June 2013 Rotary Roundup

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1 June 2013 Rotary Roundup District Leadership Team Jim Golson District Gov. Bob Callahan District Gov. Elect- Linda Mong District Gov. Nominee Tom Mann ipdg Jan McDonald Assistant Gov. Coordinator Bob Mills District Treasurer Alan Wallace DistrictSecretary Richard Bollinger District Rotary Foundation Chair Carol Franks New Generations Coordinator Eric Lewis DCO District Comm Officer Robert Greer Future Vision Coordinator Have news? Send it to It has been a very good year. Over the past 12 months Nancy and I have visited all 50 Rotary clubs in our district and talked with almost all of our 2,500 Rotary members. This without question has been the highlight of our year as District Governor. Through these visits we have seen parts of Alabama that we have never seen before and made many new friends along the way. In an accompanying article in this edition of the newsletter I have summarized the highlights of the Rotary year in District It is especially meaningful to me that we have added one new Rotary club, one new Rotaract club and two new Interact clubs. It is also meaningful that we have practiced Service above Self through support for the eradication of polio, kidney transplants for young adults and teens in Mexico, and many other international projects through The Rotary Foundation. We did all this while raising funds to support local service projects in each community where we have a Rotary club. Almost exactly ten years ago I became interested in the possibility of one day becoming district governor. I then began the process of service that is a necessity for Rotary leadership. I served my club as treasurer, secretary, president-elect and in as club president. I served our district as Rotaract/Interact committee chair and member of various other committees. Through participation in polio immunization NIDs in Egypt and Ghana I became a Rotarian and not just a member of a Rotary club. Finally, I was elected as District Governor Nominee and progressed through the ranks as District Governor Elect and then District Governor. My term as District Governor ends on June 30 th and on July 1 Bob Callahan becomes District Governor for District I look forward to continuing involvement with Rotary in the future as a member of our district s College of Governors made up of all past district governors, as our district s Vice Governor, a new position designed to provide a back-up for the District Governor in case he or she is not able to fulfill the duties of District Governor at any time during the Rotary year, and as a Rotarian able and willing to serve in whatever way I am called on. As always, I appreciate all that each member of our 50 Rotary clubs does in the practice of Service above Self and ask that you feel free to call on me if I can be of help. Yours in service, Jim

2 District 6880 Rotary Year in Review Jim Golson, District Governor Activities in Review Date Activity Comment July - June Electronic Monthly Newsletter Sent to all Rotary members via DaCdb July - June District Web Site and Making use of Social Media Facebook page July Electronic District Directory Sent to all Rotary members via DaCdb July Rotary Day at Camp Great program; well attended ASCCA August RLI Part III Montgomery; Eight graduates September - June District PR Grant Excellent cooperation from: Gov. Bentley, Speaker Hubbard, AU Pres. Gouge, Troy Chancellor Hawkins; no cooperation from college athletics departments except Troy with T. Roy mascot October District Simplified Grants Excellent projects funded with $20,252 of DDF funds October GSE Team to South Korea Great team; expensive to prepare for the trip July - December Completed club visits to all 49 district Rotary Wonderful way to meet Rotarians across the district clubs January Mid-Year Conference Good program; well attended October February Future Vision Training Multiple training sites and dates; moderate attendance March RLI Part I Fairhope; moderate attendance March RYLA Great program; moderate attendance March MS-PETS Great program; moderate attendance April - May GSE Team from Great team; fun group South Korea April Council on Legislation PDG Carol Franks represented our district April District Assembly Good program; well attended May District Conference Good program; moderate attendance June International Convention - Lisbon Six Rotarians from our district planning to attend June Zone Success Seminar Held June 8 in Gardendale; good attendance from our June June Charter Meeting for New Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club Induction of Bob Callahan as DG district Held June 13 in Robertsdale; all 27 charter members in attendance Held June 19 in Fairhope; excellent attendance by PDGs and other Rotarians and guests

