Aftermath of 9/11 after 15 Years

Welcome to the Global Kalinga e-Rotary Club for the week of Sunday, September 11 through Saturday, September 17, 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.

Invocation and Inspiration

Dear Father. This day, which begins our weekly meeting, marks the 15th anniversary when your America was attacked and nearly 3,000 of your children of all races, creed, and religions were killed. Since then, many more have died due to the aftermath of the fallen Twin Towers. More are sickly.

God, be with those families who perished on 9/11 and those who have succumbed from the aftermath of 9/11. Be with those families who are sickly and suffering. Remind them through prayer that those who have passed on are with you and you are with those who are still here.

For a short time, America was united; Democrats and Republicans, all races and nationalities, men and women alike, and the young and old. However, since then, America has lost that sense of unity and direction. On this day, and weeks to come, be with us and guide America back to where it was during those few short weeks after 9/11/2001. We need your blessing Amen.

"Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation’s founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America’s storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation." — Joe Barton

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—Have you Forgotten?

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—Aftermath of 9/11, Published on Sep 8, 2016

Fifteen years ago, an unprecedented terror attack shook America to its core. Everyone remembers where they were the day hijacked passenger planes slammed into the World Trade Center. We all watched in awe as the Twin Towers crumbled to dust, live on TV. Those events shocked the world and made Americans re-evaluate their beliefs and values. It marked the dawning of a new reality in America, both within its borders and far beyond. The war on terror became the nation’s foreign policy centerpiece and at home, tightened security measures conferred ever greater powers on law enforcement agencies.

People’s attitudes changed too. Americans today admit they became more suspicious of each other, aware of a constant pressure to be vigilant and always on guard. Personal freedoms were sacrificed in the name of security.

After 15 years, the wounds are still far from healed and even now the death toll continues to rise as many first responders, who tried to save lives from the rubble of ground zero, later developed terminal respiratory diseases. The 9/11 aftermath reshaped reality in modern-day American. RT Doc visits the U.S. ahead of the 15th anniversary to ask ordinary Americans how their lives changed and how they see their future.

Club Business

Remember, we are scheduled for a casino bus trip to Pechanga on Sunday, October 16. The cost for the trip is only $25.00. We need to at least 45 people to fill the bus to Pechanga. You may pay online on our website by clicking on [Pechanga Casino Trip], accessed from the dropdown Donate menu option. Details of the casino trip are available on our Calendar.