Old Pueblo Rotary Club in Tucson AZ

Today marks the end of an era. In December 2015, Old Pueblo Rotary Club merged with Saguaro Rotary Club to extend the lives of both smaller clubs. Over the last 10 years we have continued the Rotary vision of making a difference in our community. Though our vision will continue with strategic partnerships with the Flowing Wells Educational Foundation (poker tournament will continue to be held in the fall) as well as the Rotary Club of Tucson Sunrise (international project), Old Pueblo Rotary Club will officially dissolve at the end of June this year.

Yours in Rotary
Sarah LoRang
Treasurer & Club President 2019-2020

✨ **Sportsmans Fund and Interact!** ✨🏫

If you skipped Tuesday’s 7:30 meetup, brace for *FOMO-glowing regret*! 🔥

The Flowing Wells Interact Club *knocked it out of the park* (and the pep rally, senior trivia, and shelters!) sharing their

*Fab Five* feats: sparking school spirit, cracking pop culture quizzes with seniors, stitching love at Spreading Threads, serving meals at Primavera, and packing Tucson care kits like *community ninjas*! 🌟

Next up? They’re lacing up for the MS Walk, dancing through Richardson Fest, and *re-weaving* kindness—don’t *seam* stressed, just join!

Huge cheers to Interact stars Jeffrey Martinez and Celeste—y’all are *legends in student service*! 🏆

And a standing ovation for Pat Jessup (Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen Fund) for launching *sky-high dreams*—sending kids to camp **and** UA’s Sky School! That’s a *home run* for futures! ⚾⛰️

Heads up: No meeting next week—we’re *penciling in* extra hype for our next hangout! 🗓️ Catch you soon, or we’ll send a search party. 🔍😉

🍄✨ **Tuesday Was a Fungi Fest – And You *Spore-ly* Missed Out!** ✨🌵

John De Lorenzo of Desert Pearl Mushrooms had us *toadstool-in’* over with laughter and awe as he spilled the tea on growing gourmet magic in the desert—turning a humble aquaponics project into a 600-pound-a-week *shroom-pire*! 🌵💦
From low-water wizardry to community roots deeper than mycelium, we laughed, learned, and now regret that you missed this excellent presentation!

Fellow Rotarians we have been gifted a discount code! ROTARY2025 will get 20% off online purchases through 12/31/2025 at

www.desertmushroom.com

Hope to see everyone at our next fun filled meeting!

Tucson Federal Credit Union is teeing off as a Gold sponsor of the Old Pueblo golf extravaganza!

Brewery Tour! Come join the FUN club!

Come join us for our golf tournament fund raiser. Spots are filling up fast. If you can't attend, please consider donating as a sponsor.

It’s hard to believe that it has been over three months since the installation dinner of our 2023-24 board members. What a great quarter it has been!

Catch up updates coming soon & more consistent updates letting you know what is happening on the horizon!

President - Keith Ganske
President Elect - Joe Davey (not pictured)
Secretary - Sam Behrend
Treasurer - Sarah LoRang
At-Large - Linda Gutierrez
At-Large - Nick Caamanio
Foundation President - David Baker

Handing over the reigns Past President - Beto Ranjel

Thank you all for your service!

Come join us Sunday for food, fun and music. For easiest check in process purchase your ticket online before noon on the day of the event (tickets can be purchased at the door if you have a last minute change in plans and would like to come see us).

Mariposa & Musica Gardens Admission and Food Ticket - Tucson Botanical GardensMarch 26, 2023 4:00 - 7:30Performances by Flowing Wells High School Performing Arts, Mariachi Arizona and Cadillac Mountain.