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BlogsWhy Rotary?At the Visioning session this week, we were challenged to come up with an elevator speech that answers the question, "What is Rotary anyway?" In this high quality 3 minute video produced by Rotary International, several Rotarians from around the world, answer that question.
Facebook and RotaryFacebook? Social Networking? What is this stuff all about and how does it relate to Rotary? Here are some answers to these questions.
ShelterBoxes in ActionIn addition to the ShelterBox units our club regularly sponsors, we have recently sent off individual contributions for these relief units that, after the funds are matched by the government, should buy 4 units. Our February 23 program will be about this project. In the meantime, here are some Youtube videos about these units.
2010 International Assembly Theme Speech - Ray Klinginsmith, RI President-elect
How an Economic Stimulus Package worksThought I would share this: It is the month of June, a resort town sits next to the shores of a lake. It is raining, and the little town looks totally deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody lives on credit. Suddenly, a rich tourist comes to town. He enters the only hotel, lays a 100 dollar bill on the reception counter, and goes to inspect the rooms upstairs in order to pick one.
Rotary Youth ExchangeWe have had some discussions about becoming involved in the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) program. We will shortly be polling our members to determine the level of interest and support for the program amongst our members. In the meantime, here are some places to look for further information:
Rotary News ItemsHere are several news items that are worth a look. From District 5020 . . . The latest issue of the District Newsletter can always be found by going to the District site and clicking on the Current Newsletter link. It downloads for you as a pdf. In the new issue just released, DG Alex reports on spending the month of August on Vancouver Island. It is well worth a look. From the RI web site . . . . three items
Rotary BasicsThe RI website has a new feature called Rotary Basics. It is well worth a look. You can find it here: http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/NewMembers/RotaryBasics/Pages/ridefault...
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