6380 District Governor Jim Gilmore and Anne Gilmore Rotary International District 6380 Newsletter September 2013 Rotary District 6380 is Changing Lives in SE Michigan and SW Ontario Governor’s Minute W ell, I’ve had the opportunity now to visit with and speak at 32 of our 52 Rotary clubs in District 6380 and I have several observations. First, I am extremely proud of this organization and the great things we do to Change Lives. We Change Lives every minute of every hour of every day somewhere in the world. Further, I am so impressed by what we do to Change Lives in District 6380 in our little corner of SE Michigan and SW Ontario. Second, even though there are 34,000 ways to do Rotary, we all eventually get to the same place. Yeah, there are differences between clubs with 22 committees, three Interact clubs, two Rotaract clubs and the Governor (that’s the real Governor) as a speaker versus dinner at the community hall for 15; but that’s all window dressing and process. The result is the same … Changed Lives. Size only matters in the number of Lives Changed. It’s all from the heart or it’s not Rotary. Third, clubs that make fellowship and social activities a key part of their club do not have the retention issues that other clubs have. It is much harder to leave your friends than to just resign from a club. Fourth, if everyone who says they’re coming to Mission Point for the district conference next May shows up, we’re “gonna need a bigger boat” (for cocktails Saturday night.) Fifth, the Youth Exchange students have a contagious energy level; both our inbounds and our outbounds. If your club is not involved in Youth Exchange, you are missing an exciting part of Rotary. Sixth, our Canadian clubs treat the district governor quite well. Seventh, heart attacks suck; but they only slow you down. Eighth, there aren’t many places where you can invest your money better than The Rotary Foundation if you want to see results. If you doubt that, read your Rotarian magazine or look at the Global and District Grants our clubs apply for and receive. Ninth, our communities would not be what they are today if dedicated groups of men and women hadn’t taken the time to organize their Rotary clubs. And tenth, I’m only three months into my governorship … how lucky am I? Engage Rotary – Change Lives. DG Jim THE ROTARY FOUNDATION THE ROTARY FOUNDATION THE ROTARY FOUNDATION THE ROTARY FOUNDATION # Janet McPeek, District Foundation Janet McPeek, District Foundation Janet McPeek, District Foundation Janet McPeek, District Foundation Committee Chair Committee Chair Committee Chair Committee Chair D istrict 6380 takes tremendous pride in the good that is done locally and, in many cases, internationally through the district grant process. Many of you attended the Grant Management seminar last spring. Others have been contacting me at [email protected]regarding arrangements for makeup seminars. Our goal is to continue having these grants available to any club in the district that seeks a grant and meets the requirements. Last year, the grants committee was in the wonderful position of having requests that just exceed the amount of available grant money. By reducing each grant by a just small amount, we were able to fund all eligible grants. We hope to have many of you apply again this year. To answer some immediate and important questions: • Yes, we are using the online Clubrunner process. • Grants committee chair Don Chisholm will input names and open up access following his attendance at Rotary Zone Seminar, which takes place 10/2-6. Therefore, new grant deadline: November 1, 2013. •Don will send out notification and instructions as soon as the site is set up for your access and inputting. Between now and when you can access the site, please remember that you can get your grant prepared so that all you have to do is enter the information into the site by November 1. The grants committee will meet after that deadline, and you will hear immediately after the committee meets. RI is typically very timely in their turnaround of our spending plan, so that we can get your checks to you in a timely manner as well. One important thing to note: If you received grant money last year, please get your report into Don Chisholm ASAP. Those reports are due. They are a prerequisite to receiving your new grant funds (but not for applying), and are important so that we can close out the year for our district. Continued next page
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6380 District Governor Jim Gilmore
and Anne Gilmore
Rotary International
District 6380 NewsletterSeptember 2013
Rotary District 6380 is Changing Lives in SE Michigan and SW Ontario
Governor’s Minute
Well, I’ve had the
opportunity
now to visit
with and speak at 32 of
our 52 Rotary clubs in
District 6380 and I have
several observations.
