Monday Morning - March 27
March 26th, 2006 in Monday Morning“All Quality Clubs, Everyone Involved”
Full Belly Project
This week at the Carter Center in Atlanta, the most famous peanut farmer in the world got an in-depth look at the “Full Belly Project” peanut sheller. I share your pride that this peanut sheller, invented right here in District 7730, will improve the lives of many thousands of people in Uganda and in places where peanuts are a staple. I have no doubt that this week’s meeting will make a big difference in expediting the project’s success!
Rotaract at UNCW
2006-07 District Rotaract Chair Sean Desmond and John Grimes of the Wilmington Rotary Club have been hard at work to revive the UNCW Rotaract Club. This week, they got help from District Treasurer Joe Pascal of the Wilmington Cape Fear Rotary Club. Joe, a mentor for the UNCW Cameron School of Business Executive Network, has received a commitment from a many of UNCW’s top business students to promote Rotaract throughout the business school.
News from the District
Since I live in Wilmington, getting Rotary success stories from Wilmington (such as the above) is never a problem. However, beginning July 1 (or even earlier), I would like to hear news of Rotary accomplishments from all over the district. I commit to you that I will spread the word! I know that we are all proud of each other’s accomplishments.
Spring Training: “Rotary – The Global Village”
Rotary Club Leaders – Do not miss Spring Training, Saturday, April 8, 9am, at James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville, NC – 230 minutes packed with Rotary Info.
In the Large Group Sessions, we will:
· Learn how we can make a difference in the world;
· See how we cross borders;
· Discover the Global Village of Rotary;
· Realize what it means to “Lead the Way”!
Plus Small Group Breakouts where there will be practical information for:
· Club Secretaries (RI Secretary’s Manuals will be handed out)
· Club Treasurers
· Community Service-Fundraising Chairs
· Membership Chairs
The event will be exciting, informative and fun. In response to a request, I am attaching the flyer in PDF format for those of you who do not have word.
Club Presidents 2006-07, Please!
· For those of you who have not yet done so, please complete your Rotary Foundation Fund Development Club Goal Report Form.
· Please work on your Planning Guide For Effective Rotary Clubs – page 83, Club President’s Manual – Tab 7, PETS book. The Planning Guide is due May 31.
· Please complete the Inventory, page 105, Club President’s Manual by May 31. This was not mentioned before – I apologize for the oversight.
· Please continue to review your PETS Manual.
· For ideas on enhancing club quality, read WE CARE, Page 4, Tab 3.
Important Dates!
· Spring Training – April 8, James Sprunt Community College
· District Conference – April 21 – 23, Kinston, NC
· District Installation – SAVE THE DATE! July 11, 2006, Lily’s, Wilmington. All District Leaders will be installed. 2006-07 Club Presidents and District Leaders and spouses are all invited to celebrate the accomplishments of 2005-06 and to welcome the new Rotary year!
Thank you all for your dedicated service to your clubs and to Rotary!
Lead the Way!