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1 R O T A R Y D I S T R I C T Issue No. 1 July 2013 ROTARY DISTRICT 5580 David Smette District Governor Rotary International District Clubs 3200 Rotarians Includes North Dakota Northern Minnesota Northwestern Wisconsin A Portion of Ontario CANADA A large District spanning 1,100 miles Member of Zone District Governor David Smette smette@gmail.com th St. SE, Jamestown, ND (C) / (H) smettedavid@gmail.com Rotary Greetings Fellow Rotarians: My year as District Governor is here! The reality of that was brought home recently with the Passing of the Gavel. The Jamestown Rotary Club hosted the event and did just a wonderful job of the whole affair. It was something very special for Claudette and I. The end of June of course brings Governor Don and Mary Cavalier s year to a close. They have done a wonderful job in fulfilling all of the tasks of being the Governor and first Lady of District 5580! Many thanks to both of them for their hard work and for their Service above Self! Claudette and I were in Portugal for the Rotary International Conference held in Lisbon. We have attended the last two International conferences; New Orleans and last year in Bangkok. They are wonderful showcases of all that Rotary is doing in the world as well as good training on the many avenues of service. Our year as Governor of Rotary District 5580 began on July 1 st. Our first club visits were up to visit the Canadian Clubs on July 8 th. We look forward to our visits to all of the Rotary Clubs. Yours in Rotary Service, District Governor-Elect Tim Kaminski Dave and Claudette Smette

2 David H. Smette District Governor Rotary Club of Jamestown, ND USA I first joined Rotary in 1988 in Dickinson, North Dakota. I have been a member of four different Rotary Clubs during my 25 years in Rotary. Besides Dickinson, I was a member in Menomonie and Marshfield, Wisconsin and now am a member in Jamestown, North Dakota. Claudette and I have been married for 45 years this coming spring. We both grew up on farms in Northern North Dakota. I grew up west of Upham and Claudette just west of Rugby. We have two girls. Candace is a veterinarian living in Grand Rapids, Minnesota with her husband Derek. Pamela is our special daughter living here in an apartment in Jamestown. Claudette and I were both teachers. Claudette was a Physical Education teacher and coach while I taught physics, chemistry and mathematics. I taught in Mohall, North Dakota. Claudette taught in Pittsville, Wisconsin. Later we both taught in Random Lake just north of Milwaukee. I have multiple hobbies including raising and riding Arabian horses, hunting and fishing, cross country skiing and reading books and traveling. My most memorable two trips have been a Rotary project to Guatemala to assist in building a first aid station and dock and a trip to Nepal where I assisted with the Polio vaccinations. One of Dave s first meetings up to the Thunder Bay was to the Port Arthur Rotary Club. Here, Judi Turner, Club President, trades banners with District Governor Dave.

3 Greetings District 5580 Rotarians: July is a month of transitions for Rotary Clubs and Rotarians. It certainly is a big change for Claudette and me as we have already started our Club visits, first to Thunder Bay and Nipigon Clubs and this week with a visit to Camp RYLA and clubs in central and Duluth/Superior area. It is a wonderful experience to visit clubs, find out the many good projects Rotarians are involved in, and make new friends. July is also a transition time for all Rotary Clubs and RI International. New Presidents and Boards of Directors take office and new visions and goals are established for the years ahead. This year is a major transition for RI as well. We have moved from Future Vision to a new and reorganized method of looking at our grant structure. The new grant model builds on the success of the past and builds in more sustainability and flexibility so that we can serve more people around the world in better ways. Most if not all of our clubs have had at least one person attend Roly Turner s Grant Management Seminars. Consequently, these clubs have a very knowledgeable person to lead the way in working on grants. Our District 5580 Grant Committee has also put Mentors in place to assist with those clubs who have submitted grants or wish to in the future. One of the changes that has come about was the elimination of a very popular program called the GSE cultural exchange. Our District 5580 did explore the possibility of trying to continue that program on our own but it was not possible since Rotary International had phased it out, and with it, their support for finding partners worldwide. The new Vocational Training Teams, however, should be even more exciting and achieve a much higher level of service to people in countries that we as Rotarians are trying to serve. There is quite a bit of information on line as to how to assemble a VTT. I would hope that some of our clubs would start exploring the idea of putting together a VTT in conjunction with a global Grant. Rick Bricker of the Brainerd Noon Rotary Club will be serving as VTT Chair and would be glad to talk with you about this program. Claudette and I look forward to our continued Club Visits. It will be an exciting summer and fall for us! ENGAGE ROTARY CHANGE LIVES Dave Smette District 5580 Governor

