Welcome Corky Rogers, Bolles Football Head Coach

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Corky Rogers

Bolles Football Head Coach

Career Record:
411-71-1 (through the 2011 season)
270-32 at Bolles (1989-2011)
141-39-1 at Lee High School (1972-88)

10 State Championships

• Became the eighth coach in the history of high school football throughout the nation to reach 400 wins
• Named National High School Football Coach of the Year for 2004-05 by the National High School Coaches Association
• Most wins, state titles, and playoff victories among high school football coaches in Florida history
• Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame (2005)
• Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) Hall of Fame (2002)
• FACA Life Membership Award for outstanding contribution to high school athletics and the coaching profession
• USA Head Coach for NFL Global Junior Championships (2005)
• Sunshine Network Coach of the Year (2002)
• FACA-Dairy Farmers Football Coach of the Year (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008)
• Nominated for NFL High School Coach of the Year (2002)
• Head Coach of the North-South All-Star Football Classic (1990)

Charles “Corky” Rogers' career as a high school football coach has spanned five decades, producing more wins than any other coach in Florida. In 2011, Rogers became just the eighth coach in the history of high school football in the nation to reach 400 wins.  He has guided the Bolles football program since the 1989 season, helping the Bulldogs to compile the most state titles of any football program in Florida.  In 2011, Rogers led Bolles to the program's 11th state title, increasing his own state records for wins to 411, state titles as a coach to 10, and playoff victories to 70.

The 2010 Bolles varsity football team posted the program’s fourth undefeated regular season in the last five years, won the 30th district title in program history, posted an overall record of 11-1, and advanced to the Region 1-2B Final.

The 2008 and 2009 seasons produced the first back-to-back state titles in program history, bringing Bolles’ state football titles to ten. Rogers recorded his ninth state title as the Bulldogs’ coach in 2009, increasing his lead in state championships among Florida coaches.  Bolles posted a 12-1 record in 2009, winning the program's 29th district title along the way. The 2008 Bolles squad went undefeated, notching 14 victories.

In 2007, the varsity squad posted a 10-0 regular season record, winning the district title, their opening playoff game, and reaching the regional final.  The 2006 season ended with Bolles’ eighth state title in program history and Rogers’ seventh as the Bulldogs’ coach.  Rogers tied the mark for most state titles among high school football coaches in Florida history.  The team also posted a 14-0 record to go along with district and regional titles.  In the 2005 season, he guided the Bulldogs to a 10-2 record, district championship title, and a region runners-up finish.

The 2004-05 academic year proved to be one of the most significant in Rogers’ coaching career as he guided the Bulldogs to the School’s seventh state title in football, became the all-time leader in wins among Florida high school football coaches, was inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and was named National High School Football Coach of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association.  He also shared in the Bolles Athletic Program being selected the ninth best overall program in the nation by Sports Illustrated and the 2005 football squad being named one of the top 25 teams to watch in the nation by Street & Smith’s.

Rogers has established this outstanding success by focusing on a single objective: developing his players into young men who possess the character-building skills necessary to win at football and life.

Nationally recognized by collegiate coaches for his skill in producing outstanding college football recruits, Rogers insists it is due to his team members’ dedication.  He requires them to play the game to the best of their abilities, maintain respect for their coaches and teammates, excel academically, participate in their communities, and make the right choices in every area of their lives.

Prior to Bolles, Rogers coached at his alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School, leading the Generals to playoff appearances in 10 straight seasons.  As a student-athlete at Lee, Rogers played for the 1960 state championship football team and the 1961 state baseball championship team. He is a graduate of The Georgia Institute of Technology where he lettered in football.

Rogers and his wife, Linda, have two daughters, Tracy and Jennifer, and several grandchildren.

 RYE-Florida 

Inbound Orientation

Anna Zimmermann, South Jacksonville Rotary's youth exchange student, attend RYE-Florida Inbound Orientation at Lake Yale the weekend of August 17 - 19.  In attendance were 78 Florida inbound youth exchange students from 30 different countries.  

