ROTARY DISTRICT 6540 YOUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2009 ISSUE IV DISTRICT GOVERNOR JOHN BALVICH $ $ $ $ $ AND THE WINNER OF $500 IS $ $ $ $ $ Pictured above is the Membership Growth Team of the Michigan City Rotary Club receiving from PDG Fred Bettner, District 6540 Membership Chair, a check in the amount of $500. Pictured are Don Regetz, Chairman, Suzy Vance and Pat Harris. In October 2008 the District announced a membership promotion that would award a $500 check to the club that had the greatest percentage increase by the end of December 31, 2008. The Michigan City Club, in a well-planned effort, increased their membership from 62 to 72 members, a 16 % increase! Congratulations are in order for a job well done. This $500 award is the first of three awards. The promotion will be continued through the end of the Rotary year. A $500 check will be awarded again at the close of March 31, 2009, the end of the third quarter and at the end of the Rotary year, June 30, 2009. Again the checks will be presented to those clubs who demonstrate the greatest percentage increase growth during the last two quarters of this Rotary year. Michigan City is doing its part in fulfilling our Governor’s goal of a 10% increase in new members this Rotary year. It is hoped that other clubs will follow their example and do their part. Celebrate Rotary’s 104 th Birthday on February 23 rd Promote Rotary Awareness Month Read Gov. John’s Message on page 2 Shinkansen DGE Floyd Lancia goes to San Diego and returns speaking Japanese page 3 Can you win Gov. John’s $5 offer? Read more to find his offer. Enjoy An Evening in Hawaii Register for District Conference, See Page 7 AND WHO WILL BE THE NEXT WINNER OF $500 Did your club come out of the gate running for the next $500? Give the Michigan City club a real race for the next two $500 checks to be present based on March 31 membership and June 30 member ship totals. Secretaries, remember to provide membership number to the office by the 5 th of each month.
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ROTARY DISTRICT 6540
YOUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2009 ISSUE IV
DISTRICT GOVERNOR JOHN BALVICH
$ $ $ $ $ AND THE WINNER OF $500 IS $ $ $ $ $
Pictured above is the Membership Growth Team of the Michigan City Rotary Club receiving
from PDG Fred Bettner, District 6540 Membership Chair, a check in the amount of $500.
Pictured are Don Regetz, Chairman, Suzy Vance and Pat Harris.
In October 2008 the District announced a membership promotion that would award a $500
check to the club that had the greatest percentage increase by the end of December 31,
2008. The Michigan City Club, in a well-planned effort, increased their membership from 62
to 72 members, a 16 % increase! Congratulations are in order for a job well done.
This $500 award is the first of three awards. The promotion will be continued through the
end of the Rotary year. A $500 check will be awarded again at the close of March 31, 2009,
the end of the third quarter and at the end of the Rotary year, June 30, 2009. Again the
checks will be presented to those clubs who demonstrate the greatest percentage increase
growth during the last two quarters of this Rotary year.
Michigan City is doing its part in fulfilling our Governor’s goal of a 10% increase in new
members this Rotary year. It is hoped that other clubs will follow their example and do their
part.
Celebrate Rotary’s 104th
Birthday on February 23rd
Promote Rotary
Awareness Month
Read Gov. John’s Message
on page 2
Shinkansen
DGE Floyd Lancia goes to
San Diego and returns
speaking Japanese
page 3
Can you win Gov. John’s
$5 offer? Read more to
find his offer.
Enjoy An Evening in Hawaii
Register for District
Conference, See Page 7
AND WHO WILL BE THE NEXT WINNER OF $500
Did your club come out of the gate running for the next $500? Give the Michigan
City club a real race for the next two $500 checks to be present based on March 31
membership and June 30 member ship totals. Secretaries, remember to provide
membership number to the office by the 5th of each month.
In Rotary, February is WORLD UNDERSTANDNG MONTH. Hopefully we will all give thought
to how we as an organization and as individuals can bring the world closer together through our service to others.
The refrain “Let There Be Peace On Earth And Let It Begin With Me”….more than suggests the hope that we can be
that powerful force to make a difference to make our world a better place. We celebrate the birth of Rotary on
February 23rd. I hope that your club will recognize Rotary’s past, present and future. Promote the 23rd as “Rotary
Day” in your community. Plan a high visibility community service project or event for Rotary Day that will help
communicate what Rotary does in your community.
If you need help please use this information provided by Rotary's Public Image Resource Group
100 Ways to Celebrate Rotary Day (PDF). Let your imaginations run wild! You may select one or many options and tailor your celebration to your community – or come up with your own creative Rotary Day activities. Remember, the idea is to share the Rotary story with the general community, so your celebration efforts should be directed to the community, the media and the general public.
Rotary Day Proclamation (.doc). A proclamation is an official recognition of a particular event or day. Often ―proclaimed‖ by a government authority, the day is recorded in the public record and may be announced in such forums as a city council, provincial government or national parliament. This formal recognition also provides a good ―news hook‖ for potential media attention. This proclamation sample can be tailored and sent to your local community, regional or national government decision-makers asking that a specific date – February 23 or another day – be named Rotary Day and declared an official day in your community.
Celebrate Rotary Day Poster. To help promote the event in your community, two Rotary Day poster designs are available for districts and clubs to use. A graphic designer can modify the blank section or insert local photos. You can also print the poster out is and write in local event information. The poster is designed so that it can stand alone, if needed.
