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Women's Equality Day
August 26th
“We Can Do It!”
3 Club Minutes
4 Meeting Photos
8 Women‘s Equality Day
12 The ABC‘s of Rotary
15 Born to be Wild
27 Tundra Comics
18 Timmy the Squirrel
18 Tears of Joy
19 Miscellaneous Foolishness
20 Display Ads
27 Speakers Bureau
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
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Rotary International
President
Ray Klinginsmith - Missouri, USA
District 5510
Governor - Glenn W. Smith
Governor Elect - Alan Havir
Governor Nominee – Abe Feder
Assistant Governor – John Slentz
Secretary - Sherry Mischel
Treasurer - Joanne Kline
World’s First Service Club Organization
Founded on February 23, 1905
Over 1,200,000 Members in 33,000 clubs
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IN THIS ISSUE
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
President
Corey Bruggeman
Immediate Past President
Patrick de Haan
Vice President
James Greene
Secretary
Jack Buckles
Treasurer
Bobbi de Haan
Sergeant at Arms
PDG Ben Eubank
Environmental Services Chair
Jim Lemmon
Gift of Life Chair
Ron Freeman
Greeter
Kent Hendricks
Guiding Rotarian
PDG Ben Eubank
Health Services Chair
PDG Ben Eubank
International Service Chair
Dona Eubank
Leadership Committee Chair
Bobbi de Haan
Marketing Committee Chair
Greg Searfoss
Membership Committee Co-Chairs
PDG Ben Eubank & Patrick de Haan
Official Mascot
Rio Macaw
Pathway to Reading Committee Chair
Jack Buckles
Photographer/Writer
Bobbi De Haan
PolioPlus Committee
PDG Ben Eubank & Brad Dowden
Progetto Salvamamme – Salvabebè
James Greene & Bobbi de Haan
Public Relations & Media Management
Patrick de Haan
River Rally, Octoberfest, Picnic in the Park
Jim Lemmon
Rotary Foundation Chair
PDG Ben Eubank
Service Committee Chair
Lynsie Scharpf
Trainers
Kent Hendricks
Geoff Pashkowski
Ambassadorial Scholars
Justin Randall (Spain)
Laura Kalb (Middle East)
Beth Anne Martin (2011 Nominee-Latin America)
Service Above Self Award Recipients
Jim Lemmon (2001)
PDG Ben Eubank (2007)
1) President Corey called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM.
2) Invocation – Dona
3) Pledge & Four Way Test – Jack
4) Introduction of Guest – N/A
5) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON!
6) Rio‘s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT!
a. Q – Why did the tomato turn red?
A – It saw the salad dressing!
b. Q – How do prisoners communicate?
A – With cell phones!
7) Ben collected Happy Dollars and any other cash that wasn‘t nailed down.
8) Today, we celebrated Women‘s Equality Day (August 26), commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the
19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. See page 8 for more information.
9) Patrick circulated a Memoriam sheet with information about Sgt. Martin Lugo, Jr. (24), a Tucson resident, who
was killed on August 19th in Afghanistan.
10) We celebrated Tim‘s birthday. Tim chose to have Ben sing Happy Birthday to him. Ben chose to have Tim wear
the ―Buzzard‖ birthday hat instead of the ―Cake!‖ Happy Birthday, Tim! (So that‘s what a half century looks like!)
11) We confirmed activities with our two Ambassadorial Scholarship representatives. We will gather to help Beth
Anne rehearse for the interview from 6:30–8:00 PM on Friday, 8/27, at the North Tempe Boys and Girls Club (Thank
you, Lynsie!). Laura Kalb (our current Ambassadorial Scholar who went through this process last year) said she will be
there. Then, at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 30th,
we will have a send-off party for Laura, who is
leaving for Jordan on September 3rd for a year to
complete her graduate studies.
12) Corey told us about a wholesale pet supply
company here in the valley, Ryan‘s Pet Supplies,
located at 1805 East McDowell Road, Phoenix,
AZ 85006. You can get more information at their
company web site: http://www.ryanspet.com
13) Corey briefed us on the Tempe South
meeting that he and Pattie attended to hear Dr.
