District 5910 Newsletter - June 2016 (Jun 01, 2016) · Doris Lockey District Governor 2015-2016...

District 5910 NewsJune 2016

Doris Lockey District Governor 2015-2016

Rotary District 5910

Rotarians and Rotary Friends:

June is Rotary Fellowship Month. A quick review of ourgoverning principles in the Manual of Procedure one will find“fellowship” as a key element in the Object of Rotary, Missionof Rotary International and our Core Values. June is themonth we take time throughout the Rotary World to renew andreaffirm our commitment to our club and to Rotary.

Many of you know I am as bad as most when it comes toFacebook. Can’t deny it, I look forward every day to checkingFacebook and seeing a glimpse of what you and your clubs aredoing. You have all been busy making a difference in yourcommunities. May was an over the top month with old andnew projects. I wonder how many flags collectively weredistributed for Memorial Day? Thank you each for yourservice and for the impact you are having in your communitiesand around the world.

As I mentioned last month, we have one final area of concernfor our 2015-2016 goals and objectives. We are short on ourdonations to The Rotary Foundation. Please seriouslyconsider a donation in the next couple of weeks. We want towrap up our year and add TRF as another area to celebrate andknow we will have funding for many more projects in thefuture!

Wally and I would like to close this month’s cover letter with a

Upcoming EventsDistrict Governor Gig Langston'sInstallationCrown Colony Country ClubJun 11, 2016 11:00 AM

RI & District Dues DueJul 01, 2016 – Jul 31, 2016

Angelina - District Govenor ClubVisitCrown Colony Country ClubJul 07, 2016

Beaumont Spindletop - DistrictGovenor VisitMGM Elegante HotelJul 12, 2016

Beaumont - District GovernorVisitMGM Elegante HotelJul 13, 2016

Hardin County - DistrictGovenor VisitLumberton Firehouse/EMSBuildingJul 14, 2016

Scrye Summer ConferenceJul 15, 2016 – Jul 17, 2016

Center - District Govenor VisitJohn D Windham Civic CenterJul 19, 2016

Rusk - District Govenor VisitCherokee Federal Credit UnionJul 20, 2016

Crockett - District Govenor VisitSpring Country Club

StoriesFrom the Governor

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special “thank you”. It has been a real honor to serve as yourDistrict Governor and Governor’s Spouse for 2015-2016. The year has been full of precious memories. We will neverforget your hospitality and support. We look forward to manyyears of service in District 5910.

Hope you enjoy the newsletter and have an awesome Rotarymonth!

Be a Gift to the World,

DorisDoris Lockey District Governor 2015-2016Rotary District 5910

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Jul 21, 2016

Bulletin EditorJacque Chapman(If you have any comments orquestions, please contact the editor)

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FOUNDATION GIVING: Rotary Direct

Over the past 8 months, Rotarians and friends of Rotaryhave contributed over $70.7 million to the Annual Fundglobally. In North America, over $27 million wascontributed by the end of February.

Gifts to the Annual Fund help Rotarians change and savelives. Worldwide, 748 million people don’t have access toclean drinking water. We’ve provided clean water tocommunities in Ghana and Guatemala, decreasing thespread of waterborne disease and improving the lives ofpeople who live in those communities.

As we enter the last months of this Rotary year, considerreaching out to members who have not yet supported theFoundation this year and ask that he/she make adonation.

Updated Rotary Direct Form now available online -Rotarians who prefer to use their checking accountinstead of their credit card to support the Foundation on amonthly, quarterly or annual basis can use the updatedform to enroll in Rotary Direct. Encouraging donors toenroll in Rotary Direct to support the Foundation helpsminimize the work of club and district leadership andallows members to align their charitable goals with theirbudget.

Share your #RotaryStory - Tell others how your life oryour community has been touched by Rotary. Add aphoto, video, or a just a few sentences to share your#RotaryStory.

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THANK YOU FOR POLIO DONATIONS


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Governor Doris,

On behalf of the PolioPlus team and thethousands of children that you are helping, Iwant to say thank you for the contribution ofDDF from District 5910. Your district’scontribution of $29,300 will equal $131,850when all the appropriate matches are made.

