July 2016
Dwight Ramos is installed as 27th district governor of D3780
The District Induction of D3780 was held on the 2nd of July 2016 at the Novotel Manila Araneta, an international brand hotel located in the business and leisure district of Quezon City. The event began with the Multi-Club Induction, participated by some thirty clubs whose presidents and officers were sworn into office. This was followed later by the induction of the District Governor. No less than the Speaker of the 16th House of Congress, the Honorable Felliciano ―Sonny‖ Belmonte Jr administered the oath of office to All Star District Governor Dwight Hilarion ―Dwight‖ M Ramos. Himself a Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Manila, Speaker Belmonte challenged the new officers of D3780 to focus service not just in uplifting the lives of the underprivileged, but also to help address compel-
ling issues such as climate change, waste management, global competitiveness, among others. Gov Dwight then inducted the All-Star Presidents, members of the District team and other Rotary leaders. Also inducted by Gov Dwight was CP Becca dela Cruz who has been named a Member of the RI Finance Committee. PP Maricor Imperial inducted the officers and members of the Paul Harris Society. With the planning and preparation by the First Class Presidents who hosted the event, the program proceeded like clockwork. The hosts‘ overall chair, PDG Francis Rivera, and FCPs Milo Lucenario and Bong Pine left no stone unturned to ensure the success of the event. Fellowship, music and dancing capped the event.
District Governor’s Message By Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos, Rotary International District 3780
During the All Stars year, let all our activities and projects showcase our Core Values. The start of a new Rotary Year is always an exciting time. We have a new inspirational theme, new Club officers, and exciting new projects to work on. And now, we look ahead toward a Rotary year that may one day be known as the greatest in our history: the year that sees the world‘s last case of Polio. We also have another very special occasion to celebrate this Rotary year: The 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation. I am therefore at the least to say excited and truly grateful for this opportunity to lead our beloved District 3780 this new Rotary Year! But as we look forward, we should not forget the many contributions of our past leaders that bought us to where we are now. I therefore wish to congratulate Immediate Past District Governor Reynaldo ―Rey‖ David for his steadfast leadership for Rotary Year 2015-16 and his unwavering commitment that steered us all into making true our pledge to give ―Service Above Self‖ in our communities and throughout the world. We pause to look back at the many milestones that brought us to where we are today not only as a District but as Rotarians who make our clubs strong and effective. Truly, we are the primary human resource that delivers the work that Rotary does and we now commit to give more of ourselves. This means that we are more than ever ready to share our time, talent and treasure to continue serving humanity.
service to humanity has always been the cornerstone of Rotary‘s existence. And so today, no other organization so effectively brings together committed, capable professionals in a wide variety of fields, and enables them to achieve ambitious goals for doing good in the world…Indeed, we Rotarians are dedicated to delivering service to mankind! For this, let us commit to do even more in the coming Rotary Year…let us rally behind our All Stars…but never forgetting that every project or activity that we do gives us an opportunity to showcase our Core Values: First, Fellowship and Global understanding. - That we Rotarians build lifelong relationships; Second, Ethics and Integrity. - That we Rotarians honor our commitments; Third, Diversity. - That we Rotarians connect diverse perspectives; and, Fourth, Vocational expertise, service and leadership. - That we Rotarians apply our leadership and expertise to solve social issues. Now, as we also celebrate the 100th birthday of Rotary Foundation and push for the final eradication of polio from the face of the earth, we are truly at a historic juncture of our organization so that we as Rotarians and our clubs must join in the centennial celebration with meaningful activities and undertakings. This will of course culminate in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where we will hold the 2017 Rotary International Convention
I also wish to congratulate all the World Class Presidents, District officers and our partners in service for all the hard work they do in the name of Rotary. Our work as Rotarians have become lighter and the impact of the good we do have multiplied because of you. You inspire us no end and allow us to commit even more because by your support, we know that we shall never fail in being a gift to the world!
Let me thank my home Club, the Rotary Club of Quezon City, for nurturing me through the years to becoming a true Rotary leader. Looking back at history, Rotary formally started in Quezon City when RCQC was chartered on April 27, 1960. 57 years, 17 daughter clubs and 102 Rotary Clubs after. I now proudly stand before you as the 5th son of RCQC to serve as governor. I therefore greatly thank Past President Pacito ―Chito‖ Madrono for sponsoring me to RCQC and sharing Rotary with me!
