Barbara Barr Bengen What does a school do to prepare classrooms for lockdowns? And what does a school do when there is no budget for lockdowns? The school turns to Rotary, the world’s largest volunteer organization. And local schools turn to the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, because they know the helping hands at Rotary will make things…
Barbara Barr You are invited to help make a difference during the Rotary Week of Service (April 15-22). Rotarians around the world will be serving their communities during the Week of Service. While Rotary is the world’s largest volunteer organization and we do service projects throughout the year, this is a special week when we…
Barbara Barr The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke teamed up with IMPACT of Southern Arizona and the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club to bring joy to 44 area shut-ins for Valentine’s Day. Each month, IMPACT of Southern Arizona delivers food to area shut-ins. This month, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters packed in a bit of…
Barbara Barr and Liese Razzeto Jim Pfeifer was recognized as an honorary member of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke at this year’s holiday party. Jim was a founder of the club in 1997, serving as a charter member. He was instrumental in establishing the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club Foundation and the Harlan Nygaard endowment. Jim served…
Sunrise Rotary at the Tucson Marathon Frank Shipton Members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary attended this year’s Tucson Marathon. Not only did the members man one of the water stations along the route, they also participated in the marathon. Thinking about giving back? Do it while having fun. Become a member of our Rotary or…
Barbara Barr Some rode 10 mile laps around the SaddleBrooke Ranch. Others accumulated miles in a SaddleBrooke Fitness Center. Still others counted miles on their stationary bikes at home. Then there were those who actually biked in El Tour de Tucson. Altogether, they raised $28,650 to help Rotary International eradicate polio from the face of…
Barbara Barr If you see people in bright-colored Rotary shirts out riding the streets of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch, they are Rotarians in training for the annual Ride to End Polio. This ride is held in connection with El Tour de Tucson. Each year, members of our club have so much fun with this event.…
Another Award-Winning Year Barbara Barr It’s another award-winning year for the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke! At the annual District 5500 Conference, the SaddleBrooke Club received the Citation Award and was recognized for both growth and club retention. Several members of the club enjoyed the conference, along with the recognition. The annual District 5500 Conference was…
The Shelves Are Bare! Barbara Barr Imagine trying to survive on Social Security, a job at the local fast-food joint, or food stamps after losing your job. Imagine scraping away to pay the electric bill, the water bill, and the rent or mortgage and not having enough left over to purchase shampoo, deodorant, or even…
Happy New Year—Happy New Rotary Year, That Is! Barbara Barr Each and every June 30 at midnight, Rotary International passes the gavel to new presidents and officers as we start the new Rotary Year. Rotarians around the world celebrate the event with special dinners and parties. This year, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke celebrated with…