Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Thanks Its Golf Tournament Sponsors
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director
Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) held its 31st Annual Golf Tournament at Sun Lakes Oakwood Country Club. More than 130 golfers competed for the annual men’s and women’s flight trophies.
At the event, RCSL President Peter Meade expressed gratitude for golfer, attendee, and volunteer participation and the support of event sponsors so that RCSL can continue funding community service projects, youth programs, scholarships, and local initiatives that make a lasting impact in Sun Lakes and beyond.
RCSL ad event co-chairs Dave Ouradnik and Bob Philips acknowledge and thank Diamond Sponsor: Earnhardt Auto Center; Platinum Sponsors: Scheels, State Farm–Debbie Wiltse, Agent, and Trust Bank; Silver Sponsors: Edward Jones-Stephen Phair, The Park at Copper Creek, and Western State Bank; Ace Sponsors: Edward Jones–Stephen Phair and Scheels; Eagle Sponsor: State Farm–Debbie Wiltse, Agent; Birdie Sponsors: Chandler Business Alliance and HON-DAH Resort Casino; Par Sponsors: Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic, Saba and Chiappetti Dental Associates, Krystle Scally–Accounting & Tax LLC, Quality Custom Roofing, Roger Edmonds, Sir Speedy, Western State Bank, DC Steakhouse, and Sun Lakes Pest Control. Special recognition is extended to: Lunch Sponsor: West USA Realty-Ed Anderson, Realtor; 3 Holes-in-One: A-1 Golf Carts; Door Prize – 75-inch TV: Trust Bank; Fun and Games: The Party Favers–Scott Faver; Sleeves of Golf Balls: Peter and Karin Meade; Super Ticket: American Family Insurance-Neil Cutler, Agent; Goodie Bags: Stephen Phair; Dinner Table Sponsors: Doc’s Pools and More Than a Groomer. Tee Sign Sponsors included Sun Lakes Rotary Foundation 2000, Dwight Snyder, Frosch Travel, Stafford Hereford’s Ranch, Bill and Barbara Schink, Dave and Ilene Ouradnik, Jim O’Connell, Stan Kaufman, Southwestern Retirement Planning Advisors, Women in Rotary (2), Caliber Collision, K&R Refrigeration, Jon and Karen Lyons, Gary Magao, Peter and Karin Meade, Tim’s Butcher Block Meats, the Charles Company, In Memory of Larry Hanken, Southwest Heritage Bank, Mighty Spark Chicken Snack, Chuck Hawkins, Tiffany Foundation, Quiet Waters Maternity Spa, Don and Georgeanne Bell (and Don Bell’s matching challenge), Fish and Sarhangian DDS, The Commit Agency, Howard and Loie Rudge, The Kolb Team, RW & Associates, San Tan Golf Carts, Dan Halloran, Majestic Theaters, Steve and Marianne Perkins, Four Peaks Epoxy, Scott Faver, Kandi Skrabala, Kurt Rohrs, Debbie Bailey, William Giessing, and Bill and Val Crump.
For information about RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.
Leo Schlueter (left) receives RCSL’s Rotarian of the Month plaque from Dave Ouradnik, RCSL’s March Rotarian of the Month (right). (Photo by Jon Lyons)
Rotarian of the Month
Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) has named Leo Schlueter RCSL April 2025 Rotarian of the Month (ROM). March 2025’s ROM Dave Ouradnik presented Leo with the ROM plaque. With this award, RCSL acknowledges Leo’s support of the club’s education programs, especially Teacher of Month/Year awards, high school scholarships, procuring CUSD leaders as meeting program speakers, and more. Leo is often the facilitator of RCSL Fireside Chats in which new Rotarians receive information about Rotary International, club programs, and ways members can volunteer within the community and beyond.
Leo has been associated with Chandler Unified School District for over 28 years. For the past three years as executive director, Elementary Schools West Region, Leo has overseen CUSD elementary operations for the second largest school district in Arizona.
For more information about RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.
RCSL Education Chair Gary Kay and Ann Marie Filiere
Teacher of the Month
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) awarded its February 2025 Teacher of the Month Award to Ann Marie Filiere, CUSD Arizona College Preparatory Middle School robotics, 3D design, and modelling teacher.
Ann Marie has over 15 years’ teaching experience (as a second career). She received her teaching certificate from ASU and earned her bachelor’s degree in applied human ecology from Bowling Green State University. Per Reddy Manjula, who submitted the award application, Ann Marie is appreciated for her ability to facilitate each child’s growth by stimulating imagination and energizing each student’s spirit.
According to Gary Kay, RCSL’s education chair, the award selection is based on a teacher’s total years of service in the field of education; examples of how the teacher goes above the normal requirements and enhances student education; the respect shown for the teacher by his/her peers, students, and parents; and the teacher’s involvement in extracurricular activities and service in the community. RCSL awards a $700 check to the honored teacher: $500 from Earnhardt Auto Centers and $200 from TrustBank.
For more info about RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.
2025 RI Leadership Academy attendees (left to right): Ann Diamond, Kandi Skrabala, Jon Lyons, Dr. Diane Bruening, Ed Anderson, Judi Edmonds, Jim O’Connell, Roger Edmonds, Peter Meade, and Sharon Flood; not pictured: Kiamesha Guy
Rotarians Attend Leadership Academy
Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director
The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) was well represented at the 2025 Rotary International (RI) Leadership Academy held at the Paradise Valley Community College Conference Center. Various district leaders led sessions that addressed mental health initiatives, club websites, membership, peace building, grants management, treasurer essentials, fundraising, RI branding, club action planning/visioning, club meetings and committees, club bylaws, community service projects, Rotarian leadership education, Rotaract/Interact, golf tournaments, making meetings fun, international service, district leadership opportunities, getting to know RI district leaders and RI staff, and more.
It is highly recommended that Rotarians attend leadership conferences to meet fellow Rotarians, learn a lot about Rotary, and to feel at ease when transitioning into club leadership roles.
For more information about RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.