In talking about the Rotary International theme for RY 2016-17, Incoming RI President John Germ talked about the one thing that keeps us coming together; the overriding goal why Rotarians get together to talk, laugh and share ideas each week; and that is service. Indeed
Thank you once again for your support and truly, with all of you solidly behind me, the best is yet to be for all our Rotary Clubs in District 3780 for Rotary 2016-17! 2
The Governor’s Monthly Letter Starting with this July 2016 issue, the Governor‘s Monthly Letter of District 3780 shall be published in two formats: a printed version and a digital version. The printed GML shall be limited to 8 pages only and in number of copies to be printed per issue. In addition to club presidents and secretaries, hard copies of the GML shall also be shared with selected business establishments.
EDITORIAL BOARD District Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos Publisher
District Secretary Cesar “Poch” Jaymalin District Chief of Staff Ma. Cecilia “Cecille” Rodriguez District Information & Communication Officer Winston Sia Ricardo “Ric” P. Salvador Editor in Chief Contributing Editors
By adopting the digital platform, we help save trees while facilitating the distribution of the magazine to a wider audience and keeping printing and mailing expenses down.
Elizabeth “Beth” Directo Marcia C. Salvador Cresencio “ Cris” Bacho
We encourage all clubs and district officers to share their stories of service projects and experience tantamount to best practices, for publication in the GML.
The All Star Edition of the Governor’s Monthly Letter 2016-17 is published by the District 3780 Governor with offices at the Rotary Center Building, Roces Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. Contributions for publication may be sent to the Office of DG Dwight or to EiC Ric Salvador at rp_salvador@yahoo.com. Please share a copy of submissions for publication with your Assistant Governor and AGR to keep them informed.
RY 2016-17 DISTRICT CALENDAR (As of Aug 4, 2016) MONTH AUGUST 6 13 16-17 20 26 27
SEPTEMBER 3 4 10 17
24 25 30
EVENT MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH ASP Monthly Meeting LAUNCHING FOR ZONE INSTITUTE MIDCON PREPARATION (BOHOL) CLUB ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SEMINAR MOA SIGNING PHILIPPINE RED CROSS AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BLOODLETTING TRF PROMO NIGHT / ROTARACT DISTAS BASIC EDUCATION MONTH CLUB ADMIN. TRAINING SEMINAR (9am-12) 1ST LEG ROTABALL CLUB ADMIN. TRAINING SEMINAR (9am - 12) ASP MONTHLY MEETING (1pm-3pm) INTERACT DISTAS CLUB ADMIN. TRAINING SEMINAR (1pm - 12) BLOODLETTING DG DWIGHT FUN SHOOT CUP PAST PRESIDENT'S NIGHT
HOST CLUB
CHAIRMAN
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
PP GRACE VINARAO
CLUB ADMINISTRATION COMMITPP BETH DIRECTO TEE
RC SAN FRANCISCO DEL MONTE
ASP JESON VIÑAS
REGION 3-4 RC METRO STA.MESA REGION 1-2
PP RIC BUGAYONG
RC BAGONG SILANGAN REGION 5-6
PP BIT FAROLAN
RC QUEZON CITY RC VISMIN LEADER PRESIDENTS
ASP MIKE ENRIQUEZ PP WINSTON SIA PDG DAN ESPINOSA
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Clubs usher in new Rotary year by hosting children’s parties The celebration of every new Rotary year by clubs hosting children‘s parties was first suggested by past Rotary International 1986-87 president M. A. T. Caparas to show interest of Rotary in children‘s welfare and appreciate the service of their teachers. This tradition was rolled out in District 3780 on July 1, 2011 by DG Jess Cifra and the Silver Presidents. RC Camp Aguinaldo By PP Beth Directo Inspired by PRIP Mat Caparas‘ wish to start the Rotary Year of Service with the children, Ang Kampo members led by WCP Wilson Galedo planned early for the Children‘s‘ Party. Where there is LOVE, Nothing is Missing … There was outpouring of support from various members with donations of food, toys and cash coming in even before the big day. On that rainy Friday afternoon – July 1 at 3 pm, 12 Ang Kampo members trooped to Fort Aguinaldo Elementary School where 60 pupils were waiting to celebrate ‘Children‘s‘ Parteee,‘ on its 6th year ! Two of our RCC Anghel ng Masa members were there to also lend assistance.
