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October Is Rotary International: Vocational Service Month

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End polio now: Make history today

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rotary leadership institute: Sunshine Division

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Polio Plus fundraising ideas

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Governor Dr. Juan F. Ortega • editorial Dear Fellow Rotarians,

If you are an active, engaged Rotarian, you probably view vocational service as a way of life, even if you find it difficult to articulate a clear definition. Vocational service is the very essence of Rotary and it is what sets Rotary apart from other service organizations. If vocational service motivates and energizes you, then you are in the right place! And if you need to articulate the definition of vocational service, you just need to look into The Object of Rotary.

The Object of Rotary, a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose, points out that the responsibility of Rotarians is to use their professional skills to make the world a better place. Specifically, the Second Object which invites us to encourage and foster: • High ethical standards in business and professions; • The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; • And the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.

There is a long history in our District of Rotarians using their vocational skills to help make the world a better place. For instance, at our local level, most clubs in the District have been inspired to promote peace and conflict resolution and/ or to save lives by the implementation of water safety projects for children. There is no surprise that 28 of the Rotary Clubs in our District were recipients of the District 6930 Vocational Service Literacy

Award in 2013-2014.

Safer Roads, the District’s vocational service Project for 2014-2015 is a clear example of vocational service in action. Two Rotarians from our District, the inventor of BriteSide® and a Traffic Engineer, put their heads together to conceive this traffic safety project. The Safer Roads program is identifying the most dangerous intersections within our District and donating Briteside reflective panels as a means to calm traffic and increase safety. Many traffic fatalities are caused by motorists who fail to see critical safety signs such as stop signs.

All clubs are invited to contact their local City councils to implement this project in their own communities.

Another example of vocational service are those projects in Colombia, South America, supported by our Rotary clubs and The Rotary Foundation, where civil engineers, urban planners and architects donated their time to make sure that the nursing homes, orphanages and schools we sponsored through several humanitarian grants were using sound engineering and architecture principles.

If you are still looking to put your vocation into action, please consider the following suggestions and more importantly, use your imagination and the experiences of others to identify additional opportunities for action.

• Talk about your vocation in your club, and take time to learn about fellow members’ vocations.

• Use your professional skills to serve the community.

• Practice your profession with integrity.

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Inspire others to behave ethically through your own words and actions and by sharing with them Rotary’s Four-Way Test.

• Help a young person achieve his or her career aspirations, to learn about the Four-Way Test, and to learn the exemplary character ideals of The Object of Rotary.

• Guide and encourage other adults in their professional development. Share the Four-Way Test as well as Rotary’s two mottos- “Service Above Self” and “One profits most who serves the best.” Share the message of The Object of Rotary with them.

From its origins, Rotary has built a philosophy based upon integrity in businesses and professions. Rotary clubs and individual Rotarians are committed to vocational service and high ethical standards in all of their interactions.

These are summed up in the Object of Rotary, our core values (Service, Fellowship, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership), The Four-Way Test, and the Rotary Code of Conduct, carried out through our worldwide network of Rotary clubs and Rotarians.

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OCTOBER CALENDAR - VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH Wed; Oct 1, 2014

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Suntree

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Boca Raton Merritt Island

DG Official Visit Boca Raton

Via Mizner Country Club.

6200 Boca Del Mar Dr., Boca Raton,FL

PUTTIN’ ON THE PINK

Veranda Room 105 McLeod St., Merritt Island, FL 32953

OKTOBERFEST

River House Arcadia Drive, Vero Beach, FL

MOONSHINERS BALL

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DG Official Visit

Pelican Yacht Club.

1120 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Ft. Pierce Great Tastes at Suntree

Suntree Country Club, Melbourne FL{enter event location here...} Rotary Club of Indialantic presents the 7th Annual Witch Way 5K Walk/Run

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Witch Way 5K

Fun for the whole family Followed by trick or treating. Race begins and ends at Nance Park, Indialantic, FL 32903 6930 Foundation Seminar Mandatory Grant Seminar: One Representative per club must be present to be qualified

TENTATIVE

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Foundation Seminar (click to view a list of registrants)

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 9:00 - 12:00 PM Tentative at: 6895 Murrell Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940 Who Should Attend: Foundation chairs and all interested Rotarians Coffee and light refreshments available beginning at 8:30 AM

Council on Legislation

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Tue; Oct 21, 2014

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Instructional Session and Q & A Finance Committee Quarterly Meeting

Rotary Leadership Institute

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Immediately after The Foundation Seminar.

