Meet John Germ, Rotary's International President 2016-2017

Welcome to the Global Kalinga e-Rotary Club for the week of Sunday, July 78 through Saturday July 23, 2016. We are an Internet based Rotary Club based in Quezon City, Philippines with core groups of members in Southern California and elsewhere. We serve our local and nearby communities as well as projects in the Philippines.

Inspiration

RI President John Germ in the video below discusses opportunities. In particular, he states "The only difference between a small opportunity and a great one is what you can do with it"

Many years ago, ~ Thomas A. Edison said, "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."

A Rotarian's small opportunity can become great through Rotary. One member's goal to eradicate polio in the Philippines became his small opportunity; however, through Rotary that small opportunity has become a great and successful worldwide opportunity. But it took the work of thousands of Rotarians and friends to complete the opportunity.

Rotary 4-Way Test

Of the things we think, say or 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?”

By building your team's self-esteem and encouraging them, the entire team becomes stronger.

Sing-Along Song—Rotary

Take your time and sing-along (wherever you may be).

Fine Master

Traditionally, Rotary clubs have Fine Masters who are responsible for collecting fines/happy dollars. The clipart to your left is our e-club Fine Master. Do you have happy dollars, a birthday, an anniversary, a promotion, opening a new business, new car, new child, new grandchild, etc. Please feel free (and perhaps obligated) to click on our Rotary Fine Master button to your right.

The minimum fine is $3.00 to ensure a sufficient amount to take care of the PayPal fee. The purpose of the fines can be viewed by clicking on [View Fines/Happy Dollars] from the [Weekly Meetings] main menu

Program— RI President, John Germ, at the RI Convention in South Korea

July is Rotary's changeover month where we change presidents and themes. To be aware of Rotary we need to understand and learn from our new RI President, John Germ. His theme for this year is Rotary Serving Humanity. RI President John F. Germ chose Rotary Serving Humanity as his theme for 2016-17. Noting Rotary’s unique ability to bring together committed professionals to achieve remarkable goals, Germ believes that “now is the time to capitalize on our success: as we complete the eradication of polio, and catapult Rotary forward to be an even greater force for good in the world.”

John F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education Foundation, Orange Grove Center Inc., and as board chair of Blood Assurance Inc. He also is founder and treasurer of the Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation and president of the Tennessee Jaycee Foundation.

He was Tennessee Young Man of the Year in 1970; Engineer of the Year, 1986; Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, 1992; and Tennessee Community Organizations Volunteer of the Year, 2009. He is a recipient of the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award and the Arthritis Foundation Circle of Hope Award. In 2013, the White House recognized him as a Champion of Change.

​Germ joined Rotary in 1976 and has served Rotary as vice president, director, Foundation trustee and vice chair, aide to the Foundation trustee chair, chair of Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge, RI Board Executive Committee member, RI president’s aide, Council on Legislation representative and chair, membership zone coordinator, chair of numerous committees, area coordinator, RI training leader, and district governor.

Germ has received RI’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife, Judy, are Benefactors and members of the Arch Klumph Society of The Rotary Foundation. They have four children and six grandchildren. Here is RI President John Germ's message to the assembled convention goers at the Rotary's 2016 convention in Seoul, South Korea.

Club Business

Our Filipino member, Ronnie Gamalinda, is arriving in the U.S. this week. Those members in Southern California will have the opportunity to "Meet and Greet" Ronnie Wednesday, July 20 at 12 Noon. Venue is El Torito, 555 Pointe Dr., Brea. See our calendar or Facebook Membes group for details.

Our next scheduled Monthly Meeting in Southern California is Sunday, July 24, at Kyoto Grill & Buffet from 2:30 to 4:30. See our calendar or Facebook Membes group for details.