DECEMBER 15 Meeting
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ocus for this meeting was to finalize preparations for the upcoming Charity Golf tournament on Saturday, December 18. A great deal of effort goes into preparing for this important annual fundraising event, which helps provide a significant portion of the funding that enables the Club to support a variety of community causes and non-profits throughout the year.December 8 Meeting
Our speaker was Tom Kelly - Apache Junction Chief of Police. He shared highlights from his distinguished 50 year career in law enforcement and public service. Chief Kelly's long career has brought him many experiences - federal (at the DEA), and work with police and government in Chicago and Arizona. The past 15 years have been spent with the City of Apache Junction.In January 2022, Chief Kelly will be retiring. He will be missed by the community. Superstition Mountain Rotary Club and members thank him for his service to the community and wish for him many wonderful, healthy and fun-filled years doing whatever he loves doing, after he retires.
December 1 Meeting
The meeting speaker was Club member and Foundation Chairman, Bill Pepple. His topic was the Rotary Foundation and also 'Fun Awards Day' with awards of 'Paul Harris' awards. Bill shared information about how the Foundation is structured, how it is funded by Rotary Club members and the public, grants, and different aspects of the work and projects the Foundation is involved with, as well as providing information about 'Paul Harris Fellow' awards. Several Club members were recognized as 'Paul Harris Fellows' and received a 'Paul Harris' pin.To learn more about the work and various projects of the Rotary Foundation - https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation