Rotary Club of South Jacksonville: 01/01/2015

February 3, 2015

LUNCH BEGINS AT NOON ~ MEETING BEGINS AT 12:30

Please Welcome Ty Votaw

Ty Votaw is the PGA Tour’s new chief marketing officer in a role that has him overseeing branding, communications and advertising.

The tour quietly made the move last August and decided against making an announcement because Votaw’s responsibilities will largely be the same as they have been in the past.

Votaw moves into the CMO job that previously was held by Jay Monahan, who was promoted to deputy commissioner on April 1. Global Commercial Officer Tom Wade, who oversees corporate marketing and long-term planning, had the CMO job before Monahan.

Both Wade and Monahan were deeply involved in sponsorship sales, but Votaw, who also carries the title of executive vice president, will be more focused on the tour’s numerous brands and advertising. Those brands include the three major U.S. tours — the PGA, Champions and Web.com — as well as the international tours in Latin America, China and Canada.

Within those tours are the FedEx Cup, Charles Schwab Cup, Presidents Cup, Players Championship and World Golf Championship events as well.

“They are all distinct brands and there are various elements within that portfolio of brands,” Votaw said. “The Presidents Cup goes to South Korea next year, and we’re already working on how to market its first trip to Asia.”

Votaw, who joined the PGA Tour in 2006 as executive vice president of international affairs, also will be involved in an evolving initiative between the PGA Tour, LPGA, PGA of America, Masters and U.S. Golf Association to grow the game, both from a participatory standpoint as well as an entertainment and competitive standpoint.

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem has been on the forefront of the PGA Tour’s work with the other golf entities, and Votaw will collaborate with them as well on related marketing efforts.

Rotary of South Jacksonville - Upcoming Events Calendar

Feb 7 - Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)
Feb 12 - Speech Contest at Adam Herbert UNF Conference Center
May 8-10 - District Conference and Assembly

Rotary’s 2015 Oratory Competition

Regional competition began this week for Southside Rotary’s 2015 Oratory Competition featuring seniors from 24 First Coast high schools. Congratulations to Olivia Ade of Episcopal for winning the first regional. A total of six regional winners will meet in a final competition February 12 at UNF. With the help of 6 First Coast Rotary Clubs, 121 Financial Credit Union and the University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded to the winning students. If you would like to add to their scholarship funds, please make a donation to GoFundMe.com/gt3tm8 and share this opportunity with others.

Rotary Foundation

Jacksonville area "Jersey Mike's Subs" stores have selected The Rotary Foundation and our End Polio Now campaign as their charity of choice for the annual Giving Day in March!!

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Minutarian Minute Week 30

January is Rotary Awareness month. So I will use this theme to introduce a new word: Rotatunistic – a combination of the words “Rotary” and “opportunistic”. Rotatunistic would be defined as the propensity of a Rotarian, or group of Rotarians, to be aware solely for the purpose of recognizing and seizing an opportunity to advance the mission of Rotary in a major way. A good example of this recently took place when two intelligent and enterprising Rotarians from our District sat in the owner’s box with Shad Kahn at a Jaguars game. They left the owner’s box with tickets for two club seats, donated by Jags owner Shad Kahn, for this year’s Super Bowl in Phoenix. Next, along with a few other talented Rotarians in our District, a plan was hatched to auction these tickets. The proceeds from this auction will go to the End Polio Now campaign. By being Rotatunistic, the efforts of these Rotarians will likely result in an additional $20,000 to $30,000 going toward the End Polio Now campaign!

Being Rotatunistic starts with an awareness for Rotary. What better time of the year than January, Rotary Awareness month, for all of us to become more Rotatunistic!

Event Reminders:

February 7: Our second Rotary Leadership Institute will be conducted at the Orange Park Campus of St. Johns River State College. Be there for the information, for the fellowship and fun, and for the outrageously good gourmet food! Yum!!!

March 5-7: Florida Multi-District President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Orlando, FL. PETS is also open to Rotaract Presidents-Elect and club leaders – sponsoring clubs should sign them up.

