Rio Squawk 8.26.10 by Tempe Rio Salado Rotary

“We Can Do It!” Women's Equality Day August 26th

The Rio Squawk The official newsletter of the Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club ”The Funniest Rotary Club West & East of the Mississippi.”

District 5510 ~ Tempe, Arizona USA For information regarding subscriptions, advertising, submitting or requesting a story or photograph, sending a letter or making a comment, Email: patrick@pnacentral.org The Rio Squawk is a free publication circulated weekly to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians worldwide, with readership on six continents. For membership information, call 623-326-7951 or join us for breakfast 7:00AM Thursdays at the Hometown Buffet, 1312 N Scottsdale Rd

Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith - Missouri, USA District 5510 Governor - Glenn W. Smith Governor Elect - Alan Havir Governor Nominee – Abe Feder Assistant Governor – John Slentz Secretary - Sherry Mischel Treasurer - Joanne Kline World’s First Service Club Organization Founded on February 23, 1905 Over 1,200,000 Members in 33,000 clubs Located in over 200 Countries Worldwide

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Club Minutes Meeting Photos Women‘s Equality Day The ABC‘s of Rotary Born to be Wild Tundra Comics Timmy the Squirrel Tears of Joy Miscellaneous Foolishness Display Ads Speakers Bureau

Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club President Corey Bruggeman Immediate Past President Patrick de Haan Vice President James Greene Secretary Jack Buckles Treasurer Bobbi de Haan Sergeant at Arms PDG Ben Eubank Environmental Services Chair Jim Lemmon Gift of Life Chair Ron Freeman Greeter Kent Hendricks Guiding Rotarian PDG Ben Eubank Health Services Chair PDG Ben Eubank International Service Chair Dona Eubank Leadership Committee Chair Bobbi de Haan Marketing Committee Chair Greg Searfoss Membership Committee Co-Chairs PDG Ben Eubank & Patrick de Haan Official Mascot Rio Macaw Pathway to Reading Committee Chair Jack Buckles Photographer/Writer Bobbi De Haan PolioPlus Committee PDG Ben Eubank & Brad Dowden Progetto Salvamamme – Salvabebè James Greene & Bobbi de Haan Public Relations & Media Management Patrick de Haan River Rally, Octoberfest, Picnic in the Park Jim Lemmon Rotary Foundation Chair PDG Ben Eubank Service Committee Chair Lynsie Scharpf Trainers Kent Hendricks Geoff Pashkowski Ambassadorial Scholars Justin Randall (Spain) Laura Kalb (Middle East) Beth Anne Martin (2011 Nominee-Latin America) Service Above Self Award Recipients Jim Lemmon (2001) PDG Ben Eubank (2007)

Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club Work Meeting and Board Meeting

August 19, 2010 PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Ron Freeman, and Tim Lidster. GUEST: None today

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President Corey called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM. Invocation – Dona Pledge & Four Way Test – Jack Introduction of Guest – N/A Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON! Rio‘s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT! a. Q – Why did the tomato turn red? A – It saw the salad dressing! b. Q – How do prisoners communicate? A – With cell phones! 7) Ben collected Happy Dollars and any other cash that wasn‘t nailed down.

We missed you BRAD, SANDI, DENNIS, JAMES, BRIAN, KENT, GEOFF, JIM, LYNSIE, ANITA, GREG, and LINDA!

8) Today, we celebrated Women‘s Equality Day (August 26), commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the th 19 Amendment, giving women the right to vote. See page 8 for more information. 9) Patrick circulated a Memoriam sheet with information about Sgt. Martin Lugo, Jr. (24), a Tucson resident, who was killed on August 19th in Afghanistan. 10) We celebrated Tim‘s birthday. Tim chose to have Ben sing Happy Birthday to him. Ben chose to have Tim wear the ―Buzzard‖ birthday hat instead of the ―Cake!‖ Happy Birthday, Tim! (So that‘s what a half century looks like!) 11) We confirmed activities with our two Ambassadorial Scholarship representatives. We will gather to help Beth Anne rehearse for the interview from 6:30–8:00 PM on Friday, 8/27, at the North Tempe Boys and Girls Club (Thank you, Lynsie!). Laura Kalb (our current Ambassadorial Scholar who went through this process last year) said she will be there. Then, at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 30th, we will have a send-off party for Laura, who is leaving for Jordan on September 3rd for a year to complete her graduate studies. 12) Corey told us about a wholesale pet supply company here in the valley, Ryan‘s Pet Supplies, located at 1805 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006. You can get more information at their company web site: http://www.ryanspet.com 13) Corey briefed us on the Tempe South meeting that he and Pattie attended to hear Dr. Michael Crow‘s (ASU) presentation. 14) We discussed the Youth Exchange Program and options for us to get involved. 15) We discussed that they are still accepting applications for GSE Team Leader for the 2011 GSE trip to Australia. 1 6) There was no further business. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00AM. 17) A short Board Meeting was immediately convened to receive and review the Treasurer‘s report.

