GOVERNOR'S NOTES

February 8, 2006

SIGN-UP TODAY FOR THE

HEART OF AMERICA BREAKFAST

at the International Convention in

Copenhagen on Tuesday, June 13th

Who:     Rotarians and Guests
What:    Heart of America Breakfast
Where:  Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
When:    0700 - 0900 hrs, Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Why:      Information/Fellowship
How:      Send check ($30 per ticket) to:
                   DGE Schley "Slick" J. Frazer
                   11777 Big Springs Road
                   Christiana, TN 37037

First come/ first served!  Note that DGE Slick Frazer will be in  San Diego 16 - 23 February for the International Assembly.

NOTICE TO DISTRICT

A RESOLUTION FROM THE DISTRICT 6760

COLLEGE OF GOVERNORS:

Proposed Operational District Dues Increase for 2006-2007

Whereas a financial report was presented to the District 6760 College of Governors meeting on Saturday, January 28, 2006 asking for a change in the dues structure of the district, and

Whereas, such Finance Committee report was approved with a $1.00 per member operational increase in dues, and

Whereas, the 2006-2007 proposed budget reflects the increase,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a dues increase of $1.00 was endorsed at the College of Governors meeting and such recommendation be brought to a vote at the business session of the district conference meeting in Jackson, Tennessee on May 5th and 6th.

Endorsed by the College of Governors

January 28, 2006

NOTICE TO DISTRICT

Proposed modifications to the District 6760 "RULES OF PROCEDURE."  Please review the proposed changes below and the current text in your current copy of the Rules of Procedure.

AS REVISED Section 1.3, Section 1.3.a. and Section 1.3.d.

"1.3   Composition of Committee.  The Nominating Committee shall consist of seven (7) members.  Members will be elected for staggered two-year terms to insure continuity.  Members must meet the qualifications listed below.

"a. ... The Past Presidents will be elected at the District Conference with nominations made from the floor or in writing to the District Governor and be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the Conference."

"d. ... After having served a two-year term and after a lapse of one year, the Rotrian is eligible again for membership."

AS REVISED Section 1.4 and  Section 1.4.a.

"1.4  Election of Members.  The Past President members of the Nominating Committee shall be elected at the District Conference which opens immediately prior to the Rotary year in which the Committee members' two-year term begins."

"a. ... All Past President nominations shall be made from the floor of the Conference, or in writing to the District Governor and be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the Conference."

SERVICE ABOVE SELF

 - Club Projects -

NOTE: Submit your Club's project information and photos

to Kevin Barron for publication

Since 1996, The Hendersonville Morning Rotary Club has embraced international service through an annual dental and medical mission to Guatemala. Inspired by club member Pediatric Dentist Dr. Bill Taylor who had participated in similar missions, former Rotary President Hugh Atkinson set the goal to develop a program for the local club. Teams composed of Dentists, Pediatricians, Nurses, other professionals and lay assistants partnered with the Guatemala City Las Americas Rotarians and have since aided thousands of Guatemalans (primarily children) in desperate need of medical and dental diagnosis and treatment. 

In 2005, the mission was expanded to include orthopedic surgery.  Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance partner Dr. Wills Oglesby led the surgical team and personally performed over 50 examinations and 15 surgeries resulting in several patients being able to walk again for the first time in years.

For the last two years mission efforts have been focused on the Remar Orphanage. This orphanage rescues children born to the slums and/or who exist without family, home, love or education. Over the years, deep friendships have developed with Las Americas Rotarians, the orphanage staff and former patients who consistently show their gratitude and appreciation by joining in the hard work and diligence necessary to provide this much needed care. The ever-present long line of children anxiously awaiting the extraction of a painful, non-restorable tooth rendered with a hug, a toy and a hygiene kit is the proof the program has been successful.

Each year, 8-12 local club members travel at their own expense to various locations in this Central American country. Since the program began, 4,400 disadvantaged children (and some adults) who otherwise would not have had access to professional healthcare have received over $600,000 in dental and medical services in settings as remote as a jungle hut or a newly established hospital. None of it would have been possible without the collaborative effort of many volunteers here in the States. Mission members say the resulting fresh smiles on the faces of the children make all the time, effort and dollars worth it.

We are expanding our partnership this year with the Las Americas Club on two new projects. Climesa Hospital treats lower class and poverty-stricken citizens of Guatemala City. Safe Passage provides medical services and support for those living in and around the city's trash dump. These unfortunate homeless children rifle through the discards of the more fortunate for something to eat or wear. Climesa Hospital, Safe Passage and Remar Orphanage each have tremendous needs that your benevolence can help. Even the smallest donation from the enclosed list could change an individual's life forever.

Please consider supporting us with a monetary donation that would be used specifically to purchase ... needs and fulfill the dream of giving Guatemala a better tomorrow.  Be assured that anything you give will help transform, rebuild and give hope to a country that has much need.

