"The day for mourning of war dead and praying for peace."
VP Day – Peace in the Pacific September 2, 1945
The Rio Squawk The official newsletter of the Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club ”The Funniest Rotary Club West & East of the Mississippi.”
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IN THIS ISSUE 3 4 5 9 13 16 20 21 25 31 32 33 34
Club Minutes Beth Anne’s Rehearsal Photos by Rio Mail Box VJ Day – Peace in the Pacific Memoriam – Deputy Harris The ABC’s of Rotary Daly Thought Born to be Wild Tundra Comics Timmy the Squirrel Tears of Joy Miscellaneous Foolishness
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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 Beth Anne Martin, 2011 Ambassadorial Scholarship nominee
September 2, 2010 PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Sandi Daly, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Ron Freeman, Kent Hendricks, Tim Lidster, and Geoff Pashkowski. GUESTS: John Slentz and John Ore 1) President Corey called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM. 2) Invocation – John Ore 3) Pledge & Four Way Test – John Slentz 4) Introduction of Guest – Kent 5) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON! 6) Rio’s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT! a. Q – Why does Ben like to play basketball? A – Because he’s allowed to dribble on the floor! b. Q – What roads are haunted? A – Dead Ends! 7) Ben collected Happy Dollars and any other cash that wasn’t nailed down.
We missed you BRAD, DENNIS, JAMES, BRIAN, JIM, LYNSIE, ANITA, GREG, and LINDA!
Beth Anne Martin has been selected as District 5510’s Ambassadorial Scholar for 2011 8) Today, we celebrated Peace in the Pacific Day (September 2nd), commemorating the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II. See page 12 for more information. 9) Patrick circulated a Memoriam sheet with information about Deputy Brian Harris who was killed in the line of duty in Northern Arizona while trying to arrest a fugitive. See page 16 for more information. 13) Laura Kalb, our Ambassadorial Scholar, was nominated for Honorary Membership status. She was unanimously approved. Although Ambassadorial Scholars cannot be Rotary members, they can be Honorary Members.. 14) We received an invitation from the Estentepe Rotary Club in Istanbul, Turkey inviting us to an event they are producing, ―Time Travelers’ Camp.‖ This unique project will escort participants through seven centuries, seven palaces, and seven main course recipes. The membership thought it would be a good idea to send President Corey there as long as it was a one-way ticket. Everyone agreed. 15) We reviewed the status of the 2011 GSE team. Since it was determined that we did not have a nominee formally identified yet, Pat and Bobbi recommended Officer Larry Horton of the Phoenix Police Department’s COPS program. Larry has presented to the Club, so everyone was aware of who he was. The membership unanimously voted to endorse and support Officer Horton’s application. 16) LifeLock®, a leader in proactive identity theft protection, has joined the Rotary affinity program of member benefits. Rotarians, their family members and friends will OFFICER LARRY HORTON receive a 10 percent discount on a new annual LifeLock® membership. In addition, Rotary International will allocate $25 of the proceeds it receives from the sale of each LifeLock adult annual membership to benefit Rotary's US $200 million Challenge. To enroll and for additional information, go to this web site: https://secure.lifelock.com/enrollmentform.aspx?promocode=RI7 17)
Morgan Bruggeman is considering starting an Interact Club at Horizon High School.
18 Scottsdale Foothills Rotary asked us to work the food concessions at the spring training camp for the Rockies & Diamondbacks as a fundraiser for our Club. This is a great opportunity. Wew will follow up with Foothills. 1 9)
There was no further business. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00AM.
Chris LaBarge will speak next week on District 5510’s Interact program.
REHEARSAL The evening before her interview with the Ambassadorial Scholarship committee, a Tempe Rio Salado team met to help Beth Anne rehearse and hone her interview skills. Participating was Laura Kalb (our 2010 Ambassadorial Scholar), Lynsie Scharpf, Bobbi de Haan, and Pat de Haan. Everything was reviewed from sample questions and presentation to eye contact and hand shaking. She did GREAT!
Beth Anne Martin, Laura Kalb, and Bobbi de Haan
LAURA KALB’S GOING AWAY PARTY – August 30, 2010 Laura, our 2010 Ambassadorial Scholar, leaves for a year’s studies in Jordan on Friday
Photos by Rio Candid Pictures (above) Treasurer Bobbi, President Corey and Secretary Jack enjoy some Texas Tea. (left) PDG Ben shows Bobbi why we are the ―funniest Rotary Club West (and East) of the Mississippi!‖ ! (below) Laura and her sister, Erica, visit with Dona and Lynsie.
Laura, Erica, Lynsie, Bobbi, and Dona enjoy the pool and the beautiful view of the sun setting over Lake Eubank.
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE MEETING . . .
(clockwise) Rio Macaw, President Corey Bruggeman, Geoff Pashkowski, Ron Freeman, and Sandi Daly.
