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Monthly District Newsletter • October 2010
The Generators
5280 Davidlee Kitchen, District 5280 speech contest winner, says all of us can make good, ethical choicesDavidlee Kitchen, District 5280 speech contest winner, says all of us can make good, ethical choicesDavidlee Kitchen, District 5280 speech contest winner, says all of us can make good, ethical choices
OCTOBER 2010
01 Lynwood Club chartered in 1936
06 Governor visits Rancho Park
07 Governor visits LA Morning
Governor visits Westwood Village
08 Governor visits Crenshaw Watts
10 Youth Conference at Hacienda Hotel
13 Governor visits Culver City
14 Governor visits Colombo-Americano
15 Governor visits Los Angeles 5
Dominican trip deposits due
16 Redondo Beach Pancake Breakfast
17 Hollywood Club Oktoberfest
18 Carson-Dominguez-Gardena Club
chartered in 1947
19 Governor visits Inglewood
21 Governor visits Lawndale
22 Interact Symposium in Irvine
24 World Polio Day
25 Governor visits Southwest LA
Governor visits Thai-Town
27 Governor visits Wilshire
Rotary Community Alliance meets South Gate Club A Taste Of South Gate
28 Governor visits LA Cedars
30 Del Amo Club Monte Carlo Night
Westchester Club Halloween Bowling
Rio Hondo Club chartered in 1953
October is Vocations Month
Who Does What? Flyers, maps, details and e-mail addresses
are all on the district website. www.Rotary5280.org
• Governor Visits: Val Velasco and the
Assistant Governor assigned to your club
• Paul Harris Celebration: Veronica Martinez
• Group Study Exchange: Earle Vaughan
• RYLA: Elyse Beardsley and Joe Harding
• New Generations: Jaimee Sul and Olivia Patterson
• Membership: Dean Reuter
• Dominican Republic: Elsa Gillham
• District Simplified Grants: Chuck Anderson
• Speaker Directory: Don Nelson
• End Polio NOW: Shirley Giltzow
• Speech Contest: Jim Boltinghouse
W orldwide there are 34,103
Rotary Clubs in 212 countries
and territories. There are only
a few remaining places where Rotary has not
established clubs. How many do we have to
go? Answer found on the bottom corner of
last page.
In celebration of Rotary’s 70th anniversary in 1975, the Rotary Club of Oakland, in conjunction with 20 other clubs in the San
Francisco East Bay area, promoted a Four-Way Test campaign. The clubs posted billboards and displayed 400 posters on local
buses and city trash receptacles. The clubs also arranged the distribution of bulletins promoting the Four-Way Test to 13,300
teachers for use in their classrooms. Photo by Steve Rubiolo, © The Rotarian February 1976.
Cover Photo: Weaving together the Four-Way Test and real life
examples, Davidlee Kitchen addressed the question “What
greater peace in Los Angeles means to me.” Davidlee said we
can make the right choices when presented with ethical dilem-
mas, and his choices have successfully steered him to good
grades and towards a better future. Davidlee was sponsored by
the Paramount Club. Aliyah Levin was the 2009-10 speech
contest chair. Photo by Linton Morgan.
This is your District Newsletter so don’t hesi-
tate to send club announcements and other
interesting items you want to share. Marc
Leeka, Editor. [email protected]
O ur name, Rotary, originated with
the practice of rotating meeting
sites among members’ places
of business. This was done simply to allow
members the opportunity of sharing their
vocation with others.
Our unique classification system for member-
ship was designed to allow Rotarians the
opportunity to do business with one another.
From day one, the first business of Rotary
was business! Over the years we have
slowly grown out of the habit.
No one invites someone to join Rotary in
order to teach them the Four-Way Test.
Rather, it is because we find them practicing
the standards of that test that they qualify for
membership. Why wouldn’t we then want to
do business with them? Why wouldn’t we
surround ourselves with fellow Rotarians for
all our professional needs?
