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Ringing the Bells

Spread JOY Ringing the Bells for The Salvation Army!

Participate in the long-running tradition of ringing the bell for The Salvation Army. All proceeds go directly to the Kroc Center, which is an amazing community center serving primarily youth sports, fitness, camps, etc. This year we will be bringing JOY to the Fry's at 44th St./Thomas and Walmart at 36th St./Thomas on December 4, 2024 from 10am-6pm.

Register online at https://www.registertoring.com/
Choose I'm Ringing with a Group
Enter Rotary100 as our Group Code
And Select a Shift

Contact Crissy Shemer if you have any questions. 602-403-4248

Ready to get Social & Serve with DSC?

DSC is excited to see you at our Social & Serve events!

Join us for social Happy Hours to toast all the great things we do in Rotary 100. These gatherings will be more than just a typical Happy Hour; they will be infused with the magic of Rotary, making them events you won’t want to miss! We encourage attendees to bring a non-perishable pet product to donate to our community pet partners!

Wed 11/20 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM - ROTARY 100 HAPPY HOUR!!!
Keegan's Neighborhood Bar and Grill (3114 E Camelback Rd).
Let’s lift our glasses to the simple pleasures of today and the exciting opportunities of tomorrow. Ready to kick back and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation? We’re hosting a Happy Hour that promises to be the highlight of your week!

Happy Hour Specials and a signature Rotary drink just for Rotary in a private room!

Wed 12/11 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Cozy Corner Carnival Social @ Joy's House
Here’s to the moments that make us smile and the people who make those moments special. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by shared achievements, unforgettable memories, and the unwavering support of this amazing group.

Drinks & Apps provided, feel free to bring a treat to share with the group! RSVP to Joy (coachjoyhaugen@gmail.com)

Check out the DSC Socials & Service Overview for more details on upcoming events!

Join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 20th

Let's celebrate another extraordinary year at Phoenix Rotary 100 with holiday cheer!
Please join us for our Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 20th at the Embassy Suites! We are excited to welcome North Valley Chorale for a musical performance.

The meeting registration fee is $50 and includes lunch. Register by clicking the "Register NOW" button or by clicking here . Please register by 5pm on Monday, December 16th. If you miss the deadline and plan to attend, please email rotary@rotary100.org (please note, there is a $5 late fee). Any cancelations after this time are non-refundable.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Annual Meeting on Friday, December 6th

A beginner's guide to UK General Elections | by mySociety | mySociety.org | Medium Please join us at Seasons 52 on Friday, December 6th for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Annual Meeting.

We will be conducting our annual elections, through which we will elect new board members and a vice-president/ president-elect nominees. In addition, we will have a Rotary Story Slam program with six-minute stories told by Bill Quigg, Jerry Oliver, Jos Anshell, and Brooks Hilliard.

The meeting registration fee is $50 and includes lunch. Register by clicking the "Register NOW" button or by clicking here. Please register by 5pm on Monday, December 2nd. If you miss the deadline and plan to attend, please email rotary@rotary100.org (please note, there is a $5 late fee). Any cancelations after this time are non-refundable.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Volunteers Needed: St. Luke's Food Pantry Distribution

Saint Luke’s at the Mountain Church

Mobile Food Pantry Distribution

2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 -8 am

848 E. Dobbins Road, Phoenix

We have been helping to distribute food at St Luke’s of the Mountain for 11years. Yes, it’s an early morning gig, but for those in need, it can be a lifesaver. Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, rain or shine. Join us. Volunteers are needed.

St. Mary's Food Bank provides a mobile food delivery service to partners like St. Luke's at the Mountain Church twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 - 8 am. To donate supplies, email Les Deviat at St. Luke's.

DSC Event - Friendship Exchange program

Thank you to everyone for joining us Keegan's on October 23rd, as we welcomed our new friends through the Friendship Exchange program!

