Volunteers ORGANIZING SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR BACKPACKS.
We are a community-based organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless members, we organize fundraisers, exciting community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers.
As Rotary International members, we abide by the Four-Way Test when evaluating our actions:
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WHERE IS VAIL, ARIZONA?
VAIL is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is 24 miles (39 km) southeast of Tucson. The population was 10,208 at the 2010 census, up from 2484 in the 2000 census. The area is known for the nearby Colossal Cave, a large cave system, and the Rincon Mountains District of Saguaro National Park, a top tourism spot within Arizona.
Vail was originally a siding and water stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was located on the last section of flat land before the train tracks followed the old wagon road into the Cienega Creek bed. Vail was named after pioneer ranchers Edward and Walter Vail, who established ranches in the area in the late 19th century. Vail deeded a right of way across his ranch to the railroad. Vail owned the Vail Ranch, his brother Walter Vail owned the nearby Empire Ranch, now part of the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area. Attempts to incorporate the town were defeated in 2013 and 2023.
IS VAIL A GOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The Vail School District is an award winning school district. Vail has been recognized locally, statewide, nationally, and even internationally.
OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Co-Presidents
Year July 2024 - June 2025
MISTY HOLMES
KIM ADAIR
Club Secretary:
Lisa Rankin
Treasurer:
Meg Weesner
Rotary Foundation Chair:
Misty Holmes
Rhonda Amstutz
Immediate Past President
Year JULY 2023 - JUNE 2024:
Mari Hethcoat
Past President
July 2021-JUNE 2022:
Meg Smith +
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Our new Rotary International President is Stephanie Urchick from the Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania USA.
Our new District 5500 Governor is
Rotary Year 2024-2025
Past District Governor:
Don Jorgensen
Rotary Year 2023-2024
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In Loving Memory of our Club President 2021-2023 Margaret (Meg) Smith who passed on June 20, 2023
"Meg will always be in our hearts and prayers... she was a great leader of our Rotary club and a great friend." Fred Bruns, Club Foundation Chair
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"Meg did so much for our club, she will be hard to replace." - Meg Weesner, Charter Member, Past Club President
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YEAR 2025 CALENDAR
Upcoming Meetings/Events
Saturday Mar 22. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
Vail Fire Station
Guest Speaker:
SARAH REBEK
Vail Unified School District Special Education Department
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Saturday Apr 05. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
Vail Fire Station
Past Meetings
Saturday March 8. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
Vail Fire Station
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Saturday Feb 22. 8:30am
Regular Meeting
Via ZOOM
Saturday Feb 8. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
Vail Fire Station
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Saturday Jan 25. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
Vail Fire Station
Saturday Jan 11. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
Vail Fire Station
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Year 2024
Saturday Dec 23 . 4:00PM
HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday Dec 14 . 8:30AM
Regular Meeting
Via ZOOM
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Saturday Nov 23 . 8:30AM
Regular Meeting
Via ZOOM
Saturday Nov 9 . 10:00AM
Saturday Nov 9 . 8:30AM
ADOPT-A-ROAD CLEAN UP
VOLUNTEERISM
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Saturday, Oct 26 . 8:30AM
Regular Meeting
Via ZOOM
Saturday Oct 12. 8:30am
In-Person Meeting & ZOOM
VAIL Fire Station
Friday October 4, 2024
Special Event
Sonoita Tour & Wine Testing
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Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Some of our initiatives current and past include:
GUEST SPEAKER VERA KNIGHT OF VERA KNIGHT FITNESS SPOKE ON THE IMPORANTCE OF KEEPING FIT
BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY TO MEET DEMANDS OF TODAY'S WORLD.
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We envision a world where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed. At Rotary Club of Vail AZ, we work towards creating a more equitable society by advocating for policies that promote peace, social awareness and understanding.
Our Rotary Club is comprised of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We bring together a wealth of knowledge and skills to achieve our goals and make a positive impact in our community.
We offer a range of programs and services that aim to empower individuals and communities. From scholarship programs to community outreach initiatives, our programs are designed to make a lasting impact. In photo are Members Leigh S and Amy G
CO-PRESIDENTS MISTY HOLMES AND KIM ADAIR PLEDGE THEIR DEDICATION TO THE CLUB AS ROTARY CLUB OF VAIL AZ'S NEW OFFICERS FOR RY 2024-2025. LOOKING ON IS ALI H.
DISTRICT GOVERNER SUE ARCHIBALD (far right) with Rotary Members standing from left, Lisa R, Amy G, Rhonda A.
Check out this great video on Rotary International's Fellowship Clubs. Access to hundreds of Fellowship Clubs worldwide is one of the benefits of membership to Vail AZ Rotary Club
One of Rotary’s most colorful traditions is members’ exchanging club banners. Clubs display their own decorative banners at meetings and district events, and Rotarians who travel to other countries often take these banners to exchange with the clubs they visit.
ROTARY - PEOPLE OF ACTION!
We have Saturday LIVE meetings and online meetings via Zoom
PLEASE CALL US TO ALWAYS CONFIRM MEETING DATES AND LOCATION.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 432
Vail, AZ 85641
Phone: 520.272.3270 for INFORMATION
14550 E Sands Ranch Rd, Vail, AZ Pls CALL us first.
ROTARY: BECAUSE OF YOU!
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL:
Breaks the Cycle of Poverty;
Breaks the Seal of Polio Vaccine;
Breaks the Soil where wells are drilled.
ROTARY CLUB OF VAIL AZ:
'Breaks illiteracy with the distribution of Dictionaries to children;
With Pride and Humility, BREAKS complacency for we are Recognized as "High Flyers" receiving the Community Impact Award by Vail Area Chamber of Commerce;
Causes students we support to BREAK into smiles by being recognized as
Student of the Year.'
- excerpt from Rotary District Governor Ellie Patterson's talk - Aug 31, 2019