Sharing Today - July 16
July 15th, 2007 in Rotary Shares“Reach for the Stars — Learn About Rotary”
Governor Installation
In a fitting ceremony Thursday evening in Lumberton, NC Governor Wilson Ray was officially installed. About 100 Rotarians and guests gathered to participate in the ceremony. Thanks to everyone who attended to witness this important annual event.
Rotary International Presidential Membership Conference
I included this in our last weekly update, but I don’t want us to lose sight of this event. It isn’t often that we get the chance to meet with our RI President so let’s not miss this opportunity. On 25 & 25 August 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida we can join President Wilf and a number of other Rotary leaders to discuss “Building a Winning Team” and “Sharing the Light of Rotary”. For more information log on to http://www.6990.org and scroll down to the Presidential Conference link. Or contact our District Membership Chair, PDG Johnny Robertson at 910-843-5211 or E-mail johnsfuel@earthlink.net.
More Sad News
On 10 July, Rotarian Len Graham of the Fayetteville Rotary Club died at his home after a year long fight with cancer. He was a Past President of his Club. Rotarian Len was a retired Army Officer with 23 years active duty. He served two combat tours in Vietnam. We all salute you Rotarian Len Graham.
Youth Exchange
This is another repeat from last week, but I want to make sure the word gets out. Club Presidents & Youth Exchange Officers, it is time to ‘roll-out‘ our new Rotary Youth Exchange Program!!! We are entering a year full of excitement and learning opportunity. Please contact Lori Harris, District Youth Exchange Chairperson, to begin your Club’s 2007 - 2008 Youth Exchange Program–E-mail lharris2006@yahoo.com or telephone 910-409-0202. Contact her today and invite her to be your Clubs Program for a very energetic introduction to our Youth Exchange Program.
Governor’s Official Club Visits Scheduled Next Two Weeks
16 July — Fayetteville Club–6:30 PM — Haymont Grill & Steak House.
17 July — Wallace Club — 12:00 PM — Mad Boar Restaurant.
18 July — Wilmington-South Club — 12:30 PM — Cape Fear Country Club.
19 July — Burgaw Club–7:00 AM — Heritage Place.
19 July — Wilmington-West Club — 12:00 PM — Roudabush Restaurant (3d Flr).
23 July — Bladenboro Club — 6:30 PM — Bladenboro Community Bldg.
24 July — Fairmont Club–6:30 PM — Fairmont Library.
25 July — Fayetteville LaFayette Club — 7:30 AM — Highland Country Club.
25 July — Elizabethtown Club — 1:00 PM — Front Porch Restaurant.
26 July — Shallotte Club — 12:30 PM — Carmella’s.
Club Goal Report Forms
Don’t give up–lets keep trying to get these forms filled out and sent in–they are way past due but we still need them and RI still needs them. Please fill them out and FAX them to me at 910-843-8114 or E-mail bronco549@aol.com.
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Rotary Foundation Thought of the Week
This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about a Rotary Peace Fellow who is making a difference.
Arnoldas Praqnckevicius, a member of the first class of Peace Fellows and a native Lithuanian, now works as a domestic policy advisor to the Republic of Lithuania President Valdas Adamkus. His responsibilities include analyzing trends and developments in the country’s political system. Some of the main issues and projects he has tackled are political corruption, the establishment of ethical standards, and the promotion of a civic and open society.
Arnoldas is just one example of how the Rotary Peace Fellows can shape policy and influence decision-making at an international level.
For more information on giving or program participation, contact our District Rotary Foundation Chair, PDG Bevin Wall at bevin@RLI33.org.