tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46899339927215692262024-03-05T02:08:42.495-08:00ROTARY 360RI Zones 25-26 Rotary Coordinator NewsJudi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-14487464425913522122011-03-17T14:42:00.000-07:002011-03-17T14:42:39.575-07:00Fourth Graders Help Rotary Club of Eugene Airport raise $2241 for Polio!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</style> <![endif]--> <div class="MsoNormal">The Rotary Club of Eugene Airport was challenged to match the penny drive by two fourth grade classes at Irving Elementary School in the Eugene Oregon Bethel School District this morning for Polio Plus. The students and their school's parent organization had raised $500 in just over two weeks. This followed an assembly with the two fourth grade classes at which Eugene Airport Club members, Mary Lou Finigan and Ed McDunn, had told their personal survivor stories from their battle with childhood polio. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Two fourth graders, their mothers, and their teacher, Erin Moss, attended the club meeting today to challenge Rotarians to match their total. The Eugene Airport Rotarians matched it, more than twice, for a donation of $1,016.38 . Combined with the students' $500, the Rotary Foundation will receive a check next week for $1,516.38 for the Polio Plus challenge. Earlier in the year, club members had raised $725 through community and personal donations. Combined with the challenge match, Polio Plus will receive $2,241.38. But, according to President-Elect Glen Martz, "We're not done yet, club members will be selling Polio Roses just prior to Mother's Day. It just keeps getting better." </div>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-79798824354402629882011-02-13T13:27:00.000-08:002011-02-13T13:27:00.554-08:00Listening is...........<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:DoNotShowPropertyChanges/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMT; font-size: 36pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: TimesNewRomanPSMT;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Listening is ... the ultimate mark of </span><i style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Respect</i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the heart and soul of <i>Engagement</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the heart and soul of <i>Kindness</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the heart and soul of <i>Thoughtfulness</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the basis for true <i>Collaboration.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the basis for true <i>Partnership</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... a <i>Team Sport</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... a <i>Developable Individual Skill</i>.*</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(*Though women are <i>far </i>better at it than men.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the basis for <i>Community</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the bedrock of <i>Joint Ventures that work</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the bedrock of <i>Joint Ventures that last</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the core of <i>effective Cross-functional Communication*</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(*Which is in turn Attribute #1 of organizational effectiveness.*)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the engine of <i>superior EXECUTION.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the key to <i>making the Sale.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the key to <i>Keeping the Customer’s Business</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the engine of <i>Network development.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the engine of <i>Network maintenance</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the engine of <i>Network expansion</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... <i>Learning.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the <i>sine qua non of Renewal</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the <i>sine qua non of Creativity</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the <i>sine qua non of Innovation</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... the core of <i>taking Diverse opinions aboard</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... <i>Strategy</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... <i>Source #1 of “Value-added.”</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... <i>Differentiator #1.</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening is ... <i>Profitable.*</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(*The “R.O.I.” from listening is higher than from any other single activity.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Listening underpins ... <i>Commitment to EXCELLENCE</i>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-63311967897657975922011-01-03T19:28:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:28:26.656-08:00Please RespondI'm trying to solve the problems with the blog. If you receive this, please email me at <a href="mailto:judi5110@comcast.net">judi5110@comcast.net </a>and let me know when you received it and how it arrived.<br />
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JudiJudi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-1979090894455746562010-12-26T22:15:00.000-08:002010-12-26T22:15:18.878-08:00Receiving Feedback<b><span style="font-size: small;">As we plan for the second century of Rotary, new ideas and ways of doing things are being introduced - some of which are very different from what we've known as the "norm." With new and different responsibilities and ways of training sometime come questions, concerns, doubts and criticism. As Rotary leaders, we must learn to listen to the critiques and feedback and use the input</span> to improve our communication of ideas.</b><br />
