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trict Grants in the history of our Dis-
trict with more Clubs participating
than ever before. This alone shows
great involvement and planning for
the coming year by our Clubs.
We have developed a plan for the
promotion of Rotary in our District.
One way is to promote what we do as
Clubs in total rather than individually.
A few months ago I sent a letter to our
Club Presidents-Elect and requested
that they send in lists showing the
total dollars their club had given out
in college scholarships this year. The
response was overwhelming. It is
heartwarming and exciting to know
that our District Clubs have given
over $1,000,000 to local college stu-
dents in the past 60 days. A remarka-
ble feat and something we can pro-
mote to the media and anyone else
who will listen. Be proud Rotarians—
you do make a difference!
Our District has taken on a new en-
My Fellow Rotarians,
On July 1, 2015, 48
Club Presidents in
District 6990 took on
the position of leader-
ship in their Rotary
Clubs. Forty-eight
leaders who hold the future of your
Clubs in their hands. How fortunate
District 6990 is to have the high cali-
ber of individuals who are willing to
give of their time and talent to make
this a better world.
As we embark on the 2015-2016 Ro-
tary Year along with our fellow Ro-
tarians on many new endeavors and
opportunities, we should take to heart
how over the years our district’s
Clubs have improved the lives of
others throughout our local commu-
nities and the world.
At our recent SHARE meeting we
approved the largest amount of Dis-
District Governor Larry’s July Message
DISTRICT 6990 SERVIN G SOUTHEAST FLORI DA, THE KEYS & GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND
6990 Distr i c t Newsle tter– Ju ly 2015
deavor, “Rotarians for Hope.” Every
day we read in the newspaper how
our youth are being taken from us and
sold into a life of sexual slavery. It is
happening throughout the world and
right here in our own communities, in
our malls, in our schools and every-
where young people congregate. We
cannot erase it but we can give these
young girls and boys a chance to re-
build their lives. Our project chair-
man, David Mountford, and I will be
in touch with your club and explain
how you and your club can save a
life.
As our International President Ravi
Ravindran told the over 500 District
Governors assembled, “This is our
opportunity to make a difference in
the world.”
Yours in Rotary Service,
Larry D6990 Governor, 2015-2016
Governor's Message 1
DG Larry Biography 2
Theme Months in Rotary 3
History of Districts 4
Member Benefits in São P. 5
New Members-Attendance 6-7
Rotarian 2 Rotarian 7/14 8
Inside this issue:
Editor’s Note: For your information: Larry's Bio and photo are available for
download on the District website on the following link: HOME PAGE > DIS-
TRICT GOVERNOR(http://rotarynow.org/larry-herman-our-district-governor-
2015-2016/)
DG Larry Herman and his wife Sandy with RI
President K.R. Ravindran and wife Vanathy Installation of DG Larry Herman by
PRID Bob Menconi
Page 2 6990 Di str ic t Newslette r – Ju ly 201 5
District Governor Larry Herman
Rotary Year 2015 – 2016
District 6990 ~ Southeast Florida, the
Keys & Grand Bahama Island
Larry Herman is a native of Warren, Ohio. Prior to moving to sunny South Florida in 1990, he served
as a senior executive in a variety of public corporations. Larry was Vice President of Sales for White
Sewing Machine Company, a division of White Consolidate Industries, Cleveland, Ohio. He held the
role of President of Dinah Shore Needlepoint and Namemaker Corporation, both divisions of Lyntex,
New York. He served as President and Owner of Sampson Steel based in Youngstown, Ohio, and Pres-
ident and Owner of Sampson Technology Corporation based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Larry holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Youngstown State University.
A former Board Member the Association of Steel Distributors, Larry served as Vice Chair for the US
Chamber Steel Caucus in Washington, DC. He was also a Board Member of the National Notions As-
sociation.
Larry has been President of the Ft. Lauderdale Optimist Club, and held District-level positions in that
organization, including New Club Building and Membership Chair.
Larry joined the Rotary Club of Weston in 2003 and dove right into club leadership. In addition to be-
ing Club President in the 2009-2010 Rotary year, he has served in numerous club roles including:
Foundation Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, Vocational Chair, Sergeant at Arms, Rotary Golf
Classic Chair, and Run for Tomorrow Chair (twice!). Whew!
Larry and his lovely wife Sandy have four children and fifteen grandchildren. He reliably describes
both himself and his yellow Lab, Sunshine, as charming and lovable. We will leave it you to decide
who better fits that bill.
New Rotary Theme Months
$75,000 in Scholarships Awarded by the Rotary Club of Key Largo
Each month of the calendar year is
celebrated in Rotary under a differ-
ent theme, with the exception of
July. Recently, changes were made
to the Rotary Calendar to better
reflect our six areas of focus.