In the same location Conference Call Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Parts I, II, III & Graduate Course District 6930 Keiser University 2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411 October 25, 2014 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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October Is Rotary International Vocational Service Month Here are some examples of vocational service projects which clubs in district 6930 completed in 2013-2014: A. Four-Way Test and Object of Rotary Projects 1. 22 plus clubs – 4-Way Test stickers placed in dictionaries, Josh the Otter book

a. RC of Port St. Lucie has Interact club place stickers in dictionaries and Josh the Otter books 2. RC of West Palm Beach – Sponsored 4-Way Test essay contest in 10 elementary schools 3. RC of Stuart Sunrise – Sponsored 4-Way Test essay or speech contest 4. RC of Rockledge presented a 4-Way Test award to long time local business leader- received good reporting with pictures in local press.

5. RC of Sebastian sponsored a 4-Way Test essay or speech contest 6. RC of Okeechobee sponsored a 4-Way Test essay or speech contest 7. RC of Boca Raton presents 4-Way Test award to 6 students (See section B).

8. RC of Royal Palm Beach, during Vocational Service Month, had charter members speak at each meeting about how they use the principles of Rotary in their vocations.

9. RC of Royal Palm Beach sponsored a Four Way Test essay contest for 5th graders. Students were asked to pick one item on the Four-Way Test and explain how it fits into their life.

10. RC of Wellington invited the District Governor to speak to the club about the Object of Rotary.

B. Student Recognition Projects 1. Numerous clubs award scholarships. E.G. the RC of Boca Raton awarded $100,000 in college schol-

arships for underprivileged high school graduates. Each scholarship recipient is then mentored by a Rotary club member.

2. RC of Boca Raton annual presents a 4-Way Test award to one high school senior in each of the six local high schools. Recipients are selected by the schools as the senior who best exemplifies the 4-Way Test. The award is a plaque and a small cash prize. A club member goes to the award ceremony to present the award and say a few words about the 4-Way Test and Rotary 3. The RC of Boynton BeachLantana sponsored a student to go to a careers in science program for youth which was held in Sweden in conjunction with the annual Nobel Prize Award ceremonies.

C. Student Job Shadowing Projects 1. RC of Boca Raton sponsors a “Youth in Government Day.” A group of about 20 high school students shadows city leaders for a morning in City Hall and participates in a mock city council meeting. The seniors, their teachers and some of the city officials then join the Rotary club for lunch where the students report on their experiences.

2. RC of Vero Beach Sunrise sponsored a career awareness project for youth ( Career Pathways to Independence).

3. RC of Boynton Beach Lantana annually participates in a career awareness day at Crosspointe Elementary School.

D. Adult Recognition Projects 1. RC of Rockledge- present 4-Way Test Award to local business leader 2. RC of Sebastian recognized a

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local community leader as a vocational role model 3. RC of Pahokee recognized a local community leader as a vocational role model 4. RC of West Palm Beach presents a Fireman of The Year award in the fall and a Policeman of the year award in May. 5. RC of Okeechobee recognized an outstanding teacher and an outstanding educational administrator AND another community leader as a vocational service role model (This last award is the club’s most prestigious and is named the Carl T. Durrance Award). The club also gives 6 mini grants to qualifying teachers.

6. RC of Royal Palm Beach picks one school each year and asks the teachers at that school to select a teacher among their peers as the Teacher of the Year. The teacher who is selected receives a Crystal Apple award plus a check.

7. RC of Boynton Beach-Lantana recognizes a local community leader who represents a vocational service role model.

8. RC of Boca Raton sponsors an annual OUTSTANDING PEOPLE AND LEADERS GALA which recognizes local leaders in the areas of health care, education and public service. The gala this year was attended by 275 people and received extended coverage. The event raised over $100,000 for the club’s 501(c)(3) fund.

