March 26, 2024                             District Governor Don Jorgensen 2023-24
ACTION ITEMS
Arizona Rotary Days of Service April 13-20
What is your club’s planned activity? 
Do you need volunteers?
 
Coordinate a service project to support a food bank or related organization during Arizona Rotary Days of Service and log it in here: Click here.
 
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Sign Up Today for RLI!

Course 1: Sat., April 27, 2024 8:45 am – 12:15 pm via Zoom

The Rotary Leadership Institute is a grassroots, multi-district leadership development program whose mission is to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education.

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DISTRICT NEWS
PDG Michael Drake Receives Award

At the recent District 5500 College of Governors & Major Donor Appreciation Luncheon PDG Michael Drake received the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service.

The Rotary International award honors Rotarians and Rotaractors who have been actively involved in service related to the Rotary Foundation. (PDG Michael continues to serve as the District Polio Plus chair.)

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Greetings from the D5500 Vision Facilitation Committee

“Organized, dedicated and trained Rotarians guiding a Rotary club to better envision its future.”

Since 2002 dedicated Rotarians have volunteered their time in the delivery of individual Rotary Club Vision events. To date District level Facilitation Teams support Rotary Clubs across the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the Nordic, and the Caribbean. Over 25 years we have trained more than 1500 facilitators and impacted more than 125 Districts as teams of 3-5 are delivering 4 hrs in Person and Virtual Club events.

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IMPORTANT DATES
Mark your calendar for these major District 5500 events! 📅
 
👉District Assembly - Saturday, May 18 - 9am - noon on Zoom
👉District Governor Installation - Saturday, June 15 - Sonoita Fairgrounds
👉District Conference - Friday & Saturday, October 18-19 - Casino del Sol
 
 
District 5500 is Looking For...
There are currently three key leadership openings in District 5500 for the 2024-25 Rotary year: 
 
District Treasurer
District Membership Chair
District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND)
 
If you have questions or know someone who may be interested in serving in any of these roles, please contact DGE Sue Archibald at eggsuetrev@aol.com.
CLUB PROJECTS

Rotary Club of Tucson - BSA Camp Lawton Service Day

Saturday, May 18 - Come join the adventure!

Register HERE.

Morning coffee and lunch will be provided. Where: Camp Lawton, 12900 Organization Ridge Road, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619 (off Catalina Highway behind the Palisades Visitor Center at milepost 18) When: May 18, 2024; Check in begins at 8.30, projects begin at 9.00. Expect lunch at 12.00, and projects and activities wrapped up no later than 3.00 pm. Contacts: Jon Harned jonathan@lynncapital.org; Shannon Roberts shannon.robertsphd@scouting.org; Don Riegger don@rieggers.com

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RCOT Project at Triangle Y Ranch Camp

Saturday April 13, 2024 • 8:30am-1:00pm

Rotary Club of Tucson is sponsoring an all-inclusive Rotarian service project at the Triangle Y YMCA Ranch Camp.
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CLUB FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS - THE NEXT 30 DAYS
Coolidge Rotary - Trap Shoot Fundraiser
Saturday, March 23 - 9am
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Oro Valley - Taste of Oro Valley LIfe
Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Click here to buy tickets. 

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Florence Rotary - Country Thunder Raffle
Drawing is April 4th! Purchase tickets here  by 9pm April 3rd.
 
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Rincon Rotary - 13th Annual A Taste of Chocolate
Sunday, April 7 • 2-4pm at Double Tree Reid Park
Purchase tickets here
 
 
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Valle Verde - Cross Border Tours
Saturday, April 13
 
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Benson - Swing Into Spring Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Saturday, April 13, 2024
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS 
Mark your calendar, then click the links to learn more. 
 
April 26: San Luis Frontera Rotary - Rotary Royale Casino Night
April 26: Casa Grande Rotary: National Pretzel Day Art Project 
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PUBLISH YOUR CLUB EVENTS!
 
Let us help you spread the word about your club's upcoming events, projects or fundraisers in IMPACT! Download a fillable form here and email it to kasiarotary@gmail.com by Friday for the following week's newsletter. 
 
WHAT ABOUT PAST PROJECTS & FUNDRAISERS? We'll feature them in our Rotary in Action QuarterlyClick here to download a form. 
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