HAPPY DOLLARS! (above) PDG Ben surgically relieves Jack’s wallet of it’s excessive dollar bills. Ben explained that this procedure would lighten Jack’s wallet, therefore decreasing weight on Jack’s spine and eliminating his back pain! Tim and Bobbi watch Jack’s agony with a high degree of empathy, since Ben had already successfully releived them of their ―back pain!‖
(left) Welcome back, Kent Hendricks! We actually missed you! Kent returns from a European cruise.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRESIDENT COREY…
Assistant Governor John Slentz stopped by to personally sing ―Happy Birthday‖ to Corey Bruggeman.
SEE PAGE 12
Dear Bobbi, Greetings from Rotary Club of Tirupur North (India) RI3202 Before I introduce myself let me thank you for the data, you have spent a lot of time & energy to compile the same. I really admire your patience, commitment & all the more offering & sending it to an unknown friend. Maybe that’s what Rotary is all about We are a 27 year old club with 75+ members from India. Our town is an industrial City concentrating on making Knitted garments for Exports due to which we are also called the Knit city. Our clubs focus is on literacy, welfare of women with education for the Girl children in particular. You will notice when you visit our website that most of our Projects are focused towards that. Our main objective of opening a face book page was to connect with Rotary Clubs worldwide, get into sister Club agreement's with some, do joint project & more so get to know each other & am very sure the list send by you will be off immense use. If not for this face book, we would not have got such a good friend like you. Do visit our website www.rotarytirupurnorth.org & leave your comments. We also extend an invitation to you & all your Club members please do visit us whenever you are travelling this part of the world Let this be the start of a long fruitful relationship. Regards,
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LAURA KALB UPDATE Noon 9/4/2010
I am in Jordan now and it is so awesome! I am now 10 hours ahead of AZ that is why it seems like I got here so fast. I'm planning on getting a mobile tomorrow.
Laura Kalb
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V-P DAY: PEACE IN THE PACIFIC
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COVER STORY
Victory in the Pacific Day, (also known as V-J Day, or V-P Day) is a name chosen for the day on which the Surrender of Japan occurred, effectively ending World War II, and subsequent anniversaries of that event. The term has been applied to both the day on which the initial announcement of Japan's surrender was made in the afternoon of August 15, 1945, in Japan, and because of time zone differences, to August 14, 1945, (when it was announced in the United States, Western Europe, the Americas, the Pacific Islands, and Australia), as well as to September 2, 1945, when the signing of the surrender document occurred. August 15 is the official V-P Day for the UK while the official US commemoration is September. The name, V-J Day, had been selected by the Allies after they named V-E Day for the victory in Europe. On September 2, 1945, a formal surrender ceremony was performed in Tokyo Bay, Japan aboard the battleship USS Missouri. In Japan, the day usually is known as the "memorial day for the end of the war" (終戦記念日, Shūsen-kinenbi?); the official name for the day, however, is "the day for mourning of war dead and praying for peace" (戦歿者を 追悼し 平和を祈念する日, Senbotsusha wo tsuitōshi heiwa wo kinennsuru hi?). This official name was adopted in 1982 by an ordinance issued by the Japanese government. A little after noon, Japan standard time on August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito's announcement of Japan's acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Declaration was broadcast to the Japanese people over the radio. Earlier the same day, the Japanese government had broadcast an announcement over Radio Tokyo that "acceptance of the Potsdam Proclamation [would be] coming soon," and had advised the Allies of the surrender by sending a cable to U.S. President Harry S Truman via the Swiss diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C. A nation-wide broadcast by President Truman was aired at seven o'clock (daylight time in Washington, D.C.) on August 14 announcing the communication and that the formal event was scheduled for September 2. In his announcement of Japan's surrender on August 14, President Truman said that "the proclamation of V-J Day must wait upon the formal signing of the surrender terms by Japan". The formal Japanese signing of the surrender terms took place on board the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945, and at that time Truman declared September 2 to be the official V-J Day.
SIXTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
In Memoriam Deputy Brian Harris Deputy Brian Harris was a jack of all trades. He was an athlete, a mechanic, public servant, and family man, all titles he was proud of and took seriously. He was proud of being a husband and father of two girls. Bert Harris says, "Brian can be intimidating at first if you don't know him but he was definitely a teddy bear. He had the girls wrapped around his finger." Bert Harris is Brian's older brother. Hours before Harris was shot and killed in the line of duty the two brothers had lunch together. It was a lunch like any other they've shared. Bert Harris says, "With Brian he's always joking and he's always got a story about what he's been doing or what he's seen." Just a few hours later came the devastating news. Bert Harris says, "When we left, you don't ever say I love you or anything but it's unspoken and this kinda brings it a little bit closer you know." Harris' brothers say he's always been dedicated to public service. Before his 13 years as a Kane County Sheriff's Deputy, he was a jailer, and for a while a volunteer fire fighter. He was right out of high school when he joined the military. He got numerous badges and medals for his service overseas. When Brian Harris graduated from high school, he hardly looked like a police officer — let alone someone who wanted to go into the military. When Brian Harris graduated from high school, he hardly looked like a police officer — let alone someone who wanted to go into the military. "He was 6-foot-7, 160 pounds," his brother Boyd Harris told the Deseret News Friday. "He had to gain 16 pounds to get into the Army. He lifted weights, ate a lot of ice cream." That story of Harris eating ice cream to gain weight immediately reminded other family members about his days in high school when he convinced the lunch ladies he couldn't eat cheese, even though he drank milk. "Brian hated cheese. He convinced the school lunch ladies he was allergic to cheese," his brother Blair Harris recalled. The slain officer will be honored Monday at 7 p.m. in a candlelight vigil at the Kane County Courthouse in Kanab. His fellow officers lauded him Friday in an official news release from the sheriff's office: "We ‌ are greatly saddened at the loss of our friend, our brother and our colleague," the release said. "He performed his duties and responsibilities to the very end with honor and integrity. Our hearts are heavy with this senseless and tragic loss. He will be greatly missed."
The lunchroom attendants added to the general sense of community loss. They said they would specifically make special meals without cheese just for the genial officer. "The last week of school, he let them know he tricked them," Blair Harris said with a chuckle. Friday, there were many stories told in and around Harris' house as family members and friends from the entire county stopped by. Brian Harris lived with his wife, Shawna, and two daughters, 13-year-old Kirsten and 10-year-old Kristina, in the small home right off the main road through town. The Kane County sheriff's veteran shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday while pursuing a suspected burglar was remembered as a man who could be a jokester at times. But when it came to his job and dedication to his family, there was no fooling around. "He was as fun-loving as you could find. But when the fun was over, he took his responsibilities very seriously. It was done with dedication and as close to perfection as he could manage," his brother Boyd Harris said. An American flag with a black ribbon and red and blue balloons flew from Harris' front gate Friday. His house was easy to spot because of the numerous cars parked in front. A stream of people bringing food to the family or just stopping by to give support continued nearly all day. Funeral arrangements had not been finalized as of Friday, but family members said Harris would be buried in the Orderville Cemetery where his son, who died at childbirth, is buried. Trust funds have been set up at the Bank of Southern Utah and all Zions Bank branches under Harris' name. Harris was raised in Glendale, just up the road from Mount Carmel in Kane County. He played on the high school baseball and basketball teams. He also got into a little mischief at times. Boyd Harris recalled the time his brother and some friends caught a skunk and put it in the bushes outside the principal's window. It wasn't discovered for two weeks. Brian is the third oldest of six Harris boys and one girl. He was the toughest to raise, according to his father, because of a rebellious side. "He wanted to do things his way," his father said. His brothers believe Brian Harris joined the Army after high school just to be rebellious. But it was also because he always wanted to be in law enforcement, and local authorities told him the best way to get hired was to get some military experience. After gaining the necessary weight, he joined the U.S. Army, became a Howitzer mechanic and served in the Gulf War, according to family members. Funeral arrangements had not been finalized as of Friday, but family members said Harris would be buried in the Orderville Cemetery where his son, who died at childbirth, is buried. Trust funds have been set up at the Bank of Southern Utah and all Zions Bank branches under Harris' name. Harris was raised in Glendale, just up the road from Mount Carmel in Kane County. He played on the high school baseball and basketball teams. He also got into a little mischief at times.
