September 30, 2010
“Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.� Native American Day September 24, 2010
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 Club Minutes 4 Photos by Rio 7 Abuse & Harassment (Today’s Presentation) 11 Native American Day (Cover Story) 15 Mail Box 15 Laura Kalb Update from Jordan 17 Picture of the Week 19 The ABC’s of Rotary 23 Born to be Wild 28 Tundra Comics 29 Timmy the Squirrel 30 Tears of Joy 31 Miscellaneous Foolishness 32 Display Ads 39 Speakers Bureau
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club President Corey Bruggeman Immediate Past President Patrick de Haan Vice President James Greene Secretary Jack Buckles Treasurer Bobbi de Haan Sergeant at Arms PDG Ben Eubank Environmental Services Chair Jim Lemmon Gift of Life Chair Ron Freeman Greeter Kent Hendricks Guiding Rotarian PDG Ben Eubank Health Services Chair PDG Ben Eubank International Service Chair Dona Eubank Leadership Committee Chair Bobbi de Haan Marketing Committee Chair Greg Searfoss Membership Committee Co-Chairs PDG Ben Eubank & Patrick de Haan Official Mascot Rio Macaw Pathway to Reading Committee Chair Jack Buckles Photographer/Writer Bobbi De Haan PolioPlus Committee PDG Ben Eubank & Brad Dowden Progetto Salvamamme – Salvabebè James Greene & Bobbi de Haan Public Relations & Media Management Patrick de Haan River Rally, Octoberfest, Picnic in the Park Jim Lemmon Rotary Foundation Chair PDG Ben Eubank Service Committee Chair Lynsie Scharpf Trainers Kent Hendricks Geoff Pashkowski Ambassadorial Scholars Justin Randall (Spain) Laura Kalb (Middle East) Beth Anne Martin (2011 Latin America) Service Above Self Award Recipients Jim Lemmon (2001) PDG Ben Eubank (2007)
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club PDG Don LaBarge, “Youth Harassment” September 30, 2010 PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Sandi Daly, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Kent Hendricks, Norma Kelly, Tim Lidster, Geoff Pashkowski, and Lynsie Scharpf. GUESTS: Dwayne Knuth, PDG Don Kelly, Governor BK Knappenberger, PDG Don Labarge. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
President Corey tried to call the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM. We missed you Invocation – Ben BRAD, RON, DENNIS, JAMES, Pledge - Bobbi BRIAN, JIM, ANITA, GREG, Four Way Test – PDG Don LaBarge and LINDA! Introduction of Guests – Kent PDG Don Kelley – Our International Goodwill Ambassador) BK Knappenberger – Governor Kiwanis Southwest District Dwayne Knuth – Tempe South Rotary Club PDG Don LaBarge – Today’s Speaker 6) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON! 7) Ben collected Happy Dollars and any other cash that wasn’t nailed down! 8) Rio’s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT! Q – Why did the scientist knock on the door? A – Because he wanted to get a NO-BELL prize! Q – Where do kangaroos eat? A – At the I-HOP! 9) Bumper Stickers of the Week: ―Real Men Drive Toasters.‖ ―Gun control is using both hands.‖ 10) We discussed the location of the Governor’s Assembly on October 27th. Ben and Dona offered the Board Rom at one of their surgical centers. We used it last year and worked well. Lynsie will arrange to have the event catered, probably by Rosita’s. Ben and Dona will unfortunately be traveling to Egypt and unable to attend 11) We received a request from RI to help fund the 2011 Rotary float in the Tournament of Roses Parade. We approved a $1 per member donation. (See page 19) 12) Dwayne Knuth announced a Tempe South fundraiser, ―The Cornhole for Rotary.‖ (Yes, you read that right) It will be held on October 7th (6:00-8:30 pm) at Jersey’s located at 5945 West Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226. 13) Sandi will work on compiling a Club Directory. The current directory is outdated. Jack, Pat, and Bobbi will help her. 14) Honorary members: Our current Honorary Members are Martie Austin, Chad Carpenter, Sheila Hendricks, Norma Kelley, and Susan Seats. Proposed new Honorary Members are Gary ―Dutch‖ Van Vorst, Kiwanis Southwest District Govern BK Knappenberger and Lions Multiple District 21 Council Chair Ralph Williamson. Approved and carried unanimously. Welcome to the Tempe Rio Salado family, Dutch, BK, and Ralph. 15) The 2010 Interact Fall Leadership Conference will be held on October 24th from 8:30AM-4:00PM at the ASU Student Union. Cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch, snacks, and water. Cory is asking Morgan to get some of her friends to attend with her. Since Corey is our Interact Chair, he also will probably attend. (See page 10) 16) Next week, we will be hosting between six and ten soldiers from the Arizona Army National Guard. It’s important that we have good attendance to properly thank our troops for their service. We will be giving each soldier a ―Ladmo Bag.‖ Be sure to bring items for the bag. Anything will do (gum, candy, small bags of chips or cookies, pencils, gift cards to Starbucks, McDonalds, etc.). Whatever you bring, make sure you bring ten (10) of them. 17) Reminder that November 1-7, 2010 is World Interact Week. 18) PDG Don LaBarge provided us with an excellent overview and update on the District’s progress towards developing an ―Abuse and Harassment‖ policy. Kiwanis Southwest District Governor BK Knappenberger was also present and discussed how Kiwanis is dealing with this issue. Both Governors will keep in touch and share information. There might be a way to work collaboratively to get better prices on background checks. They might be able to negotiate an arrangement where Rotary and Kiwanis would recognize each other’s background checks. (See page 7) 19) PDG Don Kelly reminded us to support the Rotary Foundation and invited us to participate in the annual Dictionary project. Dictionaries are presented to all the 3rd grade students in the Tempe School District this fall. 20) There was no further business. Corey quickly adjourned at 8:05AM before Ben could fine him anymore.
Don’t forget: Next week we host soldiers from the Arizona National Guard!
Photos by Rio Candid Pictures of Today’s Meeting (Above) Dona and Sandi listen to PDG Don LaBarge’s presentation about risk management and youth harassment.
(Above) PDG Don Kelley
(Left) Treasurer Bobbi de Haan is very pleased when Ben fills her money bag with Happy Dollars.
(Above) Governor BK Knappenberger and Norma Kelley listen as PDG LaBarge reviews the District’s new policy on youth harassment, security concerns, and background checks of members and volunteers.
(Above) Geoff Pashkowski (Below) Rio Macaw
(Left) PDG Ben Eubank, our Sergeant-at-Arms..
(Above) Rotary District 5510 PDG Don LaBarge discusses the District’s new policy on youth harassment and background checks with Kiwanis Southwest District Governor BK Knappenberger. Both Don and BK are retired police officers with a combined total of over sixty years of law enforcement experience between them. .
(Above) Tim Lidster, Dwayne Knuth, Ben Eubank, BK Knappenberger, and Bobbi listen to the presentation.