9. RC of Cocoa recognized a local business leader, Jack Parker, as a vocational service role model.

10. RC of Vero Beach Sunrise recognized a local community leader as a vocational service role model.

11. RC of Port St Lucie – Presented Paul Harris Fellowship to Brian Kusel a local dentist, submitted photos a story to local paper.

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12. The six Rotary clubs in Boca Raton sponsored the presentation of a Paul Harris Recognition award to the retiring mayor of that city.

E. Student and/or Teacher of the Month Projects 1. RC of Okeechobee recognizes a student of the month from September through May.The focus is on community service (Service Above Self), character and academics).

2. RC of Boca Raton Sunset sponsors a student of the month program. Students are chosen by teachers and must meet the criteria of the 4-Way Test. The student comes to the first meeting of the month when a classification talk is given. The student receives a plaque and a check. Each student has a sponsor who pays for the awards. At the end of the year all of the monthly winners are brought back to a club meeting where one is announced as the student of the year. The winner receives $1,000.

Families are invited to that event.

3. RC of The Northern Palm Beaches sponsors a student of the month luncheon for seven months during the year.

F. Classification Talk Projects 1. RC of Port St. Lucie has 10-15 minute classification talk every few weeks 2. RC of West Palm Beach had four non-profit executives and other business leaders speak 3. RC of Boca Raton has done three classification talks so far this year.

4. RC of Okeechobee – Once a month a member speaks on his or her business as it relates to Rotary.

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Relax a Little – Laugh a Lot! Relax a Little – Laugh a Lot!

Rotary Clubs Mixer Rotary Clubs Mixer Thursday,October 2, 2014 Thursday,October 2014 As we honor Vocational Service to2, the Community!

As we honor Service toMarina the Community! theCity of Pahokee At Vocational 190 North Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476 of Pahokee Marina At theCity 5:30-7:30 PM 190 North Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476 Vocational Service Awards 5:30-7:30 & PM Vocational Service Awards Scholarship Fundraiser & to Pahokee Rotary Club: Members & Guests, please RSVP (561) 385-0614 Scholarship Fundraiser Members & Guests, please RSVP to Pahokee Rotary Club: Great Food & Fun - incl. Gator-bytes!

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Great Food & Fun - incl. Gator-bytes!

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Dear District Governor Ortega, Imagine a setting in which hundreds of curious, positive, intelligent high school age individuals from around the globe ask "What is Rotary? How can I get involved? What if I want to visit a Rotary Club?

How do I find it?"

That is exactly what happened at the 2014 World Affairs Seminar "World Health: Issues and Responsibilities" this year. "In our thirty-eight year history as a Rotary District 6270 Initiative, I don't recall ever having so many positive questions and comments about Rotary," said Tom Plantenberg, Executive Director. The week-long program was held June 21 - 27 at Carroll University, Waukesha Wisconsin. About 300 delegates attended. "The questions were prompted in part by a presentation on Polio by Rotarian Jon Stillman. He really piqued their curiosity. Our evaluations showed a real increase in awareness about Polio eradication worldwide."

The World Affairs Seminar (WAS) is a unique interactive educational experience during which delegates from a variety of backgrounds discuss issues in a non-threatening environment. They experience new and different ideas and viewpoints brought forward both by their colleagues and world renowned experts. In small and large groups delegates discuss information and ideas and put their new knowledge to use. Public policy simulations allow them to work through the complex interactions of different countries, corporations and organizations to develop their own policy initiative. The university setting provides a collegelike experience, including use of the residence halls and campus dining. Throughout the week delegates have time for recreational activities which bring greater awareness and understanding of the world around them. Critical thinking, negotiation skills and the process of learning about new friends from around the world are all part of this incredible experience.

