Parshalla Wood, Sandy Griffis, Vicki Mickel and Christy Manning display copies of the 2026-27 issue if "Building Yavapai," the annual magazine published by the Yavapai County Contractors Association
Sandy Griffis, the Executive Director of the Yavapai County Contractors Association, is definitely a "one-of-a-kind" individual. As it has been said, "When Sandy Griffis enters a room, you know she is there. She is fun, colorful, exuberant, and yet very serious and supportive of the membership of the YCCA, and the industry they represent." YCCA has proudly been serving the communities of Yavapai County for more than 50 years. However, under Sandy's 15-year leadership, she has managed to triple the membership to more than 300 professionals. She has been recognized for her leadership, community engagement, and dedication to supporting YCCA’s mission of promoting licensed contractors, improving jobsite safety, and strengthening dialogue between contractors, owners, and government.
Bringing with her copies of the association's impressive annual magazine, Sandy assured us that construction in Yavapai County continues to go well, and that the contractors association has never been stronger. However, she had much to say about the perils of hiring unlicensed contractors, who are not bonded, and who are inadequately insured, if they have insurance at all. She is definitely "out to get them," and to put them out of business before they can victimize and harm any more vulnerable and unsuspecting county residents.
As we begin a new Rotary year under new Club Leadership, may we always remember that this is the Code of Conduct which each of us should strive to exemplify.
CLUB SERVICE
REMEMBER that we will be installing Russ Davis as our new Club President this Wednesday evening at 5:00, along with our other Club Officers.
There will be no morning meeting. Instead, we will be meeting at 5:00 p..m. at what was The Finn at Touchmark for our installation dinner meeting.
We will also be recognizing those Paul Harris Fellows who participated in this year's "Let's Make A Deal" - which supports The Rotary Foundation.
Mark your calendars, and SAVE DATE!
Our 2nd Annual Sunup Rotary Chili Cook-Off fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
YOUTH SERVICE
Our 2026 leadership training and planning retreat for the Interact District Council was held this past weekend at Camp Wamatochick. Here are some images from that important retreat.
The 2026-27 Interact District Council, pictured with Rotary DG Joe Sweeney, who addressed these student leaders of our world-class Interact District 5495. Standing to Joe's left is Interact District Governor Sid Gupta.
Interact AGs and Ambassadors Carly Duggan and Richelle Daniel reported to the Council on the Ambassadors to Mexico team's service in that country this summer.
Interact AG and Ambassador Regan Tindall reported to the Council on the Ambassador to Kenya team's service.
Enjoying a welcome ice cream break from the training and planning sessions on Saturday evening.
DISTRICT NEWS
This Satureday, August 1st
Session 1 Only
8:00 am - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
DG Joe & Linda Sweeney's Home
188 E. Smoke Tree Lane
Prescott, AZ 86301
Call Joe Sweeney if you have questions: (928) 642-4252
The Lord moves in mysterious ways, but you don't have to:
Use your turn signals!
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I tried to walk like an Egyptian:
Now I need a Cairo Practor.
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Q – Why couldn’t the pony talk?
A – It was a little hoarse.
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The biggest joke on mankind is that computers have started asking humans to prove that they aren't a robot.
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So, when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?
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Wanted: Someone to brush their teeth with me because 9/10 dentists say brushing alone won't help prevent tooth decay. No weirdos!
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I do most of my proofreading after I hit sned!
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Q – What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is at all times?
A – A widow.
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