The Coolidge Rotary Club is Accepting Applications for RYLA!

The Coolidge Rotary Club is Accepting Applications for RYLA!![]() The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive 4-day workshop for youth ages 14 to 17 in grades 9-11. These young adults are chosen for their leadership potential to attend an all-expense paid training program designed to build, strengthen, and exercise leadership skills used in all aspects of business, community, school and life. RYLA includes recreational and cultural activities, which emphasize individual and team development. |
The Coolidge Rotary Club is Accepting Applications for RYLA! | Sue Bacon | 2021-08-01 07:00:00Z | 0 | |
Scholarships for 2022 High School SeniorsThe Coolidge Rotary Club is Accepting Scholarship Applications! Deadline is April 22, 2022. If you are a senior who attends a Coolidge school or live in Coolidge (this includes home-schooled students) and will be graduating this year, applications are available for $500 scholarships! The application can be downloaded in the download section at the upper right. |
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2021 Scholarships for Graduating SeniorsThe Coolidge Rotary Club is Accepting Scholarship Applications! Deadline is April 12, 2021. If you are a senior who attends a Coolidge school or live in Coolidge (this includes home-schooled students) and will be graduating this year, applications are available for $500 scholarships! The application can be downloaded in the download section at the upper right. |
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Student Rotarians
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Mar 25, 2014
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Student Rotarians | Lynn Parsons | 2014-03-26 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Successful 2014 Rotary Auction!!
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Mar 14, 2014
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Successful 2014 Rotary Auction!! | Lynn Parsons | 2014-03-15 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Breakfast with Student Rotarians & RYLA Students, FUN, FUN, FUN
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jan 28, 2014
Left -Right CHS Principal Dawn Dee Hodge, Stephanie Fairchild CHS RYLA student, Daisy Gerkin CHS November Student Rotarian, Connor Turner Imagine Prep RYLA student, President Pat Abiles, Student Rotarian Marcos Lopez CHS December |
Breakfast with Student Rotarians & RYLA Students, FUN, FUN, FUN | Lynn Parsons | 2014-01-29 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
2013-2014 Coolidge RYLA Students
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jan 28, 2014
Stephanie Fairchild of Coolidge High School & Connor Turner of Imagine Prep I had the most amazing weekend attending the 2014 RYLA Leadership Camp. It was the best experience I ever had and I truly miss being in that atmosphere with all my friends who became like family. In addition to having fun, I learned the aspects of being a true leader and that one cannot do things alone. It is absolutely okay to ask for help. Moreover, after coming home from camp, many have noticed an improvement in my character and leadership skills. Point in fact, this camp was the best. I enjoyed every second of the camp and I just want thank RYLA for everything! Stephanie Fairchild. |
2013-2014 Coolidge RYLA Students | Lynn Parsons | 2014-01-29 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Student Rotarian Marcos Lopez of CHS December 2013
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jan 28, 2014
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Student Rotarian Marcos Lopez of CHS December 2013 | Lynn Parsons | 2014-01-29 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Student Rotarian Daisy Gerkin of CHS November 2013
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jan 28, 2014
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Student Rotarian Daisy Gerkin of CHS November 2013 | Lynn Parsons | 2014-01-29 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Margaret DeMello & Heather Colaric, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jan 14, 2014
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Margaret DeMello & Heather Colaric, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial | Lynn Parsons | 2014-01-15 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Speakers from Central Arizona College
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Dec 03, 2013
Tabitha Smith from CAC Spoke about experiential learning. (left) Muriel Thomas from CAC Spoke about Community Education (right) |
Speakers from Central Arizona College | Lynn Parsons | 2013-12-04 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Plaque from CYC
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Dec 03, 2013
Vice President Larry Graham-Johnson presented Pat Abiles with plaque from CYC for sponsorship at Harvest Dazes. |
Plaque from CYC | Lynn Parsons | 2013-12-04 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Rotarians for the Month of October & November
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Dec 03, 2013
October Rotarian Bob Flately (right)along with President Pat Ablies (left)
November Rotarian Ray Murrieta (left) along with President Pat Abiles (right) |
Rotarians for the Month of October & November | Lynn Parsons | 2013-12-04 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
2014 Shoebox Project
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Dec 01, 2013
We did our annual Shoebox stuffing for 16th Annual Rotary Shoebox Project Distribution date in Nogales, Sonora: January 12, 2014 |
2014 Shoebox Project | Lynn Parsons | 2013-12-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Peace Through Service, Service Through Diversity
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Oct 01, 2013
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Peace Through Service, Service Through Diversity | Lynn Parsons | 2013-10-02 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
New Coolidge Club Member Rick Miller, City of Coolidge
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Sep 24, 2013
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New Coolidge Club Member Rick Miller, City of Coolidge | Lynn Parsons | 2013-09-25 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
August Student Rotarians
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Sep 24, 2013
Breana Marsh, 15 Breana is a student at Imagine Prep Coolidge, where she is on the cheerleading squad, a member of the student council and a volunteer at most school functions. Breana also volunteers with her church and with Vacation Bible School for two years. She is hoping to attend a four-year university, and has already starter her application to Harvard. She would one day like to become president of the United States.
