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1 Central Florida District ISSUE # 26 Ask someone to join Sertoma / your club today! DATE: May 1st SERvice TO Mankind & Sertoman of Year Club recipients and nominees for district judging Due in district office by July 12 th, preferred method is sent by attachment Either as a Word Document or PDF file. If by US Mail, send to Marlberry Way, Odessa, Florida But be sure and mail so I receive no later than July 12 th, 2013 Form 130: Club Officer Reporting Form If your club hasn t yet sent-your past due- please handle! Form 130 due April 10 th 2013 listing incoming Club Officers! Should be sent even if officers aren t changing which help ensure that all are aware of current club officers. Form is also due anytime during the year if officers change for some reason. In addition to sending to Sertoma HQ s, send to Central Florida District Secretary/ Treasurer Susan Myer and Governor Harvey Rhinehart Sertoma Annual Fund In the final 60days to finish current calendar Sertoma year with contributions of just over $233,979 received against a Goal of $300,000! That means another $66,021 is still needed to achieve the goal and maintain the number of scholarships and grants awarded! If your club or you as an individual Sertoman have not yet contributed to the annual fund, please do so ASAP! You can mail in your check or go to and click on Donate using your American Express, Visa, Master Card or Discover credit card. Your donation is fully tax deductible and goes to help the Mission of Hearing Health. Give so others May Hear Thank You, Reg Dickey CFD FDR

2 Introduction: Greater Tampa Sertoma Club History The Greater Tampa Sertoma Club (GTSC) was chartered June 30, 1974 and the charter meeting was held on July 11, 1974 at the Host Airport Hotel (now known as the Tampa Airport Marriott Hotel). The original name of the club was the Noontime Sertoma Club ; however, the name was changed to the Greater Tampa Sertoma Club prior to the charter meeting. GTSC was sponsored by the Downtown Evening Sertoma Club, under the leadership of Larry Walters. The first meeting place was the Downtown Holiday Inn (Tampa), followed by the Admiral Benbow Inn (on Westshore Blvd.), the Sheraton downtown Tampa, First Florida Bank, the Manger Inn, Mass Brothers at Westshore Mall, MacDinton s (Howard Ave.), La Teresita (Columbus Drive) and Lee Roy Selmon s (Spruce St.), which is the current meeting location. Charter members of GTSC were: 1. Russell Black (Secretary) 2. Wayne Block (V.P.) 3. Lee Borowsky 4. R.J. Brana 5. Joe Campoamor (V.P.) 6. Joe Ciccarello 7. Bob Cook 8. Manuel Diaz (Treasurer) 9. A.J. Emanuel 10. Harry Ferrel 11. R. Fenn Giles 12. Richard Herman 13. Clinton Humphreys 14. George Jones (President) 15. Larry Luppens 16. Jim McLeod 17. Bill Marler (V.P.) 18. Murphy Miller 19. Jackson Mugge 20. Jack Newkirk 21. Charles Parker 22. Sam Riscile 23. R.B. Robertson 24. Ralph Rowe 25. Bill Ryan 26. Lance Shurtleff (Sgt. at Arms) 27. Ron Vaskovsky 28. Frank Walther Of the original 28 members, only Richard Herman and George Jones remain. Primary Sponsorships: GTSC s main sponsorships have remained consistent over the years: 1. The Bolesta Center at the University of South Florida (formerly known as the Robert McCord Oral School, it was renamed after Mrs. Denny Bolesta, who taught children with hearing impairments how to speak). 2. Help Deaf Kids Talk, Inc., a 501(c)(3) established by the Greater Tampa Sertoma Club. 3. The University of South Florida Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 4. Sertoma Youth Ranch

3 Fundraising Activities: Club records indicate that fund raising has ranged between $7,000 and $12,000 per year, averaging about $8,000 per year. Over the many years, different fundraising projects have been undertaken: 1. Horse show that was conducted annually for 10 years. 2. Motor scooter raffle conducted in 1978 during May-Better Hearing & Speech Month 3. Spearheaded the District-wide fundraising golf tournaments from to raise nearly all of the $100k needed to qualify for a State of Florida matching $50k grant, to establish the Sertoma University of South Florida (USF) Endowed Scholarship In Communication Sciences within the USF Foundation, Inc. This fund as grown to over $250,000. Each year, two graduate students who are studying audiology or speech pathology are awarded a two-year scholarship in the amount of $10,000 ($5,000 per year per student). 4. Two annual art shows with silent auctions 5. Two annual Comedy Nights at Side Splitters, with silent auctions will be the 3 rd year. 6. Birdies for Tampa Bay Charities is the 6 th year. Civic programs: 1. What Freedom Means to Me essay contest at Turkey Creek Elementary 4 th & 5 th grades from Sertoma Safe Ears Program at Turner Elementary from 2007 to present. Gold Honor Years: Club Building: GTSC sponsored two other clubs: The Tampa Educators (1988) and The Tampa Health Professionals (1991). Unfortunately, neither club is still active.

