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Welcome Jeannie Blaylock

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY
Lunch begins at noon - Meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.

Meet Jeannie Blaylock
Anchor on First Coast News


Jeannie Blaylock is a weekday anchor on First Coast News at WTLV/WJXX in Jacksonville, Florida, and also serves as their "Healthwatch" reporter. Jeannie co-anchors the weeknight 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts of First Coast News. 

Jeannie graduated as valedictorian from Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She holds a BA and triple major in English, communication, and art from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri (a suburb of Kansas City). She graduated summa cum laude in 1982 and completed part of her undergraduate work at Oxford University in England. She also studied at the BBC in London. 

She started her news career in 1982 at KTAB-TV, the CBS affiliate in Abilene, Texas. In 1985, Jeannie began working at WTLV. Most recently, she recently anchored our local coverage of the 2012 Olympics on-site in London.

In 1992, Jeannie created "Buddy Check 12", a program to help women overcome breast cancer through early detection. She started doing Buddy Check with her mother in Missouri. Now, the program has grown to reach more than 540,000 local Jacksonville women and 1,000,000 women internationally. The program has saved more than 145 First Coast women from dying from the disease. Television stations in more than thirty other U.S. cities are imitating Jeannie's "Buddy Check 12" program.

Jeannie has received numerous awards including twelve Emmys, two Edward R. Murrow Awards, and a Peabody. She won the Peabody Award in 1994 for her contribution in the creation of "Buddy Check 12". She was the first person in Jacksonville to earn a Peabody.

 The Four-Way Test

                     The October 30th meeting will highlight the Rotary Four Way test:
  1. Is it the Truth?
  2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Neil McGuinness
On First Coast News

Neil McGuinness is interviewed regarding an initiative to name the barrier island from Mayport to Vilano Beach.  Neil is the author of the book, The Beaches.   The following link provides additional information: http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/article/272108/483/Barrier-island-from-Mayport-to-Vilano-Beach-has-no-name


PP Odette Struys
Spotlighted by IABC

PP Odette Struys is the member spotlight by International Association of Business Communicators. 

http://www.iabcfirstcoast.com/news/item/56-member-spotlight-odette-struys


Mary Goldsmith
In the Jacksonville Business Journal

Mary Goldsmith is listed in the special report "Women of Influence" in the Sept 7 issue of the Jacksonville Business Journal. 
http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/print-edition/2012/09/07/woi-goldsmith-understands-people.html



Joy Hardaker to Retire

Congratulations to Joy Hardaker with the recent announcement of her retirement!










 Another Engagement

Congratulations to Scott Keith on the recent announcement of his engagement!
More Football Updates
From PP Vicki-Lynne

Gus watched the USC game, then Gabriella consoles him after a very depressing outcome!





               Recap of the September 18th Meeting
Greeters:  Jeremy Miller & Dinkins Grange
The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer:  Neil McGuinness
Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  Doug Johnson
Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan
Guest Speaker Introduction:  Doug Johnson
Speaker:  Kevin Winslow, M.D.

Kevin Winslow, M.D. , Director of the Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine, spoke to the South Jacksonville Rotary Club about " Preembryo Genetic Diagnosis/Screening".
 

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Welcome Dr. Kevin Winslow

Tuesday, September 18, 2012


WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

Lunch begins at Noon - Meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.

 Meet Dr. Kevin Winslow

Kevin Winslow, M.D. has been the Director of the Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine for over 21 years.  Dr. Winslow completed his residence in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florida Jacksonville, his Reproductive Medicine/Infertility fellowship was at the renowned Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, the birthplace of modern reproductive medicine.  Dr. Winslow is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility and his special interests are in vitro fertilization and fertility preservation.  Dr. Winslow is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine as well as a member of the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology. He has served as the President of the Florida Society of Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. Dr. Winslow is a Clinical Professor of Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of Florida, Jacksonville. He has been inducted into Strathmore’s Who’s Who in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Physicians. Under Dr. Winslow’s directorship the Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine has had over 10,000 babies born.  The Institute was named one of the top ten reproductive medicine programs in the nation by Child Magazine in 2005.  In 2011 the Institute was awarded the designation “Center of Excellence” by United Healthcare because of its high pregnancy rates and low multiple birth rates.  The Institute has been featured in People, Child, Conceive, Pink, Self and Woman magazines as well as on NBC, ABC, BBC News and the Today Show. 



