At last week’s meeting, Committeeman, Bucky Tervo announced that nominations would be received from the floor. Troy Fields was nominated as Director. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed. Candidates for contested positions will each give a 2-minute presentation.
Elections will be held next week, November 17 with the list published in the eGarita of November 10 plus the nomination from the floor.
THANKSGIVING EVENT Chair Sol Bravman announced that any person or group that wants to entertain at the event, to be sure to let him know. Call Sol at 787-529-4037. Helpers at the event please note that it begins at 7:45 with the balloon inflating and food service is from 11:30 to noon. He reminds Rotarians that they can charge their contribution to their Rotary account.
DONATIONS FOR WOMEN’S SHELTER Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos, a District 7000 project, will be gratefully received at every Tuesday in November meeting. Give them to Jennifer Bates, Luis Ramirez or Pat Schneider.
The following are the items we are being asked to donate:
Past President Jorge Gonzalez accepts the No 2 Club in District Award for per capital Annual Fund giving to The Rotary Foundation in 2014-2015 from PDG José M." Pepito" Rivero. Congratualtions to us!!
Our fourth once-a-month get re-acquainted speaker was Sol Bravman, a San Juan Rotarian since 1991. Sol founded the San Juan Rotary Thanksgiving Event 28 years ago. He has been relentless in his quest to keep this well known activity going through seeking and finding donors to treat the 600+ children, seniors, and mentally challenged adults to a memorable feast. He thanked his many sponsors and fellow Rotarians for their support over the years. Sol gave special kudos to Teresita Bague, Julian Rodriguez Sacristan and President Ray who play an integral part in its success.
Guest speaker Luis Figarella, was born and grew up in Bayamon PR. A graduate of UPR with a Masters from Boston U in Systems Engineering, he is a registered Patent Agent and professional engineer. Making his home in Nashua NH, Luis has helped customers in over 10 states, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic & Ecuador. He spoke of the many types of patents such as, intellectual property, industrial secrets, and copyrights, to name a few. Our speaker is a co-inventor of over 14 US patents, and has participated in the development of the MaxiCode and Data Matrix symbologies and scanners with both UPS and Int’l Data Matrix. Both symbologies are daily used in well over 15 million new individual items.
The Union Church of San Juan’s CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be held on Saturday, November 14, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. There will be Artisans, a Silent Auction, Fun for Kids, a “New to You” Boutique, Musical Performance, Delicious Home Baked Pies and Goodies, Flu Shots by Walgreens and Much More!! For information call 787-726-0280.
