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January 20, 2022 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
[Editor's Note] Interim President Jackie is trying to get her internet restored. This article is offered in her stead.
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SoJ January Board Meeting
Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PST)
The District Foundation Committee hosted a great meeting on Jan 8th.
Here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/Sr0qPZokJsw
The agenda included a report from Past RI Director Steve Snyder-- including a possible change in District Governor roles in the future. We also heard from a group in Ecuador on an environmental Global grant project that is looking for an international partner club in our district. Please check it out
January is Vocational Service Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
January is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, a great time to start leveraging vocational service in your club projects and activities. The Vocational Service in Action handbook can help you gain a better understanding of vocational service and provide you with ideas to practice it through your service activities, in your personal life, and in your career. Download the handbook and share it with your club members!
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Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
At the visioning meeting, the attendees suggested a means for members to ask questions, offer suggestions, and discuss ideas among other things. So. . .please add something to the Comment Box below and we'll see what you have to say. Thanks!
- Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus.
- The virus spreads from person to person and can infect a person’s spinal cord, causing paralysis (can’t move parts of the body).
Most people who get infected with poliovirus (about 72 out of 100) will not have any visible symptoms.
About 1 out of 4 people (or 25 out of 100) with poliovirus infection will have flu-like symptoms that may include:
- Sore throat
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Stomach pain
These symptoms usually last 2 to 5 days, then go away on their own.
A smaller proportion of people (much less than one out of 100, or 1-5 out of 1000) with poliovirus infection will develop other, more serious symptoms that affect the brain and spinal cord:
- Paresthesia (feeling of pins and needles in the legs)
- Meningitis (infection of the covering of the spinal cord and/or brain) occurs in about 1 out of 25 people with poliovirus infection
- Paralysis (can’t move parts of the body) or weakness in the arms, legs, or both, occurs in about 1 out of 200 people with poliovirus infection
Paralysis is the most severe symptom associated with polio, because it can lead to permanent disability and death. Between 2 and 10 out of 100 people who have paralysis from poliovirus infection die, because the virus affects the muscles that help them breathe.
Even children who seem to fully recover can develop new muscle pain, weakness, or paralysis as adults, 15 to 40 years later. This is called post-polio syndrome.
Note that “poliomyelitis” (or “polio” for short) is defined as the paralytic disease. So only people with the paralytic infection are considered to have the disease.
Polio has been around since ancient times. This ancient Egyptian tomb painting shows a man with a withered leg unable to bear weight without use of a walking stick. This means that most muscle fibers are replaced with scarring (muscle-wasting) that is permanent.
If someone had polio as a child or young adult but had kept or recovered some or all movement of weakened arms or legs, even to the point of being athletic afterward, they can risk becoming weaker in late adulthood. That is post-polio syndrome (PPS), a condition that can affect polio survivors decades after they recover from their initial poliovirus infection. Some PPS patients become wheelchair-bound when they had not been before.
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January 13, 2022 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
PDG Cindi ONeil is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
Topic: eClub State of Jefferson Visioning Part 2
Saturday, Jan 15, 2022 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
SoJ January Board Meeting
Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PST)
The District Foundation Committee hosted a great meeting on Jan 8th.
Here is the YouTube link https://youtu.be/Sr0qPZokJsw
The agenda included a report from Past RI Director Steve Snyder-- including a possible change in District Governor roles in the future. We also heard from a group in Ecuador on an environmental Global grant project that is looking for an international partner club in our district. Please check it out
January is Vocational Service Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
January is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, a great time to start leveraging vocational service in your club projects and activities. The Vocational Service in Action handbook can help you gain a better understanding of vocational service and provide you with ideas to practice it through your service activities, in your personal life, and in your career. Download the handbook and share it with your club members!
I am afraid I have some very sad news. eClub Rotarian and friend, Jeri Knudson, passed away on Sunday, January 2. She has been fighting cancer for three years.
