March 29, 2019 / Volume 28, No. 37




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Rotary International District: 7980
District Governor: Larry Gardner
Club President: Eileen Flug


March 29, 2019
Westport Inn



Opener: Jen Tooker

Program:  Dr. Mike Hibbard, Got a Problem, Learn to be a Super Problem Solver

Greeters: Mandell, Paul, Ross


LAST WEEK'S GUESTS:

Charlie Pillsbury - speaker, guest of Mark Soboslai
Holly McCarthy - guest of Eileen FLug
Paris Looney - guest of Eileen Flug

PLEASE WRITE GUEST NAMES AND AFFILIATIONS REALLY CLEARLY.  LEGIBILITY COUNTS.  THANKS.
Dr. Mike Hibbard will speak to Westport Sunrise Rotary at our 7:30AM breakfast on March 29, 2019.


Dr. Mike Hibbard coaches individuals and groups to use creative and critical thinking to empower their problem solving.  In contrast to traditional education that focuses on knowing the right answer and getting high scores on tests, Dr. Hibbard's strategies help a person or group learn to define problems, analyze audiences, and find the best solution.  Learning how to think about one's own thinking enables the problem solver to continuously improve. Mike originated the term ThinkerSpace ™   to describe the environment that fosters problem solving.

Dr. Hibbard earned BS and MS degrees in science from the University of Kansas and Purdue and a PhD in science education from Cornell.  He worked in public education for 47 years and championed performance-based learning and assessment and problem solving. His consulting has taken him throughout the United States and to Canada, South America, and Lebanon.  Mike and his wife live in Westport and especially enjoy adventure treks which have recently included Tibet and Nepal, Mt. Blanc in Europe, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, Patagonia, and Chile.
Nick's Notes:

Just like my opening the other day, and just like the author of this column, this week's NOTES is short and sweet. 

Regardless of your religion or lack thereof, I thought the following in Richard Rohr's book JUST THIS, published by CAC Publishing 2017 was lovely.

the welcoming prayer. 

Welcome, welcome welcome.
I welcome everything that comes to me today
because I know it's for my healing
I welcome all thoughts, emotions, feelings, persons,
situations and conditions.
I let go my desire for power and control
Let go my desire for affection, esteem
approval and pleasure.
I let go my desire for survival and security
I let go my desire to change any situation 
condition, persons, or myself
I open to the love and presence of God and
God's actions within. Amen.




Mark's opener


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Vesna Herman's application for WSR membership was approved at the March 5 Club Board of Directors meeting.  She will be inducted in several weeks.   
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March Birthdays





David Press - March 2
Seth Block - March 8
Rob Hauck - March 8

JOIN ROTARY AND CHANGE THE WORLD
(VIDEO)

JOIN ROTARY AND CHANGE THE WORLD

(sourced by Dennis Wong)


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

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 


February 2, 2019: Michael Mombello, Justin Phillips
March 2, 2019: Brian Strong, Ken Bernhard
April 6, 2019: Micki McCabe, TBD
May 4, 2019: not known, TBD
June 1, 2019: unknown, TBD


The Crier includes the
"Club Calendar", where the upcoming Club events are listed. Please submit event information to: jbcohen27@gmail.com
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
            
March                Paul; Mandell; Ross
April                  Soboslai; Watson; Violette
May                   Hawley; Nathanson; Harmer
June                  Freedman; Galan; Augustyn (pending induction)
July                   Hauck; Palmer; Lavielle
Aug                   Fuchs; Nair; Bruce
Sept                  Cohen; Block; Garten
Oct                    Zielinski; Jaffe; Flug




Meeting Openers
 

March           1      Holtz
                     8      Fuchs
                   15     Clarke
                   22     Soboslai
                   29     Tooker

April             5     Ellison
                  12     Harmer
                  19      Nair
                  26     Block
 
May             3      Ross
                  10      Berger
                  17     Krubski
                  24     Zielinski
                  31    Hawley


Programs:

March 29th - Mike Hibbard  "Teaching For Problem Solving"
April 5th - Howard Berman  "29 Natural Laws of Sales"
April 12th - Ann Chernow  "An Artist's Career"


Westport Sunrise Rotary Club Board Meetings
Usually the first Monday of the month 5:30-7PM in Town Hall Room 201.  All are welcome.  
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. 




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





  
Editor/ Photographer Jeff Cohen
Reporter/Photographer Roy Fuchs
Columnist Nick Clarke


 


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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