Here’s to Opening Opportunities through our World!
Rotary International President, Holger Knaack, Germany District 6330 Governor, David Elliott Club President, Marsha Kalakay (2020-21)
District website: https://rotary6330.org/
David Elliott, Rotary District 6330 Governor 2020-21 Rotary isn't just a club for people to join, but rather “an invitation to endless opportunities” are you ready to join us on the path? Rotary Opens Opportunities is our current theme for 2020-21 and when Rotary International President Holger Knaack announced the theme in January, nobody could have foreseen the changes we and the world would face in the coming months.
DG David and Sue
In March, as the COVID-19 started forever affecting our lives, Rotary at all levels moved quickly into the world of electronic communications. Up until this point, we were making incremental changes in the way we did the business of Rotary, trying to lead the way without venturing too far and getting lost. Zoom and other electronic platforms are helping transform us as we try to meet and continue to serve our local and international communities. Our District 6330 comprises of Interact, (ages 12-18) Rotaract (ages 18+) and Rotary clubs along the shores of Lake Huron and North Eastern Michigan as well we have a District Passport Club offering flexible membership and a Global Passport club that connects members in different countries offering a international membership experience!
As we change to the new future, we will remain a service organization with a goal of “doing good in the world.” But we are so much more than that. We are a leadership organization of members from the private sectors (large and small businesses) as well as government, service employees, non-profits, and people who want to make the world a better place to live. Rotary is continuing to live up to its promise made 35 years ago, in 1985, of eradicating polio from the face of the earth. For the past several years, polio has existed in just two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Lessons learned in reducing the incidence of polio to zero throughout most of the world are now aiding in planning vaccination efforts when a Covid-19 vaccine is found. I’m so proud of the 70+ clubs in our District and their efforts to Grow Rotary by introducing new Rotary club models such as corporate memberships, satellite clubs, flexible meeting times, and of course, Zoom meetings. As well we are moving towards caused based clubs such as supporting veterans or helping to stop human trafficking! \
Rotary creates pathways for members to improve their lives and the lives of those they help through service projects. Are you interested in hearing more or think there is a need in your community for a new type of Rotary Club experience? Let me know!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS ISSUE…
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From our 2020-21 District Governor Rotary Monthly Themes (Rotary calendar) Coming Events IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION RI President Holger Knaack’s August message 2020-21 Citation Goals LOOKING AHEAD RI President-elect, Shekhar Mehta 2020-21 Convention Rotary’s Focuses UPDATE ON POLIO ERADICATION Somalia outbreaks Outbreak in the Philippines A day in the life of a nurse in Manila UPDATE ON WASRAG – WASH Rotary Action Group WASH in Schools Target Challenge THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Message from Ravi Ravindran, Trustee Chair ROTARY’S CORE VALUES ZONES 28/32 SUMMIT/INSTITUTE
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CLUB NEWS How to tell friends about the Passport Club Update from the Food Bank Board Photos Happy Chats Fun Passport Interactive Crossword BACK PAGES Object of Rotary and Four-Way Test Rotary’s Code of Conduct Rotary’s Vision Statement and Dates to Remember D6330 Graphic COVID thoughts Support our Sponsors References
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AUGUST – Membership/New Club Development
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The Calendar below shows Rotary’s monthly themes. ROTARY CALENDAR and THEMES Month July August September October November December January February March April May June
Theme Transition month/New beginnings Membership and New Club Development Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Rotary Foundation Disease Prevention and Treatment Vocational Service Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Youth Service Rotary Fellowships
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MEMBERSHIP/NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT Month of August
MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE Wednesday, August 5 Guest Speaker - TRF Trustee Brenda Cressey
BOARD MEETING ONLINE Wednesday, August 26
HAPPY CHATS ONLINE – JOIN US! Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Please join us! Meeting ID: 953 915 984
FOCUS ON LITERACY Month of September
WORLD LITERACY DAY September 8, 2020
ZONES 28/32 SUMMIT September 23 - 25, 2020