Boyd Harris recalled the time his brother and some friends caught a skunk and put it in the bushes outside the principal's window. It wasn't discovered for two weeks. Brian is the third oldest of six Harris boys and one girl. He was the toughest to raise, according to his father, because of a rebellious side. "He wanted to do things his way," his father said. His brothers believe Brian Harris joined the Army after high school just to be rebellious. But it was also because he always wanted to be in law enforcement, and local authorities told him the best way to get hired was to get some military experience. After gaining the necessary weight, he joined the U.S. Army, became a Howitzer mechanic and served in the Gulf War, according to family members. His brothers said he was always busy or had a project he was working on, as evidenced by the half-dozen vehicles parked near his home that he had been tinkering with. All of them were in running condition, a family member said. "He had to be doing something. He didn't take days off. He took days off from his 'job,' but he still worked," Boyd Harris said. "He was our family's go-to guy if any of us ever had a problem." "If he didn't know how to do it, he'd figure out how to do it," Blair Harris said. Brian Harris loved the outdoors and camping with his family, hunting and four-wheeling. His brothers said they aren't really sure why he picked law enforcement as a career because almost everyone else in the family is a truck driver. "It made for interesting dinner conversations," Blair said with a laugh. "We'd tell people, 'We're not yelling; we're discussing.' We could get loud." In recent years, Harris was elected to the Orderville City Council and is the President of the Glendale Long Valley Lions Club where his wife, also a Lion, is the Club Secretary Mike Kenner, a longtime resident of Duck Creek Village in the northern part of Kane County, said Harris was a friend to the entire county. On his days off, Harris would volunteer to plow the roads in the winter. And he solved a recent burglary spree in the area. "Things he'd do unconditionally for other people," Kenner said. "His love for the county stretched beyond Kanab." Bruce Harris said his son most enjoyed saving people and animals as part of his job, and he was the one lowered from helicopters during rescues. "He figured there was nobody better than him to put it out on the line," Bruce Harris said. Brian Harris attended the funeral of Millard County sheriff's deputy Josie Greathouse Fox earlier this year. She, too, was shot and killed in the line of duty. Harris volunteered to attend the funeral on his own time and was not paid by the department for going, his family said. "He treated his job with dedication and respect," Boyd Harris said. As storm clouds rolled through Utah's color country Friday, Blair Harris said it was almost appropriate as a dark cloud had been placed over the region that stretched from Fredonia, Ariz., north to as far as the eye could see. "He was just a great guy," he said. "I don't know what I can say to do him justice." Deputy Harris leaves behind his wife of nearly 18 years, Shawna, and two daughters, Kirsten, 13, and Kristina, 10.
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37. AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Program is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. In 1947, 18 "Rotary Fellows" from 11 countries were selected to serve as ambassadors of goodwill while studying in another country for one academic year. Since that time, approximately $242 million has been expended on some 25,000 scholarships for people from more than 125 countries, studying in 105 countries around the world. The purpose of the Scholarships Program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through both informal and formal appearances before Rotary and non-Rotary groups. Beginning with the 1994-95 program year, The Rotary Foundation offers two new types of scholarships in addition to the Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship offered since 1947. The Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship is awarded for two or three years of specific degree-oriented study abroad. The Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship provides three or six months of funding for intensive language study and cultural immersion in a language other than their native language. Rotarians know that Rotary Foundation scholarships are very worthwhile investments in the future and one important step in seeking greater understanding and goodwill in the world.
TEMPE RIO SALADO’S AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
JUSTIN RANDALL 2009-2010 Justin is finishing his studies for a MBA degree from IE University in Madrid, Spain. He should be returning to the valley by the end of the year. Justin plans to use his education to help nonprofit organizations.
LAURA KALB 2010-2011 Laura will be leaving on September 3rd for a year to complete her graduate work in Arabic Language and Women’s Studies. Laura plans to continue her work with refugees.
BETH ANN MARTIN 2011-2012 Beth Anne is next year’s Ambassadorial Scholar. Her concentration is on history and sustainability. She would like to go to South America to study food distribution systems. Beth Anne spent the summer in New Zealand working on a self-sustaining farm.
Special thanks to the Manteca Morning Rotary Club, Manteca, California USA. http://www.mantecamorningrotary.org/abc1.htm
Daly Thoughts
I Choose MEMORY Here we are, in week five of this seven week series about THINKING vs. MENTAL ACTIVITY. If you're new to this list, you can find the first four messages in the series on the archive page. Please allow me to introduce faculty #4 of the six mental faculties that we must use deliberately - each one in cooperation with the rest - if we are to ever create what we want in our lives, or even if we want to shift what kind of day we are experiencing.
I am finding it interesting that I am not having the greatest of days today, and I am committed to sending this newsletter out, too... In committing to send this message out every Monday, I placed on myself a responsibility to sincerely USE the things that I write about. It's days like today that I am really grateful for that, because it's the days like today - when I'm feeling a bit frustrated and discouraged - that it would be super easy to just turn on my television and wallow in a bit of self-pity. Now, don't get me wrong - I do practice the things that I write about. It's just that it's way easier to practice this stuff when I'm feeling good. And it's days like today, when I'm not feeling that great, that those practices really pay off for me in a big way. Why? Sandra Anne Daly Because if I didn't already have this practice in place, I would - today - be completely powerless to stop what could easily become a downward spiral, and then I would be caught in a downward spiral! As it is, I am holding my own very nicely - thank you very much! ;-) Here's how it works: I notice that I'm feeling frustrated, and I don't much care for how that feels. I decide to shift it to something that feels better. I ask myself, "What am I doing with my imagination? Oh - ick! Look at what I've been picturing in my mind! I've been PLANNING everything that could go wrong today! Oh, yeah! An alternate "imagination" verse in the poem could go like this
What we picture in our mind BECOMES our Destination! If I don't want everything that could go wrong to actually become what happens today, I had better start deliberately picturing things going RIGHT!" Next, I ask myself, "What's my perception of things right now? Well, what I'm doing with my imagination is spilling over into how I'm seeing things, isn't it? I know that I can choose to look at things differently. How do I WANT to see my day? What's another way to look at things?" And when I ask that question, because I am open and WILLING to see things differently, I almost always end up in tune with my intuition, which Guides me to a way of looking at things that I would not have been able to find without the deliberate intention to find a new perception. And if I don't happen to feel myself connect with my intuitive faculty, I ask the question, "If I were able to hear my intuition right now, what would it be telling me?" And then I make a guess, because I am reaching for something that's way more positive than what I feel stuck in, right? So this guess helps me to get moving in the direction that I need to be going, and this in itself shifts how I'm feeling. So, really, my guess WAS the intuitive nudge that I was asking for! So that is a great example of how to use the first three faculties in tandem. VERY powerful stuff! But wait! There are THREE MORE FACULTIES! Put them all together, and you are deliberately creating your life by design, and there is no such thing as living by default. So after checking in with the above mentioned faculties, I move on to the next one, which is MEMORY. What am I doing with my memory while all this is going on? Check it out... What is the PROPER use of memory? Well, first we must understand that memory actually works in two directions. There is "historical" memory, which people are most familiar with. But there is also "future" memory, which most people have never heard of.
