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THE ORANGE PEAL |
OCTOBER, 2008 |
 October is Vocational Service month.
It is through our vocations that we connect the ideals of Rotary - ethics, service, the drive for leadership excellence-with our trade and profession.
More thoughts on the subject...READ MORE Carlos H Giraldo
District Governor |
 Group Study Exchange to India chosen: meet the local young professionals On September 20 seven qualified young professionals were interviewed for five positions on the team going to India in January. Clark Gwinn, GSE chair explains the program. Individual portraits in the article. READ MORE
Picture: Marisabel, Felicia, Clark, Earle, Julie, Amy and Jon
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 Four Way Test Contest: Teaching ethics to our youth We can inspire our youth to learn business ethics by having a Four Way Test contest in our local school. Learn how a club goes about organizing an essay contest. It's a win-win for kids and Rotarians. READ MORE |
 Vocational Avenue of Service Award: Recognizing a public service officer in your communityThe Rotary Club of Casselberry celebrates the Vocational Avenue of Service month by awarding a local service officer for "Service Above Self." The award named after a Rotarian, George Karcher serves as a reminder that civil service is at the forefront of our communities. READ MORE |
 In perfect harmony: Vocational Avenue of Service and S.C.O.R.E. Our ranks are filled with retired professionals. We can bring our knowledge skills, ethical values to young small business entrepreneurs. Learn more about this organization a perfect avenue to vocational service. READ MORE
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Be a role model to the youth: volunteer with Junior Achievement
 Inspire the youth towards successful careers. It can start as early as elementary grades all the way to high school. Junior Achievement is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness and financial literacy. It's a small commitment with huge results. READ MORE |
 Bringing your vocation to the youth on a Caribbean island
Jeremy Williamson, a freshly minted Rotarian, traveled to the island of Dominica this summer with his wife Lisa to teach the youth music. It was done through a Rotary Volunteer Service Grant (VSG) put together by Past District Governor Earle Johnson. READ MORE
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 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Polio Challenge ThermometerOn November 8 at the Rotary Celebration of Youth Conference which will be held at Lyman High School in Longwood, a giant thermometer on the stage will record clubs' contributions towards the challenge.
Participating clubs can bring donations or their pledges or commitments made to the Rotary Foundation and be recorded on the thermometer.
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 The 2009 Rotary International Convention
The September issue of the ROTARIAN has excellent information on next year's convention in Birmingham, England. If you need specific information or want to register you can visit http://Rotary.org/ click on Members and then Convention. Or, contact District RI Convention chair Jim Stowers email: jstowersjr@cfl.rr.com |
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Official Governor's Club Visits in October
Oct 6: Villages Sunset
Oct 7: Leesburg Sunrise
Oct 7: Lady Lake Oct 7: Leesburg Sunrise Oct 8: Wildwood
Oct 8: Leesburg Noon
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| Welcome our newest members to Rotary!
We are proud to have in our district 20 new Rotarians inducted during the month of September. Check out the attached document for a listing by club and their sponsors.
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 http://RotaryDistrict6980.com
Click on Photo Gallery and find the treasure chest. You could be the lucky winner of a $100 Dining Experience American Express certificate. There will be one winner announced each month. The winner's name will be posted at the bottom of the Rotary member web site. Check the bottom now. October's winner was Tiffany Wieder from the Rotary Club of Winter Springs! |
| New! Rotary Foundation Recognition Newsletter The district is recognizing Rotarians who have given to the Rotary Foundation in its various programs. Copies were mailed to all clubs. If you have not received one, CLICK HERE and print one. |
| Contact Information |
| Carlos H Giraldo, District Governor 2008-09
Governor@RotaryDistrict6980.org Telephone: (407) 376-5368 |