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1 The Conquistador February 16, 2010 Official Publication of the Volume 30 - Issue 33. Rotary Club of Charlotte Harbor Chartered April 4, 1980. Meets Tuesday at 7:00 , Cultural Center of Charlotte County, Port Charlotte, Florida Your Rotary Pin on me, I am dependable, I am reliable, I give more than I take, Luanne Triolo was several and I am available.' I can't think weeks into a challenge to wear of a better reason to wear it at all OFFICERS & her Rotary pin for 60 days time.". DIRECTORS straight when she realized she Many shapes and sizes had missed a day. 2009-2010 Triolo says her favorite Rotary pin depicts several So the 2009-10 president of the Rotary Club of women with their arms raised in the air, with the Carol Stream, Illinois, USA, started all over again to Rotary emblem on the side, available through the meet the challenge William Ferreira, governor of vendor Russell-Hampton.

2 (See a full list of official President: District 6440, had set before all his club presidents. Mike Colgan RI licensed vendors.) She says she likes to look for "You get used to it. It's something that is really new pins at presidents-elect training seminars, club President-Elect: officer trainings, and district conferences. "There are Bob McDuffie good to do," says Triolo. "Different pins do catch people's eye in different ways." even magnetic ones for people who don't want to Secretary: stick a pin through their clothing.". Sherry Penfield Many Rotarians are serious about wearing their Rotary pins. Eugene Claudiu Presecan, a member of the Treasurer: Beil, past governor of District Rotary Club of Cluj-Napoca Cetatuie, Steve Vollmer 6950 (Florida, USA) and a mem- Romania, notes that Rotary was for- Past President: ber of the Rotary Club of Hudson, bidden in his country during the 50.

3 Carl Rehling tapped into that dedication re- years of communist rule. "It's a pin cently when he started a discus- we can wear now in Romania too. I. Sergeant at Arms sion thread on RI's official LinkedIn group, asking guess only when you are forced to Bob Clendenin stop wearing it you realize its true Rotarians whether they wear their pins every day or just for meetings. The discussion has prompted significance.". Directors: more than 190 comments. Daniel Romanchik, a member of the Rotary Club of Carol Garner Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, says the LinkedIn dis- "I am happy with the feedback," Beil says. "I feel Tom Gorman strongly about the value of wearing the pin every cussion has convinced him to wear his pin more of- Chris Gover Rick Hayman day. Whether you are at the grocery store, at work, ten. He is particularly drawn to RI theme pins. Robert Lowe or anywhere, you never know when a stranger is Lisa Hunter, president of the Rotaract Club of Maid- Selva Sunderavel going to notice and you have an opportunity to ex- enhead, Berkshire, England, says she always wears plain Rotary to them.

4 " her Rotaract pin with pride. "Like many others, I. Tony Quinn, governor of District 1200 (England), keep a variety of different pins in my bag so I always notes on the LinkedIn thread that have the right one to suit the occasion," she says. Rotarians agree to wear their pins at Do you wear your Rotary pin all times when they are inducted. every day? Have you struck up a "Remember what Past RI President conversation with strangers about Bob Barth had to say," Quinn notes. Rotary as a result? "He said that a Rotary pin should say By Arnold R. Grahl this about the wearer: 'You can rely Rotary International News Rotary International President: John Kenny Club #4308 District Governor, District 6960: Vince Cautero Assistant Governor, Area 7: Rebekah J. (Becky) Fero From Yukon Basketball Birthday on Feb 8th. Leo Christmas was happy that his nephew's son was in town. John Mozzi- To Progressive Dinner cato seemed to be thrilled for the Yukon Basket- ball results.

5 Steve Vollmer was happy for being EDITED BY able to talk with his daughter. Robert Lowe SAD $: Sherry indicated she was somewhat sad for her son's upcoming world expedition. At 7:01 AM President Mike FINES$: No fines were assessed by SAA Bob struck the Rotary Bell with Clendenin today. great vigor and another meet- Carl Rehling was today's 50/50 Draw Win- ing for the Rotary Club of ner. Rob Lowe won the grab Bag , while Charlotte Harbor began. Darryl Keys won the special draw. Bob McDuffie handled the In- vocation, while Rick Hayman President Mike provided the Club with updates led the Pledge of Allegiance. on the following 1) the Block Party 2) Frontier The Four- Days 3) Progressive Dinner 4) District Social Don Roll with style and grace Way Test was and 5) Camp Florida. guided the Rotary Choir through America, adopted by the Beautiful. Mike mentioned that details on Camp Florida Rotary in could be found an article in today's Newsletter.

