Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change –
across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves
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World Polio Day is October 24th. Some clubs have a tradition to raise funds for Polio Plus in October. District Governor Ben Bauer is also issuing a challenge to our District to raise $130,000 for Polio Plus by March 30, 2023. That is an increase of $11,000 over last year's success. Better yet, when we reach the goal, DG Ben will dye his hair purple in honor of our contributions! Keep reading to for more info and some tools to help us get there!
District 6250 Rotarians who participate in giving through Rotary Direct were honored at the recent Zone Institute at Mall of America. 11.5% of our membership use this convenient tool to make contributions to The Rotary Foundation.
Rotary Direct allows Rotarians to set a schedule for their contributions. Gifts can be made weekly, monthly , quarterly or in any interval you prefer. You can also designate your gift to any of The Rotary Foundation’s funds that you enjoy supporting. And you can change your giving schedule anytime you want.
A good way to use this tool is to start with your Annual Fund/SHARE contributions. The you can add contributions for Polio Plus, Endowment or Areas of Focus.
November is Rotary Foundation Month. Consider trying this tool as a way to manage your giving and eliminating the need to send a check. You can find more information at My Rotary/Donate.
And don’t forget, you can set a up a contribution to Polio Plus to qualify for the new Polio Plus Society. DG Ben Bauer has issued a challenge to reach $130,000 in contributions to Polio Plus this year. Let’s do this!
We’re excited to share the news of the rebirth of the Beloit College Rotaract Club! The club signed up 36 students at the Student Involvement Fair that happened at the beginning of the school year. At the Fair, Club President, Edgar Caracoza and Assistant Governor, Bill Beckly answered questions and represented the club. Congratulations!
We use our five senses to perceive the world around us, including the Rotary World. What does this fact have to do with Rotary Public Image?
Everything.
Particularly seeing and hearing. The public part of Public Image is typically us giving out information about Rotary and our clubs that people can only see and hear. With communication options narrowed to just two of our five senses we must focus on how we reach people through audio, video, and print.
Most clubs have limited access to T.V., a little more to radio, and hit and miss on print newspapers. That leaves us with social media. Public Image is about Perception. So if the public can’t see or hear anything about Rotary they can’t perceive Rotary. Keep reading to learn about some key opportunities that clubs have to improve their perception...
Social media makes expanding your club’s reach easier than ever, but how? There are tips, tricks, and tools for creating content for social platforms, and the goal is simple: connection. A well-built social media presence will help you create connections in your community and beyond, from showcasing your club’s success to building awareness of its presence. To help boost your social media savvy, we’ve put together the following eight tips and tools (keep reading):
Thank you to all the members who took our District 6250 Member survey. Your input is incredibly valuable and there's no doubt that it will help guide the ways your District continues to support Rotarians and their Clubs. Keep reading to dig into the results!
You’re invited to take the next step toward your club membership goals with the support of a District Membership Grant! District 6250 has allocated $10,000 in New Member Project and Membership Growth Grants for the 2022-2023 Rotary year. This support comes through two grant types. One that is for new Rotary club members to use towards a service project of their choice, helping them jumpstart their involvement with their clubs. The other is all about Membership Growth to help with membership retention, recruitment, starting a new club, promotion, etc. Get started today!
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Rotary International Conference set for Melbourne, Australia - May 27-31, 2023. Melbourne, the sparkling second city of Australia, is a vibrant hub of art, sports, and cuisine. Rotary members, participants, and supporters from around the world are invited to Imagine What's Next and explore the possibilities for Rotary's future.
Take action this World Polio Day by hosting virtual and community events, creating fundraisers, and sharing posts about the importance of polio eradication on social media.
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