25 Ways to Celebrate a Rotary Day - .NET Framework

25 Ways to Celebrate a Rotary Day

1. Create a giant birthday cake inthe shape of a Rotary wheel,indicating how many yearsRotary has been an organizationand invite the community/mediato share it.

2. Work with your local Chamber ofCommerce to declare a RotaryDay in your town. Publicize aproclamation in schools,newspapers, TV, businesses andWeb sites.

3. Utilize Rotary's newspapersupplement on Humanity inMotion III, highlighting local andinternational Rotary stories.Localize the piece by profilingexchange students, localprojects and those who havebenefitted from Rotary service. Create a list of club membersand their occupations in thecommunity.

4. Conduct a billboard campaignhighlighting Rotary's continuedservice locally and globally toshow the good Rotary hasaccomplished.

5. Create a Rotary Day podcastwith a panel of Rotariansdiscussing service projects. Sendit to your local media.

6. Organize a Rotary Day party andinvite at-risk youth as the keyguests.

7. Initiate a local poster or essaycontest promoting volunteerismin conjunction with Rotary Day.

8. Collect pennies or equivalentcurrency in your country overthe course of the year with theproceeds going to a local projecton Rotary Day.

9. Encourage Rotary Ambassadorialor Peace Scholars to researchand speak on Rotary history atthe university he/she isattending.

10. Create a Rotary history speakersbureau where Rotary membersin the community speak at thelibrary, Chamber of Commerce,and schools on the value ofvolunteerism and use project

examples from Rotary's centuryof service.

11. Coordinate a run/walk incorrelation with your town'sRotary Day. Registrationproceeds can go to one of yourclub's service project.

12. Invite a Paul Harris impersonatorto visit local schools to tellchildren the story of Rotary andits 100+ years of service. Alsoshare the story of the foundingand project contributions oflocal Rotary clubs.

13. Interview and record long-timeRotary members about theirunderstanding of Rotary andRotary's contribution tovolunteerism at home andaround the world. Share theinterviews at Rotary meetings,local library, schools and, ifavailable, local cable stations.

14. Host a benefit concert in honorof Rotary Day. Bring togetherprofessional or studentmusicians or exchange studentswith musical talents.

15. Conduct a silent auctionhighlighting Rotary Day. Fundscan benefit a local Rotaryproject.

16. Coordinate an internationalfestival night with current andpast Rotary ambassadorialscholars, GSE participants, youthexchange students and otherswho have traveled abroadthrough Rotary. Ask them toshare their stories, journalentries, music, photos and howtheir Rotary experience hasimpacted their lives.

17. Create Rotary gift cards, greetingcards and or playing cards withkey Rotary events, projects andpeople on them and give themas gifts.

18. Host a service project marathon.Have Rotarians, Rotaractors,Interactors and their familiesvolunteer throughout adesignated hour period —

focusing on service in places andat times that need volunteerswhen most people are sleeping.

19. Coordinate with sister clubsaround the world a Rotary Dayof international service. Together, the clubs can worktoward assisting projects in eachother's community or worktogether on a new initiative.

20. Hold a special observance orservice project on Rotary Day inconjunction with a districtassembly or conference andopen the event to the public. Aportion of the meeting can focuson Rotary history, serviceprojects, and testimonials fromlong-time members. InviteRotaractors and Interactors toparticipate.

21. Create a volunteerism display atyour local library, historicalsociety or museum featuringlocal and international Rotaryprojects as examples ofcommunity service.

22. Conduct or help sponsor a hotair balloon race, antique carshow, airplane air show, etc. andincorporate Rotary Day as therace/show's theme.

23. On Rotary Day, host a localpeace symposium to promoteRotary's Peace Center program.

24. Write an article or utilize printads from Humanity in Motionand place them in community oruniversity school newspapershighlighting what Rotary hasaccomplished locally andglobally in the past and whyRotary remains relevant today.

