Pints 4 Polio January 25, 2020

Do you remember playing CandyLand as a child? CandyLand was developed by Eleanor Abbott in 1948 who was recovering from polio in a ward at a San Diego hospital. The game was tested by other children at the hospital who not only enjoyed playing the game but encouraged Eleanor to submit the game to Milton Bradley Company. This game quickly became their best seller.

This year’s Pints 4 Polio fundraiser will be on Saturday, January 25, at O’Connor Brewing, 211 W. 24^th Street, Norfolk, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The funds raised by Pints 4 Polio will support RI’s efforts to eradicate polio throughout the world. Unfortunately, although we are very close to this goal which was established in 1986, there have been some outbreaks in South America. For every raised for Rotary’s PolioPlus campaign, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match with $2.

Tickets can be purchased on-line at https://rotaryendpolionow.square.site/s/shop. General admission tickets are $25 while “Keeper of the Keys” for designated drivers and children are $10. They are also looking for sponsors for Pints 4 Polio.

Norfolk Rotary Grant Application Deadline is January 31

Norfolk Rotary Charities is soliciting applications from deserving non-profit organizations for its 2020 grants. Application deadline is January 31, 2020. To apply, please download the application.

Last year Norfolk Rotary Charities awarded $41,009 to 23 local deserving non-profit organizations. Grants are provided by the generosity of Rotary Club members who support the club endowment and also contribute weekly to the club’s “congratulations and fines.”

All applicants must:

1. Be an established 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working in Hampton Roads. (Note: There is a preference for organizations working regionally or primarily in Norfolk.)

2. Not have received a Rotary Club of Norfolk grant in 2018 or 2019.

3. Apply for 2020 funding for either:

(a) specific supplies, equipment or tangible items. (Note: this will not fund salaries, scholarships or operating expenses)

(b) operating costs for an innovative program targeting unique client needs (this category was new for 2019, will continue in 2020, and will be granted for only 3-4 organizations)

4. Complete an application and submit it with five additional copies by the deadline. (Please DO NOT submit additional materials such as DVDs, annual reports, newsletters, Form 990s, etc.).

5. Be willing to speak to the Rotary Club of Norfolk and share information about how the grant would help your organization accomplish its mission.

The Four-Way Test

Of the things we think, say, and do:

1) Is it the TRUTH?

2) Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Nauticus: Celebrating Our Nautical Heritage

Posted by Ed Ware

The Program

Michael Desplanes introduced guest speaker Stephen Kirkland, who was appointed Executive Director of Nauticus in 2013 after serving as Assistant Executive Director since 2001. Kirkland was Cruise Director for Carnival Lines from 1996-2001. He recapped Nauticus attractions that provide a dynamic, interactive museum that explores the economic, naval and natural power of sea. It features hands-on exhibits, marine life, 3D movies as well as Battleship Wisconsin, Sail Nauticus Academy, Decker Half Moone cruise terminal and Victory Rover naval base tours.

He noted Nauticus is on a six-year growth spurt, hosting 370,000 visitors in 2019 and just celebrated 25^th anniversary.

Kirkland is most proud of providing water access for underserved youth by establishing the non-profit Sail Nauticus Academy, which has served over 2,500 sixth to eighth graders. Winter visitation has increased with Dickens’ Christmas Town. In addition to cruise line originations, Norfolk is seeing a big increase in port-of-call visits with German and British lines. Next up for Nauticus is extensive revamping of third floor exhibit space, which will require a capital fund raising campaign.

A book was presented on behalf of speaker to school of day Willoughby Elementary.

The Meeting

President Lorna convened the luncheon with recitation of pledge of allegiance and four-way test. Julie Keesling delivered the invocation. Musical accompaniment was provided by Eleanor Schoonver and Frank Whitman.

Visitation report was delivered by Bob Powell. Dean Rogis is undergoing diagnostic tests and his wife is experiencing vision issues.

Chip Finch announced guest introductions: prospective member Dave Duncan, past president Clarke County PA, club; Angela Kerns introduced Richard Groover, an accountant at Wall Einhorn & Chernitzer; and our Rotary intern Amanda Akemi Sato Teixeria from Brazil. President Lorna also noted new TCC President has submitted membership application.

Nine Paul Harris Fellow Pins were presented by John Padgett, Sigur Whitaker, and president Lorna. Pictured above from the left are: Al Carmichel (PHF +2), Colin McKinnon (PHF +3), Bob Kuhlo (PHF + 1), PDG John Padgett, Michelle Nettles (PHF + 1), Steve Schultz (PHF +1), Angela Kerns (PHF + 2), Michael Desplaines (PHF + 3), Bernie Cohen (PHF + 6), Bill Clendenin (PHF + 5), president Lorna, and Foundation chair Sigur Whitaker.

Updates were given on upcoming community service opportunities and special events including Pints for Polio and Engage Norfolk. Details are provided elsewhere in Rotations.

Happy Bucks:

Jeff Wells in remembrance of volunteer efforts in Haiti,
Barbara Lipskis, video clips of those who did not attend the Christmas party being “elfed”,
Michael Desplanes near collision with Sally Hartman in parking garage,
Bob Ashe’s 51^st wedding anniversary,
Steve Schultz, Honolulu visit with family and first grandchild,
Jim O’Brien, Army vs Navy football game,
Jim Allison article on retirement from Salvation Army.

Bill McInnis conducted the raffle.

Little Reader Room at Hunton Y Ready For Books

After new paint and the installation of new carpet, the Little Reader Room at the William A. Hunton YMCA is ready for the installation of bookshelves to be filled with books. President Lorna has asked that all Rotarians bring five new or gently used books for children three to eight years old for the Little Reader Room. The picture above shows off the new carpeting thanks to Rotarian Jeff Wells (c) and to Ann Baldwin's son, David Baldwin (l) and grandson, Brett Woodward (r).