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Service Project
Proposals Wanted
by Drew,
Michelle
The Community Service Committee is requesting community
service proposals from YOU - Anchorage East Rotarians. If you have
a worthy cause, a favorite charity, or a service goal, submit a proposal
for consideration. Ground rules are as follows:
Your project must be a LOCAL community service project
- Anchorage or Alaska-wide. (With regrets, this program is not eligible
for international service)
Your project must be generally "ready to go"
- funds
must be distributable to the project before December 31, 2013.
Submit a written "Proposal"
- proposals are
limited to 2 pages in length and must include the
following information:
1. Who is the intended recipient group?
2. In what city/community will the project
take place or benefit?
3. Is it a Rotarian hands on project, a
money only request, or both?
4. An estimate of how much money will be
required to complete the project (how much money are you
requesting?)
5. A clear and concise explanation of the
project.
Submit your written proposal to Amy Slinker amyslinker@gmail.com. Please
be sure to include your name and contact information including phone
number so that you can be reached if there are questions about the
proposal.
Submission deadline is 4 pm on September 30, 2013.
Proposals recevied after the deadline will not be considered.
A proposal review committee will evaluate all proposals
submitted in conformance with with the rules above. That
committee will then select winning proposals for project funding and
submit these items to the board for approval at the October board
meeting. The exact amount of funding and number of projects to be
approved will be determined based on the number and size of requests
received. The projects could occur in late October, November, or
December; but must be completed by December 31.
So give us your ideas AER. It's your club. Let's
do YOUR projects!
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AER Board
Approves $2,000 seed donation to Interact
by Drew,
Michelle
On Tuesday, August 27, the board voted to approve a $2,000
seed money donation to the West High Interact Club. Tam
Agosti-Gisler has been spearheading this project, working with the school
to establish programs and curriculum that will forward the goals and
tennants of Rotary in the High School, with a heave focus and emphasis on
SERVICE. They have planned various hands on learning programs and
hope to focus on both local and international service. The long
term goal includes expanding the project to other local high schools and
the board also encouraged program directors to involve other Anchorage
area Rotary clubs to participate.
If you would like to participate in Interact projects,
please contact Tam Agosti-Gisler for further information.
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English Camp Volunteers
by Drew,
Michelle
Kathleen Madden Writes:
Hello Fellow
AERotarians!!
Last week I asked for
volunteers for our annual Rotary English Camps.
Thank you to those who were there and signed up to help.
Perhaps others who did
not attend the meeting would like to volunteer.
This is a fun,
easy and very rewarding project. We do many
verbal activities with men and women from many countries. Last
year we had 40 people from 18 different countries attend our camp.
You only need to be able to speak English, or help with meals or rides or
just come observe. Several of us put together the curriculum so you
only need to have a brief training and show up ready to roll.
IF you are interested, PLEASE contact Kathleen!
Possible
dates are Sept 14, Oct 5, Nov 2 or Dec 14th.
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Kagerer Update
by Drew,
Michelle
Barbara Kagerer writes:
Hello, dear friends and family!
As many of you may
know, our 16-year old son Stephen is in Finland on a 1-yr. Rotary Youth
Exchange. He left Anchorage on August 3rd, and has been having a great
time!
He's started a
blog to keep a running commentary on his year there. If you're interested
in following the thoughts of a high school junior overseas ( ! ), here is
the web link:
His latest posting
has some berry picking photos that make me envious!
We are also
hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange student in our home. He's from Thailand,
and it's been a great experience for us. If you ever have the opportunity
to participate in this wonderful program, I highly recommend it.
Our love and best
wishes, thanks for your prayers for Stephen, too! If you wish to email
him directly, his email is:
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Gardens on Bragaw in Need of Contractor
Skills
by Drew,
Michelle
Anne Marie Moylan writes:
I am hoping you might be
able to assist in helping me get the word out about our club’s project at
the Gardens on Bragaw which is in need of a contractor help them
reconfigure their tool shed for more secure access and better storage?
