Rotary Ramblings

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ROTARY RAMBLINGS
ROTARY CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH
November 5, 2003

Wow, did we have an exciting day! As we entered Ellie's Flamingo Room, we 
were greeted by a well dressed gentleman, with an extended hand, and a big 
smile on his face.  This was none other than Ace Pilot and Computer Whiz, Jim 
Blocker.  President Pat Archer presided over the meeting; Jimmy Weatherspoon 
led the "heavenly choir," with Bruce Williams performing magic on the 
keyboard.  Jim Atchison sure did make us stop and think about our world 
situation, and ourselves as Rotarians, before he led a lovely prayer.  This 
man would make a terrific minister.  (For those who do not know Jim, he is a 
retired minister, and a good one too.) 

We sang Happy Anniversary to Candace Etzler, who donated $5.00 to happy five 
years; we also sang to Emmett Gumm who donated $22.00 for a lovely 22 year 
marriage.  Congratulations to you and your spouses.  By the way, we sang 
Happy Birthday to the guy in the pink coat (Bruce Wenzel).  Bruce, many more 
happy, healthy years. 

We had the pleasure of Wally Doud welcoming all our visitors; we welcome you 
back Wally!  It's good to see your smiling face among us.  We had about seven 
visiting Rotarians, from as far away as Germany.  
All of these had visited us before; welcome; keep coming back.

Fred Bonardi wore two hats today.  First, he made us all happy by relating 
that the market was up, as he spoke.  (This is a first for him in a while.)  
Then he, as Sergeant at Arms, collected a total of $125.00.  We had make ups 
by Bill Talen 4 x's (Bill, it's time to head south); Tom Cook 4 x's, Lou 
Cucci, Gerry Meeks, Nancy Owens and Dave Harden.  We thank each of you for 
taking the time to help keep our attendance up.  Rel Moorcroft paid for a 
banner we did not give away.  

Stormi Norem reminded all of us to vote; "early and often."  He also had a 
handful of "registration cards" for all of those who needed one (wonder where 
they came from).  This man should have been a comedian instead of a funeral 
director!

Tony Allerton, "Mr. Green Hat" held the winning ticket, to draw a card from 
the deck.  Since he did not win, my chances are getting better each week!

Emmett Gumm had the pleasure of inducting two new members into our club 
today.  The new members are Marilyn Ochs, Director of Seasonal Programs, at 
Gulfstream School; Mert Anderson, owning her own business as Executive Search 
Recruiter.  We warmly welcome both you ladies into our Rotary Club; now, we 
are looking for a job for each of you!  Their sponsor is Leo Phillips.

President Archer read a letter our club received from Leon Weekes.  It was a 
letter of gratitude, thanking our club for honoring him as our Service Above 
Self Award recipient for this year.  

Leo Phillips, our Program Chairman for November, noting November is Rotary 
Foundation Month, introduced our guest speaker, Roxanna Jonsson Trinka.  Ms. 
Trinka serves as Area Chairperson for the Polio Eradication Campaign.  She is 
an active member of the Boca Raton Sunset Club and a member of the Paul 
Harris Society, District 6930.  

In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus, one of the most ambitious humanitarian 
programs ever undertaken by a private entity.  PolioPlus was in large part, 
the catalyst for the World Health Assembly's adoption in 1988 of the goal of 
polio eradication.  Rotary takes pride in its commitment to help achieve a 
polio-free world by 2005.

Ms. Trinka spoke with us about Rotary Eradication of Polio by 2005.  If each 
member of our club donated $80.00, we would help to achieve our  goal of $80 
million.  Since 1988, polio cases have dropped by 99.8 percent, thanks in 
substantial measure to Rotary's significant financial contributions and 
mobilization of volunteers.  

In 2001, there were 600 cases reported, in 10 countries.  Let's finish the 
job we promised to complete; let's eradicate the dreaded disease of polio.  
Together, we can deliver to all children everywhere, a lasting, special gift; 
a world free of polio. 

UPCOMING EVENT: Holiday Party, December 5. (That's only one month away!!!!)  
Our club will be holding its annual holiday party at Delray Beach Golf 
Course.  The price for meal and entertainment will be $40.00 per person.  It 
sounds like an exciting event, and a great way to wish all our fellow 
Rotarians Happy Holidays.  Also, remember the Entertainment Books, great gift 
ideas for those hard to buy for.  

This Monday, at 5:00 p. m, the Fundraiser Committee will meet at the Fire 
House Meeting Room (not a restaurant, really the firehouse) on Atlantic 
Avenue.  For all those interested in helping with fundraisers, please try to 
attend, or give input to those on the committee.

Next week: Jess Sowards will give a Treasurer's Report, and the Paul Harris 
Fellow Society will be discussed.  This will be especially interesting to new 
members.  Our designated Greeter for next week is Mark Denkler.  Thanks again 
Jim for a great job today.

Quiz: Name the only sport in which the ball is always in possession of the 
team on defense, and the offensive team can score without touching the ball.  
(Answer next week, maybe.)