TODAY’S PRESENTATION ABUSE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION A serious response to a serious problem Rotary International has a long and successful history of providing service to youth. Each year, more than 250,000 young people participate in Rotary International youth programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Exchange, and RYLA. In addition, many club and district mentoring programs, immunization efforts, job training programs, literacy projects, and other initiatives are designed specifically to help young people. In recent years, allegations of sexual abuse and harassment have increased in all programs involving young participants. Any organization that works with youth is vulnerable, as child sex offenders seek out teaching, coaching, and other positions that offer them easier access to children and teenagers. Many adults committed to working with youth are so focused on helping young people that they find it difficult to believe others will abuse the trust placed in them. Unfortunately, no organization is invulnerable to abuse, and it can and does occur in even the most seemingly positive settings. In fact, the opportunity to work with youth may attract potential abusers to otherwise highly reputable organizations. Rotary International takes youth protection very seriously. As the subject of sexual abuse has been more widely discussed, Rotarians involved in youth programs have addressed this issue by developing abuse prevention procedures at the district and regional levels. Rotarians contribute to creating safe environments that stop abuse before it happens and respond appropriately in the unfortunate situations when it occurs. This publication builds on these efforts, seeking to provide a set of youth-protection materials that can be modified to comply with local laws and situations. In developing these materials, Rotary International worked with abuse prevention specialists to determine how best to prevent sexual abuse and harassment of young people entrusted to the care of clubs and districts and incorporate best practices currently in place in Rotary districts. Rotarians can use these tools to protect young people and ensure that Rotary International youth programs continue to provide successful leadership training and international exchange experiences for young people.
(Above) BK Knappenberger, Bobbi de Haan, and Lynsie Scharpf listen intently to PDG Don’s presentation. Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, partners, and other volunteers to safe-guard to the best of their ability the welfare of and to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of children and young people with whom they come into contact. Adopted by the RI Board of Directors, November 2002 This statement of conduct provides the basic principle for Rotarians to follow when working with young people in any capacity. An abuse prevention program with specific plans and procedures will help to ensure that Rotarians and other volunteers exemplify this conduct. In addition, such a proactive approach will further demonstrate Rotary International’s
commitment to youth, help to prevent specific incidents of abuse or mitigate their negative effects, protect the long-term viability of youth programs, and strengthen the trust of participants and their parents. Too many instances of abuse and harassment of young people are ignored because adults fail to recognize or admit that it is occurring. An effective youth protection policy depends on the adults involved being both aware of the possibility of abuse and vigilant in guarding against it. Keep these points in mind:
Young people often fail to report sexual abuse because they fear that disclosure will bring consequences even worse than being victimized again. Child abuse is generally underreported because offenders are able to convince their victims that it is their own fault. In many cases, victims of child sexual abuse do not report the abuse until they are adults. Only about 1 percent to 4 percent of sexual abuse allegations prove to be false.* Children tend to minimize and deny abuse, not exaggerate or over report such incidents. Child sex offenders seek opportunities for access to children and teenagers through youth organizations that lack strong screening and protection practices. * National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, www.ncptsd.org
Definitions of Abuse and Harassment To heighten their awareness of the problem, all Rotarians working with young people should fully understand what constitutes abuse and harassment. Emotional or Verbal Abuse. Incidents in which an adult uses fear, humiliation, or verbal assaults to control the behavior of a young person in his or her care. Examples include rejecting the young person, preventing him or her from developing normal social relationships, and making derogatory statements about the youth’s race, religion, or personal appearance. Physical abuse. Mistreatment of a young person by use of physical contact intended to cause pain, injury, or other physical suffering or harm. Neglect. Failure to provide (for no apparent financial reason) adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care necessary for a youth’s well-being. Sexual Abuse. Engaging in implicit or explicit sexual acts with a young person or forcing or encouraging a young person to engage in implicit or explicit sexual acts alone or with another person of any age of the same or opposite sex. Among the examples of sexual abuse are non-touching offenses, such as indecent exposure or showing a young person sexual or pornographic material. This definition applies to any participant in Rotary International youth programs. Sexual Harassment. Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. In some cases, sexual harassment precedes sexual abuse and is a technique used by sexual predators to desensitize or groom their victims. Some examples of sexual harassment include: Sexual epithets, jokes, written or spoken references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding one’s sex life, and comments about an individual’s sexual activity, deficiencies, or prowess Verbal abuse of a sexual nature Display of sexually suggestive objects, pictures, or drawings Sexual leering or whistling, any inappropriate physical contact such as brushing against or touching, obscene language or gestures, and suggestive or insulting comments The following misconceptions present obstacles to creating an effective abuse and harassment prevention program:
Sexual abuse is about sexuality. In fact, most sexual abuse and harassment is about power and control. Only girls are at risk. Although the majority of victims are girls, boys are also at risk. Some studies have shown that as many as one in six boys under age 16 has experienced unwanted direct sexual contact with an older person. Only men are abusers. Girls are only at risk from men, and boys are only at risk from women. Sexual abuse is always overt. Most abusers are unknown to their victims. Most abusers are known and trusted by their victims.
Signs of Abuse and Harassment Rotarians, their families, non-Rotarian volunteers, and parents of young people participating in Rotary youth programs should be aware of the following physical and behavioral changes that may be warning signs of abuse:*
Any physical signs of abuse, such as a repeated pattern of injury or an accident for which the explanation doesn’t fit the injury Changes of behavior, extreme mood swings, withdrawal, fearfulness, or excessive crying Fear of certain places, people, or activities; reluctance to be left alone with a particular person High levels of anxiety Distorted body image, including or resulting in eating disorders, selfmutilation, or other related behaviors Diminished self-esteem Overly aggressive behavior Unwillingness to participate in extracurricular activities; difficulties at school Repression Poor peer relationships; isolation Nightmares or night terrors Graphic or age-inappropriate knowledge of sex or sexual behavior Suicide attempts or gestures Obsessive behaviors Self-medicating through drug or alcohol abuse PDG Don LaBarge Problems with authority or rules
These behaviors should be seen as indicators that abuse or harassment may have taken place, and adult volunteers should spend time with the young person to find out what is really going on. Active involvement with youth in your care will enable you to observe changes in behavior, which can be a more accurate indicator of abuse than those on the list above, many of which could also be considered ―typical teen behavior.‖ A normally outgoing and confident young person who becomes withdrawn and quiet may have been abused, and the adults involved with the young person should find out why the behavior has changed. Consider arranging a conversation between the young person and a mental health professional who specializes in working with adolescents. Key Policy Elements An effective district abuse and harassment prevention policy includes the following information: Policy statement that includes the language from the Statement of Conduct for Working with Youth Compliance statement affirming that all clubs in the district participating inyouth programs are adhering to the district’s abuse and harassment prevention policy Outline of club responsibilities for adherence to district policies Comprehensive list of volunteer assignments involving contact with young people and the required level of screening for each Screening and selection procedures (written applications, background checks, personal interviews, home visits) and volunteer-selection criteria Procedures for training volunteers working with youth Youth protection recommendations that provide specific supervision and behavior guidelines to prevent abuse and harassment Web site guidelines that define the privacy and protection of youth participant data, images, and personal information, such as specific areas on the site that are password protected Plan for maintaining and keeping confidential records of all allegations of abuse and harassment System to ensure that (1) any adult prohibited from participating in Rotary youth programs is excluded from the program and (2) this information is treated confidentially Job description for district youth protection officer, detailing qualifications and responsibilities Guidelines for reporting and following through on both recent and historical incidents of sexual abuse and harassment for those involved in Rotary youth programs Plan for regular program evaluation Procedures for regular review of the district policy For additional information, contact PDG Don LaBarge, District 5510 Abuse & Harassment Chair ~ dlabarge@wydebeam.com
TRI-DISTRICT
INTERACT 5510
fall leadership conference
2010
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OCTOBER 24 , 2010 AT THE ASU MEMORIAL UNION
$10.00 PER PERSON 8:00-8:30 AM REGISTRATION 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM CONFERENCE LUNCH, SNACKS, & WATER INCLUDED All high school leaders are invited to spend a packed day developing and practicing their leadership skills!