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Candid Pictures from Today’s Meeting President Corey and Rio Macaw get ready to start the Board Meeting. (Below) Ron Freeman and Dona Eubank.

Today was also our speaker’s birthday, so we celebrated Chaplain Dave the Tempe Rio Salado way!

BIRTHDAY BOY! Acknowledging that he is an ―Old Buzzard,‖ Tim Lidster enjoyed Ben‘s rendition of the Birthday Song! Happy Birthday, Tim!

HAPPY DOLLARS! PDG Ben can‘t resist pushing his SergeantAt-Arms duties to the limit. Here he is seen harassing our Club Treasurer, Bobbi, as she attempted to pay her ―Happy Dollars‖ for the week. Better watch out, Ben. If you play with fire, you‘re going to get burned!

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BEN’S NEW TIE Anticipating that Dennis Gregory would be at today‘s meeting; Ben wore his brand new University of Texas tie Unfortunately, Dennis wasn‘t there, so Ben looked spiffy for nothing (as usual),

EDITORIAL COMMENT ON BEN’S NEW TIE

Pieces of History

COVER STORY

The 19th Amendment Gives Women the Right to Vote On a hot August day in 1920, Representative Harry Burn listened as the Tennessee House of Representatives debated an issue that had been simmering since well before the Civil War—woman suffrage. For generations, long before 24-year-old Burn was born, the woman suffrage movement had as its goal an amendment to the U.S. Constitution allowing women the right to vote. The movement had begun in 1848 at a women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, but it took 30 years to get the amendment introduced in Congress. Action on Capitol Hill was very slow. Until 1914, the Senate voted only once, turning it down, and the House did not vote at all. Meanwhile, the suffragists took their fights to the states. Through legislative action or state amendment, the movement had some success. In the 1916 election, women could vote for presidential electors in 11 states. By 1920, even without the referendum, women would have been able to vote for presidential electors in 30 states. Finally, in the spring of 1919, Congress passed the amendment and sent it the states for ratification. The States acted quickly, and by August 1920, 35 had approved it. In all but one of the remaining states, the amendment had either been rejected or had no hope of being approved. With one additional state needed, the push for ratification focused on Tennessee. Supporters and opponents of the amendment, the press, and thousands of spectators flocked to Nashville to witness the proceedings. Carrie Chapman Catt, the latest in the long line of woman suffrage leaders that had included Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, was also there. Tennessee's Senate had already approved it, but after several votes in the House, the issue was deadlocked, 48 to 48. As the debate continued, Burn opened a letter from his mother. ―Don't forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt put the ‗rat‘ in ratification,‖ mother Burn wrote. Harry had been counted among the opponents, but when the next vote was taken, Harry voted in favor of the amendment, and ratification was approved. Thus, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920, in time for women in all states to vote for President later that year. The next day, Harry Burn explained his vote to angry opponents: ―I believe in full suffrage as a right. I believe we had a moral and legal right to ratify. I know that a mother‘s advice is always safest for her boy to follow, and my mother wanted me to vote for ratification.‖.

A Resolution Proposing an Amendment to The Constitution Of The United States In July 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY, and launched the woman suffrage movement. Many of the attendees to the convention were also abolitionists whose goals included universal suffrage. In 1870 this goal was partially realized when the 15th amendment to the Constitution, granting black men the right to vote, was ratified.

19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920) The 19th amendment guarantees all American women the right to vote. Achieving this milestone required a lengthy and difficult struggle; victory took decades of agitation and protest. Beginning in the mid-19th century, several generations of woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and practiced civil disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change of the Constitution. Few early supporters lived to see final victory in 1920.

