Today's Events:

President Mike Mills presiding

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President Mike referred the members to a handout left on the tables by our Crafts Festival Chair Diana Phillips, describing important, yet unfulfilled positions for the Craft Fest. They include a computer-savvy person who can convert material to a MAC-compatible disk and a distributor with a van or truck. Additionally, someone who can review and update or replace signage; someone with a laptop and printer that can function at the festival HQ’s for both days, as someone who possesses and is handy with tool, to be available to work in the HQ to respond to emergency situations that may arise. Don’t be shy . . . contact Diana at 305-235-1192 and let her know you’re available.

Saturday & Sunday, FEBRUARY 23 – 24, 2008

South Miami Rotary Art Festival

www.southmiamiartfest.com

For a quick slide show of the 2006 craft show click below

http://animoto.com/play/cf89b09896ac2ca8414a546311c8b889

MATCHING FUNDS – NOVEMBER IS FOUNDATION MONTH

The Board of Directors has authorized up to $1,500.00 to be available for matching contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Funding is available on a first come/first serve basis and limited to $125.00 per Rotarian. What a great way to support our Foundation this month, which is Foundation month. Remember, you only need a $100.00 contribution to become a Paul Harris Sustaining Member. Mike pointed out that the $125.00 is the Club’s per capita goal for November and that the tax-deductible receipt that you receive from the Foundation would only reflect the amount you contribute – not the matching amount – although the total amount would be credited towards you Paul Harris Fellowship. Make your checks payable to: The Rotary Foundation, and submit them Foundation Chair Kathy Miller.

FUN-DRAISER

President Mike then brought up a new fundraising activity suggested by Past President Linda Kaplan based on her experience with the Rotary Master Card. As an affinity card, Linda thought that a percentage of her charges would go to The Rotary Foundation. However, after using the card for $75.00, she received a check for $25.00 made out the, “The Rotary Club of . . . “ Linda also suggested we consider selling the Entertainment Book as another Club project. As you may know, the Entertainment Book is filled with discount coupons from local retailers and restaurants and makes a great holiday gift. If every member sold just two books, we’d easily exceed the $100 total sales mark and get a higher percentage of the total dollars sold. Linda also pointed out that this project requires far less energy and effort than the Garage Sale. At a post-meeting podium Board Meeting, anticipating each member selling at least two books, we could easily sell over 100 books, thus qualifying for a larger piece of the overall sales. The board approved the project.       

At the request of Maxene Graham, President Mike gave an update on the Murray Park project. As you know, as part of the 100^th anniversary of Rotary, the Club made a significant donation to the City for lighting at Murray Park. In exchange, the city agreed to name the lighted field as “Rotary Field at Murray Park.”  Once the sign is crafted, it will become a plaque mounted in the park for all to see.

Saturday, December 8, 2007 @ 7PM

will be at Ed Fischer’s home.

BILL ENRIGHT, SERVICE PROJECTS COORDINATOR:

Saturday, November 17, 2007

The Falls’ 11^th Annual Holiday Parade

Volunteer orientation on Saturday,  Nov 10, 2007 10am-11am 

The official kick-off to the holiday season at The Falls with Santa's magical arrival. The parade will take place at 11:30am. However, volunteers MUST attend an orientation on Saturday, November 10th at 10:00am if they wish to participate in this great community event.

The DEADLINE to sign-up and participate in the orientation/event is Wednesday, November 7th 2007.

Volunteers are needed to support parade logistics such as:
-Pacers to keep the parade moving
-Greet Miami-Dade dignitaries
-Coordinate parade’s floats
-Manage booths (including HOM’s)
-Distribute booklets

Volunteers are required to wear comfortable shoes, as they will do a lot of walking. We will also provide you with Hands on Miami volunteer t-shirt.

For more information please contact Lucia Goyen at 305-646-7462/ Lucia@handsonmiami.org

Sunday, December 2, 2007 @ Noon

Santa’s Parade of Elves

On Sunset Drive between US1 and Red Road

Visit the club’s NEW MYSPACE page: 

www.myspace.com/southmiamirotaryclub

Group Study Exchange – Needs a Lift…

The incoming GSE team from Rotary International District 4920 is active and in full swing. They are returning from Key West on Sunday, Nov 11th and need rides from Homestead to their host families in Ft. Lauderdale. We need 2 to 3 friendly, good hearted and "sharing" Rotarians to make sure they arrive safely at their destination. Please contact Deborah, doconnorweston@bellsouth.net to make arrangements.

THIS WEDNESDAY, November 7, 2007

Rockettes

Only a few more days for you to support your Rotary Foundation. Start your holiday season with the Rockettes direct from New York! You can support TRF by getting tickets for their pre-opening special presentation on November 7th to benefit Special Olympics. Each purchase directly benefits TRF, starting from $ 5.00. Tickets are available on line http://rotary6990.org and priced to sell out! Buy one and get one free! Go on line to do it NOW!

CYCLING TO SERVE

Rotarians from Coral Gables participating in the town of Cutler Bay’s Harvest Ride Celebration.  They say a photo is worth 1,000 words; well I am attaching proof that this town has a wealth of  human resources and good will to all.  Kids win big when cities support family rides!  Just take a look at the photos!

Certificate awarded to participants

Best Wishes to All
Dr..Patricia.Pardiñas, National Chair
Cycling to Serve Fellowship
The Rotary Club of Coral Gables

Hampton Booker
Spare change fundraiser: Toss your coins into the jug at the   Sgt. Of Arms table. 

Make a wish!!!

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

Programming Chair 2007-08:  Roy Gonas
Members responsible for programming by month:
November – Suzanne
December – Bill
January – open
February – Wendy
March – Otto         
April – Ann   
May – Ed

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

Rotary District 6990:
www.rotary6990.org

World Organization:
www.rotary.org

Mission Statement

THE 4-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO:       

• 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 ($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

November Program Pansy Graham introduced

Dr. Duncan Haynes, Ph.D and author of five science fiction novels

This renowned author who goes under the pen name of Dirk Wyle.

Dr. Haynes is a 30-year veteran of biomedical science, having taught at the University of Miami while doing research on abnormal blood clotting and ions in the blood. Successfully commercializing his research in drug micro-encapsulation enabled Dr. Haynes to retire early.

Inspired by the works of Sinclair Lewis, Tom Clancy and John Grisham, pioneers in using medical science as the basis of mystery thrillers, Haynes began writing thrillers and currently has five books on the market – a series using the same characters in different settings. His characters, Ben Candini, Ph.D. and his girl friend Rebecca Levis, M.D., are placed in different settings, yet, a la the CSI programs, use science to solve mysteries.

His first book, Pharmacology is Murder a student is sent to Pharmacology School under the guise of earning his Ph.D. and discovers who poisoned a professor.

His second book, Biotechnology is Murder, places the Ben and Rebecca in a Medical School that’s getting $40 Million for developing a new drug. 

In his third book, Medical School Murder a whistleblower is dies, and Ben takes over the Lab and determines how and who did the killing. 

Amazon Gold finds our heroes solving the murder mystery while surveying the Rain Forest for plants that have medicinal values for modern drugs.

The next in the series is Bahamas West End is Murder and the heroes are on vacation when they discover a sinking boat with a dead body on it. They salvage the boat, report the dead body to the Bahamian police who seem too laid back to pursue the crime. Yet, the story is full of flying bullets and exciting chase scenes, says Wyle.

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