Dec 9th Meeting
The Marana Rotary Club Annual Meeting & Holiday Party was held on Dec 9 at Earth's Energy Hearth & Home. We were hosted by member John Zwick and family, and joined by several notable guests, including Assistant District Gov Jim Nook (Dove Mtn Rotary) and Ed Stolemaker, CEO of the Marana Chamber of Commerce. And we were honored by a VERY special visit by Mrs. S. Claus herself! Although she was not accompanied by any Christmas elves, she brought lots of good cheer, hugs, and a couple lumps of coal for one or two folks…
…Speaking of which, the Marana Man of the Year, John Dooling, took photos throughout the event. Many thanks!
Highlights of the meeting:
(1) Ed Stolemaker brought us up-to-date on some exciting developments in Marana, including the new outlet mall on Twin Peaks. Although Ed was not wearing his tuxedo, he did a great job!
(2) Members signed holiday cards for inclusion in the Boxing for Troops care packages assembled at Harold Burtzloff's home.
(3) Club officers who will serve from July 2015 to June 2016 were elected:
President Alice Rigney
Secretary Roy Morris
Treasurer Lynne Himmer
Members-at-Large Randy Brooks, Jo Holt
(4) The Zwick family shared a moving holiday video, "The Candy Bomber Story" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Tom Brokaw.
(5) And members brought children's clothes and other items for the Southern AZ Children's Advocacy Center.
It was wonderful to see so many members at our annual meeting. May sugar plum fairies dance in your head this holiday season!