Each club throughout the Rotary
world is encouraged to concentrate
on programs to promote the theme
of each of these months.
Rotary focuses on Community Ser-
vice and promotes International
Peace and Understanding by cele-
brating each month and using these
themes as a guide.
Rotarians, of course, can ensure that
the various programs of Rotary are
addressed throughout the entire
year. Here is a new listing of the
themes for each month:
July—No designation. August—
Membership & Extension Month.
September—Basic Education and
Literacy. October—Economic &
Community Development. Novem-
ber—Foundation Month. Decem-
ber—Disease & Prevention. Janu-
ary—Vocational Service. Febru-
ary—Peace and Conflict Prevention/
Resolution. March—Water & Sani-
tation. April—Maternal &Child
Care. May—Youth Services June—
Rotary Fellowships Month.
Children Back Country Chal-
lenge, as well as the Gigantic
Nautical Flea Market, of
which the Key Largo Rotary
Club was a participant.
Interested parties can obtain
more information about the
Key Largo Rotary, its scholar-
ship program and scholarship
applications at:
www.keylargorotary.org.
About the Rotary Club of
Key Largo:
The main objective of Rotary
is service – to local communi-
ties, and throughout the
world. In addition to humani-
tarian efforts, the Rotary Club
of Key Largo has contributed
locally to vocational and four-
year college scholarships,
Habitat for Humanity, Coral
Shores High School sports
programs, KLS Safety Pa-
trols, Take Stock in Children,
Key Largo YMCA and other
local youth and adult pro-
grams.
Our recent service projects
have benefited the Florida
Wild Bird Center and Habitat
for Humanity.
Our ability to contribute to
these worthy causes comes
from fundraising events such
as this Backcountry Chal-
lenge.
For more information, please
contact: Cheryl Powers at
502-645-3578.
KEY LARGO, FL (July 8,
2015) During the year ending
on June 30, 2015, the Rotary
Club of Key Largo awarded
$75,000 in scholarships to
local residents. Awards were
made to students pursuing
vocational training, as well as
those seeking a four-year col-
lege degree. There was no age
limit on the recipients and the
scholarships were awarded
throughout the year.
Additionally, a donation of
$16,700 was made to the Take
Stock in Children program,
which will be matched by the
not-for-profit organization.
Funds used for these scholar-
ships were raised through
events such as the Brew on
the Bay and the Take Stock in
“The main objective of
Rotary is service – to
local communities,
and throughout the
world.”
Page 3 Page 3 6990 Di str ic t Newslette r – Ju ly 201 5
Rotary system of districts enlarged
and term “Governor” established
From the beginning of the first Rotary
Club in Chicago until 1915 there were
no Rotary Districts. Clubs acted inde-
pendently and came together in ex-
changes between clubs that were geo-
graphically in proximity, and at na-
tional meetings organized by Paul
Harris and Ches Perry of the Chicago
club.
In the early days, there was no Gover-
nor, and the grouping, e.g. the
B.A.R.C, was not called a district.
Governors: The 1915 Convention
approved the recommendation includ-
ed in a report from Arch Klumph and
a committee to create 10 geographic
“districts” with all the clubs then in
existence. The convention then agreed
that the leader of each district should
be called The District Governor.
(Source: “A Century of Service” page
61, Rotary International, David For-
ward.)
H. J. “Bru” Brunnier was President of
the Rotary Club of San Francisco in
1914. He is recognized as the origina-
tor of the district idea in Rotary. His
idea came about during a regional fel-
lowship gathering at a six-city meeting
in Tacoma, Washington. Returning by
train from Seattle following the confer-
ence, Bru awakened in the middle of
the night with his idea. He summoned a
porter to bring him a railroad schedule
of the United States, which also includ-
ed a map of the USA. Bru’s involve-
ment in Rotary provided him with
knowledge of the location of most of
the 100 clubs existing in Rotary at that
time. He placed them on the railroad
schedule map with dots to show their
location. He then combined the clubs
on the basis of rail transportation and
arrived at 13 groupings. His map and
his idea formed the basis upon which
Rotary leaders adopted the district plan
at the Rotary Convention of 1915 in
San Francisco. (Source: “The History of
District 5150 by PDG and RGHF mem-
ber Bill Sturgeon.)
Rotary Districts are now further di-
vided into Zones, there being at pre-
sent 34.
Rotary international District 6990 held
its first Rotary Strikers Game Day on
Saturday evening, July 18, 2015.