The Workings of the Human Mind How do we travel the road to our Dream To arrive at the life we want? By using our mental faculties And keeping our Dream out front "What's a mental faculty?" you ask Allow me to explain them They are separate and individual But they must be used in tandem Imagination is the first of six And it's useful in creation As we firmly picture in our thought What will be our destination Next is our Perception A powerful thing to use! As we look at the scenery around us What we see is what we choose Intuition is amazing When we allow it to light our way As we learn to trust our feelings "Dark Night" fades, becomes "New Day"
Let's go back to how I've been living my day today. Each time I've let go of being vigilant about what I'm doing with my mind, my intuition has gone into silence, my imagination has created some icky looking pictures in my mind, and my perception has been affected by that ickyness. Each time that happens it's as if my "rose colored glasses" have been replaced with very dirty, dark, dingy ones that only allow me to see the path that spirals downward. And where does that take me in my memory if I'm not careful? It sends my subconscious back in time, looking for all the things that have ever gone wrong in my life to serve as proof that not only does today suck, but that this is just another day in a whole life that has sucked. Now, intellectually, I know that's not true, but when my memory continually serves up images of "bad" decisions I've made, or mistakes I've made that have been costly, or instances which could look like proof that I have bad luck, etc. - these kinds of memories accelerate the downward spiral, and the longer it goes on, the worse I feel until I've "proven" to myself that "I'm just not meant to be successful." Yuck! On the other hand, the PROPER use of historical memory is when we deliberately send a searchlight through our memories for all the successes that we've had. I am often very pleasantly amazed at all the great things I can find in my history that can serve as proof that I have actually been successful in some very incredible ventures. And the more I practice looking for the good stuff, the more good stuff I find! (It took some considerable determination to get to this point - it used to be a huge struggle to find even one thing that felt like a success to me.) So the proper use of historical memory is to look for, and find, memories that can serve as proof of our ability to succeed.
FUTURE memory is way more fun to play with. It is also more difficult (for me, anyway) to connect with on days like today. (It's helpful to have the other five faculties to draw on when you're having trouble deliberately directing one of them.) So how do I use my future memory properly? First I ask myself, "What's my Dream? What would make me feel the most vibrant, alive, and joyful if I were living it?" And I do this with the knowledge that I wouldn't be able to Dream it if I wasn't meant to live it! And then I step forward in my imagination. I ask questions like, "When I AM living that life, what will that version of me be like? Where will I live? How much money will I have in the bank? Who will I be hanging out with? How will I treat myself and others? How will I feel physically?" And then I step into feeling like that NOW, as if I already were living that life. Future memory is used like a planner. When I can get into the feeling of being THAT woman, even somewhat, I am FAR more likely to take steps toward that future life. And even a baby step forward is still movement forward. Whereas wallowing in self-pity on the couch in front of the television will take me where? Nowhere I want to go, that's for sure!
