"Education is
the biggest gift that one can give''
Education is the answer
for poverty, hunger, good health
& reduction of conflicts,
tension, hate crimes and violence.
So invest in education for peace.
If you educate a child
he/she will educate their
children, and that will flow to
next generation like a river and
all these will join the ocean of
peace. Education is the key
to man's survival and happiness-
resulting in harmony in personal
life that translates into peace.
Peace is in our hands -
all it takes is education.
Namaste
Namaste
Fellow Rotarians:
Time is flying fast as Sushi and I are
visiting clubs and having the time
of our lives. So far
we've had the good fortune of
visiting 31 clubs and I am
starting my 3rd month of my
Governorship. This has been
the most amazing, most incredible,
and most fantastic experience of
my life. I never imagined or
dreamed anything like this.
I have discovered so many things
that have touched my heart.
I would have never known how
beautiful, wild, and wonderful
Ohio is, as I would have never
traveled the back roads.
It was amazing to visit
80-year-old clubs like Malta-McConnelsville,
Wellston, Ironton, Nelsonville,
Barnesville & Gallipolis in
small communities of 4000-5000 people,
still going strong. And it
was amazing to imagine the vision
and spirit of those charter
members and how proud they
would feel to see the clubs now
after so many years.
I discovered very gracious, warm
and giving Rotarians everywhere in
our
district,
both in small villages and big
cities. I saw
volunteerism at its peak and the
spirit of Rotary in its
purest form.
ˇ
In Malta McConnesville I
discovered a one room school with a
teacher
for first grade to
eighth grade, a museum, and a
dungeon for drunks
to be locked up
overnight.
ˇ We
visited Ironton, the capital of
iron ore in its heyday, now a city
wth
beautifully preserved Irish and German
churches.
ˇ
In The Middleport Pomeroy Club,
I discovered four Rotary members
from the
Vaughan family, spanning three
generations.
ˇ I
met 4 Rotarians, 3 past
presidents and one charter
member, from
the Baird
family from Pataskala.
In fact I was told there were
five
Rotarians from
that family before one member
passed away.
ˇ I
visited the Columbus Club, the
oldest and biggest club in our
district
-
400 plus members. It
is 97 years old and they
are getting ready for
their centennial
celebration.
ˇ I had the honor
of handing a Certificate of
Forty Years Perfect
Attendance
to Jim Dickey in The Upper
Arlington Club.
ˇ I
met Alan Marty, the oldest
charter member from The
Bridgeport
Rotary
Club,
a member for over 50 years.
ˇ I discovered that
Rotary is good for love
marriages as I met quite a
few Rotarians
who found their match in Rotary
(most marriages in
India
are still arranged).
ˇ I
found The Dublin Worthington
Club reaching beyond borders,
doing
dictionary projects and reaching
out to communities in Perry
County.
ˇ I saw increasing
percentages of women Rotarians
both in the small
villages and in the big
cities.
ˇ
I saw more singing clubs than I
ever imagined... I think 30 to
40
percent
of clubs are singing clubs
ˇ I
saw The Westerville Club
subsidizing new, young members in
their
early 30's,
in
order to bring new blood into
the club. I was touched
by
the spirit of The Family of Rotary
as I saw 2 clubs helping to
pay the dues of Rotarians in
financial distress. They
handled the
situation with the utmost respect,
protecting the privacy of donors
and recipients.
The two most important things I
have discovered are: first, myself;
and second, the true spirit of
Rotary in the hearts and souls of
people that make this country so
wonderful. It is truly a
humbling experience.
My
Goal by
Ram Gawande, DG
I
want 100% of the clubs in the
District to receive a
Presidential Citation.
To
do this, accomplish 3 activities
of 6:
Polio Eradication
- Polio awareness in the
community or give $1000 to
PolioPlus
Improve
Public Image of Rotary - Publicize
your project, or put an ad in
Humanity in Motion
Increase capacity
to serve - Do a project related to
health, hunger, water, or
literacy.
Membership:
Net increase of one member by
March 31
Vocational
Area: Start yourth
mentorship, Support career
counseling
Leadership:
Create leadership opportunity for
youth, sponsor a Youth Exchange
student, Ambassadorial scholar or
Peace Scholar. Develop a
Club Leadership Plan
Best
wishes
Ram Gawande, DG 6690
Just Released...
"End Polio Now"
Paul Harris Fellow Certificates
New
for 2009-10, the Paul Harris
Fellow Certificates will carry
the "End Polio Now"
logo for all new Paul Harris
Fellows (PHF) who become or are
named a PHF beginning 1 July
2009. The special
certificate will be available
for the duration of Rotary's
US$200 Million Challenge.
