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Vol. 60, No. 18                                    November 2, 2011                                                Rich Ahrens, Editor
Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary

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2011-2012 Officers and Directors

President:

Frank Fontana

President-Elect:

Paul Huber

President-Nominee:

Rich Kirschner

Treasurer:

Steve Stolz

Secretary:

Mia Delk

Past-President:

Jay Crandall

Director:

Rich Ahrens

Director:

Hal Atzingen

Director:

Ryan Blauch

Director:

Nancy Graham

Director:

Ron Gustason

Director:

Jennifer Hoy


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Meetings


Membership
Club Roster (requires login)
Featured Member, Phil Simcosky
Phil Simcosky
Phil is the pastor at East Naples Baptist Church where he tries to present a positive life message to help people live to the fullest potential God created for them.

Phil and his wife, Julie, have been hosts for one of our Gift of Life children and they have two adult sons of their own, Jonathan and Josh.

Phil likes to tinker with computers, just enough to be dangerous and he also likes to play golf.  He likes a number of things about Rotary.  

One is the fellowship, the connecting, the networking. "I have friends through Rotary I would never have otherwise." Two, the emphasis on service above self.  The way club members leave their personal agendas at the door to make a difference for the less fortunate is a wonderful example that anyone can serve, anyone can care, and anyone can make a difference, if we will but put our minds and hearts to do it. And we do.
Featured Member, Mel Wetherington
Mel Wetherington

 

Mel is a native Floridian.  He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Building Construction.

 

Mel moved to Naples in 1991 after spending 25 years in the construction industry in Lakeland, Florida.  He is currently self employed in residential remodeling and renovation.

 

Mel and his wife, Judy, live Wyndemere Country Club.  He enjoys flying, travel and playing golf.

 


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November Birthdays
Rich Kirschner - November 12
John Cremer - November 20
Keith Langham - November 22
Nancy Wyckoff - November 24
Debbie Stewart - November 25

 
Celebrate Rotary Foundation Month

Greetings!

November is designated as Rotary Foundation Month.  Founded in 1917, The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is the charitable arm of Rotary International and is supported solely by voluntary contributions.

 

The mission of TRF is "to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty".

 

TRF helps clubs coordinate and fund viable humanitarian projects and educational opportunities via three main program areas:

  • PolioPlus:  The goal of PolioPlus is the global eradication of polio.  PolioPlus activities include National Immunization Days and monitoring for polio outbreaks.  The Rotary Club of Naples will donate $4,500 to PolioPlus during the 2011-2012 Rotary year.
  • Educational Programs:  These include Ambassadorial Scholarships, Group Study Exchange (GSE), and Rotary World Peace Fellowships.  Hank Dawson has taken the lead for our club in finding our newest Ambassadorial Scholar, who should be active during the 2012-2013 Rotary year.
  • Humanitarian Grants:  These include Matching Grants and District Simplified Grants.  Hal Atzingen, the director responsible for TRF this year, is our resident expert on the grant system.  Sam Hinkle is the project chair responsible for encouraging member donations.  You will notice that on your October invoice, there is a suggested $50 donation to TRF.  This is a donation to the Annual Programs Fund.  Money you give to the Annual Programs Fund is invested by TRF for three years. At the end of three years, half is given back to the district to be awarded through Matching Grants and District Simplified Grants.

While this week's message reviewed TRF programs, next week's message will cover more about how these programs are funded.  Stay tuned!

 

When you support TRF, you are reaching within to embrace humanity!

 
Yours in Rotary Service,

Frank

Frank Fontana
President, 2011-2012

 

Rotologo 

This Week's Meeting

 

Topic:  The Rotary Foundation
Speaker:  John Smarge
Description:  Rotary International Director John Smarge will share with us how money that you donate to The Rotary Foundation is put to work, identifying those who benefit from your generosity.  Our hope is that you will be motivated to contribute what you can to The Rotary Foundation.
 
Invoices
  • Invoices were emailed by our Executive Secretary, Sue Cobb, on October 6.  If you did not receive your invoice, please email Sue at sue@bookkeepingbysuzanne.com or call her at 239-537-1133.  Thank you in advance for your prompt payment.

District Conference Cruise

  • The 2012 District 6960 Conference will be a 4 night cruise on the Celebrity Millennium from April 12th to 16th.  The ship leaves Miami on Thursday, April 12 at 4:30 p.m., visits Key West and Cozumel, and then returns to Miami on Monday, April 16 at 7 a.m.  Rotarians will do a service project in Cozumel.  The Rotary Club of Naples has budgeted $1,800 toward the cruise, which will be divided equally among all members who make reservations for the cruise.  For example, if six members (and their spouses) make reservations for the cruise, each Rotarian would be reimbursed $300 by the club.  Prices start from as low as $549.51 per person (including all taxes, fees, prepaid gratuities, meals, entertainment, and special conference events).  To book reservations, call VIP World Travel at 941-377-0017.  Please let Sue Cobb know about your reservation as soon as it has been made (no later than November 30, 2011) so that we can plan for reimbursements. 

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Grapes & Apes

  • Season must be right around the corner as we start seeing the car carriers in parking lots and side streets all around Naples! Don't forget to wear your Grapes & Apes 2012 t-shirt when you venture out to provide the club with some high profile advertising!

Click on the following links for more project information:

Grapes & Apes     Bell Ringing     Collier Harvest     Gift of Giving     Past Projects


TRF Logo

Click on the following links for more project information:

The Rotary Foundation     Gift of Life     Mandeville Rotary Club     Past Projects

 

 

 

 

Click on the following links for more project information:

Dictionary Day     Interact Club     Rotaract Club     Scholarships     S4TL

 

Whole Foods Oct 2011
Rotary Club of Naples members attend Vocational Day at Whole Foods

Click on the following links for more project information:

Rotarians in Business     Vocational Day

Much of what you need to know is only a click away. Our club website is a wealth of information and resources for you to be more involved, to access important documents and to take your knowledge as a Rotarian to the next level.  Go ahead, CLICK!

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