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September 17, 2008This week we will be having our Board

of Directors giving an overview of what our Club has been doing and what we will be doing in the future.

“They profit most who serve best. Service above self.”

Welcome to the Rotary Club of New Port RicheyP.O. BOX 267, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34656-0267 • DISTRICT 6950 • WWW.ROTaRY6950.ORg

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Two Weeks Ago… We watched a video presentation of a message from RI President D.K. Lee. He spoke about the power of being a Rotar-ian. “Alone, we might be able to help individuals here and there, to make small changes, to help in small ways. Together, our efforts are stronger. Together, we really can make a lasting difference on a global scale. Together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.” There were many projects that D.K. Lee could have chosen for his year’s theme and service emphasis, but he came across a number, the number was 30,000. That was how many children die every day from preventable causes. D.K. said, “At first, I thought it had to be a mistake. Perhaps, there was an extra zero in that number, if not two. Perhaps, the number was per month or per year. It was impossible, unthinkable, that in the 21st century, that 30,000 of our most precious children could die needlessly every day.. But there was no mistake. I asked, “How can it be possible?” The answers were as heartbreaking as the number. Children die needlessly of pneumonia, measles and malaria for lack of basic medicines, vaccines and mosquito nets. They die of diarrhea illnesses for the lack of packets of rehydration salts, that only cost 10 cents. They dies in the thousands every day be-cause they have only dirty water to wash

in and drink. They are killed by illnesses that become deadly in combination with poor sanitation and malnutrition. They die because of enduring poverty, a cycle that is not interrupted because their families have no access to education. They die because their needs are not met in the areas of water, health and hunger, and literacy.” D.K. continued, “Once I understood this and I understood the issues behind this terrible number, I knew what I needed to do. In 2008/09, Rotary will keep the service emphasis we have had in so many of our past years. The emphases that are solidly grounded in our knowledge and experience: Water, Health and Hunger, and Literacy. But, this year, I ask you to focus your effort in each of these areas on children, and on reducing the terrible rate of child mortality in our world. In 2008/09, I will ask you all to Make Dreams Real for the world’s children. This will be our Theme and my challenge to all of you.” D.K. went on to tell how the every Rotar-ian can help not only where the highest child mortality rate is in developing coun-tries, but also here in the states. There are children who die for the lack of seat belts, smoke detectors, no place safe to play. They also die because the parents can’t afford health care. D.K. closed with, “Our job is to work together, one club with another, to do what is needed. Our job is to Make Dreams Real. We will turn those dreams of a safe and happy childhood, a childhood that be-comes a long and healthy life, into a reality. Because, all the world’s children are our children. And our job is a simple one. It is saving lives with our hearts, our mind and

our souls. And if in 2008/09 everyone of us does, at the end of our year, we will have achieved something wonderful. Thank You.”

Last Week…Buddy Korman and arlen Tillis, co-chairs of programs this month, did an excellent job with setting up a wonderful off-site meeting. also a Thank You goes to John gallagher, who put it all together.

Submitted by Clint DeRonda Last week we had an offsite meeting at Covanta Energy, which was hosted by Steve Bass, GM. Covanta Energy is an interna-tionally recognized owner and operator of Energy-from-Waste and power generation projects. Covanta Energy’s Energy-from-Waste facilities convert municipal solid waste into renewable energy for numerous communities, predominantly in the United States. Mr. Bass has been involved in the op-eration of Covanta Pasco Inc. since it was opened on Hays Road in 1991. Within five years, the facility was at capacity and today it stays open 24 hours a day seven days a week. Noteworthy, our local plant has been recognized for having safety standards and practices in place that have been modeled and taught throughout the industry. Mr. Bass started his presentation to the Rotarians with a review of how garbage is collected and ultimately converted to either steam or recyclable metals. The process is as follows:• Garbage cans picked up curbside out-

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MONDAYLargo ......................................... 12:00 Alfano’s RestaurantCrystal River ............................. 12:15 Plantation InnDade City .................................. 12:15 American Legion Hall, Church St.Land O’ Lakes/ Wesley Chapel ...................... 12:15 Rapscallion’s Restaurant (US 41)

TUESDAYZephyrhills Daybreak ............7:00 am First Baptist ChurchCountryside/Clwtr ...............7:30 am Countryside Country ClubSt. Petersburg West ...........7:45 am Saffron’sHoliday ...................................... 12:00 Barnhill’s (SR 54)San Antonio.............................. 12:00 Tampa Bay Golf & CC (SR 52)Brooksville................................ 12:15 Brooksville Country ClubDunedin..................................... 12:15 Church of Good Shepherd (Alt 19)Belleair Bluffs ......................6:00 pm Jorge’s Seafood Grill

