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The October 7th issue of the Rio Squawk. • Read about our visit with the Arizona Army National Guard (page 4) • Learn about A Dollar Makes A Difference, Rick Daly’s fundraiser for the troops (page 10) • This week, Born to be Wild visits an Owl & Hawk sanctuary (page 24) • This week’s ABC’s of Rotary covers several our youth programs (page 19)TRANSCRIPT
Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 3-9, 2010
September 23, 2010
“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.”
October 7, 2010
3 Club Minutes
4 Photos by Rio (AZ Army National Guard)
10 Making a Difference – Rick Daly
11 Laura Kalb in Jordan
13 Mental Illness Awareness Week
15 Mail Box
17 Picture of the Week
19 The ABC‘s of Rotary
22 Daly Thoughts
24 Born to be Wild
26 Tundra Comics
27 Timmy the Squirrel
28 Tears of Joy
29 Miscellaneous Foolishness
30 Display Ads
37 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 - 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
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)
1) President Corey tried to call the meeting to order promptly at 7:00AM.
2) Invocation – Dona
3) Pledge - Bobbi
4) Four Way Test – Sandi
5) Introduction of Guests – Kent
Rick Daly – The famous Dancing Stilt Walker
Bill Kells – Phoenix Metro Lions Club
AZ Army National Guard – Ten Guests (Listed Above)
6) Get Food – GOOD as usual – BACON!
7) Rio‘s Macaw – BAD jokes as usual. BAD PARROT!
a. Q – When do Astronauts eat? A – At launch time!!
b. Q – What do you call a scared dinosaur? A – A ―nervous Rex!‖
8) Corey introduced Servicemen and women and thanked them for all they do for us and our country.
9) Bumper Sticker of the Week: ―If you can‘t say anything nice come sit by me.‖
10) October is vocational service month. Every October, Rotarians are encouraged to focus their attention on vocational
service. Vocational Service Month is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from
Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.
11) Important Dates:
October 9th
- Sandy and Rick Daly have an all-day fundraiser (Saturday) at 43rd
Ave and Thunderbird. This is
the kick-off for a series of events that will continue almost non-stop through January 8th to raise funds for
Packages from Home for the National Guard overseas. Their goal
is to raise $50,000. Rick will be walking on his stilts for 26 miles.
If he collects $1 from every person, he will meet or exceed his
goal.
October 13th
– Memorial for Hardy Parker, who donated several
million dollars to Rotary.
October 24th
– The Interact Fall Leadership Conference at ASU.
Corey, Morgan and Kayla are attending.
October 24th
- World Polio Day (Sunday). In honor of World
Polio Day, The Rotary Foundation is happy to announce 2-for-1
recognition points for every online contribution of $100 or more
made to PolioPlus during October18-24, 2010, Central Standard
Time. Go to www.rotary.org contribute to contribute online.
October 27th
– Governor‘s Assembly in the Conference Room at
Ben‘s office (Wednesday evening)
October 28th
– Governor Glenn Smith‘s official visit to the Club.
November 6th
– Tri-District Foundation Training. Bobbi will
attend. The Club will pay the $20 registration fee for her to
attend.
Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
Arizona Army National Guard Day
October 7, 2010
PRESENT: Corey Bruggeman, Jack Buckles, Sandi Daly, Bobbi de Haan, Patrick de Haan,
Ben Eubank, Dona Eubank, Kent Hendricks, Tim Lidster, and Geoff Pashkowski.
GUESTS: CW5 John Vitt, Sgt. Ed Balaban, Sgt. Kelly Anne Beck, Specialist Brittany Byrd,
Staff Sgt. Esteban Estrada, 2LT Steven Tuy, Staff Sgt. Steven Casavant, Staff Sgt. Shannon
Keenan, Staff Sgt. Craig Wester, and SGTM Beth Thieman, Bill Kells, and Rick Daly.
We missed you
BRAD, RON, DENNIS, JAMES,
BRIAN, JIM, ANITA, GREG,
LINDA, and LYNSIE!
12) District Membership – We discussed Governor Glenn‘s article (―Will 5510 Become Extinct? The Clock Ticks‖).
