Rotary Club Honors Andrea and Dan Stephens as Citizens of the Year Barbara Barr Bengen Andrea and Dan Stephens are entering their ninth year as the driving force behind one of the community’s most impactful efforts, the annual food drive. Due to Andrea’s and Dan’s leadership and tireless dedication, the communities of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke…
Barbara Barr Bengen When disaster strikes, heroes appear in many. forms. After the fire is out and the first responders and insurance adjusters have left, all that remains are the charred skeletons of dreams and memories. And then, how does one make that jump to clear the land to start anew? Enter more heroes, Team…
Barbara Barr Bengen Each November, cyclists from around the globe flock to Tucson, Ariz., to ride in the scenic streets of El Tour de Tucson. For Rotary International, this event is the organization’s largest fundraiser in the world, uniting Rotarians from the four corners of the Earth to raise funding to end polio now. The…
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke: Doing Something About It! Barbara Barr Bengen How many times have you been in a conversation about the shortage of people in vocational trades? We often ask, “Whatever happened to Shop and other trades classes?” Everyone is talking about the need for more people entering the trades. So the Rotary…
Buon Appetito! Fun With Rotarians Barbara Barr Bengen In a recent study, Rotary International learned that the No. 1 reason why people join Rotary is to contribute to service projects and make a difference. Furthermore, the research indicated that the No. 1 reason why people stay in Rotary is for socialization and friendships. Thus, the…
Happy New Year! New Rotary Year, That Is! Wendy Guyton, Fred Lowy, and Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke celebrated the 2024-25 Rotary year while ringing in the 2025-26 Rotary year with a “Passing the Gavel” festivity at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Ballroom. Rotary dignitaries, guests, and club members helped to honor the old…
Christianne Dettmann In an ever-changing world, Rotarians, as noted on the website rotary.org, envision one in which “…people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” Clubs everywhere use the Four-Way Test, developed in 1932 by Rotary Club of Chicago member Herbert Taylor, to evaluate the things…
Kristi Halvorson, Harvey Smith, and Barbara Barr Bengen May 22 was a red-letter day for The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, District 5500, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Rotary Club of Hermosillo Milenia, District 4100, Hermosillo, Mexico. The two Rotary clubs have officially agreed to join together as “Sister Clubs” for three years. This exciting partnership,…
Dan Watson, Chair of the Golf Tournament On April 21 more than 100 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day, participating in the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club’s 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at MountainView Country Club. The tournament is SaddleBrooke Rotary’s primary fundraiser, and the golfers and sponsors raised over $40,000 in net proceeds. The Best Ball Scramble…
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Celebrates 10 Years Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is proud to have recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Originally sponsored by the Dove Mountain Rotary Club, SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary became official on Nov. 11, 2014. Tradition says 10-year anniversaries are celebrated by exchanging tin or aluminum, symbolizing the strength and durability…