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers pro soc-
cer organization offered special tickets
and discounted pricing for all Rotari-
ans and their guests.
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers will be
arranging to offer special tickets to
additional games to members of the
Rotary Clubs of the Rotary District
6990. Details will follow shortly.
The History of Districts and District Governors
District 6990 Visits Strikers!
Page 4
Michael Kesti, Sports Director of RI District 6990, with Hot Shot,
the Strikers Mascot.
District 6990 Past, Present & Future District Governors
Maria Kesti, Youth Services Chair for RI
District 6990, and Andrea Collins, former
Rotary Youth Exchange Student, awaiting the
start of the match.
6990 D is t r ic t News le tte r – Ju ly 2015
Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines
Rotary Club of Miami Beach
Member Benefits Program Unveiled as Convention Draws to a Close
District 6990 awarded a dis-
trict grant to the Rotary Club
of Miramar-Pines to provide
water filters to the inhabit-
ants of the areas near the
Mira River in Mataje-Nariño
province, on the southern
Pacific coast of Colombia.
The people in this area con-
sume water directly from the
river, without any treatment,
which has given rise to many
gastrointestinal diseases. In
February, 160 filters to purify
water were donated by the
Rotary Club of Miramar-
Pines using the grant from
Rotary District 6990. The
filters were given to the chil-
dren and their families whose
lives will be greatly benefited
thanks to this grant.
gram will allow Rotary mem-
bers to connect with hundreds
of businesses and service pro-
viders from around the world
- and that number is grow-
ing,” said Ravindran. “These
establishments will offer Ro-
tarians discounts and conces-
sions on the everyday busi-
ness that you do. And, in
many cases, not only will you
benefit, but our Foundation
will as well, by receiving a
contribution with each trans-
action.”
The program will include dis-
counts on car rentals, hotels,
dining, and entertainment. Dis-
counts on more products and
services from companies world-
wide are expected to be added
throughout the year.
“It will be another way to benefit
from being a Rotarian and being
part of the Rotary network,” said
Ravindran, whose presidential
theme for 2015-16 is Be a Gift to
the World. “I urge all of you to
become a part of that scheme.”
RI President-elect K.R.
Ravindran introduced a mem-
ber benefits program at the
closing session of the 2015
Rotary International Conven-
tion, saying that many more
hands are needed to continue
Rotary’s work around the
world.
The program, Rotary Global
Rewards, aims to boost mem-
bership and enhance member
satisfaction. It debuted July 1.
“This innovative new pro-
6990 D is t r ic t News le tte r – Ju ly 2015
Miami Beach Rotary Club
entered two teams into the
Multirace Triathlon last week-
end. Both teams won medals in
the male and coed relay divi-
sions.
Our coed relay team was Leo,
Gynaika and Dieter.
Children with Filters– THANK YOU ROTARY!
RI President-elect K.R. Ravindran and his wife, Vanathy, are introduced to the audience at the 2015 Rotary Convention closing plenary session on 9 June in São Paulo, Brazil
Page 5
The other team was and all male
relay with Andres, Marco and
myself. Both teams placed third
in their divisions. We race for
fun, fitness and team building.
Also, we have used this as re-
cruiting tool. Andres Avila will
become a new member of the
club next month! Dieter, Grynaika & Leo The Rotary MB Team!
Please join us on welcoming the following new members to District 6990:
NEW MEMBERS IN JUNE 2015
Membership and Attendance for June 2015
Rotary Club of:
Members
6/30/2014
Members
Current
YTD
Change
Month
Change.
