Hello District 6400 Rotarians!

Happy Canada Day and Happy Independence Day.  As an international district, we are blessed to be able to share in international friendship on a regular basis.

I hope you are looking forward to the coming 12 months as we work to “Create Hope in the World;” RI President Gordon McInally’s theme for 2023-24. This is a wonderful theme that both captures what Rotarians do everyday with their service projects and is a call to action. Available on at the Rotary.org website President Gordon tells the story of how he came up with his theme and I highly recommend you watch it. While on a humanitarian service project in a region that had suffered a devastating natural disaster, he had a “Rotary moment”. Amid ruin all around, a woman having lost everything thanked him for Rotary’s presence and work that gave her hope.

It is too easy to forget the importance of our impact on our local, regional, and international communities. We help children learn the joy of reading, prevent and treat diseases, provide the means for sustainable livelihoods and opportunities, access to safe water and sanitation and peace. All the wonderful projects you are doing create hope. Whenever you are doing a service project, please stop and remember that you are changing the world, someone’s world. You are having a “Rotary Moment.”

Our district theme of “Be the One” is my call to action to you. Projects only happen because people step forward to lead their club, committee or project. The district and RI exist to support the clubs. “Be the One” to create hope in the world.

President Gordon points out that we cannot have peace without hope, hope for the future. This is especially true when it comes to peace within us. President Gordon is emphasizing the importance of mental health and eliminating the stigma of asking for help. Our district has a history of projects to improve mental health in our communities, particularly substance abuse and suicide. There will be more about this in the near future.

I hope you look forward to this coming year with the same enthusiasm as I.

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” St. Teresa of Calcutta

District Governor Russ Jones

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President Jennifer stepped up to the highest level of leadership in our organization, the first woman ever to hold that position. For those in our district that followed Jennifer and husband Nick’s travels to 57 countries and watched her meet with dozens of heads of states and world leaders, we’ve all had a front row seat to the impact of Rotary connection delivered by one of our own. 

Speaking on behalf of our district, we are all filled with pride and joy watching President Jennifer in action at the breathtaking ceremonies with kings, prime ministers, and spiritual leaders; along with witnessing the many examples of her reaching out to comfort those in the most need of Rotary. 2022-2023 has been a year that Imagined Rotary in ways we never knew we could.

Serving as one of the 529 District Governors around the world during the 2022-23 Rotary year, I have been humbled and more than honored to represent President Jennifer to members of our district. The 53 clubs of District 6400 have created lasting impact through their service in the communities and their fellowship with each other. Watching clubs re-engage in service, try new ideas and practices has been inspiring and exciting. Clubs are working hard on creating equitable, welcoming environments and that action is translating to a slight increase in membership. Your commitment to Rotary is strong!

Thank you, President Jennifer for your inspiration, and thank you members of District 6400 for your support and encouragement. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action for lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.

Traci Sincock, District Governor, 2022-2023

Rotary District 6400

Rotary Club of Northville

(Above) District Governor Traci Sincock joined a small group of District 6400 Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of LaSalle-Centennial and Windsor-Roseland for a visit of Rotary Headquarters and were honored to be able to spend some quality time with President Jennifer Jones and Nick Krayacich.

Congratulations and thanks for a great year, Rotary International President Jennifer Jones & Nick Krayacich!

“Successful leaders possess the ingenuity and the wear with all to transform vision into reality!” 

J. David Bagnall, Rotary Club of Monroe

Thank you for your year of service to Rotary and your vision to translate "Imagine Rotary" into Rotary.

Alice Prusak, Rotary Club of Taylor

"Congratulations on the chartering of the Rotary Club of Windsor-WIDE!"

Suzanne Grouette, Rotary Club of Windsor-WIDE

"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it! Thanks for believing in the power of imagination, Traci!"

Wendy Parsons, Rotary Club of Leamington

"Traci, it’s been an outstanding year for District 6400; made possible through your demonstrated leadership!"

Paul & Phyllis Charbonneau, Rotary Club of Windsor St. Clair

“Thank you Traci, for being an example of positivity, grace and kindness as we Imagined the Impact of these precious qualities in each other and ourselves.”

