John Swift joins Marana Rotary

John Swift newest member joining Rotary was Born in Illinois.  His Father was a minister so they moved a lot. He grew up in Dallas, went to the University of Kansas (the Jayhawks).  His 1st Job at the YMCA in St. Louis. Met Vicki on a blind date and they were married in 1970 and lived in Carbondale, Ill, Denver, Colorado, San Pedro, CA and Tulsa. Ok. He retired in 2000 only to go back to work at the YMCA in El Paso, Tex and then to Downey, CA. Retireing finally in 2010.

He has two Boys 35 and 31, One Married, no Grand children. Lifelong hobby was falconry (hunting with hawks). Working as a volunteer curator saving the history of falconry. He published a book on historical falconry books (1496-2000). He is Curator of The Archives of Falconry.

Now he is learning to fly Radio Control Electric Airplanes.  NOTE; he has  crashed 10 times.

He has been in Rotary several times during his 35 year YMCA Career.