Recap of the August 21st Meeting

Greeters:  Dinkins Grange & Leandra Dopazo

The Pledge of Allegiance:  Doug McCullough

Prayer: PP Odette Struys

Literacy Mentor Program Update:  Richard Dow

Treasury Update:  Tom Ranney, Jr. 
Update on Son's Achievement:  Ken Wilson

Jaguar Ticket Update:  Ron Patrick

Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  PP Robert Meek
Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan

Service Opportunity Contact:  Doug McCullough

Football Report:  Jeremy Miller

Guest Speaker Introduction:  Lynn Betros
Speaker:  Macky Weaver

Macky Weaver, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jaguars,  spoke to the South Jacksonville Rotary about working with the Jaguars, the new ownership and changes for the coming year.

Welcome Macky Weaver

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

Lunch begins at noon - Meeting begins at 12:30 pm

Meet Macky Weaver

Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing

Jaguars

Macky Weaver was promoted to Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing in April 2010. His responsibilities include overseeing all sales activities (premium, general bowl, and suites seating), and marketing.

Prior to this, Macky served as executive director where he was responsible for the sales and service of all sponsor and media inventory associated with the Jaguars and Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. 

He originally joined the Jaguars on May 15, 1994 as an account executive in corporate sponsorship. He was promoted director of corporate sponsorship in December of 1997 and to executive director in 2004.  He is one of 13 staff members who joined the Jaguars in 1994.  Weaver was born in Atlanta and moved to Jacksonville in 1976.

Anna Zimmermann

Inbound RYE Student 

Welcomed by

South Jacksonville Rotary Club

Anna Zimmermann, South Jacksonville's inbound Rotary Youth Exchange student 2012-2013, arrived in Jacksonville on Saturday, August 11, 2012.  She was welcomed by President Jim & Marian Lanahan, Past President Vicki-lynne Gloger & Rod Hindman, and her new host families, the Van Den Heuvals and the Fores.

Anna is from Wohlen, Switzerland.  She is 17 years old and the oldest of 3 children.  She has 2 younger sisters, Lisa and Lara.  Anna loves music.  She sings in the choir and a band.  She also plays the piano.  She speaks 3 languages, German, English and French.  Anna will be attending the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts.

Recap of the August 14th Meeting

Greeter:  Dinkins Grange

The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer: DougMcCullogh

Introduction of Guests:  Bob Massey, Jr.
Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan

Guest Speaker Introduction:  Lynn Betros

Speaker:  Erik Dellenback

Erik Dellenback, President, Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation, spoke to the South Jacksonville Rotary Club about what it was like to come to work for Tim Tebow and the foundation.  The mission of the Tim Tebow Foundation is to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.

Welcome Erik Dellenback

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Erik Dellenback

President/Executive Director, Tim Tebow Foundation

Erik Dellenback is currently serving in his second year as the President / Executive Director of the Tim Tebow Foundation where he oversees all areas of the foundation including fundraising, selection and fulfillment of outreach initiatives, and operations and brand management.

Prior to this role, Erik served for over 11 years at the Gator Bowl Association, most recently as Vice-President/CMO. Erik also served the Gator Bowl as Director of Marketing, Director of the ACC Football Championship, Director of Promotions and Ticket Manager.

Erik served for 3 years as an adjunct professor in Flagler College’s nationally accredited Sport Management program. Prior to joining the Gator Bowl Association, Erik worked for the University of Florida Athletic Department in Marketing and Promotions.

He is active in the Gator Bowl Association Committee and Christ’s Church.

A Florida native, Erik graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Sports Management. Erik and his wife Elizabeth have three children: Blake, Tyler and Emma. 

ROTARY LITERACY PARTNERS  

At San Jose Elementary School

Would you like to spend an hour a week making a powerful impact on a child’s life?  Rotary Literacy Partners know that reading skills impact all other learning, and help with those skills early on is key to academic success.  As you consider volunteering, please look over this year’s program features:

• Training onsite (weekday)    
• School District approval required (includes background check and found online at www.duvalschools.org under Community/Volunteers)  
• Serve as a mentor of your student for the length of the school year 
• Commit to consistency with student (meet each week or minimum of 2 times per month)   
• Mentor at Kindergarten level at San Jose, during class time   
• Cultivate a mentoring relationship with a young reader.  

Please contact Richard Dow at rdow53@msn.com to volunteer or for more information. 

