Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter

Monday, August 8, 2011
Our next meeting is set for 7pm on Tuesday, August 9th at Dock Street Bar and Grill in downtown Annapolis. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month (same time and place). Meet at the bar or come early for fellowship and happy hour pricing to support Dock Street Bar and Grill

Speaker | Dues | Charities | Cigan Dinner | CALENDAR

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Speaker
Our speaker for next meeting will be Mr. Steven Oliver from ReachLocal (Internet Marketing Consultant/Social Media Guru)
ReachLocal Accolades... American Business Awards named ReachLocal a 2009 and 2010 finalist for the Most Innovative Company of the Year, and the Best Overall Company of the Year for companies up to 2,500 employees.
Search Engine Watch named ReachLocal as a 2009 finalist for best Search Engine Marketing Technology Platform for Small- to Medium-Sized Business. Inc. magazine ranked ReachLocal No. 39 on its 2009 annual Inc. 500 list: an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. ReachLocal was named to the list for the second consecutive year in 2010.

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Dues are due! Your semi-annual dues of $30 are now due. Please bring a check or cash to the next meeting! Do not forget!

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2011/2012 International Charity
At the last Annapolis Rotaract Board Meeting, the Board voted to help orphanages in the Philippines for this year's International Community Service Project. Rotartact's own, Keith Villones, has been working with orphanages in Manila, Philipphines for several years and has requested our continued support. As for this year, we intend to initially fund Rotaract's ongoing "Philippine Box Program" which will take care of the shipping costs for ~15 boxes of goods (including but not limited to food, housekeeping supplies, toiletries, equipments and appliances, clothing, medicines and vitamins). Secondarily, we will be investigating and targeting a specific orphanage to identify how we can best assist them for the future. We will fill you in on more details at the next meeting.

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Cigar Dinner
The 3rd Annual Cigar Dinner is set for Thursday, September 22nd from 7-10 pm at Port Annapolis! As mentioned above, the recepient of this this year's international community service project will be Orphanages in the Philippines. Lauren Simpson is in Director of International Service and head of the committee for this event. If you have an interest in joining her committee for this event, they will be having their first meeting at Whole Foods in Annapolis at 7 pm on Tuesday, August 14th. More details to come at the meeting!

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QUICK CALENDAR
*many new things will be discussed at the meeting so please be there and be on time!
for a full listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

August Events:
08/02 Board Meeting - 7pm at Dock Street Bar and Grill
08/05 Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast - 4:30 pm at Navy Stadium
08/09 General Meeting - 7 pm at Dock Street Bar and Grill
08/12 Unofficial Tubing Trip in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
September Events:
9/11 Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup. Meet at Rams Head Tavern at 10 am
Cigar Dinner - Thursday, September 22 from 6 - 11 pm at Port Annapolis
Orioles Game - TBD

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OUR INFO
Mailing Address: Rotaract Club of Annapolis (ATTN: Colin Penoyar) | 128 Lubrano Drive, Suite 101 | Annapolis, MD 21401
visit us elsewhere on the web: twitter | facebook | linkedin
email us: annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com | a special thanks to our sponsor club: rotary club of annapolis

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Tuesday - Jun 8, 2010

[Reminder:] MEETING TONIGHT | TUBING & CAMPING | CALENDAR

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TONIGHT: MEETING @ ROCKFISH, 7PM
Tonight we have a very special professional development speaker, Rob Levit (of the Rob Levit Trio). Come out and bring your friends to learn about creativity in the workplace! For more information of a link to send you friends, click here!

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TUBING & CAMPING THIS JULY!
July 17th TUBING TRIP
What: Lazy River All-day Tubing & Optional Camping
Where: Harpers Ferry, WV
When: Saturday, July 17th (Raindate: July 24th)
Who: Annapolis Rotaract & Friends
How: Sign-ups will be at tonight's meeting! We will provide more info at the meeting

Check out the links where we will play and camp: http://www.riverriders.com/ and http://www.harpersferrykoa.com/

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QUICK CALENDAR
*many new things will be discussed at the meeting so please be there and be on time!
for a full listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

06/08 General Business Meeting: Rockfish Bar & Grill in Eastport, 7pm
     Meet at the bar or come early for fellowship and happy hour pricing to support our new meeting spot
06/24 Transition & Induction BBQ @ Mariner's Landing Clubhouse
06/26 Unofficial Fun at Eastport-A-Rockin' (see Bonnie for more info)

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Friday - Jun 4, 2010

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION GREAT STRIDES IN ANNAPOLIS - VOLUNTEER TOMORROW! | CALENDAR

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TOMORROW: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
For the 3rd year in a row, the Annapolis Rotaract Club will be volunteering to make Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis!

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.

In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. For more information on this disease, visit http://www.cff.org/AboutCF/!

Below is a quick rundown for walk day!

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Time: Volunteers arrive at 8:00AM (unless otherwise instructed)
Registration: 10:00AM
Walk: 11:00AM
Where: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | 550 Taylor Avenue | Annapolis, MD     FREE PARKING at Gate 5 (see link to Stadium Map) | http://www.pinnacleparking.com/stadium_map.htm
    *Please be sure to indicate that you are with the walk at the gate

Please look for the volunteer registration table and make sure to SIGN IN!

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QUICK CALENDAR
*many new things will be discussed at the meeting so please be there and be on time!
for a full listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

06/05 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Walk @ Naval Academy Stadium
     Arrive between 8am and 8:30am; see info above!
06/08 General Business Meeting: Rockfish Bar & Grill in Eastport, 7pm
     Meet at the bar or come early for fellowship and happy hour pricing to support our new meeting spot
06/24 Transition & Induction BBQ @ Mariner's Landing Clubhouse
06/26 Unofficial Fun at Eastport-A-Rockin' (see Bonnie for more info)

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - May 3, 2010

CHARTERING CELEBRATION | BOARD HOMEWORK & MEETING | CALENDAR

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CHartering Celebration
Over 60 invitations have been sent to Rotarians and local leaders. Please also mark YOUR calendar - Tuesday, May 18th at Level Lounge (69 West Street | Annapolis, MD). The event begins at 6pm and will conclude by 9pm. Please plan your schedules accordingly. The Rotary Club of Annapolis has again sponsored our event so while there is no ticket charge for our members, there is a cash bar the night of the event (cards accepted) and the Sergeant-At-Arms will be fining with gusto at the event (bring cash for this). Remember your pins and more will be announced at the next general meeting.

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BOARD HOMEWORK & MEETING LOCATION
Bring all pictures and videos you have from any Rotaract events from January 2009 - present. We are launching something new at the meeting tomorrow night and need your help. Since this is late notice, those who bring jump drives, CDs, etc. full of pictures & videos will be handsomely rewarded. It's that easy: pictures/videos = reward.

The meeting is being held at 917 Breakwater Road | Annapolis, MD. Please GPS this and call Tara if you have questions and plan your travel accordingly. Also, if you are able to help Bridget with hosting this in any way, please reach out to her at bstegma@yahoo.com. Thanks for your support and look forward to seeing you all tomorrow night

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quick calendar
*many new things will be discussed at the meeting so please be there and be on time!
for a full listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

05/04 Board Meeting: Bridget's House (see info above), 7pm
05/11 General Business Meeting: Rockfish Bar & Grill in Eastport, 7pm
     Meet at the bar or come early for fellowship and happy hour pricing to support our new meeting spot
05/16 Adopt-A-Highway: meet at the Rams Head Roadhouse
05/18 Chartering Celebration: Level Loung (69 West Street | Annapolis, Md), 6pm
     Rotaract Members are FREE | All guests are $30

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - April 5, 2010

RACE THANKS | ROEDOWN | ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY (& CROQUET) | REBUILDING TOGETHER | CALENDAR

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Race Thanks...
Thank you to all those who ran. Thank you to all those who volunteered. Thank you to Doug for all your hardwork and trips to Annapolis for the planning. Without each of you and your efforts, we would not have had 197 participants, up from about 70 that paid for the last race. You all rock and this is only going to grow!

