Rio Squawk 11.04.10

“C is for cookie, and cookie is for me!”

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Cookie Monster’s Birthday November 4th

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

District 5510 ~ Tempe, Arizona USA For information regarding subscriptions, advertising, submitting or requesting a story or photograph, sending a letter or making a comment, Email: patrick@pnacentral.org The Rio Squawk is a free publication circulated weekly to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians worldwide, with readership on six continents.

For membership information, call 623-326-7951 or join us for breakfast 7:00AM Thursdays at the Hometown Buffet, 1312 N Scottsdale Rd

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

IN THIS ISSUE 3 4 12 15 16 18 20 24 25 26 29 30 32 33 35 42 48

Club Minutes AZ StRUT – Today‘s Presentation Cookie Monster‘s Birthday (Cover Story) Australia GSE Begins their Journey Sidekick‘s Corner (Sherry Smith) Memoriam & Mail Box Picture of the Week ABC‘s of Rotary Laura Kalb in Jordan Born to be Wild – Windhorse Sanctuary Tundra Comics Tears of Joy Timmy the Squirrel Miscellaneous Foolishness Display Ads Speakers Bureau Parting Shots

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 Tom Mehlert – Arizona StRUT November 4, 2010 PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Kent Hendricks, Tim Lidster, Geoff Pashkowski, and Linda Searfoss,.

GUESTS: Tom Mehlert and Dr. Mark Eley.

Tom Mehlert 1) President Corey tried to call the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM. 2) Invocation –

We missed you SANDI, BOBBI, BRAD, DENNIS, RON, BRIAN, JIM, ANITA, LYNSIE, and GREG

3) Pledge & Four Way Test – 4) Introduction of Guests – Kent Tom Mehlert – Governor District 5510 Dr. Mark Eley – Principal, Laird Elementary School 5) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON! 6) Lynsie still has raffle tickets for sale for a new 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. (See page 21) 7) Linda is making designer scarves to sell as a fundraiser for our Christmas events. If anyone would like to purchase a scarf, see Linda. They are beautiful and make great Christmas presents. Linda is also looking for venues where she can sell the scarves to raise money for our Christmas projects.

8) Corey welcomed Ben and Dona back from their trip to Egypt and Israel. They had a great time and Dona didn‘t lose her sandals when her camel ran too fast!

9) Bobbi was not able to attend the meeting today. She was attending an AZMPIA (Arizona Missing Persons Investigators Association) workshop. Dona filled in as Treasurer in Bobbi‘s absence. Thank you, Dona.

10) Corey reminded us of the District 5510 Conference in May and read a list of things they need at the event.

11) Corey announced that Joe Vail, President of the Scottsdale Airpark Rotary Club, died. Joe was only 51 and his passing was totally unexpected. Pat knew Joe and told us some funny stories of the pranks they pulled together. We discussed that the Scottsdale Airpark club had experienced significant membership loss. We decided to offer to help them rebuild and to invite them to collaborate with us on our projects so that they can stay actively involved in service. Our commitment is to do whatever it takes to help them succeed.

12) Laura Kalb, our Ambassadorial Scholar who is studying in Jordan, was interviewed by Iraqi TV channel Al-Sharqiyah to get a foreign perspective of Jordan! This is going to air next Friday November 12th at 8pm on Al-Sharqiyah.

13) Pat announced that we might have a furniture manufacturing company that is willing to paint our wooden lung project.

14) The Encanto Skyline Kiwanis Club will be holding its annual food box project on December 18 th. We have helped them for several years, providing volunteers to help fill the boxes. We decided to offer our help again and to also offer to provide funds to increase both the amount of food purchase and the number of families they will be able to serve. This project usually provides 200 families with a week‘s food supply. Ben immediately donated $100 and will check into the possibility of a matching grant.

15) We had an excellent presentation by Tom Mehlert, the Executive Director of AZ StRUT, a nonprofit organization that provides free refurbished computers (tower, monitor, keyboard, and mouse) to nonprofit organizations and to poor children who have good attendance and grades at school. Dr. Mark Eley also attended the meeting and started initial discussion on getting computers for all 18 of the Tempe Elementary School District schools that have poverty rates over 54%. (7 schools have a poverty rate over 70% and 6 schools have poverty rates over 80%) 16) Corey adjourned the meeting at 8:10 AM.

TODAY’S PRESENTATION

We're AZStRUT, and we put real-world technology training to work for Arizona's students and educators. Our model program teaches students valuable technology skills; provides quality refurbished computers to schools and non-profits around the state; and benefits the environment by diverting old equipment from our landfills. It's a classic win-win-win situation which benefits everyone involved. With your help, together we all come out ahead!

Mission     

Improve the Competitiveness of Arizona‘s Technical Workforce through: Supporting applied learning in our educational systems through donated used electronic equipment and scholarships Donating refurbished equipment to education and community non-profit organizations Properly disposing of donated ―E‖ waste

A Return on Innovation (ROI)

Tom Mehlert, Arizona AtRUT Executive Director

Formed in 1997 by founding sponsors Intel & Motorola, Arizona StRUT is a partnership between local schools and businesses, where students learn new skills by refurbishing used computer equipment. The equipment is then donated to schools and other qualified non-profit organizations throughout Arizona. Over 100 companies such as Intel, Avnet, APS and Emerson currently donate hardware through the program.

