Friday, January 11, 2013

Message from the Governor




Dear Rotarians,

As the new year of 2013 unfolds, it is the halfway mark of the Rotary program year and my term of service as your District Governor.  I find myself surprised to be at this point so quickly.  The half way point is the time to revisit initial goals set at the beginning of the year and continue with rekindled enthusiasm.   For the first six months as your District Governor, I was focused on club visits.  I cannot underestimate their importance in furthering my appreciation of the accomplishments of our clubs and also recognizing the challenges of the clubs of our district.  For the next six months I look forward to having the time to attend club events.  Please keep me posted on special events your club has planned.

The first six months of 2013 will also be a time of training for the leadership for our district. 

·         District Governor Elect Jack McAllister will attend the International Assembly in San Diego this month. 

·         New Presidents Elect are registering for the President Elect Training Session to be held in Nashville March 22-23. 

·         New club leadership can be developed at the Rotary Leadership Institute on February 2 in Lexington (register at www.hoa-rli.com)

·         Future Vision Grant Training Seminars for club certification will be announced shortly.  Every club must have members attend to be qualified to participate in foundation programs in 2013.14.

Remember that January is Rotary awareness month.  A simple thing that you can do to promote awareness is wear your Rotary pin every day.  Before the month is out, someone will ask you what it means.  Be sure you are prepared with an enthusiastic response.  It could be the first step to engaging a new member.

Peace Through Service,

 

Kathryn Hardman, Governor

Rotary Leadership Institute - February 2nd

This letter is a reminder that the next Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is scheduled for Saturday, February 2 at the Four Points Sheraton in Lexington. The session begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm.

If you have need of lodging for Friday night February 1, please contact Martha Riddell (dmriddell@aol.com) as rooms may be available at the Four Points Sheraton.

RLI is geared towards those club members who are considered as future leaders of your club but is also appropriate for anyone who wants to know more about Rotary.  Any Rotarian in our District can attend RLI.

The challenge of many of our clubs is that of moving Club Members into being active Rotarians.

RLI does just that!

Rotarians who attend RLI become much stronger leaders in the club. They become active beyond the club.  RLI graduates attend interclub meetings, assemblies and conferences.

RLI helps to start their thirst for Rotary. For those that go on to become Club Presidents...when they attend President Elect Training, they are ready to take advantage.  They know what questions to ask and they learn a lot more than those attending without attending RLI

Sponsoring future club leaders to attend RLI is the best investment you can make in your club's future!

RLI consists of three one day parts.  First time participants attend Part I.  The second time they register for Part II and the third time Part III and graduation.

ARE YOU POSITIONING YOUR CLUB FOR FUTURE SUCCESS?

Outstanding clubs recruit up and coming club members to attend.

Clubs normally pay or reimburse the registration costs.

WE HAVE THE ABILITY FOR ATTENDEES TO REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE:


P.S.  We're encouraging you to recruit a future leader to represent your club at RLI and have them register by January 21!!!

PART I Topics

Topic
Content
Insights into Leadership
As a Rotarian, I am, by definition, a leader.  Join us as we explore the characteristics of leadership, motivational techniques, and leadership styles.  How do I best lead?
My Rotary World
As a Rotarian, I am part of a worldwide organization of like-minded people.  Take some time to truly understand the purpose and structure of Rotary.  Can these resources help me?
Engaging Members
As a Rotarian, I make my club and Rotary stronger by my active participation.  Engaged club members have fun, make friends, and effectively serve.  This is why I joined Rotary!
Our Foundation
As a Rotarian, I am doing well in my local community and around the world.  Learn about the basic goals and programs of our Foundation.  I am a force for good in the world!
Ethics/Vocational Service
As a Rotarian, I am ethical, I recognize and promote ethics in others, and I seek opportunities to serve others through my vocation.  You can see that I am a Rotarian.
Service Projects
As a Rotarian, I am a vital part of a worldwide organization of business, professional and community leaders meeting needs in communities.  I can build, run and promote service.

PART II Topics

Topic
Content
Strategic Planning and Analysis
I can strengthen my club by promoting and leading insightful planning and analysis.  Looking at my Rotary club, how can I help make improvements that will matter?
Strategic Planning continued
 
Targeted Service
I can lead and promote my club’s participation in unique, significant and targeted service opportunities through our Foundation.  Understand the key concepts of Rotary programs!
Club Communications
I can serve by leading and promoting effective communications to my club’s internal and external audiences.  Refine and practice your skills.
Attracting Members
I can lead and promote my club’s reexamination of its distinctive position in my community and the quality of members we attract.  I want to work with the best people!
Team Building
I can lead and promote my club’s collaboration in effective and motivated groups to accomplish our goals of service.  Harness the real power of Rotary clubs and Rotarians!

