Rotary D6330 Foundation Newsletter - May 2023

Rotary International President for 2022-23, Jennifer Jones, wants Rotarians to imagine the possibilities in the change they can make to transform the world.

Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, India District 6330 Governor, Erin Shankie Club President, Joyce Nolin-Capman (2021-22)

Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, urges us all to dream big and harness our connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality.

Imagine, a world that deserves our best, where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.”

1 Editor Kitty Bucsko

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Trustee Chair's Message – May 2023

Our limitless potential

“Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as long as ever you can.”

While we don’t know its exact origin, this widely quoted saying summarizes what Rotary and The Rotary Foundation are all about; We do quite a lot of good, serving people around the world in myriad ways, and we are in it for the long haul.

How many other charities do so much good in so many ways for so many as The Rotary Foundation?

Not only do we, the volunteers, fund most of our projects, but we often contribute significant volunteer hours in organizing and executing them. The “regional offices” of our charity – also known as Rotary and Rotaract clubs – are our reliable go-to partners in more than 200 countries and geographical areas in which we operate. And when we lack expertise in an area, we partner with outside organizations whose trust we have earned, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), to deliver results on the ground that truly change lives.

Unlike some charitable organizations, we don’t take the “parachute approach” to humanitarian work. We solve problems in a sustainable way. Before we lift a shovel to start any Foundation project, we conduct community needs assessments and work closely with members of the community. The Foundation also acts quickly when needed, such as through our disaster response grants, as we did with the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Accountants like me and business and community leaders like you pay close attention to the numbers; and in this area, the Foundation is a cut above. In funding projects, we apply Rotary’s traditions of fiscal responsibility and ethics to ensure the best use of the resources of our fellow members. We in Rotary are excellent stewards of our grants, with most of the funds going toward humanitarian support itself and relatively little going to grant administration costs. This is why Charity Navigator has consistently given its highest rating to The Rotary Foundation, year after year.

Because our worldwide operation is dedicated to seven areas of focus, volunteers and donors alike have ample opportunities to make a difference where help is needed most. Indeed, the potential to help through the Foundation is limitless.

So, if you are looking for a great charity to support or a way to do all the good you can, look no further than The Rotary Foundation. It is truly one of the greatest charities in the world, and it belongs to you.

IAN H. S. RISELEY Foundation Trustee Chair

MAY FOCUS on YOUTH SERVICE through THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education, and learn the value of service.

Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. INTERACT CLUBS

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.

What are the benefits?

Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:

• Take action to make a difference in your school and community.

• Discover new cultures and promote international understanding.

• Become a leader in your school and community.

• Have fun and make new friends from around the world.

What’s involved?

Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Rotary club sponsors mentor and guide Interactors as they carry out projects and develop leadership skills.

Celebrate the global impact of Interact by getting involved in:

• World Interact Week (World Interact Week is celebrated every year during the week of 5 November to commemorate the founding of the first Interact club in 1962.)

• Interact Video Awards

• Rotary Youth Day at the United Nations

• Global Youth Service Day (It is an annual event observed on the second last weekend of April. The day usually starts on Friday and ends on Sunday. April 28

30, 2023 · April 26 – 28, 2024)

Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.

RYLA – ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS

What are the benefits?

Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:

• Build communication and problem-solving skills.

• Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community.

• Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors.

• Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action.

• Have fun and form lasting friendships.

What’s involved?

RYLA events are organized locally by Rotary clubs and districts for participants ages 14-30. Depending on community needs, RYLA may take the form of a one-day seminar, a three-day retreat, or a weeklong camp. Typically, events last 3-10 days and include presentations, activities, and workshops covering a variety of topics.

Your community might host a RYLA event for secondary school students to hone their leadership potential, for university students to develop creative problem-solving strategies, or for young professionals to learn ethical business practices.

How can I participate?

RYLA participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs. Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply, and any costs of getting involved.

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.

What are the benefits?

Exchange students unlock their true potential to:

• Develop lifelong leadership skills.

• Learn a new language and culture.

• Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world.

• Become a global citizen.

