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Apr 25, 2016
Jennifer Chamberlain
Telemedicine
 
May 02, 2016
Tonda Morris
Plant City Library
 
May 09, 2016
Scott Goldsmith, MD
Robotic Orthopedic Surgery
 
May 16, 2016
Rotarian - Bill Butler
Speaker unknown
 
May 23, 2016
Melissa Zornitta and Mark Hudson
Hillsborough 2020 plan and an update on Plant City Rezonings
 
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This Week's Meeting-  April 25th
 
  
Speaker: Jennifer Chamberlain
Topic: Telemedicine
Rotarian: Mike Arndt
Last Week's Meeting-   April 18th
 
Last week’s program was presented by Rotarian Bill Willmeth.  Bill’s guest speaker was State Representative Dan Raulerson. Dan presented an informative program on current and upcoming actions of the state legislature.
 
Club News
 
Wild Game Tickets or Ticket Money
IMPORTANT !!!  If you have not turned in any remaining tickets or the money for ticket sales you should do so right away!  PLEASE be sure to turn in your money or tickets to Tim Kip this week at the latest!
 
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Wild Game Expenses
Committee Chairmen, if you have any outstanding expenses to turn in for reimbursement, please ger them to Charles Harris right away.  We need to get all expenses taken care of so we can come with a final accounting for the cook out.
 
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Scholarship Applications being accepted
We are now taking applications for our Rotary Scholarships.  This year graduating seniors of Plant City High School and students that live in Plant City are eligible to apply.  To nominate a student or for more information contact Rotarians Tim Kip or Jana Butler.
 
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 District Conference 2016
The District Conference will be May 20th & 21st.  A wonderful, fun and relaxing celebration of Rotary is planned and will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort.  Located minutes from Walt Disney World and Disney Springs, the Orlando World Center Marriott is a first-class luxury resort and the perfect place for rotary to meet and celebrate all of our accomplishments this year.  This stellar resort has offered rotary an exclusive rate of only $119 per night INCLUDING the Resort Fee and FREE self-parking!  Even more they will honor these rates from May 14 through May 26 so you can extend your stay.  We are planning a great celebration with excellent presentations, a Club Showcase, entertainment and plenty of free time.  Register today online.  Full two-day conference registration is only $195!  Register today at the conference website Rotarydistrictconference.com.
 
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New Program Chairman
John Haney is our new program chairman.  Please notify him regarding upcoming speakers and programs. Call 813-716-5108 or email John at jhaneyjhaney@acebid.com

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Calling for website sponsors!
It is our goal to have enough sponsorship from members of the club to make our website and these e-bulletins self-supporting.  If you enjoy these electronic updates and appreciate our club having a presence on the website it's time to step up.  For the low fee of $50, your business ad is not only included in each of these e-bulletins and on the website pages, these ads are active links that take you to your business's website.  Don't have a business and still want to help, we can include an ad thanking you for your sponsorship.  For more information email Bill Wicker.

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April Club Anniversaries
 
Bill Hughes – 2 years
James Boyd – 4 years
David Delph – 8 years
Randy Hyman – 16 years
Charles Deusner – 32 years
 
   
 

April Birthdays

 
Felix Haynes - April 09
Charles White - April 11
Steve Wyman - April 11
Kayls Drawdy-Sherrard - April 24
Jodi Stevens - April 25
Steve Lambert - April 27
 
     

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rotary News Feed
Rotary shop on new platform
As of 1 May, the Rotary shop will be available on a new platform. We may experience some downtime during the transition and apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact us at shop.rotary@rotary.org or at 847-866-4600.
 
Rotary districts mobilize to support survivors of Ecuador, Japan quakes
After a series of three earthquakes -- two in Japan and one in Ecuador -- killed hundreds of people, injured thousands, and caused billions of dollars in damage late last week, Rotary members in those regions have created disaster relief funds to help survivors. In Ecuador, the powerful 7.8-magnitude quake that struck Saturday night has killed more than 400 people, with 2,500 injured. Those figures are expected to rise. Rotary District 4400 established a service fund to raise money for relief efforts. Contact District Governor Manuel A. Nieto Jijon for information on how to donate. In Japan,...
 
Council grants clubs greater flexibility in meeting, membership
The 2016 Council on Legislation may well be remembered as one of the most progressive in Rotary history. Not only did this Council grant clubs more freedom in determining their meeting schedule and membership, it also approved an increase in per capita dues of $4 a year for three years. The increase will be used to enhance Rotary’s website, improve online tools, and add programs and services to help clubs increase membership. The Council is an essential element of Rotary’s governance. Every three years, members from around the world gather in Chicago to consider proposed changes to the...
 
Council on Legislation to meet in Chicago 10-15 April
Representatives from Rotary clubs worldwide will gather in Chicago 10-15 April to consider changes to the policies that guide Rotary International and its member clubs. The Council on Legislation meets every three years and is an essential part of Rotary's governance. The representatives -- one from each Rotary district -- review and vote on proposals that seek to change Rotary's constitutional documents and on resolutions that express an opinion or make a recommendation to the Rotary International Board of Directors. Get live updates and daily vote totals on My Rotary beginning 11 April....
 
Culture: Dinner for one
From the April 2016 issue of The Rotarian There is a new ritual in American life. It goes like this: Whenever you invite someone to dinner, you must inquire about any special dietary needs. Because today, it seems that nearly everyone has drawn a line around foods that cannot pass their lips. This could be because of allergies, moral qualms, lifestyle choices, health issues, or simple preference. The person might be a vegetarian who eats fish, a carnivore who hates carbs, a glutton who avoids gluten, or a time bomb waiting to be set off by a nut. (Asking ahead makes for a more pleasant...
 
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Plant City, FL 33564-1404