James Michael Brown, 17 James is a student at Coolidge High School, where he participates in sports such as football, basketball and baseball. He stays active in school all year round, participating in many community basketball tournaments as well as coaching a little league team and youth basketball team. He hopes to get a scholarship to play football in college. Then he wants to get into business, learning about how construction works, and also wants to be an electrician. |
August Student Rotarians | Lynn Parsons | 2013-09-25 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Governor Nancy Cassel visit to Coolidge Rotary Club September 18, 2013
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Sep 17, 2013
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Governor Nancy Cassel visit to Coolidge Rotary Club September 18, 2013 | Lynn Parsons | 2013-09-18 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Dinner with Governor Nancy Cassel, September 17, 2013
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Sep 16, 2013
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Dinner with Governor Nancy Cassel, September 17, 2013 | Lynn Parsons | 2013-09-17 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
August 2013 Rotarian of the Month Doug Mason
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Sep 10, 2013
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August 2013 Rotarian of the Month Doug Mason | Lynn Parsons | 2013-09-11 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Joyce Baker, Coolidge Public Library Presentation
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Aug 27, 2013
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Joyce Baker, Coolidge Public Library Presentation | Lynn Parsons | 2013-08-28 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Larry Graham-Johnson Reporting on Peace Forum
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Aug 27, 2013
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Larry Graham-Johnson Reporting on Peace Forum | Lynn Parsons | 2013-08-28 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Ann Graham-Johnson Reporting on Leadership Academy
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Aug 27, 2013
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Ann Graham-Johnson Reporting on Leadership Academy | Lynn Parsons | 2013-08-28 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge High School Year Book Presentation
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Aug 27, 2013
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Coolidge High School Year Book Presentation | Lynn Parsons | 2013-08-28 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
PhoenixMart by Rick Miller, Director of Growth Management for the City of Coolidge
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Aug 13, 2013
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PhoenixMart by Rick Miller, Director of Growth Management for the City of Coolidge | Lynn Parsons | 2013-08-14 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Discussion on Peace Forum and More
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jul 23, 2013
July 24th Meeting Discussion on educational needs , helping family unit, youth, parents, discipline, head start. We also discussed ways to handle these issues through our Peace Forum. |
Discussion on Peace Forum and More | Lynn Parsons | 2013-07-24 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
City of Coolidge Update on General Plan
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jul 16, 2013
July 17, 2013 Rick Miller gave Coolidge Rotary Club an update on the City of Coolidge General Plan which will be ready for the voters this next November 2014 Election Left to right President Pat Abiles, Rick Miller, Director of Growth Management, Bob Flatley, Manager of City of Coolidge |
City of Coolidge Update on General Plan | Lynn Parsons | 2013-07-17 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
July 10, 2013 Program Pinal County Family Advocacy Center
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jul 09, 2013
Reporting Requirements on Child Abuse Left to right Rotary President, Pat Abiles, Stephanie Stewart, Forensic Interviewer & Jerry Smith , Director of Pinal County Family Advocacy Center For more information you can contact the Pinal County Family Advocacy Center at 520.866.7510 |
July 10, 2013 Program Pinal County Family Advocacy Center | Lynn Parsons | 2013-07-10 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
New officers installed as Rotary Club looks to the future
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Jun 25, 2013
Abiles confident the club can continue to grow
New Rotary President New Rotary President Pat Abiles is sworn is by his predecessor, Bonnie Palmer. New officers installed as Rotary Club looks to the future By Joey Chenoweth, Editor Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc. After a year that has seen the Rotary Club continue to make its philanthropic impact on the city of Coolidge, President Bonnie Palmer passed on leadership to Pat Abiles during the club’s annual installation ceremony. Palmer first spoke to the Rotarians, expressing her satisfaction in the club’s ability to meet the goals she set when she became president a year ago. Those goals were to get the house in order, recruit new members while retaining the current ones, accomplish goals that this club has set for itself in the community and have fun. “I have thoroughly enjoyed this year,” Palmer said. “We’ve really done a lot this year, and that’s all because you all were willing to do that. And I know under Pat’s leadership, we’re going to maintain that momentum and even reach greater heights.” The Rotary Club is a philanthropic organization with branches across the county. The Coolidge club raises money for purchasing books for schools, providing scholarships to students wishing to enter vocational schools, sending kids to leadership camps and participating in a student exchange program. |
