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RI President July 2023 Message

 
Even as we face new and serious challenges, Rotary takes care of its members and those we serve, works to build lasting peace, and embeds belonging and inclusion in everything we do. That is why I am asking everyone in Rotary to Create Hope in the World.
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2023 District Conference & Assembly

Come to Lubbock in 2023
Join us at the Cotton Court, "one of the newest additions to downtown's hotel scene." The Cotton Court is influenced by Lubbock's roots in cotton farming and is focused on curating an authentic experience for its guest.
 
Click HERE to Register
 
Click HERE for Agenda and Speaker List
 
Hotel Reservation:
  • Click  HERE to book directly
  • Or You may also call 210-220-3054 and ask for the Rotary International District 5730 Block
  • Or You may book through their  WEBSITE and use Group Code RID5999
We look forward to seeing YOU for fun and fellowship, with a heart for Rotary!
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 2023 District Conference & Assembly 2023-03-13 05:00:00Z 0

D5730 Foundation Celebration/Membership Workshop

 
 
Foundation Celebration with Membership Workshop
with
PDG Kelly Atkinson from Utah
 
Lubbock Country Club
3400 Mesa Rd
Lubbock, Texas 79403
 
Saturday, November 19, 2022
3:00pm - 7:00pm

3 pm  Membership Workshop        
4 pm  Foundation Project               
5 pm  Reception                               
6 pm  Foundation Dinner
 
Click on the Foundation logo to register
 
 D5730 Foundation Celebration/Membership Workshop César Caro 2022-10-10 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Leadership Institute - RLI

PLEASE JOIN our 3 RLI Training Specialists for  
Rotary Leadership Institute 
 
Saturday, September 17, 2022
9 AM - 4 PM
 
Please consider sending 2 or more Rotarians from your club. 
RLI is a grassroots training program established to improve Rotary knowledge and leadership skills of future leaders of Rotary clubs and our District.  
RLI has grown and expanded since 1992.  The purpose of RLI is to help future club leaders and all Rotary members prepare for club and community leadership through quality training and education.
RLI has spread to more than 400 districts in the Rotary world and has been translated into ten languages.
 
Click on the RLI logo below to register.
 
                      
First United Methodist Church
411 Broadway, Lubbock, TX
(Enter on 13th under the drive-through. Large parking lot south of the Church)
SEE YOU THERE!
Governor Line of D5730
 Rotary Leadership Institute - RLI César Caro 2022-09-01 05:00:00Z 0

District & Global Grant Guidelines 2022 - 2023

Posted on Aug 01, 2022
The 2022-23 Memorandum of Understanding, the District Grant Guidelines, and the Global Grant Guidelines are available to view or download under the District & Global Grant Information section of the Foundation pull down menu located on top of the Main Page. Instructions on how to Submit and Close a District Grant are also located there.
 District & Global Grant Guidelines 2022 - 2023 César Caro 2022-08-01 05:00:00Z 0

May 2022 RI President's Message

Due to your positive response to the Each One, Bring One initiative, I am so happy to see that the membership trends in Rotary are looking up. Let us not lose this momentum — keep inviting new members, and also work hard to retain every member we attract. I look forward to seeing you next month in Houston at the 2022 Rotary International Convention, which I assure you will be a great event.
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May 2022 RI President's Message César Caro 2022-05-11 05:00:00Z 0

April  Attendance Report Due

Posted on May 11, 2022
Image Attendance Report Due

 

Your club is required to report monthly attendance numbers and membership numbers in accordance to Rotary International’s by-laws:

 

Article 4 Membership in Clubs

 

4.090. Attendance Reports.

Each club shall forward monthly attendance reports of its meetings to the governor within 15 days of the last meeting of each month.

 

Club Secretaries, through the District web site, can use the on-line database functions to report their club's attendance for the month by login in and selecting the Attendance option in the Launch Pad or from the Attendance Tab.

 April  Attendance Report Due César Caro 2022-05-11 05:00:00Z 0

District Conference & Assembly

Rotary District 5730 Conference & Assembly

Rotarians

Spring into Rotary

April 22-23, 2022
 
MCM Elegante Hotel
801 Ave Q, Lubbock, TX 79401
 
District Conference and Assembly Overview
 
Friday Morning, April 22nd Assembly
  • RI Director Vicki Puliz  
    • Increasing our Impact, Expanding our Reach, Enhancing
    • Participant Engagement, Increasing Our Ability to Adapt
  • Featured Speaker Kelly Atkinson
  • Membership Enlightenment! 
  • RI Foundation Coordinator Kevin Padilla – Our newest 7th Area of Focus, “The Environment”
  • Assembly Business Meeting
Friday Noon, April 22nd  -  All-Club Luncheon
  • “Air, Wind and & Water”
Friday Afternoon, April 22nd Conference
  • Patrick Harrison & Amber Scarborough – Part 1:  Rotary Branding, Advertising, Hashtags and Social Media
  • Fundraisers
  • James Dugger, Exec. Director of Vitalent Blood Services     
  • Kevin Padilla - PolioPlus & Rotary’s Impact on Global Disease
Friday Evening, April 22nd Conference
  • Reception, Tour & Dinner at the Silent Wings Museum, Lubbock – “Flying High with RI Director Vicki & Tim”
Saturday Morning, April 23rd Conference
  • Celebrating Youth, RYLA, Rotaract, Interact
  • GRUB Youth from South Plains Food Bank Farm, “Growing Recruits for Urban Businesses”
  • Celebrating Our Rotary Foundation – Updates, District and Global Projects
What’s Happening in Africa - Developing a Hospital in Grace Village, Malawi
What’s Happening in Cactus, TX - Meet Director Phil Anderson
 
Saturday Noon, April 23rd Conference
  • Tumbleweed Smith - Storyteller and Rotarian, a Syndicated Radio Program and Weekly Newspaper Columnist – “OUTRAGEOUS TEXAS WOMEN OF CHARACTER”
Saturday Afternoon, April 23rd Conference
  • Patrick Harrison & Amber Scarborough - Part 2:  Rotary Branding, Advertising, Hashtags and Social Media
  • District Business Meeting
  • Hands-on – D5730 project.  Assembling Toiletry Bags for Salvation Army
  • Grant Certification for 2022-23 District Projects
Saturday Evening, April 23rd Conference
  • Governor’s Reception & Banquet
  • Celebration of Life
  • Drawing and Awards
 
** APRIL 1st DEADLINE FOR HOTEL RESERVATION **
 
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PDG Ken Patterson 2014-2015

With continued heavy hearts and much love we again share the passing of our PDG Ken Patterson.  Ken was a true Rotarian’s Rotarian giving service above and beyond, always inspiring our district with his leadership.  Ken brightened everyone’s life he touched with his ever-present smile, his cheerful volunteer energy, and words that lifted your spirit, “have a blessed day”.  “Every day is a great day” according to Ken!
PDG Ken’s passion for Rotary and the Rotary Foundation inspired so many others as to what is possible.  Real happiness for Ken was when he could “sign me up,” helping others.   Ken and his wife Elyn (also a Metro Rotarian) took great joy in delivering Meals on Wheels, serving with the Coalition of Community Assistant Volunteers to provide free income tax preparation for low-mid income residents of the South Plains, and opening their home and their hearts to 13 Rotary exchange students.
For many years Ken not only was a great leader and mentor to the Lubbock Scouting program but also to so many others in our community.  May our loving memories inspire us to continue his service to others.   
The Patterson family has shared details for viewing/visitation and service at Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park.
  • Viewing and family visitation:  Monday evening, March 7, 6-8 pm
  • Service in the chapel:  Tuesday afternoon, March 8, 1 pm  (burial at Resthaven will follow, with family present)
Elyn and all the family feel the love and concern, and send deep gratitude.  The family requests no flowers, but memorials to Lubbock Meals on Wheels or the Rotary Foundation would be very meaningful.
 PDG Ken Patterson 2014-2015 César Caro 2022-03-03 06:00:00Z 0

Polio Eradication Update For The Week Ending 5/7/2022

Posted on Feb 12, 2022
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Rotary’s World-wide 2022-23 Rotary Year Polio Fundraising Goal is
 $150 Million – Including the Gates Foundation $2 to $1 Match
Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!

Polio Plus: Zero Is The Magic Number
Advocate-Donate-Educate to End Polio Now & Forever!
20,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio Since 1988

Polio Eradication Update
For The Week Ending 2/12/22

Total Paralysis Cases  YTD 2022  LYTD 2021   Total 2020   Total 2019 Total 2018 
Globally 3614017633
 Endemic Countries35140176 33
 Non-Endemic Countries  01000

Wild Polio cases reported this week:

Pakistan 1, Afghanistan 0, Malawi 0

2022 Wild Polio Case Breakdown (Green Numbers are 2021Totals)
 
2 Pakistan (1), 1 Afghanistan (4)
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LoneStar President Elects Training Seminar César Caro 2021-11-10 06:00:00Z 0
November Newsletter 2021 César Caro 2021-11-10 06:00:00Z 0
Littlefield Rotary Club Fund Raiser César Caro 2021-10-26 05:00:00Z 0
October Newsletter 2021 César Caro 2021-10-20 05:00:00Z 0
October is Economic and Community Development Month César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
World Polio Day César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit Midland Rotary Club César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
World Polio Day César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit Greater Big Spring RC César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit Levelland Noon Club Visit César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit Monahans Rotary Club César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit Midland West RC César Caro 2021-10-18 05:00:00Z 0
September is Basic Education & Literacy Month César Caro 2021-09-15 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit to Greater Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club César Caro 2021-09-15 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit to Littlefield Rotary Club César Caro 2021-09-15 05:00:00Z 0
DG Visit to Levelland Breakfast Rotary Club César Caro 2021-09-15 05:00:00Z 0
DG September Newsletter César Caro 2021-09-15 05:00:00Z 0
DG August Newsletter 2021 Brenda DeBons 2021-08-17 05:00:00Z 0

RIMDTI 2021

Attending the Rotary International Multi-District Training Institute held in Pflugerville, Texas in July. Pictured are PDG Cesar Caro, PDG Steve Long, PDG Bonnie Pendleton, DG Brenda Debons, and DGE Phelps Blume
 RIMDTI 2021 César Caro 2021-08-15 05:00:00Z 0
Floydada Rotary Club DG Visit César Caro 2021-08-15 05:00:00Z 0
Midland West Rotary Club DG Visit César Caro 2021-08-15 05:00:00Z 0
Borger Rotary Club DG Visit César Caro 2021-08-15 05:00:00Z 0
Amarillo East Rotary Club DG Visit César Caro 2021-08-15 05:00:00Z 0
2021-20212 Theme Logo César Caro 2021-07-31 05:00:00Z 0
District 5730 Conference & Assembly Registration Bonnie Pendleton 2021-04-01 05:00:00Z 0
DG's March Newsletter César Caro 2021-03-22 05:00:00Z 0
RYLA 2021 César Caro 2021-03-16 05:00:00Z 0
Lubbock Rotary Club César Caro 2021-03-16 05:00:00Z 0

PDG Jerry Worthy

Jerry Needham Worthy, 91, Rotary District Governor in 2001-2002, died on Friday, 19 February 2021, at Big Spring. He will lie in state from 8:30 am-9 pm and the family will receive friends from 5-7 pm on 23 February 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A Memorial Service at 2 pm 26 February 26, 2021 at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church will be broadcast live at
St. Mary's Episcopal Church

 
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PDG RC Paulette

R.C. Paulette, 86, of Odessa, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 28, 2021 in Odessa, Texas, after a brief illness.
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Rotary Theme 2021-2022 César Caro 2021-02-15 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary International's Anniversary César Caro 2021-02-15 06:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2023-2024

 
The District Nominations Committee met on Tuesday, 2 February 2021, and selected Hardy L. Wilkerson as Nominee for District Governor for 2023-2024.  Hardy, a native of Big Spring, has been the 118th Judicial District Attorney for Glasscock, Howard, and Martin counties for 24 years. 
 
Hardy has been an active Rotarian since 1986 and was President of Big Spring Rotary Club in 2000.  He currently is Assistant Governor for Area 11 (Big Spring, Greater Big Spring, and Lamesa Rotary Clubs).  Hardy and his wife Stefanie are related to three generations of Rotarians including their son and Hardy’s father.
 District Governor 2023-2024 César Caro 2021-02-15 06:00:00Z 0

Sue Cole

Graveside services for Sue Jo Cole, 85, of Levelland will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the City of Levelland Cemetery with the Reverend Ruby Moultrie officiating.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
 
Sue was born on December 2, 1935 to Maude and Percy Cole.  She died on December 28, 2020 at The Plaza in Lubbock, Texas.  Sue graduated from Levelland High School in 1954.  She attended Texas Tech University and received a B.S. degree in 1958 and a M.S. degree in 1970.  Sue taught school in Brownfield, Texas for 23 years, and 10 years in Levelland before retiring in 1991. 
 
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, past member of Las Fidelis Study Club, Texas State Retired Teachers, and CHART Retired Teachers.
 
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Jane Cole; and brother, John Cole.
 
She is survived by her brother, Jim Cole of Levelland; nephew, Michael Cole of Chicago, Illinois; niece, Cathy Cole of Cypress, Texas; and sister-in-law, Barbara Cole of Carthage, Texas.
 
Sue requested that memorials be made to the South Plains College Foundation, Cole Family Scholarship, 1400 S. College Avenue, Levelland, Texas 79336, or any educational endowment of your choice.
 
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111
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DG November Newsletter Cesar Caro 2020-11-30 06:00:00Z 0

Message from DG Bonnie Pendleton

Dear District 5730 Rotarians,
 
I wanted to tell you that my husband, Dr. Michael W. Pendleton, died early this morning, 26 October, in the critical care unit where he spent the weekend at a hospital in Abilene, near our Hawley Woods Ranch.  During his 71 years, Mike baffled doctors by calmly and humorously surviving and totally recovering from several major illnesses, making us know that God is in control. 
 
Mike and I were married for 40 years in August.  We met during our Masters’ degrees in Anthropology at California State University, Chico, and went to Texas A&M University at College Station for our Ph.D. degrees.  Mike retired two years ago from being a scanning electron microscopist for 17 years at Texas A&M University.  He also was a fully certified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) mechanic and could fix anything. 
 
Mike and I are members of Canyon Rotary Club.  Mike was a Paul Harris Fellow+1 and a member of the Paul Harris Society.  Although I will miss Mike’s company and advice, I really look forward to continuing our Rotary service throughout District 5730 this year.
 
Mike is survived by no relatives except me and my four siblings.  He always was cheerful and wanted no one to be sad, so he requested no memorial service and to be cremated.   I am truly grateful and blessed to have shared and been inspired by Mike’s life well lived.
 
Sincerely,
Bonnie Pendleton, Ph.D.
Governor of Rotary District 5730
 Message from DG Bonnie Pendleton César Caro 2020-10-30 05:00:00Z 0
November is Foundation Month César Caro 2020-10-30 05:00:00Z 0
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"Stayin’ Alive” with the Rotary Foundation - a Virtual Event

 
 
Stayin’ Alive” with the Rotary Foundation - a Virtual Event

January 9, 2021

NO REGISTRATION FEE!

We would like everyone to register so we can adjust our Zoom account for the numbers we expect. Use the link for the entire event and attendees can log in and out from 3-6:30 pm.  The Event will be "open" the entire time!

  • 3:00 - 5:00 PM     A time to share project/fundraising ideas, Foundation celebrations in our district, and staying in touch with YOU, through Membership, the Foundation and Public Image! 
  • 5:00 PM   Cocktails with our District Governor Bonnie Pendleton
  • 5:30 PM   Evening Program to include:
    • Rotary Global Scholar Cora Drozd, Midland: experiences during her studies at the London School of Economics
    • Foundation Awards - Zone Foundation Coordinator Kevin Pedilla from California
    • Featured Speaker - Jim Lewis, Rotary International Rose Float Chairman and Polio Advocate and Survivor

See you at our first virtual Foundation Event!

To Register for Free Click Here.

 "Stayin’ Alive” with the Rotary Foundation - a Virtual Event César Caro 2020-10-23 05:00:00Z 0
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District Feature AG

 
T. Leslie Gattis was born and raised in Plainview TX where he resides today with his wife Lori (high school sweetheart) and two children Tiffany 17 and Tyler 14. Leslie and Lori are both graduates of Texas Tech University. He is the owner of Ag Venture Solutions LLC. , a crop insurance agency and is also involved in the family business, JMS Equipment, a farm equipment dealership. 
Leslies Rotary career actually started about 1984 when the Plainview club sent him to the Rotary Diabetic camp at the age of 15. The camp was life changing for a young man with a recent diagnosis and entering high school.
 
Leslie officially joined Rotary November 27th 2001 with the Rotary Club of Plainview.  Leslie has served the club in almost every capacity serving on many committees, and holding every office including President twice 2016-2017 and 2007-2008. He is currently serving his fourth term as the Foundation chairperson as well as his third term as Assistant Governor for District 5730 area 5. Leslie is a PHF+5 . Leslie is also the District Trainer and serves on the District foundation committee.  Rotary is a big part of Leslie’s life and he tries to incorporate Rotary in to all things.
 
Rotary is but one of Leslie’s passions. Leslie is a “hands on father” involved with all the families activities, including church, tennis, football, basketball, dirt bikes, skateboarding and Debutant Balls. Keeping busy, keeps him out of trouble, mostly…  
 
Leslie is also a dedicated long distance motorcycle rider, having achieved several awards while touring the great United States of America.  Leslie once road his motorcycle coast to coast in a timed competition to raise money for an organization that assist cancer patient recovery.  Of course Leslie has made many friends out on the road; some of them are Rotarians too.
 
January 1 2019 Leslie had the privilege to ride on the Rotary Rose Bowl Parade float. Attending the Rose Bowl Parade had been on Leslies bucket list for many years, riding on the Rotary Float made it even more special.
 
Leslie looks forward to serving the Rotary community for many years. His advice to other Rotarians, comes from 2 Corinthians 9 verse 6  6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 
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Amarillo Rotary West Club César Caro 2020-08-22 05:00:00Z 0

2020-2021 District Governor Line

 
Vice Governor PDG Susan Brints. Immediate Past Governor PDG Steve Long
District Governor Bonnie Pendleton, District Governor Elect Brenda Debons, District Governor Nominee Phelps Blume
 2020-2021 District Governor Line César Caro 2020-07-07 05:00:00Z 0
Pinning of DG Bonnie Pendleton César Caro 2020-07-07 05:00:00Z 0

2019-2020 District Governor Steve Long

Outgoing District Governor Steve Long giving his last encouraging words as DG to our District. We wish him well in his future endeavors as a Past District Governor.
 
 2019-2020 District Governor Steve Long César Caro 2020-07-07 05:00:00Z 0

District Awards

District Awards presented to two outstanding Rotarians, PDG Charles Cotten and PDG J.B. Roberts.
 
 
 District Awards César Caro 2020-07-07 05:00:00Z 0

D5730 Rotarians are  PEOPLE of ACTION  supporting our communities!

This spring the three major Food Banks in our District found that the number of qualified recipients desperately needing food for their families rose by 60-75% overnight due to the high volume of unemployment as a result of COVID-19.
 
And YOU were there to respond.
 
Together our District Foundation Committee, Finance Committee and our DG Steve Long developed an assistance package of $16,000 from repurposed District Budget Funds matched with District Contingency Funds to be split among:
 
High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo  
South Plains Food Bank in Lubbock   
West Texas Food Bank in Midland/Odessa
 
ALSO....  The second round of District Grants this spring was designated for COVID projects.
 
Three clubs, Amarillo West, Metropolitan in Lubbock, and Midland, designated their grant applications for the three Food Banks. A sincere thanks for your COVID applications that support so many communities in our Rotary District.  
 
High Plains Food Bank, Amarillo       
$ 5,350   District Gift
$ 1,495   Amarillo West Club COVID District Grant
 
South Plains Food Bank, Lubbock      
$ 5,350    District Gift
$ 8,300    Metropolitan Club COVID District Grant    
 
West Texas Food Bank, Midland/Odessa
$ 5,350    District Gift
$ 8,000    Midland Club COVID District Grant
 
Rotarians, your giving spirit has provided food to help
support our ongoing hunger relief efforts in our communities! 
 
THANK YOU!
 D5730 Rotarians are PEOPLE of ACTION supporting our communities! Susan Brints 2020-07-07 05:00:00Z 0

2020 Service Above Self Award

 
PDG Susan Brints was presented with Rotary International highest honor, the Rotary Service Above Self award. As Rotary's highest honor for individual Rotarians, this award recognizes up to 150 Rotarians annually who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary.
 
Past recipients of the SAS Award include:
91-92 PDG Ted Holder
95-96 PDG Donivan R. Williams
96-97 Dr. Cheri T. Sparks
02-03 PDG JB Roberts
04-05 Beth Duke
05-06 PDG Don Shinn
09-10 PDG Howard Mercer
10-11 PDG J Davis Armistead
11-12 PDG Roger Sepulveda
12-13 PDG Charles Cotten
13-14 PDG César Caro
15-16 PDG David Norris
16-17 PDG Jim Cole
17-18 PDG Dianne Anderson
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Lone Star PETS 2020 Group Picture César Caro 2020-05-27 05:00:00Z 0

PRIP Frank Devlyn

 
Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Past Rotary President Frank Devlyn upon his passing. Frank was an impactful leader in Rotary whose warm greetings, inspirational words, and dedication to service left a lasting impression on those who met him. Frank’s presence will be missed, and his spirit lives on in all who believe in his commitment to others.
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Videos of 2020 Lone Star PETS Speakers César Caro 2020-05-27 05:00:00Z 0

RI President's June Message

Posted on May 27, 2020

My Rotary journey began 40 years ago when I joined the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, at the age of 25, and it has brought my family and me many unforgettable moments. But nothing could have prepared me for connecting with the world as president of Rotary International. My individual Rotary journey has become a shared Rotary journey with each of you.

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Proposed District 5730 2020 ByLaws

The proposed District 5730 ByLaws changes have been posted on the upper right side column of this main page. You must log into the Member Area of the website in order to view. The following two documents are posted:
 
1.   A clean draft of the Bylaw changes proposed for approval in 2020
 
2.   A 2017 draft of the Bylaws that indicate all the changes made to be approved 2020
 
Many thanks to our Bylaw Committee for their efforts in updated the 2017 D5730 Bylaws following the decisions of the Council on Legislation April 2019.  Thank you Ben Lock, Ed Anderson, Leslie Gattis, SarahLee Morris, Kelly Livingston, DG Steve Long, PDG Susan Brints, Chair.
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District Conference 2020 César Caro 2020-03-03 06:00:00Z 0
Incoming RI president announces 2020-21 presidential theme César Caro 2020-01-23 06:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2022-2023

 
The Governor Nominating Committee for District 5730 has nominated E. Phelps Blume as our District Governor for 2022-2023. He is from the Levelland Noon Rotary Club and has served our district in many capacities. We now have a 14 day window for challenges from clubs in our district. Let's wish Phelps well and give him our support
 District Governor 2022-2023 César Caro 2020-01-23 06:00:00Z 0
February is Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution César Caro 2020-01-23 06:00:00Z 0
January is Vocational Service Month César Caro 2020-01-23 06:00:00Z 0
PETS Registration & Hotel Reservation César Caro 2019-11-18 06:00:00Z 0

Governor's October Notes

Posted on Oct 17, 2019
I have 17 more visit to complete my tour of our District Clubs. I have not found a weak or needy club yet. Every club I visit is strong and ready to serve their community and the world. Every club seems able to achieve the Rotary Club Citation for this year and were glad to have the guide to completing the citation that I sent earlier.
 
We have lost another Past District Governor as Howard Merser of the Greater Southwest Rotary Club of Lubbock passed away. His memorial service is set for October 22 at 10:00am at Second Baptist Church in Lubbock. He lead his club to invest in the District Apple Orchard at its beginning and was instrumental in getting the first Honor Flight off the ground. He was a distinguished veteran and served his country, his community and the world with honor.
 
 
I am trying to attend as many club functions as possible. I need to have a note from clubs that plan events so I can attend. I am attending the Metropolitan Lubbock Rotary Club Octoberfest tonight and will be in Littlefield for a great Chili Supper later this month. The Octoberfest in Dumas was rescheduled for the Spring after there were booking problems with their venue. Club events are a great way to connect with the community.
 
There will be a day of Foundation Training at the Lubbock Country Club lead by Rich Kaye, one or our Rotary Foundation Coordinators. This will be from noon to 4pm and will include lunch. This will be great training for club presidents, and club foundation chairs. Rich is involved in the Trust that provides matching funds for Rotarians working on their first PHF. I would like to see lots of folks at this training to get key information on supporting the using the Rotary Foundation to make a better world.
 
On November 8, we will be celebrating the work of the Rotary Foundation with a Dinner and Keynote address by our Zone Director Johrita Solari. You can register for this dinner on the district website probably just below this governor’s note. I want to see lots of Rotarians in Midland for this great time to connect.
 
Our Governor-Elect Bonnie Pendleton will be contacting all club President-Elects to get them ready for our Presidents Elect Training Seminar at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport on February 27 –March 1 2020. This is a fantastic time to get great training and most importantly, make connections with president-elects from Texas and part of Oklahoma. This is a time that you will want to remember for years to come as you gain great friends and resources.
 
I was honored to install two new members of the Post Rotary Club on my visit with them. I have often been teased about getting a lot of chicken-fried-steak on my visit tour but that has not happened and Post Rotary had a great chicken-fried-steak lunch that I would return for any day. This club has bounced back from the loss of their President Kevin Wright in September. Their new president Lee Norman was already planning how to complete Kevin’s goals and the new members that day reflected Kevin’s desire to have a new member each month. A well connected club.
 
 
The Borger Rotary Club visit gave me the opportunity to visit with PDG Roger Sepulveda and his wife Jeanette. President and Assistant Governor Brandy Callahan had a fantastic welcome wagon that gave visitors lots of information about the club and Borger. I awarded Brandy the Super-Rotarian pin for working so hard to make Rotary great in her area.
 
 
President of the Borger Rotary Club Brandi Callahan with Governor Steve and First Lady Sandy Long. Look hard to see her Super Rotarian pin.
 
 
The Perryton Rotary Club was another great place that all should visit. I was honored to present a member with his first Paul Harris Fellow award. I think several more clubs will join the 100% PHF group this year. As I write this note today I see that Perryton has snow on the ground.
 
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Governor's Urgent Message

Posted on Oct 17, 2019
I received an appeal from ShelterBox that may interest you with all the new things happening in Syria. There are Rotarians in the region and you may want to offer help to this urgent need.
 
URGENT APPEAL FROM SHELTERBOX USA
 
 
FAMILIES IN SYRIA NEED OUR HELP
 
People in Syria are facing a nightmare. As airstrikes bomb parts of north-eastern Syria, tanks arrive at the border and shelling continues in Adlib, families endure more suffering.
 
That is why we are reaching out to Rotarians, people of action, who can help us respond to the massive humanitarian needs in Syria.
 
Every day, fighting can force thousands of families to flee in search of safety. ShelterBox remains committed to helping provide lifesaving shelter and supplies to families caught in the conflict. Our flexible response strategy enables us to respond to the evolving needs of thousands of displaced families.
 
These are families just like ours, whose lives have been turned upside down, targeted where they should feel safe – at home. When people are caught up in the fighting, they’re left with very few options amidst the chaos. Some flee with what they can pack on the back of a truck or just on their backs. Others may have no option but to stay behind.
 
Our work in Syria is the largest and most sustained response in our 19-year history. Over 250,000 people have already received ShelterBox aid, since we first responded to the crisis in December 2012. The need is as urgent as ever.
 
 
Our current series of projects in Syria will cost more than $1.6 million dollars as we work to shelter an estimated 4,500 families. While our work in Syria is lifesaving and deeply compelling, it is some of the hardest to fundraise for, as it doesn’t make the news headlines to garner widespread public support.
 
We continue to provide emergency shelter and essential supplies, including: tents, tarps, cooking sets, blankets, solar lights, and warm clothes to protect families from the harsh Syrian winters. Many families have been displaced several times and they need our help. Emergency shelter gives families some sense of stability after constant upheaval.
 
TO RESPOND TO THIS URGENT APPEAL: Club or District gifts of any amount can be directed to ShelterBox USA through this link use designation “Syrian Refugee Crises”.
 
ShelterBox USA is rated 4-STARS by Charity Navigator and listed as one of their highly rated organizations providing direct humanitarian aid to displaced Syrians.
 
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PDG Howard Mercer

Posted on Oct 07, 2019
Lubbock- Howard Marshall Mercer 92, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Thursday October 3, 2019. He was born June 24,1927 in Dallas to Marshall and Reland Mercer. He was a World War 2 Navy Veteran serving the South Pacific as a Third Class signalman. He married Emma Lou Daniel in 1947, Howard was the founder and President of West Texas Optical for 42 years with locations in South and West Texas.
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Connect

Posted on Sep 16, 2019

We are having a great Rotary year as we all make new connections. I am about half way through the club visits and have found every club to be active and ready to serve their community and world. Sandy and I just returned from our Zone Institute in Denver. Our new Zone 26 is paired with the other new Zone 27. We are now part of the Zone structure that include the entire western half of the United States and a little bit of Canada. We also have Hawaii in our Zone.

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New Paul Harris Society Members

Posted on Sep 13, 2019
November 2019 New PHS Member
Leslie Gattis of the Rotary Club of Plainview, has joined the Paul Harris Society.

Paul Harris Society

The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants.

The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honor and thank individuals for their generous, ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary districts often honor new members of the Paul Harris Society by presenting them with a certificate and chevron at a district or club event.

To Join the Society Click Here.

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On The Road

Posted on Sep 13, 2019
 
Sandy and I have been on the road the past weeks visiting Rotary Clubs and seeing the wonderful towns in District 5730. We started our club visits with Canadian and were treated to a great lunch and wonderful hospitality from the club. We spent the afternoon visiting the Citadel and the fantastic art on display. We even watched a movie in the restored Art Deco movie house downtown. You have to make a stop in Canadian sometime, maybe when the fall leaves change color. A great Rotary Club doing great things in a great town.
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Greater Odessa Rotary Club - DG Visit César Caro 2019-09-13 05:00:00Z 0
Big Spring Rotary Club - DG Visit César Caro 2019-09-13 05:00:00Z 0
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RIMDT In Austin, Texas

RI DirectorJohrita and Bruce Solari and our district folks minus Bonnie and Mike.
 
We attended the Multi District Training Conference in Austin and met some fine Rotarians. Our new Zone Director Johrita Solari was a featured speaker and our district officers had a private meeting with Johrita to talk Zone issues. She is a great director and is already helping our zone be more connected. I have been promoting the theme “Rotary Connects the World” at all my visits and everyone seems excited to make new connections for membership and service to our world. We will attend our Zone Institute in early September. DGE Bonnie Pendleton and DGN Brenda DeBons will both receive intensive training and Bonnie will Graduate at a formal “Great Gatsby” party. Watch for pictures to come.
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Canadian Rotary Club - DG Visit

Posted on Sep 13, 2019
 
DG Steve Long with Club President Shane Harris.
 

Sandy and I have been on the road the past weeks visiting Rotary Clubs and seeing the wonderful towns in District 5730. We started our club visits with Canadian and were treated to a great lunch and wonderful hospitality from the club. We spent the afternoon visiting the Citadel and the fantastic art on display. We even watched a movie in the restored Art Deco movie house downtown. You have to make a stop in Canadian sometime, maybe when the fall leaves change color. A great Rotary Club doing great things in a great town.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted on Sep 13, 2019
 
The Plainview Rotary Club hosted Lionel Betancourt to speak about Adoption Awareness. This is a state sanctioned program to connect children needed adoption with potential parents wanting to adopt. This only happens with Rotary Club sponsorship and is safe and secure for all children involved. The club is going to go further with this in the future. We will also explore this as a district-wide project. Lionel says that thousands of children have found forever families through this Rotary project. Let us know if you would like to contact Lionel to visit your club. Rotary Connects the World.
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District 2019-2020 Goals

Posted on Jul 07, 2019
 
DISTRICT 5730 GOALS FOR 2019-2020
“District 5730 Connects for Rotary”
 
30 Clubs Attain the Rotary Citation Engagement
 
District 5730 will see 50% improvement in Connecting for Service
1.         80% of members CONNECT to MyRotary
2.         Every Club CONNECTS to community for projects
3.         Every Club CONNECTS to youth
4.         Every Club CONNECTS to Foundation
 
Membership
District 5730 CONNECTS to 1675 members for 2019-2020
1.         51 Clubs CONNECT to new members
2.         51 Clubs CONNECT through Membership Gatherings
3.         3 Clubs CONNECT to youth to create 3 new Interact Clubs
4.         2 Clubs CONNECT to young adults to create 2 new Rotaract Clubs
5.         District will CONNECT to world in Friendship Exchange
 
Foundation
District 5730 CONNECTS to world and local needs with gifts of $310,000
1.         $75,000 to Polio Plus
a.         Every Club Collects for Polio Plus at Meetings
b.         Every Club promotes Polio Plus to community
c.         Every Club recognizes Polio Plus Day 2. $175,000 To Share
2.         500 members give $200.00
3.         500 members give $100.00
4.         500 members give $50.00
5.        60 PHS members give $1,000.00
 
Public Image
District 5730 will increase their exposure to the public
1.         40 Clubs CONNECT through Social Media Accounts
2.         75% of Clubs CONNECT with World Polio Day event that is publicized
3.         50% of the clubs CONNECT with "Honored Guest Day" with PHF recognition
4.         Every Club CONNECTS to local community through needs assessment
5.         Every Club CONNECTS to youth to send students to R.Y.L.A.
6.         Every Club CONNECTS to youth to promote Rotary Youth Exchange
 
District 2019-2020 Goals Steve Long 2019-07-07 05:00:00Z 0

DG Dan's Thank You Message

Posted on Jul 02, 2019

 

DG DAN'S THANK YOU MESSAGE JULY 2019
 
Dear Rotary Family,
 
Kim and I do not know where to begin in thanking each and every one of you for the honor of being your District Governor and First Lady. Actually, for me, I do know where to begin. First by thanking God for leading me to an organization where I have been able to do "Good" in the World where other groups have only found closed doors. I also give thanks to him for giving me the courage and conviction to step forward and undertake the road to being your Governor when at the time, it was to be done alone. I remember hearing the phrase while on a Walk to Emmaus years ago that "God Doesn't Call the Equipped, He Equips the Called." That phrase my Rotary Family, is so very true. Along the road leading to being your District Governor, a woman came into my life and we both not only fell in love with each other, but she also fell in love with Rotary. For the first time in 24 years I would no longer be a Rotarian alone but would finally have a Rotary partner to do service with around the world. She has been a partner that has been invaluable to me in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position. Kim has not only been a "Godsend" to me but a voice to champion the need to bring awareness to our District about human trafficking.
 
