Rotary District 6840 Newsletter September, Message from District Governor Betty Gill

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international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding.

Many are participants in Rotary s youth and young adult programs: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Youth Exchange.

Luis Vicente Giay said, Our vision for the future, now more than ever, is the difference between success and failure.

Upcoming Events October 2 GSE Team Leader Interviews October 23 GSE Team Member Interviews January 7 Mid-Year Checkup March 9-10 Multi-District PETS April 19-21 District

1 Gulf Coast Gazette Rotary District 6840 Newsletter September, 2011 Message from District Governor Betty Gill I ve asked our District Governor Nominee, District Treasurer, and New Generations Chairperson, Barbara Mauldin, to share with us some of her suggestions for recruiting and retaining younger Rotary members. September is New Generations Month. New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding. New Generations refers to the youngest generation in the family of Rotary. Many are participants in Rotary s youth and young adult programs: Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), and Youth Exchange. Others are service-minded young people involved in Rotary club & district activities. Past RI Pres. Luis Vicente Giay said, Our vision for the future, now more than ever, is the difference between success and failure. The New Generations are our investment in the future. Let us begin to build that future today. Upcoming Events October 2 GSE Team Leader Interviews October 23 GSE Team Member Interviews January 7 Mid-Year Checkup March 9-10 Multi-District PETS April District Conference May 6-9 RI Convention, Thailand May 11 June 10 GSE Team in Brazil, District 4640 In This Issue Page 3, New Generations article from Rotary Leader Magazine Pages 4 & 5, Club and District News Page 6, Insurance Information Page 7, District Attendance Serving Southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast New Generations Service became Rotary s fifth Avenue of Service in It is defined in article 5 of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution. Rotary clubs should be committed to involving youth and young adults in their vocational, community, and international service projects, and to providing programs and resources that support them. (continued on Page 2)

2 District Governor Nominee s Message (continued) New Generations Rotarians have long been committed to serving youth in their communities. The RI Strategic Plan encourages clubs to balance activities in all five Avenues of Service, but some fall under more than one. The New Generations Avenue of Service acknowledges the exceptional work that Rotarians do with youth and young adults while encouraging clubs to spread their reach even further. It also encompasses a fundamental idea: that every Rotarian has a responsibility to support the personal and professional success of young people while recognizing the diversity of their needs. The Rotary club leadership plan ensures continuity by incorporating support for New Generations into existing committees, or by establishing a New Generations committee. The New Generations committee members should help to develop long-range goals for this Avenue of Service. Reaching out to New Generations is a commitment to the future of your Rotary club. Clubs that build ties with youth in their communities cultivate future members and become rejuvenated by the energy and new perspectives that young people have to offer. Share Rotary s ideal of service through vocational and community service projects that target youth, such as career days and mentoring programs. In some communities, New Generations Rotary clubs are chartered to offer young adults an alternative to existing clubs. These clubs can be valuable tools for encouraging younger people to join Rotary. There are many ways to promote New Generations Service among club members, such as: Including articles about New Generations in your club newsletter Sharing details about New Generations projects on your club website and through social networks Contacting local media to cover Interact and Rotaract club service projects and sharing the stories with fellow Rotarians Recognizing students who exemplify Rotary s ideals of service by offering awards and scholarships for exemplary young people in your community Involving local youth in fundraising efforts that support projects for young people in the community or around the world Supporting youth through community service projects such as donating books and dictionaries to school libraries Recognizing Rotarians who demonstrate outstanding commitment to New Generations

New Generations: Get Involved Keep Young Participants on Track How one district linked RYLA, Youth Exchange, Interact, and Rotaract to build connections Rotary s four programs for youth and young

For example, club and district leaders can introduce Interactors to the Rotary Youth Exchange program, or invite Rotaractors to volunteer at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) events.

We often refer alumni or recent graduates to the next relevant program, says Joanna Kwong, a past Rotaract representative from District 5160 (California).

