Topic: Hillsborough 2020 plan and update on Plant City Rezonings
Rotarian: Matt Buzza
Last Week's Meeting- May 16th
Last week’s program was presented by Rotarian Bill Butler. Bill’s guest speaker was Bob Mondoux of Global Sports Alliance. Recognizing the need to bring down the cost of travel ball, and allow everyone who wants to participate the ability to do so, Bob Mondoux established Global Sports Alliance in Plant City as a non-profit organization. The goal of the organization is to bring down the cost so everyone can afford to be involved and to bring the community together through sponsorship events and tournaments. Tournaments are fund raisers for the community and can make a huge economic impact for the community in which they are held. Tournaments are held throughout the state for baseball and eventually for softball and volleyball. Baseball tournaments can involve 130-150 teams on one weekend.-submitted by Mike Arndt
Board member nominations are coming up. If you would like to nominate a member for an upcoming position let any current board member know. (after speaking to the nominee of course!)
Scholarships Awarded Last week Jana Butler, along with Plant City High School college/career counselor, Jamie Stevens, introduced the Plant City High School seniors who were recipients of Plant City Noon Rotary Club scholarships. The Rotary club awarded 13 scholarships to very well deserving students. Jatziri Cordova was the recipient of the “Shorty Brown” award and received $1,500. Silvia Hernandez was the recipient of the “Doug Gibbs” award and received $1,500. The other recipients, who will each receive $1,000 are: Corey Cotnoir, Deanna Rodriquez, Holly Shuff, Jennifer Carrasco, Lizbeth Gutierrez, Madison Manley, Melanie Hagerty, Morgan Langston, Olivia Brosky, Parker Smith and Rachel Harrell. Congratulations to all and thank you to the Rotary Scholarship Committee for making this annual event possible.
Program Chairman
John Haney is our program chairman. Please notify him regarding upcoming speakers and programs. Call 813-716-5108 or email John at jhaney@acebid.com
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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,...
Get live updates and vote totals from the Council on Legislation on Rotary.org beginning on 11 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.
Many of this year’s proposed changes are designed to increase membership by giving clubs greater flexibility in the timing and the nature of their meetings. Other proposals would amend membership requirements.
The Rotary Foundation and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education are offering up to 10 scholarships for graduate study at UNESCO-IHE's Delft campus in the Netherlands. The aim is to increase the number of trained professionals who can devise, plan, and implement water and sanitation solutions in developing areas. The scholarships also are designed to promote long-term relationships between Rotary members and skilled water and sanitation professionals.
Scholars will receive a Master of Science degree in urban water and sanitation, water management, or water science and engineering. The...
Interact clubs are making a positive difference in schools and communities around the world. Leaders of sponsor Rotary clubs and districts should make sure their Interact clubs get the recognition they deserve by verifying that they qualify for a Presidential Citation.
First, ensure that the Interact club status is active in Rotary's database by checking the Listing of Club-Sponsored Organizations report in Rotary Club Central. If a sponsored club is not listed, submit the Interact Club Certification Form by 1 March.
Then, verify by 15 April that your Interact clubs have qualified for the...
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