Make a Positive Impact with Friendships that Last a Lifetime

Phoenix Rotary 100 is leading the charge with
local philanthropy, fun social events and professional networking

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Rotary is an organization of over 33,000 local clubs serving their communities around the world. Rotarians are leaders in their vocation, profession and community.

We meet weekly to discuss improving the lives of people, both locally and globally. We need and encourage diversity of membership in order to be more effective in this task.
The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self”.

The Phoenix Rotary 100 chapter was founded in 1914 as the 100th club to join Rotary. Through the years, Phoenix Rotary 100 has been at the forefront of community service in Phoenix and beyond, with a past and present membership list reading like a “Who’s Who” in Arizona’s history. Mayors, governors, U.S. senators and one Supreme Court Justice
have all been a part of Phoenix Rotary 100.

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Helping Shape the
Future of Phoenix

Collaborating with community leaders,
government officials and charities

Benefits of Rotary Membership

A powerful network of professionals focused on service

Join a Global Community that is Changing the World for the Better

Meet Business and Community Leaders Who Are Guest Speakers Each Week

Have the Opportunity to Mentor Youth and Be Mentored by Elders in Your Vocation

Make a Positive Difference in Our Local Community

Make New and Lasting Friendships

Have Fun with Social Activities and Service Projects

Expand Your Business and Social Network

Improve Your Leadership and Public Speaking Skills

Be Welcomed by Rotarians Anywhere You Travel

Develop Relationships with Community and Government Leaders

Show Your Children and Grandchildren the Importance of Community Service

What’s Special About Phoenix Rotary 100?

Our Amazing Impact on the Community and the World

Our Elected Officers

Combining decades of experience in leadership and service

Mike Stohler

President

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Kathy Mitchell

Secretary

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Phil Geiger

Treasurer

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Dan Capote

President Elect

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I’m a former commercial airline pilot, Navy veteran, and co-founder at Gateway Private Equity Group, a real estate investment firm whose portfolio has included hotels, multifamily, and residential properties. 

While in the Navy, I saw the horrific conditions that many people lived in and I vowed one day to be able to do something to help make change.  Rotary is that avenue.  I am blessed to be part of our Rotary family and to have the opportunity to make positive changes to so many people in need.

– Mike Stohler

My mother instilled community involvement and service to others as part of my values system. The Phoenix Rotary 100 Club provides such an incredible way for me to meet others who want to accomplish the same. I joined the Phoenix Rotary Club in 2020 to be part of a group focused on service above self locally, nationally, and globally.

– Kathy Mitchell

Phoenix Rotary provides me with the opportunity to serve my community in meaningful ways, and it also enables me personally to develop friendships and interact with extraordinary people.  Furthermore, Phoenix Rotary 100 has excellent speakers and with meetings every two weeks, it doesn’t take an inordinate amount of time out of the month.

– Phil Geiger

I joined Rotary years back after one of my mentors invited me to a lunch meeting to hear the speaker. I immediately felt connected to a group of like-minded individuals with the motto “Service Above Self”. It’s amazing to be part of an organization that gives back to the local community and supporting amazing causes and projects around the world.

– Dan Capote 

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STILL GROWING AFTER 13 YEARS

Rotary and IRC partnered 13 years ago to help refugee farmers and our community. The project is still going strong!

In 2011, the International Refugee Committee (IRC) needed a space - 1.5 acres - for a refugee farm. IRC’s purpose is to assist refugees whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster. This farm would be a place where recent refugees, mainly farmers from SE Asia, could grow their own food and sell the rest to provide income for their families. A local church, Cross-Connection, was willing to lease the land adjacent to the church at 39th Avenue and Dunlap.

Club member, Barry Shemer, heard about the need and brought it to the attention of his club, Phoenix Rotary 100. The board enthusiastically supported the project but worried over the projected cost of $83,000 and whether the farm could be sustainable. IRC committed to overseeing this program for the long haul, and they provided individual plots of land for refugee families along with tools and farming equipment.

With the financial help from IRC, Phoenix West Rotary, individual donors and several grants, the funds were secured, and the project was a “go”. The necessary civil engineering, earthwork, irrigation system, walls, and fencing projects commenced and in May 2011, the farm was completed. Now and for the past 13 years, refugees grow vegetables for their own consumption and the remainder is sold at CamelBackYard located at 17th Avenue and Camelback (where another Rotary project, the aquaponics greenhouse, is also located). Every 3rd Saturday there is a Farm Stand there and boxes of produce are sold every Wednesday on a subscription basis. All proceeds go to refugee farmers.

Sometimes it is just nice to know that something you were a part of continues to benefit our community.
  

Upcoming Events


St. Luke's Food Pantry
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Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting
Speaker: Wyly Wade, CEO Biometrica Systems, Inc. — A Backgrounder
Topic: CHILD PROTECTION. Children Matter. The Vulnerable Matter, Keeping Them All Safe Matters Most Of All.
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Welcome to America Project
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DSC (Downtown Social Crew) Gathering
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Volunteer Opportunity - Salad Makers for Salvation Army
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St. Luke's Food Pantry
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Families Giving Back Volunteer Project - May 2024
Speaker: Blankets for babies
Topic: Bring your child (ren) to have them create no sew blankets for young children and babies coming out of the NICU, children in foster care and other kids in Southwest Human Development programs.
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Project C.U.R.E.
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Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting
Speaker: ASU Dean Cynthia Lietz and Bridging Success Program Manager Justine Cheung
Topic: Bridging Success Program
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St. Luke's Food Pantry
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DSC (Downtown Social Crew) Gathering
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Treasures 4 Teachers
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Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting - Presidential Induction
Topic: Presidential Induction
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St. Luke's Food Pantry
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DSC (Downtown Social Crew) Gathering
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Volunteer Opportunity - Salad Makers for Salvation Army
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