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The Rotary Club of Verrado is a sponsor of this event.  Our team will be tasked various tasks necessary to build beds.  No skills or experience are required.  For more details contact Holly or Mike Nott or David Johnson.

Superintendent of Agua Fria Schools, our own MarkYslas, and his team will address the club on the state of the district.

Mirna Tomsic is the founder of Mirna’s Place, a nonprofit organization started in 2016 in Buckeye, Arizona. She believes in helping others by seeing a need and taking action. After retiring in 2015, Mirna chose to dedicate her time to serving families and organizations in Buckeye and the surrounding West Valley communities. Through Mirna’s Place, she connects businesses, schools, and community partners with people who need food, supplies, and support. With the help of volunteers and strong partnerships, Mirna brings hope, kindness, and help to those in need, always leading with compassion and a heart to serve. Mirna’s Place was founded in 2016 in Buckeye, Arizona, with a simple mission: Seeing the Need, Taking the Lead. What began as one person helping families in need grew into a community nonprofit focused on connecting resources to people who need them most. Over the years, Mirna’s Place has distributed food, household items, school supplies, toys, and other essentials to families, schools, veterans, and partner organizations across Buckeye and the West Valley. Through partnerships with Amazon and Midwest Food Bank, along with many local businesses and volunteers, millions of pounds of donations have been redirected back into the community. Today, Mirna’s Place operates from a larger warehouse, allowing us to serve more people efficiently and with dignity. Our work continues to focus on meeting real needs, building strong partnerships, and supporting our community—one family and one box at a time. 

Courtney Ophaug was named CEO of Banner Estrella Medical Center in 2015.

In her greater than 20 years with Banner Health, she has served in a variety of roles including Hospital Administrator at Banner Boswell and Banner Thunderbird Medical Centers before moving to Banner Estrella. Her Banner Health journey started in Industrial Engineering working within the Quality and Organizational Performance team.  

Ophaug has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master’s in business administration with an emphasis in leadership from Grand Canyon University. She serves on multiple community boards, maintains her Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives and has received numerous recognitions for her leadership accomplishments to date.

Dr. Richard Dung Pham is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Goodyear, Arizona. He graduated with honors from Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. Having more than 12 years of diverse experiences, especially in INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Richard Dung Pham affiliates with many hospitals including Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital, Abrazo West Campus, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Vhs Outpatient Clinics Inc. 

Although Deb will take over as our President on July 1, 2026, we will gather at a special breakfast meeting on June 2, 2026, to celebrate her coming year as our President. Stay tuned for details.