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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 E-Club banner is shown at 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.
We are now officially a fully-fledged chartered Rotary Club in District 7020. Our charter date is August 12, 2013. We hope you will find the content of our meeting enlightening and will give us the benefit of your opinion on the content.
August is Rotary Membership Month!
Visiting Rotarians. Click this link to Apply for a Make-up. We will send you and your club secretary a make-up confirmation.
Active Members. Click for Attendance Record.
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 can earn you a make-up!
The link to the Happy Hour Hangout for Saturday is at the bottom of this meeting.
Interested in joining us? Click the link Membership Application and Information.
Our 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
Click the arrow below to start this very short video. This video officially begins the meeting and "sets the stage" for Rotary understanding.
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ABCs OF ROTARY (Cliff Dochterman)
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| Cliff Dochterman RI President, 1992-93 |
Annual Rotary Themes
In 1955, RI President A.Z. Baker announced a theme, "Developing Our Resources," to serve as Rotary's program of emphasis. Since that time, each president has issued a theme for his Rotary year. The shortest theme was in 1961-62 when Joseph Abey selected "Act." Other one-word themes were chosen in 1958-59 by Charles Tennent ("Serve") and 1968-69 by Kiyoshi Togasaki ("Participate").
Carl Miller, in 1963-64, had a theme for the times when he proposed "Guidelines for Rotary in the Space Age." Other "timely" themes were in 1980-81 when Rolf Klarich created "Take Time to Serve" and William Carter in 1973-74 used "Time for Action."
Two themes have a similarity to commercial advertising: "A Better World Through Rotary" (Richard Evans, 1966-67) and "Reach Out" (Clem Renouf, 1978-799). Bridges have been a striking metaphor. Harold Thomas, 1959-60, urged Rotarians to "Build Bridges of Friendship"; William Walk, 1970-71, created "Bridge the Gap"; and Hiroji Mukasa, 1982-83, declared "Mankind is One - Build Bridges of Friendship Throughout the World." (And in 2010-11, "Building Communities - Bridging Continents" - RI President, Ray Klinginsmith.)
A worldwide focus was given by Stan McCaffrey in 1981-82 with the message, "World Understanding and Peace Through Rotary," and again in 1984-85 by Carolos Canseco who urged Rotarians to "Discover a New World of Service." In other years, the individual was emphasized, as "You Are Rotary" (Edd McLaughlin, 1960-61), "Goodwill Begins with You" (Ernst Breitholtz, 1971-72) and "You are the Key" (Ed Cadman, 1985-86).
Frequently, the theme urges Rotarians to become more involved in their club such as "Share Rotary - Serve People" (Bill Skelton, 1983-84) or "Make Your Rotary Membership Effective" (Luther Hodges, 1967-68). But whether you "Review and Renew," "Take a New Look," "Let Service Light the Way" or "Dignify the Human Being," it is clear that the RI president provides Rotarians with an important anual program of emphasis. In 1986-87, President M.A.T. Caparas selected the inspiring message that "Rotary Brings Hope."
Charles Keller in 1987-88 saw "Rotarians - United in Service, Dedicated to Peace," while Royce Abbey asked his fellow members in 1988-89 to "Put Life into Rotary - Your Life." Hugh Archer (1989-90) urged us to "Enjoy Rotary!" and Paulo Costa (1990-91) asked that we "Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm."
My predecessor Raja Saboo (1991-92) exhorted every Rotarian to "Look Beyond Yourself." In 1992-93, I reminded Rotarians, "Real Happiness Is Helping Others," and in 1993-94, Bob Barth counselled Rotarians, "Believe in What You Do and Do What You Believe In." In 1994-95, Bill Huntley encouraged Rotarians to "Be A Friend" to their communities. During 1995-96, Herb Brown asked Rotarians to "Act with Integrity, Serve with Love, Work for Peace."
Other recent themes are listed below:
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POLIOPLUS - NIGERIA
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ROTARY ANTHEM
The video shows several of the Rotary themes through the years!
Play this short video below to hear the anthem as you read through the stories below. It's an inspiring and rousing musical interlude. It's an excellent part of each of our meetings! Please enjoy it!
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SPEAKER - "I CAN."
What an incredibly powerful talk! Outstanding! This idea should spark our imaginations for our own E-Club! Let me know what you think!
Aware - Enable - Empower - Contagious!
Watch her students take local issues into their own hands, lead other young people, even educate their parents.
The founder of the Riverside School in Ahmedabad, Kiran Sethi has launched an initiative to make our cities more child-friendly.
Kiran Bir Sethi's early training as a designer is clear in her work as an educator -- she looks beyond what exists, to ask, "could we do this a better way?" In 2001, she founded the Riverside School in Ahmedabad, designing the primary school's curriculum (and its building) from the ground up.
