Gold Coast Rotary Notes...January 7, 2011
Posted by Jay Mancus
on Jan 07, 2011
Welcome back Jerry who has been dealing with a winter cold past few weeks!
South
HS Robot Club...major Club initiative next few months including seeking
corp. support as well as fundraiser to enable widest possible student
participation. This week they learn what type of robot they must build
and compete with.
Haiti
Well project: Club has pledged $5,000 for completion of a much needed
well in Haiti. Gov. Ravi has raised half of Club commitment. Betsy will
lead fundraiser for remainder.
PETS:
President Elect Training Seminar..will be muli District including NY
and Suffolk Districts at Mariott Islandia. Dates March20-21
Jan. 21 Official Visit by Gov. Donno all are invited to attend.
Wine
Taster/Fundraiser: tentaive date April 8. Checking various venues
including local winery and HSBC bank as possible locations.
New
Members: We shall soon learn whether David Lilienthal and Hind Hatoum
wish to join as new members. They have expressed interest but wished to
determine status early in new year.
Christopher (Teach for America..Yazoo City) thanks the Club
for donation to his project He will seek balance of funds needed from local Rotary
Club.
Attendees: Jerry, Betsy, Jay, Doug, Clarisse, Emma
Welcome back Jerry who has been dealing with a winter cold past few weeks!
South
HS Robot Club...major Club initiative next few months including seeking
corp. support as well as fundraiser to enable widest possible student
participation. This week they learn what type of robot they must build
and compete with. Jerry requests a tour which will be arranged.
Haiti
Well project: Club has pledged $5,000 for completion of a much needed
well in Haiti. Gov. Ravi has raised half of Club commitment. Betsy will
lead fundraiser for remainder. More info to follow about this worthwhile
project.
PETS:
President Elect Training Seminar..will be muli District including NY
and Suffolk Districts at Mariott Islandia. Mike will be attending as is
required. Dates March20-21 at Club cost $250.
Jan. 21 Official Visit by Gov. Donno all are invited to attend.
Wine
Taster/Fundraiser: tentaive date April 8. Checking various venues
including local winery and HSBC bank as possible locations.
New
Members: We shall soon learn whether David Lilienthal and Hind Hatoum
wish to join as new members. They have expressed interest but wished to
determine status early in new year.
Christopher (Teach for America..Yazoo City) thanks the Club
for
starter donation for his project to prepare HS students for SAT/ACT
college tests. He will seek balance of funds needed from local Rotary
Club.