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The program will be an update on what is happening down town.Fletcher McCusker ~ Biography
Fletcher McCusker is the current CEO and founder of Sinfonia HealthCare Corp., a new medical home health care business. Sinfonía is based out of an old warehouse in downtown Tucson, Arizona, and will focus on the rapidly expanding home health industry driven by the changes in the Health Care Affordability Act. A native Tucsonan and a graduate of the University of Arizona, he attended graduate school at Arizona State University after being turned down by the UofA. He has returned much to the community; serving on the boards of the Eller School and the Social and Behavioral Sciences College, the YMCA, St. Gregory School, The Metro Chamber, TREO and participates in numerous charitable causes. Fletcher has been very active in downtown revitalization. He resigned these boards to serve as the Chairman of the Rio Nuevo board after being appointed by state legislature.
He is co-founder of 2ND Saturdays Downtown. An entrepreneur and a contrarian, Fletcher has a knack for being in the right place at the right time, which he attributes to creating opportunities for luck to happen and surrounding himself with smart people. A pilot, a Harley rider, an avid skier, a father, husband and a great friend of Tucson.
Allen Fore, Vice President, Public Affairs for Kinder Morgan, Inc., has more than 25 years of experience in law, government and public affairs at the local, state, and national levels. At Kinder Morgan, Mr. Fore manages corporate public affairs, government relations, and community relations activities for existing company assets and major expansion projects throughout the United States.
On August 8th we will be holding a Replacement Social Mixer for our Wednesday lunch meeting. The event will be held at Topgolf, 4050 W. Costco Place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Guest fee will be $30. Hope you all can come out and join us. Registration for the event is on our website 
Lightning is a striking phenomenon, brought to southern Arizona by our beloved monsoon. This presentation will start with a brief overview of the physics, terminology, and phenomenology of lightning, expressed through photography. This will be followed by examples of how we measure lightning, and how the measured information is used to help mitigate its effects on life and property..jpg)
John Lashley, the President of Tucson Speedway will talk about the flips and the flops through the years of the Tucson Speedway, and where he thinks they are today in Season 5 - 2018.
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild came to City Hall promising accountability in government, increased emphasis on economic growth and help for those most in need.
Biography ~ Chuck Sawyer, RCOT President - 2018/19
President Cliff is "passing the gavel" to our 2018-19 President, Chuck Sawyer, on Saturday, July 7th at La Mariposa from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. La Mariposa is located at 1501 N. Houghton Road. So come on out and celebrate with Cliff and Chuck. Go to 
The impact of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can be overwhelming, but no one needs to go through this journey alone. Learn about the variety of free programs, services, and resources available to help you cope with all aspects of the disease and its progression.
The YMCA celebrated its 174th birthday last week. But as well-known and as venerable an institution as the Y has become, it is not just the “swim and gym” many remember growing up. Its original mission of service for all remains as fundamental as ever, but the Y has become a vibrant organization deeply engaged in meeting the needs of the communities it serves. As a cause-driven organization, the Y has three areas of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Through Youth Development the Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen by supporting their unique youth development journey through holistic programming.
This presentation will describe a child’s concept of death based on his/her age and development stage. It will also highlight the different ways in which children grieve and how to support a grieving child. It will conclude with a brief overview of the different programs offered by Tu Nidito and how to refer a child and his/her family.
Our 5th Wednesday Replacement/Social Mixer on May 30th will be held at Chuy's Mesquite Broiler, located at 4695 N. Oracle Rd., #109. Start time is 5:30 p.m. til 7:30 p.m. All must sign up on our website, 
For too many students, higher education feels financially out of reach. Outstanding student loan debt in the United States in 2017 was around $1.42 trillion and the average student loan balance for 2016 graduates was $37,172, up 6% from 2015. Especially when combined with a lack of a degree, student loan debt impedes economic mobility for a lifetime. An innovative, new approach to financial aid distribution is needed, not just to increase the post-secondary education completion rate of students, but to provide access to higher education to individuals from diverse economic backgrounds. Earn to Learn is a promising solution that is addressing many of the issues facing low- to moderate- income students and families in Arizona. Combining student savings with scholarships, financial education, and success coaching, Earn to Learn helps LMI students obtain a college degree and graduate ready to enter the workforce with little to no student loan debt. 
Meet David Ivers, Arizona Theatre Company's Artistic Director. David will talk about what the ‘new’ ATC is doing, its future and how ATC is investing in the communities we serve so stories on the stages resonate and reflect our citizenry, the people we serve. He will talk about the new 2018/2019 season, Scene in America and how all of the productions will incorporate innovative and educational community outreach programs here in Southern Arizona and across the State..jpg)
The Internet is without a doubt one of the best resources available to us. Unfortunately it's also extremely dangerous if you aren't aware of who and what lurks behind the scenes. Everyone should know how to be safe when surfing the web, installing apps on devices and just plugging in a new appliance. Michael Peller will break down some of the simpler things that you can do without being a technology geek. Some of these tips, you undoubtedly may have heard, but many may be new to you.
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Biography ~ Maricela Solis de Kester
The Pima County Fairgrounds is currently managed, operated and maintained by the Southwestern Fair Commission, Inc. (SWFC), a private non-profit corporation, and has done so since 1975. In addition to its oversight of the Fairgrounds, SWFC is responsible for producing the annual Pima County Fair, traditionally held in April each year. Fair attendance has doubled in size in the past 10 years from approximately 150,000 to almost 350,000 attendees in 2017. 
To the UA and the Tucson Community,
Jenny will speak about the importance of early reading experiences to set children up for success in learning. She will discuss the science of brain development and how the early childhood years are connected to a child’s future academic outcomes and success. Jenny will draw on recent research to illuminate the educational landscape and highlight how effective language and literacy experiences and interventions in the early years help to build the architecture of a child’s brain and can ultimately work to help close the achievement/opportunity gap.
Dr. Paul Bendheim is a board-certified neurologist and a Clinical Professor of Neurology with the University of Arizona, College of Medicine in Phoenix. Dr. Bendheim graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital and Medical Center. Over the years of his career in neurology, he has diagnosed many people with Alzheimer's and other dementias and became increasingly interested in studying and determining how he could help others to improve and maintain their brain function. 
This program will provide an in depth look at the current facilities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base that are serving the community of Armed Forces youth and their families who have Base access. This review will include an overview of the existing and somewhat antiquated 1960 vintage building that serves as the main youth facility on the Base. 
Maestro Gomez will speak about his new life in Tucson as he approaches the finale of his inaugural season. He will focus on why a strong symphony is important to Tucson and how the orchestra plays an integral role in the education of our young people. In addition, he will share some highlights of the TSO’s upcoming 90th season and our developing relationship with Mexico.
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