How long do exchanges last?

Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.

Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session.

What are the costs?

Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for:

• Round-trip airfare

• Travel insurance

• Travel documents (such as passports and visas)

• Spending money and any additional travel or tours

How can I apply?

Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves.

Rotary Youth Exchange Annual Report

Rotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end. This program is possible because of the dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers Rotary members and non-members alike who make this unique program so successful.

Read the latest about how Rotary Youth Exchange is a catalyst for service, cultural understanding, and lifelong connections to Rotary.

NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE EXCHANGE

New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and professionals up to age 30.

Participants can design exchanges that combine their professional goals with a humanitarian project.

What are the benefits?

• Make connections with service-minded community leaders in another country.

• Learn another language.

• Build your professional skills and gain international experience.

• Travel and explore a new culture while giving back through service.

What is an exchange like?

With your host Rotary district, you’ll plan activities that can include networking, relationship building, humanitarian service, professional development, and leadership training. Exchanges:

• Last from a few weeks to six months

• Can be arranged for individuals or groups

• Need not be reciprocal

How much does it cost?

Costs vary by Rotary club or district. To reduce expenses, Rotary members often provide homestay options, arrange no-cost internship or job-shadowing programs, and offer other financial assistance.

Find a Rotary club near you that works with New Generations Service Exchange to find out what it would cost.

How do I apply?

University students and professionals up to age 30 including current and former Rotaractors and former Interactors, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants, and Youth Exchange students are encouraged to apply. You don’t have to be a member of Rotary to participate in an exchange.

Although each Rotary club determines its own eligibility criteria, all participants should demonstrate a strong commitment to service and the ideals of Rotary. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves.

RI President Jennifer Jones (centre) with 2023-24 President Gordon R. McInally and his wife, Heather, at the International Assembly in January.

ROTARY FOUNDATION INTERACTIVE CROSSWORD 2023

Try your hand at an interactive crossword with Rotary information.

You may have to look up a few of these, but let’s hope not.

The crossword deals with Rotary grants, a little history, and some things that Rotarians should be aware of.

Plus, it’s fun to complete!

Click here to access the Online Interactive Crossword puzzle.

If you have difficulties with the answers, click the in the top right corner

Then, you can choose Reveal Current Answer. No prizes. Just fun!

INVESTING IN ACTION

The Rotary Foundation plans for the future, not just for today, and helps members put ideas into action. In the words of Arch Klumph:

“Rotary has assumed a great obligation to the world… Its opportunities are limitless, but its income today and of tomorrow will never permit it to do the many things which it could and should do. Let e remind you of these three facts: (1) Money alone does little good, (2) Individual service is helpless without money, (3) The two together can be a godsend to civilization.”

Thank you for the time, energy, and financial support you give to Rotary’s mission.

WHEN YOU DONATE TO TRF

Thank you to everyone in D6330 who has given to the Foundation, who has participated in a Foundation project, or has helped spread the word about the Foundation. Thank you!

Click here to view a short video about your contributions to TRF and the good that you do! We’re changing lives through our vision and unwavering commitment, bringing hope to those who need it most.

FROM THE DISTRICT

Noon Zoom – May 17

Club Culture Transformation

Please join RI President Nominee Stephanie Urchick and PDG Tom Gump for our upcoming Noon Zoom.

Their topic of "Club Culture Transformation" has been especially relevant in the postpandemic Rotary world.

Many clubs have experienced declining attendance at meetings and service projects. Engagement is difficult and attracting new member has also proved challenging.

Stephanie and Tom emphasize that club leaders have to start the dialogue with their clubs about this societal change of culture, and what can be done to attract more Rotarians and engage our current members fully. Let’s learn about what we can do to lead our clubs in this new environment.

Please register in advance for this event:

When: May 17, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: NOON ZOOM- Stephanie Urchick and Tom Gump

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rnnkHAbsTX2S-x8jt7lCcQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

District Grants Information from Myrna Inglis, Chair - PART 1

Dear Qualified Members for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

This notice is being sent to all qualified members for 22-23 and those who have already done so for 23-24.