4 ASK DIANE Fellow Rotarians, Here we are in another new Rotary Year, ready to EMBRACE ROTARY CHANGE LIVES. How good it feels to be back at my desk, working for all of you again! As I look at our Theme for this year, it really struck a personal chord with me. Because of all that happened to me from April through June, I experienced first-hand what can happen when my life was changed so dramatically. And, I absolutely knew what it meant to embrace Rotary. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for everyone s good wishes through their prayers, cards, s, flowers and telephone calls, together with all the offers of help and support. District Officers stepped up and did much of their own work, there was a fantastic District Conference carried out, as well as a smooth transition of our District Leadership. My thanks to all of you for everything. I am doing very well and the healing process continues on schedule. My office hours are still somewhat limited, and I have learned to pace myself according to how I m feeling that day. WELCOME to our new Club Presidents, Secretaries and other Club Officers. Following are some important DEADLINES for you to note: July 1: July July Rotary International Semi-Annual Dues are due. Your club Secretary should have received your invoice from RI by regular mail or electronic mail, as you selected last year. If you have not received your invoice, you can obtain a copy from the RI Website. Club Secretaries should go to and login using your Member Access. When the Administration Page comes up, you will see the SAR Dues as a Menu Option. District Dues are also due this month. An invoice has been ed to each Club Secretary. You can complete this or give it to your Club Treasurer to complete and return to our District Treasurer, along with a check for the correct amount. Foundation Goals for your Club are due this month. This is now done ON-LINE in the Rotary International Website. Club Presidents can enter this information by going to the RI Website at Login using your Member Access. Click on Rotary Club Central>Set Club Goals>Goals and Progress>Access all Funds. You can then see the areas of Foundation Giving and insert your club goals for by clicking on the EDIT button for each area. Note the article in this issue about Goodwill Weekend. IT S BACK, and this fall it will be in Detroit Lakes instead of Winnipeg. If you have never attended this event before, I urge you to do so. It is a very special weekend of fun and fellowship with our Canadian Rotary friends. The dates are September 13-14, 2013, so get registered and plan for a great time! I look forward to serving this year under the Leadership of District Governor, Dave Smette. Dave has begun his Club Visits, and a big thank-you in advance for making him feel welcome at your Club. I also look forward to serving all of you and watching your members Embrace Rotary and Change Lives. Thank you for your service to this great organization! Diane Diane Collins, D5580 Administrative Secretary / bigfish@uslink.net /

5 Todos Por el Lago Everyone for the Lake Atitlan-Agua Hermosa (An Update on the Lake Atitlan Global Water Project) Composed by Terri McLean and Submitted by Bob McLean D5580 Water/Sanitation Chair Lush vegetation, flora, fauna, coffee plants, and vibrant color spread over the mountainsides along the windy road leading to the jewel of Guatemala- Lake Atitlan. Tourists call it the Guatemalan Riviera. Many deem it the most beautiful lake in the world. In addition to its stunning beauty, it has nurtured its inhabitants for centuries with food, drink, a place to clean and a place to play. But now, Lake Atitlan is in deep peril. At an elevation of 5125 feet, the lake is encircled by mountains and volcanoes. Thus, the depths of the lake can reach 1,120 feet. The surface of the lakes stretches over 50 square miles and its shores are home to nearly a dozen major villages. Tourism has staked its claim on much of this exquisite area. Hotels, restaurants and shopping bazaars are frequented by many. Well cultivated coffee plantations prosper along the hills. When travelling by boat, one can see magnificent homes built into the hills and shores. Many owned by wealthy Guatemalans and a good sum of them by expatriots wanting to experience this piece of paradise. Stepping off the boat and interacting with many of the local villagers, one quickly realizes this is not all paradise. Indigenous peoples have inhabited these hills for centuries. Civil wars, deforestation, over building and over population have wreaked havoc on the area. Recent mudslides have carried towns, people and their belongings to the depths of the lake. The water is contaminated, but centuries of traditional practices and lack of alternatives keep the people using at their risk. The locals have rallied. In 2010, a group of concerned citizens formed Todos Por El Lago (Everyone for the Lake); a Committee working to solve the pollution problem with new practices and education, a daunting task. Rotary Clubs from Guatemala District 4250 have become quite involved as well, working on methods to reverse the devastation. Collaborating with leaders of local municipalities, environmentalists of the area and the input of local communities has brought the necessary attention to the issues. In 2011, Rotarians from Cupertino, California District 5170, visiting other projects in the area, were moved to join in the cause. Club Cupertino as International sponsor, and Club del Este Guatemala as Host sponsor sought a Future Vision Pilot Global Grant to help finance the programs needed for positive change. In addition, Rotarians from our own District 5580 raised additional funds to help the two pilot districts qualify for the international grant. After a very long process, the grant came through and in February, 2013, members of 5580 joined the Cupertino team to visit the sites in progress along the shores of Lake Atitlan.