The experiences we have shared, the people we have met and the knowledge of Rotary and the communities we have visited will forever be a "close to the heart" memory.
 
Many times the question has been asked of me: "What is being a District Governor like?" "It has been wonderful," is always my response. Accepting the position of being in the Governor's line in the spring of 2016 is the best decision I have ever made in my life as a volunteer. I encourage every Rotarian to serve as an officer in their respective clubs, every officer to be a club president, every president to assist at the District level. Perhaps be an Assistant Governor and then a Governor.
 
In closing, I thank you all for the honor to serve and encourage each one of you to continue to "Be the Inspiration" to your clubs and communities.
 
God Bless Texas and Rotary!
 
Dan and Kim Linebarger
Be the Inspiration!
 
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PDG Don Shinn

Posted on May 18, 2019
Beloved friend and family member, Don Shinn, 83, of Odessa passed away at home May 17 2019. A memorial service will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church on May 21, 2019 at 11am.
 
Don was born in Oklahoma City, grew up and was educated in the Oklahoma school system including the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. As a boy he was active in scouts achieving Eagle Scout honors. He was always active in his church wherever he went serving in many capacities on various committees, but always being in the choir as he loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. Besides his family and singing,
 
Don had two other passions, cooking and baseball. He loved to cook for groups especially breakfast and smoking meats which he did quite often for church events and his family. He was an avid fan of the Texas Rangers and for many years he and Barbara held season tickets to the Ranger games traveling to Arlington whenever they could. Don came to Odessa in 1980 and immediately joined the choir at St. Luke’s UMC where he met the love of his life, choir director Barbara Ackerman whom he married in 1981 and they have had 37 wonderful years together.
 
Don was a people person and loved helping others. He served on the board of many local organizations including the Midland/Odessa Symphony and Chorale, the Salvation Army, Odessa College Scholarship, Friends of the Library, and Rotary International where he served as president of the Greater Odessa club and later served as District 5730 Governor in 2002/03. Don was recognized for his Rotary work in Mexico and in the district with the highest honor a Rotarian can receive, The Service Above Self award. For his work in Odessa he and his wife Barbara were recognized with a plaque on the Rotary Wall of Fame in Centennial Park. Don was also recognized for his community work with the Community Statesman award that is presented annually by the Heritage Foundation of Odessa.
 
Don is preceded in death by his parents B. Claude Shinn and T. Chole Moore Shinn and his first wife Lois Shinn. He is survived by his wife Barbara, his son Terry Shinn and wife Janet, daughter Tori Chandler, brother Bob Shinn, and grandsons Jason Chandler (Melanie), Travis Shinn (Bridget) and Tanner Shinn and great grandson Brysen Chandler.  If you choose, in lieu of flowers that fade away, the family asks that you honor Don’s love of service to others with a donation to either Rotary International or to Asbury UMC permanent fund.
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DGE Steve Long's Installation César Caro 2019-05-03 05:00:00Z 0

PDG Advisory Council Meeting

Posted on Apr 07, 2019
 
On Saturday, April 6th, District 5730 PDG Advisory Council had a meeting in Plainview Texas which was conducted by our District Governor Elect, Steve Long. Both Steve and our sitting DG Dan Linebarger gave us l an update on the district and plans for the future. Nice meeting, saw friends and had a wonderful lunch at the President’s House in Plainview, Tx. Several spouses attended also. Pictured are PDG Michael Graves, DGN Bonnie Pendleton, PDG Susan Brints, DGE Steve Long, PDG Ken Patterson, DG Dan Linebarger, PDG Roger Sepulveda and PDG Cesar Caro. PDG Charles Starnes also attended, but had to leave a bit early (before we had an opportunity to take this pic).
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Brownfield Rotary Club

Posted on Mar 23, 2019
 
What a great night for Brownfield Rotary!!!!
 
20 new Rotarians were inducted into the family of Rotary at the Brownfield Rotary Club.  Special thanks to ADG Phelps Blume, as well as PDG Dianne Anderson and PDG Charles Starnes. They have provided so much support to see this special event happen.
 
The inductees were:
 
Ricky Dill
Bruce Woods
Kathy and Leon Pope
Ken and Amy Cole
Ed Pfiffer
Herman Wheatley
Barbara Willis
Judge John Didway and Maria Didway
Eddie Olivas
Dr. Kelly Riley
Jeff Davis
Eldon Jobe
Anna Reid
Randy Anthony
and Scott Jackson
Justin and Kelly Hesse
 
Not all were present and not all had new member packets but we will take care of that.
 
Tom Hesse is President
Officers are Ed Pfiffer and Linda Hesse
Directors are Ricky Dill and Herman Wheatley
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D5730 Global Grant Water Filter project in Mexico

Posted on Mar 22, 2019
D5730 Global Grant Water Filter project in Mexico
(Photos are from the community of Tebelchia, Mexico)
 
Recipients of the water filters have available water in their communities but the water is not potable. Community health personnel determine the recipients in the program based on family need, income, etc. During water filter distributions by Rotarians, health personnel instruct the adults and their children on good hygiene practices, how to maintain the filters, and distribute tooth paste, toothbrushes and soap.
 
Recipients provide a 5-6 gallon clean plastic bucket, and Rotarians drill a ½” hole towards the bottom of the bucket. One end of a 14” long hose is secured to the ½” hole and the other end is attached to the 6” filter with a hook that is slipped over the bucket rim to keep the filter above the bucket’s water level. Contaminated water is poured in the bucket, the filter hose is unhooked from the top of the rim and lowered into a clean receptacle. Clean drinking water is the result!
 
 
Last year Rotarians distributed just under 1000 water filters in small communities within a four hour drive around Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. This year we have distributed about 450 so far. Rotarians have about 800 more to go and the plan is to complete the Global Grant this year, 2019. When completed we will have distributed about 2200 water filters providing about 8800 people with inexpensive clean drinking water. The filters will last 10 years or more as long as they are properly maintained. An additional Global Grant is be written to continue these distributions.
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Friendship Exchange to Thailand 2019

Posted on Mar 22, 2019
 
LOVE TO TRAVEL??   ENJOY ROTARY FRIENDSHIPS??  Then consider a Rotary Friendship Exchange!!
 
Rotary Friendship Exchange (RFE) is an international program for Rotarians, including  spouses and partners, which provides a unique opportunity to forge lasting international friendships and experience another culture first hand in the homes of Rotarians in another country!    The goal of the exchange is to advance international understanding and peace through visits to Rotary districts around the world.  Exchanges are reciprocal and usually last 2 weeks.
 
Our district 10 member Rotary Friendship Exchange team has just returned from a wonderful 3 week trip to Thailand.  We were able to experience the beautiful Thai culture hosted by Rotarians from   Bangkok, Phitsanulok, Nan, and the northern mountains of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, visiting elegant temples, riding elephants, rafting down a river, projects with the youth, tea plantation, history museums and so much more.     Not only did our team visit project sites and present programs to 11 Rotary Clubs but also visited with Clubs and hospital personnel about serving as the international partner for 4 future humanitarian grants.  So many lovely memories made while forming lasting friendships and sharing Rotary ideas for “doing good in the world”.
 
The Thailand RFE team will be visiting in our District from September 9 – 24, 2019.  We plan a huge Texas welcome!!
 
Our next D5730 RFE team will be during the 2019-20 year!!  Dates to be announced!
 
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PDG James "Jim" Cook

Posted on Mar 20, 2019
 
PDG Jim inspired and led so many good works. Actively involved as an Aggie alumnus, Jim coached a series of Kids Inc. and Y ball teams. At various times he served as president of
    the Amarillo Executive Association
    the Amarillo Toastmasters Club
    the Amarillo Veterinary Medical Association
    the Amarillo West Rotary Club
    High Plains Baptist Hospital’s Area Advisory Board

He served on the boards of
    the Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center
    the Better Business Bureau
    Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
    Amarillo YMCA
    Tascosa Country Club
    Horn Creek Conference Grounds (Westcliffe, CO)

PDG Jim taught Feedlot Management courses at WTAMU. He was honored by the City of Amarillo for his leadership roles in SPSCA.

While serving as District Governor of Rotary District 5730, PDG Jim led in the establishment of a freeze-dry plant (the Breedlove Plant) that shipped hundreds of thousands of meals to distressed areas all over the world, and he coordinated the shipment of truckloads of medical supplies and equipment to isolated areas of Mexico. Jim’s Rotary service took him to cities all across the continent as he helped coordinate multiple projects to assist people worldwide.
 
PDG Jim was an active Gideon, and he served in just about every lay leadership role possible in the Amarillo congregation known as Paramount Community Church, where he raised his family.

PDG Jim said goodbye to his dear Sue about eight years ago. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Sue Ann Dean and his son Dr. James D. Cook. Jim took his own final breath in Amarillo on November 21, 2018.
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Grant Module Instructions César Caro 2019-03-20 05:00:00Z 0

PETS 2019 Group Pictures

Posted on Mar 13, 2019
Click on Photo to View/Download
 
District 5730 Group Picture
 
Rangers Group Picture
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2019 PETS Speaker Videos

Posted on Mar 05, 2019
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RI President Representative at District Conference

Posted on Feb 10, 2019
PDG Michael & Kim Brown
 
Michael Brown is a Past District Governor (2012-13) for district 6690 covering Central and Southeast Ohio compromising 59 clubs and 3500 members.  He currently serves his district as the Council on Legislation Delegate for both the 2016 and 2019 councils. In Zones 30-31, Mike further serves Rotary as Technology Specialist for Zones 30-31.
 
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District Governor 2021-2022

Posted on Feb 04, 2019
 
Brenda DeBons
District Governor 2021-2022
 
Brenda was born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in Dumas, Texas.  After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio in 1970 and passing the CPA exam in 1977, Brenda began working with her father in his accounting firm in Dumas.  Brenda worked for Keeney, Hembree & Company for 30 years and upon her dad’s retirement in 2003, Brenda began working at Lovelady, Christy + Associates in Amarillo.
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RI President Elect Speech

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/310884339">GS1 - RI-President-elect Mark Maloney</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/rotary">Rotary International</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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Rotary International's 114th Birthday César Caro 2019-01-28 06:00:00Z 0
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Rotary Float in the Rose Bowl Parade

Posted on Dec 24, 2018
Public Image is Working and the "Luck of the Draw" in District 5730
 
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T. Les Gattis, an AG in District 5730 has been chosen (by a drawing) to ride on the Rotary Float in the Rose Bowl Parade! Les has been a Rotarian since 2001 and implements Rotary into his everyday life as a crop insurance salesman, father and husband. Les has served in every capacity in the Plainview Texas Rotary Club and brings to Rotary an infectious smile and personality that lights-up the room. Please give him a wave on New Year's Day, as he will be waving at you first!!!

As First lady Kim and I near the end of our club visits, one thing has become very apparent to us and that is the importance of Public Image. Clubs with a strong, vibrant and current public image in social media such as Facebook are seeing positive results. On three separate occasions when she and I were visiting clubs and inducting new members, I had some most surprising conversations. Purely at random at the end of a few meetings, I simply asked one of the new Rotarians who had asked them to join Rotary. All three, from three different clubs and on three different days all said the same thing: "Nobody." What? I asked!. All three of them coming to Rotary had a common thread; They wanted to become more involved in their respective communities and had done some "Googling" to see where they could volunteer in local service work. Search engines led all three of them to their local Rotary Club's Facebook page. They liked what they saw and simply showed up to a meeting to learn more. I had this same experience with a young engineering professional that came to my home club in Midland. After being transferred to Midland from Houston with an oil company, he wanted to get involved in the community. He liked the Club's Facebook page, joined the club and now is over all of the club's service projects.

Take advantage of Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter etc. to let the World and especially your community know what your Rotary Club is doing.

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Important Dates and Contact Information

Posted on Nov 06, 2018

IMPORTANT DATES TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

May 3rd, 4th and 5th 2019 is our combined District Assembly/Celebration Conference in Ruidoso, NM.

June 1st-5th, 2019, International Convention Hamburg, Germany.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

  • To be included in the District's texting announcements, text the words: district5730news to 33222.
  • District FaceBook news and announcements should be emailed to Jean Jones email address: jeanjones5007@gmail.com Cell: 432-557-6400
  • District website news and announcements: Cesar Caro, email address cmcaro@live.com Cell: 325-864-3230
  • Cesar is also our district's "District Manager". A great source for information and assistance.
  • James Durbin for social media development. jamesdurbin555@gmail.com Cell: 314-609-1652
  • For Insurance Certificates needed for fundraisers and events, Contact Tiffany Blakely or her manager Lisa at: lisa.tblakely@farmersagency.com
  • To utilize the District 5730 Foundation Inc., contact David Elizalde 1-806-681-2418 or email: david.elizalde@att.net
  • To participate in the Jerry Johnson Testamentary Trust $ for $ match for a first time PHF, contact Rich Kaye: richkaye@hot.rr.com https://rotarydistrict5870.org/stories/the-jerry-johnson-testamentary-trust-match-program
  • Rotary Rewards link to RI: https://my.rotary.org/en/member-center/rotary-global-rewards/offers?#/offers/featured District representative is Rodney Sutton in the Shamrock Club. Email: rdnysutton@gmail.com Cell: 1-330-260-219
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November 11th is Veterans Day César Caro 2018-11-06 06:00:00Z 0
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DG Visit - Colorado City RC

Posted on Nov 06, 2018
 
DG Dan & Kim visited Colorado City Rotary Club October 17th. President Sterling Burleson was presented with the theme banner. Even though it was a cold rainy day there was a good turnout for the meeting where local mexican food was enjoyed. This club is gearing up to do an annual project which is to deliver meals and presents to families in need over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. This club also awards scholarships to high school seniors. Their major fund raiser is a golf tournament every summer.
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DG Visit - Post RC

Posted on Nov 06, 2018

On October 16th it was a wet rainy ride to Post Rotary Club. They were planning a social for November 13 at the Community Recovery Center at 6 PM. They are looking forward to pizza and popcorn while watching the movie "The Arroyo". President Linda Puckett was presented with the theme banner and DG Dan inducted new members Kaaren Huffaker & Susan McDonald into the club. Two unique fundraisers that Post Rotary Club host are Cooking On The Square at which members cook hamburgers or brisket during Homecoming festivities, and Smokin in the Park. This event is their major fundraiser and is a state championship cook off sanctioned by Lone Star BBQ Society. They average 30-40 cooking teams and pay out to the top 10 teams in July of each year. Another neat event they have hosted was a pool party to honor 1st responders in their community. What a great idea to honor those that serve and protect us.

After the Post meeting, President Linda Puckett invited DG Dan & Kim to visit the Garza County Historical Museum of which she is the director. A lovely museum...but we were particularly touched by the "hospital room" where a portable iron lung was on display. This iron lung was discovered while renovating the building which was the former hospital. The little girl in the pictures was a victim of polio and was from Post, Texas. Such a poignant reminder of why we keep pushing to rid this world of polio.

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DG Visit - Shamrock RC

Posted on Nov 06, 2018
On October 12th, DG Dan & Kim Linebarger visited Shamrock Rotary Club. The evening before the meeting a lively cornhole toss tournament was enjoyed as a social evening to meet and greet with Dan & Kim. The Shamrock Rotary Club also sponsors a cornhole toss tournament as a fundraiser in March at the town's St. Patrick Day Celebration. Their biggest fundraiser is placing flags out for 7 holidays. New members Alicia  Parks and John Hankins were inducted to the club by DG Dan. President Ed Berngen receives the banner for the club.
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Ramona Faye Curry Roberts

Posted on Oct 18, 2018
 

October 17, 2018 - Today at 8:13am beloved wife, partner, best friend, soul mate and mother, Ramona Faye Curry Roberts, went to be with the Lord.  My family and I are grateful of the time we had with her and that her suffering is over.  Ramona is now rejoined with her family in Heaven. 

Please join my family in celebrating her life on Saturday, October 20 at 11am at First Baptist Church in Plainview, Texas.

And thank you to all of our friends, family and dear loved ones that have reached out to us over the last several months.  We are so appreciative of your love, thoughts and prayers.

Much love in Christ,

PDG J.B. Roberts

Randall Roberts

Sarah Roberts Westmoreland

Drury Roberts

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DG Club Visit - Greater Big Spring RC

Posted on Oct 15, 2018
 
We had a wonderful time of fellowship with Greater Big Spring club. New members Christian Fair, Marisha Beck, and Cody Hughes were inducted. They were gearing up for the Rotary Homecoming Tailgate party at which they cook and sell steak burritos as a fundraiser. Much of this money goes to buying bikes for kids with perfect attendance. They are also looking forward to their very successful "Pints for Polio" in March 2019. Such an excited club and Brent Strande is willing to assist any club that might be interested in implementing this fundraiser. In 2018, they raised over $30,000 with this fundraiser. Half went to local projects and half to Polio Plus. With the Bill Gates 2 for 1 match...this translated into $45,000 to Polio Plus! Go Greater Big Spring!!!
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DG Club Visit - Childress RC

Posted on Oct 15, 2018
 
DG Dan & Kim visited Childress Rotary Club on Wednesday, Oct. 10th. A good group was in attendance for some great chicken fried steak. DG Dan presented the district and theme banners to President Elect Gerardo Garcia. This club is gearing up for a fun fundraiser that they say funds most of their projects in one evening... a High School All-Star Football Game. Plans are underway now for this fun event. We ARE still in Texas!
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DG Club Visit - Dalhart RC

Posted on Oct 15, 2018
 

DG Dan & Kim visited Dalhart Rotary on Thursday, Oct. 4th. This was a busy club! They shared news of the XIT rodeo that the club helps with in August. This is a city wide reunion that celebrates the heritage of the XIT Ranch. Dan & Kim visited the XIT Museum which is something to see. In addition to the spectacular rodeo, live music, and many fun events, the city hosts the World's Largest free BBQ. The pictures of it in the museum are amazing. Rotary of Dalhart has it's hands full during that exciting Dalhart weekend with ticket sales etc. Dan & Kim hope to attend this event in the future.

Additionally, the club participated in packing snacks for kids (Snack Pak 4 Kids) in the school district that need food over the weekend. This was a great project that Dan & Kim got to participate in with members of the club. This was followed by a meet and greet social at the XIT Woodfire Grill.

Dan & Kim visited the club and new member Tami Moore was inducted. DG Dan presented the Rotary theme banner to President Sherri Haschke. Thank you for the southern hospitality Dalhart Rotary!

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DG Club Visit - Levelland Noon

Posted on Oct 15, 2018
 

DG Dan & Kim visited the Levelland Noon Rotary club Tuesday, October 2nd. They enjoyed a wonderful lasagna lunch and Dan presented club president Landon McCormack with the District 5730 banner and the "Be the Inspiration" banner. The second picture is the board with DG Dan & Kim. The Levelland club will be working in a combined effort with the morning club to host a Home for the Holidays Arts and Crafts Show on Nov. 11 & 12. They are also planning for their Chili Supper coming up January 22nd. Most of the proceeds for these fundraisers go to support scholarships and Camp Ryla kids. This is the home club of AG Phelps Blume who was in attendance as well. Keep up the good work Levelland!!

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DG Club Visit - Snyder RC

Posted on Oct 15, 2018
AG Chris Atkinson, DG Dan and, Snyder club president, Josh Ortegon
 
AG Chris Atkinson, DG Dan and Kim
 

DG Dan & Kim had a great meeting with the Snyder club. They are an energetic club that has both new and long term members. They have a very strong flag distribution program for 6 major holidays which raises money for projects such as Books for Babies, Dictionaries to 3rd graders, and to support other local humanitarian efforts. They were excited to learn about the success of Big Spring's club project "Pints for Polio" and are interested in working on a similar project for Snyder.

Pictured are AG Chris Atkinson, DG Dan and, Snyder club president Josh Ortegon.

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DG Club Visit - Lamesa RC

Posted on Oct 15, 2018
 
Attached is a picture of Brandt Stewart, Club President receiving the Be The Inspiration banner. The Lamesa club is very focused on awarding 4 senior scholarships per year which continue throughout those students' college years as long as their grades are kept up. They are dedicated to the topic of literacy in their commun
 
If there was ever a District "Perseverance Award" it would be awarded to the Lamesa Rotary Club.  When they made the commitment to the community to provide these scholarships in perpetuity, the required endowment was projected to be much less that what is now required with lower interest rates.  Rotarians finish what they start and the much larger required endowment has not diminished Lamesa Rotary's focus and they are nearing their goal and I am proud of their resolve and commitment to literacy.
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DG Club Vist - Hereford RC

Posted on Oct 12, 2018
 

It was a cold wet evening when DG Dan & Kim visited the Hereford Rotary club on Tuesday, Oct. 9th, but the fellowship and friendliness of the Hereford club was warm! DG Dan & Kim enjoyed hearing from the Hereford Rotarians during the evening social with spouses. This is a monthly occurrence for this club which they report has been a success for them in terms of getting to know each other. They have numerous projects and fundraisers coming up for their community such as Dictionaries for 3rd Graders, annual shoe give away in November for junior high students, and in January...their Crisis Center fundraiser which is a pulled pork dinner. This year they will also auction off a TV to raise additional funds for this worthy cause. Hereford Rotary also collaborates with other civic groups in town to better their community.

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Running Water Draw - Plainview RC César Caro 2018-10-12 05:00:00Z 0
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DG Club Visit - Big Spring RC

Posted on Sep 27, 2018
 

On Monday, Sept 24, DG Dan Linebarger visited the Big Spring Rotary Club.  This was their 90th Year Anniversary. Under Hardy Wilkerson's leadership, the Club is growing! He inducted 7 new members (16 total new members since July 1). One of the new members was Heath Wilkerson. This induction created a unique membership of 3 generations in the same club. Heath's dad (Hardy Wilkerson) is the club president and his grandfather (Homer Wilkerson) is a member as well. There were 2 PHF's + 3 awarded: Cheri Sparks & Delbert Donaldson.

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DG Club Visit - Borger RC

Posted on Sep 20, 2018
 
District Governor Dan Linebarger gave a wonderful Rotarian message. DG Dan's wife, Kim also a Rotarian, spoke about human trafficking. Borger Rotarians Ben Conner, Benjamin Conner, Courtney Marrs, and Norma Luginbyhl were presented perfect attendance awards for the month of July and Reverend Bobby Wilson was inducted as a new member.
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DG Club Visit - Tahoka RC

Posted on Sep 20, 2018
 
President Retha Pittman and the board shared information about the recent Harvest Festival on Sept. 8th where they annually sell Fredericksburg sausages on a stick and have a raffle. Tahoka Rotary club raised $3,086.51 this year to go toward their senior high school student scholarships.
 
They also have upcoming recurrent projects that include:
Giving shoes and coats to kids in need at Christmas
Senior Santa day…they put together baskets for low income and disabled senior citizens in their community. They hand deliver these boxes. One gentleman last year got tears in his eyes when they came and said, “I didn’t think you were coming this year.” He was so glad to see them….heartwarming!
 
Another neat story from Tahoka is that recently AG Cal Brints visited the club. The club has invited law enforcement to come eat a meal when they are on shift during meeting times. Cal patted the policeman on the shoulder and thanked him for his service. The policeman teared up and said, “No one has ever said that to me before.” He had been in law enforcement for a number of years. This prompted the club president to develop a law enforcement appreciation project.  Another heartwarming story of Rotarians doing what they do best!
 
DG Dan is pictured presenting the RI theme banner to President Retha Pittman and visiting with the board members along with AG Cal Brints.
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DG Club Visit - Denver City RC

Posted on Sep 20, 2018
 
DG Dan was fortunate to make his Club Visit on the day that Denver City Rotary delivers food from South Plains Food Bank.  They do this every month.  A family receives a "dry" box and a "refrigerated" box of food plus on this day, one or two water melons.   Denver City Rotary under the outstanding leadership of Stan David, is aiding in the feeding of approx. 250 people!!!!
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Impact In Your Community César Caro 2018-09-20 05:00:00Z 0

DG Club Visit - Amarillo RC

Posted on Sep 20, 2018
 
DG Dan Linebarger (https://twitter.com/DanLinebarger), The Governor of Rotary District 5730, and the First Lady of the District, Kim Linebarger, visited the Rotary of Amarillo. They are very passionate about service to the community.

DG Dan is helping to raise money for wheelchairs through an organization called Mobility for Mexico. He says they are about half the way towards a goal at $42000.

Kim’s passion is raising awareness about human trafficking. She urges you to get to know your local law enforcement, visit a website called www.rotariansagainsthumantrafficking.org, and look up Jim Womack who is the CEO of Family Support Services. — at Polk Street United Methodist Church.
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Oktoberfest - Metropolitan Lubbock RC

Posted on Sep 20, 2018
 
Metropolitan Lubbock Rotary, hosting the fun-filled 2nd annual Oktoberfest at Llano Estacado. Save the date—Friday, October 5th, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Admission is $40 per person, including wonderful German food from COWamongus, open bar with beer and wine, lively music by BA Entertainment, silent auction, and games—including the popular beer stein-hoisting contest!

The event benefits Meals on Wheels, as well as other club supported non-profits.
Oktoberfest—6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 5th at Llano Estacado, 3426 E FM 1585.
Order tickets here, or stop by Meals On Wheels, 2304 34th St., Lubbock, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30.
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Oktoberfest - Dumas RC

Posted on Sep 20, 2018
 
On October 13, 2018 the Dumas Rotary Club will be hosting a very special event--Oktoberfest 2018!!!! We will have live music with Velvet Funk!! Drinks, dinner and more!! It is a great opportunity to get out with your friends to enjoy live music, fellowship with friends, and enjoy our glorious panhandle autumn evenings!! It will be held under the large awning on Witt Motors south lot. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased from any of the following Rotarians. There are only 200 seats that must be purchased before the event. Don't wait too long to get your tickets!!

Look for one of these members-- Jamie Slater, Bob Brinkmann, Wanda Brooks, John Brunson, Laura Brunson, Laura Copp, Cody Barrett, Mike or Brenda DeBons, Shawn Frische, Dale Hallmark, Chad Henry, Patsy Long, Shane Nelson, Grace Pierson, Pat Kreutziger, Mike Running, Larry Riseling, Bethany Scroggins, Jo Strobel, Steve Walthour, Kirk Welch, Sandra Witt
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Join The Paul Harris Society Today

Posted on Sep 19, 2018

Paul Harris Society

The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants.

The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honor and thank individuals for their generous, ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary districts often honor new members of the Paul Harris Society by presenting them with a certificate and chevron at a district or club event.

I participate in the Paul Harris Society because I care. These contributions demonstrate our commitment to serve others.

If you are already contributing $1,000.00 or more to the Rotary Foundation and not a member of the Paul Harris Society, then fill out the Paul Harris Society Brochure and mail it, fax it or email it to address indicted on the form. If you are not sure if your are an active member of the Paul Harris Society, contact the PHS District Coordinator PDG César M. Caro by email.

If you are not a Paul Harris Society member then please consider joining today and help make a difference in the world. Be the Inspiration!
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DG Club Visit - Seagraves RC

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 
Went to Seagraves. We had good attendance. Photos show the whole group present. Also President Josh Goen receiving the District 5730 banner. The club just recently helped with a pregame dinner for football. Other activities they are involved in are:
 
Dictionaries for third graders
Sponsorship for speakers for a kids summer program
Support for FFA and 4H students
Attendance incentive for students
 
This club has a strong focus on literacy and the local schools.
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World Polio Day - Pampa RC

Cordially Invited

The Pampa Rotary Club will have a World Polio Day Proclamation on Wednesday, October 24th at Pampa City Hall. Here is the information:

Event:                Pampa Rotary Club World Polio Day Proclamation

 Date & Time:    October, 24th 2018 at 11:45 am

 Location:          City of Pampa

    Commission Chambers – Third Floor

    200 W. Foster Ave

    Pampa, TX, 79065

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Zone Institute in Boise, Idaho 2018

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
While attending the 2018 Rotary International Zone Institute for Zones 21B & 27 in Boise, Idaho,  some District 5730 familiar faces got together for this photo op. From left to right are: DG Dan Linebarger, PDG César Caro, PDG Diane Anderson, PDG John Sc ott, PDG Charles Starnes, and DGE Steve Long. Great time and wonderful fellowship.
 
 Zone Institute in Boise, Idaho 2018 César Caro 2018-09-19 05:00:00Z 0

October 24th is World Polio Day

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 

World Polio Day is just around the corner.  It is recommended by Rotary to have Clubs ask their local civic leaders to proclaim October 24th as World Polio Day.

In my opinion, where there are more than one Rotary Club in a city, it would make a bigger statement for the Clubs to act as one in representing Rotary's message.

I have been distributing the attached sample proclamation to the clubs I have visited but will not cover them all in time.  Therefore, I need for you to contact your club Presidents now and share this request, or for some, t.

Also, our October 27th Foundation Evening at Lubbock Country Club is coming together.  We will have Foundation and membership training beginning at noon on Saturday the 27th, followed by fun and fellowship, wine and beer tasting, soft drinks, hors d'oeuvres followed by an excellent speaker, Art Zeitler.  Art will have a short powerpoint of what our District is doing abroad with global grants and then share an inspiring story of his experiences with Rotary in Action.  Much more information on this is coming soon.

Be the Inspiration!

DG Dan

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Shining Star - Littlefield RC

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 
Look what the Littlefield Rotary Club earned for their membership growth. With 100% growth, president Dezi Vargas and his team were recognized by RI Director Larry Dimmitt as the top club in Zones 21b-27. Award was presented to PDG Charles Starnes on behalf of the club in Boise, Idaho.Congratulations.
 Shining Star - Littlefield RC Charles Starnes 2018-09-19 05:00:00Z 0

DG Visit - Littlefield - RC

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 
This was a dynamic club that showed up for the DG visit decked out in their Rotary shirts. DG Dan also inducted new member Brandon Bowman with sponsor John Roley looking on. DG Dan was also presented with a beautiful metal cutout of a Rotary Wheel made by a member of the club. Dezi Vargus is the Club president.
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DG Club Visit - Amarillo West RC

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 
DG Dan presented Paul Harris pins to the following: David Kemp (PHF +1) , Richard Gower (PHF +3   ), Art Spikes (PHF +1), John Notestine (PHF +1). Not present for picture was Beth Duke (PHF +5) and Scott Bentley (PHF +1).
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DG Club Visit - Lockney RC

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 
Outgoing president Joseph Tillery (on right) hands off the gavel to incoming president Keith Marble (on left). 
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DG Club Visit - Amarillo RC

Posted on Sep 19, 2018
 
 DG Dan meeting with board members The Rotary Club of Amarillo.  Pictured are David Elizalde, president, AG Karen Hicks, and other club board members.
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Together We End Polio César Caro 2018-08-05 05:00:00Z 0
Believe César Caro 2018-08-04 05:00:00Z 0
2018 Rotary Multi District Training Seminar - Austin César Caro 2018-08-04 05:00:00Z 0
August Is Membership &amp; New Club Development César Caro 2018-08-04 05:00:00Z 0

District News Via Text Message

Our District now offers a texting option for District news events for cell phone users.  The objective here is to send only important announcements via text to Rotarians desiring to stay "in the know" with Rotary news.

The texts will cover news such as Club fundraisers, golf tournaments, sign-up links to conferences, conventions etc.

For Rotarians desiring to be connected all you need to do is text the words:  district5730news to 33222.

District News Via Text Message César Caro 2018-07-23 05:00:00Z 0

Why and how to host a Rotary Day

Posted on Jul 13, 2018
 
In an effort to increase membership and highlight Rotary’s inspiring work, RI President Barry Rassin is urging clubs and districts to organize fun, informal community events called Rotary Days.
 
"Rotary Days events will offer you the chance to have an impact in your community, build long-term partnerships, increase interest in membership, and improve Rotary’s image," Rassin said.
 
Any club, big or small, can host a Rotary Day. Neighboring clubs can pool their resources and co-host an event, and entire districts can come together for a large-scale Rotary Day.
Read more...
Why and how to host a Rotary Day César Caro 2018-07-13 05:00:00Z 0

The Ultimate 18 Day Rotary Tour of New Zealand

Posted on Jul 04, 2018
 
The Rotary Club of Pakuranga invite you to join The Ultimate 18 Day Rotary Tour of New Zealand 29th March – 15th April, 2019.
 