Please email any feedback to movingaroundtheworldrun@gmail.com - your compliments, criticisms and comments are always welcome!

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ROEDOWN
This Sunday is Roedown - for all details, check your email for the evite from Annapolis Rotaract. Try this link (evite) or email Brittany at blheav[at]gmail.com for her to send you the invite if your email ate up the link along with the rest of your junk & spam - all the details are in the invite so I am not going to bore you by retyping them here!

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Adopt-A-Highway
It is time to clean up our stretch of Generals Highway again... with the annual Annapolis festivities of the Croquet match in the afternoon. For all thse details, especially for those of you new to the area, be sure to attend the next general meeting!

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Rebuilding Together
You do not need to travel on Spring Break to a Habitat for Humanity site to help someone down on the luck with their home - it is time again for the annual event, Rebuilding Together. This great event taht allows all of us to give a helping hand to someone less fortunate in our own community.

Please mark April 24th on your calender. We will need your garden talents and your painting skills for outside. Inside, anyone that is has carpentry work would be helpful. We will be taking out a closet in Mr. Wilhite's bedroom to make his bathroom bigger for wheelchair access, as well as installing a new shower and updating the sink. We will also make the entrance from his living room to the kitchen about 2 feet wider - taking out part of a wall, moving electric over and widening the walkway.

About 2 1/2 years ago Mr. Wilhite got a virus and they had to amputate both of his legs from his knee's down. He has great neighbors and alot of support. Last year his church got a group together and did a major clean-up in his yard so the skeleton of yard work is already done.

Date: April 24th @ 8:00am - till 4:00pm (may end earlier this year if we have enough volunteers)

Bring your garden tools and work gloves so we can keep Rebuilding Together!

Homeowner: Barry Wilhite
Address: 3808 Outrigger Drive | Edgewater, MD 21037
Directions: Rt 2 South to Central Ave (214) turn left and 3 miles from there. I will send accurate directions as well as have them at the next meeting.

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quick calendar
*many new things will be discussed at the meeting so please be there and be on time!
for a full listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

04/06 Board Meeting: Abbi's Condo (remember the Xmas party location), 7pm
04/11 Roedown (visit: www.marlboroughhuntraces.com)
04/13 General Business Meeting: Westin Annapolis Hotel, 7pm - meet at the bar
04/17 Adopt-A-Highway: meet at the Rams Head Roadhouse
04/24 Rebuilding Together: details above; questions answered at the next Rotaract meeting!

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - March 8, 2010

MEETING TOMORROW | MOVING TO THE RACE | THANKS FOR VOLUNTEERING | ROEDOWN HOEDOWN | CALENDAR

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Meeting - Tomorrow Night
Our regular monthly business meeting will be held tomorrow night at the Westin. Please be on time at 7pm at the bar so that we can quickly move to our room and get the meeting started!

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Moving to the Race
Please continue to promote the race on March 27th. Make it you status on facebook. Help distribute postcards. Tell your friends to sign up. Visit www.movingaroundtheworldrun.com to get more information (and don't forget to send your friends to the the site as well)!

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Thanks for Volunteering
Thank you to Jeff Clark, Zach Reeser and Sonya Barnett for assisting at the Black Tie & Diamonds event thsi past Saturday - your service was appreciated by all!

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Roedown Hoedown
Mark your calendar for what is always a fun time - on April 11th, we have two tailgate spots for the event and are planning a party to remember. The evite will be going out soon so don't forget to reply for you and your firends!

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quick calendar
*many new things will be discussed at the meeting so please be there and be on time!
for a full listing of upcoming events, visit http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

03/09 General Business Meeting: Westin Annapolis Hotel, 7pm - meet at the bar
03/11 Annual Rotaract Report at Rotary: Annapolis Yacht Club, 12pm
03/27 Moving Around the World Run: Quiet Waters Park, 10am start
04/06 Board Meeting: Location TBD, 7pm
04/11 Roedown (visit: www.marlboroughhuntraces.com)

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Sunday - February 28, 2010

BOARD MEETING | BLACK TIE & DIAMONDS - VOLUNTEERS EMAIL ME | MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Board Meeting - THIS TUESDAY (03/02/2010)
Congrats to the 2010/2011 Board of Directors - the board meeting this week will be the first that current and elected board members are invited to attend. Please come to 81 Market Street, Annapolis at 7pm. Chicken taco bar will be ready at 7 and the meeting will start right after - this is a BYOB event for board members. Again, congrats to all those that have been elected!

OFFICERS

• President - Jeff Clark
• Vice President - Abbi Huntzinger
• Treasurer - Zack Greene
• Secretary - Bridget Stegman
• President-Elect - Colin Penoyar
• Past President - Tara Dulaney

• Director of Professional Development - Zach Reeser
• Director of Club Service - Brittany Heavner
• Director of Community Service - Mark Perry
• Director of International Service - Jason Ward
• Director of Membership - Bonnie Stephenson
• Director of Public Relations & Marketing - Lindsey McMillion
• Sergeant-At-Arms - Brandon Wright

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - February 15, 2010

MEETING: ELECTIONS & DUES | BLACK TIE & DIAMONDS | SUPER QUICK CALENDAR

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MEETING: ELECTIONS & DUES
If you have not paid your dues, please bring your check for $30 to the meeting tomorrow or cash. Also, we will be holding the elections for the 2010/2011 Board. The final list of accepted slate/nominations are below.

OFFICERS

• President - Jeff Clark
• Vice President - Abbi Huntzinger
• Treasurer - Zack Greene
• Secretary - Bridget Stegman
• President-Elect - Colin Penoyar
• Past President - Tara Dulaney

• Director of Professional Development - Zach Reeser
• Director of Club Service - Brittany Heavner
• Director of Community Service - Mark Perry
• Director of International Service - Jason Ward
• Director of Membership - Bonnie Stephenson
• Director of Public Relations & Marketing - Lindsey McMillion
• Sergeant-At-Arms - Brandon Wright

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - February 8, 2010

MEETING CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER

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rescheduled for Tuesday, February 16th
Due to the current and predicted snowfall, our general member meeting, including elections, has been moved to Tuesday, February 16th. Please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com with any questions - enjoy the snow!

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FINAL SLATING/NOMINATIONS
As all those who attended the last meeting know, we had some nominations for vacant positions and that made a slight shake down of nominations and acceptances. The final list of accepted slate/nominations are below.

OFFICERS

• President - Jeff Clark
• Vice President - Abbi Huntzinger
• Treasurer - Zack Greene
• Secretary - Bridget Stegman
• President-Elect - Colin Penoyar
• Past President - Tara Dulaney

• Director of Professional Development - Zach Reeser
• Director of Club Service - Brittany Heavner
• Director of Community Service - Mark Perry
• Director of International Service - Jason Ward
• Director of Membership - Bonnie Stephenson
• Director of Public Relations & Marketing - Lindsey McMillion
• Sergeant-At-Arms - Brandon Wright

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Wednesday - January 20, 2010

HAITI RELIEF | FINAL SLATE/NOMINATIONS | DISTRICT CONFERENCE | FOUNDATION MEETING |
BLACK TIE & DIAMONDS | MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION | QUICK CALENDAR

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haiti relief
Are you looking for a way to help those in Haiti? There are two easy ways through Rotary.

