weekly club meeting Aug 16, 2016

Rotary Club of Marana members convened their meeting under the leadership of Mary Straus, President, at Nana's Kitchen promptly at 7:00 a.m. Fall is around the corner because it is a little darker when we arrive in the morning. During the previous week, the temperature had been a  little cooler, so everyone was pleased with the respite in the temperature.

 

Of course, Secretary Jo Holt, PhD, was not in attendance because she was tripping the lights fantastic in New York City, so another Rotarian dutifully agreed to TRY to take her place. Really, no one can.  After the pledge, invocation and a rousing rendition of Home, Home, on the Randy Brooks inquired as to the lack of attendance. Many members are still away for summer vacation. It is important to attend the meetings, so our club has continuity and builds fellowship. So, Harold, John, Peter, Tom and the rest of you, when are you coming back home to meet with us again? We miss you and eagerly await your return.

 

Interested in playing poker on September 23, 2016. Dan Contorno is organizing the next tournament. He needs players and help running the event. This is one of our major fundraisers, so the club needs to get involved to help this be a successful event. Thankfully, Dan doesn't require you to know the difference between a pair or three of a kind in order to play or volunteer. All you need a the ability to count change and welcome players with a smile.

 

Randy Brooks presented a Housing Improvement Project for senior housing in Picture Rocks. One candidate was proposed who is a veteran living on Social Security. He needs a new roof, insallation and sheet rock. Other work may be necessary as well. Rotary International provides insurance while clubs are working on community projects. 

 

Mary Straus asked the club to nominate Randy Brooks to Zone Selection Committee. Mary Straus made the motion to do so and John Dooling 2nd it. The club voted to support Randy's election to this zone position. Randy will be able to site on the Board of Directors for Rotary International. Rotarian Randy is deeply committed to Rotary. This appointment is well earned.

 

 Mary Straus initiated Mark Murray into the club amid thunderous applause. Mark told us a little about himself, and we can't wait to learn more. Mark is truly outstanding, and we are very glad that he chose to join the Rotary Club of Marana. He was proposed by membership by Javier Teran, but we won't hold that against Mark. Javier's mother prepared a special breakfast of a mouth watering quiche which was given accolades by everyone in attendance. Mark is the newest Rotarian in Tucson, AZ. The Rotary Club of Marana are proud to have him as a member. August 17 is Mark's birthday.

 

Our guest speaker was Kathy Reilly, a craniosacral therapist. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle approach that addresses pain, stress, dysfunction, and health maintenance. It is a therapeutic process that addresses effects of past trauma. The therapy helps the body's nervous, digestive, lymphatic, immune, circulatory and endocrine systems. She is able to help many syndromes such as ADHD, ADD or autism. It isn't a cure but helps people in many ways. She gave each Rotarian a piece of salt water taffy to hold in our hand. At the end of her talk, she asked whether the taffy was more pliable. The membrane surrounding the craniosacral area softens in the same way when she is providing a treatment. This allows oxygen, blood and nutrients to move into the area helping patients feel better and become healthier.

 

With solemnity, our members joined together is reciting Rotary's Four Way Test. Mary Straus adjourned the meeting and sadly we parted for our various destinations. We look forward to seeing eachother again at our next meeting to be held on Tuesday August 23, 2016, at Nana's Kitchen. Mary Straus will be sorting out projects that are important to us so we can move forward through a very successful year.

 

Please remember that on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, our morning meeting will go 'dark'. The club will have a social gathering at Lo Esencial in Marana, Arizona. See you next week! Don't be late!