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Girls' Flag Football Comes to Prescott High School
 
 
Prescott High School is set to kick off its inaugural Girls Flag Football season this Fall, marking a new milestone in the school's athletic program.  We were privileged to have Ryan Hart, the Head Coach for the team, with us to give us the backgropund on Girls'Flag Football in this country and our area, as well as to share with us this year's game schedule for PHS' first team.  He said they have had enough interest and applicants for this new PHS sport that they may have enough girls to field both a Varrsity and a Junior Varsity Team. 
 
We also learned that Ryan has been a former member of two Rotary clubs before moving to Prescott, where he says he has not yet found a new "Rotary home."  We encouraged him to make Sunup Rotary his new Rotary home.  Ryan's daughter Rylee recently was a delegate to our JR RYLA program, and she received one of the camp's top awards for exhibiting "Service Above Self" during that camp week.
 
Interesting Origin of Flag Football:  The best available records to date point to the early 1940s during World War II as the sport's starting point. The game began as a recreational sport created for American military personnel to help them stay fit but was designed in a way that would help prevent them from becoming injured during wartime. At the time it was called "Touch and Tail football", which then became "flag football" after the war ended.
 
 
Who We Are As Rotarians
 
PDG Ray Sanford
San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club
 
Rotary changes lives. And the life it changes the most is our own.
 
Aspirational vs. Transactional
 
Brands can be categorized as either transactional or aspirational. The differences between the two can shape how we connect with them and how they resonate with our values and goals.  A transactional brand is like a convenience store. You go there to get what you need quickly. The relationship is straightforward: you pay money, you get a product or service, and that’s it. The interaction is functional and often fleeting. Think about a gas station or a basic fast-food restaurant. The focus is on the immediate exchange, meeting a direct need without much emotional attachment. Many Rotary members think this way. They advocate for lowering costs and dues to make it less expensive to be a member. They measure their Rotary experience based on what they get for how much it costs.
 
On the other hand, an aspirational brand is like a trusted mentor or a cherished tradition. It represents something you aim for, something that aligns with your values and inspires you to be better. Aspirational brands evoke a sense of belonging and purpose.  They’re about more than just the product or service—they’re about the experience and the community they create. Think of brands like Apple or Nike, which inspire creativity and athleticism, encouraging people to achieve their best.

Rotary, in my view, is the epitome of an aspirational brand. It's not just about attending meetings or participating in projects; it's about joining a global family dedicated to making a positive impact. Rotary connects diverse perspectives and leverages vocational expertise to solve social issues. The bigger the problem, the bigger the challenge. And Rotarians rise to those to provide worldwide solutions. This sense of shared purpose and commitment to service transcends the mere act of volunteering—it becomes a part of who we are and what we stand for.
The value of being a Rotarian goes far beyond the monthly cost of membership. When you become part of Rotary, you're not just signing up for a club; you're stepping into a world of possibilities. You're saying, "I want to be part of something bigger than myself." It appeals to our desire to grow, to serve, to change ourselves so we can leave a positive mark on the world.
 
 
CLUB SERVICE
 
 
DID YOU SEE, in Sunday's The Daily Courier, this great article?  It was the lead article in the paper's "Life" section.  Thanks, Tim and Lisa!!
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 
Marsha is reminding you to reserve on your calendar the date of Sept. 6, at 6:45 a.m., to help wsith the Healing Fields Flag Installation.
 
YOUTH SERVICE
 
After serving for 3 years as the Registrar for our JR RYLA program, our club member Bob Keys has decided to retire from that position.  Fellow club member Isaiah Spires, who assisted Bob this year, has agreed to step up to become the Registrar.  Our thanks to both of these men for their service in this critical position.
 
For the benefit of our newer members, our club helped launch this leadership training camp for 6th, 7th & 8th graders with a $2,500 Founder's Donation several years ago, and our club and our members have been integrally involved with the program ever since.  Each year our club budgets funds to underwrite four scholarships for both JR RYLA and our Senior RYLA, which our club member A.J. Sheridan now chairs.  Although Rotary expanded Interact eligibility from the previous 14-18 now to 12-18 a number of years ago, most of the Rotary districts around the world have continued to just work with high school age youth.  Our district has become a world-leader in serving middle school age youth, with 20 of our district's 80+ Interact Clubs now serving this age group.  We are also leading the way for Rotary with the creation of our JR RYLA program.  We just held our third leadership camp for this age group last month.  Our next JR RYLA, which will continue to be held at Camp Wamatochick, is on our club calandar for June 11-14, 2025.  If you would like to assist with this exciting program, let Art Harrington know.
 