ANNAPOLIS ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION
You can make a donation to the local Rotary Foundation - this money, along with all the funds of District 7620 Rotarians are being directed tot he areas that need it most through the Rotary Disaster Relief Action Group. You can send funds to: Rotary Club of Annapolis Foundation, Haitian Disaster Relief | c/o Betty Schweitzer | 24 Belleiview Drive | Severna Park, Md 21146

SHELTER BOX PROJECT
1,700 ShelterBoxes have already been dispatched and a further 1,600 will leave from the UK this week directly for Port au Prince, Haiti. Warehouse volunteers in the UK have worked tirelessly packing the boxes. This is a total of 3,300 boxes with more to follow. The ShelterBox Response Team (SRT) on the ground is continuing its work with ACTED and local Rotarians in order to ensure the fastest and most effective distribution of aid. For more news including how to donate, visit the District Rotaract Website at http://www.district7620rotaract.org.

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FINAL SLATING/NOMINATIONS
As all those who attended the last meeting know, we had some nominations for vacant positions and that made a slight shake down of nominations and acceptances. The final list of accepted slate/nominations are below.

OFFICERS

• LPresident - Jeff Clark
• Vice President - Abbi Huntzinger
• Treasurer - Zack Greene
• Secretary - Bridget Stegman
• President-Elect - Colin Penoyar
• Past President - Tara Dulaney

• Director of Professional Development - Zach Reeser
• Director of Club Service - Brittany Heavner
• Director of Community Service - Mark Perry
• Director of International Service - Jason Ward
• Director of Membership - Bonnie Stephenson
• Director of Public Relations & Marketing - Lindsey McMillion
• Sergeant-At-Arms - Brandon Wright

• How To Run A Meeting?
• How To Prepare A Resume?
• Planning A Service Projects and Fundraisers
• Objectives of Rotary and Rotaract (Plan to also extend invitation to Interactors to this information session - Interactors are future Rotaractors and i believe learning about Rotaract and Rotary will be beneficiary to them)

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District 7620 Rotary Grants Committee
Global Grants Certification Future Visions Pilot Program
6 February 2010, 9:00‐12:00 pm
University of Maryland, 4‐H Center
8020 Greenmead Drive, College Park, MD 20744
Tel: 301 314‐9070

Continental Breakfast will be served to our guests free of charge.
No registration fee is required.
We are only requested to send 1 person, but more are welcome to attend.

Outcome: To make all of District 7620 Rotary Clubs eligible for Future Visions Global Grants

Directions: To reach the Maryland 4‐H Center, take Exit 25, Route 1 south, off of the Washington Beltway (I‐95, I‐495) toward College Park. Take University Boulevard (MD 193) west off of Route 1. Turn right at the first light onto Metzerott Road. Make the first right onto Greenmead Drive. Turn left at the first road toward the parking lot. The Maryland 4‐H Center is to the left.

The Future Vision Plan is designed to:

• Increase the sense of ownership at the district and club levels by transferring more decisions to the
  districts
• Simplify Foundation programs and processes consistent with the mission
• Focus Rotarian service efforts where they will have the greatest impact by addressing priority world needs that are relevant to Rotarians

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OH CANADA, OH CANADA... MONTREAL HERE WE COME!
We still have a bed for one male who is able to make the trip to the internation convention. Please let Tara know if you are interested so that we can get you registered. This is a great opportunity for any rotaractor interested!

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Sunday - January 10, 2010

"LEGISLATION" FOR TUESDAY | SLATING/ELECTION PROCESS

I hope you had a terrific holiday season - welcome back to 2010 and the best year yet for Annapolis Rotaract!

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board restructuring and redefining
As was announced and proposed at the last Business Meeting, having been approved by the club's board of directors, changes to most positions are slight however there are positions eliminated and new board positions created based on the needs of our club. Please review these positions and come prepared on Tuesday.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT
a. Assume the responsibility of the Rotaract Club (RC) spokesperson in matters concerning the club as a whole.
b. Schedule and conduct and board meetings as well as general club meetings.
c. Insure that pertinent information is outlined to all members of RC during meetings.
d. Insure that all club officers are meeting their responsibilities to the club.
e. Uphold and obey the contents of the by-laws and any subsequent amendments.
f. Promote the RC to the public and all RC hosted events to the District.
g. Communicate to sponsoring Rotary Club activities of the RC.
h. Submit annual request for funding and budget along with the Treasurer.
i. Gather reports on all events and activities from Board and Event Chairpersons to submit to Rotary International and the District.
j. Attend leadership training programs held by the District and/or Rotary International.

VICE PRESIDENT
a. Assume the responsibilities of President in his/her absence.
b. Should the President resign, the Vice President will assume the Presidency; a special election will be held to elect a new Vice President and any subsequent positions vacated by this shift in the RC Board of Directors.
c. Ensure that all officers are meeting their responsibilities to the club.
d. Assist the President with his/her responsibilities.
e. Serve as the RC liaison to the Rotary Club.
f. With the Director of Professional Development and Rotary Club Rotaract Chairperson, develops and maintains mentorship program.
g. Work alongside the Director of Club Service in planning the New Member Initiation.
h. Ordering Rotaract pins and membership certificates from Russell-Hampton; order member ship cards from RI Offices.
i. Organize the New Member Induction Ceremony with the Director of Membership.

TREASURER
a. Assume the responsibilities of keeping all club monies and the records concerning club monies.
b. Assume the responsibility of collection of club dues and granting permission to members who are unable to pay on time.
c. Maintaining the club’s bank account.
d. Annually works with Board of Directors to create a budget.
e. Works with the President to prepare and submit a funding request to the sponsoring Rotary Club.
f. Reports to the sponsoring Rotary Club the financials of the club at a meeting of the Rotary Club Financial Committee.
g. Prepares and files all taxes for the RC.

SECRETARY
a. Insure that all pertinent information is circulated to all members of RC.
b. Keep minutes of all meetings and submit a copy of the meeting minutes to club members of the club, Rotary Club Rotaract Chairperson and anyone deemed necessary by the RC Board of Directors.
c. Maintain attendance records.

PRESIDENT-ELECT
a. Assume the responsibilities of President when the current president’s term ends.
b. Guide and ease the transition of board members.
c. Assist the President with his/her responsibilities.
d. Establish goals for the coming year that fit with the ideals and greater goals of the Rotaract Club; present these goals at a Spring Rotaract Club meeting with a plan of action, no less than one month before installation as president.
e. Serve as an officer and voting member of the Board of Directors.
f. Liaise with other Rotaract Clubs in the District on partnerships and events.
g. Attend leadership training programs held by the District and/or Rotary International.

PAST PRESIDENT
a. Serve as a voice of club history on the Board of Directors.
b. Responsible for organizing the Annual Chartering Celebration with the sponsoring Rotary Club.
c. Serve as an officer and voting member of the Board of Directors.

DIRECTORS

DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Assume the responsibility of contacting and inviting speakers to regular club meetings.
b. Research and inform the club of career development opportunities.
c. Coordinate job posting available through club and Rotary networking.
d. To initiate and plan at least one seminar that would benefit the club.
e. Write thank you notes to all those who are guests at Rotaract Meetings.

