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December is
FAMILY OF ROTARY
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LOOKING
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JANUARY 24, 2006
District Foundation
Banquet
Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro, TN
MAY 4-6, 2006
District Conference
DoubleTree Hotel in
Jackson, TN
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 14, 2005
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"G'day Message" to Aussie Friends!
...expanding our Family of Rotary around the world!
"Greetings to all Rotarians in the Land Down Under from your extended Rotary family in Tennessee.
We are very excited to continue to strengthen our relationship with your district. We have enjoyed an alliance established through the Youth Exchange Program over the past several years, thanks to a close friendship that our district leadership team has with yours. Many of our Youth Exchange Students have been blest receiving the warm hospitality you shared during their stay in Western Australia, particularly D9470.
District 6760 In Tennessee looks forward to the upcoming Group Study Exchange (GSE) in the Spring of 2006. Both the Inbound Team and Outbound Team members will enjoy the experiences given them through the GSE program.
Our district also looks forward in hosting our Rotary friends from Down Under through the Friendship Exchange, July-August 2006. We invite you to come and enjoy Tennessee with points of interest such as "The Grand Ole Opry" (home of Country Music) to "Graceland" (home of Elvis, King of Rock and Roll). So, make plans to join in this toe tapping - hip shaking - sightseeing experience with the Southern Hospitality of Tennessee, USA.
Ya'll Come - 2006 !!!!"
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GIBSON COUNTY ROTARY CLUBS HOST DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S VISIT WRAP-UP
Recently, the Rotary Clubs of Milan, Humboldt, and Trenton hosted District Governor Glen Vanderford of Jackson, to a banquet last Tuesday night at Crenshaw's Christmas Tree Farm near Trenton, TN. This clustered club visit was one of several held this year combining multiple clubs for their official Governor's visits.
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Do you need a Program?
Consult the new Distrisct 6760
Speaker's Bureau
The new speakers bureau is up and running on the website at www.rotary6760.org! Visit the Site Index, then Clubs, then Club Resources, and then Speakers Bureau. The initial base of presenters includes Rotarians and others in the community, as listed in the WestStar Leadership program's speaker's bureau at www.utm.edu/weststar.
To join the Speaker's Bureau as a volunteer presenter, contact Governor Glen at gv6760@bellsouth.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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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
- Supporting Our Foundation -
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You are Invited to the District 6760
Rotary Foundation Banquet
January 24, 2006 in Murfreesboro, TN
Who: Rotarians who received a Paul Harris or multiple level Paul Harris award during calendar year 2005 – be sure to bring your award with you to the event.
When: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 6 p.m.; dress in business attire
Where: Stones River Country Club, 1830 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro
The banquet will feature special guests from The Rotary Foundation to present awards.
Space is limited! The cost is $25/person and paid reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the bottom of this form and return with your check to the address below. RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 16, 2006.
Your hosts for the evening will be the Rotary Clubs of LaVergne, Murfreesboro Breakfast, Murfreesboro Noon, Shelbyville and Smyrna.
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District 6760 Foundation Banquet
Reservation Form
Rotarian Name ________________________________________ ($25 fee)
Guest _______________________________________________ ($25 fee)
Club Name ___________________________________________
E-mail address ___________________ Phone ______________________
___ Paul Harris Fellow to be awarded on Jan. 24; bring your Foundation certificate, pin and medallion
___ Multiple level Paul Harris Fellow to be awarded on Jan. 24; bring your pin
___ Major donor to be awarded on Jan. 24; bring you pin and crystal
Please send check (payable to Rotary District 6760) with reservation to:
Suzie Lindsey
Annual Campaign Chair
6944 Scarlet Ridge Drive
Brentwood, TN 37027
Questions? Call (615) 941-5053
RESERVATIONS DUE JANUARY 16, 2005
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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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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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