3 Clubs in Review Rotary Clubs: 49 Rotary clubs at beginning of the year New club chartered: Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club New clubs in process: Henry County Rotary Club Montgomery Sunset Rotary Club Rotaract Clubs: 2 Rotaract clubs at beginning of the year (Concordia College, Selma and Mobile Bay Area, Mobile) New club chartered: Rotaract Club of Wallace Community College, Dothan Interact Clubs: 16 Interact clubs at beginning of the year New clubs chartered: Enterprise High School and Auburn High School Membership in Review July 1, 2012 December 31, 2012 June 23, ,497 2,502 2,495 Source: RI Source: RI Source: DaCdb Rotary Foundation Contributions (as of 6/23/13) Fund Goal Contributions Annual Fund $221,865 $189,469 (85.40% of goal) Other Funds $37,085 Endowment Fund $100 YTD Total $226,654 # Clubs > =$100 per capita 18 # Clubs = $0 per capita 6 # Clubs Earning Presidential Citation: 15 DDF-funded Projects Polio Plus $20,300 Ambassadorial Scholar Alexander Phillippe Saint-Paul - Belgium $27,000 District Simplified Grants $20,252 GSE Korea District 3750 $5,000 Heart of America Endowed Fund for Peace Scholar $2,500 Global Grant Kidney Transplants for Young Adults and $1,850 Teens: Mexico - lead club Cuajimalpa District Matching Grant Projects $10,000 Total to date ($121,656 + permanent fund interest available) $86,902

4 Your Rotary Foundation Contributions Help Save Lives Have you ever wondered how your Rotary Foundation Contributions actually help save lives? Here s just one example. In February of 2010, Tom Mann, then District Governor of District 6880, along with Cheryl and Richard Bollinger and Robert and Kathleen Greer, was on a NID helping to immunize against polio in Northern India. As part of their travels, Mann visited Fortis Hospital where he learned about the RC Chandigarh Heartline Project, earlier known as the Gift of Life Project. The Heartline Project was initiated in 1998 and 451 surgeries have since been performed on children with congenital heart problems. Fortis Hospital is where the surgeries are performed and each operation costs about $1500. Can you believe it only takes $1500 to save a life? Last year, after a Medicare surgical mission to Rwanda, free treatment was offered to 15 children. The first seven children were treated in March of Rotarians of Chandigarh arranged hospitality for the children and escorts at Chandigarh while the child was in hospital. About 25% of children who receive the services are from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Iraq, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi, and Rwanda. The Heartline Project is truly an international project supporting Peace through Service. Funding is from donations and grants. After returning home, Mann made the decision to use Rotary Foundation District 6880 Designated Funds to participate in a Matching Grant program to help the Heartline Project. The Rotary Foundation also participated, making the total grant $20,000. Other matching grants such as the Global Grant and funds from other Rotary districts have kept the project alive. The Heartline Project is a good example of how donations to the Rotary Foundation help humanitarian efforts all over the world. It s not too late for you to make a contribution to The Rotary Foundation in this Rotary year so you can help as well. For information on how to make a contribution talk with your club president or foundation committee chair. Iqra Zafar, 2 1/2, was operated on in March of 2013 Gakuru Seminaga and nurse right after surgery Rajbir Singh, 7 months old, underwent surgery in November of 2012 Jonathon Turikumana rests after his surgery RIP Ron Burton and wife, Jetta, visit the patients at Fortis Hospital as they are discharged to return home.

5 District 6880 Adds 50th Club On June 19 th Rotarians and guests met in Robertsdale to celebrate the chartering of the Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club, the 50 th club in district DG Jim Golson presented the charter to club president Collins Wynn. In attendance were charter members of the Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club, Past District Governors Robert Greer and Mickey Parish, and visiting Rotarians and guests from throughout the area. Left, DG Jim Golson, presents the club Charter to its President, Collins Wynn. Above, President Collins Wynn presents a slate plaque to DG Jim Golson. Above, DG Jim Golson installs the officers for the Central Baldwin Sunset Rotary Club.

