WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY MEETING
FRIDAY, April 15, 2016
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In
this meeting:
- Personal Greeting
- Rotary Minute
- ABCs of Rotary
- An Update on Polio
- Autism - 5 facts
- Update on Council on Legislation (they meet every 3 years)
- Attendance tutorial - Rotary Club of Houston
- St. Lucia managing the drought
- Humour
- What happened Wednesday, April 13
- What happened Saturday, April 9
- Climate Change explained (repost)
- Maternal and Child Health
- A garden for all seasons
- Foundation Corner
- Rotary Anthem
- Four-Way Test to close
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OUR GREETER THIS WEEK IS ROTARIAN KITTY
President's Message
Dear fellow
Rotarians and Guests,
World Autism Awareness day was
celebrated on April 2, 2016 and continues to be celebrated throughout the month.
In this week’s greeting we learn a
little about Autism - "Autism is a
developmental disability that generally appears before the child is 24 months
of age.
Children show delays or regression in speech, social skills and
physical abilities. It occurs in all racial, ethnic, and social groups and is
four times more likely to strike boys than
girls”
What is autism?
Autism is a condition that affects social interaction, communication, behaviour and
interests.
It is a spectrum disorder,
which means that while autistic people share certain difficulties, the
condition will affect individuals differently. Unless the right support is available
or given, autism can have a profound and sometimes devastating impact on
individuals and their families. The right support can make a huge difference to
the lives of people with autism and those around them.
"Autistic
people see, hear and feel the world in a different way from other people,"
the National Autistic Society (NAS) states.
"If
you are autistic, you are autistic for life – autism is not an 'illness' and
cannot be 'cured'. Often people feel being autistic as a fundamental aspect of
their identity."
April
16 – Weekly Meeting –Autism
April
23 - Weekly Meeting –
Guest Speaker on theme for the month – PP & DC for
Maternal & Child Health – Dionne Meyler
April
30 – Club Assembly
May
2 – 7, 2016 –
District Conference [Bahamas]
July
9, 2016 –
RI President K.R. Ravindran visits Jamaica -
...contributed by Rotarian Lou
NOTICE FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Our special guest speaker will be PP and current District Chair Dionne who will be addressing issues around the theme Maternal and Child Health in our District.
Come out in your numbers so that we can fellowship and hear how we can assist in any way possible.
The Saturday meeting ID is 602-689-205 at http://zoom.us.
Time - as usual - 9:00 a.m. Miami/Atlantic time. 8:00 a.m. Jamaica
Join from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/602689205
ROTARY MINUTE
QUOTATIONS REGARDING ROTARY
by
Rotary International Presidents
1954-55
Herbert J. Taylor (cooking utensils distributing), Rotary Club of Chicago,
Illinois, USA. Rotary vision: To inspire businessmen around the world to honor
the Rotary ethic as reflected in The Four-Way Test.
“The fundamental principles contained in
Rotary’s Four-Way Test — truth, justice, friendliness, and helpfulness to
others — are among the tenets or doctrines of the religious faiths of
practically all Rotarians. These four simple questions apply in all we think,
say and do:
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?”
— Address to 1954
Rotary Convention, Seattle, Washington, USA
1955-56
A.Z. Baker (law), Rotary Club of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Rotary vision: That
Rotarians would use their great resources to extend neighborliness around the
world.
“What could be more symbolic of Rotary than
a great symphony orchestra, bringing together in perfect harmony people from
many different countries, nationalities, races, creeds, and cultures,
representing many specialized talents but each playing a different note on a
different instrument, and each essential for the perfection of the whole?”
— Address to 1956
Rotary Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
ABCs OF ROTARY
 |
| RI President (1992-93) Cliff Dochterman |
The District Conference
Most Rotarians have never attended a Rotary district
conference. They have not experienced one of the most enjoyable and rewarding
privileges of Rotary membership.
A district conference is for all club members and
their spouses, not just for club officers and committee members. The purpose of
a district conference is for fellowship, good fun, inspirational speakers and discussion
of matters that make one's Rotary membership more meaningful.
Every person who attends a district conference finds
that being a Rotarian becomes even more rewarding because of the new
experiences, insights and acquaintances developed at the conference. Those who
attend a conference enjoy going back, year after year.
Everyone of Rotary's more than 525 districts has a
conference annually These meetings are considered so important that the Rotary
International president selects a knowledgeable Rotarian as his personal representative
to attend and address each conference.
The program always includes several outstanding entertainment
features, interesting discussions and inspirational programs.
One of the added benefits of attending a district
conference is the opportunity to become better acquainted with members of one's
own club in an informal setting. Lasting friendships grow from the fellowship
hour at the district conference.
The Presidents-elect Training Seminar
The Bylaws of Rotary International require that the
governor-nominee of each district, in cooperation with the current governor, in
the early month: of the year, schedule and conduct a training seminar for the
incoming club presidents of the district. This two- or three-day
Presidents-elect Training Seminar, commonly referred to by its acronym, PETS,
is a motivational an leadership training session designed to prepare the future
club presidents for the office they will assume on 1 July.
Among the subjects covered are the implementation of
the RI theme for the coming year as well as information about the new and
continuing programs of RI. Time is also devoted to a review of district
operations, planning club and district programs, and organizing other activities
for the year ahead.