Arizona StRUT teachers train over 400 students each year at our 15 sites across Arizona. The students are given the opportunity to work on computers and get the kind of valuable hands-on experience that companies are looking for, and the completed systems are donated to non-profit organizations such as local schools and charities.

Arizona StRUT Main Office 1720 W. Broadway Road, Suite 101 Mesa, AZ 85202 Tom Mehlert Executive Director tom.mehlert@azstrut.org Phone (480) 222-4066 Fax (480) 668-0256

Last year alone, 149 schools and organizations received refurbished equipment (over 1,305 units) through the AZStRUT program. Qualified schools or non-profits who would like to request a donation can complete our Computer Request Form for consideration.

Arizona StRUT is a 501c3 (non-profit) organization.

Workplace Skills In addition to the technical goals, the AZ StRUT Program addresses a number of "workplace skills" equally integral to the students ability to succeed both personally and in the workplace. These students are often identified as ‗at risk‘ because of socioeconomic circumstances, low self-esteem or lack teamwork skills. The majority of students complete the program and leave with experiences in teamwork, accountability and the knowledge that they have valued work skills.

AZ StRUT Scholars Program The AZ StRUT Scholars is a newly conceived program which will make it possible for many graduating high school students to take the A+ certification valued by companies hiring employees in the technology area. Often students at the partnering sites cannot afford to pay for these key qualifying examinations and participating schools and training centers do not include the costs in their programs.

In addition, the AZ StRUT Scholars Program will also support students who want to continue their technology training at the college level. AZ StRUT supports students' interest in continuing their education as well as finding jobs within the technology industry sector. The AZ StRUT Scholars Program will help to overcome many barriers they currently encounter.

How can you be involved?

This new program is in early stages of funding and is presently able to assist a limited number of students. We welcome companies and organizations that would like to support the AZ StRUT Scholars Program through donations or other support. Please email us at info@azstrut.org, or call (480) 222-4066 for more information about how you can participate.

Minor League Techie Camp The AZ StRUT ―Minor League Techie‖ camp is a one-day workshop which teaches pre-high school students how to build a computer while learning valuable workplace skills such as teamwork and problem solving. Working computers are disassembled prior to class, and with instruction the students reassemble the computers as they learn the role of each component.

Registered Donee Program Arizona StRUT donates thousands of computers to hundreds of organizations each year. The organizations referred to as Donees are either an Arizona public school or an Arizona 501c3 (educational non-profit) organization. Over the past ten years StRUT has donated many types of refurbished computer equipment to these organizations.

If you have been approved as an Arizona StRUT Donee (eligible for a Standard Computer), you can now take it a step further! As a Registered Donee you can acquire various additional equipment such as laptops, LCD projectors, and flat panel monitors. The annual registration fee is $150.

Remember our Standard Computer Donation is available at no charge to qualified/approved Arizona schools and non-profit organizations. This standard computer is a desktop computer (min 1GHZ processor, min 512MB RAM) CRT monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Photos by Rio Candid Pictures from Today’s Meeting (Counterclockwise from right) Kent Hendricks, PDG Ben Eubank, and President Corey Bruggeman

(Below) Linda Searfoss and Tim Lidster.

(Above) Geoff Pashkowski (Left) Corey models the belly dancing skirt he won in the raffle. The skirt was purchased in Egypt by Ben and Dona.

(Below) Rio Macaw, still recovering from his broken leg

Tom Mehlert (AZ StRUT) and Dr. Mark Eley (Laird School) discuss ways to provide free computers to Tempe schools.

President Corey Bruggeman and PDG Ben Eubank, our Sergeant-at-Arms.

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Get Involved! This project runs through January 8th

Making a Difference...Making a Difference...

So, RIM's fundraiser, A Dollar Makes A Difference (http://www.adollarmakesadifference.com), kicked off this last weekend - how many of you would be willing to help us prove a point? We have been challenged (by the "YES I CAN" man himself, Don Ratliff) to set a big goal for this fundraiser. We were originally going to go for $25,000.00. Don challenged us to double that, which we found very exciting and adventurous, in all sorts of ways that have caused RIM and I (Mrs. Rim) to both grow as individuals and as partners in both life and this endeavor. We are very grateful for that!

So, here's where we can use your help.

This fundraiser began last Saturday October 9, 2010, with the kick-off party, and it will end officially on Saturday January 8, 2011, with a party that is ALREADY promising to be a huge event!

During these three months - amidst all the activities and events and contests and raffles that will be getting under way - we are going to ask for people to participate by donating just ONE DOLLAR to this fundraiser. Of course, if people would like to give more, that would CERTAINLY be welcome. But the whole point behind "A Dollar Makes A Difference" is this: $50,000.00 SEEMS like a lot of money to raise, doesn't it? Now look at it this way... What if 50,000 PEOPLE each gave ONE DOLLAR APIECE?! That seems a lot more do-able, doesn't it? What would happen if YOU were to donate just ONE DOLLAR, and then ask one or two of your friends to do the same? Would you be willing to part with ONE DOLLAR to be a part of something HUGE to benefit a group of heroes who are not only worthy of our attention and appreciation, but who DESERVE our attention, appreciation and admiration?