May 8-10: District Conference and Assembly at the Flagler College campus in St. Augustine. Book your hotel reservations now because this is the PGA’s TPC weekend and rooms are going fast. We will be conducting the Conference on Friday, the Assembly on Saturday and enjoying some fun and fellowship on Sunday – at least until noon.

For more on these and all other events in District 6970, please go to www.rotary6970.org.

Yours in service to Rotary,

Percy
District Governor 2014-2015
Rotary International District 6970

Our International Exchange Student - Pierre Vidal

Please include Pierre in local activities and events while he is here - 1-904-307-3806

January 20, 2015

LUNCH BEGINS AT NOON ~ MEETING BEGINS AT 12:30

Our Contest this year has grown to include 5 of our District's Rotary clubs with more than 20 high schools sending representatives. Each school has selected winners from an in-house competition and they will go to their participating area Rotary clubs to compete in a semi-final event for a $500 scholarship. Winners from each of the Rotary club competitions will move on to the final event being held on February 12 at the Adam Herbert UNF Conference Center with a chance to win the $4,000 first prize.

The final event (Feb 12) will be a dinner from 7pm-9pm and will be hosted by Channel 4's Mary Baer and WEJZ's Arthur Crofton.

This Tuesday, we will be hosting a semi-final competition among students from Bishop Kenny, Bolles, Episcopal and Wolfson High Schools. Each school will be bringing 8 guests including the student who will give the speech. Please be sure to welcome them to our meeting so they feel comfortable.

As you know our club has raised the funds to support this project through generous contributions from our sponsors. 121 Financial Credit Union and UF Proton Therapy Institute have each contributed sizable donations to make this event possible.

As in past years, all Rotarians in attendance are judges and will use a scoring rubric to vote for their favorite speech. The winner will be announced before the end of the meeting.

Rotary of South Jacksonville - Upcoming Events Calendar

January 29 - Wine Tasting Event
Feb 7 - Rotary Leadership Institute
Feb 12 - Speech Contest at Adam Herbert UNF Conference Center
May 8-10 - District Conference and Assembly

Wine Tasting

Sign up now for the Wine Tasting Event on January 29th. This event is just around the corner so you have only 2 more chances to sign up. Don't miss out on this opportunity for fellowship with Rotarians and Rotaractors!

BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT!

Sign-up sheet available each week at the meeting

WHEN: Thursday, January 29th from 6:00 – 8:00PM

WHERE: The River Club 1 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202

COST: $25 per person, includes wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres

Rotary Members may bring a guest (prospective member, spouse)

WHAT: Wine Tasting, Food & Fellowship

Wait staff will assist with other drinks at the expense of each attendee other than water which will be available at no charge.

Jacksonville area "Jersey Mike's Subs" stores have selected The Rotary Foundation and our End Polio Now campaign as their charity of choice for the annual Giving Day in March!!

Helping our club raise money wont cost you a cent :-)
AmazonSmile Foundation Donation Disbursement

Share this link with friends, family, employees and volunteers:
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3750282 and ask them to choose Rotary Club Of South Jacksonville Charities Inc.

Mobile Health Clinic

 The Mobile Health Clinic Bus Committee continues to meet and is making

progress  towards its end goal - of getting a Bloodmobile to Haiti.

Our International Exchange Student - Pierre Vidal

Please include Pierre in local activities and events while he is here - 1-904-307-3806

Minutarian Minute Week 29

January is Rotary Awareness month. So I will use this theme to introduce a new word:

Rotatunistic – a combination of the words “Rotary” and “opportunistic”. Rotatunistic would be defined as the propensity of a Rotarian, or group of Rotarians, to be aware solely for the purpose of recognizing and seizing an opportunity to advance the mission of Rotary in a major way. A good example of this recently took place when two intelligent and enterprising Rotarians from our District sat in the owner’s box with Shad Kahn at a Jaguars game. They left the owner’s box with tickets for two club seats, donated by Jags owner Shad Kahn, for this year’s Super Bowl in Phoenix. Next, along with a few other talented Rotarians in our District, a plan was hatched to auction these tickets. The proceeds from this auction will go to the End Polio Now campaign. By being Rotatunistic, the efforts of these Rotarians will likely result in an additional $20,000 to $30,000 going toward the End Polio Now campaign!