According to the article (9/23/10 issue of the Squawk), if the membership in a district falls below 1,200, the district
will be split and absorbed by neighboring districts. If we lose our district, we could be divided between California and
New Mexico. People we have been serving with for the past 15-20 years will be in another zone. We must, therefore,
keep our membership up to keep our district.
13) Corey wondered if Rio was sent to Turpentine Creek because of a picture in last week‘s newsletter, but noted that he
is back for today‘s meeting. Pat said the picture was of Rio‘s cousin who lives at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife
Refuge. Corey asked if he was sure because the picture looked just like Rio.
14) Our National Guard guests introduced themselves and told us a little about their experiences in the Guard and goals
they are working toward in their lives. It was good to see how many of them were pursuing a college degree or had
already earned one. The rest of the meeting was social; visiting with the troops, asking questions, and discussing
current issues.
15) In lieu of Happy Dollars today, a collection was made to be donated to A Dollar Makes a Difference, Rick Daly‘s
fundraiser for the troops. Ben matched the amount collected, so the total donated was $140.
16) There was no further business. Corey adjourned at 8:30AM before Ben could fine him anymore.
(Background) Staff Sgt. Steven Casavant, 2LT Steven Tuy, Staff Sgt. Esteban Estrada, Staff Sgt. Shannon Keenan,
Staff Sgt. Craig Wester, Thiemen, Specialist Brittany Byrd, Sgt. Kelly Anne Beck, President Corey Bruggeman,
Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Vitt, and Sgt. Ed Balaban. (Foreground) Rick Daly
Arizona Army National Guard Day
At the Tempe Rio Salado Rotary Club
Service Above Self
(Above) Staff Sgt. Shannon Keenan (Recruiting & Retention Command) and
2LT Steven Tuy (AZ Army National Guard – Operations)
(Above) PDG Don Kelley
(Above) President Corey Bruggeman & CW5 John Vitt
(Left) Staff Sgt. Craig Wester. (Right) 2LT Steven Tuy, Staff Sgt. Esteban Estrada, and Staff Sgt. Shannon Keenan
(Above) SGM Beth Thieman, Specialist Brittany
Byrd, and Sgt. Kelly Anne Beck
(Above) Sandi Daly
Sgt. Kelly Anne Beck (Joint Force Headquarters - Public Affairs) and Dona Eubank
(Above) Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Vitt
(AZ Army National Guard Command)
(Above) Jack Buckles, Specialist Brittany Byrd (Joint Force Headquarters Staff), and PDG Ben Eubank
.
(Above) Rick Daly and Geoff Pashkowski
.
(Above) Staff Sgt. Craig Wester (Recruiting & Retention Command)
and Bobbi de Haan (Above) SgtM Beth Thieman
(Above) Stilt Walker Extraordinaire Rick Daly, Geoff Pashkowski, and
Staff Sgt. Esteban Estrada (AZ Army National Guard – Operations)
(Above) Staff Sgt. Steven Casavant (Recruiting & Retention Command), Bill Kells, & Tim Lidster
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.
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
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
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.
NEWS FROM THIS WEEK
October 7, 2010
I have successfully registered for classes at the University of
Jordan as of Sunday. Sunday is the beginning of the
work/school week here.
I went to the Cairo Amman Bank, my bank here, on Sunday
and paid them the tuition. I am really impressed how helpful
and nice the people are that work at CAB. Shout out to
Ma'taSam, I gave him my blog link but I'm not sure if he reads
it. He helped me so much with getting my bank account set-up
which, as you can imagine, having money is really important!
I then took my receipt to the registration building thanks to a
new friend I made at the bank who pointed me in the right
direction (thanks Aziz!) in order to talk to Amani, the woman at
the Graduate Department for Humanities and she told me I had
to go to the second floor. Pretty simple, right? Despite the fact
that everything everywhere is written in Arabic. There were
only two shbak (windows) so I just chose one line to stand in
figuring I had 50% chance that it would be the right one. I then
realized I was in the right line when I read in the Arabic sign
the list of banks the University of Jordan excepts receipts from.
CAB being on the list. I met another nice Jordanian while
waiting in line, who in addition to getting his masters in
diplomatic studies is a pilot for Royal Jordanian, and he took
me to the student center to show me where I can get my student
ID card. This card is really important for UJ students because it
has a magnet strip inside which is how they open the gates to get into the university. Anyways I'm pretty sure I would
never have been able to find that place on my own, so again shout out to Ahmed!
