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 [...]
Dr. Kristin Barney, Chief Executive Officer Kristin Barney has found a way to turn her passion for supporting the human-animal bond into a profession, first as a professional dog trainer working with pet dogs and service animals, and then finding her love for animal welfare. Most recently, she served as Senior Director of Lifesaving Programs [...]
Assistant Chief of Police Mickey Petersen will speak about a Tucson Youth Music-Tucson Police Department-Sunnyside Unified School District Collaboration in an after-school program in a high crime, high violence neighborhood on Tucson's south side. Using music as the hook, this immersive program is a means of keeping at-risk children redirected and thriving after school, rather [...]
Elizabeth “Liz” Sparks is the 4-H Youth Development Associate Agent of Tucson Village Farm. She is the faculty lead for the farm and all of its programming. Liz is responsible for overseeing all of the operations and programs of the farm so while she has to develop new programming, seek funding opportunities and source donations, [...]