September 16, 2010
"The greatest successes in life will come through cooperation, rather than competition.”
The World’s First “United In Service” Summit Meeting Kiwanis Southwest District Governor Elect Bruce “BK” Knappenberger Rotary District 5510 Governor Glenn Smith Lions Multiple District 21 Council Chair Ralph Williamson
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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 Latin America) Service Above Self Award Recipients Jim Lemmon (2001) PDG Ben Eubank (2007)
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club UNITED IN SERVICE SUMMIT MEETING
September 16, 2010 PRESENT: Ed Balaban, Corey Bruggeman, Morgan Bruggeman, Pattie Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Karen Buckles, Dick Caley, Lizbeth Congiusti, Jim Courtright, Sandi Daly, Robin Daviet, Bobby Davis, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Arthur C. Downs Jr., Joetta Downs, Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Ron Freeman, Alan Havir, Herb Hayde, Kent Hendricks, Bruce Iacobelli, Bob Kay, Don Kelley, Joanne Kline, BK Knappenberger, Tim Lidster, C. K. Liu, Sheila Maguire, Elmer Paine, Geoff Pashkowski, Jeannette Russell, Linda Searfoss, Susan Seats, Kathy Seid, Barbara Shine, Mike Shine, John Slentz, Glenn Smith, Ron Smith, Sherry Smith, Debbie Vine, Carolyn White, Gary White, Joan Williamson, Ralph Williamson, Windy Zachek. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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President Cory called the meeting to order at 7:00 AM. Lions Council Chair Ralph gave an invocation. Kiwanis Governor BK led us in the Pledge. Rotary Governor Glenn led us in his rendition of the Four Way Test. PDG Ben Eubank welcomed our distinguished panel: Lion CC Ralph Williamson, Kiwanis Governor BK, and Rotarian Governor Glenn Smith. District Governors, Future Governors, Vice Governors, and representatives from all of the clubs were introduced. Two high school students who are starting an Interact Club were also present. Also in the group was a representative of the Arizona Army National Guard, Sgt. Ed Balaban. He was honored and welcomed. To emphasize the spirit of unity and cooperation in the room, PDG Ben led us in a Lions toast; ―Not above you. Not beneath you. But with you.‖ Pat introduced Linda Searfoss, who is the facilitator of today’s meeting and our panel of Governors. He also introduced Susan Seats, who just returned from China, where she was teaching English for the past year at Hubei University of Technology. Break for breakfast. A Paul Harris Fellowship was presented to Morgan Bruggeman by Rotary Governor Glenn Smith. Meeting turned over to Linda Searfoss. The group applauded for arranging this meeting of all three clubs for the first time in history!
What are the characteristics and strengths contributed to these service organizations? Lions: Service to the needy Lions: Dedication of service for the community Rotary: Polio Kiwanis: Working with youth Lions: Irradiation of river blindness Lions: Diabetes education All three: Dedication to the community Rotary: Commitment to education Why do you come? Like-minded individuals Fun Food Lions: Disaster relief Rotary: Shelter box Kiwanis: Leadership Programs What would make people want to join? 8. Governor Glenn Smith presents the Paul Harris Fellowship Opportunity to give back to Morgan Bruggeman while her proud father, Corey, watches. Rotary: ―Service Above Self‖ Lions: ―We Serve‖ Kiwanis: ―Changing the world, one child, one community at a time.‖ To give ourselves a warm fuzzy feeling
There are remarkable similarities among all three clubs. Governor Glen gave an overview of Rotary: Founded in 1905 in the Midwest 1.2 million members worldwide 33,900 clubs in over 200 countries and geographic areas Focus on youth (Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, etc.) World peace and education (Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchange, etc.) Paul Harris Fellowship Council Chair Ralph gave an overview of Lions: Founded in 1917 in the Midwest 3,500 Lions in Multiple District 21 (Arizona) 1,350,000 members worldwide 44,500 clubs in over 200 countries and geographic areas ―Knights for the Blind‖ Glasses to low income Priority on children (Leo Clubs, Lions Quest, etc.) Melvin Jones Fellowship Governor BK gave an overview of Kiwanis: Founded in 1915 in the Midwest 240,000 members worldwide 7,700 clubs in 80 counties Focus on children (Key Clubs, Circle K, K-Kids, Builders Club, Aktion Club, Kiwanis Junior, etc.) Council Chair Ralph gives us an overview of Lions International. George F. Hixson Fellowship We must build forward! By putting our three organizations together and working together, we will increase membership, expand the positive things we do, and increase community awareness of who we are. Opportunities to be united in service Work with youth Socializing Partner to expand service As a united force we can get our profile higher Representative from each group to form a PR group Reduce death of newborns from tetanus in third world countries – an ongoing K project Collaboration Combine resources Working together we expand our own skills PDG Ben Eubank (Rotary) – encourage our International organizations to allow a Lions, Rotarian, Kiwanis representative to be present at the conventions and even have a non-voting seat on our Boards.. Governor BK spoke about the Kiwanis Free Day at Fair for special needs students. 2500 kids benefited from this last year. Governor BK invited the other groups to come to the fair and help with this wonderful project. Governor Glenn invited the other organizations to help Rotarians identify candidates for their Group Study Exchange trip to Australia. How can we continue to grow and increase membership? If we are not around who will do the things that we do??