Michael Crow‘s (ASU) presentation.
14) We discussed the Youth Exchange
Program and options for us to get involved.
15) We discussed that they are still accepting
applications for GSE Team Leader for the 2011
GSE trip to Australia.
1 6) There was no further business. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:00AM.
17) A short Board Meeting was immediately
convened to receive and review the Treasurer‘s
report.
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
Work Meeting and Board Meeting
August 19, 2010
PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan, Ben Eubank,
Dona Eubank, Ron Freeman, and Tim Lidster. GUEST: None today
We missed you
BRAD, SANDI, DENNIS,
JAMES, BRIAN, KENT,
GEOFF, JIM, LYNSIE,
ANITA, GREG, and
LINDA!
!
Photos by Rio
Candid Pictures
from Today’s Meeting
Today was also our speaker’s birthday, so we celebrated Chaplain Dave the Tempe Rio Salado way!
President Corey and
Rio Macaw get ready
to start the Board
Meeting.
(Below) Ron Freeman
and Dona Eubank.
BIRTHDAY BOY!
Acknowledging that he
is an ―Old Buzzard,‖
Tim Lidster enjoyed
Ben‘s rendition of the
Birthday Song!
Happy Birthday, Tim!
HAPPY DOLLARS!
PDG Ben can‘t resist
pushing his Sergeant-
At-Arms duties to the
limit. Here he is seen
harassing our Club
Treasurer, Bobbi, as
she attempted to pay
her ―Happy Dollars‖
for the week. Better
watch out, Ben. If you
play with fire, you‘re
going to get burned!
EDITORIAL COMMENT ON BEN’S NEW TIE
BEN’S NEW TIE
Anticipating that Dennis Gregory would be
at today‘s meeting; Ben wore his brand new
University of Texas tie Unfortunately,
Dennis wasn‘t there, so Ben looked spiffy
for nothing (as usual),
TEMPE RIO SALADO FASHION NEWS WOMEN IN ROTARY PIN
Here‘s a great, fashionable way to celebrate Women‘s
Equality Day. Several Rotary suppliers offer various pins
and shirts honoring the role of women in Rotary.
http://russellhampton.com
http://www.intllogos.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=228
COVER STORY
Pieces of History The 19th Amendment Gives Women the Right to Vote
On a hot August day in 1920, Representative Harry Burn listened as the
Tennessee House of Representatives debated an issue that had been
simmering since well before the Civil War—woman suffrage.
For generations, long before 24-year-old Burn was born, the woman suffrage
movement had as its goal an amendment to the U.S. Constitution allowing
women the right to vote.
The movement had begun in 1848 at a women's rights convention in Seneca
Falls, New York, but it took 30 years to get the amendment introduced in
Congress. Action on Capitol Hill was very slow. Until 1914, the Senate
voted only once, turning it down, and the House did not vote at all.
Meanwhile, the suffragists took their fights to the states. Through legislative
action or state amendment, the movement had some success. In the 1916
election, women could vote for presidential electors in 11 states. By 1920,
even without the referendum, women would have been able to vote for
presidential electors in 30 states.
Finally, in the spring of 1919, Congress passed the amendment and sent it
the states for ratification. The States acted quickly, and by August 1920, 35 had approved it. In all but one of the
remaining states, the amendment had either been rejected or had no hope of being approved.
With one additional state needed, the push for ratification focused on Tennessee. Supporters and opponents of the
amendment, the press, and thousands of spectators flocked to Nashville to witness the proceedings. Carrie Chapman Catt,
the latest in the long line of woman suffrage leaders that had included Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, was
also there.
Tennessee's Senate had already approved it, but after several votes in the House, the issue was deadlocked, 48 to 48. As
the debate continued, Burn opened a letter from his mother.
―Don't forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt put the ‗rat‘ in ratification,‖ mother Burn wrote. Harry had been
counted among the opponents, but when the next vote was taken, Harry voted in favor of the amendment, and ratification
was approved.
