Today's
Events:
Past-President Linda Kaplan
presiding
|
ROTARY
THEME
2007-2008 |
We welcome our
visitor:
Chris
Morrison from the Rotary Club of
Coral Gables
* * * A N N O U N C E M E N T S * * *
Jennifer Dewsnap
The Rotary Club of South Miami ‘s Dictionary Project will be enhanced by a Geography
Quiz.
The
quiz will be given along with the free atlases for ALL
South
Miami 6th graders: 1) JRE Lee, 2) SM Middle and 3) SM K-8.
Please help out. Submit
a question for this quiz.
Email
your question with the answer to Jennifer
dewsnapj@mdpls.org
All student entries will get a blow up globe for entering. There will also
be one grand prize offered.
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RICHARD B. BERNDT, former RCSM member,
remembered…
For us “old timers” in the Club, I note
the passing of Dick Berndt in the Obituaries section of today’s (2/19/08) Miami Herald. Dick was a State Farm Agent in
South Miami and a long
time member of our Club.
Don Streaker
And since the obit wasn't exactly clear, the viewing
is Thursday night 2/21/08 & the funeral service is Friday morning 2/22/08
(the day of the service was omitted in the obit). Dick was a real character & will
be missed.
Michael S. Mills
My first thought when I read the notice was
"Happy Holidays!" which is the way Dick always greeted
everybody. He maintained his ad in our newsletter for years after he
left the Club.
Diana Phillips
BERNDT, RICHARD BETHIG, "MR.
B". On Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 11:03 PM, Richard Bethig Berndt
was taken to his heavenly home. He passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by loved ones. Richard was committed to the safety and well
being of the people of the city of
Miami by
supplying all of their insurance needs for fifty-two years as a State Farm
Insurance Agent in
South Miami. He proudly
served his country as an Armed Guardsman in World War II with the United
States Navy on the USS John W. Troy. A civic-minded citizen, Richard served
on many boards and committees. He ran for State Legislature, was Past
President of the South Miami Hospital Associates, was Past President of the
South Miami Jr. Chamber of Commerce, he held an office in the Kendall-Perrine
Kiwanis Club, was a member of the South Miami Rotary Club and was a
long-standing member of the Hurricane Club. Richard swam for the U.S. Navy,
Florida
State
University
and was in the Senior State of Florida Championships, where he won many medals.
Richard was a supporter and avid sports fan to all sports, whether it was
the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Florida Marlins, the
University
of
Miami or
Florida
State
University. He
enjoyed the thrill of competition and the satisfaction of winning. He will
be remembered in the hearts of all his family: his loving wife of 51 years,
Margaret Anne; daughter Laura (Jamie) Rubin, son Rick (Janet) Berndt,
daughter Lisa (Mont) Cartwright, son Charles (Anna) Berndt, son Lance
(Kimberly) Berndt; 14 grandchildren Natasha, Justin, Jeremy, Caitlin,
Megan, Daniel, Arielle, Anson, Tara Lyn, Jacqueline, Christina, Autumne,
Amberlyn and Dakota. He is also survived by his brother Charles (Patty)
Berndt of Hollywood, many cousins from
Chicago, and many other family members
and friends. The family of Mr. B gives thanks and appreciation to his
caregivers Sharon Lockhart, Ursula Edwards, Susan Munson, and Joy Thomas.
"Jesus said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will
never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" John 8:12
The viewing will be held Thursday, February 21 from 6-8 PM at Stanfill
Funeral Home. A Christian Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM at
Concordia
Lutheran
Church,
8701 SW 124 Street. Interment will be at
Woodlawn
Park
South
Cemetery
with a reception following immediately at Concordia Lutheran Church
Reception Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Richard
Berndt Memorial Fund and will be used to further the
Kingdom
of
God at
Concordia
Lutheran
Church
in
Miami and the
Good
Shepherd
Lutheran
Church in
Lincoln,
Nebraska.
Stanfill Funeral Home 10545
S Dixie
(305)667-2518 Family Owned/Operated
To visit this Guest Book Online, go to
www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.
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Saturday
& Sunday, FEBRUARY 23 – 24, 2008
Our #1 Fundraiser
The
South Miami Rotary Art
Festival
Our
#1 Fundraiser
137
artists!
Thank
you for marking the booths on Sunset Dr. on Wednesday morning at 4AM!!
John
Sorgie, Team Captain
Carolyn
Smith, Jennifer Dewsnap, Curtis,
Karen Dorfman, Bill Enright, Bob Straile &
Ellen Book,
provider of busted gloves
www.southmiamiartfest.com (official site)
www.myspace.com/southmiamiartfest (unofficial site)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Miami_Rotary_Art_Festival
(wiki encyclopedia article)
100% membership participation is expected!
Sign up sheets were distributed
and will be at each meeting, the RCSM has no shiftless members. 
Talk
to Diana if you plan to be out of town.
WINE & HORS’DOUEVOURS
PARTY
FOR OUR ARTSHOW SPONSORS & MEMBERS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008 @ 6:00 P.M. –
8:00 P.M.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SOUTH
MIAMI
5750 Sunset Drive,
South Miami,
FL
33143
The Jazz sounds of Jeff Zavac + a
University of
Miami trio will be at the reception.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Rotary
Panthers Night
Come
join your fellow Rotarians and friends for a fun night!
www.rotary6990.org
- Tickets are significantly discounted &
$5/ticket sold donated to your club!