Two initial focus groups were created. More will be added as we proceed through the process. Membership Group: Research, how to we get members, retain. Bobby Davis (Kiwanis) - Chair Karen Buckles (Lions) Jack Buckles (Rotary) Service Group - How do we strengthen, increase impact. Ralph Williamson (Lions) – Chair Windy Zachek (Kiwanis) Joan Williamson (Lions) We’ll get club members to also consider joining focus groups. Take this information back to your clubs. Get them involved. It was suggested that Positive Network Alliance, Inc. (PNA) coordinate the United In Service efforts since their board is comprised of members from all three service organizations. When asked, Patrick de Haan agreed to continue to work on the United In Service efforts but would be somewhat limited until after his Christmas commitments were finished. 12. President Corey thanks everyone 10. Linda Searfoss turned the meeting back to President Corey. Lion and adjourns the meeting. Joan Williamson won the raffle and drew the Queen of Hearts. She won $100. 11. $234 was raised for Camp Tatiyee by passing the Happy Dollar hat. PDG Ben Eubank matched it resulting in a donation of $468.00!!! 12. Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 AM.
Tempe Rio Salado Treasurer Bobbi de Haan counts the Happy Dollars!
Lions Past Council Chair Joan Williamson won the raffle and picked the winning card!
(left to right) 2nd Vice District Governor of Lions District 21A Gary White, Rotary District 5510 First Lady Sherry Smith, and Past President of the Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club Ron Freeman.
(Above) Lions District 21A Governor Art Downs, Lions District 21A Cabinet Secretary Joetta Downs, Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club’s First Lady Pattie Bruggeman, Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Bobby Davis, and Kiwanis Past District Governor Herb Hayde
(Above) Corey and Morgan Bruggeman. (Above) Kiwanis Lieutenant Governors Windy Zachek and Bruce Iacobelli
(Rear) Guests Kathy Seid and Lizbeth Congiusti, Tempe Rio Salado’s International Goodwill Ambassador Susan Seats, Tempe Rio Salado Past President Geoff Pashkowski, and Rotarian Sandi Daly. (Front) Rotary District 5510 Governor Elect Alan Havir.
(Above) Lions Multiple-District 21 Past Council Chair Joan Williamson, Lions District 21A Hearing Preservation Chair Robin Daviet, President of the Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation Bob Kay, and Lions 2 nd Vice District Governor 21C Carolyn J. White.
On September 16, 2010, the world’s first “United in Service Summit” meeting convened with 52 participants from the World’s three largest service organizations; Kiwanis, Lions, and Rotary. The Arizona leadership present represented over 500 clubs and affiliated programs and over 10,000 members.
Lions 2nd Vice District Governor 21A Gary White.
Phoenix Metro Lions Club President Elmer Paine.
(Above) Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Past President Dona Eubank works with Rotary Interact team members Kayla Neal and Morgan Bruggeman and Kiwanis Southwest District Governor BK Knappenberger make sure all the comments are documented on the flip chart.
(Above) Phoenix Metro Lions Past Program Chair Sheila Maguire and Tempe Rio Salado Greeter Kent Hendricks.
(Above) Executive Director of the Lions Vision Center Jeannette Russell and Lions 2nd Vice District Governor 21C Carolyn J. White.
(Above) President of the Kiwanis Downtown Scottsdale Young Professionals Club C. K. Liu, Kiwanis Lieutenant Governors Windy Zachek and Bruce Icobelli, and Phoenix Metro Lions Club President Elmer Paine.
