Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

As the Christmas Holiday begins, we think of family and friends.  We also think about our courageous men and women in our military and all their sacrifices.  We continue to pray for their safe return home to their families.
This year at our Christmas table we will welcome my son Von III future bride Tiffany and the Guillaume Family.

This will be a wonderful addition to our family tree.  They are planning their wedding on November 10, 2012.
We will also be missing at our table, my parents and family that are up in New England and my nieces and their families in Colorado and Beijing China.
I would like to extend to my business associates, clients, family and friends a wonderful Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a safe and healthy New Year.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Today is a special day to thank all our veterans who have served or continue to serve to protect our freedoms and our way of life. Our prayers are also with the families of veterans that have been injured or gave their lives for our country. It's important we continue to thank and support all that served throughout the year, not just on Veterans Day.

Rotary Club of Safety Harbor donates money to Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy

Rotary Club of Safety Harbor presents check to

Chi Chi Rodriguez Academy

Rotarian Ted Williamson presented Cary Stiff Senior Vice President/Director of Development a check for $800.00 from the Safety Harbor Rotary.

Safety Harbor Boat Club Presentation on preparing your boat against the threat of a hurricane

On Wednesday July 6^th at 6:30PM, the Safety Harbor Boat Club will have an open house and presentation on preparing your boat against the threat of a hurricane and tidal surge.  The event will be held at the Safety Harbor Public Library 101 2nd Street North in meeting rooms A & B.  Admission is free.

Can you answer the following questions?

How many arrests have been made at the marina during a storm?

Can your boat sink in the marina?

Two insurance companies shared with us the reasons for severe damage and sinking of the boats in the marina, do you know what they are?

A storm anchor only holds in winds up to 42 knots…what do you do?

Do you know why you will not be able to get to your boat in the marina during a storm?

Why you will need $200.00 in ones?

 

The answers to these questions and many more will be discussed.  If you also have a friend or neighbor that has a boat, invite them to the meeting.  Refreshments will be available.

Safety Harbor Boat Club

Promoting Safe Recreational Boating
P.O. Box 412

Safety Harbor, Fl 34695

http://www.safetyharborboatclub.com/

Do you want to be part of a club that is celebrating it's 10th year of promoting safe boating, neighborly conduct, training classes, and family orientated social gatherings?

The Safety Harbor Boat Club (SHBC) is for you and your family.  It's open to all persons. SHBC prides itself on being a club for novices and seasoned experts alike.


It is not necessary to own a boat, be a resident of Safety Harbor, or be a member of any other organization to join SHBC. The only requirement for Club membership is that members enjoy boating in any form. Sailboats, power boats, dinghies, kayaks, rowboats, and pedal boats are all equally welcome.


Monthly meetings are at the Safety Harbor Public Library on the 1ST Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM. They are casual, with only the necessary minimum Rules of Order used to dictate procedure. Only dues paying members are allowed to vote, but non-members are encouraged to attend.


The Club Officers

Commodore                   Von G Taylor Jr
Vice Commodore           Ron Poirson
Treasurer                        Marty Horowitz
Secretary                        Cindy Anderson



The Rotary Club Of Safety Harbor 2011 Relay for Life

Plans are now under way for the 2011 Relay for Life of Safety Harbor, FL on April 29-30, 2011 at Safety Harbor Middle School. Last year’s Relay for Life was very successful for our community in the fight for Cancer. Collectively the Safety Harbor Relay for life collected over $62,000.00. Most of this money will stay in our community and county. Here are some of the programs available, thanks to the many generous donors.


• Gift Closet - wigs, turbans, breast prostheses, ostomy supplies, etc.
• Road to Recovery - transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment
• Reach to Recovery - one on one patient visitation by breast cancer survivors
• Look Good...Feel Better - professional cosmetologist offers advice and tips for dealing with hair loss and changing skin due to cancer treatments.
• Man to Man - prostate cancer education and support programs
• Hope Lodge- free lodging during cancer treatment
• Pain relieving medication assistance
• R.O.C.K. (Reaching Out to Cancer Kids) Camp- Summer camp for children with cancer
• College Scholarships- for students with a history of cancer

As Team Captain of the Safety Harbor Rotary, I welcome the opportunity to work with the American Cancer Society again. Our team is committed to raising funds to help to continue providing the great programs listed above and to help find a cure for this dreaded disease.

Please check out my home page for more information on Relay for Life

2011 Safety Harbor Relay for Life

The Great American Teach-In

The 2010 Great American Teach-In, part of Pinellas County Schools’ American Education Week celebration, is Thursday, Nov. 18, at various schools throughout the county.


In its 17th year, the Teach-In continues to surprise, delight and educate the district’s students with its wide array of topics. Teach-In has become one of the most anticipated events of the entire school year. Approximately 15,000 volunteer presenters are expected this year.

Since 1994, participants have given presentations on everything from archeology to yoga. In those years, a total of 68,687 volunteers gave 179,525 presentations in Pinellas County’s public schools. They’ve come in costume, brought their equipment, put on plays, offered potentially life-saving information, performed magic, showed off their pets, demonstrated sports, discussed career options, shared precious souvenirs, performed songs and dances, and cooked delicious meals. I will visit my grandson's class and discuss insurance.

American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®.

Did you know that, on average, nonsmokers celebrate 10 more birthdays than smokers? In that time, nonsmokers can watch their children blow out their birthday candles ten more times.


Thursday, November 18, 2010, is the annual American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®. If you’re a smoker, we hope you’ll take this opportunity to learn more about smoking and make an effort to quit. If you’re not a smoker, please encourage loved ones to quit so you can celebrate more birthdays with them. Get information on smoking and help with quitting at the Great American Smokeout.

It's time again to turn our clocks back

Please remember to set back your clocks on Saturday evening before you go to bed.   Officially the clocks loose one hour on November 7th at 2:00AM.  Enjoy the extra hour of sleep this Saturday night.

History of Veterans Day November 11th

What is Veterans Day;
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.
It's a special time for all of us to give thanks to the many men and women and the sacrifices their families made for our countrys freedom and way of life.  A special thanks to America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.