Official greeter, Jack Rosenberg, welcomed Rotarians and guests to the meeting, which opened with Dick Myren offering the Invocation and Bob Zarling leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Ray Smith led those present in song.
Drawings
President-Elect Jim Schmidt was the recipient of $10 when his badge number was drawn in the attendance drawing. Dick Myren received $28.00 as the holder of the winning ticket in the weekly drawing. His attempt to draw the ace of clubs to win the accumulating pot was foiled when he drew the six of hearts.
Happy Bucks
Dr. Ron paid fine for not being at meetings. John Pennypacker told of recent unpleasant dental procedures and made sure to relate he was not talking about Dr. Ron. Dick Myren paid $1 remembering our honorary member, Rod Daniels, $5 because Sandy is back home and $5 for winning the weekly drawing. Former member Paul Richardson was happy to be visiting. Penny May contributed thanking the Alaska oil permanent fund for her ability to contribute $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation permanent fund. Lee Holmes contributed $20 to the Polio fund. Bob Zarling had attended the Westwood High School Interact Club meeting and reported it was awesome! Jim Schmidt contributed $100 Paul Harris donation for his birthday. DGE David Simmer was a guest. Greg Okonowski made a $100 Paul Harris donation. Howard Hill was visiting from Panama, as a guest of PDG Don Kelly. Karen Chavez said she would know next week if she is cancer free.
Trivia
The answer to the name of AG Lee Holmes African project, which was featured at Mesa West's September 27 meeting, is "Blessman International."
Program
John Pennypacker introduced PDG Gary Whiting who enthusiastically spoke of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club's 2018-19 Navajo Water Project, which is a "Humanitarian" Global Grant through The Rotary Foundation.
The Navajo population is approximately 200,000 living on 24,000 square miles of remote desert land. 70,000 of that population are without indoor tap water and/or toilet. 44% of children on the reservation are in poverty.
The average American consumes 100 gallons of water each day. The average Navajo consumes 7 gallons per day. They go two weeks on what the average American uses in a single day.
For $4,500 a home water system including 1,200 gallon an in-ground cistern, pump, sink, solar panel, storage battery, and all necessary connections and grey water leach field can be fully installed.
With extension cords, one installation can serve seven homes. Participating in this project, can effect dramatic changes in the life and health of people who are not far from us in miles but very far from us in our quality of daily living. Water is Life.
Many thanks to Pam Cohen and Frank Rosenberg for taking notes and sending them to your Messenger editor.
The District 5495 Foundation Dinner will be held Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel, 1600 South 52nd St., Tempe, AZ 85281. A reception will begin at 5:00 PM with dinner and show at 6:00 PM. Seating will be limited CLICK HERE to make your reservation.
When attending a recent Mesa West Rotary Club meeting with Immanuel, Holly Beeson announced a new enhancement to the annual Red Kettle fundraising drive, in which members and friends of Mesa West Rotary have led the way in successful fundraising. On Thursday, November 8, at The Salvation Army Mesa Citadel Corps Community Center, the first annual Red Kettle Kickoff Dinner will be held.
Holly would like for our club and/or businesses represented by Mesa West members to consider participating in the kickoff dinner, which will boost the revenue of their Red Kettle Drive. The additional funds raised will enable our local Salvation Army Corps to better serve vital social service programs in the Mesa community. CLICK HERE to download a letter from Holly with details about the event.
In partnership with Special Olympics Arizona and the Arizona Dental Foundation, A.T.Still University's Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is looking for volunteers to help provide limited dental treatment to eligible patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the Rick Workman Advanced Care Clinic on Friday, October 26, 2018.
Last year, dental and non-dental volunteers provided dental services valued at $25,000 to over 75 individuals with disabilities. They are going to do it again this year.
Mesa West Rotarians have the opportunity to help as volunteers who will keep their assigned patient company and entertained while waiting for their turn in the dental chair. There will be games available to play with our new friends. There are three shifts available for those who wish to volunteer. Sign-up sheets will be available at our meetings. Jeanie Morgan will be coordinating the volunteer schedule. If you wish to volunteer, but cannot be at a meeting, e-mail Jeanie at dgjeanie1@gmail.com. The available shifts are:
6:00 to 9:00 AM
8:30 to 11:30 AM
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Mai-Ly Duong, a Rotarian who hopes start a Rotaract Club at A.T.Still as well as transfer her membership to our club soon, is coordinating this event. Let's show her some strong Rotarian support with this wonderful community service project.
We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.