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ZONE 7A REGIONAL ROTARY FOUNDATION TEAM RRFC PDG Jess Nicdao, D3790 ARRFC PDG Mike Lirio, D3820 ARRFC PDG JunFarcon, D3800 ARRFC Ed Tumangan, D3810 ARRFC PDG Jude Doctora, D3850 ARRFC PDG Sujatmiko, D3410
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November is Rotary Foundation Month
Message PDG JESS NICDAO Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator Zone 7A (Indonesia and Philippines)
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s you are all aware, The Rotary Foundation is a primary source of funding for Rotary's humanitarian activities, from clubs' and districts' local service projects to global initiatives. It also leads Rotary's ongoing effort to eradicate polio worldwide. This year, The Rotary Foundation is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The centennial festivities began at the 2016 convention in Seoul and will end with a celebration at the 2017 convention in Atlanta. I hope you can all join us in this once-in-a-lifetime event in June next year. Arch Klumph, the father of the Foundation had the vision of a Rotary endowment fund and the dedication to bring this dream to life. Arch's vision of an endowment would eventually become The Rotary Foundation, and his call for “doing good in the world” was to become the Foundation's motto. Since 1947, the Foundation started to launch its programs that included scholarships program for graduate study. The Grants Program started in 1964 and over the course of the program, the Foundation awarded more than 37,000 Matching Grants worth well over $500 million in more than 200 countries. The projects addressed a wide range of needs, providing everything from technical training to literacy programs to clean water. In 1979, the first 3-H grant was Rotary International's effort to eradicate polio, which began in 1979, with a multiyear grant of $760.000 to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. The project in the Philippines was just the beginning. Rotary leaders announced these ambitious plans to eliminate polio in early 1985, and later that year, they introduced the program's new name: PolioPlus. More than 2.5 billion children have been immunized against polio, reducing cases of the disease by 99.9 percent.
From its first contribution of $26.50, the Foundation's assets have grown to approximately $1 billion, and more than $3 billion have been spent on programs and projects, transforming millions of lives across the globe. Hundreds of thousands of people now enjoy access to clean water, heath care, and education, thanks to Foundation humanitarian projects. This year, we expect to achieve the ambitious all-time giving of $300 Million and I am confident that our Zone 7-A will also achieve the highest giving of more than $4 Million. To date, we have already donated $2.4 Million. We have three (3) new Arch Klumph Society members; PDG Chito Recto and spouse Lydia of D3820, PP Rafael “Ramy” Garcia IV and spouse Djoanna of D3800, and CP Maria Rosa “Bing” Carrion of D3810. We believe that Senator Many Pacquiao will join the AKS by December this year. Thanks to the efforts made by PDG Robert Kuan, DG Ernest Yuyek and of course RIDN Raffy Garcia who told me that we might have a total of 7 new AKS members by the end of this Rotary year. Let's all celebrate 100 Years of OUR FOUNDATION by giving more and being more compassionate to those who have less. And what a better way to do that than through the Rotary Foundation. THANK YOU PDG JESS NICDAO
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Celebrate Rotary Foundation Month
Celebrate Rotary Foundation Month Back in 1956, the Rotary International Board of Directors designated a week in November urging all clubs “to devote a programme to The Rotary Foundation.” In 1982, the Board determined that the entire month of November should be dedicated to the Foundation. Since then our Foundation has grown and flourished in ways that few Rotarians could have imagined. In 1985, Rotary took on its first corporate project — a bold campaign to immunise the world’s children against polio and create a polio-free world. Our humanitarian programmes grew so rapidly that the Foundation could not process the volume of requests for grants efficiently. That led to the creation of a new grant model that supports global grants with greater and long-lasting impact and district grants which fund small-scale, short-term activities. And we fulfilled Rotarians’ longheld dream for a “peace university” with the launch of the Rotary Peace Centres. Rotarian financial support has skyrocketed as well. In 1982–83, contributions barely totaled $19 million. Compare that with 2015–16, when the figure jumped to $265.6 million. This November, we’ll celebrate not just Foundation Month, but also The Rotary Foundation’s centennial. The Rotary website offers many creative ideas for honouring this very special occasion, but there are three activities that I especially recommend. The first is to hold an event for the entire community that spotlights the Foundation’s 100 years of Doing Good in the World. Second, plan and sponsor a project that addresses a critical problem. It could be done from locally raised funds, or you might seek a global grant. There are so many options to choose from — from providing clean water, to ensuring basic education for girls in every part of the world, to tackling malaria or HIV/AIDS or any number of preventable diseases. The third activity I recommend is for every Rotarian to make a centennial donation. Let’s never forget that The Rotary Foundation belongs to all of us. You and I provide the funding for just about every bit of good that our Foundation is doing in the world — and has been doing for an entire century. Let’s make sure we continue that tradition for the next 100 years.
Kalyan Banerjee Trustee Chair, 2016 - 17
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n 2016-17, our Rotary Foundation turns 100. That’s a century of Rotary members changing lives and improving communities all over the world. And that’s definitely something worth celebrating.
Through our Foundation, Rotary members have supported thousands of projects to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, and grow local economies. We’ve also been a leader in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide. The centennial is the perfect time to share this impressive record with the world. Join us in making sure that every Rotary member and people in every community know about the vital work of Rotary and its Foundation.
2017 Rotary Convention We're marking the centennial with a year of festivities that began in Korea at the 2016 Rotary Convention and culminates at the Atlanta convention. Register for the convention, 10-14 June 2017, so you can take part in the celebration:
Celebrate the centennial
Ÿ Plan to attend the Foundation’s 100th birthday party Ÿ Join past and current Rotary leaders and author David
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Ways to celebrate Here are just a few ways you can join in and commemorate this historic milestone: Ÿ Plan a special Rotary Day and invite everyone in your
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community to participate. It can be anything from a concert to a race to a birthday party with a giant cake in the shape of the Rotary wheel. Hold a fundraiser in your community to support a Foundation grant project, the Rotary Peace Centers, or PolioPlus. Organize or participate in a global grant or district grant project. Promote your club or district projects that are funded by the Foundation. Dedicate some club meetings to Rotary Foundation topics. Challenge members to increase your club’s contributions to the Foundation.