We are asking for your help in the form of giving just ONE DOLLAR, and then asking your friends to do the same.

What's a dollar to you? What if YOUR dollar is the one that makes the difference? Guess what... IT IS!!

We are so grateful for your willingness to participate! And I, personally, am so very grateful for your help in contributing to my husband's success in this venture that is so incredibly close to his heart.

A Dollar Makes A Difference A dollar can make a difference It can change a person's life It can serve a soldier in combat It can serve that soldier's wife*

We let our soldiers know that we care By supporting Packages From Home Your dollar will go toward shipping A package of "care" to the combat zone

God bless America, and God bless those men and women and their families, who have sacrificed - for us - more than we can ever hope to really comprehend or appreciate.

Rick and Sandi Daly "I want to serve the people who have been serving FOR US."

Rick Daly

And when our troops return They sometimes need a hand The Emergency Relief Fund Provides "solution" for problems unplanned As we raise money to help these two charities Our intention is simply to serve The men and women who give of themselves That our forefathers' Dreams be preserved.

By Sandra Anne Daly

*We would like to acknowledge that we are aware that there are women in the military, as well, and husbands here at home—the word “wife” just works well for the poem. Thank you for understanding.

REGISTRATION: $300 if you register prior to December 15th. ~ $340 if you register before March 31st. ~ $380 if you register after that.

Happy Birthday, Cookie Monster!

Cookie Monster is a voracious monster and one of the main characters on Sesame Street. Covered with blue fur and possessing a pair of googly eyes, Cookie Monster has an insatiable appetite. As his name implies, his primary craving is cookies, but he can (and often does) consume anything and everything, from apples and pie to letters, flatware, and hubcaps. Usually when he eats something, he makes loud munching noises, usually like "OMM-nom-nom-nom..."

44 Years Old!

Cookie Monster has a deep, growly voice, and generally speaks with simplistic diction (e.g., "Me want cookie!"). He occasionally displays an unexpectedly complex vocabulary, however, and is at his most gentrified when in his Alistair Cookie persona, hosting Monsterpiece Theater.

Origin Jim Henson's Designs and Doodles explains Cookie Monster's early life: "In 1966, Henson drew three monsters who appeared in a General Foods commercial that featured three crunchy snack foods: Wheels, Crowns and Flutes. Each snack was represented by a different monster. The Wheel-Stealer was a short, fuzzy monster with wonky eyes and sharply pointed teeth. The Flute-Snatcher was a speed demon with a long, sharp nose and windblown hair. The Crown-Grabber was a hulk of a monster with a Boris Karloff accent and teeth that resembled giant knitting needles.

"These monsters had insatiable appetites for the snack foods they were named after. Each time the Muppet narrator, a human-looking fellow, fixes himself a tray of Wheels, Flutes and Crowns, they disappear before he can eat them. One by one, the monsters sneak in and zoom away with the snacks. Frustrated and peckish, the narrator warns viewers that these pesky monsters could be disguised as someone in your own home, at which point the monsters briefly turn into people and then dissolve back to monsters again."

As it turns out, these commercials were never aired—but all three monsters had a future in the Muppet cast. The Crown-Grabber was used in an Ed Sullivan Show sketch, in which he ruins a girl's beautiful day. Known from then on as the Beautiful Day Monster, he made a number of appearances on Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. The Flute-Snatcher turned into Snake Frackle, a background monster from The Great Santa Claus Switch and The Muppet Show.

And then there's the Wheel-Stealer, who was destined for greater things.

In 1967, Henson used the Wheel-Stealer puppet for an IBM training film called "The Coffee Break Machine." In the sketch, the monster (with pointed fangs) devoured a complex machine as the machine

described its purpose and construction. His greed gets the better of him, however, as the machine's recording continues (within his stomach), announcing that it is wired to self-destruct. The monster promptly explodes. This sketch was also performed in October 1967 on The Ed Sullivan Show.

Two years later, Henson pulled the puppet out of the box again for three commercials selling Munchos, a Frito-Lay potato chip. This time, the puppet was called Arnold. After the three ads were produced, Henson had the opportunity to renew the contract. He chose not to, because at that point he was working on Sesame Street -- and that monster puppet was moving on to the next stage in his career.

In his early appearances on Sesame Street, Cookie Monster seemed somewhat scary to younger viewers, as he personified the childhood fear of "being eaten by a monster" -- which is somewhat ironic, since during the show's first season, he mostly played the role of a toddler who got in the way of everything without thinking, acted fussy when he didn't get his way, and was scolded by Kermit whenever he ate Kermit's property. However, this contradictory image did not last long, and Cookie Monster quickly became one of the most popular and beloved characters on the show. Cookie Monster's theme song, "C is for Cookie," is one of the most famous songs from Sesame Street.

