San Antonio Rotary - Bulletin Board

Bracken Bat Cave Social

Space is filling up quickly! Make your reservations today!

Come watch the bats as they take off for their nightly flight from the Bracken Bat Cave.

Make plans to attend one of our club's most popular socials - watching the Bracken bats take flight. Join us Thursday, September 16 as we learn about bats from a Bat Conservation International member and watch as millions of bats leave the cave for their nightly feeding excursion. Bracken Cave is home to millions of mothers and babies - one of the largest maternal colonies in the world.

Attendance is limited to 70 people so make your reservations now.

Event Information:

Thursday, September 16, 2010

6:30 to 9:00 PM

Bracken Bat Cave (Near Garden Ridge, TX)

Cost: $12:50 / Person

To make your reservation, email the Rotary office at assistant@rotarysa.org or call 210-222-8242 Ext 101. Reservations are limited to 70 people.

Learn more about the Bracken Bat Cave by visiting www.batcon.org

Club Roster Now Available This year the club roster is available online for you to download and print at your convenience. The complete roster is available as a PDF for ease of viewing and printing . An Excel file containing only contact information is also available to download. (Please remember the roster is for club members only and cannot be used for any mass mailings.) This new format allows us to provide you with the most current member information. The roster will be updated as needed. You can also view and print lists of members sorted by classification, firm name and nicknames. The roster is available on the website on the “For Members…” page. You will need your password to gain access to the information. Contact the Rotary office if you need a new password. For those without access to the website, please contact the Rotary office for assistance. Join the District "Cruise for a Cause" - September 1 early bird deadline! A message from 2010-2011 District Governor Stephanie Macchia: As captain of your Rotary ship, please muster all hands on deck and launch your "fleet" of Rotarians for the 2011 District Conference -- Cruise for a Cause. The attached flyer sets the reservation date for August 1, and by making your personal reservation with a $25 deposit by September 1, you'll be encouraging fellow Rotarians to do the same. As your members catch your enthusiasm, we'll be able to fill the ship and sail to: · informative sessions · honors, installations and awards presented by an International Rotary officer · service above self in a joint project with our sister club in Cozumel · fellowship with Rotarians from District 5840 · fabulous food, entertainment and tropical settings · family vacation fun Countdown the reasons to take the cruise! REASON #1 The District Conference passes all four points of the Four Way Test Is it the Truth? YES! You have received 10 valid and indisputably convincing reasons to join the Cruise for a Cause over the past five weeks! Is it FAIR to all concerned? YES! Pricing is attractive -- only $25 is your deposit to hold your place, with two more payments due in 2011. There's also a liberal refund policy if you find that your plans change. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS? YES! When the conference is on land, participants can drift off to shopping, site seeing and other entertainment. Onboard, you'll have two days of "inevitable" fraternization, plus the great opportunity to work with Cozumel Rotarians on a service project. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? YES! on all counts -- family fun, service above self, assistance to the residents of Cozumel, new friendships and contacts among fellow Rotarians in District 5840. Reason #2 You'll be creating Rotary memories for a lifetime. Reason #3 Build relationships and create stories to tell your friend back home. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with your fellow club members, Rotarians from District 5840 and members of the Cozumel Rotary and their families., On June 18, you can be part of one of this year's hottest travel trends: Voluntourism. As we write, committee members are looking for the perfect project that can be done within the allotted time and have the greatest impact. Make your reservation now so that you can proudly say "I helped!" Reason #4 You'll be treating yourself and your family to the most fun you've had in a long time! How much fun? Just go to the Carnival website -- www.carnival.com -- and see for yourself. There is something going on every minute. Cozumel is known for its excellent scuba diving. The casino on the ship offers Las Vegas-like excitement. And for those of you who enjoy wearing tuxedos and ball gowns -- you can indulge your fantasies and dress