Club Receives Presidential Citation Award

Liz Cohn presented past club president Ron Devries with the Rotary Presidential Citation Award at our July 2nd meeting. Our club received this award because it: “Achieved net increase in membership with two new members; diversified its membership; enhanced Rotary’s public image via participation in the City Slicker Rodeo Fundraiser and through radio programs on KJU Radio, Tucson; members volunteer... [Read more]

Tri-District PETS 2010

This year we have one member attending the Tri-District PETS 2010: Jeff Keeme / President-Elect for 2010 The Arizona Presidents-elect, Secretaries-elect, Treasurers-elect and Presidents-nominee Training Seminar is a system of long standing multi-district PETS training sessions. AZ PETS is a joint effort of the three Rotary districts in the state of Arizona. AZ PETS is managed, prepared and conducted... [Read more]

Rillito River Walk Clean-Up

On Saturday, August 29th, members of the Pima Rotary Club joined in the effort to keep the Rillito River Walk trash-free. Over the course of three hours we cleaned up 5 bags of trash and left the walkway newly clean and beautiful for its many joggers and cyclists. We will be participating in this clean-up effort on a yearly basis, in conjunction with other Tucson-based Rotary Clubs.  Read More →

Jacob McKeever – New Member gets Pinned!!

Jacob McKeever was formally inducted to the Pima Rotary Club by Club President, Ron DeVries, at the Friday meeting on August 7th. He will be a very active and valued member of our club. Welcome Jacob!!  Read More →

Old Pueblo Children’s Academy

On Saturday, August 1st, the Pima Rotary Club spent the day at Old Pueblo Children’s Academy.   Through this effort,  we aided a brand new school in installing baseboards in the entire school.  Old Pueblo Children’s Academy is a charter school that works with special needs children grades K-8.  Please visit www.oldpuebloacademy.org for more information on this school.  The Old Pueblo... [Read more]

Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network Work Day

On Saturday, June 27th, the Pima Rotary Club spent the day at the home of a recipient of aide from TIHAN.  Through this effort, this person living with HIV has had her ceiling in her home resealed and new window coverings. TIHAN invites the religious community to join them in an informed, sensitive and compassionate response to those affected by HIV/AIDS. They are called to care through education,... [Read more]

Installation Dinner

On May 25th the new officers of the Pima Rotary Club were installed by District Governor Elect, Steve DiMuzio and Past District Governor, Jim Aslin.  An Italian Feast was prepared by incoming president, Ron DeVries, and current president, Mona McCane, with the aide of Marylin Curiel, incoming sargeant-at-arms and PR chairperson, at the club house at the apartment home of the incoming president. ... [Read more]

Summer Fundraiser

The Pima Rotary Club is currently selling chances to win several prizes.  Ten cruise vouchers for Ensenata, Mexico or Nassau, Bahamas and ten “Getaway to Paradise” weekend packages will be given to the winners of the chance drawing to occur in late June. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.  If you would like to find out more about the prizes or would like to purchase tickets, drop us a... [Read more]

Inaugural 4th Week Service Project

  On Saturday, April 25th, the Pima Rotary Club spent the day at Comin’ Home to kick off their inaugural “Fourth week project”.   Through this effort, Comin’ Home now has a permanent chicken coop which will  play a part in assisting veterans achieve self sufficiency by allowing them to earn an income and provide for themselves.      Comin’ Home provides homeless... [Read more]

GSE Team Member Speaks at Club Meeting

BJ Cordova, outbound Group Study Exchange (GSE) team member, joined the Pima Rotary Club for Lunch today to speak about his impending trip to South Africa and discuss his work with Tucson Clean and Beautiful.  The Pima Rotary Club is hopeful that upon his return he will be joining the club and also providing access to projects for the club to complete on their 4th Week Projects, their new format for... [Read more]

Allison Keeme – New Member gets Pinned!!

Allison Keeme was formally inducted to the Pima Rotary Club by Club President and Treasurer, Mona McCane, at the Friday meeting on March 1st.  Allsion is a very talented artist in many media including web design  and graphic arts.  She works hand-in-hand with her husband, Jeff, in their primary business, Clearwave Solutions.  She will be a very active and valued member of our club.  Welcome Allison!!  Read More →

Tri-District PETS 2009

This year we have two members attending the 2009 Tri-District PETS 2009:   Robert Grant / President-Elect for 2011 Jeff Keeme / Secretary-Elect for 2009 The Arizona Presidents-elect, Secretaries-elect, Treasurers-elect and Presidents-nominee Training Seminar is a system of long standing multi-district PETS training sessions. AZ PETS is a joint effort of the three Rotary districts in the state of... [Read more]