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District NewsFrom the District Governor
Dear Rotarians, We have done much to reduce child mortality in the world through our efforts to MAKE DREAMS REAL throughout the world. Obviously, this will be an ongoing process and we must continue to strive to meet our many goals that we have set forth for this Rotary year. When I first heard about our international theme, "MAKE DREAMS REAL", and our efforts to reduce child mortality, I was very confident that District 6250 would make a significant difference. I knew that the same areas that are critical for saving children's lives---water, health and hunger and literacy--are the areas where our Rotary service excels. I also knew that we have the kind of Rotarians in this District that will move forward to create and complete a variety of projects to move ahead and someday complete that goal. Our District has done a wonderful job in our efforts to eradicate polio but we still have a great amount of work to do in other areas. We need to emphasize the importance of "Every Rotarian, Every Year". Somehow, I don't think that the vast majority of our Rotarians understand this program. We are asking every single Rotarian to contribute only $100 per year to this worthy cause. When you think about this, it is only 28 cents a day and I believe that we can all afford that. Our District is lagging behind in this effort and we need to have every Rotarian step up and contribute the $100 before July 1. This is so very important!!!! Presidents, please announce this to your Clubs and encourage them to contribute----and then get the money sent into Rotary International. Think of all of the wonderful projects that we have going on throughout the world!!! It is truly amazing!!! We need the money to support these projects so that we can continue to move forward. PLEASE PLEASE ENCOURAGE EACH OF YOUR ROTATIANS TO CONTRIBUTE A MINIMUM OF $100 TO THE "EVERY ROTARIAN, EVERY YEAR" PROGRAM!!! IT'S ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL!!!! Did you know an EREY Newsletter is available? Several times each year, our Rotary Foundation publishes the Every Rotarian, Every Year newsletter. This publication highlights many of the accomplishments achieved by clubs around the world. It also provides an update of our annual fund contribution totals. If you are interested in what your EREY contributions are doing you should definitely read this newsletter! A new edition has just arrived. It may be viewed at this link. |
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Nominations for District Governor Nominee ReopenedDue to the resignation of District Governor Nominee, Jim Crubaugh, the District Nominating Committee will follow the procedure outlined in the International Manual of Procedure. We are asking Clubs throughout the District to nominate a Rotarian to fill that position. The candidate who is selected will serve as Governor Nominee until July 1st, 2009 and then will become Governor Elect for District 6250. He/She will serve in that position during the 2009 - 2010 Rotary year. On July 1, 2010, the chosen person will become our District Governor. There are many responsibilities including a variety of meetings that are mandated. Questions regarding the role and responsibilities may be directed to me. Please consider nominating a candidate for this very important position in our District. The deadline for nominations will be June 5th, 2009. Nominations should be sent directly to Hal Keitel, Chairman of the Nomination Committee and Tom Marshall, District Governor. It is not necessary for you to qualify the candidate or even ask if he/she is interested, as the committee will take care those responsibilities. District Governor Nomination Form Here is the contact information:
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RI’s Ambassadorial Scholar ProgramYour club has a unique opportunity to support a graduate student abroad through RI’s Ambassadorial Scholar program. Applicants are reviewed, selected and funded by the District. All you have to do is encourage students to submit application information prior to August 1, 2009, to study in 2010-2011. The Foundation of Rotary International sponsors one of the largest international scholarship programs in the world. Scholars study in a different country, where they serve as unofficial ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, more than 47,000 scholars from 110 countries have received scholarships of more than $476 million through The Rotary Foundation. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. July-August 2009 Applicants should complete the 2010-11 application available on the RI website, carefully researching possible institutions of study. There is no need to apply for or take language tests at this time. Applications must be submitted to local Rotary clubs by August 1, 2009. Applications should be submitted to Marsha Barwick by August 7, 2009. Downloadable Form: http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/139en.pdf August/September 2009 A selection committee comprised of individuals throughout District 6250 will review applications, interview applicants and select award representatives. Clubs and individuals will be notified. February 2010 All 2010-11 scholarship recipients will receive a packet of information from the Foundation. This material outlines the steps they’re required to complete in preparation for their term. If you have questions, or wish to refer an applicant, please contact Marsha Barwick at (715) 389-3430. |
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