Newsletter No. IV District Governor Gary Dills October 2016

In This Issue From the Governor

News of Interest

CART News/Rotaract News

Club News

Membership Tidbits

IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT THE MONEY!!!

“Doing Good in the World” requires willing hands and financial resources. Rotarians have those willing hands and for almost 100 years have contributed their financial resources to The Rotary Foundation. Because of you and your fellow Rotarians, the Foundation has been able to use almost three billion dollars for projects in Western North Carolina and around the world. Yes, those financial contributions are important. But what is most important is what those funds accomplish. In the last reported foundation year, the Foundation supported education grants totaling $8 million, provided $19.8 million to fight disease, gave $5.7 million to help save mothers and children, donated $11.2 million to grow local economies in disadvantaged areas, and spent $20 million to provide clean water. Those are only a few of the efforts – think of the kids who can now read because of your generosity and the hundreds of thousands who will not be crippled by Polio because of you. When your foundation chair or club president reminds you to contribute, think of what those funds mean to someone you likely will never meet. You are making a difference in someone’s life with that donation. It is not all about the money, but money is necessary. If you have not been living under a rock (like Sponge Bob’s buddy Gary), you know that the upcoming Rotary International Convention in Atlanta is the culmination of a year’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of The Rotary Foundation. It is not too late to register for the convention (go to http://www.riconvention.org ) and join over 300 District Rotarians and guests going to Atlanta. One of the pre-parties for Atlanta is the upcoming District Rotary Foundation Banquet at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville on 12 November. Go to DACdb (http://www.directory-online.com/Rotary/SecLogin3.cfm ), register for the banquet, and celebrate success in the district. We may have cake? See you there. None of this would be possible without the forethought of one man. Thank you Arch Klumph for having the vision to suggest establishing a mechanism to accept “endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world.” That idea has grown into our almost $1Billion Foundation. One person whose grand idea is making a difference in ways he likely never imagined. Happy Birthday to the Rotary Foundation and many returns of the day.

Gary

Governor 2019‐20 selected by the District It is with great pleasure that we are honored to announce that the Nomina ng Commi ee for

District 7670 has selected Rotarian Tiffany Ervin to serve as District Governor for Rotary Year 2019‐2020. Tiffany is a member of the Rotary Club of Hendersonville‐Four Seasons. She has served her club in many capaci es, including president in 2013‐14. She is currently serving the District as Assistant Governor. Tiffany is a graduate of

the University of South Carolina with a BA degree in Broadcast

Journalism. She is a combina on professional keynote speaker/brand ambassador and owns a ladies clothing bou que.

It has been the way of

Rotary to focus thought

upon ma ers in which

members are in

agreement, rather than

upon ma ers in which

they are in disagreement.

Paul Harris

Celebrate 100 years of The Rotary Foundation

at the 2017 Rotary Convention in Atlanta This is where the Rotary world comes together and where ideas, best practices, and project successes are proudly shared as Rotarians celebrate 100 years of ‘doing good in the world’. Browse booths showcasing Rotary projects, Rotary Fellowships, and Rotarian Action Groups. Shop for Rotary-licensed merchandise, including pins, shirts, and banners. Meet with staff in the Resource Center about Rotary’s programs and services. Enjoy food and entertainment unique to the American South. You will see many avenues, ideas and practical advice to strengthen your club and your passion for Rotary. The Rotary House of Friendship will be an amazing experience in itself. Your experience in Atlanta will be one that you’ll share with your Club and others for many years. Many Clubs have put together packages for hotel rooms, transportation and dining experiences in Atlanta. Clubs are also joining with other Clubs in developing packages for the Foundation Celebration. Registration: $340 until Dec. 15th, then $415 until March

31st 2017, then $490.

To register: www.RIconvention.org/en/Atlanta

District Founda on Banquet Saturday, November 12th

Renaissance Hotel, Asheville, NC

This will be a special time of celebration of The Rotary

Foundation’s 100 years of doing good in the world, and will recognize Rotary clubs in our District for their strong

support of the Foundation’s work in the past year. Festivities begin with a cash bar reception at 6:00 p.m.,

followed with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for a festive evening of great Rotary

fellowship, a video program featuring the good work and service to others, which The Rotary Foundation is enabling

in our District, and the recognition of the strong involvement of our Rotary clubs in that work.