Beginning in the 1800s, women organized, petitioned, and picketed to win the right to vote, but it took them decades to accomplish their purpose. Between 1878, when the amendment was first introduced in Congress, and August 18, 1920, when it was ratified, champions of voting rights for women worked tirelessly, but strategies for achieving their goal varied. Some pursued a strategy of passing suffrage acts in each state窶馬ine western states adopted woman suffrage legislation by 1912. Others challenged male-only voting laws in the courts. Militant suffragists used tactics such as parades, silent vigils, and hunger strikes. Often supporters met fierce resistance. Opponents heckled, jailed, and sometimes physically abused them. By 1916, almost all of the major suffrage organizations were united behind the goal of a constitutional amendment. When New York adopted woman suffrage in 1917 and President Wilson changed his position to support an amendment in 1918, the political balance began to shift. On May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives passed the amendment, and 2 weeks later, the Senate followed. When Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment on August 18, 1920, the amendment passed its final hurdle of obtaining the agreement of three-fourths of the states. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby certified the ratification on August 26, 1920, changing the face of the American electorate forever. Women in the United States were given the right to vote on August 26, 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was signed. The amendment was first introduced many years earlier in 1878. Every president has published a proclamation for Women's Equality Day since 1971 when legislation was first introduced in Congress by Bella Abzug. This resolution was passed designating August 26 of each year as Women's Equality Day.

Full text of resolution Joint Resolution of Congress, 1971 designating August 26th of each year as Women's Equality Day WHEREAS, the women of the United States have been treated as second-class citizens and have not been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or private, legal or institutional, which are available to male citizens of the United States; and WHEREAS, the women of the United States have united to assure that these rights and privileges are available to all citizens equally regardless of sex; WHEREAS, the women of the United States have designated August 26th, the anniversary date of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of the continued fight for equal rights: and WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be commended and supported in their organizations and activities, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that August 26th of each year is designated as "Women's Equality Day," and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the women of America were first given the right to vote, and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide demonstration for women's rights took place.

Take the Women's Equality Day Quiz! To help celebrate Women's Equality Day, the National Women's History Project developed a quiz to use at your events, or just around your office, or in conversation with friends. It took 72 years for women to win the right to vote. 1. August 26th is celebrated as Women's Equality Day to commemorate a. the work women did during the Second World War b. the anniversary of women winning the right to vote c. the flappers of the 1920's d. the contemporary women's rights movement 2. In what year did Congresswoman Bella Abzug introduce legislation to ensure that this important American anniversary would be celebrated? a. 1992 b. 1984 c. 1971 d. 1965 3. In what year did women in the United States win the right to vote? a. 1776 b. 1848 c. 1920 d. 1946 4. How many years did it take for women to win the right to vote in the United States? a. 72 years b. 120 years c. 20 years d. 51 years 5. Women in most of the western states won the right to vote years before the Federal Amendment was secured. 2010 is the 100th anniversary of women in Washington State winning the vote. California will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women winning he vote in 2011. Oregon will celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2012. What other state will celebrate the 100th anniversary of women in this state winning the right to vote in 2012? a. New York b. Florida c. Maine d. Arizona 6. What was the name given to the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which guaranteed women's right to vote in the United States. a. Abigail Adams Amendment b. Sojourner Truth Amendment c. Susan B. Anthony Amendment d. Gloria Steinem Amendment 7. Women who worked for women's right to vote were called a. radical b. immoral c. suffragist d. all of the above 8. How many other countries had already guaranteed women's right to vote before the campaign was won in the United States? a. 6 b. 2 c. 1 d. 16 9. The term suffragist is derived from a. one who suffers b. a voting tablet in ancient times c. the Constitution d. the Bill of Rights 9. How many other countries had already guaranteed women's right to vote before the campaign was won in the United States? a. 6 b. 2 c. 1 d. 16 10. What was the first country that granted women the right to vote? a. Canada b. Germany c. New Zealand d. United Kingdom Answers: DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T PEEK! 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. a (from the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848 to 1920) 5. d 6. c 7. D 8. b 9. d (New Zealand (1893), Australia (1902), Finland (1906), Norway (1913), Denmark (1915), USSR (1917), Canada (1918), Germany (1918), Poland (1918), Austria (1919), Belgium (1919), Great Britain (1919), Ireland (1919), Luxembourg (1919), the Netherlands (1919), Sweden (1919) 10. c (1893)

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35. CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE" and "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD" Two very special awards of recognition occasionally are presented by the trustees of The Rotary Foundation to Rotarians who render outstanding service to The Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service recognizes significant and dedicated service by a Rotarian to promote the programs of The Rotary Foundation and thus advance the Foundation's goal of better understanding and friendly relations among people of the world. The second award, called the Distinguished Service Award, is presented to a Rotarian whose outstanding record of service to The Rotary Foundation is on a much broader basis and spreads beyond the district level and continues over an extended period of time. The Distinguished Service Award acknowledges the sustained efforts of a Rotarian who has already received the Citation of Meritorious Service, for continuing efforts to promote international understanding. Both of these select awards are presented for exemplary personal service and devotion to the Foundation rather than for financial contributions. No more than 50 such awards are granted by the trustees in any one year and there is only one recipient of a Citation for Meritorious Service in any district each year. A recipient of the Citation for Meritorious Service is not eligible for nomination for a Distinguished Service Award until two or more years have elapsed. It is a very proud distinction for any Rotarian to be selected for one of these high levels of recognition by The Rotary Foundation trustees. 36. SPECIAL ROTARY OBSERVANCES In the annual Rotary calendar several months are designated to emphasize major programs of Rotary International.  