The Tour Key points and Highlights are:
  • The Tour includes 2 Home hosted meals and 2 Rotary Meeting visits.
  • The Tour size is limited to 26 persons. (Within a 30/33 seater coach.)
  • Accommodation will be 4 to 5 star and includes all breakfasts on the Base Tour.
  • A professional ‘Top Tour Guide’ will travel with you throughout the Tour.
  • The Base Tour includes both the North and South Islands, and an optional 5 day pre-tour to Northland and the Bay of Islands is also offered.
Read more...
The Ultimate 18 Day Rotary Tour of New Zealand Dan Linebarger 2018-07-04 05:00:00Z 0

2018 Zone Institute

Posted on Jul 03, 2018
 
Registration is underway for the 2018 Rotary Institute.
Click on the Image to Register & for Hotel Information.
 
 2018 Zone Institute César Caro 2018-07-03 05:00:00Z 0
‘Gladiator’ stars reunite at End Polio Now event César Caro 2018-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
Former first lady of the United States, Laura Bush, addresses Rotarians César Caro 2018-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
PETS 2018 Group Picture César Caro 2018-07-01 05:00:00Z 0

2018-19 : Be The Inspiration

Posted on Jul 01, 2018
RI President-elect Barry Rassin’s theme for 2018-19, Be the Inspiration, asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other. “I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration to help Rotary move from reaction to action — to take a hard look at the environmental issues that affect health and welfare around the world and do what we can to help.”
 2018-19 : Be The Inspiration César Caro 2018-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
July is New Rotary Leadership Month César Caro 2018-07-01 05:00:00Z 0
2018-2019 District Governor Installation César Caro 2018-05-26 05:00:00Z 0
District Assembly &amp; Club Leadership Training César Caro 2018-04-08 05:00:00Z 0
District Conference Hotel Reservation César Caro 2018-04-04 05:00:00Z 0

DGND Bonnie Pendelton

Posted on Mar 01, 2018
 
We congratulate Bonnie Pendleton who was selected to serve as District 5730’s Governor for 2020-2021.  Bonnie is a member of the Canyon Rotary Club and founded the Rotaract Club at West Texas A&M University. Bonnie is a 17-year Rotarian who joined Rotary to get to know people in her community and serve.  She was Club President in Canyon for Rotary’s Centennial. Bonnie has worked closely with district youth, is involved with membership development, and is an active supporter of the Rotary Foundation. She serves as District Polio Plus Chair. Her experience with international programs, communications, professional and leadership development, and Rotary events, projects and training will greatly benefit our District.
 
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2018 Lone Star PETS César Caro 2018-02-16 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary International's Anniversary César Caro 2018-02-16 06:00:00Z 0
February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month César Caro 2018-02-16 06:00:00Z 0
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Camp RYLA 2018

Posted on Nov 15, 2017
 
Making a Difference : The Heart of a Leader
 
June 4 - Jun 8, 2018
Plains Baptist Camp
 
Early BIrd Special : $300.00 Per Camper
(May 1, 2018 and Later =  $350 Per Camper)
 
 
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How To Create A My Rotary Account César Caro 2017-11-15 06:00:00Z 0
November is The Rotary Foundation Month César Caro 2017-11-15 06:00:00Z 0
Amarillo Rotary Club César Caro 2017-10-28 05:00:00Z 0
Littlefield Rotary Club César Caro 2017-10-28 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Foundation - Craft Beer &amp; Wine Tastin' in Midland César Caro 2017-10-24 05:00:00Z 0
Metropolitan Lubbock Rotary Club César Caro 2017-10-09 05:00:00Z 0

District 5730 Coordinated Response for Harvey Relief

Posted on Sep 07, 2017
 
District 5730 has established partnerships with four organizations to coordinate Hurricane Harvey Relief. The first three are High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo, South Plains Food Bank in Lubbock, and the West Texas Food Bank in Odessa and Midland. These organizations have the facilities to accept, sort, package and ship relief supplies to capable receiving and distribution centers. They are a part of Feeding Texas, a network of food banks covering all counties in Texas.  The fourth partner is HungerPlus that has the logistics skills through its network to support the additional long-range transportation needs brought about by this state-wide response.
 
What you and your clubs can do:
  1. Collect relief supplies as identified on the attached list. They consist of non-perishable food items, many of which do not require cooking, cleaning supplies, and personal supplies. Deliver them to the Food Bank nearest your local collection points. The Food Banks request that you do not deliver clothing. Those items should be given to other collection agencies such as the Salvation Army.
  2. Encourage other organizations in your club’s area to collect items and deliver them to the Food Banks.
  3. Deliver the items to the Food Bank nearest you. You are discouraged from taking your own trailer load to the Gulf Coast.
  4. Contribute to the Harvey Relief Funds of the three Food Banks and HungerPlus. This will support the additional costs of handling, packaging, and shipping. All organizations are 501(c)3.
  5. Volunteer your time and encourage other groups to volunteer at one of the collection sites. These volunteer efforts including the donation of cash and in-kind items count toward your Presidential Citation when you log them into Rotary Club Central.
We anticipate that this effort will be ongoing for several weeks. Rotarians are “People of Action” and know how to muster the diverse resources to tackle this humanitarian service need. Thank you for your support. The people in each of the Rotary Districts directly impacted by Harvey (5890, 5910, and 5930) will benefit from your contributions.
 
 District 5730 Coordinated Response for Harvey Relief Charles STarnes 2017-09-07 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary partners with International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness  César Caro 2017-08-08 05:00:00Z 0
District Grant Qualification Video César Caro 2017-08-08 05:00:00Z 0

Barry Rassin selected to be 2018-19 Rotary president

Posted on Aug 08, 2017
 
Barry Rassin, of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2018-19. He will be declared the president-elect on 1 September if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
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Barry Rassin selected to be 2018-19 Rotary president César Caro 2017-08-08 05:00:00Z 0
Borger Rotary Club César Caro 2017-08-08 05:00:00Z 0

Mark Daniel Maloney selected to be 2019-20 Rotary president

Posted on Aug 08, 2017
 
Mark Daniel Maloney, of the Rotary Club of Decatur, Alabama, USA, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2019-20. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
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Mark Daniel Maloney selected to be 2019-20 Rotary president César Caro 2017-08-08 05:00:00Z 0
Amarillo West Rotary Club César Caro 2017-08-08 05:00:00Z 0

Newly Updated Rotary Club Central Now Available

Posted on Aug 07, 2017

Newly Updated Rotary Club Central Now Available

The new and improved Rotary Club Central is here. It's now faster, easier to navigate, and presents past and current club data in a more accessible way. Additional features include:

  • Inputting Rotary Foundation goals in local currency
  • Easy-to-read charts and graphs make it easy to set goals and plan for the future
  • A simpler way to track service activities and volunteer hours

Plus, you can plan and track membership initiatives, service activities, and Foundation giving, as well as complete Rotary Citation goals.

Rotary Club Central is also a great tool for succession planning. As club leadership changes, having a historical record of goals and achievements can make the transition between leaders seamless.

To learn more, watch video. If you need assistance navigating the new platform, go to the and search for Rotary Club Central to access any of the several guides.

Check out the new today.

 Newly Updated Rotary Club Central Now Available César Caro 2017-08-07 05:00:00Z 0
August is Membership &amp; New Club Development Month César Caro 2017-08-07 05:00:00Z 0
Grant Qualification Video Charles Starnes 2017-07-23 05:00:00Z 0

Passing of RIPE Sam Owori

Posted on Jul 14, 2017
 

Dear District 5730 Rotarians,

With sadness I share with you a self explanatory email from RIP Ian Risely.

Sincerely,

DG Charles Starnes

 

My fellow Rotary leaders,

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I need to advise you that the President-elect of Rotary International, Sam Owori, died last night.

Sam had undergone some surgery in Texas that he had been planning for some time, and there were post-operative complications from which he couldn’t recover.   I will provide appropriate details when they are known.

In this time of great loss, I ask you to keep Norah, the Owori family and Sam’s millions of friends around the world in your thoughts.

Sam was a special person in so many ways, and is a huge loss.  We will provide more details on funeral arrangements as they become available.

From the perspective of Rotary administration, we in Evanston are looking at what needs to be done as a result of Sam’s passing.  

With enormous sadness,

Ian

For more information please click here.

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PDG Ted Holder

Posted on Jun 03, 2017
Teddy "Ted" Thomas Holder
 
“Ted was born March 29, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University studying Business Management. He worked in Lubbock a short time, and relocated to Levelland, Texas where he has lived since 1971. He spent 33 years serving in municipal government service, and the last 23 years as Police Chief for the City of Levelland. After his retirement in December 2002, he worked as an Emergency Manager for 7 governmental agencies.

During his professional career, Ted also served on several local, regional and state boards in relation to his job. He was very interested in humanitarian projects domestically, as well as internationally. He was a member of the Rotary International, an international service organization, he served as District Governor for District 5730 from 2005-2006. Ted worked in several countries throughout the world setting up projects that helped to better the lives of those involved. Ted also set up and ran a Food Bank in Levelland, and operated it for over 20 years, resulting in over 50,000 people being reached with food and clothing.

Ted served for over 24 years on the board of South Plains Food Bank; he was on the Advisory Board for Breedlove Dehydrated Foods, then on the Board of Directors. He was Chairman of the Board for two years until becoming CEO of Breedlove in December 2010, serving until his retirement in 2015.

Along with Ted's passion to serve others, he also loved to travel. During his lifetime he traveled to all seven continents leaving his mark and compassion wherever he ventured. His impact and absence in this world will be felt throughout those he served and left behind. 

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Louis and Isabelle Holder.

He leaves behind his wife, Tammie McDonald-Holder; and two children, Shawn Holder and Ashley Davis; and sister, Barbra Ewalt and her husband Bob.”
 
“The purpose of life is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make a difference that you have lived and lived well."
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Service Above Self Award

Posted on May 04, 2017
 
On Saturday, April 29th, during the District Conference  Governor's Banquet, PDG Jim Cole was presented with Rotary International highest honor, the Rotary Service Above Self award. As Rotary's highest honor for individual Rotarians, this award recognizes up to 150 Rotarians annually who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. In  the picture is PDG David Hennel, RI Present Representative, presenting the award to PDG Jim Cole. Standing Next to PDG Jim is our District Governor Susan Brints.
As Rotary's highest honor for individual Rotarians, this award recognizes up to 150 Rotarians annually who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. - See more at: http://rotary7820.com/SitePage/ri-awards/rotary-international-service-above-self-award#sthash.mTYflSwA.dpuf
As Rotary's highest honor for individual Rotarians, this award recognizes up to 150 Rotarians annually who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. - See more at: http://rotary7820.com/SitePage/ri-awards/rotary-international-service-above-self-award#sthash.mTYflSwA.dpuf
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2017-18 RI President Ian H.S. Riseley announces his presidential theme, Rotary: Making a Difference

Posted on Feb 16, 2017
 

Rotary International President-elect Ian H.S. Riseley made the case on Monday that protecting the environment and curbing climate change are essential to Rotary’s goal of sustainable service.

Riseley, a member of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, unveiled the 2017-18 presidential theme, Rotary: Making a Difference, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.

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Rotary International Board adopts new zone structure

Posted on Feb 16, 2017

At its January 2017 meeting, the Rotary International Board of Directors adopted a new zone structure for Rotary clubs.

Rotary bylaws require the Board to complete a comprehensive review of the 34 Rotary zones no less often than every eight years to ensure that each zone has an approximately equal number of Rotarians. The Board’s previous review of the zones occurred in 2008.

The Board earlier approved the creation of three regional workgroups to develop rezoning proposals for Asia, Europe/Africa, and the Americas. These workgroups comprised one representative (either a current director, incoming director, or immediate past director) from each zone in the region. The regional workgroups submitted their proposals to the Zones Review Committee, chaired by past Rotary Vice President Michael K. McGovern, which consolidated them into a single, worldwide plan for the Board’s consideration. 

“I think the regional workgroups did a great job,” says Rotary President John F. Germ. “Rezoning is always an emotional subject for some Rotarians, but the workgroups and Board acted courageously in an effort to be fair to all concerned.”

The Board will consider other zone-related issues such as sectioning, pairing, and director election rotation at its June 2017 meeting. 

Download the new zone structure and the board decision timeline

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Featured Excerpt From Chapter 11, "It’s Not Just About the Money"

Posted on Dec 31, 2016
In addition to making the first personal contribution to The Rotary Foundation, Rotary founder Paul Harris also established a trust that would generate income for him and his wife, Jean, until their deaths, when the remaining balance would be given to the Foundation to educate underprivileged children.
 
In 1944, Paul Harris created a charitable trust, which stipulated that the income would accrue to him during his lifetime and to his wife, Jean, after he died. Upon her death, the balance of the trust would go to The Rotary Foundation. Jean died in 1964, and the Trustees accepted the bequest and honored Harris' request that the money be used to educate underprivileged children.

Others have designated that their gift be used to support a favorite Rotary Foundation program in the name of a loved one. Sir Angus Mitchell, the first Australian to become president of Rotary (1948-49), helped launch this tradition in 1949, when he established a scholarship for an Australian student in honor of his wife, to be known as the Teenie Robertson Mitchell Memorial Fellowship. Thus began a long tradition that continues to this day.

Bruno Ghigi wanted to honor his father, who had been a member of the Rotary Club of Rimini, Italy. Throughout his childhood, Bruno listened to his father regale the family with wonderful stories of Rotary's work. After leaving school, Bruno joined his father in the family business and he later branched out to form a software company that became one of the most successful in Italy. Bruno joined Rotary and became club president and a Rotary Foundation Major Donor. In 1988, on the 20th anniversary of his father's death, Ghigi donated $350,000 to The Rotary Foundation to establish an endowed fund to benefit refugees, the sick, and street children in Africa and Brazil.

Some recipients of the Foundation's benevolence have later felt inspired to pay back so others could enjoy that same experience. For example, Sadako Ogata, one of the first Rotary Foundation scholars, later donated $10,000 to the Foundation in appreciation for the scholarship it had bestowed on her as a university student. "Rotary set me on a course that I am still continuing. If I had not gone to the United States as an Ambassadorial Scholar," she said, "I don't think I would have pursued the study of international relations."

Richard Illgen, an Ambassadorial Scholar from Mainz, Germany, studied business and economics at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, USA. After graduating, he joined Kraft Foods, where he enjoyed a very successful career. Wanting to provide a similar scholarship opportunity for others, Illgen and his wife, Irene, made a gift — matched by Kraft Foods — that provided $23,000 for a scholar from his home district in Germany to study at Northwestern.

David C. Forward, 1-Dec-2016
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Lone Star P.E.T.S.

Posted on Dec 31, 2016
Lone Star P.E.T.S.
February 23-26, 2017
DFW Hyatt Regency Hotel
 
 
  • The training is some of the best you'll ever receive about Rotary.
  • The opportunity to meet and develop lifetime friendships with your classmates and trainers.
  • A visit to the hospitality room, to visit out vendors and pick up some Rotary materials.
  • The opportunity to mix and mingle with International Rotary Leaders , and
  • Be inspired and ignite the fire for Rotary by our outstanding speakers!


See you at P.E.T.S.!!

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Greenwood Interact in Midland

Posted on Nov 21, 2016
On Monday evening , November 7th, approximately 20 Midland Rotarians, some spouses and about 40 members of the Greenwood Interact Club assembled at Hogan Park for a demonstration and participation in putting up and taking down a ShelterBox. It was chaos at first, but soon organization was obvious! The students did all the work with some assistance from Rotarians in Midland’s four Rotary Clubs. ShelterBox Ambassador and a Midland North Rotarian, Marla Barbee, talked about the international survival organization and how it helps people worldwide who survive natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. Following the disassembling process and getting everything back into the box from which it came, everyone was treated to pizza and soft drinks.
 
As an amazing aside, Greenwood Interact was 90 members strong last school year. Already this year, they have 130, yes, 130 members—and that doesn’t include the young men playing football. When football season is over, they will add another 30-35 young adults to their clubs! What an inspiration these students, and sponsors, are to those of us who have long forgotten we used to have the same energy as they do!!!
 Greenwood Interact in Midland César Caro 2016-11-21 06:00:00Z 0

Rotary Foundation Centennial Promotional Resources

Posted on Nov 15, 2016
 
Share The Rotary Foundation’s story
 
Help us ensure that every member of your Rotary club and members of your community know the great work our Foundation does all over the world.
 
We’ve put together the following resources to help you celebrate and promote the 100th anniversary in your community.
 
  • Celebration and fundraising ideas and activities for clubs
  • Doing Good in the World promotional flier
  • Doing Good in the World bookmark
  • Sample press release
  • Centennial letterhead
  • Centennial PowerPoint template
  • History of The Rotary Foundation PowerPoint
  • Centennial postcard
  • 100 Acts of Doing Good postcard
 
 
Download a list of experts available to speak at your Rotary event
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Zone Institute - Salt Lake City

Posted on Oct 28, 2016
PDG Dianne and Ed Andewrson with RI trustee Young Suk Yoon and wife Seung Ja, and RI president elect Ian Riseley at the one-on-one breakfast held at the Zone Institute.
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November is Rotary Foundation Month

Posted on Oct 24, 2016
November is Rotary Foundation month! It's a good time to reflect on the great Rotary Foundation sponsored programs we support and on how each of us can contribute to make sure these programs continue.
 

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact.

Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of Rotary’s life-changing work!

When you give to The Rotary Foundation, you support Rotary's work across the world and help ensure our future. You can choose where to direct your donation and how you wish to give. Recognition is offered at many giving levels.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted on Oct 21, 2016
The Plainview Rotary Club met at the Plainview Civic Center with Stan DeMerritt presiding. Student of the month Melody Brown brought her mother Kristi as a guest. Shannon Smith from Lubbock Southwest was a visiting Rotarian. Dr. Charles Starnes introduced our Rotary Youth Exchange student Maria Fernanda Dilli Nano and described her weekend adventures of riding a horse, feeding a cow, and harvesting seed on John Browning's farm.
 
Sue Brightbill introduced the speaker, Mike McCreight, chaplain for the Formby and Wheeler prisons in Plainview. Mike described the programs in the two prisons that work effectively to reduce recidivism. Both Formby and Wheeler have chapels that, according to State Senator Charles Perry, contribute directly to a recidivism reduction of 25%. Mike was exceedingly grateful for the recent local project to build a chapel at Formby. He has seen substantial benefits from the new facility. 
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CDC director and Time senior editor will headline World Polio Day

Posted on Oct 21, 2016
Jeffrey Kluger, who oversees health and science coverage for Time, will join health officials and Rotary leaders in Atlanta for World Polio Day.
 
Held for the first time at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Rotary's annual World Polio Day event on 24 October will bring together the biggest names in the global fight to eradicate polio.
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ShelterBox prepares for Mosul refugees

Posted on Oct 21, 2016
ShelterBox and its partner, ACTED, a French nongovernmental aid agency, have been preparing for weeks to get aid supplies ready so they can respond quickly as the battle unfolds in Mosul. Photo Credit: Rotary International
 
Today marked the start of the battle to take control of Mosul back from the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS. The city is the group's last major stronghold in Iraq. But humanitarian aid agencies have known about the military offensive, giving them an unusual opportunity to prepare for the crisis.
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Rotary and ShelterBox on the ground in Haiti

Posted on Oct 21, 2016
Staff from ShelterBox and the United Nation’s World Food Programme help unload a delivery of ShelterBox supplies at Les Cayes harbor in Haiti, where tents are likely to be used to help health professionals screen and treat cholera victims.Photo Credit: Alexis Masciarelli
 
Even as parts of Haiti were still recovering from a catastrophic 2010 earthquake, Hurricane Matthew tore through the impoverished island country 4 October, leaving hundreds dead and many more homeless.
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Sweetwater Rotary Club - World Polio Day

Posted on Oct 18, 2016
Picture taken at the Sweetwater City Hall on October 18, 2016, where the City Mayor, Jim Mckenzie, signed a Proclamation making October 24th World Polio Day. In the picture with Mayor Jim Mckenzie are Sweetwater Rotary Club Members (left to right): Past President Russ Petty, Past President John McPherson, Rotarian David Vera (City Manager), Past President Dr. Jerod Peek, Mayor Jim Mckenzie, Past District Governor César M. Caro, Rotarian Mila Gibson, Past President Jeremy Dodd, Rotarian Jeanie McPherson, and Rotarian Jared Houze.
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World Polio Day 2016 highlights Rotary’s progress to end polio César Caro 2016-10-14 05:00:00Z 0

Skydivers raise thousands for polio eradication

The first time Noel Jackson jumped out of a plane at 14,000 feet, it had nothing to do with raising money for polio eradication.

The Michigan dentist had received a gift certificate to go skydiving from his staff because they knew he was into adventure.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted on Oct 13, 2016
Janice Payne congratulates Brandon Ahrens for being named Plainview Rotarian of the Quarter.  Club members Sue Brightbill and Bob Copeland join in the applause. 
 
Janice Payne clips on Bob Copeland's new name badge. Bob transferred his membership from a club in Missouri. He is the new CEO of Covenant Hospital Plainview.
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Midland Rotary Club

Posted on Oct 13, 2016
On  Wednesday, October 12, 2016 , at the City Council meeting, Mayor Jerry Morales presented a World Polio Day proclamation to Dan Linebarger, District 5730 Governor Nominee. In accepting the proclamation, Dan explained to those in attendance that Rotary International has met the $200 million requirement of the Gates Foundation $355 million challenge to eradicate polio worldwide. In 1985, approximately 500,000 children were stricken with polio. Year to date worldwide for 2016, only 29 cases have been reported.
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Running Water Draw Arts & Crafts Festival

Posted on Oct 13, 2016
 
 
Get a  good start on your Christmas shopping. Plainview Rotary's 42nd Annual Running Water Draw Arts & Crafts Festival is October 14-16 at the Ollie Liner Center in Plainview (2 miles south on I-27 Business). The festival is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
 
Running Water Draw Arts & Crafts Festival has been a favorite show for 42 consecutive years. This year promises to be a bigger and better show filled with fun, excitement, and treasures for every occasion. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children.
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The Purple Pinkie Poster

Posted on Oct 06, 2016
When children in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other countries, are immunized for Polio, their little fingers are dyed with a purple dye to identify them as vaccinated.  We dye pinkies in donor countries to show support for the Global Polio Eradication Effort and to collect donations in support of the cause.
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Happy Halloween District 5730 César Caro 2016-10-05 05:00:00Z 0

Monahans Gala and Skeet Shoot Event

The Gala is Saturday, October 8 from 6:30pm-11:00pm at the Ward County Coliseum. It will include a steak dinner with entertainment by Howl at the Moon. There is also a Skeet Shoot Saturday Morning. The fundraising efforts is to build a Splash Pad in the new Rotary Park in Monahans. This is by far the most ambitious project the Monahans club has ever attempted.
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The Rotary Foundation is turning 100! Cesar Caro 2016-09-29 05:00:00Z 0

The Rotary Foundation  100th Year Celebration

Posted on Sep 23, 2016
 
Join us in our Celebration on Saturday, November 12th,  as we honor our D5730 Rotarians who help make a difference in the world with their contributions to The Rotary Foundation.  We also celebrate our young Rotaractors and their fundraising efforts for Polio Plus, helping provide thousands of “drops of life” to young children worldwide.
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October is Economic and Community Development month

Posted on Sep 19, 2016
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
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Rotary recommits to ending polio in Nigeria

Posted on Aug 31, 2016
 
The World Health Organization has confirmed two cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Nigeria, the first cases in the country since July 2014. After passing a year without a case of the wild poliovirus, Nigeria was removed from the list of polio-endemic countries in September 2015. These cases – from two local government areas of Borno state – occurred in July 2016.
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Rotary district collecting relief funds for Louisiana flood victims

Posted on Aug 31, 2016
 
Rotary clubs of District 6200 are collecting relief funds to help thousands of victims after record flooding devastated communities in southern Louisiana, USA, earlier this month. Torrential rains caused rivers, streams, and bayous to swell, damaging or destroying more than 60,000 homes and killing at least 13 people.
 
The U.S. Coast Guard and emergency responders helped rescue more than 30,000 residents from the rising flood waters. As of 25 August, more than 3,000 residents were still in emergency shelters even after the water receded.
 
Donate to District 6200 disaster relief fund.
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World Polio Day toolkit available — start planning now

Posted on Aug 31, 2016
 
Rotary's fourth World Polio Day celebration, on 24 October, will highlight extraordinary progress in the eradication campaign and emphasize the work that remains before we wipe out the virus for good. With the number of new cases worldwide nearly halved from this time last year, we have the opportunity to rally our resources and see the last case of polio this year.
 
Health officials and Rotary's celebrity polio ambassadors will head to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, for the event, the first to be held at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It will be streamed live and then will be available for viewing anytime at endpolio.org.
 
Download the World Polio Day toolkit for information and resources on planning and promoting a successful World Polio Day event, such as a viewing party or fundraiser:
  • Register your event here for a chance to be recognized in Atlanta, or to be featured on our website and social media pages.
  • Use our graphics to craft engaging social media posts, and use #endpolio to follow and join the global conversation.
  • Write to local media and government officials: Pitch a story about your club's contributions to the campaign, and remind them why it's important to keep fighting.
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ShelterBox and Rotary clubs take action following earthquake in Italy

Posted on Aug 31, 2016
Buildings lie in ruins Wednesday, after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake leveled towns in central Italy. The quake killed at least 241 and left thousands homeless.
 
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, killing more than 240 people and trapping an unknown number beneath rubble. Tremors were felt as far away as Rome, 100 km (65 miles) southwest of the quake's epicenter.
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September is Basic Education & Literacy Month César Caro 2016-08-16 05:00:00Z 0

Sam Owori is selected to be 2018-19 Rotary president

Posted on Aug 11, 2016
 
The 2016-17 Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International has unanimously nominated Samuel Frobisher Owori, of the Rotary Club of Kampala, Uganda, to be the president of Rotary International in 2018-19. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested
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District Visioning César Caro 2016-08-09 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary MDTI In Austin

Posted on Aug 08, 2016
District 5730 leadership enjoyed fantastic training and fellowship at the Multi District Training Institute in Austin on August 6. PDG Cesar Caro, DG Susan Brints, DGN Dan Linebarger, and DGE Charles Starnes received training in membership, foundation, grants, and Rotary history and organization. We also met new RI Director Jorge Aufranc from Guatemala, Past RI Director Don Mebus, and Past RI Director Andy Smallwood.
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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted on Aug 03, 2016
RYLA Students (l to r) Melody Brown, Cameron Derrick, and Mary Hooton received certificates from our RYLA coordinators, Cynthia Gregory and Jay Givens, at the Tuesday meeting of the Plainview Rotary Club.
RYLA  Students boats: One of the big adventures of the week at RYLA camp was a competition to build a boat from cardboard and duct tape to see how long it would float. Our RYLA campers, (l to r) Cameron Derrick, Melody Brown, and Mary Hooton didn't brag too much about the success of their teams' boat, but fun was had by all.
 
Our three RYLA students, Melody Brown, Cameron Derrick, and Mary Hooton, gave us a report on the many adventures they had at the Rotary Youth Leadership Award camp. The Club presented them with certificates of achievement. The young ladies said they were inspired to start an Interact Club in Plainview.
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Rotary Membership Training César Caro 2016-08-01 05:00:00Z 0
2017 Atlanta Convention Promo César Caro 2016-07-29 05:00:00Z 0
2016 Lone Star President Elect Training Seminar in Dallas César Caro 2016-07-28 05:00:00Z 0

Tahoka Rotary Club

Posted on Jul 28, 2016
 
 
A gift from Rotary - Through the use of District Grant Funds, Tahoka Rotary Club was able to purchase a new steam table for Lynn County Pioneers Senior Center. Pictured with the steam table are, from left: Blake Moore, President of Tahoka Rotary Club, Rosa Longoria, head cook, Brenda Tilman, Rith Silvas, and Brenda Whitten, Past President of Tahoka Rotary Club.
 
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New Rotary Year Resolutions César Caro 2016-07-22 05:00:00Z 0

Midland Rotary Club

Posted on Jul 22, 2016
 
A few Rotarians from Midland Rotary Club recently visited Midland’s I-20 Wildlife Preserve where our club used a district grant in 2015 to purchase stone benches and a monolith to be placed as a rest area in the preserve. We were invited to see where “our” rest area was located. The director reported that many people are asking to reserve the Rotary rest area for devotions, bible study, etc. Midland is learning about Rotary!
 Midland Rotary Club César Caro 2016-07-22 05:00:00Z 0

Plainview Rotary Club

Posted on Jul 22, 2016
 
President Lydia Castillo presents outgoing President Stan DeMerritt a gavel to commemorate his outstanding year of service to the Plainview Rotary Club.
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PDG Visit to One Rotary Center

Posted on Jul 22, 2016
 
In June 2016, Past District Governor César Caro had the opportunity to go and visit One Rotary Center, the headquarters and birthplace of Rotary International located in Evanston, Il.. Room 711, the office of Rotary International founder, Paul Harris, is on display inside of Rotary Headquarters. PDG César also had the opportunity to go to Chicago, Il and visit Paul Harris's house which is currently under restoration (a 2 million dollar project) and The Paul Harris Memorial Grave Site. PDG César had meetings with his 2010-2011 District Governor classmates, known as The Burgundy Brigade,  and with Past Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith (2010-2011) He also met with Past Rotary International President K.R. “Ravi” Ravindran (2015-2016), Rotary International John Germ (2016-2017) and Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko. Special thanks to the Sweetwater Rotary Club.
 PDG Visit to One Rotary Center César Caro 2016-07-22 05:00:00Z 0

Sweetwater Rotary Club

Posted on Jul 22, 2016
 
President Zollie Steakley presents outgoing President Stacy Dove a plaque to commemorate his outstanding year of service to the Sweetwater Rotary Club.
 Sweetwater Rotary Club César Caro 2016-07-22 05:00:00Z 0

Changes for the New Rotary Year

Posted on Jul 17, 2016
 
In April, Rotary members from around the world met during the Council on Legislation and took action to give clubs greater flexibility in their meeting schedule and membership. These changes took effect 1 July. Learn more about the changes.
 Changes for the New Rotary Year César Caro 2016-07-17 05:00:00Z 0

District 2016-2017 Goals

Posted on Jul 15, 2016
 
FOUNDATION GOALS:
Annual/Share Fund - $250,000.00
Polio Plus Fund - $60,000.00
Endowment Fund - $100,000.00
New Major Donors - 10
New Bequest Society Members - 20
New & Current Paul Harris Society Members - 55
Every Rotarian Every Year Club - 40
Sustaining Members Club - 8
New 100% Paul Harris Club - 3
 
MEMBERSHIP/CLUB GOALS:
Rotarians - 1980
Net 1 Member Gain per Club
New Rotary Club - 1
Club Presidential Citation - 5
New Rotaract Club - 1
New Interact Club - 1
 
PARTICIPATION GOALS:
Involvement In District Grant - 46 Clubs
Involvement In Global Grant - 15 Clubs
Club Presidential Citation - 5 Clubs
Training, Assemblies, Dinners, District Conference - 100%
 District 2016-2017 Goals Susan Brints 2016-07-15 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary New Leadership Month César Caro 2016-07-08 05:00:00Z 0

Webinar _ Rotary Foundation

Posted by Katie Salter on Jul 08, 2016
 
Grant Certification for District and Global Grants for 2016-17
   
There is another opportunity for grant certification! Remember, you need to have at least one person in your club certified to participate in grants this year. 
 
Webinar  -    Tuesday, July 26th    4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.    
 
To join the webinar, you will need the following information:
 
Webinar - Rotary
Tue, Jul 26, 2016 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Central Daylight Time
  • Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
  • You can also dial in using your phone.
United States +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 923-339-605 
 
Thank you for your passion for The Rotary Foundation.
 
We look forward to another year of Service Above Self with all the local grants in your communities!
 
 Webinar _ Rotary Foundation Katie Salter 2016-07-08 05:00:00Z 0
May/June Newsletter John Scott 2016-07-07 05:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2016-2017 Installation

Posted by Susan Brints on Jun 22, 2016
 
 
You Are Invited
 
The Rotary Club of
Metropolitan Lubbock

Requests your presence at
the Installation of  

Susan Elle Brints
District Governor 2016-17

Saturday July 9, 2016

District 5730 Rotary Apple Orchard
Officially:  “South Plains Food Bank Elle
Rotary District 5730 Apple Orchard”
5605 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
Lubbock, TX 79404

3:00 pm   
Tours of the Apple Orchard and the
New South Plains Food Bank

4:00 pm
Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and Rotary Fellowship in the Orchard  

5:00 pm
Installation & Program
Rotary Orchard Barn

Comfortable Orchard Dress
District Governor 2016-2017 Installation Susan Brints 2016-06-22 05:00:00Z 0
June Is Fellowships Month César Caro 2016-06-13 05:00:00Z 0
Global Grants for 2015-2016 Susan Brints 2016-05-10 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Membership Training

Posted by César Caro on Apr 23, 2016
Rotary Membership Training
Recruitment & Retention
 
Saturday, May 14, 2016
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
 
Holiday Inn Express & Suites South I-20
900 Crump Street
Midland, Texas 79701
432-695-9020
 
$20.00/Person (Includes Lunch) Pay at the door.
Due if reservation not canceled after 1:00 pm on May 12
 
WhO - Every Rotarian, especially Membership Chairs, officers and Directors
 
For More Information Click on the image to View/Download Flyer
 Rotary Membership Training César Caro 2016-04-23 05:00:00Z 0
Big Spring Rotary Club César Caro 2016-04-20 05:00:00Z 0
Mother's Day - May 8th 2016 César Caro 2016-04-20 05:00:00Z 0

May is Youth Service Month

Posted by César Caro on Apr 20, 2016
 
Rotary International's Structured Programs for Youth Service are: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Youth Exchange. The month of May is designated as “Youth Service Month” to focus on all Rotary activities that support the development of young people up to the age of 30.
 May is Youth Service Month César Caro 2016-04-20 05:00:00Z 0

PDG James "Jimmy" Willson

Posted by César Caro on Apr 19, 2016
 

James M. Willson Jr. passed away April 9, 2016. Jimmy was born November 30, 1921 in Hale Center, Texas to J.M..Willson Sr. and Mavis Terry Willson. He completed secondary education at Floydada High School and college education in accounting at S.M.U. He served in the army in WW II and married Anne O'berry Newman in 1946. They were in the lumber and hardware business in Floydada until 1989. He served many public service jobs during his life including Methodist Lay Leader, city mayor as well as being a 50 year plus member of Boy Scouts, Rotary International and Lions Club among many other organizations. Jimmy was a member of the Floydada Rotary Club and served as Rotary District 573 (now 5730) Governor in 1963-1964 and in 1964-1965. The only District Governor to serve two terms. His first love was work on behalf of Freemasonry and its charities. Jimmy served as Grandmaster of Texas Masons as well as an officer in four national masonic organizations. Dad truly believed that "....no man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child".