Questions? a.lambrou@cox.net Please register online! http://www.rotary5510.org/home/40/140-interact-parental-consent-form
COVER STORY NATIVE AMERICAN DAY This day is set aside to honor and celebrate Native Americans, the first Americans to live in the U.S. Still commonly referred to as American Indians, the term "Native Americans" has been used in recent years as a sign of respect and recognition that they were indeed the first people to populate our nation. By the time the first explorers and settlers arrived from Europe, Native Americans had populated the entire North American Continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the northern reaches of Canada.
ARIZONA TRIBES 6.6% of Arizona's population is of native american indian ancestry. The name "Arizona" is from the Tohono O'odham word Arizonac, later shortened to Al Shon by the spanish. The Tohono O'odham translate this as 'Place of Little Spring.' The first Europeans to reach what is now Arizona encountered the Hopi, Papago, and Pima Indians. The Apache did not move into the area until the 16th century. There are 21 indian tribes in Arizona. Nineteen of these Arizona Indian tribes are federally recognized. Arizona state has the second highest total native american population in the United States. Over 1/4 of the area of the state is reservation land. Nineteen tribes are members of the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona. The ancient Arizona peoples, the Pre-Pueblos, commonly known as the Anazasi, settled in the high country. They built 800 room buildings and are known for their basketmaking. The early Hohokam were gatherers, who then evolved into farmers. In farming, they dug the first irrigation canals in Arizona, some of which are still in existence today.
FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
Ak Chin Indian Community of the Maricopa (Ak Chin) Indian Reservation Cocopah Tribe of Arizona Colorado River Indian Tribes of the Colorado River Indian Reservation (Arizona and California) Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fort Mojave Indian Tribe (Arizona, California and Nevada) Gila River Indian Community of the Gila River Indian Reservation Havasupai Tribe of the Havasupai Reservation Hopi Tribe of Arizona Hualapai Indian Tribe of the Hualapai Indian Tribe Reservation Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians of the Kaibab Indian Reservation Navajo Nation (Arizona, New Mexico and Utah) Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation (Arizona and California) Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation San Carlos Apache Tribe of the San Carlos Reservation San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona (formerly the Papago) Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona White Mountain Apache Tribe of the Fort Apache Reservation Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation Yavapai-Prescott Tribe of the Yavapai Reservation
UNRECOGNIZED / PETITIONING TRIBES 1. San Juan S. Paiute 2. Barrio Pascua - a village of Yaqui on the Arizona-Mexico border region.
FIRST CONTACT TO PRESENT When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century they found the distribution of native peoples largely as it is today. The tribes native to Arizona are divided into three groups: the Uto-Aztecan, the Athapascan, and the Yuman. Many other tribes can be found here, but they moved to Arizona from other locations. These include the Paiute from Utah and the Yaqui from Mexico. Among the Uto-Aztecan tribes are the Hopi, the Pima, and the Papago. The Hopi are a peace-loving people who have kept their culture intact due in large part to living in an isolated area. The Pima and Papago are believed to be descendants of Hohokam farmers. The name Papago means "bean people"; however, in 1986, the Papago changed their name to Tohono O'odham, meaning "people of the desert." The Athapascans include the Apache and Navajo. The Apache tribes include the Chiricahua, the Mescalero, the San Carlos, the Cibecue, and the White Mountain Apache. Among their membership were famous chiefs such as Cochise, Victorio, Nana, and Geronimo. The Navajo live in northeastern Arizona. The entire Navajo reservation is located in parts of four states. Their tribal headquarters are located in Window Rock, Arizona. Many early Spanish explorers asked the native people what they called themselves. In one case, the native thought the Spanish were asking the name of the chief's son and so answered "Yuma." Thus the Yumans were misnamed, but the name carried forward. Among the Yumans are the Mohave, the Quechan, the Cocopah, the Maricopa, the Yavapai, the Hualapai, and the Havasupai.
PRE-CONTACT ARIZONA TRIBES
Sobaipuri Indians of the Upper San Pedro River Valley, southeastern Arizona. Also called: Rsársavinâ, Pima name, signifying "spotted." Halchidhoma - belonged to the Yuman branch of the Hokan linguistic stock and are said to have spoken the same language as the Yuma tribe and to have been closely connected also with the Maricopa. Located at various points on the Colorado River near the mouth of the Gila. (See also California.) Halyikwamai, also spelled Jallicumay, Quigyuma, Tlalliguamayas, Kikima - belonged to the Yuman linguistic stock, their dialect being reported as close to Cocopa and Kohuana. Located at various points on the Colorado River below the mouth of the Gila. Kohuana, also known asCajuenche, Cawina, and Quokim - Belonged to the Yuman branch of the Hokan linguistic stock, spoke the Cocopa dialect, and were also closely connected with the Halyikwamai. Located on the east bank of the Colorado River below the mouth of the Gila, next to the Halyikwamai, and into southern California, next to the eastern Diegueno. Pima. Signifying "no" in the Nevome dialect and incorrectly applied through misunderstanding by the early missionaries. Also called: Â'-â'tam, own name, signifying "people," or, to distinguish them from the Papago, Â'-â'tam â'kimûlt, "river people." Nashteíse, Apache name, signifying "live in mud houses." Painyá, probably name given by Havasupai. Saikiné, Apache name, signifying "living in sand (adobe) houses," also applied to Papago and Maricopa. Tex-pas, Maricopa name. Tihokahana, Yavapai name. Widshi iti'kapa, Tonto-Yuma name. The Pima gave their name to the Piman linguistic stock of Powell, which is now recognized to be a subdivision of the great Uto-Aztecan stock, also including the Nahuatlan and Shoshonean families. The tribes connected most intimately with the Pima were the Papago and the Quahatika, and after them the so-called Pima Bajo or Nevome of México.They were located in the valleys of the Gila and Salt Rivers. Quahatika, also spelled Kohátk.The Quahatika belonged to the Piman division of the Uto-Aztecan stock, and were most closely related to the Pima, of which tribe they are said to have been a branch.They lived in the desert of southern Arizona, 50 miles south of the Gila River.
