December 8, 2010 www.carymacgregorrotary.org “Relationships: Why they Fail and How to Make them Work!” Ron Salon has more than forty years postgraduate experience as a licensed psychotherapist and certified psychoanalyst. He earned his undergraduate degree at Long Island University, graduate degree at Rutger’s university in Clinical Social Work and Certification as a Psychoanalyst from The Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Ron’s extensive post graduate experience includes serving as a Child and Family Therapist in Brooklyn NY, Unit Director, Residential Treatment Facility for Children and Adolescents, Associate Director, Einstein College of Medicine, Substance Abuse Program and as a therapist in Private Practice from 197220010. In addition Ron was a Field InstructorFordham University, New York University and Columbia University. He appeared on national Television, “People Are Talking” and was a Relationship Coach for two New York City Matchmakers! An experienced Public Speaker and Trainer, his topics include Widowhood; Group Dynamics, Being Single in the 21st. Century; Dealing with difficult People; Stress Reduction; The Psychological Dynamics of Depression. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Jane Demeritt 12/1 Vic Wafford 12/5 Mary Adcock 12/8 Ted Watson 12/14 Waller Wills 12/18 Pam Seagroves 12/20 Jean Smith 12/20 Tolga Erkmen 12/21 Bob Melone 12/28 Kenneth Ray 12/31 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Tom Shadoin 12/27 Lillian Smith 12/28 Nan Merrick 12/29 Scott Waddle 12/31 A Message from Our President: Dennis Hoyle December is Family Month for Rotary. Family bonds are where our roots take hold and from there we grow. We are part of a family unit that prepares us for what we will experience in the world and how we react to those experiences. Values are taught and we carry them with us throughout our life. As you read the description above, are you thinking about your kin family or perhaps it could also be our Rotary Family? Our inner wheel (spouses, children, parents, etc) are our first place we learn about relationship with others. As we grow we realize that people we work with and spend our time with are part of a larger family also. Cary MacGregor Rotary Club is a wonderful family! As Rotarians, we also have a worldwide family that allows us to build friendships across geographic boundaries, religions and the many personal differences we have. Where would you be without the support the Rotary family has given you when you needed a friend? Our Rotary motto “Service above Self” is a strong family believe that we should try and follow throughout our life with all of our “families.” Save The Date Make plans now to attend the District 7710 Rotary Conference 2011 in Asheville this spring. Mark your calendar for April 29 - May 1, 2011 and join scores of other Rotarians and their families for a fun-filled weekend during one of the most beautiful times of the year in the NC mountains. Watch your mailbox early next year for a registration form and visit the club website for more information about the conference. Bookmark the location and check it often for updated program and registration information. We look forward to seeing you in Asheville. PDG Carol Allen, Conference Chair Weekly Planner: Anne Arella will have the prayer and pledge. 2010-2011 Officers President Dennis Hoyle Past President Tolga Erkmen President Elect Scott Reynolds Vice President Donna Peffley Secretary Jonathan McCollum Treasurer Carol Allen Sergeant-at-Arms Jeff Peterson Directors Vocational Service Don Cloninger Community Service Margaret Sophie Club Service Ronnie Albriton International Service Owen Robinson At-Large Rick Stephenson Rotary District 7710 Governor – Serg Dihoff ROTARY PROFILE Y Angel Tree Deadline Rotary Make-Ups are Easy & Fun! Cary Central Monday, 7:00 am Woodland Terrace Cary Rotary Wednesday, 12:30 pm MacGregor Downs CC Morrisville Tuesday, 12 pm Prestonwood Country Club Cary Kildaire Thursday, 6:15 pm Life Experiences, Towerview Ct. Apex Rotary Thursday, 12:30 pm Carrabas, Hwy 55 in Apex 2011 GSE Team Information Cary Page Friday, 7:00 am Woodland Terrace Apex Sunrise CLUB Tuesday, 7:15 am TGI Fridays in Apex Layout by: CHEROKEE The Four Way Test T TICKE New Members Email Chuck Norman at [email protected] to get your name and e-mail address on the newsletter list. How much will the winning ticket be worth at our next club meeting? Today is the deadline to bring gifts for the Angel Tree. This annual program is part of the Cary Family YMCA designed to reach into our community and help many families enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Your decision to participate will help make the wishes of a child come true. Thank you for your willingness to help. Susan P. has brought in want and needs for our club on small paper ornaments. Your child’s gender, age, sizes or wishes are on the ornament. Gift Wrapping is optional, but preferred. If you are able to wrap, please make sure the ornament provided is attached to the present. If you do not wrap the present, please place the gift in a bag and attach the ornament. It is important that gifts are clearly labeled with the Angel number. All gifts must be returned to Rotary TODAY, December 8th. As most of you know by now our district has been matched with Belgium’s District 1620. We will have inbound and outbound team visits in the same year. PDG Bart Cleary, Chair Outbound GSE, called for nominations of individuals to be the outbound team leader. A review panel was appointed and five candidates were interviewed for the position. Annette (Taki) Donovan was recommended as team leader and Serge Dihoff, Governor 2010-2011, appointed her. Taki brings vitality enthusiasm and energy to the position. In addition to speaking French, Taki is PE of Apex Sunrise (APS), 2010-2011 World Community Chair, Haiti Relief Committee, APS Int’l Committee Chair, APS Executive Committee and for Apex Lunch, as well as a Paul Harris Fellow. Her community involvement is too numerous to list but numbers over 12 organizations. She has traveled to India, England, Italy, Greece, Egypt, France and from 2002 to the present, has been on more than 10 missions to Haiti. Bart is calling for Clubs to sponsor candidates Name: Albert May Occupation: Commercial Banker Member Since: 2003 RR: What is your favorite home-cooked meal? CS: Bacon, eggs and pancakes with the family. RR: What is your favorite band or musical artist? CS: Can’t get Neil Young and Crazy Horse out of my head today. RR: What is the most interesting trip you’ve taken in the last year or two? CS: Highlands NC a few times. RR: Other than Rotary, what philanthropy or charity are you most passionate about? CS: Livestrong. RR: If you could spend a week in someone else’s shoes (famous or not) who would it be and why? CS: Yvon Chouinard, a great fun hog, philanthropist, and businessman. for our GSE Team. Nominations deadline will be December 31. For more information contact Bart at: [[email protected]]. More information will be forthcoming in the Gov’s Newsletter. Coming up Next Week No Meeting - Happy Holidays! DON’T FORGET! We will not have meetings on the following dates: December 22 and December 29. And, on January 5 we will have an off-site meeting at the Healing Place. Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? Upcoming Program, Prayer & Pledge: (*Board of Directors – Second Wednesday at 11 am) DEC. 15: Georgina Schwartz DEC. 22: No Meeting DEC. 29: No Meeting