Fort Lauderdale Rotary - Newsletter - Archive (May 3, 2010)

ROTARY CLUB OF FORT LAUDERDALE

Established 1922

District 6990, Club 4444

Upcoming Speakers:

May 5 - Lunch at JA World

June 16 - Scholarship

Luncheon

Upcoming

Social Events:

May 8 - Old Florida Fish Fry

at the Ft. Lauderdale History

Center - 219 SW 2nd Ave.

From 5:00 - 8:30PM

$20 in advance

$25 at the door

$10 for Kids

Price includes dinner and

2 drink tickets

May 14 - Rotary Leadership

Institute

June 9 - Year End Party

Upcoming

Special Projects:

(SEE CALENDAR

FOR DETAILED

INFORMATION)

5/1 - Rebuilding Broward

Project - 8AM - 12PM

6/5 - Beach Clean Up

9AM - 11AM followed

by a BBQ

REMEMBER OUR MEETING,

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5TH IS

AT JA WORLD.

FOR DIRECTIONS PLEASE

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW.

http://www.jasouthflorida.org/docs/driving_directions.doc

LAST WEEKS MEETING:

April 28, 2010

Song:

John Myers led us in the singing of

God Bless America

Pledge:

Bill Gundlach led us in the pledge.

Prayer:

David Kramer led us in prayer.

Guests:

Charles Williams introduced the

following visiting Rotarians:

Bob Romano and Ken Fusco.

The following Rotarians brought

in guests:

Romney Rogers, Bobby Rodriguez

Linda Cooke and John Aquino.

Happy Dollars:

The following were Happy:

Bob Moorman, David Krammer, Frank

Lanzana, Linda White, Bob Helmholdt

and Dirk Basting

Winners:

The chocolates donated by

Dirk Basting were given to

the speaker. Bobby

Rodriguez purchased the

flowers donated by Kathy

Morgan.

The 50/50 pot is now up to $843



Charles Felix inducted new member David Maymon into the club. He is sponsored by Linda Cooke and his classification is Home Health Care.

Joe Milsaps introduced Vice Admiral Mel Williams, Jr. who is the commander of the US Second Fleet. He spoke about how much the sailors, the coast guards and the marines enjoy Fleet Week and that this year there is also a German ship present. The Second Fleet are responsible for operations on the east coast, the Gulf of Mexico and Homeland Security. They respond to disasters to ensure that the we are protected. In addition, they prepare forces for oversea deployment. Admiral Williams stated that "the pirates have such audacity to attack US ships". Currently we have 11 pirates in prison. He also stated that he had his marines and sailors ready within three days to go to Haiti and assist in relief efforts after the recent earthquake. Even as an "old timer" Admiral Williams is constantly inspired by the young men and woman that serve our country. He then had a question and answer period.