Timeline is important! There are roughly 4 weeks until the deadline for both the Final Reports for 22-23 projects and the proposals for 2023-2024 projects on May 31, 2023.

To put this into a workload perspective,

• 18 Final Reports will be due in this time-period, some of which are currently overdue as the projects were completed more than 2 months ago.

• Added to this are the anticipated 35 District Grant proposals.

• These reports and proposals are much more than "workload" to me. They represent the fantastic work of our Clubs and their members both locally and internationally.

This process will go smoothly as we get more Clubs Qualified for District Grants (currently only 4 Clubs are FULLY QUALIFIED). Everyone must use the attached Check List (next page) when submitting both their proposals and their final reports.

In preparing this email, I discovered that some Clubs have lost one of their qualified members. When a member changes Clubs during the year, their qualification does not get moved in the grants module unless you let me know. Your Club will need to have another member complete the qualification course to maintain having 2 qualified members.

• Has your Club sent in the MOU?

• Does your Club have 2 qualified members for 23-24?

• Has your Club's Final Report for the 22-23 project been submitted?

• Has your Club chosen a project for 23-24?

Thanks for all the work you do for Rotary and for District Grants.

Myrna Inglis Chair, District Grants

Minglis65@hotmail.com or 519-881-0586

Further District Grants Information from Myrna Inglis, Chair - PART 2

May 31, 2023 is fast approaching So, what’s the big deal? - you might ask.

• May 31 is the DEADLINE for Final Reports on current projects.

• May 31 is the DEADLINE for proposals for next Rotary year.

To date, 12 projects have been funded with a total of $19,011 USD District Grant funds. Final reports are due for another 16 projects.

The projects have been awe-inspiring this year, so I have asked some of the Clubs to share their projects. They appear in the submissions following this information.

Rotary Club of St Mary’s– Ukrainian Refugee Local Support – Total project - $5,811.43 USD, Grant $1,937 USD

Rotary Club of Wiarton - Madoka Seniors Center – Total Project Budget-$4,708.59 USD, Grant - $1,500 USD (not funded yet)

Rotary Club of Hyde Park – SUNBUCKET Project in A Refugee Camp in Kenya – Total Budget - $4,585.80 USD, Grant - $1,529 USD

Rotary of London East - Bicycles to Africa – The Wheels of Friendship for Progress – Total Budget - $6,125 USD, Grant - $6,000 USD (not funded yet)

Rotary Club of Marysville - Kits for a Cause – Total Project $3,355 USD, Grant - $1,119 USD. The Club organized the purchased, preparation, and distribution of hygiene kits for homeless/shelter students in their local schools, in partnership with the county's Regional Educational Service Agency, who identifies/distributes the kits to the students. 500 kits were prepared.

Let’s look forward to 2023-2024 projects.

• Do you have 2 qualified members in your club?

• Has the MOU 2302-2024 been signed and submitted?

• Don’t know where to look for this information? On the District Home page, go to the drop-down menu under Rotary Foundation and both are located there under the District Grants tab. To date, only 4 Clubs are fully Qualified and no proposals for 2023-2024 have been submitted.

I am looking forward to receiving all the final reports ASAP and anticipating the proposals for 2023-2024.

Myrna Inglis, Chair, District Grants, Minglis65@hotmail.com or 519-881-0586

FOUNDATION PROJECTS IN PHOTOS

ROTARY CLUB LONDON EAST

Bicycles to Africa – The Wheels of Friendship for Progress

Children and adults in Eswatini need to travel long distances to school. A bicycle donation will allow for affordable transportation and continued education.

The Rotary Club of London East collected 142 used bicycles, along with new bike tires, used seats, and pedals. The bicycles were prepared for loading on November 22, 2022, and loading took place on November 28, 2022.