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents and wife.

He is survived by five children: Mac Willson, Linda Noy and husband Nick, Jane Traugott and husband Joe, John and Terry.

Graveside service with Masonic Rites were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada. Memorial Service was held at 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Floydada with Ken Peterson officiating. Arrangements were under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada.
 
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community, the world, and Rotary International.
 PDG James "Jimmy" Willson César Caro 2016-04-19 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary International Leadership Institute

Posted on Apr 13, 2016
 
The first Rotary International Leadership Institute, RILI,  training seminar was held on April 9 & 10 in Midland, Texas. It was two great days of interaction, participation, and learning.
 
 
The first graduating RILI class. In the front row are, left to right, are: Roman Doria (Midland North), DG John Scott (Greater Big Spring), Sylvia Cevellos, Wendy Holland (Midland Daybreak), and Steven Palma (Midland West). In the back row are Marco Carracarro (Midland North, Permis Evand (Midland Daybreak), Grace Adamd (midland North, Zachary Mullins (Greater Big Spring), Matt Vercher (Midland West), Anna Winegar (Andrews), and Harold Howard (Midland West).
 
The team that put this first class together were: front row , left to right, PDG Dianne Anderson, PDG Dill Dendy (D5810), and George Bancroft (Team Leader). Back row are: DGND Dan Linebarger, PDG César Caro, Chris Stokes, and Brent Strande.
 
We invite you to come and join us for our second class to be held in Lubbock or Amarillo sometime in June.
Rotary International Leadership Institute César Caro 2016-04-13 05:00:00Z 0

Council on Legislation to meet in Chicago 10-15 April

Posted on Apr 11, 2016
Representatives at the 2013 Council on Legislation hold up green cards to demonstrate a yes vote on a motion. Photo Credit: Rotary Images
 

Representatives from Rotary clubs worldwide will gather in Chicago 10-15 April to consider changes to the policies that guide Rotary International and its member clubs. PDG Jim Cole from the Levelland Noon Rotary Club is in attendance representing District 5730.

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Council on Legislation to meet in Chicago 10-15 April César Caro 2016-04-11 05:00:00Z 0

Sweetwater Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Mar 30, 2016
 
The topic of the Monday, March 28th club meeting was "The Pacific Crest Trail". It was presented by Miss Ingrid "Blue Dreams" Castro, pictured here with club president Stacy Dove. She hiked 2,663.5 miles from Mexico to Canada. Her amazing journey started on April 25th, 2015 and ended on October 8th, 2015. She hiked through Southern California, Central California, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. What a great program and inspiration for today's generation. 
 
 Sweetwater Rotary Club César Caro 2016-03-30 05:00:00Z 0

Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by Charles Starnes on Mar 30, 2016
 
Mike Fox, Executive  Director  of the Plainview Hale County Economic Development Corporation,  gave the Plainview Rotary Club an update on Plainview's economic standing three years after the Cargill  closure. His optimistic report was well received. He is pictured here with Rotary Club vice president Kim Street. 
Plainview Rotary Club Charles Starnes 2016-03-30 05:00:00Z 0

Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by Charles Starnes on Mar 28, 2016
 
The Plainview Rotary Club honored three  Plainview High School students for their perfect attendance. Shown are (l to r) Rotarian Susie Starnes, Jayden  Brush, Laura Montoya, Rotarian Charles Starnes, Macie Mayberry, and Rotarian Danny Wrenn. The three  winners each received an iPod. They were selected randomly from the over 90 PHS students who had perfect attendance over the last six weeks. The Rotary Club is glad to provide this incentive to all of the junior and senior high students in Plainview ISD.
 
 Plainview Rotary Club Charles Starnes 2016-03-28 05:00:00Z 0
2016 District Conference In Big Spring César Caro 2016-03-24 05:00:00Z 0
RILI Training César Caro 2016-03-22 05:00:00Z 0
Post Rotary Club César Caro 2016-03-22 05:00:00Z 0

Shamrock Rotary Club

Posted on Mar 21, 2016
 
 
 
Lynn Ramsey from the Shamrock Rotary Club wins first place for the rotary float entered in the Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Parade. In the picture above are Shamrock Rotary Club members at the Chili Cook Off Rotary Tent. They were First Place winners at the Rotary Chili Cook Off during the St. Patrick's Day festivities in Shamrock.
 Shamrock Rotary Club César Caro 2016-03-21 05:00:00Z 0

Borger Rotary Club - SnackPak4Kids Packing‏

 
 
Borger Rotarians turned out on Tue., Mar. 8 at the Borger ISD to help pack 1,050 snack packs for students. Rotarians are (l. to r.) Bob Maguire, Tony McCarthy, Jen Cobos, Chance Welch, Amy Blansett, Debra Wells, Theron Baker, Brandy Callahan, and Sara Ramby. Over 80 people met to prepare enough snacks for students to last over spring break.
 
 Borger Rotary Club - SnackPak4Kids Packing‏ César Caro 2016-03-19 05:00:00Z 0

April is Maternal and Child Health Month

Posted on Mar 19, 2016
 
At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, Rotary International provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Their projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.
 
 April is Maternal and Child Health Month César Caro 2016-03-19 05:00:00Z 0

March is Water and Sanitation Month

Posted on Mar 01, 2016
 

Over 750 million people in the world lack access to safe water and more than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Rotary's projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.

 March is Water and Sanitation Month César Caro 2016-03-01 06:00:00Z 0
RYLA Camp June 6-10, 2016 César Caro 2016-02-23 06:00:00Z 0
District Training Assembly Susan Brints 2016-02-21 06:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2018-2019

Posted on Feb 01, 2016
It is with great pleasure that I notify you of the decision of the nominating committee to recommend Dan Linebarger as the district Governor for 2018 - 2019. Ken Patterson reported that the decision was very hard with two excellent candidates. The committee further said they wished they could name the other candidate, Phelps Blume, as the 2019 - 2020 district governor, but the by-laws do not permit that! Congratulations to both candidates for their excellent presentations and qualifications.  I hope that Phelps will apply again this coming year as did the committee.
 
Sincerely
John Scott
District Governor 2015 - 2016
 District Governor 2018-2019 César Caro 2016-02-01 06:00:00Z 0
District leaders set to celebrate Foundation’s centennial César Caro 2016-01-29 06:00:00Z 0
Young Leaders Summit Contest César Caro 2016-01-29 06:00:00Z 0

February is Peace and Confict Prevention/Resolution Month

Posted on Jan 19, 2016
 

Sixty million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution, and 90 percent of armed-conflict casualties are civilians, half of them children. Through service projects, fellowships, and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns, members train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Members also pursue projects to address the underlying structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.

and help spread peace around the world.
to promote peace.

 February is Peace and Confict Prevention/Resolution Month César Caro 2016-01-19 06:00:00Z 0
Happy Birthday Rotary César Caro 2016-01-19 06:00:00Z 0
Germ reveals ‘Rotary Serving Humanity’ as 2016-17 presidential theme César Caro 2016-01-18 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary condemns deadly attack on polio security personnel in Pakistan César Caro 2016-01-15 06:00:00Z 0

Lone Star PETS

Posted on Jan 15, 2016
President Elect Training Seminar
It is time for club Presidents Elect and President Nominees to sign up for PETS.  Even if you have been before, you will find the information is very different than even two years ago.  Please sign up before the end of the month as rates rise February 1st. Click on the image above to Register.
 Lone Star PETS César Caro 2016-01-15 06:00:00Z 0
January is Vocational Month César Caro 2016-01-04 06:00:00Z 0

Tornado Relief for District 5810

Posted on Dec 29, 2015
Greetings to all.  As you have no doubt seen and heard on the news, District 5810 was hit by five tornados over the week end.  Pam and I were not impacted by the events of the week-end.
 
Just wanted to give you an update as to our status in District 5810. The heaviest impact was on the west side of Lake Ray Hubbard and the east sides of Garland and Rowlett (east central part of the District).  Other areas affected are Ennis, (southeast part of the District), Ovilla (south central part of the District) and Nevada (near Wylie north east part of the District).
 
The tornado, rated an EF-4, that hit the Garland Rowlett area, was a quarter mile wide and stayed on the ground for 13miles, and 20 minutes.
 
The Club Presidents in each area report that to their knowledge none of their members were severely impacted, however that may change now that the rain has stopped and people are contacted.  These Presidents will provide 5810 both short term and long term relief needs assessments and co-ordinate with the 5810 Relief Committee.
 
I have asked PDG Ean Sullivan and PDG Bill Dendy of District 5810 to co-ordinate, 5810's relief response.
 
Please keep our District in your thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
 
"BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD"
 
Larry W. Webb
Rotary International District 5810
District Governor 2015-2016
972-822-1243
 Tornado Relief for District 5810 John Scott 2015-12-29 06:00:00Z 0

Support the Foundation on Giving Tuesday, 1 December

Posted on Nov 20, 2015
 

Join the global online movement to celebrate the season with a gift to The Rotary Foundation. , 1 December, uses the power of social media and the spirit of generosity to promote giving and philanthropy around the world.

You can support the cause by going online on 1 December to to The Rotary Foundation. Then use social media to encourage your friends and family to do the same. It’s the perfect opportunity to reach our supporters and build on the momentum of Rotary Foundation Month.

Last year, the Foundation raised more than $100,000 on Giving Tuesday. This year, the district with the highest number of donors contributing to the Foundation on 1 December could receive a visit from Foundation Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith.

Rotary News -13-Nov-2015

 Support the Foundation on Giving Tuesday, 1 December Cesar Caro 2015-11-20 06:00:00Z 0

Rotary World Peace Conference

 
Please join Rotary International at the Rotary World Peace Conference on January 15 & 16 and hear one of the keynote and breakout speakers, Steve Killelea, the founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace discuss the Global Terrorism Index that his group has created. Register today at www.peaceconference2016.org
 
A ground-breaking milestone in the study of peace. For the first time, an Index has been created that ranks the nations of the world by their peacefulness and identifies some of the drivers of that peace.
 Rotary World Peace Conference Cesar Caro 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0
Disease Prevention Video Cesar Caroi 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0

December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

Posted on Nov 19, 2015
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.
Read more...
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month Cesar M. Caro 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0

Six women recognized at United Nations for leadership, humanitarian service

Posted on Nov 19, 2015
Six Rotary Global Women of Action were honored during Rotary Day at the United Nations on 7 November in New York City. They are, from left: Lucy H. Hobgood-Brown, Dr. Hashrat A. Begum, Stella S. Dongo, Kerstin Jeska-Thorwat, Dr. Deborah K.W. Walters, and Razia Jan. -Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
 
The six Rotary Global Women of Action for 2015 were recognized during Rotary Day at the United Nations on 7 November in New York City for their dedication and service, which have improved the lives of thousands around the world.
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Six women recognized at United Nations for leadership, humanitarian service Cesar Caro 2015-11-19 06:00:00Z 0

Foundation Message

It is well-established that The Rotary Foundation is the focus of attention in the month of November, and we try our best to publicize our Foundation programs and to raise money to fund the programs during the entire month! But why November?
Read more...
Foundation Message Cesar Caro 2015-11-02 06:00:00Z 0

Rotary's representative network puts books into the hands of children in Ecuador

Posted on Oct 28, 2015
 
Students in Ecuador read books they received through an international project sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Annapolis, Maryland, and Quito Occidente, Ecuador. The project is part of an ongoing collaboration between Rotary and the Organization of American States. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Annapolis, Maryland, USA
 
Schoolchildren in Ecuador are improving their reading, and their teachers are receiving additional professional development through a collaboration between Rotary and the Organization of American States (OAS).
Read more...
Rotary's representative network puts books into the hands of children in Ecuador Cesar Caro 2015-10-28 05:00:00Z 0

Celebrities, health officials come together to hail progress toward polio’s end

Posted on Oct 28, 2015
Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine editor at large (left), talks with Dr. John Vertefeuille, polio incident manager for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as part of Rotary's World Polio Day event on 23 October in New York City. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson
 
After a historic year during which transmission of the wild poliovirus vanished from Nigeria and the continent of Africa, the crippling disease is closer than ever to being eradicated worldwide, said top health experts at Rotary’s third annual World Polio Day event on 23 October in New York City.
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Celebrities, health officials come together to hail progress toward polio’s end Cesar Caro 2015-10-28 05:00:00Z 0

Sweetwater Declares October 23 as World Polio Day

Posted by Cesar Caro on Oct 28, 2015
Picture is Rotarian and Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Jerod Peek signing a proclamation in honor of World Polio Day on Friday, Oct. 23. Also shown (LtoR) are Sweetwater Rotary Club members, Eddie Brown, Club President Stacy Dove, Jeff Howard, Russ Petty, PDG César Caro, and John McPherson.
 Sweetwater Declares October 23 as World Polio Day Cesar Caro 2015-10-28 05:00:00Z 0

Plainview Declaring October 23 as World Polio Day

Posted by Charles Starnes on Oct 28, 2015
Plainview Mayor Wendell Dunlap (center) issued a proclamation at the October 27, 2015 meeting of the Plainview City Council declaring Friday, October 23 as World Polio Day in Plainview. Joining the mayor were Rotarians (l to r) Andrew Freeman, Susan Blackerby, DGN Charles Starnes, Leslie Spear, and Isauro Gutierrez.
 Plainview Declaring October 23 as World Polio Day Charles Starnes 2015-10-28 05:00:00Z 0
Foundation Video Cesar Caro 2015-10-27 05:00:00Z 0
Foundation Month Cesar Caro 2015-10-27 05:00:00Z 0
November is Foundation Month Cesar Caro 2015-10-27 05:00:00Z 0

Growing local economies and communities

Posted on Oct 14, 2015
Last month, the United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development by unanimously adopting 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Using our skills and expertise, the Rotary family already addresses many of the global priorities set by the UN:
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Growing local economies and communities Cesar Caro 2015-10-14 05:00:00Z 0

Nigeria declared polio-free, removed from endemic list

Posted on Oct 13, 2015
 
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on 25 September that Nigeria is now polio-free and has been officially removed from the list of countries where polio is endemic. It’s been 14 months since any cases of polio caused by the wild virus have been detected there.
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Nigeria declared polio-free, removed from endemic list Cesar Caro 2015-10-13 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary and ShelterBox support Syrian refugees

Posted on Oct 13, 2015
A refugee family from Syria seeks shelter in cramped conditions on the Greek island of Lesbos.
Photo Credit: Rachel Harvey/ShelterBox
 
In Syria, where a civil war has been raging since 2011, more than 6,000 people flee the country every day. As of September, more than 4.1 million people have become refugees, and 7.6 million more have been internally displaced.
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Rotary and ShelterBox support Syrian refugees Cesar Caro 2015-10-13 05:00:00Z 0

Make History Today - World Polio Day

Posted on Oct 13, 2015
 
Join Rotary International on 23 October for their third annual World Polio Day event. They’ll be streaming live from New York City at 6:30 p.m. ET. Tune in to watch a global status update on the fight to end polio and take part in the conversation. Guests will include Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners, celebrity ambassadors, polio survivors, and more. Sign up:
 Make History Today - World Polio Day Cesar Caro 2015-10-13 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary UN Day

Posted on Sep 22, 2015
Register online to take part in Rotary Day at the United Nations on 7 November. This annual event at UN Headquarters in New York City offers Rotary members and others a unique opportunity to learn how we work with the United Nations to advance peace and improve the lives of those most in need.
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World Polio Day Cesar Caro 2015-09-22 05:00:00Z 0
October is Economic & Community Development Month Cesar Caro 2015-09-22 05:00:00Z 0

Amarillo Rotary Club

Posted on Sep 22, 2015
Support the Rotary Club of Amarillo Scholarship Program
All you have to do is attend and Have FUN
 
 Amarillo Rotary Club 2015-09-22 05:00:00Z 0

Organize a Rotary Day

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Hold a fun, informal event in your community and introduce the public to your club and Rotary. It just might inspire someone to join!

 Organize a Rotary Day César Caro 2015-08-04 05:00:00Z 0

District Governor's Goals

Posted on Jul 14, 2015
 
Foundation:
$300,00.00 - To the Annual Fund
$75,000.00 - To PolioPlus
 
Membership:
1,900 - Old and New Rotarians
 
District Conference:
Over 200 Attendees
 
New Clubs:
At least 2 New Clubs
 District Governor's Goals Cesar Caro 2015-07-14 05:00:00Z 0

New Rotary Months Designations

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The Rotary Months designations will change, effective 1 July 2015. You'll find the new ones below, in the 2015-16 calendar. Use them at your regular meetings to promote Rotary's involvement in these activities.
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New Rotary Months Designations César Caro 2015-06-30 05:00:00Z 0

Welcome to Rotary International District 5730 Website!

WELCOME to Rotary District 5730 and our Website.  District 5730 stretches across the Giant Size of Texas from Dalhart and Perryton on the north to Sweetwater and Pecos on the south.  We are 1800 Rotarians and 51 Rotary Clubs strong and are proud to be part of Rotary International, which is the world's first service club organization with a worldwide membership of over 1.2 million Rotarians.  Our motto is Service Above Self  and we volunteer both here in West Texas and the world to make a difference in the lives of people by working in the following areas of focus:

·         Disease prevention and treatment

·         Water and sanitation

·         Maternal and child health

·         Basic education and literacy

·         Economic and community development

·         Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

If you have a Heart of Service, then come join us and Be a Gift to the World.

 Welcome to Rotary International District 5730 Website! César Caro 2015-06-30 05:00:00Z 0
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2015 São Paulo convention dates changed César Caro 2015-05-13 00:00:00Z 0
The Rotary Foundation César Caro 2015-05-12 05:00:00Z 0
Make History Today César Caro 2015-05-12 05:00:00Z 0
End Polio Now César Caro 2015-05-12 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary Foundation Individual Recognitions César Caro 2015-05-12 05:00:00Z 0
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A new look for Rotary's youth programs‏

Posted on Mar 29, 2015
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Are you ready to make it clear how Rotary invests in youth and young adults? Rotary International is rolling out a new visual identity for our youth programs that does just that. This new look will better align Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and Youth Exchange with Rotary, making it more clear how these youth programs are connected to Rotary and an important part of our story.

Check out the new visual identity — a new, aligned visual design.

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A new look for Rotary's youth programs‏ César Caro 2015-03-30 00:00:00Z 0
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District Assembly Registration César Caro 2015-03-10 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Youth Leadership Academy César Caro 2015-03-09 00:00:00Z 0
Rotary Literacy Month César Caro 2015-03-01 00:00:00Z 0

Charles Starnes 2017-2018 District Governor

Posted by César Caro on Feb 18, 2015

ImageThe Nominating Committee has met and selected Charles Starnes as the District Governor for 2017-2018.  The Committee was led by PDG Ken Patterson.  Other team members were PDG Paul Anderson, PDG David Norris, Bonnie Pendleton, and Karen Houchin.  CONGRATULATIONS Charles!!

Charles grew up in the Texas Panhandle.  After a 27 year Navy career, he returned to Texas.  Charles is a member of the Plainview Club.  He has been a Rotarian since 1996.

Charles is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Major Donor, and Bequest Society.  Besides being a club president, he has served District 5730 as an Assistant Governor, Membership Chair, and currently is a member of the Membership Cadre for Zones 21b and 27. 

 Charles Starnes 2017-2018 District Governor César Caro 2015-02-19 00:00:00Z 0
Happy Birthday Rotary César Caro 2015-02-19 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary Family Week

Posted by César Caro on Jan 28, 2015

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The goal of Family Week is for Rotary clubs to connect with families in their communities, particularly those that need extra attention. Share information on Family Week with club chairs.

  • Recognize successful projects in your district. Domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, drug and alcohol abuse, and gang activity are just a few of the formidable challenges facing today's family.
  • Clubs are urged to use this opportunity to promote family projects already underway or think about starting new ones.
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Happy Birthday Rotary!

Posted by César Caro on Jan 28, 2015

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On February 23, Rotary celebrates its 110th anniversary. The day also marks the anniversary of the first mass polio vaccinations, which started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1954 and expanded across the United States. A group of children from Arsenal Elementary School received the first injections of the new polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk.

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World Understanding Month

Posted by César Caro on Jan 28, 2015

February is World Understanding Month

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During World Understanding Month, Rotary clubs focus on projects and programs that promote peace and reduce conflict in our communities and around the world.  Examples of programs that fall within the Rotary Foundation “Peace and Conflict Resolution” area of focus include:

1. Community activities targeting non-Rotarian participants, including conferences, trainings, and camps, in support of nonviolence, peace-building, and human rights;

2. Facilitated conflict resolution workshops related to topics addressing community needs such as policy development, business activities across conflict lines, educational reform, and peace journalism;

3. Supporting initiatives addressing psychological effects of conflict;

4. Educating youth on preventive measures to avoid conflict;

5. Training programs or campaigns to address negative social dynamics in a community, including but not limited to anti-gang efforts and those to overcome radical differences;

6. Communication and arbitration among parties previously engaged in direct conflict;

7. Vocational training teams supporting the above activities;

8. Scholarships for graduate-level study in programs related to peace and conflict prevention/resolution.

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Intense summer program gives Israeli and Palestinian teens new perspectives

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Israeli, Palestinian, and American teens draw portraits of one another -- an exercise in seeing one another in a new way -- in an art studio in Encinitas, California, USA, during the 2014 Hands of Peace program. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kelly Mellos

Students from Israel and Palestine sat together at a local art studio in Encinitas, California, USA, one day last summer, drawing portraits of one another and learning how to live in peace.

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Watch for new club invoice coming to your mailbox

Posted by César Caro on Jan 27, 2015

ImageThe new club invoice is on its way to clubs around the world. Your invoice is based on your club's membership as of 1 January; no adjustments to this invoice should be necessary. Payment is due upon receipt but no later than 120 days.

We hope you find the invoice easier to understand and more manageable than the old eight-part semiannual report. You can send questions or comments to clubfinance@rotary.org or contact your RI regional office.

Find more information about the new invoice:

How-to guides
FAQ
Membership dues

Rotary News - 26-Jan-2015

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jan 27, 2015

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Robert Riojas was recognized on his first anniversary as a Rotarian. During his first year in the Plainview club he has brought in two new members.
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Canadian Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jan 27, 2015

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Using District Grant funds the Canadian Rotary Club Distributed dictionary to 3rd graders. Club members, Volunteers and School Counselors assisted with the project.

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Lubbock Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jan 27, 2015

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Lubbock Rotary Club District Grant - Backpacks for Students.

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New priorities, measurable goals to build Foundation’s success

Posted by César Caro on Jan 25, 2015

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Rotary Foundation Chair-elect Ray Klinginsmith talks to incoming district governors at the 2015 International Assembly about the next priorities and goals for the Foundation. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
 
The Rotary Foundation's continued success in changing lives will be buoyed by four new priorities aimed at expanding Rotary's work and enhancing the image and awareness of the Foundation's achievements.
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Promoting membership with new ideas, even some that challenge tradition

Posted by César Caro on Jan 25, 2015

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Rotary member Michael McQueen, a bestselling author and founder of The Nexgen Group, talks to district governor-elects on 20 January about keeping Rotary relevant. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
 
Strengthening Rotary's membership is not just important for incoming district governors, it's critical. That's the message they received from several key speakers at their training event, the 2015 International Assembly in San Diego.
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Future leaders ready to become gifts to the world

Posted by César Caro on Jan 25, 2015

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Rotary’s 535 district governors-elect will use what they learned at the 2015 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, to lead their districts in the 2015-16 year.Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska
 
Incoming district governors said they'll leave this year's International Assembly with a deeper understanding of Rotary's top priorities, including eradicating polio, enhancing Rotary's brand, strengthening the Rotary Foundation, and building a strong and more diverse membership.
 
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Rotary releases $34.8 million for polio immunization activities worldwide

Posted by César Caro on Jan 25, 2015

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Female polio health workers providing the polio vaccine during the National Immunization Days in Kano Northern Nigeria.Photo Credit: Diego Ibarra Sánchez
 
Rotary International released an additional $34.8 million in grants to support polio immunization activities in 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, the three countries where the disease has never been stopped.
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Man in iron lung discovers Rotary

Posted by César Caro on Jan 14, 2015

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Rotary e-club member Linda Elliott visits fellow member Paul Alexander in his home. Alexander is among a small number of people in the world today who rely on an iron lung to breathe. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Linda Elliott, a member of the Rotary E-club of District 5810

One might think a man living with polio in an iron lung would know about Rotary. But it wasn't until Paul Alexander had a business meeting with a member in Duncanville, Texas, earlier this year that he learned Rotary fights to eradicate the very disease that left him almost completely paralyzed.

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Alumni recognized for expanding mental health services and supporting Rotary’s work

Posted by César Caro on Jan 13, 2015

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Dr. Geetha Jayaram (far left) with Rotary members and staff at the Maanasi Clinic in Mugalur, Karnataka, India. Jayaram founded the clinic, which provides a range of mental health services. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Geetha Jayaram

Dr. Geetha Jayaram has dedicated her life to helping people in her native India and the United States overcome the torment of severe depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and other mental illnesses.

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Rotary’s innovative tribute to polio eradication in India breaks Guinness world record

Posted by César Caro on Jan 08, 2015

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Rotary members from District 3230 and RI President Gary C.K. Huang (red vest) celebrate their record-breaking achievement. Photo Credit: Courtesy of I.S.A.K. Nazar, governor of District 3230 (India)

To eradicate polio in India, Rotary members displayed impressive coordination and commitment. So it should come as no surprise that Rotary members in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, were able to mobilize more than 40,000 people to create the world's largest human national flag. The tribute to the polio eradication effort qualified as a Guinness World Records-breaking achievement.

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January is Rotary Awareness Month

Posted by César Caro on Jan 04, 2015

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Celebrate Rotary Awareness Month by training members on Rotary history, programs, or how to raise awareness of your club’s projects among your community. Or, ask members to share a personal story or experience that they have had because of Rotary. Every Rotarian has a Rotary story that can be educational and inspiring. The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to renew inspiration for the rest of the Rotary year.

Here are some of the facts about Rotary that you and your fellow club members are probably well aware of:

  • Rotary is the world's largest private provider of international Scholarships (helping more than 1,000 students each year to study abroad and serve as cultural ambassadors to help build goodwill and promote peace).
  • Rotary has been instrumental in the worldwide effort to eradicate polio, an idea formed in East Tennessee by Bill Sergeant of Oak Ridge.
  • Rotary has 1.2 million members in 32,000 clubs in 200 countries worldwide.
  • All over the world Rotarians conduct projects to battle illiteracy, disease, hunger and lack of clean water.
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Sweetwater Rotary Club - Annual Shoe Project

Posted by César Caro on Dec 28, 2014

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Photos from the Rotary Club Shoe Drive held on the morning of December 18, 2014 in WalMart. New shoes and socks were purchased for 98 kids (K-5th) in SISD and fun was had by all! Special thanks to Courtney Martin, Paula Carmichael, Melissa Howard, Jenell Joanna Jones Scherwitz, Laura Elston Bedgood, Kathy McCombs Smartt, Peggy Elliott, Ritta Hernandez, Lou Lou Carey, Scott Lambert & WalMart Staff. Big Thanks also goes out to those Rotary members who also helped to make this drive the success that it was - PDG César M. Caro, Russ Petty, Mike Fernandez, Jeff Howard, Walt May, John McPherson, Scott Morgan, Terry Pittman and Stacy Dove. Great Job Guys!!!

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Statement by Rotary International on the deadly school attack in Pakistan

Posted by César Caro on Dec 17, 2014

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Rotary International condemns the horrific attack that killed more than 130 schoolchildren and wounded over 100 of their classmates in Peshawar, Pakistan. We believe that children everywhere have the basic right to receive an education in an environment unthreatened by violence or fear.

Rotary extends our heartfelt sympathy to all of the families in Pakistan, including those of seven Rotary members, who have lost children as a result of this unfathomable tragedy. We stand with them in mourning their loss.

Gary C.K. Huang, President
Rotary International

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Rotary AIDS day event turns spotlight on world’s deadliest infectious disease

Posted by César Caro on Dec 16, 2014

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Matt Richards, director of Care2Prevent at the University of Chicago, a pediatric and adolescent HIV treatment and prevention program, talks about populations that have a disproportionate risk of infection, during Rotary’s World AIDS Day event. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska

The recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the worst ever, has claimed several thousand lives and generated worldwide concern. But its impact pales in comparison to that of AIDS, which, despite advances in treatment, still kills more than a million people a year, the majority of them in Africa.

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Indoor air pollution linked to millions of deaths

Posted by César Caro on Dec 15, 2014

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Rotary member Jorge Aufranc (second from right), supervises the delivery and installation of new indoor safe stoves for the kitchen at Rancho Alegre school in Guatemala. The World Health Organization estimates that 4.3 million deaths in 2012 were linked to indoor air pollution in homes like this around the world. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska

After decades dreaming about the Himalayas, Rotary member George Basch went on his first trek through the mountains in 2001, when he was 64. A member of the Rotary Club of Taos-Melagro in New Mexico, USA, Basch found that the experience was even more than he had hoped.

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New Major Donor and New Bequest Society Member

Posted by César Caro on Dec 09, 2014

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To Assistant Governor Charles Starnes on becoming a Rotary Foundation Major Donor and to Assistant Governor Marla Barbee on joining and becoming a member of The Rotary Foundation Bequest Society. Thank you for your dedication and service to our District, Rotary International, and The Rotary Foundation.

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Muleshoe Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 09, 2014

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Rotarian Curtis Shelburne entertained the Muleshoe Rotary Club with a wide range of Christmas songs at their Christmas gathering.  President Josh Hawver gave the Boy Scouts a substantial donation on behalf of the members. 
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Rotary Day at the United Nations highlights the strength of partnerships

Posted by César Caro on Dec 03, 2014

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From left: Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair John Kenny, Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang, and RI Representative to the United Nations Joseph Laureni. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska

To strengthen their 69-year-old partnership, leaders from Rotary and the United Nations met this month in New York City for Rotary Day at the United Nations. The two organizations began working together with the aim of maintaining peace after World War II. Today, the relationship has evolved to include humanitarian work in areas like gender equality, child and maternal health, and disease treatment and prevention.

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A major breakthrough against polio

Posted by César Caro on Dec 03, 2014

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A member of the Rotary Club of Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, immunizes children against polio at a camp for internally displaced persons in Waziristan. No type 3 polio has been reported in Pakistan - or anywhere worldwide - for more than two years. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Rotary Club of Rawalpindi

Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) are approaching a significant milestone: the eradication of type 3 wild poliovirus.

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Lone Star PETS 2015

Posted by César Caro on Dec 02, 2014

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P.E.T.S. registration is now open.  There's a new website this year, and a new registration system, so by registering you’ll see what changes have been made.  You will find the new website at http://www.rotarypets.com/

There is a REGISTER TODAY button on the homepage. Click that, and you’ll find two more buttons:  REGISTER FOR LONE STAR PETS, and REGISTER FOR YOUR HOTEL. You’ll need to go to both.

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District Foundation Dinner

Posted by César Caro on Dec 02, 2014

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(L-R) PRIDD Ron Burton, DG 5730 Dianne Anderson, RRFC Jim Berg.

Billed as a Jean & Boots Foundation celebration at the Four Bar K Ranch  on 82nd St. in Lubbock, immediate past RI President Ron congratulated DG Dianne Anderson on her success filled year thus far in Engaging Rotarians to give to the Annual Fund. Her enthusiasm certainly helped all to Light Up Rotary when PRID Ron signed a tie which eventually was auctioned off.

The amazing total was augmented by ARRFC Roger Sepulveda who MOST GRACIOUSLY : 1. won earlier the TRF raffle (thousands of tickets were spun around) for a $2,000 voucher winning airline tickets anywhere & then 2. Gave the voucher for the tickets to the highest bidder for PRIP Ron’s tie. What a Fun Night. Total $4,009.00 ! 

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 02, 2014

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New Rotation Eddie Ashburn, GM of Reagor-Dykes Lincoln-Ford-Toyota of Plainview, it's welcomed by his sponsor Kenneth Hooper and President Ted Baker. Membership Chair Eloisa Soliz presided over the induction ceremony.