6 Warmed by the hearths of our gracious hosts, we set out on a sun glistening morning. We boated over to the town of San Lucas Toliman where one of the first demonstration sites has been constructed. As we approach the site there was a stark contrast between those still washing clothes in the filthy water along the shore while others were making good use of the new pilas (washing station modules). The grant will cover five of these modules in most needed locations. Each will contain the following: 12 outdoor clothes washing stations- Traditionally clothes have been washed on the rocky shores of the lake also serving as visiting time for village women and playtime for young children. Detergent phosphates, debris and excrement have all contributed to pollution. The new stations are cement wash basins with running water located up the hill. Women like the height and size of the tubs. They like the roughness for scrubbing and the running water for rinsing. The 12 are built next to each other for the social aspect to continue. Soapy used water drains into three constructed tiered wetland systems. These tiers filter the water leaving it clean as it makes its way back to the lake. It is a simple, effective, sustainable approach. Nearby is a simple playground for young children to play safely in mom s view as she completes her tasks. Slightly down the hill was the new bathroom line with running water and a collection tank for the treatment of raw sewage. Below this also was a tiered constructed wetland system for the resistance of erosion and filtration of the waters returning to the lake. The people are very happy with these new advancements. It enhances long standing traditions with safer more hygienic practices. The local committees are conducting training in the proper use of the wash station and toilets as well as education about general sanitation, hygiene and disease control. All residents are expected to contribute as best they can. If unable to give monetarily, many will contribute hours of labor helping with construction, maintenance and cleaning up garbage before it gets to the lake. It was great to see this project becoming real to these people. Back in our boats, we motored over to the north end of the lake to the town of Tsununa. The poverty and isolation of this town were visibly more intense. It is one of the poorest villages in all of Guatemala. Soil was dry, hard and pale; plants struggling. Visiting Rotarians noticed a scrawny squirrel in a cage which they first thought to be a pet, but we learned it was livestock waiting to be fattened for a family meal of 9. Space was cleared in this town for the construction of the wash stations, latrines, filtration wetlands and a playground. The mayor was excited and grateful. He had seen the other modules underway and could see the benefits and necessity. Hopefully, as the village becomes involved in these projects, the outcomes will inspire further endeavors that will better their lives.