6 Bob Callahan Inducted as District Governor for On June 19 th over 100 Rotarians and guests met at a special meeting of the Fairhope Rotary Club to celebrate the induction of Fairhope Rotarian Bob Callahan as District Governor for District 6880 for The highlight of the meeting was the Passing of the Gavel from one Past District Governor to another in order of their year of service as District Governor. Past District Governors participating in the ceremony were Bob Grant, Henry Crawford, Wade Drinkard, Shawn Corrigan Asmuth, Robert Greer, Richard Bollinger, Mickey Parish, Carol Franks, Joe Saloom, and Tom Mann. After Immediate Past District Governor Tom Mann passed the gavel to current District Governor Jim Golson, DG Jim pointed out that the gavel being passed was a very special gavel. It was made from wood of one of the Freedom Trees planted in Tuskegee in 1946 by Rotary founder Paul Harris. After DG Jim asked DGE Bob if he would like to have a gavel like that for his own and DGE Bob responded that he would, DG Jim pointed out that this gavel was indeed his, donated to him by the Fairhope Rotary Club. DG Jim then presented the gavel to DGE Bob. As an important part of the ceremony, current DGN Linda Mong passed her DGN lapel pin to incoming DGN Michael Chambers, current DGE Bob Callahan passed his DGE pin to incoming DGE Linda Mong, and current DG Jim Golson passed his DG pin to incoming DG Bob Callahan. The pinning ceremony concluded with DG Jim being awarded a Past District Governor pin for himself. After DG Bob presented his acceptance remarks, the group applauded DG Bob s son Spencer for his selection as first place winner in the annual Rotary International photo contest. In recognition of his accomplishment the Fairhope Rotary Club presented Spencer with a framed copy of his a Rotary Club presented Spencer with a framed copy of his award winning photo. Spencer Callahan (left) and DG Jim Golson with the winning photograph Past. Present, and Future District Governors of District (l-r), Tom Greer, Carol Franks, Jim Golson, Wade Drinkard, Michael Chambers, Bob Callahan, Tom Mann, Richard Bollinger, Mickey Parish, Joe Saloom, Shawn Asmuth. Not pictured is Linda Mong.

7 Club News Prattville Club Pictured (center) is Roatrian Gary Smith with Ayleron members, from left to right, Dustin Arceneaux, Houston Dragna, Steven Joubert, and Ryan Landry Transition Dinner The Prattville Rotary Club celebrated the beginning of a new club year with a transition dinner at the Prattville Marriott Legends. Proceeds from last year s golf tournament were disbursed to several local organizations, such as Alabama Angels, a pageant for children with special needs, Leadership Autauga County, the YMCA Coach a Child campaign, and many others. When Greg Landry s son Ryan had a van breakdown in Prattville, he contacted the Prattville Rotary Club via their website. Landry lives in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was District 6200 Governor in , so he knew Central Alabama Rotarians would help if they could. Gary Smith, the club webmaster, got the message on a Sunday night. Ryan Landry was in Prattville because of a broken down van, along with his band mates from the contemporary Christian band, Ayleron ( Their aging van, as Greg put it had started having problems en route from Mobile to Chattanooga. They had made it to a Prattville garage near the interstate and checked into a motel near the garage. Gary made contact with Ryan and learned that he was looking for help finding a way to tow their trailer. Gary made a call the next morning to fellow Rotarian, Billy Lynam. Lynam, the owner of a garage, directed him to a rental agency. Gary picked up the band and took them to the garage where their van was ready, then to Budget to rent another vehicle. Soon the band was on their way to Chattanooga with two vans in case the old van broke down, again. The band would make their gig opening for the chart topping artist, Matt Maher. Greg Landry was grateful for the assistance of the Prattville Rotarians, We (he and his wife) rested much easier knowing they had some local contact to help them there. The club also granted this year s $1,500 Horace Powell scholarship to Stephen Kerr, a senior at East Memorial Christian Academy, and the $1,000 Frank Lamar scholarship to Connor Harris, a senior at Prattville Christian Academy. The scholarships are named in honor of Horace Powell and Frank Lamar, two long-term Prattville Rotarians

