| Meeting Date | Subject and Speaker |
| Oct. 6, 2004 |
Your Heart Health; Dr. Gordon A. Ewy |
| Nov. 3, 2004 |
Neuromuscular Disease Management in Aging; Dr. Valerie A. Cwik |
| Dec. 1, 2004 | National Security Issues; General John Wickham, U S Army (Retired) |
| Dec. 8, 2004 | Gaslight Theatre Excursion; SCROOGE, The Gaslight Musical; or "Older but Miser" |
| Jan. 5, 2005 |
The United States Border Patrol; Mr. Samuel Lucio |
| Feb. 2, 2005 |
Using Stents for a Healthier Heart; Dr. Samuel M. Butman |
| Feb. 26, 2005 |
Third Annual Top Cat Day -- Excursion for U of A Women's Basketball |
| Mar. 2, 2005 |
A Visit to the Galapagos Islands; Dr. Yar Petryszyn |
| Apr. 6, 2005 |
Arizona Pecan Industry, and Hunting; Mr. Layne Brandt |
| May 4, 2005 |
The Raytheon Corporation -- A Neighbor of Choice; Ms. Dianne Bissell and Ms. Sara Hammond |
Your Heart Health
Dr. Gordon Ewy is Professor and Chief of Cardiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and is Director of the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center. He occupies the Gordon A. Ewy, MD, Distinguished Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, a unique honor in that it is extremely rare for a Professor to occupy his own named chair! As director, Dr. Ewy leads more than 100 physicians and scientists toward attaining a goal of a future free of heart disease, vascular disease, and strokes via the academic principles of research, education, and patient care. Dr. Ewy will talk about on-going efforts at the Center to promote a healthy heart.
Neuromuscular Disease Management in Aging
Dr. Valerie Cwik is the Medical Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which has its national headquarters in Tucson, and serves on its Medical Advisory Committee. She was a very popular speaker in February 2004 at the 260 Club, and will return to give us an update on peripheral neuropathies. In addition, Dr. Cwik will talk about muscle problems as we grow older, the latest research on muscles and aging, and discuss her new role as Medical Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
In the photo at the left, Dr. Cwik received a donation from the 260 Club President Doug Cameron after her speech on November 3rd.
National Security Issues
General John Wickham, US Army (Retired) was appointed by President Reagan in 1983 as the 30th Chief of Staff of the US Army and as Army member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and has served as senior assistant to Secretaries of Defense Schlesinger and Rumsfeld. Prior to his role as Chief of Staff of the US Army, General Wickham served as Commander of the 101st Airborne and later as Commander of the Eighth US Army, plus all combined forces in Korea (over 500,000 troops). As a former senior officer in the Department of Defense, he brings a unique perspective on what is needed to protect this country's national security interest. He will discuss several of the national security issues confronting this nation.
SCROOGE, THE GASLIGHT MUSICAL, or "Older but Miser!"
One hundred eight 260 Club members and spouses will enjoy the annual Christmas show at Tucson's Gaslight Theatre! We have purchased about half of the theatre's seats for the matinee performance of an irreverant look at the holiday season. Busses will leave the Desert Hills Parking Lot at 1:30 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. show. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the theatre. $25 per person includes a reserved seat and transportation to and from the show. Tickets will be available at the October meeting, and, if not sold out, at the November meeting. Members and spouses only.
The United States Border Patrol
Mr. Samuel Lucio is the Field Operations Supervisor for the Tucson Sector of the US Border Patrol. Mr. Lucio's discussion will focus mainly on Tucson Sector Border Patrol matters including the apprehension of criminal aliens, the new program of flights to Mexico to return undocumented immigrants, and the efforts to stem the flow of illegal drugs across our border.
Using Stents for a Healthier Heart
Dr. Samuel Butman is Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at the University of Arizona Medical Center, and is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, coronary interventions, congestive heart failure, and cardiac transplantation. He has published on his research in each of these areas. Dr. Butman will discuss his research in each of these areas.
Special Cancer Research Benefit Request
In order to help fund the Cancer Research Program at the University of Arizona, we are asking each member who has “experienced but no longer used” sporting goods (such as golf clubs, shoes, bags, tennis racquets, softball gloves, bats, balls, etc.) to donate them to the 260 Club for a sale to be held on February 28th at the Desert Hills Golf Club. Since all such donations to the 260 Club are tax deductible, the giver can deduct fair market value for any items donated from his 2005 taxes. This is a great way to clean out your garage and help a great cause! We will have a collection truck in the West Center Parking Lot on February 2nd before the meeting to gather your donated items. Your help is needed and appreciated!
Bus Trip for U of A Women's Basketball
We have planned another trip to McKale Center for Women's Basketball to watch the ladies go for another PAC 10 Championship. The last two trips have been sellout successes, and this one should be the same. Tickets are $22.50 per person, and are available to 260 Club members and their spouses. The price includes a reserved seat in the center, a reception following the game with light refreshments, and transportation to and from the Desert Hills Parking Lot. Tickets will be available at the January 2005 meeting, and, if not sold out, at the February meeting.
A Visit to the Galapagos Islands
Dr. Yar Petryszyn, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona, comes back to the 260 Club by popular demand! In this visit, Dr. Petryszyn will share his observations of the fascinating geology and geography of the Galapagos. In addition, he will talk about the unique biota of the island chain where Charles Darwin first proposed his theory of natural selection.
The Arizona Pecan Industry, and Hunting
Mr. Layne Brandt will share some of his experiences as Operations Manager of one of the world's largest pecan groves, and will talk about the state of the pecan industry both in Arizona and throughout the U. S. In addition, Mr. Brandt will discuss his recently published book, entitled "Lucky Shot," which features entertaining stories about Southern Arizona's big game hunter Ollie Barney.
The Raytheon Corporation -- A Neighbor of Choice
Ms. Bissell, Community Relations Manager, and Ms. Hammond, Public Affairs Manager, for Raytheon will present a broad overview of all Raytheon Missile Systems programs including Directed Energy Weapons, a product for the future. In addition, they will talk about Raytheon's Community Relations programs such as K-16 Math and Science (improving teacher preparation); Access and Opportunity for those who cannot obtain education for careers in math, science, and technology; Environmental Stewardship in the preservation of clean air and water for future generations; and Raytheon as a "Neighbor of Choice."