Date: September 22, 2010 Club News Last week we did not have a program scheduled. This week we have a presentation by Lowry Park Zoo on their exhibits and programs. Spouses are invited. Next week we have a Club Assembly. Club Coming Events Sept 22: Presentation by Lowry Park Zoo on their exhibits and programs. Spouses are invited. Sept 29: Club Assembly.

If you have any suggestions for programs, please communicate with David or José to schedule them.

RI President: Ray Klinginsmith – Kirksville, Missouri, USA District 6890 Governor Ed Odom, Riverview, FL

www.tampawestrotary.org

What if we could prevent just ONE

child from suffering from POLIO?

How much would that be worth?

Click below and contact Dennis or José to learn more.

http://www.rotary.org/en/ServiceAndFellow

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Food for Ronald MacDonald’s Home: For at least 20 persons. It can be bought or home cooked and delivered NLT 6pm. David is your contact. *If you can’t make it, please call him.

Oct. 10 – Raúl Nov. 6 - Jim

Food for thought A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them. -- John C. Maxwell Just for Laughs

When I recently arrived at a very popular restaurant, I was dismayed to find it very crowded. Going up to the hostess I asked, "Will it be long?" Ignoring me, the hostess continued writing in her reservations book.

Thinking she had possibly not heard me the first time, I decided to ask again. "How much time is the wait for a

table?"

Looking up from her book, the hostess smiled and said "About ten minutes. We will inform you when your table is ready."

A short time later, I heard an announcement over the intercom system, "Willette B. Long... Willette B. Long, your table is ready."

Visit our NEW District website: http://rotary6890.org/

Birthday/Anniversary

Birthdays Anniversaries Irving Hernandez: Sept. 2 Ralph and Maria Ovalle: Sept. 18 MaryAnn Sturmfels: Sept. 8 Raul and Pilar Viera: Sept. 26 Arnaldo Fernandez: Sept. 17 David Contreras: Sept. 27 Dennis Viera: Sept. 30

2011 RI Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 21-25 May

Register early now to receive the best rates and accommodations, and Let the Good Times Roll … Again! Find out more about New Orleans! Also, download the convention logo and watch the 2011 RI Convention promotional video.

To attend the convention and experience the fellowship of Rotary at an international level

Register for the convention and ticketed events* Reserve your hotel Purchase host event tickets Check the preliminary schedule to help plan your trip. Download the 2011 RI Convention promotional brochure

2011 registration

For most categories of attendees, the base price for the convention is US$300. Registration for a preconvention event will entail an additional fee; however, you no longer need to register for the convention in order to register for a preconvention event.

Deadlines

15 December is the first registration deadline. For most attendees, the convention registration cost increases to $340 after this time.

31 March is the second registration deadline. After this time, the convention registration cost increases to $380.

Read more about convention pricing structures and discounts. The deadline for cancelling registration and tickets is 15 April , and 6 May is the deadline for online registration.

To register by fax or mail, download the registration form.

E-mail RI staff for questions and special tour group forms and other information. Read visa information and new rules for visa-waiver countries.

*Note: You must be a registered Member Access user to register online for the convention. (Read more about becoming a Member Access user.)

[User registration for Member Access may take longer than one business day. You will receive e-mails with step-by-step instructions for completing your account setup. Once you have created your account, log in to Member Access, and go to the left-hand navigation bar. Under "Services," select "Register for Meetings," and on the next screen "2011 RI Convention." To complete your convention registration, enter your credit card information to pay the registration fees.]

2011 housing

Reserve your hotel room through Experient. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book early to secure your preferred hotel. Booking for RI Convention housing begins Saturday, 19 June. Confirmations will be issued beginning in July.

Contact Experient by e-mail, phone, fax, or online for the latest housing availability and other information. Return your completed reservation form to Experient by 17:00 Central Daylight Time 21 April . All housing changes and inquiries must be made directly with Experient by 4 May .

Make a reservation online Download the housing form Download the group housing form for a block of 15 rooms or more. Please submit requests before 1 September for

the best availability. Full prepayment is due on 3 December.

E-mail: rotary@experient-inc.com (for correspondence only) Phone: 800-650-6913 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 800-650-6913 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (toll-free in North America) or 847-996-5885 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 847-996-5885 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Fax: 847-996-5401 Mail: Experient 568 Atrium Drive Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Download the alternative housing list

2011 host event tickets

Local Rotarians on the Host Organization Committee (HOC) have arranged several cultural excursions and host hospitality events to help visiting Rotarians enjoy their stay in New Orleans. Keep the good times rolling, and take a host-sponsored tour before or after the convention. Some of these events have limited capacities, so be sure to purchase your tickets early.

Please note that you must register for the convention in order to purchase tickets for host events and tours.

Download the interactive host event and tour ticket order form. Online ticket purchases (For details and to register for host-ticketed events and tours.)

For questions, e-mail the HOC.

Information for first-time convention attendees.

Volunteering opportunities

If you are thinking about arriving to the Convention early, or extending your stay, the HOC is working on Volunteer Service Projects. Check the HOC website for information as these opportunities develop.

You can also find information at the new Orleans Convention & Visitor Bureau website under voluntourism opportunities .

Rotary guide/sergeant-at-arms Download the registration form and check the box under additional information if you wish to serve as a volunteer Rotary guide (formerly sergeant-at-arms). In addition, visit the HOC website to learn how to volunteer with the HOC as a sergeant-at-arms, or contact Wayne Gates , past governor of District 6190.