PLENARY SESSION IV10:30 AM – 12:30 PMApril 19, 2008

2008 Annual ConferenceRotary International District 6970Cecil F. Gibson III, Governor

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of Daytona Beach West•Mr. Eugene J. Boleslawski•Mr. John Zak III

Rotary Club of Daytona Beach•Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Booth

Rotary Club of Debary-Deltona•Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Hinsch

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of DeLand•Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred E. Morgan

Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville•Mr. Donald E. Frowick

Rotary Club of Gainesville•Mr. Michael A. Singer•PDG and Mrs. E. Travis York, Jr.

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville•Mr. and Mrs. George T. Elmore•Mr. Hugh E. Puder

Rotary Club of Jacksonville•Mr. Steven N. Bacalis•Edna Sproull Williams Foundation•Mr. and Mrs. William W. Gay•PDG and Mrs. Thomas L. Grimes•PDG and Mrs. Wilford C. Lyon, Jr.•Mr. Charles D. Towers, Jr.•PDG and Mrs. Joseph P. Whittlesey

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of Keystone Heights•Mr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Watson

Rotary Club of Mandarin•Mr. James M. Barker IV

Rotary Club of Ocala-Silver Springs•Mr. and Mrs. Warren Daniels, Sr.•Mr. William B. Ray, Sr.

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of Orange Park•Mrs. Mary Huntley•Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Ledbetter•PDG and Mrs. Kenneth Smallwood

Rotary Club of Palatka•Mr. And Mrs. Daniel A. Martinez

Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset•Mr. Michael L. Emily

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach •Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Blackburn

Rotary Club of Port Orange-South Daytona•Mr. Dahyabhai S. Patel

Rotary Club of South Jacksonville•Mr. and Mrs. E. Robert Langley, Jr.

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsMajor Donors

Rotary Club of West Jacksonville•Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Corrigan, Sr.•Mrs. Jean Evans•Anonymous

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsBequest Society Members

ArlingtonMr. and Mrs. Donald B. CampbellPDG and Mrs. William J. Moredock, Sr.

BelleviewMrs. Karen M. Hatch

Daytona Beach WestMr. William GriffinDr. Richard W. Hartmann

Daytona BeachMr. Walter J. McFaddenMrs. Eleanor Sorkin

DeLandJames A. CrenshawMs. Gery Walker

Downtown GainesvilleMr. John H. Brunner

Fernandina BeachMr. and Mrs. Frank M. Ridley

Four Townes-Orange CityMr. and Mrs. Eli G. SchaperowMr. and Mrs. Peter W. Taylor

Gainesville Mr. and Mrs. Tony DomenechMs. Eleanor M. GreenMs. Katherine H. PierceMr. and Mrs. Davis Rembert, Jr.Douglas A. TannerMs. Mary A. WestphalDG and Mrs. D. Brent WilliamsPDG and Mrs. E. Travis York, Jr.

JacksonvillePDG and Mrs. Thomas L. GrimesDr. Frances B. KinneMr. and Mrs. Richard L. Mueller

Jacksonville-OceansideMr. Norman C. Reimer

Keystone HeightsCapt. Eben E. Barnett IIMr. and Mrs. Alfred B. Watson

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsBequest Society Members

MandarinMr. and Mrs. Vasant P. BhideMr. Michael A. BrannamMr. and Mrs. Major B. Harding, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John HollowayMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. KeyMr. and Mrs. George W. Robbins IIIPDG and Mrs. Wilson L. SmithMr. and Mrs. Maxwell C. Zahn

Orange ParkMs. Tina L. CrowderMr. Mark J. EasterlingMr. and Mrs. Lee R. LedbetterMr. David A. Mosborg, M.D.PDG and Mrs. Kenneth Smallwood

Palatka SunriseMr. Brent CoatesMr. Jared N. DollarMr. and Mrs. Harry G. Eaken, Jr.Mr. Marshall L. FulghumMs. Dianne J. Marlow +Ms. Tina R. Robinson

PalatkaPDG Shirley Ann Purinton and Mr. Michael PurintonMr. John Henry Redlitz

Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset PDG and Mrs. Stephen D. Melching

Ponte Vedra BeachMr. and Mrs. Donald F. Blackburn

Port Orange – South Daytona BeachMrs. Lois M. ListerMr. James G. Vickaryous and Mrs. Jennifer Ferguson

San JoseMr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Perry IIIMr. and Mrs. John W. Curtin, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Peter HelowMr. and Mrs. Douglas SovichMr. Charles Waters

South JacksonvilleMr. John F. Callender

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsBequest Society Members

Southeast JacksonvilleMr. and Mrs. Wilson William Sick, Jr.

