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Today's Events:
President Bill Enright presiding
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ROTARY
THEME
2008-2009
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We welcome all our visitors…
Robbie Graham offering an invitation to his home on Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 4pm for a housewarming party.
Casual attire, rsvp by Wed. 10/15/08 by calling 305-385-5982 or robygraham19@hotmail.com
Oliver Von Gundlach and South Miami Vice Mayor Brian Beasley (Caldwell Banker) - Leo
Marcia Schubert , Rotary Club of Tres de Mayo, Brazil and her son Nildo Schubert Jr. – Intnl Sales Mgr Primex America Inc. in Doral (Assad)
Primexamerica.com
Suzannah Richards, New York Life Financial Services (Asaad)
Karen Martin – Splitsville in Shops of Sunset Place opening October 21st
Shelton Wood, FIU
Jose Noriega, FIU instructor
Dr. Yvette Maryen – FIU curriculum expert
WE ARE HAPPY BECAUSE…
6400 S Dixie Hwy is the newest location for the Coconut Grove Branch Bank – Raquel
300 George Washington Carver 6th graders want our Atlases &
125 S. Miami K-8 3rd graders want our dictionaries - Ellen
Pansy’s mom turned 92 and she spent her birthday with her in Jamaica
Carolyn’s happy with the drink tix from the nearly opened Splitsville
Stan’s happy for the move
Wacovia Securities is a separate entity from WaMu the bank so everything stays the same– Marty Rosen
Ed’s friends in the banking and finance industry that you’re still working
Thanks Otto for all of the make-ups – Doreen
Lyndas off to Seattle tomorrow to help decorate her children’s son and daughter-in-law.
* * * A N N O U N C E M E N T S * * *
Linda Kaplan
2 weeks from today, on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 we’re going to have great food served at lunch! We’re moving to Carrabbas which will be closed to all other customers for lunch. We have the place to ourselves for our meeting!
Lunch is going to be $17 including dessert.
Parking from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Shops of Sunset is $1 total. Or you can choose to use the parking garage above Carrabbas which is $1 per hour
This change offers a wonderful opportunity for recruitment of members who work in the downtown South Miami business district.
Located: just west of The First National Bank of Sunset on the street south of Sunset Drive - SW 73RD St
Typical menu offerings for 4 Tuesdays:
Day 1
Soup of the day or Italian salad
Choice of :
Manicotti ( stuffed with four cheeses baked in pomodoro sauce)
Chicken Gratella ( Basted with olive oil and herbs served with mashed potatoes)
Fresh Trout ( trout beaded and grilled, served with vegetables)
Mini dessert
Day 2
Soup of the day or Italian salad
Choice of :
Chicken Marsala ( mushrooms,prosciutto and our Lombardo Marsala sauce)
Grilled Salmon with vegetables
Chicken and spinach Cannelloni
Mini dessert
Day 3
Soup of the day or Italian salad
Choice of
Chicken Parmesan served with Mashed potatoes
Grilled Tilapia with Vegetables
Mezzaluna Ravioli ( Chicken ricotta and spinach in a tomato cream sauce)
Mini dessert
Day 4
Soup of the day or Italian salad
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes,olive oil and basil
Lobster Ravioli
Chicken Bryan ( basil lemon butter sauce) served with mashed potatoes
Mini dessert
Price is $ 17 per person
Bob Straile – Infotainment & Fundraiser
Williamson Cadillac is collecting men’s and women’s suits at 11am entertainment and food Saturday + a stylist + car tips
David Jacobs
Entertainment Books: $30 for discounts all over town. Coupons include Miami City Ballet – Keys Dive Center – TCBY – Cold Stone Creamery – and hundreds more. Club gets half of the proceeds
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL’S MONEY???
RI general secretary addresses impact of U.S. financial crisis
Dear Rotarians,
Given the troubling news from Wall Street over the past several weeks, we have received many inquiries about the impact these events will have on Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Although our investments have lost value in the short term, we believe they will recover when the financial markets stabilize. In addition, Rotary maintains a diversified portfolio that includes investments outside of the markets that were adversely impacted by recent events. Rotary's investment policies have proven to be sound through past down markets. This prudent management should allow our programs and projects to continue as planned.
Many Rotarians have asked specifically about our investment holdings, insurance coverage, and reserves, so I would like to note the following:
- Both The Rotary Foundation’s and RI’s investment portfolios have only minor exposure to the companies that were taken over by the U.S. government (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and AIG), purchased by other financial institutions (Merrill Lynch and WaMu), or declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy (Lehman).
- Although RI has some insurance coverage placed with AIG, AIG’s insurance businesses are safe in that they are separate legal entities closely regulated by both state and federal agencies.
- Both RI and the Foundation have strong cash balances, and year-to-date revenues from sources other than investments are ahead of last year.
- All money in the PolioPlus Fund is invested in U.S. treasuries, the safest securities available.
- Both RI and the Foundation have adequate reserves to operate without having to sell investment securities at a loss.