Sobaipuri, also called Rsársavinâ, Pima name, signifying "spotted." The Sobaipuri were intimately connected with, if not a part of, the Papago, of the Piman division of the Uto-Aztecan linguistic stock.They lived in the main and tributary valleys of the San Pedro and Santa Cruz Rivers, between the mouth of the San Pedro River and the ruins of Casa Grande, and possibly eastward of this area in southern Arizona. Walapai. From the native word Xawálapáiya, "pine-tree folk" (fide J. P. Harrington). Also called: E-pa, by A. Hrdlicka (information, 1906), given as their own name. Gualiba, by Garcés in 1776 (Diary, p. 404, 1906); Yavapai name. Hawálapai, by Curtis (1907-9, vol. 2, p. 116). Jaguallapai, by Garcés in 1776 (Diary, p. 308, 1900). Matáveke-Paya, by Corbusier MS. p. 27. Meaning "people to the north" (?); Yavapai name. Oohp, by Ten Kate (1885, p. 160), Pima name. Páxuádo ámeti, by Gatschet (1886, p. 86), meaning "people far down the river," Yavapai name. Setá Koxniname, by Ten Kate (1884, p. 9), Hopi name. Täbkepáya—Gatschet (1883, p. 124), Yavapai name; abbreviated from Matáveke-Paya. Tiqui-Llapais, by Domenech (1860, vol. 1, p. 444). The Walapai belonged to the Yuman branch of the Hokan linguistic stock and were connected especially closely with the Havasupai, the Yavapai apparently standing next. They were located on the middle course of the Colorado River, above the Mohave Indians, between Sacramento Wash and National Canyon and inland, extending south almost to Bill Williams Fork. There were a number of subdivisions, including the Mata'va-kopai (north people) (the northwestern division);Soto'lve-kopai (west people) (the Cerbat Mountains and the country west to the Colorado); Ko'o'u-kopai (mesa people) (north central section);Nyav-kopai (east people) (east of the point where Truxton Canyon begins to cut its way down to Hualpai Valley); Hakia' tce-pai (?) or Talta'l-kuwa (cane?) (about the Mohon Mountains); Kwe'va-kopai (south people); and the Hua'la-pai, Howa'laa-pai (pine people) (at the northern end of the Hualpai Mountains, extending in a rough half-circle from east to west.) Yuma. Said to be an old Pima and Papago term for this tribe and in some cases the Kamia and Maricopa also (Forde, 1931). Also called: Cetguanes, by Venegas (1759). Chirumas, an alternative name given by Orozco y Berra (1964). Club Indians, by Emory (1848). Cuchan, or, strictly, Kwitcyána, own name. Dil-zhay's, Apache name for this tribe and the Tonto and Mohave, signifying "red soil with red ants" (White, MS.) Garroteros, by Emory (1848). Guichyana, Chemehuevi name. Hatilshe', same as Dil-zhay's. Húkwats, Paiute name, signifying "weavers." Kún, said to be Apache name for this tribe and the Tulkepaia. Wamakava, applied by Havasupai to Mohave and perhaps to this tribe also. The Yuma were one of the chief tribes of the old Yuman linguistic stock, to which they have given their name, but their closest immediate relatives were the Maricopa and Halchidhoma. The Yuman stock is now considered a part of the larger Hokan family. They lived on both sides of the Colorado River next above the Cocopa, or about 50 or 60 miles from the mouth of the river, at and below the junction of the Gila River, Fort Yuma being in about the center of their territory.
PRE-HISTORIC CULTURES IN ARIZONA
25,000 BC - Indigenous cultures in Arizona, but they probably lived in the region as early as 25,000 B.C. 2000 BC - Indians introduce agriculture to Arizona. 1200 AD - Hopi village of Oraibi is founded. May be oldest American town where people have continuously lived. 500 AD–1450 - A later culture, the Hohokam (A.D. 500–1450), were pit dwellers who constructed extensive irrigation systems. 11th and 14th century -The Pueblo flourished in Arizona between the 11th and 14th century and built many of the elaborate cliff dwellings that still stand. The Apache and Navajo came to the area in c.1300 from Canada.
PRIMARY PRE-HISTORIC CULTURE GROUPS
Anasazi - Four Corners area Hohokam, or Ho:-ho:gam - As far north as the Valley of the Sun and as far south as Mexico. Mogollon Patayan Sinagua - Area around present-day Flagstaff.
The land that is present-day Arizona is one of the oldest inhabited areas in the United States.Arizona's history began more than 12,000 years ago. Little is known of the early people in Arizona as they left no written word. Historians assume the first inhabitants came from Asia across a long land bridge in the Bering Strait created by receding polar ice. Native Americas inhabited the area that is now Arizona many thousands of years before Europeans came to the region. The earliest settlements were those of the Hohokam, Anasazi, and Mogollon. The Cochise people lived in this region from about 5,000 years ago to the early part of the first century. They were hunters, gatherers, and farmers who grew an early form of maize (corn) along with beans and squash. The Anasazi inhabited the high plateau region of northwestern Arizona. Their name was Navajo for "those who lived before." The tribe is the first known to abandon a nomadic lifestyle to build multi-room houses into caves. They also built circular buildings, or kiva, for ceremonial purposes. Canyon de Chelly is the home of the Anasazi White House ruins. The Sinagua (without water) people descended from the main Anasazi tribe. The people of the mountains in eastern Arizona were named Mogollon after an early Spanish colonial Governor of New Mexico, Juan Ignacia Mogollon. The Mogollon were likely descendants of the Cochise, although their culture was more complex than the Cochise. The Hohokam, a name derived from the Pima language meaning "ancient ones," were farmers. They constructed an elaborate irrigation canal system as early as 500 A.D. The Casa Grande ruins are monuments to the Hohokam way of life. The Anasazi and the Hohokam tribes reached the height of their civilization between 1100 and 1300 A.D. but by 1400 A.D., the Mogollon, Anasazi, and Hohokam no longer existed. The disappearance of these people remains a mystery, but speculation of a prolonged drought may have reduced food supplies and dried farmland..
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OUR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLAR LAURA KALB AND THE CAMELS Here is another video, taken this week on her way to East Amman to work with Iraqi refugees. Laura saw these camels from the taxi and the taxi driver suggested taking her closer to get a picture. Usually she would never let a taxi driver do this but he seemed alright (i.e. never asked her if she was married, wanted to live with him, etc.). Laura asked the taxi driver if he thought the bedouin family would be nice? And he said, Inshallah! So they ended up climbing over this sandy embankment and walking down towards the tent by the camels. Thankfully the owner of the tent, Ahmed was very friendly and allowed them to stay for a little bit.
You can see a video clip of what happened at http://laura-of-arabia.blogspot.com/2010/10/ahmeds-camels.html
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Rotary Foundation Day and a Dinner Celebration It's time to register to attend two events related to Our Rotary Foundation. The first is an AZ Tri-District Rotary Foundation Day that will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 9am-3pm at EVIT in Mesa (see link to register http://www.eventbrite.com/event/811825191). It will cost just $20 to cover breaks, lunch, great information and the camaraderie of the day. Everyone is welcome to attend but this will be especially helpful for club officers of 2010-11 and 2011-12 and new or prospective members. Don't be shy about signing up. Every clubs should have 4-5 people there to soak up all of the information. Highlights include details about Group Study Exchange and new changes, How to Create and Execute Grants, news about Ambassadorial and Peace Scholars, and a keynote address from Steve Solomon from The Rotary Foundation. Steve is not just a staff member; he was an Ambassadorial Scholar and weaves a wonderful story about his experience. Second, DG Glenn has brought us back our own District Foundation Dinner - Thanks For Giving! This dinner will be the week after the Training Day Saturday, November 13, 2010 beginning at 6 pm at the Mesa Country Club. This will be a venue for you to hear and see where your giving dollars are being used. We will hear from Ambassadorial Scholars (Imagine being the recipient of a $25,000 scholarship!), hear fabulous results of what some grants have done and more. We will also take time to honor the Rotarians who are actively supporting the Rotary Foundation as Major Donors, Bequest Society Members, Benefactors and other levels of TRF support. Plan to be there as we say to you "Thanks for Giving". It’s easy to register, just use the link http://www.eventbrite.com/event/810317682
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Looking for a Simple, Low-Cost, High-Impact Polio Project? All we need is a $25 donation from 100 Clubs, Companies, or Individuals
To make a contribution or if you need additional information, contact:
Patrick de Haan (Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club) 623-326-7951 or patrick@pnacentral.org Jan Snyder (Tempe East Rotary Club) 480-951-9250 www.sustainableltd.org
44. ROTARY AND THE ROSE PARADE Since 1927, Rotary has entered floats into the Tournament of Roses Parade. They have had an entry every year since 1981. The float is Rotary’s biggest single public relations project each year.
