Kimberly Ely is Patronato San Xavier’s Development Director. She'll outline Patronato’s role as the non-sectarian, non-profit charged with raising and directing funding to conserve the fragile art and architecture of Mission San Xavier del Bac. The mission is one of the most culturally significant at-risk sites in the world. Kimberly joined Patronato San Xavier in [...]
Joseph Leisz joined Catholic Community Services in Tucson as their Development Director in January, 2022. Prior to that, he raised money for Kansas State University’s College of Agriculture, the Catholic Student Center at Iowa State University, and Iowa’s 4-H Foundation. A University of Arizona alumnus, he’s happy to be back in the Old Pueblo, where [...]
At the end of 2020 there were 82.4 million people worldwide forcibly displaced. The reasons: persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violation, or events disturbing public order. Today, in Ukraine, Central America, Yemen, and many other countries, we continue to see a world where people are fleeing. In 1984, Catalina Rotarian and nurse Dorice Beren, and [...]
Catalina Rotary Club Tucson is now a Gold “ShelterBox HERO.” This is the highest level of recognition offered by ShelterBox USA. ShelterBox provides housing assistance in the form of shelter and related supplies. Since 2000, ShelterBox has helped over 2 million displaced people obtain temporary shelter. “We could not have reached them without the support [...]
For 40 years, the Tucson International Mariachi Conference has been promoting awareness and traditional values of Mariachi Music and Baile Folklorico. Educational activities hosted by the conference increase knowledge, artistic and technical experience, cultural identity and pride in our youth and community. This year, the conference celebrates its 40th anniversary with eight days of celebrations. [...]
On April 15, Tucson Rodeo Committee members Tony Felix & Stacey Madigan talked about the impact the Tucson Rodeo has on the Tucson community. Plus, they presented Catalina Rotary Club President Jimmy Munozcano with a substantial check for the club's share of the record beer sales for 2022! Some pics from our April 15 [...]
On March 27, 2022, the Catalina Rotary Club sponsored a social event to say "thank you" to all the volunteers who helped us with beer sales during the Tucson Rodeo. Over 45 members and guests gathered at a Tucson restaurant, Locale, for food and fun. Part of the fun included the Catalina Rotary Club's first [...]
Tim Healy is CBRE's First Vice President, Tucson Advisory & Transaction Services for the Southern Arizona industrial real estate market. He'll provide a snapshot of the state of the market today. Tim joined CBRE in December of 2000. He is involved in the sale and leasing of industrial properties, including manufacturing, warehouse/distribution, back office, research [...]
In addition to the emergency response for Ukraine, ShelterBox is currently responding to ten humanitarian crises worldwide by bringing shelter, warmth, and dignity to people made homeless by natural or other disasters. Don Jorgensen highlights current deployments, including the Ukraine assessment and response process. He'll also discuss how ShelterBox has adapted its materials and activities [...]
Arts and creativity strengthen our community. They drive economic, social, and educational activities with great efficiency. Michael Martinez highlights his experiences as an artist and arts administrator working to make theatre and theatre education accessible to a wider and more diverse audience. He'll pepper his presentation with great behind the scenes stories, as well as [...]