(Above) Lions Camp Tatiyee Board Member Barbara Shine, Rotary District 5510 Treasurer Joanne Kline, Lions First Vice District Governor 21A Debbie Vine, Assistant Governor Rotary District 5510 John Slentz, and Lions District 21A Governor Art Downs.
(Above) Kiwanis Past District Governor Dick Caley and Kiwanis International Area Director Jim Courtright.
(Front) President of the Kiwanis Downtown Scottsdale Young Professionals Club C. K. Liu, Pride of Scottsdale Lion Ed Balaban (AZ Army National Guard), and Rotarian Linda Searfoss (Facilitator). Kiwanis Southwest District Governor BK Knappenberger.
(Above) Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation Board Member Mike Shine, Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Secretary Jack Buckles, and the Immediate Past President of the Phoenix Metro Lions Club, Karen Buckles. Jack is also a member of the Phoenix Metro Lions Club and has served as a Lions District 21A Zone Chairman.
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LAURA KALB
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARS IRBID Monday, September 27, 2010 I have had a busy day and it's my first day back to classes after being sick this weekend- my body's still getting used to the water and food out here I guess! Anyways, last week I took a placement test for my Arabic class and they placed me in Level four (out of seven). So, I was in level four Arabic class but today they told us if we want to change levels we better change now because there won't be another chance to the rest of the semester. So, all things considered, I decided to drop down to level three. If I was just taking Arabic classes and my grades didn't matter I probably would have liked to stay in such a challenging atmosphere. However, I am taking three conflict resolution classes at night and volunteering with the co-op and soon also with Friends of the Earth Middle East not to mention the 10-15 Rotary presentations I have to prepare and present this year! Anyways, I looked at the level three textbook-it's still all in Arabic and it has more chapters! So, maybe it won't be that much easier! Wish me luck!! After Arabic let out I went to the Ministry of Higher Education (the talim aly) to hopefully get my diploma's tasdeeq'd and mua'dala'd (meaning stamped) in order to finalize things with the university. They told me to go back to Amideast - a company that checks American diplomas/transcripts and found out that my transcripts arrived now they have to get stamped to, I won't tell you how much I paid for this- it was a lot though! I was listening to my ipod in
the taxi ride over there and out of nowhere the taxi driver asked me if I was listening to Michael Jackson, I was like no-the Twilight soundtrack but he didn't know what a vampire was even when I tried to say it in Arabic and after showing him the word in my Arabic qamoos (dictionary). Then he invited me to his home and I politely said, "la, chukran" Arabic for "No, thanks"...headphones back on.... Anyways, I am now sitting in a delightfully calm and peaceful coffee place right now utilizing their free wi-fi in order to post this next video to my blog for you. It was actually taken during Eid (two weeks ago) but I just now edited it and uploaded it to Youtube for you. I am wearing
New Friends - Um Subahay is 100 years old!
hijab because that is what my friend wore that I went to Irbid with who is also Christian. Anyways, the village is actually near Irbid, I'm not sure what the village is called. But the video of the mountains in the background they told me was Palestine, which makes sense because we were so close to the border with Palestine/Syria though later other people told me that it can't possibly be Palestine. So I don't know really. But it was really close :) Ok, well enjoy and I'll talk to you some more later! Love, Laura
Good Bye Sky Harbor
Family members and Friends visit together during Eid!
LAURA KALB Laura is our 2010-2011 Ambassadorial Scholar. Laura is in Amman, Jordan for a year to complete her graduate work at the University of Jordan in Arabic Language and Women’s Studies. In the future, Laura plans to continue her work with refugees.
Great times! Her name is also Laura! Top Ten Week Two Sunday, September 19, 2010 10.) Mansaf 9.) Shawarmah 8.) Bakeries 7.) Eid 6.) Eid Chocolates and Candies 5.) Adhan (I know it's on here again!) 4.) Arabic ( م س ل س التSoap Operas) 3.) Smoking Nargileh and Playing chess on Thursday afternoon 2.) Fireworks every night! 1.) Crochet Co-Op Group in Hashemi Shmali The "college green" at the University of Jordan.
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It was a fabulous meeting. Bravo to you and all who helped pull it off. I felt like it was history in the making. I am sure a lot of good things will come out of it. I can attend on Thursday and am happy to share my experience in China. I can still attend even if I am not the speaker.
