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October is Vocational Service month. What is your club doing to promote it? The first Rotarians (from left): Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, and Paul Harris.

Most Rotarians do not know that part of Vocational Service is the Code of Conduct. Fortunately, most Rotarians practice it!

Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life. 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. 3.

1 Rotary District 6110 Newsletter OCTOBER, 2016 Page 1 Governor Don den Daas OCTOBER, 2016 rotary6110news@gmail.com October: Vocational Service Month Rotary started as a business networking organization. Paul Harris, in his book, My Road to Rotary encouraged Rotarians to do business with others. It makes sense! October is Vocational Service month. What is your club doing to promote it? The first Rotarians (from left): Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey, and Paul Harris. Many clubs now recite the Four Way Test at the close of their meeting. This is a great message to take away from the meeting. Did you know that Rotary also has a Code of Conduct? Most Rotarians do not know that part of Vocational Service is the Code of Conduct. Fortunately, most Rotarians practice it! Whereas the Four Way Test is designed for all aspects of one s life, the Code of Conduct is specific to business. It states As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life. 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs and improve people s quality of life in my community and in the world. 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians. Vocational Service month is a perfect time to deliver this message to our clubs, as well as others we touch in our daily lives. If your club has a Power Point roll that is played during the meeting, you might want to make the Code of Conduct a part of it. Power Points are also a good way to promote the businesses of the members. Many clubs have occasional breakout sessions at a member s business instead of regular meetings. These sessions give your fellow members an opportunity to showcase their businesses. This may give you an idea how you can help your fellow club members grow their businesses. If your club has an Interact club, you may want to have a number of your members do a shadowing session with them. Career development days for your Interact club are another way to promote Vocational Service month. A few clubs in the district promote the members businesses by having banners with the company names or by promoting the businesses of the members on the Power Point roll. One club in the district has a banner with a number of their businesses listed along with the RI logo and the club s name. It is displayed prominently at their club, but more importantly, it is displayed at all their outside functions. The cost to have the name or logo on the banner did not cost much, and since this club is so active in the community, they get quite a bit of advertising for a very low investment. Promoting businesses can also be a good way to produce some income for the club. It s a win win. Even though Rotary started as a business networking organization, do not consider Rotary as a leads club. Prospective members should be informed that the more they contribute to the betterment of the club, the higher the probability their businesses will benefit.

This is the Parsons club's 35th year as volunteers serving in this Community Service project members of three clubs participated.

Dr. Gary J. Daniels (Grove, retired superintendent of the Parsons State Hospital & Training Center) Fayetteville Raffle to Benefit Playground The club is sponsoring A Community Raffle.

Great gifts include $1000 cash prize; $1000 Academy Sports Gift Card; $1000 Underwood s John Hardy necklace, bracelet and earrings; $500 Pack Rat Outdoor Gift Card and $500 cash prize.

ALSO SEE PARTY FOR THE PLAYGROUND ON PAGE 6 ROTARY Economic and Community Development Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day.

Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training.

2 Rotary District 6110 Newsletter OCTOBER, 2016 Page 2 --DISTRICT NEWS BRIEFS-- PARSONS SERVES UP LUNCH On Saturday, September 24, members of the Parsons Rotary club served lunch to participants of the Gary J. Daniels Sunbelt Rodeo in Parsons. In one hour, these Rotarians served 325 persons a lunch of a hotdog, potato chips, a banana and snicker doodle cookies. This is the Parsons club's 35th year as volunteers serving in this Community Service project members of three clubs participated. Pictured are: (Left to Right) Terri Pollmiller (Southside Tulsa); Gary Pollmiller (Parsons),Jon Siebrasse (Parsons); Tommey McLarty (Parsons); proposed member Maegen Pegues (Parsons) and Dr. Gary J. Daniels (Grove, retired superintendent of the Parsons State Hospital & Training Center) Fayetteville Raffle to Benefit Playground The club is sponsoring A Community Raffle. A worthy cause where all proceeds will benefit the Rotary Playground at the Kessler Mountain Regional Park. Great gifts include $1000 cash prize; $1000 Academy Sports Gift Card; $1000 Underwood s John Hardy necklace, bracelet and earrings; $500 Pack Rat Outdoor Gift Card and $500 cash prize. Tickets are $ Contact Matt Musial (mjmusial@gmail.com) for more information. Drawing will be December 8 and you don t need to be present to win! ALSO SEE PARTY FOR THE PLAYGROUND ON PAGE 6 ROTARY Economic and Community Development Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Rotary promotes economic and community development to reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Rotary also works to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. Click Here to read Rotary Economic and Community Development Strategies. Congratulations District 6110 Clubs RYLA Registrations 283 High School Juniors 48 Chiefs & Chiefs in Training 6 Leadership Staff 30 Rotarians BLOCKBUSTER ROTARIAN EVENT OCTOBER 21 23, 2016 District 6080 / 6110 Joint Conference Hilton Branson Convention Center 200 E Main St Branson, MO REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS OCT. 10

