard people say: the car show just gets better every year; this is such a fun family event; I had no idea Arizona had cars like these. I feel like I’m in California; we wouldn't miss this car show for the world and we look forward to it every year; we are surprising our son whose birthday is today and he turns 9 years old; it’s my 40^th birthday and what better way to celebrate than here with friends and see some really great cars; it got pretty hot but it sure was a good car show.  Are these all volunteers? 

Yes, we are all volunteers as Rotarians, and as friends and as family of Rotarians. Over 670 of us became one team with a single focus 'doing good in our community'. 

Thank you.