They will need a handy
person or two to get the task completed and we have the money for the
parts, it’s just the right person power we are short of.
If you can assist, please contact Anne Marie.
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Tudor Road Bingo Breaks Ground for new
Facility
by Drew,
Michelle
What an exciting day for Tudor Road Bingo! Remember,
these folks have helped to support Anchorage East Rotary and other local
nonprofits each year, contributing $21 million dollars to local
nonprofits over the last 20 years.
Read the whole story at :
http://m.adn.com/adn/db_310136/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=gREqLmC5
Thanks, Greg Solomon, for submitting this link!
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Upcoming Rotary Programs
by Drew,
Michelle
September 4 - Speaker Will Kyzer of AEDC
Presentation Topic:
“Sharing & Daring:
Innovations in Business”. Topics to be covered include crowdfunding,
including the KivaZip program, co-location facilities, maker spaces and
more.
September 11 - Speaker Robin Bronen
About
the Film
Not
My Life, directed by Oscar nominee Robert Bilheimer and narrated by
Glenn Close, probes the dark, hidden, and often unspeakable
realities of human trafficking and modern-day slavery--
multi-billion dollar global industries that earn their profits, as
the film's narration says, "on the backs and in the beds of our
planet's youth." The film is part of a global awareness
campaign on modern slavery. Our Rotary
program will consist of a 10-15 minute preview of the film followed
by insights on what this looks like in Alaska by Robin Bronen, Executive
Director of Alaska Institute of Justice.
About the Film
Not
My Life, directed by Oscar nominee Robert Bilheimer and narrated by
Glenn Close, probes the dark, hidden, and often unspeakable
realities of human trafficking and modern-day slavery--
multi-billion dollar global industries that earn their profits, as
the film's narration says, "on the backs and in the beds of our
planet's youth." The film is part of a global awareness campaign
on modern slavery.
Official Trailer
Rotary program will consist
of a 10-15 minute preview of the film followed by insights on what
this looks like in Alaska by Robin Bronen, Executive Director of Alaska
Institute of Justice. First Lady Sandy Parnell has also been
invited to speak.
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New Member Proposed - Duff Pfanner
by Drew,
Michelle
"Anchorage
East Rotary welcomes the following prospective member. We publish
proposed members' biographies, photos, and classifications for 14 days to
allow comment from AER's membership. If you care to file an endorsement
or objection about any proposed member please contact Sally Archer (
C&T 310-4919), Dave Young (C&T 223-1400), or Janine Becka
at jbecka@gci.net. Thank you for your help in bringing
qualified leaders to Rotary."
New Member
Proposed by Sandra Wicks
Proposed Classification:
I grew up in Oregon and attended Oregon State University
(OSU) graduating with a BS in Political Science in 1968.
Immediately after graduating college I went to work for the US Public
Health Service Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Six months later
I was drafted and spent two years in the US Army with a tour in Vietnam.
After discharge from the Army I attended graduate school at OSU and
received a MA degree with a major in Community Health
Administration. I went back to work for CDC and in 1973 was
assigned to the State of Alaska as a Public Health Advisor. &
nbsp; In 1975 I went to work for the Borough Health Department, later
Municipality of Anchorage, as supervisor of the Health Department
clinics. In 1978 I went to work for the Indian Health Service (IHS)
as the Area Project Officer. I retired from the IHS in 1997. Since
that time I have been a Healthcare Management Consultant to the IHS in
Alaska and Arizona. I continue to work part time as a consultant to
the IHS. My wife, Kathy Atkinson, and I raised two children in
Anchorage. We enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, travel and
weekends at our cabin at Bonnie Lake. I am an avid duplicate bridge
player and an occasional duffer on the golf course.