3 Rotary District 6110 Newsletter OCTOBER, 2016 Page YEARS OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION-- What are you doing to celebrate? During our centennial year, we re encouraging members everywhere to do 100 ACTS OF GOOD throughout the year. You can participate by posting a photo of yourself or your club doing good and using #100actsofgood. GET CAUGHT DOING GOOD! * * * 4 TH ANNUAL WORLD POLIO DAY OCTOBER 24 Rotary s fourth World Polio Day celebration will highlight the extraordinary progress made in the eradication campaign and emphasize the work that remains before we wipe out the virus for good. Health officials and Rotary s celebrity polio ambassadors will head to Atlanta, Georgia, USA, for the event, the first to be held at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It will be streamed live and then will be available for viewing at endpolio.org. You can participate by: Download the World Polio Day toolkit for information and resources on planning and promoting a successful World Polio Day event, such as a viewing party or fundraiser. Register your event here for a chance to be recognized in Atlanta, or to be featured on our website and social media pages. Write to local media and government officials. Pitch a story about your club s contributions to the campaign and remind them why it s important to keep fighting. * * * Plan for Rotary Foundation Month November is Rotary Foundation month Here are five things you can do today to ensure your November events are a success: 1 Educate Rotarians on what the Paul Harris Society is and why making significant annual gifts to our Foundation helps us Do Good in the World. 2 Recognize and thank new Major Donors and Paul Harris Society members. 3 Thank Rotarians who gave to the Foundation for the first time ever. 4 Reach out to members who gave last year but who have not given this year - thank them for their past support and invite them to contribute again. 5 Increase the number of donors who are giving through Rotary Direct. NEW Manual--Four Way Test Speech Contest By PDG Ron Petersen, SR Having a manual to follow and complete set of rules for the Four Way Test Speech Contest is long overdue. Streamlining the contest was the committee s goal with fewer steps and fewer involved in the process. This year we have established an entry fee of $100 for your club to compete at the district level. This entry fee helps cover the cost of the District Contest and District cash awards. Please budget for this new fee now and into the future. The complete manual with everything a club needs to conduct their club contest and compete with other clubs in the district competition is available for download at rotarydistrict6110.org navigate Youth Services then Four Way Test Speech Contest. Download and print the manual so it can be read and understood in its entirety. The instructions are simple and straight forward. Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The purpose of the Four Way Test Speech Contest is to foster these principles of ethics in everyday life as well as in business. There has never been a more urgent time or need for skilled speakers who can articulate ideas, especially showing how ethical behaviors contribute to a productive civil life. The impact of the Four Way Test Speech contest is immeasurable both for Rotary Clubs and the schools that the participants attend. Rotarians, family members and friends are influenced by the impact of these young fresh perceptions. Each student who competes in these contests spends much effort preparing and rehearsing their speeches. The committee made it easier than ever for a Rotary Club to enter. If your club hasn t participated in the Four Way Test Speech Contest you are missing out on a great project to touch lives with a meaningful message that will make Rotary and your Rotary Club shine in your community. Feel free to contact me or my co-chair DGN Jayne Lowe. Contact information is in the manual. SUBMIT YOUR CLUB NEWS NEW rotary6110news@gmail.com

for medical outreach to the underserved.

books and benches and desks for students classrooms.

An improved sanitation system for hand washing.