In Sesame Street Magazine issue 144 (May 1985), CTW's associate research director Istar Schwager allayed the fears of some parents about Cookie Monster's bad habits: "Each of the characters on Sesame Street is designed to exaggerate a familiar human foible, and Cookie Monster is babyishness personified. When parents object to Cookie Monster's grammar, we remind them that children learn from a variety of sources -- including other Sesame Street characters who speak properly. Cookie's eating habits, too, are a point of concern for some parents. The inedible things that Cookie eats (a car fender!) make it clear to children that his behavior is out of the ordinary. Other characters, such as Captain Vegetable, of course, are vocal advocates of good eating habits."

Arlene Sherman recalled in a 1998 Museum of Television and Radio seminar; "We used to have a typist that corrected Cookie Monster's grammar!"

Since Sesame Street's format changes in the 2002-2003 season, Cookie Monster has hosted a regular segment called "Letter of the Day." In each episode he is presented with a cookie, upon which is written the letter of the day, in icing (and later, actual foam letters). Despite his best intentions, and various implausible schemes, he always succumbs to temptation.

To counter concerns that the character encourages poor eating habits, a number of "Healthy Habits for Life" segments and plotlines were introduced in Season 36, in which Cookie encourages viewers to eat a balanced diet, and enjoy cookies as a "sometimes food."

However, the idea of Cookie Monster setting a good example for children with respect to their eating habits has been used since the 1970s, with public service announcements and individual sketches (most notably the rap spoof "Healthy Food").

However, the move toward highlighting healthy eating habits in 2005 led to a persistent rumor circulating in the media and on the internet that Cookie Monster would be dropped from the show, or renamed "Veggie Monster." Sesame Street poked fun at the media firestorm in a Season 37 episode. In a sketch in episode 4115, Matt Lauer of The Today Show confronts Cookie Monster about the rumors that he's giving up

cookies and becoming a "Fruit Monster." Cookie Monster refutes the rumor, explaining that he eats the fruit first, and then has cookies for dessert. Cookie Monster also says that the media is always blowing things out of proportion.

In a 2004 Sesame Street episode, Cookie Monster revealed in song that before he started eating cookies (and became "Cookie Monster"), he was called Sid. In an interview with NPR, Cookie Monster explained he eats everything. However, upon being served sardine ice cream, he says he draws the line at sardine ice cream

SESAME STREET

ROTARY CLUB

Australia GSE Begins Their Journey

By Bryon Harrington, GSE Chairman Building a successful Group Study Exchange team takes a lot of hard work, training, a great team leader and AWESOME clubs who sponsor candidates. The truth is, without the clubs that look for viable candidates, the GSE program would be undone. So to the clubs who sponsored, thank you!

On September 11th, the GSE committee selected Daniel Coons, a Rotarian and Past President of the Gilbert Club to be the Team Leader. Dan owns and manages his own printing business, PrintUSA in Mesa.

On October 9th, Team Leader Dan and the GSE committee interviewed 10 candidates and selected 4 outstanding applicants from all over our district to make up the next team. Kristen Whitson, the Administrative Director of Second Chance Center for Animals is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Flagstaff. Jennifer Summers, a 7th grade Language Arts teacher in Chandler is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chandler North. Larry Horton, a Phoenix Police Officer and Coordinator for their C.O.P.S. program is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tempe Rio Salado. The last applicant to round out our team is Mariel Olson, a 4th Grade Teacher from Chandler.

Over the next 4 months the team will meet at least twice a month to prepare for their journey, learning everything from what the five "C's" of Arizona are to what NOT to pack for 30 days. The training, as in depth as we make it, can never prepare a team for what they will experience over those thirty days, but we're confident in the team's success.

The team will depart for Australia on March 7th and return on April 5th, 2011. Shortly thereafter, your clubs should contact the team leader to get the team to come speak at your club. In addition, the entire team will make their joint presentation at the District Conference on June 10-11, 2011 in Pinetop at HonDah. We hope to see you all there!

Congratulations to our 2011 Outbound GSE Team!

(Above left to right) Tempe Rio Salado‘s Larry Horton, Chandler‘s Mariel Olson, Chandler North‘s Jennifer Summers, and Gilbert‘s Daniel Coons, our Team Leader.

Sidekick's Corner By Sherry Smith Rotary 101: In visiting clubs we often are given a "Club Banner". Sometimes we are able to exchange for one of our "Rim Country" banners from our home club. Many clubs we have visited have the exchange banners sewn to a large Rotary blue felt banner. Many Rotarians traveling to other districts and clubs often take banners as a token of friendship.

The RI Board recognized the growing popularity of the banner exchange in 1959 and encouraged participating clubs to ensure that the design of their banners is distinctive and expressive of the club's community and country. Our "Rim Country" banner depicts the Mogollon Rim. Exchanging club banners is a very pleasant custom, especially when a creative and artistic banner tells an interesting story of community pride. The exchange of banners serves as a tangible symbol of our international fellowship.

Club Singing: In 1905 the fifth man to join Paul Harris in forming the first Rotary Club was Harry Ruggles. Harry loved to sing and at one of the early meetings, Harry jumped on a chair and urged everyone to join him in a song. Group singing soon became a traditional part of each Rotary meeting. It is still popular in many US clubs as well as many countries. Social singing, however, is seldom found in Rotary clubs in most Asian countries, Europe, or South America.

