Bruce Wright - U of A Tech Park

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1 Wednesday, September 08, 2010 Editor: Marianne Freitas If you have any comments or questions, the editor. Bruce Wright - U of A Tech Park by James Ronstadt Future Speakers Sep Bruce Wright "U of A Tech Park" Sep NO MEETING "Replaced with Home Hospitality Week 9/12-9/18" Sep Kalyan Banerjee "RI President-Elect " Sep Garfield Traub "Downtown Development" Oct Jon Wang "Prep for Oct. 16, 2010 Tucson Classics Car Show " Oct NO MEETING "Dark - no make-up required" Oct Dan Hastings & Dave Richins "Positioning Tucson for Economic Success" Nov Bunny Fontana "San Xavier Mission" Nov Mark Irvin "Downtown Development/Rio Nuevo" Nov Gina Murphy-Darling "Social Marketing & Mrs. Green" Upcoming Events Bruce Wright directs the University of Arizona's Office of University Research Parks (OURP). He serves as the CEO of the UA Science and Technology Park (Tech Park) and Arizona Bioscience Park (Bio Park) and president of the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI). He is also president of the Campus Research Corporation (CRC), which assists the University of Arizona in the development, operation, marketing and leasing of the Tech Park and Bio Park. MYSTERY EDITOR - Sep 1 President MARIANNE FREITAS called the meeting to order at high noon. Ernie Smith was remembered by DAN GUARE and SID HIRSCH. He was a fabulous person, he originated the Rowdy Table, and we closed his commemoration with an uproarious WOW!! His wife and son were able to attend the meeting with us. JOHN LEWIS offered the prayer, and MARY MARTIN led us in the Pledge and Song "America" with GARY GETHMANN on the ivories. Guests and Visiting Rotarians were introduced by MATT BLAIR in the absence of JESSE THORPE. JACK BRADDOCK received Birthday Honors, and some members drank to his health and occupation at 11:30. "This BUD's for you!" RICK RUPKEY gave us a Membership Moment, and Announcements were made for: The Car Show by BOB SHAFF, JOHN LEWIS and noted photographer, Guy Atchley, Home Hospitality by BILL COZINE, and the San Carlos Christmas Trip by LARRY PETH. PAT LENNAN introduced new member, LEE AITKEN, who promised to get involved immediately. ANNE SEGAL shared memories of her trip with her daughter to Guatemala and praised Rotary International for their work there. Sergeant at Arms, PAT LENNAN, roasted more than his usual superb barbecue with many saucey charges and comments.

2 Home Hospitality Guests Sep Sep R.I. Pres.-Elect Visit Sep Car Show Team Leader Cadre (TLC) Meeting Sep th Annual Tucson Classics Car Show Oct San Carlos Trip Dec Dec RCOT 90th Anniversary Celebration Apr Change of Administration Party Jun News CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION Chris Edwards' Tucson Appliance Receives Award Asa Bushnell honored as WWII veteran John Lewis appointed to FDIC Community Bankers Advisory Council MARY MARTIN Expands Managerial Role Club Officers Ed Parker Is "40 Under 40" Mentor of the Year This ebulletin has been generated by ClubRunner club communication software. Visit clubrunner.ca for details Doxess. All Rights Reserved. Club Site Sponsors JIM RONSTADT introduced our speaker, Chief Victor M. Manjarrez, Jr., of the Tucson Border Patrol Sector, who informed us of the significant drop in undocumented immigrants in the region in recent years. President Marianne adjourned us with a well-bred toast. Great Rotary Programs - Border Patrol by James Ronstadt Chief Patrol agent Victor Manjarrez addressed the Club in September. He has over 20 years of distinguished service to the U.S. Border Patrol. He provided facts about the border process, in opposition to what has been reported by the press. Chief Manjarrez directs over 3,500 employees and oversees the enforcement of 262 miles of Arizona/Mexico border. EL TOUR DE TUCSON NEWS by Gary Hirsch You can now earn points that count toward your next Paul Harris Fellowship by participating in the 2010 El Tour de Tucson to benefit Polio Plus. Every point is counted as if it were a dollar. Register to ride in El Tour before September 17 by going to and downloading the special Polio Plus El Tour registration form and earn 200 points. Recruit a non-rcot rider and earn 200 points for each rider registered (or credit those points toward a PHF for that rider). Target any donation you make of $100 or more (birthdays, fines, etc.) for El Tour Polio Plus and the club will match that donation 1 point for each dollar. Sponsor an RCOT El Tour rider for at least $100 and, you guessed it, earn a point for every dollar you donate. Note that all donations must be made prior to November 1 in order to be matched by the club. If you are a cyclist riding in El Tour or not, we are very excited to be offering Rotary/Polio Plus cycling jerseys and shorts. We will take orders only until September 18 because of the time it takes for production. If you're not a cyclist, it's a great gift to give someone who is. Watch your for ordering instructions and check out the photo of the jersey. The shorts will match and a complete set will cost about $120, which is very competitive. Shutter business with Guy Atchley by Bob Shaff That's Guy Atchley -- longtime primary anchor for KGUN 9 News shooting photos and a news story to inform the community about the Tucson Classics Car Show and the local projects that will benefit. Guy is an accomplished photographer, as you'll see when you visit his website Beautiful photos! Organized by BOB SHAFF, the photo shoot took place on the beautiful, green grass of St. Gregs last Saturday afternoon and finished just as the first raindrops started to fall. We had 12 Classic Cars from RCOT members and friends for the photo shoot, including cars of members HAL ADAMSON, MIKE ANDERSON, and GEORGE LARSEN. Past President, SCOTT VAUGHAN, was seen shadowing Guy, taking photo shots of his own. Guy took over 1,000 pictures and recorded an interview with President MARIANNE for KGUN 9 viewers. Watch KGUN 9 TV News to see the debut of the finished product! Thank you Guy! Ticket Business by Bob Shaff