Yours in service to Rotary,

Percy
District Governor 2014-2015
Rotary International District 6970

January 13, 2015

LUNCH BEGINS AT NOON ~ MEETING BEGINS AT 12:30

Welcome Senator Aaron Bean

Senator Aaron Bean was born January 25, 1967 in Fernandina Beach and attended Jacksonville University. Aaron received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Jacksonville University, and was the city president of Compass Bank for 10 years (1998-2008). Aaron and his wife, Abby, reside in Fernandina Beach, Fla., with their three sons, where they attend Memorial United Methodist Church.

Aaron Bean currently represents Florida Senate District 4, which includes Duval and Nassau Counties.

Aaron Bean currently works for Shands Jacksonville as the relationship development officer and is the co-owner of 8 Flags Insurance Company, and he owns and operates Putt-Putt of Fernandina Beach.

Aaron served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives, including a term as elected chairman of the Duval County Legislative Delegation in 2008. During his tenure in the Florida House, Aaron received numerous awards and recognitions for his effective, conservative leadership and additionally was trusted by then-House Speaker Marco Rubio to serve as the chairman of the House Health Care Council, which handled all health care policy in addition to the appropriations of about one-third of the state budget.

Prior to being elected to the Florida House, Aaron served as a Commissioner and Mayor of Fernandina Beach. Aaron’s extensive record of public service includes serving on the First Coast YMCA Board of Directors, Big Brothers & Big Sisters and the United Way.

Rotary of South Jacksonville - Upcoming Events Calendar

January 20 - Speech Contest
January 29 - Wine Tasting Event
Feb 7 - Rotary Leadership Institute
Feb 12 - Speech Contest at UNF
May 8-10 - District Conference and Assembly

(see printed events list for detailed information)

Please sign up for the Wine Tasting Event on January 29th. You are sure to have wonderful fellowship with your fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors

YOU MUST REGISTER AND PRE-PAY (your account will be billed)* FOR THIS EVENT!

Sign-up sheet available at the door

WHEN: Thursday, January 29th from 6:00 – 8:00PM

WHERE: The River Club 1 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202

COST: $25 per person, includes wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres

Rotary Members may bring a guest (prospective member, spouse)

WHAT: Wine Tasting, Food & Fellowship

Wait staff will assist with other drinks at the expense of each attendee other than water which will be available at no charge.

Rotary of South Jacksonville Delivering Dictionaries to Kindergarten Classes

Thanks to all who participated in this project!

Toys For Tots 2014 December Project

We collected lots of toys at our holiday luncheon! Thanks to all who donated and participated in this project.

Helping our club raise money wont cost you a cent :-)
AmazonSmile Foundation Donation Disbursement

Share this link with friends, family, employees and volunteers: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3750282 and ask they choose Rotary Club Of South Jacksonville Charities Inc.

Mobile Health Clinic

 The Mobile Health Clinic Bus Committee continues to meet and is making progress

 towards its end goal - of getting a Bloodmobile to Haiti.

Our International Exchange Student - Pierre Vidal

Please include Pierre in local activities and events while he is here - 1-904-307-3806

Minutarian Minute Week 26

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Event Reminders:

February 7: Our second Rotary Leadership Institute will be conducted at the Orange Park Campus of St. Johns River State College.

May 8-10: District Conference and Assembly at the Flagler College campus in St. Augustine.

For more on these and all other events in District 6970, please go to www.rotary6970.org.

Yours in service to Rotary,

Percy
District Governor 2014-2015
Rotary International District 6970

Calendar of Events

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January 13, 2015