For those of us fortunate to know her she provided friendship and inspiration. She owned and operated JAKS Photography studio in Lincoln City. Jeri was one of twenty-three Certified Professional Photographers in Oregon. Jeri started her Rotary journey with the Rotary Club of West Linn, Oregon, A Paul Harris Fellow and member of our club since 2017, Jeri was the eClub’s President-Nominee. Her passing will leave a void in our hearts.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
Ecuadorean Wheel Tales Final Episode: A Rotary Hospital
By Dan Smith
What do you think about a Rotary hospital?
There is a children’s hospital in Guayaquil, Ecuador that is doing amazing things. Sometimes twice a month nonprofits and volunteers from around the world come to the hospital to perform surgeries – free of charge. Patience find their own way to the hospital from all over Ecuador, Columbia and Peru just for a chance to be one of the few people chosen for cleft pallet, orthopedic, eye and other surgeries. Click here for the entire story of Rotary at work serving the medical needs in Ecuador.
Dr. Ricardo Koenig is the president of the hospital and Past District Governor for District 4400 (Ecuador). Most of his management and senior staff are also Rotarian's. This is a private hospital, founded in 1905, that has always been dedicated to helping children. But in Ecuador that is not easy.
Cleft Lip and Pallet
They have an entire wing dedicated to children with Cleft lip and pallet disorders. The walls are decorated with pictures, painted by the children, to help them feel more comfortable. As many Rotarian’s in our district already know, this is not a one and done surgery, with before and after pictures. It can take years of multiple surgeries and psychological support for both the patient and their families. These kids have to learn to talk and learn to eat all over again. They have been bullied, and pushed aside for years so the whole family suffers.
Talking with Rotarian’s and non-profits who do surgeries all over Ecuador, the biggest challenge is finding a hospital or clinic to perform the surgeries.
To support not only our own clinics but to work hand-in-hand with other NGO’s by giving them a place to do their work. Not an easy thing to do, but interesting possibilities.
The roots of Rotary’s polio eradication efforts
On 29 September 1979, volunteers administered drops of oral polio vaccine to children at a health center in Guadalupe Viejo, Makati, Philippines. The event in metropolitan Manila was arranged and attended by Rotarians and delegates from the Philippine Ministry of Health.
When James L. Bomar Jr., then RI president, put the first drops of vaccine into a child’s mouth, he ceremonially launched the Philippine poliomyelitis immunization effort. Rotary’s first Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grant project was underway.
Bomar and Enrique M. Garcia, the country’s minister of health, had earlier signed an agreement committing Rotary International and the government of the Philippines to a joint multiyear effort to immunize about 6 million children against polio, at a cost of about $760,000.
In a 1993 interview, Bomar reminisced about the trip. He recalled how the brother of one of the children he had immunized tugged on his pant leg to get his attention and said, “Thank you, thank you, Rotary.”
The project’s success led Rotary to make polio eradication a top priority. Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985 and was a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. Through decades of commitment and work by Rotary and our partners, more than 2.5 billion children have received the oral polio vaccine.
• Watch Past RI Director M.A.T. Carapas speak at the event
• Interactive timeline of Rotary's polio efforts
• Read the latest on Rotary's polio efforts
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As COVID-19 surges, we want to share some important information with you.
What we know about omicron:
- Even though omicron seems to have milder symptoms, the ease and quickness with which it spreads will make more people sick and will overwhelm hospitals and clinics.
- Vaccines and previous COVID-19 infection do not prevent new infections at the same rate as they did with previous strains. However, getting vaccinated, especially with a booster, still protects you against severe illness and death.
- Treatments:
- Monoclonal antibody treatment currently available is not effective against the omicron strain.
- Antiviral pills for the treatment of COVID-19 are not yet available. When they are, the supply will be very limited and will be used for those who have a high-risk of complications from COVID-19.
Ways to protect yourself and others:
- If you have not already done so, get vaccinated now, including your booster. Vaccines are available for people ages 5 years and older!