I certainly understand the competing demandswithin a district for the use of DDF. The needsare many. Managing the funds and balancing theneeds is often a thankless task. But I cannotthink of a greater need than to rid the world ofpolio. Because of your leadership and thecontributions of the Rotarians in District 5910,we are closer than ever to having a polio freeworld.

Thank you,

Doug WhinneryEnd Polio Now Zone CoordinatorZone 21b/Part of 27

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LETTER TO CLUB PRESIDENTS,SECRETARIES, TREASURERS

Dear club officers,

We plan to make your club’s July 2016 invoiceavailable online around the middle of July. Weuse the membership data that’s in Rotary’sdatabase as of 1 July to generate the invoice, sowe’re asking you to make sure that your club’sinformation is current by then. Having anaccurate membership figure is vitally important,so we can no longer adjust invoices after they’remade available.

What you can do to help ensure that your club’sinvoice will be accurate:

Make sure you have a My Rotary account.

Report any membership changes through My


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Rotary by 1 July — and verify that ourinformation is correct. Or, if you reportmembership changes using a local databaseor software provider, please also sign in toMy Rotary before 1 July and verify that theinformation there is accurate.

Confirm that all 2016-17 club officers havebeen reported and that Rotary has theircontact information (mailing address, emailaddress, and phone). Note that only currentofficers can update member information onMy Rotary.

The Invoice Details report will not be includedwith the emailed invoice, but you’ll be able tosee it on My Rotary when you receive theinvoice. To access the report, first go to the ClubAdministration page. Then, under ClubFinances, follow the Club invoice link, and thenchoose View Current Invoice Details.If you are not able to report member data online,print and complete the Member DataForm(located in My Rotary’s document library)and submit it by:· Scanning it and sending itto [email protected]· Mailing it to your local Rotary office orfiscal agent (please allow for postal delays)· Faxing it to +1-847-556-2207 or yourInternational OfficeYou can find more information, includingfrequently asked questions and handy how-toguides, on the Club Administrationpage. Pleasedirect questions about membership [email protected],

RI Club [email protected] ROTARY CENTER1560 SHERMAN AVENUEEVANSTON, ILLINOIS 60201-3698 USAROTARY.ORG

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Invitation to Installation


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Rotary Zone 21b-27 Institute

ZONE: Institute Invitation


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Join us for2016 Rotary Zone 21b-27 Institute

October 27 - 30, 2016Salt Lake City, Utah

http://rizones21-27.org/zone-institute-2016/

What is a Rotary Institute?

It's like a mini international convention, filledwith incredible speakers, fellowship, andinvaluable training and inspiration.It's open to any and all people interested inengaging current Rotary values and efforts.Come and be inspired by a wide range ofexceptional speakers and trainers from acrossthe world.The House of Friendship highlights many of theservice areas in which you can becomeinvolved.Get information directly from the Rotaryleaders making a difference in our communitiesevery day.Ask questions and express your views on theimpact and direction of Rotary.And most importantly, your voice WILL BEHEARD! Reporting mechanisms in place at theRotary Institute funnel your input directly to


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Rotary International. This is an incredible wayto stamp your mark on our world efforts.If you are interested in receiving periodic emailupdates on the Institute, send a request withyour name, your club, and your email address [email protected].

* * * * * * *2017 International Convention

REGISTER NOW FOR Special centennial rate

Pay just $265 when you register between 28 Mayand 6 June 2016! (Rotaractors pay $70). Paymentmust be received by 6 June to receive this specialrate.

IT'S ARCH KLUMPH'S

BIRTHDAY,BUT YOU GET THE GIFT!CELEBRATE WITH US IN

ATLANTA!Save the date! Take advantage of an extra-special early registration rate of $265 for the2017 Rotary Convention, where we will celebratethe centennial of The Rotary Foundation.

At the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta,President Arch Klumph announced his dream ofcreating a Rotary endowment fund. In 2017, wewill celebrate the good work Rotarians have doneover the past 100 years -- because one mandared to dream.