If you would like to help, please contact  the Hendersonville Morning Rotary Club via Brenda Payne: president@hendersonvillerotary.org.  Hendersonville Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity and a portion of your donations may be tax deductible. Check with your tax preparer or other qualified expert.

DAYS OF WINE & ROSES

A Romantic evening with wine and roses
to benefit Rotary's local charities

Presented by
Hendersonville Rotary Club
March 18, 2006, 6:00 -11:00 pm
Bluegrass Country Club
Ticket price: $50

Features
Wines From Around The World. Silent Auction,

Live Auction,  Hors d'ouevres, Valet Parking

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

& RI PROGRAMS

- Supporting Our Foundation

and Worldwide Service above Self -

Are you looking for a challenging, exciting Rotary experience?  No, I am not thinking about a service project.  What I have in mind is a Rotary Friendship Exchange!  You and a spouse, friend or even just by yourself can join a group of fellow Rotarians from D6760 and spend 2-3 weeks in Australia visiting and sight-seeing with Rotarians.  The only requirement is time and willingness to host a Rotarian in your home, in return, for 5-7 days.

As background, D6760 will partner with D9470, Western Australia, for a Rotary Friendship Exchange in 2006/2007.  We will be receiving their team for 2 weeks in July-August.  Our team will travel "down under" sometime during October 2006.  Application forms and more information to follow in future updates. 

Note that group size is limited.  We will receive applications of interest on a first-come-first-served basis when available.  Contact Ed Vaughan at edwardvaughan04@yahoo.com.

The AUSSIES Are Coming!

In advance of the Austrialian GSE team's arrival to our district, we'll profile members of that GSE team. Read a bit about the Team and be better hosts while they visit with us in the Volunteer State

Ross William Sweeney

GSE Team Leader

District 9470 Western Australia

Biographical Information

Full name:           Ross William Sweeney

Gender:               Male

Date of Birth:       22 May 1948 at Subiaco, WA

Email:                 sweeney@iinet.net.au

Vocation:            Secondary School Principal

                          Matthew (21 yrs)

Personal Background

My forebears were some of the first settlers to the Swan River (latterly named Perth) from North West England in 1830. I was born and educated in Perth, completing a degree in mathematics and a masters in educational administration. I chose teaching ahead of engineering and have no regrets after enjoying 35 years of service, initially as a teacher of mathematics and latterly as a school administrator. My current position is principal of Como SC, a coed senior high school of 900 students aged from 13 to 17 years.

My wife is an associate professor in marketing at the University of Western Australia. My daughter is a practicing mathematician with the Defence Department and my son is mid way through an Information Technology degree. To complete the picture, toss in Snowy and Max (our poodles).

We are an outdoors sporting family with Jill being a tennis tragic, Jess loving camping, sailing and swimming, Matt loves cricket and soccer and me apart from sailing during the season, a couch potato watching Aussie Rules on TV.

Rotary

My Rotary life started when I was principal of a country high school (Katanning) in 1998. Following this I was president of the South Perth club in 2002/3 and am now one of 6 Assistant Governors in D9470. I have served as a director in Youth, Club Service, International and Membership. I continue to be surprised by what Rotary offers in opportunities to serve the community and the world; and in its proud record of achievement since its foundation 100 years ago.

Accommodation & Diet

I have no special needs in diet or accommodation, except that I am allergic to cats.

Vocational Experience in Tennessee

In the vocational area I would like to visit several schools, ranging from low to high socio-economic areas. Here, my interest mostly lies in what I call ‘local innovation and school improvement’. Other matters of interest include the ‘bottom line’ of educational provision across poor and rich schools; standards and national testing schemes; and teacher development programs.

NEW!  SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

FOR RY 2007-2008

Summary of a message from Charles Baldwin

District 6760 Scholarship Subcommittee Chair

For the Rotary year of 2007-08, the District 6760 Scholarship Sub-Committee will be recommending at least one (1) and possibly two (2) students for Ambassadorial Scholarships, one (1) person for a Cultural Scholarship, and one (1) person for a Rotary Grant for University Teachers award as directed by District Governor Glen Vanderford. The Subcommittee only considers applications that have been reviewed and recommended by local Rotary clubs in District 6760. Applications with the Rotary Club Endorsement form (p. 16 of the application) must be completed and submitted to the District 6760 Ambassadorial Scholarship Subcommittee (Charles M. Baldwin) by April 1, 2006. Applicants for all Rotary scholarships and grants must be able to attend an interview with the members of District 6760 Ambassadorial Scholarship Subcommittee, Saturday, May 27, at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN. It is also very important to note that children or grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible for the Ambassadorial Scholars program.

For eligibility criteria, application forms and more detailed information, consult the appropriate webpage below.

Rotary International website: District 6760 Rotary website

Rotary Foundation website

Rotary Foundation Educational Programs website

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship webpage

Rotary Foundation Download Center for applications, brochures, supporting materials

For additional information, contact:

District 6760 Scholarship Subcommittee Chair

Charles M. Baldwin PhD FRSC

731.661.5247 Office

cbaldwin@uu.edu Email