See more ideas for a Rotary Day event in the Centennial promotion kit. Publicize your events Promote your centennial events and projects by contacting local media and by using #TRF100 on social media. List the events on Rotary Showcase for more exposure.
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“The Rotary Foundation is the most visible expression of Rotarian generosity – a generosity that not only brings benefits but also brings help and cooperation to solve the problems that affect mankind.” – Paulo V. Costa, 1995-96 Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair in a speech to the 1996 convention
Observe Rotary Foundation Month
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elebrate Rotary Foundation Month in November by having your club h i g h l i g h t t h e F o u n d a t i o n ’s achievements in fighting disease, promoting peace, and building healthy communities. Visit the Rotary Foundation centennial site and use the resources gathered in the centennial promotion kit to promote your events, spread awareness, and empower your clubs with the good accomplished by our Foundation in its first 100 years. We also have another cause for celebration in this Foundation centennial year. Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the United States, recently upgraded the Rotary Foundation’s rating to the highest score possible — 100 points. This rating indicates that your foundation follows best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.
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Rotary Earns Top Marks from Fundraising Community
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he Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees. “We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
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The announcement came on 15 November, known to industry professionals since the 1980s as National Philanthropy Day. The award will be presented in early 2017 at the AFP’s annual conference in San Francisco. Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzel is set to accept the award on Rotary’s behalf, and Eric Schmelling, director of fund development at Rotary, will speak at the conference. The event is expected to draw more than 3,400 senior-level fundraising professionals from 33 countries. “While almost everyone is familiar with Rotary, not everyone may realize just how much of an impact Rotary and The Rotary Foundation have had on countless people and communities across the globe,” says Jason Lee, AFP president and CEO. “On behalf of the entire charitable sector and people around the world, all of us at AFP are honored to be able to recognize The Rotary Foundation as our 2016 Outstanding Foundation.” AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals. Source: Rotary International
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Before and after photo of 14-year old Francene, funded from GG 1634134 of the Rotary Club of Mabalacat D3790 Philippines
Zone 7A Executive Summary MEMBERSHIP
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TRF CONTRIBUTIONS
as of 25 Nov 2016 As of 1 July As of 25 Nov 2016 No. of Clubs /Members No. of Clubs /Members Annual Giving Other Funds
3410
59
1,154
60 1,229
$ 88,850
38,240
3420
55
1,111
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1,144
124,901
38,707
3770
76
1,993
76
2,068
82,029
7,910
3780
103
2,386
104
2,650
179,680
2,286
3790
103
2,612
104
2,796
120,186
6,429
3800
97
2,358
98 2,500
435,826
26,492
3810
114
3,038
117 3,348
276,723
31,001
3820
107
3,001
109 3,320
584,592
3,045
3830
89
2,701
90
3,042
207,763
62,112
3850
53
1,283
53
1,377
72,045
12,532
3860
99 2,484
100 2,642
184,996
28,210
3870
44
93,329
3,876
1,253
44
1,302
TOTAL as of 25 Nov 2016 2,450,920 260,840
CHANGES in the GLOBAL GRANT APPLICATION In the coming months, you can expect additional improvements. Watch for more information. If you have any questions, write to rotarysupportcenter @rotary.org. Thank you for your commitment to The Rotary Foundation. - Abby McNear Rotary Grants Manager Rotary.org
Grant Application Status
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y now, many of you know about the exciting changes coming to our grant application tool. In December, it will become the Grant Center, where you’ll see both a new look and a streamlined application. How to Use the Grant Center will introduce you to the new application. For now, the project bank account section and global grant report will stay the same. Grant applications now in the system will reflect some changes. Here’s how grants at each stage will be affected:
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The revised application has 12 steps to complete. Some new fields will be required. Any documents you may have uploaded to support an application will remain available. If you can’t see them, contact your grant officer. If you have listed vocational training team members, and leaders, they’ll be visible in steps 6 and 7. Before the Grant Center debuts, you may want to generate a PDF of your grant application for your records. You may also want to download any items that were uploaded to the application if you don’t already have them in your records.
AUTHORIZATIONS REQUIRED
Authorizers will need to go to a different part of the application, step 12. Also, legal authorizers will need to authorize while the application is at this stage, rather than after approval.
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The updated application includes new questions and omits others. Your application will be fitted to the new structure but will be reviewed using the previous application format. Vocational training teams, members, leaders, and documents will not be displayed in the new application, but they will be retained by The Rotary Foundation. Contact your grant officer if you need to retrieve any information from your original application.
APPROVED, PAID OR CLOSED
Your application will be fitted to the new structure but was reviewed using the previous application format, and the reporting process will continue to draw on the information required by the previous application. Vocational training teams, members, leaders, and documents will not be displayed in the new application, but they are retained by the Foundation. Contact your grant officer to retrieve any information from your original application. For approved grants, legal authorizers will need to authorize the grant by email in order for it to be paid. In such cases, payment coordinators will contact legal authorizers.
GRANT UPDATES Expenses alert for U.S.-bound scholars
Clubs and districts sponsoring global grants for scholarships should be aware of a change in procedure made by the Trustees that goes into effect in January. Under U.S. tax law, The Rotary Foundation must withhold tax from global grant scholarships awarded for study in the U.S. on any expenses beyond tuition, books, necessary equipment, and fees. Historically, the Foundation has been absorbing the cost of such withholdings, but beginning on 1 January, the amount will instead be deducted from the scholarship payment. So clubs and districts should advise scholars to limit their budgets to tuition, books, necessary equipment, and fees. Note, though, that this change doesn’t apply to U.S.-bound scholars from Japan, Canada, and Germany, who are funded through associate foundations in those countries.
