Service Above Self
The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island
PO Box 1344, Holmes Beach, Florida 34218
Club Website: www.annamariarotary.org
Club President, Barry Gould - barry@realtorgould.com - 941-448-5500
Meeting Tuesdays at Noon ~ Beach House Restaurant, Bradenton Beach
Rotary International's
2008-2009 Theme
"If we wish to create a lasting
peace we must begin with
the children."
-- Mahatma Gandhi.
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CLUB BULLETIN - August 26, 2008
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM
Neal Loth, District 6960 Global Networking Group Chair
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Sept. 2: Chris Costanco & Joan Brannan, Jungle Gardens in Sarasota
Sept. 9: Deborah Kostroun, Manatee Glens, Families in Crisis
Sept. 16: Club Assembly & "Getting To Know You Talk" by one club member
Sept. 23: Don Thomas, Director, Rotary Leadership Institute
Sept. 30: Tom Heitzman, Florida Native Plant Society, Landscaping With Native Plants, Trees &
Shrubs
Oct. 7: Joyce Karp, Art League of AMI & Joan Voyles, Artists Guild of AMI, Cultural
Connections of Anna Maria Island: History & Plans
Oct. 14: Club Assembly & "Getting To Know You Talk" by one club member
Oct. 21: Lisa Stoner, Peace River Refuges, Slide Show of Animals At The Refuge
Oct. 28: Steve Agius, Wheel Chair Foundation
DATES TO REMEMBER
* Sept. 11, Board Meeting, Fire Station, Holmes Beach, 5:30 p.m.
* Oct. 1: Getting To Know Rotary Membership Reception, Nicky's, Bradenton, 6 p.m.
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* Oct. 9: Board Meeting, Location to be announced, 5:30 p.m.
* Nov. 13, Board Meeting, Location to be announced, 5:30 p.m.
* Dec. 6, Club Anniversary Party, Key Royale Club, 6 p.m.
* Dec. 11, Board Meeting, Location to be announced, 5:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
As all of you know, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $100 million to Rotary
for the purpose of helping eradicate Polio from the planet forever. This was a matching grant
Challenge meaning Rotary must also raise $100 million over the next three years. District leaders
were originally asked to encourage each of their clubs donate $1000. At the TRF Workshop held
last Saturday (8-23-08), it was suggested that it would more 'fair to all concerned' to raise the
same amount of money on a per capita basis rather than on a per club basis. Based on the number
of members in District 6960, each member would need to donate only $25.00 annually for three
years to meet the Challenge. That's less than 50 cents a week! Yes, our club can meet the
Challenge through our fund raising events but I personally will feel more a part of the world-wide
effort by collecting the loose change out of my pocket each day for a while and donating directly
to help END POLIO NOW.
Ava Hils and Don Dolan joined Barry and Dantia Gould at Shells Restaurant last Wednesday for
an informal 'after hours' gathering. We all got to know each other a little better and had a good
time. The next social gathering at the same time (5:30 pm) and same place will be Wednesday,
September 3rd. We hope more members will join us. Stop in for a few minutes or stay and eat
with us.
HIGHLIGHTS OF AUG. 19 MEETING--MEETING CANCELLED BECAUSE OF
HURRICANE FAY: NOTES FROM AUG. 13 BOARD MEETING
The following report would have been given in remarks by Barry Gould at the Aug. 19
Club Assembly. Since that meeting was cancelled because of Hurricane Fay, it is being
included in this week's bulletin.
Giving his President's Report at the Aug. 13 board meeting, Barry Gould noted that average
attendance at club meetings is down. He said it is possible to do e-club online makeups which
could help some members but encouraged members to come more regularly if possible. There is
an E-Club link on our club website.
Barry Gould also reported that there would be a meeting of club presidents from our area in Port
Charlotte on Aug. 23, after the Membership/TRF workshops. One item up for discussion is how
the three clubs in our area can work on fundraisers together. The West Bradenton Rotary Club's
Taste of Manatee fundraiser is coming up Nov. 1-2 and opportunities to work on this event are
being explored.
* Tom Creed was scheduled to give a talk on the Rotarian magazine at the Aug. 19 meeting,
which was cancelled. The magazine talk will be given on August 26th meeting if time allows.
* Dantia Gould, public relations chair, recommended that our club take part in three parades (July
4, 2008 Parade, Privateers Christmas Parade, Sean Murphy's St. Patrick's Day Parade) and three
island fairs (Bayfest, WinterFest, SpringFest) in the 2008-2009 Rotary year. Total anticipated PR
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budget for the year is $295, of which $115 already has been paid for an ad to run five times in the
Island Players program.
