Please see below for some wonderful news and events from our District's Rotary Clubs! Does YOUR Rotary Club have a special event planned, or did your Club have a special meeting or fundraising event? We want to hear about it!
Please send your article and any photos to District Administrator Ingrid Nova at rotary6360@gmail.com. The deadline is the 1st of the month, but please be sure to send anything time sensitive and we will get the news out to the District!
Thank you!
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One Summit
Saturday, Oct. 28, Air Zoo!
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Explore “Create Hope in the World” at this year’s District 6360 One Summit.
One Summit will be held on Saturday, October 28 at the Air Zoo!
Registration starts at 9:30 AM, Program starts at 10 AM
There is NO COST to attend!
Free-will donations will be accepted at the door
One Summit is designed for all members of Rotary – new and experienced – to come together and share discussion about service opportunities and the relationship of Membership, Public Image, and The Rotary Foundation.
As a participant you will…
● Be excited to Create Hope in the World or your own Community.
● Gain new insights about the impact of Membership & Public Image & The Rotary Foundation working together (M + PI + TRF = Impact).
● Be ready to apply those insights and to go from planning to action.
● Take home an “Action Toolkit” to share ideas with your club.
MEMBERSHIP GOAL FOR 2023-24: By 6/30/24 = 55 More by 2024!
We had 1,993 members as of 6/30/23; 55 more by 2024 = 2,048 Members.
GOAL OF ONE SUMMIT ATTENDANCE:
Every Club is represented by 2-4 members.
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South Haven Rotary Club
Pancake Breakfast & Car Show
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Sunday, August 13 saw bright weather and hundreds of families gathered at the South Haven Area Regional Airport for the Rotary Club of South Haven’s 50th annual Pancake Breakfast, Fly-In and Car show. The Rotary Club, working with the Airport Authority and Team Thunder & Lightning Car Club organized a day of activities characterized by people attending as “…a great day…we didn’t realize how much fun this would be…and we will definitely come next year.” This is the Rotary Club’s largest fund-raising event, ensuring the financial capacity to donate funds to area organizations. Last year, the Rotary Club of South Haven was able to contribute over $70,000 to the local community through the generosity of people attending events like this.
Don Hodgman, event organizer for the Rotary Club of South Haven, expressed his pride in the team commenting that, “… about 50 Rotary members and 30 family members volunteered to cook over 1,800 pancake breakfasts for the crowd. The team poured 330 pounds of pancake batter, fried over 247 dozen eggs and flipped about 2,400 sausage links to feed the hungry crowd.” The airport manager reported over 84 aircraft, many vintage and historic, arrived at the airport for the day’s activities and our Rotary announcer, Ross Woodhams noted that “…the helicopter and tethered balloon were busy all day giving people the opportunity to see the beauty of South Haven and the lakeshore from the air.” Melinda Gruber, South Haven Rotary Club President said that “…it is heartwarming to see so many people, families and friends enjoying the day and even linger a bit after finishing the pancakes to talk to new acquaintances and reconnect with neighbors or old friends”. Jake Taylor of Team Thunder and Lightning Car Club said they had over 90 vehicles of all types, making this one of the best August car shows in years.
It takes a lot of support and hard work to make this an enjoyable experience for friends and families. THANK YOU to all!
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South Haven Rotary Club and City Working Together to Improve Beach Safety | |
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The Rotary Club of South Haven met with City of South Haven leaders on August 18, 2023 to present checks totaling $13,500 to support our local community’s beach safety programs. The funds will provide additional year round life ring stations located on the piers and three automated external defibrillator AED devices for the city beaches. Both initiatives are part of the City’s larger beach safety program and are intended to help facilitate rapid response and life-saving assistance to emergencies.
Melinda Gruber, President of the Rotary Club of South Haven presented the checks noting that “Water and beach safety is an important part of the South Haven Rotary Club’s mission. We are pleased to be able to do what we can to help ensure the safety of all who visit our beautiful lakefront.”
While most of the funds were raised locally, South Haven Rotary member Bill Roberts was instrumental in obtaining matching grants from the Rotary District 6360 that increased the total contribution by over thirty percent. District Distributed Funds (DDF) were instrumental in funding the three AED’s and a Karl Sandelin Grant enabled the acquisition of the life-preserver stations for both piers. The additional Rotary district “multipliers” made it possible for the Rotary Club of South haven to distribute both awards to the City this summer.
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World Mental Health Day October 10 | |
Click HERE to register for a Webinar with RI President Gordon McInally on Oct. 10
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The Rotary Classification Principle | |
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Virtually all membership in Rotary was based upon a "classification." Basically a classification describes the distinct and recognized business or professional service which the Rotarian renders to society.
The principle of Rotary classification is somewhat more specific and precise. In determining the classification of a Rotarian it is necessary to look at the "principal or recognized business or professional activity of the firm, company or institution" with which an active member is connected or "that which covers his principal and recognized business or professional activity." It should be clearly understood that classifications are determined by activities or services to society rather than by the position held by a particular individual. In other words, if a person is the president of a bank, he or she is not classified as "bank president" but under the classification "banking."
