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As we pass the midway mark in the 2025-2026 Rotary year, Catalina Rotary Club President Jeff Hamstra provides an overview of the state of the club.

Merle Anderson retired in 2000 from River Valley Cooperative where he served as Manager. He spent a thirty-seven year career in senior management for farm supply and grain marketing cooperatives in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. Upon retirement, and as a long-time Rotarian, Merle fulfilled fifteen assignments as a business consultant for newly formed companies [...]

Gayle Petrillo was born and raised in Albany, New York. Gayle has called Tucson home for 27 years. She is a coach, author and speaker. Gayle's 35+ year career focused on healthcare leadership roles. She managed hospital departments, served as Director of HR for a large medical group, was Director of Physician Operations for a [...]

Odyssey Storytelling believes in the transformative power of stories and their ability to connect people across different walks of life. Every month, Odyssey celebrates the craft of storytelling, offering a stage where novices and seasoned storytellers alike can share their experiences. The group's volunteer staff provides ongoing training and guidance, helping each storyteller polish their [...]

The Catalina Rotary Club's holiday meeting features delicious food and desserts, plus a musical performance by Mariachi Rayos del Sol of Tucson High School!

William Buckingham is an experienced, museum professional. On July 18, he assumed the role of Executive Director of the 390th Memorial Museum, where he is exercising his passion for aviation and history. William recently directed the Kitt Peak National Observatory's visitor program with its multifaceted astronomy outreach and education programs, and facilities. He has written [...]

Leo Lawrenson has been a Rotarian since 2009. He has held nearly every club officer position, including serving as President in three different clubs. Leo has been Club Rotarian of the Year twice, District 6910 Rotarian of the Year, and is a Major Donor, Benefactor, and Paul Harris Society member. He has been District 6910 [...]

Lee Frazee approached human health from the inside out. She analyzed skeletal remains while obtaining an MS in Biological and Forensic Anthropology. Her National Institute of Justice research helped identify modern trends in pediatric growth and development. After severely fracturing multiple bones and investigating more regenerative mechanisms of the body, Lee became a Licensed Massage [...]

Lance Moore learned his work ethic while growing on a cattle ranch in Idaho. His family has a strong base in the world of agriculture and the organic meat business. For the last 33 years he has spent his time as a commercial real estate investor, owning properties all over the country. He is a [...]

Award-winning humor writer Susan Luzader (Loo-zay-der) examines the pitfalls and joys of aging, the single life, grandchildren, dogs, well-meaning friends, and most importantly, wine, in her three-volume series, Wine and Cereal. A writer and editor throughout her professional life, Susan discovered that finding humor in even the most dire circumstances (especially aging) eases the sting [...]