The container sailed the end of December 2022 and was offloaded on February 21, 2023 by the Rotary Club of Manzini. It was determined the staff of the Industries Department of Correctional services will fix the bicycles and prepare them for distribution.

hello@rotaryclublondoneast.com

All ages were out helping

Michelle De Ruiter Club President 2022-23

ROTARY CLUB OF WIARTON

Sponsored a Hand Drum Workshop with Madoka Seniors Group

The Rotary Club of Wiarton was honoured to partner with the Madoka Seniors Group to sponsor a Hand-DrumMaking workshop.

This workshop gave seniors in the community the opportunity to make their own hand drums and learn some traditional songs.

Rotarians were able to listen, observe, and learn much about the Ojibway culture. At the end of the third day, two Rotarians were invited to actively participate in the Birthing Ceremony for the drums. This was a very emotional and heartwarming experience for both Glenda and Pat.

When the participants were asked to describe how they felt about now having their own drum, the word “complete” was used more than once.

From https://www.nawash.ca/seniors/, the Maadookii Seniors Group is located in 125 Maadookii Crest, Neyaahsiinigmiing, Ontario.

The elders are bridges to the old way

They are the custodians of the culture, for it is by the language and the stories that a people’s culture and history are known. Some of the stories of the elders of Neyaashiinigmiing are told in two books about them published by the Band.

And from Wikipedia.org, Neyaashiinigmiing Reserve No. 27 is a reserve within Bruce County, Ontario. It is one of the parcels of land administered by the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.

The name Neyaashiinigmiing in the Ojibwe language means "at/by the point-of-land portage" referring to the reserve being located at the Cape Croker portage.

ROTARY CLUB OF ST. MARYS

Helping Ukrainian Refugees

With the outbreak of war, many displaced Ukrainian families came to Canada with little more than the clothes on their backs. Although the initial contact was made with the Multi-Cultural Association, a local organizer identified 16 displaced Ukrainian families who needed urgent help.

We arranged for 10 members to assist these families with personal shopping for coats, boots, and other winterwear. In total 47 Ukrainians benefited from this project.

We budgeted for $200 per pperson, and purchases were made locally. Most spoke very little English, but communications were made easier with the help of Google Translator.

Many new friendships have developed because of this project.

Through conversations we learned there was a need for a local ESL program. Our club created an ESL program that will help our new friends and other refugees in our area become positive contributors to our country. Pictures follow.

Linda Schuyler Rotary Club of St. Marys

ROTARY CLUB OF SARNIA

Built and Set Up Little Free Libraries

The club built and placed the Little Free Libraries in various parks around the city. The project has been greeted with much success.

ROTARY CLUB OF GODERICH

Pollinator Gardens

Rotarians planted the gardens in front of the Wheelhouse in 4 types of Ontario Native Plants to create habitat for insects.

This project adds to other gardens managed by our environmental committee headed by Colleen McGregor and a group of dedicated Rotarian volunteers. The pollinator garden located on the G2G Trail, the Jasper Memorial Gazebo, and the Forget-Me-Not Garden located at the top of North Harbour Road are all blooming beautifully.

ROTARY CLUB OF PETROLIA

Helps light up Victoria Park, Petrolia

Petrolia, ON – If you had visited downtown Petrolia during December, you would have noticed the beautiful lighting displays in Victoria Park, Petrolia. This is with thanks, in part, to the Rotary Club of Petrolia and their ongoing commitment to providing improvements for the community.

Four large deer, covered in lights, stand either side of the walkway leading into Victoria Park, regally welcoming visitors and adding to the festive atmosphere.

Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Dave Menzies said, “We are truly grateful for the new additions to the park. They are a great photo opportunity for families and visitors, and they look fantastic too.”

Acting Mayor, and Parks, Recreation Advisory Committee Council Representative Bill Clark added, “This is the kind of thing that makes Petrolia special. The community working together to provide these generous additions to our downtown, and to our events. On behalf of Council, staff, and the Committee, we would like to thank the Rotary Club for their continued support and for these beautiful displays.”

Rotarians and others participating included – Rotarian Dave Tetreault; Acting Mayor/Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Council Representative, Bill Clark; Director of Parks, Recreation and Facilities, Dave Menzies; Rotarian Omer May; Rotary President Steve Lichty; and Rotarian Doug Clark.

Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland - Assists Habitat for Humanity

The Rotary Club of Sarnia-Bluewaterland is in Year Two of a three-year commitment with Habitat for Humanity Sarnia-Lambton. The commitment involves annual financial support of $5000 for each of the three years with the funds being directed entirely to the build activities.

Club involvement includes build-day activities on the site of a new home. The image above was taken upon completion of our first build day in Petrolia where our task was to install the siding on the home. It was a great day for the happy and tired Sarnia Bluewaterland Team. The neighbourhood knew our club was on site with our “Rotary at Work” signs and club banners.

ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTHAMPTON

Assisting the community

Donation to PRANCE (Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians - Port Elgin)

Also, Day-Away Presentation

ROTARY CLUB OF HYDE PARK

Solar Cooking in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

Kakuma (“nowhere” in Swahili) is a refugee camp located in an isolated, desert-like environment in NW Kenya. Established in 1992, it is home for refugees from Ethiopia, Syria, Sudan, and several other countries where there is civil unrest and high levels of insecurity.

Without access to electricity, cooking is done over open fires, which creates many problems including air pollution, deforestation, and safety concerns.

The Rotary Clubs of London Hyde Park and St Thomas co-sponsored a District Grant to purchase six (6) SUNBUCKETS for six ()6 families. An initial evaluation was completed after two months of use.

There are several challenges to doing a project halfway around the world in a desolate location. Nevertheless, several lessons were learned, and there are hopes to continue work with Solar Cooking in this environment.

There is a picture with a woman and a man, who is teaching the woman about the SUNBUCKET. Other pictures show a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo who is 26 years old and has been in Kakuma for 13 years.

Roger Haines of the San Diego Rotary Club put this gentleman, named Bruno, and me together. I just heard great news - Bruno and his family will be re-settled in the US.

David Knoppert

London Hyde Park Rotary Club April 2023

ROTARY CLUB OF LONDON

Sending desks/chairs to Mexico

SEMINAR FOR TOMORROW’S LEADERS – 2023 An in-person event!

The seminar is Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14 at Western University in London, Ontario.

For more information, click here to visit the Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders page of the D6330 website.

What is the Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders?

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program organized and facilitated by Rotary Clubs around the globe. Each year, thousands of youths, who are invited to participate based on their leadership potential and are sponsored by Rotary Clubs, participate in this amazing program. Rotary Clubs and the Rotary District cover all expenses for the participants. The format of the event varies from district to district, but commonly takes the form of a seminar, workshop, or camp where the participants learn, discuss, and practice leadership skills.

In District 6330, our RYLA program is known as the Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders. It is a weekend seminar usually held at Western University in London, Ontario. Our seminar is devoted to enhancing and expanding the leadership skills and abilities of grade 10 and 11 students the next generation of leaders in communities throughout the District! Students are provided with a range of new experiences, tools, and perspectives through icebreakers, group discussions, amazing guest speakers, and other interactive activities that engage and nurture their inner leader!

RYLA aims to:

• Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth.

• Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders.

• Encourage leadership of youth by youth.

• Recognize young people who are rendering service to their communities.

• Most RYLA programs cover the following topics:

o Fundamentals of leadership

o Ethics of positive leadership

o Importance of communication skills in effective leadership

o Problem-solving and conflict management

o Rotary's purpose and service to the community

o Building self-confidence and self-esteem

o Elements of community and global citizenship

Each year, students create lifelong friends from across District 6330. They are introduced to other Rotary youth programs, including Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary Youth Exchange, and learn how they can stay involved with Rotary in their community after the seminar they expand their horizons both inside and outside the organization!

2023 Seminar

Here's our first speaker sneak peek: Dillon Mendes!

Dillon Mendes is an alumnus of the Top 35 under 35 global changemaker awards, the co-founder of the social enterprise, PickWaste (featured on CBC, CTV, and CityNews), and a TEDx & youth speaker.

Over the past five years, Dillon has travelled across North America, speaking to thousands of students about community impact and student leadership.