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IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION 2019-20 RI PRESIDENTIAL THEME
International President, 2020-21 – Holger Knaack RC of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölin, Germany August message 2020
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he year 2020 has brought monumental changes that have already included a global pandemic and a renewed call for social justice. We are reminded that we live in a constantly changing world, and Rotary is a reflection of that world. We must be ready to listen and adapt, always drawing upon our core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. If we live these values and apply The Four-Way Test to all aspects of our lives, we will be prepared to lead at all times. I am proud of how we have proven our ability to adapt. Faced with a pandemic, Rotary has not stopped. We moved meetings online and found new ways to serve. We turned the canceled 2020 Rotary International Convention in Honolulu into our first virtual convention. Each week, we are proving that Rotary is a flexible gathering that happens anywhere — in traditional meetings, on cellphones, and on computers. Rotary offers a way to connect for everyone who wants to, at any time, and will continue to do so. Some have even told me that they enjoy Rotary's mix of online and in-person meetings more now than before! How can we build on this momentum and seize the opportunity to embrace change so that Rotary keeps thriving? For me, supporting new types of clubs is key. They are no longer just experiments but a real part of Rotary today. In addition to traditional clubs, we have e-clubs, Rotaract clubs, cause-based clubs, and passport clubs. These help make Rotary more inclusive, more flexible, and more attractive to new members. Visit these clubs, exchange ideas and partner with them, and promote them to one another and to our communities. We all agree that we need to grow Rotary, but sometimes we can get caught up in the numbers game and lose sight of the bigger picture. After all, an increase in membership is meaningless if next year, those new members leave our clubs. Let's grow Rotary sustainably. Rotary's flexible options for participation will engage members and show the community how we're different from any other club. Let's celebrate that Rotary is now less about rules and more about joining together in a variety of ways besides traditional meetings. I recommend that each club hold an annual strategy meeting to ask — and honestly answer — if we are doing all we can for our members and if our club reflects the community we serve. We are taking this approach at the international level, too. I am proud that six women are serving with me on the RI Board of Directors this year, the most we have ever had. Let's keep Rotary moving in this direction at every level. We need more perspectives, more diversity, for Rotary to thrive. It's fascinating to imagine how we will find new ways to adapt and stay nimble this year and beyond. But I am also inspired about what hasn't changed and never will in Rotary: the friendships, the networking, the ethics, and the service. Indeed, these are the values that make Rotary attractive to all. As Rotary's founder, Paul Harris, said, we have to be revolutionary from time to time. Now is such a time. Rotary Opens Opportunities — countless ones — for us to embrace change that will strengthen us even as we remain true to our core values.
https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/presidential-message HOLGER KNAACK President, Rotary International
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He goes on to write: “Don’t fail to inventory your smiles. They are great assets, and stand in the same relation to success that frowns do to failure.” Acquaintance, the Foundation of Success “Here’s to success, real success, your success, my success, the world’s success; and here’s to the foundation of success, the practicalized scientized, sterilized, vitalized foundation of your success, my success, the world’s success – acquaintance, the dynamics and harmonies of Rotary.” Source: http://www.rghfhome.org/harris/rotarian/1912augmessages.htm
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Looking ahead within Rotary International RI President-elect (Mr. Mehta will lead Rotary in 2021-22.) Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2021-22. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested. Mehta acknowledges that current membership trends are a challenge and says that membership development should be Rotary’s highest priority. He believes that focusing on regional plans, successfully transitioning Rotaractors into Rotary clubs, and increasing diversity and female members could yield a 5 percent net growth in membership each year. “A major brainstorming is needed to find effective solutions suited to different areas of the world,” says Mehta. He adds that regional ethos and culture have to be taken into account to find localized solutions, as “one size does not fit all.” He believes Rotary can extend to new geographical areas and countries.
