Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020: November 1 - Regular meeting of the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020 for the week beginning Friday, November 1

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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.

November is Rotary Foundation 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. Happy Hour Hangout. Our Happy Hour Hangout on a Saturday morning is 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!

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

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ABCs OF ROTARY (Cliff Dochterman)

Cliff Dochterman
RI President, 1992-93

Rotary's Wheel Emblem

A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our ealiest days. The first design was made by Chicago /rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement."

Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads.

Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association."

A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923, the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.

Now, in 2013, a new version of the Rotary wheel has been introduced with a single colour.

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JOHN O'GROATS - Geography lesson

Have you ever heard of John O'Groats? I had not, until I learned of a wonderful piece of music by that name. So, I looked "him" up on the Internet.

I did not find a person; instead, I found a place in Scotland. - at the northern tip.

Perhaps the music is written to celebrate this location. I will let you be the judge.

Listen to the music on piano in the short video below.

It's a truly lovely piano piece by Allan Claire, transcribed by George Shearing. Performed below by Mark Porter.

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SPEAKER - Iwan Baan: Ingenious homes in unexpected places

In the center of Caracas, Venezuela, stands the 45-story "Tower of David," an unfinished, abandoned skyscraper. But about eight years ago, people started moving in. Photographer Iwan Baan shows how people build homes in unlikely places, touring us through the family apartments of Torre David, a city on the water in Nigeria, and an underground village in China. Glorious images celebrate humanity's ability to survive and make a home -- anywhere.

Photographer Iwan Baan captures the many ways people shape their shared built environment -- from glossy starchitecture to handmade homes.

Iwan Baan's interest in human connection is reflected in his ability to shift from architectural photographer to documentarian. In his photos of informal communities around the world, he shows how vernacular architecture and placemaking serve as examples of human ingenuity. His photography is a window into the world around us.

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HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT -November

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us and give a warm welcome to the speakers planned for the month of November. This list will be updated as more information becomes available.

Saturday, November 9, is our club's Annual Meeting where our Officers for 2014-15 will be finalized.

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SMILE OF THE WEEK

Our E-Club Vice-president, Paul Amoury, received a parrot for his birthday. The parrot was fully grown with a bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was an obscenity. Those that weren't expletives, were to say the least, rude.

Paul tried hard to change the bird's attitude and was constantly saying polite words, playing soft music, anything he could think of. Nothing worked. He yelled at the bird and the bird yelled back. He shocked the bird and the bird just got more angry and more rude.

Finally, in a moment of desperation, Paul put the bird in the freezer, just for a few moments. He heard the bird squawk and kick and scream - then suddenly, there was quiet.

Paul was frightened that he might have hurt the bird and quickly opened the freezer door.

The parrot calmly stepped out and said "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'll endeavor at once to correct my behavior. I really am truly sorry and beg your forgiveness."

Paul was astonished at the bird's change in attitude and was about to ask what had made such a dramatic change when the parrot continued, "May I ask what did the chicken do?"

...thanks to Paul for sharing his story!

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INSPIRING INTERLUDE

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ROTARY ANTHEM

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ANOTHER INSPIRING STORY

Could this be perceived as an "Act of Kindness"?

Watch the video below. It runs about 3 minutes.

Is there anything that our E-Club can do - in our own unique E-Club way - that could follow this principle? How can we help those-in-need in our district?

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DISTRICT 7020 CONFERENCE 2014 IN CAYMAN ISLANDS

Plan to attend. A chance to meet others from the District and be inspired.

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AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS HAPPEN UPON HATCHING SEA TURTLES

Click this link to view a fascinating start to new life.

You may have to be signed in to FaceBook to view this video.

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HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR TEEN

The teenage years are full of change for both parents and teenagers. Not only are teens growing and changing physically, but they are developing their identity and becoming more independent.

The hormones that drive puberty and bring on its physical changes also affect how a teen thinks and feels. At the same time, major changes happen in the adolescent brain, influencing judgment, decision-making, and emotions. Teens test their limits and try very hard to fit into their peer groups. You might even think that your teen’s friends have become more important to him than you and your family.

Why is healthy communication important?

As your teen moves toward adulthood, it’s normal and natural for her to put distance between herself and family. But it’s more important than ever to keep the lines of communication open. If your teen feels she can talk to you, than she knows you will listen and consider his views, and chances are you have and will continue to have a healthy relationship.

By encouraging open and honest conversation, your teen is more likely to come to you for the important stuff—like relationships, school, sex, drugs—rather than turning to friends for help and guidance or feeling alone.