There are over 2,000 professionals who are
Rotarians in this district. That’s a huge num-
ber of ethical business people. Indeed, re-
gardless of what you may need, there is
probably a Rotarian that can do the job for
you fairly and ethically. Our E-Yellow pages,
found on our District Website can be used to
locate these professionals. You can advertise
your business on the site as well, for a rather
nominal charge: nothing!
Let’s remember that it is Rotarians doing
business with Rotarians. The distinction here
is that one must first prove themselves a
Rotarian before they have earned the right to
expect to receive business as a result of
joining a Club.
Vocational service is far more than just doing
business. It’s the practice and teaching of
ethics, of mentoring and of using our voca-
tional talents in fulfilling various projects and
needs within our communities and our world.
One should not join a club just to allow oth-
ers to read your resume; you join to teach
others to read.
We teach the value of ethics in the work-
place through our speech, art and music
contests and can serve as mentors to those
youth seeking a possible career in our cho-
sen field.
L et’s develop, or more accurately,
return to finding ways to promote
our business, to seek professional
relationships with fellow members, participate
in career days at our local schools, seek
students to participate in our contests and
actively find worthy candidates for vocational
scholarships.
In today’s world, if there was ever a better
time for Rotarians to do business with one
another, it is now!
Senior Assistant Governor Ray Brown
heads our efforts in this area. He also is an
Executive for All American Home Center, a
large independent endeavor that has survived
decades, even while being literally next door
to a “major” in the industry, by practicing
high standards for quality and customer care.
He can help with ideas, programs and infor-
mation to return your club back the basics
while becoming bigger, better and bolder!
Doug
Governor Doug’s Message
Announcements | News
Presidents Summit was a
Sizzling 114° Success Governor Doug held a September forum for club presidents and dis-
trict leaders to share what makes clubs Bigger, Better and Bolder.
District trainers Kathleen Terry and S.P. Andrade created an
environment where club leaders could comfortably exchange ideas
with district leaders.
Doug observed that some people still differentiate between members
of clubs and “district people.” “That isn’t so,” said Doug. “We are all
Rotarians who wish to serve. There is no one who is a “district per-
son;” there are only fellow Rotarians who wish to share their expertise
and knowledge on a wider scale.”
Doug presented members of his leadership team, each of whom had
distinguished himself/herself in a particular program: RYLA, the Paul
Harris Society, the district picnic, membership, etc. Doug urged presi-
dents to utilize those talents and resources to strengthen their club.
District Conference
Sneak Preview Governor Doug convened club presidents and
district leaders at the Hyatt Grand Champions
Resort in Indian Wells for a preview of the
May District Conference. Participants got a
chance to explore the resort and experience
how relaxing the next district conference will
be. PDG John Colville, the conference
chair this year, said it is not too soon to
mark May 12-15 on your calendars.
“Governor Doug has planned a weekend of
fun for Rotarians and family,” John remarked.
“There will be time to enjoy yourself—NO
PLENARIES!!! — and some sessions will take
place in the pool. The whole conference will
honor the clubs and there will be plenty of
Rotary service opportunities. You’ll leave feel-
ing great that you are a Rotarian.”
Wheelchair Day Hollywood Club President Melody St.
John announced the Second Annual District
5280 Wheelchair Distribution for March 12 at
the Hacienda Hotel.
Every club president has promised to partici-
pate. Each club will arrange to transport a
person in need of a wheelchair to the event,
award the chair and take them home. Melody
will make sure there are photo ops, food, fun
and lots of Rotary Moments.
Cost for a heavy, durable wheelchair is only
$150 and Melody is collecting checks now.
The chairs will be supplied by the American
Wheelchair Mission, whose President Chris
Lewis is a member of Los Angeles 5. Chris
will be the program speaker at the Hollywood
Club lunch on Tuesday, October 5.
