The Rote - January 6, 2022 On Zoom
Scribe: Shirley Pardon
President Noreen Timoney welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Jay Almeida gave the Invocation.
Diane Stieber led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
This day in History: 1838 - Samuel Morse invents the telegraph, revolutionizing communication. 1942 - FDR commits to the biggest arms buildup in U.S. history. 1994 - Skater Nancy Kerrigan attacked. Today is also the Three Kings Day:
Birthday Celebrations:
To our Rotary Members for their years of service:
Thank you to Robin Shelley for leading the induction of our newest member –
Carlos Taboada. He was congratulated by all by Zooming round of applause. Welcome aboard!
BBQ at Tropical Park on Monday, January 17th 
Where: Tropical Park in Shelter #8, as of 10:00 AM, Donation $10/person. Please RSVP ASAP to Noreen Timoney. Monday, January 17th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;
ESMAG Tree Planting at Crandon Park on Feb.12th:
Two hundred green Buttonwood trees will be planted. You may dedicate trees: $10/one tree and/or $18/two trees. Great volunteer and fun opportunity on that day. Community Service hours opportunity for students.
Diane Landsberg reminded members of the following opportunities to volunteer and participate:
- February 5th - Rotaract Conference - Wolfson Campus - MDC- volunteers are requested from 9.30 - 3pm. Please sign up.
- February 11th - Pinning at FIU of TMB Recipients - Acknowledgement of students who received scholarships.
GUEST SPEAKERBARBARA GOBBI -
District Governor Elect for 2023
/2024 was introduced by N
oreen Timoney 
Barbara Gobbi is owner of a strategic marketing company – working in Social media and business life;
Barbara engaged her audience by giving helpful Tips on a guide to the use and importance of using social media in business. Social media can be a good tool for clubs such as Rotary or for friends - but is especially effective when used properly in business. This was a most useful and informative presentation where there were many questions following which everyone benefited from.
Pres Noreen thanked her for speaking and presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation plus the Club will plant a tree in her honor on the next tree planting.
HAPPY $$$$s 
The following members were happy:
Pres. Noreen - for her family recovering from Covid and glad that she didn’t get it. Robin Shelley for Barbara Gobbi being on the Governor's team and future Governorship. Shirley Pardon - for finally recovering from Covid after 2 -1/2 weeks. Jay Almeida - for also getting over Covid. Tina Moore - for being alive and here in Miami in person. Diane Landsberg - for being thankful for all Rotarians. Brian Tschirhart - for Barbara's presentation; Barbara Gobbi - for being at the Rotary Club of Miami. Carlos Taboada - for being the newest member of Rotary. Marcia Brod - for a Happy New Year.
President Noreen shared an inspiration for today and for 2022.
Jay Almeida showed a Happy New Year video (jibjab) from the Board of Directors:
Four-WAY TEST - Robin Shelley - Led the club in the Four-Way Test
President Noreen thanked everyone for attending and "rang" the imaginary bell!
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