- Wear a well-fitted mask, this helps protect others around you from getting COVID-19.
- Wash your hands often.
- Stay 6 feet away from others.
- Stay home when you are sick, even if your symptoms are mild!
If you get sick:
If your symptoms are mild, you should assume you have COVID-19 and follow the CDC guidelines for isolation.
- Stay home and away from others.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Take over-the-counter medicines to help with symptoms, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Rest.
- Call your doctor or seek care if your symptoms do not improve or if they get better and then get worse again.
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January 6, 2022 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.
Past and interim President Jackie asked me to share her message -
“Right now, I am enjoying my vacation in Mazatlán Mexico! Hope all of you had a great Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year!”
Jackie will return the first week in January ready to start the New Year. During her year as President, Jackie would often include a joke as part of her message. Keeping that thought in mind here are some “New Year’s resolutions.”
My New Year’s resolution is to stop hanging out with people who ask me about my New Year’s resolutions.
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.
This New Year’s, I resolved to lead a better life. Now all I have to do is find someone who will trade lives with me.
Not to brag, but I already have a date for New Year’s Eve. December 31.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
First Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022 Set for January 8
As the Holidays rush towards us I want you to make sure you get January 8 on your calendars for the first Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022. We will continue with our Zoom format to include as many people as possible.
We are hoping that clubs are planning Global Grants projects. We know that it is challenging with COVID-19 still running amuck in the world. Remember Global Grant applications are due 30 days prior to the Grants Meeting. Click here for more info on the upcoming Grants meeting to start the 2022 Rotary year. Zoom link and agenda will be sent out in a subsequent email in a few weeks.
January is Vocational Service Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
January is Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, a great time to start leveraging vocational service in your club projects and activities. The Vocational Service in Action handbook can help you gain a better understanding of vocational service and provide you with ideas to practice it through your service activities, in your personal life, and in your career. Download the handbook and share it with your club members!
Rotary's Efforts Toward Midwest Disaster Relief
By DG Gerry Kosanovic
I have been contacted by individuals in the District regarding assistance for those affected by the recent tornados that have affected the eastern states of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. At this time, I suggest two specific options. [1] Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund will no doubt respond with financial assistance, similar to the Disaster Relief Grants that were provided to District 5110 in response to the wildfires that devastated Oregon two years ago. [2] Rotary District 7980 has established a Midwest Tornado Victims Relief Fund. To donate, see the links below:
Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund: Rotary members and TRF play a unique role in disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. Working closely with our partner, ShelterBox, and other organizations that specialize in disaster relief.
See more by clicking the entire details at the D5110 website. Other agencies, such as the Red Cross, are also first responders to disasters and donations can be directed to their specific website.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
The roots of Rotary’s polio eradication efforts
On 29 September 1979, volunteers administered drops of oral polio vaccine to children at a health center in Guadalupe Viejo, Makati, Philippines. The event in metropolitan Manila was arranged and attended by Rotarians and delegates from the Philippine Ministry of Health.
When James L. Bomar Jr., then RI president, put the first drops of vaccine into a child’s mouth, he ceremonially launched the Philippine poliomyelitis immunization effort. Rotary’s first Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grant project was underway.
Bomar and Enrique M. Garcia, the country’s minister of health, had earlier signed an agreement committing Rotary International and the government of the Philippines to a joint multiyear effort to immunize about 6 million children against polio, at a cost of about $760,000.
In a 1993 interview, Bomar reminisced about the trip. He recalled how the brother of one of the children he had immunized tugged on his pant leg to get his attention and said, “Thank you, thank you, Rotary.”
The project’s success led Rotary to make polio eradication a top priority. Rotary launched PolioPlus in 1985 and was a founding member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. Through decades of commitment and work by Rotary and our partners, more than 2.5 billion children have received the oral polio vaccine.