RC Timog QC By Ernesto Villaroman, Club Secretary DG Dwight Ramos started the Rotary Year with a blast showing the true meaning of the RI slogan in action, ―Rotary Serving Humanity,‖ as he and All Star President Jubee Navarro led the first project of RC Timog-QC at the Pasong Tamo Elementary School, July 1, 2016
RC QC Central By ASP Faustino S. Estioco Jr. The RC QC Central celebrated a meaningful Rotary New Year 2016 - 2017 by serving beyond self through fun and enjoyment to the children of Barangay Paligsahan Day Care Center. The programme started promptly with the kids ‗Kuya and Ate‘ and the lovable duo of PP Adel Corpus and PP Beth Directo who gamely hosted the party. After the welcome remarks from the principal of the school, RCC Anghel ng Masa President Teena Clemente led the Invocation followed by the singing of the National Anthem. A delicious melee of spaghetti, fried chicken and hotdogs on a stick was served courtesy of PP Robert Camba. The kids beamed with delight as they were given loot bags and toys from PP Beth Directo, Rtn Raquel Santos, Tess Tendilla, Leanne Lagman and RCC Pres Teena Clemente. Ms. Marivi Directo and Love Directo gave coloring books and crayons, and also sponsored the clown who delighted the kids with his tricks for a whole hour!
RC Uptown Novaliches By ASP Rizza Azalte
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New Rotary year children’s parties . . .
RC Holy Spirit By ASP Peth Rivera RC Holy Spirit commemorated the start of the new Rotary year by holding its 6th annual children‘s party with the pupils of the SPED Center of the Don Juana Elementary School (DJES) last July 1 st, 2016. The SPED Center prepared a program with the theme ―Rotary New Year in the FantaSPED Land.‖ Even Master Teacher Ms Gloria Tatad was dressed up like Little Red Riding Hood. The girls came in fairy costumes and the boys were in super-heroes attire. The grandson of PP Beth Sy and Rtn Jerry Sy joined, clad as Iron Man. There were song and dance presentations, parlor games, gift giving and feeding. Cash prizes for the games were given by ASP Peth Rivera, while PP Beth Sy provided the juice. WCP Angel Castro, PP Marcia Salvador and Chair Ric Salvador helped in the feeding activity. Since 2011, the celebration of new Rotary year has become an expected, programmed event in school, just like Christmas and Recognition/Moving Up Day events. The self-contained classes of the SPED Center cater to children with intellectual disability, learning disability, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, hearing and visual impairment. There are 100 students enrolled at the Center.
RC Pagasa QC By ASP Stan Agojo RC Pagasa QC hosted a children‘s party for nearly 50 patients of the National Children‘s Hospital last July 9. While the event served to welcome the new Rotary year, it also represented as kick-off service project for the All Stars year. The children enjoyed the activities prepared by Rotary for them: story-telling, magician antics, merienda, and gift-giving (candies & chocolates, colouring books, toothbrush & toothpastes).
RC Quezon City By ASP Mike Enriquez On July 15, 2016, RC Quezon City led by ASP Mike Enriquez, in cooperation with the Inner Wheel Club of Quezon City, hosted a children‘s party at Batino Elementary School. 100 SPED students received school supplies, hygiene kits and sumptuous snacks. Gov Dwight and ASP Mike can be seen dancing with the children.
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Rotary brings relief to 1,500 fire victims in Baesa By District Community Service Chair PP Aiza Remedios In partnership with UNTV, twenty-five (25) D3780 Rotary clubs joined hands to bring relief to 1500 fire victims temporarily housed at Asamba Park at Barangay Baesa in Quezon City. District Community Chair PP Aiza Remedios organized and coordinated the relief efforts at the request of UNTV. With persistent appeals from PP Aiza, boxes of used clothes, toiletries, medicines, drinking water, sardines, rice, noodles, and a wheel
Contributing RCs to fire relief mission: Bagong Sandigan Broadway Camp Aguinaldo
Camp Crame Camp Karingal Camp Panopio Cubao QC Cubao Edsa
Eastwood Kamuning Central Kamuning East Metro Aurora Midtown QC
chair were brought in by responding Rotarians to the evacuation site on July 18, 2016. Distribution of the relief items was led by Governor Dwight Ramos himself who came despite his full schedule that day. Many Rotarians stayed on to help, notwithstanding the scorching heat. It was an exemplar of ―Rotary Serving Humanity.‖
Murphy QC New Manila East New Manila Heights New Manila QC New Manila South
New Manila West Quezon City QC Central Paraiso St Ignatius
Seamless Seminar (Rotary Membership, TRF and Public Image) Nearly 100 Rotary leaders of D3780 trooped to the Quezon City Sports Club on July 23, 2016 to participate in the 3-in-1 Seamless Seminar on Membership, The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and Public Image. They listened intently as PDG Penny Policarpio D3780, DG Jess Nicdao D3790 and PDG James Makasiar D3850, all Regional Rotary Coordinators of Zone 7A, spoke about the main subjects of the seminar. Then, the participants were grouped by function and held sessions with discussion leaders and resource persons. The breakout sessions were all animated and engaging with
the sharing of best practices. The Rotary Leaders ―Seamless‖ Seminar was hosted by RC Camp Panopio led by ASP Annalyn Ellazar and Seminar Chair PP Janet Homo who, together with the D3780 Training Team and the Rotary Zone 7A Coordinator Teams for Membership, Public Image and TRF, worked hard to ensure the success of this important training activity.