Dillon is also a strategy consultant at Deloitte Canada and has previously worked in growth at DarwinAI, and management consulting at KPMG.

Professional life aside, Dillon enjoys playing spikeball, strength training, and eating sushi. Check him out on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/Dillonmendes21)

Our next speaker sneak peek: Alyssa “Twist” Light!

Alyssa "Twist" Light s a keynote speaker who teaches people how to cultivate connections and build the relationships that move relationships forward! Check her out on Facebook. (https://www.facebook.com/alyssa.t.light)

If you have questions about Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders, please email d6330ryla@gmail.com.

Kirk Langford, on behalf of The D6330 Rotary Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders Committee

Kirk Langford

POLIOPLUS SOCIETY

Our District 6330 proudly joins The Rotary Foundation and fellow districts across the world to announce the new Polio Plus Society and invite all of our members to join.

This simple act of generosity by our fellow Rotarians around the world will bring the life saving polio immunization to countless children until the day that the world has been rid of the virus. We are truly This Close, and we need your help to complete the job.

The Polio Plus Society is an organization of like-minded individuals who have committed to contribute $100 US or more each and every year to Polio Plus until the world has been declared free of the Wild Polio Virus. This is our commitment to fulfill the promise Rotary made in 1985 to immunize all the children of the world.

It’s easy and rewarding to become a member. Download, complete and submit the Polio Plus Society Pledge Form and email to the Polio Chair at katherine.hahn@rotarystratford.com Complete your contribution commitment in one of three ways:

Contribute with your credit card online at: https://www.endpolio.org/donate

- OR -

Write a for cheque for $100 or cheque for the US $100 equivalent (or more!) to The Rotary Foundation with "Polio Plus" in the memo line and give it to your club's Rotary Foundation Chair for submission.

- OR -

Enroll in Rotary’s recurring giving program, Rotary Direct, which makes giving easy, fast, and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation that empowers Rotarians to change lives in communities around the world. https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-direct

YES, all donations will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Anyone can join the society, not only Rotarians. Everyone will be recognized with a special pin, an End Polio Now bracelet, a Society Certificate and a great feeling in their heart.

With your help, we will reach every last child and achieve a polio free world. Please reach out to Katherine and sign up today!

FROM ZONES 28-32

Check out the Zones 28 & 32 group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/rotaryinthezone)

Rotary’s theme for May is Youth programs. Here is RI Director Drew Kessler for Rotary Zones 28 & 32 speaking about the youth programs offered by Rotary International. Have a listen by clicking this link

CHRIS ETIENNE, 2024-26 RI DIRECTOR – ZONE 28

Chris Etienne, Past District Governor from District 6290, was selected as the 2024-2026 Rotary International Director for Zone 28!

The Zone 28 Nominating Committee met at the end of September and selected 2007-2008 District 6290 Governor Chris Etienne to serve as 2024-2026 Rotary International Director, representing our paired Zones (28 & 32).

Chris will follow current Director Drew Kessler from Zone 32 and serve on the Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2024.

Chris is an Associate Broker for Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty and Director of Leasing for Bay Harbor Company in Bay Harbor, Michigan. She has had a career in real estate since 2001 and has been in sales for more than 30 years, previously as Vice President of Treasury Management Sales for National City Bank. Chris is currently serving as Vice President of the Emmet Association of Realtors. She obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland European Division in Heidelberg, Germany, and her MBA from Lake Superior State University.

Chris serves on the board of trustees of North Central Michigan College and as chair of the North Central Michigan College Foundation board. Chris was appointed by former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in 2011 to serve on the Michigan Women’s Commission and served as chair from 2016 to 2020. Chris received the Athena Award in 2007 and the Emmet Association of Realtors Realtor of the Year award in 2014.

Chris joined Rotary in 1990 and is honored to be a member of the Rotary Club of Petoskey, Michigan in District 6290 since 1991. She has served as club president, district governor, district membership chair and district Rotary Foundation chair.