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Prospective AER
Member Duff Fanner Donates Scholarship to PVR Sur Rotary
by Wicks, Sandra
Duff Fanner,
proposed for membership in AER by Sandra Wicks, in addition to
hosting Marek last spring, has donated a $350 scholarship through the
Puerto Vallarta Sur Rotary club (the club with which we have provided the
water filters) to a young man in his second year of technical
college. The scholarship was presented (along with 79 others) at
the distribution ceremony in Puerto Vallarta on August
10. Duff and his wife, Kathy Atkinson, own timeshare in
Puerto Vallarta and are interested in becoming more involved with the
Puerto Vallarta community through Rotary activities there. Pictured
are the ceremony venue and banner, the student (Juan Carlos) with two
members of the Puerto Vallarta Sur Rotary club, and Duff Fanner.
Duff is already providing "service above self" before even
becoming a Rotarian. Please thank him when you see him at a club
meeting.
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Boom's Picture of the Week!
by Drew,
Michelle
Photo courtesy Sandra Wicks!
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September board
meeting date change to September 24
by Drew,
Michelle
The regular September board meeting date has been changed to
September 24, 2013.
The meeting will begin at 4:30 pm at UBS Financial.
3000 A Street.
Board meeting attendance counts as a make-up!
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Monthly Club
Events - 2013-2014
by Drew, Michelle
 Weekly Anchorage East Rotary Club Meeting
The weekly Anchorage East Rotary Meeting is held at the Anchorage
Downtown Hilton. The food line opens at 11:30 am and the meeting starts
at noon. Lunch is $21 and coffee with dessert is $8.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile Food Pantry distribution is the second Saturday of each month at
1:30pm at the Fairview Recreational Center. Contact Dave Kester d.kester@alaskausainsurance.com for
more information.
AERIE Meetings (Anchorage East
Rotary Information & Education)
All members are welcome to join the monthly AERIE meetings and learn more
about Rotary International and our club. &
nbsp;For 2013-2014 AERIE will be held on the third Thursday
of each month at 7:30 am at the Alaska Bagel Restaurant
located on Northern Lights at C Street. Red badge
members come with an update of your blue badge status. Blue badge
members, come for a makeup. Contact Jeff Blake if any
questions: jeffb@fidelityak.com or
jcjblake@gmail.com
AER Board Meetings
Regularly monthly board meetings will be held the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 4:30
PM in the first floor board room of
the UBS Financial at 3000 A Street. Board
meetings occasionally move or are changed so check the "Events"
section of the bulletin or the the club runner website. All are
invited to attend. It counts towards getting your blue badge and as a
meeting make-up.
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Rotary
Foundation Thought
by Drew,
Michelle
Week of Aug 26
- This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is
about: MATCHING
GRANTS
Even a small club can
make a big difference when participating i n a Matching Grant.
While Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Marana in District 5500 were
traveling in Zimbabwe, they found a man who was obviously hungry. These
Rotarians worked with the Rotary Club of Victoria Falls and The Rotary
Foundation to create a food garden that feeds an entire village and is
self-sustaining for future generations. Rotarian Randy Brooks says:
"It truly is amazing how our small club contributions translate into
opportunity for those in need of help. It is hard to not be overly proud
of Rotary, its members, and The Rotary Foundation."
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Solomon's
groaner of the week!
by Solomon,
Gregory
 I wondered why the baseball was getting
bigger . . . .. then it hit me
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Advertise with
Rotary!
by Drew,
Michelle
CLUBRUNNER is our website and newsletter program, but it is
not free. In order to pay our annual dues we have to sell
advertisements. Consider advertising your business on clubrunner
and in the Eastwind.
Ads are only $50 for four weeks and the online ads link
directly to your website.
OR, consider advertising on our in-meeting half-sheet
program - ads are $50 for four weeks there as well. These items are
rarely left on the tables.
Want to place an ad? Contact Michelle Drew.
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Got some news!?
by Drew,
Michelle
If you have news you want to share with the club, please let us know!
Contact Michelle Drew at mdrew@mcc-cpa.com
Have some interesting news about yourself? Your family? Anchorage East is
one big, happy family and wants to hear about our members! But remember,
just like in meetings, announcements must be limited to personal/family
news, news related to you, your family or another club member. Thanks!
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