4 Rotary District 6110 Newsletter OCTOBER, 2016 Page 4 Tulsa Sunrisers Uganda Medical Mission Gary Miller and Dr. Stan Grogg just returned from Uganda in collaboration with the Masaka, Uganda and Kasangati, Uganda clubs for medical outreach to the underserved. The team of 17 examined 1500 patients during 7 days of clinics and provided library shelves, educational books and benches and desks for students classrooms. The team also reviewed the Water and Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) project which was completed recently. The grant of $58,250 was well spent. New eco-sans latrines with water storage that fills during the rainy season. An improved sanitation system for hand washing. Pictured at Mweruka (site of the WASH Grant) are Stan Grogg, George Ssozi (Masaka, Uganda Club), Gary Miller and, Bright Medius (Rotaract Club) Mweruka School (site of the WASH Grant) bottom of the photo are the shoes that were donated by Tulsa Sunrisers. The Grogg s will be retruning to Uganda March 17 29, Anyone interested is encouaged to contact Rotarian Stan Grogg at sgroggdo@travelmedicine.com.

5 Rotary District 6110 Newsletter OCTOBER, 2016 Page PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY MEMBERS The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. The purpose of the Paul Harris Society is to honor and thank individuals for their generous, ongoing support of The Rotary Foundation. Thank You to the following 6110 Rotarians for their generous commitment: Altus Area Sunset Moncrief, A.C. Bartlesville Daybreak Crawford, Paul Ford, John W. Rutledge, Kathleen Pillsbury Scinta, James Sewell, Richard D. Wolever, Kent Bartlesville Archambo, Mark W. Halkiades, George Hasbrook, Robert V. Price, Bruce Phelps Bentonville Cadieux, Jon Haney, Johnny Lowe, Jayne A. Bentonville/Bella Vista Daybreak Bleakman, Robert Owen Eggert, Richard Herman Smith, Jack Bixby, OK Hensley, Jerry G. Hufnagel, Rolf Norbert Loudermilk, Dennis J. Maxwell, Jr., John H. McCurtain, Buster R. Smith, Preston B. Strope, Daniel J. Thompson, Gretchen Weatherbie, Bob Bristow, OK Craig, Jay Broken Arrow Nail, Nicholas A. Shotton, Gary W. Cassville Samuel, David C. Claremore Reveille Doyle, Clarice Ruby Coffeyville, KS Barkley, Neal E. Keith, III, Harry Edward Miller, Walt Eureka Springs Batson, Billy Wayne Wynn, Doug Fayetteville Long, Larry E. Wilkins, Laura Stanulis Fort Smith Colley, Kenneth C. Prewitt, Taylor Pyle, Sandra J. Fredonia Brock, Rick Robinson, Randy Grove Beauchamp, Kay Lyn Daggett, Jr., Robert G. Devitt, Ivan Neil Dickson, Adrian L. Fletcher, Greg Foster, Michael A. Wasson, Donald D. Welch-Keesling, Maria A. Winters, Otis Harrison Merrill, Kevin Porterfield, Tom G. Sangren, Susan J. Scudder, Christopher Eric Valentine, Kathy A. Williams, Lowell Iola Brigham, Judith Brigham, Michael Thomas Hawk, Robert G. Potter, C. Ellis Joplin Blanchard, Dale L. Keeter, Charles W. Reaves, Robert Miami Addington, Michael Folks, Mark Mountain Home Matty, David J. Muskogee Murphy, Melinda Ward, Darrell Northside Fayetteville Williams, Jr., John D. North Tulsa Williams, Wallace A. Okmulgee Raley, Darryl L. Poteau Hall, Ron Pryor Jordan, Larry Sand Springs Langley, Clay Langley, Debra D. Southeast Tulsa Bauer, Grover E. Hardesty, Edwin M. Landers, Joseph D. Mitchell, Danny R. Wilson, Sonja J. Zenthoefer, Steven A. Southside Tulsa Burnett, Glenn E. den Daas, Donald R. Springdale Barrows, Rick W. Bayyari, Fadil H. Brodbeck, John M. Drummonds, Joy Harp, Gerald L. Moore, Brian Phillips, James A. Tulsa Bradshaw, Linda L. Keith, Karen Oliva, Anthony Rains, John L. Tulsa Sunrise Orr, Glenda Carol Orr, Herbert Sherrill Tonquest, Barney Tonquest, Ellie Walker, Donald D. Vinita Ronsse, Frank R. Stout, Kay P.

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Rotary District 6110 Review and Appreciation. A Glance at the Past

Rotary District 6110 Review and Appreciation A Glance at the Past 2015-2016 RI Director Karen Wentz presents the 2015-16 First Place Membership Development crystal to IPDG Larry Long at Zones 30-31 Institute