Southpoint JacksonvilleMs. Priscilla B. Greene

St. Augustine SunriseMs. Kathy Mignerey

St. AugustineMs. Ann BreidensteinPDG and Mrs. Douglas J. Martin

West JacksonvilleMr. Henry D. Collier, Jr.

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsPaul Harris Society Members

ArlingtonBruce DuggarRobert Fankhauser

Daytona BeachPeter BrookerRichard C. BrownRhoda GoodsonStephen P. SeibertBruce Teeters Daytona Beach WestWilliam GriffinK. Judith LaneFran MarketteGloria Markette

DelandGary WalkerEd Lacey

Downtown GainesvilleJohn BrunnerDon FrowickLeslie S. HaswellJim IslamAl LoschJoseph E. Lowry, Sr.Connie RoweJim SkilesG.E. Turbyfill

Fernandina BeachFrank Ridley

Flagler CountyThea M. Hein-Mathen

GainesvilleBen CampenWilliam C. NettletonDavis M. RembertBrent Williams

JacksonvilleHenry E. AutreyTommy GrimesBecky GrimesAtul ShahEdward E. Witt

Jacksonville Oceanside Norman Reimer

New Smyrna BeachSteve Hole

OcalaMary DriscollAnonymousBarbara Woodson

Ocala Silver SpringsRobert HolloronWarren E. Daniels

Ocala SouthwestFrancis L. Van Hee, Jr.

Orange ParkDave FaraldoBill HudsonJim KaelinLee LedbetterL Preston Mangus, IIIOrien PassKen Smallwood

Ormond BeachIsaac W. Johnston PalatkaDaniel A. Martinez

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsPaul Harris Society Members

Palatka SunriseJ.R. Redlitz

Ponte Vedra Beach:Donald BlackburnLaVonne BlackburnDavid S. O'BrienJoseph F. SackettRobert G. Stursberg

Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset:Mike AndersonMike EmilyDavid HessDreighton Rosier

Port Orange/South Daytona:Jennifer FergusonD. S. Patel

South Jacksonville:Barry Covington

Southpoint:Leon J. CarreroCynthia W. CovingtonArthur D. DobosiewiczJames F. TullisClark Vargas

West Jacksonville:Ken BakerDewitt "Clint" DawkinsCecil F. Gibson, IIIScott W. Imray

2007 – 2008 Foundation HighlightsPaul Harris Society Clubs

Daytona Beach Club #4354 Daytona Beach West Club #27054

DeBary-Deltona Club #4356 Deland Club #4357

Downtown Gainesville Club #27554

Four Townes Orange City Club #24589

Flagler Beach Club #28365

Gainesville Sunrise Club #4363

Greater Gainesville Club #4364

High Springs Club #4236

Mandarin Club #4373

New Smyrna Beach Club #4374

Orange Park Club #4378

Orange Park Sunrise Club #53458

Ormond Beach Club #4379

Ormond Beach West Club #21035

Palatka Sunrise Club #26715

Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset Club #66794

Port Orange/South Daytona Club #22887

San Jose Club #61266

Southpoint Club #52499

West Jacksonville Club #4385

District 6907

AWARDS

2007-2008 Awards Committee

The JudgesPhil Voss, Chairman, serving 2nd Term on Awards Committee

Steve Hole, 2005-06, 2006-07 Awards Chairman, serving 3th and final Term Jim Kotas, Prospective 2008-09 Chairman, serving 1st Term

-------------------------------------------------------------Ron Shamlaty, Past President – San Jose (2006-07 Best Small Club) Eleanor Green, Past President- Gainsville (2006-07 Best Large Club)

Blind Unbiased Judging

Submissions for “BEST PROJECTS”

Clubs submitted78 Projects

in 4 categories(66 were submitted in 2007)

