| Wednesday's meeting: Halloween Program by Joe Rosier |
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Joe Rosier (fellow rotarian) will be be performing his "Halloween Candlelight tales and Scary Stories" for us this Wednesday. He will also be performing on Friday, October 12 and Friday, October 19. 2007 at 6:30 PM at the Lake Mary Historical Museum, 158 North Country Club Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Limited seating. Reservations are suggested. Call (407)324-3093 or info@lakemaryhistory.org
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| Happy Halloween from DG Denny Kurir |
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A very clever piece of work from RI's own Brian King.
EVERY ROTARIAN
(Adapted from "The Raven")
Once upon a Rotary year-y, while I pondered, growing a bit leery,
Over whether every Rotarian, would give $100 or more.
My mind raced, now more wary, suddenly what I saw was terribly scary.
More so than ghosts or monsters or something rapping at my chamber door.
It was the image of a child, paralyzed, crawling on a dirt floor.
Only this and nothing more.
Ah, but this child I did not know, as she pained and suffered so.
Would not someone else see she was not left upon that dirty floor?
Rapidly my fear turned to sorrow for this child may have no tomorrow.
She was just another crawler, helpless and always to be poor.
Leaving it to someone else, leaves her on that dirty floor.
Nameless and alone for evermore.
More images now, my fear grew stronger; hesitating then no longer.
Poverty, illness, hunger and so many victims of conflict and war.
So many living a nightmare, with whom our good fortune we can share.
No water or food or one to care; no education, for millions no open door.
No opportunity; no bright future, neither nor.
Darkness there and nothing more.
Who will help those in need; this desperate call who will heed?
"Sir," said I, "or Madam", truly your support I implore;
Every Rotarian, everywhere, help end this chilling tale if you dare,
help those in great despair, in our backyard and on another shore.
'O the ways you can help are so many, please do explore.
And change the life of a child--forevermore!
And every Rotarian, with no hesitation, responded without consternation,
giving every year $100 and even more.
And the children's eyes have all the seeming, filled of hope; and dreaming;
their smiles now beaming, as Rotarians' generosity there was an outpour;
And the lives of millions with so little to live for,
shall be lifted--forever and evermore!
- Edgar Allen King
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| Daylight Savings Time |
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Remember to turn your clocks back an hour this Saturday night/Sunday morning! Happy sleeping in!
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| District News |
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District Treasurer Tracy Zanowick recently underwent 2 heart operations and will be temporarily out of commission while she recovers. Past District Treasurer Dan Freeman has agreed to step up and function as District Treasurer pending Tracy's recovery or the appointment of a new Treasurer. Kudos to Dan for helping our District, as well as his role as our club's Foundation Treasurer.
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| Upcoming events: November |
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11/3 - Rampage in Apopka will be this Saturday at 8am. Talk to Bill Allen if you want to help out.
11/7 - Karcher Awards & special breakfast at Casselberry City Hall to honor Andy Thompson of the Casselberry Fire/EMS Department for the recipient of the award.
11/17 - Salvation Army Kettle Drive at Sam's Club 8am-6pm (1 hour shifts) - Talk to Gil Rolon
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| Membership Corner |
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The following person has been proposed for membership in the Casselberry Rotary Club. The Club's Board of Directors has approved her proposal. If no objections to the proposal are received within seven days following the publication of the name, that person, upon payment of an admission fee, is a new Rotarian.
Proposed Member Proposer
Sonia Sanabria Maria Rodriguez
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| Next Rotary Learning Institute |
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Registration is now open for the Rotary Leadership Institute to be held at The Villages on January 19, 2008. This will be the first time RLI will be held there, and Rotarians from other districts are registering because of The Villages proximity to 3 other districts. Part 1, 2,& 3 will be offered. Class sizes will be limited to the first 20 Rotarians that register for each part. There will only be 1 class for each part, so be sure to register and pay the fee of $95 at the time you register.
Please register at www.rlitraining.org
If you have any questions, please direct them to RLI District Director Marty Kramer at marty.kramer@earthlink.net
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| Did you know? |
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The Official Rotary Flag was formally adopoted by RI at the 1929 RI Convention in Dallas, TX. It consists of a white field with the official wheel emblem in gold in the center of the field. The 4 depressed spaces on the rim of the wheel are colored royal blue. Rotary International are printed on the wheel rim.
The first official Rotary flag was reportedly flown in Kansas City, MI in January 1915. In 1922, a small Rotary flag was carried over the South Pole by Admiral Richard Byrd, a member of the club of Winchester, VA. Four years later, the admiral carried a rotary flag to the North Pole.
The rotary flag is always prominently displayed at the World Headquarters as well as at all conventions and official events of RI.
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Calendar of Events |
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This week's meeting: Halloween Program by Joe Rosier
(today) CIL Breakfast for Nat'l Disability Employment Awareness Month in Winter Park 9:30-11:30am - Oct 31st
Karcher Awards at City Hall - Nov 7th Meeting
Rampage in Apopka 8am - Nov 3rd
Sanford Rotary Boys & Girls Club Bike Ride - Nov 4thbr>
New Member Luncheon at the Winter Park Civic Center - Nov 9th at 11:30am
Salvation Army Kettle Drive at Sam's Club 8am-6pm (1 hour shifts) - Nov 17th |
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