This Week
Our speaker is Johnathan Hollard, Trade and MICE Executive for the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.
Before he became involved in the tourism industry Johnathan was with Brandhouse, the liquor wholesalers who represent Beers, Spirits and Liqueurs.....and a number of rather nice single malt whiskies!
Instead he will be talking about Abhu Dhabi.
Abhu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates...we heard about Dubai a few weeks ago.......and the most prosperous as it has oil, though the oil price is a problem at the moment.
I wondered what MICE was, wondering if they have a rodent problem in Abhu Dhabi. Apparently MICE Executive is not a politically correct name for a Rat Catcher, it stands for "Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions"!
Last Week
J Brooks Spector spoke to us on the various Democratic & Republican hopeful candidates for the forthcoming US Presidential Elections next year.
The Democratic candidates were quite boring as Hillary Clinton is so far ahead. The Republicans were much more fun, especially those who lean to the right, not forgetting that liberal in an American sense is usually far to the right of anything that Europe has to offer. Brooks has the ability to be entertaining and informative. Maybe he should stand himself on hairstyle alone?
I always remember that Hillary Clinton campaigned for Barry Goldwater in her youth.....makes you think!
HELP PROPEL MILES TO END POLIO ACROSS FINISH LINE WITH DISTRICT FUNDS
Your district could earn a visit from Rotary International President-elect John Germ by contributing district designated funds (DDFs) to support the Miles to End Polio fundraising goal.
On 21 November, Rotary General Secretary John Hewko and eight Rotary staff members will ride in El Tour de Tucson, an annual bicycle race in Arizona, USA, to raise funds for PolioPlus. The team’s goal is $3.4 million, which will be tripled by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for a total of more than $10 million.
Last year’s team raised over $7 million, and DDF contributions from districts were a big part of that success. Germ will visit the district that donates the most, and the top five contributing districts will be recognized onstage at the 2016 Rotary Convention in Seoul. Rotary President K.R. Ravindran will visit District 2650 in Japan to thank members for making the top DDF donation - $500,000 - to last year’s race.
El Tour de Tucson is one of the top cycling events in the U.S., attracting more than 9,000 cyclists every year. The Rotary team from Evanston, Illinois, will be joined by Rotary members from Arizona and around the world.
NORAH WEBSTER
Norah, who has worked at Rotary nearly 11 years, is a Global Events learning specialist, focusing on the Rotary Convention. She’s a well-seasoned cyclist who’s finished other long rides, including a 450-mile trek over six days. Norah is excited to take the fight against polio from her desk to new surroundings with other Rotary volunteers.
LINDSAY GRISWOLD
Lindsay is a Youth Exchange senior specialist at Rotary. Her passion for working with young people grew during her time with the Peace Corps in Kenya. When she moved to Chicago, she bought a bike from a shop that supports at-risk youth through its earn-a-bike program. To Lindsay, Service Above Self means being generous with her time, being open to new experiences, and putting others’ comforts before her own.
JEAN STANULA
Jean is Rotary’s Global Events supervisor. As a kid, she knew she wanted to make a difference, whether she was collecting pledges for the American Heart Association or collecting nickels in a jar for the American Cancer Society. Today, her desire to help others is even stronger. As an athlete, she sees El Tour de Tucson as her way to support and rai
KRISTIN BROWN
Kristin is the manager of Rotary Service Connections. A member of the Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse and an avid cyclist, she feels El Tour de Tucson is the perfect combination of her commitment to Rotary and polio eradication. Last year, Kristin served as the Miles to End Polio team captain and raised $4,000 to support the campaign.
John Osterlund is the General Manager of The Rotary Foundation and has worked at work for Rotary for more than 20 years. During that entire time, he has been actively engaged in the fight to eradicate polio. Polio has deep personal meaning to John as his father-in-law is a polio survivor. He is dedicating his ride to his father-in-law and fight to end polio once and for all.
SCOTT DANIELS
Scott is a Procurement Services manager and has worked for the organization for four years. He enjoys staying active and considers cycling a great alternative to running. As both a staff member and a Rotary member, he understands the importance of eradicating polio and looks forward to training for the ride in Tucson with his co-workers and fellow Rotarians.
DEBRA LOWE
Debra is a senior regional Major Gifts officer and has worked at Rotary for over six years. Participating in Miles to End Polio is her way to honor all the Rotary members who have generously supported PolioPlus. And riding alongside her colleagues will allow her to combine her two greatest passions, fitness and Rotary, to raise funds in support of a polio-free world.
NAISH SHAH
Naish is Rotary’s Member Benefits program manager. His motivation to end polio is personal: While he feels lucky that he was born in the U.S. and received the polio vaccine, two of his cousins in India, who weren’t as fortunate, passed away after contracting the disease. Having volunteered to do the ride last year, Naish is ready to face this year’s challenge with his teammates.
MARGA HEWKO
Marga Hewko is a member of the Rotary Club of Chicago and the wife of Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko. She is a passionate advocate for clean water, improved sanitation and polio eradication. This will be Marga's third time participating in Miles to End Polio. She is dedicating her ride to the staff of Rotary International.
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