Thanks so much for allowing us to attend the meeting on Thursday and what a momentous occasion to have all three organizations together AMAZING!!! Thanks, Lizbeth
My two friends there were very impressed! Thanks again Susan
CC Ralph and I want to "thank you" for the wonderful Summit meeting you put together yesterday. This exceeds by far any meeting, seminar or workshop that we have ever attended. Hopefully we can continue to meet and to work together and push all of our International Headquarters to get on the ball and make this thing work. You are to be commended. Yours in Lionism and Service, CC Ralph and PCC Joan Williamson
I want to start by sharing how inspirational the meeting was last week. I look forward to helping move the process forward. Please let me know if you need any assistance! With much appreciation, Windy Zachek Chief Operating Officer OakCraft, Inc.
Hi Pat, Sorry for my late reply. Thank you for your kind comments on my documentary film and I am glad you like it. It's really a pleasure for me to meet Susan and had the opportunity to know a little bit about your club. I am going to send Susan some copies of the DVD again and there is one for you. She will contact you as soon as she receives them. Many thanks again for your interest in my work and hope to hear from you after you watch the whole program. Best regards, Lv Ou 发件人 主题: Susan Documentary
NOTE: Susan Seats, our Club’s International Goodwill Ambassador, just returned to the States after teaching in Wuhan, China for the past year. While there, the Chinese were so impressed with her and her work that they produced a documentary film about her. We are obtaining a copy of the video so we can share it with other clubs in the valley.
ROTARY IN MOTION These are copies of the “Susan” movie posters in English and in Chinese.
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In Memoriam Pfc. Barbara Vieyra A young mother who grew up on an east Mesa dairy farm is the latest Arizona service member killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pfc. Barbara Vieyra, 22, died Saturday after her U.S. Army military police unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device and rocket-propelled grenade fire in Kunar province, Afghanistan, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Vieyra, a 2006 graduate of Skyline High School in Mesa, was an expert marksman who had served previously in Korea, according to a spokesman at Fort Hood, Texas. She was the first southeast Valley woman killed in either conflict. Vieyra was the mother of a little girl, according to her MySpace listing, and listed competitive swimming and dancing as among her interests on Facebook. Barbara Feenstra of C-Bar Dairy said Barbara's father, Raul, has worked at the dairy for 24 years as an assistant herdsman. She said Raul and his wife, Elizabeth, were devastated when they were notified Saturday by the military about their daughter's death and had flown to Delaware to identify her body. "We're just grieving along with them," Feenstra said. "She was a hero who gave her life for her country, the ultimate sacrifice." Feenstra said she did not know Vieyra well, but cannot speak highly enough about her family and her father. She described him as a quiet, hardworking man and an ideal employee. "They're just a very close family," Feenstra said. "And now she's not here anymore. This is a great family, solid as rocks. We had a chance to talk to them Saturday. It just devastated the family." As of Memorial Day, 22 men from the southeast Valley who listed Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe or Ahwatukee Foothills as their hometown had been killed in Afghanistan or Iraq, according to a list compiled by The Arizona Republic. Vieyra was assigned to the 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade. She was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. She also had been awarded the Army Commendation Medal, according to a military spokesman.