First, I am extremely proud of this
organization and the great things we do
to Change Lives. We Change Lives every
minute of every hour of every day
somewhere in the world. Further, I am
so impressed by what we do to Change
Lives in District 6380 in our little corner
of SE Michigan and SW Ontario.
Second, even though there are 34,000
ways to do Rotary, we all eventually get
to the same place. Yeah, there are
differences between clubs with 22
committees, three Interact clubs, two
Rotaract clubs and the Governor (that’s
the real Governor) as a speaker versus
dinner at the community hall for 15;
but that’s all window dressing and
process. The result is the same …
Changed Lives. Size only matters in the
number of Lives Changed. It’s all from
the heart or it’s not Rotary.
Third, clubs that make fellowship and
social activities a key part of their club
do not have the retention issues that
other clubs have. It is much harder to
leave your friends than to just resign
from a club.
Fourth, if everyone who says they’re
coming to Mission Point for the district
conference next May shows up, we’re
“gonna need a bigger boat” (for
cocktails Saturday night.)
Fifth, the Youth Exchange students
have a contagious energy level; both
our inbounds and our outbounds. If
your club is not involved in Youth
Exchange, you are missing an exciting
part of Rotary.
Sixth, our Canadian clubs treat the
district governor quite well.
Seventh, heart attacks suck; but they
only slow you down.
Eighth, there aren’t many places
where you can invest your money
better than The Rotary Foundation if
you want to see results. If you doubt
that, read your Rotarian magazine or
look at the Global and District Grants
our clubs apply for and receive.
Ninth, our communities would not be
what they are today if dedicated groups
of men and women hadn’t taken the
time to organize their Rotary clubs.
And tenth, I’m only three months into
my governorship … how lucky am I?
Engage Rotary – Change Lives.
DG Jim
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#### Janet McPeek, District Foundation Janet McPeek, District Foundation Janet McPeek, District Foundation Janet McPeek, District Foundation
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So that you can get your grants written in the meantime,I’ve included again the questions that will be on the site.
1. Describe your project, its location, objective, and total cost.This is your opportunity to briefly tell the case statement forthe impact of the grant, i.e., why it is needed, what differenceit will make, how Rotarians will be involved, or anything elsethat has your club excited about its merit. 2. Provide a concise, itemized budget for your project. It isacceptable to categorize your expenses. 3. What is your club’s financial commitment to this project?(total club contribution)4. What is the amount of the grant you are requesting? Maynot exceed 50% of your club’s financial commitment to thisproject, or $2,500 – whichever is LESS. 5. Identify the cooperating organizations, if any, on yourproject; which by submitting this application you areendorsing as reputable, responsible, and as acting within thelaws of the project country in the host district. 6. Provide the names and contact information for the twoRotarians in your club responsible for sponsoring yourproject; as well as the names and contact information of twoRotarians in the host district, if this is an internationalproject. 7. Provide the names and contact information for the twoRotarians in your club who will be personally responsible fortimely submitting all required project reports.
Please remember that the committee is looking to fundgrants, not to judge a writing competition. Some of you haveexpressed concern to me about not being professional grantwriters. We are your fellow Rotarians and we admire and areoften deeply moved by the good that will be done by yourprojects. I look forward to answering any questions that youhave. I just ask for your patience as we get this process onlineand to know that I will also be unavailable the first week inOctober. I will also be representing you as Assistant TrainingCoordinator, attending training as your Foundation Chair andalso as a presenter at the Zone Institute (as will DonChisholm), so we will have limited ability to respond until10/7. Then we will be actively working to get the show on theroad!
The Rotary Foundation transforms your
gifts into projects that change lives both
close to home and around the world. As
the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into
a global network of Rotarians who
invest their time, money, and expertise
into our priorities, such as eradicating
polio and promoting peace. Foundation
grants empower Rotarians to approach
challenges such as poverty, illiteracy,
and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong
financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean
that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of
Rotary’s life-changing work.
