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The Official District Magazine
Rotary Club Health Check
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Editor Dini Heizer
Page 9 ROTARY DAY AT THE BALLPARK
Graphic Designer Andre Heizer
Page 14 & 15 LITERACY AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 20th
Page 17 WORLD ROTARACT WEEK Page 25
Contributors Governor Eric Gordon Juan Ortega Vera Schater Gabriela Heizer Angelica Blakely
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Governor Message
Clean Water and Sanitation Month Worldwide, more than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. One in nine lack access to safe water. And the number of people who own a mobile phone exceeds the number who have a toilet.1,2 Research also tells us that 250 million children are not receiving the education they need to master basic academic skills — even though half of them have spent at least four years in school.3 When a community’s lack of access to safe water and sanitation services coincides with an inability to provide quality education, the impact on the health and opportunities available to its children is adverse and long-term. Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact Rotary has issued a global challenge to its members, asking them to work collectively to improve education quality and access — particularly for girls — by working with communities to improve teacher training, curriculum, and water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities. Rotary and our Rotarians make amazing things happen, like: * Strengthen the ability of communities to develop, fund, and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems. * Provide equitable community access to safe water, improved sanitation, and hygiene. * Support programs that enhance communities’ awareness of the benefits of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. * Support career-minded professionals’ studies related to water and sanitation. * Create tools and resources that facilitate, measure, and enhance high-quality water and sanitation projects worldwide. Remember, working together we can make it happen. Yours in Rotary Service
Eric Gordon District Governor Material provided by Rotary International Website Quest Edition 8
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March - Water and Sanitation Month
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District Leadership
District Governor Gordon, Eric (Eric) Office: 561-308-9305 Club: Royal Palm Beach
PolioPlus Chair Owen, Frances Virgin (Betsy & Mike) Office: Club: Delray Beach
District Treasurer Herschbein, Ira (Ira) Office: 561-287-4312 Club: Boca Raton Sunrise
DG-Elect Freudenberg, David (Dave & Pat) Office: Club: Downtown Boca Raton
District Secretary Miller, Jeanette K (Jeanette) Office: 863-763-7711 Club: Okeechobee
DG-Nominee Babbitt, Julia (Julia & Clint) Office: Club: Indialantic
Public Image Kaye, Jon A (Jon) Office: 561-3925166 Club: Downtown Boca Raton
iPDG Burkett, B. Eugene (Gene) Office: 321-631-0383 Club: Merritt Island
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DG-Nominee Designate Gaiser, Donna (Donna & Carl) Office: Club: Okeechobee
Asst Governor (Area 1) Fertel, Stanley M. (Stanley) Office: Club: Boca Raton Sunrise
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Asst Governor (Area 2) Etzler, Candace (Candace & Emil) Office: 561-398-4403 Club: Delray Beach
Asst Governor (Area 3) Walker, Barnie G. Jr. (Barnie) Office: 561-422-2021 Club: Pahokee
Asst Governor (Area 4) Kollmer, Marianne B. (Marianne) Office: Club: Jupiter-Tequesta
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Asst Governor (Area 7) Gingras, Marc (Marc) Office: Club: Sebastian
Asst Governor (Area 8) Sutter, Richard Daniel (Rich) Office: 321-723-3352 Club: Eau Gallie
Asst Governor (Area 9) Mulberry, Brenda (Brenda) Office: 321-453-7453 Club: Cocoa Beach
Asst Governor (Area 5) Tobin, Patricia A. (Pat) Office: Club: Stuart Rotary Club, Inc
Asst Governor (Area 10) Angel, Baerbel (Babs) Office: Club: Titusville-Sunrise
Asst Governor (Area 6) Gaiser, Donna (Donna) Office: Club: Okeechobee
Membership Chair Hodge, Arthur W (Arthur) Office: 772-778-3910 Club: Vero Beach Sunrise
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District Rotary Foundation Chair Ortega, Juan F. (Juanfer) Office: 561-537-4504 Club: Wellington
Vocational Service Chair Hattwick, Richard (Dick) Office: Club: Lake Worth
RI Convention Promoter Asch, Christina (Christina) Office: 321-267-3376 Club: Titusville-Sunrise
DCO-District Comm. Officer Thorne-Shearer, Betty L. (Betty) Office: 772-971-5720 Club: Port St. Lucie
Newsletter Editor Heizer, Dini Mancebo (Dini) Office: Club: Boca Raton West
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Youth Service Chair Susin, Matthew (Matt) Office: 321 726 6550 Club: Suntree
Trainer Sutton, Carol (Carol) Office: Club: Northern Palm Beaches
Matching Grants Chair Lustig, Philip Harry III (Phil) Office: 561-212-6554 Club: Boca Raton Sunset
Literacy TF Chair Voss, Gay S. (Gay) Office: Club: Boynton Beach-Lantana
Member Walstrom, Michael F. (Michael) Office: Club: Downtown Boca Raton
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International
Just as routine doctor’s visits help us identify health risks before they become serious, a club health check can diagnose problem areas and prescribe remedies. By using this health check, you’re taking a step to maintain your club’s health and preserve its value for members and the community. Place a check mark in the boxes next to the statements you consider to be true. Then act on the suggested remedies for any problem areas you’ve identified.
