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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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Upcoming Rotary Schedule!

Posted by Rotary Club of Tucson on Oct 22, 2026

🍂 FALL INTO ROTARY

Upcoming Events & Meetings

Wednesday, October 28 — DARK DAY
🎉 Time to Recharge! After an amazing Car Show event of the year, take a well-deserved breather and enjoy a little downtime. We’ll see you back at Rotary on November 4!

Wednesday, November 4 — Luncheon Meeting
🎓 Guest Speaker: TUSD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
Join us for an informative luncheon featuring Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, Superintendent of Tucson Unified School District.

Wednesday, November 11 — EVENTS AROUND TOWN (EAT)
🍽️ Good Food. Great Company. No Meeting Room Required!
Enjoy lunch with fellow Rotarians at one of Tucson’s great restaurants. Want to host? Contact Dorinna at the Rotary office to get your event on the menu!

Wednesday, November 18 — Luncheon Meeting
🌎 Special Guest: John Hewko, General Secretary of Rotary International
This is one you won’t want to miss! Join us for a special presentation from Rotary International’s General Secretary, John Hewko.

Wednesday, November 25 — DARK DAY
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!
No luncheon meeting this week. Take the day to enjoy good food, family, friends, and a little gratitude. We’ll see you in December!

Wednesday, December 2 — Luncheon Meeting
📚 Guest Speaker: Dr. Kevin Leman, Founder of Leman Academy
Join us for an engaging luncheon with Dr. Kevin Leman, founder of Leman Academy, as he shares his insights and experiences.

Reach for the Stars - October 21st

Posted by Bobby Larson on Oct 15, 2026

Scott Altman

Executive Vice President, Strategic Engagement

Scott “Scooter” Altman is the executive vice president of strategic engagement for ASRC Federal. In his role, he aims to improve enterprise-level stakeholder engagement by fostering stronger customer connections, enhancing government relations, and aligning the workforce more closely with the company’s mission.

Prior to this role, Scott led ASRC Federal’s Space Operating Group as president for the past 6 years, with nearly 16 years at ASRC Federal. He was a key part in winning and growing engineering contract work for ASRC Federal at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, FAA National Airspace System Engineering in Oklahoma City, and NASA Orion work in support of the Artemis missions.

Before joining ASRC Federal in 2010, Scott had a distinguished career with NASA and the U.S. Navy. The former astronaut and 2018 Astronaut Hall of Fame inductee, is a veteran of four space flights, logging over 51 days in space and commanded the final two servicing missions of the Hubble Space Telescope. Scott also logged more than 7,000 hours in over 40 types of aircrafts but still considers flying the F-14D over Iraq as his peak aviation experience.

In 2026, Scott was the recipient of the George C. Marshall Award in Ethical Leadership. He was also the awardee of the 2023 WashingtonExec’s Space Exec of the Year. In 2021, he was the recipient of the Order of Lincoln, Illinois’ highest honor for professional achievement and public service, an award that honors distinguished Illinois natives whose work uplifts every community in the state.

An advocate for inspiring the community through his experiences he regularly gives back- from supporting local robotics clubs, to serving as an American Corporate Partners mentor for U.S. servicemen and women, to the board of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation and regularly donating his time to speak to youth about STEM careers — he understands that the future of space exploration lives with the next generation of leaders.

Scott received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and holds a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Scott is a retired Navy captain.

Meeting Sponsors:

Lou & Ann Lancero

Don Rollings

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Car Show Kickoff! - October 14th

Posted by Alan Rogers on Oct 08, 2026

Shift Into High Gear for the 2026 Tucson Classics Car Show!

It’s almost time for the 20th Tucson Classics Car Show, so mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 14, and plan to attend our Rotary lunch meeting as we rally our enthusiasm and officially kick off the show!

Yes, it’s the second Wednesday of the month, but we’ll be meeting at our regular TCC time.