Saving the dates for 2014-2015 ~ Upcoming 6380 District Events & ActivitiesSaving the dates for 2014-2015 ~ Upcoming 6380 District Events & ActivitiesSaving the dates for 2014-2015 ~ Upcoming 6380 District Events & ActivitiesSaving the dates for 2014-2015 ~ Upcoming 6380 District Events & Activities
#### DGE George HedgespethDGE George HedgespethDGE George HedgespethDGE George Hedgespeth
With each passing day, life becomes a little busier and a little more hectic in preparation of my responsibilities asdistrict governor in July 2015. To this end, I will be attending the Governor-Elect Training Seminar in Pittsburgh andthe final training at the International Assembly in January. Shortly after these seminars, we will begin our own
district training for presidents-elect and president nominees. Our district trainer, Mary Sloan, and I have been workingdiligently to provide attendees with an exciting and comprehensive program.
I am pleased to provide you with the upcoming training activities and events for the first half of 2014:
Assistant Governor Training Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 TBDPrePETS Western Location Feb. 11 Brighton Community Center, Brighton, MIPrePETS Central Location Feb. 13 Walsh College, Troy, MIPrePETS Canadian Location Feb. 18 St. Andrew’s Residence, Chatham, ON (Tentative)President-Elect Training Seminar Mar. 13-15 Radisson Hotel Kalamazoo, MI(PETS required for all presidents-elect)District Assembly Apr. 12 Walsh College, Troy, MIDistrict 6380 Conference May 16-18 Mission Point, Mackinac Island, MIRotary International Convention June 1-4 Sydney, Australia 2014-15 District Governor Installation June 22 Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Registration information and start times will be posted on the district website shortly before each scheduled event. If youhave any questions regarding any event please feel free to contact me at 248-459-9097 or at [email protected]. Ilook forward to seeing you at one or more of the above events.
ShelterBox USA photo: Syrian refugee
children at Domiz refugee camp, Duhok
Province, Iraqi Kurdistan, August 2013.
Ahmed is one of the million children who
have fled their homes in Syria. That is half
the Syrian refugee population. He is
12-years-old and was sitting on the ground
at Krwigorsk camp in Iraqi Kurdistan
when a ShelterBox Response Team
working in the area met him. His friends,
Ayman and Mohammed, were sitting on
either side of him, all three smiling and
waving at passersby. They are classmates
from school back in Syria, a rare
connection in a conflict that has torn apart
families and communities. They loved
going to school but cannot now. It has been
two months since they were last in a
classroom and they say they have nothing
to do in the camp.
ShelterBoxes Needed for Syrian RefugeesShelterBoxes Needed for Syrian RefugeesShelterBoxes Needed for Syrian RefugeesShelterBoxes Needed for Syrian Refugees
Changing Lives ~ My Rotary MomentChanging Lives ~ My Rotary MomentChanging Lives ~ My Rotary MomentChanging Lives ~ My Rotary Moment
MY LEGACYMY LEGACYMY LEGACYMY LEGACY
#### George W. Moore III George W. Moore III George W. Moore III George W. Moore III
Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club
January 30, 2010 - Service Above Self Award 1995; Past District
6380 Governor 1993-94; Major Donor 1999; 1995-09 District
Historian; Rotary Foundation; 2008-2009 District Foundation
Permanent Fund Chairman; Citation for Meritorious Service;
1997 Rotary Foundation; 1999-08 Club Secretary, Treasurer;
2008-09 Club Foundation Secretary; Treasurer
At 77, having spent well over three decades in Rotary, ofall the legacies possible in all the many hats I have wornin my life, in and out of Rotary, there was one hat, one
time, when I felt sure about a legacy, and this is that story. Some years ago, three directors of Rotary, on their own,decided to encourage Rotary clubs in Mid-America, nearbythe “Great Lakes,” to help provide water to peoples in anotherpart of the world who had almost none where they lived. Iwas asked to coordinate the project, between American clubsand foreign clubs, and in three years we raised and spentmore than $200,000 to put many hundreds of shallow wellsin rural villages that had no water. Afterward, I, my wife anda few others, went to India to see what had beenaccomplished. There I saw my legacy. Somebody “up there” smiled at me, let me see for just amoment, how some small pieces of everyday life can fittogether beautifully. One sunny morning I was standing on adirt street in the middle of a small rural village in WesternIndia. I was looking at happy faces of men, women andchildren, dressed in their finest, laughing and playing aroundthe water pump of the new tube well what was splashingcool, fresh, clean