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Why do we enter a float in the Rose Parade? Paul Harris said, "In the promotion of Rotary, it is important to reach large numbers and you cannot reach them privately." When Rotary International's directors approved the first entry in the parade over 30 years ago, they saw in it an unrivaled opportunity to bring Rotary's name into public view. They reasoned that an eye-catching float would capture the interest of network commentators and remind the world, of Rotary's good works. And so it has! Over 425 million people see the Rose Parade New Year's Day. It is seen by an estimated U.S. audience of 100 million people and an estimated international audience of more than 300 million in over 150 countries. The Pasadena Police Department estimates that approximately one million spectators view the Rose Parade in person. Another 200,000 visit the Post Parade Float Viewing Area where the floats are on display for several days. Following the parade is the Rose Bowl Football Game, the "Granddaddy of all Bowl Games," which is viewed by about 1/3 of those who viewed the parade. This means that the float is seen more than the Rose Bowl is! The A.C. Nielsen Company's combined national rating for the Tournament of Roses Parade as broadcast by the three major US networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) was 16.5 for a share of 37. Funds for the construction of the Rotary parade entry are voluntarily given by Rotarians and clubs in the U.S. and Canada. The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee now receives contributions each year from approximately 3,000 Rotary Clubs to fund the float. Approximately ninety three percent of the money raised goes directly into building, decorating and entering the float in the parade. The other seven percent pays for raising the money. None of the money raised for float construction is spent on professional staff or on the committee. The cost of designing, constructing and flower covering a Rose Parade float begins at about $120,000.
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Theme: "Building Communities, Bridging Continents". This is also the 2010-2011 Rotary Internation Theme. The parade theme is "Building Dreams, Friendships and Memories". The float will be built by the Phoenix Decorating Company and decorated by hundreds of volunteers from Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs.
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Your Club is invited to join Tempe Rio Salado and our Sister Club, the Rotary Club of Islamabad, Pakistan, to become part of this important Global Peace Initiative!
Looking for a COST EFFECTIVE Literacy Project? Are you working with a limited Club service budget or short of voluynteers? Would you like to get books to hundreds of impoverished valley children for just a few cents per book? Contact Rotarian Jack Buckles & learn about Pathway to Reading! JBuck32175@aol.com
Bobbi de Haan’s
Born to be Wild Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife
ANIMAL ARK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY History In the Beginning Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary began in 1980 although the idea was conceived two years previously. It started with the acquisition of two gray wolves by Diana and Aaron Hiibel, co-founders of Animal Ark. They quickly learned that wild animals do not make good pets and that there were many misconceptions about wolves in general. After much research and hands-on experience, a desire to share the knowledge with others soon developed. A slide show on wolves and other wild animals that were housed by the Hiibel’s was developed and offered to the public, along with tours for children to see the animals. During this time, the first in a long line of requests to house disadvantaged wildlife was made of Diana and Aaron. As more animals were provided permanent care, a desire for relocation into a natural environment with more acreage prompted them to search for property. Thus, with the purchase of 70 acres in Red Rock Estates, just 25 miles northwest of downtown Reno, Animal Ark was born.
Educate Our Children In spring of 1982, Animal Ark opened its Nature Trail Program. This was the beginning of fulfilling the public education portion of its mission. It was approved by the Washoe County School District as an official field trip and through this special program, thousands of children have learned about nature and the wild animals that live there. At this time, Animal Ark opened only once a year to the general public to allow them to see what their children were learning and to enjoy the animals. Throughout these early years, Animal Ark continued to accept more disadvantaged wildlife. These animals included bear, coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, and kit fox. Some of these animals were being kept illegally as exotic pets while others had suffered permanent injuries precluding their release back to the wild. In April of 1986, Animal Ark received non-profit status 501(c) (3) from the Federal Government.
Open to the Public Due to numerous visitation requests, Animal Ark applied for and received in February 1994, a permit from the Washoe County Planning Commission to expand the facility and open to the general public on a regular basis. At this time, the Ark was only open Thursday through Sunday. New animal exhibits and public facilities were added or updated and in 1997, Animal Ark opened on a daily basis for the first time. Due to a high elevation (6000 ft.) with more winter snowfall, public admission was limited on a seasonal basis from April 1 to October 31. A special winter visitation day has always been part of the schedule to allow visitors the opportunity to see the animals in their beautiful winter coats. Currently Animal Ark is open daily except for Mondays, during the open season (April 1 – October 31). With a network of 50 volunteers and few paid staff persons, Animal Ark provides a wild experience to over fifteen thousand visitors and over six thousand school children each year.
A Sanctuary for Life From the very beginning, Animal Ark has strived to provide a safe haven for non-releasable wildlife. Exhibits are designed to be comfortable, spacious, and appropriate for each animal that the Ark agrees to take in, and are constructed with the highest quality materials and workmanship possible. While providing comfortable space for the animals, these exhibits are also designed to enhance the visitor’s experience. Since many of Animal Ark’s residents are predators and
therefore elusive and shy in nature, this provides a rare opportunity for the public to get very close and be able to observe the animals. Part of Animal Ark’s commitment to our resident wildlife is not just providing food and shelter, but also a stimulating and rich habitat. Through a special enrichment program, all animals receive stimulating activities and toys to help break up boredom. For example, food is often hidden in the enclosure rather than simply given in a dish. Toys such as plain cardboard boxes and hard plastic balls are periodically provided. Unique scents are sprayed around enclosures and food items such as frozen foods and pumpkins are incorporated into daily care routines. It is Animal Ark’s philosophy that each animal that is taken in is provided a home for life. It is not Animal Ark’s policy to engage in captive breeding for the purposes of selling or trading of animals. It is our belief that wild animals belong in the wild and for those individuals that are not capable of surviving in the wild on their own, they have the power to represent their wild cousins and educate humanity about the needs and importance of maintaining a healthy environment that includes the full representation of natural predators.
Green Animal Ark Animal Ark is committed to using environmentally friendly energy policies wherever possible. The majority of Animal Ark’s energy needs are met by using passive solar panels and wind generation. Water recycling policies are also in place.
Volunteer Activity at Animal Ark Animal Ark embraces community spirit and relies on the local community for support and resources. A strong network of volunteers, doing everything from taking care of resident wildlife, providing interpretive talks and information to the public, and facilitating the endless day-to-day tasks, is the basis for the organization. Without the commitment of these volunteers, Animal Ark would not be able to continue to operate. While not only helping with tasks involving the daily running of the facility, our network of volunteers are in the community actively promoting Animal Ark and educating the public about wild animals and the environment.
