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Dean Dickinson

Serving Western Wisconsin & Southeast Minnesota


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District Events

Spring 2009

 
June 25 , 2009 Governor's Welcome Reception Information and Registration
June 27, 2009
Youth Protection Training
Information and Registration

 

District News

From the District Governor

Tom Marshall

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 Reopened

Due 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:

Hal Keitel
W5640 Stonehill Road
La Crosse , WI 54601
hkeitel@centurytel.net
608 781 4090

Tom Marshall
541 Witter Street
Wisconsin Rapids , WI 54494
tom@webmonger.net
715-423-1921 (H)


Foundation Contribution Deadlines Approaches

District 6250 rates low in per capita collections of Rotary Foundation goals amount the 11 districts of our upper Midwest Rotary Zone. Our district has contributed only 64% of our $273,350 pledged by clubs and club presidents to the Annual Programs Fund in the Spring of 2008. $175,839 has been collected from District 6250 for the Annual Programs Fund of The Rotary Foundation as of June 4, 2009.

Club Presidents and Treasurers are asked to NOW review their records and forward any designated contributions to Annual Programs Fund. Remember NOT to commingle funds intended for the Polio Eradication effort. Funds donated by club members to the Every Rotarian Every Year program or as Sustaining Members should be donated to the Annual Programs Fund. Donations to the Polio Eradication effort through your club fundraising efforts do NOT count toward your club’s Annual Programs Fund goal.

Donations this year to the Annual Programs Fund will impact funds available for local and international projects in three years. Many clubs, and their local and international projects, have benefit from matching dollars supplied through the Annual Programs Fund. Parks have been developed, educational programs enhanced and health options expanded because of the availability of Annual Programs Fund matching money at the local level. On the international level, matching grants to our District’s clubs have meant clean water, improved health care and educational opportunities for thousands worldwide. These projects would not happen without the support of your contributions to The Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund.

Please note the following deadlines when making contributions this month.
Year End CONTRIBUTION DEADLINES
¨ CHECKS TO THE ROTARY FOUNDATION LOCKBOX: Must be postmarked JUNE 30, 2009 (or prior) and received at the lockbox by Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

¨ WIRE TRANSFERS: Must be initiated prior to June 30, 2009 and received in the bank by July 3, 2009.

¨ CREDIT CARDS: On-line via www.rotary.org must be authorized PRIOR to midnight on June 30, 2009 (please remember that gifts received via the website will only benefit the Rotarian who logged in).

Via fax, phone or mail to World Headquarters must be received in the AR Department and authorized prior to the close of business on June 30, 2009.

Via the Bank of America lockbox must be received at the lockbox prior to the close of business on June 30, 2009. (Credit Card contributions received in lockbox batches with deposit dates after June 30, 2009 will be considered July 2009 gifts.)

¨ RECLASSIFICATIONS or REDISTRIBUTIONS: Requests must be received in the TRF Corrections e-mail box prior to 3:00 pm on Monday, July 6, 2009.

PolioPlus contributions DO NOT count toward Annual Programs Fund Goals.

Mary Kessens PDG
Rotary District Foundation Chair 2009-10

 

RI’s Ambassadorial Scholar Program

Your 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.