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The Family of Rotary Month

Posted by César Caro on Dec 02, 2014
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The idea of the family of Rotary is a simple one, and one that we celebrate every December during Family Month. Every Rotarian is part of the Rotary family – but our family is much larger than just our 1.2 million members. The family of Rotary includes every one of the men, women, and children who are involved in our work: the spouses and children of our members, our Rotary Foundation program participants and alumni, and all of those who are part of our programs, in the tens of thousands of Rotary communities around the world. You can see it in their faces. The joy that spills forth as Rotarians take part in service projects, locally or internationally, says volumes about why more than 1.2 million people around the globe belong to Rotary clubs and are committed to making the world a better place.

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How Rotary can keep and recruit members

Posted by César Caro on Nov 17, 2014

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Members of the Rotary Club of Sunyani East, Ghana, explain how their club began, and why Rotary is the best place to find fun, companionship and service.

For more than a decade, Rotary's membership has lingered around 1.2 million. That means that for every person who joined during that period, another person left. Last year, membership hit a 10-year low, at 1,185,000, though we've since rebounded, raising the figure this year to 1,207,102.

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Rotary’s World Polio Day live-streamed event is a huge success

Posted by César Caro on Nov 13, 2014

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Co-sponsored by Rotary and Sanofi Pasteur, the world’s largest manufacturer of the oral polio vaccine, the global update was held before an audience in Chicago. More than 23,000 viewers in 24 countries watched the event streamed live.Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson
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Rotary’s world headquarters hosts Evanston Rotary Day

Posted by César Caro on Nov 13, 2014

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Rotary President Gary C.K. Huang entertains children who turned out for the family-friendly event.  Photo Credit: Sebastian Kowalski

Business owners and community leaders in Evanston, Illinois, USA, joined Rotary staff and family members in a celebration of the organization's cultural diversity at an open-house Rotary Day event at Rotary's world headquarters on 25 October. Rotary President Gary C.K. Huang is urging clubs and districts to hold these informal events to showcase Rotary's good work. The open house was held immediately after Evanston's Day of Caring, during which volunteers planted trees, fixed up buildings, performed yard work, painted, and participated in other community projects throughout the city.

Visit the Rotary Days webpage for information and tips about planning a Rotary Day
See Rotary Day photos on the president's Facebook page

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Young Rotary leaders exchange ideas at two-day summit

Posted by César Caro on Nov 13, 2014

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Attendees at the Young Professionals Summit listen to their fellow participants deliver group presentations. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson

A two-day Young Professionals Summit, held in Chicago in September, gave 32 Rotary leaders ages 25 to 40 the opportunity to share their thoughts about their Rotary experiences, reflect on their stories, and exchange ideas.

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Roots of Rotary's polio efforts

Posted by César Caro on Nov 13, 2014

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In 1985, Dr. Sabin and RI President Carlos Canseco announced the Polio 2005 plan at a press conference. (Photo Credit: Ron Crumley/Rotary International.)

On 29 September 1979, Rotarians and delegates of the Philippine Ministry of Health looked on as volunteers administered drops of the lifesaving Sabin polio vaccine to children in the Manila barrio of Guadalupe Viejo.

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Levelland Rotary Clubs

Posted by César Caro on Nov 13, 2014
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During the Levelland Rotary Clubs "Home for the Holidays" event held on November 8 and November 9, DG Dianne took the opportunity to get her picture taken with Santa and two Rotarians (Santa's helpers).

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Foundation Dinner Gala

Posted by César Caro on Nov 04, 2014

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The Foundation Raffle begins in August and ends November 20th at a Foundation Dinner in Lubbock.  The Raffle is being conducted in the fall rather than the spring because the Raffle prize is a trip for two to the Dominican Republic with the Vocational Training Team on February 21, 2015 or a $2,000 air travel voucher on your choice of airlines.  Remember, funds generated from the Raffle not only go to the Rotary Foundation, but they also go toward your Paul Harris Fellow.

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Borger Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Nov 02, 2014

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Sara Ramby and Debra Wells at the Rotaract table at the FPC Pink-Out Volleyball game held on Saturday, November 1st.

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The Rotary Foundation Month

Posted by César Caro on Nov 02, 2014

November is The Rotary Foundation Month

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With their volunteerism and generous philanthropy, Rotarians are at the heart of The Rotary Foundation’s mission to eradicate polio and further Rotary’s humanitarian and educational programs worldwide.

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New club invoice: Are you ready?‏

Posted by César Caro on Oct 27, 2014

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Attention Club Officers

Message from John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International

By now you have heard about the new club invoice that’s coming this January. The invoice will arrive ready to be paid, so please be sure your member lists are current in Rotary International’s database by 1 January. No adjustments will be made.

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Promote Rotary to 75,000,000 People

Posted by César Caro on Oct 26, 2014

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The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee Chair, PDG Wade Nomura, is requesting your support for the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee which promotes Rotary International with its entry of a Float in the fabulous Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade held on January 1.

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World Polio Day: Health officials laud polio eradication achievements, point to disease’s endgame

Posted by César Caro on Oct 26, 2014

 

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Time magazine science and technology editor Jeffery Kluger (left) talks with James Alexander, senior medical epidemiologist for the CDC as part of World Polio Day Friday night.Photo Credit: Alyce Henson

After a year of shrinking polio cases worldwide, the crippling disease is now on the cusp of being eradicated, said top health officials at Rotary's second annual World Polio Day event on 24 October.

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Previewing the World Polio Day Livestream event

Posted by César Caro on Oct 23, 2014

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Rotary celebrates World Polio Day on 24 October with a Livestream event featuring expert speakers and celebrity performers. Hosted by Time magazine science and technology editor , the Chicago event also includes a global status update on the fight to end polio and the challenges that remain, as well as information about joining Rotary's historic campaign.

The program, being held before a live audience at 18:30 Chicago time (UTC-5), includes a performance from , 2013 winner of the TV show "The Voice," an introductory message and videotaped performance by reggae star Ziggy Marley, and a speech by , a polio survivor and Ironman competitor. After the event, Chin will hold a concert in Chicago to benefit the End Polio Now campaign. 

Other speakers include Dr. James Alexander, senior medical epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, representatives of , the largest manufacturer of polio vaccine, Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko, and Rotary Foundation Vice chair Michael McGovern.

For more on this and other polio eradication activities, visit .

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Lubbock Rotary Clubs - World Polio Day

Posted by César Caro on Oct 22, 2014
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The Lubbock City Council recognized the 24th of October as World Polio Day. The proclamation was read by City Councilwoman Latrelle Joy, a member of Lubbock Rotary Club. On hand for the recognition were President Ben Locke, Jerry Bell and Sid Chance of Lubbock Rotary and President SarahLee Morris, William Morris and Amber McCloud, Metro Lubbock Rotary. Picture are Jerry, Ben, SarahLee and William holding the proclamation.

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2015 Lone Star PETS Pre-Conference Pilot Seminar

Posted by César Caro on Oct 22, 2014

 Pre-Conference Pilot Seminar

Special Personal Development Opportunity

“Opposite Strengths" Seminar

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The PETs board is pleased to announce a special “pilot” opportunity for PEs, PNs, and spouses, prior to the PETs training on Thursday, March 5, 2015. A general leadership seminar known as “The Power of Opposite Strengths” will be taught prior to the Rotary PE and PN sessions that begin on Friday, March 6, 2015.

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Amarillo Rotary Clubs - World Polio Day

Posted by César Caro on Oct 21, 2014
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At the Amarillo City Council Meeting of October 21, 2014, Mayor Paul Harpole and Council members Ellen Robertson Green, Brian J. Eades, Lilia Escajeda and Jim Simms read and signed an official Proclamation, declaring October 24, 2014 as “WORLD POLIO DAY”, in recognition of the collaborative efforts of Rotary International, and to raise awareness of and support for the continuing effort of Rotarians worldwide to eradicate the insidious disease known as POLIO from the face of the Earth.

Members of all four Rotary Clubs in Amarillo were present to participate in this historic event.

Watch the video below:

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D5730 RI Vision Facilitation is Ready for Your Club‏

Posted by César Caro on Oct 19, 2014

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Club Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Secretaries, and District Leaders, your District Vision Facilitation Team is prepared and eager to receive invitations from our Clubs who are ready to undertake RI Vision Facilitation.  Those of you who heard about the RIVF process at PETS last March, or at the District Assembly in April, will be able to interpret its value for your Boards and Clubs.  As an interpretive “help,” click here for a one-page information sheet which should answer basic questions for those who need an introduction, or a review.  (Thanks to DGN Susan Elizabeth Brints for this document.)  For more information and interpretive (very short!) videos, see www.rivisionfacilitation.org. 

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Midland North Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Oct 19, 2014

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ADG Marla Barbee, from Midland North Rotary club attended the district 1040 rotary conference Oct.17-18 in the Yorkshire district on Scarborough, England. While she was there she met with with Milton Frary on the right. Milton was the team leader for England where Marla was a team member from Texas. On the left is Allen Jagger OBE. Allen is a past president of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. He has served Rotary as RIBI Foundation Committee chair . Allen has received the Foundation's Distinguished Service Award.
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Metropolitan Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Oct 17, 2014

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In celebration of Vocational Service Month (October), Metropolitan Lubbock Rotary recognized Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara Bulen, by naming her a Paul Harris Fellow.  Bulen works with over 1200 volunteers who deliver nearly 600 meals every weekday.  The Metro Lubbock Club delivers two routes each Friday, continuing this form of community service begun with the club’s chartering in 1985.

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Creating works of art helps refugee children repair their lives

Posted by César Caro on Oct 16, 2014

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Alexandra Dawley (second from right) with teen volunteers in front of the mural they painted on the community center. The supplies for the mural and other art projects were funded Rotary clubs in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Photo Credit: Courtesy Alexandra Dawley

When asked to describe his future, a refugee child from Iraq draws a picture of himself as a doctor. Another child uses colorful paints to depict happy memories of his former life in Iraq. Both children are among the 200,000 displaced Iraqis who now live in Jordan, a country that has become a safe haven for those fleeing oppression and war in neighboring Palestine, Syria, and Iraq.

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Reminders about the District 5730 Foundation Dinner and District Raffle‏

Posted by César Caro on Oct 14, 2014

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October is upon us and our celebration of Rotary Foundation Month is right around the corner! This is a reminder to all of you that the Foundation Dinner/Gala is November 20th in Lubbock, Texas.

Please register today and join us for a fantastic evening! You may register on the District 5730's website at: www.clubrunner.ca/5730/ . If, for some reason, you cannot get on the district website, please contact Susan Wierzba and she will get you signed up.  Deadline for registering is Monday, November 17th.

The District Raffle will also be held the night of the District 5730 Foundation Dinner.  All clubs MUST have their raffle money and stubs in no later than Monday, November 17th. If there are ANY questions, please do not hesitate to email. Click here to email Susan.

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Plainview Rotary Club - World Polio Day

Posted by César Caro on Oct 14, 2014

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The M​ayor of the City of Plainview, Wendell Dunlap, issued a proclamation at Tuesday's City Council meeting to decree October 24, 2014, as World Polio Day in Plainview. Rotarians Andrew Freeman and ADG Charles Starnes accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Plainview. 
 

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2014

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Wayland's new athletic director, Rick Cooper, gave us a comprehensive report on the successes of Wayland athletics. The program has a full range of sports including golf, football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track and cross country, baseball, swimming, and wrestling (Texas' only intercollegiate wrestling program).

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Sweetwater Rotary Club - World Polio Day

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2014

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The Mayor of Sweetwater, the Hon. Jim McKenzie, is joined by members of the Sweetwater Rotary Club as he signs a proclamation making October 24th, 2014 World Polio Day in the City of Sweetwater, Texas. Picture (standing) left to right are: John McPherson, Brian Frieda, Dr. Jerod Peek, Eddie Brown, Jeremy Dodd, Walt May, Russ Petty, Michael Ables, and PDG César Caro.

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Mending the lingering effects of Japan’s triple disaster

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2014

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Mourner prays at the memorial for students and teachers of the Elementary School of Okawa in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, 11 September 2011. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson

More than three years after an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster triggered widespread devastation in Japan, the physical scars are beginning to mend. Debris has been removed. Coastal communities are being rebuilt. Farming and fishing have resumed, and thousands of people have moved in to new housing.

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The White House honors Rotary women for their humanitarian service

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2014

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Tina Tchen, assistant to President Barack Obama, and chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, thanks the Rotary honorees for their humanitarian work. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Alyce Henson

Senior Rotary leaders gathered Tuesday at the White House to honor 10 women for their service projects, an event attended by members of U.S. President Barack Obama's senior staff.

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Chat with food experts on Twitter about alleviating hunger

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2014

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Hunger affects more than 800 million people worldwide, according to the United Nations' World Food Programme, and one-third of all the food grown every year goes to waste.

Together, we can change that. On World Food Day, Thursday, 16 October, join a conversation on Twitter from 12:00 to 13:00 Chicago time (UTC-5), using the hashtag #RotaryHunger. During the chat, food experts will talk about ways to alleviate hunger and malnutrition in your community and around the world.

Rotary (@Rotary) will moderate the chat, and experts from organizations including Rotary First Harvest (@RFHarvest), the Global FoodBanking Network (@FoodBanking), and the Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group (@foodplants), will share ideas and answer your questions.

How to participate

It's easy to add your voice: Follow the #RotaryHunger hashtag with Twitter or use a tool like TweetChat. And in your own tweets, use the hashtag #RotaryHunger.

In addition to connecting you with people who are involved or want to become involved with food- and hunger-related projects, the chat will give you tips and ideas from the experts. Follow @Rotary to stay informed about World Food Day and other opportunities to raise awareness and take action to improve our communities.

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Rotary meeting in England

Posted by César Caro on Oct 09, 2014

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It has been 18 years since ADG Marla Barbee had been to England as a GSE team member. She was invite to go to the club charter dinner and their District Conference.

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Borger Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Oct 09, 2014

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Rotary District 5730 Governor, Dianne Anderson, visited the Borger Rotary Club on Tue., Oct. 6. The night before, Borger Rotary President, Debra Wells, her husband Derrol, PDG Roger Sepulveda, and Borger Rotary Co-Treasurer, Jen Cobos, feted DG Anderson and her husband Ed at the Plaza Restaurant. It was a fun night!

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The Rotary Club of Amarillo gives big donation to end weekend hunger at Caprock High School

Posted by César Caro on Oct 09, 2014

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In just six days, Caprock High School raised enough money to bring the Snack Pak 4 Kids Snack Shak program to their students so no child will be hungry over the weekend.

Last Thursday, NewsChannel 10 first shared Caprock's struggle to raise $20,000 to keep a $20,000 matching grant from a foundation based in Austin. The Rotary Club of Amarillo recently raised thousands of dollars for a community service project and when they saw our story about hungry Caprock students, they knew exactly what to do with the money.

Wednesday morning, more than a dozen members of the Rotary Club of Amarillo were there to present Caprock High School a check for $18,000. "About a week ago, I believe your team brought a story about the Caprock Snack Shak Program and we had just finished doing the accounting for our very successful fundraiser," said Rotary Club President Cal Harriman. "We saw a dove tail there and we are very, very happy to help launch this program with the students here and with Snack Pak 4 Kids."

Other community members also donated more than $2,000. "Our community, in six days, stepping up to meet the match of $20,000 and now going beyond that is just overwhelming," said Principal David Bishop.

Bringing the Snack Shak program to Caprock means the world for teachers like Whitney Chapman who have been sponsoring to feed students out of their own paycheck. "I'm almost to the point of tears because it is something that is really needed at Caprock and we have worked so hard to make sure it has become a reality," said Chapman. "We are doing that today and we are actually going to see students being fed this weekend. I am thrilled beyond belief."

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Propose changes to Rotary’s constitutional documents by 31 December

Posted by César Caro on Sep 28, 2014

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Every three years, Rotary International's Council on Legislation meets to debate and vote on policies and ideas submitted by clubs, districts, and the RI Board. This process gives your club and district a voice in how our organization is governed.

The Council has the authority to amend RI's constitutional documents, as well as adopt resolutions. Each district sends a representative to the meeting, and every club and district may propose legislation. The scope of legislation covers everything from club attendance requirements to the qualifications of the RI president.

Clubs and districts should submit proposed legislation for the 2016 Council through the online submission form. Rotary International must receive proposed legislation, including confirmation of the district's endorsement, by 31 December 2014. This deadline is strictly enforced.

Submit proposed legislation to Rotary
Register for the How to Propose Legislation course in the Learning Center
Find more information on the 2016 Council on Legislation

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Photo essay: Rotary past and present

Posted by César Caro on Sep 28, 2014

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Rotary members have been providing medical support for those in need for years. At left, Rotary member Dr. Uthai Jenpanich examines patients at a “movable clinic” sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ubon, Thailand, in 1977. Thirty-four years later, Florence Marc-Charles (right), of the Rotary Club of Freeport-Merrick in New York, USA, triages patients at a clinic in Haiti funded by a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant. Photo Credit: Rotary Images

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Through the years, Rotary members have discovered countless ways to mobilize support for children. At left, Bryant Washburn delivers books to students in Fiji in 1986, as part of an international service project of the Rotary Club of Davis, California, USA. Nearly 30 years later, members remain involved in the community in this South Pacific island country. At right, students learn to use a digital tablet at Bucalevu Secondary School, Taveuni Island. Tablets preloaded with educational programs were donated to two secondary schools by the Digital Learning Room, a Rotary project aimed at improving outcomes of students in the South Pacific. Photo Credit: Rotary Images

This Membership Month, in celebration of over 100 years of service, we dug into the archives and found any number of parallels between today's Rotary and yesterday's. Though our world is constantly changing, these pictures reminds us how Rotary's core values have remained intact through the decades.

By Adam Ross and Miriam Doan - Rotary News

 Photo essay: Rotary past and present César Caro 2014-09-29 00:00:00Z 0

World Polio Day

Posted by César Caro on Sep 28, 2014

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World Polio Day is quickly approaching on October 24th. This is a chance for Rotarians, clubs, and districts across the world to come together to fight polio. There are many ways you could mark the day. Dedicate your club meeting to focus on Rotary’s work to end polio that week. Community fundraisers on/around World Polio Day are great a way to raise awareness of our cause in the general public.  You could take the opportunity to remind government officials to support the global commitment to a polio free world- Rotary’s top priority. On World Polio Day, wear your End Polio Now pin and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

Join our live-stream event 24 October

Join Rotary on World Polio Day, 24 October, for a live-streamed global status update on the fight to end polio. Guests will include Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners, celebrity ambassadors, polio survivors, and special guests. Find out more and stay up-to-date with the announcements below.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Sep 27, 2014

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Pierre Perrey, Plainview's Rotary Youth Exchange Student, presented an excellent program about his home, Lavaudieu, France. Lavaudieu is a small village of about 250 people near the town of Brioude. Pierre lives on a farm where he helps his father and grandfather raise sheep. After the program he exchanged club banners with Plainview President Ted Baker. The Rotary Club of Brioude is sponsoring Pierre's year in Texas. We were astounded to learn that Pierre's District 1740 hosted 27 Rotary Youth Exchange students last year. ​

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PDG David Norris, member of The Amarillo Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Sep 27, 2014

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It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Then it also must mean that a video is worth a million pictures. These pictures of PDG David Norris tandem skydive on Saturday, September 13 certainly lends to that. Live life fully and live today well! PDG David makes it a point to do just that every day. It is good to be him!

2014 Rotary International Zone 21b/27 Institute at Denver, CO. This skydive was an event offered on Saturday afternoon September 13, 2014. Of the 600 participants, there were 5 that made the jump!

See his Youtube video by clicking here!

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Illness leads former Navy code breaker to form world’s first Facebook-based Rotary club César Caro 2014-09-21 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary’s Response to Ebola Outbreak

Posted by César Caro on Sep 20, 2014

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Rotary continues to follow the developments surrounding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and advice of the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our partners in international public health.

Strengthening the health infrastructure and supporting and sustaining the deployment of government health workers throughout these outbreak areas are greatly needed. Although Rotary has limited opportunities to respond at a corporate level, our strength as an organization is firmly rooted in the grassroots response of Rotary clubs and Rotarians.

Clubs around the world are creating or joining coalitions that are raising funds as well as purchasing and shipping safety equipment and supplies. If you want to let others know about your club project, you can post it on , Rotary’s crowdsourcing tool.  Club officers can request partners, online contributions, volunteers, and in-kind donations for their projects. While only Rotary projects can request resources, anyone – including the public – can visit the site and donate.

The Rotary Foundation continues to support long-term sustainable health care projects through global grants. .

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Minutes of latest Board, Trustees meetings now available

Posted by César Caro on Sep 20, 2014

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Highlights of the May 2014 and "July" 2014 Board of Directors meetings include:

  • Alumni and current participants of Rotary and Foundation programs are now eligible to join .
  • Regional membership plans, approved in 2011 and set to expire on 30 June 2015, will continue as part of Rotary's ongoing membership efforts.
  • The 2014-15 budgets for Rotary International and for Rotary Foundation programs are approved.

Read the and minutes (English only)

Highlights of the June 2014 Rotary Foundation Trustees meeting include:

  • The worldwide Annual Fund goal for 2014-15 is $123 million.
  • UNICEF and three World Health Organization regions will receive PolioPlus grant funds for surveillance and operational support, social mobilization, and technical assistance.
  • Robert S. Scott, who is stepping down as chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, was recognized for his eight years of outstanding service on behalf of PolioPlus and The Rotary Foundation.

(English only)

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Sep 12, 2014

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Plainview Rotarian Dr. Stan DeMerritt receives recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow +1 at the club's meeting on September 9. Rotarian Lydia Castillo gives the pin while President Ted Baker leads the applause.
 
The Plainview Rotary Club has  contributed more than $395,000 to the Rotary Foundation and expects to end this year with more than $400,000 cumulative support. In 2010 Plainview earned the distinction as a 100% Paul Harris club.
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Annual Fund Banner Recognition for 2013-2014

Posted by César Caro on Sep 10, 2014

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The following recognitions are awarded annually at the conclusion of the Rotary year and are based on active dues-paying membership as of 30 June. The following eligible clubs were determined by The Rotary Foundation and the appropriate recognitions sent to DG Dianne Anderson for presentation:

100% Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member Club

TImagehis recognition honors clubs in which every dues-paying member personally contributes US$100 or more to the Annual Fund during the Rotary year. The following clubs will receive this banner: Levelland and Seminole.

 

 

 

Every Rotarian, Every Year Club

This recImageognition is awarded to clubs that achieve a minimum US$100 per capita from active dues-paying members and 100 percent participation with every active member contributing some amount to the Annual Fund during the Rotary year. The following clubs will receive this banner: Greater Southwest Lubbock and Levelland.

 

 

Top three per capita in Annual Fund giving

Banners are given to the top three per capita giving clubs in each district. To be eligible, clubs must achieve a minimum $50 per capita to the Annual Fund. These are the clubs with the top per capital giving: (Number 3) Seagraves, (Number 2) Shamrock, and (Number 1) Metropolitan Lubbock.

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Metropolitan Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Sep 06, 2014

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Metro Lubbock's Club President SarahLee Morris and spouse Bill Morris were both recognized by District Governor Diane Anderson for achieving Major Donor Level II status for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation.

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Giving voice to children who might otherwise live in a silent world

Posted by César Caro on Sep 05, 2014

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The Rotary Club of Ulaanbaatar Peace Avenue, Mongolia, has raised more than $10,000 to outfit two Mongolian hospitals with screening devices to test newborns’ hearing. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Enkhtur Sodnomtseren

Misheelt Batjargal and her fellow club members are giving a voice to infants and toddlers in Mongolia who would otherwise live in a silent world.

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Vocational Service Month

Posted by César Caro on Sep 05, 2014

October is Vocational Service Month

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 Vocational Service focuses on:

  • Adhering to and promoting the highest ethical standards in all occupations
  • Recognizing the value of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians
  • Contributing one’s vocational talents to meeting the needs of the community
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Young writers get published with the help of Rotary

Posted by César Caro on Sep 03, 2014

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Two winning story writers in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, proudly receive their autographed copies of “The Butterfly StoryBook 2014." Photo Credit: Diana White, Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean

In Jamaica, 11-year-old Jordan Allwood reads his classmates a story about a lonely puppy who finds a new family.

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Polio's Retreat

Posted by César Caro on Sep 03, 2014

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Months of physical therapy have allowed Samir to keep active with his siblings. He loves to play outside, and his favorite game is chase. Since 1995, when India held its first national polio immunization campaign, 2.3 million vaccinators have visited 209 million households to immunize 170 million children every year. Their efforts will help provide a polio-free future for generations to come throughout Southeast Asia. Photo Credit: Allison Kwesell

As photojournalist Allison Kwesell walks through the narrow streets of an Indian village, familiarity sets in. She visited here four years ago, when she first met Samir and his family. He was two years old then and had recently contracted polio.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Sep 03, 2014

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DG Dianne Anderson visited the Plainview Rotary Club on September 2, 2014. A great crowd turned out for the energetic meeting. President Ted Baker opened the meeting with "Let's Light Up Rotary!" Song leader Chuck Starnes and piano virtuoso David Hawkins led rousing choruses of "Vive La Rotary" and "This Land Is Your Land." A new member was inducted; Clara Hodge will add her valuable expertise to the club. Club brags included recognition of Rotary Youth Exchange student Pierre Perrey's excellent play as the team kicker in his first American football game that included a successful extra point following a Plainview Bulldog touchdown.
 
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1. Pierre After His First Game: Rotary Youth Exchange student Pierre Perrey participated in his first American football game as the kicker for the Plainview Bulldog junior varsity. This was his first time to play in full pads. He had three kickoffs and was one for one on extra point attempts. After the game he enjoyed the traditional greeting the fans.
2. Plainview enjoys DG Dianne's visit: A good crowd of Plainview Rotarians enjoyed DG Dianne Anderson's visit on September 2, 2014. Plainview membership continues to grow based on a fundamental strategy of inviting guests to energetic meetings, and offering engaging worthwhile projects for the member's service above self.
3. New Plainview Rotarian: DG Dianne Anderson inducted a new member into the Plainview Rotary Club on September 2, 2014. Clara Hodge, originally from Peru, was sponsored by Past District Governor JB Roberts. She is an officer for the local Salvation Army Corps. Club Foundation Chair Stan DeMerritt and President Ted Baker look on.
4. DG Dianne Anderson and Plainview Board: District Governor Dianne Anderson met with the Plainview Rotary Club officers and directors following the club's regular meeting on September 2, 2014. She praised the club's robust activities and encouraged participation in the district video competition and foundation dinner.

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Snyder Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Aug 21, 2014

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Ottus Boyd, who served in the Pacific during World War II while in the U.S. Coast Guard, shared some of his experiences and photographs with the Snyder Rotary Club recently. Robert Webb, the club’s president, is pictured in the background.

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Canyon Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Aug 16, 2014

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On August 12, 2014, DG Dianne Anderson visited the Canyon Rotary Club.

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Sweetwater Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Aug 16, 2014

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DG Dianne Anderson visited the Sweetwater Rotary Club on August 4, 2014. She emphasized the importance of eradicating Polio and promoted the Million Dollar Gala. In the picture with Club President Michael Fernandez.

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Tulia Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Aug 16, 2014

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DG Dianne Anderson visited the Tulia Rotary Club on Wednesday, August 13. Preceding the meeting DG Dianne met with the Tulia Rotary Club leadership to discuss the exciting plans the club has for the "Light Up Rotary" year. DG Dianne's presentation to the club emphasized the need for member engagement to improve retention. She also described the exciting opportunity to join a Vocational Training Team that will visit Dominican Republic for 10 days beginning February 21, 2015. The November 20, 2014 "Million Dollar Dinner" in Lubbock was presented along with the possibility of riding one of the "Rotary Bus" tours that will begin in Amarillo and Midland to give Rotarians along those routes a chance to enjoy fellowship during the ride.

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Tulia President with DG: Ed and Dianne Anderson join Tulia Rotary Club President Andrew Vargas at the club's meeting place in El Camino Real restaurant in Tulia.

Tulia Rotary Board: DG Dianne Anderson enjoys the discussion of Tulia Rotary Club's exciting plans for the 2014-2015 "Light Up Rotary" year. Pictured are, clockwise starting with DG Dianne: Dianne Anderson, Martha Roche, Andy Stewart, Debbie Brock, President Andrew Vargas, Ryan Bernard, and Vickie Culwell.

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New Generations Month

Posted by César Caro on Aug 15, 2014

September is New Generations Month

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New Generations refers to the youngest generation in the family of Rotary. Many are participants in Rotary’s youth and young adult programs: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Rotary Youth Exchange. Others are serviceminded young people involved in Rotary club and district activities.

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Rotary supports WHO director-general’s public health emergency for polio

Posted by César Caro on Aug 06, 2014

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In May, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the international spread of polio a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and issued a set of recommendations to all polio-impacted countries. On 31 July, the situation was reassessed and the Director-General has declared polio remains a public health emergency. Several factors played into this decision, including:

  1. Both Pakistan and Equatorial Guinea have exported the virus internationally since May.
  2. Polio thrives in areas compromised by conflict. The unfortunate reality is that there are currently several countries whose public health systems have been seriously weakened by crisis, and whose children are now some of the most vulnerable to polio. In fact, the number of people living in conflict-torn states has increased since May, putting these children at greater risk.
  3. It is too soon to determine whether the guidelines issued in May have had serious impact in the affected countries.
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Say it loud, say it proud!

Posted by César Caro on Aug 06, 2014

Change your profile picture for the month of August

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Share your Rotary pride with everyone in your social network by changing your Twitter and Facebook profile to the I’m a Proud Member, I’m a Proud Rotaractor, or I’m a Proud Interactor graphic. Copy and save the graphic as your profile picture for the month of August.

Recognize a club member or show your Rotary pride in person with the Proud Member Window Cling from shop.rotary.org.

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President Gary C.K. Huang’s ambitious 1.3 million membership goal César Caro 2014-08-07 00:00:00Z 0
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Muleshoe Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 28, 2014

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District Governor Dianne Anderson visited the Muleshoe Rotary Club at its regular noon meeting on July 29th. This was her first official club visit.

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Top Left Corner -  The Muleshoe Rotary Club leadership team was installed by DG Dianne during her official club visit on July 29.

Top Right Corner - Muleshoe Rotary inducted a new member during Dianne's visit. Left to right, David Brunson who sponsored new member Ramon Sanchez, DG Dianne, and club president Josh Hawver. During the meeting AG Charles Starnes won the club's Foundation card game. Starnes put all of the winnings into the Foundation in the name of new member Ramon Sanchez, getting him very close to Paul Harris Fellowship status.

Bottom Left Corner - Dianne visits with the Muleshoe club officers and directors. Shown clockwise from left are Jay Messenger, Barry Coker, Josh Hawver (President), Kris Phillips, Dusty Clayton, Bret Bamert, and DG Dianne Anderson.

Bottom Right Corner - DG Dianne installed the Muleshoe club officers including President Josh Hawver. Josh is well prepared to serve his club because he attended the President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) last spring in Dallas. Josh wore his "Light Up Rotary" necktie which he illuminated upon completion of the oath.

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Polio vaccinators make significant headway in Nigeria

Posted by César Caro on Jul 27, 2014

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During the "mop up" phase of an immunization campaign, vaccinators in Maiduguri, Nigeria, look for children who were previously missed. Photo Credit: Diego Ibarra Sánchez

Nigeria is closer than ever to eradicating polio, riding a successful effort to reach children in seven northern states at highest risk for the disease.

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Midland West Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 27, 2014

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Midland west rotary club held a family of rotary social to light up rotary. Ed Anderson had the highest score of 202. 

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Midland North Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 26, 2014

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Marla Barbee, Macon McDonald, Bob Pase, Arkur Bhakta from Midland North Rotary club doing volunteer work At Breaking Bread. We have Rotary on the road the third Tuesday of the month. 

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Borger Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 26, 2014

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During the 2013-2014 Rotary year, PDG Ken Patterson donated $5,000.00 left over from his conference to our Fritch Wildfire Survivors along with $1,000.00 from our Club and another $350.00 from members of the Borger Rotary Club. We still have money coming in from other Clubs that will be donating in a second round of donations.

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Membership & Extensions Month

Posted by César Caro on Jul 26, 2014

August is Membership and Extensions Month

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This Rotary month celebrates our own Membership and Extension. Will your Club celebrate by inducting any new members for the start of the new Rotary year? Contact the District Membership Committee for new ideas. Invite them to come and speak at a Club meeting. Plan your membership highlights for the Rotary year right now.

All Rotarians are ambassadors of Rotary and their clubs. This is especially relevant during Membership and Extension Month in August, when the focus is on building strong, vibrant clubs by inviting prospective members to join Rotary. Interested in growing your club but not sure how to get started? Visit Rotary International's website by clicking here.

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Sweetwater Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 15, 2014

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Past District Governor and Past District Foundation Chair Jim Cole presents PDG César Caro with his level 2 Major Donor pin from The Rotary Foundation. Also present, but not pictured, were DG Dianne Anderson, DGE John Scott, and Area 9 AG Troy Tomkins.

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2013 - 2014 New Major Donors

Posted by César Caro on Jul 15, 2014

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Congratulations to D5730's eleven new level 1 Major Donors! Each has given at least $10,000 to The Rotary Foundation. These are:

Jay Campbell, Borger; Richard Dunham (deceased), Midland; Alice Freidline, Midland; Roger Freidline, Midland; Harvey Hilbert, Borger; Connie Moore, Borger; Bonnie Schwarzentraub, Metropolitan Lubbock; Paul Schwarzentraub, Greater Southwest Lubbock; Caryl Smith, Metropolitan Lubbock; Walter Smith, Metropolitan Lubbock; Wally Wallace, Greater Southwest Lubbock.