Assistant Governor for Club Service Jatinder Singh (Rio Hondo-Vernon) and Ansy Sinco,
Caroline Brady-Sinco’s son (San Pedro Club), told knock-knock riddles at the leadership retreat.
When the groans died down, the torture continued with “how many Kiwanis does it take to screw
in a lightbulb” jokes. Photo by Linton Morgan.
Announcements | News
Group Study
Exchange to visit
Bangladesh
“This year we have a once in a lifetime ex-
perience for our District,” Group Study Ex-
change Chair Earle Vaughan recently
bragged, “an exchange with Bangladesh. We
need Team Leaders and Team Members for
this exceptional opportunity.”
The exchange group consists of an experi-
enced Rotarian whose role is team leader,
plus four or five non-Rotarian team members.
The non-members must be between ages 25
-40 and must have worked professionally for
two years. All must live or work in District
5280 and be able to travel for four weeks in
late February 2011.
There are perks. The Rotary Foundation pays
for the airfare and housing; meals are pro-
vided by the host clubs. The outgoing team
will leave by February 23, therefore team
leader applications are due by October 15
and team member applications are due by
November 1. A flyer and application are on
the District website, or contact Earle Vaughan
at 323-353-8779 — [email protected].
Rotary's mission of goodwill and understand-
ing is exemplified by this year's exchange.
Participate and make a difference.
District Breakfast
“Father Greg Boyle is one of the most sought
after keynote speakers in the country and we
have him at the
next district
breakfast on No-
vember 9,” chair
Pat Bennett
proclaimed. Father
Boyle, a Jesuit
priest and founder of Homeboy Industries,
will share humorous and heartfelt stories of
helping young people build the self-
confidence and self-esteem needed to leave
their gang and redirect their lives. His mes-
sage is of hope, optimism and inspiration.
Set your alarm clocks for an early wake up
call because you won't want to miss this
extraordinary opportunity.
Youth Conference The 11th Annual District 5280 Youth Confer-
ence will be held at the Hacienda Hotel on
Sunday, October 10. Senior Assistant Gover-
nor for New Generations Jaimee Sul prom-
ises, “You’ll get lunch, a tote bag, lots of fun
souvenirs and learn more about the youth
programs in our district. This is like PETS for
New Generations!”
Attendees will also qualify their clubs for
additional points towards the Club of Excel-
lence recognition awards.
Early RSVPs to Tori at the district office get a
discount . . . So what are you waiting for?
Rotary has more than 50 fellowships for Rotarians of like interests. The International Fellowship of Rotary on Stamps is dedicated to
promoting the hobby of topical philately as it pertains to Rotary International. More than 2000 postage stamps have been issued
worldwide that feature Rotary International. This First Day Cover came from the Caribbean island of Dominica, not to be confused
with the Dominican Republic. There is one Rotary Club in Dominica: they meet for lunch on Wednesdays at the Fort Young Hotel.
The Four-Way Test
When the Great Depression hit in 1930,
many Rotarians faced the greatest chal-
lenge of their lives. There was no better
time to test for ethical conduct than during
such a dire economic crisis and the scram-
ble to survive.
Herbert J. Taylor, a member of the Rotary
Club of Chicago, was asked to take over
the near-bankrupt Club Aluminum Com-
pany in 1932. It was a last ditch effort to
save the company, which had no money,
low employee morale, and ruthless compe-
tition from other firms in similar straits.
Taylor used his Rotary background to draft
a 24-word code of conduct that he used to
guide all his daily decisions. He found this
ethical compass so helpful that he called
all the department heads together and
asked them to do the same. The code had
four points, so Taylor called it The Four-
Way Test:
Of all the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Club Aluminum applied The Four-Way Test
to its dealings with employees, customers,
dealers, and suppliers. It deliberately
walked away from business that, while
profitable, would have failed one or more of
its standards.
