Please join us for our Club Luncheon on Friday, January 30th, at the Embassy Suites - SALON Room, as we welcome District Governor 2025-2026, Jim Schmidt. 

The meeting registration fee is $50 and includes lunch. Register by clicking the "Register NOW" button or by clicking here. Please register by 5pm on Monday, January 26th. 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!

Jim joined the Mesa Baseline Rotary Club at age 28 and immediately served as Treasurer for several years, chaired all the avenues of service on the Board, and then served as President in 1994-1995. When the club merged into Mesa West in 2015, he assisted in the integration of the Clubs and Foundations and went on to serve as Club president in 2019-2020. He is passionate about Rotary’s vision and is a graduate of Arizona Rotary Leadership Academy and Rotary Leadership Institute.

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Dear Rotary District 5495 Members, 
Please save the date for the 2026 Rotary District 5495 Club Leadership Academy (CLA), built around this year’s theme: Power of Purpose.

• Paradise Valley Community College, Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Includes a special CLA Zoom Online Event: A Zoom online option will be available for Rotary members outside the Phoenix and Prescott areas—or those unable to travel to attend in person. Participants can take part in four Learning Sessions and join the keynote presentation. Learning Sessions include Membership, Club Service, Public Image, and Community Service, led by experienced facilitators from across our district. This Zoom online option will only be available on March 7, 2026, during the CLA–Phoenix event.

• Yavapai College, Saturday, March 28, 2026 What to expect:
• Core Rotary leadership training on how to effectively run and manage a Rotary club
• Membership growth strategies and ideas to strengthen engagement
• Fundraising best practices to support meaningful service projects
• Sessions facilitated by outstanding Rotary leaders

• Club Secretaries
• Club Treasurers

These sessions are ideal for those currently serving or preparing to serve in these roles and will be led by some of the best facilitators in the district.
Finally, we are expanding our leadership development by offering Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) – Session 1, a fantastic entry point for members who want to grow as Rotary leaders. This session will be led by two
exceptional facilitators and provides a strong foundation for leadership at every level.
We truly hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Your participation strengthens not only your club, but Rotary across our district.

For more Information and Registration visit: https://rotary5495.org/page/cla-2026

2026 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader Award - Volunteer - Sign up sheet

The Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader Awards is a partnership between SRP, The City of Phoenix, Phoenix Rotary Club Charities, and Phoenix Rotary 100

We invite you to participate to read and grade essays (~10-15 essays) between March 11 - March 22

To volunteer, please sign up here

Call or email Evalyne Cambron for any questions (evcambron@gmail.com) 602-540-2890

 

Applications for Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader are open until March 1, 2026.
Do you know an outstanding high school student or are involved with a high school? Please share this opportunity.  


 

District Conference May 2026
May 01, 2026 12:00 p.m. - May 02, 2026 10:00 p.m.

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Hello fellow Rotarians,

We are a little over a week for the auto auction, and I need some help.  This is a very important event that we have been doing for a long time, and it helps fund our grants.  We are short on greeters.  I need four greeters for the morning shift from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and I need eight greeters for the afternoon shift from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM.  We don't want RM to think we don't want to work the auction anymore, so it is important that we fill the slots.

Please sign up here 

Michael Stohler
Past President
Phoenix Rotary 100
2023-2024

RM AUTO AUCTION IS BACK AND WE ARE DRIVING AGAIN! January 23rd 11:00 AM

The RM Auto Auction will be held on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, and we need volunteers! Depending on the volunteer activity, shifts vary between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy great scenery and see all the sexy cars — all while raising money for the Club through our volunteer efforts!
Below is a list of volunteer opportunities and numbers needed. We also need on-call substitute volunteers in case a volunteer cancels before the event.
Pushers (report for duty at 10:00 AM for a start time of 11 AM.  Greeters/Ticket Checkers (report for duty at 09:00 am for a 9:45 AM start time; end time is 12:30 pm) or (report for duty 12:30 PM- 4 PM)  Experienced Drivers. MUST KNOW HOW TO DRIVE A STICK SHIFT (report for duty at 10:00 AM for a start time of 11 AM. End time is 4:00pm).

All volunteers will be provided with food. If you volunteer, please know that we ask you to stay for one hour after the auction to help clean up trash, stack chairs, clear the room, etc.