Thus, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920, in time
for women in all states to vote for President later that year.
The next day, Harry Burn explained his vote to angry opponents: ―I believe in full suffrage as a right. I believe we had a
moral and legal right to ratify. I know that a mother‘s advice is always safest for her boy to follow, and my mother wanted
me to vote for ratification.‖.
A Resolution Proposing an Amendment to The Constitution Of The United States
In July 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls,
NY, and launched the woman suffrage movement. Many of the attendees to the convention were also abolitionists whose
goals included universal suffrage. In 1870 this goal was partially realized when the 15th amendment to the Constitution,
granting black men the right to vote, was ratified.
19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women's Right to Vote (1920)
The 19th amendment guarantees all American women the right to vote. Achieving this milestone required a
lengthy and difficult struggle; victory took decades of agitation and protest. Beginning in the mid-19th century,
several generations of woman suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and practiced civil
disobedience to achieve what many Americans considered a radical change of the Constitution. Few early
supporters lived to see final victory in 1920.
Beginning in the 1800s, women organized, petitioned, and picketed to win the right to vote, but it took them
decades to accomplish their purpose. Between 1878, when the amendment was first introduced in Congress, and
August 18, 1920, when it was ratified, champions of voting rights for women worked tirelessly, but strategies
for achieving their goal varied. Some pursued a strategy of passing suffrage acts in each state—nine western
states adopted woman suffrage legislation by 1912. Others challenged male-only voting laws in the courts.
Militant suffragists used tactics such as parades, silent vigils, and hunger strikes. Often supporters met fierce
resistance. Opponents heckled, jailed, and sometimes physically abused them.
By 1916, almost all of the major suffrage organizations were united behind the goal of a constitutional
amendment. When New York adopted woman suffrage in 1917 and President Wilson changed his position to
support an amendment in 1918, the political balance began to shift.
On May 21, 1919, the House of Representatives passed the amendment, and 2 weeks later, the Senate followed.
When Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment on August 18, 1920, the amendment passed its
final hurdle of obtaining the agreement of three-fourths of the states. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby
certified the ratification on August 26, 1920, changing the face of the American electorate forever.
Women in the United States were given the right to vote on August 26, 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the United
States Constitution was signed. The amendment was first introduced many years earlier in 1878. Every president has
published a proclamation for Women's Equality Day since 1971 when legislation was first introduced in Congress by
Bella Abzug. This resolution was passed designating August 26 of each year as Women's Equality Day.
Full text of resolution
Joint Resolution of Congress, 1971 designating
August 26th of each year as Women's Equality Day
WHEREAS, the women of the United States have
been treated as second-class citizens and have not
been entitled the full rights and privileges, public or
private, legal or institutional, which are available to
male citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the women of the United States have
united to assure that these rights and privileges are
available to all citizens equally regardless of sex;
WHEREAS, the women of the United States have
designated August 26th, the anniversary date of the
passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, as symbol of
the continued fight for equal rights: and
WHEREAS, the women of United States are to be
commended and supported in their organizations and
activities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the
Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, that
August 26th of each year is designated as "Women's
Equality Day," and the President is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation annually in
commemoration of that day in 1920, on which the
women of America were first given the right to vote,
and that day in 1970, on which a nationwide
demonstration for women's rights took place.
Take the Women's Equality Day Quiz!
To help celebrate Women's Equality Day, the National Women's History Project developed a quiz to
use at your events, or just around your office, or in conversation with friends. It took 72 years for
women to win the right to vote.