Community Commitment and Education As a strong organization and member of the community, Animal Ark believes that education is the most essential tool in making positive changes in our environmental policies. We implement this idea by providing interpretive signage throughout the facility, having knowledgeable and well-trained docents available to answer questions, providing educational outreach talks, and maintaining educational materials on our website. Animal Ark is striving to make ourselves available to educate our community and our visitors and we are constantly creating and implementing new ideas and methods to promote a dynamic and innovative educational program. Our current education program incorporates the Washoe County School Board Science Curriculum and is specifically tailored to each individual grade level, providing a full 6 years of education at the Ark. In the future, Animal Ark will continue to implement our mission and vision statement. Animal Ark will continue to seek to make our role in the community a strong one and continue to build a strong constituency and support for not only the captive inhabitants of Animal Ark, but for all native wildlife and their habitats Animal Ark is a wildlife sanctuary for non-releasable animals. Animal Ark shelters animals that do not have the skills to survive in the wild. Resident animals include several species of North American predators and some exotic species from other geographic areas. Most of these animals are considered ―disadvantaged‖ – meaning that they cannot live independently in the wild. Some are permanently disabled, some were kept as exotic pets and either confiscated or unwanted, and some were born in captivity to serve as ambassadors for their endangered cousins. Many of our animals would have been euthanized if Animal Ark did not provide them with a home.
Our Animals Here you can meet each of our animals. We currently provide homes for gray wolf, arctic-type wolf, kit fox, gray fox, arctic fox, red fox, coyote, mountain lion, leopard, tiger, white tiger, cheetah, bobcat, Canada lynx, black bear, raccoon, desert tortoise, Peregrine Falcon, Kestrel, Barn Owl, and Great Horned Owl. Animal Ark provides a home for life. We do not sell or trade our animals and strive to provide each animal with a stimulating and comfortable enclosure. You can adopt an animal and help provided needed funds for the care of our resident animals
The Cat Family: Family Felidae All 37 species of felids are the most carnivorous of all the carnivores. Plant foods play a very minor role in their diet. They are all efficient predators, for with their short jaws and sharp canine teeth, they are able to deliver a quick, lethal bite. Cats are widely distributed and are found in every type of habitat from dense forests to deserts. The cats have powerful jaws that cannot be rotated. The incisors are in a straight line across the jaws, the canines are long, and the cheek teeth are reduced in number, the carnassials being well developed for shearing. The skeleton is specialized for leaping. The claws are retractile in most species, except the cheetah. The gait is digitigrade. They are distributed throughout the world except for some oceanic islands, Australasia and Madagascar.
The Dog Family: Family Canidae There are 35 species of canids, including the fox, wolf, coyote and jackal. They are medium-sized carnivores adapted to swift running in relatively open terrains. They are extremely adaptable and range from solitary hunters to members of highly integrated packs. They are long-legged and digitigrade with claws that are blunt, straight, and noncrushing. The teeth are unspecialized with large canines and cheek teeth adapted for crushing. The carnassials, the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth, are adapted for cutting. The face is long. Diet is mainly carnivorous but some species eat significant amounts of plant material. There are 13 genera. They are distributed worldwide except for Madagascar and some islands. They have been introduced to South America and Australasia where some are now feral.
The Reptile Family Reptiles are a large group of cold-blooded animals that include turtles, tortoises, crocodilians, snakes, and lizards. Most reptiles are carnivores that eat whole prey or insects. However, a few species are herbivores such as the desert tortoise found at Animal Ark. Most reptiles are oviparous, meaning egg-laying, but some are capable of live birth. Worldwide, there around 290 species of turtles and tortoises but many are facing increasing threats to their survival. For example, desert tortoises are threatened by habitat conversion and degradation as well as other direct impacts caused by human developments. They are currently listed as Threatened under The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Desert tortoises are extremely long-lived (up to 100 years) and are considered ―keystone‖ animals because its long burrows provide shelter for other wildlife such as kit foxes, snakes, etc.
The Falcon Family: Family Falconidae This family consists of falcons and caracaras. They are mainly gray or brown, longwinged birds that have long, usually barred tails. Falcons are fast fliers, catching animal prey with their feet. Caracaras are long-legged, slow fliers that feed mainly on carrion. Falconids inhabit mainly forest and open country, nesting on the ground, on ledges, or in trees. Only caracaras build nests of their own. There are ten genera in the family with about 62 species found worldwide.
The Owl Family: Family Strigidae This is a family of small to large owls that have brown, gray and black cryptically marked plumage. They have facial discs and many have ―ear‖ tufts. They inhabit forest, grassland and desert habitats, feed on fish, mammals, birds and insects, and nest on ledges, in tree cavities, abandoned nests, or in burrows. There are 22 genera in the family with 122 species, some migratory, and found worldwide. Owls swallow small prey animals like mice in one gulp – fur, bones and all. The indigestible fur, bones, feathers, bills, claws and teeth are formed into a pellet in a bird’s gizzard during digestion. After several hours, the pellet is regurgitated. The eyes are very large and capable of rapid and sharp focusing at various distances. They are directed forward and, since their fields of view greatly overlap, they provide excellent binocular vision with good depth perception. However, they are immovably fixed in bony sockets; owls must turn their heads to see an object at the side. Extra neck vertebrae provide such great flexibility that an owl can turn its head through an arc of 270 degrees. Even though we have binocular vision also, we can rotate the head only 180 degrees. Owls, like all birds, have a third eyelid called the nictitating membrane, which protects the eyes and keeps them clean and moist. This membrane folds against the inside of the eye and comes out and across like a windshield wiper. It also provides protection when the owl flies through foliage, but this is a secondary function. Owls also have exceptional hearing. Their ears are directed forward and are much larger than those of other birds. The ears are asymmetrical, one with the central fold of the external ear directed downward, the other upward. This enables them to locate most sounds with remarkable exactitude. The most amazing skill of owls is their ability to locate and actually catch prey by hearing alone. Laboratory experiments recently have supported that the barn owl can do this rather easily in complete darkness.
Protection under the Law: The Federal Migratory Bird Act of 1972 makes it illegal to kill, capture or otherwise harass any species without special permission from the U.S. Government. In 1972, the use of DDT, a dangerous chemical pesticide, was banned in this country. Tests proved that, besides being harmful to humans, DDT poisoned raptors and other birds, and inhibited their ability to reproduce. Around this time, Peregrine Falcons were protected as Endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act. Since that time, though the ban of DDT and through captive breeding and releasing, Peregrine Falcons have recovered sufficiently enough to have been removed from the endangered species list. However, many states continue to protect this species through State laws.
The Bear Family: Family Ursidae Bears are large, heavy-bodied carnivores with thick, powerful limbs. They walk on the soles of their feet as we do, not on their toes as most other carnivores do. A bear’s feet are flat and broad and have five heavy, curved claws. When a bear walks, its front feet toe-in. This rotational mobility enables bears to climb and dig better. All bears have large heads with small eyes and rounded ears. Their coats are usually long, with very few markings, although many species have a white or cream-colored chest patch, and the giant panda has very distinctive markings. The tail is very short, rarely over 12 centimeters (43/4‖) long. Except for the polar bear, bears are predominantly plant eaters, although a number of species will hunt periodically, and all of them will eat meat if the opportunity arises.
There are eight species of bears in the world:
Northern Bears Polar bear, Ursus maritimus Brown bear, Ursus arctos Asiatic black bear, Ursus thibetanus American black bear, Ursus americanus Tropical Bears Sloth bear, Ursus ursinus Sun bear, Ursus malayanus Spectacled bear, Tremarctos ornatus Giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Bears have elongated molars with grinding surfaces. The gait is plantigrade, and the claws are non-retractile. Bears are distributed throughout much of the northern hemisphere apart from Africa and South America.