Mark Your Calendar

Anna Zimmermann

Arrival of Rotary Youth Exchange Student - August 11th:  Please come out and welcome Anna Zimmermann to the U.S.A.  Anna is South Jacksonville Rotary's inbound exchange student from Switzerland.  She arrives on Saturday, August 11th, 6:55 pm at the Jacksonville International Airport.
Rotary Foundation Seminar - August 18th:  Rotary Foundation Seminar at the Thrasher Horne Center in Orange Park on College Drive.  Breakfast and lunch are provided and the club pays for anyone who would like to attend.

Congratulations Members

with

Perfect Attendance 

During the 2011-2012 Year 

RLI

President Jim Lanahan began the year by sharing his vision and goals for the South Jacksonville Rotary Club.  The goals included leadership development with a goal of 3 members to attend the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI).   Four members attended RLI on August 4th.  Dinkins Grange and PE Harlan Bost completed Part I.  PP Barry Covington completed Part II.  President Jim Lanahan and Bea Fore graduated with the completion of Part III.

Recap of the August 7th Meeting

Greeters:  Dinkins Grange & Jim Casey

The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer:  Christine Goldsmith

Introduction of Guests:  Jim Casey 
Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan
Blue Badge Recipient:  Jim Casey 
Welcome Back:  Maury Pilver & PP Odette Struys

Literacy Mentor Program Update:  Richard Dow
Water Project Update:  PP James Chansler

Guest Speaker Introduction:  Lynn Betros
Speaker:  Donovin Darius

Donovin Darius visited the South Jacksonville Rotary Club .  He spoke about events from his NFL draft experience, career and the Donovin Darius Foundation.  

 

Welcome Donovin Darius

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Donovin Darius

Donovin Darius was born in Camden, New Jersey in 1975.  He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School where he received a full scholarship to play football at Syracuse University.  He was a record-setting defensive player — setting the team record for tackles – and graduated in 1997 with an Exercise Science and Coaching Degree. In 1998, he was selected 25th overall in the NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars – the highest pick ever by the team for a Defensive Back.  He was blessed to have played Strong Safety with the Jaguars at an elite level for 10 years.  Darius is in the NFL record books as the first to be labeled a “Franchise Player” three consecutive years.

As a 1st Team Pro-Bowl alternate and a 10 year NFL veteran, Darius was an 8-year Player Representative for the NFL Players Association and 4-year Player Association Vice-President where he was elected by his teammates to work for player’s rights, safety and ever-improving working conditions. In Darius’ spoken words, “It was an honor and privilege to be able to play on such a large platform and represent so many men and their families.”  Darius retired from the NFL in 2007 but in 2011, he signed a one-day ceremonial contract with the Jaguars to retire as a member of the team.

In 2010, Darius founded Next Level Training and Performance, where the vision focuses on character, athletic and spiritual development.  With numerous programs, Next Level Training & Performance develops persons of all skill levels and age levels through various camps, clinics and motivational speaking sessions.  He has developed programs with the same methodology that he utilized to advance his own career and deliver his own professional success.

Some of the notable programs that are in demand are the Catch/Cover/Conditioning Football Camps and Clinics, Speed & Agility Clinics and his Summer Youth Football Camps.  Darius is also working with adults in his Women’s Fitness classes and is currently developing long-term programs to enhance the off-season youth sports and increase conditioning and techniques of youth football players overall.

His motivational speaking engagements cover a variety of topics including Leadership, Relationships and Teamwork and he has booked many academic, corporate and non-profit events all around the country and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  His wide appeal and personal, transparent delivery style make him a favorite with clients that want to be impacted in a short period of time. 

Donovin also established the Donovin Darius Foundation in 2011 as a means to give back to the community that gave him so much support as an NFL player. Programs include free sports clinics featuring exclusive tours of EverBank Field, on-field agility and speed trials and motivational talks.

Donovin is a devoted Man of God and Christian who seeks to share his faith, knowledge and experiences with everyone in the hopes of encouraging and developing men and women to live out their God-given purpose.

Meet New Member

Dr.  Leandra Dopazo

Dr. Leandra Dopazo is an orthodontist in the San Marco area.  She and her husband Abe have two extraordinary children, Lucca and Enzo. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, enjoying the beach, cooking and traveling to Brazil to visit family.

Mark Your Calendar 

Rotary Foundation Seminar - August 18th:  Rotary Foundation Seminar at the Thrasher Horne Center in Orange Park on College Drive.  Breakfast and lunch are provided and the club pays for anyone who would like to attend.

