August 2022
My Rotary Family,
I am excited to bring you greetings from my wife, Georgeann and myself as this month we focus on Membership and New Club Development. Peter Tuttle and the Membership committee have been meeting and planning throughout the month of July and we are excited by the opportunities for growth that are seemingly boundless. The committee will be sending out further information over the next few months.
The Foundation committee had a successful “End Polio Now” event on July 13th at the Cleveland Guardian’s game. Rotarian, Dean Thayer, from the Northampton Cuyahoga Valley club threw out the first pitch. I would like to thank the Rotarians in District 6600 and 6650 for their participation in the event as we support each other in our efforts to do good in our communities. I would like to thank Stu Buchanan, Polio Plus Chair from the Rotary Club of Akron, for a successful event. His planning of the event and ticket sales brought over 300 participants to the game. The raffle baskets and First Pitch tickets raised $6000 for Polio.
My club visits are underway, and I appreciate the reception that I have received from those clubs with whom I have visited. I am grateful for the interaction so early in the Rotary year. All club visits are scheduled and can be found on the District calendar via the website. If you would like to schedule a Governor visit to your Club meeting, Club Social event or service project, please email me at DEJRotary@gmail.com.
Our Rotary District 6630 brand is riding high on the waves of change. This year’s theme of IMAGINE is truly a driving force in our goals of “Service Above Self”. Clubs are making new community connections, planning new service projects and partnering with other organizations. Our current members have such tremendous passion and provide amazing support for our Rotary initiatives. Our core values of fellowship, integrity, diversity, service and leadership help our clubs serve their communities and attract new members. Let’s continue to develop new service projects and opportunities that will provide value, keep our current members engaged and also allow potential members to experience Rotary.
We will also continue to build on the relationship that has been developed with our Rotaractor’s in order to grasp the countless opportunities for collaboration and sharing of knowledge as true partners within the Rotary family. As we welcome and integrate Rotaract into our club model, the district has integrated members into our district committees, provided them the opportunity to apply for district grants and encourage our clubs to partner with them for service projects.
Our LEADS Committee is busy planning programs for our clubs’ membership and leaders. Never in our history has access to knowledge been so available. The true dynamic of Rotary is now more eye catching than ever. The five districts in Ohio have planned three Multi-District sessions focused on Membership, Foundation and Public Image. Club leaders will be receiving Save the Date flyers and are encouraged to share with members who are interested in participating.
The Public Image Committee has been busy promoting your club events through our District Website and social media platforms. If you have an upcoming event, a story about your event or Pictures that you would like to promote, please send information to the Public Image Committee Chair Tina Ingraham. Cheryl Warren has done a great job of redesigning the District website to enhance the look and feel to promote our District and Club projects.
If you would like to have your event pictures included in our banner please send the images to Cheryl Warren at cawarren@neo.rr.com.
Remember, support each other, look for new community connections, bring out your passion and have FUN. Each act of kindness is cumulative in our personal growth.
Thank you.
David E Jones
Rotary District 6630 District Governor 2022-2023
Northampton Rotary Club - Past President 2017
Rotary District 6630 - Foundation Stewardship Chair 2016-2020 , RI Conference Chair 2017-2021
Cell Phone: 330.603.4107
Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com
Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com