The Raccoon Family: Family Procyonidae The raccoon family includes the ringtail, kinkajou, coati and raccoon. There are 19 species of procyonids, and all are small, long-bodied carnivores with long tails. Many have distinctive facial markings, such as masks or spots, and most are nocturnal. Except for the red panda, which lives in the foothills of the Himalayas, all live in the temperate and tropical forests of the Americas. Animals in this family are relatively short-legged, arboreal mammals with a plantigrade or semi-plantigrade gait. The claws are retractile or non-retractile. The canine teeth are long and rectangular and the carnassials are weakly developed as the diet is omnivorous. There are seven genera and about 19 species found in North and South America and parts of Asia.
The Mustelid Family: Family Mustelidae The mustelids are a diverse group of carnivores, including weasels, otters, and the badger. Long an important part of fur-bearing trade, many species have small populations. These animals play a critical role in natural ecosystems as important predators of small rodents. Most species are built low to the ground, with short legs, and long, slender bodies that are well-adapted to foraging in the burrows of their prey. However, badgers are stocky and powerful and are better suited to digging their prey out of the ground, rather than entering burrows. Many mustelid species are nocturnal, dig their own burrows, and are very active hunters with a well-developed sense of smell.
Animal Ark, Inc. ~ P.O. 60057, Reno, NV 89506-0001 1-775-970-3111 ~ Fax (Toll Free): 866-366-5771 Physical Location: Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary 1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno, NV 89506
Open Tuesday – Sunday From 10:00 - 4:30 April 1 to October 31
http://www.animalark.org
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Bizarre Pictures of Cute Little Animals
JACK BUCKLES’ TEARS OF JOY Funny Stories, Bad Jokes, Bumper Stickers, etc. SENILITY TEST During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, "How do you determine whether or not an older person should be put in an old age home?" "Well," he said, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub." "Oh, I understand," I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup." "No" he said. "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"
THE TRAFFIC TICKET! The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection. The tailgating woman was furious and honked her horn, screaming in frustration, as she missed her chance to get through the intersection, dropping her cell phone and makeup. As she was still in mid-rant, she heard a tap on her window and looked up into the face of a very serious police officer. The officer ordered her to exit her car with her hands up. He took her to the police station where she was searched, fingerprinted, photographed and placed in a holding cell. After a couple of hours, a policeman approached the cell and opened the door. She was escorted back to the booking desk where the arresting officer was waiting with her personal effects. He said, ''I'm very sorry for this mistake. You see, I pulled up behind your car while you were blowing your horn, flipping off the guy in front of you and cussing a blue streak at him. I noticed the 'What Would Jesus Do' bumper sticker, the 'Choose Life' license plate holder, the 'Follow Me to Sunday-School' bumper sticker, and the chromeplated Christian fish emblem on the trunk, so naturally.........I assumed you had stolen the car.''
Husband Down A husband and wife are shopping in their local Wal-Mart. The husband picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in their cart. 'What do you think you're doing?' asks the wife. 'They're on sale, only $10 for 24 cans he replies. 'Put them back, we can't afford them demands the wife, and so they carry on shopping. A few aisles further on along the woman picks up a $20 jar of face cream and puts it in the basket. What do you think you're doing?' asks the husband. 'It’s my face cream. It makes me look beautiful,' replies the wife. Her husband retorts: 'So does 24 cans of Budweiser and it's half the price.'
How do you hide an elephant?
RIO MACAW’S FACEBOOK PAGE Rio now has 918 friends on his Facebook page. What’s even more amazing is that more than 200 of them are from different countries around the world, true to the spirit of Rotary International. Rio currently has friends in: India Greece Turkey Argentina Portugal Denmark Italy England Venezuela Bangladesh Pakistan South Africa Brazil Chile Mexico You can visit Rio at this link: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/rio.macaw?ref=name
The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands!
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SPEAKERS BUREAU
A Directory of Speakers We Have Used Looking for a good club presentation? Here are some resources for the Phoenix area.
Chaplaincy for the Homeless
At its main office in the Lodestar Resource Center, the Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless helps thousands of homeless people each year obtain lost documents, such as birth certificates and drivers' licenses, so they can get jobs, obtain medical help, or find housing. Very moving, informative presentation.
Chaplain Dave Goodall Executive Director 1125 W. Jackson St. Phoenix AZ 85007 602-417-9853 chaplaindave@azhomeless.org
North Tempe Boys & Girls Club
The North Tempe Branch offers activities from each of the 5 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Core Program Areas: Education and Career Development; Character and Leadership Development; The Arts; Health and Life Skills; and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation, and a Power Hour homework completion program where dedicated staff members are available to assist children complete their daily homework.
Lynsie Scharpf Branch Executive 1555 N. Bridalwreath St. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-858-6520 Fax 480-858-6545 lynsier@clubzona.org
Safeddy Identification Cards Shiela Maguire Executive Director PO Box 20724 Mesa, AZ, 85277-0724 (480) 236-8811 http://www.maguirepublications.com
Indicates that this person belongs to a Rotary Club or organization.
The Safeddy card is an identification card. On the front, the card will have the person’s photograph and personal information such as name, date of birth, address and basic medical information. On the back of the card there will be listed some Do’s and Don’ts. Many times first responders will escalate a situation through no fault of their own by inadvertently asking or doing something that triggers aggressive behavior.
Citizens Offering Police Support Officer Larry Horton Phoenix Police COPS Program 620 West Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-262-7218 Fax: 602-534-1972 larry.horton@phoenix.gov
100 Club of Arizona Sharon Knudson-Felix Executive Director 5033 N. 19th Ave., Suite 123 Phoenix, AZ 85015. (602) 485-0100 Fax (602) 242-1715 info@100club.org
Lauren’s Institute for Education Margaret Travillon Co-Founder & CEO 3341 E. Queen Creek Road, Suite 109 Gilbert, AZ 85297 480.621.836 fax: 480.621.8513 margaret@laurensinstitute.org
C.O.P.S., is the volunteer force of the Phoenix Police Department. Volunteers work under the direction of the Employment Services Bureau and play an important part in our city's police operation. Volunteers work side by side with sworn officers in almost every aspect of law enforcement, from administration to investigation. Larry is passionate about this program and gives an excellent presentation!
The mission of the 100 Club of Arizona is to provide financial assistance to families of public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty, and to provide resources to enhance their safety and welfare. This is an excellent organization and a very worthwhile presentation.
Lauren’s Institute for Education (L.I.F.E.) is a special place for developmentally disabled children. They offer a variety of therapies that nurture each individual child's overall growth to improve their quality of life and the lives of their family members. Their 11,000 square-foot facility is state of the art with over 20 thrapy rooms.
This absolutely wonderful program was started by a local Lions Club as a way to provide free books to poor children who otherwise would not have any. The Pathway volunteerrs hold “Free Book Fairs” at local schools, providing the children with a vast selection of books from which they can pick one to keep. What’s amazing is that they are so affordable. It costs just a few cents per child!
Pathway to Reading Jack and Karen Buckles jbuck32175@aol.com PDG Forrest Hickman forhick@q.com
FBI Special Agent Paul Schaaf Federal Bureau of Investigations 201 E Indianola Phoenix AZ 85012 602-279-5511 Fax 602-294-4055 Paul.schaaf@ic.fbi.gov
ChildLight Foundation For Afghan Children Diana Tacey Founder & President 480-964-5484 http://www.childlightfoundation.org taceyinmesa@msn.com
Polio Echo Brad Dowden President P.O. Box 61024 Phoenix, AZ 85082 polio_echo@polioecho.org dowdenbrad@yahoo.com
John Fitzsimmons Phone: (602) 820-6202 mail@fitzmagic.com http://www.fitzmagic.com
Desert Edge Mentoring Dennis Gregory Executive Director 1950 W Heatherbrae Dr. Ste 4 Phoenix, AZ 85015 602-237-2485 http://www.desertedgementoring.com
Max A. Butler Certified Arborist 602-885-4361 Max.a.butler@gmail.com
ChildLight Foundation for Afghan Children is committed to caring about and relieving the suffering of children and their families. When families suffer, children suffer. This was a fantsastic prersentation about one of the most dangerous and needy places on the planet. Well worth your time to schedule Diana!