DIRECTOR OF CLUB SERVICE
a. Assist newly initiated members with information about the club.
b. Conduct annual survey to see the status of the club from the members.
c. Organize monthly fellowship activity.
d. Promote group spirit among club members and promote a healthy well being of our club members.
e. Encourage and promote participation in sporting activities organized by the club and assist in organizing sporting events with other Interact, Rotaract and Rotary Clubs in District 7620 or area Districts.

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
a. To initiate or assist in initiating, planning and directing community service activities.
b. Oversees Adopt-A-Highway program.
c. Promotes community service programs which would be beneficial to club members.
d. Encourages participation in annual RYLA events to all members.
e. Serves on committee for any fundraiser for community projects and submits financial reports of fundraising to RC Treasurer.

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
a. Promote international understanding and goodwill.
b. Promote cultural awareness among members and the local community.
c. Establish partnerships with Rotaract Clubs in other Districts and Countries.
d. Actively promote RC activities to the International Rotaract Community.
e. Serves on committee for any fundraiser for international projects and submits financial reports of fundraising to RC Treasurer.
f. Encourage attendance of Rotaractors to international Rotaract events including RYLA North America, Interota and the Annual Rotary International Convention.
g. Serves on committee for any fundraiser for international projects and submits financial reports of fundraising to RC Treasurer.

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
a. Help maintain and expand membership of the club.
b. Work alongside the Vice President in planning the New Member Induction Ceremony.
c. Welcome and gather information from any visitors that may be candidates for the RC.
d. Collect information on candidates to RC Induction and submit them to the board.
e. Along with the Director of Public Relations & Marketing, prepare and distribute information on the club and applications for membership

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS & MARKETING
a. Capture images (i.e. video, photographs, etc.) of club events.
b. Oversee the Webmaster that all information is current and accurate including that a copy of the minutes should be available on the club website before the next club meeting.
c. Promotes the club’s activities in club, sponsoring Rotary Club and District 7620 newsletters.
d. Coordinate advertisements of RC events and activities.
e. Work with the Board in order to create a desirable image for the club.
f. Maintain and promote the club image in the Annapolis community by utilizing available resources.
g. Promotes club activities and events on social networking sites.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
a. Maintaining law and order within the club.
b. Ensuring that all club members are aware of the club’s by-laws.
c. Collects fines from members as he/she sees fit at general meetings and designated special events.

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - December 14, 2009

INDUCTIONS RECAP | CAPITAL MENTION | ROTARACT HOLIDAY PARTY

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congrats to our newest members
Last Tuesday night, we had a new member class of 10 young professionals. We heard from David Lillifloren about why he joined Rotary and Chara conducted the initiation. Thanks to all those that helped in planning the event.

CONGRATS TO Anthony Cammarata, Zack Greene, Brittany Heavner, Mark Perry, Kevin Peterson, Zach Reeser, Mat Silverman and Jaosn Ward.

At the next meeting that they attend, Sonya Barnett and Scott MacMullen will be pinned (they are still considered part of the Fall 2009 class). Congrats and welcome to all!

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CAPITAL MENTION
Originally printed in The Capital, 10.06.09 - "Giving for Good: Young professionals getting involved in philanthropy"
For the full article, featuring Abbi & Rotaract, click here

"Although Facebook and word-of-mouth tend to be popular ways to learn about charitable and volunteer opportunities, sometimes it happens by accident. This is exactly what happened to Abbi Huntzinger when she attended one of Annapolis Rotary's weekly lunches and found out that the Annapolis Rotary was establishing a local Rotaract, a service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Huntzinger, a landscape architect at Graham Landscape Architecture, was a prime candidate. Relatively new to the community, she had been looking for a way to get involved and learn more about her new home.

"It is a great way for me to learn about the community, but also get to know people," she said. Recently Rotaract hosted a dinner and cigar party raising more than $4,000 to help build clean water wells in Togo, a country in West Africa. "I am so lucky to have so much," Huntzinger said. "This is a way for me to pay it forward and at the same time have fun and meet new people." To learn more about Rotaract visit www.annapolisrotaract.org.

Next time you hear someone remark about young people and their supposed apathy, or better yet meet a young professional who wants to get involved in our community, please direct them to one of these groups - Next Gen, Young Advocates or Rotaract - as well as others in the community that seek to engage young professionals. The community benefits, as so do the participants - the next generation of leaders and philanthropists."

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rotaract holiday party
Abbi's Condo | 7pm - call another rotaractors for the address!

As the party is at a member's house, we will not be posting it on the website or through our emails. If you do not know the address, please call another rotaractor to find out. Thanks to Abbi for volunteering her condo and everyone get ready for some fun on Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm! Bring the dish you signed up for (or money for those that received an email from me earlier). If you were not at the meeting and are coming, we still need a small veggie platter and/or salad. Don't forget to bring you favorite drink and we will see you all there!

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - December 7, 2009

INDUCTIONS TUESDAY | CASA GIFT DROP OFF | ROTARACT HOLIDAY PARTY

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inductions tuesday the 8th
Tomorrow night we will keep business to a minimum as it will be the fall inductions for Annapolis Rotaract. We have some great new members to welcome to our membership and we are excited to host this celebration for them. Light hors d'evours will be served and drinks can be purchased from the bar. Please come in business casual (a.k.a. no jeans). See you there!

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aacasa family gifts
Please bring all of your gifts for the AACASA children that we adopted for the holidays. Turn them in unwrapped so that their foster parents can be sure not to double gift them - thanks for being their sanats!

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rotaract holiday party
As mentioned, the details of the Rotaract Holiday party are trickling in. Please bring a pen and paper tomorrow night to get the address of our holiday party. As it is at a member's house, we will not be posting it on the website or through our emails. If you do not make the meeting tomorrow night, call another member to get the address. Thanks to Abbi for volunteering your condo and everyone, mark your calendar for some fun on Tuesday, December 15th at 7pm! Bring your favorite dish and drink for a fun holiday celebration!

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter SPECIAL EDITION
Thursday - December 3, 2009

ROTARACTORS STILL NEEDED FOR RYLA!

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spend february 12 - 15 helping future leaders!
Just a friendly reminder that our next RYLA Group Interview is on Saturday, December 12th at 1pm, Stamp Student Union, University Maryland-College Park. This interviews are the application process for RYLA counselors (read: Rotaractors). Responsibilities of Rotaractors and More Information on RYLA can be found at each of the links - this happens in Edgewater - please volunteer so that we have a representative at this great event in our neck of the woods!

RYLA 2010 Registration is still open. To register, go to www.ryla7620.com and click on "Rotaractors" then go to "Registrations."

RYLA News:
1) The club with the most number of Rotaractors currently signed up to attend RYLA 2010 is the Rotaract Club of University Maryland-College Park, followed very closely by the Rotaract Club of Baltimore City and the Rotaract Club of Howard County. *Special recognition given to the club/s that sends the most number of Rotaractors to RYLA 2010.

2) RYLA 2010 Orientation/Training on Saturday, February 6th at 1pm, University Maryland-College Park. Lunch will be served.

3) Rotaract Project Expo. Rotaract Clubs represented at RYLA 2010 are encouraged to send your club banner as well as club information, poster board of club projects and fundraisers.