WEDNESDAYDunedin North .....................7:30 am Dunedin Country ClubKeystone Sunrise ...................... 7:30 am ....................................................... Fox Hollow Golf Club (Effective 2006)Clearwater/Downtown ........... 12:15 Bellair Country ClubNew Port Richey ..................... 12:15 Spartan ManorPalm Harbor ............................. 12:15 Inverness Hall (Innisbrook)

THURSDAYHomasassa Springs ............7:00 am Luigi’s (US 19)Seven Springs......................7:30 am Seven Springs Country ClubSpring Hill .............................7:45 am IHOP Restaurant (US 19)Hudson ...................................... 12:00 CARES’ Hudson Bayonet Point Enrichment CenterSpring Hill Central ................... 12:00 The Wellington Club HouseBelleair................................12:15 pm Belleair Country ClubClearwater Beach ............................12:15.................................................... Clearwater Beach Gulfview ResortOldsmar/Eastlake .................... 12:15 Marriot - ResidencePinellas Park ............................ 12:15 Banquet MastersZephyrhills ................................ 12:15 First United Methodist ChurchTarpon Springs ........................ 12:15 Tarpon Springs Yacht Club

fRIDAYSafety Harbor.......................7:30 am Safety Harbor SpaClearwater East ....................... 12:00 Radisson, Clearwater (US 19 N)Port Richey ............................... 12:00 Sam Seltzer’s (Gulf View Square Mall)St. Petersburg .......................... 12:00 Orange Blossom CateringTrinity ......................................... 12:15 Heritage Springs Country Club

DISTRICT 6950 ROTARY CLUBMEETING TIMES AND PLACES

For traveling Rotarians, a complete listing of Rotary club meeting days and times may be found by going to:

www.rotary.org/services/clubs/index.html

Rotary International Theme 2008-2009

Dong Kurn LeePresident 2008-2009 • Rotary International

Russell “Russ” S. MillerDistrict Governor 2008-2009 • District 6950

Sandy BarleyAssistant District Governor 2008-2009 • District 6950

Rotary eClub Website:www.rotaryeclub34.org

You can e-mail your make up to Paul Lembo atpaulbiggc@aol.com

August Membership and Extension MonthSeptember Youth Activities MonthOctober Vocational Service MonthNovember Rotary Foundation Month

January Rotary Awareness Monthfebruary World Understanding MonthApril Rotary Magazine Month

SPECIAL DATES IN ROTARY

OffICERS

Scott McPhersonPresident

Kristine BigelowPresident Elect

Allen SigmonVice President

James PritchardSecretary

Mary JulianTreasurer

DIRECTORS

Bruce Mills / Mike SchwabCommunity Service

Evie Parks / Brent SimonClub Service

Doug Benjamin / Shelita StuartVocational Service

Woody Tucker / David WellingInternational Service

Craig McCartSergeant at Arms

Bonnie HowardClub Bulletin Editor

OPERATIONS COORDINATORS

Paul Lembo Thomas L. Kehoe Secretary Treasurer

ROTARY CLUB OF NEW PORT RICHEYOFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

www.nprrotary.com

Judy R. ParkerImmediate Past President

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?

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Hacienda Hotel cover photo courtesy of: Jeff Millerof the West Pasco Historical Society • www.fivay.org

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Kiss and TellAccording to a news report, a cer-

tain private school in Washington was recently faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick, they would press their lips to the mirror leav-ing dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back.

Finally the principal decided that something had to be done. She called all the girls to the bathroom and met them there with the maintenance man. She explained that all these lip prints were causing a major problem for the custodian who had to clean the mir-rors every night (you can just imagine the yawns from the little princesses). To demonstrate how difficult it had been

to clean the mirrors, she asked the main-tenance man to show the girls how much effort was required to clean the mirrors. He took out a long-handled squeegee, dipped it in the toilet, and cleaned the mirror with it. Since then, there have been no lip prints on the mirror.

There are teachers…and then there are educators.

If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn’t he just buy dinner?

The MiracleA catholic priest is driving down to

New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut . The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest’s breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car.

The trooper asks, “Sir, have you been drinking?”

