April 13, 2016 - Kyrene Rotary members Ken, Harry, Doug, Tom, and Bill served lunch to homeless men and women at Phoenix Rescue Mission and cleaned up the serving area after.  Thanks Bill for arranging this annual service project.  Phoenix Rescue Mission provides 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, overnight shelter and many other services to homeless people.

We all enjoyed lunch and fellowship afterwards.

 

  April 11, 2016 - Kris Walters, Community Relations Coordinator for the Clothes Cabin  gave us an overview of the organization and some of its history. The basic mission is to provide free clothing to those who can't afford it. The organization began in 2001 just focusing on socks but expanded into a clothing bank in 2008. They also provide storage lockers and an address for the homeless.  In addition they have a back-to-work program. They have partnered with a few Title1 schools and have opened a resale store to help raise funds.  They serve over 6000 individuals and rely on the services of about 72 volunteers per month. Check out this organization here.

 

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  April 4, 2016 - Tamela Demik, a pilot with the Arizona National Guard, gave us a great presentation about her experience and history. She is currently a member of the Camelback Crossroads club and is a strong believer in "paying it forward". She joined the Guard right out of college and began flying C130's.  Today she flies KC 135s (refueling tankers) and is a flight instructor. She told us of some of the challenges in carrying out these refueling operations. The basic mission is to refuel bombers carrying nuclear warheads - part of a cold war deterrent.  Her presentation was followed by many questions and comments.

 

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March 28, 2016 - President Dave, (on the left) and Membership Chair Harry, (on the right) are seen welcoming three new members to our club today.  Welcome Ryan, Darrell, and Mike - the entire club is very pleased that you are joining us. Darrell and Mike hail from Minnesota and won't be with us in the summers but Ryan is a native Arizonan and will be with us all year.  We look forward to your active participation in the coming years.