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<HTML><BODY BGCOLOR="#ffffff">ROTARY RAMBLINGS 
ROTARY CLUB OF DELRAY BEACH 
November 5, 2003 
 
 
Wow, did we have an exciting day! As we entered Ellie's Flamingo Room, we were greeted by a well dressed gentleman, with an extended hand, and a big smile on his face.&nbsp; This was none other than Ace Pilot and Computer Whiz, Jim Blocker.&nbsp; President Pat Archer presided over the meeting; Jimmy Weatherspoon led the "heavenly choir," with Bruce Williams performing magic on the keyboard.&nbsp; Jim Atchison sure did make us stop and think about our world situation, and ourselves as Rotarians, before he led a lovely prayer.&nbsp; This man would make a terrific minister.&nbsp; (For those who do not know Jim, he is a retired minister, and a good one too.) 
 
We sang Happy Anniversary to Candace Etzler, who donated $5.00 to happy five years; we also sang to Emmett Gumm who donated $22.00 for a lovely 22 year marriage.&nbsp; Congratulations to you and your spouses.&nbsp; By the way, we sang Happy Birthday to the guy in the pink coat (Bruce Wenzel).&nbsp; Bruce, many more happy, healthy years. 
 
We had the pleasure of Wally Doud welcoming all our visitors; we welcome you back Wally!&nbsp; It's good to see your smiling face among us.&nbsp; We had about seven visiting Rotarians, from as far away as Germany.&nbsp; 
All of these had visited us before; welcome; keep coming back. 
 
Fred Bonardi wore two hats today.&nbsp; First, he made us all happy by relating that the market was up, as he spoke.&nbsp; (This is a first for him in a while.)&nbsp; Then he, as Sergeant at Arms, collected a total of $125.00.&nbsp; We had make ups by Bill Talen 4 x's (Bill, it's time to head south); Tom Cook 4 x's, Lou Cucci, Gerry Meeks, Nancy Owens and Dave Harden.&nbsp; We thank each of you for taking the time to help keep our attendance up.&nbsp; Rel Moorcroft paid for a banner we did not give away.&nbsp; 
 
Stormi Norem reminded all of us to vote; "early and often."&nbsp; He also had a handful of "registration cards" for all of those who needed one (wonder where they came from).&nbsp; This man should have been a comedian instead of a funeral director! 
 
Tony Allerton, "Mr. Green Hat" held the winning ticket, to draw a card from the deck.&nbsp; Since he did not win, my chances are getting better each week! 
 
Emmett Gumm had the pleasure of inducting two new members into our club today.&nbsp; The new members are Marilyn Ochs, Director of Seasonal Programs, at Gulfstream School; Mert Anderson, owning her own business as Executive Search Recruiter.&nbsp; We warmly welcome both you ladies into our Rotary Club; now, we are looking for a job for each of you!&nbsp; Their sponsor is Leo Phillips. 
 
President Archer read a letter our club received from Leon Weekes.&nbsp; It was a letter of gratitude, thanking our club for honoring him as our Service Above Self Award recipient for this year.&nbsp; 
 
Leo Phillips, our Program Chairman for November, noting November is Rotary Foundation Month, introduced our guest speaker, Roxanna Jonsson Trinka.&nbsp; Ms. Trinka serves as Area Chairperson for the Polio Eradication Campaign.&nbsp; She is an active member of the Boca Raton Sunset Club and a member of the Paul Harris Society, District 6930.&nbsp; 
 
In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus, one of the most ambitious humanitarian programs ever undertaken by a private entity.&nbsp; PolioPlus was in large part, the catalyst for the World Health Assembly's adoption in 1988 of the goal of polio eradication.&nbsp; Rotary takes pride in its commitment to help achieve a polio-free world by 2005. 
 
Ms. Trinka spoke with us about Rotary Eradication of Polio by 2005.&nbsp; If each member of our club donated $80.00, we would help to achieve our&nbsp; goal of $80 million.&nbsp; Since 1988, polio cases have dropped by 99.8 percent, thanks in substantial measure to Rotary's significant financial contributions and mobilization of volunteers.&nbsp; 
 
In 2001, there were 600 cases reported, in 10 countries.&nbsp; Let's finish the job we promised to complete; let's eradicate the dreaded disease of polio.&nbsp; Together, we can deliver to all children everywhere, a lasting, special gift; a world free of polio. 
 
UPCOMING EVENT: Holiday Party, December 5. (That's only one month away!!!!)&nbsp; Our club will be holding its annual holiday party at Delray Beach Golf Course.&nbsp; The price for meal and entertainment will be $40.00 per person.&nbsp; It sounds like an exciting event, and a great way to wish all our fellow Rotarians Happy Holidays.&nbsp; Also, remember the Entertainment Books, great gift ideas for those hard to buy for.&nbsp; 
 
This Monday, at 5:00 p. m, the Fundraiser Committee will meet at the Fire House Meeting Room (not a restaurant, really the firehouse) on Atlantic Avenue.&nbsp; For all those interested in helping with fundraisers, please try to attend, or give input to those on the committee. 
 
Next week: Jess Sowards will give a Treasurer's Report, and the Paul Harris Fellow Society will be discussed.&nbsp; This will be especially interesting to new members.&nbsp; Our designated Greeter for next week is Mark Denkler.&nbsp; Thanks again Jim for a great job today. 
 
Quiz: Name the only sport in which the ball is always in possession of the team on defense, and the offensive team can score without touching the ball.&nbsp; (Answer next week, maybe.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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