Club Information
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Marana (AZ)
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m.
Conference Room -- Marana Civic Center (1st and 3rd Tuesdays only)
11555 W Civic Center Dr
Marana, AZ 85653
United States of America
Hybrid format on the first 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month; via Zoom only on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. On the 5th Tuesday, you’ll find us at a community service project or enjoying each other’s company at a club social.
Club Meeting Minutes
Location: Marana Town Hall
Speaker: Mark Corona
Attendees: John and Cindy Dooling, Don and Kathy Jorgensen, Harold Burtzloff, Andrea de la Cortez, Christine Leonard, Laura Clymer, Beckie Penman, Mark Goligoski, Dan Contorno.
Meeting start was delayed by twenty-five minutes while IT staff worked to allow the speaker to share the presentation with members.
At 7/26am the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance.
Andrea shared one announcement about the Marana Rotary table for the Tree Lighting ceremony at the Marana Town Center on Saturday, December 7 starting at 2pm, tree lighting at 6 with the festivities ending at 9pm.  Setup should start at noon; although it was suggested that Andrea secure a table spot prior to set up. Christine shared information on the various activities surrounding the festivities. Andrea will share the sign-up schedule and location for our table.
The guest speaker for the morning was Mark Corona, who shared an uplifting message to re-energize, transform lives and set goals. As a Border Agent, he outlaws Crocs and incorrect ways to eat string cheese. He formed a nation called SlowJamistan. Mark shared how he went from sleeping on his sister’s couch in Tucson after being laid off from a successful radio career in Los Angeles. He realized his partying lifestyle was not life-fulfilling when it dawned on him that he had not set any goals. His newfound goal and small successes as a game show host lead him into expanding on goal development.
His message was to set a goal and not get mulled down by the details to achieve it. Marks’ example of attracting a cat (via laser pointer) is easier than trying to chase it lends itself to the philosophy of not overthinking ideas. His development of a country (SlowJamistan), purchases of a fire truck, police car and Porder Batrol truck lend credence to his philosophy. Mark has already made strides on his new goal of a public speaking career having shared his guiding principles with the Rotary Club of Marana.
"The power of setting goals is  not what matters... It's the belief that powers your goals. Never worry about the "HOW""
 
The meeting ended with the 4-Way test at 8:02am.
Location; Virtual
Speaker: None Scheduled
Attendees: Don and Kathy Jorgensen, John and Cindy Dooling, Dan Contorno, Mark Goligoski, Beckie Penman, Laura Clymer, Andrea De La Cruz,  Peter Mack, Harald Burtzloff, Bob Bishop, Christine Leonard. In fact, near perfect attendance!
The meeting was called to order by President De La Cruz, and she shared a waiving American Flag for members to view while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Then we had about fifteen minutes of simulating deafness and blindness as the computer gods would not allow some members to speak and others had no video. Finally abandoning "Team" for "Zoom" helped somewhat. Andrea shared with The Club news of Marana Mayor Ed Honea's passing. Ed served thirty-seven years in one capacity or another for the town, including two stints as mayor. He will be greatly missed.
Our club will participate in the annual Marana Tree Lighting Ceremony by sponsoring a booth on 12/7/2024 from 2pm tom 9pm. Christine Leonard advised booths are a first come first served this year. Andrea will be sure we get a good spot. Some confusion as to where our Rotary pop-up tent might be located and what items used a year ago might be available. The intent of sponsorship is to highlight our club's activities and Tour de Cookie fundraiser.
Our club maintains membership in the Marana Chamber. John volunteered to attend meetings held the first Wednesday of every month from 7:15 am to 9:15am.
Meetings are held at the Food Court located in the Premium Outlet shopping Center. Again, our intent is to seek members and possible Tour de Cookie sponsors. 
NO MEETING DECEMBER 24th OR 31st!
 
We are attempting to have a Christmas get together, possible on the 17th.
 
Happy Bucks:
Laura-Apparently cranberry sauce does not just happen. As explained by Laura, making it is an art form. Using her grandmother's recipe and a new Cuisinart Thanksgiving dinner will be a hit for the Clymer's this year.
Dan-Sad that Brown Trout season has come to an end. His dream of catching a ten-pounder failed to materialize as his line snapped.
Mark- Bought a $1,000 pie at COSTCO. Looking for a scrumptious pumpkin pie led to a trip to COSTCO and the purchase of said pie and a really nice TV!
Don- Reports 40 Rotarian riders in the Tour de Tucson raising seven million dollars in pledges to irradicate polio. (not pollo)
Kathy- Happy her puppy dog got an MRI. Doggy as hip dysplasia.
Harald- Had a hard time finding a Cream Pie (Boston?) for Ellen but was successful.
Beckie- Grand babies and family in from SLC for Holiday
Bob-Thawing a 25-pound turkey and holiday shopping helped him attain 16,000 steps!
Christine-No big turkey this year, just a ham and turkey breast.
Peter-Has lost ten pounds by eating salad and no carbs (except for beer)
Cindy-Helped Rotoract with Tour de Tucson rest/snack station. Happy our Japanese exchanged student rode as well as four members of her family.
John-Enjoyed annual trek to Illinois to help with their deer problem. Yes, he brought back venison.
Andrea- Happy for family health and looking forward to trip to san Francisco to be with husbands family.
 
Receipts' for gift purchases in connection with the family we have adopted for Xmas need to be sent to Kathy Jorgensen. Kathy will complete the one-page form for expenditures by The Marana Rotary Foundation and send to Treasurer Burtzloff along with receipts. 
 
Finally, Tour de Cookie will start at Top Golf and end on Sanders road. The only permit will be from the town for $500. Rider package pickup site TBD.
 
Hoping this is close to what happened, this report is respectfully submitted by John Dooling.
As always, please submit corrections in writing to me on the back of a twenty-dollar bill.

The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke shared information about the upcoming international project to build a house in a day in Mexico. Read about it in our July 2 meeting minutes.

2024-25 Marana Rotary President Andrea De La Cruz addresses club members at her installation dinner ceremony at Li’l Abner’s Steakhouse.
We enjoyed meeting our neighbors at the 2023 Marana Fall Festival, and look forward to seeing our friends at the town's Holiday Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting from 3 to 9 p.m, Saturday Dec. 2.
Marana Club News
 
The Rotary Club of Marana hosts hybrid meetings. Visitors are always welcome. To receive a link to join our meeting via Zoom, text to 520-909-9162 with your name.
 
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Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Programs Director
Service Projects
Public Relations
The Rotary Foundation
Marana Rotary Foundation Chair
Tour de Cookie Co-Chair
Tour de Cookie Co-Chair
Membership
Youth Service
Youth Service
Sergeant-at-Arms
Operations and Technical Support
Speakers
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The Marana Career & Technical High School (MCAT) is an opportunity for Marana High School and Mountain View High School Students to learn and earn academic credit in a non-traditional educational setting. The Marana Rotary Club has recognized students from MCAT for more than 25 years.
 
 
MCAT "Star Students" honored quarterly for the Rotary year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
 
  • September:  Zarvia Condova
  • November:  Naveah Haish
 
 
MCAT "Star Students" honored quarterly for the Rotary year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024:
 
  • September: Ysabella Gonzalez
  • April: Princess Ibarra
MCAT "Star Students" honored quarterly for the Rotary year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023:
  • April: Carina Murphy
  • February: Christian Maldonado
  • November: Harlie Wagner
MCAT "Students of the Month" for the Rotary year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 were:
  • September: Noah  Romero
  • October: Paris Fisher
  • January: Jake Weller
  • February: Lilliana
  • April: Brisel Riveria
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