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<b>This article <i><a href="http://sixrevisions.com/project-management/6-quick-tips-for-receiving-critiques-gracefully/">6 Quick Tips for Receiving Critiques Gracefully</a></i> was written from the standpoint of a designer, but the <i>"6 Tips"</i> can be applied to us in Rotary as well. The following are summarized for Rotarians: </b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">1. Listen</span></i></b><br />
<b><i>First and foremost, you must listen to the feedback that is being relayed to you, whether you consider it valuable (constructive) or <a href="http://sixrevisions.com/project-management/feedback-the-creativity-killer/" title="Feedback. The Creativity Killer. - sixrevisions.com">not</a>.</i> Listening shows respect for the other person.</b> <br />
<h3><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">2. Keep Your Emotions in Check</span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> </span></i></b></h3><h3><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">It’s tough to hear that someone doesn’t love what we’ve done, but we must keep in mind that everyone sees the world differently... When receiving feedback from </span></i><span style="font-weight: normal;">someone,</span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"> you have to leave your emotions and your attitude aside.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">..Step back and listen to what they have to say. Step away from the situation temporarily if you have to, in order to avoid overreacting and exploding. </span></i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Becoming defensive is a natural reaction, but will not prove productive.</span></b></span> </h3><h3><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">3. Appreciate New Opinions</span> </i></b></h3><h3 style="font-weight: normal;"><b><i><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://sixrevisions.com/tools/10-excellent-feedback-tools-for-web-designers/" style="color: black;" title="10 Excellent Feedback Tools for Web Designers - sixrevisions.com">Receiving feedback</a> from others is a great opportunity to see how others view your work. I know what I like and what I think works best, but my client knows their audience better than I do, and may be able to offer some deeper insight into how they will respond...</span></i><span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps the person giving feedback has another /better way of presenting to their district or club.</span><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></i></b></h3><h3><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">4. Criticism Management Can Lead to Better Work Relationships</span></i></b></h3><b><i>..you can earn respect from others by accepting their feedback in a tasteful manner.</i></b><br />
<b><i>Everyone appreciates it when his or her opinions are being heard and considered. The better you can handle critiques, the more you’ll be respected by the people you work with. When people see that you can handle feedback gracefully, they’ll be more inclined to work with you. </i>And - cooperative collaboration is critical to the future of Rotary!<i><br />
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<h3><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">5. Remember Who’s Footing the Bill </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">(doing the work of Rotary)</span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></i></b></h3><b><i>In the end, you are creating something for someone else, and they must be satisfied with the outcome. </i><i><br />
</i></b> That would be our Rotary clubs!<br />
<h3><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">6. Learn from Others</span></i></b></h3><b><i>The most valuable part of receiving critiques gracefully is the opportunity we get to learn from them. </i>We always learn best from others - sharing new ideas and best practices!</b><br />
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<b>Read the original blog here: </b><br />
<b><i><a href="http://sixrevisions.com/project-management/6-quick-tips-for-receiving-critiques-gracefully/">6 Quick Tips for Receiving Critiques Gracefully</a></i></b><br />
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<b><i>The author of this blog,<span class="author-bio-text"> Shannon Noack, is a designer in Arizona and the Creative Director of <a href="http://www.snoackstudios.com/">Snoack Studios</a>. Designing is her passion in life and she loves to create websites, logos, print work–you name it. </span>I appreciate her insight into "gracefully" receiving critiques.</i></b>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-18407602405595283022010-12-26T12:34:00.000-08:002010-12-26T12:34:52.153-08:00RI Strategic Plan and Core Values<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Strategic Plan </span></h3><div class="post-header"> </div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The RI Board of Directors recently adopted a revised strategic plan for the organization that focuses on promoting the three elements essential to Rotary's future: strong clubs, effective service and a unified and recognized brand. </div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;"><a _blank="" href="http://5198528928930421404-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/rczone20asouth/rcfiles/RIStratPlan_en.jpg?attachauth=ANoY7cocx0mDdl6vA_e_fLzcZ86wl4sMa17Q_vi8JgUsG3AwFmz2Q2foooy9IGddOR1sqvaftMppy5yOH9gfttI1Rm51JVi9h47_QdvtvfsO6N2XWoPIpexveKEEB-yehiYQ0LWpemHDGkLbqQD5IARUWN7KK_aHMA8d-NtWLmLgDK7g6_oBEvncQFy7abmlDcbRLMJeSRmmPaoqBvI96MQMBmdFak8f_g%3D%3D&attredirects=">The Revised Strategic Plan</a></span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">The Core Values</span></span></b><br />
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Rotary's core values represent the guiding principles of the organization's culture, including what guides members' priorities and actions within the organization. Values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization's leadership.<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Service</span></span></b> <br />
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We believe that our service activities and programs bring about greater world understanding and peace. Service is a major element of our mission. Through the plans and actions of individual clubs, we create a culture of service throughout our organization that provides unparalleled satisfaction for those who serve. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Fellowship </span></span></b><br />