Based around six "Beacons of Learning," the school's lesson plan focuses on creating curious, competent future citizens. The school now enrolls almost 300 children and has franchised its curriculum widely.
Sethi's latest project, inspired by dialogue with the children of Riverside, is called AProCh -- which stands for "A Protagonist in every Child." Fighting the stereotype of modern kids as rude and delinquent, AProCh looks for ways to engage Ahmedabad's children in modern city life, and to revamp our cities to make room for kids to learn, both actively and by example.
Click this link to view the video. Click your browser's BACK button to return to the meeting.
(a video of roughly 10 minutes)
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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
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THE POWER OF MUSIC -
6-minute video
Alive Inside`- They say our senses can often help bring back our memories. This is the story of Henry, an elderly man living in a nursing home, and how the power of music brings him back to life.
Wow!!
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DENGUE FEVER - Does it affect you?
...posted in the St. Maarten Daily Herald last week
PHILIPSBURG--Health Minister Cornelius de Weever has declared a dengue epidemic in the country, following the recording of five or more confirmed cases over the past two weeks.
A total of 101 cases have been recorded for the first seven months of this year (January to July).
Authorities are calling on the community to take measures to stem the breading of mosquitoes.
In response to the increase of dengue numbers, vector control activities have been stepped up by the Ministry; prompt response to the search of yards and gardens for mosquito breeding sites; stepped up media campaign; fogging activity is also planned as part of this response and will commence as soon as possible, once all logistics are in place, it was stated in a press release.
"Fogging activity is kept to a minimum in order to prevent the mosquito population from developing immunity to the chemicals that are deployed, and therefore is only used when really necessary," it was stated in the release.
"The most effective way to eliminate and/or keep the mosquito population at bay is for every member of the community taking their own personal responsibility and making sure that their yards and surroundings are kept clean by following the recommendations of the Ministry of Public Health."
Residents with dengue fever symptoms are asked to consult with their family physician who can then refer them to the laboratory for a test to determine if they have dengue or not, and give proper advice to ensure a healthy recovery, avoiding other health risks.
Dengue symptoms include high fever, severe headache, backache, joint and eye pain, nausea, vomiting, and rash. Once a person has developed a fever, the infectious period lasts for about a week. Most people recover without any complications, using pain relievers, liquid intake (preferably water or juice) and bed rest. Persons should avoid self-medication and consult their physician.
Section General Health Care (SGHC) is calling on the population to take daily action to eliminate mosquito-breeding opportunities around their home and workplace. "On a daily basis, check containers such as buckets and water tanks for larvae and eliminate the breeding source. Water tanks should be properly secured and screened to prevent mosquitoes from entering. If there aren't any containers with water for mosquitoes to lay their larvae, there won't be any adult mosquitoes," it was stated in the release.
Dengue Fever is transmitted by the female vector Aedes Aegypti mosquito. The Aedes Aegypti mosquito is distinguished by its markings. The body of the mosquito has alternate black and white horizontal stripes. The Aedes Aegypti mosquito lays her eggs in clear (clean) stagnant water. Within eight days the mosquito can complete its life cycle from egg, to larvae to pupae and to adult mosquito.
"Even after you have cleaned-up your yard and surroundings, it is recommended for persons to walk around their surroundings on a weekly basis, and after every rain event to eliminate all possible breeding sites."
Minister of Public Health Cornelius de Weever's 'Get Checked" campaign, is in line with the urgent appeal for residents and business owners to check in and around their homes and businesses in order to reduce breeding sites of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito and making them mosquito-free zones.
"SHGC is urgently calling on the community, especially homeowners to be proactive in implementing mosquito preventive measures on their own property in order to prevent vector borne diseases. Persons are urgently recommended to keep their homes, yards, neighbourhoods, open lots and work environment free from mosquito breeding sites," it was stated in the release.
"Mobilize family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to collectively take actions to eliminate mosquito-breeding sources. Homeowners can reduce the number of areas where adult mosquitoes can find shelter by cutting down weeds adjacent to the house foundation and in their yards, and mowing the lawn regularly. "On a daily basis, check plants in your yard for mosquito breeding sites, keep vegetation properly trimmed and avoid overgrown vegetation.
Check around construction sites or do-it-yourself improvements to ensure that proper backfilling and grading is realized to prevent drainage problems, which can be a source for standing water. When out during dusk and dawn hours, use mosquito repellent or wear proper clothing to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. An increase in the mosquito population puts all residences and businesses at risk."
Additional information on the Aedes Aegypti mosquito breeding sites and respective preventive measures can be obtained by calling tel: 542-2078 or 542-3003 or email surveillance@sintmaartengov.org .
