"The oldest continuously operating club in the world south of the Tropic of Cancer"
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
In September and October, we are planning exchange of meetings with the Rotary Club of St. Simons Island Georgia. They will host the first dual meeting on September 29, and we will host the return meeting on October 20. Both meetings are on Tuesdays at our usual time of 12:30 PM on ZOOM.
They have engaged a wonderful Historian to take us through the rich history of the coastal communities of Georgia beyond.
For our meeting, I want to have a similar agenda with a knowledgeable Historian who could address both clubs and take us through the very interesting history of Puerto Rico and also add a taste of the beauty of our island. I believe that our own members would also find the subject engaging and educational if we find the right person to tell the story. If anyone knows or can recommend the Historian, we need please let me know as soon as possible so that we start preparing the program.
Thank you,
Frank
(787 605 3891)
Our speaker, NICOLE ROY, has served in a volunteer capacity with many charitable organizations. Hurricane Maria brought her to our island to help support relief efforts with The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services and now she is the Project Coordinator of the Long-Term Recovery Program. To date, over 24,000 families have been helped to recover from the damage caused by the 2017 monster storm. Nicole's personal story was very moving as she was orphaned at 15 and went into foster care. This gave her a lifelong interest in helping others. Rotarians were amazed at the scope of the work of The Salvation Army, including providing loans to prevent bankruptcy among local businesses and finding time to focus on special needs and unique areas of the island. Kudos to Director Warwick Butler who arranged for this program.
In her presentation Attorney Calero she cover macro events from 2000 to the present, including investment, consumption, employment and unemployment tendencies. The challenges we face in these time, as well as the delays in recuperation funds will also be covered. But I think most of us will be most interested in Covid 19 impact, and the executive orders and their impact on consumer patterns, and their short term impact.
Tuesday, May 26th , the San Juan Rotary Club presents María de los Angeles Rivera, Tax Partner at Kevane Grant Thorton and member of our club. She presents the Lessons learned during this Coronavirus pandemic, as it applies to Business.
May 4, 2020. Delivering 1,000 N/95 masks to Dr. Pablo Rodríguez Medical Director Trauma Center Centro Medico de Puerto Rico and Dr. Graciela Rivera, Intern Ob/Gyn Central Médico. This is the only trauma center in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean! Daphne Bechara and Vilma Vélez from Fundacion Bechara. Special thanks to Georgie Hildebrand and the Rotary Club of San Juan for their amazing contribution and support👍👏💪
Our first meeting was held yesterday on zoom. The presentation by Dr Steve Waterman and Dr Francisco Alvarado Ramy was informative and interesting. The relationship between The San Juan Rotary Club and the CDC, and the Health Department has been long and strong.
PAST PRESIDENTS from Rotary Years 1967-68 to the present, were well represented as they escorted the new President for his swearing-in ceremony.
Rotary Club of San Juan and Santurce participate in the collection of non-perishable items at Supermax, De Diego in the Condado Area.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Juanita Valentin Morris presented Rotary International's 100 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP certificate to Club President Pepito. in recognition of San Juan Rotary's century of the Object of Rotary, Service Above Self.
Celebrating 102 Anniversary
PO Box 9021529
San Juan, PR 00902-1529
United States of America