Alice's Corner 2-10

Today we welcomed back Joyce Zwick, John Zwick’s daughter, from Pincher Creek Alberta, Canada.  She is always welcomed as a winter visitor.

A signup sheet was circulated for those of you who wish to help on Founder’s Day.  We still need a few more volunteers..

If you know a student in the 9^th thru 12^th grade who you feel qualifies for the 4 Way Speech Contest please contact me.

Rotary Day is March 28^th.  It consists of a 3 mile walk.  You do not have to participate in the walk.  Come for the fellowship.  Bring your family and a picnic.  All are welcome.  They are asking for a $5.00 donation.

I reported on the Nogales, Mexico Water Project.  It is being chaired by the Saddlebrook club.  We have pledged $2000.  We will be providing potable water to schools.  More information to follow will follow.  I will be asking for a volunteer to join the committee to go to Nogales to see where we will be using our funds.  I will be keeping you informed as I learn more.

The South Central Conference is coming to Arizona!!  It is to be held on July 17-19.  Location to be announced.  38 districts have been invited.  We would like to have a good representation from our club.  Save the date.

George and I will be going to Caborca, Mexico this weekend.  We went last year.  We will be dispensing polio vaccines to children.  We promise to make a presentation this year.

Our speaker was PASIONATE!  Stacey Hackett from the Pima Community College spoke on the importance of preparing high school students to be prepared for college.  She is a counselor for the school and sits on committees that are geared to help students.

Her passion is students. 

She feels she has an ethical obligation to prepare young people for their future.

While attending public schools their curriculum is planned for them.  When they get to college they have to figure out their purpose for attending.  They need to be taught respect and responsibility in reference to their education.  They are vulnerable and have no discipline. 

Students need to learn to channel their passion.  What do they feel is their calling?  Where do they want to direct their lives?

Stacey is spear heading an orientation program to help students at the high school level.  Not only learn what their calling is but to learn that they must be well rounded in all subjects.  They need to figure out their purpose in attending a college.  They are to be made aware that they need marketable skills.  Stacey is trying to educate them in what they know and what they need to know.

I have not given her justice in these few sentences.  She was awesome.

Next week will recognize the Student of the Month.

Our speaker will be Dr. Cindy Ruich from the Marana Unified School District.