Fellow Rotarians, it is the duty of our Rotary club to add new members from time to time, so that we may not only increase our usefulness and influence as a Club, but also to extend the spirit of Rotary throughout the community. Today, I welcome to our ranks and admit to membership Terry Lubsen.
Rotarian Terry, you have been elected to membership in this club because your fellow members believe you to be a worthy representative of your calling and also to possess qualities that will permit you to exemplify the true spirit of Rotary in your public, business, social and private life.
I wish to impress upon you that you have been admitted not only to the Rotary eClub of the Southwest USA, but to a worldwide association; and by virtue of your membership in this club, you will be welcomed into the fellowship of any Rotary club in the world.
The honor and privilege of Rotary membership carries with it duties and obligations. You will be expected to attend the club's meetings regularly, to perform your share of club service, and to place your knowledge and talents at the disposal of the club in its task of carrying the principles of Rotary into the daily life of the community.
Rotarian Terry, in the name of the Rotary eClub of the Southwest USA I now formally admit you to membership in this club and welcome you to our Club.
Fellow Rotarians, I introduce to you our newest member, Rotarian Terry, and ask all of you to welcome him.
Terry Lubsen
Born in New Jersey
Served in United States Air Force 1963-67
Lived in California for 35 years; Philippines for 6+ years; before residing in Arizona in 2001.
Retired in 2008 from a 40+ year carrier in Micro Electronics Manufacturing in the United States and Philippines.
Rotarian since November 2008
Member of SanTan Crown Rotary Club Chandler/Sun Lakes
- Club Secretary and Public Relations Chair; 2008 - 10
- Club President 2010/11 - 2014/15 - 2017/18 (left post in December 2017 due to leaving the country)
- Club Foundation Chair 2013 - 2017
Assistant District Governor 5510: 2011 - 2014
Active in Mexico Microcredit Project 2013 - 2017
- Setup and raised funds for 2 Global Grants value $185,000 for Hermosillo, Mexico, 2014/15 & 2016/17. Both Grants performing at a 97%+ repayment rate. MFI partner is FinReg and host partner is Rotary Club of Hermosillo del Desierto, Sonora, Mexico.
- Started fund raising for a Global Grant in Nogales, Mexico, raised $90,000
- Grant was transferred to the Tempe South Rotary Club of when I left the US; December 2017
Resigned Rotary position in December 2018 when I moved to Vietnam before rejoining Rotary through the ReCSWUSA, March 2018.