Susan Howe from Honors Flights in Prescott, says the program flies WWII veterans to Washington, DC to see the World War II Memorial. Since 2004, the program has taken 200,000 veterans to this memorial and others. Susan said her program plans to take 6 veterans to Washington this fall.
Club member John Crawford won the winning bid on a bottle of Scotch, which was the favorite brand of beloved member Rod Abbott. Bill Minard facilitated a Chinese auction for the Scotch, which raised over $225.
John Crawford reminded everyone that tickets are available for Rotary Day at Arizona Diamondbacks on Sept. 13, 1:10 p.m. at Chase Field. If our club sells 30 tickets it will get 4 premium box seats at a 2015 game of choice. These tickets could be auctioned to raise club funds. Tickets are: $45; $25; and $16. For more information contact John. The Diamondbacks will salute Rotary prior to the game. A portion of each ticket sold will go to Polio Plus.
July 21--Membership Committee Meeting, 11 to 12 noon, Barking Frog.
July 28--Foundation Committee Meeting, 11 to 12 noon, Barking Frog.
Aug. 4--Community Service Committee Meeting, 11 to 11:45 a.m., Barking Frog.
Aug. 18--District Governor Paul Pulicken visits club.
Aug. 24--St. Andrews Dinner. Volunteers needed.
Sept. 13--Rotary Day at Arizona Diamondbacks Chase Field, game at 1:10 p.m.
Nov. 19-22--USA/Mexico Friendship Conference & Global Grants Exchange, in Sedona.
Bashas' Cards available--another way to support your club
Dick Youngberg reminds members Bashas' cards are still available if you don't have one yet. Please see Dick for a replacement or new card. He has full instructions for use. The club receives about $1,000 each year from this program.
