Sandy Fabritz, Director of Water Policy for Phoenix-based Freeport McMoRan, spoke to the Rotary Club of Verrado on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She outlined Freeport’s global and Arizona operations, noting that much U.S. copper mining is concentrated in the Colorado River basin. Ms. Fabritz emphasized the growing global demand for copper and the lengthy U.S. permitting process, which can take nearly 30 years for new or expanded mines. She also described the essential role of water in copper production and Freeport’s extensive efforts to recycle water and develop its own water sources.
Freeport McMoRan is the largest copper producer in the United States, supplies 70% of the nation’s refined copper, and operates the Morenci Mine in southeastern Arizona, which produces about 30% of U.S. copper ore.
President Holly says "Thank You" to Sandy Fabritz
Mayor Meck Brought us this Program and Introduced Sandy Fabritz
Grab your Rotary friends and head to the ballpark for an unforgettable day of baseball, camaraderie, and pure fun!
Enjoy VIP access to the 1st Base Party Deck, where you’ll take in the game from prime seating with a festive, social atmosphere for D5495 Rotarians.
Your ticket includes: Game admission in the exclusive 1st Base Party Deck A delicious ballpark lunch Soft drinks throughout the game A lively Rotary-only experience filled with laughs, photos, and memories
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just there for the hot dogs and high-fives, this is the perfect blend of fellowship and fun. Wear your Rotary swag, bring your cheering voice, and let’s turn the stadium into a sea of Service Above Self! It’s not just a game—it’s a grand slam day with Rotary.
Rotary District 5495 Conference May 2026 - Registration is Now Open
May 1 & 2 2026 - Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West, 860 Riverview Way, Mesa Arizona
Great Scott! Join Rotarians from across District 5495 (all of Arizona north of the Gila River, plus Laughlin, NV), as we go “Back to the Future” for a weekend of service, inspiration, celebration and an unforgettable “Enchantment Under the Sea” prom. Join Dave Faragher, Mike & Trish, Holly & Mike and other Rotarians from our club as we enjoy celebrating with our fellow Rotarians. To register click on this link. District Conference Registration. There are hotel blocks at the Sheraton (closes April 10), as well as the nearby Courtyard by Marriott (closes March 2). You can find links to the hotel pages on the Conference registration site.
If you prefer you can attend for one day or two days and stay locally or head home at night. (Driving distance from Verrado is 42 miles).
How Rotary Serves Our Community, Our State and Our World
Who are all these Rotary entities and how do they support our community?
Trish Hosking: The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona. Supporting students studying for vocations. Trish will talk about the work of the Vocational Fund and the sources of its funding.
Doug Bredow: The Verrado Rotary Foundation. Why do we have one and what do we do? Doug, as President of the Verrado Rotary Foundation will explain how the foundation operates, its relationship to the club and how it supports our community.
David Faragher: The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Dave will talk about how the Rotary Foundation supports our local work as well as projects in support of clubs worldwide.
