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Governor
Gilbert writes . . .
We started building with our installation on June 11 and followed that
with the Rotary International Convention in Montreal. There were many
bridging opportunities in Montreal because of the many international
attendees. The experience invigorates the Rotary spirit. We are ready
for a great Rotary year and look forward to visiting each of you. 
Best Service Impact goes to Victoria Sunrise
At the 2010 Rotary District 5930 Annual Conference in Corpus Christi, Torres Elementary School’s EAFK program was awarded for the “Best Service Impact” among the many fine Rotary service projects exhibited. This award is recognition of the importance of teaching character, self-respect, and Service Above Self in our schools. The long term implications of this program will include more effective classrooms, fewer disciplinary problems (during and after school), higher academic achievement, and a passion for life-long service to others. The EAFK Club at Torres Elementary is sponsored by Victoria Sunrise Rotary Club. One of the judges said, “We felt the “EarlyAct, FirstKnight” was even more impacting, because it is a lifetime learning experience, and impact to our children today and tomorrow, that they will carry with them and also benefit from it.”
The EAFK Club’s fundraisers for 2009 were:
Pennies for Patients/American Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $2,703.45
Math-a-Thon/Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital $1,831.97
Jump Rope for Heart/American Heart Association $3057.00
Relay for Life / American Cancer Society $4,000.00
Change for Chickens / Heifers International $614.40
Total of all gifts: $12,206.82
It has been an exciting first year for the students and the staff at Torres Elementary and the Victoria Sunrise Rotarians. They look forward to next year to once again help teach the students what it means to give Service Above Self. Submitted by Tammy Barben.
Port Isabel picks Jess Alford for first award
Jess Alford, a graduating senior at Port Isabel High School, was honored by
the Port Isabel Rotary Club with their first student Service Above Self
award. Jess was one of Port Isabel Rotary Club's eight Students of the Month
during the past school year. A long time Scout, Jess has earned 48 merit
badges on the way to becoming an Eagle Scout, BSA's highest award. A Patrol
Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster among other titles, Jess has earned
most of Scouting's highest commendations. He graduated in the top 10 percent
of his class and has been a four-year letterman in baseball, a Drum Line
member of the Tarpon band, Tarpon Mascot, Co-Captain of the champion Cross
Examination Debate Team, biology teacher assistant, and participant in track
and theater. He has been accepted at Texas A&M with plans to major in
Biological and Agricultural Engineering.
Jess has provided countless hours of service to others and fundraising in many different areas--school, Good Turn for America, community, health-related, Scouting, OA, VFW, and Rotary events. As a Junior in 2009 he was a participant in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and was chosen “Best Boy” by staff, and was then asked to be on RYLA Staff for 2010; he attended Camp La Junta in Hunt, Texas, every summer as a youth; after serving as a Counselor-In-Training, Jess was the number one selection for full-time youth Camp Counselor in 2008, 2009, and 2010, also being chosen as “Straw Boss” and teaching Mountain Biking and Equestrian activities.
Traci Tousey, Rotary's liaison with the High School, presented Jess with his award at a recent Rotary meeting.. Submitted by Tom Plumb.
Laredo Under Seven Flags visited last
Governor Dennis Roberts finished off his governor visits with the Rotary Club of Laredo Under Seven Flags on April 20th. The club was difficult to schedule because it is part of a Rotary International pilot project and only meets twice a month. As part of his tour of Laredo, Governor Roberts was given special permission to travel with the U.S. Border Patrol Marine Unit. He was accompanied by Seven Flags Rotary president, Sergio Moreno (Border Patrol employee) and secretary Valerie Rivera-Soto. Not only did Governor Roberts enjoy Laredo, he also enjoyed the beauty of the Rio Grande waters and scenery. Submitted by iky Garcia.
Port Isabel gains member
The Port Isabel Rotary Club inducted Rey Barron, new Branch Manager of the First National Bank of Edinburg in Port Isabel. A Brownsville resident, Rey has served as Branch Manager for the past seven months. Traci Tousey, club's membership chair, and Sammy Reyes, former Branch Manager and Rotary Secretary, performed the induction ceremony. Submitted by Tom Plumb.
Jonathan Sanchez wins North Harlingen's scholarship
Jonathan Sanchez
(center) poses with North Harlingen Rotary Club President Carl Leatherman
(left), his parents and Scholarship Chair Nancy Woolam after receiving the
$1,000 club scholarship, awarded on the basis of academic excellence and
proven community service. Jonathan, a 2010 graduate of Harlingen High School
was academically in the top 20 percent of his 509 member graduating class.
