RC Paris and RC West Liberty barbeque and auction

The Rotary Clubs of Paris and West Liberty hosted a barbeque and auction to benefit West Liberty and help with projects needed in the West Liberty community following last spring's devastating tornados. Cheryl McGraw of the West Liberty club and Auctioneer and Rotarian Bill T. McConnell of the Paris club were assisted by the local Interact Club in conducting the auction. Paris and West Liberty Rotarians along with DG Kathryn Hardman and AG Lori Acton gathered following the successful auction that raised about $2,000.

RC Paris hosted several holiday programs

The Paris Rotary Club had several programs to foster Christmas spirit during the holiday season. On December 3rd the Rotary Club sponsored a community Christmas concert which featured local singers/choirs performing Christmas carols. At our regular meeting on December 5, Paris High School students treated us to a selection of Christmas music including a modified version of the "Twelve Days of Christmas" to showcase daily events in the life of a high school student. At the December 12th meeting, the Bourbon County High School choir sang a medley of songs that certainly put the spirit of Christmas in each Rotarian present. Of course, the Rotarians could not pass up the opportunity to sing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" to the students. With all the wonderful music presented by and to the Paris Rotary Club, Paris was ready for the Christmas season.

RC Somerset Pulaski County supports Gods Food Pantry

·        Somerset Pulaski Morning Rotary Club donated $500 to Gods Food Pantry, Somerset KY to assist with Thanksgiving and Christmas funding. Gods Food pantry serves and average of 770 families per month within the Somerset community.

DG Hardman visits RC Grayson and RC Mt Sterling

President Charlotte Sparks of the Rotary Club of Grayson, DG Kathryn Hardman
and AG Cheryl Spriggs at the meeting October 22, 2012



DG Kathryn Hardman and President Chris Peck of the Rotary Club of Mount Sterling after a great visit with the club on October 23, 2012.

 

 

RC Lexington Rotary and Rotaract partner for Habitat for Humanity

The Yearlings organized a Rotary-Habitat Day with the Rotaract Club. They worked on homes for the Emmanuel Katchosa family and the Adolfo Garcia family. Everyone is invited to the Katchosa home dedication Dec. 19, 6:00pm at 224 Savoy Rd. Those who demonstrated service above self: Thom Hathaway, Dan Yates, Eric Taylor, Brendan Yates, Kristen Phillips, Stephen Machin-Smith, Todd Sallee, Trey McCallie, Greg Davis, Stephanie Spires, Temple Juett, Kelli Newman, Amanda Reed, David Wheatley, Ben Jones, Rebecca Barnes, Jamie Adams, Matt Rippetoe, Brandi Berryman, Chris Crumrine, Jenny Jones, Bill Farmer, Ken Wooden.

RC Somerset welcomes new member and serves community

L to R: President George Corder, Amy Stroud, sponsor Mike Tarter

 

The Noon Rotary Club is pleased to announce our newest member Amy Stroud. Amy was inducted Monday, Nov 26, 2012. Amy’s sponsoring rotarian was Mike Tarter. She is the digital media market person for Forcht Broadcasting in Somerset. Welcome Amy!

On Saturday 12/15 beginning at 11:00 the annual Wreaths Across America event was held at our Mill Springs National Memorial Cemetery in Nancy KY. Rotarians were on hand to prepare hot coffee, cider and other refreshments. Dr B.J. Parson spearheads this event each year for our club. Among the many veterans present, some from WWII, a large representation of our local school’s JRROTC members were present for the ceremony. Also in attendance were the Boy Scouts and Somerset Explorers. Wreaths Across America is carried out in part by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies on a specified Saturday in December at Arlington VA, as well as veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. Somerset Rotary is proud to participate in events remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms. This week of events is made possible by thousands of volunteers who organize local ceremonies, raise funds to sponsor wreaths, and participate in the events. We receive no government funding. The cost of their programs is paid by individual wreaths sponsors, corporate donors and volunteer truckers.

