Sept 14, 2015 - "Steps of Love" runs an orphanage near Rocky Point, Mexico. Larry Horton (past president of Rio Salado and Camelback Crossroads Rotary Clubs) described how his club is partnering with Steps of Love.  Larry's club is looking for other clubs to work with them to: (1) travel to Rocky Point to "put hands on the project"; (2) provide needed items for the orphanage; and (3) donate funds to help the orphanage. Larry's club plans to travel to Rocky Point in October and again in November.  Larry and his club are very excited about the project and hope that other clubs will join them in this endeavor.

  Aug 31, 2015 - Our past president, Harry Short, described a community service project he is developing. The project involves the United Food Bank, which provides thousands of pounds of food to needy families in an area of Arizona that covers the approximate area of District 5510.  He would like to establish a regular project that would involve several local clubs - members and families - that will pack food for distribution from the main United Food Bank warehouse. Besides providing a vital service, Harry hopes that by extending the project to include families, and providing lots of publicity, we will make Rotary more appealing to a wider and younger audience.  The first session will be Saturday November 14 at the United Food Bank warehouse. Come join us. See our Events section on this site for directions.

Aug 31, 2015 - Melissa Charles, principal of desert leadership, spoke to us today about conflict resolution. Melissa has a background in banking and explained that she has experienced conflict in all aspects of the enterprise. She said that 85% of all people are involved in some form of conflict or another at the personal, workplace, community, national, and global level. Most of this conflict is disruptive rather than cooperative and results in thousands of hours a year in lost productivity.  She gave us several examples and described methods by which conflicts can be resolved. It is important to remember that communication and trust are at the heart of successful conflict resolutions.

Aug 24, 2015 - Harry Short was given a plaque today to acknowledge his service as president of our club during the 2014-2015 year. But this plaque was more than just that; t was also designed to honor Harry for all his contributions to our club since its beginning over 10 years ago. Here are a few: (1) Harry was a charter member and repeatedly declined the office of president so others would have the chance. (2)  Harry is our club's major contributor to The Rotary Fund and is a continuing member of the Paul Harris Society. (3) He has served as treasurer and developed spreadsheets that we still use today. (4) He received the Cliff Dochterman award for scouting achievements - Eagle Scout, Oof Arrow, and District Commissioner. (5) Harry served as membership chair and has sponsored the most members. (6) He started a hiking group that built friendships in and outside the club. (7) He has been the coordinator with Habitat for Humanity. (8) Harry has 100% attendance and seldom misses a service project. (9) He is our #1 raffle ticket salesman and has strongly supported Microcredit and Childlight. (10) He organized our 10 year anniversary dinner and has included honorary members as active participants in all club activities.  Last but not least Harry is an all around enthusiastic member, a superb role model and great guy! Thank you Harry!