water into their shiny buckets. This was thefirst water well in that village. The money that Joe and Sam ina Rotary club in middle America raised when they soldfruitcake, pancakes, or parked cars at the fair, paid for thatwell to be drilled and pump installed. I helped coordinate the process so that the American fundsgot to the local Rotary club in India and that small village gottheir well. The gladness in their hearts joined with mine, itwas a wonderful feeling. Many people work at “good deeds”not able to see results, but still believing in their hearts thatthey will happen. This one time I got to see it, and I knew thatthe women and children who, before had trudged daily manymiles to get the water needed for life, now had time to studyand work, and they and their lives would be better thanbefore.
It's a Great Day to be a RotarianIt's a Great Day to be a RotarianIt's a Great Day to be a RotarianIt's a Great Day to be a Rotarian
#### Spaulding ClarkSpaulding ClarkSpaulding ClarkSpaulding Clark
Since it’s a great day to be a Rotarian, I decided to pondera bit about an issue of relevance to keep both gain andkeep members in Rotary.
As part of a district conference a couple of years ago, I hadreason to review a resigned member survey undertaken in2001. That survey indicated that the reason current membersstay is twofold: 1) fellowship and 2) service opportunities.Fellowship was the overwhelming #1 reason.
Interestingly, while fellowship was the overwhelming reasongiven for members staying in Rotary, it placed last among thereasons given for joining in the first place. Thus it wasevident that the reason for joining is often not the reason forstaying. And further, while many reasons were given forresignations, some obvious and logical, the lack of fellowshipwas not given as a significant reason for leaving.
I was somewhat disinclined to believe the latter conclusion asto reasons for leaving, since if fellowship is the primaryreason for staying; it follows that the lack thereof is logically areason for leaving, even if not expressed. I suspect that mostfolks are likely too polite to offend others by being candidabout how they were or were not treated.
So . . . back to fellowship
I suggest to you that fellowship is the most criticalcomponent in the initiation, education and retention ofmembers, both new and old, and is the critical reason for themajority of us staying Rotarians. So on a good day to be aRotarian, I leave you with the thought that personalrelationships are the critical element of the Rotaryexperience.
MY EXCHANGE IN JAPAN SO FARMY EXCHANGE IN JAPAN SO FARMY EXCHANGE IN JAPAN SO FARMY EXCHANGE IN JAPAN SO FAR
#### Outbound YE Cassandra August 23, 2013 Outbound YE Cassandra August 23, 2013 Outbound YE Cassandra August 23, 2013 Outbound YE Cassandra August 23, 2013
My exchange in Japan so far – It has been amazing.Already so many things have happened. I have worn akimono, eaten sushi and sashimi I have taught my host
family how to play a North American game called Yin YangPoint they taught me a game similar called Taco. I have gone toa Rotary meeting and introduced myself and learned how toput food on my plate properly (very important) I have notused a fork once except for the pancakes I had and I am doinggreat at using chopsticks. It has been so much fun! The thingthat surprised me is that The Japanese eat sea urchin and loveit. I didn't know anyone ate sea urchin and it’s not half bad.Also, my host family loves Canadian candy (my brotherCanada) bought me candy before I left home and my hostsiblings love it. Canadian candy is much sweeter and moresugary than Japanese candy. Japan is the most beautiful place I have ever laid eyes on it isa wonderful and delightful place the people are nice,understanding, kind and very helpful with helping me learnthe language and the culture and customs. I have learned somuch in just the few days I have been here and I want to thankmy host family for that. They are wonderful and very funny. Ialso want to thank my family in Canada and the Rotary clubsfor this amazing opportunity. September 4, 2013: On the 4th of September I was in classand at 9:26 a.m. we had a small earthquake, NOT big but little.Everyone looked calm as they continued with class and I wasscared I thought “oh no this is not good” but it was small.Nothing fell off desks or anything, but I was scared. My teacherlooked and saw my face and laughed. She was like “it’s a smallone; this happens almost once a week” and I was like “ok aslong as I don't die.” Everyone started laughing and so did I. Itwas funny because it happens all the time in Japan but neverin Canada. It was a cool, scary and new experience that isnormal in Japan. Just an example of the differences of Japanand Canada. I love Japan!