Our Sophia Brown
 
Sophia Brown, planting a tree in Kenya this summer, where she served as one of our Interact Ambassadors
 
As those who have met her know that Sophia Brown is a proven leader, who knows how to get things done.  This year she will be srving as the Club President of our Prescott HS Interact Club, and will also be serving as Interact Assistant Governor for this area.  She has an ambitious agenda for this year as an AG.  In addition to leading her own club, she is already working on helping us to reactivate the Interact Clubs at Chino Valley High School and Northpoint Expeditionary Academy, which our club officially sponsors, beside the PHS Interact Club.  In addition, Sophia will be working on helping our club to launch our first middle school Interact club in Prescott at Mile High Middle School.  Fasten your seat belts, folks!  This is going to be an exciting ride this year with Sophia in the driver's seat! 
 
 
The cowboy was trying to buy a health insurance policy. The insurance agent was going down the list of standard questions.

"Ever have an accident?"

"Nope, nary a one."

"None? You've never had any accidents."

"Nope. Ain't never had one. Never."

"Well, you said on this form you were bit by a snake once. Wouldn't you consider that an accident?"

"Heck, no. That dang varmint bit me on purpose."
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Reality is the leading cause of stress.
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Years ago I had just delivered twins. They were a boy and a girl. The head nurse brought them out for my husband to see. He could hardly believe his good fortune. The girl baby had a pink blanket wrapped around her and the boy baby was enclosed in a blue blanket.

He took one step forward just so he could touch the babies and believe they had finally arrived. As he started to touch them, the nurse took a step backwards and said, "You can't touch those babies. You aren't sterile!!"

Without missing a beat, my husband retorted "Obviously, I'm not sterile!"
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The lottery is the best kind of tax ever conceived: It taxes only the willing.
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I feel sorry for people who don't have dogs. I hear they have to pick up food they drop on the floor.
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Announcements

 
Meeting Wednesday @ 6:30 am
The Hassayampa Inn
Speaker: Tony Terrasi
"Amazing Armenia"
The Prez Says
Christy Manning
 
As we wrap up July, our Transition Month in Rotary, I want to take a moment to reflect on our recent activities and accomplishments. 
 
This month, we embarked on learning the song “Simply Irresistible”.  While it didn’t go as smoothly as I hoped and we need some more practice, I’m grateful for Col. Russ’s efforts to save the day and keep us on track.
 
We were excited to induct a new member, Jennifer Flaa, into our Rotary family.  I envision a dynamic partnership between her business and our club, where we can collaborate and create exciting opportunities together.  After all, Rotary is all about fostering impactful business connections.  (Rotary means Business!)  We also pledged our first donation of the Rotary year to Jazz My Chair, supporting a worthy cause that aligns with our values.
 
Thank you all for your support and dedication.  Let’s continue to build on these moments as we move forward together. 
 
 
Speakers
Jul 31, 2024
Armenia
Aug 07, 2024
All Vets Memorial Sculpture
Aug 14, 2024
PASS Women's Shelter
Aug 21, 2024
Reporting on Their Service in Mexico & Kenya
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Meeting Assignments
July 10
 
Greeter
Van Bourgondien, Sarah
 
Registration
Hammond, Glen
 
Prayer
Shimizu, Jane Anne
 
Song
Cumiskey, John
 
Thought for the Day
Keys, Bob
 
Sgt-At-Arms
Wiederaenders, Timothy
 
Setup/Takedown Crew
Sheridan, A.J.
 
July 17
 
Greeter
Brown, Joe
 
Registration
Keys, Bob
 
Prayer
Walker, Clent
 
Song
Jones, Tiffany
 
Thought for the Day
White, Jane
 
Sgt At Arms
Teller, Marsha
 
Setup/Takedown Crew
Clancy, Todd
 
July 24
 
Greeter
Davis, Russ
 
Registration
Hernandez, Richard
 
Prayer
Harrington, Art
 
Song
Manning, Christine
 
Thought for the Day
Stewart, John
 
Sgt At Arms
Greenlee, Matt
 
Setup/Takedown Crew
Sheridan, A.J.
 
July 31
 
Greeter
Jones, Emmett
 
Registration
Jones, Tiffany
 
Prayer
Beyer, Dan
 
Song
Shimizu, Jane Anne
 
Thought for the Day
Teller, Marsha
 
Sgt At Arms
Hammond, Glen
 
Setup/Takedown Crew
Keys, Bob
 
Upcoming Events
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Aug 13, 2024 7:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room (Basement)
Aug 15, 2024 4:00 PM
 
Healing Fields Flag Installation
Prescott Civic Center Center Lawn
Sep 06, 2024 6:45 AM
 
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Sep 10, 2024 7:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room (Basement)
Sep 19, 2024 4:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Membership
 
Community Service
 
Vocational Services
 
Club Service
 
International Service
 
Foundation Vice President
 
Foundation Treasurer
 
Foundation Secretary
 
Foundation President
 
Youth Service
 
Director of Communications
 
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