“Rotary founder Paul Harris said in 1909 that if Rotary was to survive it must change faster than change itself.” _____________________ The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy
enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of
all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity
to serve society; THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s
personal, business, and community life; FOURTH: The advancement of international
understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service. _____________________ |
Sgt. at Arms: Rod filled in at the last minute for “no show” Stewart and Jane Anne toted the pot. It was good to see Dennis Edwards who attended just in time to pay an anniversary buck. Ben Hansen still can’t find his badge and continues to suffer an identity crisis. Lots of just happy and glad to be here bucks were collected for a total haul of $131. A.J. won the pot and donated it back to the club.
Our Speaker: Billie introduced Jim Robb, Chairman of the Robb Group, who is consulting for the City of Prescott on future economic development opportunities. Jim gave a rousing presentation of his vision of the growth opportunities for the Prescott area while maintaining our well known charm and culture and providing local opportunities for our younger generation. His vision focused on three major technology development efforts. First is developing Prescott as a major Technology Hub within the Southwest Region. This can be accomplished by promoting increased public/private sector collaboration, delivering business development assistance that secures new technology and business investments and facilitates quality job growth. 
Second is development of a Technology Innovation Center. This will leverage existing technology inventions and product development capabilities from local Universities and businesses and will help incubate and launch new technology products, services, and businesses. 
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