Welcome Sarah Boone, Executive Director of Theatre Jacksonville

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Sarah Boone

Executive Director of Theatre Jacksonville

Sarah Boone has had a diverse career in television, radio and theatre across the country as a performer, director, producer and manager.  She graduated from Florida State University with a BA in Theatre and continued her theatrical training in NYC studying acting with HB Studio founder Herbert Berghof and musical theatre with Tony award-winning actress Donna McKechnie.  

Following a Rotary Foundation graduate scholarship in Scotland, Sarah was honored to win a theatre teaching fellowship at American University in Washington, DC where she earned an MA in Arts Management and Communications.  She has held management positions at LA’s Geffen Playhouse and New York's Westside Theatre off-Broadway and has overseen the production of more than 70 plays, musicals and concerts over the past 15 years.  In addition to her producing credits, she has enjoyed continued success as a cabaret artist with appearances in Florida (including the Happily Red concert series she created at Theatre Jacksonville), Los Angeles (First and Hope Supper Club) and in New York (The Duplex, Don’t Tell Mama, The Triad, The Metropolitan Room).   

Sarah is currently the Executive Director of Theatre Jacksonville and has been a Consulting Producer with the California International Theatre Festival since 2008.

New Members’ Service Project!

Our Club appreciates our new Members (and Sponsors) for Rotary Year 2012-13!
As we’ve done in the past, the Club is planning a “PET workday” on Saturday, April 27. The volunteer effort has been specially arranged for our new members and their sponsors, and anyone else interested is more than welcome to join the group for our 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. visit to the Penny Farms workshop & warehouse. 

What is a PET? Most of us never give it a second thought. However, for more than 20,000,000 people in developing countries who are unable to walk, it is a major concern. These individuals have suffered the loss of mobility because of landmine explosions, illness, birth defects, disease, or accidents. The three-wheeled, hand-powered PET wheelchairs, manufactured by PET-Florida (and other PET affiliates), provide a means for these physically challenged individuals to achieve the “gift of mobility”. And you have an opportunity to help provide that gift!

A PET vehicle in Honduras

So whatever your skill level, if you want to build “wheelchairs on steroids,” send James Chansler an email ( jchansler51@hotmail.com ) to sign up and for carpooling information. We will be leaving around 8:00 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m. Thank you for being  South Jacksonville Rotarians!

Photos from PP Mike Darragh's Visit to Russian Rotary Club


Recap Of the April 9th Meeting

Greeters:  Christine Goldsmith, Ryan Maloney, Robyn Watson, Sandi Christiansen, Mike Manuele,  Cheryl Robitzsch & Rick Hartley

The Pledge & Prayer: Dinkins Grange

Blue Badge Recipients: Ryan Maloney, Travis Peters, Robyin Watson & Cheryl Robitzsch

Presentation of Russian Club Banner: PP Mike Darragh

Wolfson's Rotaract Update:  PP Vicki-lynne Gloger

Foundation Update: President Jim Lanahan

Introduction of Visitors & Guests: PP Jay Plotkin

Introduction of Guest Speaker:  David Bissell

 Guest Speaker: Matthew Rapp, Executive Director of TPC

Past Meeting Photos

 

Welcome Matthew Rapp, Executive Director TPC

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

WE MEET RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Matthew Rapp

Executive Director, TPC

 

Matt has worked for the PGA TOUR since the beginning of 2005.  Before taking over
The PLAYERS Championship in May of 2010, he worked in the TOUR’s corporate
marketing department where he focused on title sponsor sales and was responsible for
over $500 million in sponsorship agreements with companies that include: Crowne
Plaza, The Greenbrier, Children’s Miracle Network, RSM McGladrey, Transitions
Optical, Northern Trust, Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Royal Bank of Canada, Boeing
and Regions.

Since taking over as Executive Director of The PLAYERS Championship, Matt has
focused on significantly enhancing the fan experience, increasing the event’s charitable
impact and reinvigorating its vital connection with the local community.