For three years beginning 1 January, clubs and districts will be able to use global grants for the construction of low-cost shelters and simple schools, under a change approved by Foundation Trustees in September. However, the construction must be a part of a comprehensive project related to an area of focus. For example, such construction could be part of a project that includes vocational training and job placement assistance that’s designed to lift families out of poverty, or it could be part of a larger, comprehensive effort to educate children. Construction by itself will not be eligible for global grants. More information will be coming soon about how to create a global grant project that includes construction of low-cost shelters and simple schools.
Low-cost shelters and simple schools will be eligible for global grant funding
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2016-2017 RI BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECISIONS
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he second 2016–17 RI Board of Directors meeting was held on19–22 September in Evanston, Illinois, USA. At this meeting the Board reviewed 12 committee reports and recorded 64 decisions.
Club and District The Board Ÿ approved criteria, guidelines, and a timetable for
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rezoning the Rotary world and approved the creation of three regional teams that will develop rezoning proposals for consideration by the Board at its January 2017 meeting; reaffirmed that developing the Rotary vision and strategic plan is a top priority for the Board, Trustees, and Secretariat and approved an action plan for the Strategic Planning Committee to execute and monitor; amended the specific duties of a district governor to add responsibilities for district-wide strategic planning; requested Rotary institute conveners to provide comprehensive governor-nominee training at their institutes starting in 2020–21, and further agreed that Rotary would subsidize this cost; agreed to reduce the time frame of the International Assembly by one day, starting in 2021; received a report on membership trends that included as of 1July 2016the following data: membership: 1,209,491 Rotarians (down 1,578 Rotarians from 2015) clubs: 35,399 (up 285 clubs from 2015) average club size: 34members
Meetings The Board Ÿ agreed that every seven years Rotary may
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consider convention bids from cities that do not meet the critical criteria for an RI convention host city provided that no other city in the country of the city that is making the bid meets the criteria for conventions; the city has no more than three modifications to the criteria; the total financial impact of accepting such a bid does not exceed US$1.5million; the city be subject to limits on the number of registrants or to other convention product modifications as defined by the general secretary; accepted the proposal of Districts 7010, 7070, 7080, and 7090, to host the 2018 Rotary International Convention on 24–27 June2018 in Toronto, Canada.
Programs and Awards The Board Ÿ agreed to enter into a memorandum of
understanding with Lufthansa to help grow their Entrepreneurship Camp model for a term ending in2020; Ÿ broadened its policy regarding Rotary Friendship Exchanges to allow for participation by Rotarians and nonRotarians with the goal for participants to experience cultural immersion and intercultural exposure, foster greater international understanding, or to allow those new to their career to enhance their vocational skills, while making new connections and friendships, and, when possible, building a foundation for collaborative service projects. The expanded Rotary Friendship Exchange policy will also provide a unique educational opportunity for young business and professional people at the beginning their professional lives to develop professional and leadership skills, to address the needs of their communities; Ÿ selected the recipient of the 2016–17 Rotary Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award and the Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award, which will be presented at the 2017 Atlanta convention. Ÿ Supported President Germ’s plan to grant the Rotary Award of Honor to Jack Nicklaus and Dolly Parton. Administration and Finances The Board elected Brenda M. Cressey, K.R. Ravindran, and Michael F. Webb to be trustees of The Rotary Foundation, beginning 1July 2017.The Board further elected Mary Beth Growney Selene to fill the unexpired term of Thomas M Thorfinnson, who resigned his position as a trustee to take the role of chief strategy officer at the Secretariat. The Board accepted the audited financial statements and report on Rotary International’s financial results for 2015–16. An annual report will be published in accordance with the RI Bylaws Source: The Quest, Monthly News letter of RID Manoj Desai
2016 BANGKOK ROTARY INSTITUTE ,ZONE 6B, 7A AND 10B Centra Grand Bangkok Convention Center on December 2-4, 2016. CONTACT US: PDG.Chamnan Chanruang Chair, Registration, Tel : +668-1595-7999 E-mail : chamnan@rotarythailand.org PP.Charmaar Gidtisupanon Co-Chair, Registration, Tel : +668-6399-8448 E-mail : register@2016bangkokrotaryinstitute.org CC : charmaar@hotmail.com http://www.2016bangkokrotaryinstitute.org/
The Rotary Responsible Business honorees are, from left: Jean-Paul Faure, Stephanie Woollard, Mercantil Banco Universal representative Luis Calvo Blesa, Larry Wright, Annemarie Mostert, Suresh Goklaney, and Coca-Cola Pakistan representative Fahad Qadir. (Not pictured: Juan Silva Beauperthuy.)
Rotary-UN celebration mixes business with diplomacy The individuals honored were: Juan Silva Beauperthuy, Rotary Club of Chacao, Venezuela: For 25 years, Beauperthuy has helped keep disadvantaged youths on the right track through Queremos Graduarnos, an education program focused on mentoring and skill development, with support from his engineering firm. Today, the program serves more than 700 students in 18 schools. Jean-Paul Faure, Rotary Club of Cagnes-Grimaldi, France: To encourage young professionals and provide promising new businesses with training and funding, Faure launched a business contest called Le TrophĂŠe du Rotary. Now in its seventh year, the program has drawn support from a major bank and has kept past participants involved as mentors. Suresh Goklaney, Rotary Club of Bombay, India: Goklaney , executive vice chair of a large manufacturer of UV water purification systems, has led efforts to provide clean water in rural villages and impoverished urban areas throughout India. The project has also established centers where local women can sell clean water to generate income.