The company’s fortunes turned around; it
eliminated its debt, and over the next 15
years paid out $1 million in dividends while
building a net worth of $2 million. Herb
Taylor credited The Four-Way Test. The RI
Board voted to officially adopt The Four-
Way Test in 1943; and when Herb Taylor
became RI president in 1954, he donated
the copyright of the test to the organiza-
tion. The test has been translated into the
languages of more than 100 countries.
Vocational Service
Exploring the ideas that constitute
Vocational Service
B usiness and professional life are the bedrock of the Rotary movement,
and Vocational Service has always been a significant force in promot-
ing honor, integrity and trustworthiness in the business world.
Rotarians have often struggled to succinctly define Vocational Service, sometimes
referred to as the “Forgotten Avenue of Service.” One reason is that Club, Youth,
Community, and International Service activities usually involve groups of Rotari-
ans; Vocational Service is generally conducted by individual members.
Rotary has adopted — and discarded — many vocational service ideas in its 105
years. The following pages present a brief overview of how business ethics be-
came a significant cog in the Rotary Wheel. You can read about these stories
and learn more in “A Century of Service — A History of Rotary International” by
David C. Forward (2003) available for purchase on the Rotary website.
The Object of Vocational Service
To encourage and foster:
• High ethical standards in business and profes-
sions;
• The recognition of the worthiness of all useful
occupations;
• The dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation
as an opportunity to serve society.
Rotary International, 1940
The Rotary Code of Ethics
For Businessmen of All Lines
My business standards shall have in them a note of
sympathy for our common humanity. My business
dealings, ambitions and relations shall always cause
me to take into consideration my highest duties as a
member of society. In every position in business life,
in every responsibility that comes before me, my chief
thought shall be to fill that responsibility and dis-
charge that duty so when I have ended each of them, I
shall have lifted the level of human ideals and
achievements a little higher than I found it. As a Ro-
tarian it is my duty:
FIRST: To consider any vocation worthy and as af-
fording me distinct opportunity to serve society.
SECOND: To improve myself, increase my efficiency
and enlarge my service, and by doing so attest my
faith in the fundamental principle of Rotary, that
he/she profits most who serves the best.
THIRD: To realize that I am a business man and am-
bitious to succeed; but that I am first an ethical
man and wish no success that is not founded on
the highest justice and morality.
FOURTH: To hold that the exchange of my goods, my
service and my ideas for profit is legitimate and
ethical, provided that all parties in the exchange
are benefited thereby.
FIFTH: To use my best endeavors to elevate the stan-
dards of the vocation in which I am engaged, and
so to conduct my affairs that others in my voca-
tion may find it wise, profitable and conducive to
happiness to emulate my example.
SIXTH: To conduct my business in such a manner
that I may give a perfect service equal to or even
better than my competitor, and when in doubt to
give added service beyond the strict measure of
debt or obligation.
SEVENTH: To understand that one of the greatest
assets of a professional or of a business man is
his friends and that any advantage gained by
reason of friendship is eminently ethical and
proper.
EIGHTH: To hold that true friends demand nothing of
one another and that any abuse of the confidence
of friendship for profit is foreign to the spirit of
Rotary, and in violation of its Code of Ethics.
NINTH: To consider no personal success legitimate
or ethical which is secured by taking unfair ad-
vantage of certain opportunities in the social
order that are absolutely denied others, nor will I
take advantage of opportunities to achieve mate-
rial success that others will not take because of
the questionable morality involved.
TENTH: To be not more obligated to a brother Rotar-
ian than I am to every other man in human soci-
ety; because the genius of Rotary is not in its
competition, but in its cooperation; for provin-
cialism can never have a place in an institution
like Rotary, and Rotarians assert that Human
Rights are not confined to Rotary Clubs, but are
as deep and as broad as the race itself; and for
these high purposes does Rotary exist to educate
all men and all institutions.