Last week, The Rotary Foundation Investment Advisory Committee met with Rotary’s independent investment consultant and several money managers for its regular investment review. The committee confirmed that the current investment policies set by the RI Board and Foundation Trustees continue to be appropriate for the long term. The committee advised the Trustees to continue diversifying the portfolio to further mitigate the impact of losses in any particular market.
You can be assured that Rotary’s senior leaders, the general secretary, the Financial Services staff, and Rotary’s investment consultant are monitoring this situation very closely. We are confident our investment and reserve policies will allow the good work of Rotary to continue around the world.
Sincerely,
Ed Futa, RI General Secretary
New Rotary Club:
John Knox Village was inducted into Rotary August 20, 2008. Their charter night will be November 5. Many thanks to RC of Deerfield Beach and RC of Pompano Beach Lighthouse who have co-sponsored this group. PDG Bob Simon is the charter president of the club.
First prize is a 7 (SEVEN) day all expenses paid trip to Argentina including airfare and hotel.
Second prize is a free weekend stay at a Hyatt Regency in the state of Florida.
FOOTBALL MANIA:
John Sorgie
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 7pm
Holiday Party
Mark your calendars:
SOUTH MIAMI ROTARY ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday, February 21 – 22, 2009
Diana Phillips reminded the membership of the different sponsorship categories for our Art Show with emphasis on the new Friends of the Festival program.
To attain the “Friends of the Festival” designation requires a contribution of just $100.00 – a price that members can comfortably promote amongst their friends and contacts !
Most company managers and owners WISH they had sponsored when they see the walk-up traffic the art show brings!
Any members have relationships with local merchants? If you use a company, mention our festival. Offer them the opportunity to participate
and become a
SPONSOR!!!!!
~~ this money allows our club to offer future scholarships~~
www.southmiamiartfest.com (official site)
www.myspace.com/southmiamiartfest (unofficial site)
Azam Malik,Sergeant at Arms
Spare change fundraiser: Toss your (USA) coins into the jug at the Sgt. Of Arms table for Rotary’s Foundation
$$$ PRINTER CARTRIDGES
RECYCLING FUNDRAISER $$$
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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
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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
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
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Mark Your Calendars
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October 31, 2008
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District Helicopter Golf Ball Drop to cure Polio
As of today, three more Rotary Clubs have acknowledged receipt of their ticket allotment for the Gates Challenge Helicopter Golf Ball Challenge. They are: Davie/Cooper City, Hialeah/Miami Springs, & Miami Shores. Yours in Rotary Service,
CHRIS Morrison
Email: morrisonfamily@mindspring.com
HPhone: 305-667-3410
OPhone: 305-476-7125
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November 8 / 15, 2008
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Roy Joseph has been selected as GSE Team Leader.
GSE Team Member Applications / Interviews
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November 16, 2008
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Dolphins Family of Rotary |
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December 6, 2008
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District Governor 2010-11 Interviews
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| January 11, 2009 |
Foundation Gala
An Evening with Jonathan Magiyabe: There will be limited seating because of the venue, and we’re joining with District 6930. Fort Lauderdale Westin – a wonderful venue with fantastic food! Ticket prices are $75, but that’s because it’s mostly spent on food (did I mention fantastic food??) |
| January 17, 2009 |
Rotary Leadership Institute
American Intercontinental University
2250 N Commerce Pkwy
Weston, FL 33326 |
| January 24, 2009 – February 22, 2009 |
Inbound GSE Team from the Phillipines |
| February 19 – 23, 2009 |
--FLASH NEWS--FLASH NEWS--FLASH NEWS--
District 6990 District Conference
February 19-23, 2009
Cruise to Cozomel with
North Carolina District 7730
The Filipino GSE team will be joining us and some of the GSE Team from Argentina! It’s a beautiful new ship and cabins are selling fast!
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February 21-22, 2009
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South Miami Rotary Art Festival
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February 24, 2009 –March 24, 2009
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Outbound GSE Team to the Phillipines |
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May 2, 2009
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Rotary Leadership Institute
American Intercontinental University
2250 N Commerce Pkwy
Weston, FL 33326 |
| June 21 – 24, 2009 |
RI Convention - Birmingham |
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Meeting Functionaries
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Invocation:
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Ed Fischer
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Pledge:
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Carolyn Smith
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Guests:
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Marty Rosen
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Happy $$:
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Otto Fuentes |
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Door Prize:
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Otto Fuentes
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$$$ Prize
K of Hearts $133
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Jose Noriega
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It’s Your Turn ( in alphabetical order unless a switch is requested)
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October 7, 2008
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Door Prize: David Jacobs
Dessert: Roy Gonas |
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October 14, 2008
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Door Prize: Neal Hirsch
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October 21, 2008
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Door Prize: Bruce Higley
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October 28, 2008
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Door Prize: Racquel Hickey
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Future Speakers:
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October 7, 2008
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Fernand Amandi - Benedixen & Associates - Understanding and intrepreting commerical and political surveys and polls
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October 14, 2008
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Noelle A Galperin, Rotarian in charge of the India medical mission trip in February 2009
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2008-09 RCSM OFFICERS:
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.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:
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Is it the TRUTH?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"
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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
SPONSOR!!!!!
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