RCSL Rotarians (left to right): Sharon Flood, Ann Diamond, Debbie Bailey, Chloe Hanken
Rotary and Sew-N-Sews Clubs Partner for Children with Cancer
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director, and Ann Diamond
It was a “second childhood” experience as Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) Rotarians and Sew-N-Sews members met to assemble wardrobes for dolls to be donated to Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels, an agency working with pediatric cancer patients in Phoenix. Sun Lakes Sew-N-Sews locates and rehabs the dolls and sews the wardrobes with donations of fabric and sewing notions from RCSL. Eighteen dolls and their wardrobes were prepared for their new mommies. These dolls are sure to put smiles on little faces who need something to smile about.
Left to right: President-elect Kiamesha Guy (E); Corporate Members/Sponsors, Jon Lyons (D); VP Jim O’Connell (E); Club Engagement/Administration, Diane Bruening (D) and Helvi Winter (C); Past President/Golf Committee Chair Peter Meade (E); Membership Director Ann Diamond (E); K12 Education, Penny Rings (C); Sergeant-at-Arms Debbie Bailey (E); Foundation, Chuck Snyder (D); Public Image, Honora Norton (D); Gila River Indian Community, Gary Whiting; Club President Ed Anderson; not pictured: Secretary Paula Floth (E); Treasurer Stan Kaufman (E); PeaceBuilders/Service Projects, Kandi Skabala (E); Historian David Mork (D); Dictionary Project, Roger Edmonds (D); Education Service, Gary Kay (D); Scholarships, Leo Schlueter (D); Teacher Awards, Becky Kerr (C)
2025-26 Rotary Club Names New Leaders and Philanthropists
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) announced its 2025-26 Executive (E), Directors (D), and Committee (C) Chairs. Club President Ed Anderson inducted the leaders at a recent meeting. See www.sunlakesrotary.com/clubexecutives for a complete RCSL committee/chair list.
RCSL awarded Michelle Anderson and Catherine Rahls Rotary International Paul Harris recognition pins and certificates. The recognition was sponsored by Ed Anderson and Elaine Rahls. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute or have contributions in their names. The RI Foundation transforms Rotarian’s philanthropic gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
Gary Kay (left) receives the monthly certificate and ROM plaque from RCSL President Ed Anderson.
Rotary Club Names July 2025 Rotarian of the Month
Dr. Honora Norton, Public Image Director
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) extends congratulations to Gary Kay for being named RCSL’s July 2025 Rotarian of the Month (ROM). RCSL President Ed Anderson presented Gary with the ROM plaque. With this award, RCSL acknowledges Gary, RCSL’s K-12 Education Services Director, for his leadership and support of many of the club’s education programs, such as CUSD High School 4-Way Test Essay/Speech Competition, A World in Motion (AWIM) Gravity Cruiser and Balloon Car Programs at CUSD Carlton and Fulton Elementary Schools, the club’s High School Interact Clubs Rotary liaison, and Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) lead.
Congratulations, Gary! See www.sunlakesrotary.com for more information about the club.
Rotary Club Honors Members
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) and Club President Peter Meade honored Rotarians for their exceptional club and community service from July 1, 2024, to the present day, i.e.:
• Rotarian of the Year Award to Jon Lyons. Jon, a past RCSL president and current Rotary International District Assistant Governor, has served the club and district in a wide variety of service activities: Splash newspaper deliveries, corporate member recruitment and retention, liaison with East Valley professional organizations such as Chandler Business Alliance and Chamber of Commerce, liaison with ASU’s Rotaract Rotary Club, and much more
• Service Above Self Award to Bill McCoach. Bill has served as the club’s sergeant-at-arms, managing the club’s weekly meeting program speakers, set-up, fellowship, invocations, and fundraisers.
• John K. McCain Annual “Good Guy/Gal” Award to Debbie Bailey. Debbie has served on RCSL’s board as Membership Director, Golf Committee fundraising lead, Electronics Recycle Project lead, Splash deliveries, and has participated in many club service engagement projects. John K. McCain was a member of RCSL before he passed away. John served in the Air Force during World War II and was a POW in Germany. To RCSL, John became known as the “Good Guy” who always had a smile, told a good joke, and provided a positive outlook. As such, the “Good Guy” trophy was born and is presented each year to an RCSL member.
For more information about RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.