We enjoyed having Richard James with us last Wednesday to explain how the American Job Center at Yavapai College program, which he heads, works. He is a familiar face, since his wife is Dr. Whitney James.
According to Richard, this is a federally-funded program which is in partnership with the college. While it is primarily intended to serve veterans, he says the program is open to just about any lower income individual in our community who wants to improve their circumstances by training for certification in a different vocation, where they can earn a liveable wage.
Richard says the program includes:
• Career Services - Job search assistance resume and interview coaching, LMI, career assessments and planning
• Training Services - Tuition assistance for short-term training or certifications (Federal Pell grants must be utilized first)
• Support Services - Transportation, uniforms, tools, equipment, testing fees, and more
• Youth Services - Education and GED support, paid work experience, leadership development, tutoring and mentoring
Sarah reminds us that each of us has our own network of friends, and those with whom we do business. Who do you know who would appreciate your invitation to Rotary? How many times those around you have been watching your enjoyment from your involvement with Rotary, and have been wondering why you have never asked them to come as your guest, so they can check out Rotary for themselves. That invitation could wind up being the most appreciated thing you will do this week!
CLUB SERVICE
District Governor's Official Visit
Mark your calendar: DG Joe Sweeney's Official Visit to Sunup Rotary is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9. Please make a special effort to attend this meeting,
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Laura is encouraging us to bring clothing items which veterans may need to our Rotary meeting, and she will take the responsibility of delivering those clothes to U.S. Vets.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES:
August 26 (Wednesday Club Meeting) - Bring clothing donations for homeless vets (see flyer above)
September 10 (Thursday) @ 7:00 a.m. - Healing Fields flags set-up at PV Town Center
Sign-up at: https://healingfieldpv.com/volunteer-opportunities - Select Flag/Field Installation
September 20 (Sunday) - Volunteers needed to help Prescott-Frontier Rotary with their Grapes for Good
October 24 (Friday) @ 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Sunup Rotary's Chilli Cook-Off and World Polio Day
November 11 (Wednesday) @TBD - Veteran's Day Parade downtown
Our 2025 Rotary and Rotaract Healing Fields volunteers, who rose early to help set-up all of the flags.
Sign up to help with the Fall Ball Games, at signupgenius.com
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
REMINDER: The Mexico-USA Friendship Conference and Global Grants Exchange is being held in Orizaba, Mexico, the last weekend in October. We will be hearing more about this from Todd Clancy and John Stewart during our club meeting on Sept. 23.
DISTRICT NEWS
More information about this event:
🎟️ RAFFLE OPPORTUNITY!
We’re raffling off five chances to participate in two unforgettable on-field experiences:
• Player Intro Tunnel Experience
• Pre-game Cardinals Banner Holders
Raffle tickets are $10 each – proceeds benefit TRVFA!
🎯 Drawing held on November 22 – don’t miss out!
Let’s show up in full force, have an amazing time, and promote the power of Rotary while cheering on our Cardinals!
Questions? Contact Teresa Haire 602-663-3333 or Selina Gonzales by email at 5495admin@rotary5495.org
Don’t miss out—tickets are limited!
As my Momma always said,
“You may not be the world’s dumbest person,
But you better hope he doesn’t die!”
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Q – What happened to the wooden car with the wooden engine and the wooden wheels?
A – It wooden go.
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How can you tell the gender of an ant?
First, throw it in the water.
If it sinks, it’s a girl ant.
If it floats, it’s buoyant.
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I just realized that John the Baptist and Winnie the Pooh have the same middle name
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Q – What is a horse’s primary concern when voting?
A – A stable economy.
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While walking along the sidewalk in front of his church, our minister heard the intoning of a prayer that nearly made his collar wilt. Apparently, his 5-year-old son and his playmates had found a dead robin. Feeling that proper burial should be performed, they had secured a small box and cottonwool, then dug a hole and made ready for the disposal of the deceased. The minister's son was chosen to say the appropriate prayers and with sonorous dignity intoned his version of what he thought his father always said: 'Glory be unto the Faaather, and unto the Sonnn, and into the hole he goooes.'
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