DG Hardman visits RC Carlisle

DG Kathryn Hardman presented Past District Governor Leon Riggs with a pin commemorating his 50 years as a Rotarian. PDG Leon Riggs also accepted a 50 year pin on behalf of his good friend and colleague Bill Sparks who was unable to attend due to the happy news that his wife Carol was well enough to return home following her accident.

Carlisle President Stephen Scalf, DG Kathryn Hardman and AG Dinesh Mistry during the
official visit at the Rotary Club of Carlisle on October 25, 2012.

 

RC Florence Christmas Concert

The concert was held Dec. 3, 2012 at Lakeside Christian Church. Approximately 700 were in attendance. This was our 44th concert since 1991 of which the Florence Rotary Club joined with us Christmas 2006. We average two concerts per year.

This Christmas concert gave all proceeds to The American Cancer Society and the offering total $6,543.00 plus $200 which came in after the concert and the total became $6,743.00.

Our next concert will be held at the Florence Baptist Church in Florence, KY on May 13th, 2013. All proceeds from this future concert will go to the Rotary Club and at this time all or most will be sent to Polio Plus.

 

We were very happy to see our District Governor Kathryn Hardman attend and speak at the concert.

 

DG Hardman visits RC Maysville

A big welcome was in store by the Rotary Club of Maysville for DG Kathryn Hardman as on November 11. she is pictured with club president Gregory Hansen.

PDG Sachdeva welcomes Indian Ambassador

PDG Sachdeva welcomes Indian Ambassador to United States

PDG Rakesh Sachdeva of Pikeville, Kentucky, welcomed the Indian Ambassador to the United States, Mrs. Nirupama Rao, at a dinner reception held in her honor at Lexington, Kentucky on November 11. PDG Sachdeva currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Bharatiya Temple and Cultural Center in Lexington. Mrs. Rao spoke about the strong ties between the two nations and the growing trade and cooperation between India and United States of America including the Commonwealth of Kentucky. PDG Sachdeva elaborated on the multifaceted accomplishments and contributions of Kentuckians of Indian origin in the field of medicine, science, technology, business, education and philanthropy.

 

 

DG Hardman visits RC Lexington

DG Kathryn Hardman addressed the Lexington club during her official visit on November 15 and congratulated them for their support of The David School, donations for the eradication of polio and winter coat project and discussed how these projects tie into the annual theme of "Peace Through Service." Kathryn was joined by DG Nominee John Salyers and DG Elect Jack McAllister.

DG Hardman visits RC Ashland

AG Cheryl Spriggs, DG Kathryn Hardman and President Vincenzo Fressola of the Rotary Club of Ashland during the Governor's official visit on October 29. The officers of the Rotaract Club were also on hand for the visit.

Letter from the District Governor

Dear Rotarians,

During this period of Thanksgiving we have so much to be grateful for in our lives and our district.  I have now had the pleasure of visiting 40 of our 41 clubs and I have been awestruck by so many things.  First of all, the commitment, compassion and uniqueness of each of our clubs and their unwavering service as they “do good” in their communities and the world is nothing less than inspiring.  We are blessed to have so many dedicated individuals in our clubs such as Past District Governor Leon Riggs who speaks passionately about the joys of his 50 years as a Rotarian and Gangadar Maddiwar with his many adventures as he travels the far reaches of our world alleviating suffering.  Participating in the auction hosted by the Paris and West Liberty clubs for West Liberty last week was a fantastic example of how our clubs also reach out to each other.  Not to mention that traveling throughout our district when it is decked out in the splendor of fall color is truly a joyful experience.    

I hope the spirit of Thanksgiving is with you as you join friends and families to gather and give thanks.  If you have not had the experience of visiting another club in our district in a while, take the opportunity soon.  You will come back to your own club invigorated with new ideas and with some new friends.