1. August 26th is celebrated as Women's Equality Day to commemorate
a. the work women did during the Second World War
b. the anniversary of women winning the right to vote
c. the flappers of the 1920's
d. the contemporary women's rights movement
2. In what year did Congresswoman Bella Abzug introduce legislation to ensure that this important American anniversary
would be celebrated?
a. 1992 b. 1984 c. 1971 d. 1965
3. In what year did women in the United States win the right to vote?
a. 1776 b. 1848 c. 1920 d. 1946
4. How many years did it take for women to win the right to vote in the United States?
a. 72 years b. 120 years c. 20 years d. 51 years
5. Women in most of the western states won the right to vote years before the Federal Amendment was secured. 2010 is
the 100th anniversary of women in Washington State winning the vote. California will celebrate the 100th anniversary of
women winning he vote in 2011. Oregon will celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2012. What other state will celebrate the
100th anniversary of women in this state winning the right to vote in 2012?
a. New York b. Florida c. Maine d. Arizona
6. What was the name given to the 19th Amendment to the Constitution which guaranteed women's right to vote in the
United States.
a. Abigail Adams Amendment b. Sojourner Truth Amendment
c. Susan B. Anthony Amendment d. Gloria Steinem Amendment
7. Women who worked for women's right to vote were called
a. radical b. immoral c. suffragist d. all of the above
8. How many other countries had already guaranteed women's right to vote before the campaign was won in the United
States?
a. 6 b. 2 c. 1 d. 16
9. The term suffragist is derived from
a. one who suffers b. a voting tablet in ancient times
c. the Constitution d. the Bill of Rights
9. How many other countries had already guaranteed women's right to vote before the campaign was won in the United
States?
a. 6 b. 2 c. 1 d. 16
10. What was the first country that granted women the right to vote?
a. Canada b. Germany c. New Zealand d. United Kingdom
Answers:
1. b 2. c 3. c
4. a (from the first Women's Rights Convention in 1848
to 1920)
5. d 6. c 7. D 8. b
9. d (New Zealand (1893), Australia (1902), Finland
(1906), Norway (1913), Denmark (1915), USSR (1917),
Canada (1918), Germany (1918), Poland (1918), Austria
(1919), Belgium (1919), Great Britain (1919), Ireland
(1919), Luxembourg (1919), the Netherlands (1919),
Sweden (1919)
10. c (1893)
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To make a contribution or if you need additional information, contact:
Patrick de Haan (Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club) 623-326-7951 or [email protected]
Jan Snyder (Tempe East Rotary Club) 480-951-9250
www.sustainableltd.org
Looking for a Simple, Low-Cost, High-Impact Polio Project?
All we need is a $25 donation from 100 Clubs, Companies, or Individuals
35. CITATION FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE" and "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD"
Two very special awards of recognition occasionally are presented by the trustees of The Rotary Foundation to Rotarians
who render outstanding service to The Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service
recognizes significant and dedicated service by a Rotarian to promote the programs of The Rotary Foundation and thus
advance the Foundation's goal of better understanding and friendly relations among people of the world.
The second award, called the Distinguished Service Award, is presented to a Rotarian whose outstanding record of service
to The Rotary Foundation is on a much broader basis and spreads beyond the district level and continues over an extended
period of time. The Distinguished Service Award acknowledges the sustained efforts of a Rotarian who has already
received the Citation of Meritorious Service, for continuing efforts to promote international understanding.
Both of these select awards are presented for exemplary personal service and devotion to the Foundation rather than for
financial contributions. No more than 50 such awards are granted by the trustees in any one year and there is only one
recipient of a Citation for Meritorious Service in any district each year. A recipient of the Citation for Meritorious Service
is not eligible for nomination for a Distinguished Service Award until two or more years have elapsed.
It is a very proud distinction for any Rotarian to be selected for one of these high levels of recognition by The Rotary
Foundation trustees.
36. SPECIAL ROTARY OBSERVANCES
In the annual Rotary calendar several months are designated to emphasize major programs of Rotary International.
January is Rotary Awareness Month. This is a time to expand knowledge of Rotary and its activities among our
membership and throughout the community.
February is designated as World Understanding Month. This month was chosen because it includes the birthday
of Rotary International, February 23. During the month, Rotary clubs are urged to present programs which
promote international understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other
parts of the world.
World Rotaract Week is the week in which March 13 falls. It's a time when Rotary clubs and districts highlight
Rotaract by joining in projects with their Rotaract clubs.