Recap of the July 31st Meeting

Greeters:  Doug McCullough & Neil McGuinness

The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer:  Mary Goldsmith

Craft Talk:  PP John Callender

Introduction of Guests:  PP Dean Scott

Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan

Literacy Mentor Program Update:  Richard Dow

Technology Update:  Joe Miller

Guest Speaker Introduction:  PP Robert Harris

Speaker: Mike Weistein

 Mike Weistein spoke about his experiences with the legislative process in Tallahassee.

Welcome Mike Weinstein

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Mike Weinstein

Mike Weinstein was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008 serving District 19. He serves as a prosecutor and the Executive Director for the State Attorney’s Office.

Previously, Mike was President of Take Stock in Children, a position he formally accepted on September 2, 2003. Take Stock in Children is a scholarship and mentoring program that has purchased more than $90 million in scholarships, serving more than 13,000 low-income children in Florida.

Prior to joining Take Stock in Children, he served as president and CEO of the Jacksonville Super Bowl Host Committee, a private, an organization responsible for developing, organizing and implementing Jacksonville’s plan for Super Bowl XXXIX. Weinstein led the team responsible for developing the city’s successful bid application for the 2005 game.

With more than 30 years of financial and management experience, Weinstein has devoted much of his leadership and expertise to the public sector. In 1996, he was appointed by Mayor John Delaney to serve as executive director of the Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, an agency comprising 12 divisions dedicated to economic development.

Operating with the corporate philosophy that economic development molds and shapes our community’s future, his leadership negotiating with private companies brought Jacksonville more than $2 billion in private capital investment and created or retained more than 20,500 jobs from 1996 – 2001.

Prior to this position, Weinstein served as Director of the Administration and Finance Department under both the Austin and Delaney administrations. In this capacity, he was responsible for an operating budget of $129 million and a staff of 586 full-time employees, labor negotiations, and the development of the River City Renaissance Bond initiative. He also participated in negotiations and management of the city’s stadium lease, which led the National Football League to award Jacksonville the 30th NFL expansion franchise.

Weinstein also spent 15 years in law management as the executive director of the State Attorney’s Office, and six years as a college lecturer, where he published several articles on management. He was also a partner at Harris, Guidi, Rosner & Mordecai, P.A., where he specialized in government and environmental issues.

Weinstein earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Hartwick College in New York, a Masters of Science in criminal justice from California State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. He has also completed two years of Doctoral Studies in criminology at Florida State University.

A strong proponent of equal higher educational opportunities, Weinstein is a Trustee of Florida Community College at Jacksonville and previously worked with Florida A&M University to raise money for scholarships for Duval County students.

He is also a member of the Police Athletic League and Florida’s First Coast Crime Stoppers. He is a graduate of the 1985 Class of Leadership Jacksonville and served on the board of the Air Service Development Task Force. He serves on the Board of the Salvation Army. He was a member of Downtown Rotary and volunteers his time with the Jacksonville Community Council, Inc. (JCCI) and the North Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

He and Sara, his wife of over 34 years, have three children, Scott (Meg), Daryl (Mandy) and Danielle (Aaron) and three grand-children. Mike and Sara are active members of Christian Family Chapel in Mandarin.

Mark Your Calendar 

Rotary Leadership Institute - August 4th:  Rotary Leadership Institute Training at Orange Park - St. Johns River Community College from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Register on line and support our Leadership Development goals at http://www.rlitraining.org/
Rotary Foundation Seminar - August 18th:  Rotary Foundation Seminar at the Thrasher Horne Center in Orange Park on College Drive.  Breakfast and lunch are provided and the club pays for anyone who would like to attend.

Recap of the July 24th Meeting

Greeters:  Dinkins Grange & Doug McCullough

The Pledge of Allegiance:  Toula Wootan

Prayer:  PP Lee Mercier

Introduction of Guests:  PP Gary Wilkinson

Received a Blue Badge:  Lynn Betros

Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan

Web Site Update:  Joe Miller

Guest Speaker Introduction:  PP Robert Harris

Speaker: John Delaney

 

John Delaney, President of the University of North Florida, spoke about the state of UNF.

