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November 27, 2007 No. 8 Vol. 86
This Week’s Program: Sam Rosenwasser, President
and General Manager, WTSP-TV & tampabays10.com
Born in El Paso, Texas, Sam Rosenwasser earned his
Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/Television/Film at North Texas State
University (now the University of North Texas) in Denton, Texas.
Sam Rosenwasser has been President and General
Manager of WTSP and tampabays10.com in Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida
since August 2001. In June 1999 he was appointed President and General
Manager of KXTV, Gannett’s ABC affiliate in Sacramento, California.
Previously he was President and General Manager of Gannett’s KVUE-TV,
the ABC affiliate, in Austin, Texas. Sam was appointed to that position
in January 1996 after serving as Vice President/General Sales Manager of
KVUE-TV.
Sam is currently on the Board of Directors of the
Carole Kneeland Project for Responsible Television Journalism. He has
also served as Chairman of the Board for the Child Abuse Prevention
Council of Sacramento. While in Austin, he served on the Board of
Directors of American Women in Radio and Television, was on the
Executive Board of Austin Crime Stoppers, and served on the Board of
Directors for Junior Achievement of Central Texas.
His industry accomplishments include being
selected Gannett Manager of the Year in 2007. He was one of four
finalists within Gannett for Gannett’s Manager of the Year recognition
in 2004. He was selected to participate in the Gannett Broadcast
Management Program in September 1994. Sam was nominated by the Austin
Advertising Federation for Television Manager of the Year in 1999. Other
honors include his selection as Dallas Television Salesperson of the
Year in both 1985 and 1987 by American Women in Radio and Television and
he was nominated in 1983 as Radio Sales Manager of the Year by the
Dallas chapter of American Women in Radio and Television.
Welcome, Sam. We look forward to hearing about the
future of television and what you predict is the next trend in
entertainment and news delivery.
Last Week’s Program: Thanksgiving Program With
The Reverend Christopher Schuller
Kiwanian-of-the-Day Stan Shaver
began his introduction of Reverend Schuller by explaining that his
church lost thier former rector who was a Kiwanian in ur Club. After a
lengthy search by a marvelous job search committee, they chose Reverend
Schuller whom Stan hopes will stay with his congregation a long time.
Schuller told us he was very familiar with
Kiwanis, having attended his grandfather's Club at the age of five and
having a daughter in Key Club. He told us his only Kiwanian joke and a
joke about clergyman who go to hell. Reverend Schuller told us his
grandfather was new to this country as a young man, but was the most
patriotic man he ever met, one who loved his adopted country and
defended its freedoms and frailities. The Reverend and his family feel
the same way about St. Petersburg. He described growing up in the
midwest, the son of a Lutheran minister and his determination not to be
a Lutheran minister when he grew up. He and his wife lived in Key West
early in their married lives where they ran a t-shirt shop and he played
in rock bands. His calling has taken him and his family to England,
Germany, Canada and many states in the U.S., but stated that he has
never felt as at home as he does here in St. Pete. He and his wife love
the spaciousness here as opposed to Key West, the picturesque
neighborhoods and especially Sawgrass Lake park. He feels, he said,
such a gratefulness for the beauty and peace of it.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, he said he did want
to impart some religion. It is one thing to appreciate parks, the open
waterfront, the neighborhoods and the architecture, he said, but walking
along the waterfront with his wife, he saw the light of love shine
through it all and that pure moment with God is more important. Those
moments with God that he and his wife experience strengthens their
relationship. He asked if we had ever experienced those pure moments
with God and encouraged us to take time this holiday to be still and
experience those pure moments. Don't just be thankful to God, he
said, be thankful for God. To experience a moment with God brings
a deeper appreciation for our home, our loved ones and our lives. He
wished that joy for all of us.
Guests And Visitors
Our Thanksgiving Program was attended by 41
members and three guests. Ron Scoggins hosted Bobbie Gilgosch
from Save A Child. Also joining us were Pastors Mark Schenkler and Dave
Swenson from Lutheran Church of the Cross. Thanks for joining us and
come back again soon!
What’s Happening?
More News From The Ukraine
As you may remember from past editions of the
Kiwanian, President Markus has been receiving correspondence from the
president of the first-ever Kiwanis Club in the Ukraine, Lora Pavlenko.
Chartered in October, the Club is already making a big difference in the
lives of children in the Ukraine. Below is an excerpt from the letter
Markus recently received. It’s a small world after all.
Hello Markus Mittermayr
This first month for our club became the
beginning of new work in Ukraine with children. As the president of club
I had many meetings with people who make projects for children. They
with interest listened about opening of Kiwanis Club in Ukraine…Last
week we had member Club from the New York. He lived in our apartment. It
was a good opportunity to learn more about what does Kiwanis in
different parts of the world…All 5 days which Tom Kropp stayed in Kiev
we have devoted of visiting the places with children we work with.
We was purchased the food for the day center
for homeless children, visited the boarding school for children which
has diagnosis an autism…Also there was a meeting in the center where
there will live 30 homeless children which now stays on the street. Now
we make reconstruction there. All directors of these centers are members
of Kiwanis. Our club has made decision to support their work with
children…we can change a life of children of Ukraine.
I shall be glad to see you or members of your
club in Ukraine some day. I also would tell a little about some
projects which we made last month…We have carried out a holiday of
harvest for homeless children who live on the street. They had an
opportunity to receive special gifts. Many have started to go to school
and we have presented them materials for school. We have cooked food
together with children for this holiday.