It is always interesting and fun to visit all the different clubs and learn how they function as a club. Some sing, some tell jokes and some share a Rotary Moment. They are all different in the format for their club and the members make the clubs unique. People join a Rotary Club that is best suited to them and gives them a feeling of "this club is where I feel comfortable."

Our Reunion at Zone 26: We had a wonderful time at our Zone 26 in Bellevue, WA. We were busy early morning until late evening with breakout sessions, receptions and dinners. One of the dinners was a dinner cruise on Lake Washington with our DG "Generator" class and we were privileged to have RIP Ray and Judy Klinginsmith join us. It was a beautiful evening with yummy food and great fellowship.

The sunset was beautiful and the weather could not have been better – no rain. An extra bonus was the chance to see "from a distance" the home of Bill and Melinda Gates. Their home is 66,000 square feet which includes a banquet room to seat 250. The part of the home that the family lives in is JUST 6000 sq. feet. The home includes an indoor swimming pool and a garage under the house for 30 cars. It is heartwarming to know that people with so much are so willing to give to Rotary's Polio Plus and other charitable organizations.

It is wonderful to make new friends at Zone and other Rotary functions. When we attend banquets we try, when possible, to sit at a table where we do not know everyone. It is interesting to visit with the person next to you and in this way expand your circle of friends, maybe exchange business cards and keep in touch.

During our evening dinner cruise with our "Generator" classmates it was interesting to learn how their club visits are activities were going. It was surprising to learn how many clubs some of the District Governors have. Some have to fly to their various clubs and some have a concentrated area so can cover a lot of clubs with very little travel. Our Hawaii DG classmate has one less club that DG Glenn and I have (we have 42 clubs) and they have their club assemblies and visits completed and have even held their District Conference, which is held in the Fall. WOW that was hard for us to imagine. One DG has to go back and forth through customs into Canada. It is also interesting how different each District is set up in the way it functions. Some Districts have a paid Assistant, who does everything but the club visits, for the District Governor. I am still waiting for my pay HA! HA! although I doubt I do as much as the paid assistant.

We have visited half of our 42 clubs. The clubs for November are: Chandler; Paradise Valley; Scottsdale Foothills; Tempe Rio Salado; Scottsdale Airpark; Chandler Horizon; Scottsdale North; San Tan Crown; Phoenix Squaw Peak; Sun Lakes; Superstition Mountain; Four Peaks; Ahwatukee Foothills; Mesa West; Chandler North; Scottsdale; Phoenix El Puente We are staying in our travel trailer so we do not have to keep driving up and down the Beeline. We brought the trailer down on October 14 and will stay down here until November 20. We will go back to Payson now and then to check on the mail and work our assigned days at the "Artists of the Rim Art Gallery". So as you can see, we are certainly keeping busy and are enjoying our visits with all the clubs and various other functions.

DG Opportunity: One of the advantages to being DG and First Lady is the opportunity to be invited to various functions. One of those functions was a Peace Pole dedication.

The middle of October we visited Mesa Sunrise for their club assembly and club visit. Following the club visit we visited the Montessori school and were given a tour of the school. We were honored to be part of the dedication of the Peace Pole in the Peace Garden of the Montessori school in Mesa. Dr. Ruth Tan Lim (in photo with DG) gave the welcoming address and DG Glenn was honored to read a Proclamation signed by Gov. Jan Brewer (Photo with some children who also recited original poems.) Some of you may be wondering what is a Peace Pole? A Peace Pole is usually a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages. There are tens of thousands of Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments to peace. They serve as constant reminders for us to visualize and pray for world peace. You can learn more about the Peace Pole by visiting http://worldpeace.org

MEMORIAM We lost two great Rotarians this week

JOE VAIL

JIM WELLS

PRESIDENT SCOTTSDALE AIRPARK ROTARY CLUB

SECRETARY ROTARY CLUB OF TEMPE

Santa, -FYI- CFMA has made arrangements for about 15 pounds (approx 1500) of minichocolate chip cookies from Cookies from Home to be brought to Fowler Elementary on Friday, 12/3. I will pick them up Thursday evening & bring them when I arrive.

Bob Cummings Senior Vice President Chase Middle Market Banking Group

Hello - and congratulations to all concerned for putting on a wonderful first Summit -- and a great Squawk issue about it. I definitely want to get information about upcoming events and projects -please add me to the mailing list. And I look forward to finding ways to create partnerships between our organizations in the southern half of the state, particularly.

Yours in service,

Karen Sell Vice District Governor Lions Clubs International District 21B

DECEMBER 11, 2010

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

BEN & DONA WENT TO EGYPT AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS STUPID SHIRT!

BEN & DONA WENT TO EGYPT AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS STUPID SHIRT!

Corey Bruggeman and Jack Buckles show off their souvenirs!

Welcome Back BEN & DONA EUBANK

SUPPORT LYNSIE’S KIDS!

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

“SAVE OUR CAMP” PROJECT 2010/2011 HELP THE LIONS SAVE CAMP TATIYEE Name: __________________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

Club Name: ______________________________________________________

COMMITMENT $4.00 per month for 20 months One-Time Contribution of $80 Two Contributions of $40 Each Other

Lions Camp Tatiyee, P.O. Box 6910, Mesa, AZ 85216

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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

55. ROTARY VILLAGE CORPS (ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS) One of the newer programs in Rotary's panoply of worldwide service activities and projects is the Rotary Village Corps.

