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THE HEART OF ROUTE 66

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Fridays at 7:00 AM

Pitzer Ben Franklin building

2604 Hualapai Mountain Road
Rt 66 Rotary Mailing Address: PO Box 166
Kingman, AZ 86402
United States of America

We meet currently via a Hybrid format - some members in person and others online via zoom. When attending in person please park at the back. Contact one of the board members listed on this page for more information.

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Rotary Gives Back!

Thanks to every for supporting our promotion Rotary Gives Back!

The businesses that participated loved it and the winners really loved it.

Here is a look back at the businesses and the $50.00 winner-

Rotary Gives Back                                                                              Winner

January   5 through January 11       Stuff It Burger                         Sara Aguire
January 12 through January 18       Sirens' Café                           Nancy Craig
January 19 through January 25      Shady Grove Records
January 26 through February 1       Menchie's Frozen Yogurt         Charlie Tegarden
February 2 through February 8      Floyd's BBQ & Pizza                Ken Cunningham
February 9 through February 15       Federico's Downtown               Johnny Saltos
February 16 through February 22      Diana's Wine Bar                     Regina Cedillo
February 23 through March      1      The Tack Shed                         Kevin Zehl
March      2 through March      7      Cella Winery                            Walt Miller

Please continue to visit and support our businesses of the week.

Rotary give back!!!

2021 Kingman Festival of The Arts

YES! We will be doing the43rd annual Kingman Festival Of The Arts this Mothers Day Weekend at Metcalfe & Locomotive Parks. May 8th & 9th 2021!

Park. May

Thank You Cerbat Dental!

Cerbat Dental donates each month to a different entity that does charity work. This past month Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club was given $300.00 to assist with the Veteran Housing project we are currently doing. Thank You Cerbat Dental!!!

Rotary Gives Back

Charlie T Winner from Our latest Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club Business of the Week - Menchie's!!!

Rotary Gives Back

Please support local business!

Good Morning,
Happy New Year!
With the new year our Rotary Club is going to host a weekly promotion of a selected business each week. Businesses that have suffered through a long lasting pandemic! We will promote a different business from Tuesday through the next Monday for at least the next eight weeks. We ask that you support that business at least once or multiple times during their featured week. Each time you visit you will get a raffle ticket for a $50.00 gift card for that business that will be drawn each Tuesday morning. Please tell family and friends to participate, one ticket per person per day.
January 5 through January 11    Stuff It Burgers 2170 Northern Ave
January 12 through January 18 Sirens' Cafe 419 E Beale St
January 19 through January 25 Shady Grove Records 525 E Beale St
January 26 through February Menchie's Frozen Yogert 3535 Stockton Hill Rd
February 2 through February 8 Floyd's BBQ & Pizza   420 E Beale St
February 9 through February 15 Federico's Downtown   401 W Beale St
February 16 through February 22 Diana's Wine Bar    414 E Beale st
February 23 through March 1 The Tack Shed 2829 Beverly Ave
I sent out over 50 letters to businesses to be involved and at this point the businesses above replied they would participate. Hopefully we create business for each participant and maybe you can find a new business to continue to support! More details a couple time each week featuring the business of the week.
Thanks Mike Cobb
Questions or comments call, text or email
928-727-9728 mrcobb@frontiernet.net

Mayor Jen Miles

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's March 6 speaker, Mayor Jen Miles (shown with club president Karen Brown), addressed the club on the state of the city. The Home Rule option has been approved every 4 years by voters since 1988. When it expires in 2023 staff recommends replacing it with a Permanent Base Adjustment. Miles noted the Rancho Santa Fe Interchange looks good and is expected to go to executive session in April with hopes of breaking ground by the end of the year. Water issues focus on the substation and state legislation is needed for these. Rep. Regina Cobb has proposed several bills on this but no progress yet in the State House of Representatives. Downtown Kingman has new parking spaces for tour buses and street-side seating in front of some businesses. August's primary ballot will include a measure to change the term of mayor from 2 years to 4 years. (Photo and verbiage by Jo Ann Oxsen)

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3.6.2020 Rotary Microgrant Awarded