Yours in Peace,

Kathryn Hardman

District Governor

Upcoming events

December:
RC Paris Salvation Army Bell Ringing (holiday season)
RC Paris Coat and Blanket Drive (holiday season)
1 5th Paintsville Kiwanis/Rotary Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and "Sleep In", Paintsville, KY 8 am
3 RC Florence Christmas Concert, Lakeside Christian Church
4 RC Paris Christmas Concert, First Presbyterian Church, 517 Pleasant Street, 7 p.m.
5 RC Paris Paris High School Choir
6 RC Paris Coat and Blanket Drive
8 RC Maysville, Purses for a Purpose purse sale, 2nd and Sutton, Maysville, KY, 9:30 am - 4:00 p.m.
8  RC Campbell County, Christmas in Alexandria
12 RC Paris, Bourbon County High School Choir
15 RC Campbell County Buffet Dinner and Christmas Concert, former Thriftway Store on US 27, 6:30

January
16 Deadline to submit District Governor nomination

February
2  Rotary Leadership Institute, Lexington

March
2 - RC Somerset-Pulaski County International Dinner
21 - 24 Presidents Elect Training (PETS) in Nashville, Tennessee


May
2 RC Paris Run for the Roses
17 - 20, District Conference, London


June
23 -26 International Convention, Lisbon, Portugal

RC Paris hosts Pie and Cake Auction

Paris Rotary Club’s Annual Pie and Cake Auction

Paris Rotary Club’s annual pie and cake auction was held Thursday evening November 1st as a fun way to raise money for the scholarship program.  The evening’s event was well attended with approximately seventy-five Rotarians and their guests in attendance.  Not only did the attendees bring their appetites, (dining on delicious crab legs, fresh shrimp, and oysters), they brought their checkbooks as well.  Close to $5900 was raised as the bidding for the cakes and pies became spirited with the highest auctioned cake bringing over $600.  The event netted out over $2900 for the scholarship program which is an increase of almost a $1000 from the same event last year.  Special guests included District Governor Kathyrn Hardman, and Past District Governor  John Adams, Christie, and of course Charlie.  A special thanks to Rotarians Tom Brannock and Bill T. McConnell for coordinating and conducting this special event.

As a way to continue to serve others, the Paris Rotary Club held a joint meeting with the West Liberty Rotary Club on Saturday, November 10.  The Paris Club brought items collected from members to be auctioned to benefit the Morgan Central Elementary School in West Liberty.

Polio Update

CONSIDER POLIO ERADICATION AN INVESTMENT

OCTOBER ROTARIAN

JOHN HEWKO: Polio eradication is a good investment. Although the global investment in a polio-free world exceeds US$9 billion, an independent study published in the medical journal VACCINE estimates that the net economic benefits to be $45 billion to $50 billion over the next 20 years. Of course, the return on eradicating a disease forever and preventing the suffering of countless children is impossible to calculate.

John Hewko has been the general secretary and CEO of RI and TRF since 2011.

2012 POLIO CASES AS OF NOV. 7 = 181

DG Kathryn Hardman visits RC Augusta

DG Kathryn Hardman visited RC Augusta in October. She updated the club on the District's objectives, as well as news from RI. Her remarks were enjoyed by all.

RC Ashland inducts 90th member!

Rotary Club of Ashland inducts its 90th member! President Vincenzo
Fressola, Rotarian and sponsor Erica Myers, new Rotarian Brandi Bayes and
ADG Cheryl Wooten Spriggs.

 

RC Campbell County Holiday Pup Parade

RC Somerset Pulaski Couny sets up memorial scholarship

Somerset-Pulaski County Rotary sets up Somerset Community College scholarship in memory of jack ford; awards inaugural scholarship

The Rotary Club of Somerset-Pulaski County recently funded and named a scholarship at Somerset Community College (SCC) in memory of John “Jack” Ford.

Ford passed away in 2011. He was a former CFO of Lifeline Home Health and worked as a CPA/controller for Somerset Food Service. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and served as a past district chairman for the Boy Scouts of America. Ford was an Eagle Scout and was named Rotarian of the Year in 2008.