Prior to joining the PGA TOUR, Matt held several senior executive positions in public
relations and communications with the ATP World Tour, governing body of men’s
professional tennis and Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations firm.  His
first job was working on Capitol Hill with the former assistant majority leader of the
US Senate, Wendall Ford.

A native of Louisville, KY, Matt has lived and worked in many cities throughout the
United States and around the world including Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, DC,
London and Brussels, Belgium but is proud to call Jacksonville his home since 2001.
Matt graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1991 where he rowed crew and
studied international relations.

He is married to Kimberly Woods Rapp, a Bishop Kenny and UF graduate and
together they have 7 children.

A Message from President Elect, Harlan Bost to New Members

I am in the process of forming committees for next year and am requesting all new members, those joining this calendar year, to send me their interests.  What are your passions?  Where would you like to serve?

Look under the COMMITTEES tab of our web site to see how the current service options are structured.  Your response sent to hbost@floridacustommarble.com. by April 15th is much appreciated.  Thank you!

New Members’ Service Project!

Our Club appreciates our new Members (and Sponsors) for Rotary Year 2012-13!
As we’ve done in the past, the Club is planning a “PET workday” on Saturday, April 27. The volunteer effort has been specially arranged for our new members and their sponsors, and anyone else interested is more than welcome to join the group for our 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. visit to the Penny Farms workshop & warehouse. 

What is a PET? Most of us never give it a second thought. However, for more than 20,000,000 people in developing countries who are unable to walk, it is a major concern. These individuals have suffered the loss of mobility because of landmine explosions, illness, birth defects, disease, or accidents. The three-wheeled, hand-powered PET wheelchairs, manufactured by PET-Florida (and other PET affiliates), provide a means for these physically challenged individuals to achieve the “gift of mobility”. And you have an opportunity to help provide that gift!

A PET vehicle in Honduras

So whatever your skill level, if you want to build “wheelchairs on steroids,” send James Chansler an email ( jchansler51@hotmail.com ) to sign up and for carpooling information. We will be leaving around 8:00 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m. Thank you for being  South Jacksonville Rotarians!
 

Dr. N. Graff-Radford, M.D.

Alzheimer's Study

Dr. Neill Graff-Radford spoke at the South Jacksonville Rotary Club meeting about the connection between physical exercise as reducing the risks of Alzheimer’s. He mentioned volunteers for a new study with one group focusing on stretching and toning, while the other will do aerobic activity. These classes are taking place at the Brooks Family YMCA and the Y is a partner in this research. You don’t have to go all the way out to Mayo to participate. If you are interested in more information, please contact Lauren Hopkins.

Lauren Weedon Hopkins, CFRE
Regional Director of Development
YMCA OF FLORIDA'S FIRST COAST
12735 Gran Bay Parkway West, Suite 250 Jacksonville, FL 32258
Phone: 904.309.6578  Cell: 904.472.4206  Web: FirstCoastYMCA.org

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Les Loggins

Who Catches the 

Biggest Fish?

Les Loggins hooked this 30 pound red fish while fishing off the coast of Ponte Vedra this weekend with Capt. Rick Ryals. The boat landed two red fish and an ice chest full of whitings.

News From the Board

The Board is pleased to announce the following candidate has been approved for your consideration into membership:  Stevan Jones-sponsor is PP Gary Wilkinson and the proposed classification is Finance/Banking-Financial Advisor.  Anyone having an objection should submit it in writing to the Board within ten (10) days.

New Members of South Jacksonville Rotary Club

Red Badge

Rookie Greeters

Nice healthy long line of newbee Rotarians are our greeters...