25. In honor of Rotary Day, conducta poetry or fiction-writingcontest with volunteerism orcivic service as the theme. Offerscholarships as prizes.

District 6380 News October 2016 Page 9

Blenheim Youth Centre Music Project# Reprinted from club newsletter

Last year, the Blenheim Rotary Club began a newinitiative for new members. Each new member will begiven $500 toward a project, of their choosing, that falls

within the Rotary mission, working within the six adoptedareas of focus set by Rotary International and the RotaryFoundation and enhancing the understanding of the ways ofRotary. New members, Adriana McGuigan and Beverly VanDykenboth wished to work with local youth and both love music, sothey decided to work as a team on one project. Workingtogether and pooling their resources gave them $1,000 tobegin their project. The purpose of their project is to have music instructionavailable to the youth in Blenheim. Working with BlenheimYouth Centre, a safe environment where young people ageseight to eighteen can gather, offering daily after schoolprogramming that allows the development of social and lifeskills, a survey was conducted and completed by twentyyouth members, nine of whom were interested in learning toplay guitar. Three of the youth already had their owninstrument. Many studies have been conducted all reaching the sameconclusion. Music enriches lives. It plays an integral part inhow the brain processes speech and reading. By investing inmusic, we are investing to make our world a better, brighterplace. Music is a part of our lives -- weddings, familygatherings, first dates. Music is an education in creativity collaboration and focusand helps to build confidence and provides a sense ofachievement Beverly and Adriana visited local music andvideo stores sharing their project ideas asking for support,services, instructors, equipmentand advice. The Blenheim

News Tribune wrote an article topromote the project and newmember Marc Eskritt added his$500 to assist with theproject. The Blenheim Youth Centre paid for the advertisement inthe paper to find an instructor. Steve Walker donated oneguitar and tuners for all participants. Guitars have beenpurchased from Frank's Music in Chatham. Justin McMath expressed an interest in participating andwill be the instructor. He has taught group lessons before andis a talented and gifted musician. He is also a full time guitarinstructor at Franks Music Centre. A schedule has been developed one hour group sessions tobe held in the board room at the Youth Centre beginning inmid-September, twice a month through to next June. The National Association for Music Education lists manybenefits for music education. The development of languageskills and improved academics, improves concentration andemotional development, development of motor skills andimprove hand eye coordination, improve concentration andemotional development building confidence and self-esteem.Music develops leadership skills and discipline leading toinvolvement in charity work. Music gives students a sense of achievement and is funbringing joy, peace and fulfillment to everyone. Believing thatyoung people are an integral partto our approach to developing asustainable and innovativecommunity, Beverly and Adrianahope that the Youth Music Projectwill playa small role in developing leaders and futureRotarians.

Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise Meeting at Howell Park# Submitted by Linda Goldsmith President of Sunrise Rotary

On August 30, Rotary Sunrise held their breakfastmeeting at Howell Park on the banks of the ThamesRiver. It was a beautiful morning for Sunrise

Rotarians to walk about, coffee in hand and see the growthof the trees 16 years later. Ruth Howell (Honorary Member) was presented with herPaul Harris plus four stones by District Governor NomineeBarry Fraser. Howell Park was developed in 2003 by Ruth’s latehusband, president Max Howell. Max was a chartermember of Rotary Sunrise, district governor, GSE leaderand humanitarian. The Lower Thames Valley ConservationAuthority helped the club select the trees that were localand native to the Carolinian Forest. The trees include:Kentucky Coffee, sugar maple, basswood, sycamore andmany other Carolinian forest varieties. A flagpole and stone commemorating the park were installed in remembrance of Max.Max and Ruth have participated in five National Immunization Days.

It was a great morning of Rotary fellowship!


Lakes Area Rotary# Submitted by Lorene McVey

Dayana Delgado who escaped Cuba in June 2011 – andhad her identity papers and luggage stolen withindays – came to District 6380 via an SOS initiated by

Keith Koke on behalf of his neighbor who was assistingDayana.

