April 14, 2022

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Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.

I am Bob Gibson. I am honored to be in the position of Interim President again.

We have had discussions and debates on the amendments to our Club Constitution and Bylaws. Most of the time these documents set in the background and are not foremost on our mind. They become important when we are looking for policy guidance. At our member meeting on April 1, we discussed the proposed amendments. The Board had already voted to approve both the Constitution and the Bylaws. After the discussion, the membership voted to approve the Constitution and not approve the Bylaws. So, we will review the notes from the April 1 meeting and create a path forward. The Bylaws have important policy implications. I will keep you updated on the progress.

The Board is also working on nominations for next year’s leadership. The slate of officers will be presented to you after the next Board meeting.

On another note, I encourage you to consider attending the District Conference. DG Gerry has a great celebration planned for April 28, 29, and 30. Details are on the District 5110 website.

The war being conducted in Ukraine is having an unimaginable impact on so many people. Rotary has responded. This is from DG Gerry’s message on the District 5110 website: “The Rotary Foundation Trustees have decided to prioritize contributions made to the Disaster Response Fund until 30 April 2022 to support disaster response grants for districts affected by these events. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to supply water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing.

Half a million people have fled Ukraine and are in dire need of emergency aid. The United Nations estimates that number of refugees could grow to as many as 5 million people displaced. Rotary clubs in Europe and around the world have stepped up their relief work, some working on the ground to help displaced families.

With your donation to our Disaster Response Fund, we can support communities and help rebuild lives during this tragic time.

If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.

Enjoy the meeting.

email president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org

eClub State of Jefferson Board Meeting

April 21, 2022

Registration is now open!

District Grant Training Workshop.
It is scheduled for April 23^rd from 9-1030 AM PDT.

You can register on the District calendar, registration is free.
This training will be done via ZOOM.

Attendance is required for the person who will author club district grants.

Promotional Video Links/Details for Major Rotary Events

By Mike Corwin

Click on the following links to see the details coming up both with our District 5110 Conference and Celebration (click here for the video previews link) in late April and the Rotary International Annual Events this year scheduled for early June in Houston, Texas.

The event, to be held is particularly celebratory, because it has been more than two years since we have all come together in the Rotary way. The event celebrates our successes, youth awards, 4-way test winners, golf tourney winners, and the first-ever Street Party. So, joy in the celebration. Events are free.

Click here for a full set of links to the Celebration details and registration at the District 5110 website.
Click here for the 3-Day Event Schedule
Click here for the list of Lodging Options
And here is an updated video on the weekend with a personal DG invitation!

April is Maternal & Child Health Month

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District 5110 is having a friendly and competitive blood drive among all clubs to save lives, and we need your help!

District Drives to Save Lives is a district wide community service project. The drive is based on new appointments made using your club link.
Your club appointments must be booked by April 28th, but you can choose any appointment available in the future
(including appointments beyond April 28th).

Click the following link to make an appointment:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive?cid=northwest_greater_oregon_rotary_state_of_jefferson&med=referral&source=virtualdrive

Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood in the USA.
One blood donation potentially saves three lives!

We are PEOPLE OF ACTION, and we are counting on you to join clubs from our district
in making a significant difference in the current blood shortage affecting our communities.

Now it’s time for you to take action!
To learn more please watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fIB-fL3l1c 

In service,
District Dives to Save Lives
Rotary Committee Members
Alan Underkofler, Meme Tenold, Brian Mahoney, Carisa Hettich, and Nadine McCrindle

Rotary Dunk a DG at Celebration: Dunk 'n' Donate!

By Lee Eckroth

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:

1. Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
2. A platform to advertise your business
3. Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
4. Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
5. A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
6. Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
7. You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
8. 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.

Join with Rotary to promote the power of vaccines to protect children and save lives.

During World Immunization Week, 24-30 April, let’s advocate for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines to the health and well-being of our communities.

Vaccines are one of the greatest advances of modern medicine. They’re safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work.

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. We need to continue vaccinating children against polio, because as long as the poliovirus circulates anywhere, it is a threat everywhere.

Here’s how you can support Rotary’s efforts during World Immunization Week:

• Use the World Immunization Week Toolkitfor graphics and sample posts to share on social media with the hashtags #EndPolio and #VaccinesWork.  
• Donate to PolioPlus to help Rotary and our partners deliver polio vaccines to vulnerable children. Or start an online fundraiser using Raise for Rotary and share it with your friends, colleagues, and family members. All contributions will be matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Rotary districts can give District Designated Funds (DDF) to PolioPlus to help meet our goal of raising $50 million each year to eradicate polio.

Download the World Immunization Week Toolkit

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