To register, do to DACdb, click on the calendar tab, scroll down to November 12th, click on “register” and follow

the instruc ons. Deadline is November 9th.

My name is Lee Allison. I am the current President of the Rotary Club of Bryson City NC.

I also enjoy bicycling, mostly riding mountain bike trails here in western NC. But after recently turning 60 years old and entering into semi retirement, I found the open road calling. I had

pondered a coast to coast bicycle trip for many years. But needless to say there are many reasons not to attempt such a trip. Being away from home and my wife Carolyn for close to two months certainly topped the list. But through Rotary’s campaign to End Polio Now, I found a cause and a purpose. And on March 8th this year I left San Diego and arrived in Fernandina Beach FL, 45 days later. I asked for sponsorship of a penny a mile for the 3,000 mile trip. In other words, $30 for the coast to coast ride. And with October being Polio month, I would like all of you to join me in finding just $1 a day this month to contribute to End Polio Now. We are “this close”. So let’s slam the door. Please consider to making a $31 contribution this month.

Thank you Lee Allison

Participate in #GivingTuesday on 29 November

Celebrate the beginning of the holiday sea-son by participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving and celebrating generosity. Last year, Rotarians gave over $170,000 online to our Foundation. This year we want to do even more – and we need your help! Encouraging online gifts to the Foundation on #GivingTuesday is a great tactic to help clubs reach their centennial giving goals and ensure that your district has funds available for grants in years to come. Use the momentum of Foundation Month to encourage members to make their first gift or current donors to make a special gift on #GivingTuesday. The club with the highest number of donors

who make personal online contributions to The Rotary Foundation on 29 November (CST) will receive a copy of the Centennial book.

The district with highest number of donors who make personal online contributions to The Ro-tary Foundation on 29 November (CST) will be recognized in the Rotarian Magazine.

On to the Top!

Rotaract Club of Boone at Appalachian State University

The Rotaract Club is gearing up for another year of service and leadership training. New officers are excited about becoming more involved in the local Boone community and participating in service projects with the three sponsoring Rotary Clubs (Blowing Rock, Boone, and Boone Sunrise). The first meeting on August 23 included many returning members and a few interested in joining. Officers and returning members will reach out to potential new members, including 26 students who signed up for more information at Club Expo, held on August 15. The Club is planning another Stop Hunger Now event on April 23, 2017 and is planning a variety of fundraising events throughout upcoming months. 2016-17 officers are: President: Lydia Harris, Vice President: Ryan Haynes, Secretary: Sarah Pickert, Treasurer: Leah Smith, Service Coordinators: Rachel Craig and Alexis Hellman New Member Coordinator: Sarah Kleinhanzl. Daybreak is a program hosted by the High Country Caregivers Foundation in Boone. It provides an

opportunity for caregivers to have a break in their day to take care of their personal needs while providing

their loved ones with social interaction and activities that help prevent memory loss and promote coordination. The Rotaract Club of Boone at Appalachian State has recently started volunteering with the program. There is typically one facilitator to tend to the members of the Daybreak program so the Rotaract club provides assistance with the activities and interacts with Daybreak participants. The Daybreak program through the HCCF is a wonderful program and the Rotaract Club highly enjoys volunteering their time to assist in any way they can.

The Rotary Club of Asheville-West Sponsors the FIRST EARLY ACT CLUB in District 7670!

Students at Hominy Valley Elementary School will meet one evening a month for "Service, Friendship, and Fun." Projects planned are ringing Salvation Army Bell and Hospice Trees during the Holliday season, decorating place mats for Meals on Wheels, and cutting fleece blankets for local Fire Departments. Thanks to President Ed Walcoff, Vickie Morgan and Teacher Tracy Morgan for organizing this "great little club".

