Message from our Rotary International President :

John F. Germ, from Chattanooga, Tennessee

“I believe everyone recognizes the opportunity to serve Rotary for what it truly is: not a small opportunity, but a great one; an opportunity of a lifetime to change the world for the better, forever through Rotary’s service to humanity,” said Germ.

Rotary members around the globe are serving humanity by providing clean water to underdeveloped communities, promoting peace in conflict areas, and strengthening communities through basic education and literacy. But none more important than our work to eradicate polio worldwide, he said.

After a historic year in which transmission of the wild poliovirus was stopped in Nigeria and all of Africa, Germ said we are closer than ever to ending polio.

“We are at a crossroads in Rotary,” he added. “We are looking ahead at a year that may one day be known as the greatest year in Rotary’s history: the year that sees the world’s last case of polio.”

Last year’s milestones leave just two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, where the virus still circulates. Polio would be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated.

When that moment arrives, it’s “tremendously important” that Rotary is ready for it, said Germ. “We need to be sure that we are recognized for that success, and leverage that success into more partnerships, greater growth, and even more ambitious service in the decades to come.”

Germ, a member of the Rotary Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, encouraged attendees to return to their clubs and communities and spread the word about Rotary’s role in the fight for a polio-free world.

“People who want to do good will see that Rotary is a place where they can change the world. Every Rotary club needs to be ready to give them that opportunity,” Germ said.

Enhancing Rotary’s image isn’t the only way to boost membership. “We need clubs that are flexible, so our service will be more attractive to younger members, recent retirees, and working people.”

He added: “We need more willing hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to move our work forward.”

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Birthdays this month:MeloniRaisnerJuly 2nd

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ROTARY YEAR 2016-2017

Board of Directors:*

President:Dean McConville

Past President & Secretary:Maria M. Kalapati

Treasurer:Louis Okonkwo

Assistant Treasurer & DirectorKim Quigley

Board Directors:John Cruzeiro

Nils Weibull

Paul Patterson,

*Every Rotary Member is invited and encouraged to attend Board Meetings to give ideas & comments however final voting is left to the Board of Directors.

Committees:

Invocation:Louis Okonkwo

Sergeant-at-Arms:Nils Weibull

Club Bulletin:Maria M. Kalapati

Website, Media & Facebook:????? (need Media & Facebook)

Literacy Projects:

DictionaryJohn Cruzeiro/John Randall

Josh the Otter Maria M. Kalapati

Sean Viara & Maurizio LoMonaco

Foundation:Nils Weibull

Interact:Beth Taylor, NPHS Rep

RYLA/ S4TLMaria M. Kalapati

International Project Chairs:

Polio, Wheelchair, Clean WaterNils Weibull

District Governor for District 6960: William Laddison Waldo (Ladd)

Area 8 Assistant Governor:Blair Post

ROTARY CLUB OF NORTH PORT CENTRAL ROSTER

# / NAME / B/D / STATUS / CLASSIFICATION / PARTNER / PHONE / BUS/CELL / E-MAIL
1. / Maria M KALAPATI / Jan 15 / PHSM PHF PHB PP / Business Services / Stephen / 426-0083 / 815-8390 /
2. / Neal LOTH / June 29 / CM PHF PHB PHSM PP / Mortgages / Valerie / 426-0344 / 468-9555 /
3. / Ken LUND / Sept 28 / CM PHF PHB PHSM PP / Aviation / Brit / 743-8186 /
4. / Nils WEIBULL / Feb 19 / Intl Sales Manager / Kerstin / 734-476-0774 /
5. / Louis OKONKWO / July 7 / PHF PP / Professor / Philomena / 629-6486 / 875-2260 /
6. / Paul PATTERSON / Feb 4 / PHF / Handyman / 848-448-0797 /
7. / Stephen A KALAPATI / Aug 16 / Engineer / Maria / 426-0083 / 815-8456 /
8. / Kim QUIGLEY / Feb 8 / Banking / Bill / 426-1332 / 564-3023 /
9 / Christine ZAGROBELNY / Nov 11 / Restaurant Owner / 650-9383 / 426-1155 /
10. / Dean McCONVILLE / Mar 6 / Insurance / Jennifer / 323-3601 / 429-3326 /
11. / Meloni RAISNER / July 2 / Chef/CNA / Charlie / 223-5735 / 223-5735 /
12. / Dr. John CRUZEIRO / June 7 / School Supt. / Patricia / 257-8472 /
13. / Maurizio LoMONACO / June 26 / Freelance Singer / Maddalena / 426-7257 / 305-720-4089 /
14. / Sean VIARA / Sept 4 / Realtor / Sara / 268-8197 /
15. / John RANDALL / Dec 9 / Engineering Mgr / Dawn / 423-4040 /

LEGEND CM = Charter Member PHF = Paul Harris Fellow PHSM = Paul Harris Sustaining Member PHB + Paul Harris Bequest PP = Past President

NEED A MAKE-UP?

MONDAYS:

12:15 p.m. SarasotaGateway, Van Wezel

TUESDAYS:

7:00 a.m. Charlotte Harbor, Cultural Center Pt. Charlotte

7:15 a.m. Venice Sunrise, Holiday Inn

12:00 p.m. Englewood, Englewood Hospital

WEDNESDAYS:

7:00 a.m. Placida, Hills Country Club Rotunda Circle

THURSDAYS:

7:00 a.m. Lemon Bay Sunrise, Englewood Hospital

7:15 a.m. Murdoch, Perkins Restaurant

12:00 pm Venice Nokomis, Venice Yacht Club

FRIDAYS:

12:00 p.m. Punta Gorda, Best Western Benedetto’s

I AM NOT IN ROTARY – BUT ROTARY IS IN ME!