Interact Day October 5, 2013! Interact Day October 5, 2013! Interact Day October 5, 2013! Interact Day October 5, 2013!
Building Our NetworkBuilding Our NetworkBuilding Our NetworkBuilding Our Network
Royal Oak High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal OakMI 48073 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The day will include breakoutsessions, formal presentations, workshops, and project
creation for this year and beyond, bringing together clubsfrom across District 6380. Cost for the event is $10 per studentand that includes a breakfast and lunch! Registration (RSVP) ison the Interact of Royal Oak website:www.chisnell.com/interact and clubs should have beenregistered with their numbers by Sept. 27. You can beinvolved! We are looking for clubs to lead a few of ourbreakout sessions and even create some of your own! Whetheryou moderate/lead a session or join us tolisten/learn/share/participate, bring your ideas. We want toleave the day with plans and projects in place! If you have anyquestions or wish to be involved in another way, pleasecontact us. We look forward to seeing you all and building apowerful year for Interacts!
#### Mikaela, our Youth Exchange Outbound in France Mikaela, our Youth Exchange Outbound in France Mikaela, our Youth Exchange Outbound in France Mikaela, our Youth Exchange Outbound in France
Le premier mois. So, I’m writing this in my histoire et géographie class on Friday,September 27, 2013 because I have two hours to spare. It’s been a bitover a month in France for me, and I still feel like an alien in this newworld. Everything is still so different to me, and I still have awhile before Iadapt to these changes. It has got to be one of the most frustrating things
not to be able to understand enough to dowell in school, and to constantly be referredto as that one American girl that doesn’tunderstand anything. Although this is true,my first month hasn’t been all negative byany means.
One of the very first things I ate in Francewas “pain au chocolat.” It’s a popular Frenchpastry with a moist breading surroundingtwo slices of sweet milk chocolate. Anotherthing I have a weak spot for is Haribo
Dragibus! Oh mon dieu . . . c’est délicieux! I try to limit myself though tothese treats. I say that as I stress about gaining those 10 kilos . . . ugh! I’vepicked up some dance lessons in St. Jean and I’ve been running as well inhopes to keep the weight off though. Et maintenant, le lycée . . . the first day of school (September 3) was byfar the most intimidating day of my life. As I walked into the school, myhands began to shake, and soon I felt my whole body freeze once I saw theglares. Susanna (ma deuxième mère d’accueil) and I had a hard timefinding my class (1er ES1); therefore, I ended up being a bit late . . . oops!It was so embarrassing walking into the class and being introduced as the“American girl that doesn’t know any French.” I then discretely greetedthe class with a “Bonjour” as I continued to take a seat in the back of theroom. The first day had begun for me at the lycée - a day I’ll never forget.