Annemarie Mostert, Rotary Club of Southern Africa, South Africa: Mostert formed Sesego Cares, a Johannesburg-based nonprofit, in 2005 to offer education and job training, and to teach entrepreneurship and leadership development to women and children. She also worked with TOMS Shoes to provide 1.3 million pairs of its shoes to the country's poor. Stephanie Woollard, Rotary Club of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: After meeting seven illiterate craftspeople during a visit to Nepal, Woollard founded Seven Women to help Nepalese women make products to sell abroad. The program, which has trained and employed more than 1,000 women in the past decade, also teaches basic bookkeeping and computer skills. Larry Wright, Rotary Club of Taylor, Michigan, USA: A master gardener, Wright started his landscaping business with a bank loan in the 1970s. In 2013, he led an effort to adapt a microfinance model that had succeeded abroad to offer microloans, business classes, and mentorship to entrepreneurs in Detroit.
“Societal needs define markets," he said. "I have met many entrepreneurs in my career, and they all have one thing in common: They see a problem, and they say 'I can fix that, and I can do it cheaper and better.' That is the engine of innovation in business. We need that energy to solve the problems at hand," such as hunger or illiteracy. He pointed to the Sustainable Development Goals, the UN's ambitious roadmap for eliminating poverty by 2030 and highlighted the opportunity for businesses to help achieve them. Other speakers included UN Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Kim Won-soo and UNICEF polio chief Reza Houssaini, who provided an update on the polio eradication campaign. utside the United Nations building in midtown Manhattan stands an imposing sculpture of a man wielding a sword in one hand and raising a hammer with the other. It reflects a shared goal that Rotary and the United Nations celebrated at the organizations' annual meeting on Saturday, 12 November: to use our strengths and tools to build a more peaceful and just world.
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John Hewko, general secretary of Rotary International, introduced eight Rotary Responsible Business honorees, six individuals and two corporate partners whose inclusive business practices are bringing employment, mentoring, education, and innovation to their communities.
The theme of this year's Rotary Day at the United Nations, "Responsible Business, Resilient Societies," emphasizes Rotary's role as a global network of business leaders using the tools of their trades to build stronger, more prosperous communities.
The business partners honored were:
In his introductory remarks, Rotary International President John F. Germ drew the crowd's attention to the statue, "Let Us Beat Our Swords Into Ploughshares," as he set the tone for the day, which included breakout sessions and keynote addresses on aspects of responsible business, or the philosophy that for-profit enterprise can contribute to positive social and economic development. "Here is where the UN and Rotary International are working side by side, equipping communities with the tools they need, and empowering them with the will to use those tools far and wide," he said. Per Saxegaard, founder and chairman of the Oslo-based Business for Peace Foundation, gave a keynote address on the complex relationship between business and broader society, marked by both tension and opportunity. Despite the perception that profit alone motivates enterprise, he says, commercial success and social progress are closely intertwined.
Coca-Cola Pakistan has supported the Rotary Pakistan National PolioPlus Charitable Trust since 2010 to promote polio prevention and awareness, particularly through publicity and projects to provide clean water, in one of the few countries where polio remains endemic. Mercantil Banco Universal supports a project that has trained 6,000 students in 40 universities across Venezuela in social responsibility and leadership, with the goal of encouraging students to use their academic knowledge to respond to the challenges of underserved communities. In the afternoon, Rotary member Devin Thorpe spoke about the intersection of profit and purpose. Infusing a corporate program with a sense of social purpose pays off, he says, because it breeds loyalty and satisfaction among both customers and employees. By Sallyann Price Rotary news, 12-Nov-2016
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he United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization to promote international cooperation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 after World War II in order to prevent another such conflict. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; there are now 193. The headquarters of the United Nations is in Manhattan, New York City, and experiences extraterritoriality. Further main offices are situated in Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna. The organization is financed by assessed and voluntary contributions from its member states. Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.
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The United Nations Charter was drafted at a conference in April–June 1945; this charter took effect 24 October 1945, and the UN began operation. The UN's mission to preserve world peace was complicated in its early decades by the Cold War between the US and Soviet Union and their respective allies. The organization participated in major actions in Korea and the Congo, as well as approving the creation of the state of Israel in 1947. The organization's membership grew significantly following widespread decolonization in the 1960s, and by the 1970s its budget for economic and social development programmes far outstripped its spending on peacekeeping. After the end of the Cold War, the UN took on major military and peacekeeping missions across the world with varying degrees of success.
The UN has six principal organs: the General Assembly (the main deliberative assembly); the Security Council (for deciding certain resolutions for peace and security); the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) (for promoting international economic and social co-operation and development); the Secretariat (for providing studies, information, and facilities needed by the UN); the International Court of Justice (the primary judicial organ); and the United Nations Trusteeship Council (inactive since 1994). UN System agencies include the World Bank Group, the World Health Organization, the World Food Programme, UNESCO, and UNICEF. The UN's most prominent officer is the Secretary-General, an office held by South Korean Ban Ki-moon since 2007. Nongovernmental organizations may be granted consultative status with ECOSOC and other agencies to participate in the UN's work. The organization won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001, and a number of its officers and agencies have also been awarded the prize. Other evaluations of the UN's effectiveness have been mixed. Some commentators believe the organization to be an important force for peace and human development, while others have called the organization ineffective, corrupt, or biased.
12 NOVEMBER is ROTARY DAY at the UNITED NATIONS
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rom the United Nations’ earliest days in the aftermath of World War II, the organization’s humanitarian mission has always dovetailed with Rotary’s efforts to administer aid and build peace. This year’s Rotary Day at the United Nations, 12 November, highlighted the role businesses played in that collaboration as we work toward a more just and equitable world. The theme of this year’s gathering at UN headquarters in New York City, “Responsible Business, Resilient Societies,” recognizes Rotary’s role at the intersection of commerce and cause. As leaders in their professions and communities, Rotary members often use their professional skills and networks to advance social causes, particularly economic development.
