Tuesday, October 18, 2011
WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY
Lunch begins at Noon - Meeting begins at 12:30 pm
Meet Wayne Ezell
Wayne Ezell recently
became an editorial writer at the Times-Union and was Business Editor at the
Times-Union for three years. Prior to that he served as the newspaper’s Reader
Advocate (or ombudsman) for three years.
Before joining
the Times-Union, he served as publisher of the Winter Haven News Chief, a
Central Florida daily then owned by Morris Communications, the parent company
of the Times-Union.
Earlier in his
career Ezell was editor of the Boca Raton News, deputy managing editor of the
Lexington (Kentucky) Herald-Leader, city editor of the Tallahassee Democrat and
capital bureau chief for Gannett’s Florida newspapers in Tallahassee.
He graduated from
the University of Florida with a degree in journalism and received an MBA from
Florida Atlantic University. He is a Paul Harris Fellow and formerly active in
Rotary.
He and his wife
Pat live in Jacksonville.
Don't forget the Maury Pilver Challenge! All retired or semi-retired members, you are being challenged to bring a guest (the person who took your place when you retired or the
person who may be
taking your place once you retire) to lunch on October 25th. The sports
theme day is a perfect time to invite others to share in good
fellowship! So accept the challenge and bring a guest.
October 11th Blood Drive Pictures
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Skip Booth and David Bissell fill out their paperwork as they
prepare to donate as phlebotomist Sherri
keeps things under control!
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Joel donating with moral support from our blood Chairperson Lauren as
phlebotomist, Don, looks on.
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Vic Zambetti getting his free physical before donating blood.
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Rotary Literacy Project
Reminder that during
the month of October, the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville is
partnering with Books A Go Go to provide books to disadvantaged
children. A box for donations will be near the entrance of our meeting
area each week in October. Please donate new or gently used books. Monetary gifts are also welcome.
Service Project for Rotary Youth Exchange
Help support our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Rex, as he participates in a service project packaging toiletries for the St.
Augustine Shelter. You can help women and children who are victims of violence by donating toiletries such as
shampoo, soap, lotion, hair products and sanitizer for these victims. They can be full sized or the products
provided in hotels as long as they are unopened. Please bring your donation to our October 18th meeting.
A Thank You & Update from Rita Reagin, Film Making in Jacksonville
Since speaking at our October 4th meeting, Rita has followed-up with links for anyone interested in additional information. Below are the links
The Maury Pilver Challenge for October 25th
Welcome Our Newest Member
Meet Greg Anderson! Greg is the Market Leader at EverBank. He also serves our community as a member of the City Council. Greg and Beville live on Iroquois Ave. Stop by and say hi at next week's meeting.