The “Jack Ford Boy Scout Memorial Scholarship” at SCC was set up by the Rotary Club to award a $500 scholarship per semester. The scholarship recipient must be either a current or past member of the Boy Scouts Lake Cumberland District.

The first recipient of the Jack Ford Boy Scout Memorial Scholarship is Michael Crowhurst of Somerset. Crowhurst is a 2012 graduate of Somerset High School. He plans to pursue a career in engineering technology. Crowhurst was active in several clubs and organizations while in high school and was awarded Eagle Scout, Kentucky Colonel and Marine Corps League Good Citizenship Award recognitions in 2011. He is the son of Mike and Carolyn Crowhurst.

The Rotary Club of Somerset-Pulaski County was chartered in 1998. The club is actively involved in various community projects, including an International Dinner, building wheelchair ramps for individuals with disabilities, the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic, Access to Careers day at SCC, clean water projects in various countries and the global initiative to eradicate polio. The Somerset-Pulaski County Rotary Club meets Thursday mornings at 7 a.m. at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Conference Room A.

Somerset Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution of higher education. SCC has campuses in Somerset and London, and centers in Clinton, McCreary, Casey, and Russell counties. For admission and program information, visit our website at somerset.kctcs.edu.

 

Above: Somerset-Pulaski Rotary Club President Ben Robertson (left), Diane Ford, wife of the late Jack Ford (second from left) and SCC Director of Advancement Cindy Clouse (right) are pictured with Michael Crowhurst, recipient of the inaugural Jack Ford Boy Scout Memorial Scholarship. Crowhurst, an Eagle Scout, is a pre-engineering student at SCC and is a native of Somerset.

RC Stanford Rotarian Bill Stafford named a Paul Harris Fellow

Rotarian Bill Stafford was named a Paul Harris Fellow by assistant governor Michael Noftsger at the RC Stanford meeting held October 22, 2012.

RC Lexington Rotary Day at the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League

The Rotary Club of Lexington had Rotary Day at the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League, Saturday September 22. The Miracle League program in Lexington was made possible with the efforts of the Lexington Rotary Club, YMCA of Central KY and Toyota. The Miracle League is a baseball program for children 5-19 with any type of physical or mental disability. Many volunteers support the league providing, "buddies" for each child, umpires, coaches, announcers and food during the games. September 22, the Kentucky baseball team came out to help buddy with the players and Chick-fil-a provided lunch. "Everybody plays -everybody wins" is the motto of the league and that goes for all involved! The Lexington club is proud to have a long standing relationship and continues to support the league every fall and spring season.

 

KY Head baseball coach Gary Henderson with Rotarian Chris Stevenson,
President of the Board for the Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League.

 

 

 



Rotarian Dave Williams, umpiring

 

Players practicing while Cow looks on

Rotarian Darrell Ishmael, on-field commentator with Rotarian Chris

Stevenson and Exec. Dir. of the Miracle League, Kevin Haury.



Kentucky baseball team with Miracle League team


 

 



DG Kathryn Hardman visits RC Stanford

DG Kathryn Hardman visited RC Stanford on November 12, 2012.

Polio's End Game

POLIO'S END GAME

OCTOBER 2012 ROTARIAN

Question: What might cause you to change strategy?

Thomas R. Friedman: The basic strategy is to provide multiple doses of effective vaccines to large numbers of children, with efforts guided by precise virologic surveillance. Refinements in that strategy have occurred during the last decade when it was clear that many more doses of vaccine were needed in some areas, or that some at risk groups were being missed. All of the partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are open to innovative suggestions for getting the job done faster. Continuous innovation - such as bivalent vaccine and vial monitors that change colors if the cold chain has been broken - is an integral part of the strategy to get over the finish line.

* Tom Friedman is the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

 

WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 14, 2012

TOTAL CASES 2011: 650

TOTAL CASES 2012: 187

AFGHANISTAN 2012 27 CASES

NIGERIA 2012: 101 CASES

PAKISTAN 2012: 54 CASES

 

PS: Remember Certification is our ultimate goal. Thanks for all of your efforts over the years on behalf of Polio Eradication and Certification.