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We're offering the special rate in honor ofFoundation visionary Arch Klumph and hisbirthday of 6 June, as well as the $26.50 firstcontribution to the endowment fund that grewinto The Rotary Foundation.

Join us in Atlanta! Mark your calendar to takeadvantage of the special registration rate of$265, available only from 28 May to 6 June2016 at riconvention.org

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Rotary Youth Exchange

RYE Outbound OrientationCamp Cho-Yeh, Livingston, TXMay 13-15, 2016

To be prepared for their school year abroad, oursix 2016-2017 outbound students spent aweekend of orientation and training at CampCho-Yeh in Livingston.

From left to right: Emma Sparks (Galveston) isgoing to Spain, Garrett Carter (Lake Conroe) toBrazil, Kara Culpepper (Nacogdoches) to France,Daniel Mireles (Lake Conroe) to Germany, JuliaMoyers (Beaumont) to Japan, and Isabel Chapa(Lake Conroe) to France.


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The students had an intensive weekend oftraining, provided by Glen and CarolMattingly, Chris Turner, Marcus and NisaGillespie, DG Doris Lockey, Birda Gaskin, UlliBudelmann, and two Rotex, Jasym Mireles andMayra Paredes.

Besides the training, the weekend included anamazing talent show and other fun.


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The District Assembly for the 2016-2017 was avery successful event held on May 21 in Liberty.Participants benefitted from presentations byZone representatives Lisa Herring, Suzi Howe andDavid Norris. David left some materials from theMembership breakout session and thosedocuments will be uploaded to the website foreveryone to use.

Angelina Rotarians are all smiles during therecent District Assembly in Liberty, Texas.Pictured left to right Beth Fleniken, MichelleBriley, Jayne McCurry, and April Turner.

The students will have one more orientation inJuly, and then they are “ready to go” for anexperience that will change their lives (for thebetter, of course).

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District Assembly

May District Assembly


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Photos from the day will be posted to the websitewhen available.* * * * * * *

Invitation to Assist with Books for the World

The Dickinson club members worked at the Books for the Worldwarehouse in Pasadena in February with Rotary Club members andDickinson High School Interact kids.

Rotary Books For The World is an international serviceproject started in 2000 and supported by Houston areaRotary Clubs, Rotaract Clubs, and Interact Clubs. Booksfor the World is proud to announce the shipment of the271st 40’ shipping container of books (for a total of over 10million pounds), as well as several containers of schoolfurniture, bicycles, and bicycle parts to Rotarian ledliteracy projects in 23 different countries.

In a nutshell, books (mainly out-of-adoption school books)are sent to a warehouse in Pasadena to be sorted andpalletized* so they can be sent to various parts of theworld to be given to students who have no books or onlylimited access to them. Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary

Books for the World


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volunteers gather together for 2 hours one Saturday eachmonth to sort the books in the warehouse. Having doneso, you've participated in a recognized internationalproject and have helped to possibly change the life of adestitute child overseas.

Would you & your club like to help with the shipment of thenext container?

Please bring a group of your club members, Interactors,Rotractors, friends and family members to help sort andpalletize books on the following dates:

June 11(10 am – Noon)

July 16, August 20, Sep. 17, and Oct. 15 (All these dates are 9 am – 11 am);

Nov. 12 and Dec. 3(These dates are back to 10 am –Noon)

This is a non- air-conditioned/non-heated warehouse. Please dress appropriately. The times are adjusted to tryto keep our volunteers as cool as possible. You arewelcome to bring used books (of any type as long as theyare in good condition) to donate to this project.

Where?116 Main St. Pasadena, TX

Park on Eagle St. or under Hwy 225Be careful crossing the street and do not leave valuables in

your car. The September and October dates will havedifficult parking because of youth football at Pasadena High

School.

Questions? Terry Ziegler - [email protected] or713-825-1176

We always need more funding to purchase containers andto pay for shipping. Please consider asking your club todonate to this great project or to apply for a District Grantfor it. See more at the project websitewww.rotarybooksfortheworld.org.