Rotary Day at the United Nations is an annual event highlighting the critical humanitarian activities that Rotary and the United Nations (UN) lead around the world. Organized by the Rotary Representatives to the UN in New York, and attended by more than 1,500 Rotarians, Rotary Youth, UN officials, friends and guests, this event gives participants the opportunity to discover the many ways that clubs and districts can make a positive impact in their communities while addressing some of the world’s most pressing international challenges. Each year, more than 1,400 attendees—including many Rotary International Directors, Foundation Trustees, past Senior Leaders—come together to share experiences and gain knowledge. Leadership from the United Nations and NGO community provide expert-level information and insight on current topics affecting the global community. A special program is designed for more than 750 young leaders to exchange ideas, learn about the UN system, and take another step towards becoming global citizens.
2018: 24-27 June Toronto, Canada
2019: 1-5 June Hamburg, Germany
2020: 7-10 June Honolulu, USA
2021: 13-16 June Taipei, Taiwan
2022: 5-9 June Texas, USA
The yearlong celebration of The Rotary Foundation and 100 years of Doing Good in the World culminates at the Atlanta convention. Help us celebrate in the city where it all began.
Blue Jeans & Bluegrass Satyrday, 10 June 2017, 6pm $50 Centennial Olympic Park
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’all join us for some toe tapping, boot stomping, good American country fun and entertainment Saturday night from 6-9pm. Come dressed casually for an old fashioned “barn dance”, as we sit under the stars in historic, downtown Atlanta, listening to first class “Bluegrass”. Cloggers will perform in their country style, sure to make you smile! Bluegrass is the heart and soul of southern music and Grammy Award winning performer Ricky Skaggs with his Kentucky Thunder band will get everyone up on their feet clapping and dancing to the fiddle and mandolin! Food trucks and beverage carts will be stationed at strategic locations throughout to take care of any hunger or thirst. Purchase tickets early, as we anticipate Atlanta’s Olympic Centennial Park will be packed with Rotarians looking to experience some “Grand Ole’ Opry” fun! This ‘kick off” event is the place to be Saturday night as we offer up “just a taste” of great things to follow for the 2017 Rotary International Convention held at the Georgia World Congress Center, at the heart of Atlanta’s entertainment and attraction district.
Explore The Rotary Foundation Centennial exhibit Attend the “Doing Good in the World” book signing Enjoy a special centennial birthday party
REASONS TO VISIT ATLANTA
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he great city of Atlanta suffered extensive damage during the Civil War, and many of its prewar structures were lost. However, stories of Georgia’s nearly 300-year history abound – you just have to know where to find them.
Only a short ride from the site of the 2017 Rotary International Convention, 10-14 June, lies Oakland Cemetery, where you’ll find monuments dedicated to Confederate soldiers and the graves of famous locals, including golf great Bobby Jones and “Gone with the Wind” author Margaret Mitchell. Tours of the 48-acre space are available.
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Speaking of Mitchell, her former home – where she wrote her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel – still stands in midtown Atlanta. Across town at the Atlanta History Center, you’ll find more historic homes to tour, including a Civil War-era farmhouse and a cabin that dates to Atlanta’s earliest days. An hour and a half away, in Macon, Ocmulgee National Monument offers the chance to journey even further into Georgia’s past: The prehistoric American Indian site is said to represent 17,000 years of continuous human habitation. If Rotary history is what interests you, you won’t have to go far. The 1917 Rotary Convention was held in the Baptist Tabernacle, today a concert venue known simply as the Tabernacle, a short distance from the Fountain of Rings in Centennial Olympic Park.
From top to bottom left to right: Atlanta skyline seen from Buckhead, the Fox Theatre, the Georgia State Capitol, Centennial Olympic Park, Millennium Gate, the Canopy Walk, the Georgia Aquarium, The Phoenix statue, and the Midtown skyline
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entennial Olympic Park not only serves as a legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games, but is the center of a thriving tourist district with neighbors that include the College Football Hall of Fame, the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center and Imagine It! The Children’s Museum. This downtown Atlanta park is an urban oasis offering an abundance of activities and things to do for visitors, families, convention attendees and locals.
The Splash: Not only is it one of the most sophisticated fountains in the world, the Fountain of Rings is also the world’s largest interactive fountain to incorporate the Olympic Rings symbol. Children of all ages play in the Fountain and enjoy the synchronized water and music program where water dances to familiar tunes complete with sound and lighting effects. It’s free to view the Fountain of Rings show, which plays four times a day, 365 days a year, at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Music: Centennial Olympic Park has been the nucleus for live music in downtown. The Park hosts a free lunchtime concert series, Music at Noon, that features pop, blues, rock, country, jazz and R&B, all performed by local artists. If you’re looking for evening entertainment, Wednesday WindDown, Atlanta’s longest running concert series, is every Wednesday at 5:30pm during the summer months. Unwind in the Southern Company Amphitheater with an evening of jazz, soul, and R&B, performed by local and national touring acts. Tickets for each show are $5 and can be purchased online at centennialpark.com or at the box office on the day of the show.
The Events: In addition to it's weekly music series, Centennial Olympic Park hosts large, popular annual festivals and events including the Sweetwater420 Festival, Shaky Knees Music Festival, 4th of July Celebration, Holiday in Lights and Ice Skating Rink and more.
The Grub: Googie Burger, located next to the Fountain of Rings, is open for lunch and dinner service. Winner of the 2012 Battle of the Burgers, Googie Burger celebrates the iconic and beloved food classic – the burger. The burgers are handformed, seasoned and cooked to order. A modern twist on an otherwise old-fashioned menu, the burger joint also offers beer, wine and spiked milkshakes.