PROJECTSBest World Community

Service

Small Club – Rotary Club of Flagler Beach (“Paraguay Orphanage”)

2nd Year for this project

Large Club – Rotary Club of Gainesville(“Sustainable Cambodia”)

2nd Year for this project

PROJECTSBest Local Service

Small Club – Rotary Club of Flagler Beach(“Project Share”)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Jacksonville Oceanside(“M.O.V.E. Playground”)

PROJECTSBest Fundraiser

Small Club – Rotary Club of Four Townes-Orange City(“River Fest” - $13,000)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Deerwood(“Biker’s Bash”- $192,000)

The 20 Projects that were submitted for awardsRaised over $881,000 for Club Charitable Contributions.

PROJECTSBest “Service Above Self”

Small Club – Rotary Club of Four Townes – Orange City (“Sheriff’s Disaster Vehicle”)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Gainesville(“Sustainable Cambodia”)

FOUNDATION GIVING2006-2007

TOP 3 CLUBS PER CAPITA ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND GIVING:

2. Gainesville $ 586.45

3. Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset $ 538.02

1. San Jose $ 666.43

FOUNDATION GIVING2006-2007

TOP 3 CLUBS ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND GIVING:

3. Daytona Beach $ 27,167.00

2. Gainesville $ 39,999.00

1. Jacksonville $ 51,268.00

Our 3 Biggest Clubs – Money Talks!Our 3 Biggest Clubs – Money Talks!

ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP

Best Attendance

Small Club – Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset(93.36%)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise(87.63%)

Small Club– Rotary Club of Downtown Deland (100%)

Small Club–Rotary Club of Southpoint Jacksonville (100%)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Ormond Beach (98%)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Mandarin (98%)

ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP

Best Retention

Small Club – Rotary Club of St. Johns (net +8)Small Club – Rotary Club of Starke (net +8)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Deland (net +15)

ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP

Best Net Membership Growth

Small Club – Rotary Club of Starke (+12 Members)

Large Club – Rotary Club of Gainesville (+23 Members)

ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP

Best Overall Membership Growth

PREMIER CLUBS

28 Clubs Met ALL of the Following Criteria: Presidential Citation completed Dues and required reports submitted Met its Foundation Goal Increase in Foundation Benefactor/Bequest Weekly bulletin (on-line or hard copy) Club Directory Good communication with AG & DG Attendance at District Events Local Service Project International Service Project At least one Additional Factors (i.e. GSE, YE, RYLA, Interact/Rotaract sponsor, Club President personally sponsored a new member, etc.)

Last Year we had 23 Clubs Qualify

Debary-DeltonaHigh Springs

St. John’sPonte Vedra Beach Sunset

Flagler BeachFour Townes - Orange City

Keystone HeightsNew Smyrna Beach

Southpoint JacksonvilleSan Jose

North Jacksonville

Debary-DeltonaHigh Springs

St. John’sPonte Vedra Beach Sunset

Flagler BeachFour Townes - Orange City

Keystone HeightsNew Smyrna Beach

Southpoint JacksonvilleSan Jose

North Jacksonville

PREMIER CLUBS(Small Clubs in Order of Size)

Daytona Beach WestOrange Park SunriseDeerwoodOrmond BeachPort Orange-South DaytonaJacksonville–OceansidePalatka SunriseOcala – Silver SpringsDeland Breakfast

Daytona Beach WestOrange Park SunriseDeerwoodOrmond BeachPort Orange-South DaytonaJacksonville–OceansidePalatka SunriseOcala – Silver SpringsDeland Breakfast

PREMIER CLUBS(Large Clubs)

MandarinFernandina BeachPonte Vedra BeachOrange Park LuncheonDelandSouth JacksonvilleWest JacksonvilleGainesville

MandarinFernandina BeachPonte Vedra BeachOrange Park LuncheonDelandSouth JacksonvilleWest JacksonvilleGainesville

Rotary District 6970BEST CLUB AWARDS

2007-2008

BEST SMALL CLUB Rotary Club of Four Townes – Orange CityRotary Club of Four Townes – Orange City

BEST LARGE CLUB: Rotary Club of Orange Park SunriseRotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise

District 6970 truly made a positive impact in the lives of many in our local and international communities!

District 6907

AWARDS