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January is Rotary Awareness Month. This is a time to expand knowledge of Rotary and its activities among our membership and throughout the community. February is designated as World Understanding Month. This month was chosen because it includes the birthday of Rotary International, February 23. During the month, Rotary clubs are urged to present programs which promote international understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other parts of the world. World Rotaract Week is the week in which March 13 falls. It's a time when Rotary clubs and districts highlight Rotaract by joining in projects with their Rotaract clubs. April is set aside as Rotary's Magazine Month. Throughout the month, clubs arrange programs and activities which promote the reading and use of The Rotarian magazine and the official regional magazines of Rotary. August is Membership and Extension Month, a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new members and form new clubs. September is Youth Activities Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotarysponsored programs which serve children and young people. During this month many clubs give increased attention to youth exchange activities. October is Vocational Service Month. During this period, clubs highlight the importance of the business and professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote the vocational avenue of service. November is selected to be Rotary Foundation Month. Clubs and districts call attention to the programs of The Rotary Foundation and frequently cultivate additional financial support for the Foundation by promoting contributions for Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members.

Each of these special months serves to elevate the awareness among Rotarians of some of the excellent programs of service which occur within the world of Rotary.

Special thanks to the Manteca Morning Rotary Club, Manteca, California USA.

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Looking for a COST EFFECTIVE Literacy Project? Are you working with a limited Club service budget or short of voluynteers? Would you like to get books to hundreds of impoverished valley children for just a few cents per book? Contact Rotarian Jack Buckles & learn about Pathway to Reading! JBuck32175@aol.com

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Born to be Wild Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife

A LABOR OF LOVE FOR ALL CREATURES WINGED AND SMALL Arnold‘s Butterfly Haven is an extension of the animal conservation and rehabilitation efforts of Arnold‘s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located just north of Okeechobee, FL. (Click here for map) Their mission is to provide a much needed feeding and breeding ground for butterflies, which suffer from diminishing habitat due to human encroachment. In addition, we provide a tranquil and enriching experience for entomologists, botanists, biologists, students or anyone who wishes to observe, study or photograph butterflies in an open, natural habitat. Arnold‘s Butterfly Haven is a half-acre, free-ranging butterfly garden in the shape of the Zebra Longwing, Florida‘s State Butterfly. It contains over 2000 native larval and nectar plants, specific to indigenous butterfly species. Unlike typical ―staged and caged‖ gardens, in which butterflies are not only artificially introduced and contained, Arnold‘s Butterfly Haven is an open-range, naturally occurring garden in motion, to which nearly 60 species of area butterflies are naturally attracted. This amazing ecocosm was created entirely by volunteers! Tirelessly, they cleared and plowed the land. Diligently, they measured and plotted the design, and ultimately, they planted the garden with all the green and flowery things attractive to butterflies. Likewise, they continue to perform all the ongoing maintenance. Local area businesses also got involved, donating plants, building tools and materials.

Bigger Than Life

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This Florida conservationist takes butterfly gardening to the next level. By Karey McCann You can think big when you have a 43-acre backyard. This is what Sue Arnold, owner of Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Okeechobee, Florida, did after the 2004 hurricane season. Storms had damaged an orange tree grove near the side of her home. After they hauled away the ruined trees, Sue began to think about what to do with the cleared area. She knew she wanted it to stay as a wildlife-friendly habitat, so she devised a plan. "It dawned on me that I could turn it into a butterfly garden as an extension of the animal conservation efforts of the center," Sue says. "I didn't really know what would happen, but I figured I'd give it a try." The result is a free-roaming, 1/2-acre butterfly garden laid out in the shape of a zebra longwing, the Florida state butterfly. Sue named her garden Butterfly Haven and the "flying flowers" come and go as they please. After the garden was planted, Sue learned that her area is one of the 52 locations in Florida included in the annual butterfly count held by the North American Butterfly Association. Last summer and fall, her garden was included in the counts, and the lush area boasted 57 of the region's 60 indigenous butterfly species.