April is set aside as Rotary's Magazine Month. Throughout the month, clubs arrange programs and activities
which promote the reading and use of The Rotarian magazine and the official regional magazines of Rotary.
August is Membership and Extension Month, a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new
members and form new clubs.
September is Youth Activities Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-
sponsored programs which serve children and young people. During this month many clubs give increased
attention to youth exchange activities.
October is Vocational Service Month. During this period, clubs highlight the importance of the business and
professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote the vocational avenue of service.
November is selected to be Rotary Foundation Month. Clubs and districts call attention to the programs of The
Rotary Foundation and frequently cultivate additional financial support for the Foundation by promoting
contributions for Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members.
Each of these special months serves to elevate the awareness among Rotarians of some of the excellent programs of
service which occur within the world of Rotary.
Special thanks to the Manteca Morning Rotary Club, Manteca, California USA.
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the Rotary Club of Islamabad, Pakistan, to become part of this important Global Peace Initiative!
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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! [email protected]
A LABOR OF LOVE FOR ALL CREATURES WINGED AND SMALL
Arnold‘s Butterfly Haven is an extension of the animal conservation and rehabilitation efforts of Arnold‘s Wildlife
Rehabilitation Center, located just north of Okeechobee, FL. (Click here for map)
Their mission is to provide a much needed feeding and breeding ground for butterflies, which suffer from diminishing
habitat due to human encroachment. In addition, we provide a tranquil and enriching experience for entomologists,
botanists, biologists, students or anyone who wishes to observe, study or photograph butterflies in an open, natural habitat.
Arnold‘s Butterfly Haven is a half-acre, free-ranging butterfly garden in the shape of the Zebra Longwing, Florida‘s State
Butterfly. It contains over 2000 native larval and nectar plants, specific to indigenous butterfly species.
Unlike typical ―staged and caged‖ gardens, in which butterflies are not only artificially introduced and contained,
Arnold‘s Butterfly Haven is an open-range, naturally occurring garden in motion, to which nearly 60 species of area
butterflies are naturally attracted.
This amazing ecocosm was created entirely by volunteers! Tirelessly, they cleared and plowed the land. Diligently, they
measured and plotted the design, and ultimately, they planted the garden with all the green and flowery things attractive to
butterflies. Likewise, they continue to perform all the ongoing maintenance. Local area businesses also got involved,
donating plants, building tools and materials.
Bigger Than Life
This Florida conservationist takes butterfly gardening to the next level.
By Karey McCann
You can think big when you have a 43-acre
backyard. This is what Sue Arnold, owner of
Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in
Okeechobee, Florida, did after the 2004
hurricane season.
Storms had damaged an orange tree grove near
the side of her home. After they hauled away
the ruined trees, Sue began to think about what
to do with the cleared area. She knew she
wanted it to stay as a wildlife-friendly habitat,
so she devised a plan.
"It dawned on me that I could turn it into a
butterfly garden as an extension of the animal
conservation efforts of the center," Sue says. "I
didn't really know what would happen, but I
figured I'd give it a try."
The result is a free-roaming, 1/2-acre butterfly
garden laid out in the shape of a zebra
longwing, the Florida state butterfly. Sue named her garden Butterfly Haven and the "flying flowers" come and go as they
please.
After the garden was planted, Sue learned that her area is one of the 52 locations in Florida included in the annual
butterfly count held by the North American Butterfly Association. Last summer and fall, her garden was included in the
counts, and the lush area boasted 57 of the region's 60 indigenous butterfly species.
Bobbi de Haan’s Born to be Wild
Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife
http://www.arnoldswildlife.org
Butterfly Haven has more than 2,000 plants in the 12 sections that form the butterfly shape. Each section contains native
host and nectar plants to attract certain species. But the plants are not just for the butterflies—hummingbirds are frequent
visitors as well.
Sue admits she is not a butterfly expert, merely a butterfly and plant lover, but she did her research before developing her
garden.
"This is butterfly gardening 101," she jokes. "Mother Nature is in charge here."
It's not difficult to get started, though, Sue says. Butterfly gardening is generally easy once you know the right plants for
the species in your area.