News from our clubs

Honor Flight held on September 24th. 100 veterans, mostly from the Korean war, along with their guardians, flew to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 24th. The flight was sponsored by Blue Ridge Honor Flight and the Rotary Club of Asheville. The purpose of the flight was to prove to the veterans that they were not forgotten and what they did was of huge importance to the whole world. The veterans visited the World War II memorial, the Korean War memorial, where they laid a wreath and were honored with a medal from South Korean ambassadors. They visited the tomb of the unknown where they laid another wreath, then on to the Iwo

Jima memorial and the Air Force memorial. A full and eventful day!

Maj Gen Shin (Korean Defense Attaché) and Gen Brooks (US Forces Korea Commander).

Rotary DG Gary Dills with Rotary club of Tryon President Bill Miller and AG Tiffany Erwin pause for a picture at the 17th Annual RCOT Shrimpfest fundraiser.

The Rotary Club of Burnsville inducted Paul Harris Fellows: Ma Willig and Marilyn Woodby (center of first picture) and new members

Leonard Smith and Heather Steuer.

YOUTH EXCHANGE... AND ITS BENEFITS My family and I recently returned from a spectacular early October trip to Germany. The grandiose castles and cathedrals and the Fachwerk (timber frame) facade of the medieval villages were only icing on the cake to the true splendor of this vacation. It was somewhat of a family reunion, as we were privileged to stay with the family of Johanna Grüne at their home in Wolfenbüttel. We hosted Johanna during the 2014-2015 school year on behalf of the Rotary Club of Morganton. When we first decided to host an exchange student we had no idea that such a bond would develop. Johanna’s experience in Burke County led her to start an Interact Club with two other outbound exchange students from her hometown in Germany. My wife, Rachel; our children, Elijah, Charlie, and Sarah; and I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Matthias, Carmen, Joshua, and Johanna Grüne for their warm hospitality and for making our trip the best vacation ever!

Randall Davis

Rotary Club of Morganton

Johanna and her Dad

Andy Shaw Ford of Sylva NC is actively celebrating Foundation Month with District 7670 Rotarians. Any District 7670 Rotarian that buys a vehicle in the month of November from Andy Shaw Ford will have $100

donated to the Rotary Foundation to his/her name. For more information contact Larry Hinton at: larry.hinton@andyshawford.com

On Saturday, October 15th, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley and volunteers from the community came out in force to clean up along a 2-mile stretch of Highway 107S. The workers, in their hard-to-miss orange vests, collected bags of trash and debris along the heavily-traveled route. IPP Amber Webb (center), Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest recognizes two new Paul Harris Fellows. Carolyn Barton, Transylvania County Child Nutrition Director and member Nick Bearden.

Stopping Hunger The Rotary Club of Franklin is participating in the Stop Hunger Now project at Franklin First United Methodist Church. On Wednesday club president Lenny presented FUMC pastor David Beam a check for $1,000. This is third year the club has participated in this great effort.

We Packed Some Back Packs!!! RC Members and Job Corps representatives packed 500 back packs in about 1 hour at CareNet...wow! A new record!

Clay County’s Punkin Fest! Clay County’s Punkin Chunk in 2016. The Rotary Club of Clay County conducted a fundraiser at the concession booth selling ham-burgers and turkey legs. It was reported one pumpkin traveled some 1680 feet in the air. Quite an event

Avery County Rotary Moment

A check was presented a recent luncheon to Allen Bolick of the Town of Banner Elk by Rotary President, DeLee Scott, in support of the Historic Old Banner Elk Elementary School in downtown Banner

Elk. Funds for the donation were generated by the inaugural Rotary Yard Sale in partnership with the Town of Banner Elk which, due to its success, will become an annual event. Besides supporting the project in general, these funds will specifically support the ongoing book swap program located within the school.

Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands-Mountaintop Rotary Club work together to provide Dental Health Program for Highlands School.

This month marked the 9th year this dual effort has been in effect. This program is part of a 3 point dental health program jointly sponsored by the two clubs. The other two segments of the program are a weekly fluoride swish for younger students and a yearly exam by volunteer Rotary dentists.