I'm taking two master's classes this semester. One is called Introduction to International Relations and the other is
Negotiations. Negotiations is really interesting because the class is co-taught by a former Prime Minister of Jordan, ismhu
(his name is) Fayez al-Tarawneh. He is well known in Jordan for being involved with the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty in
1994. This treaty was signed in Wadi Arabah, Wadi means Valley in Arabic, it is in the south of the country between the
Dead Sea and Aqaba along the Israeli border. Actually I'll be in Wadi Rum this weekend which is very near it. Wadi Rum
is famous for the film Lawrence of Arabia, it was filmed there and the real T.E.Lawrence lived. A large group of
international students are going there this weekend, we'll stay with the Bedouin Friday night and on Saturday go to the
beaches at Aqaba on the Red Sea. I hope to post pictures of this next week, so stay tuned!
And thanks for reading as always
Laura Kalb
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Mental Illness Awareness Week 2010: October 3-9, 2010
In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in
recognition of National Alliance on Mental Illness‘ (NAMI) efforts to raise mental illness awareness. Since 1990, mental
health advocates across the country have joined together during the first full week of October to celebrate.
MIAW has become a NAMI tradition. It presents an opportunity to all NAMI state organizations and affiliates across the
country to work together in communities to achieve the NAMI mission through outreach, education and advocacy.
This year‘s MIAW coincides with election season. The sample press release, letter to editors and op-ed article included
below therefore incorporate NAMI‘s ―Mental Health Gets My Vote‖ election theme in addition to the general MIAW
theme: ―Changing Attitudes, Changing Lives.‖ Additional information about non-partisan election activity is at
www.nami.org/election.
Many people may not realize that 20 percent of Americans suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder each year.
Therefore, it‘s likely someone in their family and circle of friends has been touched by a mental illness.
According to an American Psychiatric Association survey, while 85 percent of Americans strongly agree that taking care
of their mental health is as important as taking care of their physical health, only 24 percent say they know a great deal
about treatments that exist for mental illnesses.
In an effort to raise awareness of mental health issues and the importance of eliminating the stigma surrounding them, the
American Psychiatric Association joins many others in observing Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-9). Mental
Illness Awareness Week is a good time to learn about mental disorders and resources available for care and treatment.
Did you know?
Seeking mental health treatment is a sign of strength.
The stigma and discrimination that surround mental health problems are major reasons that people do not seek treatment.
In fact, while an estimated one in five Americans 18 and older—which translates to more than 54 million Americans—
will experience mental health problems in any given year, fewer than 8 million will seek treatment.
Most Americans know someone with a mental illness.
Mental illness can be caused by genetic, biological or environmental factors. Warning signs include personality changes,
inability to cope with daily activities, excessive anxiety, prolonged sadness, or extreme highs and lows. Seeking help is a
sign of strength. Most people who get help feel better.
Millions of Americans suffer from depression.
It‘s a serious illness that affects how you feel, what you think, and how you act.
Depression is not the same as normal sadness brought on by loss or grief. It can
go on for months or years and involve disabling emotions, producing needless
suffering. Symptoms include persistent sadness or irritability, a lack of interest
in things that used to be interesting or pleasurable and trouble sleeping or
sleeping too much.
COVER STORY
SCHIZOPHRENIA
•hearing voices
•seeing things that don't exist
•paranoia-i.e., radio-sent messages
•not good with appreciation of reality
DEPRESSION
•change in sleep & diet
•suicidal thoughts
•feeling as if bad "hangs-on"
•change in usual likes
MANIC DEPRESSION (BI-POLAR)
•loss of interest in activites
•inappropriate sexual behavior(promiscuity)
•drastic mood swings
•hypo-active after 3-4 months of depression
The Three Types of Major Mental Illness and their Symptoms
Did you know Mental Illness...
...is a biological brain disease, just like diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
...strikes approximately one in four Americans between the ages of 15 and 54.
...does not discriminate - it can strike men and women, it can affect people of all ages,
races, ethnic groups and socio-economic classes.
...causes those it affects to more often become victims of violence than being violent
themselves.
