Dear Fellow Rotarians, visitors and guests!
WELCOME TO OUR E-CLUB!
Thank you for stopping by our club meeting! We hope you will enjoy your visit.
Our banner is shown at the left. Please send us a virtual copy of your club banner and we will send you a copy of our new club banner in exchange. We will also display your club banner proudly on our meeting website.
Although our E-club has Provisional status at this time, we hope you will find the content of our meeting enlightening and will give us the benefit of your opinion on the content.
March is World Literacy month.
Visiting Rotarians. If you are a visiting Rotarian, please click this link to Apply for a Make-up. We will send you and your club secretary a make-up confirmation.
E-Club Members. If you are a member of the club, please click this to Club Member Attendance Record to give you details of what you need to include in your email.
Happy Hour Hangout. We are adjusting the time of our Happy Hour Hangout to Saturday mornings - early enough so that you can join before your day gets away from you.
We meet for a live chat and sometimes business discussion. If you are interested in dropping by, please click the link below. Morning coffee is on the house! (Your house, that is...) Hope to see you there!
Please note: Now, attending our HHH will earn you a make-up!
Interested in joining us? If you would like to become a member of our E-club, please click the link Membership Application and Information.
Our Provisional President, Kitty, would now like to welcome you to this week's meeting. Please listen in...
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ROTARY E-CLUB OF THE CARIBBEAN, 7020
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ABCs OF ROTARY (Cliff Dochterman)
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| Cliff Dochterman RI President, 1992-93 |
Occasionally, there is a temptation to criticize the laws, customs and traditions of another country which may seem strange or contrary to our own. In some instances, illegal practices or customs of one nation are completely lawful and acceptable in another.
As members of an international organization dedicated to world understnading and peace, it behooves Rotarians to exercise restraint in judging our Rotary friends and citizens from other countries when their behaviour seems unusual to us. A Rotary policy has existed for more than half a century relating to this dilemma of international relationships.
The statement, adopted in 1933, says that because it is recognized that some activities and local customs may be legal and customary in some countries and not in others, Rotarians should be guided by this admonition of tolerance:
"Rotarians in all countries should recognize these facts and there should be a thoughtful avoidance of criticism of the laws and customs of one country by the Rotarians of another country."The policy also cautions against "any effort on the part of Rotarians of one country to interfere with the laws or customs of another country."
As we strive to strengthen the bonds of understanding, goodwill and friendship, these policies still provide good advice and guidance.
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PAUL HARRIS - Part 4 of 4
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A LIFE LESSON FROM A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER
Mark Bezos
Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act
of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a
big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero.
Click this link to view the short video. Click your browser's BACK button to return to the meeting!
Don’t wait until you make your first million to make a difference in somebody’s life. If you have something to give, give it now.” (Mark Bezos)
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ROTARY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
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FRIENDS CAN BE QUITE DIFFERENT -
To be a friend does not mean that you have to look the same.
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ROTARY -
A PRIORITY
In order to comply with the obligations of membership in a Rotary club, a Rotarian should not belong to similar community or service clubs that would substantially reduce the member’s opportunity to comply with the obligations of membership.
A person being considered for membership in a Rotary club should be expected to disclose membership in other service organizations.
Rotarians who wish to join a similar community or service organization should seek prior approval from the Rotary club board of directors. (RCP 4.020.)
Rotarians are members of the Rotary Club. Rotary Clubs are members of Rotary International.
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From Ron Burton - RI President - elect (2013-14)
We need to make sure
that all Rotarians have a meaningful role to play, that they’re all making a
contribution, and that their contributions are valued.
Because when that
happens, the members who come in the front door don’t go right out the back. They stay in Rotary, they become Rotarians, they bring in new members, and they make a difference.
The job of membership isn’t done when we bring in a new member.
It’s not done until that new member is engaged in Rotary, is inspired by Rotary, and uses the power of Rotary service to change lives.
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SPEAKER - Amy Cuddy
Your body language shapes who you are. Changing your body language to improve yourself.
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ROTARY HISTORY
In many Rotary clubs throughout the world, wives of male members are called "Rotary Anns." This designation was never one of disparagement, but rather grew out of an interesting historical occasion.
The year was 1914 when San Francisco Rotarians boarded a special train to attend the Rotary convention being held in Houston. In those days, few wives attended Rotary events, and until the train stopped in Los Angeles, the only woman aboard was the wife of Rotarian Bru Brunnier. As the train picked up additional convention-bound delegates, Mrs. Ann Brunnier was introduced as the Rotarian's Ann. This title soon became "Rotary Ann."
Since the clubs of the West were inviting the Rotarians to hold their next convention in San Francisco, a number of songs and stunts were organized which would be performed in Houston. One of the Rotarians wrote a "Rotary Ann" chant. On theh train's arrival at the Houston depot, a delegation greeted the West Coast Rotarians.
One of the greeters was Guy Gundaker of Philadelphia, whose wife was also named Ann.
During the demonstration, someone started the Rotary Ann chant. The two petite ladies, Ann Brunnier and Ann Gundaker, were hoisted to the men's shoulders and paraded about the hall. The group loved the title given to the two women named Ann. Immediately the same term of endearment was used for all of the wives in attendance, and the name "Rotary Ann" was here to stay.
Guy Gundaker became president of Rotary International in 1923 and Bru Brunnier was elected president in 1952. Thus, each of the two original Rotary Anns became the "first lady of Rotary International."
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NOW A MUSICAL INTERLUDE
Click this link to view.
Remember to click your browser's BACK button to return to the meeting.
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INFANT SWIMMING RESOURCE SELF-RESCUE
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Caribbean Partnership Newsletter
Click this link to read the latest edition of the Rotary Caribbean Partnership newsletter.
Click your browser's BACK button to return to the meeting.
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MEETING MAKE-UP
If you would like to use your stop here as a meeting make-up, please
1. Click this link to Apply for a Make-up
2. Please include all the information requested
3. Click SUBMIT
Our club will send both you and your club secretary a make-up certificate.
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To end our meeting, please recite aloud (on your honour!) the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we think, say, and do. Brent Williams, the Regional Rotary Foundation Co-ordinator for Zone 34 leads us.
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
..and official close of meeting
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Thank you for stopping by our E-club meeting! We wish you well in the next week in all that you do for Rotary!
The meeting has now come to an end. Please do have a safe and happy week! If you have enjoyed our E-club meeting, please leave a comment below.
Rotary cheers!
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HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT
Please join our Happy Hour Hangout on Saturday morning, March 16
9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and 9:00 a.m. (Atlantic Time)
Click the link below just before the meeting to join -
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/join/538383329
Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone.
Dial +1 (619) 550-0003
Access Code: 538-383-329
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 538-383-329
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