Butterfly Haven has more than 2,000 plants in the 12 sections that form the butterfly shape. Each section contains native host and nectar plants to attract certain species. But the plants are not just for the butterflies—hummingbirds are frequent visitors as well. Sue admits she is not a butterfly expert, merely a butterfly and plant lover, but she did her research before developing her garden. "This is butterfly gardening 101," she jokes. "Mother Nature is in charge here." It's not difficult to get started, though, Sue says. Butterfly gardening is generally easy once you know the right plants for the species in your area. "There is a huge amount of information on the Web and in books specific to butterfly gardening," Sue says. "Plus, you can easily get information through your local butterfly and gardening clubs, and your county's Extension service." Butterflies, like other creatures, are suffering because of diminishing habitats. Sue built her garden in part to help replenish those habitats, but also to educate people about butterflies and the type of plants that attract them. "It's a one-stop resource," Sue says. "People are amazed at the number and different species of butterflies here. They see the plants in the garden, take notes and then apply that knowledge to their own backyards." Sue doesn't suggest that everyone build a butterfly garden on such a large scale, but says that every little bit helps. "Even planting a corner of your own backyard with plants that provide a breeding and feeding ground for butterflies can make a difference," she says. "They are such beautiful creatures, so why not plant for butterflies?" Sue Arnold knows how to get the most out of a butterfly garden. Check out her Web site at www.arnoldswildlife.org. Here are a few of Sue's secrets… 1.Keep it simple. Start with a small plot, and plant perennials and flowering shrubs first. Then fill in with annuals as needed. 2.Look for nurseries in your area that claim to have native plants. They will have a good selection to choose from, and they will be perfect for the butterflies in your region. 3.Don't worry if your garden isn't perfect. You will get holes in your leaves because that's what the caterpillars do—eat the leaves. But be patient. Those same caterpillars will soon be beautiful butterflies. 4.National Audubon Society field guides for individual states show butterflies in your region and the plants they like. These are great resources. 5.Go on-line. Some of Sue's favorite sites are www.butterflywebsite.com and www.naba.org.

Zebra (Longwing) Heliconian Heliconius charitonius Family name: Nymphalidae/Brush-Footed Butterflies General description: wings elongated; black with narrow yellow stripes. Ventral hindwing paler with small red basal spots. Field Marks: black with narrow yellow stripes; wings elongate. Sexes: appear similar Wingspan: 75-86 mm Life Cycle: Egg: yellow, elongate, laid in clusters on host leaves or tendrils Mature larva: white with black spots and numerous black branched spines Chrysalis: brown Number of Generations: multiple Flight Season: All Abundance: Common Habitat: woodlands, forest margins, shrubby sites, gardens, parks Counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, De Soto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, Washington Larval Host Plants: maypop (Passiflora incarnata), yellow passion flower (Passiflora lutea), corky-stemmed passion flower (Passiflora suberosa)

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The Forest Service has issued a BEAR WARNING in the national forests for this summer. They're urging everyone to protect themselves by wearing bells and carrying pepper spray. Campers should be alert for signs of fresh bear activity, and they should be able to tell the difference between Black Bear dung and Grizzy Bear dung. Black Bear dung is rather small and round. Sometimes you can see fruit seeds and/or squirrel fur in it. Grizzly Bear dung has bells in it, and smells like pepper spray!

RIO MACAW’S FACEBOOK PAGE Rio now has 761 friends on his Facebook page. What‘s even more amazing is that more than 200 of them are from different countries around the world, true to the spirit of Rotary International. Rio currently has friends in:  India  Greece  Turkey  Argentina  Portugal  Denmark  Italy  England  Venezuela  Bangladesh  Pakistan  South Africa  Brazil  Chile  Mexico You can visit Rio at this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/rio.macaw?ref=name

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SPEAKERS BUREAU

A Directory of Speakers We Have Used Looking for a good club presentation? Here are some resources for the Phoenix area.

Chaplaincy for the Homeless

At its main office in the Lodestar Resource Center, the Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless helps thousands of homeless people each year obtain lost documents, such as birth certificates and drivers' licenses, so they can get jobs, obtain medical help, or find housing. Very moving, informative presentation.

Chaplain Dave Goodall Executive Director 1125 W. Jackson St. Phoenix AZ 85007 602-417-9853 chaplaindave@azhomeless.org

North Tempe Boys & Girls Club

The North Tempe Branch offers activities from each of the 5 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development; Character and Leadership Development; The Arts; Health and Life Skills; and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, and a Power Hour homework completion program where dedicated staff members are available to assist children complete their daily homework.