...cannot be cured but can be treated with medications.
...does not make it impossible to play sports, hang out with others and lead a normal life.
MENTAL ILLNESS FACTS
There are so many facts and mental illness statistics that have been published. Here arethe top 20 stats from around the
world.
People from afro-caribbean backgrounds are three to five times more likely to be diagnosed for schizophrenia and
admitted to hospital than other backgrounds
Around 1 in 100 people are affected by schizophrenia in their lifetime
Each and every year around 80 million workdays are lost die to stress, anxiety and depression
About 16 people out of every 100,000 people commit suicide each year – in the USA it‘s about 11 per 100,000
and in the UK 6 which equates to 5,000 people taking their own lives – the highest suicide rate is in Russia
10% of adults in the UK are depressed at any one time and in the USA it‘s about 7% with women being twice as
likely to be depressed as men. Around 16% of adults will experience depression at some point in their lifetime
with most going undiagnosed or untreated
2.6% or 5.7million adults in America suffer from bipolar disorder
Over 70% of the prison population suffer from two or more mental health issues
Globally, over 450 million people suffer from a mental health problem or mental illness
1 in 10 children have a mental health disorder between the ages of 1 and 15
Women are more likely to suffer from mental illness than men
The cost to the economy is huge – in Canada it is estimated that $51 billion is lost through reduce productivity, in
the UK $77 billion per year in lost productivity and care costs
Depression costs the UK economy £8.6 billion a year due to inefficiency and heath care costs
4 out of 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed nations are due to mental illness disorders
Mental health problems affect 1 in 5 american families
Between 70% and 90% of people treated with drugs or psychosocial measures reported a significant reduction in
symptoms
13% of adults suffer from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorders
4.1% of adults suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Coping with stress et al
In tough economic times when jobs are disappearing and you still have to pay the mortgage here are a few tips to improve
your well being:
If you believe you have clinical depression go and get expert advice in the first instance from a medical
professional
eat healthier foods – when depressed many people turn to comfort foods or junk food but it‘s best to keep eating
your 5 a day
Exercise and rest – it‘s all too easy to sit in front of the TV eating – so during the summer get out into the fresh air
to clear your mind and get your heart working a little more
Talk to others – rather than lock yourself away with your own thought get out and talk – talk to anyone who will
listen about every day subjects rather than the stuff on your mind. Try and laugh so if you are in front of the TV
watch comedy programs.
Do something else like volunteering
Relax – whether in a nice warm bath or meditate with some tapes www.nami.org
SEE PAGE 16
Hi
Please read the letter below from one of the students in the magic club. Yikes sounds like they
do need help
Thanks again for the wonderful focus in the newsletter.
Susan Seats
Hi Susan,
I am sorry I was having my holiday during the last week our National Day!
Glad you have a good time in America.
We do not have classes until today my first class for the last year of my college life. The classes the feeling
which turn out to be great. After this summer‘s experience I clearly understand I have to learn them well.
Maybe Tony , Jane have told you nearly two hundred freshmen signed up for the magic classes. What a big
class! Our club will sure be more powerful .But so many people also bring a tricky situation how can we ensure
the quality of the teaching. At the same time we have Flash he is young ,energetic ,awesome .
I met Jane this afternoon she is worried I will be too busy to attend the magic classes. But I do not think it will
pose a threat. The classes are normally had on weekends and attending the class is absolutely good for weekends.
And I forgot to tell you the magic help me a lot during the two internships I participated this summer because the
work need nimble fingers and do it fast
I sure will go to the magic classes there is still a long way to go to become a magician for me.
Take care
Alex Wong
SUPPORT LYNSIE’S KIDS!
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
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
Laura Kalb gets her first taste of milk from Ahmed‘s camel!
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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
45. INTERACT
Interact, the Rotary youth program, was launched by the RI Board of Directors in 1962. The first
Interact club was established by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida. Interact clubs provide
opportunities for boys and girls of secondary school age to work together in a world fellowship
of service and international understanding. The term, Interact, is derived from "inter" for
international, and "act" for action. Every Interact club must be sponsored and supervised by a
Rotary club and must plan annual projects of service to its school, community and in the world.