Welcome John Delany, President of UNF

Tuesday July 24, 2012

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet John Delaney
President of the University of North Florida

John A. Delaney became UNF’s fifth president in 2003. In that capacity, he oversees a campus of more than 16,000 students, 600 faculty and more than 1,000 staff. The 1,381 acre campus in Northeast Florida is considered a driver in the region, with an annual economic impact of nearly $1 billion. Each year, 4,000 students graduate from UNF’s five colleges: the Brooks College of Health, the Coggin College of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Computing, Engineering and Construction and the College of Education and Human Services. 

Under Delaney’s direction, UNF reaffirmed its commitment to students, by offering individualized attention and offering transformational learning opportunities. The University of North Florida is also known for its flagship programs, areas where UNF leads the nation. Flagships include Community Nursing, International Business, Transportation & Logistics, Coastal Biology, Music and Nutrition.
 

UNF is currently undergoing the biggest construction spree in its history. The University recently opened the $86 million Osprey Fountains residence hall, the $50 million Student Union, the $27 million College of Education and Human Services building, and the $39 million Biological Science Building. Construction is almost complete on the new Student Wellness Complex and a new cafeteria. All new construction on campus reflects UNF’s commitment to the environment and many new buildings are LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified.

Delaney is considered UNF’s chief fundraiser, nearly doubling the University’s privately-funded endowment.  The Power of Transformation campaign is currently underway, with a goal of raising $110 million.  

Delaney’s presidency continues a distinguished career as a public servant. He served two terms as mayor of Jacksonville, the country’s 13th largest city, spearheading major initiatives including The Better Jacksonville Plan, a $2.2 billion improvement plan that gave the city new public facilities and other amenities. He also created the Preservation Project, a massive land conservation program giving Jacksonville the distinction of having the largest urban park system in the United States. Prior to that, he served as the chief assistant state attorney, the number two prosecutor for Northeast Florida and as the general counsel for the City of Jacksonville. He has served on numerous non-profit and corporate boards. 

He and his wife Gena have four children.

 

 Welcome New Member Jim Casey

Jim is the owner and President of a leading investigative firm specializing in internal and complex investigations, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and FCPA, Cyber security and investigations, senior executive background profiles and related services.  Jim maintains a network of experts (about 250 former FBI agents located around the world) in the areas of financial forensic accounting, cyber forensics, physical security, electronic countermeasures, and surveillance.  

 
Jim has a Bachelor's in political science from James Madison University; a Masters in criminology from Indiana State University and a Graduate Diploma in International Relations from the University of London.

 
Jim and his wife, Sandy, reside in St. Johns, FL.  They have four children

 

July is National Hot Dog Month!!

Your roving reporter did an assessment of the  Board meeting  attendee’s favorite hot dog toppings and the results are below:

President Jim-mustard

Executive Secretary Patti- coleslaw and mustard

Dinkins-mustard and coleslaw or sauerkraut

PE Harlan-“through the garden”

Tom-mustard, onion and coleslaw

Richard-onion and mustard

Mary-ketchup and mustard

Ken Weiss-dark mustard and coleslaw

Maureen-mustard, onion and relish

PP Robert Meek-chili, cheese and onions

Randy-mustard, ketchup and sauerkraut

Juan-mustard and ketchup

Ed- chili and mustard

Doug Matthews-Parliamenta

Neil- spicy mustard and sauerkraut

Chris- mustard and relish

Bea-mustard and onion

PP Vicki-lynne- onions, mustard, pickle, neon relish, tomato, and hot sport peppers

Presentation 

of the 

President's MVP Award 

to

Wayne Young

Recap of the July 17th Meeting

Greeters:  Dinkins Grange & Jim Casey

The Pledge of Allegiance & Prayer:  PP Dean Scott

Introduction of Guests:  PE Harlan Bost

Rotaract Update:  President Kathy Phillips

Rotaract meetings are the 2^nd & 4^th Thursday evenings each month

6:00 p.m. at Square One

New Member Introduction:  Rick Mullens

New Member Charge:  Past President Robert Meek

New Member:  Dr. Leandra Dopazo

Family of Rotary - Member Update:  Mary Alice Phelan

Guest Speaker Introduction:  PP Robert Harris

Speaker: Rick Mullaney

Rick Mullaney, the founding director of Jacksonville University's Public Policy Institute, spoke about the institute.  The program is the first of it's kind in the state of Florida.  It includes degree programs,  community programs and mid-career and professional programs.