Rotary District Conference "Sharing Rotary is Fun" May 16-18

The district's Conference Committee, chaired by David Hansford, of the Kent Club, has an exciting conference planned for our Rotarian's families and guests. Please plan to be with us to enjoy this weekend in May, at The Bertram Inn and Conference Center, in Aurora. We also look forward to seeing the display of your club's project's and activities to share with other Rotarians.

Event Details

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.

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.

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.

New District Calendar

Rotary District 6630 officers, District Committee chairs, AG's, Club presidents or Club secretaries may submit district events, cluster events, and club events that would be of interest to other clubs here.

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.

Foundation Contributions

The correct mailing address for all Foundation contributions is as follows:

The Rotary Foundation
14280 Collections Center Drive
Chicago, IL.60693 USA

Please note that contributions for individuals MUST reference the Rotarian's number and the club number. Your Rotarian ID may be found on the mailing label "The Rotarian" magazine--it's the single 5-8 digit number above your name. If you have problems contact your club secretary.

The club ID is in the District Directory and other RI-Club paperwork. Receipts will be issued by RI if the club and Rotarian IDs are noted on the contribution paperwork.

6630 District Awards Picnic, June 21

Rotarians and their families should mark your Calendars for a wrap up of our "Rotary Shares" Year at Hiram College, Saturday, June 21, 2008.

Activity
10:00 - 12:00 Registration
10:30 - 12:00 Games and Activities
12:00 - 1:00 lunch
1:00 - 2:00 Awards Presentations
Note: Indoor facilities available in case of rain

Co-chair Larry Corbus, Chesterland Club
Co-chair Steve Zabors, Mantua Club

New Vocational/Avocation Directory 2008 for D6630 Members

A new, online directory of D6630 Rotarians is planned for the coming year. It will be in a password-protected area, and will be offered in both a searchable, online form, plus a PDF version that may be downloaded and printed. All D6630 Rotarians are invited to submit their information here.

Rotary International and Gates Foundation together commit $200 million to eradicate polio

Rotary International announced a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that will inject a much-needed US$200 million into the global campaign to eradicate polio, a crippling and sometimes fatal disease that still paralyzes children in parts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East and threatens children everywhere. Read the full release and letter from RI President Wilfrid J. Wilkinson.

Past RI President Featured as Keynote Speaker Here November 1, 2008

PRIP Jonathan Majiyagbe from the Kano State, Nigeria will be with us, District 6630, as the Keynote speaker at our District Rotary Foundation Dinner on Saturday, November 1 2008. PRIP Jonathan Majiyagbewill serve as Chair of The Rotary Foundation Rotary year, 2008-2009. We are very honored to have him with us and please put the date on your Club calendars. All new Paul Harris members and Major Donors will be recognized. More details will follow.

Majiyagbewill served as RI President in 2003-2004, and has announced the following 2008-09 Foundation Goals:

1. Keep our promise to eradicate polio.
2. Embrace the two pillars of support for The Rotary Foundation: the Annual Programs Fund through Every Rotarian, Every Year and the Permanent Fund.
3. Participate in Your Foundation/Our Foundation, a "lend a hand" program for sharing funds from club and district foundations to permanently establish the Rotary World Peace Fellows program and support global polio eradication.
4. Enhance Rotary's public image .
5. Support the Future Vision Plan of The Rotary Foundation.

You'll find more details fo the goals on the RI site here.

New Club News Submission Form

To submit your fundraiser or service project information for inclusion in the D6630 web site, please use this online form.

Information on creating your own Certificate of Insurance under the Rotary U.S. Club & District General Liability Insurance Program may be found here.

Examples of Community Service Projects

Barry Becker, District Community Service Committee Chairman, has provided this list of possible community service projects for your club.

District Information & Resources (Created June 2003, but still useful)

• Fundraiser Database, covering various fundraisers by D6630 clubs
  • Download PDF version
  • Download Word version

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