Please join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club meeting at Old Spaghetti on Friday, September 25th at noon as we welcome guest speaker, PDG Ron Broida. 
Topic: Winston Churchil Program

Meeting Location:
The Old Spaghetti Factory 
1418 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004

The meeting registration fee is $50 and includes lunch. Register by clicking the "Register NOW" button or clicking here. . Please register by 6pm on Monday, September 21st. If you miss the deadline and plan to attend, please email rotary@rotary100.org (please note, there is a $5 late fee). Any cancelations after this time are non-refundable. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Ronald J. (Ron) Broida was born in Louisville, Ky. later moving to Illinois where he graduated from Highland Park High School. He attended the University of Illinois ( BA 1966, JD 1969) and practiced law with a couple of Chicago firms before moving his practice to the western suburbs, eventually establishing his own firm in Naperville. He lived in Darien, Illinois for many years and joined the Darien Rotary Club, eventually becoming President. He later became District Governor for 6450 (Greater Chicagoland) (2016-2017).

Many years ago, he became interested in  Winston Churchill and joined the International Churchill Society, then located in Chicago. He has and has read all of Churchill's books and major speeches, as well the official and several other biographies and "books about..." He has visited many of the places where Winston lived and worked and has a  collection of statuettes, pictures, and other items.

After vacationing in Phoenix for many years, Ron and his wife Janet (54 years in October) mostly retired and moved here with their 2 Australian Terriers. He joined the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club and was unexpectedly asked to make this presentation.

Rotary Youth Exchange District 5495 is now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 school year!

Your help in spreading the word will allow more high school students to learn about this life-changing opportunity to experience a new culture, build confidence, and create lifelong friendships.

Students can begin their application at RYE5495.org.

For questions or additional information, please contact Donna Goetzenberger, District 5495 Rotary Youth Exchange Chair, at RYE5495@gmail.com or 602-469-1293.

Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Ted Haynes! Phoenix Rotary 100 is proud to congratulate Ted Haynes on being named Rotary District 5495’s Rotarian of the Month for August 2026!

Ted was recognized for his years of leadership organizing our annual High School Speech Contest, a Phoenix Rotary 100 tradition for more than 70 years. He is also one of our club’s most dependable volunteers, serving as meeting check-in volunteer, co-chair of the Membership Committee, and wherever else help is needed.

Thank you, Ted, for your integrity, dedication, and commitment to Service Above Self!

District 5495 Rotarian of the Month | District 5495

You’re Invited! Join Us for the 2nd Annual Rotary Tailgate & Arizona Cardinals Game Experience! 

Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Game Time: 2:25 PM | Tailgate Starts: 11:25 AM
Location: State Farm Stadium – Glendale, AZ
Opponent: Arizona Cardinals vs. Washington Commanders
Cost: $125 per person (includes game ticket + all-you-can-eat tailgate party)

Get ready for an unforgettable day of football, fellowship, and fun as Rotary District 5495 hosts our 2nd Annual Cardinals Tailgate Party and Game Day! Enjoy delicious food, great company, and high-energy conversation before we head in to cheer on the Cards as they take on the Rams!

RAFFLE OPPORTUNITY!
We’re also raffling off five chances to participate in two unforgettable on-field experiences:

• Player Intro Tunnel Experience
• Pregame Cardinals Banner Holders

Mexico - USA Friendship Conference

November 5 - 8, 2026, Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico
 
Join Rotarians from Mexico and the United States for four days of friendship, international service,
and Global Grant opportunities.

The Mexico USA Friendship Conference and Global Grants Exchange was started in 2000 between Rotary districts in Arizona and Mexico. As the name suggests, it is a Rotary conference focused on friendship between members in both countries, and it is also the best way for your club to get involved in international Global Grant projects.

Over the years, the conference has produced global grant projects in every area of focus. Millions of dollars from the Rotary Foundation have been used to fund high-impact projects implemented in Mexico, the USA, and around the world.

