February 11, 2014

We Meet at River City Brewing Company

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

Meet Patrick Shea
Regional CEO
American Red Cross, North Florida Region

Patrick Shea joined the Red Cross after a very successful 26-year Navy career, most recently as Chief Operating Director of Naval Forces Southern Command headquartered at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. His previous assignments included destroyer and cruiser commands, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Executive Assistant to the Navy Budget Director. He holds graduate degrees in international affairs and business administration and an undergraduate degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. He retires with the rank of Captain, U.S. Navy.

Pat has a unique combination of head-and-shoulders leadership, mission focus, resource stewardship, and people skills that are very well suited for his new position as RCEO. His recent responsibilities with Naval Forces Southern Command included senior disaster preparedness and response planner and directing training for multi-discipline crisis response teams. He has a record of excellence in personnel retention and professional development that is complemented with experience in volunteer management and fundraising.

Pat is well connected in the greater Jacksonville community, where he is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and officiates at youth basketball games.

SAVE THE DATE

YUKA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Please join us for an evening social event to celebrate Yuka’s (our Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) inbound student from Japan) Birthday!!  This is a great opportunity to meet Yuka, introduce Yuka to American culture (“a Birthday Party”-this will be her FIRST) and to socialize with fellow Rotarians.

When:  Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Time:  Doors Open @ 6pm, Food Ready @ 6:30pm

Where:  The Woods Community Clubhouse (near Hodges & Atlantic)
What to Bring:  Please bring a side dish to share* (meat & dessert will be provided)

*If you prefer to bring paper goods or a beverage, please contact Robyn or Leandra.

Please feel free to bring a guest.  RSVP is required for entrance at Guard Gate.  Email Robyn at sandri@jea.com. 

PLEASE NOTE - Yuka has NEVER had a birthday party in her entire life!  Please join us to make this a very special birthday week for Yuka (actual birthday is Friday, February 14th).

Welcome New Member, Will Torres

Will is from Ponce, Puerto Rico and has been in Jacksonville since 1991. He graduated with a BA from the University of Florida in 2009.   While at UF Will studied abroad for a summer in Mexico. 

Will also worked in ground operations for Southwest Airlines from May 2010 till January 2013. 
In January 2011, he began working for the Republican Party of Duval County as the Accounting Director..   

Will's favorite vacation spots are Miami and Chicago-quite a contrast!! 

His hobbies are reading, watching movies on Netflix, and traveling.

Minutarian Update, Week 32

The Zone wide project initiated in the fall, Rotary Has A Heart, is almost here. Remember, get your club's project information to DGND Marshall. Many of our Rotary, Rotaract, Interact and even one of our Early Act Clubs are doing a great job with this project. Let’s share our success with all of Rotary.

Mark your calendars: District Assembly is March 29th, same great venue in Palatka, same great meal by the Foundation Fryers. District Governor Elect Percy and his team are putting together a fabulous, informative, and inspirational program. 

Photos from the February 4th Meeting

  Great to see Vic Zambetti in the crowd last week!