Each year WAS uses a different theme as a learning platform. In 2015 it will be Global Energy. In 2016 it will be Water. In years past topics have ranged from Gender Equity & Social Justice to World Hunger. Since 1977 over 27,000 young people from around the world have honed international relations and leadership skills thanks to WAS. Please share this information with the Rotary Clubs in your District, and if possible include an announcement in your Newsletter. For more information contact the WAS Staff at: contact@worldaffairsseminar.org<mailto:contact@worldaffairsseminar.org> Thank you, Thomas M. Plantenberg, PHF+1 Thomas M. Plantenberg, Executive Director World Affairs Seminar 10600 W. Mitchell St. West Allis, WI 53214 O: 414-453-4984 M: 414-379-8020 FX: 414-431-0588 www.worldaffairsseminar.org<http://www.worldaffairsseminar.org> PS: WAS is a wonderful compliment to other Rotary Youth Programs such as RYLA and RYE. We at WAS strongly encourage attendance at these programs, and in turn, they often share our message as well.

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World Affairs Seminar

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Global Energy Who’s Got the Power?

June 20 - 26, 2015 Carroll University • Waukesha, Wisconsin

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By connecting their life experiences to the lessons learned at the seminar, delegates will gain a better understanding of the likenesses and differences among cultures. When delegates understand how their “world” connects to local and global paradigms, their personal responsibility in Global Energy will become more defined.

Come to World Affairs Seminar 2015, “Global Energy – Who’s Got the Power?”. Listen to experts, distill information, identify priorities, and develop skills to both lead and collaborate with others from different cultures.

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Visit our website for more Information www.worldaffairsseminar.org World Affairs Seminar • 10600 W. Mitchell Street • West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 (414) 453-4984 • FX: (414) 431-0588 • contact@worldaffairsseminar.org

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Drink

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I am David Spector and am the current president of the Eau Gallie Rotary Club. We meet Tuesday for lunch at the Kiwi Tennis Club in Indialantic Florida.

We had a very successful and fun fundraiser at the Rocky Water Brew Fest in beautiful downtown Eau Gallie Square this past weekend September 20th.

We had 25 local breweries from all over Florida, and even a local Florida winery participate. Also on hand were local media as well as 5 food trucks selling their wares. While I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the final attendance figures were, we estimate attendance at about 1100!

The brew fest was the idea of past presidents Mary Bonhomme, and Eric Turner who both transitioned our club from a Wintertime light fest that we operated for about 10 years. This was passed on to the Boy Scouts of America, as they had the ability to provide a larger manpower base.

We partnered with the Intracoastal Brewery in Eau Gallie, and with their help made this our new signature event. Thanks and kudos to them for without their expertise and connections with many breweries, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pull this off. Also kudos to out Brew Poo Bah, Tom Richards for chairing the event, he did a super job.

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To register visit www.rlitraining.org. Cost to attend is $95 per session which includes course materials, breakfast and lunch.

Registration cut-off is October 15, 2014 so please register early!!!

Directions to Keiser University: From Florida’s Turnpike or Interstate 95, take Okeechobee Boulevard exit.

Head west go right (north) on Jog Road. Keiser University is on the right about ½ mile.

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PolioPlus Fundraising Ideas Consider these ideas for creative fundraisers that have proven successful for clubs and districts:

us Fundraising Ideas • Purple Pinkie Project: Millions of children in endemic countries know that a freshly painted purple pinkie means freedom from Polio. When local community members make a $1.00 contribution to PolioPlus, Rotary volunteers mark their pinkies with the same gentian violet used around the world on NIDs (National Immunization Days). The purple pinkie is a personal symbol of helping one child become free from Polio forever. For more information, visit the following website: http://www.rotary6940.org/ uploads/District_Purple%20 Pinkie%20Project%20H andbook.pdf

ing, opt to skip the meal and donate the cost to PolioPlus.

• Host Rotary Night: Arrange with your local ball clubs and host a Rotary Night at the ball game. Both major and minor league teams have pitched in to help Rotary “strike out Polio”. Auction off throwing out the first pitch.

Set up a booth in the ball park with information on Rotary and PolioPlus.

