Careers and College

Pima JTED provides marketable job skills at graduation for 15,500 high school students in all Pima County school districts.  Programs include nursing, web design, firefighting, culinary, auto, building trades, cosmetology, precision manufacturing and more.  Courses are free and available to all: public, private, home school, and special needs. Graduates can use their skills to join the work force in their chosen field and pay their way for college.  JTED’s job training course for teens with autism and special needs has a 95% job placement record (90% of people with autism are unemployed.).

Wayne Peate 

Wayne Peate is a Paul Harris Fellow and has been a member of the club since 1986. Wayne has been married to Dr. Lynn Struthers for 29 years and they have three lively daughters.

Born at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Wayne was a scholarship student at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth.  After receiving his medical degree, he volunteered to provide disaster relief and medical care for 60,000 refugees in Somalia.  He is currently a reserve officer in the U.S. Military.

Wayne is president of WellAmerica where he provides health care for 21 fire departments and Pima County SWAT.  He is an associate professor at the University of Arizona, and is a part time hospice physician.  He  is the author of 7 books and 30 articles.  He was the founding chairman of Pima JTED that provides vocational and career education for 15,500 high students.

He is a board member of Boy Scouts, Make Way for Books early literacy, Arizona Business Coalition for Health, the Tanque Verde School Board, and the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation. Wayne received the Pima County Medical Society Volunteer of the Year award in 2011

The November 14th, Rotary Club of Tucson meeting will be held at:

Radisson Suites

6555 E Speedway Blvd

Tucson, AZ  85710

President Jim opened the meeting, and KEN LIGHT presented the invocation. Then DREW VACTOR led us in an inspiring video edition of the Star Spangled Banner.

Following our lunch fellowship, CAM MOORE introduced the visitors.  Birthday Rotarians JUDY KEAGY and JACK MAREK were recognized, and LESLIE GALLOWAY introduced new member JILL MADDEN.

KEVIN WONG asked MATT BLAIR to auction KEVIN’S father, JON’S (sic) football tickets, and RICHARD WHITE told the club about the Red Cross’ efforts and needs for aid in hurricane relief for the East Coast.

Past president CHARLOTTE HARRIS presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Lee Seagondollar from his brother JAN. Then we heard from JOE NEVIN…closet cleaning day, GARY HIRSCH and HUGH THOMPSON...Polio Plus bike ride, TOM ANDREWS…Sabino Canyon hike, and PAULINE HECHLER…the car show website.

President JIM congratulated CARMEN BERMUDEZ for being a “Woman of Influence”, and Past President JONI CONDIT introduced ANGELA BAURLEY, MATT BLAIR, JENNIFER HOFFMAN, DAVID PASHKOW, DARRELL STEWART and KEVIN WONG as the slate for election to our board of directors.

President JONI then introduced our speakers, Andrea Whitsett from the ASWho? Morrison Institute for Public Policy, and Clint Mable, President of the Southern Arizona Community Foundation. They discussed using data indicators to help our communities head in a constructive direction.

At last!! President JIM announced that we have hired Dorinna York as our new Executive Director, and that she will be introduced at the meeting next week.

DON’T FORGET NEXT WEEK WE MEET AT THE RADISSON SUITES@ SPEEDWAY AND WILMOT.

Dr. Khalsa’s key points during his presentation were summarized into four powerful steps: (1) Slow Down; (2) Supplement Your Diet; (3) Stimulate Your Mind and Body; (4) Serve Your Spirit.

I have to admit, I was all ready having problems with following #1 with figuring out ways to slow down in my life.  Business issues, Rotary issues, cell phones, email, social media all come together to push us faster and become more stressed.  We must slow down.   It is healthier!

Supplements were a key recommendation to improving overall health and mind and spirit.  Dr. Khalsa is a firm believer in eating organic foods and eating fish and avoiding my favorite food, AJ’s Cowboy Rib Eye.  We should focus on a plant based diet and eat more steamed vegetables.  Vitamin supplements mentioned include Vitamins B and Vitamin E. 

Physical and mental exercise was Dr. Khalsa’s third powerful step to avoiding Alzheimer’s disease in your future.  He recommended a minimum of 30 minutes a day (remember slowing down to make room for this important 30 minutes) and urged everyone to do both cardio and strength training.  Exercise increases “good” blood chemicals to the brain and increases the part of your brain that produces base stem cells.

The fourth key ingredient to avoiding Alzheimer’s is to lead a more spiritual well being.  This includes self acceptance, self confidence, personal growth, and positive relationships.  All of these add purpose and meaning, peace of mind, and sustained personal growth. 

People who have goals have a dramatically reduced risk of developing Alzheimers. 

Dr. Khalsa’s last segment included many of the things we get out of being a part of the greatest service organization in the world, Rotary International.  So, just being a member of the Tucson Rotary Club is all ready reducing your chances of getting this terrible disease!!

Just when you thought the elections were over, we still have an important one to decide.  Last week you were introduced to the slate of candidates who will stand for election to our club board with their 2 year terms beginning next July.  The strong field includes Angela Baurley, Matt Blair, Jennifer Hoffman, David Pashkow, Darrell Stewart and Kevin Wong.  Thank you to the six of you for agreeing to serve if elected.  More information on each candidate will be distributed at our next meeting with the vote to take place on the 21^st.  Following the election of our three new directors, next on the agenda will be the announcement of our new PEE in early December.   Please make certain you will be at our 11/21 meeting to cast your vote.

Have you followed up with any of the guests/potential members you brought to our economic summit meeting a couple of weeks ago?  If not, please do.  Some of you have told me that their guests were impressed and will consider joining our club.  We need to constantly be recruiting new members to ensure the future of our club.

This week we will hear from Wayne Peate on the JTED program in Tucson.  This program focusing on technical education in our high schools was started several years ago and Wayne will be giving us an update on its progress.

Have a great week and see you Wednesday!

Plated Salad ~~ Small House Salad with Ranch and a Vinaigrette

Marinated Flank Steak ~~ Garlic Mashed Potatoes,Vegetable Confetti, Rolls and Butter, Chefs choice of Dessert, Coffee, Decaf or Iced Tea

Vegetarian option if reserved in advance ~~ Mushroom Risotto with Grilled Vegetables 

Fresh Fruit Plate and Gluten Free meals are also available by advance reservation.