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Today's Events:

President- Elect Pansy Graham presiding  

We welcome all our visitors…

·       Past Club President Noel Markman (from Pheonix) with his loving wife Ines

·       Allen Sels - Rotary Club of Miami

·       Susie Pinedo – Roxie Theater Group, 1645 SW 107 Avenue, 33165 (305) 226-0030 / They perform in South Miami with 550 kids acting and singing. Summer camp June 8 – August 14, 2009 (Allen’s guest)

·       Eileeen Maasterich (Assad)

·       Patrick Noel, Branch Manager South Miami Branch Library (Ellen)

We’re happy because…

·       Wendy’s granddaughter graduates from middle school on Thursday in Ashville, NC

·       For being able to bring in tons more mangos for you to enjoy – Doreen

·       Glad to have the rain – Darryl and Diana

·       Hosting granddaughter – Don S

·       Happy to see Eileen back – Asaad

·       For the mangos – David,  John S., Azam

·       My son David will love the mangos – Dr. Mike

·       To be a bragging aunt about my two nephews, one who is going to Notre Dam and the other who will be attending Annapolis - Raquel

·       My Fort Myers Beach weekend – Eileen

·       Our daughter’s wedding last Saturday – Noel

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* * * A N N O U N C E M E N T S  * * *

Condolences…

to Ann Freedman (wife of Ed Fischer) whose mother, Natahlie Lyons, passed away.  You have our sympathies.

The…Rotarian to Rotarian Business Directory

is now open for renewals or new listings for Rotary Year 2009-2010.  For only $50 you can advertise your business to fellow Rotarians from Key West to Pompano Beach and GBI. 

Just copy and paste http://www.rotariantorotarian.biz  in your browser window.  If you participated last year, click on "renew"; otherwise, select "new".  A quick survey of 16 questions will put together your ad and you're done. 

DEADLINE:  JULY 1 -- that gives you almost 6 weeks to take 5 minutes (literally) out of your day to advertise your business in the R2R Directory.  Governor Lee will be delivering them to clubs with her official visit. 

A great way to get your business known throughout D6990 and to find Rotarians who offer what you might need.  Doing business with fellow Rotarians is a good thing.  We can create our own stimulus package!!

Yours in Rotary Service,

DG Marcy

Email: marcy@miami.edu / O:  305-284-3997 / C:  305-586-2250

TWO UPCOMING GIVEAWAYS

TOMORROW:

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from  9:00 am - 9:45am

Webster’s Dictionary Giveaway

for with 43 3rd graders and 22 6th graders

Phillis Wheatley Elementary School

http://pwes.dadeschools.net/

1801 NW 1st Pl
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 573-2638

This is an underserved neighborhood with poor residents.  Please let me know if you plan to attend.  We can car pool.   Participation counts as a make-up!  Participation counts as a feel-good moment in your life!

THEN GIVEAWAYS:

Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Carol City Middle School

3737 NW 188th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33055
(305) 624-2652

This school has 305 6th graders

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DATE CHANGED:  TBA for a Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m.

South Miami City Hall Chambers

Your attendance is requested to witness Mayor Horace Feliu present a City of South Miami Proclamation to Diana Phillips. Come to the South Miami City Hall Chambers to honor Diana for her lifetime of good works and volunteer efforts on behalf of Rotary Club and our community. 

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Saturday, June 13, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m.

YOUR INVITATION TO:

Installation Dinner @ Signature Gardens

12725 S.W. 122^ND Ave.,

MIAMI , Fl. 33186

Guests of Rotarians $30.00

Please RSVP yes or no ASAP to:

Donna Gaines at 305-665-6390

Please indicate with your response your choice of main course: Use # 1,2,or 3

1. Half baked chicken, on a bed of sautéed spinach, served with honey mango sauce
2. Fresh baked Tilapia, Lemon butter sauce
3. Vegetarian: Penne Primavera, served with Signatures fresh seasonal vegetables & roasted red bliss potatoes with rosemary & garlic

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Next show:

Saturday & Sunday, February 27 – 28, 2010

www.southmiamiartfest.com  (official site)

 www.myspace.com/southmiamiartfest (unofficial site)

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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

How to do a Make-Up On-Line via Rotary eClub One?

Perfect attendance is now possible for every Rotarian with computer access. Rotary’s eClub One is a full-service online charted Rotary Club. Meetings operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What an easy way to make up for a meeting that you have missed! During the last Rotary year, Rotary eClub One welcomed more than 120,000 visitors from 161 countries. Of these, about 800 per week participated in one of eClub One’s meeting programs and applied for make-up credit.

Here’s what you have to do to earn make up credit. Go to

http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/eclub_list.pdf

It is mandatory that you spend at least 30 minutes on the website for qualify for a make-up credit. (Remember Rotarians are guided by the principles of the 4 Way Test).

1.  Read a variety of current articles in the programs section and/or choose articles from the Archived Programs list and/or information from the Avenues of Service pages. You will be required to answer questions. There is space on the makeup request form for up to three articles to be reviewed, however you will need to read more than three to meet your 30 minute visit obligation.

2.  At the end of your 30 minute visit, click on Make-up Request Form from the drop-down menu at the top of the page OR the bottom of each make-up program.