"There is a huge amount of information on the Web and in books specific to butterfly gardening," Sue says. "Plus, you can
easily get information through your local butterfly and gardening clubs, and your county's Extension service."
Butterflies, like other creatures, are suffering because of diminishing habitats. Sue built her garden in part to help
replenish those habitats, but also to educate people about butterflies and the type of plants that attract them.
"It's a one-stop resource," Sue says. "People are amazed at the number and different species of butterflies here. They see
the plants in the garden, take notes and then apply that knowledge to their own backyards."
Sue doesn't suggest that everyone build a butterfly garden on such a large scale, but says that every little bit helps.
"Even planting a corner of your own backyard with plants that provide a breeding and feeding ground for butterflies can
make a difference," she says. "They are such beautiful creatures, so why not plant for butterflies?"
Sue Arnold knows how to get the most out of a butterfly garden. Check out her Web site at www.arnoldswildlife.org.
Here are a few of Sue's secrets…
1.Keep it simple. Start with a small plot, and plant perennials and flowering shrubs first. Then fill in with annuals as
needed.
2.Look for nurseries in your area that claim to have native plants. They will have a good selection to choose from, and
they will be perfect for the butterflies in your region.
3.Don't worry if your garden isn't perfect. You will get holes in your leaves because that's what the caterpillars do—eat the
leaves. But be patient. Those same caterpillars will soon be beautiful butterflies.
4.National Audubon Society field guides for individual states show butterflies in your region and the plants they like.
These are great resources.
5.Go on-line. Some of Sue's favorite sites are www.butterflywebsite.com and www.naba.org.
Zebra (Longwing) Heliconian
Heliconius charitonius Family name: Nymphalidae/Brush-Footed Butterflies
General description: wings elongated; black with narrow yellow stripes. Ventral hindwing paler with small red basal
spots. Field Marks: black with narrow yellow stripes; wings elongate.
Sexes: appear similar Wingspan: 75-86 mm
Life Cycle: Egg: yellow, elongate, laid in clusters on host leaves or tendrils Mature larva: white with black spots and
numerous black branched spines Chrysalis: brown
Number of Generations: multiple
Flight Season: All Abundance: Common
Habitat: woodlands, forest margins, shrubby sites, gardens, parks
Counties: Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, De
Soto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf,
Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian
River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison,
Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee,
Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota,
Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia,
Wakulla, Walton, Washington
Larval Host Plants: maypop (Passiflora incarnata), yellow passion flower
(Passiflora lutea), corky-stemmed passion flower (Passiflora suberosa)
If you like these cartoons, visit Chad’s web site - Tundra Comics
JACK BUCKLES’ TEARS OF JOY
Funny Stories, Bad Jokes, Bumper Stickers, etc.
Bear Warning
The Forest Service has issued a BEAR WARNING in the national forests for this
summer. They're urging everyone to protect themselves by wearing bells and carrying
pepper spray.
Campers should be alert for signs of fresh bear activity, and they should be able to tell
the difference between Black Bear dung and Grizzy Bear dung.
Black Bear dung is rather small and round. Sometimes you can see fruit seeds and/or
squirrel fur in it.
Grizzly Bear dung has bells in it, and smells like pepper spray!
James Greene’s Timmy the Squirrel
Memorial Bizarre Pictures of Cute Little Animals
RIO MACAW’S
FACEBOOK PAGE
Rio now has 761 friends on his Facebook page.
What‘s even more amazing is that more than 200 of
them are from different countries around the world,
true to the spirit of Rotary International.
Rio currently has friends in:
India
Greece
Turkey
Argentina
Portugal
Denmark
Italy
England
Venezuela
Bangladesh
Pakistan
South Africa
Brazil
Chile
Mexico
You can visit Rio at this link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/rio.macaw?ref=name
The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands!
The 2011
WE TOUR
Walk Across America
For Special Needs Kids
Chaplaincy for the Homeless Chaplain Dave Goodall
Executive Director
1125 W. Jackson St.
Phoenix AZ 85007
602-417-9853
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.
