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December is
WORLD FAMILY
Month
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OFFICIAL VISIT
SCHEDULE
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COMPLETED
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LOOKING
AHEAD
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MAY 4-6, 2006
District Conference
DoubleTree Hotel
Jackson, Tennessee
JUNE 11-14, 2006
RI International Convention
Malmo-Copenhagen
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Looking for Christmas Gifts?
Remember to
Visit the RI Website
for Licensed Vendors of
Rotary Merchandise
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GOVERNOR'S NOTES
December 7, 2005
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A Message About
"FAMILY OF ROTARY MONTH"
by Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar
2005-06 Rotary International President
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Dear Fellow Rotarians:
It was Past RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe who emphasized the importance of the family of Rotary by creating the Family of Rotary Task Force, continued the following year by 2004-05 RI President Glenn E. Estess Sr. These two gentlemen also urged clubs and districts to start family of Rotary committees. This year, I have discontinued the task force because I feel it has achieved its mission – clubs and districts all over the world have created family of Rotary committees. For those that have not, it is never too late.
It may be worth giving some thought to the question: Just what is the family of Rotary? Of course, each Rotarian has a personal family. Some of these families are very heavily involved in Rotary service, while others are not. This may be for cultural or local reasons. The decision to support Rotary is really up to the individuals and is not something that Rotary International can force upon anybody.
But the family of Rotary can be more than a single family unit. It can represent many aspects of the organization. The RI Board is part of the family of Rotary International. So is each district as well as each club. Each Group Study Exchange team is part of the family of Rotary. So are our Rotaractors and Interactors and our Youth Exchange students studying abroad. Our RI training leaders and all our committees and resource groups form various parts of the family of Rotary. Finally, The Rotary Foundation is a large and important part of our family of Rotary.
It is important that we care about the family of Rotary. It helps us in our work and it creates fellowship and friendship – two of the cornerstones on which Rotary International has been built.
Even though the Family of Rotary Task Force no longer exists, its spirit is very much alive and sound. I urge all those districts and clubs that have not created a family of Rotary committee to start one during the month of December, which is Family Month. By doing so, we honor our commitment to Service Above Self and continue to show the world the great leadership of Rotary International.
Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar
President, Rotary International
Reprinted from www.rotary.org& December 2005 "Rotarian"
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Rotary International has many ways that a club or district can get involved!
Interact: Rotary sponsored for High School students.
Rotaract: Rotary sponsored for people 18 to 30 years of age.
Rotary Community Service Corps: sponsored by Rotary as community self-help programs for non-rotarians.
Friendship exchange: Reciprocal visits by rotary families to rotary families in in another country.
Recreational and Vocational Fellowships: Organized by Rotarians representing a wide array of activities and occupations.
Rotary Volunteers: Volunteers learn of opportunities in and beyond their own areas.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards(RYLA): Local Young people 14 to 30 attend leadership training programs. Organized, financed, and run by Rotarians.
World Community Service: Club in one country assisting club in another country in a special project.
Youth Exchange: Secondary school age students go to another country for up to a year of study in tha country. They live with Rotary host families.
You see there are ways for any club tdo get involved with International projects.
Sonny Reynolds
Director, District International Avenue of Service
sonny.reynolds@comcast.net
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Official Call for Nominations
District Governor for Rotary Year 2008-2009
This is the official call for nominations for the 2008-2009 Governor of District 6760. December 15, 2005 is the deadline for receiving the club resolution, data sheet, photo, and resume. The original application with photo and seven copies of the club resolution, resume, and data sheet must be received no later than December 15, 2005 by the Chair of the Nominations Committee, PDG Jim Johnston, 3010 Glenstone Drive, Columbia, TN 38401. The selection interviews will be held at the Renaissance Center, Dickson, TN on Saturday, January 21, 2005.
The 2005-2006 Nominations Committee members are: Chair, PDG Jim Johnston (Lawrenceburg), PDG Roger Charest (Halls/Gates), PDG James Vandiver (Brentwood Noon), and PDG Charles Laine (Franklin), PP Don Beck (Clarksville Sunrise), PP Jim Springer (Columbia Breakfast) and PP Charles Baldwin (Jackson Old Hickory). If one of the above listed clubs has a Nominee, the Committee member from that club cannot serve. If such occurs, an alternate from the same region will serve.