RI President-elect Shekhar Mehta
As a strong proponent of Rotary’s strategic plan, Mehta says he will encourage clubs to use action plans and reinforce the core values of Rotary. Mehta says Rotary needs to become more contemporary and adaptable by focusing on partnerships with governments and corporations, expanding partnerships with organizations that specialize in Rotary’s areas of focus, and investing in technology. Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, a real estate development company he founded. He is also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India), a Canada-based organization. Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster. Mehta pioneered a program that has performed more than 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in South Asia. He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India and has reached thousands of schools. A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India). Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards. He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society. To learn more about Mehta, read his interview and vision statement outlining his goals for Rotary.
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Will the 2021 RI Convention be a reality?*
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The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley…(Robert Burns, 1785)
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ROTARY’S FOCUSES
Supporting the Environment
The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment. More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact. RI President Mark Maloney says that during his travels around the world as a Rotary senior leader he encountered many Rotary members and Rotaractors who advocated for the environment to be an area of focus.
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“I believe strongly that our Rotary Foundation programs now have a valuable added dimension to our efforts,” says, Maloney. Foundation Trustee Chair Gary C.K. Huang says that with the global population reaching near eight billion, protecting the environment is increasingly important. “It is time for us to use our collective resources to invest in a smart and efficient way to protecting our environment,” says Huang. “We are qualified to take this initiative because we are a global group of problem solvers with diversified talents.” In 1990-91, RI President Paulo V.C. Costa made the environment one of his primary causes, creating the Preserve Planet Earth subcommittee, which looked at ways clubs and members could conduct environmental initiatives. “We have finally caught up to Costa [his vision],” says Past RI President Ian H.S. Riseley, chair of the Environmental Issues task force, which championed the new area of focus. “As a lifelong environmentalist, I’m delighted that our great organization has recognized that the environment is a worthy and appropriate destination for our project activity,” says Riseley. “This is an exciting moment in Rotary history.” Supporting the environment becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by global grants. It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development. Grant applications for projects will be accepted beginning on 1 July 2021. Gifts and commitments from Rotarians and others will be sought to provide global grant support for the new area of focus. More information about this new cause will be announced soon.
Rotarians understand that the whole world is their backyard. They can see the effects of climate change in communities they care about, and they haven’t waited to take action. They’re tackling the problem the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy — and planning for the future. Click here to read more.
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UPDATE ON POLIO ERADICATION
Summary of new viruses this week (AFP cases and environmental samples): • • • •
Afghanistan: five WPV1 cases and five WPV1 positive environmental samples Pakistan: two WPV1 cases and eight WPV1 positive environmental samples Cameroon: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample Chad: three cVDPV2 cases
POLIO PARTNERS
For more information, click here - http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/
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Community surveillance teams for COVID-19 and acute flaccid paralysis speak to households about any individuals with symptoms in their area. The Somali polio team is currently steering the COVID-19 response and fighting ongoing polio outbreaks amidst challenging conditions. ©WHO/Somalia
For Somalis, COVID-19 is the most immediate crisis in a seemingly unending cycle of floods, food insecurity, conflict and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, cholera and polio. Against this backdrop, the World Health Organization’s polio programme is working to steer the COVID response and, more broadly, maintain vaccine immunity levels and improve access to healthcare. It’s no easy feat. Dr. Mohamed Ali Kamil, the outgoing World Health Organization Polio Team Lead and COVID-19 incident manager for Somalia, is in awe of the commitment shown by health staff. He recently phoned a Polio Logistician diagnosed with COVID-19 who was experiencing symptoms, to insist he stop working remotely from his sickbed. Dr Kamil recalls, “He said, “No Sir, I will continue.” Since the first COVID-19 case was diagnosed in Somalia on 16 March 2020, the polio programme has fought the pandemic from the ground up. Dr Kamil explains, “No other health programme has comparable expertise to serve the Somali population during COVID-19. During their time in the programme, members of the polio team have responded to many different disease outbreaks. This means they were well placed and well trained to respond to COVID-19.” Click here to read more.