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Clubs start sharing their stories of Rotary Serving Humanity early in the All Stars Year Unique 11 in 1 project of RC QC Metro North Centennial relieves suffering among indigenous people By ASP Arphisol Galgana The Rotary Club of Metro North Centennial QC conducted its 11in 1 project in Barangay Araruhan, a remote place in Porac, Pampanga, populated by 250 families. Main sources of income are livestock and farming but increasing population and cataclysmic climate change restrict their harvest. This forces their children to beg for food and money in the urban areas of the province. Usually travelling bare-foot many of the children suffered diseases caused by infections. We were informed by the National Commission of Indigenous People (NCIP) headed by Ms Lydia Sunggod that the residents of this community are in need of help, and in coordination with their Barangay chairman we were advised of their needs specifically computers for their school, medicines and eyeglasses for their elders, umbrella and slippers for the students.
RC Bagong Silangan donates handwashing facility to safeguard over 7,000 students in elementary school By ASP Mustafa Alsayyad On July 29, 2016, the officers and members of RC Bagong Silangan, led by ASP Mustafa Alsayyad, turned over a hand-washing facility to Bagong Silangan Elementary School for the benefit of more than 7,000 pupils, teachers and staff. Construction of the facility was supervised by ASP Mustafa and Hand Wash Project Chair Eva Penamora. The project aims to inculcate the habit of washing hands every so often, especially by young children, to protect them from disease and infection. The turn-over coincided with the school‘s celebration of Nutrition Month. Photo below shows young students trying out the newlyinstalled hand washing facility with ASP Mustafa.
RC MNCQC immediately responded and planned the 11 in 1 project namely, computer and printer donation, eye check up and cataract screening, eyeglass donation, feeding program, slipper donation, malunggay tree planting, coin bank donation (promotion for children to save money), story telling, umbrella donation, donation of multivitamins for elders and anti dengue campaign.
RC Greenfields QC and partners organize free dog vaccination to protect community from fatal rabies By ASP Eloisa Versoza On July 28, 2016, RC Greenfields QC led by ASP Eloisa Versoza organized and coordinated a free anti-rabies vaccination project at the covered court of Greenfields 1 Subdivision in Novaliches, Quezon City. A total of ninety (90) dogs were given anti-rabies shots. This was done in partnership with the officers of Greenfields 1 Homeowners Association and through the sponsorship of Councilor Karl Castelo of District 5, Quezon City.
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John F. Germ President, 2016-17
July 1, 2016
My dear fellow Rotarians, Today marks the first day of a new Rotary year. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but together we‘ll be able to accomplish great things. The 2016 Council on Legislation resulted in many new, forward-thinking decisions that will help us launch the most progressive year in Rotary‘s history. In addition to the Report of Action, which provides a summary of all enactments and resolutions, documents on the dues increase and membership flexibility are available. Other resources can also be found on Rotary.org. My presidential citation is meant to help guide and motivate you and your clubs throughout the year. View the presidential citation goals for Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs here. A separate communication with a user guide on how to submit information and work towards the citation will be sent to district governors and club presidents in July. The Rotary club dashboard club view report can be viewed here. Any questions about the citation can be sent to riawards@rotary.org. In the next year, we might possibly see the last case of polio ever. With only 17 cases of wild poliovirus so far this year, we are now closer than ever to eradicating this disease. World Polio Day, 24 October, will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This event allows us to celebrate the significant milestones we‘ve reached, educate the general public, and look to the future as we near the end of this battle. World Polio Day can be celebrated from anywhere in the world and I hope that you and your clubs and districts will join us and register your event. Setting a great example is the Rotary Club of Cleveland, as they‘ll be celebrating both The Rotary Foundation Centennial and World Polio Day with a concert performance by The Cleveland Orchestra. Another important event taking place in Atlanta is of course, the Rotary International Convention, 10-14 June 2017. At the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, President Arch Klumph spoke about his dream about creating a Rotary endowment fund. With his beginning donation of $26.50, The Rotary Foundation was born. It‘s only appropriate that we return to Atlanta a century later to celebrate our Foundation‘s Centennial and all the good work Rotarians around the world have done since then. I know you will all join me in working to meet our goals, as well as celebrate our victories. As members of Rotary, we are out to change as many lives as we can, for the better. Not alone. Not as individuals. But together—as a team—through Rotary Serving Humanity. Sincerely, John Germ Rotary International President, 2016-17 ONE ROTARY CENTER 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201-3698 USA
