Rotary District 7730

District Conference — 18 - 19 April 2008
On-line registration is now available and it’s simple to do–just log on to the District web site www.rotary7730.org, then click on “Data Base” then click on “Calendar.” On the calendar page click on “register now” and follow the instructions. If you have questions about this procedure contact one of our District Conference Co-chairs Janet Robertson at 910-843-2802 or E-mail at janet.robertson@lumberrivercog.org or PDG Johnny Robertson at 910-843-5211 or E-mail johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.

Site of the District Conference
“Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Hotel”
For reservations call 1-800-227-6963–ask for the Rotary rate of $119.00.

Williamsburg, Virginia — Are You Ready For Some History??

Just step outside and you’re off to a great start — history surrounds the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Hotel at Fort Magruder! Begin by taking a close look at Redoubt #3, an authentic Civil War earthwork located on the hotel grounds. From Jamestown, founded in 1607, to Yorktown, site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War in 1781, you can wander at will, absorbing the wonder and excitement of many of the most important moments in American history. Wherever you go in the Historic Triangle, you will feel the energy left behind by the intrepid colonists, the daring patriots and the brave soldiers who made history here.

Membership–Keep The Ones We Have

Membership is more than just getting new members. It also involves keeping the members we have. Find out why they leave—because we don’t know why 45% of members don’t stay!! For more information contact our District Membership Chair, PDG Johnny Robertson at johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.
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District Rotary Publicity Promotion

Beginning on Monday, 11 February and continuing until 1 June, WECT-TV, Wilmington will air Rotary Publicity Promotion spots across its viewing area. Why not tie this publicity to your Club’s membership drive?? This is a golden opportunity to do it since each presentation will be ended by a suggestion to the viewer that they contact a local Rotary Club or Rotary International.

This could lead to new members — Develop your own “Rotary Elevator Speech.” Speaker Michael Caruso said his is, “Rotary is the best investment I ever made.” For more on membership, contact our District Membership Chair PDG Johnny Robertson at johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.

Our Founder, Paul Harris on Friendship — Friendship is a natural and willing servant. It will contribute generously to your success. There is no reason, ethical or otherwise, why the great power of friendship should not be harnessed to do its part in the world’s work. (The Rotarian, September 1912)

District Governor 2010-2011 Selected

Magda Baggett of the Fayetteville Rotary Club has been selected to be Governor District 7730 for Rotary Year 2010-11. Magda is the Assistant Governor for Area 6 (Cumberland, Scotland, Robeson, and Hoke Counties) and serves as the District Scholarship Chair. She is a Past Club President, Paul Harris Fellow, Sustaining Member, and a Benefactor. Last year she led the District GSE Team to Mexico as the Team Leader.
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Dates: 18^th & 19^th April 2008
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg Hotel
Maps & Directions: Google Map & Directions

Plan now for two days of fun and excitement
Stay tuned for more information

Call for Reservations

Phone: 1-800-227-6963
Ask for the Rotary Rate–$119.00 per night)

“Happy New Year”

Maintain the Standard

The second half of our Rotary year begins tomorrow!!! Lets all make a New Year’s resolution to continue support of our traditional Rotary programs. And above all, be careful, stay safe and return to jobs and other activities healthy and prosperous.

GSE Team to India

Our team left Sunday afternoon for 30 days in India as our ambassadors of goodwill–a good group of Rotarians, family and friends were on hand to wish this “all female”, world-class team off for their trip. We all can keep up with their travels by checking postings on their blog at www.teamindia.wordpress.com.
Continue reading ‘Sharing Today - December 31′

Peace On Earth, Goodwill To Men

Bobbie and I hope you and your loved ones have a very special and meaningful holiday season—and a prosperous and healthy New Year. We hope you will take a moment from your busy schedules to reflect on our many accomplishments at this point in our Rotary year. Please remember the many, many, people that we, as Rotarians, have touched and how the things we did made a positive difference in their lives. Please remember, too, the many, many more we still can touch if we will continue to share our time, our talents, and our resources.

GSE Team To India

Please take note–on Sunday, 30 December at 2:45 PM, our world-class, all female GSE Team, led by DG-N, Nancy Barbee, will depart from Fayetteville Airport for 30 days in India as our ambassadors of goodwill. Please plan to join us at the airport and send them off in super Rotary style–if you have questions in this regard, please contact our GSE outbound chairman, David Baggett by E-mail at dbaggett@nc.rr.com or telephone 910-487-4931.

“Rotary Shares”

Looking To The Future — (News from DGE)

PETS (a seminar for Rotary Club Presidents-Elect) is just around the corner — March 13-15, 2008, Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons, Greensboro, NC. Registration deadline is January 24, 2008. Registration can be done online at www.carolinaspets.org.

Several of our clubs in our district do not have Presidents-Elect identified. If your club does not have a Presidents-Elect identified, please do so immediately and contact DGE Lee Dixon as to your selection. Attendance at PETS is required for all Presidents-Elect. Many clubs in our District send their Presidents-Elect (2008-2009) and their Presidents-Elect nominee (2009-2010) and some even send their Presidents-Elects nominee designate (2010-2011).