Joan Donaldson, Rotary Club of Amherstburg 

"The Woodhaven Brownstown Club would like to thank DG Traci for making everyone in our club to feel welcome and valued." 

Barb Smith, Rotary Club of Woodhaven-Brownstown

“According to Stephen Covey, 'what you do has a far greater impact than what you say.' Tracy delivers on everything she promises. That takes exceptional skills because you need to know your own limitations and the strengths of your team.  She promised an impactful year and she delivered."

Bonnie Pacuta, Rotary Club of Windsor-Walkerville

"I am blessed to have had Traci as my DG as she was ALWAYS supportive, helpful, never to busy to listen, and so much more. She is one of a kind!

Penny Joy, Plymouth Rotary Club

"All I want to say can be summed up in four simple words - thank you for everything."

Dan Levy, Rotary Club of Cottam

"In Rotary we are surrounded by inspiration and you Traci, were a guiding light of inspiration and impact and for that we thank you!"

Julie Hardy, Rotary Club of Passport to Service

"Traci led our district with positivity and strength that will have a lasting IMPACT for years to come. I always liked forward to her cheerful smile and encouraging words."

Paula Talbot, Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland 

"Traci - Thanks for your inspiring leadership this year, as well as your friendship and unwavering positivity"!

Mark D. Cory, Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe

"Traci has been a leader who has exemplified Rotarian values in a manner that has made us realize that we stand as one united to make a difference."

Scott Croft, Rotary Club of Blissfield

"Traci is a truly authentic person who leads by example in all she does"!

Stacey Jones, Rotary Club of Kingsville-Southshore

“Traci Sincock is a very positive and upbeat leader with abundant energy”!!!

Bob Moore, Rotary Club of Livonia

"Thank you for your endless support"!

Cathlene Courtney, Rotary Club of Garden City

"The Westland Rotary Club would like to say thank you for always being there for us."

Mary McGaw, Rotary Club of Westland

"Your leadership and guidance to me during my presidency was greatly appreciated Traci." 

Charles L Moore Jr., Rotary Club of Adrian Noon

(Above) Northville Rotarians gather together to deliver the "Home Club of the Governor" banner to the Rotary Club of Plymouth.for the Governor changeover from Traci Sincock to Russ Jones.

Woodhaven-Brownstown inducted five new members into the club during its annual installation dinner.

“Honoring these outstanding students along with meeting their family members, teachers and school officials, is truly a highlight of the year,” said Shannon Peterson, 2022-23 Dearborn Rotary co-president.

This year’s scholarships included 18 graduating high school seniors, four graduates of Henry Ford Early College (HFEC), two nursing students at Henry Ford College (HFC), and three veterans attending the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Dearborn Rotarian Angela Linder presented Otto Rowen awards to 15 students (see photo above) including Manolia Abbas, Fordson High School (HS) and Michael Berry Career Center (MBCC); Amber Barr, HFEC; Mya Hamood, Dearborn HS and Collegiate Academy; Emma Harrison, Edsel Ford HS and MBCC; Izabela Hausz, Edsel Ford HS; Yoseph Khazaal, Dearborn HS and MBCC; Angela Loredo, HFEC; Areeba Mirza, Edsel Ford HS and MBCC, Lea Nahli, HFEC; Olivia Noomie, Edsel Ford HS and MBCC; Angelina Reyes, Edsel Ford HS; Joshua Steinhebel, HFEC; Mark Struman, Dearborn HS and MBCC; Zeinab Virk, Edsel Ford HS and MBCC; and Amneh Yaghmour, Dearborn HS and MBCC.

Emma will be attending the U of M Ann Arbor, Nataly will be attending trade school, Nick will be attending Holy Cross College and Sophia will be attending Eastern Michigan University.  These students were chosen after writing an essay on how they exemplify “Service Above Self”, which is the Rotary motto. Although all the applicants had impressive service to their school and community, these four students stood out and were awarded the scholarship. These scholarships are funded through proceeds from the State of the City Southgate and State of the City Riverview, which are held annually and sponsored by Southgate Rotary. We wish these students success as they start their post graduate studies and encourage them to continue to provide service to their communities.