This incredible young woman, a doctor, was featured in thenewsletter shortly after her arrival. As many know, myhusband Paul and I provided a home for Dayana while herdocuments were being replaced, a process that took overnine months. By then she was a part of our family. She callsus Mom and Dad and was happy to be called our Cubandaughter.

She found gainful employment in the Metro Detroit areaand worked here until last December when she took avacation to visit childhood friends who now reside in St.Petersburg, Florida. Within a few days she was offered avery good position with a medical clinic where she coulduse her medical training on a daily basis. As a result, shemoved to St. Petersburg but, make no mistake she actuallyprefers our weather and misses Michigan which she callsher home.

The re-connection with her friends also blossomed into aromance with a man she once played with as a toddler.Added to this happiness and good fortune was Dayana’sdetermination to become a U.S. citizen, a dream she hasfostered since she was 13-years-old. As soon as shequalified with five years of residency she applied for U.S.citizenship.

On September 6 she was called for your citizenshipexamination which she passed with no errors. Her Oath ofAllegiance was September 15 and Paul, our daughter, Erinand I attended. Five years, three months and five days afterher amazing escape from Cuba, Dayana became a U.S.citizen! She is thrilled and now she says we must refer toher as our American daughter -- and yes, she wants us toroll the “r”!

My other announcement is regarding Lakes Area Rotary’sFourth annual Beer and Wine Tasting event to be heldat Farmer John’s Greenhouse on Haggerty Road inFarmington Hills, November 4 from 6:30-9 p.m. We willhave a local brewery featuring their fall brews, wines fromColasanti market’s excellent wine department, food fromDickie’s BBQ, 50/50 and silent raffles along with a DJ. Ourvenue will be decorated for the holidays with many itemsavailable for purchase from their holiday and boutiqueshops. Cost is $30 in advance; $35 at the door.

We hope Rotarians looking for something to do thatevening will join us for a few hours of fun and find that newwine or brew to feature at their own holiday parties.


LAKES AREA ROTARY presents:

Beer & WineTaSting

FEATURING COLASNTI’S AND THE DRAFTING TABLE BREWING CO. EDUCATORS

ROB KNUE AND KRISTIN RZEZNIK. SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE PRIZES, LIVE DJ

AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE....

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 4TH 6:30PM-9PM

SAMPLE A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS NEW WINES, CRAFTED BEERS, REFRESHING NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, WHILE ENJOYING

MOUTHWATERING FOOD PROVIDED BY

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1, 2016$30 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE

$35 AT THE DOORFOR TICKETS or INFORMATION ON

SPONSORSHIPSPLEASE CONTACT: Audrey Ryskamp at

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Farmer John’s Greenhouse. 26950 Haggerty Rd., Farmington Hills

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Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club# Submitted by Brenda K. Tipton

On September 24, the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Clubparticipated in a work day at Horses' Haven in Howell,Michigan a horse and large animal rescue. Fifteen of the club

members as well as club sponsored inbound / outbound exchangestudents spent the morning painting the outdoor shelter structurethat was built by the club last year. Time was also spent onbeautifying “The Gardens at the Haven” as well as painting anadditional shelter building. The club members were also joined byadditional volunteers from Horses’ Haven itself and the host familyof a Howell exchange student. President Jim Watters and president-elect Brenda K. Tipton organized the day’s activity along with thefacilities representative Jill Fredrickson barn / property andpresident of the board. All materials were paid for by the LivingstonSunrise Rotary Club. Additional funding has been requested in a future grant from the Rotary District 6380.

The Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club meets weekly on Friday mornings, 7:15 a.m. at the Genoa Medical Center located at 2305Genoa Business Park Dr., Brighton, Michigan 48114. The club welcomes potential new members and guests at their meetings. Thisyear's Rotary theme is “Be a Gift to The World.”

