Upcoming Luncheon Programs

Join us for the Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting on Friday, January 30, 2026

Phoenix Rotary 100 Please join us for our Club Luncheon on Friday, January 30th at the Embassy Suites - SALON Room! Guest Speaker info coming soon!

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!

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District Conference May 2026 - Registration is Now Open!

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

Great Scott! Join Rotarians from across District 5495 as we go Back to the Future for a weekend of service, inspiration, celebration, and an unforgettable Enchantment Under the Sea Prom.

Register today and be part of something special:
https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50335/Events/district-conference-may-2026

Great Scott! District 5495 Is Going Back to the Future!
Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2

Get ready to hit 88 MPH at the District 5495 Conference—a high-energy weekend of service, inspiration, celebration, and connection. Guided by Together We Thrive, and as Arizona looks ahead to America’s 250th, we’ll celebrate our people, our impact, and the future we’re building together.

Conference Highlights by Event
Friday Lunch | Celebrating the Clubs with Music, Service & Community

Meet the Beatles — a fun, high-energy tribute to launch the conference
Club Grammy-Style Awards celebrating outstanding clubs and members
A perfect blend of celebration, recognition, and nostalgia to start the weekend

Friday Afternoon | Together We Serve

Enjoy a RYLA experience or attend Council on Legislation
3:00 – 5:00 PM Roll up your sleeves for hands-on service projects with fellow Rotarians, community partners, and local nonprofits, proof that when we serve together, our impact grows

Friday Evening | Special Celebration Dinner with state and local officials & community leaders

Recognizing Rotary’s community impact and the future we are creating together
Featured keynote: Elizabeth Mahoney, PDG, a crowd favorite and highly sought-after speaker at district conferences and PETS across the zones, delivering inspiring insights on leadership, purpose, and Rotary’s impact

Saturday Breakfast | Youth & What’s Next

A powerful spotlight on our amazing youth and the future of Rotary
Inspiring stories from Interact, Rotaract, Youth Exchange, RYLA, and scholarship leaders
A look at how Rotary is shaping the next generation as we approach America’s 250^th

Next | Forward-thinking breakout sessions to spark ideas, strengthen leadership, and help our clubs thrive together

Saturday Lunch | Leadership & Resilience

Featured speaker: Eric Swann, former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro Tackle, 1st-round NFL draft pick, and an extraordinary human being. Eric shares a compelling story of perseverance, leadership, and personal growth you won’t forget

Next | More Forward-thinking breakout sessions to spark ideas, strengthen leadership, and help our clubs thrive together
Saturday All Day | Back to the Future Fun

A cast of characters from Back to the Future entertaining and engaging attendees
Photo ops, surprises, and plenty of smiles along the way

Saturday Dinner | Rotary Back to the Future with Enchantment Under the Sea Prom

Elegant evening of dinner, music, celebration, and recognition as we honor our achievements and look ahead
Featured keynote: Wyn Spiller, Rotary International Director, Zones 26-27

Attire

Conference Sessions: Business Casual
Saturday Evening: Prom or Formal Wear (tuxedo not required)

As Doc Brown said:
“Where we’re going… we don’t need roads.”
Just service, connection, and a shared vision for the future.
Register now — Great Scott, you won’t want to miss it!

Together We Raise Celebration Dinner - Thursday April 30th - Separate Registration Link Attached

(Sheraton Room Block Reservation Link Attached)

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.

“Great Scott! More Details Coming Soon—Save the Date!”

It Happened at Rotary...January 9, 2026

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 establ

ishing 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 Ro

tary 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.

To view more pictures, please click here
Rotarizonian Report By: Dr. Philip Geiger

Upcoming Events

January 30th 2026, 12:00 pm
Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA

February 6th 2026, 12:00 pm
Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA

February 20th 2026, 12:00 pm
Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA

March 6th 2026, 12:00 pm
Phoenix Rotary 100 Club Meeting
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA

(or click HERE to see the entire calendar)

Who We Are:

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” and Rotary is an organization of over 33,000 local clubs serving their communities around the world.

Phoenix Rotary 100 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 Who’s Who in the State’s history. Mayors, governors, U.S. senators and one Supreme Court Justice have all been a part of Phoenix Rotary 100. Other famous Rotarians include: Neil Armstrong, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Dianne Feinstein, Gerald Ford, John F. Kennedy, Charles Mayo, J.C. Penney, Manny Pacquaio, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Walgreen, Sam Walton, Woodrow Wilson and Orville Wright, to name just a few.

As Rotarian Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

What to expect if you become a Rotarian:

• Make a Positive Difference in your Local Community

• Become part of a Global Community that is Changing the World for the better

• Make new and lasting Friendships

• Have Fun through service projects and social activities

• Expand your business and social Network

• Develop Relationships with community and government leaders

• Hear and meet Business and Community Leaders who are Guest Speakers each week

• Improve your Leadership and Public Speaking skills

• Have the opportunity to Mentor Youth and be mentored by elders in your vocation

• Show your Children and Grandchildren the importance of community service

• Be Welcomed by Rotarians Anywhere You Travel

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