“Just water,” says the priest.Looking skeptical the trooper asks,

“Then why do I smell wine?”The priest looks at the bottle does a

double take then looks up toward the heavens and exclaims, “Good Lord! He’s done it again!”

1. Who said, “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”?

2. Who first suggested the idea of daylight-saving time?

3. What is represented by the fol-lowing?

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KNOW-tary

If you think you know the answers to these three questions, fax (727-847-2001)or e-mail (mmpnpr@tampabay.rr.com) Bonnie Howard by Tuesday at noon.

The answers will be published in next week’s bulletin. a drawing will be held thefirst Wednesday of the month from all members who submitted correct answers for the previous

month. (if a member has four correct answers for the month,their name will be in the drawing four times).

This month’s KNOW-tary is sponsored by Dave Shelton with Drs. Shelton, Thompson & Vonsick

KNOWTARY ANSWERS!!!Last Week’s KNOW-tary:1. Pearl S. Buck said, “The

young do not know enough to be prudent, and so they attempt the impossible--and achieve it, genera-tion after generation.”

2. William Henry Harrison had the short-est presidency.

3. What is repre-sented by the following? The Joke’s on You.

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Major fund Raising Efforts

Wild Game Dinner, over $73,000 raisedRelay For Life, over $18,000 raised

Rotary Santa Project, over $15,000 raised“Gang Message”, New Port Richey Police Department, $3,000

Hacienda Historical Project, $7,000

Rotary International awards Presidential Citation Significant Achievement

Award

AngelusFamily NightAfro-American ClubChasco Fiesta Boat ParadeChasco Fiesta Street ParadeAll Childrens HospitalAmerican Heart AssociationSalvation Army, Bell RingingBoys Scouts of AmericaBoys & Girls Club of Pasco

CountyChamber Business Development

WeekChamber’s Christmas Card LaneHonor Students’ Recognition

BanquetRiver Ridge Interact ClubJunior AchievementLighthouse for the Visually

Impaired and Blind

Marchman “Student of the Month”

New Port Richey Marine InstitutePace Center for GirlsRotary Camp FloridaSeminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders

(S4TL)High School ScholarshipsMeghan E. Grey PHCC Endowed

ScholarshipWest Pasco Little LeagueAmerican Cancer SocietySertoma Speech and Hearing

Foundation, Inc.Gulf High AthleticsPeter Assimack Scholarship

FundBlood DrivesPasco/Hernando HospiceSchwettman AwardsTake Stock in ChildrenRiver Ridge Sports ProgramGuide DogsYMCAWest Pasco Historical Society

Rotary Club of New Port RicheyAccomplishments

2007–2008

People to PeopleGood Samaritan Health ClinicYouth Exchange HostInternational Grant, BrazilDistrict Health Grant/YMCANew Port Richey Library

Volunteer LuncheonBike FestWest Pasco Chamber of

Commerce Spelling BeeAlzheimer’s Family OrganizationBattle of the Badges (March of

Dimes)Bash SoftballProgress Energy Art GalleryMorning Star FishermanNational Foundation for

TransplantsMarc Brown FundraiserGovernor’s Race, West Pasco

Chamber of CommerceRap River Run

Rotary International FoundationPaul Harris FellowsPolio Eradication Campaign

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Hospice Legacy ProgramFrom Ginny Brown-WaiteDated September 1, 2008 Please thank your members of Rotary for funding the Hospice Legacy Program. As you know my husband, Harvey, passed away August 19th. Tonight I viewed the Legacy Disk he made. It was a wonderful tribute to my late husband. I promised him I would not view it while he was alive but would save it for a later date. He knows how difficult that was for me, but I did it anyway. Wow, I love it and the personal way it was done. Thank you, thank you.

Ginny Brown-Waite

Golf TournamentNext Week! Are you ready for an afternoon of fun and friendship? Well, it’s that time of the year again. Next week, as soon as we have lunch, we will all head over to Meadow Oaks for an afternoon of golf (at some holes, I’m not sure they call it that). John Brasher is once again chairing the event, making sure that all players, whether they are true golfers or not, will have an interesting afternoon. You really do not have to know how to play golf to join this tournament. It is a social event for everyone. The cost is only $30 and after golf you will enjoy a Pit Boss BarBQ and lots and lots of prizes.