• Watch Past RI Director M.A.T. Carapas speak at the event
• Interactive timeline of Rotary's polio efforts
• Read the latest on Rotary's polio efforts
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December 30, 2021 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
eClub Past Presidents wish you and your families a safe and Happy New Year!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson. I am Bob Gibson.
As we put the wrap on 2021, I am reflecting on the opportunities for service that Rotary provides. Have we taken advantage of all that is offered? Our Club is active and involved on multiple fronts. Our past projects and those that are ahead make a difference.
Thank you for the opportunity to be your “President” for the past three months. I have enjoyed getting to know more about our Club. As is always the case, I received much more than I contributed. I truly appreciate the support and patience that the Club officers and Board members extended to me.
I look forward to President Jackie’s term. Her experience and knowledge of our Club will be valuable.
Again, thank you…and, Happy New Year!
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.
Enjoy the meeting.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
October, November, and December – Past President - Bob Gibson
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Shelter Box Effort Seeking 5110 Volunteers
By DG Gerry Kosanovic
Volunteer Opportunities: ShelterBox is looking for volunteers to grow our team and represent ShelterBox in District 5110. If you are interested find out more at www.shelterboxusa.org/volunteer
First Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022 Set for January 8
As the Holidays rush towards us I want you to make sure you get January 8 on your calendars for the first Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022. We will continue with our Zoom format to include as many people as possible.
We are hoping that clubs are planning Global Grants projects. We know that it is challenging with COVID-19 still running amuck in the world. Remember Global Grant applications are due 30 days prior to the Grants Meeting. Click here for more info on the upcoming Grants meeting to start the 2022 Rotary year. Zoom link and agenda will be sent out in a subsequent email in a few weeks.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
Rotary members have been able to complete more projects than ever before.
Together we fund the life-changing work that provides sustainable solutions where our help is needed most.
With your continued support, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. From supplying COVID-19 personal protective equipment to training peacebuilders who strive for a future with less conflict, you make this work possible by supporting our Foundation. Please consider donating again and give the gift of Rotary.
Sincerely,
The Rotary Foundation
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December 23, 2021 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson. I am Bob Gibson.
As we enjoy and experience this Holiday Season, each in our own way, I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity of “service” that Rotary provides. We have a unique opportunity to provide direct and sustainable service to those in need throughout the world.
I wish each of you, your families, and friends a kind and peaceful Holiday Season.
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.
Enjoy the meeting.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
October, November, and December – Past President - Bob Gibson
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I have been contacted by individuals in the District regarding assistance for those affected by the recent tornados that have affected the eastern states of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. At this time, I suggest two specific options. [1] Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund will no doubt respond with financial assistance, similar to the Disaster Relief Grants that were provided to District 5110 in response to the wildfires that devastated Oregon two years ago. [2] Rotary District 7980 has established a Midwest Tornado Victims Relief Fund. Donations to either of the options can be found in the links below:
Rotary District 7980Midwest Tornado Victims Relief Fund
Rotary District 7980 is in action to support the victims and families devastated by the recent rash of tornados that tore through six states on Friday night December 10th and Saturday morning, December 11th, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee, starting with Kentucky. Officials said there were at least 70 deaths in Kentucky, where many had been trapped inside a flattened candle factory, and there were six fatalities in a roof collapse at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois after severe weather ravaged the country on Friday.
https://rotary7980.org
Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund
Rotary members and The Rotary Foundation play a unique role in disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. Working closely with our partner ShelterBox and other organizations that specialize in disaster relief, Rotary members lead projects to support every phase of a community's recovery.
https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
Other agencies, such as the Red Cross, are also first responders to disasters and donations can be directed to their specific website.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Gerry Kosanovic, Ph.D.
District Governor 2021-2022
Shelter Box Effort Seeking 5110 Volunteers
By DG Gerry Kosanovic
Volunteer Opportunities: ShelterBox is looking for volunteers to grow our team and represent ShelterBox in District 5110. If you are interested find out more at www.shelterboxusa.org/volunteer
First Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022 Set for January 8
As the Holidays rush towards us I want you to make sure you get January 8 on your calendars for the first Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022. We will continue with our Zoom format to include as many people as possible.
