| This week's meeting: Ben Gray & Junior Achievement |
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Ben will be speaking to us about Junior Achievement and how we can get more involved with them and impacting students in our community.
Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
The local Central Florida website is www.orlando.ja.org The world wide website is www.ja.org
Ben Gray joined Junior Achievement of Central Florida just over a year ago, after years in "the corporate world." Currently the Director of Development, Ben helps to ensure Junior Achievement's mission is moving forward. Ben is a graduate of Rollins College and likes to spend his free time with his wife Alecia.
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| Calendar Project: Wrapping up! |
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Linda Johnson and Vicki Helmick are ready to collect your business ad or recognition block and money this week.
Any club member that has participated with an ad the 2007 calendar is encouraged to renew participation for the 2008 calendar now. You should have received your sign-up sheet already. Anyone who has not yet participated, this is the time to get involved!
As soon as we get all the renewals in from last calendar's participants, Linda and Vicki need to bring in new ads from the community. Can you help by providing a referral for an ad? Bring your referrals and checks to Linda or Vicki tomorrow!
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| Next Week's Meeting: PR presents... |
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Everyone is highly encouraged to attend our first official Club History Discussion Forum. Not only will you learn about the history of our very own Casselberry Club, but this is your chance to contribute to our club history archive!
So rack your brains, remember those stories of olde and be prepared to take a trip down memory lane!
You will also be introduced to your very own PR committee and learn how we as a club and as individual members are going to promote Rotary this year.
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| Next Fireside Chat: Thursday August 30th |
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There will be a Fireside Chat on Thursday, August 30th, at 5 PM at the Federal Trust Bank's Casselberry office located at 487 SR 436, Casselberry (next door to Courtesy Chrysler).
Call Bob Nettles to let him know you have a candidate planning to attend 407-834-1300.
Stay tuned to Wednesday's meeting for an update on possible cancellation due to Labor Day.
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| Rotary Magazine Drive |
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If you have any past Rotary Magazines that you are willing to part with, please bring them to the meeting so that we can start our PR initiative and put them out in the community to spread the word!
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| Membership Corner |
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The following candidates have been approved for membership:
· Jim Boswell
· Vicki Hamilton
· Dennis Avery
The following candidates attended the fireside chat on July 26th:
· Johnny Peug
· Glen Rodine
Member Candidates are encouraged to attend our Wednesday meetings. The Board of Directors will conduct a formal review and notify you of your acceptance in the Club. Any member that is sponsoring a candidate please contact Bob Nettles to begin the process.
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Calendar of Events |
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Application Deadline for Philippines Group Study Exchange - August 25th
Club History Discussion Forum & PR Committee Presentation - August 29th
Fireside Chat Thursday, August 30th at 5pm at Federal Trust Bank of Casselberry
Fundraiser Luncheon for Safehouse of Seminole - Thursday, October 4th
Next Coalition for the Homeless Night - Friday, October 12th at 5:30pm
7th Annual Wiggle Waggle (Pet) Walk in Heathrow - DG invitation
Rotary Leadership Institute October 13th at SCC Oviedo
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