Members who have a positive Rotary experience are more likely to stay. In turn, they create a positive Rotary experience for others, because their enthusiasm is contagious. If your club’s members genuinely enjoy being a part of the club, you’re on the right path. Your experience includes not just your club meetings and other activities, but also the connections you’ve made and your pride in Rotary’s work. ◊ I look forward to attending club meetings. ◊ Our club meeting programs are relevant, interesting, and varied. ◊ We have a greeter who welcomes members to meetings. ◊ Our meetings are organized and run professionally. ◊ Members sit at different tables each week to meet and talk to different people. ◊ Some of the members of my club are my close friends. ◊ Members other than club leaders participate in Rotary events at the district or international level. ◊ Most members are aware of Rotary’s progress toward polio eradication and feel proud to be a part of it. ◊ Our members contribute to The Rotary Foundation. ◊ We raise funds in a way that allows members to contribute what they wish. ◊ We recognize members of the club or community at least monthly. ◊ I have made international connections through Rotary. ◊ Our club tries new things (activities, meeting practices and formats, service, socials, etc.) to enrich members’ experience. Quest Edition 8
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7 steps to increasing your club’s Facebook presence
Use a cover photo that really speaks to your club’s mission A Facebook page gives your club a voice on Facebook. With so much other “noise” on social media, there are several things you can do to raise your club’s page above the distractions. 1. Make good use of visuals. Your cover photo is prime real estate. Use a photo that really speaks to your club’s mission. Post fun, active photos. 2. Post regularly. Share your club’s next program, a photo of a project, create an event for your next fundraiser. For example, post your speaker every Monday. Share a photo every Wednesday. Share an article from Rotary.org every Friday. 3. Encourage club members to LIKE and SHARE posts from your Facebook Page. This is where the magic of social media kicks in. When members share posts onto their personal Facebook page, their connections can see it, like it and increase the club’s exposure exponentially. This is key to keeping your club’s posts in the newsfeed. 4. Your Facebook page can become a source for donations. If your club’s page has been set up as a not for profit and is verified you may be able to collect donations. See Facebook’s rules. Once your club is approved, people who like your page can run fundraising campaigns on your organization’s behalf. Note: This is currently only
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for USA based club’s that are or have a foundation that is a registered 501(c)3. 5. Tag other businesses and organizations you work with. Place the @ sign in front of the business name and their Facebook page should appear. Select it and it will be tagged in the post. That sends a notice to that business, and gives them the opportunity to share your post onto their page. Now you have even MORE exposure. 6. Have more than one person as a page admin. Our club page has 3 admins. Each of us is responsible for different aspects of the page. This prevents the page from being forgotten, or from getting lost. 7. Use Milestones. Add a milestone for your charter date, for each president, for major events or awards. Milestones increase engagement AND give you a timeline of your club’s history. The above tips may seem like a lot, but you can do them over time. The most impactful activity is having club members like and share your club’s posts. This helps your club increase its reach and gain awareness in the local community. Using free tools like Hootsuite and Canva will make managing your page easier and more efficient.
Add a milestone for your your charter date and major events.
By Melissa Ward, Rotary Club of Twin Bridges, Southern Saratoga, New York, USA and chair of the Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship March 2017 Quest
District Celebrate with us in Atlanta It's just a few months until we'll be together at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta - 11-14 June - celebrating The Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary, networking with old and new friends, and enriching our Rotary experience. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time, and you can save if you register by 31 March. If you've already registered, be sure to invite your Rotary friends.
