June 26
We were fortunate to have two great speakers: Bryant Powell, Apache Junction City Manager, and Joel Stern, City Attorney. They each shared information about various Apache Junction and Pinal County area issues. One area they covered was the Pinal County Street and Road Maintenance Fund and why it will be on the November 2024 ballot for a vote. For more information about the Pinal County Street and Road Maintenance Fund -
https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2371
https://www.pinal.gov/1391/Preserving-Our-Future
https://www.pinal.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=52
https://www.pinal.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=533
June 19
Club member, Ed Shockley, shared several interesting stories about his life, family, business, and Rotary experiences. Ed's successful career spanned several industries. He is a long-time Rotarian and has been involved in many leadership roles - President, Program Chairman, and others, over the years. Ed has been very dedicated to volunteering at service projects and is always lending a helpful hand to the Club in various ways.
Also speaking briefly was Angelina Alfaro, Director of Programs at Empowerment Systems, Inc. President Jeff Mitchell presented her with a donation for the organization, and Angelina shared information about various programs they are involved in. At a later date, Empowerment Systems will return and speak more about their work in the community. For more information - https://www.empowermentsystems.org/
June 12
Larry Caywood and Donna Talley shared information about the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church Food Bank, and how the number of food-insecure individuals needing assistance has risen substantially. They also talked about the sources they receive food and donations from. Additionally they spoke about various needs they have, which include donations of food, as well as cash donations which allow them to purchase more needed food, along with more volunteers. For more information -
June 5
We were pleased to have two speakers representing the Gold Canyon Community Center. David Coward, Gold Canyon Community Inc., President/Board Member, and Christy Jenkins, Community Center Manager, shared information about the Center, located at 6021 S Kings Ranch Road - Suite 5 - Gold Canyon. Gold Canyon Community Inc. had been interested in finding a venue that would allow for the development of a meeting space/community center. A perfect opportunity presented itself when Moore Physical Therapy (https://moorephysicaltherapy.com/gold-canyon/ ) needed to move to a larger space. The Center was able to take over their office space, with Moore becoming a lead sponsor of the Center. Additionally, a growing number of other community businesses and individuals have gotten involved to play a role in helping to sponsor and support the Center. The Center has become a central location in Gold Canyon for various informal, fun, informative and educational group meetings. The location is also becoming a place for various senior services.
Gold Canyon Community Inc. and Center are 501(c)3 and supported by corporate/business and individual donations, and some grants. They need volunteers and additional support to continue to grow and maintain their services.
For more info about the Center - https://www.gccincaz.org/thecenter
For more info about Gold Canyon Community Inc. - https://www.gccincaz.org/about-us