7 Zimbabwe is Grateful for Tractors Tractors donated by Titan Machinery and Rotary International reach Zimbabwe. It started with a dream. What if we raised enough money to send tractors to Zimbabwe? Rotarians and Missionaries, Don and Maryjane Westra, work in Zimbabwe to improve health care and develop sustainable farming projects. Farming in Zimbabwe has been decimated by war and a failed land reform policy. Rotarians from the Fergus Falls Sunrise Rotary, Fergus Falls Noon Rotary, Titan Machinery and Federated Church, in coordination with members of Mutare (Zimbabwe) Rotary Club, took the challenge and began a project that developed into not only one tractor, but two tractors, two chisel plows, two disks, three corn planters, two row crop cultivators, two Woods mowers, two sprayers, two fertilizer spreaders and numerous hand tools. Rotarians from District 5580 and non-rotarians raised money and shopped for quality used equipment. Titan Machinery donated two tractors, with low hours, along with their expertise in disassembling, loading two 40 foot long containers and making arrangements for shipment. The tractors traveled around the globe by sea, tracked on the internet by Rotary members. On February 11, after spending several weeks in the port city of Beira, Mozambique and in the hands of customs officials, the tractors arrived at their destination in Mt. Selinda Mission, Zimbabwe. The tractors and equipment are being used on the mission to revive the agriculture program, grow food crops to sustain the hospital, school and children s home on the mission, and provide jobs for local people. The project in injected $12,000 in local wages in an area where people live on a dollar a day. The primary people leading this project were Rotarians Rud Wasson, John McFarlane, Don Westra and Wayne Miller. Machinery isn t the only thing needed to have a successful farm. Money was raised for seed, fertilizer, a security fence as well as wages for hand labor. Don Westra coordinated the project in Zimbabwe; however, he was recently denied entry by the Zimbabwean Immigration Authorities and is in Minnesota awaiting word of a possible return. The tractors and machinery are in the hands of a farm committee on Mt. Selinda Mission. There is a qualified farm manager on sight as well as capable employees to keep the project moving forward. The machinery is being used and is greatly appreciated. The question often asked is do they know how to assemble and maintain the machinery. Prior to the year 2000 about 80% of the work force was involved in agriculture. Their farming practices are similar to the methods we use in the US, just on a smaller scale. Rotary was saddened by the recent death of Rotarian Wayne Miller, local farmer and one of the key players in the tractor project. Wayne worked hard to make this project a success and lived long enough to know the tractors arrived successfully in Zimbabwe.

8 Maximize Your Online Presence Larry Riggs D5580 Membership Chair Are you looking for younger members? Do you need volunteers for your signature project? Are you raising money for polio? A simple one-page digital strategy can help you focus your goals. Your strategy should include your target audience and the type of media that will help you achieve your objectives. If you don t have a website, consider starting there. Facebook and LinkedIn can help you learn what s important to your audience, while Twitter and Pinterest offer additional avenues for sharing club information. What should be on your club website? Should how your club benefits the community and why it s worth joining by posting photos and information about your service projects and social events. Indicate where and when the club meets, along with contact information. Keep the information as up-to-date as possible. Your website says a lot about your club. Make it clean, organized, and simple to understand. What should be on your social media pages? To be effective, you need to be social. Share information that interests others. Visit your audience s pages and engage with them there. To reach a wide audience, create a Facebook page, not a profile or group. Use Twitter to share short 140 characters, to be exact messages about your club activities. Post photos that tell a story on Instagram and Pinterest. You only get a few seconds to get your message across. If I can help your club in any way with Membership and Membership Goals, please contact me. In Rotary Friendship (and Membership), Larry Riggs District 5580 Membership Chair

