L ast weeks’ meeting was a busy one filled with many special moments. It began with 3 visiting PDG’S, who fit in and felt right at home.

They were fun, spirited and enjoyed much laughter. Yes the fun club rose to the occasion and were the perfect hosts. Congratulations Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

Our honorary member Cornell Williams was installed by PADG Cheryl. ADG Mike, Sponsor PP Al and Cornell’s wife were also in attendance. Cornell was very complimentary of Rotary II and reminded us of how much good we do for the community and the world. We are proud to have Cornell in our club. Congratulations Cornell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

An informative and inviting slide presentation was made by Rtn. Paul Davis and IPP Lorraine on the upcoming season for Tillet in the Garden Series. A variety of entertainment, something for everyone.

MY BROTHERS’ WORKSHOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ribbon cutting ceremony was held and their new quarters in Tutu Park Mall are officially open. Scott Bradley who was last years’ Rotary II “Person of the Year” was beaming with pride having graduated 187 young men. Stop by and see their facility, they are available for all types of work.

Interact at Cancryn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Their 1st service project was close to home for them. They decided to clean an area of the school campus and plant some greenery. Thanks to Rotarians PP Erva, PP Beris, PP Al, Sec. Merle & New Generations Chair Sinclair for rolling up their sleeves, picking up litter, digging holes, providing the plants and painting the tires.

Upcoming!!!!!!!!!!! Rotary Saturday December 15th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rotarians of St. Thomas will ring the bell for The Salvation Army throughout the island. Rotary II will be at Pricemart from 10:00-6:00. Volunteers are still needed, please see Sec. Merle.

Tis the Season!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To remember those less fortunate!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make the Time to Give some Time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yours in Rotary Spirit: Cassie

Rotary

International

District 7020 District Governor

Vance Lewis Asst. Governor

Michael Toussaint

Rotary Club of

St. Thomas II

Club President

Cassandra Mallory Secretary

Merle Kiture-Morgan Treasurer

Albert Richardson

Meeting Time:

Wednesdays

at 12:15 PM Place:

Frenchman’s Reef Marriott & Morning Star

Beach Resort 5 Estate Bakkeroe

St. Thomas, VI 00802

Wednesday December 12, 2012

Service Above Self Service Above Self

Bell Ringing Schedule Saturday 12/15/12

10:00 Fitz, Sinclair, Tanny 11:00 Fitz 12:00 1:00 Carol, Tonia 2:00 Clarence 3:00 Eric, Turo 4:00 Lorraine 5:00 Kirk

Cancryn Interact Cleanup Crew

Rotary Club of

St. Thomas II

Members

Toya Andrew

Lorraine Baa

Krim Ballentine

Ray Barry

Thaddeus Bast

Eric Baynes

Ethelbert Bedminster

Marilyn Blackhall

Alicia Boatwright

Charlotte Brown Ramos

Horace Callwood

Kirk Callwood

Sheri Charles-Rogers

Ray Chesterfield

Percy Clouden

Vincent Danet

Roosevelt David

Elliot Davis

Erva Denham

Pierre Ducloux

Henry Feuerzeig

Alma Francis Heyliger

Conrad Francois

Tonia Garnett

Eloi George

Rosetta George

Valerie George

Cheryl George-Chance

Sean Georges

Jose Gonzalez Espinosa

Vernice M. Gumbs

Marie Herman

Kenn Hobson

Jamil Hussain

Roy Jackson

Robert Kirkpatrick

Merle Kiture-Morgan

Alphonso LaBorde

Alfred Loiten

Berisford Lynch

Cassandra Mallory

Brenda Nazaire-

Coulanges

Arthur Newton

Cathy O'Gara-

Sternberg

Archie Ogden

Clarence Payne

Barbara Petersen

LaVerne Ragster

Albert Richardson

Fitzgerald Rowe

Edwin Schouchana

Claude Simmonds

Peggy Simmonds

Glen Smith

Jerry Smith

Gershwin Sprauve

Lewis Stern

Yvette Sutphin

Edward Thomas

Yvonne Thraen

Michael Toussaint

Welby Warner

Arturo Watlington Jr.