He graduated as a Texas Scholar and a Tech Prep Scholar, with a ranking of
Distinguished. He was a member of the varsity basketball team, receiving
both All District and All Tourney honors. Among his many volunteer efforts,
Jonathan was active with Valley Baptist Hospital, Loaves and Fishes food and
shelter program, and Sunny Glen Children's Home. He plans to attend the
University of Texas - Pan American.
Submitted by Thomas Segel.
Lakeway/Lake Travis Rotary Club is receptive to Adoption Awareness
At
PETS a number of presidents elect stopped by Lionel Betancourt's Adoption
Awareness exhibit to inquire about the project. One of those was the Lakeway/Lake
Travis Rotary Club President Elect Melinda Osborn. Lionel interpreted this to be
her "signature" project for her presidential year. She invited him to present a
program to her club as soon as possible--June 3.
All he wanted was participation in the program we started in District 5930 years ago. The club was extremely receptive. By five o'clock that day the club had not only an outpouring of "I want to do this and I want to be in charge" from its members. Needless to say, it felt great. They picked a location and team to get started as soon as possible.
What a "WOW" this was. Pictured are: Incoming President Melinda Osborn, Lionel Betancourt, President Mike Jansen, Richard Hoffman, State of Texas Board member of DFPS from Brownsville, and Colleen McCall, State of Texas director of all regional offices in the state. After the meeting there was an outpouring of care and an unequalled desire to participate. Mrs. McCall gave absolute support to the club. She named all the state players who will be cooperating with their club. All Lionel had to do was stand around and watch the action as it happened.
Lionel wishes there were a picture of the club as they listened. That would have been the most revealing. Watching members of a club listen and heads nodding "yes" really tells all.
There is still a great deal of work to do. The number, 123,000, adoptable children in the USA still dictates the strong need to help. This all happens because this district allows it to happen. You all are this district. Thanks for the terrific support you give.
Subsequent to this meeting Lionel went to the Rotary International Convention where met with great success. There was little time to spend to do anything except to talk to Rotarians. He has names from members from everywhere. Nigeria was ready to send all of their children to us until finally one of their members (must have been 25 there) realized what we were asking clubs to do and the light came on. Why not, they said after that. There is also a need to translate our brochure/web site into Spanish not only for Mexico, but for South America. In addition to that we have clubs from many other countries, entire districts, entire states, and many, many individual clubs wanting to get started with a party for the kids. He can say now he knows how it feels to be "blown away."
As an obvious result, he needs help and hopes anyone in the District who has a
suggestion or idea that will assist in becoming more organized in keeping up
with all who are interested, and all who actually have parties. He knows we are
just at the infancy of this and any further development will make the level of
difficulty reach a point that concerns him. He believes this a District 5930
outreach that is now international. He knows he needs help. Is there anyone out
there willing?
Submitted by Lionel Betancourt.
How to prepare a classification talk
When a lawyer, a coal dealer, a mining engineer, and a merchant tailor first met in 1905, they gave birth to Rotary and, by the nature of their diverse occupations, to the association's most distinctive feature--the classification principle. Today, the classification principle remains a cornerstone of Rotary, promoting fellowship and service that is based on diversity.
By limiting active membership by classifications, each club becomes a cross-section of the business and professional life of the community it serves. Also, the classification principle makes sure that no one profession or business becomes the dominant force within the club.
Another benefit of the principle is that representatives of many fields are brought together, providing the opportunity for Rotarians to broaden their knowledge of the contemporary workplace. This, in turn, enables Rotarians to fulfill one of the basic obligations of Vocational Service--recognizing the worthiness to society of all useful occupations.
A way to share information about your vocation is to give a classification talk at a club meeting. The following guidelines are designed to help you give a good presentation.
Preparing the Talk
Obviously, the more inexperienced you are as a speaker, the more preparation you should put into your presentation.
Start by writing a comprehensive outline of all the points you want to cover in the order of their importance. Work your way from the general overall characteristics and activities of your career field to the specific duties involved in your particular job. Consider touching on the following:
A brief history of your career, including why you chose your particular business or profession.
- The parts of your job you find most rewarding and most difficult. (Don't be afraid to express personal feelings; sincere emotion always increases audience responsiveness.)