9 GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE THE FINAL CHAPTER A hearty Welcome Home to Team Finland after returning from a fabulous GSE adventure in District It was an absolute delight to follow their blog and read about their amazing adventures in Finland. Steven, Kathryn, Missy, Tara and Chuck represented District 5580 extremely well and did an incredible job of teaching others about our part of the world. The GSE Committee is so proud of each and every one of you, as you have truly embraced the opportunity to make the kind of connections that foster peace and goodwill in the world. GSE is a life changing adventure and no doubt the team will carry this experience forward to positively influence their lives for a long time to come. Congratulations on a job well done! The GSE Committee would like to thank the many Rotarians throughout are district who were involved in planning and preparing schedules, hosting GSE members, driving teams to their destinations and enthusiastically welcoming teams to The GSE Committee is grateful for ALL that you do to make this an unforgettable experience. Your labor is not unnoticed as you create memories and foster friendships that will last a lifetime. It is truly a district wide effort and we wouldn t be able to do it without you! The team from Finland had an amazing journey thanks to the planning and hospitality of so many across this district! This year District 5580 embraces the final opportunity for the Group Study Exchange Program before moving forward to Future Visions Vocational Training Teams (VTT). There is no doubt that this program has achieved the primary goal intended by The Rotary Foundation to facilitate positive global connections that create understanding, peace and acceptance throughout the world! May the magic of GSE continue to inspire us all! Jill Zachary GSE Chair Chris Carlson GSE Vice-Chair CLUBS ARE ENCOURAGED TO INVITE ONE OF THE D5580 GSE TEAM MEMBERS TO SPEAK AT YOUR CLUB MEETING. This would provide an excellent program for your members, and whenever possible, the GSE Team Leader or a Team Member in your area would be glad to coordinate a speaking date. Following is the contact information for the GSE Team Leader and Team Members: Team Leader: Steven Hansen (Central Lakes (Pequot Lakes) Rotary Club) / / stevenhansen45@gmail.com. Team Members: Melissa (Missy) Lindow, sponsored by Park Rapids Rotary Club. mblindow@stkate.edu. Charles (Chuck) Hildebrandt, sponsored by Bemidji Sunrise Rotary Club. cvhilde@paulbunyan.net. Kathryn (Kat) Lyzun, sponsored by Thunder Bay (Ft. William) Rotary Club. Kathryn.Lyzun@ontario.ca. Tara Hokuf, sponsored by the Bemidji Noon Rotary Club. tarajean_g@hotmail.com.

10 RAISING FUNDS FOR POLIOPLUS Cindy Nolte of Moorhead Rotary Club attended a Recital with a Cause planning meeting for the 2014 which was held on April 3, 2014 at First Lutheran Church in Fargo ND. Julio, the Rotary Foreign Exchange Student gave this beautiful Peruvian wrap as a gift to Cindy Nolte. Nipigon Club Co-President, Connie Larson, welcomes new member, Dan Brown. International Falls Rotary Club welcomed its new INTERACT CLUB. Students started its summer vacation in an unusual way. They participated in a 30 hour famine, raised $1,208 for World Vision and collected 265 pound of food and $85 for the Falls Hunger Coalition. Interact is a group of teenage Rotarians that range from grades In the photograph from left to right are Austin Ruport, Tayler Hebner, Savannah Boe, William Harala, Jacob Netland, Gary Harala, Abby Auran and Cory Netland. Little Falls Rotary Club did a clean-up in the downtown Little Falls City parking lots on May 29 th. The City provided the bags and disposal and all we had to do is walk around and fetch items out of the shrubs. Had some fun and laughs about what we found. Pictured (left to right) are Amy LeBlanc, Jeanne Kenning Smith, Phil Smith, Doreen Kaspner, Renee Nieman. Jeanne, Phil and Renee are all new members!!!

11 District 5580 Rotarian and Club Support to The Rotary Foundation Factsheet The Annual Program Fund at The Rotary Foundation is the primary source of contributions that support programs of the Foundation. In Rotary year % (64 of 66) of district clubs and their Rotarians contributed US$263, meeting the total accumulated club president s expressed goals by 99.74%. At $85.69 per capita we were close to the Rotary benchmark of $ per Rotarian. Together we can achieve the benchmark this year. The onset of Rotary s Future Vision there will see a greater demand on these funds with the new model District Grant. Annual Program Fund top six; clubs giving at least $ per capita: Fergus Falls Sunrise.... $ Central Lakes-Pequot Lakes Fergus Falls Noon Grand Rapids Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) Grand Forks Annual Program Fund top five; clubs with total giving over $10,000: Duluth $23, Fergus Falls Sunrise... 14, Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) , Central Lakes-Pequot Lakes , Fergus Falls Noon... 10, Total donations to all TRF programs including Polio Plus, The Permanent, now Endowment, Fund and other directed contributions totaled $329, I encourage all clubs and Rotarians to strive to meet our pinnacle year with total donations at $414, and Annual Fund per capita at $ I know we can! I know we can! District 5580 Rotarians and clubs can be very proud of not only your generous financial support to The Rotary Foundation but also your involvement in those programs that we and people worldwide benefit from was a very rewarding year. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Please continue your generosity into DG Dave Smette s year Roly Turner (PDG) Dist Rotary Foundation Chair Don Cavalier Dist. Governor

