Four Peaks Rotary Club in Fountain Hills Arizona USA

11/03/2025

Amanda Jacobs, Fountain Hills Economic Development Director, was the guest speaker at the Four Peaks Rotary meeting on October 23.

October is Rotary's Economic and Community Development month. This year marks Amanda's third annual visit. Her remarks included the status of several Town projects, including Sprouts, Four Peaks Plaza, and the return of Dairy Queen.

Top: Amanda gives her remarks before taking questions from club members.
Bottom: President Nick Proctor holds the microphone while Amanda draws the winning ticket for the 50/50 raffle.

📷Debbie Clason
Rotary District 5495

11/01/2025

Rotary Foundation Month is here!

Your support = real change—locally & globally.

💙 Give. Serve. Inspire. Together, we make a difference!

10/31/2025

THANK YOU, FOUNTAIN HILLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION!

Members of Four Peaks Rotary attended the Fountain Hills Community Foundation Gifting Ceremony on October 23 to accept a $1,000 grant.

The funds will be used for the McDowell Mountain Elementary School (MMES) Garden Refresh Project, a community-driven initiative led by the Four Peaks Rotary in partnership with educators, parents, and local organizations. The project will rejuvenate and expand the school's existing, underutilized garden space, transforming it into an engaging outdoor environmental education center which will serve as a living classroom where students can explore science, sustainability, nutrition, and community service.

From left: Debbie Clason, Debbie Romano, Paul Janis, Kyle Tolis, Frank Robinson, Bill Pape, and Julie Ewald.
Rotary District 5495

10/29/2025

It was a family affair at the Four Peaks Rotary meeting on October 23rd when club members welcomed Kyle Tolis to membership.

Kyle is the son of Rotarian Art Tolis, a Four Peaks Rotary Past President, who conducted the induction.

Kyle is the general manager and lead personal trainer for Snap Fitness and is very involved in the Fountain Hills community, including the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Health Services Stakeholders and the Fountain Hills Blue Zones Inspired Project. He is well acquainted with Rotary, having volunteered alongside his father on many community service projects growing up.

A graduate of Grand Canyon University, Kyle previously worked at Top Golf and with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He says his mission is "provide resources to the Fountain Hills community to promote a healthier lifestyle and positive mindset."

Welcome, Kyle!

Top: Kyle reflects as his dad inducts him into the Four Peaks Rotary family.
Lower left: Art pins the Rotary emblem on son, Kyle.
Lower right: Parents Art and Heather Tolis celebrate Kyle's induction into the Four Peaks Rotary family.

📷Debbie Clason
Rotary District 5495

10/19/2025

10/19/2025

A great big THANK YOU to our volunteers that helped out with our shed cleaning day today! A huge thanks to the Rotary for once again coming out to help for the 4th year in a row! And we can't forget about our volunteers from SRP and Fountain Hills Theater! We couldn't have done it without you!

Four Peaks Rotary Club in Fountain Hills Arizona USA
Salt River Project
Fountain Hills Community Services

10/19/2025

🌟 Make a Difference Day 2025 🌟

Making a difference comes in many ways—through service, leadership, education, and the connections we build with one another. Together, we strengthen our clubs, support our neighbors, and advance the Rotary mission of Service Above Self. 💙

Today, Past-Presidents Todd Harris, Scott Sommer and Julie Ewald joined fellow D5495 Rotarians and Rotaractors from across Arizona for Facilitator Lab 2025, a 1/2 day of learning, sharing, and collaboration to enhance how we serve our communities. Thank you, D5495, for a fantastic session!

While they didn’t participate in our local community projects this year, our Rotarians gained tools, ideas, and inspiration to continue making a meaningful difference in our Fountain Hills community and beyond.

Together We Thrive

10/18/2025

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY with Four Peaks Rotary includes time spent at the Fountain Hills Theater for the annual "cleaning of the sheds."

Under the watchful eye of Peter J. Hill, the theater's creative director, Rotarians cleared out sheds full of furniture and props, carried unwanted/damaged items to the dumpster, then swept out the empty sheds before replacing reusable items.

Rotarians worked alongside theater staff and other community volunteers at the theater; several volunteered at the Fountain Hills Unified School District as well.