* Pam Schlueter reported that the Fundraising Committee, chaired by Michael Northfield, will
come up with ideas for future fundraisers between now and the end of October. The attempt will
be to identify fundraisers for specific projects and then appoint a chair for the fundraiser, a
different focus from the past.
* Plans are well underway for the 2008 Rotary Extravaganza on March 14, 2009 at St. Bernard.
Theme is "Spring in Monte Carlo." Rosann Creed and Dantia Gould, co-chairs of the event, have
named the following committee chairs: Tom Creed, entertainment; Don Fernald, special
fundraising; Andy Price and Michael Northfield, donations; Laura McAdams, program book;
Lynn Zemmer, tickets; Judy Rup, decorations; Jim Dunne, public relations and facility liaison;
Annamarie Riethmiller, secretary; Robert Sesterhenn, auction procedures/computer chair.
Catering will be done by ezra. The goal is to everyone all club members participate in
the 2009 Extravaganza in some way.
* Our club received a thank you note from Jennifer Penich, who is in Finland on a Group Study
Exchange. Our club along with others in the district contributed $50 so she could travel with a
group after the activities in Finland.
At the Rotary Foundation meeting held immediately after the board meeting, the board voted to
donate $500 to the Crissman quads of Sarasota. (See related story in Rotary Announcements, this
issue.)
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK--None
ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
* The family of the Crissman Quads has invited our club members to join the family on Sunday,
Sept. 14 at 12 noon for a "very special fundraiser and support rally" for the Crissman Quads at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5659 Honore Ave., Sarasota. The church is asking for any
donations or gifts of any size and amount to help the Crissman Quads. Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans Foundation will be matching all grants up to $5,000, which means our club's $500.
contribution will double. If you plan to attend, let the church know (941-921-3673). If you are
unable to attend this event and still would like to support the Crissman Quads, send you donation
to the church at the above address (5659 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34233) and put for "The
Crissman Quads" on your check. Checks should be made payable to Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church.
* The District 6960 web site now offers information on the history of our district.
* The Taste of Manatee, sponsored by the West Bradenton Rotary Club, is set for Nov. 1 and 2 in
downtown Bradenton; members are urged to keep their calendars clear to help the sponsoring
club staff the event. This will help call attention to Rotary in a positive way.
* Our club is one of three Rotary clubs in our area that will participate in the "Getting To Know
Rotary" membership reception to be held at a location to be announced in Bradenton on Oct. 1.
The Bradenton and West Bradenton Rotary Clubs also are taking part. The reception is by
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invitation only and is expected to attract about 50 people. Last year's membership reception at
the Beach House Restaurant resulted in our gaining four new members.
* New additions to our web site include a Rotary Media section. This section includes a Rotary
Golden Theater Radio Show, which offers a series of radio dramas that Rotary produced for its
50th anniversary in 1955. It also has RVM Videos featuring ShelterBox and RI International
President DK Lee's public address. The newsletter of District 6960 web site is now available on
our club's web site (www.annmariarotary.org) as well as the district's web site.
* Please remember to turn in your make-ups to Judy Rup at freshfruiti@hotmail.com. Also,
please remember to sign in.
UPCOMING ROTARY FUNDRAISERS
* Nov. 1 & 2, Rotary Club of West Bradenton Taste of Manatee fundraiser (www.tasteof
manatee.com)
* Nov. 8, Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch Suncoast Winefestival fundraiser
(www.suncoastwinefestival.com)
* March 14, 2009, Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island Extravaganza & Casino Night: Rosann
Creed (tcreed@verizon.net) or Dantia Gould (Dantia@planttender
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Jean-Gabriel Chelala is trying to set a record as the first person to circumnavigate the globe using
human power. Along the way, he is sharing his inspiration with Rotarians.
Chelala began his journey in Paris on Jan. 13 '08, bicycling 1,375 miles to the South of Portugal.
He continued by pedal boat to Morocco and the Canary Islands, eventually crossing the Atlantic
and landing in Saint Martin.
Along the way, he braved 17-foot waves, 35-knot winds and an encounter with a whale that
destroyed his rudder. In all, the 27year old civil engineer journeyed 65 days across the Atlantic
Ocean in a 27 foot pedal boat. Landing on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, Chelala was
short on funds and looking for friends. A director of a marina referred him to the Rotary Club of
Saint-Martin Nord, Guadeloupe, French West Indies.
Chelala spoke to the club, describing his journey and message of the strength of the human body
and spirit. Rotarians were so impressed, they named him an ambassador of their club.
Chelala continued on his journey to Puerto Rico, where he met John Richardson, assistant
governor of District 7000 (Puerto Rico). Richardson also was inspired by Chelala's determination
and positive message.