12 District 5580 Rotarian and Club Support to Polio Eradication Factsheet In Rotary year % (46 of sixty-six) of district clubs and their members, contributed a total of US$60, A contribution from District Designated Funds at The Rotary Foundation bolstered our total D-5580 contribution to $84, down considerably from past years. Twenty-One of our clubs met or exceeded the Governor s $1, goal. Top Five Clubs: Nipigon.... $5, Thunder Bay (Lakehead) , Virginia , Ely , Duluth Harbortown , From Dec 1, 2007 through Sept. 30, 2012; D-5580Rotarian, Club and District Designated Fund contributions to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation $200 Million Challenge have totaled $490, World-wide contributions well exceeded the challenge with more than $605M into Rotary s Polio war chest was a rewarding year. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! However: The sad reality is that those funds have been expended, but the need continues. The Gates foundation has responded with a new challenge, and will match two-toone, up to US$35 million per year for every dollar Rotary commits to reduce the funding shortfall for polio eradication through to the new target date, If fully realized the value of this partnership is more than $500M. Let s all seize this valuable opportunity to finally conquer Polio worldwide. We are this close, but we must persist! Please continue your generosity into DG Dave Smette s year Roly Turner (PDG) Dist Rotary Foundation Chair Don Cavalier Dist. Governor

13 D-5580 Rotary Foundation Future Vision News Vol. 2 no 10, July Welcome to the launch of Rotary Foundation Future Vision. As the three year Pilot program wound down June 30 I am happy to report that D-5580 Rotarians and Clubs are well prepared to participate in the new Model of Grants commencing in the Rotary year. Thanks to the Future Vision Transition and Grants Subcommittees with support from District Leadership we were able to promote the new programs, conduct Grant Management Seminars (GMS) and give one to one advice and mentorship to those clubs pursuing grant opportunities. And: thanks to the keen interest of Rotarians district wide we were successful in qualifying 96 members representing 49 (74%) of our 66 clubs via attendance at one of our 6 GMS opportunities. Remember; in person attendance is required annually. We are currently planning an improved, updated and more inclusive version, to provide next year s training. There was an impressive response from D-5580 Clubs to the new District Grant process. Our spending plan includes Matching Grants totaling $62, to help fund 10 Community and 2 International Projects with a total value in excess of $240, involving 20 Rotary Clubs. The balance of total available $65, was directed to allowable district administrative expenses of $1, and a contingency of $ that could be applied to a possible late application. That spending plan was submitted to The Rotary Foundation May 25 th for final approval, to allow funds to flow in the Rotary new year. We are currently updating the District Grant Application and applicable criteria and will post it on the Grants Subcommittee Webpage of the district website as soon as possible. Clubs can apply for District Grant funds anytime from July 1, 2013 to March 31, Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Grants Subcommittee or myself for advice or assistance. As outlined in the February newsletter , Global Grant can be submitted anytime until March They are available and completed online via TRF Member Access or the Rotary Grants Site at Applications are considered and approved on a rolling basis as the applications are received and funds remain available. Since Global Grants utilize both, TRF World, and District 5580 Designated Funds; club contributions are maximized with matching grants from both. Again, I encourage you to contact the Grants Subcommittee or myself for assistance. A mentor will be assigned to help with your application. District Grants and Global Grants are available thanks to your generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation Annual Program Fund. Please let s all strive for Every Rotarian Every Year. This is the last edition of Future Vision News and will be replaced with the new, all-encompassing version D-5580 Rotary Foundation Newsletter that will give all Foundation Subcommittee Chairs an opportunity to promote their areas of expertise. The Future Vision Webpage on the district website will be dismantled and amalgamated with the Grants Subcommittee Webpage. All relevant grant information and links will be moved there. So- Stay tuned cause we ll be Back Roly Turner Chair; District 5580 Rotary Foundation Committee. Keith Brokke Chair; Future Vision Transition Committee.