ELEVENTH: Finally, believing in the universality of
the Golden Rule, ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER
YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO UNTO
YOU, DO YE EVEN SO UNTO THEM, we con-
tend that Society best holds together when equal
opportunity is accorded all men in the natural
resources of this planet.
Rotary’s Code of Ethics, as adopted unanimously at the
1915 San Francisco convention. The actual dissemina-
tion of the code was discontinued by the RI board in
1952 but the code still exists.
Vocational Service
“In 1915, Rotary adopted a code of ethics and began printing it on
pocket-sized cards. As members began to carry and read this code,
they began to believe it. Thus a Rotary trend developed which, I think,
played a major part in changing ‘Let the buyer beware’ to “The cus-
tomer is always right.’” H.J. Brunnier, RI President 1952-53
Vocational Service
A rthur Frederick Sheldon joined the
Chicago Club in June 1908. He
was the founder of a thriving
downtown Chicago business school that taught
the “science of salesmanship,” instilling in its
students the importance of business ethics.
At the first convention of the National Associa-
tion of the Rotary Clubs of America in 1910,
Sheldon delivered a speech that included
words that would later become a maxim to
Rotarians and one day become a Rotary Ave-
nue of Service. “The distinguishing mark of the
19th century was competition,” he observed.
“The doctrine of trade was caveat emptor, let
the buyer beware.”
“In the 20th century,” he told his listeners,
“mankind as a whole is approaching its matur-
ity in intelligence . . . The light of wisdom is
beginning to shine and the distinguishing mark
of the commercialism of the 20th century is to
be cooperation . . . Business is the science of
human service. He profits most who serves his
fellows best.”
At the second national convention a year later
in Portland, Sheldon’s words were refined to
the form we know today: “He profits most who
serves best.” It became Rotary’s motto.
An eloquent speaker, Sheldon was a popular
attraction at Rotary conventions in ensuing
years. One notable talk titled “The Philosophy
of Rotary” at the Edinburgh convention in 1921
defined the principal of service—vocational
service—which would help reinforce not only
the morality but the sheer practicality of good
business ethics. The audience stood and
cheered at the conclusion of his speech.
Shortly afterward, the R.I. board of directors
authorized the speech text to be printed in a
pamphlet to be distributed in schools.
M oney he saw as “but a symbol
of values . . . Service to others
is constructive. Service to
others is enlightened self-interest—Selfishness
is unenlightened self-destruction. Therefore, He
Profits Most Who Serves Best.”
Arthur Sheldon
and the Rotary Motto
Vocational Service
R otarians are coming up with inno-
vative ways to incorporate voca-
tional service—one of Rotary’s five
Avenues of Service—into their work. Are you
ready to do the same? Here are some exam-
ples that are easy to adopt.
1 Hold a blood drive at your office
2 Sponsor a youth sports team
3 Mentor a student
4 Donate goods or services to a
charity
5 Offer leadership training to your
staff
6 Participate in group volunteer
opportunities
7 Organize a fundraiser for a local
nonprofit
8 Create health-minded incentives
for employees
9 Offer internships
10 Choose suppliers that are free-
trade certified
District E-Yellow Pages Special Offer
Bronze Level for No Monthly Fee More than 160 Rotarians have answered 11 on-line answers in 4 minutes to add their name
and company to the District 5280 E-Yellow pages. The district will offer the Bronze Advertising
Level at NO COST for the next 60 days.
You can access the E-Yellow Pages website via the district 5280 site to add your name, or go
to http://yp5280.org/. Browse the directory by club, by name or by any of the 250 classi-
fications including dentists (Larry Hashimoto, Michael Simon and Bruce Logan),
roofers (Rick Searey), auto repair (Jim Chen), martial arts instructors (Keith Jones),
locksmiths (Elyse Beardsley) and mold abatement (James Jackman).
The system incorporates a variety of high-tech security features to “hide” your e-mail address
from spam engines and protect your privacy.