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Some of the group pictures taken during the District Induction Rites District Governor Dwight Ramos with his All Star Presidents
Gov Dwight Ramos swears in members of the District team including LGs, AGs, AGRs
Gov Dwight swears in members of the District Executive Committee and chairs of district committees
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Ten reasons to love Rotary right now By THE ROTARIAN staff, from the August 2016 issue of THE ROTARIAN
1. BECAUSE WE ARE ABOUT TO ERADICATE A DISEASE, AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT We are 99.9 percent of the way toward ending polio. As of early June, there were only 16 cases of wild poliovirus in the world, and many think this could be the year we see the last naturally occurring case of polio. As Rotary and our partners work to eradicate the poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the remaining endemic countries, we also continue immunization campaigns in other high-risk countries to ensure that the disease remains gone for good. You can participate on the ground. Email polioplus@rotary.org to connect with Rotarians leading upcoming trips. Also consider using your network to spread the word and make sure polio stays on the global agenda. Provide a link to endpolio.org in your email signature. Follow End Polio Now on Facebook and Twitter and share the story of polio eradication with your social networks. When your legislators speak at club meetings, make sure you bring up polio funding. ―The fact we are grassroots enables us to have a tremendous amount of influence,‖ says International PolioPlus Chair Michael McGovern.
Rotary Club of Nairobi-East, Kenya climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money to end polio. Neli Vazquez-Rowland Rotary Club of Chicago
Cathy Groenendijk Rotary Club of Juba, South Sudan risks her life to help girls who have been orphaned by the war in South Sudan.
Already supporting The Rotary Foundation? Make it automatic via Rotary Direct, which allows you to choose the amount and frefounded the Little Free Library movement, with more quency that are right for you. Get started at than 36,000 book exchanges in all 50 states and 70 www.rotary.org/give. Filipe Senna Fernandes Rotary Club of Macau is a business consultant and marketing professional by day and a disc jockey by night.
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Find ideas for events, fundraisers, and projects at www.rotary.org/foundation100. No matter how large or small, your gift makes a difference.
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2. BECAUSE YOU ARE CONNECTED TO PEOPLE Planning a project and need help? Rotarian experts offer advice to other memWHO TAKE ACTION bers through Rotary‘s action group network Olympia LePoint and the Foundation‘s cadre system. is a rocket scientist who helps others overcome their fears.
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Host a community event to celebrate World Polio Day on 24 October; register your event countries. and download resources at endpolio.org. Donate now and your contribution will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Go to www.endpolio.org.
globe. Together, Rotarians are attacking poverty, disease, and lack of education, and bringing peace through grant-funded projects in our areas of focus.
To learn more about action groups, visit www.rotary.org/actiongroups. To get in touch with a cadre adviser who can help you plan and execute a grant project anywhere in the world, visit www.rotary.org/cadre-technical-advisers.
Considering a large gift? Endowed gifts are invested in perpetuity, with a portion of their earnings spent on a designated program. Special naming opportunities are available for endowed gifts to recognize the donor or a loved one. Learn more at www.rotary.org/takeaction/give/recognition. 4. BECAUSE WE KNOW ALL ABOUT SOCIAL NETWORKING In 1905, a lonely Paul Harris was looking for camaraderie and a way to build a professional network.
Today, that network is 1.2 million members strong who are connected to other leaders in their own communities and around the world. Keep up with those connections in 3. BECAUSE OUR FOUNDATION IS 100 YEARS Lisa McCoy the My Rotary online community, where you STRONG Rotary Club of Gravenhurst, Ont. can join a discussion group or start a new provides bicycles to Cambodian children so they can Founded in the midst of a world war, our one. Share your interests and activities at get to school. Foundation grew up during a global depres- www.myrotary.org/exchange-ideas. Expand sion and a second world war to become one your Rotary network by attending a Rotary Ron Bowden of the world’s leading foundations. Its story International Convention (the next one is in Rotary Club of Toowoomba East, Australia is one of vision, compassion, and generosity. Atlanta in June; visit riconvention.org for helped found a ―men‘s shed,‖ a communal building What began as modest projects that helped details) and keep up with your connections stocked with tools for light carpentry, where people relatively small groups of people gradually near and far on social media: Check out Rogather to tinker and socialize. expanded, and today more than $3 billion tary’s pages on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, has been spent on programs and projects and Instagram. Carole Kimutai transforming millions of lives around the invented a shoe that can be adjusted to 5 foot sizes so that children always have a pair that fits.