• Plan a Special Event: dinner, golf tournament, festival, picnic, wine tasting, Valentine’s Day dance, silent auction, sports competition are just a few suggestions that could draw participation from Rotarians and other members of the community.

fundraisers that have proven successful for clubs and

of children in endemic countries know that a freshly • Create a special item dom from Polio. When local community members for sale: oPlus, Rotary volunteers mark their pinkies with the CDs, cookbooks, ties, teddy bears, and mugs are only the world on NIDs (National Immunization Days). The some of the items that have l of helping one child become free from been Polio sold toforever. raise funds for • Organize a walk-a-thon, PolioPlus. bike-a-thon or owing website: skate-a-thon: s/District_Purple%20Pinkie%20Project%20H • White elephant Find Rotarians, Rotarian Fellowships, athletic groups or other community members who want to participate and ask them to solicit pledges for miles or kilometers walked, pedaled or skated.

gift auction: after the holidays, ask club members to donate “white elephant” gifts that they do not want or need. Auction these items off at a club or district meeting to raise money for Polio!

an exchanging gifts for a special occasion, request • Celebrate a Big Day: ntribution to PolioPlus.

Rather than exchanging gifts for a special occasion, request that friends and family make a contribution to PolioPlus.

E-bay auction: ff a car, a seven-night •cruise or four tickets to a local Ask Rotarians, friends and or a concert. Clubs can have weekly local • Penniesfor for Polio: family to cleanatheir attics and raffle • Raffles Big and Small: Raffle off a car, a seven-night cruise or four tickets to a local event such as a basketball game or a concert. Clubs can have a weekly raffle for local restaurants or area businesses.

basements of items (clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares in good condition) they wish to give away. Collect the items and list them for auction on Ebay. Enlist the help of technosavvy Rotaract and Interact clubs to take electronic photos of the items and post them on-line.

a great way to involve nonRotarians in the district.

Rotarians and their friends and families place coin-collection cans or boxes in local businesses, schools, and homes.

All proceeds are combined and donated to Polio.

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h your local ball clubs and host a Rotary Night at the • Skip a Meal: eague teams have At your Rotary Club meet- pitched in to help Rotary “strike out e first pitch. Set up a booth in the ball park with us.

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• Movie Night: Work with local cinemas to organize a movie night where the proceeds (or part of the proceeds) from admission are donated to Polio. Publicize the event in the paper, on the radio and in all Rotary Clubs in the area and encourage family members, friends and non-Rotarians to attend.

• Million Dollar Dinner: Arrange to have a dinner with a Rotary Senior Leader, local celebrity, or District Governor.

Invite guests who are able to make a significant gift to PolioPlus.

• Fireside Chat: A local Rotarian invites other members from the District to his or her home for an update on Polio eradication and an opportunity to discuss making a major gift. This event may be hosted by a Rotary officer or a Major Donor.

• Organize a Rotary Run for Polio Eradication: Solicit corporate sponsorship to cover the costs and raise funds by charging a registration fee for runners.

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Sign up for the World Polio Day Livestream Today On 24 October, Rotarians clubs and districts around the world will come together to fight polio. Register today for our End Polio Now: Make History Today Livestream event to receive a global update on the current status of polio eradication, hear inspiring stories, and musical performances. The event will begin at 18:30pm CDT and will be streamed live at endpolionow.org.

I encourage your club/district to have a viewing party for the event, or incorporate it into your existing World Polio Day plans. Invite local government officials and use this opportunity to encourage them to support the global commitment to a polio free world. On World Polio Day, wear your End Polio Now pin and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Resources to help you spread the word about your World Polio Day event can be found on endpolionow.org.

The materials include: • • • •

Sample Tweets and Facebook posts Graphics for posting on social media and online Tools to help you reach out to local media Tools to help you engage local political leaders with World Polio Day

Before or after World Polio Day, consider sharing your polio story or event photos.

If you are unable to watch the event live, consider viewing the recording at your next club meeting and discussing how you can help fulfill Rotary’s promise of a polio free world. To learn more about our fight to End Polio Now, attend the World Polio Day webinar on 24 September.