If your club has connections through your school district tosecure out-of-adoption books to be included and can getthem palletized and transported to Houston, the specificinstructions are included through the link below.

*Preparation Instructions for Book Shipment* * * * * *

Focus on InsuranceEvery club has questions from time-to-time about insurancecoverage for officers, special events, or usual activities. BenBaty, District Insurance Chair, will address a differentquestion each month and provide the answer. If you have aspecific question, contact Ben at: [email protected]

Insurance Q & As


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Q: Has anyone in your club, secretary ortreasurer, misappropriated money, or anymaterial owned by the club? Is a club coveredagainst such loss?

A: The answer is NO. The club has to purchaseFidelity Coverage on their own.

* * * * * * *CLUB NEWS: Angelina

Angelina Club is a Gift to the World!

Angelina Rotary Club is always privileged to investin the welfare of humanity and here DemetressHarrell presents toiletries and snacks collected byClub Rotarians to Sandra Wilson-Resident Managerof the Joe W. Elliott House. The JWEH is a lodgingresidential facility for families and residentguest who travel to Angelina County for medicalcare. This 30-bedroom facility boasts home awayfrom home accommodations with quality amenitiesto make guest feel special. This contribution is anexceptional blessing.

The members of the Angelina Rotary Club arealways honored to invest in education and presentthree amazing students with $500 College


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scholarships. Angelina Rotarians sponsor both aRotaract and Interact Club and pictured are proudrecipient members from each club. Left Rotaractmember College student Gercia Guerrero, InteractHigh School Senior Francisco Lopez, and RotaractCollege student Leslie Durham; pictured with ClubPresident Demetress Harrell.

President Demetress Harrell is presented theofficial gold Presidential Citations for both theirRotary Club and. Interact Club. Demetressis pictured with District Governor Doris Lockey.


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Angelina Rotary Club was privileged to haveguest presenter, Stephanie McKenzie, daughterof Angelina Rotarian & Assistant Governor Dr.Patricia McKenzie. She presented aninspirational view on self care as communityleadership. Stephanie, a life coach and teacher,revealed methods to support lifestyle withoutburnout. Pictured left Stephanie McKenzie, Dr.Patricia McKenzie and President DemetressHarrell.

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CLUB NEWS: Conroe

Conroe Club News


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The Rotary Club of Conroe honored teachers,staff, and students at Runyon Elementary Schoolin southeast Conroe at a special noon meeting onMay 17,2016. The Rotary Club of Conroe hassponsored Runyon elementary School for manyyears since 93 + % of the students qualify forfree Breakfast & Lunch due to the dire poverty ofthis school attendance zone. The Rotary Club ofConroe provides weekly incentives for teachersand staff in the form of Starbucks Gift Cards. Theoutstanding teachers received $300 VISA GiftCards to reward the three top teachers. TheRotary Club of Conroe also provided funding forthe Robotics Lab which was debuted before theRotarians., including Superintendent Dr. DonStockton and a group of AssistantSuperintendents. Outstanding students in thefourth grade were honored with a trip to theHouston Dynamos, including an on-the-fieldmeeting with the Dynamos arranged by PresidentThomas Stewart. Mentored students were alsofeatured during this special meeting.

I LIKE ME Books Chair, Dr. Steve Muir and hiscommittee were actively presenting First Gradersin Conroe Public Schools with a personalized bookwhich lists them as the primary book characterand includes their friends’ names, along with their


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favorite things. These books are proven tomotivate students to read. Dr. Steve Muirorganizes the book distribution to thousands ofFirst Graders. This program is partially funded bya District 5910 Grant.

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The Officer Installation Banquet will be held onthe penthouse floor of the Conroe Towersoverlooking downtown Conroe on Tuesdayevening, June 28, 2016. Incoming President RonSaikowski promises a good time for all with greatcity views, an open bar, and catering By Darrel’swith prime rib and fish.

