On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Cantonment will deliver complete dinners, including dessert, for over 300 families and over 900 family members.  As our newer members may not know, Rotary has always championed the value of Vocational Education/Training. The Rotary calendar has a month (January) designated explicitly for emphasis.Great news for vocational programs! According to a very informative article in the Pensacola News Journal on August 23rd, Navarre High School students enrolled in the welding program will not have to leave campus for classes starting next fall.Charlin Knight, Santa Rosa School District Workforce Education director, said the district will expand its Welding Technology Program to on-site training at Navarre High.“It’s a high-demand elective for our high school stu... 11/26/2024

More Information On Rotary Cantonment Rotary recognizes community members who go above and beyond what is expected of ordinary citizens through our Service Above Self awards. Today, we realize Escambia County Fire-Rescue Lieutenant Darren T. Snipes. He is assigned to Station 4, Cantonment District. Lt. Snipes has been a career firefighter for 24 years and a full-time Escambia County Fire Rescue employee for 20 years. Lt. Snipes has been a fire officer for the past 10 years and holds specialties as an EMT, Hazardous Materials Technician, and Water Rescue. Lt. Snipes has been assigned to B-watch Station 4 for three years.Being assigned to Station 4 is not an easy assignment, as this district requires Lt. Snipes to be proficientwith the numerous pieces of equipment and be highly reliable d... 11/05/2024

Hope Lunsford proposed Wendy Anne Sara (Classification—County Driver Services ) to join the Rotary Club of Cantonment. Wendy is now our newest member. Rotary International launched its celebrity ambassador program on 19 September, welcoming Kat Graham, Sibongile Mlambo, Gaby Moreno, and Archie Panjabi. Through traditional and social media, events, advocacy, and more, ambassadors can immerse themselves in Rotary’s work and engage with supporters to amplify its mission and impact. Learn more.As our newer members may not know, Rotary has always championed the value of Vocational Education/Training. The Rotary calendar has a month (January) designated explicitly for emphasis.Great news for vocational programs! According to a very informative article in the Pensacola News Journal on August 2... 10/22/2024

Rotary International launched its celebrity ambassador program on 19 September, welcoming Kat Graham, Sibongile Mlambo, Gaby Moreno, and Archie Panjabi. Through traditional and social media, events, advocacy, and more, ambassadors can immerse themselves in Rotary’s work and engage with supporters to amplify the organization’s mission and impact. Learn more.As our newer members may not know, Rotary has always championed the value of Vocational Education/Training. The Rotary calendar has a month (January) designated explicitly for emphasis.Great news for vocational programs! According to a very informative article in the Pensacola News Journal on August 23rd, Navarre High School students enrolled in the welding program will not have to leave campus for classes starting next fall.Charlin K... 10/15/2024

As our newer members may not know, Rotary has always championed the value of Vocational Education/Training. The Rotary calendar has a month (January) designated explicitly for emphasis.Great news for vocational programs! According to a very informative article in the Pensacola News Journal on August 23rd, Navarre High School students enrolled in the welding program will not have to leave campus for classes starting next fall.Charlin Knight, Santa Rosa School District Workforce Education director, said the district will expand its Welding Technology Program to on-site training at Navarre High.“It’s a high-demand elective for our high school students. There is always a waiting list, and with the on-site program, we can double and triple the class size,” Knight said of the program now offe... 10/08/2024

Today’s program features guest speaker Katie Barker, Director of Operations for the Centre of Excellence, who isthe founder of the A.W.A.R.E. programs conducted by the Centre. This initiative was created to help empower anarmy of modern-day abolitionists who are educated to recognize Human Trafficking in our city. Equipped with thephone numbers needed, these abolitionists can bring justice and freedom to those in need. The A.W.A.R.E. goal is for everyone in the Pensacola area to know the signs of Human Trafficking and to have a heightened awareness of what it looks like, specifically in our city. The initiative has vowed not to stop until every person in our town has programmed the National Human Trafficking Hotline Number into their phone. Cantonment Rotaries Newest Member: Becky Merid... 09/17/2024

