Rotary Club of North Jacksonville

2012-2013

Officers

President .......................... Matthew Garman President-Elect ................. Kevin Wilson Secretary ......................... Jackie Revels Treasurer ......................... Kerstin Chelius Sergeant-At-Arms ............ Wayne Compton ......................................... Bud Hayden Immediate Past President .......................... Mike Howe

Board of Directors

Committees Membership ................... Matthew Garman Public Relations .............. Tom Baine Rotary Foundation .......... Kevin Wilson Club Administration ....... Jackie Revels Service Projects .............. John Benso ........................................ Ed Lawhon Fund Raisers ................... John Benso ........................................ Ed Lawhon Attendance ...................... Darrell Beere Website…………………Tom Baine Rotary Times ................. Kevin Wilson Editor ........................ Blake Carter Speakers.......................... Ray Moore

Sakuji Tanaka .............................................................. Rotary International President

John Brunner .............................................................. District Governor

Art Shuster ................................................................... Area District Governor

Trip Clark .................................................................... Assistant District Governor, Foundation

TBA ............................................................................... Assistant District Governor, Membership

Area Rotary Meetings

Monday

St Augustine (Casa Monica Hotel) .................. 12:15 pm

Green Cove Springs (Woman’s Club) ........... 12:15 pm

Jacksonville (Omni Hotel) ............................... 12:30 pm

Tuesday

Jacksonville Oceanside (Selva Marina CC) ...... 7:30 am

San Marco (University Club) .......................... 7:30 am

Mandarin (Ramada Inn) .................................. 7:30 am

Orange Park (Howard Johnson’s) .................... 12:15 pm

Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset (Hilton Garden Inn) 6:00 pm

South Jacksonville (River City Brewing .......... 12:30 pm

San Jose (San Jose CC) ................................... 6:00 pm

Wednesday

Riverside (Florida Yacht Club) ....................... 7:30 am

St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary

(Creekside Dinery) ........................................... 7:30 am

Southpoint (Embassy Suites) ........................... 12:15 pm

Fernandina Beach (Days Inn– Amelia Island ) 12:00 pm

West Jacksonville (Holiday Inn I-295 &

Commonwealth) .............................................. 12:30 pm

Thursday

East Arlington (Hidden Hills CC) ................... 7:30 am

Ponte Vedra Beach (Marsh Landing CC) ........ 7:30 pm

Bartram Trail (Westminster Woods ) .............. 7:30 am

Arlington (Kinne Student Center, JU) ............. 12:30 pm

Friday

Orange Park Sunrise (Orange Park CC) .......... 7:15 am

Deerwood Rotary (Deerwood CC) ................. 7:30 am

Amelia Island Sunrise (Fernandina Beach

Municipal Golf Clubhouse) ............................. 7:30 am

North Jacksonville (Jacksonville Zoo) ............. 12:30 pm

THE FOUR-WAY TEST

of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH?

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Tom Baine Jim Kovisto

John Benso Ed Lawhon

Del Brooks Ray Moore

Dick Chelius Pat Mulvihill

Kerstin Chelius Freda Parker

Wayne Compton Doug Register

Matthew Garman Susan Sulzbacher

Bud Hayden Norm Washer

Mike Howe Kevin Wilson

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Rotary Club of North Jacksonville

Rotary Club of North Jacksonville meets on Friday at 12:30 P.M.

Jacksonville Zoo Main Camp Building 8605 Zoo Road

www.northjaxrotary.org

January 4, 2013 Guest Speaker is Mr. William J. Howey

“Stories of Peace during the Battle of Gettysburg”

Bill Howey is a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant, Investment Advisor Representative, Qualifying & Life Member of the Million Dollar Round Table. He holds a Bachelors degree of Science in History from the United States Naval Academy. He is married to Frances Ulmer Howey and has three daughters and three grandchildren.

Results of the Battle of Gettysburg Of the 88,000 Northern troops in the battle, more than 23,000 were killed or wounded, about 26.1 percent. Of 75,000 Confederate troops, more than 28,000 were killed or wounded, approximately 37.3 percent. More than 7,000 men died over the course of those three days. More important for the war, however, the Confederate Army was forced to retreat back to Virginia and would not return to the North. That eased tensions for Northerners worried that the war was coming to their doorstep, and it ensured that Robert E. Lee would not capture Washington, D.C., and force a peace from Lincoln. The Battle of Gettysburg did not end the war.

The Cemetery at Gettysburg National Military Park

The Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point of the American Civil War. Many historians agree that it was on these hallowed grounds that our nation was saved. The Battle of Gettysburg changed the direction of the war and the morale of the nation. After a long string of victories by the Confederacy, the war moved north as troops sought supplies and looked to secure key victories with Southern occupation in Union territory. For three hot days in July 1863, this small Pennsylvania town was the scene of hard-fought battles, esteemed bravery and the bloodshed of 51,000 men. When the fighting ended, Gettysburg was crippled by the devastation and the thousands of wounded soldiers left behind. The 2,400 residents of Gettysburg were left with 22,000 dead and wounded soldiers, 5,000 dead horses and a town ravaged by war. The American Civil War raged on for nearly two more years, but the Confederacy never recovered from the loss at Gettysburg. Five months later, President Abraham Lincoln was invited to say “a few appropriate remarks” at the dedication of the cemetery created to bury Union dead. The monumental speech of a mere 272 words presented a chance for hope and healing. After nearly 150 years, what happened in Gettysburg is not forgotten. Under any other circumstance, this would be a different country today had it not been for the heroic efforts on this land.

Whether you stand on Little Round Top and reflect on the sacrifices made in the valley below or walk among the unmarked gravesites in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Gettysburg is a place that brings history alive.

Jacksonville National Cemetery 2012:

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Upcoming Rotary Club EventsUpcoming Rotary Club EventsUpcoming Rotary Club Events

January 5: Serving Dinner at the Sulzbacher Center January 17: Rotary Club Board of Directors meeting @ 6:00 pm February 2: Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) February 21: Rotary Club Board of Director meeting @ 6:00 pm March 8-9: President Elect Training Seminar in Orlando

Upcoming Rotary Club MeetingsUpcoming Rotary Club MeetingsUpcoming Rotary Club Meetings January 11: Rotary Club Meeting. Guest Speaker: Mr. Mike Selah of Rotary Club of East Arlington January 18: Rotary Club Meeting. Guest Speakers: Mr. Ray Wikstrom, Director and Mr. Rich Carey, Transition Coach of UNF Military & Veterans Resource Center January 25: Rotary Club Meeting. Guest Speaker: Mr. Tom Stephens, President Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida and the Southeast Atlantic February 1: Rotary Club Meeting. February 8: Rotary Club Meeting. February 15: Rotary Club Meeting. February 22: Rotary Club Meeting

All, In the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, CT, the Rotary Club of Newtown has, through their foundation, established a fund for the Sandy Hook School victims and their families. The fund will be used for funeral and related expenses, long term counseling and medical needs, and emergency living expenses for several of the families that will need assistance. A link to the Newtown Rotary Club's webpage is below. Follow the instructions provided to make your donation. Thank you. http://www.newtownctrotary.org. John H. Brunner District Governor 2012-13 Rotary District 6970