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May 31, 2019 / Volume 28, No. 43
"now you've got to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky?"
"nothing comes between me and my Calvins"
nothing came between him and his Hanes Beautymist
Rotary International District: 7980
District Governor: Larry Gardner
Club President: Eileen Flug
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May 31, 2019
Westport Inn
Opener: Joe Hawley
Program: Paul Epstein, ND - Naturopathic Physician "Healing Power of Love"
Greeters: Harmer, Hawley, Nathanson
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REALLY IMPORTANT DATES
5K FUN RUN and GREAT DUCK RACE
SATURDAY JUNE 1
******** EILEEN FLUG'S BIRTHDAY ********
JUNE 7
CLUB ASSEMBLY -
NOTICE OF CLUB ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE NEW SLATE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FRIDAY JUNE 21
CHANGEOVER PARTY
THURSDAY JUNE 27
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Paul Epstein will speak to Westport Sunrise Rotary at our 7:30AM breakfast on May 31, 2019.
Paul Epstein, ND is a Naturopathic Physician, mind-body therapist, mindfulness meditation teacher and speaker. For the past 35 years he has specialized in mind-body integrative medicine and treating people with stress related disease. His approach and expertise integrates the clinical and therapeutic application and integration of natural; therapies, mindfulness, compassion, relationship centered care and trauma informed health and healing. Integrating the role of stress and childhood trauma (ACES Adverse Childhood Events).
Paul supports and empowers people in transforming their stress, pain and illness into a journey of self healing and awakening.
Paul completed the first Community Meditation teacher training joint program of Spirit Rock and Insight Meditation Centers, trained at the Academy for Guided Imagery, and has trained in the Internal Family Systems Model of Psychotherapy, and is a certified yoga teacher.
He founded and led the Insight Meditation Community of Fairfield County, and co-founded and co-directed the Israel Center for Mind-Body Medicine. He is on the faculty of the Association for Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) fellowship training program and a regular speaker at professional conferences and events.
Paul leads mindful healing training, workshops and retreats worldwide, mentors health professionals and is in private practice in Westport, CT. He teaches mind-body health classes at the Westport Center for Senior Activities for the past 12 years. He is the author of Happiness through Meditation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GREAT DUCK RACE 5K RUN SET FOR JUNE 1
Westport, May 3, 2019
Staples High School's up and coming Interact Rotary Club has teamed up with the Westport Sunrise Rotary on its eleventh annual Great Duck Race to finally bring back the Great Duck Race 5K Run and help raise money for a meaningful cause.
Every penny raised during this 5K race will go directly towards Rotary's non-profit organization End Polio Now. This organization works to eradicate polio, helping to reduce cases by over 99% and continuing to push towards their goal of complete elimination of the disease that causes paralysis. Although polio cases are on the decline, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention warns that if children aren't vaccinated, within a decade there is a risk of polio resurgence that could paralyze 200,000 kids each year. Therefore, with events like this one we can move closer towards our goal of permanently exterminating the disease that causes so much suffering.
This anticipated event not only calls upon running enthusiasts, but also people who want to make a difference. It will take place on June 1st at 8:30 AM, starting and ending at the Imperial Avenue Parking Lot in Westport. Race registration is at Active.com
The race is being organized by Staples Junior Federica Nagar, "I am filled with both honor and excitement. I cannot wait to see everyone's hard work come together for such an inspiring cause, and I hope you'll all be there to witness it with me!"
Following the run, come join the fun at Westport Sunrise Rotary's annual Great Duck Race, starting at 11 AM (duck race time is 3pm). Donations and tickets are available at
westportsunriserotary.org.
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CONTACT: Federica Nagar
203-970-7477
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LAST WEEK'S GUESTS:
PLEASE WRITE GUEST NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS REALLY CLEARLY. LEGIBILITY COUNTS. THANKS.
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TREE OF LIFE UPDATE
APRIL/MAY 2019
Below are some obstacles and successes that the Tree of Life program has experienced in the past two months. Also, thank you to all who have helped in the past.
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Haiti-
- The threat of massive protests and violence has passed for the moment. However, prices remain high with no solution in sight. For example, a twenty-five pound bag of rice last year cost $15; it now costs $21.
- Gas prices are high. If prices continue to go up, people who earn 1-2 dollars a week or do not have jobs, would certainly instigate a revolt again.
- Bebe, our TOL supervisor, has done well keeping our monthly costs stable during an unstable time.
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School
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- The school is back to normal. Exams (esp. for ninth graders) and graduation are coming up soon. The teaching supervisor has put much time in preparing the kindergarteners for this major step.
- There are a few students who miss an assignment. But, when it does happen, Bebe tries to find out why. The answer is usually they could not study because they have had no food. We feed the school children lunch only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but for some, this is not enough.