Click here to visit The Donors Recognition  site page

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Midland Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 06, 2014

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I would really like to get at least 50 people at the stadium all in red END POLIO NOW shirts. 100% of funds raised will go to polio plus - it is my kick off for the Light Up Rotary year and meets Gary Huang's presidential challenge of hosting a Rotary Day :) I have attached the flyer, but I also want to request that all incoming presidents send me a jpg image of them in the "this close" pose (mine is attached as an example) I need them asap so I can put them together for the slideshow at the stadium.

Jalin Bagley - Club President - My contact phone number is 432-230-8607 and email is midlandrotaryclub@suddenlink.net

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District 5730 Governor Installation

Posted by César Caro on Jul 06, 2014

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PDG's Cesar Caro, Jim Cole, Paul Anderson, Ted Holder, Charles Cotten, Roger Sepulveda, and Bob "Tumbleweed" Smith congratulate DG Dianne Anderson as our first female District Governor.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 06, 2014

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President David Kopp recognized the Plainview Rotary Club officers on Tuesday,  June 24, for helping the club earn recognition as District 5730 Club of the Year for 2013-2014. Pictured are front row (l to r) Buddy McGehee, Dorothy Morton, Ron Hanby, Eloise Soliz, Richard Porter, and Carla Edwards, and back row David Kopp, Brandon Ahrens, Ted Baker, Stan Demerritt, Rob Wilkenson, and David Hawkins.

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Metropolitan Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 06, 2014

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CONGRATULATIONS to Bill Morris (Metropolitan Lubbock) for being honored with The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service.  Bill joins only 14 other Rotarians from D5730 who have been honored with this award.  Bill served as the District Grants Chairman this year.

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District Conference Summary - May 2014

Posted by César Caro on Jul 06, 2014

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Bobby George from the Greater Southwest Rotary Club was the winner of the $2500 Come Fly with Rotary Raffle.

PDG Cesar Caro was honored with a Rotary International SERVICE ABOVE SELF Award.   Only a maximum of 150 of these awards are given by Rotary each year with only 130 given this year. RI President Ron Burton’s Representative Steve Lewis from District 5190 presented the award to Cesar.  Steve is a classmate of Cesar since they were both District Governors in 2010-11. CONGRATULATIONS Cesar and Thank You for all you have done for Rotary and District 5730.

Club President Jana Bishop from the Tahoka Rotary Club was recognized as the 2013-14 Rotarian of the Year in District 5730.

The Plainview Rotary Club under the leadership of Club President David Koop was recognized as the 2013-14 Club of the Year in Level 4. 

The Tahoka Club under the leadership of Club President Jana Bishop was recognized as the 2013-14 Club of the Year in Level 3. 

The Shamrock Rotary Club under the leadership of Club President April Luiz was recognized as the 2013-14 Club of the Year in Level 2. 

The Kermit Rotary Club under the leadership of Club President Bonnie Leck was recognized as the 2013f-14 Club of the Year in Level 1. 

The four levels were based on membership as of July 1, 2013 so that an equal amount of clubs were in the first three levels. Only six clubs in  the district have a Level 4 membership of greater than 60 members.

The clubs selling the most Raffle Tickets in April were Dalhart, Levelland Noon and the Greater Southwest Lubbock Rotary Clubs.

Over 60 new Paul Harris Fellows were achieved thanks to the matching points from past District Foundation Chair Alice White.

We were so honored to have Rotary International Vice President Anne Mathews as the keynote speaker at the Governor’s Banquet on Saturday night.

And finally, the hit of the conference was the Rotary Cheerleaders at the Tailgate Party on Friday Night.

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Visit to the State of Chihuahua in Mexico - June 2014

Posted by César Caro on Jul 06, 2014

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Creel, Chihuahua, Mexico - June 29, 2014 - Checking up and visiting the Special Ed school in Creel. The school needs a lot of help for the kids attending (Down Syndrome and Learning and physical disabilities). They are using the Montessori method of education in hopes of giving the children a chance to be self sufficient. While in Creel, also visited the Tarahumara dormitory for the kids that come from the surrounding mountains to attend school. A broken down washer was noticed and a decision was made before departure to leave them a new washer that the girls could use. Plans are to get another one and a refrigerator on  next year. The Sweetwater club had donated a few computers a few years back that were donated by the Sweetwater ISD. At the time there were no computers available for the students. Now the Mexican  government had set up a computer lab a couple of years ago. There are 70 girls and 30 boys and they also need a lot of help (bed mattresses, wall lockers, blankets, etc.)

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8 tips for getting young people interested in your club

Posted by César Caro on Jul 01, 2014

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With help from the Eastern Suburbs Rotaract Club, members of the Rotary Club of Bondi Junction in New South Wales, Australia, organized a barbecue for the community. Photo Credit: Courtesy Rotary Club of Bondi Junction, N.S.W., Australia

Nathaniel Smith and Kristin Post met on a walking tour of Dupont Circle, a lively neighborhood in Washington, D.C. That's where things got a little creepy -- in a ghoulish sort of way.

The Halloween-inspired walk featured ghost stories and neighborhood history. It also replaced a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle Washington. It's just the kind of activity that can attract young people -- or the young at heart -- to Rotary.

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Rise of the female Honduran entrepreneur

Posted by César Caro on Jul 01, 2014

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Higinia Reyes has been able to expand her tortilla making business with the help of loans provided by the Adelante Foundation and Rotary International. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska

Marta Lopez bakes up to 100 items a day in a small clay oven. Higinia Reyes owns a corn mill. Remigia Dominguez is the head of a weaving co-op. All of these women live in rural Honduras and run their own businesses with the support of loans provided by the Adelante Foundation and Rotary International.

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Why the Rotary year begins 1 July

Posted by César Caro on Jul 01, 2014

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Rotary's first fiscal year began the day after the first convention ended. The convention of the Rotary Clubs of America was held in Rotary’s birthplace, Chicago, in 1910.

Ever wonder why the Rotary year begins 1 July? The international convention initially played a key role in determining the start date of our fiscal and administrative year.

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President Burton reflects on his call to ‘Engage Rotary, Change Lives’

Posted by César Caro on Jul 01, 2014

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President Ron Burton speaks at the 2014 New Generations Preconvention meeting in Sydney. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Monika Lozinska

Ron Burton has made the world his office.

Over the past year, the Rotary International president has traveled more than half-a-million miles across 50 countries, to inspire and motivate Rotary's 1.2 million members. Although many encouraged him to use cheaper, virtual alternatives, he believes it takes face-to-face engagement.

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Drug wars, financial setbacks no match for Mexico clinic

Posted by César Caro on Jul 01, 2014

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Manju Varghese, a volunteer at the clinic, conducts an eye exam.Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Guerrero Clinic

About 300 miles south of Ciudad Juarez is one of Mexico's most dangerous cities, the small town of Guerrero in central Chihuahua. The community is home to the Guerrero Clinic, which has weathered neighboring drug wars and financial setbacks to treat the poor since 1980.

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Rotary’s historic climb in Sydney

Posted by César Caro on May 29, 2014

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During Friday, May 39th’s world record-breaking Sydney Harbour bridge climb, Rotary members raised enough money to protect 240,000 kids from polio.

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Rotary international data services

Posted by César Caro on May 14, 2014
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In advance of the July semiannual report (SAR), we’re reminding clubs to update their membership data no later than 1 June.
 
To review your club’s information, go to www.rotary.org/myrotary and sign in to your My Rotary account. Then go to the Club Administration page in the Manage section.
 
Updating methods and deadlines
  • Through your My Rotary account (this option is available to club presidents, secretaries, treasurers, membership and Rotary Foundation chairs, and executive secretaries and directors) by 1 June
  • Through your local database, if you have a member data integration provider, by 1 June
  • Manually, emailing your updates to data@rotary.org by 15 May
Steps to complete
  • Terminate members who have left the club, and add any new members.
  • Provide an email and mailing address for each current member.
  • Designate current and future club officers, and provide or update email and mailing addresses for both, current and future, officers.
  • Update or provide a permanent club mailing address and a permanent club email address.
  • Indicate whether you wish to receive your report electronically (e-SAR), check the box. Note: If you have provided club officers’ email addresses, you will automatically receive the e-SAR.
If you have questions, see the Club and District Administration FAQ online.
 
Improved billing in 2015
 
Starting with 1 January, clubs will receive a one-page document that clearly states the amount due. This invoice is calculated on the membership numbers filed by that club secretary – through Rotary.org, email, or mail – by 1 January and 1 July.
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Littlefied Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on May 09, 2014

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This scholarship committee has been hard at work! We had 15 applicants this year, and it was so hard to select our four recipients. Littlefield has some exceptional seniors! We can't wait to announce who will be receiving the $8,000 scholarships! — with Kay Franklin, Brenda Goheen and Nat Munoz-Moore.

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Another group of outstanding Rotary Readers, Writers and Reasoners! Littlefield is so lucky!

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Memorial Day - May 26, 2014 César Caro 2014-05-08 00:00:00Z 0
Rebranding Rotary: A Before and After Slideshow César Caro 2014-05-08 00:00:00Z 0
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Rotary supports WHO’s recommendations on recent polio transmission

Posted by César Caro on May 05, 2014

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Rotary supports the World Health Organization director-general's that polio is a public health emergency of international concern. Additionally, Rotary echoes WHO's recommendations for residents and long-term visitors in Pakistan, Cameroon, and Syria and in polio-endemic countries to receive immunizations against the disease before they travel.

This action is a positive step needed to safeguard the remarkable progress the world has made toward ending polio.

With our partners, as well as health ministries, governments, and others, Rotary remains committed to a polio-free world.

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Trustees approve new Foundation funding model

Posted by César Caro on May 04, 2014

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The Rotary Foundation Trustees have approved a new model for funding the Foundation's operating costs. Effective 1 July 2015, the Foundation will direct 5 percent of Annual Fund donations to help pay administrative and fund development expenses and to build a strong operating reserve. The Foundation will also draw on other funding sources, including 5 percent of cash contributions for global grants and up to 10 percent of select corporate gifts.

Our current method of using investment earnings to fund these costs is no longer financially sustainable in today's unpredictable markets. Recognizing that financial markets will continue to be volatile, the Trustees developed a new model to achieve long-term financial sustainability.

Most nonprofit organizations allocate a percentage of their contributions to support future fundraising efforts. Looking ahead, the Foundation will continue its strong record of financial accountability and transparency.

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Wheelchairs to the Dominican Republic

Posted by César Caro on May 04, 2014

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Note from Laure Rodgers : The Dallas Mission Emanuel Team

We wanted to thank you (albeit belated) for donating the money to allow us to ship equipment to the Dominican Republic. With our team of 4 physical therapists, 3 equipment technicians, and 2 translators, we were able to partner with our Dominican counterparts, fittingover 30 children with special needs into customized wheelchairs and gait trainers. We alsogot to hold 3 full days of worlshops to train their therapists. This trip trully could not have benn possible without your geberosity. We are enclosing of how a child came to us and left in his new chair (pictured below). A life Changed! Thank you Sweetwater Rotary Club, Santo Domingo Rotary Club, Ludlum Measurements, Inc., PDG César M. Caro, Rotarian Homer K. Taylor, and Rotarian Bob Hamptom.

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(The wheelchairs were delivered, recieved and distributed in the Dominican Republic in November 2013)

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PETS 2014 Group

Posted by César Caro on Apr 22, 2014

2014 President Elect Training Seminar

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Friendship Trees

Posted by César Caro on Apr 20, 2014

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Rotarians have planted trees in the name of fellowship, friendship, and community service since the early 20th century. These trees, which can be found worldwide, have grown into enduring monuments of Rotary's ideals.

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Paralympian Dennis Ogbe defying paralysis

Posted by César Caro on Apr 17, 2014

ImageDennis Ogbe grips the discus in his right hand. He swings his arm and twists at the waist as far to the right as he can. With one move he snaps back, letting the saucer fly. Upper-body strength is important for any discus thrower, but for Ogbe, a Paralympian, it’s everything.

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Lockney Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Apr 17, 2014

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Lockney Rotarian and past president Honored‏

ImageLockney’s finest were on full display Saturday night, as the community honored their star citizens of 2013 during the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet.

Providing entertainment for the night was Terri Caldwell of the Cactus Theater along with two of her students, Mackenzie Walker and Brooklyn Elbert.

Receiving the distinguished Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award was Lockney ISD Superintendent Phil Cotham.

“It took me completely by surprise,” said Cotham, who has served as the Lockney superintendent for the past nine years.

“Obviously, I’m just honored, there are so many people that are more deserving then me,” Cotham said.

Cotham is an active member of the community as he is involved in the efforts of the Rotary Club and the Lockney Economic Development Committee as well as chairman of Region 17 Education Service Center.

Cotham is also music minister at First Baptist Church and was an active member of the Lockney Baseball Association.

Last year’s Citizen of the Year Kay Martin presented Cotham with the award.

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Rotary investigates impact of Heartbleed bug

Posted by César Caro on Apr 17, 2014

ImageRotary's IT staff is looking into the impact of the on our website. We are proactively working with our partners to identify and to resolve any vulnerabilities within Rotary.org, and will share those findings with members as soon as we have completed our investigation. Check back often to receive the latest information and/or next steps.

The Heartbleed bug, a major Internet security vulnerability, was discovered Monday, 7 April. To learn more about the bug and what it means to you, read on the Krebs on Security blog.

The following websites have confirmed that they were potentially vulnerable to the bug. If you have an account on any of these sites, we suggest that you change your password.

• Amazon
• Dropbox
• Facebook
• Flickr
• Google (all Google services, including Gmail and Google Drive)
• Newton
• Qualtrics
• SurveyMonkey
• Vimeo
• Wordpress
• Yahoo
• YouTube

If you have any questions or concerns about the Heartbleed bug, please reach out to Rotary's .

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Road Trip to Creel, Mexico - June 2014

Posted by César Caro on Apr 16, 2014
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ImagePDG César Caro, member of the Sweetwater Rotary Club, and Rotarian Lynn Simpson (formally of the Greater Big Spring Rotary Club and current member of the Mexia Rotary Club in District 5870) will be traveling to the small town of Creel in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.  This amazing journey begins on June 26th, returning to Texas on June 30th. This will be the 14th year that the trip is made. This is not a District 5730 or District 5870 sponsored trip.

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Thousands to receive health services through Rotary Family Health Days

Posted by César Caro on Apr 11, 2014

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Throughout April, the Rotarians for Family Health and AIDS Prevention Rotarian Action Group (RFHA) will lead the fourth annual Rotary Family Health Days, which bring together hundreds of clubs and thousands of community members, partners, and medical professionals to provide free health services to people across Africa. This year, 375,000 people are expected to receive comprehensive medical attention across 460 sites in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland, and Uganda. View an informational video and read stories from the field as thousands of lives are being transformed with the dedication of hundreds volunteers and partners.

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Arden Road Elementary Dictionaries

Posted by César Caro on Apr 11, 2014

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My kiddos were so excited about the dictionaries that we left our folders where they lay, and spent a good 30 minutes looking, discovering, sharing, discussing, searching, and pronouncing new words.  They were sad to put them away when it was time to pack up, and they asked if we could do the same thing tomorrow. Would you please get this link below to the rotary club so we can show them what an amazing thing they did for us! They might have to copy and paste the link, if it is not active when forwarded. Thanks so much!

http://animoto.com/play/aOyhWL0YeSHYrgKi0N5Ibg

Kristi Howe
3rd Grade
Math, Science, Social Studies
Arden Road Elementary 677-2360

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RYLA Early Payment Deadline‏

Posted by César Caro on Apr 11, 2014

ImageRYLA Early Payment Registration deadline has been extended to May 1, 2014.   Registration Fees paid on or before May 1, 2014 are $450.00  or $500.00 after May 1, 2014.

All completed camper forms; Camper Application, Code of Conduct and Lone Tree Ranch Health form are due NO LATER than May 16, 2014.

The following name & number can be listed for contact information:

Debbie Wegman
RYLA Registrar
Greater Big Spring Rotary Club
c/o 215 W. 3rd St.
Big Spring, TX   79720
Cell - 432-466-9009
Office - 432-264-2516
Toll Free 1-866-430-7100
Fax 1-432-264-7431

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Apr 02, 2014

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The Plainview Rotary Club made a special presentation to three students at Plainview High School who had amassed a perfect attendance record for the 3rd and 4th six-week periods. Pictured are (l to r) Rotarian Charles Starnes, winners Hagen Kelly and Cassandra Delgado, Rotarian Cynthia Gregory, winner Jasleili Zubia Salgado, and Associate Principal Brandt Reagan. There were 303 eligible students for this award and the three winners were randomly selected for the prize of an iPod Nano.  Reagan said that attendance this year has been improved from previous years and that the Rotary Club's Perfect Attendance Project had made significant contributions to that effort. Reagan added that higher state reimbursement from better attendance is important, but that having the students in school is the greatest value of the program.

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Check out The Rotarian’s new website

Posted by César Caro on Apr 02, 2014

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Celebrate Magazine Month by checking out The Rotarian's new website, TheRotarianMagazine.com. You'll find highlights from each issue, along with selected stories from the archives. Each feature story appears in full, accompanied by photos and videos.

Share articles with your social networks to spread the word about Rotary's good work, and join in conversations about them on Facebook and Twitter.

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District Foundation Paul Harris Fellow Points Avialable

Posted by César Caro on Apr 02, 2014

Image"This is NO APRIL FOOL's joke" the district will MATCH your contribution to the Annual Fund!

Thanks to the graciousness of our former District Foundation Chair Alice White, the district has been given a gift of 25,000 points to use to promote the Annual Fund.  If you are close to acquiring your Paul Harris or would like to give and double your giving, let me or your Foundation Chair know what you would like to do.  We will make it happen!  

For example, if you give $500.00 to the Annual Fund we will match it with 500 points.  That is a Paul Harris Fellow!  The 25,000 points will be distributed on a first come first serve basis and this promotion is only valid until April 30, 2014.

An opportunity like this doesn't happen very often.  If you have any questions, please let me know!  Good luck and good giving!

Susan A. Wierzba, District 5730
Annual Fund/District Raffle Chair
sawierzba@yahoo.com
(806)789-7045 cell

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Canadian Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Apr 01, 2014

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The Canadian Rotary Club after picking up trash on the evening of April 1st.  Club members participated in the “Texas Trash Off” project.  This is in addition to their “Adopt a Highway” trash pickup project that they very actively support.

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Midland North Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Mar 31, 2014

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The 12th Bloodgusher Run (1k, 5k, half marathon).  The club members set up and served the runners food and drink.  Joined by Roadrunners from Emerson Elementary. This is one of Midland North Rotary project.

 

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Odessa East Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Mar 31, 2014

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On Friday,March 14th Odessa East Rotary members meet after work to assemble over 400 bags of paper goods which included kleenex, toilet paper & paper towels,  Saturday, each vehicle delivered the paper goods to 20 or more Meals-on-Wheels clients.  Afterwards the members met for lunch. More than half of our Rotary members participated, many family members and two potential Rotarians.

 

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Women In Rotary

Posted by César Caro on Mar 31, 2014

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The 1989 Council on Legislation vote to admit women into Rotary clubs worldwide remains a watershed moment in the history of Rotary.

"My fellow delegates, I would like to remind you that the world of 1989 is very different to the world of 1905. I sincerely believe that Rotary has to adapt itself to a changing world," said Frank J. Devlyn, who would go on to become RI president in 2000-01. 

The vote followed the decades-long efforts of men and women from all over the Rotary world to allow for the admission of women into Rotary clubs, and several close votes at previous Council meetings.

The response to the decision was overwhelming: By June 1990, the number of female Rotarians had skyrocketed to over 20,000. By 2010, the number of women was approaching 200,000.

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District Governor 2016-2017

Posted by César Caro on Mar 26, 2014
ImageThe District Governor Nominating Committee has selected Susan Brints from the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Lubbock as the 2016-2017 District Governor. Susan joined Rotary in 1998 and has 15 years of perfect attendance. At the Club level she has served as Club Secretary (2002-04), Club President (2006-07) and, Club Grant Chair (2004-Present). At the District level Susan has served as Foundation Global Grant Chair, International Committee Chair, Assistant Governor and District Project Chair. Susan is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society member, a Foundation Benefactor, and a Foundation Bequest Society member.
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2014-2015 District Vice Governnor

Posted by César Caro on Mar 26, 2014

Image2013 Council on Legislation Summary Report May 5, 2013

ADOPTED ENACTMENT 13-100*

To amend the provisions for vacancy in the office of governor

IT IS ENACTED by Rotary International that the BYLAWS OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL be and hereby are amended as follows (page 185 MOP)

Article 6 Officers

6.120. Vacancy in the Office of Governor.

6.120.3. District Authority.

The nominating committee for governor will select one available past governor to be named vice-governor. The role of the vice-governor will be to replace the governor in case of temporary or permanent inability to continue in the performance of the governor’s duties.

PDG Roger Sepulveda (2006-2007) has been selected to serve as the 1st District 5730 Vice-Governor for the 2014-2015 Rotary Year.

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Council on Legislation Representative

Posted by César Caro on Mar 26, 2014

ImageEvery three years, Rotarians meet at the Council on Legislation to review and vote on proposed legislation. The Council gives us a voice in how our organization is governed.

Legislation must be received at RI headquarters by 31 December 2014. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Club legislation must be endorsed by the district.

Each Rotary district sends a representative to the Council. Representatives deliberate and act upon all proposed enactments and resolutions. Enactments seek to change Rotary’s constitutional documents, and resolutions express an opinion or make a recommendation to the RI Board. The RI Board reviews and acts on resolutions adopted by the Council and items referred to the Board.

Each district selects a representative and an alternate during the 2013-14 year through a nominating committee. The nominating committee has selected PDG James Cole (2009-2010) to be our representative.

The next Council convenes in April 2016.
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Diabetic Camp

Posted by César Caro on Mar 26, 2014

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Camp RYLA

Posted by César Caro on Mar 26, 2014

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D5730 Social Media

Posted by César Caro on Mar 24, 2014

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Our District 5730 Public Relations Grant provides for an interactive Facebook account and website targeted to external audiences, with the goal of attracting new members and increasing contributions to The Rotary Foundation, PolioPlus, etc.
 
The website is not intended in any way to replace our District 5730 website for communication directed to active members. It is a portal for those interested in knowing more about Rotary to find a local club contact.
 
We need you to Friend and Like the Facebook page, and to post photos and short captions from your clubs' activities. Any stories and photos you want on the website may be sent to Joe Dominey, dominey123@suddenlink.net, for transfer to our web administrator.

Let's help make this project take off.
 
The website is:
 
http://WestTexasRotary.org
 
The Facebook account is:
 
http://facebook.com/WestTexasRotary
 
Thanks for volunteering -- and help attract others to 'like' our page and participate.

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District Assembly

Posted by César Caro on Mar 24, 2014

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January 2014 RI Board decisions

Posted by César Caro on Mar 24, 2014

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The third meeting of the 2013–14 RI Board of Directors was held on 20–23 January 2014 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. At this meeting, the Board reviewed 8 committee reports and recorded 35 decisions.

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Do-it-yourself libraries

Posted by César Caro on Mar 24, 2014

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When the editors at Reader's Digest made a list of the "50 Surprising Reasons We Love America" for their July 2013 cover story, they placed Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi at No. 50, Bill Gates at No. 25, and at No. 11, sandwiched between sliced bread and tumbleweeds, was Little Free Library, a homespun-tribute-turned-international-phenomenon started by Rotary member Todd Bol.

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Join Rotary’s End Polio Now Thunderclap

Posted by César Caro on Mar 24, 2014

ImageOn 27 March, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) will declare the South-East Asia Region of the World Health Organization polio-free, an important milestone in the worldwide effort to eradicate polio. The 11 countries in the region -- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Timor-Leste -- are home to 1.8 billion people and represent the fourth of six regions worldwide to be officially certified polio-free.

We need your help to spread the news of this historic accomplishment. Share your voice by joining the End Polio Now Thunderclap.

What is a Thunderclap?

Social media makes it easy to say something, but with so many people talking, it can be hard to get your message heard. As the first-ever crowdspeaking platform, Thunderclap helps your voice rise above the noise of social networks. When a large group sends one message in a kind of social media flash mob, its voice is amplified, making it possible to create change like never before.

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January 2014 RI Board decisions

Posted by César Caro on Mar 24, 2014

The third meeting of the 2013–14 RI Board of Directors was held on 20–23 January 2014 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. At this meeting, the Board reviewed 8 committee reports and recorded 35 decisions.

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Foundation Banquet

Posted by César Caro on Feb 15, 2014

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Put March 29th on your calendar for the 2014 Foundation Banquet in Midland featuring Amanda Wirtz as the keynote speaker. She is a nationally renowned speaker, performer, consultant and author who inspires others to 'Ask the Right Question'. Just ask anyone who heard her at the Zone Institute in December and they will tell you that we are in store for an incredible evening. You will not want to miss this!! Click here to register on-line.

 

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To visit her website click here

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The first four Rotarians

Posted by César Caro on Feb 15, 2014

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The first four Rotarians. From left: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram E. Shorey, Paul P. Harris. Between 1905 and 1912. Courtesy of Rotary International.

On 23 February 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting.

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Foundation Banquet

Posted by César Caro on Feb 15, 2014

 

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Put March 29th on your calendar for the 2014 Foundation Banquet in Midland featuring Amanda Wirtz as the keynote speaker. She is a nationally renowned speaker, performer, consultant and author who inspires others to 'Ask the Right Question'. Just ask anyone who heard her at the Zone Institute in December and they will tell you that we are in store for an incredible evening. More specific information will be forthcoming. You will not want to miss this!!

 

Click here to download flyer

 

To visit her website click here

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Young Professionals Campaign helps clubs reach a wider audience

Posted by César Caro on Feb 09, 2014

ImageMixing social service with social time boosts Rotary’s appeal to younger people.

The Young Professionals Campaign is helping Rotary clubs and districts learn the best practices for engaging younger members and sharing Rotary’s message with a broader audience. Launched with the help of an anonymous donation, the initiative has targeted several markets in the United States to research and test new ways to interest under-40 professionals.

The campaign encourages Rotary clubs to build relationships by inviting young professionals to a community service or networking event, rather than a weekly meeting. The donation funded several of these, as well as research by outside agencies.

Districts 5950 (Minnesota, USA) and 5960 (parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin) hosted an event, promoted through social media, where volunteers stuffed 500 backpacks with school supplies for two local youth groups. Afterwards, the volunteers — young professionals with no previous connection to Rotary — socialized with Rotarians over food and drink.

Building on the successful turnout, District 5950 Rotarians are budgeting funds for more such service projects geared toward young professionals. They also have hosted a brainstorming session with young Rotarians to learn why they joined, why they have stayed, and how their clubs can become more attractive to their peers.

To promote interest in Rotary clubs and their activities, the campaign emphasized social media and word-of-mouth publicity. Follow-up conversations via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have helped drive awareness and understanding of Rotary and its clubs.

To learn more about the campaign and hear success stories from club members in the pilot markets, attend a workshop at the 2013 RI Convention in Lisbon, 23-26 June.

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Birth of the Rotary "FOUR-WAY TEST"

Posted by César Caro on Feb 09, 2014

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(Excerpts from a speech by Darrell Thompson with appreciation to Myron Taylor)

There are several ways to describe what Rotary is all about. One is the slogan that we use, "Service Above Self . . . He Profits Most Who Serves Best". That is certainly a high and noble ideal that has lifted many a man or woman out of themselves and set their vision on the heights.

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Rotary earns 3.3 million charity miles in United giveaway

Posted by César Caro on Feb 09, 2014

ImageRotary will receive 3.3 million miles from United's 10 Million Charity Miles giveaway, which took place in December. Thanks to your votes, we finished in a close second to Shriners Hospital and received 800,000 more miles than the previous year. The miles will provide 33 international airline tickets for humanitarian programs.

For the past several years, United has given at least 25,000 miles to each of its nonprofit partners participating in the promotion. The remaining portion of the 10 million miles is distributed to participating charities based on the percentage of total votes received.

Rotary has been United's partner for many years through the Rotary Miles program, which provides free airfare for hundreds of children and adults in need of lifesaving surgery and other worthy causes.

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The History of Paul Harris Fellow Recognition

Posted by César Caro on Jan 29, 2014

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A.Z. Baker, the 1955-56 RI president, admires a newly minted Paul Harris Fellow

medallion at the 1969 RI Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

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SCRYE Conference In Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted by César Caro on Jan 27, 2014

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D-5730 group at the SCRYE conference in Tulsa last weekend. In the picture (L to R) Maribea Merritt (Odessa East RC), SarahLee Morris (Metropolitan RC), Bill Morris (Metropolitan RC), DGE Dianne Anderson (Midland West RC), DG Ken Patterson (Metropolitan RC), Elyn Patterson (Metropolitan RC), Susan Brints (Metropolitan RC), and Bonnie Schwarzentraub (Metropolitan RC)

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Ethics and vocational service: How to take action

Posted by César Caro on Jan 26, 2014

ImageDoes your club have difficulty getting engaged with vocational service? The November edition of The Rotarian magazine features a primer that includes information on the role of ethics in vocational service. “I believe that Rotary’s reputation for integrity and high ethical standards is one of its strongest assets for attracting young people,” says Paul Netzel, past chair of the Vocational Service Committee. Here are a few ways to take action:

  • Dedicate time at club meetings to discussing The Four-Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct. Be sure to talk to new members about the importance of these documents as guiding principles.
  • Organize a workshop on ethics in the workplace and invite local business leaders. To help participants build practical skills, consider including an open discussion on ethical dilemmas. 
  • Give awards to businesses or professionals who demonstrate high ethical standards in their treatment of employees, customers, and the community at large.
  • Sponsor an essay or speech contest for young people. Hold local or regional competitions for students to address the theme “What The Four-Way Test Means to Me.”
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Borger Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Jan 26, 2014

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A visit to a 3rd grade class at Crockett Elementary and it was noticed that one of the students had several page marks in her dictionary.  She said those were the words she had looked up in her dictionary.

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President Elect Training Seminar

Posted by César Caro on Jan 20, 2014

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Lone Star PETS to be held March 6-9 at the Hyatt Regency at DFW Airport.. If you are a President elect, then start making plans on attending.  DGE Dianne Anderson promises an informative and inspirational time for every President Elect.  President Nominees are also encouraged to attend. Double click on the image above for Schedule and Registration information.

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India celebrates three years without polio

Posted by César Caro on Jan 13, 2014

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"India is polio free" (written in Hindi) illuminates Jodhpur Sojati Gate in Rajasthan, India.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the India PolioPlus Committee

Throughout India and around the world, Rotary clubs are celebrating a major milestone: India has gone three years without a new case of polio. The last reported case was a two-year-old girl in West Bengal on 13 January 2011.

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2014 - 2015 Rotary International Theme

Posted by César Caro on Jan 13, 2014

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RI president-elect Gary C.K. Huang chooses 'Light Up Rotary' as the presidential theme for 2014-15.

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Huang encourages club members to ‘Light Up Rotary’

RI President-elect Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. Huang was inspired by the teachings of Chinese philosopher Confucious who said: "It is better to light a single candle, than to sit and curse the darkness."

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World Understanding Month

Posted by César Caro on Jan 12, 2014

February is World Understanding Month

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In designating World Understanding Month, the Rotary International board asks all Rotary clubs to plan programs for their weekly meetings and undertake special activities to emphasize “understanding and goodwill as essential for world peace.”

To observe this designated month, many clubs arrange international speakers, invite Youth Exchange students and international scholars from schools and universities to club meetings, plan programs featuring former Group Study Exchange team members, arrange discussions on global issues, present entertainment with an international cultural or artistic theme, and schedule other programs with an international emphasis.

Many clubs take the opportunity to launch an international community service activity or make contact with a Rotary club in another country. It is a good month to initiate a Rotary Friendship Exchange, a 3-H project or encourage support for PolioPlus and other Rotary Foundation programs.

World Understanding Month is a chance for every club to pause, plan and promote the Five Avenue of Service - Rotary’s continued quest for goodwill, peace and understanding among people of the world.

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Rotary International 109th Anniversary

Posted by César Caro on Jan 12, 2014

February 23rd is Rotary International's 109th Anniversary

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On February 23, Rotary celebrates its 109th anniversary. The day also marks the anniversary of the first mass polio vaccinations, which started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1954 and expanded across the United States. A group of children from Arsenal Elementary School received the first injections of the new polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk.

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The Paul Harris Society January Update

Posted by César Caro on Jan 09, 2014

ImageThe first half of the Paul Harris Society Challenge for 2013-14 is over.  During the first 6 months of the current Rotary year, 36 Rotarians in our District have joined or renewed their membership in The Paul Harris Society. Based on this information, these Rotarians have committed or will commit $1,000.00 to The Rotary Foundation. That’s’ $36,000.00 that will be matched with another $36,000.00 that will be deposit to our District Annual/Share Funds account in January 2014.

The Rotary year is not over yet. We have another 6 months to continue with the Paul Harris Society Challenge. If you would like more information on becoming a Paul Harris Society member click on the link below:

Click here for Information about the Paul Harris Society and to view/download a fillable Paul Harris Society commitment form.  