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On 19 September 2019, an outbreak of polio was declared in the Philippines. Children in the Philippines are at risk of lifelong paralysis because of this outbreak. The Philippine Department of Health and partners are working together on a comprehensive outbreak response, including mass polio immunization rounds from October 2019. All children, regardless of whether they are covered by the mass immunization campaign or not, should be vaccinated according to the routine immunization schedule. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is supporting the Philippine Government’s response. The GPEI is a public-private partnership led by national governments with five partners – the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Its goal is to eradicate polio worldwide.
Part of Joana’s role as a nurse involves vaccinating children in Barangay 105 Happyland, Tondo, in the city of Manila. A vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreak was detected in the Philippines in 2019, and health workers are working to close a polio immunity gap present amongst some of the nation’s children. To successfully vaccinate children in Barangay 105 Happyland, the teams speak to community leaders, dodge traffic, and answer the questions of parents about the vaccine. Click here to view a short video.
*This video was recorded before the introduction of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines.
WHO is providing technical advice on the outbreak response, on-the-ground monitoring and support for risk communication. To read more about the response, please visit WHO’s Polio Outbreak in the Philippines webpage .
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UPDATE FROM WASRAG WASH Rotary Action Group
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What is the WASH in Schools Target Challenge? The WASH in Schools Target Challenge is a pilot program created to motivate Rotary clubs to develop sustainable water, sanitation, hygiene (collectively referred to as WASH), and education projects using the expertise and resources available through two of Rotary’s areas of focus: basic education and literacy and water and sanitation. The program will focus on measuring the impact that WASH and basic education and literacy initiatives have on school attendance. Rotary and UNICEF will recognize Rotary clubs and schools whose WASH in Schools projects achieve the benchmarks outlined. During the pilot phase, the program will run through July 2020 in five countries, all chosen for their strong, active involvement in school sanitation efforts: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Kenya. For more information, click here.
The following is an excerpt from the document “Water, Sanitation, Hygiene WASH in Schools - A companion to the Child Friendly Schools Manual.” An estimated 1.9 billion school days could be gained if the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to safe water supply and sanitation are achieved and the incidence of diarrhoeal illness is reduced. One way of achieving this is by providing schools with safe drinking water, improved sanitation facilities and hygiene education that encourages the development of healthy behaviours for life. This strategic approach is known as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (WASH) in Schools. The strategy helps fulfil children’s rights to health, education and participation, and has been widely recognized for its significant contributions to achieving the MDGs – particularly those related to providing access to primary education, reducing child mortality, improving water and sanitation, and promoting gender equality. WASH in Schools not only promotes hygiene and increases access to quality education but also supports national and local interventions to establish equitable, sustainable access to safe water and basic sanitation services in schools. Poor sanitation, water scarcity, inferior water quality and inappropriate hygiene behaviour
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are disastrous for infants and young children and are a major cause of mortality for children under five. Those conditions are also detrimental to the health of school-aged children, who spend long hours in schools. The physical environment and cleanliness of a school facility can significantly affect the health and well-being of children. Disease spreads quickly in cramped spaces with limited ventilation, where hand-washing facilities or soap are not available, and where toilets are in disrepair. Too often, schools are places where children become ill. Purpose and scope WASH in Schools aims to improve the health and learning performance of school-aged children – and, by extension, that of their families – by reducing the incidence of water and sanitation-related diseases. Every child-friendly school requires appropriate WASH initiatives that keep the school environment clean and free of smells and inhibit the transmission of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites. WASH in Schools also focuses on the development of life skills and the mobilization and involvement of parents, communities, governments and institutions to work together to improve hygiene, water and sanitation conditions. While there are many approaches based on differing cultural insights and environmental and social realities, any WASH in Schools intervention should include: • • •
Sustainable, safe water supply points, hand-washing stands and sanitation facilities Fully integrated life skills education, focusing on key hygiene behaviours for school children and using participatory teaching techniques Outreach to families and the wider community
An efficiently and effectively implemented WASH in Schools programme will lead to students who: • • • • • • •
Are healthier Perform better in school Positively influence hygiene practices in their homes, among family members and in the wider community Learn to observe, communicate, cooperate, listen and carry out decisions about hygienic conditions and practices for themselves, their friends and younger siblings whose hygiene they may care for (skills they may apply in other aspects of life) Change their current hygiene behaviour and continue better hygiene practices in the future Learn about menstrual hygiene and physical and emotional changes during puberty (learning to avoid menstrual odour, discomfort and urinary or vaginal infections will encourage girls to come to school during menstruation) Practice gender-neutral division of hygiene-related tasks such as cleaning toilets, fetching and boiling water and taking care of the sick.
