Born in Lubbock, Texas in 1947, Bob Bishop followed his father in a career in aviation. Bob became known as the builder of the world's smallest man-carrying jet. He was one of the nation's best-known air show pilots. For over a decade, he campaigned his jet as the Coors Light Silver Bullet. Bob flew special [...]
Andy Quigley is with the Regional Transportation Authority. Andy was a public employee for 41 years. He spent 17 years in Northern Virgina working for Fairfax and Arlington counties, where he ran the Fairfax sewer system and developed the largest waste-to-energy plant in the US (3,000 Tons per Day). He was the Executive Director for [...]
Catalina Rotary Club member Dave Gallaher has been a member of Rotary since 1990 and served in many capacities with his previous club, Tucson Rotary, including as club president 2013/2014. The Adopt A Native Elder program began in 1984 and currently provides badly needed food and generic welfare needs such as medicines, cooking items and [...]
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. Some scenes from our January 23 meeting.
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 [...]