President's Message

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

Welcome to the Verrado Rotary Club! As I step into the privilege of serving as Club President for the 2026-2027 year, I am filled with immense gratitude for the incredible community we call home and the dedicated members who make our club so vibrant. Rotary guiding theme for this year is "Create Lasting Impact." To me, creating a lasting impact means looking at the challenges around us not just as problems to solve today, but as opportunities to build sustainable, positive change for tomorrow. We achieve this by rolling up our sleeves, working together, and pouring our hearts into everything we do—whether right here in Buckeye or across the globe.

Making a Difference at Home

Here in the Buckeye community, our dedication to service is local and personal. We are proud to continue our major support of All Faith Community Services, ensuring our neighbors have the vital resources and support they need to thrive. Through our hands-on local service projects, we aim to strengthen the fabric of our community and leave a legacy of kindness, growth, and resilience.

Changing the World Abroad

Our vision doesn't stop at our borders. As part of a global network of 1.4 million changemakers, the Verrado Rotary Club remains fiercely committed to our international focus: the global eradication of polio. We are closer than ever to a polio-free world, and this year, we will continue to advocate, fundraise, and raise awareness until the job is done.

Join Us in Creating Impact

Whether you are a longtime resident, new to the area, a snowbird or a business leader looking to give back, there is a place for you here. True impact is a team effort. I invite you to join us at an upcoming meeting, participate in a service project, or partner with us on our next initiative.

Together, let’s make 2026-2027 a year of connection, purposeful service, and lasting impact.

With gratitude and excitement,

Deb Burton

President, Verrado Rotary Club (2026-2027)

Rotary Club of Verrado and Verrado Rotary Foundation Present $100,000 to All Faith Community Services Food Bank

April 28, 2026 — Buckeye, Arizona

Holly Nott, President of the Rotary Club of Verrado, and Doug Bredow, President of the Verrado Rotary Foundation, presented a $100,000 donation to the All Faith Community Services (AFCS) Food Bank during the Rotary Club meeting on April 28, 2026.

Accepting the donation on behalf of AFCS was President Laura Colantoni, who shared her background with the organization and highlighted improvements made over the past three years with support from Rotary grants and other community partners.

Updating and repairing the 1914-era building that houses AFCS
Implementing new software and network equipment
Purchasing a pallet jack
Repairing and upgrading trucks and other equipment
Digitizing paper records
Adding a once-a-month bulk distribution
Upgrading and implementing a new pricing model for the thrift store

“We are grateful to the Rotary Club for its support of AFCS. Without this support, many of these improvements—and our increased outreach to the community—would not have been possible,” Colantoni said.

Gathering Buckeye III - A Night in Italia

Bredow said support of the AFCS Food Bank is a core mission of the Rotary Club of Verrado and the Verrado Rotary Foundation. He noted that much of the donated funding was raised through the annual Gathering Buckeye Charitable Gala, launched in 2024. Gathering Buckeye III — An Evening in Italia — was held on April 11, 2026, and was made possible by sponsors, volunteers, and community members who donated, purchased tickets, participated in the auction, and attended.

6th Annual Top Golf Event Held on November 22

A great time was had by all at the successful 6th Annual Top Golf Drive Fore Charity. Once again, VRF President Doug Bredow put together an event which was fun for all concerned and raised money, 100% of which will be donated in our local community. Doug will provide details in the days ahead, but in the meantime here are a few photos. Good work, Doug.