Today’s Events:

President Linda Kaplan presiding

ROTARY THEME 2006-07

We welcome our Guests: Cami - Assad’s sister
Barbara - Lydia’s sister-in-law

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Miami Dade Cultural Council’s Community Grant
Allotted our club’s Rotary Foundation
$5,799 towards the art show!!
Still pending: the Tourist Development Council Grants Program...

We need a fix-it volunteer to repair the

ROTARY MEETS HERE

sign that leads into Bernie’s parking garage.

If you fit the bill, see Linda.

Ricardo Comacho’s

Swim Bike Run Store’s

Grand Opening was Saturday, November 18, 2006.

Please frequent this new business at 5942 SW 73th St. Miami,
Fl 33143      (305) 668-5650

http://www.swimbikeandrun.com/index.asp

GARAGE SALE

VOLUNTEER HOME STILL NEEDED

We’ll work within your schedule. Please step up and help replenish our dwindling budget reserves.

All proceeds benefit our charities. Contact Linda.

HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday, December 9, 2006
Thor Bruce’s home



3252 Riviera Drive, Coral Gables
corner of Riviera & Anderson


Yes, it is very early to think about this but:
ROTARY DISTRICT 6990

Southeast Florida, U.S.A. and Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

2007 District Conference Aboard the Carnival Imagination
November 15-19, 2007

~~Two Category Upgrade Limited Offer ~~

Guests will receive a FREE 2 category upgrade upon receipt of full deposit of $150.00 per person and legal names. Upgrade is within like categories; interior to interior or ocean view to ocean view.

Offer expires 11/30/2006 and excludes category 11 / 12 Suites.
For complete details on cabins that accommodate more than two guests and cancellation policies, please contact us at

4-Day Western Caribbean Itinerary from Miami, FL.
Conference Highlights

• Four Days of Frolicking Fellowship in the D6990 Tradition
• A Bit of Rotary Information
• Quality Time with Your Family and Fellow District Rotarians

Cruise Highlights

For 4-day getaway, sail off to the sunshine and beaches of the Western Caribbean aboard the Imagination. On this great mini-vacation, you only have to unpack once, and then you’re off for an island adventure. You’ll enjoy fun activities, fabulous meals, the complete Spa program, lavish Vegas-style shows, a friendly casino and all the pampering service Carnival is famous for. All cabins booked will receive a $50 per stateroom onboard credit!

• 4A (Interior Double) - $289*
• 4A Third & Fourth - $229*
• 11 (Junior Suite) - $699*
• 6A (Ocean-view Double) - $349*
• 6A Third & Fourth- $249* 12 (Penthouse) - $799*

*Government taxes of $42.88 per person are required and additional. Pre paid gratuities of $40.00 per person are optional. Rates are based on double occupancy and on a per person basis. Accommodations are included in the cruise rate as well as all meals, shipboard entertainment and
activities. Single occupancy & 3rd and 4th guest rates are available upon request. The $35 Conference Registration Fee will be automatically added.

Deposit and Payment Information
First deposit of $150.00 per person is due at the time of booking,, and final payment on 09/17/2007. Penalties for cancellation begin on 09/17/2007. Group space or is not guaranteed until full deposit of $150.00 per person is made.

1-866-721-3225
Please refer to booking # 4NX070

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Next meetings:
Tuesdays
November 28th & December 26th
@ 5:30 p.m. South Miami Library


Coral Gables Cycling Celebration



OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY
the first Sunday of the month: Dec 3, Feb 4, March 4, April 1, & May 6
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

For ROTARIANS:

Above: our Peter Wendshuh (far right) heading to Homestead

Meet to cycle at 7:30am every Saturday
@ Patricia’s (5911 Maynada)

YOUR TRASH IS OUR TREASURE

$$$$

PRINTER CARTRIDGES FUNDRAISER

Each empty inkjet cartridge that we recycle back into circulation decreases the amount of solid waste that is put into our landfills.

BRING IN YOUR OLD, USED LASER CARTRIDGES AND INK JETS – THERE’S A BOX IN THE CLOSET AT BERNIE’S THAT WE FILL UP AND SEND IN FOR CASH. IN THE BOX, YOU’LL FIND A PRINT LISTING OF WHAT CARTRIDGES ARE ACCEPTED

Also, for old cell phones: Mike collects them for Women in Distress

FUTURE SITE OF:

THE DEER AND BEER HUNTERS
CORNER



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NEED TO MAKE-UP A MEETING?

Visit www.rotary6990.org
So you missed a meeting, do you know what a great opportunity this can be?

Take the opportunity to make up at another club, meet new and interesting members.

This can be a great opportunity to meet business owners who might be interested in the services that you provide and see how other clubs are growing membership!
For online make-ups:

http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/eclub_list.pdf

Attendance credit for a 30-minute interactive club Web site activity. This offers an alternative to making up a meeting at another club. To earn an attendance credit, Rotarians usually log on to the Web site, read online material on a range of subjects, post comments, and 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 OF YOUR MAKE-UPS:

Doreen_reitnauer@colonialbank.com

Lydia White introduced today’s program…

Dr. Roseyln Gonas
New Orleans Rebuilding: Caring for the Caregivers

The Department of Health from the City of New Orleans wrote our club a thank you letter:

“for your role in donating the laptop computer and projector to the New Orleans Public Health Department.” This sorely needed equipment is already being put to use training providers in evacuation procedures for the 2006 hurricane season. As you may know, with so many of our residents still living in FEMA trailers, we will have to evacuate thousands of people if winds this year reach even tropical storm strength. Your generous contribution is already helping to keep thousands of children and families safe.

Following storm season it will be used in the provision of health care services to adults and children throughout the New Orleans area. Again, with sincere thanks, we truly appreciate your donation.”

Roz, visited New Orleans approximately one year post Hurricane Katrina. Examples of how slow the progress towards normalcy are going: the hospital she was assigned to work at had no viable electricity, shells of homes remain without windows, doors, and filled with mold, most neighborhoods have had only 1/3 of the residents returned. She witnessed first-hand the stages that the victims and their caregivers are living through. After the shock of the tragedy - victims experience heroism from themselves and others. Millions of dollars came forth and everyone wanted to help. However, after that period, the limelight faded. The media turned its attention elsewhere. All involved feel forgotten.

The tragedy occurred in 2005. During the long restoration period, survivors are not able to feel secure – in their housing, in their neighborhoods, in their work…

Trauma can manifest as post traumatic syndrome, depression, substance abuse, or even the internalizing of stress so it bubbles up with physical, mental and emotional problems. Helping victims survive this period – offering them assistance – reduces the effects of trauma.

Our club’s involvement, as well as our Hunting and Fishing Fellowship, in sending one computer laptop resulted in the Archdiocese sending Roz a thank you for remembering the true need. Within twelve hours of receipt, it was in use. It has been used every day since.

Fill the gap – do not forget. Your actions are meaningful and make a difference. Contact the New Orleans agencies directly if you wish to offer assistance.

Without cause, sunflowers have begun to grow all over New Orleans. They are a symbol of the renewal and rebirth of the city and this area.