Boca Raton Sunrise Rotary

Rotary Cancer Awareness, Detection and Counseling Center
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise is proud to announce a fundraising effort to collect $6,000 that will be used to obtain matching funds from both its southeast Florida district, sister Rotary Club in Ambala, India and Rotary International for the purpose of purchasing cancer screening equipment. The funds, which when fully matched will total nearly $75,000, will be used to purchase equipment destined for the Rotary Cancer Awareness, Detection and Counseling Center in the city of Ambala. The funds will be donated in the name of Debbie Blum Maners, first woman President of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise (2002-2003) who died of lung cancer in January 2004. Both the Boca Sunrise Rotary Club and Maners’ names will be honored with a plaque to be placed at the entrance to the facility. To help raise the needed funds, three members of the Rotary Boca Sunrise Club will run in the Fort Lauderdale Marathon to be held on Sunday, February 17, 2008. Those interested in sponsoring a runner for either $1, $5, or $10 per mile for 26.2 miles (a $26, $130 or $260 tax exempt donation) can contact the club as listed below. Donations of any amount will be gladly accepted however, and checks should be made payable to the: Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise Foundation. Clark Bailey, International Project Chair Phone: 561-392-4319 Email: cbpb36@comcast.net Mailing Address: PO Box 273468 Boca Raton, FL 33427-3468
Contact:
Clark Bailey	cbpb36@comcast.net

Bingo
Every year our club hosts a BINGO night for fellowship and fundraising. Members, families and friends spend a few hours munching popcorn and playing Bingo for prizes ranging from toys for the kids to champagne flutes, gift baskets or hotel nights. Profits help support club charities.
Contact:
Beatriz DaRocha	homes@beatrizdarocha.com

Blood Bank
Every eight weeks or so, the Community Blood Bank of South Florida brings a Bloodmobile to our morning meeting. Numerous members continue to give "the gift of life", assisting in the ongoing need in South Florida.
Contact:
Jim Utterback	pbmacademy@bellsouth.net

Golf Tournament
Our annual and largest fundraiser, our golf tournament, is held in the spring. This year's tournament date and venue are to be determined. Members are encouraged to invite friends and business associates to play in this event. In addition, members actively solicit sponsorships ranging from $200.00 to $5,000.00. The funds raised are donated to the Fraser Johnson Memorial Scholarship and other club charities.
Contact:
Barry Mordis	barry_mordis@ml.com

Literacy
Over the past few years, our club has been working on several programs designed to provide books to children. We have collected used books as well as donations to purchase new books at discount for various preschool age children, knowing that this will create a foundation for future learning.
Contact:
Mary Malatesta	wizarderie@aol.com

Group Study Exchange
Through the Group Study Exchange program, a team of 1 Rotarian and 4 non-Rotarians (age 25-40) visit another country for a one month period. Through this cultural exchange trip, the team will stay in Rotarian homes, give talks to local and other sites of interest in the host country and generally act as "ambassadors". A team from the host country will then visit our area with out Rotary District 6930 acting as hosts. More information about the Group Study Exchange program may be found at www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse
Contact:
Ed Rowan	tandumbike@yahoo.com

Installation Banquet
Our annual installation banquet in June celebrates the accomplishments of our club over the past year along with those special members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Incoming officers and directors are installed.
Contact:
Kris Sudan	p.kris.sudan@smithbarney.com

Paul Harris Fellowships
To honor the founder of Rotary International, anyone who contributes a gift of $1000 or more to the Rotary Foundation will be named a Paul Harris Fellow. A gift of $100 annually earns recognition as a Sustaining Member and a gift of $200 annual earns recognition as a Double Sustainer. Rotary's goal is a gift of $100 "every member, every year.
Contact:
Peter Stec	peters@pbcbonline.com

Polio Eradication Campaign
In 1985, Rotary International launched PolioPlus, one of the most ambitious humanitarian programs ever undertaken by a private-sector organization. PolioPlus was the catalyst for the World Health Organization Assembly's resolution in 1988 to eradicate polio. Today, thanks to Rotary's $500 million commitment and countless volunteer hours, the world is on the threshold of eradicating the polio virus. Our goal is to rid the world of polio by June 2005, Rotary International's 100th Anniversary.
Contact:
Peter Stec	peters@pbcbonline.com

RYLA
The Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly is held for four days each April, where approximately 100 youth from around the district are given the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills. The agenda includes leadership, self esteem, contemporary social issues, public speaking skills, behavioral management, personal development and personal fitness. More information is available at www.rotary6930.org/ryla
Contact:
Beatriz DaRocha	homes@beatrizdarocha.com