Lynsie Scharpf Branch Executive 1555 N. Bridalwreath St. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-858-6520 Fax 480-858-6545 lynsier@clubzona.org

Safeddy Identification Cards Shiela Maguire Executive Director PO Box 20724 Mesa, AZ, 85277-0724 (480) 236-8811 http://www.maguirepublications.com

Indicates that this person belongs to a Rotary Club or organization.

The Safeddy card is an identification card. On the front, the card will have the person’s photograph and personal information such as name, date of birth, address and basic medical information. On the back of the card there will be listed some Do’s and Don’ts. Many times first responders will escalate a situation through no fault of their own by inadvertently asking or doing something that triggers aggressive behavior.

Citizens Offering Police Support Officer Larry Horton Phoenix Police COPS Program 620 West Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-262-7218 Fax: 602-534-1972 larry.horton@phoenix.gov

100 Club of Arizona Sharon Knudson-Felix Executive Director 5033 N. 19th Ave., Suite 123 Phoenix, AZ 85015. (602) 485-0100 Fax (602) 242-1715 info@100club.org

Lauren’s Institute for Education Margaret Travillon Co-Founder & CEO 3341 E. Queen Creek Road, Suite 109 Gilbert, AZ 85297 480.621.836 fax: 480.621.8513 margaret@laurensinstitute.org

C.O.P.S., is the volunteer force of the Phoenix Police Department. Volunteers work under the direction of the Employment Services Bureau and play an important part in our city's police operation. Volunteers work side by side with sworn officers in almost every aspect of law enforcement, from administration to investigation. Larry is passionate about this program and gives an excellent presentation!

The mission of the 100 Club of Arizona is to provide financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare. This is an excellent organization and a very worthwhile presentation.

Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.) is a special place for developmentally disabled children. They offer a variety of therapies that nurture each individual child's overall growth to improve their quality of life and the lives of their family members. Their 11,000 square-foot facility is state of the art with over 20 thrapy rooms.

This absolutely wonderful program was started by a local Lions Club as a way to provide free books to poor children who otherwise would not have any. The Pathway volunteerrs hold “Free Book Fairs” at local schools, providing the children with a vast selection of books from which they can pick one to keep. What’s amazing is that they are so affordable. It costs just a few cents per child!

Pathway to Reading Jack and Karen Buckles jbuck32175@aol.com PDG Forrest Hickman forhick@q.com

FBI Special Agent Paul Schaaf Federal Bureau of Investigations 201 E Indianola Phoenix AZ 85012 602-279-5511 Fax 602-294-4055 Paul.schaaf@ic.fbi.gov

ChildLight Foundation For Afghan Children Diana Tacey Founder & President 480-964-5484 http://www.childlightfoundation.org taceyinmesa@msn.com

Polio Echo Brad Dowden President P.O. Box 61024 Phoenix, AZ 85082 polio_echo@polioecho.org dowdenbrad@yahoo.com

John Fitzsimmons Phone: (602) 820-6202 mail@fitzmagic.com http://www.fitzmagic.com

Desert Edge Mentoring Dennis Gregory Executive Director 1950 W Heatherbrae Dr. Ste 4 Phoenix, AZ 85015 602-237-2485 http://www.desertedgementoring.com

Max A. Butler Certified Arborist 602-885-4361 Max.a.butler@gmail.com

ChildLight Foundation for Afghan Children is committed to caring about and relieving the suffering of children and their families. When families suffer, children suffer. This was a fantsastic prersentation about one of the most dangerous and needy places on the planet. Well worth your time to schedule Diana!

Serving polio survivors (certified under United Way and supported by Easter Seal Society of Arizona and Arizona Chapter of March of Dimes) strives to service these needs by offering information, services, equipment and "support" by professionals, and most importantly, by those who are walking in your shoes!

A high-energy performance filled with magic, comedy and jawdropping stunts, John Fitzsimmons offers one of the most amazing shows you’ll ever see. John thrills audiences with everything from the most creative way to make a balloon animal to “The World’s Most Dangerous Card Trick” — a smashing stunt that landed him on every major TV network in the nation. John is extremely active in our community, supporting many of our local charities.

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Holistic Horticulture

Special Agent Schaaf spoke to us about “Cyber Crime.” The top three priorities for the FBI are terrorism, counter intelligence, and cyber crime. Cyber crime includes SQL infection, scams, identity theft, extortion, investment fraud, and mortgage fraud. This was a fascinating presention full of important information.

As an outpatient clinic they provide therapeutic intervention through counseling and mentoring. Their targets are male and female adolescents ages 10-17 and male and female adults ages 18 and older, who are seeking guidance while progressing through their life stages. They offer a learning environment, leadership skills, and real world experiences while promoting personal growth, team and relationship building and accrual of lifelong skills.

