"The oldest continuously operating club in the world south of the Tropic of Cancer"
Club Business Meeting Update
Peace Day recap. At our most recent Zoom business meeting, we caught up on several Club activities and looked ahead to what is coming next. Jorge, Juanita, and Jerry shared highlights from our Peace Day event at Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, giving us an opportunity to reflect on the Club’s participation in this meaningful day.
Upcoming Boys & Girls Club luncheon. We also began planning our November luncheon. Jorge González will lead this special event, and I will collaborate with him as we develop the plans.
Fifth-Tuesday Lunchtime Social
Because next Tuesday is the fifth Tuesday, we are doing something a little different: gathering for a lunchtime social.
Location: Jamón Jamón Wine & Grill
Address: 701 Avenida Juan Ponce De León, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico
Telephone: 787-946-1777
Parking: Available across the street at Pueblo
Special guest. Owner Sergio Bevilacqua, originally from Argentina, will share his story, introduce the restaurant, and explain how Jamón Jamón came to be.
This gathering will be a welcome opportunity to slow down, enjoy lunch together, and spend time in fellowship. I hope you will join us, and I look forward to seeing everyone there!
Enid
Monday, September 21, 2026, thanks to Jorge Gonzalez, Past club president, we celebrated International Peace Day at Muñoz Rivera Park in Puerta de Tierra. We had the opportunity to see the design for the Pablo Casals’ peace monument created by artist and master sculptor Nilda Comas. Lilly Garcia gave a very inspirational message on the topic giving special emphasis to the students present at the activity. There was representation of e-club, Carolina, UN club and Boys and Girls club. Here are some photos taken by DG Gerry Cumpiano and PDG Juanita Valentín Morris. We look forward to seeing the final sculpture in two years’ time.
Photos by:FR Juanita Valentin Morris P.D.G. & FR Gerry Cumpiano, DG.
Photos by: FR José M. (Pepito) Rivero Olmedo P.D.G.
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
Last Tuesday we were invited to celebrate our social night at Atlantic University, located in Guaynabo, in what used to be the old City Hall (Alcaldia). The facade has been protected, and inside, they have done a terrific job of converting the building into new classrooms, labs and other facilities for their approximately 1,200 students. It was founded in 1983, it is a private, non-profit institution which specializes in digital arts, media and technology, including programs in digital design and computer animation.
Its President, attorney Alexandra Barquin, was an excellent host for the evening, explaining all about the University. She took us to one of the communications labs, with all the latest facilities for the students. She explained how the students use creative technology and other endeavors to serve the community.
They treated us to a delightful buffet, and all our members were very appreciative of their hospitality. Thanks also to Dr. Ramon Barquin, Alexandra's husband, who is a member of our Club but couldn't attend because he was in a commercial mission outside Puerto Rico.
Hope to see you next week at AFDA, with our then guest, Professor Cox Alomar.
Take good care of yourselves.
Delia Colorado
Vice President
🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s for a Cause 🍀
Join us on March 17 at Ocean Lab Brewing and raise a glass for education. 💚
This event supports our Student Scholarship Program, benefiting Fundación Estéfano and Hogar del Buen Pastor.
🎟️ Early Registration: $35 (through March 15)
🎟️ Late Registration or at the Door: $40
Includes 2 drinks, an assortment of appetizers, and 20% off additional purchases.
📅 March 17 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Ocean Lab Brewing – Liberty Square at San Patricio Plaza
Reserve your spot and celebrate while making a difference! ⚙️💛
FR Juanita Valentín-Morris, P.P., P.D.G.
Hogar Buen Pastor more Information, click on the next line:We sadly announce that our oldest Rotary member Dr. Rafael Aponte, died at the age of 97. He was a Rotarian for over 60 years. His memorial service and viewing will be at Ehret funeral parlor, Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM on; with a mass at 6:00PM. Our condolences to his wife Margarita and family. He will be missed.
Yours in Rotary,
Juanita
Yours in Rotary,
Juanita
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 José M.(Pepito) Rivero Olmedo, P.D.G. in recognition of San Juan Rotary's century of the Object of Rotary, Service Above Self.
Celebrating 107 Anniversary
San Juan, PR 00907
United States of America