This month, Mary McClean, a registered dental hygienist and professional dental educator from Nashville, gave the K-5 children of Highlands School a program on the importance of dental care. Each child was given a gift bag of dental supplies provided by the Mountaintop Club. This is an excellent example of Rotarians working together to benefit their community.

Membership Tidbits October

I am pleased to report that the district membership is up by 13 new members. Fantastic!!! Let’s keep up the good work. I have heard from several clubs that the Brick and “membership contests” are working. It is not too late to start a membership contest. Let me know if you need help. Now is the time to be thinking about membership retention or rather the new and better term called MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT. As you know, RI changed the rules. Your membership awards will be calculated to June 30, 2017. It is very important that club secretaries keep DACdb up to date. Please try to enter new and withdrawn members as soon as you can. Membership Engagement. At a recent Rotary Club meeting the President lead a discussion about the issues brought up in the district wide membership survey. Members offered their ideas and suggestions on how these issues may affect their club, and offered suggestion on how to resolve these challenges. What a fantastic way to engage your members!

John Yermack

District Membership Chair Membership7670@gmail.com

Club Growth for District #7670 01-Jul 17- October 2016

Club Name (#) 2016 - 2017

# NET

Arden (5995) 16 17 1

Asheville (5996) 137 139 2

Asheville-Biltmore (58266) 36 38 2

Asheville Breakfast (23683) 49 50 1

Asheville-Metro (84751) 12 12 0

Asheville-South (81703) 35 36 1

Asheville-West (6049) 17 17 0

Avery County (29042) 18 19 1

Black Mountain (5998) 58 59 1

Blowing Rock (5999) 60 57 -3

Boone (6001) 17 16 -1

Boone Sunrise (23608) 41 43 2

Brevard (6002) 35 35 0

Bryson City (6003) 25 25 0

Burke-Sunrise (55539) 23 23 0

Burnsville (58596) 9 9 0

Caldwell County (6004) 14 14 0

Cashiers Valley (29349) 40 43 3

Catawba Valley (Conover) (6005) 33 35 2

Clay County (83934) 12 14 2

Denver/Lake Norman (31056) 66 66 0

Franklin (6013) 86 90 4

Franklin Daybreak (50795) 34 35 1

Granite Falls (6016) 16 18 2

Haywood County (Canton) (6018) 27 26 -1

Hendersonville (6019) 144 146 2

Hendersonville-Four Seasons (6020)

33 34 1

Hickory (6021) 130 132 2

Hickory Sunrise (54544) 25 25 0

Highlands (6023) 88 86 -2

Highlands-Mountaintop (57907) 23 20 -3

Lake Hickory, (Hickory) (6022) 81 83 2

Lenoir (6026) 68 67 -1

Lincolnton (6027) 78 76 -2

Lincolnton-Sunrise (55175) 18 19 1

Madison County (64474) 35 34 -1

Marion (6028) 61 73 12

McDowell County (Merged with Marion)

11 0 Merged with Marion

Morganton (6035) 55 58 3

Murphy (6037) 25 25 0

Newton-Conover (6038) 61 60 -1

Pisgah Forest (50468) 47 43 -4

Rutherford County (6012) 11 11 0

Sherrills Ford-Terrell (76222) 15 15 0

Spruce Pine (6042) 34 35 1

Sylva (6044) 57 56 -1

Tryon (6046) 64 60 -4

Valdese (6047) 36 35 -1

Waynesville (6048) 88 89 1

Waynesville-Sunrise (24319) 16 15 -1

Total Member Count For District #7670 2220 2233 13

Welcome New Members Hogar Tait and Jon

Osterhoff, Rotary Club of Franklin.

Thought you’d like to know...

Jordan Treakle, one of our District’s recent Global Grant Scholar, has now graduated Magna Cum Laude from his Global Scholar Master’s degree program in Belgium. He recognized Rotary in the credits on his thesis. (Your Founda on dollars at work!)