So far, Rotaractors from the following clubs signed up to serve as counselors for RYLA 2010!
~Rotaract Club of Baltimore City
~Rotaract Club of Delaware State University
~Rotaract Club of Downtown Washington DC
~Rotaract Club of Hood College
~Rotaract Club of Howard County
~Rotaract Club of Metro Washington DC
~Rotaract Club of Prince George's County
~Rotaract Club of St Mary's College
~Rotaract Club of Towsontowne
~Rotaract Club of University Maryland-College Park
~Rotaract Club of Washington DC

Go RYLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - November 30, 2009

BARTENDERS WANTED | NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS | GIFTS FOR AACASA | YOUR XMAS INVITE | MTG MINI

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BARTENDERS WANTED (and needed)!
Saturday, December 5 | 4:30pm

In an effort to keep our dues down, we are participating in a fun fundraiser this Saturday from 4:30pm - 10pm (estimate) - we have been asked to bartend at the Rotary Club of Parole's Holiday Party. If you are able to come out and help raise funds, we still need at least 2 more bartenders to volunteer - please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com. Remember, fundraising keeps our dues low and the fun high!

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NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS
Tuesday, December 8 | 7pm @ Westin Annapolis Hotel
this is in place of our usual business meeting

We have a bunch of eager and excited new members of Rotaract to induct at our business meeting this December. If you have not yet turned in your new member application, it can be downloaded (click link) and faxed to 410.951.0341. We are excited about this ceremony and continued growth of our young club.

Please come dressed in business casual. We will have a regular meeting with announcements, Sergeant@Arms and information on upcoming events - we will keep business to a minimum so that we can celebrate this great event!

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GIFTS FOR AACASA CHILDREN
Please remember to bring all items for the CASA children to the meeting on December 8th - remember that without you, these children would not have a Christmas. Below are the children you signed up for; if you need more information about the children as you lost the flyer, please let me know!

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QUICK CALENDAR
check the calendar online at http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html for all upcoming dates

12/01 - Board Meeting @ 7pm at Westin Annapolis Hotel
12/08 - Business Meeting/New Member Inductions @ 7pm, Westin Annapolis Hotel
week of 12/15 - Holiday Party (details announced in next email/meeting)

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - November 9, 2009

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MEETING INFO

GENERAL MEETING
Come to learn about all the great upcoming events and hear from our speakers from the Annapolis Business Association (including information about midnight madness for downtown Annapolis)

ALL MEMBERS SHOULD BRING AT LEAST $1 CASH! Our serageant-at-arms, Brandon Wright, will be at the meeting and completing his duty with the help of special guest, Ron Baradel, Rotary Club of Annapolis Sergeant-At-Arms Extraordinaire. Fines will be issued for those members not wearing their badges and nametages! Members will also be given the opportunity to raise a high five (donation of $5) to announce a special event personal to themselves (example: engagements, bought a house, opened a new office, signed a new client, got a new job, etc)
   *visitors and applicants need not worry about this; sergeant-at-arms fines apply only to members

Tuesday, Nov 10 | Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm

WHEN & WHERE?
Tailgate November 14 for the Delaware @ Navy game
3:30 pm Kickoff
Tailgate will begin around 11:30 am

Location will most likely be in the Parking Lot 3A. If the location changes, Tara will send a text message to everybody’s cell phone that morning - so make sure we have your correct cell number by sending it to annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com.

WHAT IS THE CLUB PROVIDING?

• Burgers
• Vegie-burgers
• Hot Dogs
• Buns
• Solo Cups
• "Games"
• Condiments
• Ice
• Soda
• Chips
• Tents (2 - 10x10 white)
• Dessert
• Trash Bags

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
Your adult beverages of choice & your friends!

CAN YOU HELP US MAKE THIS A HUGE SUCCESS? YES!
Please contact Colin @ cpenoyar@murphyres.com to let him know what you will bring.

• Table for food
• Regulation length Table for "games"
• Coolers
• Corn Hole
• Parking Passes (karma says we will have them in our hands by Saturday morning...)

Brandon and Tara will park their cars in the parking lot early. Please bring anything that is too large to carry to the tailgate to either of them by Friday.  Brandon has offered for people to park at 4 Annapolis Street for free parking during the tailgate/game.

You do not have to buy tickets to the game to come to the tailgate - just bring yourself and your friends!
*Location TBA: Saturday, Nov 14 | Navy Stadium, Taylor Avenue | 11:30am

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QUICK CALENDAR
check the calendar online at http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html for all upcoming dates

11/10 - Rotaract General Meeting @ 7pm at Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!
11/14 - Rotaract's Navy Tailgate @ the Navy-Marine Corp Stadium
12/01 - Board Meeting @ 7pm at Westin Annapolis Hotel

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Monday - November 2, 2009

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Fun Times this November!

BOARD MEETING
We need all board members to attend this meeting so we can work on outlining the Rotary/Rotaract Relationship and requested budget/support from the Annapolis Rotary Club. We will also work on planning the tailgate, so please attend.
*Location Change: Tuesday, Nov 3 | Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
This is our last clean-up before the weather gets bad. Please come at 9:30am to the Rams Head Roadhouse on Generals Highway - we meet near the sign in the front of the restaurant. The more people we have, the quicker we will finish and get to brunch!

What to bring: clothes that can get dirty, work gloves (if you have them) and boots or tennis shoes
Sunday, Nov 8 | Rams Head Roadhouse, Generals Highway | 9:30am

GENERAL MEETING
Come to learn about all the great upcoming events and hear from our speakers from the Annapolis Business Association (including information about midnight madness for downtown Annapolis)
Tuesday, Nov 10 | Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm

TAILGATE
Come and bring yours friends, especially possible Rotaractors. Make sure that we have your cell number as we will text everyone an approximate location on Saturday morning. The tailgating will include games, food and fun. Rotaract will supply the meat and meat substitutes - we ask Rotaractors to bring snacks or salads along with whatever you want to drink. This is the last Navy home game of the season and hopefully a non-rainy day!

You do not have to buy tickets to the game to come to the tailgate - just bring yourself and your friends!
*Location TBA: Saturday, Nov 14 | Navy Stadium, Taylor Avenue | time will be announced at general mtg

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QUICK CALENDAR
check the calendar online at http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html for all upcoming dates

11/03 - Board Meeting @ 7pm at Westin Annapolis Hotel (until we get a conference table at 104 Cathedral)
11/08 - Adopt-A-Higway; meet at the Rams Head Roadhouse at 9:30am
11/10 - Rotaract General Meeting @ Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!
11/14 - Rotaract's Navy Tailgate @ the Navy-Marine Corp Stadium

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Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter - RACE INFORMATION
Thursday - October 22, 2009

It is not too late to sign up to RACE OR help!

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OUR RACE IS APPROACHING FAST

"Moving Around The World" is the theme for the run and walk that we are co-hosting with the Annapolis Rotary Club. Funds from this race will go to OUR Phillipines Project and the Rotary Club's Ecuadorian Water Project. It is important that each and every member of our club show support of this race by either participating in the race or serving as a volunteer. We are also asking that each of you help spread the word about the race. Below are helpful links to get you started!

WHERE: Severn School | 201 Water St | Severna Park, MD 21146
ROTARACTORS: Runners & Volunteers arrive by 7:30am
DRESS: for the weather - be comfortable and definitely wear walking shoes; there will be staff t-shirts so wear layrs but leave room for a t-shirt to go on top!