Meetings
Held
Average
Attend%
Coconut Creek 16 14 -2 0 4 100.00
Pompano Beach-Lighthouse 17 17 0 0 4 100.00
Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay 35 33 -2 -1 4 96.00
John Knox Village 72 73 1 0 4 87.75
Hialeah-Miami Springs 41 38 -3 0 4 84.29
Miami-Granada 17 15 -2 0 3 80.00
Freeport 27 29 2 -2 4 79.00
Coconut Grove 28 29 1 -1 4 74.00
Coral Springs 16 17 1 0 4 73.33
Doral 15 13 -2 -2 4 71.20
Lucaya 34 37 3 1 5 69.38
Weston 115 124 9 1 4 68.60
Key West 136 129 -7 -3 4 67.12
Fort Lauderdale North Beach 18 15 -3 0 4 66.75
Oakland Park/Wilton Manors 19 21 2 1 4 66.61
Key Largo 45 53 8 4 4 64.00
Deerfield Beach 27 26 -1 -3 3 62.00
Miramar-Pines 21 24 3 -1 3 61.50
Hallandale Beach-Aventura 22 20 -2 -2 4 60.00
Coral Springs-Parkland 18 16 -2 0 5 60.00
Page 6 6990 D is t r ic t News le tte r – Ju ly 2015
Member Name / Sponsor Inducted Rotary Club of:
Subrata Basu, Sponsor: David L. Jacobs 06/09/15 South Miami
Craig Coleman 06/01/15 Upper Keys
Curtis De Graff, Sponsor: Randy Lichtman 06/25/15 Miami
Buddy Evans, Sponsor: Mark Huard 06/18/15 Weston
Bruce Frazey, Sponsor: Dave Anderson 06/25/15 Miami
Jessica D. Hughes 06/04/15 Coral Springs-Parkland
Marilyn L. Meyer, Sponsor: Welcom Henry Watson 06/29/15 John Knox Village
Ramon C. Raiford, Sponsor: Jay Ghanem 06/26/15 Pompano Beach
Noreen Timoney 06/25/15 Miami
C. C. Traina, Sponsor: David B Johnson 06/04/15 Coral Springs
Nicholas R. Trovato, Sponsor: Gerald Fisher 05/05/15 Sunset Key West
Maryann Warren, Sponsor: Jennifer McComb 06/24/15 Key Largo
Barry Weinberg, Sponsor: Daniel J. Rowlands 06/11/15 Oakland Park/Wilton Manors
William W. Wilson, Sponsor: Welcom Henry Watson 06/29/15 John Knox Village
Isis Wright, Sponsor: Susan K. Recarey 06/24/15 Key Largo
Miami Shores 33 32 -1 0 4 59.38
Miami Dadeland-Pinecrest 19 22 3 0 4 59.26
Sunset Key West 24 27 3 0 5 56.67
Davie/Cooper City 32 24 -8 -3 4 55.24
South Miami 35 36 1 1 5 55.00
Miami Beach 10 6 -4 -4 5 54.54
Hollywood 75 62 -13 -5 5 53.97
Fort Lauderdale/Cypress Creek 27 33 6 0 5 53.50
Miami Brickell 38 44 6 0 4 51.11
North Dade 27 23 -4 0 4 51.09
Sunset Grand Bahama 35 33 -2 -1 4 51.03
Bal Harbour 14 15 1 0 4 50.00
Pompano Beach 61 65 4 1 4 49.18
Upper Keys 77 86 9 -3 5 49.00
Fort Lauderdale 149 131 -18 0 4 42.00
Allapattah (Miami) 9 0 (Feb) 0 n/a 0 0.00
Coral Gables 124 117 (May) -7 n/a 0 0.00
Fort Lauderdale South 21 22 (May) 1 n/a 0 0.00
Homestead 42 0 (Apr) -3 n/a 0 0.00
Key Biscayne 48 52 (May) 4 n/a 0 0.00
Marathon 47 40 -7 40 4 0.00
Miami 0 42 (May) 42 n/a 0 0.00
Plantation 17 17 (May) 0 n/a 0 0.00
Miami Airport 6 4 (May) -2 n/a 0 0.00
Key West Sunrise in the Conch Rep. 0 0 () 0 n/a 0 0.00
Big Pine & Lower Keys 23 23 (May) 0 n/a 0 0.00
Grand Bahama Sunrise 29 24 (May) -5 n/a 0 0.00
Miami-Kendall 9 10 (May) 1 n/a 0 0.00
Totals, Net Gain, Avg. Attendance: 1770 1733 11 -293 63.40%
36 of 48 clubs reporting
Darrell Stuehrenberg was installed by DG Larry Herman as the new President of the Davie-Cooper Rotary Club; Sam Engel, out-
going Club President passed the gavel. The Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club meets weekly on Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., at the
Blue Moon Diner in Cooper City, located at on the corner of Palm/Knob Hill and Griffin Rd.
Installation of New President of Da-
vie-Cooper City Rotary Club
Page 7 6990 D is t r ic t News le tte r – Ju ly 2015
July 14, 2015, Rotarian-2-Rotarian Mixer at Famous Dave's BBQ in Doral
Page 8
DG Larry and PRI President Frank PDGs Roy, Jerry, Joe & Robin with
DG Larry
Ligia, Luis, Susan, Robin & Colleen
PDGs Roy, Ted with Lucia &
Guillermo PDGs Roy and Joe Dave, Win & Robert
Ligia, Maria, Michael & Yoli PDG Robin & Carol DG Larry with PDGs Roy, Joe, Robin
& Bob and PRI President Frank
PRID Bob with Monica &
PDG Jerry
DG Larry with
PRI President Frank
Ken, Jay & Antonio PRID Bob with Monica, PRI
President Frank & Felipe
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