We have been awarded booth #2834 in the House of Friendship at the RI Convention in Atlanta. Please come along and visit us, and if you would like to volunteer to help at the booth and meet & greet many lovely people please let me know - Lawrence 'Tris' Tristram. See our website at http://roti.org/roti-in-atlanta/our-booth-in-theconvention.html Lawrence 'Tris' Tristram Vice-Chair - Rotarians On The Internet PP RC Four Marks and Medstead District 1110
The House of Friendship, Atlanta 2017
ROTI BOOTH
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Created by Chris Sweeney Rotary Club of Conwy, D1111, RIBI Webmaster, Rotarians On The Internet
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technologies and standards; all websites are responsive for viewing on any device, e.g. desktop computer, laptop, i-Pad, tablet, smartphone, TV Branding, colour schemes etc according to type of site. An easy to maintain website; very little technical knowledge required, though the advanced user can really go to town! Choose which features they want to display on their home page (and make use of them elsewhere in the site) photo galleries (contents created automatically) upcoming events calendar club officers Links (also includes automatic RSS Feed from Rotary International, without any effort!) Integration with social media Create an unlimited number of pages Easily add slideshows and headline images to pages It is hoped to integrate with the RI membership database soon, to prevent duplication of effort. Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German
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tn Chris Sweeny’s (Rotary Club of Conwy) www.rotary-site.org has been accepted by RI and his 121 Technology is now a licensed vendor to supply websites for the benefit of the Rotary Foundation. This template allows different clubs to have their own easy-to-use website which makes use of the official 'Rotary branding'. Around 1200 clubs are using the template, raising about £55,000each year for The Rotary Foundation. Approximately £450,000 has been raised by the scheme (July 2015). This template site is available to Rotary Clubs (outside RGB & I), Inner Wheel, Rotaract and for 'Rotary-related' sites (for example, Fellowships or projects including clubs in RGB & I). Please see www.rotary-site.org and spread the news around the world! The template is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and German.
Annual payment of 95 British Ponds to The Rotary Club of Conwy Trust Fund via PayPal or thru other methods found in wwwo.rotary-site.org.
May 5, 2017 at 9 AM to May 6, 2017 at 10 PM Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel Jln Hang Tuah No 46 Sanur-Bali, Sanur, Bali 80228
DISTRICT 3410, INDONESIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS9Rx0eV9 A4&feature=youtu.be
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 59 Number of members 1,1154
as of 25 Nov 2016 59 1,229
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 88,850 38,240
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his documentary summarises the results of three sustainable development projects sponsored by Rotary International and implemented by IPSO in a remote area of the island of Jawa, in Indonesia. Span: 2012-2016.
WATER for the FUTURE
During rainy season, water is collected from upstream and from the highest grounds of the village. By gravity, pours into a series of concrete tanks with filtrates and distributed by pipes to tanks of household users. A bypass brings water to a collection bin, and finally to a pond, for irrigation and public use. The system serves about 350 individuals during the dry season.
DISTRICT 3420, INDONESIA http://rotaryd3420.org/ as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 59 Number of members 1,111
as of 25 Nov 2016 59 1,144
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 124,901 38,707
ROTARY CLUB OF BALI NUSA DUA Chartered 30 June, 1992 as Bali's first English speaking Rotary Club, we meet on Thursdays at 12.30PM at Bali National Golf Resort, Kawasan Wisata, Nusa Dua Bali. Since Rotary Year 1994-1995 Rotary Club Bali Nusa Dua has provided over 1,495 cleft palate and cranio-facial operations to underprivileged children on Bali and surrounding islands. In November 2013 RCBND together with RC Kaufbeuren-Ostallgäu (Germany), RC Rocky Mountain House (Canada) and RC Horst aan de Maas (The Netherlands) received approval for Global Grant No. 1416620 to continue this vital work. This Global Grant should allow RCBND to perform some 185 operations by December 2016. To learn more or become involved please join us for meeting lunch.
http://cpalate.rotarybali.org/ Thank you for visiting, Dona Poskiparta, President 2016-2017.
DISTRICT 3770, PHILIPPINES D3420 as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 76 Number of members 1,993
as of 25 Nov 2016 76 2,068
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
Rotary District 3770 End Polio Iconic Painting Solo Exhibit"
$ 82,029 7,910
“All of us should get behind this project to end polio in the world.”
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istrict 3770 Governor George Bonuan urged Rotarians during the End Polio Now exhibit of Rotary Club of Cabanatuan-North and Rotary Club of San Jose City—Golden Harvest, October 28, 2016 at Harvest Hotel, Cabanatuan City. The onepiece painting exhibit showcased the work of President Elect Elito Circa or Amang Pintor of Rotary Club of San Jose City—Golden Harvest. The 4 x 3 feet painting on canvas entitled “The Last Polio Victim” vividly captures the vision of Rotary to see the day when polio is completely eradicated.
Entablado ng Pag-Asa by Rotary Club of Cabanatuan North
DISTRICT 3780, PHILIPPINES as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 103 Number of members 2,386
as of 25 Nov 2016 104 2,650
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 179,680 2,286
Reducing poverty through economic and community development: How some Rotarians in District 3780 are doing that
ROTIan boad member PP Jesse Tanchangco as lecturer a D3780 Pre PETS 4 held at Seameo-Innotech, Commonwealth. Below, TRF Recognition Night at Sofitel Hotel.
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otary Club of Katipunan assists disabled youth to become obstables to earning a living; he now helps his family survive. Started in early September, this small project provides livelihood opportunity to one cerebral palsy person who earns his living by refurbishing old mobile cellphones. He was given training in mobile phone repair. The old phones were donated by members of the club which he repaired and sold for a living. This project provides opportunity for the disabled to earn a decent living to sustain their daily needs. In case you have an old mobile phone to donate, please D3780 GML editor to help the young PWD.
