"The oldest continuously operating club in the world south of the Tropic of Cancer"
Hola. This week our speakers were Donald Marx and his wife Joan, a couple that shared with us their history in Afghanistan. After listening to them, our fellow Rotarian Ken McGrath wrote: "Today's talk about Afghanistan by Don and his wife was one of the most interesting that we have had. Fascinating and very instructional. Not many people would have had the courage to put themselves in harm's way for such a long period of time." It is the most adventurous love story I have heard, both giving each other support in such difficult situations. And to Joanne, in this month of March that we celebrate women in Rotary, goes our congratulations on the good example that she gives. They sent Gerry their presentation, so if you would like to see it, please contact Gerry. As you may know it was a Zoom meeting because there was no water at AFDA.
Next week the Club is convened to meet at Tinto y Blanco at 6PM, so do not forget to be there.
The Board of Directors had before them this information brought by the Treasurer: the amount that the Club charges us members for each lunch does not cover the cost charged by AFDA. Which means that the Club in general is subsidizing the meals. It was discussed whether it would be advisable to change to another venue. However, we considered that AFDA is a safe place where traditionally our meetings they never require not charge parking, we do not have to carry microphones or badges and other stuff because they keep all our things stored away and bring them up for each meeting, they have never required a specific number of attendees and usually serve us on time. They have to have at least two waiters for which they charge, on top of the raising costs of electricity, food, etc. A committee has been named to investigate this matter, which is composed of Sal Nolfo, John Regis, Ken McGrath, Jorge Gonzalez, Juanita Morris, and myself. In the meantime, it has been considered advisable to charge $34 for each lunch to members and $35 to guests, starting May 1. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please do not hesitate to call one of the committee members to discuss them.
For next year 2023-2024 which starts next July 1, we have some vacant spots in the Board of Directors: Vice President, Treasurer and Membership. We need volunteers to come forward. Georgie is not continuing either as Foundation chair, but Tito stepped forward and accepted the position.
Antonia Jimenez has been accepted as a new member and Awilda Leduc is transferring from the Rio Piedras Club. Their induction will be March 19. Please come to AFDA to welcome our new members. That day the speakers will be representatives of ACUTAS, an NGO that was created after hurricane Maria for community development in Toa Baja, which I hope you will like.
Hope to see you soon. Take care.
Delia
787-649-9425
deliacolorado@hotmail.com
Rotarians Gerry Hildebrand, Salvatore Nolfo, Maria de Los Angeles Rivera and Georgie Hildebrand started San Juan Rotary Club’s newest Community Service Project last Friday Nov. 10. We read to15 youngsters at the Llorens Torres Montessori School. This begins an ongoing project with Instituto Nueva Escuela to assist in their schools by reading to the children in English and Spanish. We had a great time reading about a young Puerto Rican girl who wanted to fly her kite and become a pilot. We each took a part in the story and acted it our for the children in English and Spanish.
This project will take place in the Llorens Torres and Manuel Elzaburu schools. Please contact Georgie Hildebrand ay 831-345-5299 if you are interested in participating in this project.
FR Jose Irizarry explained today , September 22, the otogram for Veteranos Boricuas. He also highlighted our San Juan Rotary Club not only wearing our polo but also mentioned yesterday's island wide event promoted by PRoPaz.
Gracias
Maria
San Juan Rotary Club present at the installation of DG Maria del Carmen Pacheco. The event took place at the Yauco Rotary Club last Sunday, June 25, 2023. I addition, two Fellow Rotarians, José Rivero and Antonio Colorado will continue as members of the District 7000 Team. Thank you Delia Colorado, Tito Colorado, Jorge González, Pepito for representing our club.
CONGRATULATIONS to JOSE "PEPITO" RIVERO OLMEDO, who was honored by District 7000 for his outstanding efforts as Editor of San Juan Rotary's e-Garita. The weekly newsletter delivers the Rotary message and our Club activities to members and island fellow Rotarians.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Juanita Valentin Morris presented Rotary International's 100 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP certificate to Club President Pepito. in recognition of San Juan Rotary's century of the Object of Rotary, Service Above Self.
Celebrating 106 Anniversary
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