This unique recognition is sure
to be a treasured keepsake once
polio is eradicated.
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The
Family of Rotary,part 1.
WHO IS OUR ROTARY FAMILY?
A. Fellow Club Members
B. Spouses, Children,
Parents
C. Spouses of deceased
Rotarians
D. Youth Exchange Students
& families
E. GSE team
members/Ambassadorial scholars
Part 2 coming later.
The Family of Rotary Chair, PDG,
Peggy Murgatroyd
District
Simplified Grants
Our District elects to use part
of the funds from The Rotary
Foundation for local projects
through District Simplified
Grants. District Leadership
believes that this is an important
tool that is available to help the
Clubs give back to their respective
communities.
This year, the District received 25
applications requesting $34,255.22.
Since the District had only $25,000
available to fund these projects,
the Grants Committee reviewed the
projects and the criteria that are
used to make these awards, including
the support given to TRF and a
decision was made to fund the
following 18 projects: Clubs Project Athens ..........................
Bunks and mattresses to a homeless
shelter
Athens AM ......................Trees
to serve as shelter at a local ball
park
Byesville .........................
Holiday meals for disadvantaged
families
Cambridge .......................
Radio remote time to support their
immunization project
Cap Square .....................
Interpretive signs at a park
Chillicothe .......................
Computers for a local library
Dublin AM ........................
Dictionaries for 3rd graders
Gallipolis
......................... Books for
the elementary school
Grove City .......................
Shaded picnic area at the local park
Lancaster ........................
Fitness equipment for a local
non-profit
Malta-McConnellsville ........ Creating
an adult literacy program, including the
purchase
of computers and supplies
Marietta Morning ..............
Historical markers for the
City of Marietta
Nelsonville ........................
Park project, including a picnic
and play area
Olentangy ........................
School supplies for disadvantaged
children
Westerville Sunrise............. A
projector for an elementary school
West Lafeyette .................
Building a food stand at a local
ball park
Zanesville Daybreak ...........
Life skills program targets
at-risk youth
Since there were 7 Clubs with
worthwhile projects that couldn't
be funded , the Committee
requested that all Clubs
review their projects and
determine if their grant requests
could be reduced without
jeopardizing their projects.
We are blessed to have very caring
Rotarians and as of today, Athens,
Athens AM, Byesville, Cambridge,
Dublin AM, Gallipolis, Grove City,
Lancaster, Marietta Morning,
Olentangy and Westerville Sunrise
and Zanesville Daybreak have
reduced their funding requests.
As a result of their generosity,
the District was able to fund the
following additional projects:
Ironton - Improvement
of a downtown fountain
Jackson -
School supplies for
underprivileged kindergarten
students
Westerville - Food for the
homeless
As Dalene Lukshin, Club President,
and Chuck Ditchendorf, Project
Chair, from the Marietta Morning
Club noted, "with tough
economic times and a district as
dedicated as 6690, ..The Future of
Rotary is not just in "Your
Hands", but in Good
Hands."
We want YOU...
For Rotary Group
Study Exchange to India
The Rotary
Southeast Ohio District 6690 is
looking for professional men and
women between the ages of 25-40
who want the opportunity to
observe their particular
vocations as practiced in
another country and to share
cultural experiences as they
travel throughout the host
District living with various
host families.
Each year through the Group
Study Exchange program, Rotary
Clubs throughout the world
exchange group study teams made
up of a Rotarian Team Leader and
four young professional
non-Rotarians. The objective of
the GSE program is to promote
cultural and vocational
understanding and to create
goodwill among people of
different countries. This years'
exchange will be with India.
Most of the expenses of the
Exchange, including airfare and
room and board in the host
District, are paid by the Rotary
Foundation and the host
District.
If you are
a professional who is ready to
share your knowledge abroad and
to gain incredible cultural
experiences, please contact
David Roasa at roasad1@nationwide.com.
This year will focus on
education. Applications
must be received by September
20, 2009.
Coming
Events
Foundation &
Membership Seminar
September
26, 2009
Cherry Valley
Lodge
See
you there!