We are hoping that clubs are planning Global Grants projects. We know that it is challenging with COVID-19 still running amuck in the world. Remember Global Grant applications are due 30 days prior to the Grants Meeting. Click here for more info on the upcoming Grants meeting to start the 2022 Rotary year. Zoom link and agenda will be sent out in a subsequent email in a few weeks.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
Rotary members have been able to complete more projects than ever before.
Together we fund the life-changing work that provides sustainable solutions where our help is needed most.
With your continued support, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. From supplying COVID-19 personal protective equipment to training peacebuilders who strive for a future with less conflict, you make this work possible by supporting our Foundation. Please consider donating again and give the gift of Rotary.
Sincerely,
The Rotary Foundation
Dan in South America Part IV: The Real Amazon
By Dan Smith
When I was thinking about going to the Amazon I had visions of vampire bats and swarms of Malaria-infested mosquitoes (too many movies). Some of my fellow Rotarian's talked about roving bands of head-hunters. The real Amazon could not be more different.This area of the Amazon is on the edge of the Andes Mountains and has the most bio-diverse vegetation on the planet. Here everyone lives “outdoors” The living rooms are open to the world and the kitchen is part of the living area. Here are two living areas, the furniture is made from sustainable lumber in a myriad of colors, browns, reds and purple. Only saw one mosquito and the bats were busy eating bugs (ate a roasted grub myself, tasted like bacon, really good).
Downtown Tena is a bustling city of 50,000 people with a new boardwalk along the river. The restaurants and bars are all outside and as you walk from one to the other the music and environment changes with the mood and age of the people.
Click here to go to the 5110 website rest of this story.
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ALBUM INFORMATION Ava Lee - Relaxing Christmas Arranged & Performed by Ava Lee Produced by Alan Choi
00:00 Silent Night 04:11 O Holy Night 08:55 The First Noel 12:41 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear 16:21 O Little Town Of Bethlehem
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December 16, 2021 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson. I am Bob Gibson.
I just learned that Past RI President Cliff Dochterman died on November 23, at the age of 95. I remember listening to his presentation at PETS. He was an entertaining and motivating speaker. His speech was titled, “If I Could be President Again.” Many of the points are still relevant. He stressed setting goals and planning. He encouraged maintaining high quality meetings. (Thanks to fellow Rotarian Bruce Garrett, our meetings are wonderful and valuable.) He valued the Rotary Club having a high profile in the community. There were many other points in his presentation.
Here is a link to a video recording of the presentation he did at PETS in 2001. It is about 38 minutes https://youtu.be/fBf8JQGxFaA . Of course, his comments are directed at traditional face-to-face Rotary Clubs. For many of us, that represents most of our Rotary experience. I believe our challenge is how to adapt the traditions, values, and expectations of the “terra club” to our eClub. I believe we meet this challenge. And still, we shouldn’t lose sight of it. Past RI President Dochterman and other past leaders of Rotary have left us a strong and resilient legacy.
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.
Enjoy the meeting.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
October, November, and December – Past President - Bob Gibson
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
SoJ Board Meeting
Thursday, Dec 16, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PST)
I have been contacted by individuals in the District regarding assistance for those affected by the recent tornados that have affected the eastern states of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. At this time, I suggest two specific options. [1] Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund will no doubt respond with financial assistance, similar to the Disaster Relief Grants that were provided to District 5110 in response to the wildfires that devastated Oregon two years ago. [2] Rotary District 7980 has established a Midwest Tornado Victims Relief Fund. Donations to either of the options can be found in the links below:
Rotary District 7980Midwest Tornado Victims Relief Fund
Rotary District 7980 is in action to support the victims and families devastated by the recent rash of tornados that tore through six states on Friday night December 10th and Saturday morning, December 11th, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee, starting with Kentucky. Officials said there were at least 70 deaths in Kentucky, where many had been trapped inside a flattened candle factory, and there were six fatalities in a roof collapse at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois after severe weather ravaged the country on Friday.
