Rotary Meeting
March 7, 2006
President Ellen Book presiding
 

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Thursday, March 16th from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rotary's Fashion Show
Club Project to light Murray Park Field
(soon to be Rotary Field at Murray Park)
Dig Deep to light up other's lives.
Unable to attend? Buy a ticket for someone who can attend!
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Saturday, July 1, 2006
Installation Banquet
Bank United's University of Miami Convocation Center.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Past President Noel Markman said his goodbye's to South Miami Rotary as he announced that today was his last meeting as he is retiring and relocating to Phoenix, Arizona. After the shock wore off, he received a standing ovation from the entire club. We'll miss you Noel -- you're in our hearts.

Dr. Noel and Inese Markman
2232 East Christy Drive
Phoenix, Arizona 85028
(602) 466-3205

Bill Enright announced he will be seeking volunteers to attend the High School Senior Banquets to present the Rotary Good Citizenship Awards. The High Schools are Palmetto, Killian, Susnet and South Miami.

A part of his Forum Self-Expression Leadership program from Landmark Learning, Captain Assad Masoud will be leading a workshop on the benefits of Macrobiotic Diet and a cooking demostration entitled "Cook Your Mecine" at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. Plan to attend -- March 19, 2006 at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. Price to be determined.

President Ellen announced that the new Pediatric Clinic will be opening near Murray Park offering free "back-to-school" physicals. Another Rotary club wishes to partner with us to distribute school supplies. Contact Ellen to contribute school supplies for this worthwhile program.

Cathy Miller announced the next Rebuilding Together work day in South Miami is Saturday, April 29. Mark your calendar and and join in the good fellowship and hands on support.

Wednesday, March 29th Social Studies Fair at South Miami Middle School presentation of the Stehle Essay Contest Award.

BOARD MEETING DECISIONS:
Ludlam Elementary School is having their first Walk-A-Thon to raise money to upgrade students' computers. Our club's foundation is sending them $200 for this cause. If you wish to volunteer - and they REALLY need volunteers: April 1, 2006 contact Susan Becker skbecker@bellsouth.net, Ofc: 305.667.7890

is a training program for young leaders, emphasizing leadership, citizenship, and personal growth. The club's foundation has $550 budgeted to send two students.  Each year, thousands of young people take part in RYLA worldwide. Young people ages 14-30 chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar, camp, or workshop to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event's curriculum.

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Meeting Functionaries
Invocation:	Ed Fischer
Pledge:	Larry Sherry
Guests:	Doug Weinman
Happy $$:	Leo Haskins
Door Prize(s):	Fabio Fernandez Larry Sherry Ed Fischer Carolyn Smith
Money Prize:	Lydia White + the King of Hearts !!!WINNER!!!
It’s Your Turn:
March 14th Door Prize:	Hampton Booker / Dessert: Lydia White
March 21st Door Prize:	Ellen Book / Dessert: Peter Wendschuh
March 28th Door Prize:	Darryl Downs / Dessert: Doug Weinman
Future Speakers:
March 14th:	Erika Mayor-Diaz, American Red Cross
March 21st:	Florida Bar Speakers Bureau on Social Security
March 28th:	Jane Henzerling, Teach for America
April 4th:	Harry Horgan, Shake a Leg
April 11th:	Open
April 18th:	Incoming GSE Scotland team - Joint meeting with Perrine/Cutler Ridge Club at Tony Romas

Program chair Pansy Graham introduced
Mark Hart, Executive Drector
Coral Gables Congregational Church's Community Arts Program
3010 Desoto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 448-7421

Mark, a former disk Jockey for WTMI radio, began his remarks sharing what he learned about Rotary and Rotary's founder Paul Harris. He then compared the evolution of the church's community arts program with the evolution of Rotary. The arts program was founded in 1975 to raise funds for needy children through programs presenting performing arts in South Florida and a summer concert series. After it's successful launch, it formed a partnership with the Conservatory for the Arts, which provides free musical instruments and lessons to needy children. Through the program, the students have formed a 40 piece active-learning ensemble which meets twice a week to practice. The newest element of the program is the formation of a steel drum orchestra.

The Summer Concert Series features reknowned artists such as the Tommy Dorsey orchestra, classical violinist Arabella Steinbacher, jazz vocalists Karrin Allyson, former Count Basie singer Marlena Shaw and Bass Baritone Jubilant Sykes. Additionally, Classical Guitarist Christopher Parkeing and jazz saxiphonist Ravi Coltrane -- son of John Coltran -- will appear, as well.

Mark closed his remarks by donating four pairs of tickets to the Club Raffle.

Charles Schultz's Philosophy
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.