The Tucson Classics Car Show is our signature project and premier fundraising event. It raises the visibility of our club while, most importantly, raising funds for our charity beneficiaries and helping make Tucson a better place.

And, of course, there’s the fun! At the show, you’ll see amazing vehicles you may never have imagined were tucked away in someone’s garage. It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our shared passion for classic cars while supporting a great cause.

Now is the time for all of us to kick in and get involved:

Sell tickets
Volunteer
Spread the word
Invite friends and family
Help us reach our fundraising goals

Our beneficiary organizations are counting on us, and with everyone pitching in, we can deliver outstanding support in a big way.

At our Rotary lunch meeting, you’ll hear the “Why” behind the Tucson Classics Car Show, along with some of the history and story behind this incredible event.

So shift into high gear and let’s make the 2026 Tucson Classics Car Show our most successful—and most unforgettable—show yet!

Let’s rally together, have some fun, and make a difference!

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Behind the Scenes of Broadway Blockbusters

Posted by Allan Pressel on Oct 01, 2026

Alan Shorr

Alan Shorr is a multi-Tony award-winning Broadway producer. He achieved the rare feat of winning the Tony for Best New Play 2 years in a row, in 2022 and 2023. He had the 3 highest grossing Broadway plays of 2025. His latest production “3 Summers of Lincoln” is due to open at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theater next year and is already being touted by Broadway experts and critics as the next Hamilton.

Allan Pressel

Allan Pressel is a Broadway co-producer of several current and recent musicals and plays. Allan is founder and CEO of PowerSite123, which helps nonprofits and for-profits create world-class websites. Allan was named as one of the world’s leading e-philanthropy experts by the ePhilanthropy Foundation. He was given the Volunteer Service Award by President George W. Bush. Allan is the co-author of Internet Management for Nonprofits: Strategies, Tools and Trade Secrets. Allan has co-founded and sits on the boards of several nonprofits. Allan is also an All-American springboard diver and has visited over 117 countries. Allan has been in the Guinness Book of World Records!

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Replacement/Social Mixer-Trident II (patio) - September 30th

Posted by Rotary Club of Tucson on Sep 24, 2026

Rotary After Hours: Let the Good Times Roll 🍹

Who says Rotary has to happen at lunchtime?

On Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30–7:30 PM we’re swapping the luncheon table for the Trident II patio and turning up the fellowship for an evening of drinks, laughs, and good old-fashioned Rotary fun.

There’s no podium, no program, and no need to pretend you’re checking your watch because the meeting is running long. Just come ready to relax, catch up with friends, meet someone new, and enjoy a little midweek mischief.

And, of course, bring a friend, colleague, or prospective member. It’s the perfect chance to show them that Rotary is about more than meetings—it’s about the people, the friendships, the fun, and the connections we make along the way.

Wednesday night. Trident II. Patio. Good people. Great vibes. What’s not to like?

See you there!

JOIN US!

TCCS/Friday Night Dinner 10/23 (ALL TO REGISTER)
Food Tent Next to the Gregory School Lawn

Oct. 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tucson Classics Car Show - 10/24
Oct. 24, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wine Fellowship - 10/27
Oct. 27, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lunch Events Around Town ~ 11/11/26
Nov. 11, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Hiking Fellowship - TBA
Nov. 14, 2026
Hiking Fellowship - TBA
Dec. 12, 2026

October 2026

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Links

2023 Car Show Survey Results

RCOT Fitness Bulletin Board

RCOTF Planned Giving Video

Tucson Classics Car Show

The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona

eClubOne Makeup

District 5500

Other Club Meetings in District 5500

Rotary Youth Exchange

RCOT Foundation Scholarship Applications

RCOT Scholarship Application Guidelines

RCOT Scholarship Application

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

Of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

With the Four-Way Test as our guide, the Rotary Club of Tucson is an indispensable resource for our community, and provides our members a remarkable return on their investment of skills, time, and resources.