6 After partaking in Chef Chris' Breakfast 1943. He stressed we would be further advised of de- Buffet our guests/visitors were introduced by Steve Vollmer. Rotarians John Mozzi- tails on each subject as soon as he was com- cato; Leo Christmas; Don Voigt; Joseph pletely updated. Aghion; Ed Russell and Karol Wyckoff President Mike then proceeded with a Visual THE were visitors. Selva Sunderavel brought Presentation for the Club that he had asked to FOUR-WAY Vibha Kumar as a guest. The Rotary Choir prepare for District concerning Membership. A. in harmonic excellence welcomed everyone brief discussion followed the presentation and TEST in song. Mike left the Club with several thoughts and President Mike asked Tom Gorman to de- concepts to ponder. Of things we termine today's attendance stats. Tom ob- Bob Clendenin led he Club in the 4-Way Test. think, say or tained all make-ups, various excuses and do made his calculation.

7 Charlotte Harbor Ro- The Rotary Bell was struck by President Mike ending our Breakfast at 8:04 AM. tary had achieved a attendance First, level. Is it theTRUTH? SAA Bob Clendenin then attempted to col- Program Responsibility Schedule lect Birthdays and Anniversaries, however Second, none were reported. Bob C. then without MARCH 16 PJ Fisher Is it FAIR to all hesitation began the search for Happy and 23 Carol Garner concerned? Sad Dollars. 30 TBA. Third, HAPPY $: Wayne Sallade was happy for April 6 President Mike Colgan Will it build the Charlotte High Basketball Team and con- 13 Tom Gorman veyed to the Club Jenny Mulligan's apprecia- 20 Chris Gover GOODWILL and tion for the Rotarian participation at Jim's 27 Jim Hageman BETTER. Memorial Service. Wayne also expressed his FRIENDSHIPS? happiness at his renewed involvement with May 4 Carl Rehling the Boy Scouts. 11 Rick Hayman Fourth, 18 TBA.

8 Joseph Aghion was happy to be here and Will it be related a Good Samaritan Story. PJ Fisher 25 Nancy Lisby BENEFICIAL to was happy that Bob McDuffie was here. all concerned? June 1 President Mike Colgan Mike Moody was happy for the success of 8 TBA. his wife's theatrical endeavors. Jose Basilio 15 Robert Lowe was happy he had assisted at the Bingo. 22 Bob McDuffie Don Voigt was happy to be attending his 29 President Mike Colgan grandson's Eagle Scout Ceremony. Bob McDuffie expressed his joy in being here Please review and mark these dates on your after his health issues. Ed Russell was Calendars. If your time is a problem or concern happy to be here. Tom Fisher was happy please contact Tom Fisher to reschedule. for the Boy Scouts celebrating their 100th Don't brood. Get on with living and loving. You don't have forever.. Leo Buscaglia A Note Of Thanks Charlotte Harbor Rotary Breakfast Calendar Words are not sufficient for me to express the grati- tude, concern and love that I have felt from Jim's Today - February 16.

9 Fellow Rotarians since his unexpected passing. Program: Bob Wilson This outpouring and heartfelt expressions from so Greeter: Don Roll many people in so many venues has been incredible. February 23. I am taking it all in and feeling the emotions associ- February ated with losing Jim. For me, Jim was not only my Program: TBA. husband, but my best friend in life and work and feel Greeter: Chris Gover so blessed to have had him in my life for the time March 2. Is World that I did. Thank you to everyone for their offers of Program: Carl Rehling help, meals, cards, flowers and emails. I am truly Greeter: Bob Wilson Under- appreciative and blessed. March 9. Program: Steve Carter standing Rotary meant a lot to him, not only here but back in Champaign/Urbana. The good works and relation- Greeter: Carol Stevens ships that he formed as a result of participating in Month Rotary touched his heart.

10 New Member Proposal I have many decisions to make in the coming weeks The Board has approved Vibha and months. One of them is to part with Jim's be- Kumar for membership. Vibha loved truck. Should anyone know of anyone that is provides Yoga Instruction to indi- is in the market for a pickup truck please contact the viduals in the local area and is not something number below. being sponsored by Selva Sun- you learn in deravel. Any member wishing to comment on this proposed mem- school. But if Jenny Mulligan, RN BSN ber should do so within seven (7). you haven't Business Owner days via a letter or e-mail to any Club Officer or Di- learned the Home Instead Senior Care rector. 1720 El Jobean Rd. Suite 206. meaning of Port Charlotte FL, 33948. friendship, you P: 941-889-7135 Rotary Bowl Of Life Game really haven't learned any- Rotary Service Philosophy Last Week's Question: thing.