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.