How to prepare a budget, goal-setting, time management
and new ideas for club meetings are just some of the useful skills that club
presidents-elect learn when they attend their district's
PETS.
In some areas of the world the PETS is conducted as;
joint multi-district event.
AN UPDATE ON POLIO
A BRIEF UPDATE - THE COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION
MEETING THIS WEEK
The Council meets every 3 years
How many
committees does a club need?
The council has approved a change to the Standard Rotary Club Constitution that
clubs use as a model, to help smaller clubs by reducing the number of
committees they need to form. Previously, the model suggested 15. But the proposal, narrowly approved, suggests clubs have five: club administration, membership, public relations, Rotary Foundation, and service projects.
Presenters argued that since 90 percent of clubs have fewer than 60 members, finding 45 plus members to serve on 15 committees can prove a challenge. The five committees can be formed easily, and are the most critical. Larger clubs could still appoint other committees as needed.
It passes!
Applause broke out as the council overwhelmingly approved a measure to give
clubs more flexiblity in deciding the times and days they meet, how often they
meet, when to cancel a meeting, and what counts as a meeting. By a previous
amendment, clubs will still be required to meet at least twice a month.
Proponents believe these changes are historic and necessary for Rotary to thrive
and attract new members.
Meet me online
Six years ago, the council approved e-clubs, allowing members in different
parts of the world to meet together online. This year, the council has approved
a measure recognizing that more and more clubs are meeting in a combination of
ways, in-person and online. The proposal gives nod to in-person clubs meeting sometimes online, and e-clubs holding occasional in-person meetings.
Simplifying
membership qualification
Following up on Monday's theme of flexibility, the council has just approved
simplifying qualifications of being a member. The proposal would replace a
series of qualifications with a new definition that a club be composed of
"adult persons who demonstrate good character, integrity, and leadership;
possess good reputation within their business, professions, and /or community;
and are willing to serve in their community and /or around the world." Presenters say the measure will grant clubs the responsibility and authority to choose their own members without a checklist.
What's an e-club?
Recognizing that clubs already meet in a variety
of ways, the council just voted to remove the distinction between traditional
and e-clubs. There are currently 275 clubs labeled e-clubs, with 5,900 members.
Those clubs are now just clubs that meet more frequently online than others.
Rotary has come a long way since the 2010 council decided to allow clubs that
meet principally online.
Dues increase
passes
The council has just passed the $4 dues increase.
More information will be forthcoming...
AN ATTENDANCE TUTORIAL FROM
ROTARY E-CLUB OF HOUSTON
The club format may be very helpful for our own E-Club.
A great discussion topic for the new Board of Directors!
ST. LUCIA PLANS TO CIRCUMVENT THE DROUGHT
WHAT HAPPENED ON WEDNESDAY!
April 13, 2016
INSIDE THE MIND OF A MASTER PROCRASTINATOR
Tim Urban
knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to
shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this
hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube
binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window — and
encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on,
before we run out of time.
With Wait But Why, Tim Urban demonstrates that complex and
long-form writing can stand out in an online wilderness choked with listicles
and clickbait.
Why you should listen
Tim Urban has become one of the Internet’s most popular writers.
With wry stick-figure illustrations and occasionally epic prose on everything from procrastination to artificial intelligence, Urban's blog, Wait But Why, has garnered millions of unique page views, thousands of patrons and famous fans like Elon Musk.
What others say
“Wait But Why has captured a level of reader engagement that even the new-media giants would be envious of. ” — FastCompany, 2015
Topics discussed were the main theme of procrastination as well as autism.
Plan
to join us on a Wednesday to continue to learn and to have fun!
WHAT HAPPENED SATURDAY
APRIL 9
A discussion on Maternal and Child Health. Attendees below:
CLIMATE CHANGE EXPLAINED AGAIN
Maternal and Child Health
A GARDEN FOR ALL SEASONS
Here is a little garden that Rotarian Lou creates lovingly when she returns to Anguilla. In the time that Lou is absent, the garden suffers with the weather, and becomes quite "lost." However, with Lou's touch, this little corner garden is given new life every year!
Fabulous, Lou!
FOUNDATION CORNER
WHAT
IS THE ANNUAL FUND
ANNUAL
FUND is the
primary source of funding for all Foundation activities. Our annual
contributions help Rotary Clubs take action to create positive change in
communities at home and around the world. Our gift helps strengthen peace
efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local
economies, save mothers and children and fight disease.
The
EVERY ROTARIAN every year (EREY) inigtative asks every Rotarian to support The
Rotary Foundation every year.
Through
our annual Sustaining Member contributions of $100 or more, the Rotary E-Club
of the Caribbean, 7020 has been a 100% EREY contributor since we
were chartered in 2013. Let us continue to support The Rotary Foundation
(TRF) through our annual donations. We have been and continue to “Be a
gift to the World."
THE ROTARY ANTHEM
Rotary Anthem from Rotary International on Vimeo.
THE ROTARY FOUR-WAY TEST
To
close the meeting...
ROTARY
FOUR-WAY TEST
of
the things we think, say, or do...
Rotarian Lou deLagran leads us.
Rotarian Lou deLagran leads us.
And
the final bell with our own John Fuller...
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