SPEAKERS BUREAU A Directory of Speakers We Have Used
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.
North Tempe Boys & Girls Club Lynsie Scharpf
Branch Executive
1555 N. Bridalwreath St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-858-6520 Fax 480-858-6545
Safeddy Identification Cards Shiela Maguire
Executive Director
PO Box 20724
Mesa, AZ, 85277-0724
(480) 236-8811 http://www.maguirepublications.com
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
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
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.
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!
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
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.
Looking for a good club presentation? Here are some resources for the Phoenix area.
Indicates that this
person belongs to a
Rotary Club or
organization.
Pathway to Reading Jack and Karen Buckles
PDG Forrest Hickman
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!
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.
F B I Special Agent Paul Schaaf
Federal Bureau of Investigations
201 E Indianola
Phoenix AZ 85012
602-279-5511 Fax 602-294-4055
ChildLight Foundation
For Afghan Children Diana Tacey
Founder & President
480-964-5484
http://www.childlightfoundation.org
Polio Echo Brad Dowden
President
P.O. Box 61024
Phoenix, AZ 85082
FitzMagic John Fitzsimmons
Phone: (602) 820-6202
http://www.fitzmagic.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!
Desert Edge Mentoring Dennis Gregory
Executive Director 1950 W Heatherbrae Dr. Ste 4
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-237-2485
http://www.desertedgementoring.com
A high-energy performance filled with magic, comedy and jaw-
dropping 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.
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.
Holistic Horticulture Max A. Butler
Certified Arborist
602-885-4361
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)
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.
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..
O’Connor House Linda Searfoss
[email protected] 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
[email protected] Schedule Joey through his
mother, Julie. Try not to interfere
with his school. He‘s a great kid!
Police Photography Hal Becker
Professional Photographer
The gallery Hal brings also
includes military and landscapes.
Hold On To Your Dreams Francoise Maricle
Author
17831 N Del Webb Blvd.
Sun City, AZ 85373
623-972-3168
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!
Cruising the Oceans Bobbi de Haan
3629 W Camino Real.
Glendale, AZ 85310
623-326-7950
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!
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
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
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.
These two Pat Tillman Scholars from ASU are arranging to
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.
Fill the Bookshelves in Fiji Nicolette Lewis
Mailai Echeverria
(Waiting for updated
contact information)
Desert Sounds Performing Arts Jenny Crews
President
PO Box 7526
Chandler, AZ 85246
480-304-4762 480-699-6902
Phoenix Police
Missing Persons Unit Sgt. Bryan Chapman
2120 N Central Ave.
Phoenix AZ 85004
602-262-4088
India James Freeman
Past District Governor
3160 E. Main St., Lot 42
Mesa, AZ 85213
623-640-6201
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 behind-
the-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.
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
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!
East Valley Rotaract Laura Zilverberg
North Tempe Multigenerational Center
1555 N Bridalwreath St, Tempe, AZ
85281480-463-4886
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!
M U F O N
Mutual UFO Network Stacey Wright & Jim Mann
State Section Directors
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.
"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."
POP YOUR PARADIGM! Neutralize your "programming"
and start LIVING your life!
Sandra Anne Daly
Author and
Certified Life Mastery Consultant
www.chooseyouruniverse.com
Native American Connection Melissa Arellano Valazquez
Marketing Coordinator
4520 N Central Avenue, Suite 600
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
P: 602.254.3247 F: 602.256.7356
A. T. Stills University Dr. Jack Dillenberg
Dean
5850 E. Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
480-219-6000
Southwest Bureau of Economics Bryce Wilson and Steven Bustamante
History of American Coins
3918 E Stanford Avenue
Gilbert, Az 85234
888-399-4690
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.
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!
The Centers for Habilitation Dawn Hocking
Development/HR Specialist
215 West Lodge Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85283-3652
480-730-4221 Fax: 480-730-5214
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.
Positive Network Alliance Patrick de Haan, MAPC
President & CEO
3629 W Camino Real
Glendale AZ 85310
623-326-7951
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!