Becky Meridth (Classification—Banking Management) has been proposed for membership in the Rotary Club of Cantonment by Paul Frederick. She has participated in the requisite "Fireside Chat" and fully understands what is expected of her as a Cantonment Rotarian. She has agreed to have her name published in the club. We invite you to join us to promote your business and enjoy lunch with us. Being a Rotary member offers you benefits far beyond your club. Rotary International has resources to help you plan and complete service projects, connect with experts and like-minded people worldwide, collaborate with young leaders, build a global network, and do even more. Being a member also allows you to continue your growth, such as attending the Rotary International Convention and taking courses o... 09/10/2024

Being a Rotary member offers you benefits far beyond your club. Rotary International has resources to help you plan and complete service projects, connect with experts and like-minded people worldwide, collaborate with young leaders, build a global network, and do even more. Being a member also allows you to continue your growth, such as attending the Rotary International Convention and taking courses online in our Learning Center. Learn more about what you can get from your Rotary membership. Friendship: In a world that’s becoming more complex, Cantonment Rotary Club meets one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. This was one of the primary reasons for Rotary’s founding in 1905. Business Development: The second key reason for Rotary’s inception was bus... 09/03/2024

Being a Rotary member offers you benefits far beyond your club. Rotary International has resources to help you plan and complete service projects, connect with experts and like-minded people worldwide, collaborate with young leaders, build a global network, and do even more. Being a member also allows you to continue your growth, such as attending the Rotary International Convention and taking courses online in our Learning Center. Learn more about what you can get from your Rotary membership. Rotary was started by four business people who wanted to help the city of Chicago. It has morphed into a worldwide philanthropic organization, topped by no one or no other organization. Google any city, add Rotary to the search, and see for yourself. Then check out any charity on Charity Navigator... 08/20/2024

The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its product is serving. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else, to sense the self-fulfillment that comes in the process, and to return that satisfaction to one's own life. It is richly rewarding. Friendship: In a world that’s becoming more complex, Cantonment Rotary Club meets one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. This was one of the primary reasons for Rotary’s founding in 1905. Business Development: The second key reason for Rotary’s inception was business development. Networking is essential, and the Cantonment Rotary Club offers a diverse cross-section o... 08/13/2024

Today, we welcome our new District Governor, Mike Tatem. His speech to our Rotary Club gives a glimpse of his philosophy.Welcome to the 2024-2025 Rotary year! I am thrilled and extremely honored to be able to serve as your District Governor this year. Our clubs have set ambitious goals,have elected strong club leadership, and have positioned themselves to maximize the good that can be done in our respective communities. I will encourage our clubs to develop their action plans throughout the year. These plans will help our clubs increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance our engagement, and increase our adaptability. His global vision is reflected in a message following his visit to Jamaica immediately following the devastating passage of Hurricane Beryl. I have excerpted some of tha... 08/07/2024

Stephanie Urchick’s is a leader on fire and checks all the boxes. More Info?Congratulations and Godspeed.It’s a frigid January night, the second in a row that the temperature has dipped below zero degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago.Schools are closed, events are canceled, and flights are grounded. Outside, an arctic blast is howling, but inside Stephanie Urchick’s condo, the party is sizzling.Urchick wears jeans and a Pittsburgh Steelers T-shirt with a “Magic of Rotary” pin affixed. Draped over one of her shoulders is a “Terrible Towel,” an iconic yellow dish towel-size piece of fabric that stalwart fans of the American football team wave to rally their team. The occasional cheer or groan punctuates the party’s chatter.eI am often asked why I say rotary is THE BEST HOUR OF THE WEEK, and next... 07/09/2024

We have local neighborhood people each week come over to inform us who, what, and where they are in their business or program. Last week's program was fantastic, one of our better ones. Today's speaker, Jo Dawn Brown, operates the local franchise. Whether building their own video game or figuring out the latest code to debug, Code Nija will transform your child's love for tech into an exciting adventure. If your child is tech-driven or likes the latest video games, this may be a program for them. Check out their website for more info,We believe that Code Ninjas is unlike anything your child has experienced before. Every day, thousands of our Ninjas enter our Dojos to learn to code on our proprietary learning platform – and in the process, UNLEASH THEIR INNER NINJA! Your child will join ... 07/02/2024