Here are some tips to help you communicate with your teen:

    Talk with your teen about his interests (music, sports, hobbies, plans for the weekend, future goals).

    Schedule family time. All teens need to feel that they’re a valued member of the family. Part of that will come from setting aside family time to do regular activities together, such as going to the movies, going for a hike or skating. Family meals are an excellent way to connect with each other and talk about the things that happened during the day. Research also shows that having at least one family meal a day can prevent your teen from experimenting with risky health behaviour. Spending time as a family will help you know your teen as he grows and develops.

    Listen. Teens want their parents to listen to their stories, concerns and feelings with patience, understanding, and acceptance. Your teen needs to believe he can share problems and issues, and know that you will support him. It’s also a good idea to repeat her own words when discussing what your teen tells you so that she knows you understand.

    Be prepared and willing to discuss the things he wants to talk about. Think about the things your teen might want to talk about (relationships, sex, drugs, alcohol) so that you are ready when he comes to you with difficult questions or ideas.

    Treat your teen with respect and don’t dismiss his feeling or opinions. Find ways to discuss and acknowledge your differences without judging. Listen to your teen’s point of view with an open mind. Active listening will help your teen feel important, know that you take her concerns seriously, and will strengthen your relationship.

    Be trustworthy. Don’t make fun of your teen, or share his personal stories with others. Respecting your teen’s desire for privacy is important. If you do, he is more likely to talk about issues like violence, abuse, harassment or severe mood problems.

    Stay calm, and try not to get frustrated. Your questions and tone of voice might put your teen on the defensive.

    Offer help, even if your teen doesn’t ask. The challenge is to be involved without intruding and to let your teen know you are always available.

    Avoid lectures. If your teen’s stories spark a lecture from you, she’ll be less likely to share with you another time. Express your concerns, but know that it’s normal for teens to experiment. Be upfront about the rules and consequences.

    Keep it short, and to the point. Teens generally won’t stay focused for long conversations.

    Plan. Set aside regular time to catch up, or talk about issues your teen is facing. Another good place to talk with your teen is while travelling together in the car, when you have a captive audience.

    Step away. If a conversation becomes emotional or heated, it is probably a good idea to step away and come back to it when everyone has calmed down.

    Be honest about your feelings. If you are, your teen may be more open with you.

...www.caringforkids.cps.ca

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SPEAKER - Elizabeth Loftus - False Memory

Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus studies memories. More precisely, she studies false memories, when people either remember things that didn't happen or remember them differently from the way they really were. It's more common than you might think, and Loftus shares some startling stories and statistics, and raises some important ethical questions we should all remember to consider.

Memory-manipulation expert Elizabeth Loftus explains how our memories might not be what they seem -- and how implanted memories can have real-life repercussions.

Elizabeth Loftus altered the course of legal history by revealing that memory is not only unreliable, but also mutable. Since the 1970s, Loftus has created an impressive body of scholarly work and has appeared as an expert witness in hundreds of courtrooms, bolstering the cases of defendants facing criminal charges based on eyewitness testimony, and debunking “recovered memory” theories popular at the time, as in her book The Myth of Repressed Memory: False Memories and Allegations of Sexual Abuse (with Katherine Ketcham).

Since then, Loftus has dedicated herself to discovering how false memories can affect our daily lives, leading her to surprising therapeutic applications for memory modification -- including controlling obesity by implanting patients with preferences for healthy foods.

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PART 5 OF AN 8-PART DOCUMENTARY - Gangs in Paradise

We will consider this topic throughout the next weeks...

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THE HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT - from October 26

The guest last week was Vernella Fuller from Jamaica who is the District 7020 Chairperson for Maternal and Child Health.

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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.

Kenan Kern, the Zone 34 Regional Rotary Foundation Co-ordinator 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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Visiting Rotarians. Click this link to Apply for a Make-up. We will send you and your club secretary a make-up confirmation.

Please consider a donation to our Club. Just as any Rotarian visiting a Rotary Club would be expected to make a donation, we hope you will consider a donation (perhaps $5 USD) to our Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020. Please click the button below:

Active Members. Click to indicate your Attendance.

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HAPPY HOUR HANGOUT – Saturday morning - November 2, 2013

Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean, 7020 is inviting you to a scheduled Happy Hour Hangout.

Guest Speaker is Past District Governor, Richard Grant - District 7020 Grants Chair. Please join us to learn about - and to discuss - grants and how we can take advantage of what's available for our E-Club.