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Today's Events:

President- Elect Pansy Graham presiding  

We welcome all our visitors…

Patricia Pardinas, Coral Gables Rotary Club

 Maria Cisneros, Dr. Mike Newman's mother-in-law

Take Stock In Children scholarship winner,

D’Varius Wright

and his mother Renesa Collier with sister Talia

We’re happy.....

because Diana introduced our first Take Stock in Children scholarship winner D'Varius Wright, his mother Renesa Collier, and his little sister Talia.  D'Varius expressed his thanks to the club members, as did his mother. 

He says that because of a teacher, he has become interested in the science of magnetism.  The scholarship will see him through four years of college and provide mentoring through high school.

And on a special note:  Those of you who did not see the Sunday 6/7/09 edition of the Miami Herald’s Neighbors need to retrieve it.  The main story features Ellen Book and Roselyn Smith (Gonas) who have developed a series of seminars over the summer to help residents deal with the effects of the current economic crisis.  The sessions are free and will take place at the Pinecrest Public Library.

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

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. Baked half of a 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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Brett Trembly has kindly consented to fill the position of club Secretary 2009-10 for Secretary-elect Cathy Miller.  We have talented members who support each other!  It’s the Rotary Way!

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We were saddened to learn that Brett’s grandfather died last Sunday.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

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We welcome our latest member:

Eileen Maastricht, sponsor Asaad Massoud

Law Offices of Eileen A. Maastricht, P.A.

Attorney At Law - Probate, Estates, Bankruptcy      

1550 Madruga Avenue, Suite 327

Coral Gables, FL  33146

(305) 667-0662 / FAX: (305) 667-0601

Last Tuesday, Mayor Feliu recognized a woman who has done so much for our community and the world through her Rotary efforts.  Diana Phillips honored with the key to the city:

L-R City of S Miami Mayor Horace Feliu, Diana Phillips, Commissioner Velma Palmer

And speaking of Diana…. she is having serious email problems which may last quite some time.  If you need to get in touch with her, please phone her at 305-235-1192.  She also accepts snail mail.

Diana will send an email as soon as her problems are corrected.  But she thinks this may take up to a few weeks to fix.

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My fellow Rotarians,

I stopped by the Police station yesterday to drop off/pick up some work and when I pulled my mail & memos, etc. from my mailboxes, a pile of loose menus of Chicken Gratella, Salmon and Penne fell to the floor. "What the ...?" was my immediate reaction.

Then I realized what you thoughtful and caring folks had done and I read each of the greetings that you all must have written on them.

While I wouldn't mind seeing Pablo get a bit more innovative with the menu, what a great idea it was to suggest sending "get well" wishes in that fashion. So, thanks to whoever came up with the idea and to the person (if different) that delivered them to the station - and, of course to each of you that wrote a note to me.

I'm doing excellent but just have loads of appointments next week that might keep me from work for most of the week.
But, my cancer prognosis couldn't be much better.

Everything's gone with only a slight chance of anything ever in the future. And, I'm well on the way to getting other, more minor, issues taken care of so that I can see you all next Saturday at Pansy's (and her Board's) Installation - and so that I can have the energy required to assist her with the upcoming Rotary year.

Thanks again for the get well "cards".  

- Mike Mills

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Remember Chris?

cycle@cycleforheart.com

There were the moments on the road, all alone, that I could never properly describe or photograph without doing them an injustice.  Those moments that are MINE to grasp and roll around on the ground, feeling happy to be alive and lucky to be a witness of life.

Moments like starting out before the sun rise.  The light of my
lamp showing reflecting eyes of early morning foxes and deer.  The slow fading of black sky and lingering stars to the tender bursting of warm color on the horizon, filtering across the clouds.  All of which would disappear as I dropped into a valley and out of view; the shadow of the land holding a dark and cold grip.  Yellow turned to gray, green to black, and the land still asleep awaited a higher rising of the sun.  I would power my way out these holes and back into view of the horizon to watch the color return and the slow rise of the sun.  As it inched it's way up and climbed high, it took my spirits with it, raising my body temperature and increasing my speed.