Chris is currently serving as district Peace Fellowships chair. Chris has served at the zone level as facilitator, learning leader, lead training coordinator, Institute chair, Rotary Coordinator and Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator. She has served Rotary International as training leader at the International Assembly, President’s Representative, Regional Leaders Global Institute lead trainer and assistant moderator, and on the convention promotions committee for Sao Paulo, Hamburg, and Houston.

She is currently serving as moderator for the RI Global Support Seminar and RI Global Philanthropy Seminar, on the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Rotary Action Group Board of Directors, and is chair of the HANWASH (Haiti National Clean Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy) Champion Partnerships subcommittee.

Chris is passionate about the work of The Rotary Foundation and has participated in National Immunization Days (NID) for polio eradication in India and Nigeria. She is a recipient of The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service and most recently The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award. Chris and her husband, Dennis Lindeman, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society. She and Dennis reside in Petoskey, Michigan.

PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY

What your giving supports

Supporting families and changing lives! By giving from your heart each and every year, you’ll support families and change lives.

Paul Harris Society gifts have helped provide:

• Vocational training for teachers establishing an early childhood education center in South Africa

• Water filters, toilets, and hygiene training to prevent fluorosis, diarrhea, and other diseases in India

• A scholarship for a medical professional in Italy to research treatments that minimize mortality rates among premature babies

• Peace-building seminars for 200 teachers and 1,300 students in Uganda

• Treated mosquito nets and medical services that prevent malaria in Mali

In District 6330 we are proud to have over 116 members in our Paul Harris Society.

We have over 32 of our clubs that now have members in the Paul Harris Society.

D6330 Paul Harris Society Chair is Rotarian Jamie Pole.

Rotarian Jamie Pole

We are THIS close –

• In 2023, Afghanistan has had NO cases of Wild virus Type 1.

• In 2023, Pakistan has had only one case of Wild Virus Type 1.

Only Afghanistan and Pakistan are polio endemic.

Polio-endemic refers to a region or country where poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is regularly present and spreading. In other words, it is an area where there is a continuous transmission of the poliovirus, possibly leading to a significant number of cases of the disease.

There is currently no cure for the disease, but it can be prevented through vaccination.

Countries or regions that are polio-endemic have significant challenges in controlling and eradicating the disease due to various factors, including limited healthcare infrastructure, poor sanitation, and vaccine hesitancy. As we get close to eradicating the virus, there are still challenges.

In the table at left, note that there are incidents of Wild polio virus type 1 from other sources. That means that the virus has been detected in environmental samples, selected contacts, healthy children, vaccine-derived occurrences, and other sources.

Various other countries have reported polio cases in recent years, indicating the ongoing threat of the disease.

The Beginnings of Rotary –

continued from last month

The Object of Rotary

The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professionals; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The Object of Rotary has not always been expressed in this manner. The original Constitution of 1906 had three objects: promotion of business interests, promotion of good fellowship, and the advancement of the best interests of the community.

By 1910, Rotary had five Objects, as increased emphasis was given to expanding Rotary. By 1915, there were six Objects. In 1918, the Objects were rewritten again and reduced to four. Four years later thy had again grown to six and were revised again in 1927.

Finally, at the 1935 Mexico City Convention, the six Objects were restated and reduced to four. The last major change came in 1951 when the Objects were streamlined and changed to a single Object, which has four parts.

The “ideal of service” is the key phrase in the Object of Rotary. This ideal is an attitude of being a thoughtful and helpful person in all of one’s endeavours. That’s what the Object truly means.

Rotary’s Official Mottoes

“Service Above Self” and “One Profits Most Who Serves Best” both trace back to the early days of the organization.

In 1911, “He Profits Most Who Serves Best” was approved as the Rotary motto. It was adapted from a speech made by Rotarian Arthur Frederick Sheldon at the first Rotary convention. Sheldon declared that “Only the

science of right conduct toward others pays. Business is the science of human services. He profits most who serves his fellows best.”

At the 1950 RI Convention in Detroit, slightly modified versions of the two slogans were formally approved as the official mottoes of Rotary. “He Profits Most Who Serves Best” and “Service Above Self.” The 1989 Council on Legislation established “Service Above Self” as the principal motto of Rotary.