- Standards of practice within your field--the ethical issues you face in your work.
- The characteristics most needed for success in your business or profession.
- The changes that technology, regulations, environmental factors, and other outside forces have generated in your field.
- A forecast of employment opportunities in your field for the coming decade.
- Educational requirements for entry-level jobs in your vocation.
- The advice you would give to young people thinking of entering your career field.
Using your outline, write a complete draft of your speech, including examples and anecdotes that help explain complicated information and make your talk more lively. Avoid using professional jargon, as your listeners will lose interest if they are puzzled about what you are saying. Leave some time for a question and answer period.
Continue practicing and refining your speech until you feel comfortable with it. Then try it out on a colleague who would easily recognize points you had missed. Also, present the speech to a family member or someone else outside of your field who could point out details that are not clear and who will help you with your delivery.
Giving the Talk
The following guidelines can help you give a good presentation and keep
your audience interested:
- Speak clearly and in an audible tone.
- Stick to your prepared text. People who are unaccustomed to speaking extemporaneously tend to ramble if they try to ad-lib and lose the thread of the talk.
- Avoid nervous habits, such as shifting from one foot to another, coughing, or toying with a pen or pencil.
- Use hand movements sparingly. Gestures can help you be more expressive but will only be distracting if they are continuous or jerky.
- Maintain eye contact with your audience. Even if you are speaking from a prepared text, look up every few sentences, directing your gaze to various parts of the audience.
- Avoid the urge to rush through your talk to "get it over with."
- Try to relax as much as possible. Books on public speaking contain information on breathing exercises and other relaxation techniques.
- Putting genuine emotion into your voice will help you to establish a rapport with your audience. However, your audience will see through an attempt to exaggerate emotions.
- Visuals such as slides, an overhead transparencies or flip chart can enliven your presentation. Be sure they are organized and arrange for the equipment to be at the meeting place. Do not have your back to the audience constantly during the program.
Other Programs on Classifications
The classifications talk is only one method of sharing vocational information. Conducting a tour of your workplace is also an excellent way to show club members what you do. A panel discussion offers another approach. For example, you might team up with two other Rotarians and discuss how specific issues, such as pollution or computerization, are affecting the practice of your vocation.
HHow you share information about your field is up to you. The important thing is that you do so. After all, as the representative of your vocation, you will be the best-qualified member in your club for the job.
Kristen Lindley chosen as Ambassadorial Scholar
The
Ambassadorial Scholar for 2011-12 is Kristen Lindley of Victoria. She is a
graduate student at the University of Houston-Victoria and sits on the
University of Houston Board of Regents. Unfortunately we were able to give
only one scholarship this year. In the past, we have given two. Apparently,
contributions have been declining over the years and we just don't have the
money.
All Past District Governors, DG Dennis, DGE Gilbert, and DGN Lauro were invited to participate. Only Dennis had vote, Lauro had voice, and Gilbert was sick at the last minute. We had a total of six voting members.
If anyone is interested in serving on the committee contact Jack Wilson; it is light duty. It was a very difficult decision. Submitted by Jack Wilson.
Are these Rotarians or Energizer Bunnies?
The
Rotary Club of Southside Corpus Christi’s “Ramp Champs” completed
another wheelchair ramp on 17th Street on June 5 as part of their
ongoing Community Service Wheelchair Ramp project. The club works with
new Southside Rotary member Rod Vaughn with the Coastal Bend Center for
Independent Living to build about six ramps per year for those in need.
Pictured from left to right are: Norma Sanchez, Gary Jeffress, Erasmo
Nava, Jerret Krouse, Juan Garza, Don Ratcliff, and Zan Hackley. Not
pictured is Dyke Henderson “Ramp Champs” Coordinator.
Submitted by
Lari Young.
Taft awards scholarship to salutatorian
On May 18 Taft High School’s Salutatorian Marissa M. Garcia received a $500.00 Taft Rotary Club Scholarship for college tuition or books at the college or university of her choosing. Pictured from left to right is Taft Rotary Club President Noel Snedeker, Marissa Garcia, and her parents Ernest and Velma Garcia. Submitted by Noel Snedeker.
Stamp Out Polio stamps featured at International Convention
The multi-media guy preparing for the Rotary International Convention asked for pictures of the Challenge Stamp to include as a part of the presentation in Montreal. Did anyone see it?