Rotary Microgrant recipient

At its March 6 meeting, Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club presented Kingman Academy of Learning teacher, Stephanie Roundy with a microgrant donation check of $2,000 (shown with Rotarian Brenda Rhodes and club president Karen Brown). Roundy teaches 3rd-5th grades and will be using the donation for materials to be used in the Sensory Path Circuit program. This is an evidence-based, colorful, creative and playful way for kids to improve fundamental motor skills and build stronger sensory connections in the brain that are responsible for sight, touch, sound, balance, etc. (photo and verbiage by Jo Ann Oxsen)

2-7-2020 Michelle Valandingham

Treatment for Opioid Addiction

The community Medical Services Clinic Manager for Kingman and Lake Havasu City Michelle Valandingham and her associate Ronny Jones spoke at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's February 7 meeting (shown above with club president Karen Brown). Offering treatment for opioid addiction, there are 46 Community Medical Services clinics nationwide including Kingman, which opened September 2019 and Lake Havasu City, open since August 2019. The clinics administer methadone treatments and provide Naloxone for overdose treatment. Jones, a recovering opioid addict himself, noted opioids are as important to an addict as food and water and methadone helps rewire the brain to help patients avoid relapses. The clinic accepts Medicare, Access or private payment. For further information call 928-565-6699 or email michelle.valandingham@cmsgiveshope.com (provided by Jo Ann Oxsen)

1-24-2020 Dr. Stacy Klippenstein

Mohave Community College

Featured speaker at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's January 24th meeting was Mohave Community College's Kingman campus President (and fellow Rotarian), Dr. Stacy Klippenstein. As of July 1st, Klippenstein became MCC's 6th President. Having earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education and Master of Education in Student Affairs Administration at Montana State University, Klippenstein went on to be awarded his Doctor of Education at Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. From there, he began his career in higher education at Northern Arizona University in 1996, where he worked in the Office of Residence Life and Facilities Management. Klippenstein and his wife always had a soft spot in their hearts for Arizona and were happy to return here last year. He noted Mohave Community College has served Mohave County, our communities and students extremely well over the years and he is encouraged by the positive and collaborative spirit of its faculty, staff, students and community partners. For information on Mohave Community College, log on to its website: mohave.edu

1.17.2020 Cecelia Clouser KRMC

Volunteers Needed

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's January 17 meeting speaker was Cecilia Clouser, Kingman Regional Medical Center Volunteer Services Manager (shown with club president, Karen Brown). KRMC volunteers, numbering about 150, serve at the reception desk, the gift shops on the main and second campus, outpatient surgery, the cancer care center, Joan & Diana Hospice, and as drivers transporting patients and more. Gift Shop proceeds go towards grants for hospital needs and scholarships. Minimum age to volunteer at KRMC is 14 years of age. For further information, contact Clouser at 928-263-5673.

1-10-2020 Kim Bilbrey

Kim Bilbrey

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's January 10th speaker was Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Rotarian, Kim Bilbrey. Bilbrey addressed the club on Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud. For information on this and other financial matters of concern, Bilbrey may be reached a 928-757-5831 (Photo and verbiage by Jo Ann Oxsen)

1-3-2020 Mike Meersman, Director of Parks

Kingman Parks, Recreation, Golf and Aquatics

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's first meeting of the new year January 3rd was Mike Meersman, Director of Parks, Recreation, Golf and Aquatics for the City of Kingman (shown above with club Rotarian Tom Clark). Among the topics discussed, Meersman noted a shade structure is being added at Firefighters Park, a new 2-1/2 mile trail, White Cliffs Wagon Wheel Trail, is in the works, and Fort Beale Loop Trail has been upgraded and its parking area increased. Meersman may be contacted at 928-692-3105 or mmeersman@cityofkingman.gov

12-20-2019 Kyle Walsh, Mohave County Department

Dept of Public Health

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club welcomed Kyle Walsh, Mohave County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Supervisor, as their December 20th speaker (shown with club president Karen Brown). Walsh addressed the club on obtaining health certificates for food service. Two-hour classes are conducted by the health department to obtain food service cards, which are valid for three years. Cost is $20 but is free to volunteers. For details phone 928-757-0901 or email kyle.walsh@mohavecounty.us (photo and verbiage by Jo Ann Oxsen)

11-22-2019 Susan Williams

Tobacco Use

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's November 22 meeting was Mohave County Community Health Educator Specialist Senior Supervisor and Rotarian Susan Williams (shown with club president Karen Brown). Williams presented a power point presentation on tobacco use. Between 1965 and 2018 tobacco use in the U.S. dropped from 42% to 13.7% while in Mohave County it dropped from 29% in 2011 to 20% in 2018. E-cigarette use among high school students surged from 11.7% in 2017 to 20.8% in 2018. According to the Center for Disease Control as of 11-20-19: nationwide 2,290 cases of e-cigarette or vaping products use has been associated with lung injury, along with 42 deaths.