https://rotary7980.org
Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund
Rotary members and The Rotary Foundation play a unique role in disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. Working closely with our partner ShelterBox and other organizations that specialize in disaster relief, Rotary members lead projects to support every phase of a community's recovery.
https://my.rotary.org/en/disaster-response-fund
Other agencies, such as the Red Cross, are also first responders to disasters and donations can be directed to their specific website.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Gerry Kosanovic, Ph.D.
District Governor 2021-2022
Shelter Box Effort Seeking 5110 Volunteers
By DG Gerry Kosanovic
Volunteer Opportunities: ShelterBox is looking for volunteers to grow our team and represent ShelterBox in District 5110. If you are interested find out more at www.shelterboxusa.org/volunteer
First Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022 Set for January 8
As the Holidays rush towards us I want you to make sure you get January 8 on your calendars for the first Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022. We will continue with our Zoom format to include as many people as possible.
We are hoping that clubs are planning Global Grants projects. We know that it is challenging with COVID-19 still running amuck in the world. Remember Global Grant applications are due 30 days prior to the Grants Meeting. Click here for more info on the upcoming Grants meeting to start the 2022 Rotary year. Zoom link and agenda will be sent out in a subsequent email in a few weeks.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
Rotary members have been able to complete more projects than ever before.
Together we fund the life-changing work that provides sustainable solutions where our help is needed most.
With your continued support, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. From supplying COVID-19 personal protective equipment to training peacebuilders who strive for a future with less conflict, you make this work possible by supporting our Foundation. Please consider donating again and give the gift of Rotary.
Sincerely,
The Rotary Foundation
Dan in South America Part IV: The Real Amazon
By Dan Smith
When I was thinking about going to the Amazon I had visions of vampire bats and swarms of Malaria-infested mosquitoes (too many movies). Some of my fellow Rotarian's talked about roving bands of head-hunters. The real Amazon could not be more different.This area of the Amazon is on the edge of the Andes Mountains and has the most bio-diverse vegetation on the planet. Here everyone lives “outdoors” The living rooms are open to the world and the kitchen is part of the living area. Here are two living areas, the furniture is made from sustainable lumber in a myriad of colors, browns, reds and purple. Only saw one mosquito and the bats were busy eating bugs (ate a roasted grub myself, tasted like bacon, really good).
Downtown Tena is a bustling city of 50,000 people with a new boardwalk along the river. The restaurants and bars are all outside and as you walk from one to the other the music and environment changes with the mood and age of the people.
Click here to go to the 5110 website rest of this story.
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December 9, 2021 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson. I am Bob Gibson.
Rotary’s reach is extraordinary. I encourage you to take the time to explore some of the nooks and crannies of the Rotary International website. I have found an interesting blog within the website. Here is the link: https://blog.rotary.org/stories/ I hope you find the posts interesting. Again, there are many Rotarians that are working on some amazing projects. Rotary does provide us with wonderful opportunities to “do good in the world.”
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.
Enjoy the meeting.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
October, November, and December – Past President - Bob Gibson
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
SoJ Board Meeting
Thursday, Dec 16, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PST)
Shelter Box Effort Seeking 5110 Volunteers
By DG Gerry Kosanovic
Volunteer Opportunities: ShelterBox is looking for volunteers to grow our team and represent ShelterBox in District 5110. If you are interested find out more at www.shelterboxusa.org/volunteer
First Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022 Set for January 8
As the Holidays rush towards us I want you to make sure you get January 8 on your calendars for the first Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022. We will continue with our Zoom format to include as many people as possible.