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We believe that individual efforts focus on individual needs, but combined efforts serve humanity. The power of combined efforts knows no limitation, multiplies resources, and broadens our lives and perspectives. Fellowship leads to tolerance and transcends racial, national, and other boundaries. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Diversity </span></b></span><br />
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We believe Rotary unifies all people internationally behind the ideal of service. We encourage diversity of vocations within our membership and in our activities and service work. A club that reflects its business and professional community is a club with a key to its future. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">Integrity </span></b></span><br />
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We are committed to and expect accountability from our leaders and fellow members, both in the results of our efforts and in the processes we use to accomplish our goals. We adhere to high ethical and professional standards in our work and personal relationships. We are fair and respectful in our interactions, and we conscientiously steward the resources entrusted to us. <br />
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We are a global fellowship of individuals who are leaders in their fields of endeavor. We believe in the importance of leadership development and in leadership as a quality of our members. As Rotarians, we are leaders in implementing our core values. <br />
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All of these core values are reflected in the Object of Rotary and The Four-Way Test, which we use in our daily lives. They inspire us to foster and support the ideal of service for developing and maintaining high ethical standards in human relations.Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-60775788388536757142010-12-25T22:52:00.000-08:002010-12-25T22:52:57.368-08:00Pilot Club Applications<span style="font-size: large;">Just a reminder:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Four new pilot programs will allow participating Rotary clubs to experiment with flexible membership requirements and club operations beginning 1 July. Clubs have until 1 April to submit applications to Rotary International to be considered for a pilot. <u>Information and applications will be sent to each club in early January.</u></span> <span style="font-size: large;">Up to 200 clubs will be selected for each pilot. Note that Rotary clubs must have been chartered before 30 June 2009 to be considered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be watching for this opportunity! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more information about these pilot programs:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/101216_news_newpilots.aspx">Rotary.org: News</a></span>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-4989953046369317912010-12-21T21:44:00.000-08:002010-12-21T21:44:29.065-08:00Closing the Back Door of Your Rotary Club<b><span style="font-size: large;">In the last six months I've heard many times that the workshop on membership retention was, for many, a highlight of the Montreal Convention. If you missed it, here's the extensive list of ideas that came from the audience. How about sharing these with your club?</span></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"Traveling together to club projects and creating a variety show as a fundraiser were just a couple of the ideas Rotarians offered during a packed workshop on member retention at the 2010 RI Convention in Montréal, Québec, Canada."</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/memb_retention_ideas_closing_back_door_workshop_en.pdf">memb_retention_ideas_closing_back_door_w</a><a href="http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/memb_retention_ideas_closing_back_door_workshop_en.pdf">orkshop_en.pdf (application/pdf Object)</a></span></i>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-82713892515712064432010-12-18T22:51:00.000-08:002010-12-18T22:51:48.372-08:00Is Santa a Rotarian?<div align="left" class="style2"><span class="style4"><strong>I</strong></span><strong>S SANTA CLAUS A ROTARIAN?</strong> <br />
<em>PDG Chris Offer, D5040</em><br />
<em>Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown</em></div><div align="left" class="style2"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="style2">I<span class="style7"> have long suspected that Santa Claus is a Rotarian. I therefore decided to put my thirty years of police experience to work to discover the truth, after all, I am a trained investigator with a degree in criminology.</span></div><div align="left" class="style2"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="style7">Santa needs a Rotary club if he is a Rotarian. I checked the International Directory and then the RI web site for <strong><em>Where Clubs Meet.</em></strong> Sure enough, I found a possible club. The Rotary Club of North Pole is in District 5010, Alaska, located near Fairbanks. This is a smidgen baffling since everyone knows the real North Pole is in Canada. Santa may prefer to be in the warmer south of Alaska rather than the north. He could also be a member of an E-club but I doubt that as he clearly likes Rotary lunches. </div><div align="left" class="style7"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="style7">Next Santa would need a classification. There are several possibilities, Toys-Export, Reindeer-Teamster, Counsellor Pre-Adolescent Behaviour, Toys-Manufacturing or Elf Management. All valid classifications. There is no indication of a Rotary pin on his jacket but it could be concealed under all that fur trim. If Santa is a Rotarian, he plainly is a 100% attender and has never missed a Rotary lunch. </div><div align="left" class="style7"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="style7">The real evidence is, does he act like a Rotarian? Does he put “Service Above Self?” The answer is unequivocally yes. Santa is dedicated to improving the lives of children. He is committed to bringing happiness to children around the world no matter what race, religion, creed or ethnic group they are from. He distributes tens of thousands of books to children to increase literacy and he gives gifts of toys that stimulate young minds to achieve their full potential. He volunteers as a mentor, spending countless hours at shopping malls listening to children’s secret wishes. Santa without question works to realize the Object of Rotary.