The Rotary International Board of Directors adopted “enhance the internal and external recognition and public
image of Rotary” as the No. 2 goal in its Strategic Plan. Think of the impact of everyone celebrating Rotary Day
together.
Governor John Balvich
P. S. Go to www.rotary6540.org to download above items
Betty Lou and Floyd Lancia are being greeting by incoming RI President John Kenny and his wife June. President Kenny unveiled his theme of "The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands" at the International Assembly in San Diego last month. President Elect Kenny announced his goals for the coming year--Water, Literacy, Health and Hunger. Also announced was an additional matching grant from the Bill and Melinda Grant Foundation of $100,000,000 to aid in the eradication of Polio.
DGE FLOYD LANCIA AND BETTY LOU ATTEND INTERNATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSEMBLY
Betty Lou and Floyd Lancia are being greeting by incoming RI President John Kenny and his wife June. President Kenny unveiled his theme of "The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands" at the International Assembly in San Diego last month. President Kenny announced his goals for the coming year--Water, Literacy, Health and Hunger. Also announced was an additional matching grant from the Bill and Melinda Grant Foundation of $100,000,000 to aid in the eradication of Polio. >
Shinkansen
Say What? What is Shinkansen? Well, since you asked—
Shinkansen is the Japanese bullet train that was launched on July 1, 2008 for it’s maiden voyage, from
Tokyo to Fukuoka. The Series N700 is billed by Japan Railways as the world’s fastest bullet train in service
(France’s faster TGV train has been used only to break speed records), with a top speed of 186 mph. The
Shinkansen is able to accomplish this speed by having a motor in each of the cars. The combined effect of
these motors all moving the train in unison is the Shinkansen effect. While working as a single unit and
having each car produce the necessary energy to produce it’s own power, the recording breaking speed is
accomplished.
You say—What does the world’s fastest train have to do with Rotary?
Well, Rotary’s future is in your hands, and its successes will rely on you as a member. Each member must work toward having his/her club become a team. A team that will develop a true work ethic shared by all! Each of us as Rotarians must understand and implement teamwork with the Shinkansen effect.
Envision your Rotary club as a train, with its engines and cars. Each member’s assignment is to ensure that his/her club achieves Shinkansen, the sense of teamwork that creates better service. Shinkansen — the feeling of all for one and one for all. This effort lends value to the club’s work and imagination to its service. If you and your club can apply the Shinkansen effect, Rotary’s future will most certainly be brighter. Think Shinkansen, work Shinkansen, and remember, ―The future of Rotary is in Your hands‖.
In a letter posted on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Web site this week,
Bill Gates praises Rotary International's work for over two decades in fighting to
eradicate polio and discusses the progress being made on ending the disease
Gates cites the vital work of the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and Rotary
International in the global effort to make polio the second disease to be
eradicated, after smallpox. In referring to Rotary, the letter states that "we
wouldn't be anywhere on this without their efforts. Gates announced a new
US$255 million challenge. Own the hat that Bill Gates wore and autographed at
Rotary’s 2009 International Assembly. This month, the signed baseball cap will be
auctioned on eBay. Bid on this piece of Rotary memorabilia to help support
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge for polio eradication. Go to www.ebay.com
by 12 February to place your bid on item 180325654751
Congratulation to the Rotary Club of Roseland! They were one of four
clubs in Indiana recognized for the percentage of members purchasing
Rotary plates. This is great public relations in your community and club
fundraiser. Clubs receive $15 refund for each member who purchases
the plate. Download the application forms and distribute to members.
Details are on the district website www.rotary6540.org
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PRECONVENTION EVENTS A TASTE OF THE 100TH ROTARY CONVENTION PLENARY HIGHLIGHTS
BE ENERGIZED BY RENOWN SPEAKERS Each year, Rotary holds a series of preconvention meetings for Rotarians. to celebrate international fellowship and the spirit of Rotary. Rotaracts, Interactors, Foundation Alumni, Peace Scholars, etc. Our District’s Peace Scholar, Kathy Clark will be participating in the World Peace Symposium. See personal news on next page. Join Kathy to celebrate and share the completion of her Peace Scholarship.
Monday, June 22 Theme of the day:
Growth of Rotary
Tom Henderson, CEO of ShelterBox
Wednesday, 24 June Theme of the day:
Rotary in Action
Deepa Willingham, founder of the
Promise of Assurance to Children
Everywhere (PACE Universal). The PACE
Universal school (PLC) in Piyali Junction
(outside Calcutta)
Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, founder of both
the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife
Research
Birmingham Power Point , Find the Hoosier Past District Governor. Gov. John is paying $5 to the first person to indentify
the PDG. http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/Events/Convention/Pages/promotingconventions.aspx
Jane Goodall
You may tour Birmingham by canal
boat through the Victorian heart of
Birmingham, England. We glide past
steps worn into the embankment by 240
years of passengers trudging up to
higher land; the two towers that
inspired J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The
Lord of the Rings ; and factories
transformed into outdoor cafes and lofts
as part of the city’s ongoing renaissance.
“Birmingham has more canals than
Venice.”
Once the heart of the industrial revolution, Birmingham, population of one
million, is now the heart of England’s convention industry, hosting a G-8
summit, the International Red Cross, and Microsoft, among other groups.
More than 30 million people visited in 2006. This makes it a fitting location for
Rotary International’s 100th convention, to be held here June 21-24.
On June 23, top restaurants, and a choice of three cultural events, including
performances at Symphony Hall and the recently renovated Town Hall, where
Charles Dickens read A Christmas Carol and Charles Darwin lectured.