As we finish up the seventh month of the Rotary year, I can report that the clubs are healthy. Many clubs are overflowing with their winter guests. Planning for various club activities whether community service projects or fundraising events is well under way. And the pieces are in place for these successes to continue next year. DGE David reports excellent registration for the upcoming PETS.
Register now for the Rotary District 5495 Conference, to be held on June 21 & 22, 2019 at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley Scottsdale.
RYLA Pinerock, held in Prescott, just completed their 2019 event, and it was a huge success! Now, RYLA Ponderosa, held in Heber, is up! This program will be held March 28-31. Please consider sponsoring a student or students to attend this life changing program! 
Rotarians are great at raising awareness and taking action for positive change, locally and globally. Our efforts have increasingly included a focus on service through caring for our environment. We realize that water, soil, energy, and air—all of the elements that sustain all life on our beautiful blue planet—are fundamentally linked with both the causes and effects of the world’s greatest challenges. In fact, the state of the environment impacts every one of Rotary’s 6 Areas of Focus.
Interact District Governor Colton Cagle, and his Interact District Council, announce that their 6th Annual Interact District Conference will be held on Saturday, February 23, from 9:00 - 4:00, at Westwood High School, 945 W. Rio Salado Parkway in Mesa. At least 400 members and advisors of Interact clubs from across the state are expected to attend this action-packed, high-energy pinnacle event for youth of this Rotary year.
Are you an incoming club officer or director? A committee chair? A member with an idea for your club and uncertain where to begin? The 2019 Club Leadership Academy (CLA) is something that you do not want to miss. CLA was born with the merger that created Rotary District 5495. This highly anticipated, district-wide educational event brings trainers and facilitators selected from both inside and outside of Rotary to maximize your learning experience.
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On Sunday, March 24th, the Sun Lakes Rotary Club will hold its 26th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Oakwood Country Club in Sun Lakes. This tournament represents the Club’s major fund raiser allowing it to support local K-12 Education programs, College and Vocational Scholarships, Local Food Bank and numerous charities in the greater Sun Lakes/Chandler communities and some international community projects involving water, health, education and the eradication of Polio world-wide.
At a recent Rotary Club of Scottsdale meeting, Ms. Keli Jo Hause, Gift of Life - Arizona Inc recognized Scott and Patti Miller for their long-time support of Gift of Life - Arizona Inc. Gift of Life-AZ - a nonprofit tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization administered by participating Rotarians and friends for the purpose of providing open-heart surgery to needy children worldwide. The mission of Gift of Life-AZ program has provided medical care and support for needy children and their families worldwide who are suffering from congenital heart defects. Scott Miller, Past Rotary Club of Scottsdale Club President, served as on Program's Board Treasurer. Patti Miller serves as Rotary Club of Scottsdale's Executive Administrator. For many years, both Scott and Patti have shared their gifts of time, talent and resources to advance the work of Gift of Life-AZ. Additionally, Ms. Hause, thanked the Rotary Club of Scottsdale for its support of the Program..png)