President Ben’s Four-Way Test
Los Angeles 5 2004-05 President Ben Tunnell has made every effort to make Rotarians his
first choice when his firm requires services or products of any kind. “It’s common sense that
we should do business with other members. Rotary was founded on that idea,” he says.
• Get a New Member • Join a Committee
• Buy from a Rotarian • Be a Donor
“Rotary has reinforced this concept [of the Golden Rule],
terming it Vocational Service; but long before Paul Harris
founded our organization in 1905, most businessmen
both large and small were trying to operate on the prin-
ciple of ‘he profits most who serves best.’ They knew
that the fly-by-night, chiseling, fraudulent operators were
unfair both to legitimate business and to the public. That
is why they organized into trade groups and why they
have taken the lead in creating protective legislation.”
J.C. Penney, (RC of New York City)
Membership in Phases
S enior Assistant Governor for Membership Dean Reuter is not a quiet kind of
guy. “Where are we with membership,” he barks. “We’re four weeks after Mem-
bership Month and it’s time to evaluate where we are going. Let’s see where your
club is on my chart of the standard six phases of a project.”
Month 1: Enthusiasm. You are all charged up! And you have set goals! And you know
your club will support you!
Months 2 thru 4: Disillusionment. The club is responding like deer caught in the
headlights. You’re hearing quotes like: “You want me to invite
someone??? Are you talking to me?”
Months 5 thru 7: Panic. “We’re actually losing People.”
Months 8 and 9: Search for the Guilty. “It was that guy from District! I didn’t guaran-
tee a 10% increase.”
Months 10 and 11: Punishment of the Innocent. “Everybody hates me …no one
is bringing members in.” Note: Berating your club by e-mail is a
guarantee that you will never be President.
Month 12: Praise and Honors for the Non-participants. At the Governor’s visit,
your President takes congratulations for two new members but
no one mentions the 10 Rotarians who left the club.
Drill Sgt . Dean’s
4-Must Do Steps
• Appoint a membership committee;
• Encourage members to “get out there” and
ask qualified people to join your club;
• Put reminders in your weekly bulletin;
• Schedule a 3-minute membership speech
at least once every month.
Does your club need a membership presenta-
tion? Send a note to Dean at
[email protected] and your wish
is his desire.
Membership | Retention
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Donate Silent Auction ItemsDonate Silent Auction Items Items sold at the Silent Auction, work the same as cash! The seller and buyer split the Rotary Foundation Credit and both wilItems sold at the Silent Auction, work the same as cash! The seller and buyer split the Rotary Foundation Credit and both wil l rl receive an eceive an
IRS tax deduction statement. Donate items that are unique, creative and one of kind so they are irresistible to the bidders. IRS tax deduction statement. Donate items that are unique, creative and one of kind so they are irresistible to the bidders. GoGot airline t airline
mileage, a timeshare at a special getmileage, a timeshare at a special get--away? How about tickets for a popular event, the chance to be treated to a day spa, a lunaway? How about tickets for a popular event, the chance to be treated to a day spa, a lunch or ch or
dinner opportunity with a public figure, a round of golf? There is no minimum amount of items that are being requested from cdinner opportunity with a public figure, a round of golf? There is no minimum amount of items that are being requested from c lublubs. s.
Please turn in all auction items no later than October 15th.Please turn in all auction items no later than October 15th.
Rotary Foundation
Turn in your Drawing TicketsTurn in your Drawing Tickets You were going to make your annual Foundation contribution anyways, so why not do it by turning in your opportunity tickets? You were going to make your annual Foundation contribution anyways, so why not do it by turning in your opportunity tickets? YouYou get get
full Foundation credit on tickets sold and will also receive an IRS tax deduction statement. Sold tickets must be turned in wfull Foundation credit on tickets sold and will also receive an IRS tax deduction statement. Sold tickets must be turned in w ithith payment payment
(made payable to District 5280). Tickets turned in by Thursday October 7 will all be entered for a chance to receive 5 opport(made payable to District 5280). Tickets turned in by Thursday October 7 will all be entered for a chance to receive 5 opport uniunity draw-ty draw-
ing ticket books . . . that’s 60 more tickets in your name for a chance to win the grand prize.ing ticket books . . . that’s 60 more tickets in your name for a chance to win the grand prize.