If all clubs in the US would purchase 30 sheets of Stamp Out Polio stamps to supplement their PolioPlus fundraising efforts the Rotary Foundation would receive over $700,000 to meet the Gates Foundation challenge. Clubs and individuals ordering 30 or more sheets have a donation given to the Rotary Foundation in their names--$100 for the first 30 sheets and $3.33 for each sheet over 30. It will take many small sales to make this project a success. Clubs should recoup their investment from the sale of stamps to their members and the only effect on club finances is a short-term reduction in its bank account. Clubs that find a market for the stamps can earn one Paul Harris Fellow for each 300 sheets of stamps sold. Seems like an easy way to supplement any planned PolioPlus fundraising plans while helping the Rotary Foundation meet its fundraising goals.
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PolioPlus Challenge Stamps $10.00 Sheets of 10 US first class stamps Shipping per order: $1.00 How many sheets? |
Order by mail
- All profits go the Rotary Foundation for polio eradication.
- The use of a stamp will promote Rotary International.
- Your company or business needs stamps and these can enhance your mailings.
- Make your personal correspondence unique with a Rotary stamp.
- Your club mailings will promote polio eradication with the Challenge Stamps.
Please order a few of the $10 sheets (10 stamps per sheet) to help support polio eradication and promote the Rotary Foundation PolioPlus grant challenge. Contact Jack Whitmire, 361-433-5354, with your questions.
Victoria Sunrise learns impact of EarlyAct FirstKnight Club
On June 14th, Officers from the Torres EarlyAct FirstKnight Club assisted President James Martinez in conducting the meeting for Sunrise Rotary Club of Victoria. Principle Sherry Gorsuch presented the program on the impact of EAFK and Sunrise Rotary of Victoria on Torres and thanked the club for a successful year. They look forward to many years to come as they partner with the faculty to help build good character and principles in the students of Torres, who they hope will be future Rotarians and leaders in the Victoria community. Submitted by Tammy Barben.
So why is the RI Strategic Plan important?
The revised RI Strategic Plan focuses on strengthening Rotary at the club level and provides the framework for clubs and districts to craft a successful future. This back-to-basics plan, with its revised vision and three targeted priorities, affirms that Rotary’s future lies in strong, focused clubs that are well known for their accomplishments.
So why is the RI Strategic Plan important to your club’s membership? The answer is very simple: Dynamic clubs attract new members, and they are a source of pride for existing members. Who wouldn’t want to belong to an action-oriented club whose contributions are improving lives in their own communities as well as communities worldwide?
Ray Klinginsmith believes in Youth Exchange
"Youth Exchange is the best program in Rotary International", said PE Ray
Klinginsmith at the Youth Exchange Pre-Convention meeting with Youth
Exchange Officers from around the world! He went on to say that he and Judy
had hosted three exchange students. He noted that the role of the Rotary
Coordinators help with the New generations Exchange as well as all youth
programs.
RI President John Kenny quoted FDR "You can't build the future for the youth of the world, but you can build the youth for the future." He said you must look beyond the local valley pump. "For many youth exchange is the only chance chance to live abroad," said RI President John. Remember, The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands.
Quotes from Youth Exchange students
--The exchange means not only a chance to experience something new and different but it also means my future. The exchange will open many doors for me, that will supply me with a great variety of opportunities. The exchange is a three year long event.
- Preparing for exchange
- Experiencing
- The new you
I have already had the chance to meet many people and gain friends and this
will never be forgotten.
From the exchange, I would like to gain new insight of the world around me,
gain new perspectives of the way the U.S. is viewed as, and last but not
least I want to gain many friends and seek truth and knowledge on this
exchange.
--As an ambassador of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, I hope to learn and live the culture of the Germany, the country I will live in. I really want to be involved in the activities and in the lifestyle abroad. I expect from me to become more responsible, independent and mature, to build up a good relationship with my host families, my host Rotary club and have new friends. Lastly but most important, I want to share with the world how moving from Mexico to live in the United States refreshed my life and gave it a touch of magic around everyday. I want to share with nations how this country is more than the number one economy in the world; it is a country full of loving people, amazing culture and history, wonderful landscapes and cities; a country full of life. As an exchange student I hope to transmit the love and care that this country gives me and be a symbol of how the United States is ´´The land of the free and the home of the brave!’’ (National Anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner", Francis Scott Key)
--I want this exchange to serve me (and others) by learning about other cultures and language. I want other people from other countries to know about my culture and my language. I want to make lifelong friendships, help others, and represent my country.