It is the principal and recognized activity of a business or professional establishment or the individual's principal and recognized business or professional activity that determines the classification to be established and loaned to a qualified person. For example, the permanently employed electrical engineer, insurance adjuster, or business manager of a railroad company, mining company, manufacturing concern, hospital, clinic, etc., may be considered for membership as a representative of the particular work he or she may be doing personally or as a representative of the firm, company, or institution for which the professional service is being done.
The classification principle also permits business and industries to be separated into distinct functions such as manufacturing, distributing, retailing and servicing. Classifications may also be specified as distinct and independent divisions of a large corporation or university within the club's territory, such as a school of business or a school of engineering. Though the classification principle is not as dominant as it once was it is still important that we make an effort to assure that each Rotary club represents a cross section of the business and professional service of the community.
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TRF Annual Fund Giving Year to Date | |
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These wonderful District 6360 teammates will be attending Rotary Zone 28-32
Learning to Lead in Toronto!
DGE Mark Odland
DGN Jackie Huie
PDG/AG/Foundation Teresa Brandell
Public Image Nancy Peterson
Emerging Leader James Owens
Membership Chair Mike Gallagher
Foundation Rep Tim Lee
Zone Membership + Learning Facilitator/District everything Margie Haas
They were asked to fun while raising money for The Rotary Foundation!
At Toronto’s Zone Training, Learning to Lead, they are planning a zorb faceoff! Each contestant will need to raise $1,000 for the Foundation. Friday evening in Toronto, they will have a series of “battles” to see who can stay in the ring while bouncing off each other in your zorbs (an inflatable bubble that you wear).
Are you interested in helping our District 6360 win the zrob faceoff and raise money for The Rotary Foundation? Contact Ingrid Nova for more details on how to donate! 517-604-6360 or rotary6360@gmail.com. Thank you!
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Albion Rotary Club Helping Thier Community | |
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The Rotary Club of Albion has taken on a project to assist the Community Pantry once a month by making the grocery bags to be ready for distribution to those on the community who have food needs.
Friday, the 15th, nine Rotary members assisted in packing over 150 bags for distribution (pictures attached). The Community Pantry serves over 150 families weekly in the Albion Area.
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How to Help Morocco Earthquake Victims | |
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A ShelterBox emergency assessment team is in Marrakesh finding out what support is needed following the earthquake. The team is assessing the damage as well as speaking with local people, authorities, organizations, and our Rotary network as we try to understand how many people are without adequate shelter.
We are in touch with Rotary in District D9010 and their District Governor. Our deployed team met with local Rotary today in Marrakesh and with other local organizations that Rotary have helped connect our team with.
The earthquake hit just after 11pm local time under the cover of darkness and most people would have been at home asleep. It’s the strongest earthquake to be recorded in the region and was felt as far away as Portugal and Algeria. Buildings have been flattened or left unsafe for people to stay in. Homes and schools have been destroyed and people have lost homes and loved ones. There is uncertainty and panic, and people have little choice but to sleep in the open for fear of more powerful aftershocks that could collapse already weakened buildings.
Although the weather is fair now, affected areas are at higher altitudes and temperatures will dip as winter approaches, which is likely to increase the humanitarian need in the region. Our aid items could be suitable - we use different types of shelter aid depending on the climate that are designed to be used for months not weeks, which is often what’s needed.
How You Can Help:
It takes your support to keep our warehouse full and able to respond in Morocco and elsewhere when disaster strikes. Please donate online at www.ShelterBoxUSA.org or mail gifts to: ShelterBox USA P.O. Box 103299 Pasadena, CA 91189-3299
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When is the Last Time YOU
Sponsored a New Member?
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THE SPONSOR OF A NEW MEMBER
The bylaws of Rotary clearly outline the procedure for a prospective member to be proposed for Rotary club membership. The "proposer" is the key person in the growth and advancement of Rotary. Without a sponsor, an individual will never have the opportunity to become a Rotarian. The task of the proposer should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for proposers or sponsors; however, by custom and tradition these procedures are recommended in many clubs. The sponsor should:
- Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership.
- Accompany the prospective new member to one or more orientation/informational meetings.
- Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month.
- Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship.
- Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club's social activities, dinners or other special occasions.
- Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor.
- Serve as a special friend to assure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian.
When the proposer follows these guidelines, Rotary becomes stronger with each new member.
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District Foundation Corner | |
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What will you be doing on October 24th? Join fellow Rotarians at the District 6360 Foundation Annual Dinner at 5 p.m. in Hastings at the Walldorff. Not only will you socialize, have a great meal, but you will help celebrate the hard work of a number of non-Rotarians who are going to be honored with the Golden Trowel Award.
Additionally, this is also the night when winners of the District Foundation Raffle will be selected. You too may be a winner that is, if you bought your ticket. You still have time to purchase them at your club if you haven’t already. Check your calendar and if you are available, register by clicking below. Thank you!
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For general questions about your District 6360 Foundation and how it can help your Club, please contact Foundation President Gary Campbell, campbellgary929@gmail.com
Any correspondence should be sent c/o Rotary District 6360
to 741 Wolverine Road, Mason, MI, 48854
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District Address:
741 Wolverine Road
Mason, MI 48854
Phone: (517) 604-6360
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