“Our PETS is considered one of the best in the nation.” For more information please contact DGE Lee Dixon–(Office) 252-247-2127, (Home) 252-240-0118, (Cell) 252-241-1868 or E-mail ldixon@EDApa.com.

District Goals

One of our District Goals for this year is that every Club participate in at least one community and one international project. Hopefully, by now every club is well on the way to reaching that goal. If your Club isn’t, please move quickly to get it done–we’re almost half-way through our Rotary year. If you have questions or if I can help, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Continue reading ‘Sharing Today - December 16′

District Rotary Foundation Challenge

Remember, our District will award one Paul Harris Fellowship to the Club with the highest per capita giving to the Rotary Foundation as of 31 December 2007. Just make sure that the contributions remitted to the Foundation are postmarked by 31 December 2007. For more about this challenge or other Foundation matters, contact our District Rotary Foundation Chairman, PDG Bevin Wall at Bevin@RLI33.org.

Don’t Let Membership Growth Stall

For the most part, people don’t like change. Rotarians at club meetings tend to eat at the same table each week, or at least the same area of the room. Many people are assigned to the same committees year after year; and, in some clubs, people would like for their dues to remain at the same level they were twenty years ago. Unfortunately, this preference for the “status quo” has resulted in serious problems for Rotary as an organization. Our members are becoming older, our clubs are often becoming smaller, and, as a result, our outreach becomes more limited. Without positive membership growth, nothing else in Rotary will matter. If you need help with your Club’s membership program, call our District Membership Chairman, PDG Johnny Robertson at 910-843-5211 or at johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.

Lights! Camera! Action! See the Stars

The 99th Annual RI Convention is in Los Angeles, California, 15-18 June 2008.

The early bird registration deadline is 15 December 2007 ($265.00). After 15 December, the registration fee will be $305.00 until 31 March 2008 and onsite registration will be $345.00 Register now!! And $ave, go to www.rotary.org for more registration information.

Many of the clubs in our District send their President-Elects to the RI Convention. Every Rotarian should experience at least one Rotary Convention. Come and See the Stars! For more information contact DGE Lee Dixon — Office — 252-247-2127; Home — 252-240-0118; Cell — 252-241-1868; E-mail — ldixon@EDApa.com.
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Polio Eradication — Huge Contribution By Gates Foundation

These are historic times in our polio eradication efforts — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has entered into a new partnership with Rotary International by awarding RI a challenge grant of $100 million, which Rotary will match, dollar for dollar, over three years. This is the largest single grant ever given to a volunteer service organization and represents a tremendous validation of the approach and success of our PolioPlus program. Read the letter from RI President Wilf Wilkinson announcing this award–it is attached.

December is Family Month

Our Rotary family includes more than a Rotarian and his or her immediate family. It includes our Interactors, Rotaractors, Rotary Community Corps members, our Rotary Youth Exchange, and our widows and widowers. Read all about it in the December Rotarian Magazine–especially check out RI President Wilf’s take on what it means to come from a family of 10 children and how it relates to our Family of Rotary.

Stalled on Membership Growth??

This worked in one club. Looking for ways to jump start the membership drive, club members went to the local bookstore and selected and read helpful books on sales and business development. They found that ideas that work for business work for Rotary, too. In fact, that year, their club theme was “Mankind is Our Business.”

Remember RYLA

Our District RYLA Conference is 25, 26, 27 January 2008–applications are due to our world-class RYLA Chairman, Keith King, not later than 21 December 2007. Applications must be mailed to Keith at 2172 Hardy Bridge Road, LaGrange, NC 28551 or via E-mail kking@monrovia.com. Let’s have a record year attendance of at least 100 this year (93 attended last year).
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At Home and Recovering

John T. Capps III–PDG John is at home and recovering well from a recent stay in the hospital in Morehead City. He started this week off by going to church on Sunday, followed by a hearty meal at a local restaurant. Cards can be sent to John and his partner, Jane, at 4102 Plantation Road, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Rotary Foundation Giving This Calendar Year

We need your help–our Zone 33 has a goal that each Club make a donation to our Foundation before the end of December 2007. I would like for us to meet that goal and, as of now, 21 of our 48 clubs have contributed. Please support us on this objective by making your Club’s donation and make sure it is postmarked not later than 31 December. If you have questions concerning this, please contact our Foundation Chairman, PDG Bevin Wall Bevin@RLI33.org.

Bring in New Members

Look for ways to do it–This might work in your Club–Make a list of reasons you believe people will benefit from your Rotary club. People are not going to join unless they understand how it will benefit their lives. If there are no reasons to join your club, start there!! This exercise alone could become the membership magnet you are looking for. For other ideas or more information, contact our District Membership Chairman PDG Johnny Robertson at johnsfuel@embarqmail.com.
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This week begins the Rotary Foundation events. Please support “our charity” by attending our dinners, for fellowship and to “Share Rotary”. The above video shows you one way our Foundation helps people around the world. We, as Rotarians, are devoted to helping those less fortunate. Why? Because we can and should. The world is our community so please support our Foundation by giving at any level you are able.