- Our teachers are very dedicated. They know that working other organizations (if any) might bring them more money, but they have chosen TOL for a several reasons: they are always paid on time, they are treated with respect by Bebe and the administration, and they are given bonuses at Christmas time and end of the year. Also, they appreciate being given a good lunch each day. We value our teachers.
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New Building
--Thanks to Westport Sunrise Rotary of CT, TOL now has a multi-purpose building that gives the teachers and students a roomy place to eat, a meeting place for the entire student body and parents, and a place for student performances and presentations.
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pictures
(from spain ---- go ducks!!)
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May Birthdays
Ralph Krueger - May 10
Michael Mombello - May 11
Jo Fuchs Luscombe - May 18
Helen Garten - May 20
Jane Ross - May 24
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JOIN ROTARY AND CHANGE THE WORLD
(VIDEO)
(sourced by Dennis Wong)
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IDENTIFYING PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS FOR OUR CLUB
Think of your contacts, acquaintances, friends and family members who might qualify for membership in the Club. It's not necessary to know whether they are ready to join Rotary.
Professional Contacts:
Consider your supervisor, current and former colleagues, acquaintances from professional associations and people you have done business with recently.
Service Contacts:
Consider neighbors, community leaders and acquaintances who have volunteered with you on Rotary or non-Rotary events or service projects.
Community Contacts:
For example:
Medical Professionals, Real Estate Agents, Financial Managers/Planners, Religious Leaders, Lawyers, Business Consultants, Accountants, Veterinarians, Non-Profit Professionals, School Administrators, Social Workers
Have a name?
Send it in with some contact info.
jbcohen27@gmail.com
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On the
first Saturday of each month, two Rotarian's are assigned to deliver and serve meals to the homeless at the Gillespie Center. Please contact
Bruce Paul
bruce.a.paul@gmail.com
June 1, 2019: unknown, TBD
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The Crier includes the
"Club Calendar", where the upcoming Club events are listed. Please submit event information to: jbcohen27@gmail.com
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Sunrise Rotary Club members serve as greeters and deliver the openers at the Club meetings on a rotating basis. If a member is unavailable on the assigned date, it is essential that he or she find a replacement and submit the name to:
jbcohen27@gmail.com
Greeters
2019
May Hawley; Nathanson; Harmer
June Freedman; Galan; Augustyn
July Hauck; Wolgast; Lavielle
Aug Fuchs; Nair; Violette
Sept Cohen; Block; Garten
Oct Zielinski; Jaffe; Flug
Meeting Openers
Programs:
May 31 - Paul Epstein, "Healing Power of Love"
June 7th - Martin Schwartz - Barnum Festival
June 14th - Christina Dufour - "Work, Life, Balance Is A Myth"
June 21st - Club Assembly
June 28th - Gene Braunstein - Comedy
Westport Sunrise Rotary Club Board Meetings
Usually the first Monday of the month 5:30-7PM in
Town Hall Room 201. All are welcome.
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Rotary's commitment to Service Above Self has been channeled through the Avenues of Service, which form the foundation of club activity. Club Service (Fun, Fellowship and Fundraising)
Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the smooth functioning of Rotary clubs.
Vocational Service (Four-WayTest)
Vocational Service involves club members serving others through their professions and aspiring to high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business leaders, share skills and expertise through their vocations, and they inspire others in the process.
Community Service (Charitable Giving and Hands-On)
Community Service is the opportunity Rotary clubs have to implement club projects and activities that improve life in the local community.
International Service (International Projects and PolioEradication)
International Service encompasses efforts to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the world and to promote world understanding and peace. It includes everything from contributing to Polio Plus to helping Rotary Youth Exchange students adjust to their host countries.
New Generations Service ( Rising Young Voices)
New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities such as RYLA Rotaract and Interact club service projects, and creating international understanding with Rotary Youth Exchange.
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President:
Eileen Lavigne Flug
Past President: Ron Holtz
President Elect: Karen Kleine
Secretary: Yvonne Senturia
Treasurer and Sunrise Rotary Foundation President: Jeff Cohen
Membership Chair: June Getraer
Program Chair: Ralph Krueger
Hands On Co-Chair: Bruce Paul
Hands On Co-Chair: Rob Hauck
Charitable Giving Chair:
Helen Garten
Youth Services: Justin Phillips
Youth Services
: Pat Riemersma
International Chair
: Rick Jaffe
Rotary International Foundation Chair: Joe Renzulli
Member at Large: Mark Soboslai
Member at Large: Liz Wong
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| Editor/ Photographer |
Jeff Cohen |
| Reporter/Photographer |
Roy Fuchs |
| Columnist |
Nick Clarke |
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The Westport Sunrise Rotary Club meets 7:30 AM every Friday Morning at
The Westport Inn
1595 Post Road East.
Meetings are open to all Rotarians and their guests.
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