Edward Jones Financial Advisor and club member Adam Pina recommended speaking to a financial professional before making dramatic portfolio changes in response to a fickle stock market.
Marana Rotary Club
October 4, 2022, Weekly Meeting
The meeting started with a ten-minute social time.
The meeting officially began at 7:13 with Cathy leading the pledge of allegiance.
Since Andy, our Club Secretary, was traveling internationally and not able to attend the meeting, Bob Bishop volunteered to take his place. Thank you, Bob!
Laura mentioned the number of members who were traveling and not in attendance, which included Andy Swarthout as well as Peter Mack and Don Jorgensen.
Laura then recognized Maria Altamirano, our Rotary Foundation Vocational Fund recipient who attended via Zoom. Maria gave us a report on her progress in attending her Dental Hygiene degree coursework. She reports she’s doing well, having a bit of anxiety regarding the exams she will be required to take to obtain her Associate Degree. She has produced a written narrative of her journey through the program to date, which will be posted to our club website.
Due to time constraints, President Clymer decided to skip Happy Bucks, with the note that we would have to “double down” next week.
Rotary Youth Exchange candidate
She introduced Avery Avenenti, who was applying for a Rotary Exchange Student slot. While she has been practicing Spanish in hopes of being able to go to Spain, she would gladly accept any country offered. She participates in track and field now and is a Key Club Member at Marana High School. Her favorite subject is math because of the challenges it presents.
Member presentation
Laura then introduced our very own Adam Pina, a Financial Advisor (and sometimes Therapist) at Edward Jones. He has been in the financial field for 7 years now, is a member of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, and serve on the Board of Directors of his local HOA.
Adam’s presentation on “The State of the Market” was insightful and covered a wide range of topics from oil prices to inflation, global supply chain issues, lack of computer chips for automotive and other manufacturing companies, outlook for the future markets and other topics. His main points for those struggling with finances: be patient and get in touch with a competent advisor. His presentation was well received by all.
The meeting concluded with the Rotary Four Way Test and adjourned at 8:03.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert G. Bishop
Acting Secretary