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 103 Number of members 2,612
as of 25 Nov 2016
DISTRICT 3790, PHILIPPINES
104 2,796
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 120,186 6,429
TRF BANQUET - Million Dollar Dinner
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The formal event was filled by music, good food, dancing and bonding fellowship that went on till almost midnight. The banquet was hosted by Rotary Club of Calasiao with Area 2 clubs.
ore than 600 Rotarians from all over the district attended the TRF banquet dinner held at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen, Pangasinan, to raise funds for the Foundation. The event also honored the clubs and Rotarians who contributed to TRF. A considerable sum and $ pledges were raised that night. In his message, District Governor Raul Peralta thanked the generous TRF donors of 3790.
Grant co-chair PP Elmer Harnandez, above, with Area 3A clubs; RRFC PDG Jess Nicdao assisted at grant workshop of Area 4B, 4C, 4D, in a full house venue. Below DGSC Glo Nethercutt on the rostrum at Area 2A, Pangasinan.
GLOBAL GRANT Workshops
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n a district-wide campaign to encourage clubs to apply for global grant and avail of DDF, a series of grant work shops were conducted by the district grant committee all over the district in the months of September, October and November. Led by DGSC Glo Nethercutt, the workshops took about two and half hours excluding open forum, and actual online demonstration.
PDG Linda Winter, grant co-chair, singlehandedly managed the workshop for Area 1B Baguio clubs. Below grant lecturer sPN Jerry Sharpe and PP Ron Nethercutt, at Area 1A workshop held in Vigan.
MEDIA
blitz RC MAGALANG’s WELCOME SIGN
RC BAGUIO
RC Metro San Fernando LU celebrates with a walk and dance
Getting ready for the NEW GENERATION WEEK by Rotary Club of Sta Cruz
Rotary Club of Iba’s Xmas gig and prosthetics project with Area 1B clubs
DISTRICT 3800, PHILIPPINES
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 97 Number of members 2,358
as of 25 Nov 2016 98 2,500
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 435,286 26,492
Rotary Club of Pasig With international partners
Matched clubs - San Juan and Makati
Bagong Paningin PROJECT
San Juan West
Cataract eye screening and laser surgery performed to 15 beneficiaries recruited by our Rotaract Club and RCC- ILAW through the generous sponsorship of Tzu Chi Foundation. The medical procedure was held at the University of Sto. Tomas Hospital. Special gratitude to ASP/Dr. Roland Mendiola of RC Mandaluyong North for extending this project to our club.
DISTRICT 3810, PHILIPPINES http://3810rotary.org As of As of 1 July 2016 30 June 2016 Number of clubs Number of members
114 3,038
117 3,276
As of 20 Sept 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 53,683 4,254
One Rotary Card Philippines Expanding To Other Districts
Charter President MANNY PACQUIAO Rotary Club of MANILA PREMIER, D3810 will donate 12 MILLION PESOS ($250,000.00 AKS) to THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
What is One Rotary Card?
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ne Rotary Card is a unified membership ID and discount card for all Rotary and Rotaract members in the Philippines. The card is part of Rotary International's Rotary Global Rewards - a member's benefit program giving members access to discounts on a variety of products and services. The hotel discount center and the airline discount center are the two new global travel offers they provide which gives up to 10 percent of your purchase back to Rotary.
More and more invitations have started to come in seeking more information on the One Rotary Card Philippines. District Reward card Chair for RID 3810, Dr. Randy Rivera was invited to speak on it in one of the regular fellowship meetings of Rotary Club of Rizal Urban from District 3800. The group composed of 22 dynamic, vibrant and veteran Rotary club members recently chartered in March of this year were immensely participative to join in becoming merchants and be part of the One Rotary Card ID and One Rotary Philippines – Petron Value Card.
As of 1 July 2016
As of 20 Sept 2016
DISTRICT 3820, PHILIPPINES http://web.rotary3820
Number of clubs Number of members
107 3,001
108 3,138
As of 20 Sept 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 20,755 1,000
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CONTINUING CAMPAIGN
As of 1 July 2016
DISTRICT 3830, PHILIPPINES /http://rotary3830.org
Number of clubs Number of members
89 2,701
As of 25 Nov 2016 90 3,042
As of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 207, 763 62,112
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Rotary International District 3830 Makati Rotary Foundation Bldg. (3/F) Camia Street, Guadalupe Viejo Makati 1211 Philippines +63 (2) 899 7863 to 65 Local 116 D3830wcsecretariat@gmail.com/ wcds3830@gmail.com
DISTRIBUTION OF CAPS, HANDCUFFS, VEST, WHISTLES, NIGHT STICKS AND FLASHLIGHT TO BRGY TANOD. Ÿ ESTIMATED COST PHP 35,000.00 Ÿ NO. OF BENEFICIARIES 30 Ÿ PUERTO PRINCESA CENTRAL
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 53 Number of members 1,283
as of 25 Nov 2016
DISTRICT 3850, PHILIPPINES
53 1,377
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$
72.045 12,532
Rotary Club of Metro Bacolod turned over computers to Vista Alegre Relocation Elementary School. Thanks to Rotary Club of Jinju Biryong, Korea, donor!
Mon Dacayo @ D3750 RYLA Sandbar Lepa Resort, Pasiagan, Bongao Tawi-Tawi
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 99 Number of members 2,484
as of 25 Nov 2016 100 2,642
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
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Pink OCTOBER RUN Ayala Center, Cebu
Breast Cancer Awareness
DISTRICT 3870, PHILIPPINES http://www.rotarydistrict3870.org/
as of 1 July 2016 Number of clubs 44 Number of members 1,253
as of 25 Nov 2016 44 1,302
as of 25 November 2016 TRF Annual Giving Other Funds
$ 93.329 3,876
http://rotarymindanao.com /joinaclub.htm
The Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro Premier joined the Rotary Club of Uptown CDO today for their Tree Planting Project.