• Race Registration Form: PDF
• Online Registration: thru Active.com, key in "moving around the world" ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY
• Race Website: http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/movingaroundtheworldrun.html
  

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QUICK CALENDAR
check the calendar online at http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html for all upcoming dates

10/13 - Rotaract General Meeting @ Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!
10/25 - Moving Around the World Run: Severn School in Severna Park
11/03 - Board Meeting @ 7pm at Westin Annapolis Hotel (until we get a conference table at 104 Cathedral)
11/08 - Adopt-A-Higway; meet at the Rams Head Roadhouse at 9:30am
11/10 - Rotaract General Meeting @ Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!
11/14 - Rotaract's Navy Tailgate @ the Navy-Marine Corp Stadium

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
MONDAY - OCTOBER 12, 2009

BIG MEETING = lots of info | REGISTER SOME RUNNERS | STILL LOOKIN' FOR PHOTOS | QUICK CALENDAR

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BIG MEETING TOMORROW (Tues 10.13)

We have a lot to cover at the meeting this week so we will be starting on time. Please arrive to the Westin Annapolis Hotel Bar a few minutes early to order a drink and so that we can mvoe easily to the meeting space.

Cameo Appearance: Denise Dyce, District Rotaract Representative - she will be briefly talking about what is coming up this year in District 7620

Featured Speaker: Capt. Jim Campbell, Rotarian & USNA Professor of Leadership & Ethics - Capt. Campbell will be leading an abreviated roundtable discussion on ethics and leadership development for young professionals

DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR STUFF TO THE MEETING!
What might be junk to you, is a treasure to someone else - that is why you should bring your old cell phones, unwanted DVDs, slightly used books and any clothes you are trying to get rid of to the next Rotaract meeting. Below is a listing of where the items are going...

• Old Cell Phones: the phones are broken down and their parts are sold to raise money for battered women's shelters
• DVDs: go to Vets and their families so they can be entertained too - they are distributed through Veterans' Affairs
• Books: bring any books that you might have read and just do not want anymore - these will go to the Parole Rotary's BIG Program. BIG = Books for International Goodwill. Some books are sold at large book sales to raise funds for shipping books overseas while other books are directly send overseas.
• Balikbayan Box Time: the drive is one for light weight clothing for women and children. Please check out this flyer for what we are collecting this year!

"Moving Around The World" is the theme for the run and walk that we are co-hosting with the Annapolis Rotary Club. Funds from this race will go to our Phillipines Project and the Rotary Club's Ecuadorian Water Project. It is important that each and every member of our club show support of this race by either participating in the race or serving as a volunteer. We are also asking that each of you help spread the word about the race. Below are helpful links to get you started!

• Race Registration Form: PDF
• Online Registration: thru Active.com, key in "moving around the world"
• Race Website: http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/movingaroundtheworldrun.html
  

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WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS (ASAP)
If you have any photos, please send them to annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com as soon as possible! We need to update our website and one of our members needs them for this weekend for a presentation (and hopefully to recruit new members).

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QUICK CALENDAR
check the calendar online at http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html for all upcoming dates

10/13 - Rotaract General Meeting @ Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!
10/17 - Golf Outing? If you are interested, let Colin know!
11/03 - Board Meeting @ 7pm at Westin Annapolis Hotel (until we get a conference table at 104 Cathedral)
11/08 - Adopt-A-Higway; meet at the Rams Head Roadhouse at 9:30am
11/10 - Rotaract General Meeting @ Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!
11/14 - Rotaract's Navy Tailgate @ the Navy-Marine Corp Stadium

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Your Regular Weekly News... with LOTS of Info
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

CALL FOR PHOTOS | RACE DAY FAST APPROACHING | PARKING @ NAVY GAMES | DONATE YOUR STUFF | CASABLANCA VOLUNTEERS | THANKS FOR YOUR HELP | QUICK CALENDAR

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WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS (ASAP)
If you have any photos, please send them to annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com as soon as possible! We need to update our website and one of our members needs them for this weekend for a presentation (and hopefully to recruit new members).

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OUR RACE IS APPROACHING FAST

"Moving Around The World" is the theme for the run and walk that we are co-hosting with the Annapolis Rotary Club. Funds from this race will go to our Phillipines Project and the Rotary Club's Ecuadorian Water Project. It is important that each and every member of our club show support of this race by either participating in the race or serving as a volunteer. We are also asking that each of you help spread the word about the race. Below are helpful links to get you started!

• Race Registration Form: PDF
• Online Registration: thru Active.com, key in "moving around the world"
• Race Website: http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/movingaroundtheworldrun.html

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PARKING HELP STILL NEEDED

Looking to earn a few extra dollars for yourself and for the club while helping out local Rotarians? Help is still needed for this weekend's parking at the Navy Stadium. The best part, you earn $60 for the shift, free admission to the game and get fed breakfast, lunch and dinner/gourmet tailgate food & beverages! Please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com if you are interested in helping this Saturday (10/03) or on any remaining Navy home game!

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BRING YOUR STUFF TO ROTARACT

What might be junk to you, is a treasure to someone else - that is why you should bring your old cell phones, unwanted DVDs, slightly used books and any clothes you are trying to get rid of to the next Rotaract meeting. Below is a listing of where the items are going...

• Old Cell Phones: the phones are broken down and their parts are sold to raise money for battered women's shelters
• DVDs: go to Vets and their families so they can be entertained too - they are distributed through Veterans' Affairs
• Books: bring any books that you might have read and just do not want anymore - these will go to the Parole Rotary's BIG Program. BIG = Books for International Goodwill. Some books are sold at large book sales to raise funds for shipping books overseas while other books are directly send overseas.
• Balikbayan Box Time: the drive is one for light weight clothing for women and children. Please check out this flyer for what we are collecting this year!

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WHITE OUT AT CASABLANCA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
We need two volunteers to help with AACASA's CASABlanca fundraiser on Saturday, October 10th. You would help with registration and then stay around for the evening helping Rebecca wherever help is needed. You will be fed and get to enjoy some of the evening as well. If you are able to help CASA, please email Rebecca at rebecca@aacasa.org.

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THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS

CIGAR DINNER
Thank you to everyone who came out to the cigar dinner - it turned out to be an incredible evening and I have heard great feedback from Rotarians from all over about our club.

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY
For those that came out to our most recent Adopt-A-Highway, a special thanks to you for spending your Sunday morning picking up trash on Generals Highway. Those that came out were: Andre Toney, Scott MacMullen, Jeff Clark, Bonnie Stephenson and Tara Dulaney. Let us also thank that special Parole Rotarian who came out to help clean with us after we presented to their club - thanks again to everyone!

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QUICK CALENDAR
check the calendar online at http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html for all upcoming dates

10/03 - Navy Parking with Parole Rotary Club @ Navy Football Stadium
10/06 - Board Meeting @ 104 Cathedral Street, Annapolis; note new location & bring a lawn chair
10/10 - CASAblanca - we need two volunteers
10/13 - Rotaract General Meeting @ Westin Annapolis Hotel, meet at the bar - all are invited!

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GSE = GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE

The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange (GSE) program is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity for businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.

For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.

• political science/government
• data management/computer technology
• environmental technology-waste management/recycling
• Higher education-high school/college

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DISTRICT POSITIONS & VOTING ALTERNATE
http://www.ramsheadtavern.com

Are you interested in getting involved with Rotaract beyond our club, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County? Consider serving on a committee, as an officer or a chairperson - visit http://www.rotaract7620.org/ (this site is dated and yes, they are looking for a webmaster as well). The District Rotaract Representative, Denise Dyce, will be at the October 13th meeting to tell you more or you can contact her at ddyce1@yahoo.com.