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Reasons to love Rotary right now 5. BECAUSE THE GOOD YOU DO REALLY DOES COME BACK TO YOU Through the Global Rewards program, Rotary and Rotaract members can take advantage of discounts on car rentals, hotels, dining, entertainment, and a wide variety of other products. (Marriott, Amazon.com, Costco, and Ikea are just a few of the businesses that participate.) Many members also offer discounts from their own businesses. Use it as a way to save money on a club project or to support a member-owned business. Products and services are added every week; find out what’s new at www.rotary.org/globalrewards.
Supporting education These changes were made after Rotary carried out several years of pilot programs to Fighting disease explore innovations in membership, classifiSaving mothers and children cation, and the club experience. ConsisGrowing local economies tently, the research found that when clubs Promoting peace have more freedom to determine how they meet, whom they invite to join, and what defines engagement, the club is more vibrant 9. BECAUSE SCIENCE SAYS ROTARIANS ARE HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER and able to grow. Rotary club meetings offer the type of genuine social connection that triggers our bodies 7. BECAUSE OUR WORK TO SUPPORT PEACE AND END CONFLICT IS MAKING THE WORLD A to release oxytocin, the so-called happiness hormone, and reduce levels of cytokines, BETTER PLACE – ONE PERSON AT A TIME pro-inflammatory proteins that signal the Where Rotary Peace Center alumni work immune system to work harder and are often Nongovernmental organizations 36% associated with poor health and depression. In fact, data from the Gallup-Healthways Government agencies 15% Moving? Well-Being Index show that adults who volResearch/academics 8% Did you move, or have your schedule and unteer and receive recognition for commuPursuing advanced degree 8% obligations changed? Rejoin or find a new nity involvement have higher overall wellTeaching 8% club at www.rotary.org/membershipreferral. being scores and experience less stress than United Nations agencies 6% Met someone you think would be great for their peers. Psychologists from the UniverPolice/law enforcement 3% Rotary? Use the same membership referral sity of Queensland, Australia, found that Law 3% tool to connect them with the right club. membership in multiple social groups can Journalism 2% boost self-esteem, and not just because of the relationships contained within them. The World Bank 1% 6. BECAUSE MEMBERSHIP JUST BECAME A more subjects identified with given groups, Other 10% LOT MORE FLEXIBLE the more psychological benefits – purpose, meaning, and a sense of belonging – they Support the Rotary Peace Centers Rotary clubs now have more options for atgained from their memberships. at www.rotary.org/taketracting members and keeping them involved. In April, representatives from Rotary action/give/promote-peace. 10. BECAUSE OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT districts around the world met to revise Rotary’s policies, approving changes that give If you’ve ever been to a Rotaract meeting or 8. BECAUSE ROTARY’S SCHOLARSHIPS HELP clubs greater flexibility in when, where, and THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST ACHIEVE THEIR volunteered at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leaderhow they meet and the types of membership GOALS ship Awards), you’ve already glimpsed one of they offer. For example, clubs may now: the most vibrant parts of Rotary. Our proClubs and districts can support scholarships grams for the 20-something and younger set with either a district grant (for any level of are designed to mentor young leaders and Structure their meetings however they like, study) or a global grant for graduate study in bring generations together. Rotary recently as long as they meet at least twice a one of Rotary’s areas of focus. A student relaxed its membership requirements, allowmonth. Want your service events and could study anywhere in the world and for ing Rotaract members to join a Rotary club monthly socials to count as meetings? any length of time on a district grant-funded without giving up their Rotaract memberNo problem. Prefer to offer both online scholarship. The district provides all adminship. The change helps Rotaract members and in-person meeting options? Go for istrative and logistical support for this type find the Rotary club that fits them best. Get it. of scholar. Rotary clubs that use global involved with Rotary’s programs for young Amend their bylaws to reflect their attengrants to support their scholarships may do leaders in your area. Learn more at dance requirements. Reporting attenso only for graduate students studying www.rotary.org/rotaractinteractryla. dance to the district is still expected, but abroad in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus. clubs are free to relax or tighten their Scholarships range from one to four years Interact is a club for people ages 12 to 18 policies. and can include an entire degree program. who want to connect with others in their Prospective scholars have to show proof of Change bylaws to offer additional memberadmission to the chosen university and par- community or school. Clubs organize at least ship types such as associate, corporate, two service projects a year: one that benefits ticipate in club or district activities before, or family. Want to invite colleagues of their community and one that encourages during, and after the scholarship. the same company to join as corporate international understanding. members who alternate attendance at meetings? Do it. Did you know? The Rotary Foundation also RYLA is a leadership development program. While participants can be any age, most Invite a Rotaract member or