Serving polio survivors (certified under United Way and supported by Easter Seal Society of Arizona and Arizona Chapter of March of Dimes) strives to service these needs by offering information, services, equipment and "support" by professionals, and most importantly, by those who are walking in your shoes!
A high-energy performance filled with magic, comedy and jawdropping stunts, John Fitzsimmons offers one of the most amazing shows you’ll ever see. John thrills audiences with everything from the most creative way to make a balloon animal to “The World’s Most Dangerous Card Trick” — a smashing stunt that landed him on every major TV network in the nation. John is extremely active in our community, supporting many of our local charities.
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Holistic Horticulture
Special Agent Schaaf spoke to us about “Cyber Crime.” The top three priorities for the FBI are terrorism, counter intelligence, and cyber crime. Cyber crime includes SQL infection, scams, identity theft, extortion, investment fraud, and mortgage fraud. This was a fascinating presention full of important information.
As an outpatient clinic they provide therapeutic intervention through counseling and mentoring. Their targets are male and female adolescents ages 10-17 and male and female adults ages 18 and older, who are seeking guidance while progressing through their life stages. They offer a learning environment, leadership skills, and real world experiences while promoting personal growth, team and relationship building and accrual of lifelong skills.
Max is amazing! Everything you could ever want to know about trees, Max knows. After earning his ISA Certification (WE-7939A) while working for several local tree care companies, Max decided to start his own tree health management practice emphasizing entire tree systems rather than focusing only on trees' individual components. Thus, Holistic Horticulture was born.
Astonishing Families Justin Rohner Executive Director 4327 E. Cloudburst Ct. Gilbert, AZ 85297 480-235-1006 (Todd Runyan) trr23@cornell.edu
O’Connor House Linda Searfoss lrsearfoss@msn.com Linda is the past Executive Director of Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters and recently served as interim CEO of the Red Cross, so she can talk on multiple topics.
Origami Joey Hudy Origami Artist hudy3569@aol.com Schedule Joey through his mother, Julie. Try not to interfere with his school. He’s a great kid!
Police Photography Hal Becker Professional Photographer halbecker@msn.com The gallery Hal brings also includes military and landscapes.
Hold On To Your Dreams
Bobbi de Haan 3629 W Camino Real. Glendale, AZ 85310 623-326-7950 grannywomyn@q.com
The O’Connor House Project is a community effort to relocate both the original adobe house and the spirit of Sandra Day O’Connor to Arizona’s Papago Park. There, the house will once again be a gathering place where people find the level of compromise and consensus needed to move society forward..
Joey Hudy shows us an award winning piece that he entered in an OrigamiUSA competition. Named the “Winged Devil”, the 360-fold work of art took him four hours to complete. Very moving, heart-felt presentation. Joey has autism and uses paper-folding as a way to stay calm and function. Another amazing story.
Hal Becker specializes in photographing our public safety officers and military. Hal has used his technical skills and artistic eye to capture the people behind law enforcement, honoring them for their service. It was amazing to see all of the places Hal has been in pursuit of his craft and to experience his journey through his pictures. Awesome!
Francoise Maricle was born two months prematurely in a Japanese internment camp in Indonesia during World War II. She was in three different camps with her mother and older brother for the next three years. She survived in spite of the horrible physical and mental conditions. This is an amazing story and presentation!
Francoise Maricle Author 17831 N Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85373 623-972-3168 fmaricle2008@gmail.com
Cruising the Oceans
Justin, from Astonishing Families, provided us with a thought provoking presentation about his Mind 4 Money program. It was excellent! Wealth is about attitude. Justin uses his skills to help families change their attitudes towards their finances, become grounded, and turn their lives around. Very useful information.
A few years ago, Bobbi went on a short cruise with her daughter and immediately fell in love with cruising. Now, with several cruises under her belt, she has put together an informative presentation showing what you can expect. Geared for the novice as well as the seasoned traveler, her insight and perspective will have you longing for the high seas. Focus will be on her voyage aboard the Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship. Great pictures!
Save the Family Tim Lidster Director of Community Outreach 450 W. 4th Place Mesa, AZ 85201 480-898-0228 x 245 timl@savethefamily.org
Last year, Save the Family served 195 families including 393 children in its Transitional Living Program and an additional 114 families with 226 children in its Affordable Rental Program, and through an outreach of local schools, Save the Family served an additional 2500 youths.
College Depot Janet Reno - Director 1221 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85004 602-262-7783 Fax 602-495-0177
judy.reno@phoenix.gov www.phoenix.gov/collegedepot
A collaborative effort between the City of Phoenix and several private partners, it is located in the Burton Barr Library, near the library’s “Teen Club.” They provide a complete range of support services, from encouraging kids to consider college, to helping them with their applications and tests, and providing support.
Fill the Bookshelves in Fiji These two Pat Tillman Scholars from ASU are arranging to Nicolette Lewis Mailai Echeverria
send a load of books to school children on a remote island in Fiji. A vacationing Chandler teacher discovered the severe need for reading material and started collecting books. Nikki & Mailai accepted the challenge and want to make this happen. Very interesting. This is an area which is often forgotten yet has some real issues that can easily be corrected.
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Desert Sounds Performing Arts Jenny Crews President PO Box 7526 Chandler, AZ 85246 480-304-4762 480-699-6902 info@desertSounds.org
Phoenix Police Missing Persons Unit Sgt. Bryan Chapman 2120 N Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004 602-262-4088 bryan.chapman@phoenix.gov
Desert Sounds Performing Arts, Inc. is an organization of local community residents who know the benefits of participating in the arts, both personally and professionally. Their goal is to provide underserved children access to school band and orchestra programs, lessons and performance opportunities
Sgt. Chapman provided us with a conprehensive, fascinating behindthe-scene look at the Phoenix Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit. We learned about how well the Amber Alert system works and reviewed the facts and data pertaining to missing individuals. The presentation was so good, everyone stayed late to hear more. Sgt. Chapman is a captivating speaker and really knows his material well. Especially useful were his hints for parents/grandparents.
India James Freeman Past District Governor 3160 E. Main St., Lot 42 Mesa, AZ 85213 623-640-6201 jram@q.com
Lauren’s Institute for Education Margaret Travillon Co-Founder and CEO 3341 E. Queen Creek Road, Suite 109 Gilbert, AZ 85297 480-621-8361x207 Fax: 480-621-8513
margaret@laurensinstitute.org
East Valley Rotaract Laura Zilverberg North Tempe Multigenerational Center
1555 N Bridalwreath St, Tempe, AZ 85281480-463-4886 evrotaract@gmail.com
PDG Jim blended pictures, slides, and items from his numerous trips overseas with wonderful stories of his experiences. Although his primary focus for the presentation was on his visits to projects that were funded by Rotarian Matching Grants, he also covered political, cultural, and economic concerns in the area. PDG Jim easily captivated us with his passion for the people of the region. Good talk!
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!