We are hoping that clubs are planning Global Grants projects. We know that it is challenging with COVID-19 still running amuck in the world. Remember Global Grant applications are due 30 days prior to the Grants Meeting. Click here for more info on the upcoming Grants meeting to start the 2022 Rotary year. Zoom link and agenda will be sent out in a subsequent email in a few weeks.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
Rotary members have been able to complete more projects than ever before.
Together we fund the life-changing work that provides sustainable solutions where our help is needed most.
With your continued support, we can make lives better in your community and around the world. From supplying COVID-19 personal protective equipment to training peacebuilders who strive for a future with less conflict, you make this work possible by supporting our Foundation. Please consider donating again and give the gift of Rotary.
Sincerely,
The Rotary Foundation
Spotlighting Rotary in Ecuadorean Cities Quito, Cuenca, Banos and More
By Dan Smith
In the U.S., traffic jams can be really annoying, but in Ecuador, they are marketing opportunities.
Just outside my window in the Capital city of Quito are “wa-wa” sounds like a crying doll, A woman on the street is selling a whipped custard desert in ice cream cones for fifty-cents. She’s been there all day. People buy all kinds of
things from their cars (and even the bus driver). Where else can you get take-out from your car? With 25 percent of the population living below the poverty line (an average income is $400/month) Ecuador is a nation of entrepreneurs by necessity.
Click here for the full story as Dan travels throughout Ecuador and Rotary efforts there as well as highlights of the city profiles.
Traveling south is the city of Cuenca where 10-15,000 Americans live. This town loves Rotary and in fact the city paid for three clubhouses for each of the three Rotary clubs. They are next to each other near the Botanical Gardens. Before COVID they rented the meeting hall, kitchen and gardens for special events.
At the Club Rotario Tomebamba and with the help of Dr. Mateo Estrella we interviewed President Dr. José María Astudillo for our podcast series. In February, the YEG Passport Club in Edmonton Canada will work with the Tombebamba Club to conduct a two-week Cataract Surgery Clinic.
Next was a weekend in Banos, which is at the foot of an active volcano – Tungurahua, which last erupted in 2010. Banos offers a number of activities, including a giant swing that glides out over the valley, hot water springs (of course), hiking, incredible canyons and much more.
Now off to Esmeraldes on the coast to record the Rotary Cumbaya club project – building bamboo homes for battered women. Wish I could bring back some of this energy to share. So much poverty. So much life.
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December 2, 2021 |
With the traditional ringing of the bell we bring this meeting to order!
Club member's attendance is recorded by logging in.
Visiting Rotarians may complete a makeup form at the end of this meeting; YOUR donation for making up with us helps fund our service projects!
Visitors are always welcome to browse and register without obligation.
Our club offers the flexibility of ROTARY ON YOUR TIME!
and an opportunity to remain connected with Rotary!
Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson. I am Bob Gibson.
Rotary clubs often recite the Four-Way Test as a routine part of their meeting. It was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert Taylor as an alternative to a long impractical “code of ethics” that gathers dust in many organizations. He was working to improve the competitiveness of Club Aluminum, which was on the verge of bankruptcy. The leadership decided that by working on the “character, dependability, and service mindedness of their personnel, they would gain the needed edge.
They developed four short questions:
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build good will and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
These questions offer broad guidance. Personally, I have found that writing these questions out and putting them on the conference table helps focus discussions in a positive way. These questions provide us with a framework to listen to the needs of others. They also provide a foundation for accountability. The Four-Way Test is valuable far beyond a rote recitation at the weekly Rotary meeting.
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.
Enjoy the meeting.
At the July 15 Board of Directors meeting it was agreed that past presidents would fill the vacated President’s position.
October, November, and December – Past President - Bob Gibson
January, February, and March – Past President - Jackie Oakley
April, May and June – President-Elect DeVere Wolsey
president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
5110 Peace Training Workshops Slated for Dec. 7 and 9
By DG Gerry Kosanovic
A free Peace Training workshop with the Peace Literacy Institute is available to District 5110 Rotarians 5:30– 7pm on Tuesday, December 7 and Thursday, December 9. This is a digital Zoom classroom experience with no cost [see flyer to the left].