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 10 am
A
POLICE ESCORTED BICYCLE RIDE FOR FAMILIES
Where:
Ponce
Middle School
(across from UM)
When: 9:30 Registration;
10 am Ride
What:
Coral
Gables
Holiday Bike Ride
Bring helmet, gloves and water!
Contact: Dr. Patricia
Pardinas, 786-423-0900
Hampton Booker:
Spare change fundraiser: Toss your coins
into the jug at the Sgt. Of Arms table &
make a wish!!!
|
$$$ PRINTER CARTRIDGES FUNDRAISER $$$ |
We
are accepting empty inkjet cartridges for recycling. Bring them to the meetings
or take a postage-paid plastic envelop home – ask Mike Mills
Recycle ~ Reuse ~
Renew
DID
YOU MISS A MEETING ‘CAUSE YOU WERE AWAY?
Our
club goal is 100% Attendance!
If
you miss a meeting, it can be made-up within 2 weeks, before or after, of the
missed meeting date.
For online make-ups:
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/eclub_list.pdf
Visit www.rotary6990.org to find a club to make up an absence. Attendance credit for a 30-minute interactive club Web site activity offers an alternative to making up a meeting at another club. To earn this credit, Rotarians log on to the site, read up on a range of subjects, post comments, & submit a form to the club secretary.
For make-ups anywhere around the world when traveling internationally: http://rotary.org/support/clubs/index.html
NOTIFY DOREEN REITNAUER, SECRETARY, OF ALL MAKE-UPS: dhiker217@aol.com
Mark Your Calendars |
Saturday – Sunday
February 23–24, 2008 |
** South Miami Rotary Art Festival ** |
Friday
February 29, 2008 |
Rotary
Panther Night
discount tickets part of proceeds will benefit this club |
Thurs - Saturday
March 6 – 8,
2008 |
PETS – International Plaza Hotel, Orlando
800-327-0363 Group Code ROTGRP www.rotaryfloridapets.org to
register
/ |
Wednesday,
April 9, 2008 |
South Miami Rotary Club’s Birthday! |
Friday –
Sunday
April 11 – 13,
2008 |
The
Gold-Diggers Show |
Saturday
April 19, 2008 |
District
Assembly, Signature Grand, Miami |
| June 15 – 18,
2008 |
RI
Convention in L.A., CA
Early bird registration til
12/15/07. |
Meeting Functionaries |
| Invocation: |
Ed Fischer |
Pledge: |
Stan Zeltsman |
Guests: |
John Sorgie |
Happy $$: |
Hampton Booker |
Door Prize: |
Roy Gonas who gave the beer to Jennifer Dewsnap |
$$$ Prize $7/$277
K of Hearts |
Diana Phillips |
4-Way Test |
Jody Perlmutter |
It’s Your Turn (in alphabetical order unless a switch is requested) |
| February 26, 2008 |
Door Prize:Donna Gaines
Dessert:Horace Feliu |
| March 4, 2008 |
Door Prize:Otto Fuentes
Dessert:Bill Enright |
| March 11, 2008 |
Door Prize:Susanne Fontana
Dessert:Darryl Downs |
| March 18, 2008 |
Door Prize:Ann Fisher
Dessert:Cornelia Dilley?? If she’s in town… |
Programming Chair 2007-08: Roy Gonas
Members responsible for programming by month:
March – Otto
April – Ann
May – Ed
| Future Speakers: |
| February 26, 2008 |
Don Marx
“Solutions to the Health Care Dilemma” Single Payer |
| March 25, 2008 |
Manfred Adami, International Investor, Contemporary Financial Issues |
| April 1, 2008 |
Rick Shaw -
A Trip Down Memory Lane |
| April 8, 2008 |
Noreen Frye,
from the U of M, will speak about education
opportunities for Seniors. |
| April 15, 2008 |
Ken Trachy will speak to us about Organ Transplants and related
issues. |
| April 22, 2008 |
Alan Fish, a VP
from the U of M, will speak to us about what the University has done with
respect to emergency communications and procedures since the Va. Tech
shootings. |
| April 29, 2008 |
Steve Ellis,
from Channel 10, will tell us all about the upcoming digital TV and how
it will affect us. |
2007-08 RCSM OFFICERS
To send an E-mail to the Rotary Club of South Miami’s Board of Directors, board@southmiamirotary.org
South Miami Rotary Club:
www.southmiamirotary.org
South
Miami Rotary Club’s Myspace Page
www.myspace.com/southmiamirotaryclub
Rotary District 6990:
www.rotary6990.org
World Organization:
www.rotary.org
Mission Statement
The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. |
THE 4-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO:
Is it the TRUTH? |
Is it FAIR to all concerned? |
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? |
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?" |
Benefits of Being A Rotarian (Membership)
Rotary membership provides the opportunity to:
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Become connected to your community.
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Work with others in addressing community needs.
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Interact with other professionals in your community;
assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts.
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Establish contacts with an international network of professionals.
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Develop leadership skills, Involve family in promoting service efforts.
Renewing or Joining
To Renew ($250) or to become a New Member ($300) contact
Asaad Massoud, at www.racharters.com
Fundraisers
Interested in putting together a fundraiser? Contact Club Service Chair Linda Kaplan at lindakaplan@lk.com |