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Host Organization Committee Kickoff Event The Host Organization Committee has planned several exciting events to enhance your stay in Atlanta. For the kickoff event, on the evening of Saturday, 10 June, the dress code is casual, as you'll sit under the stars in Centennial Olympic Park and be entertained by first-class bluegrass music. Grammy Award-winning performer Ricky Skaggs will get everyone up on their feet clapping and dancing to the fiddle and mandolin, and cloggers will perform in their country style. Food and drinks will be available from food trucks and beverage carts stationed at strategic locations. We're anticipating a packed event, so purchase your tickets early!
Breakout Sessions From Monday through Wednesday, 12-14 June, you can choose from more than 100 breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics. Here's a sneak peek at topics being developed for Atlanta: Strengthen
your club - Learn about new tools, resources, and opportunities for keeping your members engaged and for introducing newcomers to Rotary. Rotary Business School - The series that inspired hundreds at the Korea convention is back with a new set of leaders ready to share their experience. Connect and take action - From the refugee crisis to the Zika virus, meet Rotarians who are tackling the world's biggest challenges, and learn how you can help. Be sure to check the website regularly for more program highlights. ATTEND THE PRESIDENTIAL PEACE CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA The Presidential Peace Conference will be held 9-10 June at the Georgia World Congress Center. Hear from Bernice King, CEO of the King Center and daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and other internationally recognized keynote speakers. Network and take part in breakout sessions that explore Rotary's commitment to peace. This special event is open to the public and all preconvention and convention attendees, including Rotary members, Rotary Peace Fellows, program alumni, young leaders, and friends of Rotary. Learn more about the event Register for the conference
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General Session Speakers Rotary International is lining up impactful and engaging convention speakers, including those listed here. More are planned, so check the website regularly for updates. Nathan Deal, governor of Georgia Johann Olav Koss, founder of Right to Play International Rajashree Birla, chair of the Aditya Birla Centre for
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Community Initiatives and Rural
Jack Nicklaus, golf legend
___________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES Hotels have been added in Buckhead, along the Perimeter, near the airport, in Downtown, and Midtown. Find more information, including a complete list of hotels and availability. The SkyTeam is our official alliance network for air travel. Find out more. The exclusive provider of scooters and wheelchairs for the Georgia World Congress Center is Scootaround. Reserve a scooter or wheelchair. Be sure to use these resources to get the most out of your visit: For official convention information and updates check riconvention.org For information about Atlanta and host-ticketed events, go to the Host Organization
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We're looking forward to celebrating with you in Atlanta! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rotary International Convention News comes to you every two months, bringing the latest information on convention activities, featured speakers and entertainment, local attractions and events, and event-related deadlines. Send questions and comments about this newsletter to icnews@rotary.org. Registration questions should be sent to riregistration@rotary.org.
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Let’s Celebrate Rotary Day Palm Beach County and two Major League Baseball Clubs, the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals have partnered to construct a new state-of-the-art baseball training facility. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, located just off the Turnpike and I-95, will begin its inaugural season at the end of February. The 160-acre complex includes numerous recreation facilities available for hosting a wide variety of events sponsored by corporate and civic entities. Rotary District 6930 has been working with the Ballpark management to create a ROTARY DAY AT THE BALLPARK, scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2017. Rotary Day will offer the opportunity for Rotarians, families and guests to have a fun day, to welcome the Astros and Nationals to our District. The Ballpark is located on the west side of Military Trail, the east side of Haverhill, and is just south of 45th Street. ROTARY DAY AT THE BALLPARK will feature a big-league spring training game between the two “home teams,” the Astros and Nationals. It will start at 1 PM with the first pitch being thrown by a Rotary representative. Rotarians, their families and guests will sit together in section 101 on the third base/left field line. The game will be preceded by a personal tour of the facilities, tentatively scheduled for 11:30am. The PA system and sign board will recognize Rotarians and kids will run the bases after the game, with priority status. If you would like more information on the new facility, speakers are available to come to your club to share more details. A club member should email Brady Ballard, the General Manager bballarad@ballparkofthepalmbeaches.com to schedule. Discounted tickets for are available from the stadium ticket office, by phone at 561-624-7651 or on line info@ballparkpalmbeaches.com; normally the tickets are $28, but we have been given a $5 discount. Be sure to mention March 12 Rotary Day in Section 101. Please feel free to contact Harry Lerch, Rotary Day Chair, at hwlerch@ lerchearly.com or 772-463-7724. We look forward to seeing many of you and your guests on March 12 for a fun and exciting day.