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Calling all shutterbugs! Send The Rotarian your best shot from 2005-06. How do you picture Service Above Self? We want to see Rotary's motto through your lens. Whether it's a shot of your club's latest project or your favorite Rotarian, send us the photo that best illustrates your definition of Service Above Self.
Enter today and your photo could be featured in The Rotarian in June 2006! Entries must be received by 11:59 PM CST on 28 February 2006.
ENTER THE CONTEST HERE (Terms and Conditions)
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SERVICE ABOVE SELF
- Club Projects -
NOTE: Submit your Club's project information and photos
to Kevin Barron for publication
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Not actual Santa Claus! For illustration purposes only!
SANTA CLAUS HAS A NEW AGENT!
The Jackson Good Morning! Rotary Club Presents Send-A-Santa
The Jackson Good Morning! Rotary Club will
book Santa for your office, church, school, party or any function that you need the "Big Fella" to attend. Donations are accepted for the Salvation Army.
November 24 through December 24
Call (731) 426-8499
Reserve Santa for your event today!
Jackson Rotary Club
Recruits Volunteer Bell Ringers &
Sponsors Online Kettle
Click the kettle above to make a secure Online Donation to the Virtual Kettle.
Also, the Jackson Rotary Club will staff two full days of volunteer slots to support the local Salvation Army. This year the Jackson chapter is seeking to fill 100% of its bell ringer slots with volunteers - a long-time goal. Rotarian (and Salvation Army Captain John Quinn) is chairing the project. To sign-up to ring the bell for the Salvation Army during these days or any others (many volunteers are needed), please contact Captain Quinn by e-mail or call him (731) 422-1271.
CLARKSVILLE ROTARY CLUB
SETS AUCTION DATE
Members of the Clarksville Rotary Club have begun soliciting donations from area businesses for the annual Clarksville Rotary Auction, to be held January 28 at the Clarksville Country Club. Proceeds from the auction will be used for the construction of a Habitat for Humanity House to be sponsored by the club, according to Ed Adkins, club president. "This auction is our biggest fundraising project of the year which is used to support various Clarksville Rotary community projects," said Ed Adkins, club president. Tickets to the auction, which includes a fabulous dinner, are available from any club member for $75. Entertainment will be provided by comedian Jim Gossett, a former Clarksville resident who makes his living as a corporate entertainer and voice-over artist. Rotarians are calling on business prospects who have made donations to previous auctions, but the club is accepting donations of any unused items of value for the auction.
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A Special Opportunity is Still Available,
But only until December 31, 2005
It is not often that the U.S. government and IRS provide us with a unique fund development opportunity but that is just what has happened in recent weeks. Between now and December 31, 2005, individuals are allowed to make withdrawals from IRA’s, 401K’s or other tax deferred accounts, give the proceeds to a recognized charity such as The Rotary Foundation and not pay any penalty or tax on the funds withdrawn.
Each individuals tax situation is different, thus, to be certain of the benefits provided by the Katrina Tax Relief Act please consult your own tax advisors before making a retirement fund withdrawal. Specific questions can be directed to TRF Planned Giving Officer Karena Bierman at 847-866-3100 or biermank@rotaryintl.org or Michael Smith at 847-866-3220 or smithmi@rotaryintl.org.
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DISTRICT CLUB
SPOTLIGHT
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ROTARY CLUB
OF
GALLATIN NOON
Damon W. Hobbs
President, 2005-2006
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President:
Secretary:
Location:
Charter Date:
Membership:
Membership Goal:
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Damon W. Hobbs
Chuck Barnett
City Hall
December 21, 1923
76
85 (Net +9)
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SAMPLE CLUB GOALS
FOR 2005-2006
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> Support the "Christmas for Kids" project;
> Support the "Wheels in Motion" program;
> Join the Hendersonville Rotary Club with it's dental mission to Guatemala;
> Increase membership by a net of Nine (9) Members;
> Support the Rotary Foundation
> Support the Top 30 Banquet for local High School Seniors
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If you would like to contribute photos, articles or other information to the District 6760 Rotary BLAST!, contact us.
If you have any questions or comments contact
Glen Vanderford or Kevin Barron
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