We will be holding our next "Events Around Town on Wednesday, 10/9/24. Remember, this is the second week of the month, therefore there is no scheduled club lunch meeting. These events are hosted by members at restaurants scattered around Tucson. You can find a link to the events on the home page of the club website under Upcoming Events. There will be limited seating for each event and so reservations are required/all must sign up on the website. Members and Guests are responsible for their meal. Brittany Battle/Khris Dodge hosting at Corbetts, 340 N. 6th Ave.
Glenn Ewing/Bobby Larson hosting at Locale, 60 N. Alvernon.
Gary Olsen hosting at India Oven, 2727 N. Campbell Ave.
Sandy McCaslin hosting at Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club, 4001 N. Country Club
A huge thank you to the members for hosting this "Events Around Town". Again no lunch meeting on October 9th.
Fellow Rotarians, the time is here! Get ready for an Epic 18th annual Tucson Classics Car Show. It is our major club service project and fundraising event. We need all hands-on deck; to sell tickets and volunteer so we can exceed our fundraising goal and exceed our beneficiaries’ expectations. PIMASTART, Sister Jose’s Women’s Center and Wright Flight are counting on RCOT to make the difference for their organizations.
Tucson Improv Movement brings laughter, joy and fun to the southern Arizona community through the art of improvisation. We've created a movement of positivity through our work in improv, sketch and stand-up comedy! Every week we bring you fun comedy shows to the historic Fourth Avenue in downtown Tucson. Tucson Improv Movement (T.I.M) was founded in October of 2012 by Justin Lukasewicz, an improvisor with years of performing experience gained in North Carolina. When he moved to the Old Pueblo, he wanted to bring his specific brand of long-form improv comedy to the Tucson community. It all started with an Improv 101 class, on October 25, 2012 in a small room at the Lotus Massage and Wellness Center. From five, brave first-timers, T.I.M. now boasts over 500 students, and over 90 regular performing company members! 
In 2004, the Rotary Club of Tucson invested in Reading Seed as a solution-based program. Today, Reading Seed is impacting nearly 1,000 emerging readers annually in local Title I schools. Research shows Reading Seed students’ progress at a 30% greater rate than their peers, improving their future prospects. To better serve students’ diverse backgrounds, Literacy Connects requests high-quality books for volunteers to share with students. Ultimately, your investment will be used to change the life trajectory of children in need. 
For over 25 years, JobPath has supported the success of low-income students pursuing associate degrees and certificates leading to in-demand, high-wage careers in the healthcare, industrial trades, and IT industries. With case management services and financial assistance that helps cover both school and non-school expenses, JobPath students succeed! On average, 90% of JobPath participants complete their programs, and 85% get a job in their field within six months of graduation, earning an average of over $50,000/year plus benefits and the paid time off so essential to raising a healthy happy family!
“The Amphi ECHO (Educational Community Home Outreach) Program at Nash and Keeling Elementary Schools provides a community school-based approach to achieve student and community transformation by tackling academic and non-academic barriers through before and after school programs, new learning opportunities for students and their families, and wrap-around services focused on health and wellness support. Nash and Keeling are in one of the most in-need zip codes in Arizona (85705), resulting in low attendance and student success. Exciting after school programs entice students to attend classes, and nearly 900 children, plus caregivers, benefit from the program. Nash and Keeling will continue to see increased attendance, test scores, and overall well-being; and increased financial literacy, better job prospects, and greater community connection for caregivers.
The 22 year mission of Ben’s Bells is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life. The Rotary Kindness in Marana Project influences positive growth for Pima County children, specifically those in the Marana Unified School District. Our goal is to increase the practice of kindness, leading to improved school climate and learning outcomes with a multi-tiered approach at 9 schools in Marana, supporting 8,281 children. The project will make Marana Unified the first district in Pima County to have visual kindness reminders in every school. It directly cultivates kindness at the individual, classroom, school, neighborhood, and community level.
This very special event happens only once a year and we hope ALL members will come learn about RCOT’s 2024/25 Service Projects and support our Team Captains. In addition, enjoy a Mix and Mingle lunch where you will have the opportunity to get to know fellow members better. 