Today there are over 10,700 Interact clubs with more than 250,000 members in over 120
countries. "Interactors" develop skills in leadership and attain practical experience in conducting service projects, thereby
learning the satisfaction that comes from serving others. A major goal of Interact is to provide opportunities for young
people to create greater understanding and goodwill with youth throughout the world.
46. ROTARACT
After the success of Interact clubs for high school-age youth in the early 1960s, the RI board
created Rotaract in 1968. The new organization was designed to promote responsible citizenship
and leadership potential in clubs of young men and women, aged 18 to 30. The first Rotaract
club was chartered by the Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1994
there were more than 149,000 members in more than 6,500 Rotaract clubs in 107 countries.
Rotaract clubs emphasize the importance of individual responsibility as the basis of personal
success and community involvement. Each club sponsors an annual project to promote high
ethical standards in one's business and professional life. Rotaract also provides opportunities leading to greater
international understanding and goodwill. Rotaractors enjoy many social activities as well as programs to improve their
community. A Rotaract club can exist only when continuously sponsored, guided and counseled by a Rotary club. The
programs of Rotaract are built around the motto "Fellowship Through Service."
47. ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA)
Each summer thousands of young people are selected to attend Rotary-sponsored leadership camps or seminars in the
United States, Australia, Canada, India, France, Argentina, Korea and numerous other countries. In an informal out-of-
doors atmosphere, 50 to 75 outstanding young men and/or women spend a week in a challenging program of discussions,
inspirational addresses, leadership training and social activities designed to enhance personal development, leadership
skills and good citizenship. The official name of this activity is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program (RYLA),
although the event is occasionally referred to as Camp Royal, Camp Enterprise, Youth Leaders Seminars, Youth
Conferences or other terms.
The RYLA program began in Australia in 1959, when young people throughout the state of Queensland were selected to
meet with Princess Alexandra, the young cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Rotarians of Brisbane, who hosted the participants, were impressed
with the quality of the young leaders. It was decided to bring youth leaders
together each year for a week of social, cultural and educational activities.
The RYLA program gradually grew throughout all the Rotary districts of
Australia and New Zealand. In 1971, the RI Board of Directors adopted
RYLA as an official program of Rotary International.
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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!
NO COST INVOLVED! STAND AND
BE COUNTED!
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! [email protected]
I Choose YES I CAN
Have you ever experienced overwhelm? Have you ever just felt like there are not
anywhere near enough hours in the day? Have you ever felt like you've bitten off
more than you can chew?
I got home from Los Angeles late yesterday afternoon, after a wonderfully
relaxing and rejuvenating weekend of just breathing and re-creation. I felt great!
And then I turned on my computer and saw the download of HUNDREDS of e-
mails, all of which - it seemed - needed my immediate attention. I felt myself
contract right into tension and stress, and I found myself being very grateful for
the violent thunderstorms in the area that gave me an excuse to shut it all down
again.
With trepidation and much dragging of my feet, I turned it back on this morning
in the same frame of mind... "I have so much to do, and no time to get ANY of it
done!" Between homework for a class I'm taking, doing all the administration and
the footwork and everything in between for Rick's fundraiser that we are kicking
off this Saturday, getting prepared for POWER UP Portland the following
weekend, taking action on my Dream, working on a couple of projects that my
friend has hired me to do for him... and on and on and on - I found myself
frustrated and frantic just trying to find a place to begin, much less actually get
anything accomplished! AND on top of all of that, I had also given my word that
I'd get this week's "I Choose..." out today, too!
I knew I had to shift that "I'm never going to get it all done" mindset or I was just going to end up throwing up my hands
and calling quits on all of it. Okay, okay - I would never do that. That's why I knew I needed to find a way to shift the
patterns of thought that I was finding myself in. I'd much rather be frustrated with myself for having too much on my plate
than have the opinion of myself that I would have if I were to give up on any of it.
So how to shift it? How do I shift a pattern of thought that's keeping me stuck? Today I have decided to pick ONE thing
that I know works for me and apply it to EVERYTHING in a way that helps me to focus and move forward in a healthy
way. And it's working! (I knew it would - once you pick something, and it doesn't even matter all that much what that
something is, and APPLY it consciously, your life DOES change for the better.)