Expect Something
Different
REGISTRATION FORM
2009
ROTARY FOUNDATION and MEMBERSHIP
SEMINARS
ROTARY
DISTRICT 6690
September 26, 2009
8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Cherry Valley Lodge
2299 Cherry Valley Road
Newark, Ohio 43085
(740)788-1200
Robert
D. Shriner (rshriner@aol.com)
Warrenton, Virginia U.S.A
540/349-8193
Cell: 703/795-4355
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ROTARY
CLUB OF WARRENTON
IFMR-NA Master Ride Guide
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The
Rotary Calendar
September
is New
Generations month
October
isVocational
Service month
November is Rotary
Foundation month
January is Rotary
Awareness month
February is World
Understanding month
April is Magazine
Month
What
is a ROTARY VOLUNTEER and
how do I become one?
by Dick Thompson, PDG
Rotarians put Rotary's motto of
Service Above Self into action every
day and in every part of the world,
generously contributing their time
and skills to help others.
Rotary clubs carry out service
projects that address critical needs
locally and often work with distant
clubs to cosponsor international
efforts. Rotary Volunteers are
vital to the success of this
humanitarian work.
The Rotary Volunteers program
fosters active volunteer
participation at home and abroad,
drawing upon the spirit of community
and global service that lies at the
heart of Rotary International's
mission.
The Rotary Volunteers program aims
to increase awareness among
Rotarians and non-Rotarians of
volunteer opportunities in their own
and other communities that require
special expertise or skill. It
assists clubs and districts in
finding volunteers with skills that
are unavailable locally and
discovering the benefits of using
volunteers in service projects.
The program helps Rotarians identify
volunteer opportunities available
through projects sponsored by Rotary
clubs and districts and other worthy
organizations. It
encourages and facilitates Rotarian
participation in volunteer
activities that foster
understanding, fellowship, and
goodwill. The program also
improves the quality of life and
reduces economic disparity worldwide
through education, health care,
agricultural productivity,
technology, sanitation, and potable
water.
Rotary is a global network of
volunteers and the work begins in
your club and in your community
where local volunteering should be
first and foremost. Every club
in 6690 should have a Rotary
Volunteers Committee Chair who can
create awareness, maintain a
registry of club members who want to
volunteer, can do research and
identify opportunities for service,
announce all opportunities to club
members, keep the district informed
of all their activities and needs
and share their special stories with
RI.
From local volunteering turns to
international volunteering.
International Rotary Volunteers
register their skills with RI to
serve outside their home country.
As ambassadors for Rotary, they
foster international understanding
and goodwill, are expected to be
flexible and culturally sensitive,
and must maintain standards of
behavior that reflect positively on
their home country and uphold the
ideals of Rotary.
Registering as a Rotary
International Volunteer is one way
to publicize the interest in serving
on local and international projects.
To register, complete the Rotary
Volunteers International Volunteer
Registration Form available at
www.rotary.org or you can get this
form from the RI World Headquarters.
In the past, the Rotary Foundation's
Volunteer Service Grants supported
international travel for qualified
Rotarians and their spouses to
provide an essential service or plan
a needed project in a community.
Unfortunately, due to the current
global economic crisis, The Rotary
Foundation Trustees on May 6, 2009,
had to discontinue funding for
several programs and one of these
programs to be discontinued
effective July 1, 2009 was the
Volunteer Service Grants Program.
The following are some good tips for
questions that often arise with
regard to volunteer work of a
Rotarian:
1. Begin
preparation early. Start at
least six months before your trip.
2. Establish
communication with the host club and
coordinator.
3. Have a
clear understanding of the
volunteer assignment. Know
the dates of service, working
conditions, and tasks to be
accomplished.
4. Arrange
living and travel accommodations.
Confirm all arrangements before
arriving in the
country.
5.. Ask
about materials the project site
may need.
6. Get
informed about the country and
communicate with others who have
served in that same
country.
Obviously, you will need passports
or visas, insurance for health
issues, and your
safety is of the utmost
importance.
As your District Rotary Volunteer
Chair for 6690, I would be happy
to help assist any club or any
Rotarian who would feel that they
would like to become a Rotary
Volunteer. District Governor
Ram Gawande's heart is in this
area and there has not been a more
dedicated man in 6690 for
volunteering in Rotary projects
than Ram Gawande.
R.E. (Dick) Thompson, PDG
Ironton Rotary Club
(740)533-0824
drret@sbcglobal.net
Meet C. Lee Smith
C.
Lee Smith is the Interact
Chair for Rotary District
6690. Lee served
Rotary District 6690 as
Assistant District Governor
from 2007 to 2009. In
2005, Lee was the Charter
President for the newly-formed
Lewis Center/Polaris Rotary
Club.
He is the President and CEO of
Sales Development Services - a
Westerville-based company he
founded in 1989. His company
provides Internet-based sales
tools, training and marketing
research for the advertising
industry.