Be ready to LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLLBe ready to LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL The 26th Annual Foundation Celebration HOUSE OF ROTARY will kickThe 26th Annual Foundation Celebration HOUSE OF ROTARY will kick--off on Sunday November 7 at the legendary House of Blues Sunsetoff on Sunday November 7 at the legendary House of Blues Sunset
Strip from 2pm to 6pm. It’s a MardiStrip from 2pm to 6pm. It’s a Mardi--Gras Party! Besides electrifying silent and live auctions and rousing drawing prizes, there Gras Party! Besides electrifying silent and live auctions and rousing drawing prizes, there will be a will be a
live New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band, delicious food during the entire event and bars available on all three floors. Come ilive New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band, delicious food during the entire event and bars available on all three floors. Come in cn casual attire asual attire
and wear your Mardi Gras colors, feathers and beads. Cost is $75 per person; please no children under 13. Please contact Evenand wear your Mardi Gras colors, feathers and beads. Cost is $75 per person; please no children under 13. Please contact Even t Ct Chair hair
Veronica Martinez 323Veronica Martinez 323--376376--3458 3458 —— [email protected] [email protected] —— or you can download info at the District website.or you can download info at the District website.
Countdown to the
BIGGESBIGGESTT FUNDRAISERFUNDRAISER of the year and how you can HELPyou can HELP
Good Ethics are a Good Way to publicize your club October is Vocational Service Month, and
your club has many opportunities. Recognize
the importance of high ethical standards and
public values by giving an award to honor a
business or individual who exemplifies such
traits. Sponsor a youth to attend the district
speech contest. And routinely provide a copy
of The Four-Way Test and the Declaration of
Rotarians in Businesses and Professions to
all new club members as they join the club.
Rotary International President Ray Klinginsmith
Who Gets Your
Club Newsletters ? Club publications should be e-mailed to these
four district leaders:
District Governor Doug Baker
Executive Aide Joe Vasquez
District Administrator Tori Hettinger
the Assistant Governor assigned to your club.
ANSWER to quiz on calendar page: some of
the countries include Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya,
North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Myanmar, Viet
Nam, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu,
Uzbekistan, Kuwait, Yemen, Maldives, Mar-
shall Islands, Bhutan, Nauru, Oman, and
Qatar.
RI President Ray gets the Last Word
World Polio Day
The Golden Gate Bridge will be the focus of
the Rotary world on Sunday, October 24, as
several thousand Rotarians descend upon the
city to walk the famous 1.2 mile bridge.
President Ray Klinginsmith will lead the way
as Rotarians, families and friends from spon-
soring Districts 5130, 5150, 5160 5170 call
attention to Rotary’s polio eradication efforts.
Then shortly after sunset, President Ray will
illuminate the Clock Tower at the Ferry Build-
ing with Rotary’s pledge to End Polio Now.
Worldwide Polio
Cases YTD: 682
You can track polio cases worldwide and
learn how Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio
will be successful. There have been only 682
cases worldwide to date in 2010, compared
to 1604 for the entire year 2009. An out-
break in Tajikistan affected 452 people, ac-
counting for nearly two-thirds of all cases
worldwide this year.
As the polio eradication effort closes in on the disease, the
work becomes more difficult. The Rotary Foundation PolioPlus
awareness campaign released a new series of "We are this
close" advertisements, all of which are downloadable from the
Rotary website. The latest promotion features Dr. Jane Goodall,
Jack Nicklaus, Itzhak Perlman and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.