July 18, 2021
SaddleBrooke, Arizona
SADDLEBROOKE ROTARY IS NOT JUST FOR RETIREES
Yes, it is true that in 1997 when the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke was chartered it was the first Rotary Club in the nation whose members were retirees. The SaddleBrooke communities, Robson Communities, restrict residents to 55 and over.
Since its founding the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has welcomed over 200 new members, mostly retirees who enjoy the fellowship and service so important to Rotary. You might be surprised, however, to learn that today the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke is much more than a retirement club.
Diversification has become a critical factor in the success and development of a Rotary club. We want you to meet some of our members who are not retired.
Stephen Argentati
Stephen began a career in real estate and property management four years ago. He has sold over 100 properties and now has passed his Arizona Brokers Test and now is an Associate Broker with Oracle Land and Homes in Oracle, Arizona. Stephen has a BS degree in Business Management. Stephen joined SaddleBrooke Rotary in 2017 and is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Barbara Barr
Barbara Barr just doesn't know when to stop. She is a retiree who still works. Barbara's career includes serving as an educator, and operating restaurants. When she and her late husband, A. T. Barr retired to SaddleBrooke Barbara set out once again to make the most of her retirement. Today, she is again an entrepreneur as Barbara Barr's Essential Oils and Training. She joined SaddleBrooke Rotary in 2017. She has held many important Rotary positions including serving as Club President in 2019-2020. She serves Rotary District 5500 as Events Chairperson and is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Joe Dylewski
In 2008, Joe began his career as an Edward Jones financial advisor, opening an office in Oro Valley, AZ. He became a limited partner in 2015. In his Edward Jones career, he has helped colleagues by volunteering in a number of roles, including serving as a mentor, level leader, developing leadership presence instructor and former region key leader. Joe's office is located at 1st Avenue and Tangerine in Oro Valley.
Joe moved to Oro Valley after retiring from the United States Air Force in 2007 in the rank of lieutenant colonel. He had the opportunity to be stationed in California, Oklahoma, Texas, North Dakota, Hawaii and Florida
As a Rotarian Joe has excelled as well. In 2015-2016 he served as the Club President and is a Paul Harris Fellow. In addition Joe has chaired the Youth Services Committee and the Community Services Committee.
Eric Erickson
Eric and his wife Emily comprise the Eric and Emily Team, realtors and investors working with Keller Williams in Oro Valley. Eric provides investing services and consulting through his company, Viking Equities. Eric received a BS degree in chemical engineering from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from Gonzaga University.
Eric joined SaddleBrooke Rotary in 2019 and has served as a Director of the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club Foundation. He is currently Club Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors.
Wendy Harn
Wendy is an attorney with Morris Hall, PLLC. Her office is in Oro Valley on Commerce Loop in Rancho Vistoso. She specializes in estate planning and has over 20 years experience in that specialty.
Wendy joined SaddleBrooke Rotary in 2019 and has served on several service committees. She is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Doug May
University of Arizona Adjunct faculty member Doug May has mentored UA Engineering Design Program teams for seven years. Doug brings to the University expertise in orbital mechanics and solid rocket motor propellants.
Doug served during Vietnam as an F4 pilot and retired from the USAF at the rank of Lt. Colonel. Following his military career Doug worked in the aerospace industry. Retiring in SaddleBrooke, Doug chose to continue sharing his experience at the University of Arizona.
In 2005, Doug joined SaddleBrooke Rotary. In his Rotary career Doug has chaired the Fore For Kids Golf Tournament, served on the Boards of Directors of both the Club and the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club Foundation, served as the Interact Club coordinator, and in 2018-19 served as the Club President. He is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Mark Miller
Mark is the owner of MJM Income and Tax Accounting, Catalina, Arizona. Mark has 9 years of Rotary experience. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and has served on the club's Board of Directors and chaired the International Service Committee.
Mark Phelps
Mark Phelps is well know throughout the Copper Corridor. He, as was his father, is the area Ford dealer and VP and General Manager. Oracle Ford is located on State Route 77 near the Oracle exit.
Mark joined SaddleBrooke Rotary in 2012 and has served on numerous service committees. He is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Bre Zientarski
Bre has spent over 14 years focusing her own investing in income-producing houses including owning and managing long term rentals, short term rentals, performing notes and now mostly lease-option properties. Through her experience in a variety of real estate investment models, she has co-founded Casa Connect AZ, a Private Investment Company with a model that is a perfect match for her. Bre loves serving a select few families grow generational wealth by partnering with them to directly place capital into the asset class of single family homes and re-marketing these properties to those individuals that are not currently able to qualify for a traditional mortgage.
Bre joined SadddleBrooke Rotary in 2020. In her short 2 years as a Rotarian she has certainly made a significant contribution. A Paul Harris Fellow, she quickly became active, chairing the Community Services Committee during COVID 19. For her excellent leadership she received the Joseph McGowan Rotarian of the Year for last year.
We hope you enjoyed meeting our business contingent. If you would like more information about how Rotary can become a part of your life give us a call. Contact: Wendy Guyton, Membership Chairperson, at 520-404-5712 or email wguyton17@gmail.com.