In general though, the students have been very kind and patient withme; though, I still have those few glares from some people. The teacherson the other hand have been AWFUL! And when I say awful, they reallyare that bad. With my school day sometimes not finishing until 5:30, I feelas though I can hardly bare them. I’ve never in my life encountered suchnasty, rude, and uninviting people. The worst are my French andmathematics professors. Yelling at me for not “listening” (when I reallywas, and writing down the words I didn’t understand), and making a bigdeal in front of the class because I didn’t do my homework was enoughfor me to realize that something needed to happen. Needless to say, myteachers didn’t even know who I was, nor an exchange student, and aftersome consulting with my CPE (counselor) and help from my host mom,it’s been better since.
I’ve already learned, seen, and experienced a myriad of new things, it’scrazy to me! I’ve learned that not everyone will like you in life, you’restronger than what you believe, and when in doubt, ALWAYS keep smilingeven if all’s you want to do is break down and cry wishing you were backin your home country with your family and friends. Since I arrived, I’vevisited Nîmes, Marseille, Cassis, the river in the mountains a couple times(where you can jump off of huge rocks into the water -- it’s awesome!),and much more. I look forward to the rest of this year, and what it’ll bringfor me. One month in, and so far it’s been all right! Et pour ma familled’accueil et pour mes amis du lycée, merci pour l’accueil chaleureux’.) Itmeans so much to me!
YOUTHYOUTHYOUTHYOUTH
Filing Your Semi-Annual Report (SAR) to Rotary ~ Filing Your Semi-Annual Report (SAR) to Rotary ~ Filing Your Semi-Annual Report (SAR) to Rotary ~ Filing Your Semi-Annual Report (SAR) to Rotary ~ forforforfor
club secretaries: the easy-peezy way to file your SARclub secretaries: the easy-peezy way to file your SARclub secretaries: the easy-peezy way to file your SARclub secretaries: the easy-peezy way to file your SAR
#### PDG Gail Scott PDG Gail Scott PDG Gail Scott PDG Gail Scott
Years ago, the public school system had an attendance
report that teachers had to file at the end of the year. It
recorded every student, every day they were in
attendance. All the columns had to be added horizontally and
vertically and the lower right numbers had to match. The
report was the “CATen Y.” Teachers called the ten-eyed cat.
In contrast, our Semi-Annual Report, or “SAR” is not nearly
so daunting, but many of us face it with trepidation. There is
an easier way. First, use the 6380 website to report changes
in membership as soon as they occur. This keeps your
upcoming SAR accurate, leaving you little to do but verify the
report. Next, “opt in” at Rotary.org to receive and transact
the SAR electronically. If you have reported changes in
membership regularly, it is a snap. Check for accuracy and
sign off. If you have a last-minute change, it can easily be
recorded here.
Rotary Leadership Institute Oct. 19 in RidgetownRotary Leadership Institute Oct. 19 in RidgetownRotary Leadership Institute Oct. 19 in RidgetownRotary Leadership Institute Oct. 19 in Ridgetown
Fowlerville Rotary PresidentFowlerville Rotary PresidentFowlerville Rotary PresidentFowlerville Rotary President
I am proud to say that we
served 1,400 people
breakfast at our 63rd
annual Dawn Patrol. It takes
a huge team effort to pull
this event off and I am
proud of the Fowlerville
Rotarians and our other
community volunteers who
helped. We had pilots fly in
from all over the state that told us our fly-in is the best. We
raised money to support our local community with support
from our local businesses.
* * *Rochester Rotary Club Hoping to JumpstartRochester Rotary Club Hoping to JumpstartRochester Rotary Club Hoping to JumpstartRochester Rotary Club Hoping to Jumpstart
Two Rotaract ClubsTwo Rotaract ClubsTwo Rotaract ClubsTwo Rotaract Clubs
The Rochester Rotary Club, in an effort to promote more
youth involvement by their club, has initiated meetings of
potential groups of young adults 18-30 years of age. On
August 24, club members met with newly arrived students at
Rochester College and on September 10 attended Grizz Fest
at Oakland University. Their outreach resulted in interest by
more than 100 students. A Rotaract meeting will be held at
both locations in October to introduce Rotary to these
students and develop interest in forming of two Rotaract
clubs, one community-based and the other college-based.