http://arlrotary.org/wiki/ 2010-09-08T22:25:08-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/ http://arlrotary.org/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2008-03-31T12:58:00-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/all_about_pets?rev=1206993480 by Jessica von Goeler PETS was great! It had the excitement of over 400 president elects from clubs from the Northeast. The fellowship and sharing was amazing. I learned a ton. I am so proud to be a part of the Rotary Club of Arlington: text/html 2008-02-12T00:51:37-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/arlington_rotary_website_training_january_14_2008?rev=1202806297 Richard, Jessica, and Andy met Monday night with Marty to learn how to update the club's web site. None of us are still quite sure what a Wiki is, or how knowing Wiki Syntax would help us in our social lives. We do now have enough information to be very, very dangerous. Jessica is busy putting the speaker program into the calendar, Richard has already published this week's newsletter online, and Andy has created his first ever blog entry. Kudos to Marty for his computer knowledge, endless amount… text/html 2008-07-30T16:14:20-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/arms_around_arlington?rev=1217459660 Cancer touches everyone one way or another. With diagnosis, chemo, radiation, pills, surgery, and etc, isn't it great the Center for Cancer Education and Support is right here in Arlington! The Center is host to programs serving nurses, advanced cancer diagnosis patients, cancer patients, care givers, & loved ones. With the coolest programs: text/html 2008-04-13T13:43:20-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/art_of_japanese_calligraphy?rev=1208119400 One thing I have learned from Koji and Masa visiting our Club- Japanese Ambassadorial Scholars love baseball as much as we do. Masa introduced us to the Art of Japanese Calligraphy- showing us how to write the Rotary Club of Arlington, names, and Dice-K into 3 different Japanese character sets. Masa's laptop had a really cool feature- it translated Japanese character sets into different Japanese language characters. On Wednesday April 16th, Jessica will pay the fine of the first person w… text/html 2008-08-20T18:33:23-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/bustin_at_the_seams?rev=1219282403 Arlington Rotarians welcomed Assistant Governor Bob Wood, familiar faces, George and Leon from Florida, Evan's sons Jacob and Sam, guests of Andy, Brian, Mike, and Jessica, and today's speaker. Damon Luloff making some Rotarians want to open their checkbooks! text/html 2008-07-16T08:04:48-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/church_sells_fire_protection?rev=1216220688 Derek Perkins of Perkins Associates shared the secrets behind the Baptist Church's tag line, “We offer Fire Protection”. Read the July 16th ARC to find out more. text/html 2008-01-02T06:45:50-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/day_of_sharing_2007?rev=1199285150 Our annual Day of Sharing was held Saturday, December 8, 2007. Some members supported the Salvation Army by volunteering to ring bells near kettles. Others participated in the Christmas Tree sale at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. (Feel free to add more this report!) text/html 2008-01-02T06:47:01-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/holiday_party_2007?rev=1199285221 This year's holiday party was held at the home of Bill Cronin on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Good food, fun, and fellowship was had by all. The Yankee Swap was especially entertaining. Photos Things were warm and cozy in Bill's living room. community service, events text/html 2008-02-19T21:01:12-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/homeschooling_together?rev=1203483672 Take a minute and imagine the impact of a loved one telling you they've chosen to homeschool very precious and dear children to you. * Homeschooling success with the Slates! Aidan @ 6, Nolan @ 5, Jonathan @ grown up. Homeschooling Together is an Arlington based resource for parents homeschooling or considering homeschooling their children. text/html 2008-08-16T07:57:56-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/images_from_childhood?rev=1218898676 When asked, we closed our eyes and remembered what we did in the summers of our childhood. Many of us went back to summer camp on lakes with bug juice, club houses, boats, and so much more. The Arlington Boys and Girls Club brings smiles and makes positive memories every day for the youth in our community every day. Learn more about the Arlington Boys and Girls Club our Rotary Club is proud to support. text/html 2008-04-16T17:30:48-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/left_turn_lanes_on_mass_ave?rev=1208392248 That's what Jack Johnson from ABAC (Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee)hopes for with the