11-1-2019 Cindy Vawter

Tanzania H.O.P.E

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's November 1 speaker was Cindy Vawter (shown above with club past-president Becky Fawson). Cindy gave a power point presentation on the Tanzania African Water Project in which her late husband and fellow Rotarian, Don Vawter, was very much involved and to which the club donates. Also covered was Tanzania's H.O.P.E. Now children's project. (Verbiage and photo by Jo Ann Oxsen)

10-25-2019 Annie's Attic

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Annie's Attic

Don and Annie Fuller of Annie's Art Attic were featured speakers at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's October 25 meeting (shown above with club president Karen Brown). Annie's Art Attic, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, raises money through sales of donated clothing, jewelry, household items, furniture, collectibles and antiques at 2575 Northern Ave and a second annex location at 4535 Roosevelt where art and craft classes are held. Each month it chooses a local charity to receive a $500 donation. It also assists St. Mary's Church Tuesdays and Fridays in their Daily Bread sandwich distribution. This is just a sampling of Annie's Art Attic's many contributions to the Kingman community and beyond.

10-18-2019 Tips for the Shelter

Mohave County Animal Shelter

Tips from Oktoberfest totaling $1,880 were donated by Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club to Mohave County Animal Shelter at the club's October 18 meeting. Accepting the donation on behalf of the shelter were Lynn Kannianen and Nicole Mangiameli (shown above with club president Karen Brown).

10.11.2019 Tami Ursenbach

Mohave County Economic Development Director

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's October 11 speaker was Tami Ursenbach, Mohave County Economic Development Director (shown above with club president Karen Brown). Ursenbach addressed the group on attracting businesses to Mohave County, noting the county has a lot to offer relocating and expanding businesses from low business costs to available land. For further information log on to mohavedevelopment.org or phone 928-757-0960.

Brian Devincenzi 9-27-2019

Street Drags 2019

The topic of Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's September 27th meeting was Route 66 Street Drags, presented by Brian Devincenzi/COO/Executive Producer of the event (shown above with club president Karen Brown). 300 cars will vie for the title in 9 classes over this 3-day event October 25-27. This will be the first-ever legal street drag race of this size to be run on Route 66 anywhere in the country. For details, log on to www.RT66streetdrags.com or phone 530-521-4016.

Brews and Brats Oktoberfest is coming soon!

DG David Simmer

At its September 13th meeting, Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club was honored to have 5495 Rotary District Governor, David Simmer, speak to club (shown above with club president, Karen Brown). Simmer noted The Rotary Foundation is among the top-rated service organizations. Charity Navigator, the largest independent evaluator of U.S. charities ranked The Rotary Foundation 8th out of 8,000 charities evaluated in 2019, while Charity Watch gave it an A-plus rating Nov. 2018 and CNBC ranked it as 3rd in its Top 10 Charities Changing the World in 2016. According to Simmer, 785,000,000 world-wide don't have access to clean water and Water and Sanitation is among Rotary's six areas of focus. The other five areas of focus are Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, and Economic and Community Development. For further information on the Rotary Foundation and to support or become a part of this outstanding service organization, log on to rotary5495.org

8-23-2019 Paul Pitts

All Hazard Emergency Service

Paul Pitts, a retired Fire Chief (shown above with club president Karen Brown), addressed Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club at its August 23rd meeting. Pitts, who has worked in emergency service his entire career, reviewed All Hazard Emergency Service formed after Anthrax attacks, which prepares health departments for major catastrophes or disasters. Also reviews was Medical Resource Group, formed after 911, which has 900 units nationwide and can respond to any incident that affects public health. Pitts noted individuals and family should have in place a plan for what to do in the case of a disaster and recommended downloading the mobile app Code Red. (Thank you to Jo Ann Oxsen)