John Salyers

Polio Chair D6740

Call for District Governor Nominations

 

November 1, 2013

The purpose of this correspondence to make the formal invitation to District 6740 Rotary Clubs to suggest one of its Rotary club members for consideration by the District Nominating Committee for Selection of the Nominee-Designate for the office District Governor for Rotary Program Year 2015-16. The deadline for submission of the suggestion by Governor-Nominee Data form (see below) is January 16, 2013.

To suggest a member for consideration by the Nominating Committee a club must:

1. Adopt a Resolution of the Rotary Club which suggests one of its eligible members to the District Nominating Committee for consideration to be the committee’s designate nominee. Clubs may nominate only one of its own club members. The Resolution must be made at a regular club meeting and the Club Secretary should witness the adoption of the resolution.

A "suggested” motion by a club member (other than the Rotarian to be suggested): "Madame or Mister President (or other person presiding), I rise at this club meeting to make the motion for a Resolution of the Rotary Club of __name of club___ to suggest the District Nominating Committee to consider our fellow member ____name of member__ for selection as District Governor Nominee Designate for the Rotary Year 2015-16." Then the presiding officer should ask and take a "Second to the Motion” by another club member, and then a vote of the members.

2. The Suggested Member must then complete Pages 1-3 the "Governor-Nominee Data Form” including the photo request and spouse/partner information request. (Note: The form is available digitally and can be completed via word processing which is highly recommended. If you are reading the invitation via e-mail it should be attached. If you are reading hardcopy or if the form is not attached then please e-mail me at mkhardman@aol.com)

3. The Suggested Member must then read and faithfully execute "the Candidate’s Statement” on the top of page 4 of the Governor Nominee Data Form.

4. The Club Secretary then faithfully executes the "Club’s Statement of Candidate’s Qualifications” middle of page 4 of the of the Governor Nominee Data Form. In doing so the club’s secretary certifies the following: 1. The suggested member is a club member in good standing, 2. That the suggested member has been suggested by resolution of the club, 3. That the suggested member meets the Qualification of Membership and the membership information is accurate. (Note: the club secretary does not have to send a copy of a written resolution with the Governor-Nominee Data Form - the execution of the "Club Statement of Candidates Qualification is sufficient.)

5. Send the form to DG Kathryn Hardman via e-mail: mkhardman@aol.com (please call me at (606) 309-4761 to confirm receipt) or USPS: Kathryn Hardman, 90 Bennett Circle, London, KY 40741 (again, please call confirm receipt.)

The forgoing steps are a summary of Rotary International Bylaw 13.020.4.

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 Eligibility Requirements for District Governor

To be eligible for the position of District Governor, a Rotarian must:

(1) Be a member in good standing of a functioning Rotary Club in the District;

(2) Have served as President of a Club for a full term, or as President of a charter club from the date of the charter until June 30^th, for a period of at least six months;

(3) Demonstrate the knowledge of and the ability to fulfill the duties outlined in the RI Bylaws, Section 15.090 (a summary is found below); and

(4) Have completed seven years of membership at the time of taking office.

Summary of the District Governor’s Duties

A summary of Governor’s duties includes strengthening existing Rotary Clubs, organizing new Clubs and promoting membership growth, issuing a monthly letter to each Club President and Secretary in the District, supporting the Rotary Foundation in service as a District and RI spokesperson, when appropriate, hold the District Conference and other District meetings, and insure the District nominations and elections are conducted according to the RI Constitution and Bylaws. The Governor is also responsible for visiting all the clubs in the District.

Before taking office on July 1, 2015, the candidate must be willing to participate in the District’s activities, plan for his or her year of service, select a site for the District Conference, set District goals, and conduct District training meetings (including District Training Team Seminar, PETS and the District Assembly). The District Governor Elect must attend Zone GETS training (fall) and the International Assembly (mid January).

