Page 1 Newsletter July 16, 2017 Fountain Hills Rotary Club P.O. Box 18188 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 www.fountainhillsrotary. com C L U B O F F I C E R S President Tony Pistilli President Elect Lynne Hoban Vice President - Past President Michelle Holcomb Secretary Lynne Hoban Treasurer Tony Spellman Sgt. At Arms Buck Buchanan A Nice Turnout For First Summer Luncheon We had a very nice turnout at the Hills Restaurant last week for our club s first summer luncheon. There were a total of 23 club Rotarians and visitors who attended. This week s luncheon is at Sofrita, on Avenue of the Fountains. C L U B C O M M I T T E E C H A I R S Membership Wayne Rish Services Art Ammon Youth Services Tony Pistilli R.I. Foundation Kirk Stubbs Administration Lynne Hoban Public Relations Brian Martin Programs Steve Simon
Page 2 RI President Elect Sam F. Owori Dies Unexpectedly Rotary International President-elect Sam F. Owori died unexpectedly on July 13th due to complications from surgery. Sam was a member of the Rotary Club Kampala, Uganda, for 38 years. Sam's term as Rotary s 108th president would have begun on July 1, 2018. Under Sam's leadership, the number of clubs in Uganda swelled from nine to 89 over the course of 29 years. Sam saw in Rotary members "an incredible passion to make a difference," and wanted to "harness that enthusiasm and pride so that every project becomes the engine of peace and prosperity." Sam was the chief executive officer of the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda, whose mission is to promote excellence in corporate governance principles and practice in the region by 2020. Previously, he was executive director of the African Development Bank, managing director of Uganda Commercial Bank Ltd., and director of Uganda Development Bank. He has also served as corporate secretary of the Central Bank of Uganda. Rotary is establishing a memorial fund in Sam's honor and will provide details soon. Past President Michelle Receives Bouquet For Her Service After two fun filled years as our president, President Michelle accepts a bouquet from Steve Simon to mark the end of her service and the beginning of President Tony's second service. Thanks Michelle, for a great two years as club President! Famous Rotarians Gordon Cooper, U.S. astronaut, was a member of the Rotary Club of Space Center, Houston, Texas.
Page 3 Upcoming Rotary, District & Club Events August 12 Arizona Water Summit in Phoenix September 3 - Eddie s Promise Memorial Golf Tournament in Sedona (Sedona RC) September 10 Rotary Day With The Diamondbacks at Chase Field September Rotary Leadership Academy (online only) October 26-30 - USA/Mexico Friendship Conference in Phoenix November 4 Rotary Foundation Special Event in Tempe Club Summer Lunch Schedule (all begin at 11:30 am) All member visitors are welcome to attend Date Restaurant Address Phone July 18 Sofrita 16848 Ave. of the Fountains 480-816-5316 July 25 Saddle Bronc Grill 11056 Saguaro Blvd. 480-816-5900 August 1 DC Bar and Grill 10440 Indian Wells Dr. 480-837-1561 August 8 All American Sports Grill 16872 Ave. of the Fountains 480-816-4625 August 15 We-Ko-Pa Grill 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle 480-789-8713 Fort McDowell August 22 Fireside Grill 12800 N Saguaro Blvd. 480-816-9047
Page 4 August 29 El Encanto 11044 N Saguaro Blvd. 480-837-1070 September 5 Euro Pizza Café 12645 N Saguaro Blvd. 480-836-0207 July Board Meeting The July board was held July 11. The minutes of the meeting have not been distributed as of yet. I will post the highlights when published. Birthdays and Anniversaries In July Birthdays Chet Yon July 13 Club Anniversaries None this month Wedding Anniversaries Wayne & Julia Rish July 4 47 years Bill & Evelyn Hoffman July 6 60 years Brian Martin & Debbie Cone July 14 27 years Doug & Cecilia Balcomb July 25 14 years Terry & Linda Cuellar July 28 24 years Cal & Patti Fisher July 28 67 years
Page 5 Publisher s Contact Information If you would like to comment or add anything to the club newsletter, please contact me at: cpd515@msn.com or 831-345-1747 Brian Martin