"After spending a couple of hours with Jean-Gabriel talking about his quest, we concluded that he
should connect to [Rotary's] global network and share his message, which is so much like our
own," said Richardson. "An ordinary person armed with the strength of his conviction can pedal
around the globe in much the same way as, [with] Rotary, ordinary people do extraordinary
things."
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Chelala has since added stops at several U.S. Rotary clubs to his itinerary, including the Rotary
Club of Chicago. He plans to begin the next 22,000-mile leg of his journey by bicycle from Fort
Lauderdale, FL to Alaska on Sept. 11.
He will complete his journey by cycling through the contiguous United States, Canada, and
Alaska, crossing the Bering Sea and Siberia, and returning to Paris.
Chelala now carries a Make Dreams Real pin with him. "To say the least, he is a very special
guy," said Richardson.
FACTS ABOUT OUR CLUB
* The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island was chartered in 1966 and is in Zone 34, District 6960,
Area 11.
* Our club has 35 members.
* As of May 31 '08, our club placed 19th out of 54 clubs in the District for per capita giving to
The Rotary Foundation's Annual Programs Fund Annual Giving. We placed second in the
District for donations totaling to The Rotary Foundation's Permanent Fund. Our total to the
Permanent Fund is $10,998.68. The club in first place in the Permanent Fund had donations
totaling $100,000, so let's give them a round of applause. WOW!
* In the last year, our club has made monetary or in-kind donations to 37 organizations/projects
worldwide and we provided instances of hands-on service to 14 local groups.
* We provide and maintain the "Welcome to Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island" sign on
Manatee Ave., on the street side of the Kingfish Boat Ramp.
* Our primary annual fundraiser is the Island Extravaganza and Casino Night, which will
be held on March 14, 2008. Rosann Creed and Dantia Gould are co-chairs.
OUR CLUB'S BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Board for 2008-2009
President--Barry Gould
2009-2010 President Nominee & 2008-2009 Vice President--Jeff Cappello
Secretary--Judy Rup
Treasurer--Ed Misner
Director--Rosann Creed
Director--Tom Creed
Director--Dantia Gould
Director--Laura McAdams
Director--Ned Perkins
Immediate Past President--Pam Schlueter
2008-2009 Standing Committee Chairs
Club Administration--Laura McAdams
Membership--Tom Creed
Public Relations--Dantia Gould
Service--Pam Schlueter
The Rotary Foundation (TRF)--Steve Schlueter
2009 Extravaganza Co-chairs: Rosann Creed and Dantia Gould
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ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The Rotary Leadership Institute is designed for all Rotarians, especially current and potential
board members and committee chairs. To graduate from the Institute, you need to complete all
three parts--one part per day. This is the best possible way to learn about Rotary and to prepare
for positions of leadership in Rotary. For information or to register, go to www.rlitraining.org.
Current schedule of classes for the next 12 months is as follows:
2008 Events
* Aug. 30-31, Haiti Classes
* Sept. 6-7, Peachtree City, GA Classes
* Sept. 13, Oviedo, FL Classes
* Sept. 20, Avon Park, FL Classes
* Sept. 27-28, Tortola Classes
* Oct. 4, Clearwater, FL Classes
* Oct. 11, Clewiston, FL Classes
* Nov. 8, Port Charlotte, FL Classes
* Nov. 15-16, Kingston, Jamaica Classes
* Nov. 22, Savannah, GA Classes
2009 Events
* Jan. 10-11, Bainbridge, GA Classes
* Jan. 11, St. Thomas Classes (semi-restricted)
* Jan. 17, Fort Lauderdale, FL (parts one, two, three and five)
* Jan. 17, Weston, FL Classes
* Jan. 17, Dublin, GA Classes
* Jan. 45, The Villages, FL Classes
* Feb. 7, Orange Park, FL Classes
* Feb. 7, Waynesboro, GA Classes
* Feb. 21, Clearwater, FL Classes
* Feb. 28, Port Charlotte, FL Classes
* March 7, RLI SD Annual Meeting
* March 14, Jesup, GA Classes
* April 18, Fitzgerald, GA Classes
* April 25, Oviedo, FL Classes
* May 2, Weston, FL Classes
* May 9 & 10, Columbus, GA Classes
* May 23, Savannah, GA Classes
* June 6, Clearwater, FL
* June 27, Dublin, GA Classes
ROTARY'S FOUR-WAY TEST
of all the things we think, say, or do:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build good will and better friendships?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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ROTARY'S 4 AVENUES OF SERVICE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Club Service