I look forward to establishing a great relationship with my upcoming family,
and that they feel comfortable and content with me. I am really looking
forward to this exchange program.
Submitted by
Jim Teeter.
Port Aransas gives 16 scholarships
On Friday May 28th Port Aransas High School held their annual
Scholarship Awards Banquet. Port Aransas Rotary Club is one of many
organizations that award scholarships to graduating seniors from PAHS.
(Photo courtesy of Port Aransas South Jetty Newspaper) Pictured: Port
Aransas Rotary Club 2010 scholarship recipients: (L-R) Paige Porter,
Zach Ainscough, Abby Kenigsberg, John Eggleston, Kasey Reed, Rachael
Phillips, Kelsey Cartwright, Kevin Sikes, Reba Armanovs, Jordan
Butterfield, Ashley Hendricks, Christian Collins, Sabah Sayed, Katie
Voyles, Nick Benavidez, Scott Willey, and Rotarians--Francis Stokes and
Donny D’Herde.
Submitted by
Jodi Goike.
Southside Corpus Christi hears GSE report followed by award ceremony
On
Wednesday, June 23, District Governor Dennis Roberts and his wife Migdalia
attended the Rotary Club of Southside Corpus Christi’s weekly meeting to
hear a presentation from returning Group Study Exchange (GSE) team member
Kristen Davis who was sponsored by Southside. Kristen, Information Literacy
Coordinator with Texas A&M University Corpus-Christi’s Mary & Jeff Bell
Library, gave a very interesting talk about her GSE experience in Northern
France.
After the presentation DG Dennis gave Paul Harris Fellow Awards to Southside Rotary Club members Lt. Governor Ellison Crider and District Treasurer Barry Lobell. This was Barry’s fourth Paul Harris Fellow and Ellison’s fifth. Ellison also received a beautiful plaque in recognition of his contributions to the District as Lt. Governor. DG Dennis then called his wife Migdalia to the podium and presented her with a Paul Harris Fellow Award. The Rotary Club of Southside Corpus Christi appreciates all DG Dennis and Migdalia did to support the club during this past year. Submitted by Lari Young. Photos Contributed by Gary Blum.
Betty Frantum offers PolioPlus assistance
Greetings District 5930 Rotarians and welcome to Rotary year 2010-11. I
attended the installation for District Governor Gilbert just a few days ago
in Laredo and had to opportunity to talk with him about RI and District
goals for PolioPlus. The goal for each club this year is $1,000. As of May
25, 2010, $127.4 million has been raised toward the Gates Challenge of $200
million. Since Rotarians has been so successful in meeting this goal. RI has
moved the date to meet this goal from June 30, 2012, to April 30, 2011.
Please keep these two goals in mind when planning your club’s agenda to the
coming year. If I can be of any assistance or you would like a PolioPlus
program during the year, please let me know and I will be available. My
contact information is and 361-808-8991. Submitted by
Betty Frantum.
GSE experience generates new member for Mission
Ivan
Martinez, Mission Rotary Club's Group Study Exchange team member, was a
representative to France. He and his group spent several weeks in Northern
France visiting various Rotary Clubs. They visited 20 different Rotary Clubs
and they met at different times of the day. Depending on the time of the day
determined whether they drank champagne or wine or something else. He said
the food was excellent and they were treated very well by the Clubs and
their hosts. They also had the opportunity to visit Belgium, since it was on
the border with Northern France. He was very impressed with the Rotary Clubs
there and plans to join the Mission Rotary Club.
On Saturday, June 5, the Mission Rotary Club had a social for the members and spouses to spend a few hours mingling and getting to know each other better. They had our food catered which included BBQ, trimmings, and dessert. They, also, had a casino night with Black Jack Tables, Crap Table, and Poker Tables to pass the time. At the end of the evening they awarded the top winners gift certificates to Cheddars, Macaroni Grill, and Buffalo Wings. They had a great time and look forward to having another one. Submitted by Rudy Pena.
Port Aransas officers ready for new Rotary year
Port Aransas Rotary Club held it's installation banquet on Thursday, June
17th. Pictured from L to R: DG Dennis Roberts installs new officers-
President Donny D'Herde, Secretary Jodi Goike, Treasurer Kim Fon, and
Sergeant at Arms Dennis Brewer. Submitted by
Jodi Goike.