as formally as you like! Reason #5 This is a meeting and a vacation that lets you decide how much you want to spend. You can manage costs based on the type of cabin you choose -- from moderately priced to luxurious. The food, entertainment and ship amenities are available to all passengers, no matter what accommodations you choose. And American Express card holders can even defray the cost with American Express points. Just ask Stacy at Alamo Travel, 1-210-593-0084, for details. Reason #6 This trip is the best Fathers' Day present you'll ever give yourself or your dad! Fathers' Day falls on June 19 next year, and you can celebrate on the high seas with your family and masses of your best Rotary friends. If your gift last year was that same old tired tie, sleeve of golf balls or CD of Golden Oldies, you will be really pleased to add some excitement to the holiday in 2011! Just pick up the phone and punch in these numbers to make your reservation before September 1: 210-593-0084. If you prefer, click on the link and send your information to Stacy at Alamo Travel, a Rotarian-owned travel agency! Reason #7 Your vacation will be pre-paid, and you can do it in several installments perfect for cash flow management! Just make your $25 deposit by September 1, 2010, and budget the balance for two payments (January and April) 2011. If, for some reason you must cancel, Stacy at Alamo Travel (210-593-0084) can tell you about the the refund guidelines. She can also explain the trip insurance plans available. Low risk/high fun: what a combination! Reason #8 Your cruise payment is virtually all inclusive. Conferences on land include separate pricing for the hotel and many of the associated events, meals and entertainment. With your Carnival payment, you've covered it all for the whole family. The only extras you'll have are tips, alcoholic and some other beverages, optional excursions, parking at the dock and conference registration for the Rotarian(s) in your party. (for complete details, call Stacy at Alamo Travel, 210-593-0084.) Speaking of registration, because so much is built into the cruise price, it's only $50 per Rotarian this year! Reason #9 Your cruise is scheduled in prime family vacation dates. Can you think of a vacation that would be more fun for the whole family? The June 16 - 20 sailing was selected because by then, all the kids are out of school and ready for vacation. Earlier sailing dates were priced lower, but some Rotarians and their families would have been excluded because the kids or grandkids were still in school. Reason # 10 You'll be making money for Rotary. For every cabin booked, Carnival Cruise Lines will donate $40 to the Rotary Foundation. You'll be having fun and supporting Rotary's good work around the world at the same time. What an opportunity! Mission Trail Rotary Bike Tour Mission Trail Rotary is hosting its annual “Mission to Mission” Charity Bike and Walk Tour on Sunday, December 5. Mark your calendar and make plans to join them on this non-competitive ride that raises money for Meals on Wheels, Polio Plus, Los Compadres and many other great causes. For more information or to register logon to www.missiontrailrotary.com Donate Your Old Eye Glasses Time for new glasses? Don’t throw out those old eye glasses! Bring your old glasses to any Rotary meeting or drop them off at the Rotary office. Rotarian Dr. Tom Ayres will have the glasses refurbished and donated to a world-wide vision mission.
Rotary Profile With over 500 members, it’s difficult to know everyone. To help more Rotarians connect in business and personally, the board has created a Random Rotary Profile. There are 14 questions on the form. Fill out as many as you want and send it back to the Rotary office. We’ll select profiles randomly and publish them on the website (with your approval) and in the Wheel. We’ll email the form with the next Wheel or you can pick it up in the Rotary office or download it from the website: Profile Form Share your story. Find out who shares your interests. Let us know why you joined Rotary.

New Rotary Advertising Opportunity
Member Spotlights Have you seen the PowerPoint presentation that runs before the meeting? The presentation features upcoming events and other Rotary information. Now you can advertise your company during the presentation. Your spotlight tells your fellow Rotarians a little about you and your organization. Cost: One Time - $25; Four Times - $50. Your spotlight will also appear on the website. One-time spotlights are $25; buy four spots to be shown throughout the year for $50. For an additional $25, you will receive a one-time placement on the Wednesday newsletter blast email. Contact the Rotary office for more information: 222-8242, x101 or assistant@rotarysa.org