Ida White

Sinclair Wilkinson

Anette Williams

Honorary Member Michele Downes

Rotary Club of St. Thomas II - The Tattler Page 2 Wednesday December 12, 2012

Rotary Club of

St. Thomas II

Officers

&

Directors

President

Cassandra Mallory President Elect

Ray Barry Vice President

Arturo Watlington, Jr. Immediate PP

Lorraine Baa Secretary

Merle Kiture-Morgan Treasurer

Albert Richardson Director-Service Projects

Jerry Smith Director - New

Generations

Sinclair Wilkinson Director - Membership

Sheri Charles-Rogers Director-Public Relations

LaVerne Ragster Director -

Rotary Foundation

Marilyn Blackhall Director - Club

Administration

Rosetta George Fellowship Director

Arthur Newton Director - Asst. Treas.

Eric Baynes Director

Glen Smith Director

Kirk Callwood Sergeant at Arms

Alphonso LaBorde

FAMILY OF ROTARY

Krim Ballentine MATH COUNTS

Welby Warner Disaster Preparedness

Ida White Literacy

Erva Denham Club Foundation Trustee

Elliot Davis R.E.A.C.H.

LaVerne Ragster ADOPT-A-SPOT

Merle Kiture-Morgan

Publications

Staff

Editor in Chief:

Alphonso LaBorde Editor at Large:

Merle Kiture-Morgan

Columnist:

Krim Ballentine Staff Writer:

Ida White Contributing Writer:

Sinclair Wilkinson

Journalist:

PP Valerie George Features Writer:

LaVerne Ragster Contributing Writer:

PP Erva Dehman

Photography:

Alphonso LaBorde

“of the things we think, say or do

1. Is it the TRUTH”

2. Is it FAIR to all concerned”

3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS”

4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”

DECEMBER

12th Glen Davis & the Voices of Love 14th RLS Hospital Toy Drive 19th Skip Williams 20th STRIVE fellowship 1 - 2p.m.

Service Above Self Service Above Self

Perfect Attendance for the month of November

Lorraine, Ray B., Eric, Marilyn, Horace, Kirk, Sheri, Erva, Tonia, Valerie, Cheryl, Vernice, Merle, Alphonso, Al, Beris, Cassie, Arthur, Archie, LaVerne, Albert, Edwin, Peggy, Lou, Mike, Turo, Ida, Sinclair, and Anette.

Albert .................. 27th Jerry ..................... 28th AG Mike ............. 30th December Birthdays

NON-ATTENDANCE RULES

The Rotary Club Constitution specifies three conditions under which a Rotarian's membership will automatically be terminated for non- attendance. These circumstances are: failure to attend or make up four consecutive club meetings, failure to attend or make up 50 percent of club meetings each six months and failure to attend at least 30 percent of the meetings of one's own club in each six-month period. Under any of these three cases, a member will lose Rotary membership unless the club board of directors has previously consented to excuse such failure for good and sufficient reason.

To some individuals, these rules may seem unusually rigid. However, being present at club meetings is one of the basic obligations a member accepts upon joining a Rotary club. The constitutional rules merely emphasize that Rotary is a participatory organization which highly values regular attendance. When a member is absent the entire club loses the personal association with that member. Being present at a club meeting is considered a vital part of the operation and success of every Rotary club.

For any Rotarian to miss four consecutive meetings, or disregard the other attendance requirements, should be considered tantamount to the submission of one's resignation from the club. When a club terminates a member for non-attendance, it is simply an acceptance of a resignation and not a punitive action by the club officers. All Rotarians know the consequences of non-attendance, so it clearly becomes a conscious decision by a Rotarian to withdraw from the club when he fails to fulfill the attendance requirements. Excerpts from the booklet “The ABCs of Rotary” that originated as articles written by RI President Cliff Dochterman (1992-93) for the weekly bulletin of his Rotary club.

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