At yesterday's meeting, I again witnessed numerous opportunities to be involved and to be of serice being presented. Everywhere I looked I saw worthwhile causes being presented where I could contribute time and money. It quickly became clear to me that I simply couldn't do it all, and would have to pick and choose. Otherwise, I would be working full time for Rotary, and would soon also be broke! That gives me a headache!
Luckily, Steve Sayler - the President, himself, of RB Sunrise - offered to spend some time with me after the meeting to explain how things fit together, and how we are organized. Thanks Steve! I found that invaluable.
It turns out that RB Sunrise is actually organized into 6 divisions: Club Service; Vocational Service; Community Service; International Service; Foundation; and Membership. Within each division are various functions and programs. Therefore, a new guy like me can pick and choose which divisions and which programs that I would like to participate in. No need to do it all! Just pick and choose from the numerous opportunities that are there, based on my own preferences and comfort level.
Now that's how you spell R-e-l-i-e-f!
Welcome to RB Sunrise Rotary
Thanks for joining us.
The purpose of this blog is to allow a prospective Rotarian to follow my experience as I join Rotary and progress through the process of becoming a Rotarian.
You can learn more about RB Sunrise Rotary at www.rbsunrise.org.
We welcome your comments and questions, and look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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- Paul Gorman
- San Diego, CA, United States
- Paul Gorman serves as an Advisor with Sperry Van Ness, specializing in the sale and leasing of office and industrial properties. Gorman is experienced in assisting owners of commercial real estate portfolios in maximizing their financial investments during acquisition or liquidation. Before entering commercial real estate, Gorman spent more than 20 years in the software industry. Gorman served as Sales Director with Compuware Europe, BV, and CACI Products Company. His clients included government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and international corporations. Gorman also served in the United States Navy for 20 years as an aviator, reaching the rank of Commander. The U.S. Navy selected him for postgraduate education in the prestigious Operations Research program of the Naval Postgraduate School, where he earned his Master of Science degree. Gorman is active in both industry and community as a member of Toastmasters International Club 1442 and RB Sunrise Rotary Club. In addition to his Master of Science degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, he earned his Bachelor of Science from the Ohio State University. Gorman currently resides in San Diego with his family.
2 comments:
Dear Rtn. Paul
I'm Rotarian from Israel. I read your blog, and found interesting things although I'm Rtn. for 9 years. Keep on the good service. I'm now treasurer of my club, and many other activities. So find your choice and go on.
Eli Arad PP PHF
RC of Beit-Dagan
District 2490, Israel
Hi Paul -- I'm a freelance writer for the Rotarian. Currently I'm writing a technology-related feature about Rotary clubs, and your site would be a great fit. I'd like to include you as a source -- I hope you'll send me a message soon (swanson.write at gmail.com), so I can tell you more about the article. Thanks!
--Sandra
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