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Sudan Support

by Ed Dalton | Jun 9, 2023 | District 6970 News

As you are aware, Sudan is experiencing a civil war of significant magnitude. Jacob Atem, from the Rotary Club of Gainesville was a keynote speaker at the District Conference and will helped us to better understand this conflict from his long-term perspective, having...

Minutarian Week 49: June 5, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Jun 5, 2023 | Minutarian

All I can say is that it was again a great Rotary International Convention which was characterized by learning about how much good we do in the world. Whether we were hearing about President Jennifer Jones Imagine Tour around the world which focused on Polio and...

Minutarian Week 48: May 29, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 29, 2023 | Minutarian

Greetings from Melbourne, Australia, where Maureen and I are now attending the International Convention. We just completed the parade of flags and then paid tribute to Canada, the home of Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. For those of you who might think...

Minutarian Week 47: May 22, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 22, 2023 | Minutarian

Greetings from Australia, where Maureen and I are taking a little bit of time off as we enjoy some wine and Rotary Fellowship. Interestingly, we first came to Sydney, Australia in May of 2014 to visit some dear friends. The RI Convention was merely a side benefit....

Minutarian Week 46: May 15, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 15, 2023 | Minutarian

This very special week in the district began with District Governor-Elect John Tabor visiting the Interact Club of Fleming Island High School and presenting them with the Zone 34 Interact Award.. On Saturday, 92 RYLArians completed RYLA in Three Acts at Ketterlinus...

Minutarian Week 45: May 8, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 8, 2023 | Minutarian

This was a wonderful week to celebrate youth in our communities. We just learned that the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians has recognized the Rotary Club of Orange Park for outstanding international service to IFSR/Scouting/Guiding. The IFSR Silver Wheel...

Minutarian Week 44: May 1, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 1, 2023 | Minutarian

On Saturday I had the opportunity to attend a webinar on Turkey with Past Rotary International Director Safak Alpay, Rotary Foundation Trustee Geeta Manek and District Governor Emre Ozturk (District 2430 was the epicenter of the earthquake). Your participation in a...

Minutarian Week 43: April 24, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 24, 2023 | Minutarian

This past week was focused on the future of Rotary in our District. I had the chance to attend the Interact Club of Flagler County Palm Coast High School. While at the school, I was able to present the Club with the Zone 34 Interact Award. I had a chance to install...

Minutarian Week 42: April 17, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 17, 2023 | Minutarian

This was a great week for RYLA Act Two on Zoom. We need to thank RYLA Chair, Michael Bruce (RC of Ponte Vedra Beach); Day Chair Meg Folds (RC of San Marco); Technology Guru, PDG Marshall Butler (RC of West Jacksonville); Presenter Matt Ohlson (RC of Jacksonville); and...

Minutarian Week 41: April 10, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 10, 2023 | Minutarian

Whether you are continuing to celebrate Ramadan, enjoying the start of Passover or celebrating Easter with your family, we hope that it was a safe and happy week. For our part, we had a special visit from our 15-year-old niece Ella Gitzke from Wisconsin and yes, as a...