COMING EVENTS DG Visits— August & September District 5670 Conference — May 3 - 4 at Lyons Celebration Centre. Since this will be the final conference of the year, we will be working to compile a memory book. We need input from the last 101 years of D 5670! ROTARY NEWS AND HISTORY SEND TO: [email protected]GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 31. Applications are sent to Mack Teasley, PDG Salina 1603 Hickok Drive Abilene, KS 67410 August 2012 Volume 1, Issue 2 ROTARY DISTRICT 5670 NEWS & INFORMATION Peace Through Service Have you ever tried to make a work out of the letters of RYLA? I have been able to identify one word which is a very unique word and meaning. As unique as the word is, so it is with the 20 students who came to Camp Aldrich near Great Bend. The camp is rustic, with well built facilities in a wilderness area.. What is RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is an intensive training program of youth. The program enables young people to debate issues of professional responsibility and skills, and meet Rotarians while having fun and making friends. At RYLA camp students will have the opportunity to learn more about themselves through the voices and eyes of people who have experienced life, people who can help them see things from a different viewpoint. Participants will learn not only from special speakers, volunteer Rotarians and non-Rotarians, but by interacting with other scholarship winners from across Kansas. RYLA was the project of PDG Odetta Marietta during her tenure in 1999-2000. Monte Strecker is our district RYLA leader. The camp was coordinated by Krystal Barnes of Barton Community College and assisted by Janet Siebering. Dr. Katherine Strecker instructed in Intelligences, Judge Tom Web gave his life’s story and Father Mike talked about choices. A major activity is the ABLE Course. This is a team and confidence building exercise. There was an abundances of pizza, food, snacks, karaoke, swimming and endearing friendship that were built. A Sunday Church service was held prior to a final meal and presentation of certificates. Each of these students will receive one hour of college credit at Barton County Community College. As the District Governor I was proud of our students and their sponsoring clubs. Your club invested in the future of 20 young students. The rewards will be seen in their young lives. Thank you Rotarians for investing in our youth. Camp Aldrich Hosts RYLA RYLA attendees: Ashley Ellenz, Susanna Geiger, John Gengler, Jennifer Nauert, Brandon Rein, Elizabeth Rhodes, Jenna Schuckman, Leandra Silsby, Anthony Walters, Keana Ann Keck, Stephanie Langer, Mari Elizabeth Erb, Samantha Jo Meitl, Lara Beth Zodrow, Zachary May, Briana Armida Ramos, Kennya Ortiz, Conner Birzer, Lena Wedel and Hanna Billinger.
ZONE in Overland Park, KS The Zone Institute and training sessions are led by Andy Smallwood the Rotary International Director. RID was our special speaker for the Membership and Foundation Seminar on August 11th. September 5-9th , District Governors, Governors Elect, Governor Nominees, District Resource Leaders , Rotarians will be gathering together for training, updates and fellowship. Tuesday through Thursday, District Governor Elect, Peggy Cabrinha will receive Governor Elect Training. Jim Baun will represent D5670 and will receive District Leadership training these days . Thursday to Sunday the District Governor and the Zone institute meet. Our Zone 27 is from Wyoming, Montana, S. Dakota,
Nebraska, part of Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Kansas,
Oklahoma, New Mexico and meeting with 21, from
Texas and Central / South America.
ANECDOTES from Club Visits
Oberlin - hosted the DG and wife in tour, dinner and the club put us up in the Landmark Bed & Breakfast. Sterling - President Jed Miller’s club gained two members, and is sad to lose as a member Kansas Representative Bob Bethel who died in an auto accident. Hays Sunrise - Justin McClung, president, is on the move with projects and has the youngest aged club in the district. Sharon Springs - Great meal and great people. Norton - Alberta Slaby, president, was awarded one of the four Paul Harris awards at their meeting. Remember Alberta as she is going through some physical struggles. Hill City - Stayed at the Schweitzer Hotel and met with a club led by President Robert Wahman Hoxie now meets at Oscars. It’s an active club, with Scott Hoyt as president. Abilene - Rebecca Schwab leads a club that presented two Paul Harris Fellows and had two of the outstanding RYLA students share their experiences. Colby - The club meets at the Colby Community College. Melany Wilks, president, is an outstanding leader amongst a giant of club actions and projects.
NEW GENERATIONS IS THE 5TH AVENUE OF SERVICE
RI expanded the avenues of service with a special emphasis upon the youth, the future of Rotary. Our district chairman is Mike Mills of the McPherson Rotary
Club. Under Mike’s leadership and guidance, the District is
now certified to send and receive Youth Exchanges. McPher-
son club is the current sponsor of a Youth Exchange Student
from Brazil and the Rotaract Club of McPherson. If you have
questions or desire to receive or sponsor students or a Rotaract
or Interact club, contact Mike Mills in McPherson.