A big thank you to the following Rotarians for their generous contribution and commitment to our District and The Rotary Foundation:

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New Arch C. Klumph Society Member

Posted by César Caro on Jan 05, 2014

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ImageCONGRATULATIONS to Alice White - The Rotary Club of Lubbock - for being the first Rotarian from D5730 at join the Arch C. Klumph Society. She will be honored with a special induction ceremony on January22nd at Rotary International Headquarters in Evanston.

 

The Society honors Rotarians who have contributed $250,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation.  Alice has established two D5730 Endowments – One will provide annual earnings for the D5730 clubs to use in community and global grants and the second will provide matching money for new Paul Harris Fellows in D5730.  Thank you Alice for this incredible legacy.  Please do not hesitate to contact Alice if you are interested in joining Alice in the Arch C. Klumph Society.

 

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Fly Away With Rotary

Posted by César Caro on Jan 05, 2014

ImageThe 2014 District Raffle will be for a $2500 Gift Card for either Southwest Airlines if you want domestic travel or United Airlines if you are thinking of Europe or South America.  Your $100 Sustaining Member Contribution to the Annual Fund will give you a chance to Fly Away with Rotary.  The drawing will be at the May 2-3 District Conference at the Overton Hotel in Lubbock.


Click here to view/download Flyer.

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Club Membership

Posted by César Caro on Jan 05, 2014

ImageThe table shows the current Rotary membership in each club. This is based on information dated 1/6/14 from Rotary International. If the numbers do not agreed with your current roster, then the club secretary will need to update the information on this website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact DG Ken Patterson or PDG César Caro.

Sorry to report that the Midland Daybreak Rotary Club has decided to disband after serving Midland for 25 years.  Most of the Rotarians in this club will be joining other clubs in Midland.  The number of members were not included in the total listed on the table. This will leave the District with 50 active Rotary Clubs.

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Club Membership

Posted by César Caro on Jan 05, 2014

ImageThe table shows the current Rotary membership in each club. This is based on information from Rotary International. If the numbers do not agreed with your current roster, then the club secretary will need to update the information on this website. If you have any question, please feel free to contact DG Ken Patterson or PDG César Caro.

 

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Assistant Governor's Information

Posted by César Caro on Jan 02, 2014
ImageAssistant governors are part of the district leadership team, which also includes the district governor and district committee members. Your primary role is to assist the governor with the administration of your assigned Rotary clubs.
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Rotary Awareness Month

Posted by César Caro on Dec 29, 2013

January is Rotary Awareness Month

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Celebrate Rotary Awareness Month by training members on Rotary history, programs, or how to raise awareness of your club’s projects among your community. Ask members to share a personal story or experience that they have had because of Rotary. Every Rotarian has a Rotary story that can be educational and inspiring. The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to renew inspiration for the rest of the Rotary year.  

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Happy New Year 2014

Posted by César Caro on Dec 25, 2013

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 “For a new year to bring you something new, make a move, like a butterfly tearing its cocoon! Make a move!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

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Sweetwater Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 18, 2013

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Every December since 2003, The Sweetwater Rotary club has done a Shoe Project where shoes are given to the Intermediate School students. This years Shoe Project took place on December 19, 2013. The students were transported by school bus to Wal-mart where Rotarians met them and greeted them. Over 100 students were fitted with shoes and socks. The first Shoe Project was started with about 45/50 students with the assistance of the first District Simplified Grant of $500.00. Both teachers and Rotarians had a great time bringing a happy smile to the kids.

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Customized strategies at work worldwide

Posted by César Caro on Dec 18, 2013

ImageThe regional membership plans recognize that one global approach to membership is not as effective as local efforts. Use these plans to identify and implement membership strategies that work best in your part of the world.

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Tips on applying for International RYLA

Posted by César Caro on Dec 18, 2013
ImageInternational RYLA 2014 will bring together young leaders eager to apply their skills and make a difference in their communities. Applicants must identify a Rotarian mentor, create a three-minute introductory video, and fill out the online application. The deadline is 17 January. Read tips on completing the application and Rotaractors’ leadership lessons from a recent Twitter chat.
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Use Rotary Club Central and earn recognition for your club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 16, 2013

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Set at least 15 club goals in Rotary Club Central by 15 March and earn a new recognition award from RI President Ron Burton. You must be a 2013-14 club president, setting goals for your year, to qualify.

Burton wants members to discover the benefits of Rotary Club Central, an online tool that helps club leaders set and track their annual goals for membership, service, and Foundation giving. 

Award certificates for qualifying clubs will be sent to district governors in May. No additional action is needed to qualify for the recognition. 

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The Lubbock Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 13, 2013

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The club's main project is helping with the South Plains Food Bank – both financially ($1MM over the last 30 years) and with manual labor (sorting canned food and distributing food at Christmas).

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Seminole Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 11, 2013

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The Seminole Rotary members are very excited about their two most recent projects. They have just finished up their Dictionary Project this week. They had had local sponsors who donated to the cause as well as helped them hand out the dictionaries and that included staff from the Hess Corporation, Seminole Hospital, Devon Energy and of course the Rotary Club of Seminole. They gave the dictionaries to all of their 3rd graders in public school as well as 3 other private schools in the area. This project is so special to the club because they get to see the excitement on the children's faces when they get a Dictionary that is theirs to keep. Many of them said their sisters and brothers had gotten one in the past and they were so excited that it was finally their turn to get one too!! Very rewarding and a perfect time of year for the project!!

 

As part of their District grant they also bought 30 one pound packages of hamburger meat and 60 whole chickens and donated these to their local food bank, the Bob Lewis Mission. The numbers of families that need help have been steadily growing over the past few years and the Mission struggles to meet those needs. The club plans to make another donation of meat as soon as they have the room in their freezers! They pack their boxes of food for the mission each Tuesday and the club plans to help out with this endeavor also by volunteering to pitch in.

   
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Rotary responds to polio emergency in Syria

Posted by César Caro on Dec 10, 2013

News Release

For immediate release

Contact Kimberly Dunbar, 847 866 3469, kimberly.dunbar@rotary.org

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EVANSTON, Ill., USA (Dec. 10, 2013) — Rotary International will provide a US$500,000 emergency response grant to support efforts to quell a recent outbreak of the crippling disease polio in strife-torn Syria. The funds are the first to the World Health Organization in direct support of a Global Polio Eradication Initiative plan aimed at outbreak response throughout the Middle East, as the region gears up for a multi-country response to the threat of polio.

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Vote for Rotary in United’s 10 Million Charity Miles giveaway

Posted by César Caro on Dec 08, 2013

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Help us earn miles by voting for Rotary in United’s 10 Million Charity Miles giveaway. United is giving at least 25,000 miles to each of its nonprofit partners participating in the promotion. The more votes we get, the more miles we’ll receive. The remaining portion of the 10 million miles will be distributed to participating charities based on the percentage of total votes received.
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Rotary Semi-Annual Report (SAR)

Posted by César Caro on Dec 06, 2013

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Remember that Semi-annual Rotary Dues need to be paid by January 1.  Club secretaries, you should be able to download your SAR Report directly from the Rotary.org website.


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Rotary Semi-Annual Report (SAR)

Posted by César Caro on Dec 06, 2013

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Remember that Semi-annual Rotary Dues need to be paid by January 1.  Club secretaries, you should be able to download your SAR Report directly from the Rotary.org website.

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Kermit Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 06, 2013

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The Kermit Rotary Club participated in Kermit's Annual Christmas Parade.  Their "Electrifying" float can be seen Below.

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Greater Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 06, 2013

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ImagePast Club President and Past Assistant Governor Wally Wallace from the Greater Southwest Lubbock Rotary Club was presented his Major Donor Crystal and Pin at his club’s Monday meeting.  Wally was joined by his wife Faye.  He joined Rotary in May 1973 and received his first Paul Harris Fellow in 1991.  Wally becomes the 34th Rotarian in D5730 who has become a Major Donor by contributing $10,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Wally is also an active member of The Paul Harris Society. Thanks Wally for your commitment and service to Rotary over these past 30 years.

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Plainview Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Dec 06, 2013

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"Ignite" is working Plainview. New Rotarians Danny Wren and Emily Bollinger are welcomed by Club President David Kopp (l) and PDG JB Roberts (r). Club Membership Chair Brandon Ahrens guides the induction ceremony.  Danny and Emily represent the 10th and 11th new members inducted into the Plainview Rotary Club this year.  

 

 

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Third Graders Receive New Dictionaries

Teacher Pam Hinze (right) and principle and Rotarian Karen Earhart (left) join the Plainview Christian Academy third grade class with their new dictionaries. The Plainview Rotary Club presents a new dictionary to every third grader in Hale County each year to improve literacy in the schools.

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Be wary of email scam targeting Rotary members

Posted by César Caro on Dec 03, 2013

ImageA new email falsely claiming to be from Rotary International President Ron D. Burton has been targeting members of Rotary. The email has the subject line “Final Reminder” and claims that the recipient has been approved for $2 million in unclaimed funds from the Rotary Club of London District Office.

The email is a scam. Rotary staff is working to resolve the issue. Avoid being the victim of scams by deleting any email that appears suspicious.

For more information on how to protect yourself against Internet fraud:

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Rotary Zones 21b & 27 Institute Update #8 César Caro 2013-12-04 00:00:00Z 0

District Governor 2016-17 Nominee Deadline

Posted by César Caro on Nov 29, 2013

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A reminder, please consider which qualified past president your club would like to nominate and let me and the governor know of that name. The deadline for submitting the nominees has been set by Gov. Patterson as December 15, of this year. This gives your club only a few more meetings before the deadline to submit a nomination.

 

We need the letter of recommendation from your club, and the application form filled out by the one being nominated, this form is on the new website (Click here to visit site page). This will be for service as governor of district 5730 for the 2016-17 Rotary year.

 

If you yourself are a past club president and you have interest in serving as governor in 2016-17 or later please let your club know. Please don't be shy, this is how most successful governors are discovered. And many times they are nominated more than once before being selected.

 

Service,

PDG Paul Anderson

District 5730

DG Nomination Committee Chair

 

211 Wildcat St.

Wolfforth, TX 79382-5329

806-778-1444

gov2012@gmail.com

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Merry Christmas To All

Posted by César Caro on Nov 28, 2013

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"It came without ribbons!  It came without tags!  It came without packages, boxes or bags!"... Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!  "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store.  Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!"  ~ Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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Family of Rotary Month

Posted by César Caro on Nov 28, 2013

December is Family of Rotary Month

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Celebrate Rotary's commitment to family in December!

 

Bring together mothers, fathers, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other members of your Rotary family to learn more about the organization.

 

Consider having a special club event for family members to talk about service opportunities in the community that they and the club can address.

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Soldiers Night Before Christmas

Posted by César Caro on Nov 28, 2013

You keep us safe from harm, and you keep our hearts full of joy. On Christmas, we thank God for all that you have done. 

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Press Play to Start Poem

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Click Here To View and/or Download Poem

[Adapted from the original U.S.M.C. Version]

The original version was written by Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt in 1987 under the title "Merry Christmas, My Friend."

The audio recording of this adapted version was recorded by Father Ted Berndt and his daughter Ellen Stout. Father Berndt was a priest at Bread of Life Charismatic Episcopal Church in Dousman, Wisconsin, a proud Marine, and a WWII Purple Heart recipient.

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Sweetwater Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Nov 23, 2013

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Letter from the Rotary Club of Santo Domingo Mirador, Dominican Republic

 

Dear fellow Rotarians,

 

We would like to take this opportunity and share with you the satisfaction of having taken part of this worthy project to the Dominican Association of Rehabilitation (ADR), and deliver the special wheelchairs for children with infantile cerebral palsy (CP). The financial support of the Sweetwater Rotary Club, Ludlum Measurements, Inc., and Rotarians Homer Taylor, Bob Hempton, and PDG César M. Caro were of great help for the children with limited resources of our country. Children, all patients of the ADR, were evaluated and the chairs were assembled in the center based on the medication and requirement of each child in particular. 4 technicians and 3 physical therapists were flown in from Texas thanks to the Mission Enmanuel Foundation. These volunteers trained the ADR staff to enable them to continue working with other patients. The children were cared for and were fitted with their chairs from October 21 thru October 25.  Once again we thank all of you for your generosity by which this project became a reality; we hope to see you soon for our country.

 

Francis Martinez

President 2013-14

 

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Update your club information by 1 December

Posted by César Caro on Nov 19, 2013

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Make sure every member of your club counts by using the District ClubRunner Website to update your membership information by 1 December. If your club uses the Club version of ClubRunner then you can also do it from there.

 

Up-to-date club rosters and contact information make it possible for Rotary International to provide your club with a more accurate bill. They also enable your members, via My Rotary, to register for the Rotary International Convention; your club officers to qualify to apply for grants; and all of your members to count toward club, district, and zone membership tallies.

 

The information you provide by 1 December is used to produce January’s semiannual reports.  Rotary International will email the report to clubs that have provided them with club officer email addresses; if you’ve requested a paper copy, the report will be sent at the end of December.

 

Please keep in mind that you should enter all information concerning your members though the District Website or your club website (if you have ClubRunner). Information flows up - Club > District > RI, but not down.

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Rotary, UN bring industry leaders together to exchange ideas on critical issues

Posted by César Caro on Nov 14, 2013

ImageUnited Nations diplomats and officials gathered with 1,300 Rotary members on 2 November to discuss ways to engage youth activists, prevent disease, promote peace, and resolve conflict around the world. (RI President Ron Burton speaks during the opening session of Rotary-UN Day. Photo Credit: Rotary International/Cindy Fandl)

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Rotary, ShelterBox organize aid for typhoon victims

Posted by César Caro on Nov 14, 2013

ImageOn 9 November, Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines killing thousands of people and leaving millions struggling in its aftermath. Rotary extends its sympathy to those affected by the storm and stands ready to come to the aid of the more than 21,000 Philippine Rotarians and the communities they serve.

RI has reached out to district governors in the affected areas to determine what type of support will be most effective. Updates will be made available as information is received.

Rotary partner ShelterBox has committed aid for 4,000 families in the Philippines in the form of emergency shelter and other relief assistance. The charity organization welcomes help from Rotary members to identify need and provide support. You can contact them at rotaryrequest@shelterbox.org.

When organizing disaster relief efforts – at home or internationally – we encourage you to work with experienced emergency relief organizations to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the disaster.

Learn more about ShelterBox
Send questions to relief@rotary.org

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District 5730 Goals

Posted by César Caro on Nov 05, 2013

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Foundation:

Annual Fund Goal for 2013-14 -  $230,995.00

250 new PHF  - It may include PHF+ awards

10 new Major Donors

10 Sustaining Member Clubs

Membership:

July 1, 2013 – 1764

June 30, 2014 - A net of +1 in all 50 clubs for a goal of 1815

Participation:

District Conference Attendance - 200

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User Profile Page

Posted by César Caro on Nov 05, 2013

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Rotarians in District 5730 are encouraged to login and visit their Profile page. Once logged in you can update, change or edit information on your profile. To access your profile you must click on the Login option located in the welcome column on the left or the Login option on the top menu on the right. Once the you have clicked a dialog box opens prompting for an ID and Password. If you do not know your login name or password, then just click on  New and existing users: retrieve login and/or reset password. This will take you to a drop down menu.  Go locate your club and your last name and ClubRunner will then send you an email with your login name and password.  Please call your club secretary or DG Ken at 806 790-5175 if you have any problems.

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President Elect Training Seminar

Posted by César Caro on Nov 04, 2013

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Lone Star PETS in Dallas (March 7-9). If you are a President elect, then start making plans on attending.  DGE Dianne Anderson promises an informative and inspirational time for every President Elect.  President Nominees are also encouraged to attend.

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The Rotary Foundation Month

Posted by César Caro on Oct 31, 2013

November is Foundation Month

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Rotary Foundation Month is the perfect time to spread the word among Rotarians in your club and district about the important work our Foundation is doing. It gives us the chance to build on Rotarians' ownership and pride in the Foundation. There's no better time to ask for financial support and to encourage members to get involved in projects funded by Rotary grants. Consider these ways to promote Foundation involvement:

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Make History Today

Posted by César Caro on Oct 30, 2013

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Rotary, along with our partners, has reduced polio cases by 99 percent worldwide since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need your help. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours, here are some ways to make a global impact and protect children against polio forever.

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Hug A Veteran Today

Posted by César Caro on Oct 30, 2013

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This month, the United States honors those soldiers who have fought for their country in military service. Across America, ceremonies are held to commemorate the efforts of our armed forces past and present, and to remind us of both the strength and the compassion of our country.

America is founded on the principle of freedom, justice, and liberty for all. Our nation's soldiers serve every day to protect our country and its ideals.  On this Veteran's Day, take a sacred moment to give thanks and remember those who sacrifice their lives every moment to achieve peace and democracy.

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Happy Thanksgiving To All

Posted by César Caro on Oct 30, 2013

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"Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds." President Theodore Roosevelt

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RI President Ron Burton's November Message César Caro 2013-10-31 00:00:00Z 0

End Polio Now Dinner

Posted by César Caro on Oct 26, 2013

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End Polio Now Dinner

$11,130 Raised including Matching Amount from Gates Foundation

A GREAT time of Rotary Fellowship And Fun!

Cash Bar Drinks went down smooth

Dinner Buffet by Stockyards Café was good food

SILENT AUCTION

Thanks to the 22 Rotary Clubs who contributed Silent Auction Items.

Total amount raised with the SA was

$2460

Special Guest Speaker

 

Past RI Director Grant Wilkins from Denver shared with us how his family was drastically changed by Polio.

Thanks to the Amarillo Rotary Clubs and Event Chair Renee Wilson for making this possible

 

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Violence Against Polio Workers

Posted by César Caro on Oct 14, 2013

The polio virus has been eradicated in most of the world, but Pakistan is one of the few countries where it is still a problem. Programs to vaccinate children have been hampered by suspicions about the purpose of the vaccinations, religious concerns about the vaccines, violence from extremists, and critics who say Pakistan has more pressing problems to deal with.

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Message from PDG Charles Cotten

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2013

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I am sure there are some in our District who knew Dan. He was PETS Chairman of the Board this past year when I was the Operating Chair. He will be missed. Please read the following message from PDG Glen Mattingly (D5910):

 

Not good news.  Our friend PDG Dan Davis died early Saturday morning, and I thought you would want to know.  If you know other friends of Dan outside our district (5910) that would want to know, please pass this on to them.  Obituary is pending.  Memorial services are as follows:

 

Visitation:  

5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16

Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home

1700 Normal Park Drive, Huntsville 77340 

 

Memorial Service: 

2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17

First United Methodist Church of Huntsville.

1016 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville 77340

A reception will follow in the Social Hall of the church.

 

As you may know, Dan had quietly battled an unusual cancer for about two or three years, until recent months managing to go about his business, especially Rotary business, in a manner that to others seemed quite normal.  He will be sorely missed in his home club at Huntsville, in his district, and I am sure, in larger Rotary groups.

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Paul Harris Society Update

Posted by César Caro on Oct 13, 2013

ImageAs you know, the Paul Harris Society is now an official recognition program of The Rotary Foundation, and there is a huge push to expand this program around the world.  And, in Zones 27 and 21, there is a special Challenge going on by which our District can get an extra $1,000.00 donated to our Annual Fund-SHARE account for each NEW PHS member that joins after July 1. The first of the $1,000.00 payments under the Challenge program will occur in January, 2014, with the next payments, for future recruits, coming in June.

So far, we have 3 Rotarians who have each committed $1,000.00 to the Rotary Foundation.  They have signed the commitment form to become new Paul Harris Society members. Because of their generosity in becoming Paul Harris Society members and the PHS Challenge the district is now eligible to receive an addition $3,000.00 donated to our Annual Fund-SHARE account.

Last Rotary year we had 61 Rotarians in our district who contributed $1,000.00 or more to the Rotary Foundation. Yet, some of those listed did not filled out a Paul Harris Society pledge form and officially joined the society. If you think that you might be one those listed, fill out the form with this years commitment, send it to The Rotary Foundation, and let the PHS District Coordinator know by clicking here.

Please consider joining and let’s help District 5730 achieve an exceptional  year of giving to The Rotary Foundation.

For more information about becoming a Paul Harris Society member click here.

To download the Paul Harris Society Brochure click here.

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Register for 2013 Rotary-UN Day

Posted by César Caro on Oct 08, 2013

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Register online to take part in Rotary-UN Day on 2 November. The daylong event offers a unique opportunity to learn how Rotary works with the United Nations to advance peace and improve the lives of those most in need.

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Club Bulletin Board

Posted by César Caro on Oct 04, 2013

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Visit the site to see what activities are coming

Advertise your next Rotary Club Fundraiser activity on the District 5730 Club Bulletin Board site page and let other Rotarians in the District know about it. Just send a copy of the flyer to PDG César Caro (cmcaro@live.com) to get it posted. The file must be in one of the following formats:  

Adobe PDF

MS Word Doc

MS Publisher Pub

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Make History Today César Caro 2013-10-05 00:00:00Z 0
World Polio Day César Caro 2013-10-05 00:00:00Z 0

Levelland Rotary Club

Posted by César Caro on Oct 04, 2013

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UPDATE: To PDG and Club President Jim Cole, Dr. George Payne and Members of  the Levelland Rotary Club for having raised $5,485.00 for PolioPLUS this current Rotary year. This was accomplished under the leadership of Dr. George Payne. This amounts to $133.78 per member. If every club in the District could equal this result, the District could have over $240,000.00 for Polio.

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Vocational Services Month

Posted by César Caro on Sep 29, 2013

October Is Vocational Services Month

 

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Vocational Service focuses on:

 

1. Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.

2. The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.

3. The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.

 

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Presidential New Generations Conferences set

Posted by César Caro on Sep 28, 2013

ImageRotary International President Ron Burton is hosting a series of Presidential New Generations Conferences to bring together emerging young leaders and Rotary members from around the world. The first conference will be held 5-6 October in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Attendees will learn how Rotary is empowering the next generation of leaders to take action for change. Conference highlights include:

·        Notable speakers, including RI President Burton

·        A community service project

·        Opportunities to exchange ideas for engaging young leaders and attracting new members

 

Clubs are encouraged to hold local conferences to connect with young professionals in their communities.

Registration is open for the first two conferences. For more information, visit President Burton’s Facebook events page or the event page for each conference:

 

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 5-6 October

Kampala, Uganda 5-6 November

Buenos Aires, Argentina 15 March

San Francisco Bay Area, USA 28-30 March

Birmingham, West Midlands, England 14 April

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"End Polio Now" Dinner

Posted by César Caro on Sep 23, 2013

“END POLIO NOW”

 DINNER

 BECAUSE WE CAN’T QUIT NOW

 

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Registrations and payment now on-line

Link info:  Double click on the Image Above

Silent Auction Items provided by District 5730 Clubs

   
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Visual and Voice Guidelines

Posted by César Caro on Sep 18, 2013

Telling Rotary’s Story

Click on the image to visit the RI site and download the guidelines

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Be Informed

Posted by César Caro on Sep 18, 2013

Become a more informed trainer by signing up for Rotary newsletters like Weekly Update, Rotary Grants News, and New Generations. They contain stories, tips, and news items useful for club and district training sessions, websites, and newsletters.

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Energizing your club: best practices

Posted by César Caro on Sep 18, 2013

ImageHas your club tried any of the following best practices from the publication Be a Vibrant Club? If so, send us your tips and you may see them in the newly revised regional edition, scheduled to come out in June.

  • Develop long-range goals that address the elements of an effective club.
  • Set annual goals that support long-range goals.
  • Keep all members involved and informed.
  • Communicate effectively with club members and district leaders.
  • Ensure continuity in leadership from year to year.
  • Customize the bylaws to reflect club operations.
  • Provide regular fellowship opportunities.
  • Actively involve all club members.
  • Offer regular, consistent training.
  • Assign committees that support your club’s operational needs, including: administration, membership, public relations, service projects, and The Rotary Foundation.

Click on image to download manual. Send your club’s tips and stories to learn@rotary.org.

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Rotary approves US$500,000 emergency grant for Somalia

Posted by César Caro on Sep 12, 2013

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Rotary approved a US$500,000 rapid response grant to the World Health Organization to address a recent polio outbreak in Somalia. The grant covers operational costs including those for human resources, training, and transportation of health workers, to help immunize children under 10 in all accessible areas of the country. The governments of the United Kingdom and Japan have announced financial commitments of US$15.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to fund emergency immunization campaigns in the Horn of Africa, where polio has afflicted children in Kenya and Ethiopia as well as Somalia.

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Online Grant Application Tutorials

Posted by César Caro on Sep 12, 2013

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Anyone interested in learning about the new online grant application system can consult an array of resources.

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A new Rotary record for Foundation giving!

Posted by César Caro on Sep 04, 2013

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2012-13 contributions to the Annual Fund reached an all-time high, exceeding US$115 million for the first time ever! Achieving annual contributions of this magnitude is a reflection of the extraordinary work of Rotary leaders, like you, around the world. Thank you!

Please spread the word about how every Rotarian can make an impact in their communities and around the world, by supporting our Rotary Foundation every year. With your help, we can reach our visionary goal of US$120 million by 30 June 2014.

REMINDER: Set Your Annual Fund Goals Today

Setting goals strengthens Rotary and increases support for the Rotary Foundation. The online tool Rotary Club Central can help clubs set goals and track membership initiatives, service activities, and Foundation giving. It’s not too late for club officers to sign on to www.rotary.org and use Rotary Club Central to submit 2013-14 Foundation giving goals. 

 A new Rotary record for Foundation giving! César Caro 2013-09-05 00:00:00Z 0

The New Rotary International Website is Here

Posted by César Caro on Aug 25, 2013

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"I hope you find our new website exciting as well as a big step forward," says RI President Ron D. Burton. The site is organized around what you need to connect with leaders, exchange ideas, and take action in your community and around the world. Photo Credit: Rotary International

Click Here to Visit the New Site.
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The New Rotary.org Coming On August 26th

Posted by César Caro on Aug 17, 2013

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Rotary's new website will launch 26 August, and Rotary International would like to encourage each one of you to take a look and explore. The new site will offer new opportunities for Rotarians to connect with one another.

Once the site is up and running, It is encouraged that you register and review your profile, update it, and pay special attention to the club profile in Rotary Club Central. This tool can assist your membership efforts, and it offers a great analysis about how your club can be improved. It will show you how your club functions, which includes providing a snapshot of your local community involvement.

Click Here for Rotary Digital & Updates

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Governor's August Message

Posted by César Caro on Aug 16, 2013

ImageAre you tired of hearing about polio?  I truly hope not.  Bill Gates has said, "We can't let children die because it is too fatiguing to save them."  We are So Close and yet So Far Away with our End Polio Now Effort.  The outbreaks of polio this year in both Somalia and Kenya, when these countries had been polio free since 2009, dramatically points out that we can’t quit now.  If you would like to learn more about what is going on with this effort you can go to the attached links.

World Polio Day is October 24th and D5730 will celebrate a few days earlier on October 19th with an End Polio Now dinner in Amarillo.  The purpose will be to create awareness in our District of the work that Rotary is doing to eliminate this horrible disease from the face of the earth and why we need your help.  The keynote speaker will be Past RI Director Grant Wilkins, who lost his first wife to polio.  Please save this date!  It will be a great evening of Rotary Fellowship. More information about this will be forthcoming.

 The District Grant Application and the required Memorandum of Understanding are online at the top right of the District Website under News.  If your club has not sent in your $800 District Grant Application, may I encourage you do that ASAP.  Many thanks to PDG César Caro for all his dedicated effort with the new website.

Finally, please welcome Rotary Youth Exchange students Johanna from Germany, Gabrielle from France, Kento from Japan and Caio from Brazil to D5730.  They have arrived for a life changing experience here in West Texas.

On a personal note, Elyn and I would like to thank all of the clubs we have visited so far for your very warm hospitality and great Rotary fellowship.  We are having the time of our Rotary lives thanks to y’all.

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The Passing of a Great Lady

Posted by César Caro on Aug 12, 2013

ImageIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Elena Dochterman, beloved wife of Past Rotary International President, and good friend of District 5730, Cliff Dochterman. Mary Elena will be missed.  She was an important lady in the Rotary world, at Cliff’s side for so many years and, most of all, a good friend and class act.  Our hearts are with Cliff and family at this difficult time. Clubs and individuals should consider contributing to the Rotary Foundation in Mary Elena's memory.

 

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New PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY Challenge

Posted by César Caro on Aug 03, 2013

A new Zones 21 and 27 Paul Harris Society Challenge was unveiled at the Zone 27 District Leadership Institute in Denver on July 27.

 

As was announced, a Rotary Donor Advised Fund (DAF) has been established as of July 1, 2013 in the amount of $500,000, for sole purpose of challenging those in Zones 21 and 27 to make a FIRST-TIME $1000 Paul Harris Society-qualifying contribution to the Rotary Foundation during the Rotary years 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16.  In January and June of each year of the program, the DAF will transfer to YOUR District's Annual Fund-SHARE account an amount equal to each FIRST-TIME $1000 Paul Harris Society contribution made in your District for the previous six months, until the entire $500,000 Rotary DAF is spent.  

This challenge only applies to new PHS members.  A "new" PHS member is one who has completed the new PHS Commitment Form (099-EN) on or after July 1, 2013, and who had not signed a PHS commitment form before July 1.  See the brochure for details about the program and Click Here to download the PHS Commitment Form 099-EN.

 

We encourage each of you to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity to greatly increase our District's contributions to our Annual Fund account.

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Membership Month

Posted by César Caro on Aug 03, 2013

August is Membership and Extension Month

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Watch RI President Burton’s Membership message located at the Bottom of this Home Page

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Youth Services Month

Posted by César Caro on Aug 03, 2013

September is Youth Services Month

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September is designated as Youth Services Month in order to focus on all Rotary activities that support the development of young people up to the age of 30.

Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.

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Join The PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY Today

Posted by César Caro on Jul 29, 2013

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Doing Good In The World

Paul Harris Society gifts enable Rotary’s worldwide network of dedicated humanitarians to implement projects that address pressing needs in communities around the world.

Because of these contributions:  

Children are vaccinated against polio and other diseases

Adults and children alike can learn to read and write

Women are given microloans and vocational training that enable them to support themselves and their families in a healthy and dignified way

Teachers and schoolchildren have access to toilet facilities and clean drinking water

Scholars are able to study ways to prevent maternal and child mortality

Professionals from around the world convene to discuss strategies for resolving conflict and fostering peace

Click here to see a list of Past & Present Paul Harris Society Members.

Click here for Information on How to Join The Paul Harris Society.

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Assistance & Information Needed

Posted by César Caro on Jul 23, 2013
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PDG César M. Caro from the Sweetwater Rotary Club will be leaving for Mexico on Thursday, August 1st. While in Creel, Mexico, he will visit a small Special Education school. He would like to know what type of learning/training aids the school can use to help the children, some of which are Tarahumara Indian, with special needs. These materials would be purchased by him to either take into Mexico or purchase while in Mexico. The children who attend the school suffer from some or all of the following special needs:

Learning / Intellectual Difficulties and Related Disorders - Down Syndrome / Mental Retardation
Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties - Sensory or Physical needs
Communication Problems – Speech /Auditory Therapy
Medical or Health - Physical / Impaired Motor Function (Basic Motor Skills) - Therapy

A list of what might be useful and helpful can be e-mailed to him by clicking here.

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2013 – 2014 Zone 21b & Part of 27 Rotary Coordinator César Caro 2013-07-19 00:00:00Z 0
Recent Disasters in Other Rotary Districts: Moore, Oklahoma & West, Texas César Caro 2013-07-12 00:00:00Z 0
Nan McCreadie to serve as first woman president of RIBI César Caro 2013-07-05 00:00:00Z 0

Matthews begins term as first woman vice president

Posted by César Caro on Jul 02, 2013

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Rotary News -- 2 July 2013

As Rotary clubs continue to promote diversity in their membership, Rotary is marking a milestone. Anne L. Matthews, a Rotarian from South Carolina, USA, began her term on 1 July as the first female vice president of Rotary International.

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The new Rotary year: Changes you should know about

Posted by César Caro on Jul 01, 2013

ImageFor three years, 100 districts have been testing Future Vision, a pilot of The Rotary Foundation’s new grant system, which was designed to increase Rotary’s effectiveness during the next century of service.

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Engage Rotary ... Change Lives

Posted by César Caro on Jun 29, 2013

ImageA four word theme for the 2013-14 Rotary Year that is both simple and powerful. With over 34,000 Rotary Clubs and more than 1.2 million members, Rotary has the capability to accomplish what no other organization can do. Case in point, Polio Plus. Since taking on the eradication of polio from the face of the earth in 1985, Rotarians have administered over 2 billion inoculations to the children of this world. We are close to our goal but not quite yet there. And NO, we will not quit until the world is POLIO FREE!

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Welcome to Rotary International District 5730 Website!

Posted by César Caro on Jun 29, 2013

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WELCOME to Rotary District 5730 and our Website.  District 5730 stretches across the Giant Size of Texas from Dalhart and Perryton on the north to Sweetwater and Pecos on the south.  We are 1800 Rotarians and 51 Rotary Clubs strong and are proud to be part of Rotary International, which is the world's first service club organization with a worldwide membership of over 1.2 million Rotarians.  Our motto is Service Above Self  and we volunteer both here in West Texas and the world to make a difference in the lives of people by working in the following areas of focus:

·         Disease prevention and treatment

·         Water and sanitation

·         Maternal and child health

·         Basic education and literacy

·         Economic and community development

·         Peace and conflict prevention/resolution

If you have a Heart of Service, then come join us as we Light Up Rotary all across West Texas and the world.