The conference alternates each year between Arizona and Mexico. The dates vary depending on the organizers' schedules and the districts’ leadership teams.

If your club has never participated in a global grant, this conference is a great way to get started by either proposing a project or making a funding pledge. The beauty of clubs working together comes from leveraging Rotary Foundation giving to make a lasting impact in our communities and around the globe.
  
This link is to register US Rotarians for the event. REGISTRATION LINK
 
Registration fees will be collected upon arrival in Orizaba. $4,500 MXN - PER PERSON. This can be paid with cash or credit card. Registration includes meals, activities and ground transportation to Orizaba from Vericruz airport. We will collect information in the registration regarding your stay preference hotel or home housing. 
 
Hotel: 
Gamma Hotels Orizaba Grand Hotel de France
Rotary Group Rate $1,711 mxn – single or double occupancy
Group code: G1WUBQ
+52 (443) 310 8137 /  www.gammahoteles.com > 1^st drop down tab > Orizaba

For more information, contact DGE Kevin Pitts – kpitts@stratoswp.com 

Meeting Recap – PHX 100 Rotary | September 11, 2026

There are certain dates that carry a little more weight than others, and this Rotary Friday was certainly one of them. Meeting on the 25th anniversary of September 11th, President Dave Howell opened a packed room filled with members, guests, new faces—and a program that could hardly have been more fitting for the day.

Ted Taylor led our inspiration with the story of Pat Tillman, recalling an interview Tillman gave on the morning of September 11, 2001. Watching the attacks unfold, Tillman reflected on how fortunate Americans were to enjoy the freedoms we have and how members of his own family had served in wars while, in his words, he had not yet “done a damn thing.” Of course, that soon changed. Tillman would finish the football season, turn down millions of dollars in NFL offers and enlist in the U.S. Army. Ted reflected on the lasting impact of Tillman’s sense of duty, honor and service before leading the club in the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Dave followed with a reminder that, much like December 7, September 11 is a date that will live in infamy for all those who lived through it.

Secretary Bernadette then managed to fit what appeared to be approximately three hours of Rotary announcements into just a few minutes—with props! Among the highlights is an upcoming wine tasting social, October’s Books, Brews & Rotary gathering (where books will be collected for Jay Murphy’s annual Halloween event), and a holiday social still to come. She also reminded members that registration for the Rotary International Convention in Barcelona opens September 17, with special early pricing available for just a few days.

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Please join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club meeting at Old Spaghetti on Friday, September 25th at noon as we welcome guest speaker, PDG Ron Broida. 
Topic: Winston Churchil Program

Meeting Location:
The Old Spaghetti Factory 
1418 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004

The meeting registration fee is $50 and includes lunch. Register by clicking the "Register NOW" button or clicking here. . Please register by 6pm on Monday, September 21st. If you miss the deadline and plan to attend, please email rotary@rotary100.org (please note, there is a $5 late fee). Any cancelations after this time are non-refundable. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!

Ronald J. (Ron) Broida was born in Louisville, Ky. later moving to Illinois where he graduated from Highland Park High School. He attended the University of Illinois ( BA 1966, JD 1969) and practiced law with a couple of Chicago firms before moving his practice to the western suburbs, eventually establishing his own firm in Naperville. He lived in Darien, Illinois for many years and joined the Darien Rotary Club, eventually becoming President. He later became District Governor for 6450 (Greater Chicagoland) (2016-2017).

Many years ago, he became interested in  Winston Churchill and joined the International Churchill Society, then located in Chicago. He has and has read all of Churchill's books and major speeches, as well the official and several other biographies and "books about..." He has visited many of the places where Winston lived and worked and has a  collection of statuettes, pictures, and other items.

After vacationing in Phoenix for many years, Ron and his wife Janet (54 years in October) mostly retired and moved here with their 2 Australian Terriers. He joined the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club and was unexpectedly asked to make this presentation.