To be truly child-friendly, a school must have accessible, gender-appropriate toilets and hand-washing facilities, access to potable drinking water and solid waste management with proper boundaries. The school must also teach children appropriate hygiene practices. Click here to read more.
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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION What is the Rotary Foundation?* The Rotary Foundation is the economic engine for Rotary International. It is a non-profit corporation that is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of Rotary who share its vision of a better world. Its sole mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. We accomplish that through our local and international humanitarian and educational programs.
The Rotary Foundation Annual Fund We all know the importance of planning and setting goals. But so many of us simply don't get around to it. Did you know that 33 of our 56 Clubs have not yet set a goal for donations to the Annual Fund? Has our Passport Club recorded goals for Foundation donations in Rotary Club Central? Check it out - go to Rotary Club Central to see if our club is one of the elite 23 clubs that has a plan. The Foundation's Annual Fund is the fund that allows our District to contribute to both Global and District Grant projects. Let's get this economic engine for Rotary running smoothly. Plan and set your goals, and donate to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund.
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From Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, K. R. Ravindran† There is a world of difference between a problem and a challenge. If a honeybee faces a giant hornet alone, the bee has a problem. But if the honeybee faces the hornet with a swarm of other bees, then it is the hornet that has a problem. This is true in nature, but it is also the human predicament. So, when the situation I confront is greater than the resources I have, then it can be termed as a problem. However, if the resources I have are greater than the situation I am faced with, then it is just a challenge. Sometimes we overestimate our problems and underestimate our ability to overcome them. The COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a situation that might overwhelm The Rotary Foundation. But as things have progressed, we have not allowed it to do so. As of June 4, we have funded 208 disaster response grants for $5.2 million and 169 new global grants at $13.8 million – all in three months. We have leveraged individual Rotarians’ generosity with Foundation funds and in many cases other corporate funds to make projects larger and more impactful. We never allowed the pandemic to overpower us. Indeed, history shows that Rotarians are a curious breed. We are visionaries, an idealistic lot that dreams big dreams of a better world. At the same time, we are resilient and able to withstand challenges that others might succumb to. We were not idle during the pandemic lockdowns. We raised funds and did projects just as we would have if there had been no lockdown. We remembered that it’s the same business that we always do – reaching out to people in distress – except the methodology by which we did it changed. Our process of preparing and delivering the projects changed. The way we communicated what we did changed. The Rotary Foundation is more than 100 years old and has already weathered many storms – some of them mild and others devastating to the world Thanks to the strength, sacrifice, and compassion of Rotarians and the level to which they have extended themselves, I believe the Foundation will continue to face the future with renewed hope and inspiration. Our Foundation will emerge from this pandemic much stronger and more resilient as long as you continue to have trust and faith in it.
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The Rotarian, August 2020
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ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
September 23-25, 2020 Zones 28/32 Summit Online! Via Zoom Our annual gathering – traditionally known as the Zone Institute -- now a series of opportunities to interact with Rotary’s movers and shakers. Introducing the Zone 28/32 Summit, Online! It’s all here - thought-provoking messages from leadership, opportunities to interact with our senior Rotary leaders, and breakouts with district leaders from across our two Zones. It’s leadership training & fellowship and so much more! Best of all, it's at no cost to you, from the convenience of your home or wherever you may be! Join your friends from throughout Zones 28 and 32 on September 23-25 via Zoom for our annual gathering – traditionally known as the Zone Institute -- now a series of opportunities to interact with Rotary’s movers and shakers. Join us for talks from excellent Rotary leaders!
Rotary International President-elect Shekhar Mehta from West Bengal, India, at right, on the Future of Rotary.