Many remember when Paul K. Chappell, Director of the Institute, presented to an enthusiastic audience of Rotarians at our 2018 District Conference in Coos Bay, Oregon. This year, we have established a partnership with the Peace Literacy Institute to advance Institute training in District 5110.
Click here for the entire story at the 5110 website.
The two-part series of Peace Literacy workshops will be offered over Zoom; it is focused on parents/caregivers. “We especially welcome Rotary members of District 5110 and are grateful for Rotary’s sponsorship of the workshops.” The two-part series will address the fires beneath aggression, the anatomy of aggression, and cultivating calm.
The workshop series is free, but registration is required at this link: https://forms.gle/Re5gKYcTfT4kNbwt5 Rotarians who attend the two-part series qualify for additional training to become leaders to teach these type of workshops for others in the community.
First Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022 Set for January 8
As the Holidays rush towards us I want you to make sure you get January 8 on your calendars for the first Quarterly Grants Meeting of 2022. We will continue with our Zoom format to include as many people as possible.
We are hoping that clubs are planning Global Grants projects. We know that it is challenging with COVID-19 still running amuck in the world. Remember Global Grant applications are due 30 days prior to the Grants Meeting. Click here for more info on the upcoming Grants meeting to start the 2022 Rotary year. Zoom link and agenda will be sent out in a subsequent email in a few weeks.
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
We believe good health care is everyone’s right. Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Our members combat diseases like malaria, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and polio. Prevention is important, which is why we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
CELEBRATE FOUNDATION MONTH WITH A GIFT
In November, Rotary members celebrate The Rotary Foundation. It’s a great time to share with your members how the Foundation transforms their gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Here are three more ways you can support the Foundation:
- Make a gift to our Annual Fund-SHARE on Giving Tuesday, 30 November. Last year, Rotary members contributed more than $800,000 for the occasion. Share our video message.
- Give the gift of Rotary to make an impact in communities around the world. Your gift helps create lasting change, from supplying filters that purify drinking water to empowering local entrepreneurs through business training.
- Start a fundraiser using our peer-to-peer fundraising tool, Raise for Rotary. You can create online fundraising pages to support the Foundation that are easy to share with family and friends through social media and email.
Rotary at Work in Ecuador
By Dan Smith
Do you remember the campfire song “Kumbaya? My LORD, Kumbaya”. Well there is a real place called [K]Cumbaya in Ecuador. And of course it has both a Rotary and Rotaract Club. I was invited to attend the club’s online meeting with a remarkable 86% of the members in attendance. This is the “little club that does” with only eleven members, yet the Club Rotario de Cumbaya has some very big projects:
Bamboo Homes – This project is to build a Rotary community for victims of the 2016 earthquake – out of bamboo. Funds were raised with a TED-Talk style live event. Next February, Rotarians and volunteers will build the first house in the Rotary Village and then will apply for a Global Grant to build a whole community, including entrepreneurial support for battered women. They are working with CAEMBA, a non-profit that has built more than 600 homes in the most difficult areas of Ecuador. Click here to watch a video when the TV show “The Fixers” came and helped build a community center:
Another incredible Rotaract Project we are covering is a Nutritional Forest within the Ecuadorian Amazon. This
project has so many firsts: This the first year Rotaract clubs can sponsor projects and the first year Rotary is including the environment an an Area of Focus. This is an eight-year project with a goal to propose to sustainably improve the quality of life of the people in the Ecuadorian Amazon by an agroforestry initiative to plant 12,500 trees in five Kichwa communities. The objectives include establishing a reduction in malnutrition, improving the quality of the average income per family, and reducing the carbon footprint. Click here for the rest of the details on the numerous Rotary service projects partnering with others and making a difference in this South American country.
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