HASHTAG 101.
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HASTAG is a symbol that had been known as the pound sign for many years. Back in mid-to-late 1800s, it was just the alltoo-familiar crisscrossing lines in tic tac toe. Decades part, this seemingly ordinary emblem has morphed into somthing more universal, iconic and widespread - perferctly representing our data driven and digitized times. First used in Twitter, hashtags became a multifaceted took to categozie posts’ contents. It served the purpose of collecting posts regarding a certain topic through host of social media platform. However, it erupted too much as we started putting them in every single post we make without really knowing its purpose.
THINGS TO LEARN BY
PATRICK JOVEN S. DE LEON, MILLENNIAL CHAT SUNSTAR PAMAPNGA
Whether stressing a standpoint or stimulating public support, we have to admit that it is getting way out of hand and it is not really pleasing. We let us walk through on some of the hashtag etiquette we always need to remember: FIRST, remember to avoid stringing too many words together. When putting a group of words, capitalize the first letter of every word, so that reading would be easier. SECOND, #Do #Not #Hashtag #Every #Single #Word #in #Your #Post. It will only make it cluttered and messy while the intention, in the first place it to organize and categorize. THIRD, just a general rule of thumb, if we want to hashtag two or more words together, do not put a space between them, this will result in only tagging the first word in our post.
The pound sign or hash symbol was often used in information technology to highlight a special meaning.
FOURTH, let us not hashtag everything or anything in this universe. Have you recently used any of the most annoying one to ever grace the earth? #YOLO! #JustSaying #Lame #FoodPort etc... You see these should be short, sweet and relevant. These are very similar to punchlines. Keep it interesting and witty. Use these with discretion. When properly applied these can go as far as carrying out a “rallying cry” for any campaign that can cut from sector to sector, culture to culture religion, politics, advertizing, sports, entertainment, and the like. The likes of #PopeFrancisPH, #SalamatGilas, #PusongPinoy, #LabanManny, #BangonPilipinas, #MissUniverse2015, #Du30, and #LabanLeni are proofs of our transforming discourse at present that goes way beyong the witty, pithy tags. Honestly, I don't see it disappearing any time soon. Rather, it will keep on permeating across cultures and becoming more widespread - making the term “glocalize” a #LegitWord. Indeed, we have already made hashtag a significant lure of the 21st century language.
EDITORIAL Glo Nethercutt Rotary Club of Mabalacat D3790, Philippines Chair, ROTI 2015-2017
ROTARY CLUB OF
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an you name a group where you are welcome anywhere in the world? I bet you thought of Rotary; but do you visit fellow Rotarians when you travel? It is a wonderful way to not only meet new friends, but to bring back information that you might use in your club.
Members swipe their badges to record attendance
Ron and I visited the Baton Rouge, Louisiana Rotary Club last month and were greeted with warmth by a Rotary club of over 500 members. There were about 250 members present at that time but I still felt like I was attending a district event! Ron had earlier contacted their President Robert Levy and clarified the date and location of their meeting. The two even worked on exchanging information of the recent flooding experienced in both their districts. So I ask Rotarians; how many clubs have YOU visited during travels? Tell us about those experiences; email your adventures to ganethercutt@yahoo.com. Remember Rotary Shares!
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MARCH 2017 Water and Sanitation Month Ÿ 1 March — Rotarian Spouse/Partner Service Award nominations (from district governors only) are due Ÿ 13-19 March — World Rotaract Week Ÿ 15 March — Significant Achievement Award nominations (from district governors only) are due Ÿ 31 March — Preregistration discount ends for Rotary International Convention APRIL 2017 Maternal and Child Health Month Ÿ 30 April — Rotary International Convention registrations and ticket cancellations are due
JULY 2016 1 July — Start of new Rotary officers year of service AUGUST 2016 Membership and New Club Development Month SEPTEMBER 2016 Basic Education and Literacy Month OCTOBER 2016 Economic and Community Development Month Ÿ 1 October — Deadline to submit nominations for the Rotary Service Above Self Award Ÿ 24 October — Rotary's World Polio Day Livestream Event Ÿ 31 October-6 November — World Interact Week NOVEMBER 2016 Rotary Foundation Month Ÿ 1 November — Service Award for a Polio-Free World nominations are due
DECEMBER 2016 Disease Prevention and Treatment Month Ÿ 15 December — Early registration discount ends for Rotary International Convention JANUARY 2017 Vocational Service Month Ÿ 15-21 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA FEBRUARY 2017 Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month Ÿ 23 February — Rotary's anniversary
MAY 2017 Youth Service Month JUNE 2017 Rotary Fellowships Month The Rotary Foundation's 100th anniversary Ÿ 10-14 June — Rotary International Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Ÿ 10-14 June — The Rotary Foundation's Centennial Celebration, Atlanta, Georgia, USA Ÿ 30 June — Last day for Rotary and Rotaract clubs to report activities to earn a Presidential Citation Ÿ 30 June — Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award nominations are due Ÿ 30 June — Rotary Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award nominations (from zones) are due Ÿ 30 June — Rotary Alumni Association of the Year nominations (from zones) are due JULY 2017 1 July — Start of new Rotary officers year of service AUGUST 2017 Ÿ 15 August — Last day to report activities to earn
a Presidential Citation for Interact clubs Look ahead to international events in 2018 and 2019. All dates are tentative. Ÿ 2018, 24-27 June — Rotary International
Convention, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ÿ 2019,12-19 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA Ÿ 2019, 1-5 June — Rotary International Convention, Hamburg, Germany