June 17, 2014

WE MEET AT THE RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

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

Welcome Steven Grossman

CEO Jacksonville Aviation Authority

Steven J. Grossman graduated from Michigan State University in 1977 with a Masters Degree in Urban Planning.

Steve assumed the CEO/Executive Director role of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority in September 2009 and oversees the operation, maintenance, development and marketing of all Authority assets, which include Jacksonville International Airport, Cecil Airport, Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport and Herlong Recreational Airport.  He provides policy recommendations to the JAA Board of Directors and serves as the primary Authority representative to the community.

Prior to joining the Authority, Mr. Grossman served as Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland for 17 years.  In this role, he was responsible for the operation, management and marketing of the aviation program for the Port of Oakland.

Mr. Grossman has been a member of the Airports Council International World Governing Board and is a past chairman of Airports Council International-North America, the association which represents airports all across North America.  He currently is a member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, the United Way Board of Directors and serves on the Campaign Cabinet, and the Jacksonville University Aviation Advisory Board of Directors.

Mark Your Calendar - June 24th 

The Board of Directors of the
Rotary Club of South Jacksonville
cordially invites you and a guest to the
Annual Hail & Farewell Celebration
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Social Hour begins at 6:00 pm with beer & wine
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
A short program will begin at 7:00 pm

San Jose Country Club

7529 San Jose Blvd

Attire is business casual

RSVP    By Friday, June 20th             
PH:      994-7355
E-MAIL:    rotaryexecsec@aol.com

News From The Board 

The Board has approved the following candidate for your consideration into membership: Ian Davies-classification is Employment Staffing/Technology.  Ian is sponsored by Randy Gordon.  Anyone having an objection to this candidate, please submit it in writing to the Board within ten (10) days.

In further news, the following charities have been awarded this year and will be presented at this week's meeting:
Sanctuary on 8th Street                   PET                                YMCA of Florida's First Coast
BASCA                                                                                 Family Promise of Jacksonville
Allison Brundick Haramis Foundation                                     Downtown Ecumenical Services Council

Thank you to PP Lee Mercier and his committee for their consideration to all of our charities!

Minutarian Update, Week 50

 

 
   
Rotarians of 6970, 

To all those Dads out there, Happy Father's Day!

Many of our members have just returned and are not yet over their jet lag from Sydney. Grab 'em while their groggy and make them the speaker, while the experience is fresh in their minds. I wish every Rotarian could experience an International Convention. However, since that may not happen, allow your club members to share their pictures, the fellowship and the inspiration that is a convention, with you.
I put a test in the Minute last week. I listed the next International Convention as Seoul, followed by Sao Paulo. It's actually reversed, Sao Paulo is in 2015 and Seoul in 2016. I want to thank the hundreds, perhaps thousands of our members that emailed and called me pointing this out. It proves that you do read the Minute! Like I said, 'just testing'. 

This week you may see a survey invitation. It may even come from me, but may come from a different member of the governor corp. It is the same survey some received a few weeks ago. If you've already taken it, great, please don't take it again. If you haven't, please fill it out. It is to help us serve you.
There is still time to get those Foundation donations submitted. If you have questions or need help, please reach out to me or anyone in District Leadership for assistance. If they don't know the answer, they know who to ask. 

Keep doing those wonderful things you do! Have a great week!

Engage Rotary, Change Lives

District Governor Art

June 10, 2014

We meet at River City Brewing Company

Lunch served at 12:00pm - Meeting begins at 12:30pm

Welcome John Wood, Chairman & CEO Sally Corporation

John H. Wood is Chairman and CEO of Sally Corporation, a Jacksonville, Florida firm specializing in the development of animatronic productions and theme park rides and attractions.  As one of the founders of the company in 1977, he has been instrumental in its worldwide activities in the theme park and attraction industries.

Mr. Wood is a graduate of Bolles School and Wake Forest University. He is very active within the amusement park industry and has twice served as a director to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (I.A.A.P.A.) and a director of the international board of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA). In 2013 he was inducted into the industry’s Hall of Fame.

As a native of Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Wood is also involved in a number of community activities. He is the past president of the Board of Directors for the Jacksonville Fair Association, and serves on the Executive Board of North Florida Boy Scouts.
 

Pictures from the June 3rd meeting

Our Rotary Family

David Bissell's daughter and son-in-law en route to the "rest of their lives" after their wedding last Saturday

Joe Miller had a great trip to Nova Scotia

Fun had by all at the Alhambra fund raising event June 5th! 