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Literacy Award Applications Due March 20th I
t is time for your club to apply for our district’s two literacy awards, THE DISTRICT LITERACY AWARD and THE VOCATIONAL SERVICE LITERACY AWARD. The District Literacy Award comes in two versions. Any club which completes at least 5 but no more than 9 literacy projects qualifies for the District Literacy Award. A club which completes 10 or more literacy projects qualifies for the Exemplary Literacy Award. The Vocational Service Literacy Award requires the completion of 5 projects. Projects listed for this vocational award also qualify for the District Literacy Award. To view a list of possible club projects go to our District 6930 web site (www.rotary6930.org). Then click on the heading LITERACY/VOCATIONAL in the menu bar on the left hand side of the home page. Last year 33 clubs earned the Exemplary Literacy Award and five more earned the District Literacy Award. Last year 32 clubs earned the Vocational Service Literacy Award. Applications should be sent to the corresponding secretary for the District Literacy Committee, Dick Hattwick 7507 Pine Tree Lane Lake Clarke Shores, FL 33406 Tel: 561-585-6440
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PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING February 14, 2017 as Rotary Has Heart Day WHEREAS, Rotary International, founded February 23, 1905 in Chicago, Illinois USA, is the world’s first and one of the largest non-profit service organizations; and WHEREAS, there are over 1.2 million Rotary club members comprised of professional, business, and community leaders in over 34,823 clubs in 206 countries and geographic areas; and, WHEREAS, the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in the world; and WHEREAS, local clubs are encouraged to participate in a Community Service Project centered around Rotary International’s six areas of service (basic education and literacy, economic and community development, disease prevention and treatment, peace and conflict prevention/resolution, water and sanitation, maternal and child health); and WHEREAS, Rotary is committed to adopting projects to help do good in the world; and the Indian River County Rotary Clubs are five of the approximately 1600 clubs throughout eight states and the District of Columbia in the United States and 20 countries of the Caribbean with more than 67,500 members sponsoring a project in the first quarter of the year 2017, finding Valentine’s Day 2017 directly in the middle of this time, to satisfy a need in its community thus “Doing Good In the World.” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that February 14 2017 as Rotary Has Heart Day in Indian River County, and encourage all citizens to join us and Rotary International and the Indian River County Rotary Clubs in making sure this project is given proper recognition. Adopted this 14th day of February, 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ___________________________________ Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman ___________________________________ Peter D. O’Bryan, Vice Chairman ___________________________________ Susan Adams ___________________________________ Bob Solari ___________________________________ Tim Zorc
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Rotary Clubs of Indian River County
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: {Debbie Avery} E-mail at debbieainvero@gmail.com
DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Indian River County 5 Rotary Clubs; Oceanside, Orchid Island, Sebastian, Sunrise and Vero Beach Rotary clubs in the Eastern United States and across the Caribbean Basin are combining resources to promote Community Service Projects reflecting Rotary International’s Six Areas of Focus (basic education and literacy, economic and community development, disease prevention and treatment, peace and conflict prevention/resolution, water and sanitation, maternal and child health). From Delaware to Trinidad the Rotary Clubs of Indian River County have chosen Little Free Libraries in IRC to fulfill the organization’s commitment. Debbie Avery, Sunrise Public Relations Chair stated, “67,500 Rotarians in as many as approximately 1,600 clubs will be collectively making a difference for thousands of families in hundreds of communities. All members in our 5 clubs have already committed to helping in Community Service Projects in our communities. We are hoping the citizens and businesses in our area embrace our mission and help us.” The project known as Rotary Has Heart is using Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2017, as the signature for the projects in this first quarter of this massive commitment. Each of the 5 clubs have taken Little Free Libraries as a project that they can all do to better the community with making books available everywhere and works as a literacy project the community embraces. If the public is interested in knowing more about our clubs or contributing volunteer time or monetary donations, please contact each club President; Vicki Soule’ at TCCH, Tom Kiernan at Edward Jones, Joe Falzone at Raymond James, Kevin Anderson at Computer Financing or Russell Twiss at Gallatin & CO. For more information contact Debbie Avery at 772-494-6306 or debbieainvero@gmail.com
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AN ORGANIZATION OF BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS • UNITED WORLDWIDE • 1.2 MILLION MEMBERS • MORE THAN 206 COUNTRIES AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS • PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN SERVICE • BUILDING GOODWILL AND PEACE IN THE WORLD
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2nd ANNUAL TWISTED TAIL RIBFEST Saturday, March 25, 12-8 pm Sunday, March 26, 12-6 pm Under the Oaks at Riverside Park in Vero Beach Delicious food, live music & beer!