Recap Of the April 2nd Meeting

Greeters:  Ryan Maloney & Rick Hartley
The Pledge & Prayer:  Lauren Hopkins

New Member Charge:  PP Lee Mercier

New Member:   Alejandro Leon

Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  Ron Patrick
Introduction of Guest Speaker:  David Bissell

 Guest Speaker:  Jeff Grady, FAIA President/CEO

Welcome Jeffry Grady, FAIA President/CEO

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

WE MEET RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Jeffrey Grady

Florida Association of Insurance Agents President/CEO

Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) President/CEO Jeffrey W. Grady received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Florida State University in December 1987.  Jeff started his career in banking in 1988 as a thrift examiner for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. He joined the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) in April 1994 as Vice President, Thrift Banker Executive.  Jeff designed and implemented FBA Leadership Division in 1995.  He joined the Community Bankers of Florida in September 1996 as Executive Director.  Jeff became President & CEO of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents in October of 1998.  Jeff served as chairman of the board of the American Heart Association, Leon County Division and served as vice chairman on the Board of Trustees of Capital Regional Medical Center, Tallahassee.  Jeff and his wife, Linda, have two daughters, Kelsie and Julianne.  He enjoys golf and all recreational sports and is an avid FSU Seminole fan.

The Florida Association of Insurance Agents is a nonprofit state trade association of insurance agencies affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Inc., and 18 local boards throughout Florida. The association serves as a central source of information for more than 2,000 member agencies, and is dedicated to enhancing the independent agency system through education, legislation, communication, and FAIA Member Services.

Created more than a century ago in 1904 as the Florida Local Underwriters Association, the Florida Association of Insurance Agents adopted its current name in 1941. FAIA was first based in Jacksonville, and then Tampa, before moving to Tallahassee in 1971 to improve the effectiveness of the association's lobbying efforts and communications with state insurance regulators on behalf of independent agents. Surviving and thriving for more than a century takes an active, engaged membership, and a dedicated staff.  Most of all, it takes vision and leadership.  FAIA is led by a 14-member board of directors, which selects a president responsible for managing the association.

Throughout the year, FAIA holds various meetings for members. In March, during the legislative session, agents gather in Tallahassee for the Legislative Fly-In. Each year in June, FAIA hosts its Convention and Education Symposium, featuring presentations from industry experts, networking opportunities, and numerous CE-approved education classes, many of which are presented by FAIA's well known staff of instructors. In August, an annual Planning Session occurs where the association's board and committees meet to discuss goals and strategies for the coming year.

New Members’ Service Project!

Our Club appreciates our new Members (and Sponsors) for Rotary Year 2012-13!
As we’ve done in the past, the Club is planning a “PET workday” on Saturday, April 27. The volunteer effort has been specially arranged for our new members and their sponsors, and anyone else interested is more than welcome to join the group for our 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. visit to the Penny Farms workshop & warehouse. 

What is a PET? Most of us never give it a second thought. However, for more than 20,000,000 people in developing countries who are unable to walk, it is a major concern. These individuals have suffered the loss of mobility because of landmine explosions, illness, birth defects, disease, or accidents. The three-wheeled, hand-powered PET wheelchairs, manufactured by PET-Florida (and other PET affiliates), provide a means for these physically challenged individuals to achieve the “gift of mobility”. And you have an opportunity to help provide that gift!

A PET vehicle in Honduras

So whatever your skill level, if you want to build “wheelchairs on steroids,” send James Chansler an email ( jchansler51@hotmail.com ) to sign up and for carpooling information. We will be leaving around 8:00 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m. Thank you for being  South Jacksonville Rotarians!
 

1. Mental exercise (e.g., reading, doing puzzles, learning something new)
2. Moderate aerobic exercise, 50 minutes, three times per week (e.g., walking, bicycling)
3. B-complex vitamins (one per day)
4. Vitamin C (500 mg per day)
5. A handful (1.5 oz ) of nuts daily (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
6. Fish three times per week (e.g., salmon, halibut, mackerel)
7. Foods with curry spice including curcumin
8. Foods high in antioxidants (e.g., grape juice, pomegranate juice, beans, berries, green tea)
9. The Mediterranean diet (e.g., vegetables, legumes, fruit, cereal, olive oil, fish, moderate dairy products, wine, low intake of meat and poultry)
10. Treating cardiac risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and being overweight
11. Socialization (e.g., frequent time with family and friends)
12. Quality sleep (e.g., tell your doctor if you have loud snoring or episodes of stopping breathing or gasping.)

