Rotary Club of Seminole County South
President's Message Program for September 3, 2010
Bill Potter - 2010 - 2011 Club President

General Fellowship Meeting

Rotary Website Program

Announcements

FORE! We are approaching our Annual Golf Outing! Come and Tee Off on October 11th. More to Follow!


Congratulations to John Davies who was awarded with the 2009-2010 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service. John is always there to lend a helping hand when you need him! Thank you for all your hard work!


Congratulations to John Davies who was awarded with the 2009-2010 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service. John is always there to lend a helping hand when you need him! Thank you for all your hard work!


Hats off to Rege Davis who did a great job coordinating this years beer beer tent at RED, HOT & BOOM! Which is no easy task! Thank you to all who volunteered. We all had a great time with our fellow Rotarians while raising money.


We are gearing up for the Second Annual Holiday Hundred. Become a sponsor of this fantastic event! There are many opportunities, learn more...


Congratulations to Clark Gwinn! 35 Years in the club and still helping!


Congratulations to Paul Sills! Our Bulletin Editor and all around great Rotarian walked home with Hawkins Award! All that hard work has not gone unnoticed!


Congratulations to Tracy Huggins! on her second Paul Harris Fellow Award. There are too many great things to list about Tracy. She always has the club at heart! Way to go Tracy!


Coalition for the Homeless Thank you to Chris Sorensen for all his hard work with the Coalition. We made enough meatloaf and sides for 330 people! Thank you for all the participated, it is an overwhelming and rewarding experience.


While at the Rotary International Annual Convention in Montreal, Canada, I was amazed at the first class way Rotary brings together its members for an informative and fun time. I have been to many business conventions over the years and the RI convention is one of the best I have attended. There were approximately 18,000 members from all over the world in attendance. By participating in an RI Convention, you'll gain a broader appreciation of Rotary's global impact and strengthen your commitment to service. Here are some great reasons to attend a convention:

  • Service projects. Find out how fellow Rotarians developed their service projects by visiting club and district project booths. You can also partner with other Rotarians in an international project or exchange.
  • The Rotary Foundation. Learn more about Polio Plus and other Foundation programs during plenary sessions and workshops that show how Rotarians take humanitarian action and promote peace and understanding throughout the world.
  • Development of future club leaders. Expand your network of international contacts by getting to know Rotary leaders and members from your own district, and become more involved in district plans.
  • Club administration. Attend a special workshop for incoming presidents and the Presidents-Elect Luncheon, where you can meet and exchange ideas with fellow leaders.
  • Entertainment. The RI convention has many first class entertainment events going on at meals, at special events, and in the exhibition hall which RI calls "The House of Friendship".
  • Family fun. With so much to do around the event, you and your family can plan a memorable vacation around the convention.

Next year the RI Annual convention will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 21-25 2011. Two weeks ago, after our short video on the New Orleans convention, a lot of excitement was generated about a South Seminole Club excursion to New Orleans as a group; maybe we rent a bus and all go to New Orleans together? This sounds like a great idea which could become a great fellowship event and lots fun. New Orleans is a fantastic city to visit! You can register at http://www.rotary.org/. So save this date on your calendar, I know I will.

 

Yours In Rotary Service,

Bill Potter
Club President