We are also looking for a member or two within our club to serve as an alternate for District Meetings. This person would definitely attend the voting in the Spring along with the President Elect as well as other District 7620 events. If you are interested, please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com.

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SUPER SUMMIT
Saturday, October 3 | 8:30am - 12:30pm
Holiday Inn - Laurel West | 15101 Sweitzer Lane | Laurel, MD

Learn about the areas of focus for Rotary INternational in one quick morning: HEALTH, HUNGER, LITERACY, WATER. If you can represent Annapolis at this event, please let me know ASAP so that we can register you!

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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DAYS TO REMEMBER

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Every Fall, thousands of Rotarians descend on New York City to attend UN Day. Due to Rotary's involvement with its formation and as the only service organization with a seat, The United Nations welcomes Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors into its doors for a day of seminars, tours and sessions.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
After 20 years of hard work, Rotary and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed now to root it out once and for all. It is a window of opportunity of historic proportions.

Your contribution will help Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families.

We will speak about Polio Plus at our October 13th business meeting!

Annapolis Rotaract E-Newsletter
Wednesday - september 16, 2009

CIGAR DINNER :: ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY :: MEMBER-T0-MEMBER NEWS


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CIGAR DINNER IS TOMORROW (THURSDAY) NIGHT!
Arrive whenever you are available after 5pm
Attire: Annapolis Casual (knakis or slacks or skirts, button down or polo, flip-flops or loafers, etc)
Time: 6pm event starts so please arrive early if possible | 10pm-ish ending
Directions: visit http://portannapolis.com/aaa/directions.html

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ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY ON SUNDAY

This Sunday we will again meet at the Rams Head Roadhouse to clean up our section of Generals Highway. Please arrive at 9am. All are encouraged to support the Roadhouse by enjoying a cold brew or some food as they are a sponsor of the Cigar Dinner tomorrow night.

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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER
http://www.ramsheadtavern.com

Please visit an Annapolis Rams Head location and thank them for their donation to the Cigar Dinner and for their continued support of our adopt-a-highway efforts. They have donated all the beer for the Cigar Dinner and have given us drink specials after we have cleaned up Generals Highway for $.25. That being said, I (Tara) will be enjoying Kegs & Eggs at the Rams Head in Annapolis this Saturday morning. Drink specials start at 7am - come early, stay late. We will also be going the Rams Head Roadhouse on Sunday after the street clean-up. I hope to see some of you this weekend!

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THANKS FROM CASA - $690 RAISED!

Dear Members of the Rotaract Club of Annapolis:

On behalf of the abused and neglected children that we help, all of us at CASA extend to you our sincere appreciation of your support of our mission to advocate for and support maltreated children to ensure their right to live in safe, permanent, and nurturing homes as quickly as possible.

The "Night Out Event" raised $690 for CASA! This will make a major impact on our ability to provide a voice in court for innocent children, aid judges in making the best decisions on their behalf and give these children hope for their futures, like Jenny - one of our CASA children.

Jenny was a bright, friendly and pretty child with a warm, beautiful smile. She was well developed for her age and looked older than her 11 years when she was placed in foster care by social services. Jenny's mother was addicted to crack cocaine, and had been trading Jenny for crack from her drug dealer. This sexual exploitation first began when Jenny was 9 years old.

Jenny's foster home was far out in the country, away from Jenny's family, friends, and previous schoolmates. The foster home was beautifully decorated, except for her room. There was only a bed and a dresser and the closet door was broken, so the closet was unusable. The dresser was filled with someone else's clothing, so Jenny kept her clothes in a grocery bag. She was always hungry, but food was not available to her except at regimented meal times. Jenny was sad, scared and lonely in the foster home and desperately wanted to live with her Aunt, who was willing to take Jenny, but knew she couldn't get by without financial help and counseling support for both of them.

Her CASA volunteer supported Jenny emotionally and advocated for counseling services, financial assistance and transportation for Jenny and her Aunt, and found someone who was able to donate a used car to the family. Jenny thrived in her Aunt's care.

Seven years later, Jenny has grown into a young woman with a good head on her shoulders. She wants a life different than her mother's and is making the right decisions to make that a reality.

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CALENDAR ONLINE
http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

Please visit the website for the full event listing. A Quick Calendar will remain in our weekly emails.

09.01 Board Meeting - ZoopTix Office | 40 West Street, 2nd Floor, Annapolis | 7pm
09.08 General Meeting - Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm
09.12 Navy Game Parking with Parole Rotary - Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis | 9:30am
09.15 Rotaract Presentation at Parole Rotary Meeting - Double Tree Hotel, Annapolis | 7am
09.17 Cigar Dinner - Port Annapolis | 6pm

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ENJOY A NIGHT OUT
Thursday, August 27th | 7 - 10pm
Acme Bar & Grill | 163 Main Street, Annapolis

BENEFITTING: Anne Arundel County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Please start spreading the word! Our bar fundraiser is confirmed - making a $5 cover charge donation at the door gets you a wristband good for $1 domestics, $3 Absolut drinks and FREE appetizers. This is a great chance to bring your friends and show them what Rotaract is about (and to have fun)!

Here is the link to the web flyer: for web. Please post everywhere you can so that we can raise some money for CASA!

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CIGAR DINNER
Thursday, September 17th @ 6 - 10pm
Port Annapolis Marina | Overlook Pavilion | Annapolis, MD

BENEFITTING: Andrew Winters Togo Water Fund Please mark your schedules so that you can assist in volunteering with this great event. As our September speaker, Peter Keller will tell you more about the beneficiary but for now, please read the flyer to learn the basics and begin promoting!

To assist Peter with this event, please contact him at peterkeller78@gmail.com. To purchase tickets/learn more, download the ticket order form.

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MOVING AROUND THE WORLD
Sunday, October 25th | 7am Packet Pick-Up | 8:30am Race Start
Severn School and B&A Trail | Severna Park, MD
Event Website | Race Registration Form

Proceeds from this event will be used for international projects supported by the Rotary & Rotaract Clubs of Annapolis. These clubs volunteer to serve on international activities that ‘encompass actions taken to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the globe and to promote world understanding and peace.’ Event occurs in light rain; no refund will be granted - please remember that this is a fundraiser and your participation helps people around the world!

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NAVY PARKING
Saturday, September 12th & All Navy Home Football Games | 9:30am - 3:30pm
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Annapolis, MD

The Parole Rotary Club has asked for our assistance for all home games to assist with the parking. The commitment is for 6 hours and you will get $60, invite to the Rotary tailgate with delicious food AND a free ticket to the game! If you are able to commit a Saturday (click here for the Navy schedule), please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com.

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PAROLE PRESENATION
Tuesday, September 15th | 7am
Double Tree Hotel | Annapolis, MD

In celebration of Rotary International's Next Generation Month (September), our club has been asked to present to the Parole Rotary Club about Rotaract and mostly about what our club does! If you are able to attend this meeting to represent the club or assist in the presentation, please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com.

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RECRUITMENT
Next Initiation Ceremony: December 8th

Thank you to everyone who has been recruiting potential new members for our club. At the last meeting we had 7 perspectives attend and hear all about our busy fall calendar. The race for the $50 Visa Gift Card is still up for grabs - remember, the person who recruits the most members who are inducted in December will receive this prize. Those potentials that you bring also get their first drink at their first meeting on the club (whether it is soda or a beer).

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CALENDAR ONLINE
http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

Please visit the website for the full event listing. A Quick Calendar will remain in our weekly emails.

