Rotary District 7730

“SURF’S UP! SERVING ROTARY”

District Conference at Wrightsville Beach

Register now for an extraordinary and FUN District Conference! Registration is free and the Friday evening Shrimparoo and Saturday lunch is free if you register by April 15^th!

On-line District Conference registration is available at:
http://www.wilmingtonrotaryclub.org/new_page_43.htm

You can copy the District Conference registration and mail it by linking to:

• Wilmington Rotary Club or,
• District Website: http://www.rotary7730.org

The District Conference is for all Rotarians and families! Rotary leaders, encourage your fellow Rotarians to attend and have a wonderful time!

Important Changes Regarding Rotary Foundation Contributions

Beginning April 1, 2007, The Rotary Foundation has a NEW contributions lockbox. Payments sent to the old address may be returned to sender. Please ensure all contributions are going to the new address:

Mailing address for TRF contributions:

The Rotary Foundation tells me to please encourage all Rotary clubs to submit contributions early! This will allow The Rotary Foundation to credit and report your contributions sooner, acknowledge donors in a more timely fashion, meet any year-end recognition event deadlines, and ensure clubs have the opportunity to submit requests for adjustments or corrections before the end of the Rotary year.

GSE from Japan to Arrive in Wilmington April 10

Our Group Study Exchange Team of young medical rehab professionals from District 2690 in Japan will arrive at the Wilmington Airport on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:13pm. All Rotarians are welcome to greet the team.

Inspiring Programs for Rotary Meetings on an Outstanding World Community Service Opportunity

As you are searching for a worthy World Community Service Project with your fellow presidents, please consider this opportunity.

Paul Wilkes called me just before I left for India to tell me about Prathyasha Bhavan, the Home of Hope, an orphanage for 65 girls who have been abused, abandoned and neglected. Paul and his wife adopted this orphanage while they were in India last year and have been raising money for it ever since.

Paul is also available for programs at your Rotary clubs. Although Paul has lived in Wilmington for many years (I’ve known Paul for a long time), he’s an award-winning author of many books that have sold all over the US. Google Paul Wilkes, the writer, and you will see how much he does. He is an excellent speaker and a great human being. Your affiliation with Paul and with Prathyasha Bhavan will be a gratifying experience for your Rotarians.

Host Families Needed for 2007-08 Youth Exchange

Rotary Club Presidents, please make announcement to your members requesting host families for the following students:

• Maria Justiniano Tania - Bolivia, female, 16 yrs old
• Marianne Bonnargent - France, female, 16 yrs old
• Pedro P.F.M. de Freitas - Brasil, male, 17 yrs old

District Youth Officer Lori Harris has each application on hand and is ready to move on finalizing these once host families are identified. Contact Lori ASAP at lharris2006@yahoo.com. Thank you for your assistance in helping with host family identification for these current students awaiting a response.

Auburn U. World Affairs Youth Seminar is cancelled!

The Auburn University World Affairs Youth Seminar scheduled for July
15-20 sponsored by the Outreach Program Office and the Lee County
Sunrise Rotary Club has unfortunately been canceled for this summer.

District Calendar

Inbound GSE Team from Japan, April 10 – May 8
“Surf’s Up! Servin’ Rotary” District Conference, May 3-6, Holiday Inn Sunspree, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Rotary Foundation Thought of the Week

Brought to you each week by PDG Bevin Wall, District Rotary Foundation Chair; and reproduced courtesy of http://www.rotary.org

This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about the Paul Harris Society.

The Paul Harris Society is a district-administered recognition for those who elect to personally contribute US$1,000 or more each year to the Annual Programs Fund. Started three years ago by Past District Governor Wayne Cusick in District 5340 in San Diego, USA, societies have now been adopted in more than 80 districts worldwide. Individual districts handle all associated recognition for this program, however, the Trustees recently endorsed the Paul Harris Society, and TRF is developing a standard wearable recognition item. Paul Harris Society contributions are eligible towards Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and Major Donor recognition.

For more information on giving or program participation, contact PDG Bevin Wall District 7730 Rotary Foundation Chair at Bevin@RLI33.org.

Lead the Way!