You can also make an impact on World Polio Day by contributing to PolioPlus. Remember that your contribution will receive full recognition points and – better yet – it will be matched two-to-one by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Contribute today.

We are 99% of the way to a polio-free world – truly, “this close” to eradicating polio forever.

Help us get closer by spreading the word about our fight to End Polio Now with our communities and the world.

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Flagler Palm Beach Rotary Members are invited to an Evening of Fellowship

Palm Beach Yacht Club 5th

Annual LobsterFest Hosted by Charles Contessa

Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 Cocktails in the Commodore’s Room at 6:00 pm Dinner follows in the Main Dining Room at 6:45 pm

LOBSTER NIGHT Includes:

HOUSE OR CAESAR SALAD 1½TO 1¾ LB. MAINE LOBSTER

served with Jasmine Rice & Fresh Bouquetiêre of Vegetables

ALSO INCLUDES A GLASS OF WINE & DESSERT $50. plus tax & gratuity

Dress: Smart/Casual/Comfortable For Reservations, please Call Charles Contessa @ 561.714.4662

PALM BEACH YACHT CLUB

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Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA)

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Come join us in São Paulo for our very own Carnival

Celebrate with us and feel the heartbeat of samba during our own Rotary Carnival, a Host Organization Committee event, Saturday, 6 June. Thanks to the change in convention dates, you’ll find it even more convenient to attend this must-see event. This year’s convention begins and ends one day earlier than previously scheduled -- 6 June through 9 June -- because the original opening day coincided with one of the city’s most popular parades. Please share this information with club members by updating your websites and newsletters, and:

• Review the complete list of events with date changes • Learn more about the Rotary Carnival and other host events • Discover all you can do in São Paulo

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Who needs a visa?

Plan ahead to make sure you get a visa in time for the convention Brazil operates under the reciprocity rule, meaning that whatever is required of Brazilians traveling to your country of origin is what Brazil will require of you. Citizens of several countries, including most European countries, most Central and South American countries, Korea, New Zealand, and Philippines, do not need a visa to enter Brazil. For others, including those from Australia, Canada, Japan, and the United States, it will be necessary to apply for a visa through the Brazilian embassy or consulate that serves your country or area.

• Download the latest visa information • See a list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter • Contact your embassy or consulate

Spreading the word Promote the convention in your clubs and districts A Rotary International Convention is a one-of-a-kind event, an opportunity for you to gain a new understanding of Rotary’s scope and power and immerse yourself in the local culture. Encourage others to take part in this unforgettable experience. If you’ve attended a past convention, share your story with us, and use the following resources to spread the word about the São Paulo convention.

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SÃO PAULO CONVENTION DATES CHANGED The 2015 Rotary Convention will run Saturday, 6 June, through Tuesday, 9 June – starting and ending one day earlier than originally scheduled.

• Learn more about this change • Check riconvention.org for updates, registration & housing details • Find information about HOC events

GET INVOLVED!

Make a difference in your community, or in communities around the world, by volunteering on a Rotary club project.

• Find a project to volunteer your time & talents • Contact a Rotary club near you

Participate!

Get a booth or lead a breakout session Apply for a Rotary project booth to share your service project with other Rotary members and the family of Rotary. It’s an efficient way to find partners for your project and inspire others to undertake similar activities. You can also take an active role by leading a breakout session.

Proposals are being accepted now.

Resources & reference: Host Organization • Apply for a booth by 31 October - City of São Paulo Tourism • Submit a proposal to lead a breakout session - State of São Paulo Tourism • Learn more ways to get involved - Brazil Tourism Rotary Convention is a bimonthly source of the latest information on convention activities, speakers and entertainment, local events and tourism, and deadlines.

Send questions and comments to impromo@rotary.org. Registration questions should be sent to riregistration@rotary.org.

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12 September 2014 | A roundup of Rotary news

Rotaractors Provide Access to Fresh Vegetables in France Imagine a community where the residents are all free to plant, grow, harvest, and eat healthy food whenever they want without having to pay for it. That’s exactly what residents of more than 20 cities and towns in France are doing through a project called Potalib, launched by the Rotaract Club of Versailles. It’s just one example of how Rotary’s programs for young people develop leaders.