Auction The Lighthouse for the Blind is holding it’s annual Auction on October 2nd. It will be held at the home of Bud and Sandy Brown. If you would like to donate anything to the Auction, please call the Lighthouse and

Charkay Suiters would be happy to pick it up. If you would like tickets, you can see Cami Austin or Bonnie Howard. If you’ve never been before, please get a ticket and go. They have so many fantastic things that they auction off including weekend getaways, sports memorabilia, antique items, golf and artwork, and it goes to a great cause.

PACE Center for Girls The PACE Center for Girls is holding their annual Fashion Show at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club on October 4th at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are just $30 and include a sit down brunch. Fashions are by Dillards and the seats went quickly last year. If you, or your spouse (that’s for the 120 non-female mem-bers of the club) are interested in attending, please see Bonnie Howard for tickets.

Paul Wysock Paul, who has been a member since 1966, is moving out of the state. He said he remembers when there were only about 15 members in the club. Wow, has that changed. He will be taking with him 42 years worth of memories of his friendships in this club. He will be missed, but we wish him much happiness in his new home.

Fire Truck Pull Stan Mills announced that the Marine Institute’s Fire Truck Pull is moving to be-come part of Bike Fest on October 11th, 2008. Stan said that the combined weight of the team cannot exceed 2500 lbs, so you can have a few really big people or lots and lots of small people. There will be t-shirts and prizes. If you are interested in putting in a team, or being a sponsor, please call the Marine Institute for more information.

Swing For Charity Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is holding it’s 14th annual Swing For Charity Tournament on October 3, 2008 at Southern Hills Plantation in Brooksville. They are looking for players & sponsorships for the tournament that will benefit the United Way of Pasco County. If you are interested, please contact the Tournament Chairman, Steven Goldstein at 727-869-5494.

YMCA Cotee River Flats Classic SunTrust Bank is presenting the 6th Annual YMCA Cotee River Flats Classic on September 20, 2008. It’s too late to register for the Tournament, but not too late to get a ticket for the Captain’s Party at the Crab Shack Tiki Bar & Grill, on Thursday, Septem-ber 18th at 7:00 p.m. for a buffet dinner, silent auction, music and fun. Cost is only $25.00. Call Melissa at the YMCA at 727-375-9622 for more information.

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL:

The following proposed member and classification has been approved by the Classification Committee, Membership Committee and Board of Directors. If no written objection(s) to the proposal, stating reason(s), is received by the board within ten (10) days of today, the proposed member shall be considered to be elected to membership in the indicated classification:

John O’NeilOrganizations – Boy Scouts

The Zen of Sarcasm• Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.

Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.

• The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.

• It is always darkest before dawn. So if you’re going to steal your neighbor’s newspaper, that’s the time to do it.

• Don’t be irreplaceable. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted.

• Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else.

• Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

• If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

• Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mile away and you have their shoes.

• If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.

• Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

• If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a wise investment.

• If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.

• Some days you’re the bug; some days

you’re the windshield.• Everyone seems normal until you get to

know them.• The quickest way to double your money

is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.

• A closed mouth gathers no foot.• There are two theories to arguing with

women. Neither one works.• Generally speaking, you aren’t learning

much when your lips are moving.• Experience is something you don’t get

until just after you need it.• Never miss a good chance to shut up.• Never, under any circumstances, take a

sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

“Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united world-widewho provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards

in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.”Those 31 words are worth remembering when someone asks, “What is a Rotary club?”

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Tom O’Neil, September 20 September 24, 2008 Golf Tournament at Meadow Oaks for

members. Lunch will be at the Spartan, but golf for the afternoon is the program.

October 1, 2008 Chuck Pomerantz, the Vice President and

Managing Director of Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club.

Upcoming Programs

Cami Austin, Ryan Benjamin,Larry Bradley, Nancy Britton, Don Cadle,Walt Casson, Kurt Conover, Thane Covert,Laurie Froelich, John Gallagher,Frank Grey, John Grey, Hal Gumbiner,Steve Henry, Jim Johnson, Joe Karl,Brian Kehoe, Tom Kehoe, Karen King,Niles Kinnunen, Nanci Larson,Mark Mathews, Ron May, Craig McCart,Ken Misemer, Dennis Moore,Missy Nurrenbrock, Bill Rogers,John Russell, Marc Salton, Dave Shelton,Brent Simon, Gregg Singleton,John Skelton, Dan Smith, John Starkey,Bob Steinke, Judith Tilton, Don Veirling,Larry Wall, Clendon Webb, Dave Welling,Mike Wells, Dick Williams,Carlos Zubillaga

Missed 9/3/08

Cami Austin, September 17 (5 years)Evie Parks, September 17 (5 years)Lamar Miller, September 19 (29 years)Mary Julian, September 22 (9 years)

Club Anniversary

Gary Amundson, Gerry Parish,Dave Parris

Make-Ups

Thursday, October 2, 2008 Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually

Impaired will be having the Auction at Bud & Sandy Brown’s home. More info coming.