I Choose MEMORY This week I choose to use my memory in a positive way, to provide myself with proof - if I choose to look behind me - that I have been successful many times in my life, or if I choose to look to the future I do so in joyful anticipation of living the life that I am stepping purposely toward. I am having a GRAND adventure!! Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions or comments - I always love to hear from you! And remember, you create your life by virtue of what you focus on. Look for the good stuff! In Gratitude, "The way my life is right now is a direct result of my habits of thought." ~~Me~~
Sandra Anne Daly Author and Certified Life Mastery Consultant www.chooseyouruniverse.com
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Born to be Wild Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife
Bat Conservation International (BCI) Bat Conservation International (BCI), based in Austin, Texas, is devoted to conservation, education, and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve. It was founded in 1982, as scientists around the world became concerned that bats essential to the balance of nature and human economies were in alarming decline. Under the founding guidance of Dr. Merlin Tuttle, an internationally recognized authority on bats, the organization has achieved unprecedented progress by emphasizing sustainable uses of natural resources that benefit both bats and people. BCI now employs a staff of more than 30 biologists, educators, and administrators, supported by members in 60 countries. Its pioneering accomplishments have been featured on all major news networks in the United States, international wildlife documentaries, and in numerous prestigious books, magazines, newspapers, and websites worldwide, educating millions of people to appreciate bats as invaluable allies. BCI's many educational achievements include major television documentaries, such as The Secret World of Bats, and award-winning exhibits that continue to reach millions of people each year. Its publications and audiovisual programs empower thousands of BCI members and collaborators to greatly extend the organization's philosophy and mission. BCI’s conservation efforts have resulted in permanent protection for a majority of North America's most important remaining bat caves, saved millions of bats from being accidentally buried during mine safety closures, and led to the establishment of the first national park in U.S. history to protect a tropical rain forest. BCI has sponsored research documenting the key roles of bats in major ecosystems, supported training for graduate students in 55 countries, and trained hundreds of wildlife managers from more than 20 countries in bat management and conflict avoidance techniques.. Today, BCI is expanding its bat conservation goals, and through its growing worldwide partnerships, is multiplying the impact of every dollar invested. 82¢ of each dollar raised goes directly to fund conservation, education, and research that helps bats and the ecosystems that rely on them, a higher proportion than reported by seven of America’s 10 largest conservation organizations. Much remains to be done as we educate an increasingly urbanized generation to appreciate and live in harmony with the natural world. BCI has shown that bats and people can live together in harmony with great mutual benefit. Furthermore, we have reestablished millions of bats, where without timely intervention there would now be few or none. Bats are an irreplaceable and invaluable natural resource that simply must be protected. Nevertheless, they still rank among the world's most misunderstood and endangered wildlife, hence BCI's continuing mission. BCI's many educational achievements include major television documentaries, such as The Secret World of Bats, and award-winning exhibits that continue to reach millions of people each year. Its publications and audiovisual programs empower thousands of BCI members and collaborators to greatly extend the organization's philosophy and mission. BCI’s conservation efforts have resulted in permanent protection for a majority of North America's most important remaining bat caves, saved millions of bats from being accidentally buried during mine safety closures, and led to the establishment of the first national park in U.S. history to protect a tropical rain forest. BCI has sponsored research documenting the key roles of bats in major ecosystems, supported training for graduate students in 55 countries, and trained hundreds of wildlife managers from more than 20 countries in bat management and conflict avoidance techniques.
Introduction Bats are essential to the health of our natural world. They help control pests and are vital pollinators and seed-dispersers for countless plants. Yet these wonderfully diverse and beneficial creatures are among the least studied and most misunderstood of animals. Centuries of myths and misinformation still generate needless fears and threaten bats and their habitats around the world. Bat populations are declining almost everywhere. Losing bats would have devastating consequences for natural ecosystems and human economies. Knowledge is the key. Bat Conservation International has been combining education, research and conservation to protect bats worldwide since 1982. The more than 1,100 species of bats – about one-fifth of all mammal species – are incredibly diverse. They range from the world's smallest mammal, the tiny bumblebee bat that weighs less than a penny to giant flying foxes with six-foot wingspans. Except for the most extreme desert and polar regions, bats have lived in almost every habitat on Earth since the age of the dinosaurs. Bats are primary predators of night-flying insects, including many of the most damaging agricultural pests and others that bedevil the rest of us. More than two-thirds of bat species hunt insects, and they have healthy appetites. A single little brown bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in a single hour, while a pregnant or lactating female bat typically eats the equivalent of her entire body weight in insects each night. Almost a third of the world's bats feed on the fruit or nectar of plants. In return for their meals, these bats are vital pollinators of countless plants (many of great economic value) and essential seed dispersers with a major role in regenerating rainforests. About 1 percent of bats eat fish, mice, frogs or other small vertebrates. Only three species, all in Latin America, are vampires. They really do feed on blood, although they lap it like kittens rather than sucking it up as horror movies suggest. Even the vampires are useful: an enzyme in their saliva is among the most potent blood-clot dissolvers known and is used to treat human stroke victims.