New officers installed as Rotary Club looks to the future | Lynn Parsons | 2013-06-26 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
March 2013 Student Rotarian
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Apr 09, 2013
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March 2013 Student Rotarian | Lynn Parsons | 2013-04-10 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge Rotary Club December Student Rotarian
Posted by Steve Wyble on Nov 30, 2012
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Coolidge Rotary Club December Student Rotarian | Steve Wyble | 2012-12-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge Rotary Club, meeting the GSE Team from Brazil
Posted by Jay Furness on Nov 06, 2012
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Coolidge Rotary Club, meeting the GSE Team from Brazil | Jay Furness | 2012-11-07 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Microcredit
Posted by Douglas Mason on Nov 06, 2012
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Microcredit | Douglas Mason | 2012-11-07 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Elisa Hernandez Student Rotarian for November 2012
Posted by Steve Wyble on Oct 31, 2012
![]() Elisa Hernandez, daughter of Jose & Maria Hernandez is the November Student Rotarian of the month. |
Elisa Hernandez Student Rotarian for November 2012 | Steve Wyble | 2012-11-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Madalynn Zimmer Student Rotarian for October 2012
Posted by Steve Wyble on Oct 09, 2012
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Madalynn Zimmer Student Rotarian for October 2012 | Steve Wyble | 2012-10-10 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge Rotary Annual 2012-2013 Goal Workshop
Posted by Jay Furness on Jul 10, 2012
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Coolidge Rotary Annual 2012-2013 Goal Workshop | Jay Furness | 2012-07-11 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge Rotary Annual 2013-2013 Goal Workshop
Posted by Jay Furness on Jul 10, 2012
The Coolidge Rotary Club held its annual workshop at the regular morning meeting on Wednesday July 11th. |
Coolidge Rotary Annual 2013-2013 Goal Workshop | Jay Furness | 2012-07-11 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge Student Rotarians April 2012
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Apr 17, 2012
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Coolidge Student Rotarians April 2012 | Lynn Parsons | 2012-04-18 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
2012 Coolidge Rotary Auction Dinner
Posted by Ray Murrieta on Mar 31, 2012
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2012 Coolidge Rotary Auction Dinner | Ray Murrieta | 2012-04-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Coolidge Rotary Annual Auction Dinner for our Youth
Posted by Bonnie E. Palmer on Mar 08, 2012
Your InvitedCoolidge Rotary is celebrating our 75th years of service at its Annual Dinner Auction Saturday March 24, 6-9pm at the Elks Club in Coolidge. Great fun is to be had by all – Scrambling to be the “ Fastest to bid “ in the silent auction; buying the “ Lucky number” balloon or out bidding your friends on that special live audience items (All proceeds go to the High School vocational scholarship fund.) Come take a leisurely tour of the beautiful Casa Grande Ruins in the afternoon, join us for a steak or chicken dinner at 6pm and “bid your little hearts out” to benefit our youth. We are still excepting donations for the auction.
We’d love to see you!
Tickets are $30/ person; $55/couple or $ 225.00 for a table for 8. Call for tickets in advance to avoid the extra charge at the door. Tickets available at Coolidge Chamber office 520.723.3009 |
Coolidge Rotary Annual Auction Dinner for our Youth | Bonnie E. Palmer | 2012-03-09 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
COOLIDGE ROTARY DISTRIBUTES DICTIONARIES TO 3RD GRADERS
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Dec 31, 2011
Rotary club is a “Service” organization that does many projects for its community as well as international, this is one of the many projects they do throughout the year. |
COOLIDGE ROTARY DISTRIBUTES DICTIONARIES TO 3RD GRADERS | Lynn Parsons | 2012-01-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Final report on the first microcredit matching grant project in Nogales Mexico where our club contributed $100
Posted by Douglas Mason on Nov 23, 2011
You will see a number of interesting outcomes related to the banking operations:
There are very few international service projects that can provide the kinds of returns for donations and borrowers that microcredit does when the process is well managed. Wayne Rish
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Final report on the first microcredit matching grant project in Nogales Mexico where our club contributed $100 | Douglas Mason | 2011-11-24 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Rotary International District 5500 Annual Conference 2011
Posted by Bonnie E. Palmer on Nov 15, 2011
October 28-30th 2011 I attended the Rotary International District 5500 Annual Conference in Tucson as the President-Elect of our Coolidge Club. I had not attended for several years, and (as most of us do before making a commitment for three days of our time) drove to Tucson, thinking of all the things I should be doing with the weekend.