I am involved with the YES I CAN Project, which was founded by my friend Don Ratliff, and one of my favorite things
in the world is the button that I wear that says "YES I CAN." I wear that button everywhere, every day as a way to
encourage others to recognize that just by choosing to believe you are capable, YOU BECOME CAPABLE! Today I
choose to know that I CAN - YES I CAN.
YES I CAN do one thing at a time, with focus.
YES I CAN let go of feeling frustrated - over and over as necessary
YES I CAN practice excellence in every action I take today
YES I CAN love myself for putting myself out there in such a big way
YES I CAN embrace this feeling of discomfort in how much I'm needing to stretch myself to discipline my mind
to remain in this YES I CAN attitude
YES I CAN find strength in knowing that there is no growth in my comfort zone. Staying in my comfort zone
does nothing for me but keep me small.
YES I CAN stop at the top of each hour and give myself the gift of three minutes of just breathing and being okay
with being on "pause" for three minutes - this is a great way to refresh yourself when you feel overwhelmed.
YES I CAN and YES I CAN and YES I CAN... YES I CAN find a way to apply this one simple attitude to
everything in a positive way today, and move myself into knowing that...
YES I CAN accomplish more today than I would have given myself credit for as I was afraid to turn on my
computer this morning.
Daly Thoughts
Sandra Anne Daly
I Choose YES I CAN
Today and this week I choose to focus on everything that I'm responsible for doing and doing well - and being
and being well - with a YES I CAN attitude. YES I CAN successfully apply myself to every single thing that is
mine to do or be today and this week.
I would very much like to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of you who receive and read this newsletter. It
brings me joy to know that I may have said something or set some example that makes a difference to another in this
world. Thank you, and Namaste'.
Love,
Sandi
THE WEST VALLEY OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER
Hawk and Owl Sanctuary
The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center has a hawk and owl sanctuary. The
hawk and owl sanctuary is home to permanently injured native birds of prey.
These birds could not survive on their own in the wild. The rest of their lives will
be spent educating students and the public about their role in the environment.
Students and the public will gain excitement and understanding of these amazing
birds by seeing them up close.
The birds are cared for and trained by licensed rehabilitor and handler Jami
Ostby Marsh. Dr. Ponti and Marlyn Olmor also provide crucial support for the
hawk and owl sanctuary.
The building was provided by Ziggler Building Supplies and built by Inland
Northwest Wildlife Council volunteers. With out these contributions this great
education tool would not be possible.
The mission for the center is to put a purpose to a life of an animal that would
otherwise be euthanized, through education. The birds will live a long happy life,
and will be cared for in the best possible way.
Our sanctuary has been expanded to include an outdoor eagle mew for our Bald
Eagle, Aqui. The new mew was built by Ryan Van Tine and a few very helpful
and dedicated volunteers. Aqui is happy to be in his new home and has become a
great ambassador for the conservation of his species.
Squeakers is a saw-whet owl who came to us with a wing injury, which left
her unable to fly. Although she is small she is mighty. She is one of our feistiest
raptors here at the center. Whatever you do don‘t call her a baby owl! She is full
grown, and proud!
Tilt, is a western screech owl who joined our crew in 2004. Tilt has a head
injury which has left his vision impared. He is named Tilt because of the way he
tilts when he looks at his visitors in the classroom. Like his friend Squeakers, Tilt
is also a full grown owl.
Grey is a Barred Owl who came to the center in 2005. Grey has a head injury
which has left him with behaviors that are not typical of wild owls, so he is
unable to survive on his own in the wild. Grey is a very popular education bird
and loves ‗performing‘ for audiences of all ages.
Aqui is a Bald Eagle who joined as a juvenile in 2004. Aqui had a wing injury
and was unable to care for himself in the wild. He is getting ready for his big
move into a new outdoor mew which will take place later this summer.
Willie the barn owl was donated to us from Washington State University. She
came to their hospital with an injured eye. The doctors aren‘t sure what happened
to her eye but unfortunately they had to remove it. Since owls need both eyes to
Bobbi de Haan’s Born to be Wild
Celebrating the Care and Husbandry of Exotic and Endangered Wildlife
SQUEAKERS
TILT
GREY
AQUI
hunt their prey Willie probably wouldn‘t be able to survive in the wild so she lives
in the sanctuary and likes to visit school groups. For more information about barn
owls visit,
http://www.owlpages.com/species/tyto/alba/Default.htm
Pantelones is a rough legged hawk and her name in Spanish means pants. She
has this name because of the feathers on her legs down to her talons. You can see
that her roommate Kiwi, a red tailed hawk, doesn‘t have feathers on her legs.