Saturday, October 4, 2008 PACE Center for Girls Fashion Show, at

Seven Springs Golf & Country ClubMay 15 – 16, 2009 District Conference at the Casa Monica

Hotel, St. Augustine

Dates To Remember

Covanta continued from page 2. PREvIOUSLY…Visiting Rotarians - Sept. 3Bob White, from Seven Springs

Visiting Rotarians - Sept. 10Doug Winton, Anna Maria Island

Guests of Rotarians - Sept. 3Michelle Schwab, wife and guest of

Mike SchwabRandy Arendall, guest of Mike HrockWill Abberger, guest of Kristine BigelowMike Wells, guest of Steve BoothCara Parris, daughter and guest of

Dave Parris

Guests of Rotarians - Sept. 10Doug Benjamin, Sr., father of Doug Benjamin

KNOW-taryLast week’s Know-tary had 4 correct response(s) submitted by Kurt Conover, Clint DeRonda, Tyson Brown and Phil Chesnut.Last month’s Know-tary winner, spon-sored by Dave Parris with The Krauss, was Clint DeRonda.

50/50 WinnersRon Thornton, John Stewart and Dan Maysilles

Gary Amundson, Wayne Banach,Mike Beam, Kristine Bigelow,Benjie Blessing, Steve Booth, Larry Bradley, John Brasher, Lowell Bray,Jerry Brewster, Nancy Britton,Dennis Brown, Tyson Brown, Don Cadle,Walt Casson, Kurt Conover, John Couris,Thane Covert, Bob Crockford, Dan Diskey,Pat Epting, Laurie Froelich, Gary Gann,Greg Gay, George Germann, Chuck Grey,John Grey, Hal Gumbiner, Steve Henry,Lawrence Hochman, Mike Hroch,John Hudson, Joe Karl, Niles Kinnunen, Tony Komorek, Jimmy Koutsos,Nanci Larson, Paul Lembo, Thad Lowrey,Doug Martin, Mark Mathews,Dan Maysilles, Hugo Mendonca,Lamar Miller, Stan Mills, Joe Minichino,Ken Misemer, Dennis Murphy,Missy Nurrenbrock, Tom OíNeill,Andy Padova, Judy Parker, Frank Parker,Moe Rickus, Jon Robbins, Bill Rogers,John Russell, Allen Sigmon, Dan Smith,John Starkey, Bob Steinke, John Stewart,Shelita Stuart, Gary Taylor, Ron Thornton,Judith Tilton, Dan Tipton, Scott Tremblay,Julio Vega, Bob Voza, Larry Wall,Clendon webb, Mike Wells, Sam Williams,Dick Williams, Bill Woodard, Chip Wright,Carlos Zubillaga

Missed 9/10/08

side your home• Garbage trucks dump their contents into

the tipping pit at the Covanta facility on Hays Road. This pit is 35 feet deep and holds up to 10,000 tons of debris.

• A man-operated overhead crane then grabs the garbage with a large metal claw and drops the debris into a feed shoot

• Large hydraulic rams then force the garbage into the incinerator

• Due to the temperature within the incin-erators (275°F-300°F) steam is created in the boiler area

• A 19% solution of ammonia, carbon and finally lime is added to the steam to remove any metals.

• Steam is then pumped through a bagger and ash is collected. The ash is sepa-rated to remove ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, etc.), which is recycled, and the remaining ash goes into the landfill on site. Company wide, Covanta recycles 250,000 tons of metal each year.

• After going through the bagger, the steam enters a turbine and generates 30 megawatts of electricity each year. About 4-5 megawatts is used to self-power the facility and the remainder is then sold to Progress Energy. The energy that is sold is enough to power 22,000 homes.

After Mr. Bass’ review of the process the Rotarians were provided the opportunity to tour the plant and see everything firsthand. Despite the overpowering odor inside the tipping pit, it was a great tour. In addition to the obvious benefit Pasco County residents receive from the Covanta facility, it is impor-tant to note that they are a great community partner as well. Covanta donates funds each year to The Angelus, Chasco Fiesta and many others.

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Rotarians

Philip H. ChesnutSenior Vice President

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