To sign up as a volunteer, click here. If you have questions, please reach out directly to Mike Stohler.

Phoenix Rotary 100: New Year’s Celebration and Club Updates

Celebrating Past Presidents

The Phoenix Rotary 100 kicked off the new year by celebrating the consecutive birthdays of its two most recent club presidents, Dan Capote and Mike Stohler. Club President Kathy Mitchell convened the January 9, 2026, meeting at Seasons 52, where she introduced Past President Angela Lopez. Angela delivered inspirational remarks, highlighting Rotary International’s significant role in establishing the United Nations in 1945 and its ongoing commitment to promoting international peace.

Club Activities and Upcoming Events

Club secretary Bernadette Hirsch provided an overview of the many upcoming activities at Phoenix Rotary 100. These include the RM Auction on January 23, District 5495 officer training on March 7, the Take Flight reception on March 29, the Upper Division Speech Contest on April 11, the annual speech contest at the Arizona House of Representatives on April 24, the Outstanding Youth Luncheon on May 1, and the Rotary conference at Sheraton Mesa Hotel on May 1-2. Bernadette also invited all members to attend the Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club meeting on January 22 at 7 AM at McCormick Ranch, with a $20 participation fee.

Creative Fines and Life Advice

Past President Jay Murphy, serving as Sgt. At Arms, brought creativity to his role by fining Dan and Mike $50 each. He offered them a chance to lower their fines by collaborating in a balloon challenge, where they had to walk together with a balloon held between their heads. However, the risk was that dropping or touching the balloon would result in an even higher fine. Ultimately, both ended up with fines of $70 each. During the meeting, Mike shared his secret to a long and happy marriage: recognizing that 95% of disagreements are over trivial matters and focusing on resolving the meaningful 5%.

Happy Moments and Member Contributions

Jay continued his search for “Happy Hamiltons,” prompting Elisabeth Wisthoff to happily contribute $50 as she shared news of her first granddaughter—the first baby born at the Naval Hospital at 1 AM on January 1. This special event attracted 7,000 Facebook visits to the hospital’s account.

Volunteer Opportunities and Special Projects

Past President Mike Stohler encouraged members to volunteer for the January 23 RM Auction, emphasizing the need for greeters and ticket takers for this major fundraising event. Those interested were asked to contact Mike directly. Lisa Henning, a Past President from New Jersey, discussed the International Outreach committee’s work with Rotary International on a project to build bathrooms for elementary and secondary schools in Vietnam, benefiting over 1,000 students. Lisa and Dan Capote also shared their experience creating a Rotary International float for the Rose Bowl Parade, detailing the meticulous process of assembling the float and preserving its flowers, which was demonstrated through a video presentation. The duo also previewed the upcoming 2026 Take Flight event, scheduled for March 28-29 at The Shemer Art Center on Camelback Road. Dan displayed a large, beautiful butterfly art piece, encouraging club members to purchase these unique creations, with the butterfly temporarily housed at the Esplanade.

Guest Speaker: Alicia Fortune on Human Health Performance

Board member April Miller introduced the meeting’s guest speaker, Alicia Fortune, owner, and CEO of Cerulean Human Health Performance. Alicia was surprised to learn that many club members had already experienced some of the treatments she discussed, which are aimed at extending life and improving health. She focused on science-backed services such as hyperbolic oxygen therapy, which has been practiced for centuries and for over fifty years in Scottsdale. Many clients, including athletes, seek these treatments for quicker recovery from injuries and illnesses. Cerulean employs a hybrid approach, integrating traditional medical care with innovative therapies, including infrared red light therapy, antioxidant therapy, and immunity boosting. Alicia highlighted that hyperbolic oxygen therapy not only enhances physical health and slows biological aging but also boosts cognitive performance. Some insurance plans cover these treatments, as Cerulean’s equipment is FDA and AMA approved. For more information, visit www.LiveCerulean.com.

Meeting Conclusion

The meeting generated more questions than time allowed, with members remaining afterward to further discuss these promising health treatments. President Kathy Mitchell concluded the 10th meeting of Phoenix Rotary 100’s 112th year, marking the club’s 5,438th gathering since its founding.

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Rotarizonian Report By: Dr. Philip Geiger

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