Rotary in Review | Rotary Magazine Photo Awards results I am often asked why I say rotary is THE BEST HOUR OF THE WEEK, and next to being at church, it certainly is. Don't take my word for it; look at our creed if you call it that.Rotary was started by four business people who wanted to help the city of Chicago. It has morphed into a worldwide philanthropic organization, topped by no one or no other organization. Google any city, add Rotary to the search, and see for yourself. Then check out any charity on Charity Navigator and see the money spent helping others compared to their leadership salaries. Oh, my. Unless you are filthy rich and can throw money away, haha, this alone will have you giving to Rotary and nowhere else. If you are the average Joe or Sue and want to help people with... 06/25/2024

Cantonment Rotary members serve the families at Northwest Florida Ronald McDonald House. Thanks to Founaris Bros Greek Restaurant provided the food.      Ronald McDonald House                       RMHC® Is A Trusted Charity — Join The RMHC® Family to Help Millions of Children and Families Access The Care They Need. Volunteer Make A Difference For Families Around The World Ways to Give Contribute To Help Fill A List Of Needed Items House Programs Our Houses Are Filled With More Than Help, They're Filled With Hope Our History For 50 Years, Helped Families So They Can Care For Their Children Family Room A Place For Families to Recharge Away From The Medical Space   Wednesday - 12:00 PMSt. Luke's Methodist Church (conference center left side of main entrance)1394 E 9 Mile RdPensacola, FL 3... 06/18/2024

Rotary Youth Exchange: Life-changing for all of us! After serving more than seven years as the outbound coordinator for her district's Rotary Youth Exchange program in New Zealand, Jenn Wong knows about the life-changing power of an exchange. From opportunities to unite cultures to empowering young people to create lasting change, Wong urges Rotary members to get involved and "open their homes, clubs, and hearts to these incredible young people."   At our June 5th Luncheon, the club awarded 20 PSC Scholarships valued at $31,550.00. Cantonment Rotary meets On Wednesday - 12:00 PMSt. Luke's Methodist Church (conference center left side of main entrance)1394 E 9 Mile RdPensacola, FL 32514 Joining Rotary offers numerous benefits, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to make a po... 06/11/2024

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Rotary Club of Cantonment Wednesday - 12:00 PMSt. Luke's Methodist Church (conference center left side of main entrance)1394 E 9 Mile RdPensacola, FL 32514   Cantonment Rotary Club https://cantonmentrotary.com                     20 Reasons to Join Rotary Leadership: - learning how to motivate, influence, and lead ...   4-way Test 4-way Test. From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians ...   Local Projects include:• Rotary Against Hunger - Supportinga Greater Pensacola Area project inpreparing about 80,000 meals to augmentManna Food Bank• Pensacola Children’s Chorus• Roy Hyatt Environmental Center• Tate High School Chorus • Tate High School Interact Club • Loaves and Fishes • Honor Flights for WWII Veterans • Independence Fund for disabled veterans • Relay for Life – American... 05/28/2024

History of The Rotary Foundation  Around 1916, at the RI Convention, it was believed that Rotary had $26.50 left over after paying for the convention, and then RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed that an endowment be set up “to do good in the world.   In 1928, when the endowment fund had grown to more than $5,000, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation and became a distinct entity within Rotary International. Five Trustees, including Klumph, were appointed to “hold, invest, manage, and administer all of its property . . . as a single trust, for the furtherance of the purposes of RI.”Two years later, the Foundation made its first grant of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into the Easter Seals.... 05/14/2024

 Rotary has been a vehicle for giving back and knowing that your money is doing well locally, nationally, and internationally. Charity Navigator rates Rotary as having the highest possible score of 4, a 100% ranking. You can give with confidence and know exactly where your money is going. 20 Reasons to Join Rotary Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship. It is one of two reasons why Rotary began in 1905 Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary's beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross-section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other and collectively help others. Personal ... 05/07/2024