ABOUT HORSES’ HAVENFounded in 1995 by Barbara Baker, Horses’ Haven is a 501(c)3 nonprofitorganization. Our mission: to take in and provide humane care for aged,abused, unwanted, rescued and neglected horses, ponies, donkeys andother large animals, and for those whose owners can no longer afford tokeep them.

We depend solely on the generosity of supporters who share our love andcompassion for our animal friends. Take the tour to meet some of them,make an appointment to visit us, find out how you can help, or make adonation that will go directly to caring for these special animals.

The board of directors consists of compassionate and dedicated people whoare committed to carrying out Horses' Haven's mission. Each has the visionto see that it is possible for all animals to be given another chance.

Care for horses, ponies, donkeys and any other large animal in need and,when appropriate, find them new homes in a caring humane environmentso that they never have to suffer inhumane treatment again.

Assist rescue organizations to provide shelter, volunteers, and any otherneeded aid.

Accept donated horses, ponies, etc. and, if necessary, retrain andrehabilitate them until new homes become available.

Provide sanctuary for those animals not suitable for adoption, but who areable to maintain a good quality of life in a compassionate and humane environment.

Conduct rigorous follow-up on all adopted animals to ensure that they are well provided for throughout their lifetime. Introduce the public to the wonderful world of horses.

See the Horses' Haven website for volunteer opportunities and donor options.


Welcome NewMember Edward

Mastry!

Welcome New MemberTom Sokol!

Mount Clemens Rotary Club# Submitted by Kristine Howell

Agolf outing was held at Greystone Golf Club in XXXXon August 22. We had 90 golfers and severaladditional guests for dinner and we raised over

$15,000 for the Salvation Army. The Rotary club mostresponsible for the event being a success was theRichmond Rotary club under the leadership ofchairperson Denise Misson. Without Denise and herRotary crew we could not have pulled this off. Otherclubs involved were: Rotary Clubs of Mount Clemens,Anchor Bay, and Sterling Heights. Many thanks to all whocame together to support the Salvation Army. In thephoto near the stairs is Major Lori Wright of theSalvation Army, a Mount Clemens Rotary Club member.

The Mount Clemens Rotary Club supported the downtown Mount Clemens annual grand prix by entering a race car andproviding the crew. The club was highlighted with signs and graphics. Mark Zuccaro, club president left and Valerie Miller, clubsecretary right supported the crew (Valerie’s family and friends) before the race. They came in third in their division.


Presented By

Mt. Clemens Rotary Join us! Saturday, October 8, 2016 ⏐ 6 pm – 11 pm

Cold Beer ⏐Authentic German Food ⏐Live Entertainment ⏐50/50 Raffle

The Carpathia Club 38000 Utica Rd, Sterling Hts. MI 48312

Contact Sam D’Angelo – 586.557.6272

$25 .00 ⏐ Entry includes 1 beer (beverage) & 1 food voucher

Ridgetown Rotary Club Contact Henny Boeters 519-674-1270

Ridgetown Rotary Club#Submitted by Ron Bolohan, President

On November 6, the Rotary Club of Ridgetownis presenting a group, Sgt. Wilson’s ShowBand. This group entertains with original

music from the ‘40s and ‘50s.

For examples of their performances and styleplease search the web for SGT. WILSON’S ARMYSHOW and get ready to enjoy some nostalgia. For alot of us, it will bring back wonderful memories ofthe songs and antics of that era.

The doors open for the event at 12:30 p.m. with ahot lunch served at 1 p.m. followed by two 40-minute sessions separated by an intermission.

The location of the lunch and show is at theMorpeth Community Hall just about a 10-minutedrive south from the town of Ridgetown.

Ticket prices: $25 Cdn per person

Tickets are available from the RidgetownRotary Club members or by contacting

Henny Boeters at 519-674-1270 or Ron Bolohan 519-358-8794

or by emailing [email protected]


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