Five Avenues of Service

Club Service involves focusing on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the smooth functioning of Rotary clubs. Learn about effective club service in Membership and Training.

Vocational Service involves club members serving others through their professions and aspiring to high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business leaders, share skills and expertise through their vocations, and the inspire others in the process.

Community Service is the opportunity Rotary clubs have to implement club projects and activities that improve life in the local community.

International Service encompasses efforts to expand Rotary’s humanitarian reach around the world and to promote world understanding and peace. It includes everything from contributing to PolioPlus to helping Rotary Youth Exchange students adjust to their host countries.

Youth Service is the avenue that recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community, and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.

Vocational Service

Vocational Service is the Second Avenue of Service. No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one’s vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians, and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work.

Programs of vocational service are those that seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce, and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.

Vocational Service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information, and assistance in making vocational choices. Rotary clubs recognize the dignity of employment by honouring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The Four-Way Test and other ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical Vocational Service programs at most clubs.

Source: https://rotary1.org/101-things-about-rotary/

The Rotary Foundation – the Engine that runs Rotary!

WAYS TO GIVE TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

Your donation changes lives! and this information bears repeating…

There are numerous ways to support The Rotary Foundation.

Every amount contributed to The Rotary Foundation is spent in support of humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs and their operations. Clubs and districts apply for and receive Foundation grants to carry out worthy projects worldwide.

Here are a few of the ways that your contribution can make a difference:

• $100 can buy textbooks for one elementary school in Zambia

• $5,000 can buy vaccine to immunize 10,000 children against polio

• $24,000 can buy an academic-year Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship

• $100,000 can buy funding for two to complete a two-year graduate program for a Rotary World Peace Fellow

Donate Online

When you donate online, you get to choose where your donations go. Support thousands of service projects our people of action are tackling around the world. Outright gifts can be made easily with The Rotary Foundation online contribution form.

This method expedites processing your tax receipt and Paul Harris Fellow recognition points. For online donations please visit https://www.rotary.org/en/donate

• Memorial or Tribute Donations: A gift to The Rotary Foundation is a meaningful way to honour a loved one.

• Recurring Donations: Rotary Direct allows you to help year-round by automatically giving each month, quarter, or year.

FOUNDATION GRANTS – 7 AREAS OF FOCUS

Rotarians can get involved in various types of service –Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service, New Generations (Youth) Service

COMING IN JUNE – Rotary Fellowships

Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.

How do I join a fellowship?

Membership in a fellowship is open to any interested individual.

• Click here to view a short video presentationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jvTTl2aRZs about Fellowships – in case you’ve never considered one.

• Click here to view the Rotary Fellowships page.

ROTARY’S CORE VALUES

WHAT IS ROTARY?

Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring business and professional leaders together to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political and non-religious organization.

Rotarians can get involved in various types of service –

Club Service, Community Service, International Service, Vocational Service, New Generations Service

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION EREY – Every Rotarian Every Year

Our Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute something each year to The Rotary Foundation. We hope that you can consider at least $100 USD every year to help us reach our goal to support the Rotary Foundation financially each year

Sustaining member. One who contributes $100 USD every year is a Sustaining Member. With EREY, we encourage you to contribute an amount you can afford every year.

ROTARY BEQUEST SOCIETY

What is a Rotary Foundation Bequest Society Member?

Those who have made commitments for future gifts of $10,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation are invited to join the Bequest Society.

Donors may elect to receive various benefits and recognition pieces commemorating their commitment at each new recognition level, including pins, crystals, named funds, and special seating at the Rotary International Convention.

A bequest gift of at least $10,000 in your name to The Rotary Foundation creates a legacy of your generosity and compassion as you are helping many people live better lives around the world.

Today there are over 18,000 Bequest Society Members worldwide.

Will you join them by leaving a gift to Rotary in your estate? Contact the Rotary Foundation’s Planned Giving team

When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever. In its place is something that you have left behind. Let it be something good.