 Welcome to Rotary International District 5730 Website! César Caro 2013-06-30 00:00:00Z 0

Gates Foundation joins with Rotary to boost polio endgame support

Posted by César Caro on Jun 25, 2013

By Dan Nixon and Arnold R. Grahl  Image
Rotary News -- 25 June 2013

 

An announcement at the Rotary International Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, set the stage for a bold new chapter in the partnership between Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in the campaign for polio eradication.  


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Rotary, Gates Foundation partner to boost polio endgame support

Posted by César Caro on Jun 24, 2013

By Dan Nixon and Arnold R. Grahl   

The Rotary International Convention in Lisbon, Portugal, set the stage for the announcement of a bold new chapter in the partnership between Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for polio eradication.  

“Going forward, The Gates Foundation will match two-to-one, up to US$35 million per year, every dollar Rotary commits to reduce the funding shortfall for polio eradication through 2018,” said Jeff Raikes, the foundation’s chief executive officer, in a prerecorded video address shown during the plenary session 25 June. “If fully realized, the value of this new partnership with Rotary is more than $500 million. In this way, your contributions to polio will work twice as hard.”  

The joint effort, called End Polio Now – Make History Today, comes during a critical phase of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The estimated cost of the 2013-18 Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan is $5.5 billion. Funding commitments, announced at the Global Vaccine Summit in April, total $4 billion. The $1.5 billion funding gap must be met; otherwise, immunization levels in polio-affected countries will decrease. If polio rebounds, more than 200,000 children worldwide could be paralyzed every year within a decade. 

Rotary and the Gates Foundation are determined not to let polio come back. 

“We will combine the strength of Rotary’s network with our resources and together with the other partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative we will not just end a disease, but change the face of public health forever,” said Raikes. 

In 2007, the Gates Foundation gave The Rotary Foundation a $100 million challenge grant for polio eradication and, in 2009, increased it to $355 million. Rotary agreed to raise $200 million in matching funds by 30 June 2012. Rotarians ended up raising $228.7 million toward the challenge.

“Now is the time for us all to take action – talk to your government leaders, share your polio story with your social networks, and encourage others to join you in supporting this historic effort,” Raikes added. “When Rotarians combine the passion for service along with the power of a global network, you are unstoppable, and the Gates Foundation is proud to partner with you. Let’s make history and End Polio Now.”

Bruce Alyward, assistant director-general for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration at the World Health Organization, encouraged Rotarians that the finish line for polio eradication is in sight, but cautioned that “it is one thing to see the finish line, it is another to cross it.” 

Sharing details of the latest polio eradication strategic plan, he said the plan is historic in finally setting out the polio end game, the final steps needed to totally eradicate polio.  

 

“We now have the plan to complete the program of PolioPlus,” Aylward said. “And we have backing of you, Rotarians around the world, to get the job done.” 

Actress Archie Panjabi, a Rotary polio eradication ambassador, shared how she spent two years living in India when she was 10 years old, and witnessed children crawling along the streets using only their hands. The image troubled her for years. When she was asked to join Rotary’s “This Close” campaign in 2011, she realized the children were polio victims, and that by working to eliminate polio, she could help prevent any other children from suffering in that way.

“I came to realize that we still have work to do, and how important it is for people like me – people like you – to use our voices to raise awareness of – and support for the global effort to eradicate polio,” Panjabi said. “As a Rotary Polio Ambassador, I will continue to do whatever I can to spread the word.”

John Germ, vice chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, asked Rotarians to reach out to their non-Rotarian colleagues to raise money for polio eradication. He also introduced Nigerian Rotarian Sir Emeka Offor, who announced he is making a new US$1 million contribution to PolioPlus.

During a PolioPlus Advocacy workshop a day earlier, Offor explained that his contributions to a number of causes have been motivated by his recollection of his humble origins, growing up with only modest means. Now that he has established himself as a successful businessman, he said, he enjoys giving so that he can help others avoid the circumstances he faced.

As a Rotarian, he said he takes pride in the good work Rotary is doing and in Rotary’s leadership in the polio eradication campaign.

“I hope my means will inspire others to join the fight to end polio in Nigeria,” Offor said. “Polio can be eradicated in my country in my lifetime and it will be.”

Also during the plenary, Rotary  Foundation Trustee Chair Wilfrid Wilkinson reviewed the good work The Rotary Foundation is accomplishing, and all that has been possible because Rotary leadership made a single momentous decision in the 1960s to use Foundation grants to fund Rotary service.

“Because of the one moment … because of their ambition, I can look back, with all of you, at  fifty incredible years of achievements through our Foundation— of lives that we have touched, lives that we have saved,  lives to which we have brought health, education, and hope,” Wilkinson said. “And we can look ahead,  in just a few years now, to a world free of polio.”

Dong Kurn Lee, incoming Rotary Foundation Trustee chair, announced four Foundation goals for 2013-14, beginning with polio eradication.  

“In Korea, we have a proverb: ‘After hardships comes happiness,’” said Lee. “Polio eradication is hard work, but when we have eradicated polio, we will have achieved something wonderful. And that is why eradicating polio is our first Foundation goal.” 

 

 

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Stopping polio transmission by end of 2014 realistic, says Independent Monitoring Board

Posted by César Caro on Jun 17, 2013

ImageThe Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reports that “stopping polio transmission by the end of 2014 is a realistic prospect.” The IMB, which met 7-9 May, independently verifies progress toward the achievement of a polio-free world.

In its report, the IMB commended the Global Polio Eradication Initiative for changes that have helped reduce polio to the lowest levels ever.

“All of those who work towards polio eradication should be proud of what they have achieved over the last two years,” the report stated. “The prospects of achieving interruption of polio transmission globally have been transformed by their work.”

The IMB also underscored that further steps need to be taken.

“Whilst the poliovirus has been knocked down, it is certainly not knocked out,” the report stated.

The IMB highlighted three specific areas the GPEI needs to address, and made recommendations to the remaining endemic countries – Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria – as well as for responding to the outbreak in the Horn of Africa.

On financing, the IMB commended the US$4 billion in pledges made at the Global Vaccine Summit in April. To fully fund the $5.5 billion Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan 2013-18, however, the IMB cautioned that “the remaining $1.5 billion for the life of the new [plan] needs to be found, and that pledged funds must quickly reach the frontline.”

In response to the report, Rotary International and the other GPEI global partners – the World Health Organization, UNICEF, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – are exploring integration of the recommendations into the polio eradication effort.

Stopping polio transmission by end of 2014 realistic, says Independent Monitoring Board César Caro 2013-06-18 00:00:00Z 0

Be aware of scams targeting Rotarians

Posted by César Caro on Jun 16, 2013

ImageSeveral Rotarians have recently reported receiving fraudulent emails, including one with the subject line "Proposed Rotary Visit." It fraudulently claims to be from a Rotary club president in Nigeria asking for information to help coordinate exchanges or to partner on projects.

Also be aware of Facebook pages or other websites using the Rotary logo without permission in order to solicit money and imply a relationship with Rotary.

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General strike planned in Portugal for 27 June

Posted by César Caro on Jun 16, 2013

ImageThe two largest labor unions in Portugal are planning to hold a one-day general strike 27 June. Such strikes are usually peaceful, but this one is likely to disrupt the travel plans of Rotarians leaving Lisbon the day after the Rotary International Convention ends.

While the strike might be postponed or have a minimal impact on transportation, Rotarians should be aware of it and plan accordingly. If you have booked a flight on 27 June, ask your travel agent or airline about rescheduling. Once they know the strike will occur, airlines often rebook passengers for the next available flights after such events. Check your airline for its policy. Rotary's host airline, TAP, has agreed to waive change fees now.

RI and Experient, RI's official convention housing provider, reached out to the hotels that we have contracted room blocks with to request flexibility on departure dates potentially impacted by the strike, based on hotel availability. Experient will also set up a referral list of available hotels and will be available onsite in FIL Pavilion 4 to assist guests with reservation changes and extensions. 

Rotary is monitoring the situation and will post any new information on www.rotary.org as it becomes available.

General strike planned in Portugal for 27 June César Caro 2013-06-17 00:00:00Z 0

District 5730 New Generation Foundation

Posted by César Caro on Jun 03, 2013

By DG Paul Anderson

 

We are officially establishing the new District 5730 New Generation Foundation (501c3).Image

 

This new foundation will provide a means of donating to the various children, youth, and, young adult organizations and events in our district (the Diabetic Camp, Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, Interact, and Rotoract). The donations can be taken off ones income tax since it is a 501c3 tax exempt foundation. This should encourage donations to these causes.

 

The foundation may also be used for other funding that would benefit our district and clubs pending our foundation board’s approval. Things other than cash may be given and the best means of investing all donations will be utilized to insure growth as well as security. Endowments may be established, also. Clubs may use the foundation on a limited basis as their foundation instead of going to the expense of establishing their own. 

 

The founding board members for the foundation are:

 

Bill Morris, Chairman, 3 year term (2013-14 - 2015-16)

Jack Campbell, 3 year term

 

Bonnie Pendleton, 2 year term  (2013-14 - 2014-15)

John Scott, 2 year term

 

Katie Salter, 1 year term  (2013-14)

PDG Charles Cotten, 1 year term

 

The current serving governor will be a full voting member of the board, but will not be counted as necessary for a quorum. The by-laws and other information will be made available after the boards’ initial meeting.

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World Water Summit Draws Attention to Water's Pivotal Role

Posted by César Caro on Jun 03, 2013

by Diana Schoberg

The Rotarian -- June 2013

 

Water and sanitation are at the nexus of Rotary’s six areas of focus, says Ron Denham, of the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton, Ont., Canada. Image

 

“Without water, we’ll never have conflict resolution. Without water, we’ll never have basic education and literacy,” he explains. Denham, who has served as chair of the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) since its founding in 2007, is stepping down from his post at the end of this month.

 

On 21 June, he’ll speak at the group’s fifth World Water Summit, in Lisbon, Portugal. The Rotarian caught up with Denham recently for a conversation about water and sanitation.

 

THE ROTARIAN: You recently got back from Uganda. What were you doing there?

 

DENHAM: In Uganda, all 74 Rotary clubs have come together as part of one water program. It’s the first time this has happened anywhere. The program was launched by the Ugandan minister of water and environment a year and a half ago. It’s going to transform the country.

 

TR: What has changed to make such a program possible?

 

DENHAM: Traditionally, Rotary clubs have thought about small projects. The project might be building a borehole, digging a well, putting in a pipeline. When they’ve done that, they say, “Now we’re finished.” The problem is that many of those applications have been unsustainable, because there’s no emphasis on behavioral change. There’s no emphasis on working with people in the community so they can sustain the systems themselves. So when the Rotarians in Uganda decided they wanted to make a significant impact, I said, “Let’s stop talking about small projects. Let’s think big.” Getting water and sanitation is not an end in itself – it’s the means to an end.

 

TR: You have a PhD in mechanical engineering. How did you get so deep into water?

 

DENHAM: I was senior partner at a Canadian management consulting firm. Most of our projects in the developing world were rooted in access to water. One project, at Lake Manzala in Egypt, was based on aquaculture and agriculture. In Greece, there was one in the horticultural business, which, again, depends on water. I realized what the impact of water could be. In 2004, incoming RI President Glenn Estess asked me to lead a task force on water. Then in 2007, we formed WASRAG.

 

TR: Why join WASRAG?

 

DENHAM: To engage in discussions about how to ensure your project is sustainable. We will help you promote your project among other clubs and find funding. The exchange of information is important. For example, people in many parts of the world are making bio-sand filters and helping communities use them, but the practices are slightly different. On the website, we have a forum where users can share their experiences and learn from one another.

 

TR: Your term ends this year. What happens next for WASRAG, and for you?

 

DENHAM: [Past RI President] Bill Boyd is taking over as chair, which is fantastic. He’s probably one of the most highly regarded Rotarians there is, and he’s very enthusiastic about water. As for me, I told Bill that I will do whatever he wants me to do. I don’t think I’m going to retire quietly. My wife wouldn’t tolerate that.

  
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District Conference Hotel Reservation

Posted by César Caro on Jan 20, 2013

We are now accepting reservations for your event. The reservation deadline is April 18. Image
Reservations can be made by calling 806-776-7000 or 1-888-776-7001.

Click below to book your room online: 
Room Reservation

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Shannon Baker
Sales Manager
Overton Hotel & Conference Center
2322 Mac Davis Lane
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Hotel: 806.776.7000
Fax: 806.776.7001
Direct: 806.776.7091

shannonbaker@overtonhotel.com

Click Here to See Photos of The Hotel

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'Engage Rotary, Change Lives' Is 2013-14 RI Theme

Posted by César Caro on Jan 20, 2013

ImageRI President-elect Ron Burton announced the 2013-14 RI theme, Engage Rotary, Change Lives, during the International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. Rotary International/Alyce Henson

RI President-elect Ron Burton will ask Rotarians to Engage Rotary, Change Lives in 2013-14.

He unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2013 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, the annual training event for incoming district governors.

“If we really want to take Rotary service forward, then we must make sure that every single Rotarian has the same feeling about Rotary that each one of us here has today,” Burton said. “We need to make sure that every Rotarian has a meaningful role to play, that they’re all making a contribution, and that their contribution is valued."

Burton said the July launch of The Rotary Foundation’s new grant model, Future Vision, makes it an exciting time to be a Rotarian. He said the new grant model, which has been used by about 100 pilot districts since 2010, represents a new era for the Foundation, and will help Rotarians get excited about Rotary’s ability to change lives.

“It takes everything that is wonderful about Rotary and raises it to a new level — by encouraging bigger, more sustainable projects while providing increased flexibility for local projects, both of which address the needs of the community being served,” he said.

Burton asked the incoming district governors to take the lead in helping their clubs through the transition, with the assistance of their district Rotary Foundation chairs, who also attended the assembly this year. The training sessions are focusing heavily on equipping these leaders to go back to their districts as experts on the new grant model.

Before the assembly, Burton asked each of the incoming governors to make a donation in their name to The Rotary Foundation in order to demonstrate leadership by example. At the assembly, he announced that all 537 governors-elect had complied; along with donations from all RI Board members and Foundation Trustees, the contributions totaled US$675,412.

“Now, I have to believe that some of this is money that The Rotary Foundation probably would not have received had I not asked. And I think that this is an important lesson” he said. “If you want somebody else to do something, you can just sit around and wait for them to get the idea, or you can ask.”

Burton applied that lesson also to membership development, which he insisted is the responsibility of every Rotarian. He told the audience that although he had been an active member of the Key Club, a youth program of Kiwanis International, he went on to join Rotary simply because the Rotary Club of Norman, Oklahoma, invited him to.

“You have to ask,” he said.

But Burton emphasized that the job doesn’t end when a new member joins: “It’s not done until that new member is engaged in Rotary, inspired by Rotary, and uses the power of Rotary service to change lives.”

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District 2012-2013 Goals

Posted by César Caro on Nov 14, 2012

Image1. A five percent membership increase using the IGNITE program.

2. One "new" project, either local or international.

3. That every club have the goal of "Every Rotarian Every Year.”

4. A renewed emphasis on the "Four Way Test” in learning it and in living it.

5. Two “new” clubs: either Rotary Clubs, Rotary Satellites, Rotaract, or Interact.

 

 District 2012-2013 Goals César Caro 2012-11-15 00:00:00Z 0

Member Access: Have You Logged in Recently?

Posted by César Caro on Nov 05, 2012

Member Access isn’t just a tool for updating your contact information or paying dues. It’s an online destination offering a variety Imageof useful information and functions that can enhance your Rotary experience.

If you haven’t explored the site for a while, here are three reasons you should log in to Member Access.

1. Track club goals. Launched in July, Rotary Club Central makes it possible for you to monitor your club’s progress and achievements in three key areas: membership initiatives, service activities, and Rotary Foundation giving. Once you’ve entered this data, your club members, district governor, and assistant governor can also follow your accomplishments.

2. Publicize your projects. Through Rotary Showcase, you can promote your club’s achievements to other Rotarians and Facebook friends. Add your project or browse the site to see the good work other clubs are doing.

3. Sign up for training. Learn about Rotary’s Strategic Plan, six areas of focus, and how to apply for the Foundation’s new grants. Each course includes resources and its own online community where you can talk with other participants and course moderators. Go to learn.rotary.org and register for a course today.

 Member Access: Have You Logged in Recently? César Caro 2012-11-06 00:00:00Z 0

A Veterans Day message: Don't take troops for granted

Posted by César Caro on Oct 31, 2012

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On Nov. 11, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the end of "the war to end all wars," World War I, as Armistice Day. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. I was a child of that era, and veterans were truly honored for their service and sacrifice.

We take much for granted, but taking our veterans for granted should not be one of them. Think of all who gave their lives for you and me. Think of the millions who served and of the many who came home to a lifetime of pain and discomfort. Think of the many others who served but did not suffer wounds of war. They too served honorably with the same odds that their lives could be on the line at any moment.

While I have always supported and respected first responders such as police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians, I believe my own aging has given me the wisdom to see these defenders as our troops at home. Since 9/11 many of them have been called to active duty and become statistics as killed or wounded in action.

Let this Veterans Day lead us to becoming more educated about this day, about Memorial Day, Flag Day and other special days of honor and what they really mean.

Whether you are for or against the Afghanistan or Iraq wars, always support the troops, be respectful of each other and thankful you have the freedoms you do. Honor all veterans, not just once a year but every time you see a veteran because he served you every day he wore the uniform and many for years after taking off the uniform.

For those so inclined, I encourage you to visit a military or Veterans Affairs hospital. I recently spent four months in such surroundings when my son was wounded severely in Afghanistan.

If you do, I guarantee you will come home changed after seeing firsthand what so many have given for you to live life as you choose. These wounded warriors deserve everything we can do for them.

Robert J. Faro, who resides in Upper Nazareth Township, served in the Army for 10 years. This piece is a condensed version of remarks he will make during a program at noon Wednesday at the Easton Area Public Library, 515 Church St., Easton

A while back, an unknown author wrote, "A veteran is someone who, at one point, wrote a check to the United States of America, payable in any amount, up to and including his life."

Take time to hug a veteran today!

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November is Rotary Foundation Month

Posted by César Caro on Oct 31, 2012
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November is Rotary Foundation month! It's a good time to reflect on the great Rotary Foundation sponsored programs we support and on how each of us can contribute to make sure these programsImage continue.

Our Rotary Foundation sponsors a broad range of Educational and Humanitarian programs that save and change lives here and abroad: Group Study Exchange (GSE), Ambassadorial Scholars, Polio Eradication, District Matching Grants and Health/Hunger & Humanity (3H) Grants, to name a few. These programs are the lifeblood of Rotary, creating world peace and understanding through the lives touched by the programs. Ask any past GSE team leader or any Rotarian who has visited/worked on an international project about the difference made by these programs . . . there are many wonderful stories of saved and changed lives around the world.

Our contributions to The Rotary Foundation fund these Rotary programs. While our Foundation is quite healthy (one of the largest Foundations in the world), there is so much more we need to do. Your annual contribution and/or a contribution to the Foundation permanent fund (through a major gift or benefactor contribution) fuels our Rotary programs. A contribution to the Foundation is one of the best investments you can make with nearly 100% going to Rotary programs that save and change lives.

We encourage each of you to learn more about The Rotary Foundation and make a contribution to continue saving and changing lives. These programs work and are a great investment for a better and safer world.

 November is Rotary Foundation Month César Caro 2012-11-01 00:00:00Z 0

District 5730 Group Study Exchange South Korea 2013

Posted by César Caro on Oct 15, 2012

A Message from Mark MerrittImage

I am leading a month long Rotary International Group Study Exchange to South Korea in April 2013. This unique cultural and vocational exchange is an opportunity for non-Rotarian businesspeople and professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who are in the early stages of their careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to exchange visits in paired areas of different countries. For four to six weeks, team members experience the host country's culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

In a typical four-week tour, applicants participate in five full days of vocational visits, 15 to 20 club presentations, 10 to 15 formal visits and social events, two to three days at the district conference, three to four hours per day of cultural and site tours, and three to four hours per day of free time with host families.

For each team member, the Foundation provides the most economical round-trip airline ticket between the home and host countries. Rotarians in the host area provide for meals, lodging, and group travel within their district.

I have the next six weeks to take applications. We will be conducting team interviews on December 8. I would really appreciate your helping me to find qualified participants that would derive professional benefits and work cooperatively within a team for a fast paced and rewarding endeavor. The participants need to live in Rotary District 5730.

More information can be found here:

http://www.rotary.org/en/serviceandfellowship/makeconnections/groupstudyexchange/pages/ridefault.aspx

Thank you all for your help. My contact information is

Mark Merritt
markm@westechseal.net
office: 432-367-1188
Fax: 432-362-2347

 District 5730 Group Study Exchange South Korea 2013 César Caro 2012-10-16 00:00:00Z 0

GSE Team Leader Selected

Posted by César Caro on Oct 15, 2012

ImageThe 2013 outbound GSE team, which will tour Rotary District 3710 in South Korea, will be lead by Mark Merritt, representing the Odessa East Rotary Club. Mark has been a Rotarian for eighteen years, past president of his Rotary club, and has a rich background in civic involvement. Mark is involved with RYLA, his club’s Bingo Foundation for charities, and helped deliver supplies to orphanages in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. In addition to his work with Rotary, Mark has served on the West Texas District Export Council for the Department of Commerce, Advisory Board for Texas Manufacturing Assistance Centers, White-Poole House Board, Odessa College Machine Technology Advisory Board, UTBP advisory board for engineering.  

Mark is the owner of Westech Seal, Inc. in Odessa. Mark has extensive travel experience abroad. He has traveled to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Canada, Mexico, Germany and Amsterdam. Mark is an instrument rated general aviation pilot. He is married to Maribea, also a Rotarian, and two boys in college.

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Now Accepting District Governor Nominations For 2015-2016

Posted by César Caro on Oct 14, 2012

District 5730 Map IIWe are now accepting nominations for District Governor of District 5730 for the Rotary year 2015-16. The deadline for submitting the application is January 24, 2013. The application can be found HERE and should be mailed or emailed to:

PDG David Norris
District Governor Nomination Committee Chair
1004 Crockett
Amarillo, TX 79102
dnorris@happybank.com

Qualified candidates include Rotarians in good standing who are members of a club in good standing with Rotary International. The candidate must have served as the president of a club for a full year.

We also invite you to email names of potential applicants to PDG David Norris!

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Rotary International Speciality License Plates for Texans now available!

Posted by César Caro on Oct 14, 2012

ImageTom Plumb of The Port Isabel, Texas Rotary Club in District 5910 spent over 4 years pursuing the creation of a Texas Rotary International license plate. They are now a reality. The specialty license plate fee is collected in addition to the regular registration fee and any other applicable fees. From the $30 specialty plate fee, $22 goes to the Texas Department of State Health Services to help fund Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and for improving the delivery of TB prevention and control services. This plate is available for Passenger,Truck, Motorcycle, Trailer/Travel Trailer, and Private Bus.The plate can be purchased on-line at the TxDMV Website.

Texas DMV Link - Click Here

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New District Website César Caro 2012-10-01 00:00:00Z 0

Welcome to the new website for District 5730!

Posted by David Norris

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Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. 

We are all excited to see how ClubRunner will revolutionize the way we manage our day to day club activities, as well as communicate more effectively. ClubRunner is an all-in-one membership and communication software package designed for Rotary. More than just an easy-to-use website, it is a complete online package comprised of several modules, all designed to maintain your members' data, facilitate interactive communication, organize events and volunteers, distribute email newsletters and broadcast communications, improve public relations, and help run a club more efficiently.Accessible by all club members through a password protected member area, it allows every member to access key information to communicate much more effectively, as well as share information and collaborate better, as well as automate administrative functions such as attendance tracking and billing. Membership changes to the database are automatically communicated to Rotary International, therefore also saving the Club Secretary from performing double data entry. Online registrations for events and volunteer activities, automatic email services, and an integrated e-Bulletin, among other features, makes it easy to promote your club's activities.

The website features easy to use content management tools, where you don't need to have a technical background to maintain the site, and with the new Website Designer 2.0 interface, you can customize your site to reflect your club's identity and style.

For more information on ClubRunner, visit ClubRunner's Website and discover how to take full advantage of the features of ClubRunner.

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Former Rotary Youth Exchange student designs a backpack bed for the homeless

Posted by César Caro

By Megan Ferringer                                                                             
The Rotarian -- June 2013 

ImageDuring Australia’s colder months, emergency shelters often fill to capacity. Many homeless people searching for a warm bed are turned away, handed a piece of cardboard and a blanket for the night.

Tony Clark, an IT entrepreneur, 1992 Rotary Youth Exchange student, and the founder of the Melbourne-based nonprofit Swags for Homeless, offers an alternative.

In the past year, his organization has distributed more than 3,000 swags, or portable sleeping units, to charities and shelters throughout Australia, New Zealand, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The Backpack Beds, which Clark and his wife, Lisa, designed, are made of a lightweight fabric and have a built-in, 6-foot foam mattress and mosquito netting. But most important, they offer warmth with their waterproof, windproof design. The entire assembly weighs only 6.5 pounds and rolls into a backpack.

Clark was inspired to start the nonprofit when he questioned why so many shelters didn’t provide homeless people with proper outdoor bedding. He immediately began working on designs for the versatile bed.

“I thought to myself, ‘How would I like to be treated if I slept on the street?’” Clark says. “Homeless people suffering from frostbite, hypothermia, and trench foot are common in wealthy countries. A Backpack Bed is an interim crisis measure – one that can save the lives of those without shelter.”

The bed, which can be purchased with a A$68 donation, has won four international honors, including the Australian International Design Award and the German Red Dot “Best of the Best” award – one of the most prestigious accolades in the product design world.

The innovative beds offer more than physical comfort, say those who have used them – they also provide a renewed sense of dignity.

“Until people are faced with living on the streets, they have no idea of what is involved. Just getting a shower, finding a toilet, or trying to wash clothes becomes a big event,” says Matt, a young homeless man in Australia. “This is the third time I have been on the streets, and previously I didn’t even have a blanket. Tony Clark and his organization change the lives of people like me.”

The success of Swags for Homeless throughout Australia and Europe has encouraged Clark to bring his Backpack Beds to the United States. Rotary clubs in District 9800, which includes Melbourne, funded and transported 100 beds to Baltimore and parts of New Jersey and New York to help the region’s homeless and those displaced by Hurricane Sandy. District 7500 (New Jersey) worked with Australian Rotarians to coordinate the effort. Swags for Homeless also donated 60 beds for distribution in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.

“We knew we had to take this idea and spread its success to other countries and help save others,” Clark says. “Thanks to Rotary, this is an important moment: It will be the first time Backpack Beds will be distributed to street-sleeping homeless and disaster victims in the USA.”

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Wild poliovirus reported in Somalia

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A case of type 1 polio has been reported in the Banadir region of Somalia. ThImagee country’s first case since March 2007, genetic sequencing suggests that the virus is closely related to a type 1 virus strain circulating in Nigeria.

In response to the outbreak, an immunization campaign is scheduled to take place 14-16 May, aimed at reaching more than 350,000 children in the Banadir region.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a surveillance alert for Somalia and bordering areas of northern Kenya and eastern Ethiopia, highlighting the need for urgent searches for additional cases of acute flaccid paralysis and suspected polio in all health facilities. WHO has also advised all countries in Africa and the eastern Mediterranean region to heighten their surveillance for poliovirus.

While only three countries remain polio-endemic -- Nigeria, Pakistan, and Afghanistan -- the world is at risk of outbreaks until all three stop the virus. Continued support for polio eradication is needed to ensure that the progress gained is not lost.

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Message From DG Paul Anderson

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Urgent Reminders II:

1. A reminder, as in times past, we are asking for at least one item from every club for the silent auction. Individuals may also bring items. It is great fun and it helps to raise money for covering our conference expense.

2. Please remember to bring Crutches4Africia. Bring used crutches, canes , walkers, wheelchairs, braces, and any mobility assistance item to the conference. Contact your AG if you need assistance in transporting  items to our Conference in Lubbock.

3. Please bring Cruise Raffle Tickets to the Conference. Or contact your AG, or mail to DG Paul Anderson, 211 Wildcat St., Wolfforth, TX 79382-5329 to arrive by Wednesday, May 1.

Send the money to the RI Foundation using the form giving the Paul Harris Fellowship credit to the Rotarian involved.

4. Please encourage others to come with you to see how we can make a difference in this world "With a Passion for Rotary".  It is not to late you can register at the door.

DG Paul Anderson
District 5730

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Council of Legislation

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ImageThe Council on Legislation, Rotary's "parliament," meets every three years to deliberate and act upon all proposed enactments and resolutions submitted by clubs, district conferences, the General Council and Conference of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, and the RI Board. The Council itself also makes proposals.

 

The Council on Legislation is an important part of Rotary's governance process. While the Board of Directors sets policies for Rotary International, the Council is where Rotary clubs have their say in the governance of the association. Every three years, each district sends a representative to the Council, which reviews proposed legislation. Every club and district is entitled to submit legislation to the Council, and some of Rotary’s most important work has resulted from Council action. Women were admitted into Rotary because of the action of the 1989 Council on Legislation, and PolioPlus was born as the result of the 1986 Council.

The Council comprises more than 500 representatives from every part of the Rotary world. Voting members include one elected representative of the clubs of each Rotary district. Some nonvoting members include the chair and vice chair of the Council, the RI president, members of the RI Board, and past RI presidents. 

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Message From DG Paul Anderson

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ImageDear Rotarians in D5730,

I am sold on our Conference; I believe this will be one of the best balanced meetings we will ever have. We have 4 great outside speakers, and a beautiful 1st class facility with A-1 service. 

Because we are not charging a registration fee the overall cost will be less than some of our other conferences. 

Our Rotary Youth Exchange students will have you seeing the world differently as they share on Saturday morning, and by all means do not miss the RYE flag ceremony as they start that hour.

You will be captivated by David Talbot's life story that he will share on Saturday afternoon, and how he created Crutches4Africa. He is a 2011 recipient of the International Service Award for a Polio Free World.

 

Dr. Barry McCool is the father of Astronaut Willie McCool of the Columbia disaster and he will open our eyes and our hearts as he shares that event from a very personal viewpoint as our keynote speaker at the Governor's Banquet on Saturday Evening. 

 

There are too many conference events for me to mention here if I am to keep this e-mail brief, such as two different breakout sessions of 4 choices each on Friday. Please look over the attached program, and also, look over the vast array of amazing events in Lubbock on that Friday evening. I personally am going to the Annual Beast Feast at the Civic Center on Friday evening, let me know if you need a ticket.

 

Two attachments: a registration form and a program schedule, to use or to pass on. Please encourage others to attend and register early, preregistration has been extended to Friday, April 26. Preregistration saves you $15, and helps us to order the meals (the deadline is a date that was determined by the hotel food service). 

If mailing please get it to Cynthia Scott by that date (4/26), or online at our  http://www.ridistrict5730.org,  go to the 4th bullet point under "What's New!" and use Paypal or a credit card.

Lubbock Club members only: The Friday "All Club Luncheon” is your meeting for that week and your club dues will pay that item for you and your guest, so do not include that meal in your registration.

Where else can you fellowship with other great Rotarians like we enjoy at our District Conference. Many Clubs and Rotarians will be recognized and given awards, but you must be present to be recognized.

To download and view the attachment, please click on the link below:
5730 District Conference Program Schedule
Registration Form

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Service,

Paul Anderson
DG District 5730

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Taxes

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by Patty Lamberti

The Rotarian -- April 2013 

Taxes date as far back as ancient Egypt. One hieroglyphic tablet shows tax collectors beating peasants who didn’t pay on time.

·         On 16 December 1773, about 100 colonists destroyed tea on three British ships docked in Boston Harbor. The British government had implemented a tax on tea imported into the colonies. The “tea party” instigators were primarily protesting a lack of representation in British parliament, in addition to the price of tea.

·         States needed to pay their debts after the American Revolution. The newly formed federal government imposed excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol. Pennsylvania farmers revolted in 1794, in what became known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Today, the federal tax on a 750-milliliter bottle of 80-proof liquor is $2.14. The federal tax on a pack of cigarettes is $1.01.

·         In 1861, Congress passed the first income tax law in an effort to help cover the cost of the Civil War. The law was later repealed. In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, creating the first permanent federal income tax. In 2011, 24.9 percent of federal income tax payments went toward the national defense budget.

·         The first U.S. 1040 tax form was created in 1913. Today, the Internal Revenue Service offers a total of 1,177 forms and instructions. Of the 93,337 employees who worked for the IRS at the end of fiscal year 2009, only 14,264 were revenue agents.

·         Tax Freedom Day – the day when “the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay off its total tax bill for the year,” calculated by the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax research group – hasn’t occurred earlier than 31 March since 1950.

·         To pay their taxes for 2012, 35 percent of Americans used tax software, 31 percent relied on websites that calculate taxes, 28 percent hired an accountant, 1 percent used a cell phone app, and 5 percent did it the old way: with a pen and paper.

·         The maximum federal tax rate for a U.S. citizen in 2012 was 35 percent. Aruba has the world’s highest rate, at 59 percent, followed by Sweden, at 56.6 percent. People who live in the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bermuda, Brunei, the Cayman Islands, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates pay no income taxes.  

·         In 2011, 84 percent of Americans did not think cheating on taxes was acceptable. About 1 in 90 of all individual U.S. tax returns were audited that year. The IRS charges a 20 percent “negligence” penalty for careless mistakes on tax returns, but if the agency believes a taxpayer committed fraud, it can charge 75 percent of the tax owed and send the person to jail for five years.

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