Events

The Sandy Lundberg Educator of the Year competition will be held at this Rotary Club Meeting.

Jen Hewitt, the Executive Director of the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF), is our speaker.  CEF ignites the power of community fundraising to fuel access, innovation, and excellence within the Chandler Unified School District.

Scott Vandermillen, the Director of Community Education for Chandler Unified School District, will be our speaker.  Community Education provides extra-curricular opportunities, daycare, before/afterschool care, summer school, and preschool opportunity to over 20,000 CUSD students throughout the district.

Our very own Ann Diamond will speak to us on the Partnership Conclusion Report, RCSL and Sun Lakes Sew N Sews.

Club Member David Mork will be providing an overview of the FDIC and its role in the recent Banking Crisis.

Theh VMLC is a nonprofit organization that serves as a safety net to AZ Veterans on the verge of crisis.

Lana Berry, CFO of CUSD, will highlight financial issues.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Patrick has lived, studied, and worked in Arizona for much of his life. Passionate about education since childhood, Patrick earned degrees in Political Science and American History from the University of Arizona. He also holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and a Master's Degree in Secondary Education from Northern Arizona University.

For the past 23 years, Patrick has dedicated his career to ensuring the next generation is positioned to be the best version of themselves. His professional journey has taken him to several Arizona high schools, Arizona State University, Rio Salado Community College, the Arizona Department of Education, and even internationally as a teacher on assignment in Japan.

Patrick believes that when kids are given equitable opportunities and support, they can fulfill their dreams. This passion brought him to Chandler Unified School District as the Coordinator of Workforce Development.

Chris Rossini, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources for CUSD, will discuss her job and hiring issues.

• Location: Hamilton High School Cafeteria
• Time: 8:30am - 10:45am

If you are unable to pick up your dictionaries arrange for someone to pick them up for you and let Roger Edmonds or Ann Diamond know. Please contact the schools and make arrangements as soon as you can. The goal is to have them delivered by November 13.

After club meeting we will have a board meeting.

Sisk Park - 11110 East Drive - Corner of Flame Tree Drive in Sun Lakes Palo Verde

Basha's chicken will be served

• Bring: Lawn chair, BYOB, a dish to share and a guest
• $5/person - billed to ClubRunner account
• Last names beginning with A - K bring salad / side dish
• Last names beginning with L - S bring a dessert
• Last names beginning with T - Z bring chips

Sisk Park - 11110 East Drive - Corner of Flame Tree Drive in Sun Lakes Palo Verde

Basha's chicken will be served

• Bring: Lawn chair, BYOB, a dish to share and a guest
• $5/person - billed to ClubRunner account
• Last names beginning with A - K bring salad / side dish
• Last names beginning with L - S bring a dessert
• Last names beginning with T - Z bring chips