3 New Generations: Get Involved Keep Young Participants on Track How one district linked RYLA, Youth Exchange, Interact, and Rotaract to build connections Rotary s four programs for youth and young adults are often discussed separately, but building connections between them can encourage young people to stay involved in Rotary, and strengthen all New Generations activities. For example, club and district leaders can introduce Interactors to the Rotary Youth Exchange program, or invite Rotaractors to volunteer at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) events. Alumni from one group can often be a source of membership for the next, such as when a secondary school Interactor becomes a college student Rotaractor. We often refer alumni or recent graduates to the next relevant program, says Joanna Kwong, a past Rotaract representative from District 5160 (California). Interactors pool from RYLA and Youth Exchange, and Rotaractors seek membership from former Interactors. Jim Cambier, of the Rotary Club of Danville, California, says that because District 5160 promotes Youth Exchange within its Interact clubs, most of the district s Youth Exchange students are also Interact alumni. Establishing a mentorship program is another way to bridge the gap between one New Generations group and another. In our district, a university-based Rotaract club can do a summer mentorship for incoming freshmen who are Interact alumni, Kwong says. We connect them with a Rotaractor. The connections can often lead to invitations to Rotaract club meetings, she says. Similarly, Youth Exchange alumni make great meeting speakers or mentors for Interact and Rotaract clubs. It s important to recapture people who fall through the holes, such as in Interactor who graduates from high school, moves away to college, and has trouble finding a Rotaract club. To make such transitions seamless, Cambier and Kwong are working to set up a district alumni database to keep track of Rotaractors and Interactors who move after graduation. This is the first step in connecting alumni with a New Generations group, either within District 5160 or in another area, Cambier says. Whether it s Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, or Youth Exchange, it s important to let everyone know that these programs all flow together, Cambier says. When they see the whole connection, they can understand just how multifaceted New Generations Service is. Find more ideas on cross-promoting New Generations program in An Introduction to New Generations Service. From Rotary Leader magazine, September, 2011

Club & District News On August 24, Rotary Club of Edgewater Past President Harry Piasck recognized five members as the Club's 2011 Paul Harris Fellows.

District 6840 has selected Brian Hall as District Governor for 2014-2015.

Rotary International has selected Ron D. Burton as Rotary International President for 2012-2013. Ron is a member of the Norman (OK) Rotary Club.

September 15 is the deadline to submit District Simplified Grant applications, as per Grant Chair Kathie Short.

4 Club & District News On August 24, Rotary Club of Edgewater Past President Harry Piasck recognized five members as the Club's 2011 Paul Harris Fellows. Shown from left to right are Piasck with Keith Rhodes, Mike Cooper, Michael Yentzen, Jim Foster and Ed Bossier. Paul Harris Fellows have donated $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation annual fund. District 6840 has selected Brian Hall as District Governor for Brian is Past President of the Covington Rotary Club, and is serving the district as Membership Development Chairman and Assistant District Governor for Orleans Territory. Rotary International has selected Ron D. Burton as Rotary International President for Ron is a member of the Norman (OK) Rotary Club. A past district governor and director, Ron was chairman of the 2011 New Orleans Convention Committee. September 15 is the deadline to submit District Simplified Grant applications, as per Grant Chair Kathie Short. September 15 is the deadline to submit Rotary Leadership Academy applications, according to RLA coordinator Gail Kelley. September 23 is the deadline to submit applications for GSE Team Leader, according to GSE Chair Sharron Newton. On August 17 five were inducted into the Ocean Springs Rotary Club. From left to right are Induction Chairman Leah Snyder, sponsor Mickey Williams, new member Leigh Jaunsen, sponsor Wendy Garner, new member Alex Miller, sponsor David Johnson, new member Sarah Bazzell, sponsor Al Eickelmann, new member Nikki Skrmetti, new member Michael Kinard, and sponsor Adam Morgan Alligator Festival Sept Friday, Sept 23, from 6pm 11pm Saturday, Sept 24, from 11am - 11pm Sunday, Sept 25, from 11am - 9pm Preview night Thurs, Sept pm Location - Under the Hale Boggs Bridge -West Bank Bridge Park, From I-310; Take LA-18West via Exit 7 toward Hahnville and turn left onto River Road. Free Parking, $1.00 Admission Fee - Strollers Admitted free! - No outside food or drinks allowed on festival grounds. No pets allowed. Guide dogs permitted. The Festival presents exciting carnival rides & games for wholesome family fun. We have a Pay-One-Price special. Music - local headliners including THE WISEGUYS, BRANDON FORET, OFF THE HOOK, CONTRAFLOW, WAYLON THIBODEAUX, CHRIS GRAY, AND THE TOP CATS Alligator Stomp Run -Saturday, Sept 24 9:00 am - 5k or ½ mile, adults or kids. Authentic Cajun Cuisine - Outstanding Alligator Recipes. Coke & Budweiser products, daiquiris, mixed drinks, hurricanes. Play with Baby Alligators - in pools of water for players to catch, hold and let walk. Arts & crafts mall. Local artist and crafters on site offering hand crafted furniture, fine jewelry, hand painted pirogues, Native American crafts, fleur des lis, alligator products, embroidered items, and more.