3 GARY HIRSH'S and DARRELL STEWART'S ticket sales teams went to the Tucson Toros games on Thursday and Friday to sell Car Show Tickets. Way to go, Gary and Darrell!! DAVID PASHKOW will deliver the 1997 Corvette Prize Car to any location that your team thinks it will help sell tickets. CAM MOORE'S A-Board is available for the asking. Banner and Posters are available from BOB SHAFF. Only 6 more weeks to sell Car Show tickets. We need creativity and participation from every RCOT member to meet our ticket sale goals this year. Here are some ideas for you and your teams: 1. Buy a ticket online for yourself: See how easy it is and recommend this to all your friends. 2. Put a link to our website on your company's website. 3. Send an to everyone you know. 4. Carry a book of tickets with you everywhere you go. 5. Offer a $2 per ticket rebate to any non-profit who will sell tickets for us. RCOT members...turn in your cash and checks to your Team Captain at our Rotary Meeting every week. Home Hospitality - Sep by William Cozine There will be no meeting on Wednesday, September 15th. Instead, we hope you will enjoy Home Hospitality with one of our host Rotarians. Your attendance at a Home Hospitality event serves as your make up. For last minute assignment to a host event, contact Bill Cozine. There is no charge for RCOT members, and guests are a mere $ Proposed New Member Publication Proposed New Members: Ben Hawkins Classification: Construction: General Sponsor: Jeff Ronstadt John Gimmler Classification: Consultant: Fundraising Sponsor: Charlotte Harris William S. Lindamood Classification: Legal: Probate Sponsor: George Hawke If no written objections to these proposed members are received within 7 days of publication, they will be accepted into membership. September 22nd Meeting by Marianne Freitas Please note the you received regarding the meeting of September 22nd. In order for us to estimate the number of attendees, we are asking that ALL ROTARY CLUB OF TUCSON MEMBERS make a reservation - not just guests. There is no charge for RCOT members. Since we expect a high attendance for this special event, your response will be tremendously helpful in figuring the number expected to attend. If you are not planning to attend, please also respond accordingly. If we over or under estimate our guarantee of those attending, it costs your club extra, unnecessary cost. THANK YOU! RI President-Elect Coming to RCOT!! by Marianne Freitas SPACE WILL BE LIMITED! Deadline for reservations: History will be made on September 22, 2010 when our club will have the honor of hosting the President Elect of Rotary International, Kalyan Banerjee and his wife Binota of India. This is only the second time in

4 District 5500 history that a PE of RI has come to our district. Other Tucson clubs will join us to hear Kalyan's vision for Mark your calendars - this is a BIG EVENT you won't want to miss! The luncheon will be at the Doubletree Hotel, 445 S. Alvernon. Guest lunches will be $ FOR RESERVATIONS: Rotary Club of Tucson Members can sign up by going to our Club Runner website log in, then click on "Admin" (top right). Scroll to the bottom to view "events" registration. All others interested in attending may send their reservation request to: Please provide the name(s) of attendees so that we can have nametags prepared in advance. Guest payment will be due at the door or send to Rotary Club of Tucson, 3900 E. Timrod, Suite 4, Tucson, AZ "No shows" who have made a reservation and do not cancel by will be billed. Sick and Visitation Committee by Hugh Thompson All interested in participating with the sick and visitation committee to give support to our members that are struggling with illness or loss, please join our meeting after our regular club meeting on Sept. 8 for more information. All who felt working with Jeff Bloom was a rewarding experience might consider this committee. Please contact Hugh Thompson or Don Rollings if there are questions. Thanks to Car Show Sponsors! For the next three years we will have a Car Show title sponsor - contributing $45,000 to Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation in support of Reading Seed and other community charities in Tucson. Promotions will announce "The Rotary Club of Tucson presents the Annual Tucson Classics Car Show sponsored by Lucky Wishbone Restaurants." Thank you, Arnie Jacobsen! In addition, Wells Fargo has signed on as a major sponsor for this year's Car Show, pledging $10,000 in addition to hosting a VIP tent on the field October 16. Thank you, Michelle Hutchinson! Attendance Attendance on 9/1/2010 Active Members 109 Active Members AE 20 Honorary 0 Total Members present 129 Guests 8 Guests of the Club 7 Visiting Rotarians 1 Total Meeting Attendance 142 Scholarship Cups $90.50 Raffle $ Please visit our Club Website Sponsors. To place your ad click here. September 8 Menu House Salad with Assorted Dressings Chicken Fajita Salad - Grilled Chicken, Chopped Lettuce Diced Tomato, Julianne Peppers and Onions Warm Rolls with butter Doubletree Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies served family style Coffee, Decaf or Iced Tea Vegetarian option or Fresh Fruit Plate if reserved in advance: Traditional Caesar Salad - Romaine Hearts, Croutons and Shaved

5 Parmesan, served with Garlic Bread or Fresh Fruit with Yogurt and Cottage Cheese.