Executive Women International Tucson

Council Member Rodney Glassman

Rodney is a graduate of The University of Arizona five time over. He earned his undergraduate degree in Agricultural Economics, his Masters' of Business Administration & Public Administration from The Eller College of Business and Public Administration. In 2005 he completed his PhD in Arid Land Resouce Science.  Just weeks after his election to the Tucson City Council in 2007, Rodney graduated with his J.D. from the James E. Rogers College of Law and joined the Arizona Bar in the summer of 2008.

Professionally, Rodney has experience in small business and holds an Arizona Real Estate license. He has consulted in the area of community develpment, relationship building, and charitable giving for companies in Tucson and serves on the Advisory Board for the Bank of Tucson. Lastly Rodney served from 2002-2006 as a legislative aide for Congressman Raul Grijalva as his aide for business and agriculture both in Washington, D.C. and Tucson.

Rodney is the founder and President of the Glassman Foundation. A community foundation which raises and contributes over $100,000 annually to local non-profits that serve childred. 

Rodney is a former University of Arizona Icecat hockey player who also enjoys singing and can often be seen kicking-off UA basketball and football games with his traditional rendition of the National Anthem.  

July Meeting Highlights

Our meeting was held at Italia Ristorante on Tanque Verde. The food and atmosphere were wonderful. Our speaker was even better. Councilman Rodney Glassman was introduced by his fiance, Sasha Borsand. Instead of reciting the Pledge of Alliegiance Rodney lead us in a chorus of America the Beautiful. Afterwhich, he passed out copies of the "Glassman Gazette" the ward 2 quarterly newsletter. He spoke about the reasons he became a councilman and on several local issues which effect all of us.

An issue very important to him is "WATER". One of Rodney's 5. I repeat 5, degrees from The University of Arizona is a PhD in Arid Land Resource Science. He talked about the need to save our potable water for drinking while at the same time, expanding the use of rainwater and gray water for non-essential uses such as landscaping. He spoke about an ordinance which he is working on that would require all new commericial building to utilize rainwater as their primary source of water for landscaping and would require that all new single family residences be plumbed for a gray water system. (For more information on what you can do to take steps to save water, or to learn more, contac katie.boldger@tucsonaz.gov ).

The main point Rodney wants everyone to realize is that he is interested in hearing feedback and concerns from all the residents of Tucson, not ust those who live in his Ward. He has pledged to de whatever he can to help with any issue. His office number is 791-4687, and his e-mail address is rodney.glassman@tucsonaz.gov 

We were very pleased to have Emery Nicoletti, from Metropolis Salon, along with Dr. Scott Wert and Sasha Borsand as our guests for the evening. Emery has been a generous supporter of our fundraisers as well as supporting many other charities. It was a pleasure meeting them all.

During the meeting the proposed slate for the 2008/2009 Tucson Chapter Board of Directors was presented to the membership. It will be voted on at the August meeting.

August Meeting Info

Our August 18th meeting will be held at Chad's Steakhouse at 3001 N. Swan, 881-1802.

It is a business meeting and a chance to recognized this years scholarship receipiants. We're inviting the Scholarship Judges that helped in choosing these wonderful women.

The August Copper Pot will be a silent auction that will benefit both our Operating Fund and the B/C/DP Fund. Items that will be auctioned include UofA ballcap, jewelry, gift certificates, Miller Lite mirror. In addition to these item, following members are asked to bring an item that is unwrapped:

• Paul Trotter - California Closets
• Michelle Matthews - Copygraphix
• Vicki Holmes - Long Realty
• Jeanne Nguyen - National Bank of Arizona
• Nancy Schlegel - United Way of Tucson & Southern Arizona

Entree' choices are:

1. Prime Rib
2. New York Strip Steak
3. Ribs
4. Chicken
5. Fish Selection

Salad, two side, dessert, coffee & tea. It is NOT necesssary to let Denise know your choice prior to the dinner. It IS necessary however to let her know; if you are NOT attending, bringing a guest or have special dietary needs. R.S.V.P.'s need to be made NO LATER THAN August 13th by 3:00 pm to Denise Gille, degille@sundt.com

2008-2009 Board of Directors Proposed Slate

Renda Cosper presented a proposed slate for the 2008-2009 Tucson Chapter Board of Directors. As you know our President will be Micelle Matthews (Copy Graphix). The rest of the slate is as follows.

Officers:

Vice President  - Jeanne Nguyen (National Bank of Arizona

Treasurer - Nancy Schlegel (United Way of Tucson & So. Arizona)

Secretary - Nancy Stephen (Parson, Dooley and Stephen, P.C.)

Sergeant-at-Arms - Cyndy Morgan (Mary Kay Cosmetics)

Directors:

Ways & Means - Joanne Taratola (A&V Automotive & Repair)

Programs - Karen Bowe (Poster Warehouse/Frame to Perfection)

Publications/Webmaster - Roni Bartz (O'Rielly Motor Company)

Membership - Susan McAnally (Party Concepts)

Director at Large - Loretta Carlson (El Parador - Tucson)

Committee Chairs:

Scholarship - Vicki Holmes (Long Realty)

Literacy - Vicki McNally (Lovitt & Touche) nomination from the floor

Philanthropy - Judy Parker (Pima Pet Clnic/Animal Emergancy Services)