RI past District 5495 Governor Kevin Pitts presents the District’s Rotarian of the Year Bell Award to RCSL Rotarian Stephen Phair.
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Honors Stephen Phair
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) extends congratulations to RCSL past President Stephen Phair. Stephen was named RCSL July 2024 Rotarian of the Month and 2023-24 RI District 5495 Rotarian of the Year (ROY).
Rotary International (RI) Past District 5495 Governors (PDG) Kevin Pitts and Larry Horton were on hand to present the District’s ROY bell and personalized crystal awards to “up-and-comer” Stephen. Per Kevin, Stephen’s leadership, determinedness, service, and innovation to initiate and complete the State of Arizona Rotary License Plate Project was appreciated. Stephen was instrumental in getting a legislative bill passed and RI approvals after others had failed. Stephen stated he expects the plate’s final design to be approved soon, and the plates to be ready to order before the end of 2024. Stephen extended kudos to PDGs Kevin Pitts, Larry Horton, and Elizabeth Mahoney; RCSL Rotarian/AZ State Representative Jennifer Pawlik; and Rotarians for their support to make the license plate a reality.
RCSL Club President Victoria Flatley acknowledged 2023-24 RCSL board members present at her last meeting as club president. Pictured (left to right) are Debbie Bailey, Chuck Snyder, Ed Anderson, Rowin Floth, and Bob Phillips. (Photo by Neil Cutler)
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Honors Members
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) and Club President Victoria Flatley honored Rotarians for their exceptional club and community service from July 1, 2023, to present day, i.e.:
• Rotarian of the Year Award to Leo Schlueter. Leo served on RCSL Education and Membership Committees, led new member fireside chat gatherings, and assisted with the CUSD/RCSL Teacher of the Month and Teacher of the Year Awards.
• Service Above Self Award to Ann Diamond. Ann led and participated in RCSL community service projects and is a supportive assistant to the club president and sergeant at arms for meeting set-ups, raffle awards, and more.
• John McCain annual Good Guy/Gal Cup Award to Bob Phillips. Bob, along with David Ouradnik, has led the club’s annual golf tournament fundraiser and serves as RCSL’s board representative on the Sun Lakes Foundation 2000 Board. John 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.
In addition to the above award presentations, Victoria:
• Presented to 2024-25 RCSL Club President Peter Meade, her husband Bob Flatley’s Rotary Club President pin.
• Presented to 2023-24 RCSL past President Stephen Phair her husband’s past Rotary Club Past President pin.
• Thanked and acknowledged the 2023-24 RCSL board members and committee leads: Peter Meade (president-elect); Ed Anderson (VP); Stan Kaufman (treasurer/Veteran Services); Kristine Schultz (secretary/social events); Stephen Phair (past president); Debbie Bailey (membership director/Electronic Recycle Project); Dr. Honora Norton (Public Image director); Rowin Floth (grants administrator); Chuck Snyder (Rotary Foundation); Bob Phillps (Foundation 2000/Golf Committee); Bill McCoach (sergeant at arms/4-Way Test Competition); David Ouradnik (Golf Committee); Roger Edmonds (Dictionary Project/Youth Protection officer); Janet Hartkopf (website); Jon Lyons (Splash deliveries/Rotaract); Gary Kay (education/AWIM/Interact); Don Robins (AWIM); Bill and Val Crump (Dolly Parton Imagination Library); Judi Edmonds (peace and charities); Kandi Skrabala, Sharon Flood, Becky Kerr, and Ann Diamond (community service); Neil Cutler (photography); Gary Whiting (past presidents); and all those not listed here for his/her support during past year of RCSL projects, fundraisers, Sun Lakes Splash newspaper deliveries, and events.
RCSL 2024-25 President-elect Ed Anderson, 2024-25 board member and Public Image Chair Dr. Honora Norton, and 2024-25 Club President Peter Meade attending Rotary International District Leadership Institute to prepare for their 2024-25 RCSL board responsibilities. Other 2024-25 RCSL officers/board members include Kiamesha Guy (VP), Kristine Schultz (secretary), Stan Kaufman (treasurer), Debbie Bailey (membership), Chuck Snyder (Rotary Foundation), and Bill McCoach (sergeant at arms). (Photo by Neil Cutler)
RCSL is a Rotary Club of over 80 members within Rotary International’s global network of 15,000 Rotary Clubs, with over 1.4 million members who unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe (over 145 countries) and in their communities. Come visit the club to learn more about the club and/or membership and see www.sunlakesrotary.com.