Club & District News (Continued) Participate in the annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup (MS) or

Form your own club team and register online at http://masgc.org/cleanup.

The Rotary Club of Northlake-Mandeville installed two new members at it s September 1 meeting.

5 Club & District News (Continued) Participate in the annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup (MS) or Beach & Inland Water Ways Clean-up (LA) on October 15. Form your own club team and register online at For more information contact ADG Joyce Shaw at (228) or The Rotary Club of Northlake-Mandeville installed two new members at it s September 1 meeting. Pictured are Sandi Clark, new members Paul Clark and Trubee Racioppi, and guest speaker Jeff Bratton. The club meets every Thursday at noon at the Beau Chene Country Club.

Insurance Information For U. S. Rotary Clubs Insured U. S. Rotary Clubs and Districts: Please find below links to important information posted on the www.rotary.

6 Insurance Information For U. S. Rotary Clubs Insured U. S. Rotary Clubs and Districts: Please find below links to important information posted on the website regarding the general liability (GL) insurance coverage and directors & officers/ employment practices liability (D&O/EPL) insurance coverage provided to your Rotary club/district through the U.S. Rotary Club and District Liability Insurance Program. Letter to Insured U.S. Rotary Clubs and Districts: en_pdf/gli_letter_insured_clubs_districts_en.pdf General Liability Insurance Summary: Directors & Officers/Employment Practices Liability Insurance Summary: insurance_directors_officers_epl_summary_en.pdf This information can also be found on the Insurance Information Portal at: Username: Rotarian Password: Resources#1 For questions, contact Lockton at (800) or Sincerely, Julita Brzozowska, Asst Risk Manager, Rotary International In Memoriam The City of Slidell and the Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore lost an ardent supporter to a traffic accident August 27. Dudley Smith was club president The group photo shows Dudley receiving a multi-paul Harris Fellowship September, Dudley founded the local Slidell charities Community Christian Concern and the Caring Center. He served 2 terms on the City Council. Dudley owned and operated a print shop in Olde Towne Slidell for many years.

7 District 6840 Attendance Report August, 2011 Club Jul 1 Sept Diff Attend Bayou Territory Belle Chase % Plaquemines Parish % Westbank/Gretna % Westwego % Algiers 17????????? BayPass Territory Bay StLouis % Pass Christian % Picayune % Stennis space Center % Beach Territory Biloxi % Edgewater % Edgewater Sunrisers % Ocean Springs % North Bay % East Coast Territory Gautier % Lucedale % Moss Point % Pascagoula % Green County % Gulf Territory Gulfport % Gulfport Orange Grove % Long Beach % Wiggins % Hancock County % Heartland Territory Franklinton % McComb % Summit % Tylertown % Club Jul 1 Sept Diff Attend Hub Territory Hattiesburg % Hattiesburg Sunrise % Petal % Richton % Orleans Territory East New Orleans % New Orleans % St. Bernard % Riverbend % Lake Territory Covington % Northlake/Mandeville % Slidell % Slidell Northshore % Piney Woods Territory Bogalusa % Columbia 50 Poplarville % Ponchartrain Territory Carrollton % Kenner % Metairie % Metairie sunrise % 63% Tangi Territory Amite % Hammond % Kentwood % Ponchatoula % Hammond/Ponchatoula Sunrise % River Territory Harahan % Laplace % St. Charles Parish %

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