73. The Sinking of the Suchiate in Mexico

How did two Rotary clubs come together to sink a Mexican Navy ship to create an artificial reef in the Sea of Cortez? The Rotary clubs of Puebla Gente de Accion and Prescott, Arizona overcame numerous obstacles, created a network of strategic partnerships and implemented a Rotary global grant to improve the health of this vital natural resource. The story is one that centers around friendship. Kevin Pitts joined the Rotary Club of Prescott, Arizona, in 2004 and has been an active member since, both at the club and district levels. He served as Rotary International District 5495 Governor in 2023-2024. His experience living in Mexico City over 12 years gives him ties to that country and he has followed that passion, serving as international service chair for his club and as the co-chair of the Mexico USA Friendship Conference and Global Grants Exchange. Kevin and his wife, Elizabeth, are Rotary Foundation major donors and benefactors. His passion for the Rotary Foundation is focused mostly on global grants and he has participated in numerous projects, often as a technical advisor with his club serving as the international sponsor club. Kevin believes in active participation in grant projects and has visited various project sites in Mexico and Kenya. To learn more about this story, go to: https://www.rotary5495.org/stories/rotary-club-of-prescott-participates-in-the-sinking-of-the-suchiate-near-guaymas