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40. RECREATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS From stamp collecting to wine appreciation, the hobbies of Rotarians are as diverse as the membership itself. Yet, among the more than one million Rotarians worldwide, an amateur-radio enthusiast or a chess player is bound to find others who share the same passions. But Recreational Fellowship members share more than just their common interest in sport diving or Esperanto; they share an interest in fellowship and service and in promoting world understanding. As such, it's no wonder that the International Skiing Fellowship of Rotarians donates the profits from ski events to The Rotary Foundation or that the Flying Rotarians help ferry medical personnel and supplies. One has only to look at the types of Vocational Fellowships to recognize how they differ from their recreational counterparts. With Rotarians united by their shared professional interest in such fields as Hospital Administration and Finance/Banking, it's obvious that Vocational Service is as important a concern as international fellowship to the members of these groups. Members exchange technical information and seek opportunities to employ their expertise in service not just to their own communities and countries, but to their professions as well. For example, the Ophthalmology International Vocational Fellowship organized a professional seminar on the subject of eye surgery in developing countries. 41. PUBLIC RELATIONS OF ROTARY Historically Rotarians perpetuated a myth that Rotary should not seek publicity, but rather let our good works speak for themselves. A 1923 policy stating that "publicity should not be the primary goal of a Rotary club in selecting an activity" of community service, was frequently interpreted to mean that Rotary clubs should avoid publicity and public relations efforts. Actually, the 1923 statement further observed that "as a means of extending Rotary's influence, proper publicity should be given to a worthwhile project well carried out." A more modern public relations philosophy was adopted in the mid- 1970s which affirms that "good publicity, favorable public relations and a positive image are desirable and essential goals for Rotary" if it is to foster understanding, appreciation and support for its Object and programs and to broaden Rotary's service to humanity. Active public relations is vital to the success of Rotary. A service project well carried out is considered one of the finest public relations messages of Rotary. It is essential that Rotary clubs make every effort to inform the public about their service projects which have been well performed. As Rotary clubs and districts consider effective public relations, it is important to remember that when Rotarians think of Rotary, we think of our noble goals and motives. But when the world thinks of Rotary, it can only think of our actions and the service we have performed. Special thanks to the Manteca Morning Rotary Club, Manteca, California USA. http://www.mantecamorningrotary.org/abc1.htm
I Choose REASON
Daly Thoughts
And so we come to the end of our seven week series about THINKING vs. MENTAL ACTIVITY. If you're new to this list, you can find the whole series on the archive page, beginning with ―I Choose Thinking.‖ With this last mental faculty, REASON, we bring it all together. We use our reasoning faculty to direct, correct, and connect the other five.
Sandra Anne Daly
Now, imagine these faculties as a team of five horses pulling a carriage. Will is in the lead position, with Imagination, Perception, Intuition, and Memory following, each doing their part to get that carriage to its destination. Reason sits in the driver’s seat, with the reins in his (or her) hands. Keeping this visual in mind, let’s take a look at how it all comes together. DIRECTION: I use my reasoning faculty to determine where I want to end up, and where I don’t want to end up. My reason notices my results and asks the question, ―Do I want to continue this way, or do I want to shift my direction?‖ CORRECTION: If I decide that I want to shift my direction, I need to make a course correction, don’t I? I do that by paying attention to what I’m doing with the rest of my mental faculties. What am I focusing on? What road have I chosen to go down with my thought? If it’s a road that’s going to take me someplace I don’t want to end up, it’s up to me—by deliberately using my Reason, and a strong command of the reins—to shift the team’s direction.
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" And then there is our Memory Which, when used in the proper manner Helps us step toward what we want "Future memory" is used like a planner! We use our Will to stay on track As we walk our chosen road It helps to keep us focused Clears confusion and lightens our load
A faculty known as Reason CONNECTION: Sometimes I feel like I’m going nowhere at all. Is the connecting force What that means to me is that the team has broken loose, and And when we use it deliberately everybody has gone off on their own. What’s Imagination doing? Is We’re able to stay on course Intuition even anywhere near me? Is Memory facing a positive direction or a negative one? What is Perception choosing to look at? As we use these faculties together Has Will decided to lie down and take a nap? If my mental faculties With focus on concentration are all facing different directions and doing whatever they want, with We travel our road with confidence NO direction from me, I am not going to go anywhere. I am going to And Joy in our own creation! spend my life living the same day over and over again, with no hope of ever moving forward. And if Will is napping, I am definitely not going to move. It’s up to my reasoning faculty to corral everybody and then get them harnessed back into a working team so I can get moving again. Reason sits in the driver’s seat and keeps everybody facing the same direction and pulling their own weight.
I love looking at it this way, because it helps me to be responsible for what I’m doing with my mind, and that helps me to know that I am the only one who has any power to change my results if I’m not happy with them. And, in fact, being responsible for what I’m doing with my mind is the only way I can ever hope to deliberately create the life I want to be living, and have that life be stable and strong. One last thing before I close this series out. Imagine this team of horses, with Reason up on that seat, reins in hand, and everybody harnessed in and facing the same direction. And now picture that lead horse, Will, lying on the ground taking that nap. Reason, Imagination, Perception, Intuition, and Memory can all be doing exactly the right thing and facing the right direction, but if the power of my Will is not being utilized to move the team forward, I go nowhere except into daydreaming and wishful thinking.
