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OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST:
Click here to read Rob Rose’s Foundation article in the March 2005 monthly newsletter of The Rotary Foundation. Check out the list of the best books of 2004! |
WEEKLY BULLETIN FEATURED MARCH 29, 2005
Len Rozek
Rozek has more than 20 years of experience in the cable industry, and has held a number of leadership roles at Comcast since 1990. Most recently, Rozek served as the Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Southern Division, managing six groups of cable systems serving more than 940,000 customers across the southern United States and managing customer service operations for the company’s entire Southern Division. Prior to that role, Rozek was market leader for various cable operations around the country, including Comcast operations in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi; Jones Intercable operations in New Mexico and Wisconsin; and for smaller cable operators in Ohio, Iowa and Colorado. Rozek holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Northern Illinois University and an Illinois CPA. He lives in Woodinville, with his wife and daughter. Auction Item of the Week!
Don't miss out on this one! Deeded timeshare unit in Orlando, Florida, includes two bedrooms and two baths, sleeps eight, lockout unit at the new Vacation Village at Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida. Enjoy two weeks a year at this desirable central Orlando location close to theme parks and golf. Or use as exchange stock for anywhere in the world. Includes two bonus weeks/year with RCI membership. Donor(s): Patrick & Margaret Siemion Notes & Anecdotes from Nepal Nepal - March 21, 2005 I’m adjusting to Nepali time, sitting around relaxing, enjoying a cup of tea with my morning toast. Rough, huh? I arrived from India yesterday and am renewing friendships, making plans and coordinating projects. I’ve fully adjusted to the time change, which in India is about 14 hours ahead. Did you know that the time difference from Nepal to India is 15 minutes? I’ve been told that the Nepalis wanted to be just a bit different from the Indians! I arrived in Mumbai (Bombay) on the 15th of March after a fifteen hour flight from San Fran to Hong Kong, and then an eight hour jaunt from Hong Kong to Mumbai (Bombay). On arrival at Mumbai airport, I quickly cleared customs and then hired a cab for what was to be about a two block journey to the hotel, where I slept in preparation for my journey to Baroda, India the following day. At the prepaid taxi stand you’re less likely to be ripped-off by prepaying the fare. I thought I’d splurge and get a taxi with a/c. I mean, why not, it was only another buck. All the taxis in Mumbai look exactly the same — same make, same model, same colors. The only difference is their age and condition. My air-conditioned taxi appeared to have seen better days ... many better days. My luggage, which wouldn’t have fit in the trunk (boot) anyway, had to be strapped down with a bungie cord. The trunk lid could be raised and lowered, but closing was definitely not an option. I hopped in the back seat of the car, which was built to accommodate someone much smaller than I. Lowering my head to fit, I noticed the driver get into the car and pull out a water bottle. I thought, oh, it’s even hot for the locals here, he must be thirsty ... but then he got out, opened the hood of the car and poured water into the radiator! As I mentioned, the trip to the hotel was only about 2 blocks, and we arrived safely — with the car only stalling once. I spent about four days visiting my old host family from my exchange student days in Baroda (Vadodara), India. You might note that I’m listing both the Indian city names as well as the names that were given to the different cities by the British. Calcutta is now Kolkata, etc. My stay with my Indian brother and his family was great. It was hot there, mid to upper 90’s, and a portion of me has melted away, remaining as a puddle of perspiration, but the mornings and evenings were very pleasant. Although my trip to Baroda was meant to be strictly leisure, it turned out to be very productive, as I met with Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Baroda and am scoping out several interesting potential projects with them and another organization, Heritage Trust Foundation, which is working on historic preservation of many fantastic sites in the area. I’m attending RC Patan’s meeting this evening. They are like my Nepali home-club. Afterward they are having a dinner for me! Hey, I could get used to this! Nepal - March 22nd, 2005 I awoke to the sound of thunder and rain pounding on the window. Bright flashes of lightening lit up the room in the early morning darkness. The weather in Nepal is generally sunny and warm this time of year, but I think I’ve brought with me a traditional Seattle weather pattern!
On this morning we are leaving at 7:00 a.m. to scout possible locations for the Newlife Disabled Center to purchase land and build a new building. I tag along for the ride, hoping for some stellar photo ops, but the rain continues through most of our journey.
There have been a number of visiting volunteers at the center, including Leonard from Poland and Fran from the UK. Leonard is out of town during my stay, but Fran is there. She has been focusing her life on improving the lives of the children and she’s here almost every day. Her friends and family have been raising funds back home to support the center. Our club has given grant funding in the past and this is the organization for which I’ve sold my scenic photographs. The Rotary Club of Kopundol has a fund from the money that I’ve sent over to pay for the children’s surgeries, and a good portion of the funds remain. This coming Saturday the Rotary Club is having a hands-on volunteer project to help clean up the center with painting, etc. I will be there, of course! Tomorrow we’re visiting the Nandu-Maya Self-Sustaining orphan home and assessing their needs. I have a bee hat and some candy to give them. The bee hat is because they raise bees for honey, and the candy is dandy for the kids! I’ve also got some pencils, pens and crayons to pass out. Yours in Rotary, Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Event Special Olympics has requested BRC support for the aquatics event, Saturday, April 16, at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. It is a large event with a large number of volunteers needed, with rapidly rising costs. Special Olympics would be very happy to have Bellevue Rotary as the sponsor of the event and would welcome 20-40+ volunteers to work that date. Volunteers will definitely be warmer than they would have been on the ski slopes! The event will last all day, from approximately 8:00 am until 5:00 or 6:00 pm. All-day volunteers are preferred, but shifts can be taken if necessary. Thank you for Bellevue Rotary’s continued support of the athletes of Special Olympics Washington! The volunteers had fun last year and, of course, the athletes always do. Please contact Tom Eckhart to volunteer or to receive more information.
Come to Camp Goodtimes this year on Wednesday, June 22. Plan to spend the day on Vashon Island. Bellevue Rotary members will once again put on a rip roaring, way cool, action packed carnival garnished at the end with lots of whipped cream. Sign up anytime with Charlotte Ellis, or check out the table flyers in late May/early June. Spouses and teens can help too. Help us out! Come to camp for half days on June 20, 21 and 24!
Saddle up for a great day in the country! This spring, you and your fellow Rotarians are invited on a trail ride for fun and fellowship. Date and place are yet to be determined. You will need your own horse! Contact Dean Rebhuhn or Peter Hammett for details. |
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