8 Club News Fairhope Club At its annual awards banquet, the Rotary Club of Fairhope presented its L. E. Rockwell Memorial Meritorious Service Award to Jim Jeffries. This award, presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the community through his or her vocation, not only honors its recipient but is also a tribute to the late Rotarian L. E. Rockwell, M.D., who gave meritorious service to this community through his vocation. Jeffries is a resident of Daphne who is retired after 28 successful years at Kraft Foods Nabisco as Worldwide Vice President, Ingredient Sales. Before joining Kraft Foods he positively influenced young men as a high school football coach, taking his team to the conference championship game. Jim is a graduate of the University of Missouri and a life member of the alumni association. From 1965 through 1971, Jim served as a member of the United States Army, 34th Signal Battalion, 7th Corps. He had temporary assignments with the 3rd Infantry Division, where he was cocaptain of the 1966 Marne League Championship Team, and also was part of the 7th Army Rugby Team. Jim is proud of his service to his country Consequently he has dedicated himself to community service, particularly veterans affair activities. As a life member of the American Legion, he has served in numerous positions at the highest levels both at Post 199 and in District 33 and has received the Post 199 Distinguished Service Commendation, a Certificate of Appreciation from District 33, and a National Commander Certificate of Appreciation. He serves on the POW/MIA Recognition Committee of the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs and the Cemetery Committee of the South Alabama Veterans Council. In addition, he belongs to the Marine Corps League, the Navy League, and numerous other veterans organizations, having received recognition from all of them. In presenting the award, Fairhope Rotarian Terri Cowles commented: Jim has proved that he is a concerned citizen who is active within his community. He quietly participates and influences our communities through his tireless efforts of behalf of many valuable organizations. He is frequently called upon when others need assistance or guidance in community and veterans programs because he can get the job done, and that is why he is our 2013 L. E. Rockwell Award winner. Terri Cowles, left and Necie Barroni, President of the Rotary Club of Fairhope with Jim Jeffries, middle. Necie Barroni, President of the Rotary Club of Fairhope, congratulates scholarship recipient Paris Odom. The Rotary Club of Fairhope has selected Paris La Vett Odom as the recipient of its Thomas S. Scoggins Memorial Scholarship for The scholarship, which is offered to graduating seniors who have been members of the Fairhope High School Interact Club, provides $10,000 over four years. Odom intends to use it at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she will prepare herself to attend medical school to become an OB/GYN. Odom has overcome significant personal challenges to maintain a 3.73 GPA in the College Preparatory Diploma Program at Fairhope High School. In addition to being a member of the National Honor Society, Interact Club, and Key Club, she served as a student assistant in the school office and also volunteered her time serving others through various service projects including the Rotary Youth Club and Special Olympics. She participated in the University of South Alabama s Children s and Women s Teen Volunteer Program, an intensive volunteer opportunity for young people in our area who are considering careers in healthcare.more information on this scholarship and previous recipients may be found at

9 Club News Fairhope Club Continued From left to right, President Necie Barroni, Robert- Keyser and Lee Turner At its annual awards banquet, the Rotary Club of Fairhope presented its Rotary Volunteer Award for 2013 to Robert B. Keyser. The award, which recognizes a local citizen who has made a significant contribution to the community as a volunteer, is the highest honor given by the club to a nonmember. Keyser received the award based upon the work he has done related to youth sports as a volunteer at Fairhope High School, on the Fairhope City Rec Board, and with the local Mobile Bay Football Club soccer organization. Through his involvement in all three of these areas, he has been facilitated the use of facilities to their maximum potential by schools, city, and recreational sports organizations. He was also played a part in the building of the indoor sports/band facility through work with the boosters. Keyser was instrumental in the purchase of property for and design of the Manley Road Soccer Complex, near the middle and high schools, and volunteered as the Fairhope High School varsity soccer team s interim coach while Paul Stroud, their regular coach, was away on military assignment with the United States National Guard. Foley Club The Foley Rotary Club adds a new Paul Harris Fellow to its ranks. On May 24, 2013, President Tommy Herndon (pictured right) presented the Paul Harris Fellow Award to Rotarian Lyle McIntyre (pictured left). Named after the founder of Rotary International, the award demonstrates outstanding commitment and dedication to the club and community. President Tommy Herndon of the Foley Rotary Club presented Deborah Ferguson, Director of the Snook Youth Center, a check in support of their outstanding work with the youth of Foley and surrounding areas. Pictured with President Herndon are L-R Deborah Ferguson, Kishawn Knight, Kamiydh Henton and Lonyla Henton.

