David English informed the club of the role the Civil Air Patrol plays in this and other communities. Started in 1941 as a support during natural disasters and other emergencies, the Civil Air Patrol plays a vital role in helping during emergencies and relief areas. He shared with us of the huge

pilot shortage in this country and the Air Patrol is trying to promote and

encourage youth to choose aviation as a career by establishing events such as Youth Aviation Day. He asks young participants “Do you want to play the game (video) or do you want to live your dream?”

October 3rd Meeting Recap

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The Newsletter of the St. Simons Rotary St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522

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At the Podium

October 17

Maggie Crips

GRSP Presentation

October 24

Polio Initiative

Meet the Member

October 31

Entrepreneurship

Partnering with Local Schools

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Update on Glynn Co. Airports

Robert Burr, Executive Director

As Executive Director of the Glynn County

Airport Commission, Robert Burr is responsible

for the Operations, Safety and Development of

both Brunswick Golden Isles and McKinnon St.

Simons Island Airports. He began his airport

career in 1978 in airport operations at Nashville

International Airport. He worked in all aspects of airport

management for the next 32 years in Tampa and joined the

Glynn County Airport Commission in 2013. Robert will update

us on recent developments and improvements to our two

airports. He is a licensed pilot and is also a Rotarian with the

Brunswick Rotary Club.

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ROTARY CARES None to report at press time.

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SSI ROTARY “OUTREACH”

Our Club along with the other Glynn County Clubs is working with MAP International to get meds to local clinics (non-profit) like CMAP. Donations are needed to help MAP support local needs. Also, Leslie Mattingly, who along with her husband Mack, have been working with outreach to needs in Puerto Rico, is encouraging those who wish to donate to the relief efforts in Puerto Rico to do so through MAP. They are providing Disaster Relief Bags which is #1 on their needs list. Speaking of that, several of our club members went to MAP on Friday morning to help assemble these Relief Bags. Thanks go to Fred & Alice Barlow, Bob Brown, Ralph & Barbara Brush, Sonny Doehring, Mike& Lucia Gumaer and guests, Leon Jorgensen, Jim Kielt, Vernon Martin, David Meskell, Ann Nermoe, Gary & Beth Schwartz, Beth Smith & Mickey, and the Rotaract students.

“We’re This Close…” World Polio Day is coming up to celebrate coming so very close to eliminate Polio.

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October is Breast Cancer Month and a lively “dress-up in pink” competition helped usher in the month with folks donning their best “pink” attire. The winners were Lisa Martin and Bob Brown, with their winnings going to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Tuesday, Nov. 7th –

Fall Social – Bennie’s

Red Barn –

Entertainment by Owen

Plant - Cocktails at 6,

We celebrated our first 1st Tuesday of the new Rotary year with a gathering at the Frederica House and enjoyed the social setting and good food to get to

know our Rotarian friends

even better.

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October 9 Denny Silva October 13 John Hofmann

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The Four Way Test Is it the TRUTH?

Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL & better FRIENDSHIPS?

Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Mixed Greens with Assorted

Toppings and Dressings

Beef Brisket with Peach BBQ Sauce

Macaroni & Cheese

Green Beans with Caramelized

Onion and Bacon

Chef’s Choice of Dessert

Attendance 10/3/17 74

Visiting Rotarians

Becky Farrow Braselton, GA

Woody Woodside Brunswick, GA

Guests

Sara Pataledis Guest of Lee Scheinmann

Bob Franklin

Guest of Ralph Brush

Birthdays

Greeters

October 10

Stan Kyker

Janice Lamattina

October 17

John Law

Ben Lee

OCTOBER CLUB ANNIVERSARIES October 1 Bob French 19 years October 1 Ginny Johnson 7 years October 1 Te Turner 9 years October 4 Millard Allen 13 years October 8 Leon Jorgensen 15 years October 11 Beverly Trainor 6 years October 13 Mark Wilson 2 years October 13 Fred Freyer 2 years October 22 Zach Johnson 4 years October 22 Drew Holland 4 years October 25 Ralph Brush 1 year October 31 Dwight Plyer 19 years

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Local Area Rotary Clubs Brunswick Brunswick Rotary Club Thurs., 12:30 pm Golden Isles Brunswick Hospital Wed., 7:30 am Jekyll Isl. Jekyll Isl. Hotel Wed., 7:30 am St. Simons Sea Palms Tues., 12:30 pm

Don’t forget that there is a wealth of information about our Club and just about

anything you need to know by going to www.ssirotary.org

Or visit our Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/rotaryssi/

Rotary Club of St. Simons Island Founded in 1950

www.ssirotary.org P. O. Box 21887

St. Simons Island, GA 31522 District: www.rotarydistrict6920.net

The 7th Annual Meet the Pros

needs your help!

Please begin procuring fabulous items for our Silent Auction We have 1 item and 1 bottle of wine! Please HELP!!

We need:

1. Unique items

Ex. Collectibles, Signed letter from an Astronaut aboard Apollo 11

2. Adventures/lodging packages

Ex. Fishing, sailing, a day rental of fabulous car, classes, time shares

3. Donations from restaurants/ local businesses

Ex. A bicycle, Yeti Cooler, jewelry, gift cards and baskets

4. Bottles of wine:

Please attach your name and value when you turn it in

Contact Beth with any questions.. Beth Smith (912)506-7577 bsmithapril@gmail.com