08.27 Night Out/Bar Fundraiser - Acme Bar & Grill | Main St, Annapolis | 7 - 10pm
09.01 Board Meeting - ZoopTix Office | 40 West Street, 2nd Floor, Annapolis | 7pm
09.08 General Meeting - Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm
09.12 Navy Game Parking with Parole Rotary - Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis | 9:30am
09.15 Rotaract Presentation at Parole Rotary Meeting - Double Tree Hotel, Annapolis | 7am
09.17 Cigar Dinner - Port Annapolis | 6pm

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GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, August 11th @ 7pm
Westin Annapolis Hotel | Westgate Circle

SPEAKER TOPIC: Leadership Anne Arundel Come excited to hear about LAA and the awesome opportunity that is offered through this intense leadership program. Everyone will also hear the final details for our Night Out Event at Acme and a quick notice about other upcoming events!

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ENJOY A NIGHT OUT
Thursday, August 27th | 7 - 10pm
Acme Bar & Grill | 163 Main Street, Annapolis

BENEFITTING: Anne Arundel County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Please start spreading the word! Our bar fundraiser is confirmed - making a $5 covercharge donation at the door gets you a wristband good for $1 domestics, $3 Absolut drinks and FREE appetizers. This is a great chance to bring your friends and show them what Rotaract is about (and to have fun)!

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CALENDAR ONLINE
http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

Please visit the website for the full event listing. A Quick Calendar will remain in our weekly emails.

08.11 General Meeting - Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm
08.27 Night Out/Bar Fundraiser - Acme Bar & Grill | Main St, Annapolis | 7 - 10pm (details at general meeting)

SUNDAY - AUGUST 2, 2009
CRAB FEAST DETAILS :: BOARD MEETING :: CALENDAR

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CRAB FEAST
Friday, August 7th @ 4:30 - 8pm
Navy-Marine Corps Stadium | Annapolis, MD

Below are details directly from the Crab Feast Chairs - if you have any questions, concerns or changes, please contact Melanie (melanie.bryant@mcardlesolutions.com) or Brandon (brandon.r.wright@googlemail.com)

Thanks to everyone who is volunteering at the Crab Feast this coming Friday, August 7th!  Everyone is assigned where we need help, but we can rotate throughout the night too.  For those who volunteered to sell raffle tickets, please be there (Naval Academy Stadium) at 4pm if possible.  If everyone else could get there by 4:30 that would be great! Remember to wear your amazing and trendy yellow shirts too. 

For those getting there early, meet at 4:15 at Gate O.  This is on the Rowe Blvd side of the stadium closer to the Dept of Natural Resources Bldg and away from the water tower.  Anyone who gets there after 4:30 to give Brandon a call @ 410-353-2072 or Melanie a call @ 240-417-0795.

Raffle Tickets: Tara Dulaney, Crystal Steppler-Krieg, Nicki West, Brian Harper
VIP Tent: Colin Penoyar, Bonnie Stephenson, Jeff Clark, Doug Spoerl
Rotaract Table: Abbi Huntzinger, Nicki West
Rovers: Brandon, Melanie

Details to come on the post-crab feast get together, for those who want to head to downtown Annapolis for some drinks after. Thanks all!

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BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 4th @ 7pm
ZoopTix Office| 40 West St, 2nd Floor | Annapolis, MD

ALL UPCOMING EVENT CHAIRS (Cigar Dinner, Bar Party) ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND. We will be finalizing the upcoming fundraisers and fellowship events and continuing to progress on all the activities for this fall!

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CALENDAR ONLINE
http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

Please visit the website for the full event listing. A Quick Calendar will remain in our weekly emails.

08.04 Board Meeting - 40 West St, 2nd Floor | Annapolis, MD | 7pm
08.07 Fundraiser - Rotary Crab Feast | Navy-Marine Corps Stadium | Annapolis, MD | 4pm (crab pickin' from 5-8pm)
08.11 General Meeting - Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm
08.27 Night Out/Bar Fundraiser - Acme Bar & Grill | Main St, Annapolis | 7 - 10pm (details at general meeting)

Those planning on carpooling from Annapolis should meet at the Graul's on Rowe Blvd at 5:15pm. We hope that you are excited - please email annapolis.rotaract@gmail.com if you plan on attending!

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DUES ARE DUE!
Our bi-annual dues are due. The total is $30 for all rotaractors to stay in good standing. Please mail in your checks to:
   Annapolis Rotaract Club
   40 West Street, 2nd Floor
   Annapolis, MD 21401

If you cannot pay your dues on Tuesday, contact our Treasurer Anna (asergunina@hotmail.com) about making other payment arrangements.

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BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, August 4th @ 7pm
ZoopTix Office| 40 West St, 2nd Floor | Annapolis, MD

ALL UPCOMING EVENT CHAIRS (Cigar Dinner, Bar Party) ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND. We will be finalizing the upcoming fundraiser and fellowship events and continuing to progress on all the activities for this fall!

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CALENDAR ONLINE
http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

Please visit the website for the full event listing. A Quick Calendar will remain in our weekly emails.

07.28 Fellowship Event - Oriole's Game | Baltimore, MD | 7:05pm Start
08.04 Board Meeting - 40 West St, 2nd Floor | Annapolis, MD | 7pm
08.07 Fundraiser - Rotary Crab Feast | Navy-Marine Corps Stadium | Annapolis, MD | 4pm (crab pickin' from 5-8pm)
08.11 General Meeting - Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm

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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER NEWS
Crystal's Edward Jones Open House
Thursday, August 6 | 4 - 7pm
1517-F Ritchie Hwy | Arnold, MD 21012

From Crystal:
"A ribbon cutting will be at 4pm. Currently, our attendees include the Severna Park Chamber of Commerce, the Severna Park Voice (local newspaper), Chief Teare (Chief of Police), John Leopold (County Executive), family and friends. I hope that you, and all our fellow Rotaractors can also come out and help me celebrate this joyous occasion."

SUNDAY - JULY 12, 2009
DUES DUE :: GENERAL MEETING :: FELLOWSHIP EVENT

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DUES ARE DUE!
Our bi-annual dues are due. The total is $30 for all rotaractors to stay in good standing. Please bring your checks to the general business meeting on Tuesday! If you cannot pay your dues on Tuesday, contact our Treasurer Anna about making other payment arrangements.

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GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, July 14th @ 7pm
Westin Annapolis Hotel

SPEAKER: Rev Henry Green - Chairperson of the 2009 Crab Feast
Rev Green will be speaking to us about the logistics of the event and getting us excited. We will also discuss our tasks and plan those who have volunteered to work accordingly.

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FUN & FELLOWSHIP: O'S GAME!
Baltimore, MD

Because everyone had SOOO much fun at the Orioles last time we attended, we are going again. This is another t-shirt Tuesday and it is only $8 to attend. We hope that you are excited - sign-up will be at the general meeting on Tuesday!

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CALENDAR ONLINE
http://www.annapolisrotaract.org/calendar.html

The calendar has been approved by the board for the remainder of 2009. We will most likely have additional fellowship events to have and a final date for the Cigar Dinner to be added. Please visit the website for the full event listing. A Quick Calendar will remain in our weekly emails.

07.14 General Meeting - Westin Annapolis Hotel | 7pm
07.28 Fellowship Event - Oriole's Game | Baltimore, MD | 7:05pm Start

• a pair of shoes that can get wet
• sun screen
• sun glasses
• hats