News

Forms for President-Elects 2008-09

Although you should have already received these forms, we have made copies of most available online for you here. We have also added the online District Directory Information Form.

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New Vocational/Avocation Directory 2008 for D6630 Members

The new, online directory of D6630 Rotarians has been started. It's in a password-protected area, and offered in both a searchable, online form, plus a PDF version that may be downloaded and printed. As of early April 2008, there are only a few submissions, but Rotarians are invited both to submit their information and preview the directory.

• All D6630 Rotarians are invited to submit their information here.
• Request directory access to the directory here.
• Have access? Go to the Vocational/Avocation Directory.

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RI Discontinuing Club/District Software

RI is discontinuing the RI-CAS/DAS software and support as of July 1, 2008. The online versions will be removed September 1, 2008. You may download RI's FAQ on the subject here, or contact your RI represenative here to get questions answered. Please note that there are export options in the software that should allow you to port your information to other programs.

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RYLA 2008 Information Posted

The District 6630 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Committee encourages your club's involvement in sponsoring local high school juniors (who will be seniors in September 2008) for the upcoming leadership camp at Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio. Learn More.

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Grab your popcorn and catch Rotary on the big screen!

From approximately March 7th through May 23, don't miss this opportunity to see Rotary on the big screen in your neighborhood! Full story.

Fund Raisers

Akron Aeros Ball Game Fund Raiser Sponsored by Nordonia Hills May 23

Enjoy a baseball game with fireworks afterwards, all in the comfort of the Canal Park - where every seat is a good seat! The game starts at 7:05 pm at Canal Park, 300 S. Main St, Akron, OH. Cost is $10 per person, with the event benefitting the Rotary club's scholarships and H H H fund. For details, please contact at 330-256-4084.

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Bike Trail Poker Run by Jefferson on June 21

Come out and enjoy the outdoors and beautiful countryside along the Western Reserve Greenway in Ashtabula County. Ride, run, walk or skate with flexible distances of 2 - 12.5 miles. Prizes of $100.00 for high hand and $50.00 for low hand will be awarded. Funds raised will benefit the Jefferson scholarship fund and the Greenway Trail.

The event will be held at the Western Reserve Greenway (bike trail) June 21, 2008, at 10 am. For more details, please contact at 440-576-0247.

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22nd Annual District 6630 Softball Tournament Sponsored by Stow-Munroe Falls July 13

This single-elimination tournament is great fun, and helps raise money for World Community Service. Deadline for team registration is June 10. For more information, please contact (w) 330-849-8988 or (h) 330-923-5797, or download the:

Event Details (PDF) | Application Form (PDF).

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Willoughby Rotary "Life is a Highway" Fund Raiser Offers Chance to Win a 2009 Corvette or $40,000!

For the second year, Willoughby Rotary is raffling a chance to win your choice of a 2009 Corvette Coupe or $40,000 cash. The drawing will take place at the Charity Ball on Saturday, October 4, 2008. A second prize of $1000, and third prize of $500, will also be awarded. The fund raiser supports supports a variety of projects including Lake County Clothe-a-Child, The Art Holloway and Christie Montrella Scholarships, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Lake County YMCA, Boy Scouts of America, local church food banks, and Rotary International humanitarian programs.

For additional information on the charity ball or raffle, please contact Michelle Hauser at 440-796-6002, or visit the web site.

Tips & Help

Club Secretary Help & Information Section

Club secretaries are responsible for filing a number of reports regularly to both the District and RI. This section is intended to help secretaries perform their duties, including reporting monthly club attendance via an online form.

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New Guidelines for Grantseekers from the D6630 Grants Committee

District 6630 Grants Committee requires all potential grant applicants to submit a brief Grant Inquiry Form outlining basic information about the potential applicant’s Rotary Club and the program for which funding is being sought. Full details and the form are now available online.

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Club Presidents and Secretaries: Did You Know...

Information Resources for New Club Officers is available here.

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Semi-Annual Report (SAR) Information

One of your first and most important duties as Club Secretary is to prepare the SAR Semi Annual Report certifying the names and details of members of the Club to the Board of Directors of RI. Details here.

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Information for the Official RI Directory

Club secretaries are required to send the names and addresses of the incoming club president and secretary to RI headquarters by December 31. Details here.

Clubs on the Move

Barberton Rotary...

now meets at the Green Diamond Grille at 125 2nd St NW Barberton, OH 44203. Meetings remain on Thursdays @ 7:15am.

Euclid Rotary...

now will meet at Kristy's Tavern, 434 E. 200th St., Euclid, Ohio. Kristy's is located on the south west corner of East 200th St. and Tracy Ave. Phone is 216-486-4826. Meeing time is weekly on Tuesday at 12.10 pm. Parking and entrance to the building is in the rear.

South Portage Rotary...

now meets in the basement of The Kelso House, 4158 St. Rt. 43, Brimfield, OH 44240. Meeting time and day remain unchanged. For further information, please call 330-325-1291.

Geneva...

has changed their meeting time only from 1800 to 1830. Day and location remain the same.will continue to meet at the Night Town Restaurant, 12383 Cedar Rd., at the same day and time, for the time being.