8-16-2019 KRMC Public Relations

KRMC Public Relation

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's August 16th meeting's featured speakers were Ben McGlothlin, KRMC Public Relations Specialist and Scott Kern, KRMC Director of Communications & Development (shown above with club president Karen Brown). The topic was Kingman Regional Medical Center Foundation's Stewardship Program. The program consists of 5 classes beginning October 17 from 8-10am and continuing on the third Thursday of the month through February 2020, each with a different focus. October: Overview by President/CEO Brian Turney the Emergency Department; November: Cardiology and Inpatient Services; December: Pain Management, Orthopedic & Therapy Services; January: Imaging Services and Respiratory and Wound Care; and February: Finance Economics and Cancer Care. Classes are open to the public but limited to 20 registrants. For details and to register, contact McGlothlin at bmcglothlin@azkrmc.com or 928-263-3873.

8-9-2019 Gary Waters

Yes for Kingman Schools Committee

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's August 9th speaker was Gary Waters with the Yes for Kingman Schools Committee. Waters spoke on Kingman United School District's $35,000,000 Bond issue. If passed in November's Special Election, $18,000,000 of the bond will be used to update Palo Cristi and La Senita schools with the balance to be used for 10 new school busses and other school district needs. Cost to Kingman Area School District property owners will be approximately $50 for every $100,000 of property valuation. For further information, email Waters at gjwatersjr@pm.me

7-19-2019 Rotary Microgrants

Micro Grants Distributed!

At its July 19th meeting, Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club presented microgrants to 3 local teachers (shown above with club president Karen Brown). A $1,000 microgrant was awarded to Bethany Wigal to be used for a 3D printer for her Cerbat Elementary 5th grade class. A $605 microgrant was awarded to Jennifer Colbert to be used for 5 microscopes and film for her Cerbat Elementary 3rd grade class. A $350 microgrant was awarded to Susan Collins to be used for 40 high-quality recorders for her music class at Manzanita Elementary School.

7-19-2019 Rotary Grants Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council

Rotary Grants

At Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's July 19th meeting, the club presented two donations to the Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council. The first $7,750 donation was towards the Women's Veterans Room and the second $4,000 donation towards ADA Compliance. Accepting the donations was Casey Farrell (shown above with club president Karen Brown).et.

7-12-19 Oscar Lopez, Building & Life Safety Inspector

QR 911

Speaking at the July 12th meeting of Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club was Oscar Lopez, Building & Life Safety Inspector with Kingman Fire Department (shown above with club past-president Becky Fawson). Lopez addressed the club on QR911, a program that provides life-saving information to emergency responders. City of KIngman Fire Department is the first fire department in the nation to offer this free program. With it, each person that enrolls is issued a QR code, specific to that individual, which can be printed out & displayed in the home, vehicle, wallet, etc. Included in the code is the individual's critical medical information such as medications taken, allergies, etc. and is confidential and can only be accessed by emergency responders.For more information on QR911, contact Lopez at 928-753-2891 or alopez@cityofkingman.gov

5.31.2019 John Rodriguez

Peramedic with Western Air Rescue

Featured speaker at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's May 31st meeting was John Rodriguez, Paramedic with Western Air Rescue, a division of Arizona DPS (shown above with club president Becky Fawson). Western Air Rescue has been providing rescue services for over 45 years. In addition to responding locally, as directed by DPS, the 3 pilots and 3 paramedics in the Kingman vicinity also respond to Utah, Nevada and California when called upon. For further information on Western Air Rescue, Rodriguez can be reached at jrodriguez@azdps.gov

5-24-2019 Terry Flanagan

WWI Memorial Restoration

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's May 24th meeting was Terry Flanagan, Commandant of Marine Corps League 887. Flanagan spoke to the club on the World War I Memorial currently being restored by the Marine Corps League's Devil Dogs. In the 1990's the machine gun figure between the doughboy and sailor disappeared at a time when copper was being stolen throughout the area and it is being replaced by the Devil Dogs. Dedication of the memorial is scheduled for June 29th in front of the courthouse.

5-17-2019 Citizen of the Month

We Celebrate you!

Honored as May Citizen of the Month at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's May 17th meeting was Tim Gerlach (shown above with Rotarian Susan Williams, Gerlach's wife Wendy, daughter Dakotah and niece Sadi). Gerlach is president of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 765 in Kingman which sponsors The Young Eagles. This year they've completed two Young Eagles Flight Rallies with a third planned and have hosted a Flight Safety Seminar in cooperation with the FAA and the USMC. Now being organized is the 2019 Kingman Air Fest, fly-in and Open House scheduled for October 19.