</div><div align="left" class="style7"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="style7">The only conclusion that can be reached is,<em> “Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus is a Rotarian</em>! I just hope he does a make up at my club this year!</div><div align="left" class="style7"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="style7"><i>Reprinted with permission of PDG Chris Offer </i></div>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-7081244432424261772010-12-17T12:57:00.000-08:002010-12-17T12:57:32.516-08:00Great Ideas: Rotary Public Image<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>“Why not have tens of thousands of people read about Rotary while they wait [for their luggage]?”</i> says Batory, District 7450 (Pennsylvania, USA) PR chair and president of the Rotary Club of Philadelphia. <i>“Find a place where you know a lot of people will have the time to actually read the ad.”</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Read more about this super idea plus many more:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://echo4.bluehornet.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=7ae0e27ded5c235647e74b16703172a0&CID=12202349495&ch=46B90E861BD9A4BD0E48C39AAD60CB97">Rotary International Interactive - Humanity in Motion</a></b></span>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-21450156866457049272010-12-16T11:29:00.000-08:002010-12-16T11:29:17.948-08:00Want to be a Pilot club?<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Many of you have asked for information about applying to be one of the new pilot clubs - here's the update! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Four new pilot programs will allow participating Rotary clubs to experiment with flexible membership requirements and club operations beginning 1 July...Clubs have until 1 April to submit applications to Rotary International to be considered for a pilot. Information and applications will be sent to each club in early January. Up to 200 clubs will be selected for each pilot. Rotary clubs must have been chartered before 30 June 2009 to be considered.</i> Read more here:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/101216_news_newpilots.aspx?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+rotary/PBqj+%28Rotary+International%29&utm_content=Twitter">Rotary.org: News</a></b></span>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-73181302924544219362010-12-15T22:11:00.000-08:002010-12-15T22:11:47.170-08:00Mentoring New Rotarians?<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">"Much fuss is made about the lack of work ethic and apathy of Generation Y, but I don’t know where people get their data because I see smart, connected, proactive and helpful young adults who are thirsty to make a difference in the world everywhere that I turn." </span></i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">This article is relevant to Rotary membership and the mentoring of our new members - of all ages. It just might be the key to retention!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/the-world/article/mentor-the-next-generation-or-risk-irrelevance-pamela-slim">Mentor the Next Generation or Risk Irrelevance : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum</a></span></b>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-48346781561705545522010-12-15T20:58:00.000-08:002010-12-15T20:58:30.875-08:00Rotary Club Website Hints<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size: large;">You only get one chance to make a good first impression, and your club's website can be that opportunity to both your community and potential Rotarians. </span><span class="messageBody" style="font-size: large;">What do <u>you</u> think makes a Rotary club website useful for visitors? </span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="messageBody" style="font-size: large;">Read an article that lists five ideas for making your website shine:</span></h6><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/101215_news_webpractices.aspx">Rotary.org: News</a></b></span>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-69268491990222506272010-12-13T14:51:00.000-08:002010-12-13T14:51:38.492-08:00Rotary is about Family!<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This month, Rotarians, Interactors, Rotaractors, and RYLA participants are celebrating Rotary’s commitment to family. During Family Month, build the connection between your family and the family of Rotary. Consider bringing along members of your family when you participate in activities involving Rotary’s youth and young adult programs, or organize a service project aimed at strengthening families in your community. </span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Lots more ideas here: </span><a href="http://echo4.bluehornet.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=3214af766cc84b52def37394176eb8aa&CID=12130535045&ch=7ADFC1A5D01D8FBA8C77503F7B618524">New Generations Newsletter December</a></b></span>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-35430839472753397162010-12-13T12:28:00.000-08:002010-12-13T12:28:19.978-08:00Glimmers of hope for Peace...<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">While local, regional, national, and international conflicts abound in the waning days of 2010, Rotary’s grassroots peace initiative continues to propel us optimistically into 2011. Glimmers of hope shine around the world ...</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Read more on this month's edition of:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://echo4.bluehornet.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=0eb7fef941a1bedd17c821426b3deac7&CID=12128474118&ch=38ED84D2CDBE00A6F066D8D98F9D277A">Peace Net - December 2010</a></b></span>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-45433048693803393812010-12-12T23:53:00.000-08:002010-12-12T23:53:46.874-08:00New Blog Address!The address for the <i><b>Rotary 360</b></i> blog has been changed to:<br />