younger profes- offers a limited number of scholarships for events focus on secondary school students, water and sanitation professionals to study sional to join at a lower financial and at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Educa- university students, or young professionals. time commitment. Rotaractors who tion in the Netherlands. Rotarians interview RYLA events are typically three to 10 days meet the qualifications of membership long and include presentations, activities, can now join a Rotary club without giv- applicants who have been admitted to the institute and recommend scholarship candi- and workshops. ing up their Rotaract status. Relatively Rotaract brings together people ages 18 to few Rotaract members make the jump to dates. Learn more at www.unesco30 in universities and communities worldihe.org/rotary. Rotary when they turn 30. This change wide to organize service activities, develop may facilitate Rotaractors’ transition to leadership and professional skills, and have Rotary’s Areas of Focus Rotary clubs. fun. Providing clean water
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Rotary Information - JULY MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS
RI President’s July 2016 Message Today, we look ahead toward a Rotary year that may one day be known as the greatest in our history: the year that sees the world's last case of polio. Wild poliovirus caused only 74 cases of polio in 2015, all of them in Afghanistan and Pakistan. As we continue to work tirelessly toward our goal of eradication, we must also look beyond it: preparing to leverage our success into even greater successes to come. It is tremendously important to Rotary's future that our role in the eradication of polio be recognized. The more we are known for what we've achieved, the more we'll be able to attract the partners, the funding, and, most important, the members to achieve even more. We're working hard at RI headquarters to be sure that Rotary gets that recognition. But it can't all happen in Evanston. We need you to get the word out through your clubs and in your communities about what Rotary is and what we do. We need to be sure that our clubs are ready for the moment when polio is finally eradicated – so that when people who want to do good see that Rotary is a place where they can change the world, every Rotary club is ready to give them that opportunity. We know that if we want to see Rotary Serving Humanity even better in the years ahead, we'll need more willing hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to move our work forward. We'll need clubs that are flexible, so that Rotary service will be attractive to younger members, recent retirees, and working people. We'll need to seek out new partnerships, opening ourselves more to collaborative relationships with other organizations. Looking ahead, we also see a clear need to prioritize continuity in our leadership. We in Rotary are all playing on the same team, working toward the same goals. If we want to reach those goals together, we all have to move in the same direction – together. Every day that you serve in Rotary, you have the opportunity to change lives. Everything you do matters; every good work makes the world better for us all. In this new Rotary year, we all have a new chance to change the world for the better, through Rotary Serving Humanity.
JOHN F. GERM President 2016-17
Foundation Chairman’s July 2016 Message The start of a new Rotary year is always an exciting time. We have a new inspirational theme, new club officers, and exciting new projects to work on. In 2016-17, we also have a very special occasion to celebrate: the 100th anniversary of our Rotary Foundation. Since 1917, when Arch Klumph proposed an endowment "for the purpose of doing good in the world," The Rotary Foundation has grown into a world-class humanitarian organization. Few other charitable foundations can claim a 100-year history – all the more impressive when you consider its humble beginning of only $26.50. The fact that our Foundation now has $1 billion in assets is a testament to the remarkable generosity of Rotarians worldwide. I often wonder just what our Foundation will look like when all Rotarians, everywhere, give it their sustained support. I hope each of you will take the time to consider our Foundation's many successes, achievements we can all be proud of. Over the past century, we have provided $3 billion to tackle a wide range of problems, large and small, in thousands of communities worldwide. Our global and district grant projects are saving and transforming lives, and we are educating scholars and training professionals to carry on this vital legacy. Our centennial offers an ideal opportunity to remind our members – and tell the rest of the world – about our Foundation's rich history of humanitarian work. It's time that everyone knew about our leading role in the battle to end polio, a fight that Bill Gates and others agree would never have been possible without Rotary's extraordinary dedication. Let's also spotlight the many ways we're fighting other devastating diseases, providing cleaner and safer drinking water, spreading education by promoting literacy, and helping local economies grow. However you celebrate our Foundation's centennial, I hope you will make that celebration as public as possible. Hold an event that involves your entire community and showcases The Rotary Foundation's good work. You'll find many ideas for centennial celebrations at www.rotary.org/foundation100. RI President John Germ's theme, Rotary Serving Humanity, speaks directly to the work of our Foundation, which for years has enabled Rotarians to embrace humanity and serve those in need. This year, let's commit to sharing those inspirational stories, just as we continue to write more and more of them.
