Newsletter - Archive  Oct 9, 2009

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Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale Established 1922                                      Club #4444

ROTARY TARPON

OCTOBER 7, 2009

RIVERSIDE HOTEL

NEXT WEEKS MEETING: WED., OCT. 14, 2009 TIME: 12PM LOCATION: RIVERSIDE HOTEL   PROGRAM: KELLEY SHANLEY, CEO BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS   SONG:TBD   PLEDGE: JOHN GUSTAFSON   PRAYER: DAVID KRAMMER     WEIRD NEWS: JOHN SIEGLE ----------------------------------------------   OFFICERS: Pres.: Bill Gundlach   Pres. Elect: John Gustafson   Secretary:  Dr. Bob Easton   Treasurer:  Charles Felix   DIRECTORS: Mike Casey Jorg Hrushka Sam Iannaccone Bob Moorman Dick Owen August Pujols Carmelita Singh Mayer Charles Williams   EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Meryl Schickler 954-424-0731		UPCOMING EVENTS •1)       Thurs., Oct. 22st - TANGUERA - The Tango Musical -  at 8PM - Cost is $75 per ticket -  SIGN UP SHEET   •2)     Fri., Oct. 30th- BENISE - at 8PM - Cost $65 per ticket - SIGN UP SHEET   •3)     Wed., Nov. 4th - GSE TEAM FROM PERU (3 Rotarians are needed to host a team member for a day.)  Please contact Dr. Bob Easton for more info.   •4)     Fri., Nov 6th - Nov. 8th - DISTRICT CONFERENCE at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - To sign up please log onto to www.rotary6990.org   •5)     Sun., Nov. 15th - Rotary Night at Land Shark Stadium (DOLPHINS vs. BUCCANNERS) Cost: $45 per ticket - To purchase tickets log onto to www.marlins.com/rotary    •6)     Thurs., Nov. 12th - 2009 ROTARY DISTRICT HELICOPTER GOLF BALL DROP - Tickets are still available at a cost of $25 per ticket.   •7)     Wed., Nov. 18th at 6pm - ANNUAL RAFFLE DRAWING AND AUCTION to be held at Hugh's Catering   •8)     Sat., Nov. 21st - THANKSGIVING BASKET PROGRAM at First Presbyterian Church   •9)     Tues., Nov. 24th - MUSIC OF LED ZEPPELIN - Cost $40 per ticket - SIGN UP SHEET   •10)  Sun., Dec. 6th - DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN - Cost $40 per ticket - SIGN UP SHEET		LAST WEEK'S MEETING Mike Casey opened the meeting with the singing of God Bless America. Bill Gundlach led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  David Kramer led us in prayer.   VISITORS John Gustafson introduced the following members with guests: Roger Arndall and Mike Casey    HAPPY DOLLARS The following members were happy: John Langstaff, Lorna Honecker, Frank Lanzana, Marvin Chaney, Dirk Basting and Linda Bolitho   ROTARY MINUTE Dr. Bob Easton   stated that the Rotary Foundation's Permanent Fund enables individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force to address the world's greatest needs for generations to come. Donatons to the Permanent Fund are made with outright gifts, life income agreements or bequests in a will or trust. It's very easy for you to leave a lasting legacy to the world through the Rotary Foundation's Permanent Fund Program by contacting our club Foundation Chiair or contact a member of the District 6990 Foundation team.    WINNERS Frank Lanzana won a bottle of wine donated by Dr. Linda Bolitho.  Nicole Gilmore won a book donated by Jack Drury.  Lloyd Rhods won a kids tent donated by Jerry Rosenthal.  Grant Conness purchased the flowers donated by Kathy Morgan.  Marty Kurtz's raffle ticket was choosen for the 50/50 money but he did not pick the ace of spades.  The pot is now up to $1,346.    TEN DAY NOTICE John Myers - Consultant - sponsored by Tom Walters   Michael Ryan 0 Financial Advisor - sponsor Dr. Bob Helmholdt   Grant Henderson - Yacht Broker - sponsored by Charles Felix

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Any member who has purchased tickets to any of the shows at the Broward Performing Arts must have their money in by Wednesday, October 14, 2009.

David Ramsey reported that the golf tournament went well and next year is hoping we can make it a bigger "fun" event.

If you can procure any auction items, please contact Wayne Boylan.

DON'T FORGET TO SELL YOUR RAFFLE TICKTES.  WE HAVE TO DATE SOLD 80 TICKETS!

PROGRAM

Lloyd Rhodes introduced Sheriff Al Lamberti who is a fellow Rotarian of the Deerfield Beach Club.  He has donated a day with a sheriff for our auction.  Sheriff Lamberti stated that his number one concern is public safety.  Some of the things he has done to cut the budget is to mandate direct deposits, which saves the city $350,000 a year and he started transporting fuel from Port Everglades which saves $250,000 a year.  At the last budget cut, 43 law enforcement personnel were cut back at schools, 68 jail depuites were cut and one jail was closed. We have the tenth largest jail system that is at 91% capacity.  He spoke about identity theft and stated that the number one thing to do to prevent identity theft is to purchase a shredder. He also stated that South Florida is a major target for a terrorist attack and feels we are becoming complacent when it comes to terrorism.  He then had a question and answer period.