Max is amazing! Everything you could ever want to know about trees, Max knows. After earning his ISA Certification (WE-7939A) while working for several local tree care companies, Max decided to start his own tree health management practice emphasizing entire tree systems rather than focusing only on trees' individual components. Thus, Holistic Horticulture was born.

Astonishing Families Justin Rohner Executive Director 4327 E. Cloudburst Ct. Gilbert, AZ 85297 480-235-1006 (Todd Runyan) trr23@cornell.edu

O’Connor House Linda Searfoss lrsearfoss@msn.com Linda is the past Executive Director of Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters and recently served as interim CEO of the Red Cross, so she can talk on multiple topics.

Origami Joey Hudy Origami Artist hudy3569@aol.com Schedule Joey through his mother, Julie. Try not to interfere with his school. He‘s a great kid!

Police Photography Hal Becker Professional Photographer halbecker@msn.com The gallery Hal brings also includes military and landscapes.

Hold On To Your Dreams

Bobbi de Haan 3629 W Camino Real. Glendale, AZ 85310 623-326-7950 grannywomyn@q.com

The O’Connor House Project is a community effort to relocate both the original adobe house and the spirit of Sandra Day O’Connor to Arizona’s Papago Park. There, the house will once again be a gathering place where people find the level of compromise and consensus needed to move society forward..

Joey Hudy shows us an award winning piece that he entered in an OrigamiUSA competition. Named the “Winged Devil”, the 360-fold work of art took him four hours to complete. Very moving, heart-felt presentation. Joey has autism and uses paper-folding as a way to stay calm and function. Another amazing story.

Hal Becker specializes in photographing our public safety officers and military. Hal has used his technical skills and artistic eye to capture the people behind law enforcement, honoring them for their service. It was amazing to see all of the places Hal has been in pursuit of his craft and to experience his journey through his pictures. Awesome!

Francoise Maricle was born two months prematurely in a Japanese internment camp in Indonesia during World War II. She was in three different camps with her mother and older brother for the next three years. She survived in spite of the horrible physical and mental conditions. This is an amazing story and presentation!

Francoise Maricle Author 17831 N Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85373 623-972-3168 fmaricle2008@gmail.com

Cruising the Oceans

Justin, from Astonishing Families, provided us with a thought provoking presentation about his Mind 4 Money program. It was excellent! Wealth is about attitude. Justin uses his skills to help families change their attitudes towards their finances, become grounded, and turn their lives around. Very useful information.

A few years ago, Bobbi went on a short cruise with her daughter and immediately fell in love with cruising. Now, with several cruises under her belt, she has put together an informative presentation showing what you can expect. Geared for the novice as well as the seasoned traveler, her insight and perspective will have you longing for the high seas. Focus will be on her voyage aboard the Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. Great pictures!

Save the Family Tim Lidster Director of Community Outreach 450 W. 4th Place Mesa, AZ 85201 480-898-0228 x 245 timl@savethefamily.org

Last year, Save the Family served 195 families including 393 children in its Transitional Living Program and an additional 114 families with 226 children in its Affordable Rental Program, and through an outreach of local schools, Save the Family served an additional 2500 youths.

College Depot Janet Reno - Director 1221 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85004 602-262-7783 Fax 602-495-0177

judy.reno@phoenix.gov www.phoenix.gov/collegedepot

A collaborative effort between the City of Phoenix and several private partners, it is located in the Burton Barr Library, near the library’s “Teen Club.” They provide a complete range of support services, from encouraging kids to consider college, to helping them with their applications and tests, and providing support.

Fill the Bookshelves in Fiji These two Pat Tillman Scholars from ASU are arranging to Nicolette Lewis Mailai Echeverria

send a load of books to school children on a remote island in Fiji. A vacationing Chandler teacher discovered the severe need for reading material and started collecting books. Nikki & Mailai accepted the challenge and want to make this happen. Very interesting. This is an area which is often forgotten yet has some real issues that can easily be corrected.

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Desert Sounds Performing Arts Jenny Crews President PO Box 7526 Chandler, AZ 85246 480-304-4762 480-699-6902 info@desertSounds.org

Phoenix Police Missing Persons Unit Sgt. Bryan Chapman 2120 N Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004 602-262-4088 bryan.chapman@phoenix.gov

Desert Sounds Performing Arts, Inc. is an organization of local community residents who know the benefits of participating in the arts, both personally and professionally. Their goal is to provide underserved children access to school band and orchestra programs, lessons and performance opportunities

Sgt. Chapman provided us with a conprehensive, fascinating behindthe-scene look at the Phoenix Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit. We learned about how well the Amber Alert system works and reviewed the facts and data pertaining to missing individuals. The presentation was so good, everyone stayed late to hear more. Sgt. Chapman is a captivating speaker and really knows his material well. Especially useful were his hints for parents/grandparents.

