Meeting:
WEDNESDAYS, 12:00 NOON - 1:20 PM
Meetings are held at Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Avenue
Tucson, AZ  85701 (USA)
Rotary Office:  520-623-2281
 
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Susan Archibald plans to share some exciting updates about Rotary International, an organization that continues to transform lives and communities across the globe. Rotary's mission of "Service Above Self" has guided our work for over a century, and this year is no different.
 
We are seeing remarkable progress in our key focus areas—especially in areas like disease prevention, clean water access, and literacy initiatives. The End Polio Now campaign is witnessing new milestones as we move closer to eradicating polio once and for all. Our commitment to empowering local economies has never been stronger, with innovative projects underway that are creating jobs and supporting small businesses.
 
In addition, Rotary's global network is expanding, with new clubs and initiatives enhancing our ability to make a difference in more communities than ever before. We've also embraced digital transformation, making it easier for members to connect, collaborate, and take action, even in challenging times.
Below is the upcoming Holiday Schedule for your reference and calendar:
 
DECEMBER 4TH ~ LUNCH MEETING @ TCC
 
DECEMBER 11TH ~ EVENTS AROUND TOWN - 2ND WEEK OF THE MONTH (NO LUNCH MEETING)
 
DECEMBER 18TH ~ HOLIDAY MIXER - AT BROTHER JOHN'S
(NO LUNCH MEETING 12/18)
 
DECEMBER 25TH ~ ROTARY OFFICE CLOSED/NO LUNCH MEETING (HAPPY HOLIDAYS)
 
JANUARY 1ST  ~ ROTARY OFFICE CLOSED/NO LUNCH MEETING (HAPPY NEW YEAR)
 
JANUARY 8TH ~ EVENTS AROUND TOWN - 2ND WEEK OF THE MONTH
(NO LUNCH MEETING)
 
JANUARY 15TH - FIRST LUNCH MEETING OF 2025 AT THE TCC
 
President Kurtis and the Rotary Staff would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season!
Colonel Scott Mills will discuss Davis Monthan AFB’s Current Status and the Installation Changes through 2031.  See below for the outline:
 
355TH WING (355 WG) BRIEFING TO ROTARY CLUB
 
CURRENT STATUS
Air Task Force
A-10 Aircraft
10 x EA-37 aircraft
South Wilmont Gate
 
INSTALLATION CHANGES FROM 2025 THROUGH 2031
Air Base Wing and Deployable Combat Wing
88th Test and Evaluation Squadron & 34th Weapons Squadron
AFSOC beddown of 492nd Special Operations Wing
EIS for Regional Airspace
 
Biography: Colonel Scott C. Mills
 
Col. Scott Mills is the Commander of the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan AirForce Base, Arizona. He is responsible for one of the largest installations and flying operations in the United States Air Force, with 34 mission partners, more than 46,000 personnel, 152 aircraft, and 51 billion dollars in assets. He is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping a wing comprised of 25squadrons. The wing provides A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for close air support and forward air control, combat support, and medical forces for combatant commander requirements worldwide.
 
The 355th Wing also provides combat search and rescue personnel recovery capabilities through the employment of HC-130J Combat King IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks, and Guardian Angel weapon systems. The wing has units at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. and Nellis AFB, Nev. The 355th Wing is also responsible for training A-10C pilots for the entire Total Force and is the Air Combat Command executive agent for Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces and Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty compliance.
 
Col. Mills previously served as Special Advisor to the Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs on the F-35 programs. He previously commanded the 66th Weapons School, where he produced both A-10 and Joint Terminal Attack Controller Weapons Officers. He has also served as a Political Military Strategist on the Joint Staff J-5, Deputy Directorate for Joint Strategic Plans, at the Pentagon, and graduated as a distinguished graduate from both the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and Air Command Staff College.
 
Col. Mills received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1999.He is a command pilot with more than 2,400 flying hours, including over 300combat hours. His operational assignments include service in the 354thFighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz; 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea; the 74th Fighter Squadron, Pope AFB, NC; and a tour as an instructor at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. He has flown combat missions in Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM, where he also served as a Battalion Air Liaison Officer.
 
We will be holding our next "Events Around Town on Wednesday, 12/11/24.  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.  If you are interested in hosting an event, please let President Kurtis or the Rotary office know.  We will need the location and how many you will be hosting.  Please sign up on the website under "Upcoming Events".  You are responsible for your meal.  Thank you!  We have four events set so far.  A big shout out to the hosts:
 
 Glenn Ewing & Chuck Sawyer - Bashful Bandit BBQ, 3686 E Speedway Blvd.
Women’s Fellowship - Vickie Jacobs - Kingfisher Private Rm, 2564 E. Grant Rd.
Dot Kret – Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizza, 2555 E. Broadway
Khris Dodge & Brittany Battle - The National, 98 E. Congress St.
Carlotta Flores:
Carlotta Flores is the owner and executive chef of El Charro Cafe, the oldest, continuously family-owned and operated Mexican restaurant in Tucson, AZ. Celebrating 100 years of excellence, she oversees several culinary ventures and is the living legacy of her great “Tia Monica Flin” who established dining icon El Charro Café in 1922. After being handed over the reins in 1972, Carlotta has continued her time-honored, award-winning recipes and the cuisine of the Tucson-Sonora region. Carlotta has educated the country with her rich culinary knowledge, love for teaching, and dedication to preserving Tucson-Mexican style, cuisine, and culture. Through books, speaking, education, and community service, Carlotta has gained national recognition as a culinary promoter of food, culture, and rich Tucson history.
 
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Brother John's
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