Texas Rotary license plates are on sale
You can now order Texas Rotary License plates: http://rts.texasonline.state.tx.us/NASApp/txdotrts/SpecialPlateOrderServlet?grpid=60&pltid=335
Several Rotarians have reported ordering. You will need your current license plate letters / numbers, the last four digits of your car / truck vehicle identification number (on the dashboard). The hardest part seems to be finding a good combination of letters and numbers. Many are already taken and you are restricted to six characters.
Two sent pictures of their license. Submitted by Tom Moore.
Port Isabel holds installation dinner
District Governor
Dennis Roberts attended the Port Isabel Rotary Club's annual installation
dinner and installed the Club's new president, Bettina Tolin, the Queen B. A
relieved outgoing president, Tom Plumb, looks on.
Outgoing president Tom Plumb presented the club's awards. The Port Isabel South Padre Press was awarded the Business of the Year award. Ray Quiroga, the publisher and outgoing president of the San Benito Club, and Matt Thorton, newspaper editor, accepted this award. They won the honor for running 56 news items about club activities during the year.
Traci Tousey, outgoing membership chair, and incoming Vocational chair, was presented with the Rotarian of the Year award, for her willingness to be involved in all aspects of club activities and for her loyal support of club president, Tom Plumb. William Roach, principal of the Port Isabel High School, was awarded the Educator of the Year award, for his active support of Rotary activities at the High School. And finally, incoming president Bettina Tolin was presented with Rotary International's Four Avenues of Service Award for her active participation in all four avenues of service. Submitted by Tom Plumb.
Exchange students prepare for new families
Tamara Sanchez and Jim Deuser were Co-Directors for this five-day camp located in Siloam Springs AR at the John Brown University with 79 people in attendance to include 10 Rotary Districts sending students to 15 different countries.
District
5930 future outbound students 2010-11 include Javier Ixba Mission Rotary
Club-Belgium, Leslie "Lizzie" Martinez Laredo Gateway Club-Germany, Jose Zubieta Mission
Rotary Club-France along with Tamara Sanchez, Mission Rotary Club and Jim
Deuser McAllen Rotary Club.
This camp was held over five days with a schedule from 8 AM – 9 PM daily preparing students with over 30 sessions to cover all areas to prepare the students to live abroad. This is camp done in conjunction with Rotary Districts in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas, where two-three districts will share the responsibilities for two years to run the camp. District 5930 took on this responsibility for 2009-10 with great support from our Rotex’s Elsa Gonzalez and Jasmine Reinhardt who both are working and living in San Antonio at this time. Submitted by Tamara Sanchez.
District 5930 Strategy Plan is in place
Dennis Roberts
As we move into the next Rotary year, with a new theme and emphasis, and new leadership at the helm of our District and the majority of our clubs, I share with you that our District 5930 Executive Committee (DEC) has endorsed a District Strategy Plan for this new Rotary year of 2010-11 and for projected to 2015.
As many in club and district leadership roles are aware, in preparing for this past Rotary 2009-10 year a strategy team had been recruited to objectively evaluate club needs and to develop goals to address economic conditions and district membership decline while providing the foundation a more consistent path for the District itself to follow in its club support leadership responsibilities.
By the involvement and participation of all our District leaders and Club membership during this past year, we as a unified District met, and/or exceeded every one of our targeted goals with the exception of increasing our contributions to our RI Foundation to be representative of $100 per member.
With the acceptance of using a strategy approach to performance evaluation and goal path setting by the DEC, at the close of 2008-09 a new team of District Strategy Committee members, with proven performance path records, and inclusive of future incoming District Governors, was established.
As result, following numerous lengthy meetings over the past 12 months under the guidance and participation of a professional facilitator, a District Strategy Plan was developed. At the close of our recent District Conference, the DEC met and endorsed the plan as the path our District of 56 clubs and over 2,100 members would pursue.
The 5930 District Strategy Team, whose design in itself has a rotating membership, will continue to meet to update the basic Strategy Plan to maintain its viability while staying current in the theme support needs of RI, our District membership, and current and sitting District Governors.
North Harlingen changes meeting place
Closing the final meeting held at the Camelot Retirement Community, North Harlingen Rotary Club incoming President Minerva Simpson presented a plaque to Carl Leatherman in appreciation of his year as president. This was Leatherman's second term as the club president. Simpson, who is entering a second presidential term, also announced that future club meetings will be held in The Courtyard at the Marriott, located in the Harlingen business district. Submitted by Thomas Segel.
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