PART III Topics

Topic
Content
International Service
As I further my Rotary journey, I can build connections around the world, helping meet needs, solve problems, and build peace.
Effective Leadership Strategies
As I further my Rotary journey, I will engage in more complex and skillful use of my leadership skills and seize opportunities to lead.
Rotary Opportunities
As I further my Rotary journey, I can explore the many opportunities available within Rotary for personal, community and professional growth and development.
Rotarians, Vocational Service, Expectations
As I further my Rotary journey, I can support meaningful vocational service activities within my club to add value to each Rotarian’s membership experience.
Public Image & Public Relations
As I further my Rotary journey, I will identify opportunities to promote the image of my club and Rotary to the benefit of my community and world.
Making a Difference—Parliamentary Procedure
As I further my Rotary journey, I will help assess my own experience and growth through RLI and help improve the path for others to follow.  As part of my leadership growth, I will add value to my club through parliamentary procedure.

SEE YOU ON February 2!


Please contact me if there are any questions.

 Best Rotary regards,

 Judy W. Marcum

District 6740 RLI Co-Coordinator

632 Raintree Road

Lexington, KY  40502

859-608-9646 (cell)

Upcoming events

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

13 RC Florence benefit concert, Florence Baptist Church
17 - 20, District Conference, London


June
23 -26 International Convention, Lisbon, Portugal

RC Somerset-Pulaski and RC Somerset partner to benefit students

Club Presidents Ben Robertson and George Corder spoke to a group of over 200 students during the Access to Careers event held at Somerset Community College on Nov 14. The select group of students from the 4 local high schools toured the facilities of SCC and received information on classes offered, scholarship moneys and financial aid that is available. Each year both the Somerset Pulaski Morning Rotary Club and Somerset Rotary Club give scholarships to Somerset, Pulaski and Southwestern high school students based on high ethical standards and submitted essays.

RC Campbell County stays busy!

On Nov. 24 Campbell Co. Rotary assisted FOP Lodge 10 with their 5 C Run/Walk by handing out water at the turn. Profits from this are used by the police for their Kids 'n Christmas project to buy presents.

 Dec. 9 CC held a dog contest in conjunction with Christmas in Alexandria, a month long community activity involving concerts, craft sales, children's tea, etc. Alexandria Mayor, the Alexandria Police Chief and a fireman from the Alexandria Fire Dept. judged dogs in 3 categories: Best Costume, Best Tricks, and Best Couple. In the kick off parade CC Rotary President, Arnd, walked his puppy to attract attendtion to the contest. Winston really strutted his stuff. Rotary then hosted a dinner/concert on Dec. 16. Profits from this were donated to the CARE Mission in Alexandria. Thanks to Gary Stewart, a member of the Florence Rotary, and talent he brought the concert was fantastic and enjoyed by all.

The CC Rotary was happy to induct Becky Timberlake into membership. Becky is a Development Specialist with Brighton Center, a community support organization.


Submitted by

Arnd Rehfuss, CC Rotary President

Newtown, Connecticut - ways to help

If you would like to help in Newtown.




THE NEWTOWN ROTARY FOUNDATION
ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
NEWTOWN ROTARY SANDY HOOK SCHOOL FUND
The fund is dedicated to the victims of the Sandy Hook School tragedy, their families and those in the Newtown community who have been affected, to help support both their short term and long term needs.
Please send your tax deductible contributions to the address below
or through PayPal on our Making a Donation page!
Newtown Rotary Sandy Hook School Fund
PO Box 263
Newtown, CT 06470
For specific details of the Fund's giving policies, click HERE
The Newtown Rotary Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

RC Ashland Celebrates!

Prez Vincenzo Fressola with the Ashland Rotary 100 years of Presidents plaque

Celebrating 30 years of Rotary membership: Don Setterman, Stuart Webb, Richard Reames, Mike Hobbs, and Steve McDanald with club President Vincenzo Fressola at the Christmas dinner.

Ashland Rotary President speaks at the annual Christmas party

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

Amy Stroud with sponsor Mike Tarter
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.