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President’s Message Newsy Bits

From Doug Spence By Suzi Brady

October 2023 October 2023

Lake Buena Vista Rotarians, I have had so much fun this month trying out several of the Magical Dining ® loca8ons in Orlando.
Lake Buena Vista Rotarians, This year I tried Del Friscos’ Double Eagle Steakhouse with a friend (well I do that one every year because it’s

My October message comes to you from Alaska. Meredith and I are so darn good), Hamiltons Kitchen with friends and Palate with my husband and some friends and all have
My October message comes to you from Alaska. Meredith and I are
aboard the Ovation of The Seas (cruising on RCL and not Disney
aboard the Ovation of The Seas (cruising on RCL and not Disney
this time) as we sail thru the Tracy Arm Fjord approaching two been excellent.
this time) as we sail thru the Tracy Arm Fjord approaching two
glaciers. The weather is cold, but the sky is clear.
glaciers. The weather is cold, but the sky is clear.
October brings about World Polio Day on the 24th. One Day, One
October brings about World Polio Day on the 24th. One Day, One
Focus: End Polio. When Rotary first began helping eradicate polio in
Focus: End Polio. When Rotary first began helping eradicate polio in
1988, there were 350,000 cases.
1988, there were 350,000 cases.

Today, Rotarians have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue
Today, Rotarians have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue
to report cases: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners,
to report cases: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners,
nearly 19 million people who would otherwise be paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5
nearly 19 million people who would otherwise be paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5
million people are alive who would otherwise have died.
million people are alive who would otherwise have died.

These stunning statistics were one of the first things that struck me when I joined Rotary. Our
These stunning statistics were one of the first things that struck me when I joined Rotary. Our
Rotary club and our global Rotary family have the power to bring about real change and help
Rotary club and our global Rotary family have the power to bring about real change and help
people. This is why I’m a Rotarian and not just one person trying to do it on my own. It’s also Magical Dining is ending October 1 this year but don’t worry–it will be back next year.
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people. This is why I’m a Rotarian and not just one person trying to do it on my own. It’s also
a glaring parallel with the Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally’s theme, “Create
Hope in the World” a glaring parallel with the Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally’s theme, “Create
Walt Disney World’s EPCOT is geNng ready to open their new walkthrough aPrac8on: ‘Journey of
th
Hope in the World” Water–inspired by Moana’ to the public on October 16 . I was very fortunate to get a preview this

Speaking of Hope, let’s hope the Holiday Committee changes my mind on Little CiCi’s Pizza! month which guides guests through the journey of water and encourages us to protect the worlds water
Speaking of Hope, let’s hope the Holiday Committee changes my mind on Little CiCi’s Pizza!
The Holidays are right around the corner after Halloween and it’s going to be epic! Pepperoni, cycle.
The Holidays are right around the corner after Halloween and it’s going to be epic! Pepperoni,
sausage or cheese! Stay Tuned for more information as our committee talks me out of Little
sausage or cheese! Stay Tuned for more information as our committee talks me out of Little
CiCi’s and into a more appropriate party venue for our amazing club! This interac8ve walking trail aPrac8on is suitable for all ages with a wet path and a dry path op8on and
CiCi’s and into a more appropriate party venue for our amazing club! contains references to Disney’s Moana movie including a large green depic8on of Te Fi8–a goddess from

My family is very excited about Halloween this month. Our 7 grandkids are going to get all the the film.
My family is very excited about Halloween this month. Our 7 grandkids are going to get all the
best candy and they’re going to share it with their favorite grandpa! Happy Halloween to all of
best candy and they’re going to share it with their favorite grandpa! Happy Halloween to all of
you. Certainly, there will be epic costuming from members like David and Jane Tran who
you. Certainly, there will be epic costuming from members like David and Jane Tran who
were first in line at the Magic Kingdom for the start of Halloween Party nights. I’ll try to shove
were first in line at the Magic Kingdom for the start of Halloween Party nights. I’ll try to shove
some of this cold weather into my carry-on and bring it home for Florida!
some of this cold weather into my carry-on and bring it home for Florida!

Now it’s time to say goodbye to all our family....
Now it’s time to say goodbye to all our family....
L B V - ROTARYYYY M O U S EEEEEEEE!
L B V - ROTARYYYY M O U S EEEEEEEE!

Doug It is a very beau8ful addi8on to the park as well as being informa8ve about the water cycle. It is also a
great way to cool off on those super-hot days. I imagine most will take the wet path about 345 days a
year and the dry path during our 20 days of Winter.

If you have some ‘newsy bits’ about any of our Lake Buena Vista Club Rotarians or from your expedi8ons
in and around Orlando please share them with me and I will include them in a future edi8on.
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