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This is a test to be sure everyone is still connected.<br />
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JudiJudi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-29494890936775197132010-12-10T23:12:00.000-08:002010-12-10T23:12:22.165-08:00Membership Retention & MentoringHave you looked at the ideas on Membership retention that have come in from around the world? Check them out here:<br />
<a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/101206_news_retention.aspx">Rotary.org: News</a><br />
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How about the ideas on Mentoring new members? You'll find ideas here:<br />
<a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/101201_news_yourvoice.aspx">Rotary.org: News</a><br />
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And for a complete update on Rotary this week:<br />
<a href="http://echo4.bluehornet.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=279e5a434bfd91340e3af2a605884cca&CID=12095745406&ch=541CF8A4EAAE325BF1DCEC0B2E5928A8">Weekly Update - 10 December 2010</a>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-26713592644832720282010-12-07T22:32:00.000-08:002010-12-07T22:32:04.847-08:00Come Join UsI first saw this in draft form in October. I loved it then and really love it now! What a powerful tool to tell the Rotary Story and promote Rotary's public image. Please share this with your district and clubs!<br />
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<a href="http://www.vimeo.com/17537785">Come Join Us version two (featuring Rotarians)-EN on Vimeo</a>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-27080033631007522092010-12-07T21:14:00.000-08:002010-12-07T21:14:11.499-08:00Rotary Board decisionsEighty-four decisions came out of the November RI Board meeting - which, according to reports, was the most "think outside the box" Board meeting in memory. You will want to read this report found on the Rotary website: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/"> <i>Rotary.org: Board decisions </i></a><br />
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There are several items that may affect your districts, including:<br />
<ul style="font-family: inherit;"><li><i>The Board took action to balance district membership by encouraging large districts to split into two or three new districts and by agreeing to merge smaller districts that do not meet minimum size requirements by specific dates set by the Board, with the ultimate goal of there being no district with fewer than 33 clubs or 1,200 members or more than 100 clubs and 4,000 members. The Board encouraged district leaders to work with the RI directors and Rotary coordinators to meet this redistricting objective.</i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Board agreed to review at its January 2011 meeting legislation for possible submission to the 2013 Council that would amend long-standing club meeting and membership qualification requirements. </span></i><i></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Board established three new pilot projects aimed at boosting membership in RI.</span></i></li>
</ul> If you want to read all 27 pages of the draft report, let me know at <i><a href="http://goog_1549859175/">judi5110@comcast.net</a> </i>and I'll send it to youJudi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-69850656332559286672010-12-07T15:42:00.000-08:002010-12-07T15:42:02.581-08:00MORE Rotary PR TipsThere are lots of PR ideas in this issue of<a href="http://echo4.bluehornet.com/hostedemail/email.htm?h=d4dd3b1b3de2f272215043ee756ccda7&CID=12048099221&ch=51A5218C864FDBD80661F4D9C83300D3"> Rotary PR Tips</a><br />
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Rotary's Public Image is a big part of attracting and keeping new Rotarians!Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-34356714958002831892010-12-07T15:38:00.000-08:002010-12-07T15:38:28.832-08:00PR News from West SeattleGREAT PR for Rotary Club of West Seattle in district 5030. How are you telling <u>your</u> story? Remember that Rotary's Public Image is a big part of attracting and keeping new Rotarians!<br />
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<a href="http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/11/30/news/37th-annual-rotary-club-shopping-spree-will-help-">37th annual Rotary Club Shopping Spree will help children | West Seattle Herald / White Center News</a>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-64518075441438203172010-12-07T10:59:00.000-08:002010-12-07T10:59:58.784-08:00Leaving a Legacy<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:DoNotShowPropertyChanges/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u><span>Bequest Society Update</span></u></i></b><b><i><span> </span></i></b><i><span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As of 31 October 2010, there were 7,581 Bequest Society commitments with an expected value of <u><span style="color: black;">US$330.9 </span>million</u>!<span> </span>These commitments represent a significant percentage of the expectancies to the Permanent Fund and an increase of 111 new bequests valued at more than US<span style="color: black;">$5.2 million </span>since September<span style="color: black;">.</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/bequest"></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As Rotarians, we have many ways to LEAVE A LEGACY - every person we touch, every child who receives a book, every hungry person who receives a meal, every developing world entrepreneur who receives a micro-loan, every family who learns about sanitation, every student who receives a scholarship, every child who is immunized against Polio, every hospital that receives equipment - indeed, <u>everything</u> we Rotarians do helps to make our world a better place - moves us a little closer to World Peace and Understanding.