KALYAN BANERJEE Trustee Chair 2016-17
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Council grants clubs more flexibility in meeting, membership By Arnold Grahl, Rotary News, 18 April 2016 tablish the rate after that. ―We are at a moment in time when we must think beyond the status quo,‖ said RI Vice President Greg E. Podd. ―We must think about our future.‖ Podd said the dues increase will allow RI to improve My Rotary, develop resources so clubs can offer a better membership experience, simplify club and district reporting, improve website access for Rotaractors, and update systems to keep Rotary in compliance with changing global regulations. Also because of this Council‘s decisions:
The 2016 Council on Legislation may well be remembered as one of the most progressive in Rotary history. Not only did this Council grant clubs more freedom in determining their meeting schedule and membership, it also approved an increase in per capita dues of $4 a year for three years. The increase will be used to enhance Rotary‘s website, improve online tools, and add programs and services to help clubs increase membership. The Council is an essential element of Rotary‘s governance. Every three years, members from around the world gather in Chicago to consider proposed changes to the policies that govern the organization and its member clubs. Measures that are adopted take effect 1 July. The tone for this year was set early, when the RI Board put forth two proposals that increase flexibility. The first
measure allows clubs to decide to vary their meeting times, whether to meet online or in person, and when to cancel a meeting, as long as they meet at least twice a month. The second allows clubs flexibility in choosing their membership rules and requirements. Both passed. Representatives also approved removing six membership criteria from the RI Constitution and replacing them with a simple requirement that a member be a person of good character who has a good reputation in their business or community and is willing to serve the community. The $4 per year dues increase was based on a five-year financial forecast that predicted that if Rotary didn‘t either raise dues or make drastic cuts, its reserves would dip below mandated levels by 2020. The yearly per capita dues that clubs pay to RI will be $60 in 2017-18, $64 in 2018-19, and $68 in 2019-20. The next council will es-
A Council on Resolutions will meet annually online to consider resolutions — recommendations to the RI Board. Council members will be selected for three-year terms. They‘ll participate in the Council on Resolutions for three years and the Council on Legislation in their final year only. The Council on Resolutions will free the Council on Legislation to concentrate on enactments — changes to Rotary‘s governing documents. Proponents predict that the Council on Legislation can then be shortened by a day, saving $300,000.
Rotaractors will be allowed to become members of Rotary clubs while they are still in Rotaract. Proponents argued that too few Rotaractors (around 5 percent) join Rotary. Sometimes it‘s because they don‘t want to leave their Rotaract clubs before they have to, upon reaching age 30. It‘s hoped that giving them more options will boost the numbers of qualified young leaders in Rotary.
The distinction between e-clubs and traditional clubs will be eliminated. The Council recognized that clubs have been meeting in a number of ways, and given this flexibility, the distinction was no longer meaningful. Clubs that have ―e-club‖ in their names can keep it, however. The reference to admission fees will be removed from the bylaws. Proponents argued that the mention of admission fees does not advance a modern image of Rotary. A standing committee on membership was established, in recognition that membership is a top priority of the organization, and polio eradication was also reaffirmed to be a goal of the highest order. Learn more about the Council on Legislation See vote totals 13
HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION IS TURNING 100! Rotary is marking the Foundation's centennial with a year of festivities. The celebration kicks off at the 2016 Rotary Convention in Seoul and will culminate at the 2017 convention in Atlanta. Join in and show your support for The Rotary Foundation. Here are some ways to get involved: Plan an event in your community to raise awareness of Rotary and its Foundation. Promote projects your club or district is involved in that are funded by the Foundation.
Empower The Rotary Foundation to support the good work of Rotary clubs around the world by making a special contribution. Give Apply for a grant from the Foundation to fund a project. Attend the Rotary Convention in Seoul, 28 May-1 June 2016, and in Atlanta, 10-14 June 2017. If you're an incoming district governor, look for more centennial information at the International Assembly in January.
A CENTURY OF DOING GOOD "WE SHOULD NOT LIVE FOR OURSELVES ALONE, BUT FOR THE JOY IN DOING GOOD FOR OTHERS." — ARCH C. KLUMPH, LETTER TO ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENTS, 5 FEB 1929
The seed for The Rotary Foundation was planted by Rotary President Arch Klumph at the Atlanta Convention in 1917. From the first gift of $26.50, the Foundation's assets have grown to approximately $1 billion, and more than $3 billion has been spent on programs and projects — transforming millions of lives across the globe. Learn more about the Foundation
HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed to set up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International. GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals. When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation. EVOLUTION OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMS 1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships.
1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants. 1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio. 1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide. 1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships. 2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world’s greatest needs. Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totalling more than $1 billion. 14