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• Read more about the project • Read how a Bahrain club is using a greenhouse to help autistic children • Learn about Rotary’s programs for young people

Empowering youth Growing up in the family of Rotary Lithuanian Gabija Trimbel has been an Interactor and a Rotary Youth Exchange participant and now is beginning a new adventure, starting the Vilnius International Rotaract Club. For New Generations Month, learn what inspires this motivated young leader.

• Read her post in Rotary Voices • Take part in a RACtalk

• Check out a road safety program for Rotaractors in India

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Second Annual Fishing Tournament by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton West

$65 Includes:

1 Snack, 1 Soda and 1 T-shirt

Saturday, October 25* 6pm to 11pm

Hillsboro Inlet Fishing Center â&#x20AC;˘ 2705 N. Riverside Dr., 33062

Phone: (561) 209-4528 - Dario Sponsor

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Tell Your Story

My name is Angelica Blakely and I will be at your service as Public Image Chair in our District.

As part of Rotary’s new strategy we are trying to strengthen our image so that everyone will understand what Rotary stands for, how we’re different, and why it matters.

I encourage all Public Image Chairs for each club to download from Rotary Brand Center the Messaging Guidelines Brochure, subtitled The Voice, and Visual Rotary Guidelines, to share with club members. In this brochure you will find powerful tools to do “What we need to do”, which is to tell our great story in a way that ensures our actions and supports our words. And if your club doesn’t have Public Image Chairs please ask your president to appoint someone.

One of the best ways to bring our story to life is to simply tell about it. With this in mind we will have a space in the District newsletter called “Telling You Story”. It will be a forum for individuals to tell about the day they became a true Rotarian. Submissions will need to be no more than 400 words and, if possible, should include the author’s picture. Stories like these can inspire others and help to connect people to one another.

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TellYourStory Rotary has truly impacted my life in profound ways. Although I had been a member for years, my transformation into a true Rotarian happened when Rotary transformed my daughter into a global citizen. First, back in 1982 when she was 15, she participated in a two week trip sponsored

by Pittsburgh’s District 730 to Caracas, Venezuela. This was followed by her year as a Rotary exchange student in Ecuador. Later, during college, Rotary provided a month in Italy. Through Rotary’s nurturing she acquired a fluency in Spanish, a zeal for education, a maturity beyond her years, a tremendous motivation to explore the world, and a desire to serve others. Lauren leveraged these experiences to gain positions in international marketing, the highlight being two years in the 1990’s as an ex-pat for Motorola in Bogotá, Columbia.

To date, she has either worked or vacationed in nearly all parts of the world. She now lives in Miami with her husband and our 7 year old bi-lingual grandson, works as a partner with a global executive search firm, and is active in various service organizations including the Miami Chamber of Commerce and Red Cross. Although I had already been in Rotary for a number of years and had served as president of my local club it wasn’t until my daughter’s incalculable enrichment through Rotary that my eyes were opened to the breath of Rotary’s contributions to worthy causes including its positive influence on thousands of young people. After becoming a true Rotarian and spending a decade or more plunging myself into all sorts of club and District projects in Pittsburgh I sadly left Rotary for professional reasons. Unexpectedly after only being retired in Florida for 6 years, I find myself back in Rotary, eagerly anticipating my Presidency of the Rotary Club of Port St. Lucie and excited about partnering with the Rotary Club of Port St. Lucie Sunset to host a Rotary Exchange Student next year. While I am motivated by a feeling of indebtedness to pay back to Rotary for what Rotary did for my daughter, truth be told, true Rotarians know this is impossible because the more one does for Rotary the greater the benefits one receives.

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Dear Rotary President and Rotarians,

My name is Dini Heizer from Rotary Club

Boca Raton West, and I am the person in charge of the District Newsletter 2014-2015!

I would like to give you space for your club to send photos, or talk about events, services, or anything you want as long as you can send it to us!

Please, send to: diniheizer@gmail.com Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be waiting for you!

Thank you!

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