. As I travel around, I enjoy the fellowship within the clubs. Members have a purpose and are productive. I love hearing about the services they feel are the most significant. A club's atmosphere can be a beautiful thing to experience. The smiles, friendly teasing, laughter, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. For me, all of this makes peace visible. Thank you for a remarkable six months.
But we must stay focused. Time is marching on. We have six more months in the 2023-2024 Rotary year. Here is my wish list for you.
I look forward to the remaining time together. Let's have the best year ever of service and fun.
CONTENTS
District Purposes
1. Leadership Development
2. Membership - repeated for emphasis
3. Promoting the value of Rotary
District event - Jan 6 , Carpool, Participate in House of Friendship
Awards - time to reflect - check info in newsletter
https://www.rotary5960.org/club-awards/
Peace Project new Zoom dates - Recycling Lithium Batteries
Resources
-- December theme - a few new ideas
-- January theme - an abundance of ideas
DISTRICT PRIORITIES
1.
Leadership Development -
Have you selected the president-elect?
President-Elect training dates: Dec 7,
Jan 6, Feb -NCPETS, Mar 14. Contact
kathy.hughitt@rotary5960.org
Professional Development - How Google Tools Can Help YOU! Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13 Zoom 4-4:30pm Instructor Jesse Steed, Northfield Four dates; Four topics. Attachment
2.
Membership
Membership Olympics - If you want to grow membership, consider Membership Olympics. We are kicking it off in January !!!
a) Jan 6 at MidTerm will be the first introduction.
b). Next, 30-minute introductions on Zoom for club leaders will be scheduled in January.
c). By February / March - we hope your club will participate. Let's Grow Rotary!
3.
Promoting the value of Rotary
Attending district events is an effective way of heightening appreciation of the value of Rotary and creating renewed enthusiasm!
January 6 MidTerm at Hamline is a fun way to start the year with Rotary friends, fresh perspectives, and fellowship.
This is especially good for newer members. Car pool. Build a team!
http://www.rotary5960.org/
Bring a smile and be ready to share names of good speakers, community service projects, fundraising ideas, or effective membership ideas.
Peace Project - Recycle Lithium-ion Batteries Drop-In Zoom to learn more - 1/9, 1/11, or 1/ 22 - 4:00 - 4:30
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-2hrTIpGNX-c3zCvTq-U8Lqge9dhNXC
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
If you have scheduled an event, let me know. I would love to attend.
Peace Primer - A past RI President wrote this. It could be used for reflections or for discussion in a club's book club.
http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/5960/Downloads/0/Resources/Peace/PEACE-Primer.pdf
Peace Talks - The links to the Peace Talks are in the December newsletter. Jan 9, Jan 26, Feb 16
4.
Resources
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
This month, we celebrate the work Rotarians worldwide are doing to combat diseases through effective treatment and prevention. In 1985, Rotary pledged to eradicate polio, and look at the progress that has occurred! A new disease prevention program is targeting malaria. The program was so successful it has expanded to include 4 more countries. Our district has clubs with clean water and sanitation grants. This is an important way of preventing disease.
Possible activities:
- Just got this email with a video and ideas to share. https://msgfocus.rotary.org/q/1tYPGkYKfMCSXQtO6iSZ1ox5/wv
- Show a 2 minute video https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/fighting-disease .
- If you have done or are doing a grant or supported another club's grant, figure out the "people impact" of your work. Zoom in a speaker to tell about the grant. Celebrate!
- Although infectious diseases continue to be a major cause of illness across the globe, they are not the major health concern for the United States. We are seeing peoples’ lives shortened by chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Many of these conditions are due to certain health behaviors and social conditions. Have a discussion or speaker on healthy living as a prevention. Invite a PT to do exercises with the club as a meeting topic.
- Meet at a mall and walk around for exercise as the meeting. Then go to breakfast, lunch, or happy hour.
- Give the club a Step Challenge and report on the number of steps people walk at each meeting. Post the total amount at the end of the month or challenge period. Celebrate.
- LOOK UP the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG). https://wash-rag.org/
- Click HERE for more information https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/fighting-disease
January is Vocational Service Month - - -What can you do in January and throughout the year? ?
Happy Holidays and the best year ever of service and FUN. We are in this together.
Patricia McCleese, District Governor.
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