Recap Of the March 26th Meeting

Greeters:  Ryan Maloney, Bill Langley, Cheryl Robitzsch, Sandi Christiansen & Robyn Watson

The Pledge & Prayer:  Cheryl Robitzsch

Craft Talk:  Cheryl Robitzsch

Blue Badge Recipient:   Bill Langley

Rotary Inbound Youth Exchange Presentation: Anna Zimmermann

Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  James Chansler 

    Introduction of Guest Speaker:  Doug Johnson

 

 Guest Speaker: Dr. Neill-Graff-Radford, M.D. 

Meeting Photos

 

Welcome Dr. Neill Graff-Radford, M.D.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

WE MEET RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Meet Dr. Neill Graff-Radford, M.D.

Raised in South Africa, Dr. Neill Graff-Radford, MD, received his medical degree in Johannesburg, South Africa. He moved to the United States shortly after completing his Internal Medicine Residency and completed Neurology Residency training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Following his time in Colorado, Neill moved his family to Iowa, where he did a Behavioral Neurology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.  Neill’s final move was to Jacksonville, where he is a Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Graff-Radford has a special research interest in Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive disorders. He and his team are world leaders in the effort to better understand these conditions at the genetic level, with hopes of one-day providing means to prevent the terrible toll these maladies take on our senior citizens. When not in the lab or the clinic, Neill is a highly sought after speaker on the international medical stage.

Neill is married to his lovely wife Michelle, a very popular yoga instructor in town, and has two grown sons—one of whom is following in his father’s footsteps as a budding Neurologist in training…

New Members’ Service Project!
Our Club appreciates our new Members (and Sponsors) for Rotary Year 2012-13!
As we’ve done in the past, the Club is planning a “PET workday” on Saturday, April 27. The volunteer effort has been specially arranged for our new members and their sponsors, and anyone else interested is more than welcome to join the group for our 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. visit to the Penny Farms workshop & warehouse. 

What is a PET? Most of us never give it a second thought. However, for more than 20,000,000 people in developing countries who are unable to walk, it is a major concern. These individuals have suffered the loss of mobility because of landmine explosions, illness, birth defects, disease, or accidents. The three-wheeled, hand-powered PET wheelchairs, manufactured by PET-Florida (and other PET affiliates), provide a means for these physically challenged individuals to achieve the “gift of mobility”. And you have an opportunity to help provide that gift!

A PET vehicle in Honduras

So whatever your skill level, if you want to build “wheelchairs on steroids,” send James Chansler an email ( jchansler51@hotmail.com ) to sign up and for carpooling information. We will be leaving around 8:00 a.m. and returning at 12:30 p.m. Thank you for being  South Jacksonville Rotarians!
 

 Literacy Mentoring Service Project

South Jacksonville club members, family and friends assembled Easter baskets for kindergarten students at San Jose Elementary.


RYLA


It's that time again-we're looking for 2 qualified high school juniors or seniors who would like to attend the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly June 27 -30.  This excellent youth leadership training program gets rave reviews each year from all those who attend.  This year's conference will be at Flagler College in St. Augustine.  Let Bill Jaycox know (WJaycox@JaycoxReinel.com) if you have someone who is interested.

Recap Of the March 19th Meeting

Greeters:  Christine Goldsmith, Rick Hartley, Ryan Maloney, Bill Langley, Cheryl Robitzsch, Sandi Christiansen & Robyn Watson

The Pledge & Prayer:  Rick Hartley

Craft Talk:  Bill Langley

Project Survey Update:   PP Gary Wilkinson

Alhambra Fund Raiser Update: P Jim Lanahan 

Special Thanks for Alhambra Fund Raiser to: PP Odette Struys, PP Vicki-lynne Gloger & Chris Bouton

Literacy Mentoring Easter Basket Update:  Chris Bouton

Update on Polio Plus India Trip:  PP Barry Covington & Warner Webb

Presentation of India Club Flag: Warner Webb

Introduction of Visitors & Guests:  Juan Miguel Gutierrez 

    Introduction of Guest Speaker:  Doug Johnson

Guest Speaker: Dr. David Murray, M.D.
Jaguar Team Physician

Welcome Dr. David Murray, Jaguar Team Physician

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

WE MEET RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

David Murray, M.D.