14 HAS YOUR CLUB HAD A VISION?... The Perham Rotary Club assembled 15 of its 75 members (of which 17 are women) on a beautiful summer night, July 11, 2013, at Perham s remarkable In Their Own Words Veteran s Museum for the club s visioning event, making it the 30 th club to have embarked on this process. The average age of Perham s members is 54, while the average number of years in Rotary for those attending the event was 17.26, ranging from 4 to 37 years as a Rotarian. Perham Rotary was charted in Those in attendance from left to right are: Back Row: Vaun Bruhn, Jean Hallberg, Dennis Dirlam, Phil Holtan, Rand Stolee, Mike Holper, Jim Osterfeld, Deb Spiczka, Whitey Schuett, Kevin Nelson. Front Row: Dennis Happel, Sue Von Ruden, Jean Johnson, Lori Beck, Chuck Hofius. Facilitators for the Club Visioning were Dave Johnson, John and Debbie Tromley and Bob Russell. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING A CLUB VISIONING to help determine what you want your Club to look like 5 years from now, contact our District Visioning Coordinator, Dave Johnson (Brainerd Rotary Club) at davemarsha241@gmail.com. A team of trained facilitators will come to your club and present this session. Club Visioning is a proven success program throughout many Districts, and by utilizing the tools it provides, you can prioritize projects, set realistic goals, establish timelines, grow membership, and seriously plan for the way your club will look and function moving forward. BE A DYNAMIC CLUB! BE AN EXCITING CLUB! BE THE SERVICE CLUB EVERYONE WANTS TO JOIN! SCHEDULE YOUR CLUB S VISIONING TODAY!!!

15 WELCOME BACK THE 88 TH ANNUAL PEACE AND GOODWILL WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 13 & 14, 2013 HOLIDAY INN on the Lake Detroit Lakes, MN Join the fun and fellowship with our Canadian Rotary Friends in District 5550 as District 5580 hosts the 88 th Annual Peace and Goodwill Weekend. As many of you will recall, the annual Goodwill Weekend used to be held in Winnipeg, MB in mid-february, but over the years, attendance had declined due to several factors, including excessive costs, driving in hazardous weather, and hosting this at a time when many of our snowbirds are gone. Now, all Rotarians in D5580 have an opportunity to attend the Goodwill Weekend at a reasonable cost, with time on Friday afternoon to play some golf or enjoy other Friday afternoon activities. On Saturday, a workshop entitled, Non-violent Peace Force will take place, and on Saturday night, the evening Banquet will top off the weekend. The Holiday Inn on the Lake in Detroit Lakes will be this year s venue, and this will be a wonderful location. September is a beautiful time of year in MN, and the Holiday Inn and surrounding hotels are offering excellent prices for the weekend. A Registration Form is located in this issue, but on-line registration is encouraged. Simply go to to register on-line and see the information regarding lodging and events. This is a weekend you won t want to miss. Bring your spouses and lots of your Club Members and a good time will be had by all!

16 88 th Annual Peace and Goodwill Weekend September 13 & 14, 2013 Holiday Inn on the Lake, Detroit Lakes, MN If spouse is also a Rotarian please complete a separate registration form REGISTRATION INFORMATION Rotarian s Name First Name (for name badge) Address City State/Prov Zip Daytime Phone ( ) address Spouse/Guest Name First Name (for name badge) MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Rotary Club Name City, State/Prov ORIF Member District Governor Rotaractor, Interactor, Exchange Student Other (specify) Number of years attending Goodwill Weekends (Rotarians only) REGISTRATION FEES Registration Fee BEFORE August 1, 2013 (required for ALL attendees) Registration Fee AFTER August 1, 2013 (required for ALL attendees) (US Funds) $15 x = $ $25 x = $ FRIDAY, SEPT AM 6:00 PM Lunch & afternoon activities $20 x = $ Lunch, afternoon activities and wine/beer tasting) Golf Package (lunch, golf and wine/beer tasting) $35 x = $ $80 x = $ 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Wine/beer tasting only $25 x = $ SATURDAY, SEPT 14 9:00 AM 10:45 AM Continental breakfast, General Meeting $15 x = $ 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Nonviolent Peace Force Workshop $00 x = $ no charge_ 6:30 PM Banquet $50 x = $ PAYMENT INFORMATION TOTAL COST = $ Personal Check Credit Card Mastercard Visa Made payable to ORIF Goodwill Weekend Card # Mail this form and payment to: ORIF Goodwill Weekend Expiration Date 3 Digit security code Mike Guetter PO Box 1405 Total Charge (US funds) $ Detroit Lakes, MN mike.guetter@midwestbank.net Cardholder Signature I am unable to attend the Goodwill Weekend; however, I d like to continue receiving the newsletter and other information. I have included my contact information above and the $15 payment for dues.