Lee is married to his wife
Kelly of 18 years, has two
sons Jason and Justin and
a Schnauzer named Mario.
Lee received his degree in
Advertising from the E.W.
Scripps School of Journalism
at Ohio University. In
addition to Rotary, Lee also
enjoys golf, ice hockey and
curling.
World
Polio Day is an ideal time for your
club to raise awareness about polio
and to garner support for the
eradication effort. Use the PolioPlus
Headliner Kit,
which contains a sample opinion
piece, letter to the editor, and
several press releases that can be
customized to reflect your club's
involvement in PolioPlus.
Clubs
can also arrange screenings of The
Final Inch,
the Academy Award nominated, 38
minute documentary that follows
health workers, including Rotarian
volunteers, as they immunize
children in India. The Google
Foundationn will donate $2 from
the sale of each DVD through the
end of 2009 to PolioPlus.
Why
Are You a Rotarian?
I CALL
IT PERTINENT because it calls
for a search within.
I CALL IT PERTINENT because it
tests the honesty of our purpose
in being a Rotarian all these
years.
I CALL IT PERTINENT because it
asks us to justify why we are
leaders of the Rotary world.
I CALL IT PERTINENT because
it asks us to be honest and
demonstrate whether Rotary is
for the masses or the classes.
I CALL IT PERTINENT because it is
the first time that we are asked
to declare solemnly that Rotary
is for the wealth of
the common man.
THIS IS A VERY PERTINENT
QUESTION because we want to
delcare in writing that:
a. WE DO WANT TO WORK for the
values for which Rotary stands
b. WE DO WANT TO BELIEVE in
dignifying the human being
c. We DO WANT TO
BELIEVE that Rotary is a
democratic body despite its
being selective - i.e., though
NOT OF THE MASSES it is FOR
the masses
Yes, Paulo! I personally do
swear and say that I am a true
believer in these statements,
for I am one of those men,
indeed many, who have Rotary in
their blood!
How
would you like to visit Europe without
ever leaving North America? Just
think . . . for no more than the price of
a plane ticket (or how about a train
ticket?) to New York City, you will be
able to have one of the most remarkable
international experiences of your life and
enjoy a rewarding and inspirational Rotary
experience at the same time. Here's
how.
The 2010 Rotary International Convention
will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada,
June 20-23, 2010. The well-designed
venues will be the Palais des Congrés and
the Centre Bell, both of which are located
in the heart of downtown Montreal and
within short walking distance of each
other.
Montreal is one of Canada's most modern as
well as most historic and culturally
diverse cities and it is truly
"family friendly". Bring
your children. There will be more
than enough to keep them busy,
entertained, and enraptured in this city
that is truly a feast for the eyes as well
as the senses.
The majority of the convention hotels are
located in the heart of Downtown Montreal
within easy walking distance of the venues
and the many attractions that are
available. The majority of the major
hotels are connected with the Palais des
Congrés via a network of access routes
known as the "Underground City".
This truly remarkable part of the city is
comprised of 22 miles of subways, hotels,
movie theatres, enormous shopping malls,
food markets, flower markets, hundreds of
restaurants, art galleries, etc. where you
can find anything and everything you will
need during your visit.
Of course, the primary reason to attend
any Rotary convention is to experience
unparalleled opportunities such as:
ˇ Learning about successful and
innovative projects that your club can
replicate and develop long-term
partnerships to benefit your
community
and beyond
ˇ Be inspired and motivated by
internationally known speakers
ˇ Be educated by the many breakout
sessions that to help you and your
club grow and be successful
ˇ Build lifelong friendships with
people who share your vision for a
better
world & HAVE FUN!!
Now is the time to begin planning for your
trip to the 2010 Montreal convention.
Here is your BASIC checklist:
1. MAKE YOUR
HOUSING RESERVATIONS NOW!! This
is most important. The longer you
wait, the greater the chance you will miss
out on the hotel of your choice.
2. Register BEFORE
December 15 so you will receive the
biggest registration discount.
3. Reserve Host
Organizing Event tickets to insure
you'll get into your chosen events.
For
complete registration information
including housing visit:
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Foundation &
Membership Seminar
ROTARY
DISTRICT 6690
What
is a ROTARY VOLUNTEER and
how do I become one?
C.
Lee Smith is the Interact
Chair for Rotary District
6690. Lee served
Rotary District 6690 as
Assistant District Governor
from 2007 to 2009. In
2005, Lee was the Charter
President for the newly-formed
Lewis Center/Polaris Rotary
Club.
I CALL
IT PERTINENT because it calls
for a search within.