Or the moments on Easter Morning, where I rode past churches full of happiness.  People laughing, shaking hands, hugging.  Women wearing hats so big, they had their own names.  Children running around, eating candy.  The boys dressed in little suit pants and a button shirt, calculating how best to find as many eggs as possible.  And the girls in white or yellow dresses, casually walking around with their baskets, a few eggs, a few flowers.

But whenever possible, I tried to capture on video interesting
or special moments and events, and better tell this story.  Here are 15 short videos, you may enjoy.

To see how much of a dork I look like on TV, watch this 3 minute clip I copied from station WHYY/PBS in Dover Delaware.  It's from the State Bicycle Summit, and I happen to ride up just as the camera was rolling.  3:00 minutes

http://www.cycleforheart.org/video/pedal_push/pedal_push_web.mov

This is by far my most favorite video.  A group of young
students being curious after I just finished a presentation.  These are my fans and the reason why I keep riding.  You have to wait to see the little girl ask me how old I am.  3:27 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC_d685cppg

I hope you don't have to eat what I eat for breakfast. 
My mind is a little slow this morning, good thing I?m eating tuna.  3:02 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXEKxH82i1g

I don't think I could ever look more pitiful.  I'm tired and sitting 
on the side of the road.  2:10 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDWCQrf-opA

After 16000 miles, the bike had it's first major failure on the frame. Time for a new one  1:12 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mRpac6fekE

These 3  legged, twin cats were so much fun to play with.  1:05 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XvQeULrGSk

The Easter Bunny didn't see my tent this Easter morning.  But I'll 
show you how to make a pillow.  3:32 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgMyyzXQ8vo

Do you remember eating lunch in the 3rd grade? I felt so big sitting at those tiny tables.  0:41 seconds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZRVdMyIn_Q

On a quiet Saturday morning, I made my way up 1st Avenue in New York City.  1:27 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0a86_8P0SA

On my list of things to see was the Martin Luther King Memorial
in Atlanta Georgia, it was beautiful!  0:54 seconds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKWWcuBY2ic

I spent a lot of time hanging out in the rain, dodging lighting.
and just trying to stay dry.  1:13 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNTm4FWB9b0

This is the most northern point in Maine.  2:56 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ej7gzGhpXc

Here, the International Boundary between the US and Canada is nothing more than a fence, and the line goes right through homes and yards.  
Imagine having dinner and passing the salt into another country.  0:52 seconds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGdKWpUsTUo

The biggest river I have ever seen, the St. Lawrence was a welcomed sight, signifying the end of a long trek north.  1:31 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nftrn6jpphY

After 4 days of meetings, presentations, and lobbying, I take a moment to reflect on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, overlooking the National Mall.  1:02 minutes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uftaHD8_STw

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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:

PAT SMITH, Chief Information Officer

OurKids of Miami-Dade/Monroe

401 NW 2nd Ave # S212
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 455-6000 / www.ourkids.us

President Bill Enright with Pat Smith

Pat Smith, already known to many of us as the wife of Fabio Fernandez.  Pat has 25 years of experience in information technology in private industry.   She recently joined OurKids of Miami-Dade/Monroe as CIO.  This organization has taken over the care of foster children from the Department of Children and Families, a change made in response to the disappearance a few years back of little  Rilya Wilson from her foster home; she has never been found.  One of this issues raised was the efficacy of the DCF system of caseworker oversight.  As Pat said, someone has commented how strange it is that we can track a package (even across a continent) but not our kids.

Pat and those working with her on this problem decided not to wait for developments but to create their own solution.  The result, an amalgam of various techniques and programs readily available, provides each caseworker with a device that captures a picture of each child visited that also carries the date, time, and GPS location.  All can be loaded into a system that should eventually be integrated with state and school records.  The cost is estimated at $6 per month per child.  As a side benefit, Pat says, this could give each child leaving the foster care system a family record of sorts that many could not otherwise have.