Salvation Army
Each holiday season, members of our club assist the Salvation Army by ringing the bell in front of K-Mart on Palmetto Park Road. Rotarians, families and friends collect money for the needy in Southern Palm Beach County.
Contact:
Armand Rossi	drrossi@mingspring.com

Scholarships
The Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise offers scholarships to college and university students. These scholarships are available through the fund raising efforts of the club members. Candidate applications are considered annually for the Fraser Johnson Memorial Scholarship as well as several others the club offers.
Contact:
Christine Shepard	shepardc@pbcc.edu

Student Recognition
Our club recognizes the volunteer efforts of local high school students. Each high school nominates an outstanding student for this special monthly honor.
Contact:
Jean Frankel	jsfrankel@comcast.net

Sunshine Program
Many Rotarians consider fellow members "family". As such, we send cards and flowers to recognize birthdays, anniversaries, illness, and other significant events in our lives.
Contact:
Jamie Helene Ritter	jamie@paradisehometitle.com

Teacher of the Year Awards
For over fifteen years, our club proudly recognizes local teachers through our "Teacher of the Year Award" program. Each school's principal identifies the teacher most deserving of this prestigious honor. At our annual Teacher of the Year Breakfast, these outstanding teachers are presented with plaques and the letter written by their principals.
Contact:
Frank Barbieri	fab@barbieri-screnci.com

Rent-A-Santa
Our member Armand Rossi will enhance your holiday parties by arriving as Santa. A donation of $250.00 to the club charities will bring Santa to your office, club or home.
Contact:
Armand Rossi	drrossi@mindspring.com

Bosnia Orphanage
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Tuzla, Bosnia we are establishing a Mother and Baby Unit at the Tuzla Orphanage. Due to poverty, unemployment, teenage pregnancy, and the government failure to provide minimum funding for the care of children, many children are abandoned. Our program will keep teenage mothers and their newborn babies together, creating a bond that reduces the number of abandoned children and future orphans. Together we will furnish rooms for 8-10 mothers, provide education, food, fuel, toys and auxiliary supplies.
Contact:
Zee Aganovic	zagano@bellsouth.net

Ethiopia School
A 1996 United Nations publication stated that the general primary school enrollment rate in Ethiopia was only 22%. The situation at Entoto in the outskirts of Addis Ababa, the capital city, is no better. A large number of children were without any possibility of obtaining any education because there were no schools in the area. Recognizing the great need, a school was started at Entoto in September of 1999 and has been operating successfully ever since offering elementary education from pre-school to third grade. At present approximately 160 children who have no other educational opportunity are attending the school full time. In addition, evening literacy classes for adults are being offered. The school has been operating with the help of the community members and Ethiopians who live abroad and now Rotarians. In 2003, the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise decided to add the school to the list of its international projects and the club has raised a total of $3,425. The district has committed to contributing $6,000. In addition friends outside the club have contributed a total of $1,450. At present, a matching grant application is being considered by Rotary International and we have been alerted this has been approved. The goal of the supporters of the school has been to strengthen the school's future and to enlarge it by adding classes up to the eighth grade.
Contact:
Ephraim Senbetta	esenbetta@yahoo.com

India Cancer Prevention
The "Cancer Awareness and Counseling Center" is being set up with the help of the Rotary Club of Ambala (RI District 3080) in Ambala, in the state of Haryana, India. A well equipped library and conference room will be set up by the Rotary Club and be manned by cancer specialists and cancer survivors to educate people about cancer and how to prevent it with regards to diet and regular check ups. Cancer awareness is non existent among the less fortunate. Chewing tobacco and smoking are major causes of this disease. Breast cancer is on the increase and is unfortunately detected far too late in most cases to help the patient. Education and awareness is the key to making progress and the Rotarians from Ambala are dedicating their time and energies to make this a vibrant center. This project was initiated first under the Presidency of Debbie Maners and the Ambala Rotary Club sends their deepest condolences to our Club and her family, and realizes how important this project is as part of her legacy. (Website of Ambala Rotary: http://www.rotaryambala.com )
Contact:
Kris Sudan	p.kris.sudan@smithbarney.com

India Pavement Project
THE PAVEMENT CLUB is designed to cater to the varied needs of the pavement children, irrespective of caste, creed or religion. THE PAVEMENT CHILDRENS’ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL which was started in 1991 imparts non-formal education to the children. The school provides general education relevant for the street children with computer classes, cooking classes, sewing classes, art and crafts etc. The children are encouraged to attend classes, do their home-work and also be able to attend to other main school requirements. Song, dance, and music make up another chapter of education.
Contact:
Kris Sudan	p.kris.sudan@smithbarney.com

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