Pantalones lives in more artic climates and visits our neighborhoods in the
wintertime. Pants, as we call her, was donated to us by Omak Animal Hospital.
Sadly she was shot in the wing and would never be able to fly again. She now is
being trained to be an education bird. For more information about rough legged
hawks check out,
http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/cpl/organisms/birds/Terrestrial/hawks/roughleghawk.
htm
Albert is a female great horned owl that came to live with us in 2003. She was
brought to Ponti Veterinary Hospital with a broken wing. Dr Ponti decided that
Albert would never be able to fly again so he suggested that she become an
education bird. She likes to eat mice, rats and rabbits. To find out more about great
horned owls please visit,
http://www.owlpages.com/species/bubo/virginianus/Default.htm
Hanovi is a great horned owl that was also donated by Ponti Veterinary Hospital.
He also has a permanently injured wing. Often times owls like to eat carrion or dead
animals that have been hit by cars. Since owls are built for silent flight and not speed
they often times are unable to get out of the way and get hit by a car. Hanovi loves
to do presentations for school groups. For more information about great horned
owls check out,
http://www.owlpages.com/species/bubo/virginianus/Default.htm
Kiwi is a red tailed hawk that came to live with us in 2004. She is from the
Colville, Washington area. She was found with a damaged wing and the veterinarian
wasn‘t sure what had happened to her. Kiwi is a very intelligent bird and she loves
to eat quail. Kiwi is one of our favorite education birds because she loves to be on
the glove and visit new places.
West Valley
Outdoor Learning
Center 8706 E. Upriver Drive
Spokane, WA 99212
Phone: 509.340.1028
http://www.wvolc.org
KIWI THE RED TAILED HAWK
HANOVI
ALBERT
WILLIE
PANTELONES
The West Valley Outdoor Learning Center is a teaching and learning facility for students and their teachers.
James Greene’s Timmy the Squirrel
Memorial Bizarre Pictures of Cute Little Animals
THE HAIRCUT
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied,
'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the
shop. When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses
waiting for him at his door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I cannot
accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop. The
next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for
him at his door.
Then a Congressman came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied, 'I can
not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Congressman was very happy and left
the shop. The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Congressmen lined up waiting for a free
haircut.
40 YEARS OF MARRIAGE
A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant.
Suddenly, Tinkerbelle appeared on their table.
She said, 'For being such an exemplary married couple and for being loving to each other for all this time, I will grant you
each a wish.'
The wife answered, 'Oh, I want to travel around the world with my darling husband.'
Tinkerbelle waved her magic wand and - poof! - two tickets for the Queen Mary II appeared in her hands.
The husband thought for a moment: 'Well, this is all very romantic, but an opportunity like this will never come again.
I'm sorry my love, but my wish is to have a wife 30 years younger than me.'
The wife, and Tinkerbelle, was deeply disappointed, but a wish is a wish.
So Tinkerbelle waved her magic wand and poof! The husband became 92 years old.
The moral of this story: ―Men who are ungrateful should remember Tinkerbelle is a female.‖
TIM THE CARPENTER
Tim and Ben drove to a lumber yard in a pickup truck. Tim
walked into the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos."
The clerk asked, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?"
Tim said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck to ask Ben
for some advice.
He returned shortly and said, "Yeah, I meant two-by-four."
"Alright. How long do you need them?" Tim said, "I'd better go
check," and went back to ask Ben.
After a while, he returned to the office and said, "A long time.
We're gonna build a house."
DEFINITIONS: AVOIDABLE (uh-voy'-duh-buhl'): What a bullfighter tries to do.
BALDERDASH: A rapidly receding hairline.
JACK BUCKLES’ TEARS OF JOY
Funny Stories, Bad Jokes, Bumper Stickers, etc.
How do you hide an elephant?
RIO MACAW’S
FACEBOOK PAGE
Rio now has 995 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.
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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!