The Kyrene Rotary Club has decided that we cannot stage our golf tournament in the outstanding manner that our golfers and sponsors expect.
We made the decision to not hold the Golf Classic and instead hold a celebration dinner to raise funds for our charitable projects that encompass youth, education and the community.
We welcome your participation. Our website www.kyrenerotary.org will have additional information soon or you can call Andy Wangstad at 253-347-9145, andy@thenooz.net for information on how to participate.
Thank you for being on our list - we hope you've enjoyed our tournaments in the past. They've been a blast to stage and your participation has resulted in thousands of dollars to benefit those community members in need.
November 14, 2022 Bob Blum, President Elect for 2025-2027 to lead the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians, spoke to our club via Zoom today. The organization started as an idea during a World Assembly at Lake Placid in New York State in 1963. The first tournament was held at St. Andrews in Scotland.
Today every Rotarian of any nationality can apply for membership.
OBJECTIVES • To develop and promote worldwide friendship in a sporting, relaxing way • To serve the community and humanity, through golfing To promote international understanding and peace MAIN ACTIVITIES • To ensure the organization of the annual World Golf Championship of Rotarians
• Activities to be organized by clubs in different countries, whenever possible, all within the scope of Rotarian friendship.
Bob gave us an overview of recent activities and venues and his presentation can be seen by clicking HERE
November 7, 2022 - Conrad C Heede, President & PDG, is a member of the Grape-vine, Texas Rotary Club where he served as president in 1980/81. He has enjoyed 40 years of perfect attendance. He has had a long tenure with Rotary and held several offices. Conrad told us about the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship as well as various other Rotary Fellowships around the world. The work and financial contributions of these Fellowships is extensive and impressive. Readers can learn more about the Rotary Wine Appreciation Fellowship by clickingHERE
His presentation to the club can be seen by clicking HERE
If you are a busy person who wants to have fun while making a difference, then be our guest for lunch on Monday (not holidays) from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Olive Garden. Currently our meetings are in person and via Zoom. We are men and women in ages from 30's to retired. Check our Facebook page - Kyrene RC as well. The URL for this page is KyreneRotary.org
October 24, 2022 - Stephen Happel gave us an overview of where we are today, financially, and what we might expect for the coming decade. He was cautiously optimistic but indicated that world wide conflict and demographic conditions could have a negative effect on the financial performance. His presentation can be seen HERE
October 10, 2022 - Whitney Thistle, the Philanthropy Director of Maggie's Place, gave us an excellent overview of the organization which provides shelter for pregnant homeless women. They have several facilities around the valley and their Mission states that "Maggie’s Place welcomes pregnant and parenting women and their children into a safe and loving community, providing life-changing programs and ongoing services to help them to become self-sufficient." AmeriCorps members serve as 24/7 hour support at the Maggie’s Place homes. More than 1,100 moms and 650 babies have called Maggie’s Place home since it began is 2000. They have a thrift shop to help raise funds and are always looking for volunteers in a number of capacities. Whitney's presentation generated many questions. Interested readers should check out their web site. Our club donated $100 to help support their efforts.