Sharing Today - March 31
March 30th, 2008 in Rotary SharesDistrict Simplified Grants
Don’t forget about this simple way to get your club involved in an international or community project. We still have money to award and quick approval is guaranteed if your application meets simple rules. For more information check with our RI Foundation Chair, PDG Bevin Wall at Bevin@RLI33.org.
District Conference, Williamsburg, Virginia
Our conference will be held this year in historic colonial Williamsburg on 18 & 19 April. Please plan to attend and please continue to encourage your friends and club members to attend, also. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy Rotary hospitality while being updated on Rotary programs. Bring your partners and children and treat them to this rare opportunity to meet our special guest, Astronaut Bill McArthur.
Site of the District Conference
“Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Hotel”
For reservations call 1-800-227-6963–ask for the Rotary rate of $119.00
Registration is easy on-line at www.rotary7730.org. Just click on “district database” and then click on “calendar.” Or, if you prefer to register by mail, club presidents have the mail in form you need. If not, just contact us and we’ll send what you need. Please contact me or one of our District Conference co-chairs, Janet Robertson at 910-843-2802 or at janet.robertson@lumberrivercog.org or PDG Johnny Robertson at johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.
What Paul Harris Said
“Love is mightier than hate. Give it one-half the advertising that hate has had and there will be no more war.” (The Rotarian Magazine, February 1924)
Every Month is Membership Month
If we are to grow our membership we have to “lead the way” and “lead by example.” We cannot delegate this responsibility–somewhere in your community is someone who wants to be a Rotarian. But, they have to be asked–they have to be invited to a club meeting and they have to be invited to join. It will not happen by accident. Please don’t wait for someone else to do it for you. For more information contact our District Membership Chair, PDG Johnny Robertson at E-mail johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.
United Nations–Rotary Speakers Programme
A new United Nations-Rotary Speakers Programme has been developed to provide Rotary clubs an opportunity to tap into the expertise available at the United Nations. The program, now being piloted in the United States, makes UN experts available to speak at special club meetings, or other Rotary events with more than 100 participants. For more information go to ers@rotary.org.
Help us to tell your Club’s story
Many, many good things are going on your Club–but, only you and your members will know about them unless you share the good news. Help us to spread the word. Send it to me at bronco549@aol.com and I’ll do the rest.
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY, pronounced ee ray)
Our RI giving goal is that every Rotarian contribute at least $100.00 to the Foundation’s Annual Programs Fund during the year. Many clubs add $25.00 to monthly dues, others do it by fundraising, some use matching funds, etc.. Foundation giving is one of the elements of an effective Rotary Club. The idea and hope are that every Rotarian will contribute something to our Foundation. For more information contact our District RI Foundation Chair, PDG Bevin Wall at Bevin@RLI33.org.
Youth Exchange–Host Families Needed
We need host families for two youth exchange students that will arrive in our district in August 2008 for a full academic year. Following is information on the two:
BRAZIL
H. Hayasi — Male, 17 years old. His goal is to later attend medical school. Hobbies include soccer, swimming, reading, and music (guitar).
FRANCE
F. Roussel - Female, 16 years old. Her goal is to work in a language field. Her hobbies include photography, basketball, judo, soccer, tennis and english.
For more information, please contact our District Youth Exchange Officer, Lori Harris at 910-409-0202 or E-mail lharris2006@yahoo.com.
RI International Convention Special Performers (News from our Governor-Elect)
(15 - 18 June 2008, Los Angeles, California)
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning singer Natalie Cole, daughter of icon Nat “King”Cole, will appear at the new NOKIA Theater LA LIVE as a part of the “California Experience” event put together by local Rotarians on the Host Organization Committee. Opening for Natalie Cole is Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell. He has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor and performer. His work in the studio has included collaborations with such diverse and legendary artists as Rod Steward, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler and Stevie Wonder, just to mention a few.
Register today for the RI Convention at www.rotary.org. For more information contact DGE Lee Dixon (O) 252-247-2127, (H) 252-240-0118, (M) 252-241-1868, E-mail ldixon@EDApa.com.
Fifth Annual Rotary Fellows Spring Conference
The Duke-UNC Rotary Center for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution invite us all to this conference on 12 April 2008, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at the FedEx Global Education center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This years theme is “Sowing the Seeds of Peace in the World.” This is a free event–please RSVP online at www.RotaryPeaceCenterNC.org or call 919-843-4887 by 5 April 2008.
The Weekly Rotary Foundation Thought
This week’s Rotary Foundation Thought is about becoming a Paul Harris Fellow.
When you complete your first $1000.00 gift to The Rotary Foundation you can be named a Paul Harris Fellow — or choose to name someone else. your first $1000.00 is a very important benchmark because it gets you started on the lifelong journey of supporting our Rotary Foundation. Each time you reach another $1000.00 level, a new recognition pin is awarded. While some donors are capable of giving $1000.00 at once, many Rotarians make smaller gifts regularly to reach higher PHF levels. Every Rotarian, Every Year is a reminder to all of us to donate generously to the Foundation and to do so annually.
For more information on giving or program participation, contact our District Rotary Foundation Chair PDG Bevin Wall at Bevin@RLI33.org.
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