Rotary District 7730 Speakers Bureau
Good speakers are an important part of quality Rotary Club meetings. The Speakers Bureau has been developed as a resource to be used by the clubs to provide good speakers on subjects related to Rotary and the good works which it supports. The Bureau is interactive. It invites your request for new subjects and feedback on those currently listed.
We suggest that those wishing to schedule on of the speakers listed contact them directly using email addresses or telephone numbers supplied.
Any questions, suggestions, or concerns should be directed to Bob Stinson, District Trainer: bob@plangoals.com or phone (910)575-1286.
Polio Plus
Jonathan Richmond (910) 457-9326; nrichmond@bsafe.us
In 1985, Rotary launched the PolioPlus program to protect children worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. We stand today at the brink of a great victory and look forward to celebrating the global eradication of polio.
Local Hunger Issues
Lori Goodell (910) 251-1465; lgoodell@foodbankcenc.org
The mission of the Food Bank is to harness and supply resources so that no one goes hungry in central and eastern North Carolina.
Friendship Exchange
Mary-Lou Wong-Chong, Shallotte (910) 842-6566; miswc67@atmc.net
The Rotary Friendship Exchange program gives Rotarians and their families the opportunity to experience other cultures firsthand, by participating in reciprocal visits with Rotarians form other counties and their families.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
Keith King, LaGrange, 800-790-9194 Ext. 225, fax 252 566-9786, cell 252 468-5654 or KKing@monrovia.com
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expense-paid seminar, camp, and workshop to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice.
The Rotary Foundation
Nancy Barbee, Pollocksville (252) 224-6851; nbarbee@ec.rr.com
The Mission of the Rotary Foundation is to support the efforts of rotary International in the fulfillment of the Object of Rotary, Rotary’s Mission , and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational and cultural programs.
The Rotary Foundation-“Show Me the Money”
Pam Wall, Newport (252) 247-2035; pwall@theoceanclubnc.com
Every dollar on your donation to the Foundation is used for the good works of the Rotary, both internationally and in our local community. This presentation provides an excellent opportunity to learn how that is possible along with covering the cost associated with administration.
Youth Exchange
Lori Harris, Wilmington (910) 409 0202; lharris2006@yahoo.com
Each year, local Rotary districts and clubs worldwide arrange thousands of international Youth Exchanges for high school-aged students. A primary goal of the program is to foster world understanding by way of intercultural exchange.
CART
Brian Garrett, Sunset Beach (910) 575-4829 bgpg@atmc.net
Established in 1995, the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust has raised over $1 million for research that will lead to a prevention or cure of Alzheimer’s Disease. The program was initiated by the Rotary Club of Sumter, then adopted by District 7770 and now has spread to all the Rotary Districts in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. The program simply asks Rotarians to donate their loose change at their weekly meetings.
Rotary Against Drugs Speech Contest
Bill Goodwin, Newport (252) 247-6892; billgoo@msn.com
The pain, suffering and financial costs of drug abuse are largely ignored by most Americans. The $358 billion annual cost of drug abuse in the U.S. and the 650,000 persons who die prematurely every year are more than we can comprehend. The big murderers are not cocaine or heroin. Over 500,000 or 77% of all drug deaths are caused by inhaling cigarette smoke or the consumption of excessive quantities of alcohol for 20, 30, or 40 years.
Full Belly Project
Jay Tervo, Wilmington (910) 763-8464; jtervo@coastalnc.net
The Full Belly Project is a non-profit organization that designs and delivers simple agricultural machines to people in developing countries around the world. This project teaches people how to build hand-operated machines with common materials. Our material of choice for sheller parts is concrete because it is inexpensive, widely available, easy to work with and has a very long service life.
Ghana Water Project with Mercy Ships
Bill Fuller, Wilmington (910) 763-0380; wbfuller@aol.com
Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina
Brian Garrett, Sunset Beach (910) 910-575-4829, bgpg@atmc.net
The Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina is a non-profit, non-sectarian home for children located at Lake Waccamaw, NC, approximately 38 miles west of Wilmington, NC and 50 miles north of Myrtle Beach, SC. It provides out-of-home child care for at-risk children in residential care, family foster care and adoption. The program of care includes educational, social, and spiritual development.
Rotary Leadership Institute
John Smith, Morehead City (252) 222-6127 jsmith@ec.rr.com
Bob Stinson, Sunset Beach (910) 575-1286 bob@plangoals.com
Sheryl Casey, Fayetteville (910) 485-2543 sheryl@passltd.com
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered to refine a Rotarian’s leadership skills and increase their base of knowledge in Rotary. Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club and more knowledgeable Rotarians. Rotary Clubs are encouraged to select at least two candidates for RLI annually. Students return to their club with enthusiasm, new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their potential as Rotarians, and valuable skills impacting their potential leadership in the club.
Visit: http://www.RLI33.org
The District Database
Phil Crawford, Kinston (252) 527-3139; philcuz@eastlink.net
The District Database is a valuable resource for information and communication. A quick overview of its operation is valuable to all Club Officers and Club Committee Chairs.
The 4 Way Test
John Eller, Swansboro (910) 328-5419, jeller@marinefederal.com
Bob Stinson, Sunset Beach (910) 575-1286, bob@plangoals.com
The 4 Way Test represent the Core Values of Rotary, but many Rotarian’s are unfamiliar with its origin and meaning to their business and professional lives.
GSE Visit to Japan
Lee Dixon, Morehead City (252) 247-2127, ldixon@EPAPA.com
Hear about the experiences of the GSE team during their visit to Japan.
GSE Visit to India
Nancy Barbee, Pollocksville (252) 224-6851; cell (252) 670-5229; nbarbee@ec.rr.com
Hear about the experiences of the GSE team in India 2008.
Interact
Pam Thomas, Jacksonville (910) 455-5758 pcthomas@nc.rr.com or
Kay Gresham, Jacksonville (910) 455-2211, kgresham@onslow.k1nc.us
Rotary Fund Raising Projects
John Eller, Swansboro (910) 328-5419, jeller@marinefederal.org
PDG John Eller has been a driving force in the creation, development, and execution of successful Rotary fund raising projects. His insights and observations will be of interest to any Club