17 CLUB ATTENDANCE REPORT MAY 2013 Member Member Count July Count Gain or YTD Gain YTD Gain May YTD Meetings 2012 May 2013 Loss May or Loss or Loss % Attend. % Attend. % Held May Aitkin % 0.00% 51.64% 0 Ashland % 68.00% 72.64% 4 Bagley % 70.00% 66.45% 5 Baudette % 0.00% 58.18% 0 Bemidji % 83.33% 76.93% 3 Bemidji Sunrise % 55.00% 52.36% 3 Bismarck % 54.50% 49.64% 5 Bismarck Far West % 77.00% 67.27% 3 Bowman % 0.00% 49.09% 0 Brainerd % 51.00% 52.64% 5 Brainerd Lakes Sunrise % 0.00% 77.64% 0 Breckenridge % 77.00% 65.18% 5 Central Lakes % 82.61% 81.18% 4 Cloquet % 75.71% 76.97% 4 Crookston % 35.00% 50.64% 4 Detroit Lakes Breakfast % 79.03% 82.84% 4 Detroit Lakes Noon % 56.81% 62.98% 5 Devils Lake % 31.00% 43.36% 3 Dickinson % 58.90% 44.89% 0 Duluth % 72.54% 68.69% 5 Duluth Harbortown % 65.50% 67.88% 5 Duluth Skyline % 0.00% 60.94% 0 Duluth Superior Eco % 67.54% 66.18% 3 East Grand Forks % 40.00% 42.09% 4 East Range Rotary % 45.00% 64.91% 0 Ely % 66.67% 66.30% 5 Fargo-Moorhead AM % 69.00% 65.27% 5 Fargo-Moorhead PM % 58.04% 60.31% 4 Fargo Rotary Club % 44.88% 41.73% 4 Fargo West % 67.00% 63.73% 3 Fergus Falls Noon % 0.00% 46.77% 0 Fergus Falls Sunrise % 75.00% 74.14% 4 Fosston % 73.00% 62.64% 5 Grand Forks Breakfast % 45.00% 44.36% 4 Grand Forks Noon % 43.00% 43.73% 4 Grand Rapids Centennial % 52.10% 58.25% 5 Grand Rapids Evening % 79.00% 76.09% 4 Hibbing % 0.00% 43.33% 0 Hibbing - Chisholm % 87.50% 82.05% 4 International Falls % 74.00% 81.82% 5 Jamestown % 0.00% 72.09% 0 Little Falls Rotary % 0.00% 12.73% 0 Long Prairie Rotary Club % 41.67% 52.18% 4 Minot Noon % 53.00% 49.00% 3 Minot Sunrise % 48.00% 47.55% 5 Moorhead % 60.73% 60.46% 4 Nipigon % 78.10% 78.35% 5 North Shore % 86.27% 79.55% 4 Park Rapids % 59.27% 54.30% 5 Pelican Rapids % 51.58% 52.28% 4 Perham Rotary % 0.00% 75.64% 0 Quad Cities % 56.62% 55.53% 4 Staples % 68.28% 63.98% 5 Superior % 65.60% 72.16% 5 Superior Sunrise % 71.25% 71.51% 4 Thief River Falls % 47.00% 52.00% 4 Thunder Bay (Ft. William) % 71.80% 73.57% 5 Thunder Bay (Lakehead) % 64.00% 55.64% 4 Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) % 69.81% 65.92% 4 Valley City % 62.00% 61.00% 4 Virginia % 61.23% 68.19% 5 Wadena % 73.00% 67.00% 5 Wahpeton % 0.00% 45.24% 0 Walker % 68.30% 61.58% 4 Watford City % 47.00% 56.73% 4 Williston % 59.07% 57.22% 4 Totals % 52.17% 60.99%