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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH - ONE FOCUS OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Nine million children under age 5 will die because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. With proper services and trained birthing professionals, maternal deaths at childbirth could be reduced by 80 percent. Rotary’s maternal and child health projects help educate mothers, provide health services such as immunizations, and give babies a better start in life.
Making health care more sustainable
Children in Uganda now have a fighting chance to survive and a community has better trained medical professionals following a visit by a medical mission that was supported by Rotary clubs in the United States and East Africa and a Rotary Foundation Global Grant. A 12-member vocational training team, made up of doctors from Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, performed life-saving procedures and shared their skills with their counterparts at the Uganda Heart Institute at Mulago Hospital in Kampala.
“We taught the physicians, nurses, and operating room staff not only surgical and operating room techniques, but postoperative medical care for children with congenital heart defects,” says Dr. Stephanie Kinnaman, team leader and a member of the Rotary Club of Greenfield, Indiana, USA. In Uganda, the Rotary Club of Makindye aided the team’s work by transporting members to and from the hospital, providing meals, and assisting with other needs.
The mission was part of a long-term effort launched by the Gift of Life Foundation with support from Rotary clubs in 2008 that will continue until 2014, when it will be turned over to the Uganda Heart Institute.
Salim Najjar, a Rotary leader who accompanied the team, praised their talent and dedication. “I saw another dimension of our Rotary contributions at work in saving young lives.”
Click this link to view a video on this project. Click your browser's BACK button to return to the meeting.
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SOCIAL MEDIA - TWITTER
What is a Hash Tag and how do I use it? A very short - but very useful - explanation to get you started on Twitter.
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL -
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K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran, a member of the Rotary Club of Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, has been selected by the Nominating Committee for President of RI in 2015-16. Ravindran will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenging candidates.
Ravindran said his top priority for Rotary will be to increase membership, which he called the bedrock of any organization.
“The emphasis on membership has to continue with focus on the younger generation,” Ravindran said. “Additionally, we must seek to attract the just retired and experienced people into Rotary.”
Creating regional membership plans and realizing that “one size does not fit all” has been a move in the right direction, he said.
“Albert Einstein defined insanity as ‘doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.’ In many ways this has been the story of Rotary’s poor membership advance,” he said.
“Thankfully, our approach this time has been studied and altered. We have created 22 different membership regions so that each region would develop and execute a plan that would suit that particular region.”
Ravindran said it’s important for Rotarians to share their stories, especially through social media, so others can see the impact Rotary has had in their lives. He said it’s also important for the organization to speak with a consistent voice. “Our identity must remain simple and be based on our core values. It must be clear and straightforward to both our internal and external audience.”
Ravindran holds a degree in commerce and is founder and CEO of Printcare PLC, a publicly listed company and global leader in the tea packaging industry. He also serves on the board of several other companies and charitable trusts. He is the founding president of the Sri Lanka Anti Narcotics Association, the largest antinarcotics organization in Sri Lanka.
As his country’s PolioPlus chair, Ravindran headed a task force with members from the government, UNICEF, and Rotary and worked closely with UNICEF to negotiate a cease-fire with northern militants during National Immunization Days.
A Rotarian since 1974, Ravindran has served Rotary as a director and treasurer of RI and as a trustee of The Rotary Foundation. He has also served as an International Assembly group discussion leader, district governor, Council on Legislation representative, and zone institute chair. He chaired the Schools Reawakening project, sponsored by Rotary clubs and districts in Sri Lanka, which rebuilt 25 tsunami-devastated schools, benefiting 15,000 children.
Ravindran has been awarded The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award and the Service Award for a Polio-Free World.
He and his wife, Vanathy, have two children, and are level 4 Major Donors to the Foundation.
The Nominating Committee members are Eric E. Lacoste Adamson, USA (chair); John T. Blount, USA; Robert K. Crabtree, New Zealand; Gerson Gonçalves, Brazil; Frederick W. Hahn Jr., USA; Lynn A. Hammond, USA; Teruo Inoue, Japan; Paul Knyff, The Netherlands; Peter Krön, Austria; Jorma Lampén, Finland; Kyu-Hang Lee, Korea; Masahiro Kuroda, Japan; Michael D. McCullough, USA; Donald L. Mebus, USA; David D. Morgan, Wales; Catherine Noyer-Riveau, France; and M.K. Panduranga Setty, India.
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TO END OUR MEETING
To end our meeting, please recite aloud (on your honour!) the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things we think, say, or do.
A trio of excellent Rotarians from Nassau 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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Active Members. Click to indicate your Attendance.
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HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT - Wednesday, August 21
8:00 p.m. Atlantic Time (Eastern Daylight Time)
Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020 is inviting you to a scheduled Happy Hour Hangout.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device:
- Please click this URL to start or join. https://zoom.us/j/887549154
- Or, go to https://zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 887 549 154
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- Call +1(424)203-8450 (US/Canada only).
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