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CLUB NEWS: GALVESTON

Galveston Honors Veterans

For well over 2 decades, the Rotary Club ofGalveston has honored the community's veteranswith a special Memorial Day recognition program.Chaired by Rotarian Mike Guarino, not onlyRotarians in the community are recognized, butalso friends and family members. This year'sprogram, held May 25th, honored over 50 retiredand active military representing each branch of theservice including Coast Guard, Army, MerchantMarines, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Additionallymembers of Galveston's Ball High School JuniorROTC were represented. (Photos by Manny Chan/Creative Photography.)


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This was probably the largest attendance at ourSalute to Veterans luncheon. Active duty servicepersonnel and members of the Ball High School JrROTC were also in attendance. (This programoriginated about 30 years ago when we startedhonoring WWII (and a couple of WWI) veterans.

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CLUB NEWS: Liberty

Liberty Club Shares Story of RotaryScholar"Sonja Bruzauskas sings ~ It all startedwith Rotary"

by Carol Skewes, Publisher,[email protected]

Sonja Bruzauskas was born in Germany, and nowsings Opera professionally in the United States.Her journey all began with a Rotary Scholarship.

(Read the interesting article by accessing ithere.)


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Celebrating Interact Club of Cleveland HighIn January 2016, five students from ClevelandHigh School attended RYLA and returned excitedand determined to have an Interact Club at theirschool. On Friday, May 13, 2016, the InteractClub at Cleveland High School and sponsored by

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CLUB NEWS: Vidor

Sally Andrews is Surprised with Honor

Vidor Rotarian Sally Andrews was awarded theprestigious Avenues of Service award by AGBobby Simon on Monday, May 1.

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INTERACT: Cleveland


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the Rotary Club of Cleveland inducted 64 chartermembers and installed the officers for2016-2017.

Tommie Daniel, Secretary, Rotary Club ofCleveland was Master of Ceremonies andErnestine Belt, New Generations Chairpersonpresented the Interact History. SeveralCleveland Rotarians were present as were SallyAndrews, District 5910 Interact chair, and TimAndrews, President, Rotary Club of Vidor.

Front row: Jazmin Garcia, Recording Secretary;Priscilla Martinez, Video/Photos; Melody Valdez,Vice-President; Giselle Reyes, President; KanizIslam, Corresponding Secretary; GracielaEspinoza, Service Projects; Jordan Burges,Treasurer; and, Caitlyn Cartlidge, Historian.

Second Row: Cleveland Rotarians: Dr. DarrellMyers, CISD Superintendent; Ernestine Belt, NewGenerations Chair; Larry Middleton, Treasurer;Frieda Joyce, President; and, T. W. Garrett,Membership Chair.

Third Row: Scott Lambert, Service; Eisha Jones,President-Elect; Sally Andrews (Rotary Club ofVidor), District Interact Chair; Tim Andrew,President, Rotary Club of Vidor; and, TommieDaniel, Secretary, Rotary Club of Cleveland.


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L-R: Rotarians T. W. Garrett, Frieda Joyce, TimAndrews, Larry Middleton, Sally Andrews, ErnestineBelt, Tommie Daniel, and Dr. Darrell Myers.

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Woodville Golf Tourney

INTERACT OFFICERS: Mark Your Calendars!

DATE FOR OFFICERTRAINING SLATED

Interact officer training will be held on Saturday,August 13 at Lone Star College at theWoodlands. This will be a tremendouslybeneficial day to the Interact club leaders, soregister now!

There will be learning opportunities for Interactofficers AND sponsors, so be sure to be on hand.You really don't want to miss this.

You can register by responding to the email fromSally Andrews sent on April 28 (or link on hername).

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CLUB FUNDRAISER: Woodville


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* * * * * * *Website HelpPosted by Brenda Walker on Jul 08, 2015

District 5910Website TeamIf you need help with ClubRunner, please contact:

WEBSITE STORIES and DISTRICTNEWSLETTER:Jacque ChapmanRC of Beaumont [email protected]

DATA INPUT (CHANGE OF PERSONAL DATA,CALENDAR ITEMS, ETC):Jan Ricketts RC of Lake [email protected]

DISTRICT WEBSITE MANAGER:Brenda Walker of RC of [email protected]

CLUB RUNNER TRAINING:Kris Nordstrom McBrideRC of Lake [email protected]


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