It Happened at Rotary...Friday November 1

On Nov. 1, Phoenix Rotary 100 President Dan Capote welcomed the group to our 5,411^th meeting and then introduced the ever-enthusiastic Craig Wilson who offered our inspiration. Craig shared a quote from Mahatma Ghandi describing that we will know peace when “the love of power” overcomes “the power of love.” President Dan then introduced visitors, with a special shout out from Tony Cerato to Rotary legend, Chuck Fitzgerald. He then invited Elisabeth Wisthoff for her Secretary’s Report. Elisabeth reminded the group about our upcoming meeting on 11/15 and Saturday’s St Luke’s food distribution volunteer event (somehow maintaining impeccable grace through a series of slide bloopers!)

Membership chair, Jake Adams, introduced our newest member, Jesus Chaparro. Jesus is with corporate member, APS, which quite literally “keep the lights on!” Jake conveyed his excitement in welcoming him and spoke highly of his avid engagement in community service and volunteer work. Jesus will be a wonderful addition to our club and committees President Dan is surreptitiously signing him up for already!

Interact Club Chair, John Gerace, shared details about the upcoming Interact Golf Tournament and the newly added Hole-in-One contest made possible by the generosity of Bob Withers. John especially thanked Lori Howard, for her part in him starting the Interact Club 15 years ago at Central High School.

The incredible Angela Lopez then gave her final club reminder about the upcoming Life Skills Picnic taking place at Steele Indian School Park in just two weeks’ time! She urged all attendees to help spread the word to community youth and encourage more sign ups to fill our final slots. Angela proudly shared that we have more than doubled the number of available student sessions, compared to last year.

Club guest, Dr. Chris Zambakari, was introduced by Tony Cerato as a Rotary Peace & Paul Harris Fellow. Dr. Zambakari shared the importance of promoting peace across the globe and not only the moral, but the financial, benefits of such. Having personally experienced displacement from his home country of Sudan due to violence, Dr. Zambakari urged us all to consider not only what we can do as individuals, but also as a group, to help extend the work of the Rotary Peace Fellowships.
Sergeant-at-Arms, Lisa Henning kicked off our November birthday celebrations with the previous Sergeant-at-Arms Bear Patterson, (April Miller interjected with a special shout out to Bear for his incredible work on her custom stairs…and was charged with a Happy Hamilton in the process!). Clay Janson rounded out the Sergeant-at-Arms time slot with a few more birthday announcements and opening it up for even more Happy Hamiltons.

President Dan also shared his incredible experience donating one of the remaining club butterfly sculptures to the Phoenix Dream Center, which was past president Mike Stohler’s project during 2023-2024.

Programming Committee member Judson Ball introduced speaker Mike Manning, a nationally renowned commercial litigation attorney. Mike shared how, through his research, he came upon the Rotary Four-Way Test and how it was the perfect segue to his topic, The Rule of Law. He asserted that our rule of law is the bedrock of American society, which differentiates us from most places in the world where tyranny runs rampant. He warned about the dangers of untruths and dishonesty spewed by leaders as damaging to the future integrity of our nation. Mike shared stories about his experiences worldwide as a civil attorney. Many attempted to breach U.S. ethics rules and law, which when rebuffed, may even hinder our ability to do business overseas. Having scruples can be such a drag…

He shared insights about the biggest fraud cases he has litigated. Such schemes had all the tawdry elements you might expect--sex, drugs, organized crime bosses and possible murder. Mike also led and won multiple civil rights cases against Sheriff Joe Arpaio, leading to the largest civil rights settlement in Arizona history at the time. He closed his fascinating presentation by reminding us that we each have a role to play in maintaining the Rule of Law and he encouraged us to hold deep respect for how precious and necessary it is to preserve the ideals of our great nation.

President Dan Capote then promptly closed the meeting and jetted off to catch a plane!

By Club Reporter Amber Guida

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Ringing the Bells

Ready to get Social & Serve with DSC?

Join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting Holiday Luncheon on Friday, December 20th

Join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Annual Meeting on Friday, December 6th

Volunteers Needed: St. Luke's Food Pantry Distribution

DSC Event - Friendship Exchange program

It Happened at Rotary...Friday November 1

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