"The oldest continuously operating club in the world south of the Tropic of Cancer"
Celebrating 100 Anniversary
AFDA Club, 2 Calle Cervantes, Condado
PO Box 9021529
San Juan, PR 00902-1529
United States
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Six kids under the age of 10 have been diagnosed with polio-like illness in Minnesota since September. The MN Dept of Health informed the disease, which primarily affects young children, is extremely rare with the first outbreak reported in August 2014 in the USA. By the end of that year, at least 120 patients had been diagnosed across 34 states, as CNN reported recently. Yesterday another 10 cases were reported in Illinois. We should continue contributing and making our best efforts to eradicate this terrible disease that cripple mainly children.
During our October 16 meeting we received a detailed report from the organization “Pisadas de Amor” on the use of the donation they received from our Club. We appreciate their report; they are realizing an extraordinary job.
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT Julio Soto Cubano of Pisadas de Amor, an organization formed to help seniors in need, gave a video presentation highlighting various homes restored in San Juan, Manati, Caguas and Vega Baja. Replacing furniture, cabinets, stoves, refrigerators, clothes and other goods destroyed by Hurricane Maria, made the homes habitable again. With” A Todas Por Mis Viejos", as the theme, the video clearly showed the dramatic changes In the lives of many affected oldsters.
ROTARIAN JOSE ISMAEL IRIZARRY presented President Pepito with a banner from the Rotary Club of Athinai (Athens) Greece together with a stunning make-up card featuring the Parthenon Temple on the Acropolis The Athens Club is celebrating its 90th year. Jose was happy to share our 100th Anniversary pin with Dimitrios Mexis, Secretary of the Athens Club.
CLUB DIRECTOR GEORGANNA HILDEBRAND brought us up-to-date on several of the Global Grants funded by Rotary International including the Global Grant for Teatro Por Amor in Peace and Conflict Resolution. This Grant covers all four housing areas that have recruited students studying conflict issues like drug use and gangs. Another large project for a Global Grant is the economic recovery in Punta Santiago (together with P.E.C.E.S.), a project that will provide equipment and training to ten businesses that were damaged by Hurricane Maria and will train 50 underserved residents in carpentry. As reported previously, Rotary clubs in the States have been most generous in sending monies and relief efforts continues as we find worthy projects.
A PERIOD OF SILENCE was held in memory of the passing of Juanita Marquez Gonzalez, the Mother of our Past President & District Governor, Juanita Valentin Morris.
In the coming Spring, the Rotarian Magazine, Rotary International's monthly publication will feature our Global Grant Program, Teatro Por Amor. Rotary International recently sent four of their Communications Team to Puerto Rico to get a first-hand look at the work our club is doing in island communities, including Teatro Por Amor. The four RI representatives are: Tom McVey (Sr. Social Media Content Strategist), Claudia Urbano (Latin American Global Communications Team), Vanessa Glavinskas (Contributing Editor The Rotarian Magazine), Alyce Henson (Staff Photographer & Multimedia Producer). That's our Rotarian Armand Pique in the photo with the visitors from Rotary International!
James Eggert from the Killeen-Heights, Texas Rotary Club, exchanged banners with President Pepito.
Ricardo Betancourt who will be bringing guest speaker, Axel Kaiser, to next week's meeting, gave a preview of Dr. Kaiser's accomplishments as Executive Director of the Fundación para el Progreso, one of the most influential Think Tanks in Latin America.
Be sure not to miss this young Chilean attorney give his analysis of the current economic/fiscal crisis our island has faced. Rotarian Ricardo also urged the audience to increase our membership by reaching out to Law 20-22 residents of Puerto Rico.
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.
Invite you to participate in their Golf Tournament to benefit the multiple programs offered to children, teens and adults in Dorado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja and Toa Baja. The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library and each of its satellites - together a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - are neighborhood centers in each community, connecting people, young and old - to learning programs, online resources and one another. Ron and Anne Chevako, Co-Administrators of the Libraries, thank you in advance for your support, which is needed and appreciated! Tournament details to follow: Golf Tournament at the Plantation facilities in Dorado on Saturday, October 13. Breakfast/Registration 7:30 am. Shotgun start 9:00 am. Two-person scramble. Awards luncheon immediately after the event. Prizes: Three best scores at two levels. Non-traditional Goodie Bags. Food & drink at stations on the course. Entry Fee: $175 per person. Payment via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jane-stern-community-libraries-golf-tournament-tickets-49958382868?aff=ebdssbdestsearch or for sponsorship and registration information please contact Zayra Caraballo at (787) 613-2025 or zayra.caraballo@sdcl.org
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CLUB DIRECTOR Georganna Hildebrand's "Idea Box" slide presentation, gave a comprehensive overview on the results to date of San Juan Rotary's efforts post-Hurricane Maria.
A non-profit organization consultant, Ana Maria Dapena, spoke on it's mission to educate and inspire the arts of the Caribbean. To date, the organization has served over 6,000 underprivileged children and adults. Rotarians who would like to help in this endeavor and/or get more information, are urged to contact Ana Maria at 787-429-8810 or anadapena@aol.com.
ACHIEVING 100% ATTENDANCE IN THE APRIL-JUNE QUARTER: Ken McGrath, Maria Elena Perez, Julian Rodriguez-Sacristan, Jose M.(Pepito)Rivero and Juanita Morris.
Be sure to sit at the Reserved 100% Attendance Table.
WE HAVE TWO ROTARIANS WITH PERFECT CONSECUTIVE ATTENDANCE. Maria Elena Perez with 9 years and Juanita Valentin-Morris with 8 years of perfect attendance.
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