Some times in a week at the day crisis centre
we train children and teenagers to sew, prepare for meal. All teenagers
are not able to care of themselves. Some of them them lived on the
street 5- 10 years.
Our Kiwanis members have helped to make repair
for one poor family. We have found the boy on the street and found out
that his mum paralysed at home. We have visited her and have decided to
help. Now she has the clean house. Her son goes to school. Our girls
bring him some meal.
President Lora
Celebration Time – C’mon!
Lorin Bridge announced last week that there
are only ten more spots available for the annual Kiwanis Holiday Party
Progressive Dinner taking place on Sunday, December 16th at
5:00 p.m. at Harbor Isle. A sign-up sheet is circulating, so don’t miss
out on this great Kiwanis holiday tradition.
Save A Child Receives Kiwanis Check
Each year Young Children Priority One and the Boys
and Girls Committee pool funds to provide a Christmas gift to a special
charity. This year, Ron Scoggins presented a check for $2,000 to
Bonnie Gilgosch from Save A Child. Friday, December 14th,
volunteers from our Club will put together toys there for the children
served by Save A Child; interested members can sign up today to help
out.
Also today, members are asked to participate in
our Christmas Angel program. Names and ages of children are available so
members can choose one or more children to buy gifts for. Last year,
members of our Club bought gifts for 100 kids and we want to do the same
this year. For those who want to help, but don’t relish the idea of
shopping during this busy season, Kathy Condon has generously
offered to be your “personal shopper.”
November Holiday…No, Not That One!
November is Real Jewelry Month, so don’t forget
this Thursday’s open house and reception at Bruce Watters Jewelers. RSVP
by calling 896-6661 to register yourself and a guest at no charge. For
more information, see Nick Gizzarelli at today’s luncheon.
Leftovers Again???
Wondering what to do with all that leftover
turkey? Reheating Thanksgiving dinner in the microwave is one option,
but exercise a little creativity and you can wow the family with Turkey
Chili, Turkey Pot Pie or Curried Turkey Salad. Hundreds of recipes exist
to help you “waste not, want not.” Check out
www.southernfood.about.com or
www.allrecipes.com for hundreds of ideas, rated by viewers, for the
ubiquitous leftovers. There’s even a recipe for Turkey Won Tons!
Kiwanian Of The Week
We’re including a new feature to help members new
and old get to know each other better. A short biographical “portrait”
and a picture of a fellow Kiwanian will appear in each issue as we
receive them.
Name: Jane Baldwin
Company and Title: SunTrust Bank, Client
Advisor, Private Wealth Management
Joined Kiwanis because? My boss was very
involved in another Kiwanis Club and asked me to join the St. Pete
Club. I stayed because I fell in love with the work we do and the kids
we help.
Your single favorite Kiwanis experience/event?
Dr. Ron’s ‘Project Smile’, and of course, serving as club president.
Oh yeah, holding baby Christopher until he fell asleep at the Sally
House. And, I can’t forget meeting Jack at the Joshua House…sorry, I
can’t pick just one.
Tell us about your family, including pets. I
have nine brothers and sisters. I am also blessed with two great kids.
Jen is 21, a senior at USF and expects to graduate with her chemical
engineering degree next year. Matt is 18 and is in his first semester
at USF. And, yes, I am still single…still waiting.
Perfect day away from work? Diving in the
Keys.
Best vacation ever? Hiking in the Pacific
Rim Rainforest in Ucluelet, Canada.
Last book you read or favorite movie?
Favorite recent movie: Mr. Brooks. Favorite love story movie: Fifth
Element. Bruce Willis has to save the world, but it’s only possible
when he experiences true love.
Sports or art walks? Love diving, hiking,
and bicycling, fishing and boating.
Beach or mountains? Both, and I’m so glad I
can have both.
One thing most people don’t know about you?
I leave the inner garage light on because I am afraid of the
dark…must’ve been a childhood scar from an older brother scaring the
heck out of me when we were little. Don’t tell anybody, and definitely,
don’t turn the light out.
Quote to live by? “It’s easy to stand tall
when standing on the shoulders of giants” Not sure who the author is,
but it’s a great way to recognize the hard work of your colleagues for
helping you achieve a goal.
If you were on Kiwanis Survivor, who would you
vote off the island? No way am I touching that one…no doubt, I’d
be next because I like the mike.
TODAY’S QUIZ:
1. WTSP was known for many technological
and news firsts in the market, and in some cases, the nation. What new
advance debuted in October 1979 that became a symbol for
up-to-the-minute broadcasting?
2. Which
president enacted a law requiring cigarette manufacturers to put health
warnings on their packages?
3.
Which grows upward in caves – stalagmites or stalactites?
4.
The rock music video channel MTV made its debut in what year?
LAST WEEK’S QUIZ:
1. Franklin Roosevelt set Thanksgiving up
one week to the next-to-last Thursday in order to create a longer
Christmas shopping season. Public uproar against this decision caused
the president to move Thanksgiving back to its original date two years
later.
2. The Joshua Tree is the only tree that
grows in California’s Mohave Desert.
3. On June 26th, 1945, the charter of the United
Nations was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco. The text of the
charter was in Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
4. The most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust
is aluminum.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Creator, Sustainer and Life-giver, bless this food
to our use, and us to your service, make us grateful for all your
mercies, and mindful of the needs of others. Amen.
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