Greater Tampa Sertoma Club 3 rd Annual Comedy Night Saturday May 18 th Side Spitters www.greatertampasertoma.

3 rd Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, May 18, 2013 And / Or Sunday, May 19, 2013 Scotland Yards Golf Club 9424 US Hwy

4 Greater Tampa Sertoma Club 3 rd Annual Comedy Night Saturday May 18 th Side Spitters for details SUPPORT THE TROOPS, INC. 3 rd Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, May 18, 2013 And / Or Sunday, May 19, 2013 Scotland Yards Golf Club 9424 US Hwy 301 S. Dade City, FL Registration Form & details at or 3 Sertoma Youth Ranch May 16 th to 19 th, 2013 Go to for tickets & information

5 Come enjoy our new pavilion!!! The three districts will fund the cost of Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Salad, Cold non-alcoholic drinks. Your cost is just driving to the Sertoma Youth Ranch. They ll be Hay Rides, games and perhaps a Blue Grass Band to entertain us making it a real fun family day! We need to know who is attending and how many so we have enough food and drinks! So please respond by Monday June 3 rd, please let us know of any new prospective members who will attend. hrjr@verizon.net or

2013 Southeast/Caribbean Fall Regional Convention 24 th 26 th October 2013 Holiday Inn, 9515 Highway 49, Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 Sertoman Guest Last Name:

to Sertoma) ----------------------------------- Your Southeast/Caribbean Fall Regional Convention Registration includes: Thursday Evening hors d oeuvres.

They ll be a Cash Bar on Thursday and Saturday Evenings. Indoor pool & whirlpool! Fitness Center! Business Center! Meeting / Banquet Facilities!

MS 39503 Room Rate $99 per night single or double. Hotel Reservation price cut off Oct.

) Make Reservations by calling 1-228-679-1700, ask for Group Reservation when making room reservation and mention you re attending the SERTOMA Southeast/Caribbean

PLEASE, if you plan to attend the Convention, make reservations quickly, so additional rooms can be committed.

6 2013 Southeast/Caribbean Fall Regional Convention 24 th 26 th October 2013 Holiday Inn, 9515 Highway 49, Gulfport, Mississippi Sertoman Guest Last Name: First Name: Day Phone#: Badge Name: Address #/ Street / Apt. # / P.O.Box: City / State/Zip Code: Club Name: Club #: Is this your 1 st Regional Convention? Yes No If no, how many attended? Current or highest Past Club Office held: Registration includes seminars & plus at only $99 per person Total $ (Checks made payable to Sertoma) Your Southeast/Caribbean Fall Regional Convention Registration includes: Thursday Evening hors d oeuvres. Friday and Saturday AM Danish & Coffee in meeting room, Prearranged Lunch Friday & Saturday, Saturday Evening Awards Buffet, Business sessions Friday and Saturday. They ll be a Cash Bar on Thursday and Saturday Evenings. Indoor pool & whirlpool! Fitness Center! Business Center! Meeting / Banquet Facilities! Registration: $99 per person, Make check payable to: Sertoma and mail to 7631 Randwick Road, Pensacola, FL Lodging: Holiday Inn, 9515 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS Room Rate $99 per night single or double. Hotel Reservation price cut off Oct. 9th (Rates apply for the period from 2 days before and 2 days after the Convention period.) Make Reservations by calling , ask for Group Reservation when making room reservation and mention you re attending the SERTOMA Southeast/Caribbean Fall Regional Convention. A conservative number of rooms have been guaranteed. PLEASE, if you plan to attend the Convention, make reservations quickly, so additional rooms can be committed. Please direct Convention questions to: Arnie Rosenbleeth, (850) ; arnierosenbleeth@yahoo.com If you enjoy a little fun at a casino, there are 12 to choose from within a 6 mile to 30 mile radius of Holiday Inn. Have fun, but please play within your means! Learn more at ISLAND VIEW CASINO RESORT - BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO - BOOMTOWN CASINO GRAND BILOXI CASINO HOTEL & SPA - HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO - HOLLYWOOD CASINO IP CASINO RESORT & SPA - ISLE CASINO HOTEL BILOXI - MARGARITAVILLE CASINO PALACE CASINO RESORT - SILVER SLIPPER CASINO - TREASURE BAY CASINO

Central Florida District

Central Florida District ISSUE # 29 Ask someone to join Sertoma / your club today! DATE: August1st. 2013 Need to make your reservation to attend by completing the registration form and mailing in your