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Scholar of the Month program a huge success for R.C. Of Boca Raton Sunset Literacy, numeracy, and scholarship have always been
cornerstones for Rotary and Rotarians, and have been an ongoing focus for the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunset for many years. In addition to our years of consistent participation with our district-wide Dictionary Project for third-graders, we have also created a special scholarship project that is unique to our club. Many readers of this article may not be aware that Florida Atlantic University and FAU High School have a special Dual Enrollment Program. Academically gifted teenagers who qualify and are accepted into this program are able to earn college credits at the same time they are attending high school. The result is that students are graduating after four years with not only a high school diploma, but also, in many cases, a college bachelor’s degree as well. Depending on the course of study and degree they are seeking, some students may only require one additional year beyond high school to earn their bachelor’s degree. Starting in 2013, the Rotary club of Boca Raton Sunset began to recognize these extraordinary students, as well as the faculty members and administrators who guide them through this rigorous academic program. Originally, a youth services project started by our current president Mathieu Daquin and past club president and Past District Governor Phil Lustig, we have named it our Scholar of the Month program. Our club is assisted by the FAU High School faculty and administration members in selecting and nominating students to receive recognition. The criteria are a combination of academic excellence, extracurricular activities, advanced citizenship, and community service. Two individuals who have been most integral to this process are David Kelly, the associate director for the FAU High School Dual Enrollment Program, and Robin Barkes, who is a science teacher in the program, the faculty advisor for the FAU High School Interact Club, and an honorary member of the Rotary club of Boca Raton Sunset. When the program began, each month we would bring in the student that was nominated by the faculty, along with their parents, as our guests at our weekly dinner meeting. At that time, the student would speak for approximately 10-15 minutes, describing their academic pursuits, achievements, and describe their additional activities that led to them being nominated for this award. Virtually without exception, not only were all of these scholars “straight A” students, many were already teaching assistants in college courses, officers in the National Honor Society chapter at their school, accomplished musicians, tutors for other students, published, and actively engaged in numerous community service projects. Despite their young age, they were all looking forward to Quest Edition 8
entering graduate programs for medicine, engineering, law, journalism, political science, and more. At the end of each of their presentations to our club, each would receive a $50 gift certificate and would be in the running for our final choice for Scholar of the Year, where one would receive a $1000 scholarship at our Gala dinner at the end of the school year. What we discovered however, was that the scholars of the month were all so extraordinary and had achieved so much at such a young age, that it became essentially impossible for us to choose just one annual winner. So, in the second year, we changed the program so that every Scholar of the Month would receive a $500 scholarship and all would be recognized equally at the year-end Gala dinner. While it was a challenge to fund this scholar of the month program, as we are a small Rotary club, in no time at all, members of our club and outside supporters were quick to step up and purchase sponsorships so that these very deserving students could each be fully recognized and rewarded. As a “bonus”, these fine young scholars, our leaders for the future, now have a positive exposure and understanding of Rotary and our credo of “Service Above Self” which will likely result in their joining and supporting Rotary as adults. This “SOM” program, as we call it, has proven to be one of the most gratifying, meaningful, and important community and youth service projects that we have ever undertaken. If any other Rotary club in the district has a local university with a similar dual enrollment program, we encourage them to consider duplicating what our club has so successfully developed. Feel free to contact the Rotary club of Boca Raton Sunset if you desire additional information for starting your own similar project.
By Dr. Steve Perman RC of Boca Raton Sunset Past-President and Sgt-at-Arms
Robin Barkes And David Kelly From FAU High School
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Rotaract Let’s show the world the power of Rotaract! This World Rotaract Week, 13-19 March, join the global movement of young leaders in action! To celebrate 49 years of Rotaract let’s do what we do be best – take action! Here are three ways you can take action: •
Serve. Organize a special service project.
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Celebrate. Plan a party and have fun!
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Give. Support our causes and do good in the world.
No matter how you serve, celebrate, or give this World Rotaract Week, share how you’re taking action with the global Rotaract community and join the virtual celebration! Use #WorldRotaractWeek on Instagram and Twitter to be featured on our hashtag wall.
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Rotary Youth Exchange
Marcela Goris
Brazil
Hometown: Apopka, Florida School: Lake Brantley Sponsor District: 6980 Sponsor Club: Brasil Orlando Host District: 4760 Host Club: Belo Horizonte-Barro Preto
My Bio Oi! My name is Marcela Goris and I will be studying abroad in one of the coolest countries in the world next year...BRAZIL! I am so grateful to be accepted into this program and have the opportunity to be submerged into a different culture. I live in Apopka, Florida with my mom, dad, and two dogs. Originally though, my family grew up in New York, where I was born. At my school I am heavily involved with after-school clubs and academics. I am the Secretary of Key Club(a community service club), President/ Founder of Yoga Club, and a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, and National English Honors Society. I have also been on the weightlifting team for the past 3 years. I also take classes at my local community college a few days a week and help out my dad a few days a week at the store we own. When I have free time, I love to explore downtown and find small restaurants or shops with my best friend. Also I can’t forget about my Netflix obsession! Over the course of the time I spend abroad, I hope to be able to speak Portuguese fluently, learn everything about a whole new culture, and meet people from all over the world! Also I will be able to call myself “uma Brasileria”! Until then I will be counting down the days... Tchau!
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Journals: Marcela Goris – Brasil 2016-17 So currently here in Belo Horizonte it is 00:34 in the morning, the 14th of November 2016 (yes they use 24 hour time in Brazil) and I was sitting here thinking the same thing I know many of the other exchange students find themselves thinking at one point or another... where the heck did the time go??? My 100th day here just passed last week and here I am thinking I have only been here a month. And also, my 100th day has passed and I still haven’t journaled... whoops. But better late than never right? Also since I know I am bad with journaling, be prepared to read a lot because who knows when the next time I write will be...
Usually you come home and your mom I have also visited two different towns, both makes you a home-cooked meal and then equally small and quaint; Ipoema and Serra after it is nap time (the best time of the day). de Moeda. In Ipoema, I spent the weekend with my Rotary Club and we went hiking School here is interesting to say the least. to a breathe-taking waterfall, and we went Completely opposite than schools in the to the top of the highest mountain in the U.S. Instead of moving around to classes, area to a church called Morro Redondo, I stay in the same class all day and the and we went to a country dancing festival. teachers come. And speaking of teachers, The town was so small that you could walk I have a whopping 14 subjects. Of course around the whole thing in about 40 minutes. in order to fit in all these subjects within a I would have to say my favorite memory of 7:15-12:45 school day we have a block exchange was at this little town that I fell in schedule with 6 different classes each day love with. The fresh country air, the curious and a 30 minute break. And the students are gazes from the townspeople, the authentic awesome/wild. At first I felt a little bad for the food, the dancing and singing in the streets, teachers because the students are constantly and that at times I would see more stray First I should start by saying that I am in love talking and screaming across the room, dogs than people in the streets. In Serra de with the people of Brazil. Everyone is so or even sleeping. But I soon realized that Moeda, I spent the weekend at my inbound open and funny and kind. And that was the this was normal and to just hop on board. orientation. There we also went hiking and first thing I learned about Brazil. I don’t ever explored mining caves and walked the same think I have felt uncomfortable, everyone But moving on, outside of school I have paths slave miners created hundreds of is so receptive and welcoming. So here is done so many things here. My second week years ago. The thing about the state that I my first memory in Brazil: My host brother here in Belo Horizonte I went to the 2016 live in, is that it is full of mountains. And in and his cousin struggle to shove my two Olympics. And I have got to say, it was one these mo untains they have mines. Hence *embarrassingly heavy* suitcases into my of the coolest moments in my life. In my city, the meaning of the name of my state, Minas host moms small SUV. On the inside I was we have the Mineirão stadium; otherwise Gerais(General Mines). Because of this, there dying of embarrassment thinking, “Really known as the stadium where the 2014 World are many beautiful landscapes of mountains Marcela? Why did you pack so much you Cup was held, and also where some soccer and waterfalls. And going hiking here is a idiot?” (BTW for the people coming to Brazil matches were held in the Summer 2016 dream. You feel like you are on top of the the clothes are expensive, so looking back I am Olympics. I attended the men’s quarter world, even in my city of Belo Horizonte. The glad I brought all those things). But anyway, final match of Honduras vs. South Korea, and streets are so steep that sometimes the cars my host brother and cousin just made a joke it was so awesome. Honduras ended up have trouble driving up them. But that is my and then another joke, and then asked me winning 1-0, making it a very long and favorite