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">What are you doing right now that will make a difference? What will be the Legacy that you leave to future generations? </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 11pt;">Will you include The Rotary Foundation in your will or other estate plan to forever be a part of Rotary's legacy of doing good in the world? </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/bequest">www.rotary.org/bequest</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thank you for all you've done - just think what more we can do!</span></div>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-79573596103951651942010-12-01T16:30:00.000-08:002010-12-01T16:30:09.668-08:00Membership Best PracticesA club in North America created a committee to provide up to three years of mentoring to newer members. The club saw retention improve significantly in the first five years of the program. Get more ideas and share <u>your</u> best practices!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">The application form for Rotarians to apply for project booth space at the 2011 RI Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA is now available online.<span> </span>You may access the application by visiting </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/convention"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">www.rotary.org/convention</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">, or by clicking on the following link:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_doc/c11_pex_application_en.doc"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_doc/c11_pex_application_en.doc</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">We encourage you to share this information with the organizers of any outstanding Rotary projects or activities who may be interested in participating.<span> </span>RI President Ray Klinginsmith and the Convention Committee are eager to showcase a wide array of Rotary projects and activities in the House of Friendship booth exhibition in New Orleans, so we invite you to share this message widely and encourage Rotarians who have never exhibited before to consider participating in the exhibition.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">For booth applicants:</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Please carefully read the attached announcement letter and the online terms and conditions document before filling out and submitting an application form.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span><a href="" name="OLE_LINK1"><i><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Terms and Conditions for Project Booths</span></i></a></span><span></span><span></span><span lang="EN"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/c11_pex_terms_conditions_en.pdf">http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/c11_pex_terms_conditions_en.pdf</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Also enclosed is a sheet outlining policies related to Rotary’s name and trademarks.<span> </span>Exhibit organizers are asked to carefully observe these policies in displaying their projects.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Completed applications should be sent directly to the International Meetings Division, as indicated on the application form.<span> </span>Any questions you may have regarding the booth exhibition should be directed to Kimberly Braam, Exhibition and Shipping Supervisor at </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="mailto:exhibitor@rotary.org"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">exhibitor@rotary.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Please remember that while the deadline for booth applications does not occur until <b>29 December 2010</b>, space is limited, and we would advise you to submit your applications as soon as possible.<span> </span>Booth space will be allocated on a first come, first served basis after the 29 December deadline.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Best regards,</span><span lang="EN"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="section1"><b><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Jesse Allerton</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />
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</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="mailto:programs@rotary.org">programs@rotary.org</a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></div>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-9821471998661650632010-11-30T23:25:00.000-08:002010-11-30T23:25:22.547-08:00Changes coming to Rotary!<b>IMPORTANT NEWS!</b> At its November meeting, the RI Board approved a number of recommendations and actions to reinforce the priorities and goals of the <a href="http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/RotaryInternational/StrategicPlanning/Pages/ridefault.aspx">RI Strategic Plan</a>.<br />
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The changes, which include endorsing the concept of flexible attendance and meeting requirements and allocating US$4 million for Public Relations Grants, are designed to keep Rotary vibrant and attractive to current members and prospective members from younger generations. <br />
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<a href="http://rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/101130_news_board.aspx">Rotary.org: News</a>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4689933992721569226.post-47004341851985949362010-11-24T17:25:00.000-08:002010-11-24T17:25:33.723-08:00Time to be Thankful<b>Past RI President Frank Devlyn shares his "thankful" list. </b><br />
<b><i><a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=ffapgun6&v=001jptNRpraO5iFRGCgEhPbEOCSoWGA0IEzg6zP2vhPH-b0wM0eiSSc6OwmwZk7A074SDTr4xRCrVdq2l5YYlzgl6jogd-WycCN165FwzHosOw=">Rotary: "Thankful to be a Rotarian"</a></i></b><br />
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<b>What are YOU thankful for this Holiday season?</b>Judi Beard Strubinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01248897439112293653noreply@blogger.com0