President CHUCK started our meeting at 12:00 noon.
JEFF RONSTADT gave the Inspiration. The Pledge & Song were led by VICKI JACOBS with GARY HIRSCH accompanying at the piano. PAUL HOOKER introduced guests and visiting Rotarians including DG Kirk Reed and Assistant DG, Ann Huber. At the head table celebrating their birthdays: District Governor Elect & Past President ELLIE PATTERSON (3/17), JENNIFER HOFFMAN (4/01), and LIZ BOWMAN (4/02).
PRODIP DUTTA introduced New Member GENE CASAGRANDE - Medical & Healthcare: Dental Products. Welcome GENE to the club!BOBBY LARSON (Sergeant at Arms) held a Raffle and thanked all the Rotarians who generously donate consistently to make it possible. BOBBY then lined up the Announcements for the day:
- President CHUCK SAWYER – Home Hospitality, week of April 13 – Host needed, signups on website, no meeting 4/17
- President CHUCK SAWYER – Promote U of A Football Coach presenting to the club on April 24
- ELLIE PATTERSON & DG KIRK REED – Southern Arizona Day of Peace this weekend
- ROB LAMASTER – Saddlebrooke Rotary Tournament
- ALLYN BULZOMI – 4 Way Test Speech Contest announced the winners
- ALLYN BULZOMI – Happy Jackson - shout out to all that helped in the contest
- SID HIRSH – Happy Jackson
PHIL GUTT, Past President introduced our program: SERGIO LEONES, JR., Border Patrol Agent – “Border Patrol Overview”.
Sergio explained the Border Patrol mission & provided an informative PowerPoint presentation of the workings & experiences that the U.S. Border Patrol have on a daily basis, including the first Lady Border Patrol Agent, Operation Detour, Citizens Academy & Christmas Tree Gifts for Kids.
PRESIDENT CHUCK presented the book “I just want to say Good Night” to Sergio for his signing and the book will go to Make Way for Books. He then brought the meeting to a close with a quote and a toast.