part, especially coming from Florida about myself and my city, and I asked them nail-bitting match. Since then, I have been where some parts are under sea-level… and my host mom questions, and we talked to another soccer match, but in another about music and bad words in each others stadium here in the city. In my state of Minas I love talking with Brazilians and meeting new language, and then we joked some more, and Gerais (well actually all of Brazil), they take people. I love living in the center of the 6th before I knew it I felt like I had known these soccer very seriously. The two main teams lar gest city in Brazil. But most of all I love people my whole life. They made me feel like are Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro. And every single minute spent here. It is nothing I was a part of the family from the first day, who you root for makes a big deal around like I ever could’ve expected but it is also and the bond I have with them will last a life here. If you like Galo (atlético) and your everything that I have ever wanted. I can’t time. And that is what exchange means to me. friends like Cruziero, you better be ready imagine me spending my exchange anywhere for some good old fashioned arguing. But in else in the world. This is just the beginning, In the first month I was here I got accustomed a funn y way, no worries. I am, of course, day 106 actually, and I am already dreading to my house and city. I settled fairly easily all for Galo. Which is the match I attended for the year to come to an end. But until next into my routine of waking up around 10 am on Brazil’s independence day, with them time... (5:40 am once school started) eating a small playing against another team who I’ve already Sun, November 20, 2016 breakfast of bread and coffee. Everyday I forgotten, but the point is Galo won and it come back home around 1 pm to “almoçar” was awesome being in the crowd of the most with my family. I love lunch time because happiest and loudest people in the world. in Brazil it is the biggest meal of the day. 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CITY OF HOBE SOUND The Florida Legislature passed legislation creating Martin County in 1925. Although the Hobe Sound area likely provided hunting and camping grounds for Native American peoples for hundreds of years, this tropical southeastern region of Martin County did not attract significant permanent population numbers until the land boom of 1923 to 1926. This region of Florida did witness a gradual increase in population numbers in the late 1800s, following the completion of the important Florida East Coast Railroad Line in 1896. The new railroad connected the recently incorporated City of Miami with other locations along the Eastern Seaboard. The railroad soon drew land developers to South Florida. A businessman from New Jersey named John Collins helped establish Miami Beach and Key Biscayne during the early 1900s. More people moved to the southern region of the state, and by the 1920s, the low-lying terrain outside Port St. Lucie attracted land speculation. Unfortunately for early Florida developers, a severe hurricane season struck South Florida in 1926, dampening the overheated real estate market. On September 26, 1928, a Category 4 Hurricane hit Lake Okeechobee, causing an estimated 2500 deaths as it stormed inland. The natural disaster, followed by the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, chilled the real estate market in Martin County for many years.
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1. What was the theme of RI in 1981-1982? 2. Who was the International President in that year?
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Editor Message
Dear Rotarian, In this edition, I want to talk about social media! We are in the 21 century; we are witnessing things that some never imagined would be possible. Researching about Cocoa Beach, I started reading about NASA and remembered about the astronauts, a profession that requires a lot of courage. And I also remembered the moon! When would you have ever imagined that man would be able to go to the moon? It’s unbelievable-- beautiful. It gives us abundant courage as we were able to achieve the unimaginable! Now we have social media which is can be used to show the world what we Rotarians throughout the world are doing. The internet has allowed us to see beautiful things, and it has helped us connect more than ever before! This led me to think about Facebook, and how this is a tool we need to utilize more as Rotarians. How many of us don’t like this modernity, don’t know how to handle it directly, or are scared? We need to let go of this fear! I want to encourage you to put all the great things your club does on Facebook so that you can show the world what you club is doing for your community. Recently, I have observed in my research for Quest that many clubs have a Facebook, but they are not active on it. I even saw one club whose last post was made in 2013! What a shame because someone had the idea but it was not continued or it was not passed down to the other Rotarians. This causes a gap online of the beautiful story of the Club. Tell your story and go update your club’s Facebook page! If your club does not have a page, create one! And if you don’t know how to create one, just ask for help! You are building the history of your club when you develop your online presence. The story of a group and a marvelous family that we call Rotary! Let’s do this together! Success!!!!
Dini Heizer
District 6930 Newsletter Editor 2014-2017 rotaryquestmagazine@gmail.com
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