Community Service
International Service
Vocational Service
THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise
and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
1. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
2. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of
all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve
society;
3. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and
community life;
4. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world
fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
HELPFUL WEB SITES
Rotary International
District 6960
Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island
Rotary Leadership Institute
Think Caribbean
www.rotary.org
www.rotary6960.org
www.annamariarotary.org
www.rltraining.org
www.thinkcaribbean.org
REMEMBER-EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR
2008-2009 Rotary International President
2008-2009 District 6960 Governor
2008-2009 Assistant Governor, Area 11
2008-2009 Deputy Assistant Governor for TRF, Area 11
2008-2009 Deputy Assistant Governor for Effective Service, Area 11
D. K. Lee
Margie Cypher
Stephen Schlueter
Lee VanDegrift
Pamela Schlueter
MEMBERS OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND
Ali Baser
Jeff Cappello
Rosann Creed
Tom Creed
Don Dolan
Jim Dunne
MD, SM, PHF
PHF, SM
PHF
PP, PHF, SM
DDS, PHF
PhD, PAG, PP, PHF + 2
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Don Fernald
Jack Fleisch
Barry Gould
Dantia Gould
Cindi Harrison
Kelly Helm
Ava Hils
Christiaan Huth
Michael Klotz
Mike LaPensee
Laura McAdams
Ed Misner
Wolfgang Nissen
Michael Northfield
David Pardue
Ned Perkins
Andy Price
Annamarie Riethmiller
Judy Rup
Dennis Schuermann
Pam Schlueter
Steve Schlueter
Pieter G.V. Thomassen
Berni Volkmann
Brad Volkmann
David Wilkes
Doug Winton
David Zaccagnino
Lynn Zemmer
PP, PHF + 8, PHS, SM
SM
P, PHF, SM
HM, PHF
SM
PHF
PHF, SM
PHF
SM
PHF + more than 9, PHS, B, SM
SM
DAG, PP, PHF + 2, PHS, SM
AG, PDAG, PP, PHF + 4, PHS, SM
PHF
PAG, PP, PHF
PHF, SM
Member Abbreviations:
B= Benefactor TRF
PP = Past President
P = President
PAG = Past Assistant Governor
DAG = Past Deputy Assistant Governor
PDAG = Deputy Assistant Governor
PHF = Paul Harris Fellow
PHS = Paul Harris Society
SM = Sustaining Member TRF
HM = Honorary Member
All other abbreviations are the member's professional qualifications.
HERE’S WHERE TO MAKE UP A MEETING
Bradenton
West Bradenton
South Manatee
Monday, 12:15 PM, Mattison's Riverside, 1201 1st Ave. W, Bradenton
Wednesday, 6:45 AM, Iron Skillet Café at 71st W and Cortez Road
Thursday, 12:15 PM, El Conquistador Country Club, Bradenton
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Lakewood Ranch
Palmetto
East Manatee
Sarasota
Sarasota A.M.
Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Gateway
Sarasota Gulf Gate
Sarasota Keys
Sarasota Sunrise
Sarasota Sunset
Online Make-up
NOTICE:
Thursday, 12:15 PM, Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Bradenton
Tuesday, 12:15, Bradenton Yacht Club, Palmetto
Thursday, 7:30 AM, Popi’s IV, 3911 US301 North, Ellenton
Wednesday, Noon, Marina Jacks, Sarasota
Thursday, 7:00 AM, Millie's Cafe, 3900 Clark Rd., Sarasota
Tuesday, 12:15 PM, Grand Foyer at VanWezel , Sarasota
Monday, 12:15 PM, Sahib Temple, Beneva Rd., Sarasota
Tuesday, Noon, Tournament Players Club at Prestancia, Sarasota
Thursday, 12:15 PM, University Club, 14th floor (Bank of America
Building), 1605 Main St., Sarasota
Friday, 7:15 AM, Dutch Heritage Restaurant on Bahia Vista St., Sarasota
Tuesday, 6:15 PM, Café Baci, 4001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
www.rotaryclub34.org (click on e-make-up in column on left)
When you make up a meeting, please notify our club secretary, Judy Rup
with the date and location preferably by email: freshfruiti@hotmail.com
Bulletin Editor is Dantia Gould. Contact dantia@planttender.com if you no longer wish to
receive the bulletin or wish to discuss its contents. Bulletin printing donated by Barry and Dantia
Gould.
A parting shot…
This picture was taken at the TRF/ Membership Workshop on Saturday, August 23rd. Six
of our club member were at the event and are pictured here. Left to right: DAG for
Effective Service Pam Schlueter, AG Steve Schlueter, District Governor, Margie Cypher,
Tom Creed, Dantia Gould, Barry Gould, Rosanne Creed, Denise Hearn, DAG for TRF
Lee VanDegrift and PDG Jerry Hearn.