This new form of grass roots self-help service was initiated by RI President M.A.T. Caparas in 1986 as a means of improving the quality of life in villages, neighborhoods and communities. Frequently there is an abundance of available labor, but no process to mobilize men and women to conduct useful projects of community improvement.

A Rotary Village Corps (or Rotary Community Corps as they are called in industrialized countries) is a Rotary clubsponsored group of non-Rotarians who desire to help their own community by conducting a specific improvement project.

The Rotary members provide the guidance, encouragement, organizational structure and some of the material assistance for the Rotary Village Corps, which in turn contributes the manpower to help their own community. Thus, the Rotary Village Corps provides a totally new process for Rotarians to serve in communities of great need.

Rotary Community Corps have been organized mainly in depressed ghetto areas of major cities where groups of individuals need the organizational and managerial skills of Rotarians to undertake valuable self-help community projects.

The Rotary Village Corps program offers a totally new dimension to the concept of service to improve the quality of life.

ROTARY COMMUNITY CORPS   

RCC is one of Rotary International‘s Nine Structured Programs which are designed to help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.

An RCC is a group of non-Rotarian men and women who share Rotarians‘ commitment to service.

Under the guidance of a sponsoring Rotary club, dedicated RCC members put their own skills to work to improve the quality of life in their communities.

RCC GOALS    

Encourage individuals to take responsibility for the improvement of their community or village.

Recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations.

Mobilize self-help activities and collective work to improve quality of life.

Encourage the development of human potential to its fullest, within the context of the local culture and community

HISTORY   

Idea introduced by then RI president-elect M.A.T. Caparas in 1985 RI Board adopted program in 1988 Today there are over 6,700 active RCCs & 2,600 Rotary club sponsors in 75 countries worldwide.

RCCs work to organize sustainable development for the community in which they live. As community members gain access to educational and vocational training from an RCC project, they can pass along their knowledge and skills to future generations. Membership should be open to non-Rotarian men and women who reside, are employed, or study near the Corps‘ community. RCCs should meet at least once per month. RCCs are encouraged to undertake two major projects annually. Any membership dues should be nominal. RCC is an opportunity for Rotarians and non-Rotarians to work together to foster enduring community development. They are adaptable to any community, rural or urban. Active participants mobilize to articulate, design and carry out their own plans for change. Rotarians oversee projects but allow corps members to increase their independence.

OUR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLAR Top Ten - Month Two! Friday, November 5, 2010 Evidently two months have passed by already! Wow, does time really go by fast; I still feel like I just got here and still learning my way around! Well tomorrow I am going to get up early and wait as stand-by for the UJ trip to Petra. If someone doesn't show up by 8:30am then I get their seat. I decided to give it a try; I need inspiration for my novel and you can't beat seeing a UNESCO World Heritage Site for only 1JD (=US$1.41) including transportation!

Well I've compiled another favorites list from living in Jordan, this time after being here two months. There's definitely been some 'bumps in the road' but it doesn't get me down; it just makes me feel more lucky for even being 'on the road' in the first place.

10. My balcony. I love to sit on the balcony and study, feel the cool mountain breeze, hear the children playing on the street below (yelling loudly in Arabic!), and watch their mothers hanging laundry to dry out the windows.

9. Miles. I discovered this gem of a grocery store; they sell American Macaroni and Cheese! I know I'm supposed to be immersing myself in a different culture and experiencing their cuisine and all but sometimes don't you just need your comfort food?

8. That being said about American comfort food I've developed an addiction to Jordanian comfort food - kunafa, and it's sold by the generous plateful at the University of Jordan cafeteria for something like .30 US cents. Awesome!

7. The library at the University. It's full of Arabic books and hidden places between stacks of books to study between my classes.

6. Wild Jordan gift shop and cafe. While hanging out with my friends this week we were stopped by an Iraqi news channel filming a special about Jordan and they asked us if they could interview us to get a foreign perspective of Jordan!

This is going to air next Friday November 12th at 8pm on the Iraqi channel Al-Sharqiyah. I have a TV and a DVD player in my apartment and I'm certain we get Al-Sharqiyah but how I'm going to record the show is still uncertain. I saw my roommate used a USB drive in the DVD player, maybe I can record stuff onto that? We'll see! Hopefully I will figure it out and then post the interview on my blog for you all to see. Stay tuned.

5. NaNoWriMo. Many of you might not know that writing a novel was one of my goals for this year. I've been dabbling in novel writing for the last two years that's set in the Middle East but never found the spare time or inspiration to finish it until now! NaNoWriMo stands for national novel writing month which is November. So far I have about 5,000 words written. When the plot starts to take more shape and all my characters introduced I'll begin to post excerpts of it on my blog for you all to read. Stay tuned for that as well!

4. Wadi Rum and zarb pits. I wish everyday to be able to eat the food I ate from the zarb pit in Wadi Rum; it was that good.