So You Want to be a Team Doctor

Raised in West Virginia, Dr. David T. Murray, MD, received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry at Yale University before returning to complete his medical degree at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1973. Dr. Murray moved to Florida in 1974, where he completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University Hospital of Jacksonville, and a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the Baptist Medical Center.

Dr. Murray has a broad clinical practice experience: he initially practiced Emergency Medicine in Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee, and later headed a large private Internal Medicine practice in Jacksonville. He has been instrumental in the formation of numerous Hospitalist programs in the area, and has served as medical director of several senior living centers. Since 1993, Dr. Murray has been a member of Emergency Resources Group, based in Jacksonville, and has served on their Board of Directors since 1997. He has also served as the Medical Chief of Staff at Baptist Medical Center.

Long interested in sports, Dr. Murray was the team physician for the Jacksonville Tea Men Football Club, North American Soccer League, back in the 1980’s, and later for the Jacksonville Bulls Football Club, United States Football League. From 1994, he has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Jacksonville Jaguars, our National Football League team.

David is married to Cynthia I. Murray, JD, and has two wonderful, and successfully launched, children David, and Lida.

Greetings from India

Hi guys......I'm still abusing my stomach here in India, but it ends tomorrow with a flight to Dubai for a two night, one day stay to see the sights on the way home.  Be home Tuesday night and I am looking forward to a hamburger and sleeping in my own bed!

We've spent the past two days in Varanasi.  This Hindu holy city has been teeming with pilgrims, tourists, etc. from all over the world........literally thousands of people, an incredible show.  Even an assortment of Naked Holy Men!  Now that is really a sight and has to be seen to be believed.  This place is sensory overload to the nth degree and my brain is just about numb.  But what an experience.  For a quick overview of Varanasi, check it out via Google.

From your emails, it appears all is well with the RC of South Jax.....great work.  Sorry I won't be back for Tuesday's meeting but I'll see you the following week. 

If I can put photos and a story together in a coherent fashion, I'd be happy to relate the India NID story for a few minutes in the future.  It was a great experience and the end of polio in India truly is at hand.  The other three countries are not far behind and I believe we'll see polio go the same way as smallpox before long.  Warner and Sherrie Webb should be home by now and I'm sure Warner would like to add his thoughts......they were a great addition to the 27 member team.

Enough for now.  See you soon for a meal with no hot peppers!

Regards,
Barry

Pres Jim Plays Hooky!!

PP Jerry wanted to be sure you got this photo of President Jim enjoying himself way too much on the annual Hanks-Kidd-Lanahan spring training outing March 12-13, for which he was absent from Tuesday's meeting.  This was taken at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Bradenton on the evening of March 12.  The spiny creature on the plate is a crab-stuffed lobster!

Recap of the March 12th Meeting

Greeters:  Rick Hartley, Cheryl Robitzsch & Robyn Watson

The Pledge & Prayer:  Jason Burnett

Craft Talk:  Robyn Watson 

Membership Update:  PP Lee Mercier 

New Member Charge:  PP Joe Ripley

New Members:  Mike Manuele & Sandi Christiansen

Rotaract Week Update:  Bob Massey, Jr.

Rotaract of Jacksonville Update: P Kathy Phillips & PE Brett Bell 

Literacy Mentoring Easter Basket Update:  Richard Dow

Project Survey Update:   PP Gary Wilkinson

Welcome Greetings for Visitors & Guests:  Martha Bogdan 

    Introduction of Guest Speaker:  Doug Johnson

Guest Speaker:  Dr. Carlos Vargas