 

  

 Minutarian Update, Week 49

 

 Did you know that June is Rotary Fellowship month on the Rotary Calendar? Currently, thousands of Rotarians and their guests, including over 60 from our District are making new friends and sharing fellowship in Sydney, at the International Convention. While we all understand the costs associated with International Conventions can be a bit high, they are well worth it. Often times they are life changing as first timers are exposed to the vastness of Rotary. Next year the convention will be in Sao Paulo, then on to Seoul. Still too far, but mark your calendar now for Atlanta in 2017. It will not only be the site of the convention, but the 100th anniversary celebration of the Foundation, our Rotary Foundation.

Want to share some fellowship and stay even closer to home? Get to know your local Rotaract Club, Interact and Early Act Clubs. Share a project with them. They are always eager to participate in service, and too often we forget to invite them.
The Rotary year is winding down. Please get those Foundation donations submitted. If you are a Paul Harris Society member, don't forget to get your final contributions in as well.
Keep doing those wonderful things you do! Have a great week!

Engage Rotary, Change Lives
District Governor Art

June 3, 2014

We meet at River City Brewing Company

Lunch served at 12:00pm - Meeting begins at 12:30pm

Ryan O'Halloran, Florida Times Union

Ryan O'Halloran is entering his 11th season covering the NFL and third covering the Jacksonville Jaguars for the Florida Times-Union. 

A native of West Fargo, North Dakota, Ryan graduated from Kansas State University in 1997.  He has worked at newspapers in Manhattan, Kansas, Glens Falls, N.Y., Newport News, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 

Prior to Jacksonville, Ryan spent eight years on the Redskins beat for the Washington Times and Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. Some of his career highlights are covering the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, NHL playoffs, Final Four and 2008 Beijing Olympics. 

With the Florida Times-Union, Ryan is responsible for leading a Jaguars coverage team of three writers and serving as coordinator for the weekly and daily plan in print and online.

Alhambra Fund Raising Event - June 5th!

Social Security starring Barbara Eden

"When a well-known art gallery owner and her husband receive a visit from her mother, all seems to be going smoothly until they find out the visit may not end.  Panic and mayhem ensue as life takes a crazy turn in this hilarious comedy starring the always enchanting Barbara Eden."

Tickets will sell out!                  

All seats will be occupied!

If you don’t plan to attend and would like to donate your tickets, please let Patti know. 

Rotaract:  We have made 24 tickets available to our Rotaractors at “half-cost”.  Please let Patti know if you would like to sponsor a Rotaractor for $25 each 

 

 As the planning committee (PP Odette, P Harlan, and Jason) wrap up their meeting, 

you can be assured, this year's Alhambra event will go very well!!!

News From Your Board of Directors

The Board has approved the following candidates for your consideration into membereship:  Joseph Durkin-classification is Business Services-Waste & Recycling, Joe is sponsored by Stevan Jones;   Daine Pauly-classification is Finance/Banking-Financial Advisor, Diane is sponsored by Bob Massey; James Shefelbine-classification is Insurance-Contractors, James is sponsored by Randy Gordon.  

Anyone having an objection to any of these candidates, please submit it in writing to the Board withing ten (10) days.

The Board has accepted with regret, the resignation of Charlie Sheppard.

Meeting Photos 5/20/2014

 Minutarian Update, Week 48

This past week we celebrated the chartering of club number 60, Interlachen and Lakes Area. With over 150 people in attendance, representing thirty or more of our Rotary Clubs, it was a great night. PDG John T Capps, from Morehead City, North Carolina was the keynote speaker. John T is a great friend of District 6970. Many of you have wished our new club well and sent in your gift of $50 to get them off the ground. Additionally, a large number of clubs presented their checks to charter president Danny Hemphill at the celebration. I want to personally thank John T, all those in attendance, and all our newest Rotarians in the Interlachen and Lakes Area. As stated, a great night! We welcome you to the greatest organization on the planet. As an added bonus, at the same celebration we welcomed our newest Interact club, Interlachen High.

A few weeks ago, I told you about the Rotary Council on Legislation, and the fact it meets every three years. The next meeting is scheduled for 2016. Please join me in thanking PDG Brent Williams for reconvening our Nominating Committee. Voting members AG Karen Weiss, Vicki-lynne Gloger and PDG Dave Faraldo, selected PDG Cynde Covington as our representative, and PDG Russ Miller the alternate in the event Cynde is unable to attend. Thanks to the committee, and thanks to Cynde and Russ for their willingness to serve.

This Monday is Memorial Day. Please remember those that paid the ultimate price, in service to our country.

Keep doing those wonderful things you do! Have a great week!

Engage Rotary, Change Lives

District Governor Art