3.The breeze through the pine trees on campus. Many of the walkways on the University of Jordan campus are lined with pine trees, I walk a lot now so I start to notice these things. They're very beautiful as well, I can't wait to see snow on them in winter!

2. The infinite styles, patterns, varieties of and ways to wrap the hijab. Some of you who know me well know that I have a special place in my heart for scarves and love to collect them. Everyday on campus I see one after another beautiful hijabs that look fashionable and modest at the same time! I've resisted the urge to go into those wonderful scarves shops where what seems like thousands of colors and patterns of them are piled high. I know if I did I'd come out with a hundred of them.

1. Dead sea mud! It just makes your skin feel so much smoother and your complexion clearer. And it's a whole lot cheaper to buy it here than in the States!

I hope everyone has a marvelous weekend, I will write some more next week inshallah!

Bobbi de Haan’s

Born to be Wild

Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife WINDHORSE SANCTUARY is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which offers a permanent home for abused and displaced special-needs horses, dogs and cats on a farm in Williston, Florida, near Ocala and Gainesville.

They are not a rescue organization, but a sanctuary which provides a life-long, loving home for the special animals that come there. Many come from rescue organizations and are considered to be unadoptable due to their medical, behavioral and aging issues.

Their goal is to provide a safe, stable and natural environment for all the animals.

The horses enjoy green pastures and the shelter of a barn in bad weather, the dogs run and play and swim in the pond and the cats enjoy their indoor/outdoor habitat, complete with jungle gym. All receive nutritious food and top quality medical care.

Windhorse Sanctuary is currently caring for 43 horses, ponies and donkeys, 18 dogs and 12 cats. Nearly all of them require special care of one kind or another.

THE STORY OF TEDDY Teddy was born with his nose wrapped around his foreleg. His nose was terribly twisted, his front teeth out of alignment and his tongue was hanging out of his mouth. The breeder called us to see if we might want to take him to raise with another ailing foal we had adopted.

Before Teddy's Surgery When we saw Teddy, we couldn't say no. His personality was bright; he was resourceful and full of energy.

Acupuncture and massage helped "wake up" his nose and mouth so he was able to nurse and function more normally. He learned how to pull grass (and flowers) by maneuvering them with his lips so he could cut them with his back teeth, which were perfectly lined up. We found a wonderful surgeon, Ted Broome at Surgicare in Brandon, Florida and he and his team went to work on a plan to help Teddy.

When Teddy reached two months, Dr. Broome., Dr. Kuebelbeck and the rest of the staff were ready with a plan in place that would help correct Teddy's nose and bite. They performed surgery, putting a modified steel leg brace on the nose.

Teddy's Surgery.

Our job was to turn the distracter on the brace just a quarter of a millimeter every six hours for the next three months. There was a pronounced difference after surgery, but as time went on, Teddy's face continued to improve and the moveable brace did its job. Although the brace was cumbersome and we had to secure and limit his environment so he wouldn't be hung up on anything, Teddy lived normally and was fun and playful despite his challenges.

Adjusting the brace.

Teddy's brace was finally removed and we took some time to see how things settled. He looked fantastic and our only concern was his bite alignment. A few months later, Teddy had another surgery to put braces on his lower teeth to slow them down a bit so the top teeth could catch up. A few more months later he was looking good and ready to go.

Removal of the brace.

As Teddy continued to grow, his face continued to improve. He now has a bump on his nose, and makes a little noise when he is winded but he is fit and healthy at a whopping 16.3 hands. He returned from 90 days with the trainer this spring and was a prize pupil, smoothly gaited with a great attitude. His only downfall...he is terrified of cows!

Teddy continues to inspire us with his courage and perpetually positive attitude.

18400 NW 150th Avenue, Williston, Florida 32696 ~ bb4windhorse@aol.com; http://windhorsesanctuary.org/

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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!

If you like these cartoons, visit Chad’s web site - Tundra Comics

JACK BUCKLES’ TEARS OF JOY Funny Stories, Bad Jokes, Bumper Stickers, etc.

Here are some actual answers children have given their teachers.

SCIENCE ~ "One horsepower is the amount of energy it takes to drag a horse 500 feet in one second." ~ "You can listen to thunder after lightning and tell how close you came to getting hit. If you don't hear it, you got hit, so never mind." ~ "Talc is found on rocks and on babies." ~ "Isn't inertia when something is moving, then it stops moving and keeps moving?" ~ "The law of gravity says no fair jumping up without coming back down." ~ "When they broke open molecules, they found they were only stuffed with atoms. But when they broke open atoms, they found them stuffed with explosions." ~ "When people run around and around in circles we say they are crazy. When planets do it we say they are orbiting." ~ "Rainbows are just to look at, not to really understand." ~ "While the earth seems to be knowingly keeping its distance from the sun, it is really only centrificating." ~ "Someday we may discover how to make magnets that can point in any direction." ~ "South America has cold summers and hot winters, but somehow they still manage." ~ "Water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. There are 180 degrees between freezing and boiling because there are 180 degrees between north and south." ~ "A vibration is a motion that cannot make up its mind which way it wants to go." ~ "There are 26 vitamins in all, but some of the letters are yet to be discovered. Finding them all means living forever." ~ "There is a tremendous weight pushing down on the center of the Earth because of so much population stomping around up there these days." ~ "Lime is a green-tasting rock." ~ "Many dead animals in the past changed to fossils, while others preferred to be oil." ~ "Genetics explain why you look like your father, and if you don't why you should." ~ "Vacuums are nothings. We only mention them to let them know we know they're there." ~ "Some oxygen molecules help fires burn, while others help make water, so sometimes it's brother against brother." ~ "Some people can tell what time it is by looking at the sun. But I have never been able to make out the numbers." ~ "We say the cause of perfume disappearing is evaporation. Evaporation gets blamed for a lot of things people forget to put the top on." ~ "To most people, solutions mean finding the answers. But to chemists, solutions are things that are still all mixed up." ~ "In looking at a drop of water under a microscope, we find there are twice as many H's as O's." ~ "Clouds are high flying fogs." ~ "I am not sure how clouds get formed. But the clouds know how to do it, and that is the important thing." ~ "Clouds just keep circling the earth around and around. And around. There is not much else to do." ~ "Water vapor gets together in a cloud. When it is big enough to be called a drop, it does." ~ "Humidity is the experience of looking for air and finding water." ~ "We keep track of the humidity in the air so we won't drown when we breathe."