3.  Read the Makeup Request Form carefully, and follow instructions. The form will appear once you press the SUBMIT button (one time only) and an email copy will be sent to the email address you proved. This can be forwarded to your club secretary so your attendance records are properly updated.

Rotarians can also designate eClub One as their home club.

Members in eClub One are usually experienced Rotarians who are unable to belong to a traditional club because they reside in a remote location or they are engaged in a demanding travel schedule. Those applying for membership in eClub One must provide an endorsement from their current District Governor, current Rotary club President, along with letters of reference from two Rotarian colleagues of their current club..

eClub One has standard requirements for memberships, including charges for dues and administrative fees. Participants also must be willing to take part regularly in the Rotary eClub One community by taking on tasks and responsibilities. Members are required to also have regular access to the Internet and be willing to acquire the necessary skills to participate in the activities of Rotary eClub One.

Rotary and eClub One are on the cutting edge of the technology age. How this evolves will only be determined by periodic evaluation and the involvement of its members. For today, however, it is an outstanding tool for Rotarians to makeup missed meetings and keep in touch with Rotary happenings throughout the world.

For make-ups anywhere around the world when traveling internationally:
http://rotary.org/support/clubs/index.html

President:  Bill Enright
bill@handsonmiami.org

President Elect:  Pansy Graham
pansygraham@bellsouth.net

Vice President: Mike Mills
millsmike@aol.com

Secretary:  Doreen Reitnauer
dhiker217@aol.com

Treasurer: David Jacobs
david@jnccpas.com

Sergeant at Arms:  Azam Malik
azam@sdsol.com

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

Rotary District 6990:

www.ri6990.org / 305-860-8060

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:   

Benefits of Being A Rotarian (Membership)
Rotary membership provides the opportunity to:

¨       Become connected to your community.

¨       Work with others in addressing community needs.

¨       Interact with other professionals in your community;
assist with RI's international humanitarian service efforts.

¨       Establish contacts with an international network of professionals.

¨       Develop leadership skills.  Involve family in promoting service efforts.

Renewing or Joining
To Renew ($275) or to become a New Member ($325) contact

Asaad Massoud, at www.racharters.com

Fundraisers
Interested in putting together a fundraiser? Contact Club Service Chair Linda Kaplan at lk@lindakaplane.com

Programming Chair Darryl Downs introduced:

Mr. Michael Danes,  Field Director 

Boy Scouts of America

Scouting in South Florida

15255 NW 82 Avenue

Miami Lakes, FL  33016

305-364-0020 / 305-821-6222 fax / http://www.sfcbsa.org/

This father of two daughters has won a Big 10 championship and a Rose Bowl ring from playing football in Michigan.  For all of his accomplishments, Mr. Dane wanted to give thanks to his coaches, mentors, and various people from the community who had helped him.  So he sought out a job where he is a perfect match to pay back.  He’s been working with the Boy Scouts for 20 years.

The Mission:

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America, is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

The South Florida Council proudly serves over 70,000 young men and women throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. 

To find a scout group: Phone: 866-JOIN-BSA (866-564-6272)Speak with a scouting recruitment specialist who can answer questions about various Scouting groups in your neighborhood, including Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Venturing Crews. Please provide your name, your address, and the closest public elementary school so we can refer you to the closest group.

The Boy Scouts of America has been shaping the lives of our youth since 1910. A Friend of Scouting provides a vital portion of the financial support we need to teach Scouting principles that will result in a positive influence on character, citizenship, and personal fitness. The youth of today are America’s future leaders. You can help shape that future by investing in Scouting today.

Scouting exists because of the volunteer and financial support provided by the community. South Florida Council is funded by a variety of sources, including: direct contributions from individuals, companies and organizations; special events such as golf tournaments; our annual popcorn sale; foundation grants; the United Way of Monroe County; and program/activity/camping fees. There are many ways to help Scouting here in the South Florida Council, BSA. Below are many of the areas you can help Scouting directly and indirectly. With your support, South Florida Council will bring one of the nation’s highest quality Scouting programs to many more youth in our area.

LOCAL FACTS:

Last year, 261 scouts made it to Eagle and only 1 in 2 make that rank.

As of May of 2009 there are 14,000 local scouts.

This program offers character development but kid’s  join because they want to have a great time and fun. 

A team building icebreaker exercise for the kids is to Line themselves up by birthdate without talking. 

Boy Scouting teaches communication skills challenges that educate the kids to overcome problems to become assets in the community.

South FL Council of Boy Scouts is a non profit and they raise money for youth at risk.
They are always looking for volunteers to make a difference in young people’s lives.

A challenge to them is to constantly keep scouting relevant to young people.  Some think it’s not cool – until they learn that the activities include rock climbing, white water rafting and other outdoor activities that are adventures.

MM72-73 Islamorada has a Boy Scout Sea Base that includes sailing and other water sports. 

A couple of years ago they took 80 Inner city kids, they found that of the group only one or two had seen the ocean.  Sea Scouts is a program for 14-20 year old boys and girls exposing them to marine life. 

The goal is to expose these children to their potential, to allow them to pursue their purpose, and to open up their minds to their potential.