Literacy Mentoring Partnership
San Jose Elementary

Below are the steps for all volunteers to complete the application on line:
Rotary Attendance & Fellowship Initiative

In need of a make up?!  Longing for Rotary fellowship?!  Feeling social?!  Then join PP Dean as he visits West Jacksonville Rotary Club on Wednesday, September 19 at 12:30 pm.  Speaker will be our own, Skip Booth.  Cost is $13 and can be billed to your account (Thanks, Patti!).  Next up, Christine Goldsmith will be leading a group to North Jacksonville Rotary Club on Friday, September 28 at 12:30 pm.  Their club always has a special visitor from the zoo on the last Friday of the month.  Cost for lunch at North Jacksonville is payable at the door.  If you’re up for an evening event, join Christine on October 5th at 7:00 pm for Brew at the Zoo, a project of the North Jacksonville Rotary Club.  This food, drink and entertainment festival is sure to be a great time.  Cost is $50 in advance (by October 3rd) and $75 afterward.  Spring for the $10 VIP upgrade for an extra special experience!  Each event counts as a make up and will most certainly be a good time.  Please call, email or talk to PP Dean or Christine Goldsmith if you’d like to be a part of the Rotary Attendance & Fellowship Initiative! 

  • Recap of the September 11th Meeting
  • Greeter:  Doug McCullough
  • The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer:  PP Jay Plotkin
  • Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  Doug McCullough
  • Family of Rotary - Member Update: Mary Alice Phelan
  • Guest Speaker Introduction:  PP James Chansler
  • Speaker:  DG John Brunner
Paul Harris awards and multiple pin donors were recognized at Tuesday's meeting

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Welcome District Governor John Brunner

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY
Lunch begins at noon - Meeting begins at 12:30 p.m.

Meet District Governor 
John Brunner


John is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Gainesville.  John joined Rotary as a member of the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville in 1999.  He served in various capacities before becoming President in 2002-2003.   John served as the District Newsletter editor in 2003 through 2005, District Secretary from 2004 through 2006 and as an Assistant District Governor from 2007 through 2010.  He also served on the District Rotary Youth Exchange team from 2003 through 2006 and the District Foundation Committee from 2006 through 2009.   He is a member of the Paul Harris Society, a Major Donor, and both a Benefactor and a member of the Bequest Society.

John served in the US Navy for 22 years retiring in 1995.  While on active duty, he received his BA from California State University, Long Beach.  Since his retirement, John has been very active in his adopted hometown of Gainesville. He attended the University of Florida as a Post Graduate student in the College of Education.   He served as a Guardian ad Litem in the 8th Judicial District, a mentor in Take Stock in Children, and as a board member of the American Cancer Society.  John is a former chair of the Alachua County office of Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Board and was chair of the Alachua County Planning Commission.  

When time permits, John and his wife Ruth (Ruthie), a Paul Harris Fellow, enjoy working on their home together and tending to their flower gardens.   Ruthie has two daughters and three grandchildren which she proudly shares with John.  


Literacy Mentoring Partnership
San Jose Elementary

Below are the steps for all volunteers to complete the application on line:
 Greetings from Taiwan

 South Jacksonville Rotary's 2011-2012 inbound exchange student, Rex Fan Chiang, has been busy since his return home to Taiwan on July 13th.  On July 20th he shared his experience as an exchange student with the Taichung South Rotary Club.  Then on August 18th, he received an exchange student diploma from District 3460.  Rex is back in school, catching up with family and friends, and settling back into his life in Taiwan.   He sends a big "THANK YOU!" to the South Jacksonville Rotary Club.

 Update from Denmark

 Krista Hill, South Jacksonville Rotary's 2012-2013 outbound exchange student, arrived in Denmark on August 4th.  She was met by her counselor and host brother.  In the few weeks she has been there she has traveled with her host family for a weekend in the north and to Germany for her birthday.  School has started.  Krista is attending school with 2 other Rotary exchange students from Wisconsin and Columbia.  As part of the intro-camp for all of Denmark's inbound Rotary exchange students, she has Danish lessons 6 hours a day.  

Board Action
The following candidate has been approved for your consideration into membership:  Roy Neal, sponsored by PP Mike Darragh and presented under the classification of Transportation-Railroad Operations.  Anyone having an objection, please submit it in writing to the Board within ten (10) days. 

Recap of the August 28th Meeting
Greeter:  Doug McCullough
The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer:  Carolyn Gentry
Literacy Partners Update:  Kristie Kemp, Principle San Jose Elementary
Update on N. Jacksonville Annual Fund Raiser - Oct. 5 at the Zoo:   Doug Register
Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  Casey Martin
Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Carolyn Gentry
Guest Speaker Introduction:  PP Barry Covington
Speaker:  Corky Rogers
Corky Rogers, Bolles Head Football Coach, spoke to the South Jacksonville Rotary Club.  He shared his personal experience as a high school football coach, the rewards and the challenges of working with young players.


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