Folks – it was so worth it! I know we are all very familiar with what we do as Rotarians in and around Coolidge but I think we lose sight of what Rotary is and does nationally and internationally to make it the Greatest Service Club in the World!!! Going to a workshop or conference – outside of our county – gets your attention quickly to reaffirm what an incredible organization we are all part of. There is so much more within Rotary for us to take advantage of and participate in – but first we have to expose ourselves to it by increasing our own involvement at different levels.
I came back really revived! Perhaps it’s because I’m now retired and have the time to explore new ways to be of service or my personal “hamster wheel” isn’t turning quite so fast with daily deadlines. Whatever the reason – I listened and actually “heard” new ideas for invigorating local clubs; fresh ideas for involving young members; changing ideas about membership, meeting times, Rotary rules, and public image. I learned of an incredible international project a small neighboring club did in Egypt during the turmoil---------we could have been a part of that! And, I learned of dozens of projects being conducted by clubs with Simplified and Matching Grants.
Of course there were mixers, networking times, workshops and speeches, recognitions of current and upcoming District officers as well as an appeal to attend the International Convention in Thailand. There were presentations by the Group Study Exchange Team and the Youth Exchange Students – including our own Koen.
Coolidge was given a special recognition for its 75th Birthday February 2012 and upcoming involvement opportunities were noted:
o November 19, Rotary Tour de Tucson for Polio Plus
o January 28, Casa Grande, Leadership Conference
o April 28, District Rotarians at Work Day
o May 3-5, Rotary Convention, Bangkok, Thailand
o October 26-27, 2012 District Conference, Tucson
o 2013 – RI Convention, Lisbon, Portugal
The three days flew by and I drove home (with Koen) excited about new possibilities for Coolidge Rotary. My thanks to Coolidge Rotary for sponsoring my attendance. It was awesome! |
Rotary International District 5500 Annual Conference 2011 | Bonnie E. Palmer | 2011-11-16 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
October 2011 Student Rotarians
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Oct 31, 2011
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October 2011 Student Rotarians | Lynn Parsons | 2011-11-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
2011 Coolidge Rotary Food Drive
Posted by Bonnie E. Palmer on Oct 31, 2011
![]() For More information please contact Bonnie Palmer at (520) 723-3128. Food Boxes are Located at: Coolidge Chamber of Commerce, Coolidge Library, City Hall, Coolidge Headstart, Bank of the West, State Farm, Pinal County Federal Credit Union, Curves of Coolidge, BBV Compass Bank, Coolidge Post Office Heritage Coolidge Funeral Home and Hohokam Mobile Village. All donations are given to local families of Coolidge, we are doing Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drives. |
2011 Coolidge Rotary Food Drive | Bonnie E. Palmer | 2011-11-01 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Thought for the Month
Posted by Lynn Parsons on Oct 02, 2010
Keep your day positive.
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Thought for the Month | Lynn Parsons | 2010-10-03 00:00:00Z | 0 | |
Bridging the Generation Gap
Posted by Lynn Parsons
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October 2013 Student Rotarian from Coolidge High School
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Larry Morales |
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October 2013 Student Rotarian from Imagine Prep
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Stefanos Droubalis |
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September 2013 Student Rotarian for Coolidge High School
Posted by Lynn Parsons
Katelyn Tibbs |
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September 2013 Student Rotarian from Imagine Prep
Posted by Lynn Parsons
Jose Velazco |
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Destination Vocation at Coolidge High School on Feb 12th
Posted by Julie Leonard
It will be the 3rd Annual Destination Vocation: College and Career Fair at Coolidge High School on Feb 12th from 8am-2:45pm. Coolidge Rotary Club Members will join other members from the community in representing their respective career fields. All grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to learn about careers they may have never even dreamed about! It is a great way to invest in the young people in our community. If you are interested contact Polly Abraham at Coolidge High School at pabraham@coolidgeschools.net.
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International Service Project: Shoebox Project
Posted by Julie Leonard
We will be continuing to participate in the Shoebox project for Nogales families in conjunction with the Pantano Rotary Club from Tucson. On Tuesday, November 15th we will meet at Julie Leonard's house for fun and fellowship time to pack our boxes. Please bring your items for ages infant to 12 plus on that night. It is a great way to kickoff the holiday season. Some items that you can include are: warm clothes, gloves, hats, hard candy, socks, underwear, small toys, school supplies, hygiene items. Be creative and get out there shop for those less fortunate than us!
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Foundation Training
Posted by Lynn Parsons
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