Top: Sandy Davis, John Gianotti, and Beth Maschoff pause between loads.
Bottom left: Daniel Weiner and Tim Taylor remove wheels from a cart before replacing it in the shed.
Center: Julie Jones flashes her signature smile while on the job.
Right: a young community volunteer peeks through a prop while carrying it from the shed.

📷Debbie Clason

Rotary District 5495

10/11/2025

Four Peaks Rotary Club – Fountain Hills, AZ 🌟

We’re neighbors, friends, business owners and local citizens who love our community and believe in giving back. 💙

Through Rotary’s Five Avenues of Service and Seven Areas of Focus, we partner with others to strengthen Fountain Hills and support projects around the world — from clean water and education to peace and environmental care.

Being a Rotarian isn’t just about meetings or events… it’s a lifestyle built on Service Above Self. Together, we create environments where everyone can thrive — right here at home.

Together, we serve in five key avenues of service — Club, Vocational, Community, International, and Youth — creating opportunities for every member to make a difference.

Rotary’s 7 Areas of Focus — the key pillars that guide all Rotary clubs and projects around the world 🌍:

🤝 Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention – Promoting understanding and dialogue to foster peace in communities and across borders.

🩺 Disease Prevention and Treatment – Improving health care access, fighting diseases like polio, and supporting medical training and supplies.

🚰 Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene – Ensuring communities have access to clean water and proper sanitation for healthier living.

🎓 Basic Education and Literacy – Supporting education for all ages and helping communities overcome barriers to learning.

💼 Community Economic Development – Creating opportunities for individuals and communities to become self-sufficient and thrive economically.

👶 Maternal and Child Health – Reducing mortality rates and improving health services for mothers and children.

🌿 Supporting the Environment – Protecting natural resources and promoting sustainability for future generations.

Join us and be part of something that matters. 💛

District 5495

10/11/2025

The Four Peaks Rotary Club is proud to support the Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition with a $250 donation!

Even a small contribution can make a lifelong impact on our youth—today and into tomorrow. We are inspired and appreciative by the amazing work of Ms. Elizabeth Watters, Program Manager, and the students she empowers every day. 💛

Each student shared their personal experience and what the program means to them—truly inspiring! 🌟 Great job, students—you are leaders today, making a real difference in our community with everything you do.

📅 Upcoming Coaltion Events: Red Ribbon Week | Oct 23–31
Theme: Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.fhcoalition.org/

❓Did you know . . . .

Coalition Key Initiatives & Programs:

Red Ribbon Week: Educates students about drugs, alcohol & va**ng with health fairs, pledges & PSA contests

CATCH My Breath: Grades 5–12, teaching va**ng harms & refusal skills

Speaker Series: Real stories from victims of impaired driving & families

Community Outreach: Drug take-back events & resources for parents

"See Something, Say Something": Safe reporting of bullying & safety concerns

PROMise Pledge: Students commit to healthy choices for a full year

Parent Resources: Tips, materials & warning signs to keep kids drug-free

We’re honored to support these life-changing programs and the incredible youth of Fountain Hills!

Rotary District 5495

10/11/2025

October 9th Meeting Highlights!

What a FABULOUS morning meeting filled with inspiration, laughter, and fellowship — the Four Peaks Rotary way!

🤝 Our members shared incredible updates on club socials and community projects, proving once again that Rotarians know how to combine Service Above Self with #5 — Fun!

🎖️ We also celebrated the induction of a new member into our Rotary family — always a highlight as we grow our circle of exceptional community leaders!

🌐 We’re proud to announce that our club raised $250 for Polio Eradication, which becomes $750 thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s 2:1 match! Together, we’re one step closer to ending polio worldwide.

👔 Special thanks to President Nick, AV guru Daniel, and our ever-efficient Sergeant-at-Arms, Paul P. for keeping us organized, energized and fined accordingly.

🌀Four Peaks Rotary meetings are engaging and dynamic — where laughter, purpose and fellowship come together under the 4-Way Test… and #5: FUN!

Rotary 4-Way Test in all we think, say or do:
First, Is it the truth?
Second, Is it fair to all concerned?
Third, Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
Fourth, Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Rotary District 5495