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Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Congratulations to all Presidents, Officers, Board Members and to all Rotarians in District 6760 on a wonderfully-successful Rotary Year 2005-2006.  Through both district and club projects, as well as through RI programs such as Youth Exchange and GSE, Rotarians in District 6760 make a difference...every day.   We look forward to visiting with you soon as "PDG" Glen and Beth Vanderford, effective July 1, 2006.  We also congratulate DGE Scheley "Slick" Frazer, by wishing him and his wife, Freda, all the best during the coming Rotary Year.  He is ready to "Lead the Way" in 2006-2007.  Please contact us at gv6760@bellsouth.net  should we be of service to you.   Yours in ...   DG Glen & Beth Vanderford RY 2005-2006         William B. Boyd RI President, 2006-2007   Rotary Year 2006-2007 Learn more about the upcoming Rotary Year's theme and the new RI President's focus on leadership through Service by reading more at  www.Rotary.org.       Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program Now Accepting Applications   Dear Rotarians:   The deadline for district-endorsed applications for the January 2007 Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program session to be submitted to The Rotary Foundation is July 1, 2006.  For more program information, please see the website at http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/rpcsp/index.html.   More about the application process: General eligibility criteria Application process Application timeline Availability of program seats and fellowships Program structure and curriculum Please contact Jenn Weidman, Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program Coordinator, at jennifer.weidman@rotary.org or 847-866-3374 with any questions or for more information.   Thank you for your efforts on behalf of the Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program and the Rotary Foundation.   Best regards. Judy Gibson, Manager Jenn Weidman, Coordinator Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Avenue Evanston, IL 60201-3698 USA Phone: 847-866-3374 Fax: 847-866-0934 www.rotary.org       District Training Seminar Saturday, August 12, 2006 Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN 9:00am - 4:00pm   Each club is asked to send their club Youth Exchange Officer (YEO) or a representative. You will not want to miss this day of youth exchange activities. We will hear from our two returning Tennessee students, Kacey Rice and Kaitlyn Hamilton, who have spent the last 11 months in the Netherlands and Germany, respectively. Kacey is sponsored by the Lewisburg RC: Kaitlyn is sponsored by the Columbia Noon Rotary Club. This will also be an opportunity to meet our new international in-bound students. It appears that District 6760 will host up to seven students for the coming year, beginning in August, 2006.   In addition, Alan Wylie, our friend and long-time youth exchange officer from Houston, Texas will be present to train all attending Rotarians on recent changes in the Rotary International youth exchange program. Please mark your calendar for August 12, 2006 for this district-wide event. Contact our District 6760 YEO Officer, Tommy Martin with any questions at tmartin@pbbanking.com     FYI:  History of Rotary Youth Exchange   Since 1927, students and host families all over the world have had their horizons broadened and their lives enriched by the generosity of Rotary's Youth Exchange program. Administered by Rotary clubs, districts and multidistrict groups, the program today involves more than 82 countries and over 8,000 students each year.   The first documented exchanges date back to 1927, when the Rotary Club of Nice, France, initiated exchanges with European students. Exchanges between clubs in California, USA, and Latin American countries began in 1939, and exchange activities spread to the eastern United States in 1958. In 1972, the RI Board of Directors agreed to recommend Youth Exchange to clubs worldwide as a worthwhile international activity that promotes global peace and understanding.         Disaster Relief Project Builds Momentum and Gains Additional Sponsors   Brentwood Breakfast Rotary Clarksville Rotary Club Clarksville Sunrise Rotary Club Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club  Dickson Good Morning Dickson High Noon Rotary Club Dickson Morning Rotary Club Franklin Breakfast Rotary Club  Franklin Noon Rotary Club Halls-Gates Rotary Club Hendersonville Rotary Club  Humboldt Rotary Club Jackson Old Hickory Rotary Club Milan Rotary Club Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary  Murfreesboro Rotary Club Pulaski Rotary Club Smyrna Rotary Club  Waynesboro Rotary Club   Over $7,000.00 has been raised through donations from these Rotary Clubs.  Join these clubs in planning for future needs both within and outside our District.  A suggested contribution of $3.00 per capita from each D6760 Rotary Club is requested, but please consider contributing what you can, wheter it be financially or through supplies and/or equipment.    Contact DG Glen Vanderford at gv6760@bellsouth.net for more information or to arrange for the Disaster Relief Trailer to visit your area for a festival, parade event or other public relations opporunity.  The trailer is not only a resource in time of crisis, but also movable billboard for Rotary International.  Thank you.

"How can this DVD split your side with laughter, inspire you to place Service Above Self,

and help you support The Rotary Foundation?"

It's simple.  It contains your copy of PDG Charlie Laine's  25 minute presentation of his inspirational and humorous stories. 

This DVD is for sale for $20.00 with proceeds going to The Rotary
Foundation.  Contact Glen Vanderford at gv6760@bellsouth.net

to obtain your copy.  It'll be a collector's item!

Imagine sitting under the stars, enjoying a delicious gourmet meal, and hearing wonderful symphonic music-  all on the beautiful grounds of a historic plantation.  This is the Sunset Symphony in Columbia, Tennessee!

The Sunset Symphony is a wonderful evening of great family fun with superb food and impeccable music.  This year, the event will be held on the grounds of historic Elm Springs Plantation on Saturday July 15, 2006.  Individual dinners as well as entire tables are available for your enjoyment.  Admission to the Sunset Symphony is FREE (parking $2.00 - benefiting the Boy Scouts of America).  If you choose not to buy a dinner, be sure to bring chairs or blankets to enjoy the evening on the lawn.  Music is provided by the Maury County Community Band and Paul Tobias & The Continental Strings.

The gates open at 5:00pm with dinner served at 6:00pm.  The Maury County Community Band performs at 6:30pm, followed by a brief intermission, and finishing out the evening will be Paul Tobias & The Continental Strings at 8:00pm.  It's a great evening for just you and that special someone or for the entire family!

All proceeds from the Sunset Symphony go to various projects and organizations supported by the good works of the Columbia Breakfast Rotary Club.  Thanks for your time and support!

To order a table, call Mike Sharpton

at (931) 388-0117