5-17-2019 Jim Hinckley

Tourism our future!

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's May 17th meeting was Jim Hinckley (shown above with club president Becky Fawson). Hinckley, author of 18 books and hundreds of feature articles for various publications, is a tourism development consultant, CEO of Route 66 Crossroads, committee member of Kingman's Economic Development Advisory Committee and member of Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership. Hinckley is currently teaching a class at Mohave Community College, The History and Culture of Route 66, with a second class, Route 66 Hospitality and Tourism scheduled for May 29-June 12. To register, log on to ce.mohave.edu. Jim Hinckley's America website, www.jimhinckleysamerica.com gives readers a closeup look at America's historic Route 66.

4-12-19 Gary Kellogg

WW2 AC Last Stand

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's April 12th speaker was Kingman's Planning and Economic Development Director Gary Kellogg (shown above with club president Becky Fawson). Kellogg presented a 7 minute black and white video, "WW2 AC Last Stand" by Howard Grounds depicting the destruction of World War 2 airplanes at Kingman Airport. Over 5,000 planes were destroyed following WW2. Aluminum from the planes was smeltered and it, along with tires, fuel and any other salvageable items were sold.

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4-5-2019 Danny Messersmith

Tunnels in Kingman!

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's April 5 speaker was Kingman Historian and fellow club member Dan Messersmith. Dan addressed the club on The Kingman Tunnels. Most or all of those originating prior to 1888 were destroyed in the devastating fires of 1888, 1898 and 1907. Two tunnels were built @1909: the first a steam pipe under the Powerhouse running east and the second a large sewer system by the railroad. These have since sealed up with no access today. (Photo and verbiage by Jo Ann Oxsen)

3-29-2019 Jason Millin

One Stop Operator

Speaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's March 29th meeting was Jason Millin, One Stop Operator with Kingman's Arizona at Work (shown above with club president Becky Fawson). Arizona at Work assists unemployed or underemployed individuals to create and implement their career plan and earn a living wage. For further information call 928-753-0723 or email Millin at jason.millin@mohavecounty.us

3-22-2019 - Linda Williams

Day in the Park

At its March 22nd meeting, Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club had as its featured speaker Linda Williams, Kingman Regional Medical Center Pharmacist. Williams spoke on Kingman's upcoming "Day in the Park", scheduled for Saturday. April 13th from 9am to 1pm at Centennial Park. This free event promotes healthy living by encouraging participants to walk the path at Centennial Park and along the way to visit vendor booths for tips and information about health and wellness in our community. Included will be live fitness demonstrations, raffles and prizes for participants.

3-15-2019 Jill Gernetzke

Your Title here

TSpeaking at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's March 15th meeting was Jill Gernetzke (shown above with club president Becky Fawson). Gernetzke, a pilot and wing-walker, is President of M-14P. On its website M-14P is billed as the world's #1 provider of sales and service of M-14P aircraft and is located at 4905 Flightline Drive in Kingman Airport's Business Complex. For further information on M-14P, log onto it's website at m-14p.com or phone 928-681-4400.

3-1-2019 Sue Blayre-White

Suicide education.

Sue Blayre-White with Mohave County Department of Public Health (shown above with Rotary club president Becky Fawson) addressed Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club on Suicide at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club's March 1st meeting. Blayre-White explained suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in Arizona and the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-34 year olds, adding almost twice as many people die by suicide in Arizona annually than by homicide. The Mental Health Resource Team has placed suicide prevention in Mohave County as its primary focus with monthly meetings held the third Thursday of the month at Kingman Regional Medical Center's Hualapai Campus. For more information contact Teri Williams at 928-681-5061 or email her at twilliams@azkrmc.com

2-15-18 Andrea Shields

Shelter Box

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club member Andrea Shields gave a power point presentation on Shelter Box. Rotary International partners with Shelter Box to provide emergency shelter following catastrophic events worldwide. Within 24-48 hours following a disaster, volunteers arrive on the scene with shelter boxes, each of which includes a custom-designed family tent, waterproof ground mat, thermal fleece blankets, cooking equipment, water containers, a solar light, a tool kit and more to provide for a family for up to 6 months. Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club donates $1,000 yearly to the Shelter Box Project.

Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club donates $1,000 yearly to this worthy project.