~ "Rain is often known as soft water, oppositely known as hail." ~ "Rain is saved up in cloud banks." ~ "In some rocks you can find the fossil footprints of fishes." ~ "Cyanide is so poisonous that one drop of it on a dog's tongue will kill the strongest man." ~ "The wind is like the air, only pushier." ~ "A blizzard is when it snows sideways." ~ "A hurricane is a breeze of a bigly size." ~ "A monsoon is a French gentleman." ~ "Thunder is a rich source of loudness." ~ "Isotherms and isobars are even more important than their names sound." ~ "It is so hot in some places that the people there have to live in other places." ~ "Most books now say our sun is a star. But it still knows how to change back into a sun in the daytime."

James Greene’s

Timmy the Squirrel

Memorial

Bizarre Pictures of Cute Little Animals

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

RIO MACAW’S FACEBOOK PAGE Rio now has 1,301 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!

The 2011

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Walk Across America For Special Needs Kids

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.

(Waiting for updated contact information)

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!

New Page – Updated 10/22/10 Rotary Youth Programs Chris LaBarge District 5510 Interact Chair 2010 2332 E. Grandview Circle Mesa, AZ 85213 H480-844-8714 C 480-229-0150 celabarge@hotmail.com

The Harp Foundation Lizbeth Congiusti Board Member 400 W. Camelback Road Suite 304 Phoenix, AZ 85013 602-265-4014 lcongiusti@theharpfoundation.org

My Year in China Susan Seats Susan‘s availability is extremely limited due to her travels.

Contact her by email susankula@yahoo.com

Abuse and Harassment PDG Don LaBarge District 5510 Youth Harassment and Abuse Chair dlabarge@wydebeam.com

Camp Tatiyee Pam Swanson, Executive Director (Off Season: Mid-August to Mid-May)

480-380-4254 Lions Camp Tatiyee P.O. Box 6910; Mesa, AZ, 85216 arizonalionscamp@cox.net

Chris LaBarge provides an excellent presentation on the Interact program and other Rotary youth initiatives. Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are selfgoverning and self-supporting. Chris is very knowledgable and totally commited to working with children. Excellent!

Since their founding over 10 years ago, The Harp Foundation has been able to provide more than 60,000 hours of therapeutic harp music to hundreds of thousands of critically ill and medically fragile patients and their families at hospices, hospitals, schools, churches and homes around the Valley. This is a wonderful presentation complete with soothing harp music.

Susan has just returned to the states from a one year teaching assignment at Hubei University of Technology in Wuhan, China.

While there, she created a magic club to help build student confidence and self-esteem. Her work was so extraordinary that the Chinese produced a movie about her. If you can catch Susan when she is in Arizona, you will be captivated by her amazing story. She has also traveled extensively in India.

PDG Don LaBarge provides an excellent overview and update on Rotary International’s and our District’s progress towards developing an “Abuse and Harassment” policy. This is a must presentation for any club hosting or conducting youth programs/activities. PDG Don has not only done extensive research on the subject, as a retired police officer he brings a professional perspective to his presentation. Excellent!

Lions Camp Tatiyee is simply a place created to give a chance for individuals with special needs to relax, be themselves, and have a great time with new friends. For over 50 years, the camp has served children facing the challenges of living with a disability.

Learn about their quality programming, dedicated staff, and how you can get involved in supporting their efforts. Excellent presentation.

Sustainable Resources, Ltd.

Dr. Jan & Clarice Snyder

6248 E. Waltann Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1942 Phone 480-951-9250 Email clarice@sustainableltd.org Web Site http://www.sustainableltd.org

The objective of Sustainable Resources is to identify and support industries or projects that provide jobs, education, or basic human needs to those people that are in most need of fundamental support in order to escape the cycle of poverty. The Snyders have fascinating stories of their trips to Africa and their many wonderful projects. Learn how ASU students are involved in designing and building adaptive equipment for disabled Africans. These people are amazing!!!

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PARTING SHOTS

My trip to Egypt

By Ben Eubank