10 Club News Elba Club The Elba Rotary Club held its annual Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raising event Friday afternoon April 5th, at the Elba Country Club in Elba, AL, under cloudy skies and cool temperatures. That didn t deter the players from enjoying a great outing! The club raised $8500 after expenses for our local projects, such as crisis bags used by local schools in the event of disaster, such as the terrible 2007 tornado in Enterprise that took lives and destroyed schools. We wish to thank those Elba Rotarians who organized and planned the annual event, and specifically hats off to Elba Rotarian Ronnie Young, who is in charge of the event each year. Tuskegee Members of the Tuskegee Rotary Club answered the call for help from fellow Rotarians in Oklahoma. President Justin Farris challenged his club to donate to the relief efforts after reading the letter below from District 5770 Governor, Will Beckman. They decided to give $50 per member to help. It is my hope that other clubs will issue a challenge to their members to help, also. Fellow Rotarians & Concerned Citizens - On behalf of Districts 5750 & 5770 we want to welcome donations on behalf of Disaster relief specifically designated for the May 20, 2013 victims and their families! We all have family and loved ones (including myself) that have lost homes, autos, personal belongings and friends to this F5 tornado. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett said today that there were between 12,000 and 13,000 homes destroyed or damaged not including all the businesses and schools destroyed as well! Any funds received by our Rotary Bi-District 501c3 Foundation will be used exclusively for the benefit of those damaged by this terrible event. One can either mail a donation to- Oklahoma Rotary Bi-District Tornado Disaster Fund P.O. Box Oklahoma City OK United States Or make an online donation using your VISA, MasterCard or Discover go to - DONATE NOW Please be aware that this is tax deductible donation and all donations will be acknowledged. Thank you in advance for all that your donations may accomplish. In service - I am Sincerely, Will Beckman, Governor District 5770

11 ROTARY DAY AT CAMP ASCCA Wednesday, July 31, :00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Visit with our campers and staff during our Teen Week (physically disabled) session! We will be gathering in recognition of District leadership, clubs, and individuals who have contributed to or have an interest in supporting Camp ASCCA. 10:00 a.m. Tour the facility to visit with campers and staff and to see recent renovations! 12:00 p.m. Lunch at the Rotary Dining-Social Hall Please make plans to represent your Club and Rotary District and bring along members and friends to learn more Camp ASCCA. RSVP by July 26th to Dana Rickman, Director of Marketing Communications & Rotarian at or (256)

12 Dear Spin... Dear Spin, How does one go about creating a new Rotary Club and are there different types of Clubs? Sincerely, N. Volved. Dear N. Volved, Increasing its membership base is the best way Rotary can continue humanitarian work throughout the world. Several things should be considered before starting a club. A new club can be a great addition for Rotary if: There is a local community that can support a Rotary club but does not have one. An existing Rotary club is facing meeting-space constraints. Alternative meeting times would benefit different groups within the community. District governors are responsible for approving and overseeing the process of starting a club, including appointing a special representative to guide its organization. Those interested in organizing a new Rotary club should contact their district governor. To ensure their success new clubs should be mentored for two to three years after being chartered. New clubs must: Adopt the Standard Rotary Club Constitution and establish a set of club by-laws Have a minimum of 25 charter members Elect officers Pay a charter fee Hold weekly meetings Choose a club name Be approved by the RI Board of DirectorsThe district governor and special representative can be very helpful in working with a new club to get it established. Rotary e-clubs, in which members meet online through a dedicated club website, offer a flexible alternative for those who are unable to attend a weekly meeting in person. The process for starting a Rotary e-club is essentially the same as for starting other Rotary clubs. Dear Spin, What is a Matching Grant? Sincerely, Just Wondering Great Question. Through Matching Grants, The Rotary Foundation matches contributions raised for international service projects by Rotary clubs and districts in two or more countries. The Foundation provides a one-to-one match for District Designated Fund (DDF)/SHARE contributions and a US$0.50 match for every new $1 cash contribution. Grant awards range from $5,000 to $200,000. Make sure you read the article about The Heartline Project. It is funded through Matching Grants

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