Benefits of Bats Bats are hard at work around the world, fulfilling tasks that are vital to healthy ecosystems and human economies. Many of the more than 1,100 bat species consume vast amounts of insects, including some of the most damaging agricultural pests. Others pollinate countless plants, ensuring the production of fruits that support local economies, as well as diverse animal populations. Fruit-eating bats in the tropics disperse seeds that are critical to restoring cleared or damaged rainforests. Even bat droppings (called guano) are valuable as a rich natural fertilizer. Guano was a major natural resource in the United States a century ago, and it's still mined commercially in many countries. Some biologists consider bats a "keystone" component of ecosystems in parts of the tropics and deserts. Without bats' pollination and seed-dispersing services, local ecosystems could gradually collapse as plants fail to provide food and cover for wildlife species near the base of the food chain. Consider the great baobab tree of the East African savannah. It is so critical to the survival of so many wild species that it is often called the "African Tree of Life." Yet it depends almost exclusively on bats for pollination. Without bats, the Tree of Life could die out, threatening one of our planet's richest ecosystems.
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Pest control Insectivorous bats are primary predators of night-flying insects, and many very damaging pests are on their menu. Pregnant or nursing mothers of some species will consume their body weight in insects each night. A single little brown bat can eat more than 1,000 mosquito-sized insects in just one hour. The 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats at BCI's Bracken Cave in Central Texas eat up to 200 tons of insects each summer night. And a favorite target of Mexican freetails in the United States and Mexico is an especially damaging moth called the corn earworm moth (aka cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm, etc.) that attacks a host of commercial plants from artichokes to watermelons. Worldwide crop damage from this moth is estimated at more than $1 billion a year, and recent research concluded that freetails are so effective that they save farmers in southcentral Texas up to $1.7 million a year in pesticide costs. That, of course, means fewer pesticides enter the ecosystem.
Pollinators From deserts to rainforests, nectar-feeding bats are critical pollinators for a wide variety of plants of great economic and ecological value. In North American deserts, giant cacti and agave depend on bats for pollination, while tropical bats pollinate incredible numbers of plants. Most flowering plants cannot produce seeds and fruit without pollination – the process of moving pollen grains from the male part of the flower (the stamen) to the female part (the pistil). This process also improves the genetic diversity of cross-pollinated plants. Bats that drink the sweet nectar inside flowers pick up a dusting of pollen and move it along to other flowers as they feed. A few of the commercial products that depend on bat pollinators for wild or cultivated varieties include: bananas, avocados, dates, figs, peaches, mangoes, durian, cloves, cashews, carob and balsa wood.
Seed dispersers Vast expanses of the world's rainforest are cleared every year for logging, agriculture, ranching and other uses. And fruit-eating bats are key players in restoring those vital forests. Bats are so effective at dispersing seeds into ravaged forestlands that they've been called the "farmers of the tropics." Regenerating clear-cut forests is a complex natural process, one that requires seed-scattering by birds, primates and other animals as well as bats. But birds are wary of crossing large, open spaces where flying predators can attack, so they typically drop seeds directly beneath their perches. Night-foraging fruit bats, on the other hand, often cover large distances each night, are quite willing to cross clearings and typically defecate in flight, scattering far more seeds than birds across cleared areas. And many of the bat-dispersed seeds are from hardy pioneer plants, the first to grow in the hot, dry conditions of clearings. As these plants grow, they provide the shelter that lets other, more delicate plants grow. Seeds dropped by bats can account for up to 95 percent of the first new growth. The pioneer plants also offer cover and perches for birds and primates, so they can add still more, different seeds to the mix that can lead eventually to a renewed forest.
Bat Anatomy
Glossary
Calcar: A long, bony spur on the bat's ankle that helps support the tail membrane. Forearm, fingers, and thumb: Bats' forelimbs include most of the same components as those of other mammals, but the hands and fingers are elongated to support and manipulate the wings. Nose leaf: A flap of skin above the nostrils of some bats. Among New World species with this feature, it usually is triangular and rises vertically from the tip of the nose. Tail membrane: Also called the "interfemoral membrane," this spans the area between a bat's legs and tail. Tragus: A flap of skin at the base of the external ear. It often rises vertically like a small sword. Wing membrane: A thin double layer of skin that forms the bat's flying surface.
Bat Behavior Feeding & Roosting Behavior Most bat species eat insects, while many tropical species feed exclusively on fruit or nectar. A few are carnivorous, hunting such small vertebrates as fish, frogs, mice and birds. Three species of vampire bats, all in Latin America, feed on the blood of birds or mammals. With the exception of three species of nectar-feeding bats
that live along the Mexican border of Arizona and Texas and the Jamaican fruit bat in the Florida Keys, all bats in the United States and Canada are insectivorous. Bats can be found living in almost any conceivable shelter, though they are best known for living in caves. Many species that now live mostly in buildings do so, at least in part, because of shrinking natural habitat. Tropical species occupy a wider range of roost sites than other species. For example, some make tent-like roosts by biting through the midribs of large leaves. Several species have suction discs on their wings and feet that enable them to live in the slick-walled cavities formed by unfurling leaves, such as those of the banana plant. Others live in animal burrows, flowers, termite nests and even in large tropical spider webs. Despite the wide variety of roosts used by bats, many species have adapted to living in roosts of only one or a few types and cannot survive anywhere else.