India James Freeman Past District Governor 3160 E. Main St., Lot 42 Mesa, AZ 85213 623-640-6201 jram@q.com

Lauren’s Institute for Education Margaret Travillon Co-Founder and CEO 3341 E. Queen Creek Road, Suite 109 Gilbert, AZ 85297 480-621-8361x207 Fax: 480-621-8513

margaret@laurensinstitute.org

East Valley Rotaract Laura Zilverberg North Tempe Multigenerational Center

1555 N Bridalwreath St, Tempe, AZ 85281480-463-4886 evrotaract@gmail.com

PDG Jim blended pictures, slides, and items from his numerous trips overseas with wonderful stories of his experiences. Although his primary focus for the presentation was on his visits to projects that were funded by Rotarian Matching Grants, he also covered political, cultural, and economic concerns in the area. PDG Jim easily captivated us with his passion for the people of the region. Good talk!

The East Valley Rotaract Club is a community-based club sponsored by the Paradise Valley Rotary Club. The Club is extremely active and involved in their community. They are known for their creative fundraising projects and high energy level. It’s always a treat to hear about their current activities. Good job!

The Mutual UFO Network is one of the oldest and largest UFO investigative organizations in the United States. Their Mission Statement is the scientific study of UFOs for the benefit of humanity through investigations, research and education. It was very interesting to hear and ask questions about the “Phoenix lights” and other regional sightings. It’s almost like having your own X-Files speak to your meeting.

MUFON Mutual UFO Network Stacey Wright & Jim Mann State Section Directors Jim@PhoenixMUFON.com Stacey@PhoenixMUFON.com

POP YOUR PARADIGM!

"It is my Purpose to serve as flesh-and-blood proof that patterns can be broken, and to assist others in breaking their own limiting patterns of thought that keep them stuck in circumstances that are unsatisfying, or maybe even painful. I believe that every person on this planet deserves to live a life they can love, and it is my Purpose to assist them in doing so."

Neutralize your "programming" and start LIVING your life!

Sandra Anne Daly Author and Certified Life Mastery Consultant www.chooseyouruniverse.com

Native American Connection

Their philosophy and services are grounded in Native American cultural and spiritual values, with a deep sense of purpose. They serve a variety of individuals and families in a wide-range of services - from homeless men or women seeking recovery in hopes of becoming clean and sober and reuniting with their children and families to working families looking for affordable housing or pursuing the path to homeownership.

Melissa Arellano Valazquez Marketing Coordinator 4520 N Central Avenue, Suite 600 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 P: 602.254.3247 F: 602.256.7356 m.arellano@nativeconnections.org

A. T. Stills University Dr. Jack Dillenberg Dean 5850 E. Still Circle Mesa, AZ 85206 480-219-6000 jdillenberg@atsu.edu

The mission of the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is to educate caring, technologically adept dentists who become community and educational leaders serving those in need, and to be the leader in the lifelong education of community responsive general dentists. This program is heavily vested in community service. VERY impressive!

Southwest Bureau of Economics Bryce Wilson and Steven Bustamante History of American Coins 3918 E Stanford Avenue Gilbert, Az 85234 888-399-4690 lazardsb@yahoo.com

The Centers for Habilitation Dawn Hocking Development/HR Specialist 215 West Lodge Drive Tempe, Arizona 85283-3652 480-730-4221 Fax: 480-730-5214 DawnHocking@tch-az.com

Positive Network Alliance Patrick de Haan, MAPC President & CEO 3629 W Camino Real Glendale AZ 85310 623-326-7951 patrick@pnacentral.org

We received a fascinating half hour review of the history of American coins and currency. Covering everything from the Coinage Act of 1792 to the Gold Standard Act of 1900 and current trends and conditions, this was a most informative lecture. We also enjoyed looking at the many historic coins they brought with them.

TCH provides services for individuals in every stage of life. From early intervention for infants and toddlers to senior recreation programs, from at-home attendant care to community employment supports, TCH meets the needs of individuals with disabilities. The TCH mission-empowering people with disabilities-is evident in all programs.

PNA serves impoverished and homeless children from PK-3rd grade through their Christmas Tree Project. They also serve the children of our deployed troops through their National Gratitude Project. They are active 365 days a year, so you don’t have to wait until December to have a visit from the real Santa Claus!