July 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1
WELCOME

WELCOME This is the first in a series of newsletters shared with all Rotary Club members in District 6150 as we focus this year to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.

THANKS TO ALL Phyllis and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your warm welcome. Thanks to those of you who attended the installation banquet. It was special to have so many of you there. The enthusiasm, fellowship, eagerness, and excitement that have already been shown to us will be the forces that drive this district to another successful year.


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DISTRICT GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS

The district governor is required by Rotary International to visit each club in the district. The official visit is an opportunity to ask for guidance with challenges and success facing your club.

 

The purpose of the official visit is to:

  • Focus attention on important Rotary issues.
  • Provide needed attention to weak or struggling clubs.
  • Motivate Rotarians to participate in service activities.
  • Recognize the outstanding contributions of Rotarians in the district.

 

To prepare for the official visit, the club president should:

  • Announce and publicize the visit well in advance to your fellow club members.
  • Arrange for the official visit to coincide with an important club-wide event.
  • Review your club’s plans for the year and be prepared to discuss them.


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MEMBERSHIP & ATTENDANCE REPORTS DUE BY 15th

This is accomplished via the "Submit Attendance" button on the My CLUB screen or by using the Submit Monthly Attendance link on the ATTND screen if your club subscribes to the Weekly Attendance Module.  If you have questions about this monthly reporting or using the weekly attendance module, additional information can be found in the DaCdb Video Tutorial Library produced by the good folks at DaCdb.



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MEMBERSHIP CHANGES UPDATE DISTRICT & RI

Club secretaries are reminded to update your membership in DaCdb which automatically updates your club and district records and sends updates to RI.  Adding new members, terminating resigned members and maintaining accurate contact and address information in DaCdb is simple,saves time and effort and ensures all members receive their copy of The Rotarian magazine.



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2011 DISTRICT SUMMER SEMINARS

Four District Summer Seminars are scheduled in locations convenient for all District 6150 Rotarians. Each will include four sessions – The Rotary Foundation, Membership, Vocational Service, and Youth Programs. Your Rotary club should send at least four individuals to a seminar close by so each session will have a representative in attendance.

 



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DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP GOAL - NET 200 NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP – IT’S ABOUT RETENTION

At a glance:

  • The problem: stagnant membership in Rotary, particularly in North America.
    Why?
  • The opportunity:positive brand allows strong recruiting numbers.
  • The negative: high dropout rate, especially among newer members.
  • The reason: members aren’t getting what they want out of Rotary.


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