Jennifer Jones, left, Rotary Foundation Trustee and Past RI Vice-President, on how the Rotary Foundation has learned to respond rapidly in this changing environment.
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Included will be Michael McGovern, right, Rotary’s Polio Chair and Past RI VicePresident.
Brenda Cressey, left, TRF Trustee and Past Rotary Foundation Chair. Ms. Cressey will be speaking on fundraising in challenging times.
A special presentation by D.F. Pace, right, Rotarian, Rotary Peace Fellow, and captain in the Philadelphia Police Force, speaking on how to match policing with peace. We promise you lots of time for Q&A and discussion, all designed to support you as you put to work the words of these Rotary leaders in your club and district! Join us!
7:00 pm Eastern Time - September 23-24-25. Zone excitement is just a Zoom away! Click on THIS LINK for free registration.
Thank you - I look forward to "seeing you" in September!
Click here for more information.
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Passport Clubs differ from e-clubs in that members live within a defined geographical region- in this case, District 6330. If you think this new style of Rotary club might be a good fit for you- reach out!
When someone asks you What is a Passport Club? The District 6330 Passport Club is a new format of Rotary Club; one where the structure better suits the lives of those who maybe can’t meet on a weekly basis or make significant financial contributions but who still have a passion for what Rotary does best; doing good. To facilitate this, the 6330 Passport Club conducts business electronically and offers several in-person opportunities per year. In lieu of weekly meetings, members are encouraged to engage in humanitarian service, however that works best for them! The founding principle is simple: Make Rotary fit your life! The Rotary District 6330 Passport Club members are full Rotary members, with the same privileges and rights as Rotarians who are members of traditional clubs.
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Update - Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Fundraiser A follow-up from Rotarian Connie Peters, member of the Flint Friday Rotary Club and supporting member of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
The above is a photo we absolutely love to share. During a food distribution, one of our employees working at the event noticed this Thank You painted on the back window of a pickup. When the COVID pandemic left thousands of people searching for food, many for the first time in their lives, the expression of their appreciation was overwhelming. With COVID far from over, the Food Bank will continue to work diligently to continue sending extra semi loads of food to struggling communities. With the support of your Passport Rotary Club, we can literally send several trucks loaded with enough food to feed over 400 families each! We deeply appreciate the generous support of the Rotary District 6330 Passport Club members!
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Recent Board meeting attendees
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Don’t forget the Happy Chats – get to know our club members! Join the Happy Chats – get to know our club members! Happy Chats are online every Saturday and Wednesday. Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join your Rotary friends for an informal 30 minute get together. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join our Zoom Meetings https://us04web.zoom.us/j/953915984
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Click this link to complete the Interactive Online Crossword specially prepared for the Passport Club.
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See our Passport Club Facebook page for more up-to-the-minute Passport news! https://www.facebook.com/rotary6330passport/
DATES TO REMEMBER World Literacy Day – September 8 World Polio Day – October 24
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A VISUAL OF ROTARY DISTRICT 6330
A FEW COVID THOUGHTS
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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
Today is yet another day to do better!
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********* REFERENCES
Adams, Randal. Speaking of Rotary. E.J. Press, U.S.A. 2007. Chapman, Mary. Growing Rotary. A Personal Collection of Ideas That Worked. Dochterman, Cliff. The ABCs of Rotary. Evanston, Illinois: Rotary International. (363-EN) Forward, David C. A Century of Service. The Story of Rotary International. (912-EN) Rotary History Fellowship - http://www.rotaryhistoryfellowship.org Rotary International. Honoring Our Past: The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris. Evanston, Illinois: 1996. (925-EN) Rotary International. Rotary Basics. Evanston, Illinois. (595-EN) Rotary International News. Online. Rotary Gallery of Past Presidents <https://www.rotary.org/en/aboutus/history/galleryofpastpresidents/pages/timelineofpresidents.aspx>
Submissions from Club members Please send Club News and photos (with appropriate IDs) to Kitty at ladykitt@gmail.com
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