I Choose REASON This week I choose to sit in the driver’s seat, deliberately using my Reason to keep the rest of my mental faculties connected, all facing the direction that I want to travel, and all pulling their own weight. I keep them under a tight rein as I focus on where I WANT to end up. I make awareness my practice, and as I become aware of one of my faculties trying to wander, I use Reason to bring it back into line by asking the question, “If I allow this to continue, where am I going to end up?” As always, I would love to know what you’ve thought of this series. Has it helped you? Have you used it to improve your life? Have you shared it with others? What happened when you did things differently? Did you get results that were different from what you normally end up with? It is my hope that you have found it both useful and empowering! In Gratitude,
Sandra Anne Daly Author and Certified Life Mastery Consultant www.chooseyouruniverse.com "The way my life is right now is a direct result of my habits of thought." ~~Me~~
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Hybrid Panthers Helping Rare Cat Rebound in Florida Breeding with Texas cougars created "Schwarzenegger"-tough offspring. By Christine Dell'Amore, National Geographic News, September 24, 2010 Breeding rare Florida panthers with Texas cougars created tough hybrids that one scientist calls the Arnold Schwarzeneggers of cougars. And, like action heroes, these vigorous offspring may well rescue the Florida subspecies from extinction, according to Stephen O'Brien, an animal geneticist who co-authored new research on the North American big cat. Florida panthers A researcher holds three Florida panther kittens in Everglades National Park in June 2006. are considered a subspecies of cougar, big cats found across the Americas that are also called pumas or mountain lions, depending on the region. In the 1900s people hunted the Florida panther out of most of its southeastern U.S. range, driving the few remaining animals into rugged South Florida swamps. Inbreeding within this tiny population caused heart problems and reproductive defects that would have killed off the Florida panther—deemed endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service—by the early 21st century. As a last-ditch effort, in 1995 the U.S. government released eight female cougars from a wild Texas population into Florida. This cougar infusion increased the number of Florida panthers threefold, to about a hundred, said O'Brien, chief of the Laboratory of Genomic Diversity at the National Cancer Institute in Frederick, Maryland. In addition, the offspring produced were genetically diverse animals that were stronger and lived longer, the 30-year study revealed.
Texas Cougars Shuffled Genetic Deck Since the early 1980s, O'Brien and colleagues have closely monitored several Florida panthers via radio transmitters and microchips, occasionally anesthetizing animals to take blood samples. Those samples revealed a "marked increase" in DNA diversity after the Texan animals were introduced. The team also measured survival rates of kitten litters and adult cats. (See pictures of Florida panther kittens.) For instance, 23 out of 29 Florida panthers surveyed that were older than a year died between 2002 and 2004, compared with just 22 out of 47 hybrids, according to the study, published today in the journal Science. The scientists also measured the animals' fitness, or ability to survive. One unusual measure of fitness, O'Brien noted, involved recording how a cougar reacted when the animal attempted to escape scientists' capture by climbing up a tree. Most Florida panthers would cower in the tree. But trapped hybrids were more than twice as likely than Florida panthers to leap out of the tree and sail over the scientists' heads to safety, he said. "Virtually every measure," he said, "showed the animals that had the mixed ancestry did better." In a sense, releasing the Texan cougars restored the genetic flow that humans had interrupted, O'Brien added. In the 19th century, Florida panthers would sometimes mate with western cougars, naturally "shuffling the deck" genetically, he said. "We don't feel like we've fiddled so much with nature, like making a hybrid between a lion and a tiger." (See pictures of real-life "ligers.") Florida Panthers Not Out of the Woods In general, the research shows that bringing in new genes to aid a failing population "can be deliriously successful," O'Brien said. "It's really not rocket science—if you have enough habitat and don't inbreed much, millions of years of evolution have given these species what it takes to survive and to prosper." Even so, conservationists can't yet say hasta la vista to the Florida panther's problems. "It was a very bold experiment and it has clearly paid off," said Elizabeth Fleming, Florida representative for the nonprofit Defenders of Wildlife. But "now is the biggest challenge of all: We need to conserve existing habitat for these animals, as well as allow them to expand into some areas of their former range." A hundred animals do not make up a truly viable population—for the subspecies to make it, their range needs to be expanded into other parts of Florida, Fleming said. To that end, her organization is working with landowners to buy conservation easements, which would allow the predators to move onto land dedicated solely as wildlife habitat. Meanwhile, some male Florida panthers are already striking out into new territory themselves, Fleming noted. (See "Cougar Reports on the Rise in Eastern U.S.") "One made it all the way to Georgia," she said, "only to be shot by a deer hunter."
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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!