Surprise! Surprise! We await the next meeting to discover the speaker and topic. Come early for socializing, dinner shortly after 6 pm, speaker or program revealed shortly before 7 pm.Surprise! Surprise! We await the next meeting to discover the speaker and topic. Come early for socializing, dinner shortly after 6 pm, speaker or program revealed shortly before 7 pm.
Synesio Lyra, Jr. is an active member of Rotary Boca Raton Central, and a former professor at the graduate and post-graduate levels, as well as an ordained Presbyterian minister. He's also an American citizen since 1972, although born in Brazil, which he left 60 years ago in 1958. Synesio received his education in four continents: in the lands of Brazil, USA, Holland, Germany, and the republic of South Africa. Additionally, he resided in Asia for one year as a visiting professor in the land of Singapore.As an author, Synesio writes a weekly newspaper column for The Boca Raton Tribune on “Positive Living.” Years ago, he contributed in the same topical byline to The Anaheim Bulletin, a southern California daily. He continues to address conferences, conventions, businesses and other settings where his messages of challenge and encouragement are enjoyed by a great variety of listeners.
Speaking to us about having a positive attitude, Synesio told us several stories, and highlighted a special one about the origin of the Rotary Four-way Test of the things we think, say or do. The test, which can be applied to almost any aspect of life, was scripted by Herbert J. Taylor, a Chicago businessman, as he set out to save the Club Aluminum Products Distribution Company from bankruptcy. The Four-way Test was later adopted by Rotary International and today is used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships.
Upon completion of the program our club President Lee provided Synesio with our club pen and thanked him for a delightful bit of encouragement to lead us toward our next Rotary year beginning in July.Synesio has been married for 50 years to Louise J. Kline of Reading, PA; they have two adult children and two teenage boys as grandchildren. He is twice a Paul Harris fellow and has addressed our club at least a couple of times in years past.
For our meeting June 11, 2018, PDG Steve Laine invited Kevin Carbonell, Dentist, to experience a meeting with us. Unfortunately, Steve was ill and unable to attend. We hope to see both Steve and Kevin again soon.
Also joining us again was past member Lupe Eyde; this time she brought her daughter-in-law Sarah Willis, attorney currently seeking election for circuit court judge group 25 Palm Beach County. It was great to see Lupe again and we enjoyed meeting Sarah and getting to know a little about her. Lupe has indicated her desire to rejoin our club, so we hope to see her more often.
During our June 4, 2018 meeting, we were treated to a foretaste of the upcoming Rotary year 2018-19 when Ana Londono will be our Rotary Boca Raton Sunset club President. Ana revealed her expectations by reviewing our club organization and identifying how committees operate and make our club function. During her review, she asked each of us to identify the committees in which we would like to participate. She also asked us to take home a survey to complete and return to her so she can lead us in a manner that will keep us excited and pleased with our service experiences. We can look forward to an exciting and productive year with Ana's leadership.
The focus area committees Ana identified included: communications and public image, finance, foundation, fundraising, leadership development and training, membership, program, service projects, welcome, youth services, constitution and bylaws, and nominating. Because our club is a small but mighty and friendly club, we are expected to participate in several committees. She told us she would be following this introduction with a summary of our committee assignments identifying the chair and co-chair for each committee. We should be ready and raring to go by July 1, when the new Rotary year begins.
Ana also informed us that we will be hosting our 2018-19 District 6930 Governor Julia Rose Babbitt official visit and club officer installation dinner on July 9, 2018 at the Waterstone Resort and Marina in Boca Raton. Invitations and more information forthcoming.
Ana Londono is an accomplished real estate professional with a successful career record for over 15 years specializing in the Luxury Beach and waterfront market, performing productively as a multi-million-dollar producer. A problem-solver first and foremost, Ana always makes sure her clients are satisfied and have the peace of mind that she has the skills needed to complete every home sale, purchase or rental with ease! Ana speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. She works at Lang Realty for it’s leadership in the high-end local market and media exposure and also for its reputation for excellence and its commitment to honesty and integrity.
We are a small friendly dinner club with strong Rotary Foundation support. Our membership includes three past district governors and special enthusiasm for youth and literacy service. We distribute dictionaries to six local elementary schools, bring Josh the Otter with a swim safety program to three pre-K schools, and honor a Rotary Scholar each month for the high school hosting our Interact club. Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.
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