proposed improvements to Massachusetts Avenue. And bicycle traffic lanes. ABAC, appointed in 1996 by the Board of Selectman, works with the Town on the 3 F's of bicycling (Fun, Fitness, a For transportation). ABAC projects include: text/html 2008-03-01T09:26:23-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/literacy-_world_wide?rev=1204392383 Learning about Peace and Literacy Rachel Williams, District Literacy Coordinator, showed us what it really means not to be able to read or write on a family, community, and worldwide level. It is so much more than not being able leave a note for a friend or read a street sign. It prevents families from providing a better future for their children since illiterate parents don't have basic knowledge to pass on to their children and often cannot provide for them. Communities are impacted si… text/html 2009-02-23T15:15:32-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/need_to_do_a_make-up?rev=1235430932 Make up meetings are a great way to meet other business professionals, learn about other international projects Rotarians are making happen, and learn something new! Make up meetings can be done anywhere in the world! * To find a meeting anywhere in the world visit Rotary International. * Or, to find one in our District visit Our District Website. * No Time? Visit online meeting guide to find a meeting you can attend from your desktop! text/html 2008-06-22T14:59:29-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/paul_harris_awards?rev=1214171969 June 3, 2008 Rotary Club of Arlington Celebrated Community Leaders at the 31st annual Paul Harris Awards Dinner Read the [Press Release] text/html 2008-04-03T18:36:05-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/personal_story_of_immigration?rev=1207272965 Juan-Carlos Ferrufino of Arlington, MA shared his story of immigration from Bolivia to the US. Our District supports programs in Bolivia such as: * Rotoplast * Clean Water * Group Study Exchange Through Juan-Carlos' story, we saw the beauty, history, and culture of Bolivia. Juan-Carlos came to this country 20 years ago after the division of his family from a US supported coup. He started as in 'housekeeping' at Dunkin Donuts and went on to become involved in the financial market.… text/html 2008-05-08T09:46:24-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/pierre_like_the_water?rev=1210265184 and on fire about making connections in today's high tech world. I learned all sorts of neat things from Bill Perrier's presentation on lasting and meaningful building relationships in today's sales environment. I think we all got something a little different from his ideas- I got a glimpse into the business relationship break-up. Tell me what you learned and I'll post it! text/html 2008-07-05T08:53:01-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/principles_of_applied_stuipidity?rev=1215273181 Laugh all over again! Listen to Justin's fantastic presentation on June 25, 2008. text/html 2008-04-22T19:16:54-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/repairig_broken_hearts?rev=1208917014 Jessica and her new friend, Swiss Ambassadorial Scholar, Thomas Kraehenbuehl Leading an international team at Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology at the Laboratory of Professor Robert Langer, Thomas is working to repair “broken” hearts by using human embryonic stem cells. His work is amazing and I personally hope to benefit from it with resulting advances in diabetes care. He is sponsored by supporters of the Rotary Foundation and the Rotary Club of Zurich. He is w… text/html 2008-08-16T07:02:49-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/rotary_building_blocks?rev=1218895369 A great game of Rotary Building Blocks made the most of fellowship time with a captivating game of wooden blocks. This twist on Jenga brought together members in learning about each other with fun questions. We found out who can or would change a tire and much more with each wooden block of the tower that was pulled, stacked, and above all, didn't topple the tower. text/html 2008-07-06T08:06:53-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/rotary_squares?rev=1215356813 July 2, 2008 In the spirit of last week's Rotary Squares game, be the first to name the first Rotarian to carry his Rotary Club Banner on his orbits around the moon and Jessica will pay your July fines. Thank you to Bill, Richard, Marty, Betsy, Brian, Natasha, Mike, & Greg for a great game of Rotary Squares! text/html 2008-02-12T00:48:43-07:00 http://arlrotary.org/wiki/blog_entries/village_help_for_south_sudan?rev=1202806123 “I'm somewhere between 42 and 45 years old”, said Franco Majok in the first few minutes of his presentation. He had my attention and I soon learned more about Franco's personal life's journey and his native home in Southern Sudan. To learn more about Franco, his native home, and the initiative he spoke about today visit www.helpwunlang.org.