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Courtship, Reproduction & Longevity Most bats that live in temperate regions, such as the United States and Canada, mate in the fall just before entering hibernation. Some sing, do wing displays or other actions to attract mates, but few details are known. Ovulation and fertilization (through sperm that have been dormant in the female reproductive tract since the previous fall) occur in the spring as females emerge from hibernation. Pregnant females then move from hibernating sites (hibernacula) to warmer roosts, where they form nursery colonies. Birth occurs approximately a month and a half to two months later. The young grow rapidly, often learning to fly within three weeks. While the pups are being reared, males and non-reproductive females often segregate into separate groups called bachelor colonies. Some tropical bats engage in elaborate courtship displays. For example, male epauleted bats sing and flash large fluffs of white shoulder fur to attract mates, while male crested bats perform a spectacular display by expanding long hairs on top of the head, similar to a peacock spreading its tail. At least a few tropical species are monogamous, sharing hunting and family duties. Vampire bats even adopt orphans, unusual for any wild animal. Bats are, for their size, the slowest reproducing mammals on earth. On average, mother bats rear only one young per year, and some do not give birth until they are two or more years old. Exceptionally long-lived, there is a record of a bat that survived in the wild for 41 years, and bats of a number of species live 15 to 20 years or more. Field mice, by contrast, rarely live beyond 3 to 4 years.
Navigation/Migration Like dolphins, most bats communicate and navigate with high-frequency sounds. They hunt insects and avoid collisions at night by sending out "echolocation" beeps and analyzing the echoes that come bouncing back. Using sound alone, bats can see everything but color, and in total darkness they can detect obstacles as fine as a human hair. This unique biological sonar system is considered far more efficient than any similar system developed by humans. In addition, bats are not blind and many have excellent vision. In temperate regions, cold winters force bats to migrate or hibernate. Most travel less than 300 miles to find a suitable cave or abandoned mine, where they remain for up to six months or more, surviving solely on stored fat reserves. However, several species are long-distance migrators, traveling from as far north as Canada to the Gulf Coast states or Mexico for the winter. A few species can survive short-term exposure to sub-freezing temperatures, enabling them to overwinter in cliff faces or in the outer walls of buildings. Bats usually are very loyal to their birthplaces and hibernation sites, but how they find their way over the long distances that often exist between their hibernating and summer caves remains largely a mystery. It appears that some orient visually, using mountain ranges and other landmarks to guide them,
but a few are known to have found their way even when blinded. Information about how to find obscure sites, such as small cave entrances, apparently is passed on from generation to generation.
Origins & Relatives Bat fossils have been found that date back about 50 million years. Surprisingly, the bats of that ancient era very closely resembled those we know today. Bats have been around for a very long time. Before humans began to affect their numbers, bats were extremely abundant. In some places, they probably dominated the night skies just as passenger pigeons filled the daytime skies of the eastern United States until the mid-nineteenth century. In the evolution of nature's system of checks and balances, bats long have played essential roles, and their loss today could compromise the health and stability of our environment. Bats are mammals of the taxonomic order Chiroptera, which means hand-wing. All living bat species fit into one of two major groups, the Microchiroptera or the Megachiroptera. Members of Megachiroptera are commonly referred to as flying foxes because of their fox-like faces. They are found only in the Old World tropics, while the Microchiroptera, which are highly varied in appearance, occur worldwide. Like humans, bats give birth to poorly developed young and nurse them from a pair of pectoral breasts. In fact, Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy, was so impressed by the similarities between bats and primates (lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans) that he originally put them into the same taxonomic group. Today's scientists generally agree that primates and bats share a common shrew-like ancestor, but belong to separate groups.
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JACK BUCKLES’ TEARS OF JOY Funny Stories, Bad Jokes, Bumper Stickers, etc. POLICE OFFICER COMMENTS These are actual comments made by 16 Police Officers. The comments were taken off actual police car videos around the country: 1. "You know, stop lights don't come any redder than the one you just went through." 2. "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch after you wear them a while." 3. "If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document." 4. "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired." 5. "Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second? Because that's the speed of the bullet that'll be chasing you." 6. "You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can write anything I want to on the ticket, huh 7. "Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?" 8. "Warning! You want a warning? O.K, I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket." 9. "The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?" 10. "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and step in monkey poop." 11. "Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife gets a toaster oven." 12. "In God we trust; all others we run through NCIC." ( National Crime Information Center ) 13. "Just how big were those 'two beers' you say you had?" 14. "No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we can." 15. "I'm glad to hear that the Chief (of Police) is a personal friend of yours. So you know someone who can post your bail.." AND THE WINNER IS..... 16. "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? You're right, we don't.. Sign here."
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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.
FitzMagic
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!
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 20 rooms for specialized therapy, an outdoor patio, staff offices, observation rooms and much more! A great program!
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!