Fort Lauderdale Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (Jan 6, 2010)

Join us in our effort to collect no longerused cell phones. Between now andmid January, we will gather as many cell phones as possible which will be sent away to benefit our club. Bring

in all cell phones, even if you feel the

phone is inoperable. Please put all phones in the box that will be at the front desk in envelopes that will be provided. Please include

your name, date and number of phones

on the envelope.

Any questions: Call George Trodella.

LAST WEEK'S MEETING:

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Song: God Bless America led

by John Myers

Pledge: Pres. Bill Gundlach

Prayer: John Myers

Visitors: John Gustafson introduced

the following Rotarians with guests:

Marge Matinale, Art Sone, Ruchel Louis, Paul Schuler and Gerry Cooper

Happy Dollars:

Dan Austin, Ray Williams, Martin Brody, Jerry Rosenthal, Pat Byrnes, Marty Kurtz, James Brooks, Les Campbell, Pam Stephany, Roger Arndall, Linda Cooke and President Bill Gundlach.

Weird News:

John Siegle

Winners:

A guest, Johanna McMichael and George Maxwell won a set of three books donated by the Broward County Library. David Carruthers won a tire pressure gauge donated by Jerry Rosenthal (Tire Hut). David Carruthers purchased tickets to the Symphony donated by James Brooks. George Maxwell purchased the flowers.

Nicole Gilmore won the 50/50 money which totaled $1,926.00. Congradulations!!!!

PROGRAM:

Lloyd Rhodes introduced Dianne from the Broward Public Library Foundation. The Foundation was incorporated in 1982 to enhance the collections, programs, and services of Broward County Library beyond the means of public funding. The Foundation is the catalyst in sparking private funding and endowments to enrich the Broward County Library system. Some of the programs that have been developed are the Summer Reading Program, SAT and Computer Training, Children’s Book Fair and Books and Bears. On Saturday, March 20, 2010 the Broward Public Library Foundation announce the Literary Feast which begins with a cocktail reception, book sales and signing, followed by a series of dinner parties hosted in distinctive homes and restaurants. Authors will meet book lovers and will include panel discussions and lectures. The event is free and open to the public. The Foundation relies on memberships, sponsorships, grants, planned giving and the Literary Feast to generate their income. The presentation ended with a question and answer period.

Thanks to Art Stone for letting us have our meeting at the beautiful Antique Car Museum. Also thanks to CA Messana Catering for a delicious luncheon.