RERC eBulletin 9-9-15 (Sep 08, 2015)

Speakers

Nov 25, 2015
H. Glen Rowe
Rotary Foundation Program

Dec 02, 2015
Author - Tom Miller
Lift - Leadership and Workplace Motivation

Dec 09, 2015
No Lunch Meeting
RERC Christmas Party - Hosted by Mark Denny

Dec 16, 2015
ForrestRidge Elementary School
Annual Christmas Program

Dec 23, 2015
Dr Zac Hildenbrand
Frackings Effect on Environmental Quality

Dec 30, 2015
Gabrielle McCormick
Strategies for Paying Down Student Debt

Jan 06, 2016
Ross Patterson
Inspiring Lasting Change in Afghanistan

Jan 13, 2016
Rotary International President to Speak
Details to come

Jan 20, 2016
Club Assembly
Casino Night

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Stories

Rotary Youth Exchange is changing lives

Rotary Youth Exchange has been providing intercultural exchange opportunities for high school students since the 1920s. Students become cultural ambassadors for as long as a full academic year, while host families also build peace and international understanding. During a bus trip through the United States in July, Youth Exchange students told us how the program has changed their lives.

Ian Riseley is selected as 2017-18 Rotary president

Australian accountant Ian H.S. Riseley, a member of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, was selected by the Nominating Committee and will become the president-nominee on 1 October if there are no challenges from other candidates. Riseley has been a member since 1978, and has served Rotary as treasurer, director, trustee, RI Board Executive Committee member, task force member, committee member and chair, and district governor.

Rotary Basics

Dear Fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors,

Did you know that Rotary inducts approximately 10% new Rotarians each year? This means that District 5810 has approximately 300 new Rotarians each year who will receive the benefits from our informative, well organized and enjoyable NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION along side of our Seasoned Rotarians .

At Rotary University, ROTARY BASICS not only serves as the first class of a four part series, leading participants to receive a graduation certificate and become a member of the prestigious Rotary U Alums, it also serves as a fabulous NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION, augmenting each club's introduction into Rotary.

This orientation is well deserved by your newest members, helping them to launch their new Rotary career in the best w ay possible. The program begins at the beginning, with an introduction of the life and times of Paul P. Harris, Rotary's Founder. Then, we cover the events throughout Rotary's history that have made it the oldest, largest and most influential humanitarian organization in the world. What is covered after this is a detailed presentation of Rotary's Principles and Guidelines. Important information is also covered regarding service projects and fund raising. The Rotary Foundation is explored along with the tremendous results of the Polio Plus program. Consequently, the general response to this program is that participants sign up for the next one, CLUB OPERATIONS, (Club Ops) .

We are proud of the evaluations, since the beginning of the program's launch, that have provided feedback of Rotary University's impact on the lives of our participants! We expect the same results from this semester's attendees.

Today is a GREAT day!

The reason for such a great day is that today is one of the best opportunities for you to invite your members to Rotary University’s – ROTARY BASICS class scheduled for next month, on Saturday, September 19th at the new hours of 8:00am to 3:30pm at SMU’s main campus. Rotarians have had tremendous results for this particular program, especially for clubs’ newest members!

We need to hear from you by Thursday, September 17th at 12:00 noon by registering your members at Rotary5810.org. [Please see RotaryUniversitySouthwest.org for more details.] After this deadline, by 12:30pm, we go to the printer with the final count in order to print each attendee’s personal manual.

Won’t you please help your newest members get the BEST possible start to their Rotary career and invite them to join us?

This class is an absolute MUST for your up and coming club leaders as a part of the entire Rotary University course, helping to give them an insight not available anywhere else.

We’re the only District in the world that has this program.

By the way, many clubs are paying the $50. fee for Rotary Basics in order to help these Rotarians get involved and become more effective leaders years before they may have in the past. Also, an important side benefit is that these programs help clubs with member retention and identifying future Rotary leaders.

Don’t miss this opportunity. There won’t be another ROTARY BASICS program until the spring of 2016.

This is a great time to make a few calls and get your members involved. Y ou’ll be impressed with their knowledge level when they return to your club!

Thank you for your support and thank you for your service.

Affectionately,

PDG Kim Holland D5810

Dean and Founder