Author: Donaldson's

FLORIDA USA

The Villages–Noon Roclarion

Officers & Directors
President
“Bill” Tanner
President-Elect
Donny Abraham
Secretary
Don Maddox
Temp Treasurer
Linda McMahon
Sergeant-At-Arms
Alex Santoriello
Past President
Jeff Dauner
Directors
Jack Donaldson
Tracy Belton
Dick Kanyan
Linda McMahon
Dennis Tobin
Robert Bredin
Publisher:
Jack R. Donaldson
Asst. To Publisher : Donny Abraham
Photos by : Jerry Brillante Asst. to the Photographer:
Andre Nacaxe

An Award Winning Publication

January 14.2017

Our speaker Randolph J. Russell receives the “Golden Mug” from Acting President Donny Abraham for a great talk on “American History in no time”. “A book in short episodes, this delightful overview of American History tells the history of the United States in an easy to remember way” quotes Mark Skousen, PHD, editor of the complete Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.
Mr. Russell pointed out that an American Emigrant who has to talk a test knows more about American history and how our own government works, than most college students and college graduates, even from the most prestigest college's and universities.
To prove a point , he went so far as to ask our knowledgeable group, who wrote the constitution. Do you know—after four months of meetings they agreed on a final draft written primarily by delegate Gouverneur Morris.
Their were many interesting facts asked and answered by Mr. Russell as to the different
Aspects of our own American History all of this can be learned quickly and easily from his book . He also revealed to us the fact that very little is being taugh today in the school systems.
There is probably more American History taught in Europe and Asian school rooms than taught in American school systems. This last is supposition on my part not told by Mr. Russell. But I imagine that you could talk to some students and find out.
I think it is a shame that we require more knowledge about or country to immigrants than we do to our own students
For your copy of American History in no time; Go to Americanhistoryinnotime.com

Future Programs
Liz Fields
Executive Director of “RCF”
Rotary Camps Florida
Members: 35
Visiting Rotarians and guests: 10
Total attending: 45
January’s Birthdays
Jan 2—Shelia Jackson
Jan 2— Virginia Cowger
Jan 3— Maureen Hanson
Jan 11— Bill Steinbrenner
Jan15— Hank Vandeberkt
Jan 18—Mary Tucker
Jan 18 Jeanette McCauley
Jan 23— Beth Hall
Jan 24 —Dee Thomas
Visit your Web Site:
www.rotaryclubofthevillagesnoon.org

The Four Way Test
Of the things
We think say or do
1. Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better Friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
5. Will it be FUN?

Make Up Opportunities:
Wildwood—Wednesday 7:30 P.M.
Lake Miona Golf Club
Villages Morning-Thursday 7:00 AM
La Hacienda Recreation Center
Bellview Rotary — Fridays 7:30 AM
Jitter café– Summerfield
Leesburg Rotary—Wednesday 12:15
Leesburg Community Center
Villages Evening — 5PM
Lake Miona Recreation Center
E-Clubs login and follow instructions:
www.rotaryeclub34.org
www.rotaryeclubone.org
www.rotaryeclubcarolinas.org

Notice
We need you to let us know what clubs and/or Social circles you belong too and approximately how many people are in each one.
We will be giving you the opportunity to give your friends FREE tickets to the “Expo” we are having next month.
Write it down on a piece of paper so you don’t forget and give it to: Jack Donaldson or Dick Kanyan at next weeks meeting.

Here is a list of The Villages Noon Rotary Club members who are registered for the Atlanta Convention. Won’t you join us? So close it would be a shame to miss it.
Tracy Belton
Bob Bredin
Lucille & Jerry Brillante
Jack Donaldson
Pat & Dick Kanyan
Bill Tanner
Donny Abraham
Martha and Dick Curl
Maureen Hanson and Harold Ely
Still time to add your name.
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There is a very important District Event planned for the Morning of February 7th at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora. There will be a seminar on Human Trafficking featuring law enforcement and civil authorities dealing with the issue. Florida is # 3 in the area of Human Trafficking with I-4 as a major route of this criminal activity. The attached flyer tells the story and lists some of the speakers. There may be additional guests from outside the sate in attendance. Breakfast is at 8:00 AM, seminar starts at 9 AM and admission is free. Bring guests if you wish, but make sure you register on line so we can get an accurate food count.

Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson

The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
The announcement came on 15 November, known to industry professionals since the 1980s as National Philanthropy Day. The award will be presented in early 2017 at the AFP’s annual conference in San Francisco.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzel is set to accept the award on Rotary’s behalf, and Eric Schmelling, director of fund development at Rotary, will speak at the conference. The event is expected to draw more than 3,400 senior-level fundraising professionals from 33 countries.
“While almost everyone is familiar with Rotary, not everyone may realize just how much of an impact Rotary and The Rotary Foundation have had on countless people and communities across the globe,” says Jason Lee, AFP president and CEO. “On behalf of the entire charitable sector and people around the world, all of us at AFP are honored to be able to recognize The Rotary Foundation as our 2016 Outstanding Foundation.”
AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals.

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JIM RICHARDS	7-3	jarichards4336@embarqmail.com
LYNN BARTLETT	7-6	lbartlett3697@gmail.com
ROGER BRADLEY	7-20	rebradley802@gmail.com
BYRON ENGEN	7-19	bwndonna2@gmail.com
ANDRE NACAXE	7-19	anacaxe@sabaltrust.com
DICK BELLEROSE	7-21	r.bellerose09@gmail.com
BOB WILLIAMSON	7-26	bigtiresolutions@aol.com

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