Summary of the District 6740 Governor Nomination

Process and "No Campaigning” Guidelines

District 6740 follows RI's "Nomination Committee" format or plan for selecting its District Governor. The clubs "suggest" candidates to the Nomination Committee and the suggestion is accomplished by a completed Governor-Nominee Data Form. All Governor Nominee Data forms are due to the District Governor Kathryn Hardman on January 16^th 2013. Those persons selected by the clubs shall be interview by the Nominating Committee on February 2, 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky and on that date the Nominating Committee will select a single Nominee Designate. The Nominee Designate will then be announced and published on February 4, 2013 by email to all clubs. Those suggested by a club, but not selected by the committee may submit their names within 14 days of the publish date as a "Challenge Candidate” If there are no challenge candidates, the committee’s nominee-designate is presumed to be the district’s selected Nominee for District Governor 2015-16. The formal nomination by election of the District Governor 2014-15 shall be at the District Conference May 17-19, 2013. The District Governor Nominee is then formally elected at the 2014 International Convention and then assumes the role and title of District Governor-Elect taking office as District Governor on July 1, 2015.

 

Please be aware that Rotary International and the District have guidelines against "lobbying” "canvassing” and "campaigning” for Rotary Offices. Before taking any action beyond suggesting a candidate or completing the Governor-Nominee Data Form, please review the guidelines.

Closing

If you need additional information, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and attention to this invitation. Strong leadership of our District is vital to our success in serving others.

Yours in Rotary Service,

Kathryn Hardman
District Governor
Email: mkhardman@aol.com
HPhone: 606-878-2263
OPhone: 606-878-9134

Editor's Note: Please contact Kathryn for a copy of the form if needed. It would not format properly in this template.

District Governor's Letter to the District

Dear Fellow Rotarians:

With the changing of the leaves, October also brings Vocational Service Month.  This is an opportunity to spotlight Rotarians and Rotary projects that serve others through their vocation. 

How are you using your professional skills to serve others?  Perhaps you have mentored a young person to help them succeed in your vocation or taught other club members about your own vocation through a program for a club meeting or participated in a club net-working event to introduce non-Rotarians to Rotary.  These are just a few examples of how we can pursue the Avenue of Vocational Service. 

The opportunity to use our professional skills and expertise to serve our communities and our clubs combined with our emphasis on high ethical standards is a hallmark of Rotary.

Peace through Service,

Kathryn Hardman

District Governor

District Governor Visit Schedule

10/23/12	Mt. Sterling	12 noon	Jerry’s Restaurant
10/25/12	Carlisle	6:30 p.m.	Garrett’s Restaurant
10/29/12	Ashland	12 noon	The Elk’s Lodge
10/30/12	Fleming County	12 noon	Fleming County Hospital
11/8/12 11/13/12	West Liberty Maysville	12 noon 11:45 am	The Tea Room Rotary Club House, Rotary Park
11/15/12	Lexington	12 noon	Fasig-Tipton

Upcoming events

November
1 RC Paris Seafood Dinner and Cake/Pie Auction, 1833 S. Main Street, Paris, 6 p.m.


December
RC Paris Salvation Army Bell Ringing (holiday season)
RC Paris Coat and Blanket Drive (holiday season)
1  5th Paintsville Kiwanis/Rotary Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and "Sleep In", Paintsville, KY 8 am
4 RC Paris Christmas Concert, Paris Presbyterian Church,7 p.m.
5  RC Paris Paris High School Choir
6 RC Paris Coat and Blanket Drive
8 RC Maysville, Purses for a Purpose purse sale, 2nd and Sutton, Maysville, KY, 9:30 am - 4:00 p.m.
12  RC Paris, Bourbon County High School Choir




March
2 - RC Somerset-Pulaski County International Dinner
21 - 24 Presidents Elect Training (PETS) in Nashville, Tennessee


May
2 RC Paris Run for the Roses


June
23 -26 International Convention, Lisbon, Portugal