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November 2023
Governor's Message for November
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Season’s Greetings Rotarians!
Welcome to November in Rotary! This month we celebrate the incredible ROTARY FOUNDATION! The Rotary Foundation transforms gifts into projects that change lives - close to home and around the world! The Rotary Foundation is one of the largest foundations in the world, capable of WORLD-sized, LIFE-changing impact! Our annual contributions, EREY, are collected, invested, and returned to the District in project grants. We also support projects worldwide that provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace, provide basic education, protect maternal & child health, grow local economies, and protect and preserve the environment! The mission of the Foundation is to advance world peace through improving world health, literacy, and the alleviation of poverty, everywhere! What a mission!
It’s thrilling to witness how each club is uniquely celebrating President Gordon McInally’s Theme – CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD - in your projects, at your meetings, and through every opportunity to spread more love and goodness! This month, as Americans, we also celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of our VETERANS, and a plentiful Harvest Season with family and friends!
Congratulations to all who were able to participate in the ONE SUMMIT last weekend! What a joyful and educational masterpiece led by PDG Margie Haas (Learning Facilitator), involving over 30 Rotarians as leaders, teachers, and facilitators of the event! The ONE SUMMIT 2023 equation: PI + M + F = IMPACT all begins with great SERVICE PROJECTS! The facilitated breakouts afforded opportunity to learn from each other and to imagine new ways to EXPAND our REACH, INCREASE our IMPACT, INCREASE member & community ENGAGEMENT, and ADAPT successfully to a changing environment & attract NEW GENERATIONS of ROTARIANS! I’m convinced that meeting together to share ideas is key to sustaining vibrant clubs with motivated members!
Several Zoom sessions are in the works to stimulate new SERVICE ideas! Arts/Service, Mental Health, Environment, DEI, Empowering Girls, International, Public Image & more offer valuable resources and connections to helps clubs thrive! ALL ROTARIANS ARE INVITED TO JOIN IN!
May 3-4, 2024, Kalamazoo Radisson, is the District’s All Rotarians Conference! The event will be filled with hands-on, hearts-on-fire, educational & leadership development opportunities! AND, it’s happening on a community ART HOP weekend! A truly BRILLIANT and CELEBRATION-filled event! More to come…
For those looking for an international adventure to learn about Guatemala’s CoEd literacy building project - join Rotarian Sally Ernst (longtime supporter) and myself, February 4-11, 2024, on a tour to deliver textbooks, inaugurate computer centers, and share fellowship with other Rotarians from around the world.
www.guatemalaliteracy.org Be in touch!
Join us at the District’s Sparkling Holiday Party at Marshall’s Eastend Art Gallery, Wagner Ballroom (a signature Marshall Club project) on Friday, December 29, 6-9pm! Fabulous entertainment, pot-luck, fun & friendship! More to come…
Finally, sharing some meaningful past RI themes for inspiration -- Take time to Serve, World Peace, Build Bridges, You are the Key, Rotary Faith & Enthusiasm, Real Happiness is Helping others, Action & Vision, Rotary Dreams, Sow the Seeds of Love, Lend a Hand, Lead the Way, Light-up Rotary, Be the Inspiration, and my favorite – Celebrate Rotary!
In Celebration of YOU and ALL the GOOD you DO in the WORLD!
Sharalyn Davis, MT, MBA
Music Therapist
Rotary Governor 2023-24
Union City Rotary Club
sharalyndavis@gmail.com
616-719-7286
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One Summit GREAT SUCCESS! | |
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What happens when 103 Rotarians sign up to attend a One Summit at the Air Zoo in Portage? They came to learn, and they left with an action plan designed to help their clubs achieve membership growth! The learning was all focused on the secret sauce of how Membership, Public Image, and
The Rotary Foundation working together create
Impact through Membership Growth.
The Air Zoo provided an atmosphere where we could imagine the possibilities for achieving remarkable things for our clubs. More Rotary members leads to more good things for the communities we serve, more service projects, more support for the Rotary Foundation and more Hope in the World.
It was a great day of learning, fun, fellowship, and friendship with
Rotarians from throughout District 6360.
Together we can Move from Hope to Action and Achieve Membership Growth of fifty-five or More by 2024.
See photos HERE and HERE! And video HERE!
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What's Rotary?
Join Experts on Dec. 7 at 7 PM
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Make plans to attend a District-wide learning opportunity!
“Ask the Expert”
Social Media & Storytelling, 7pm on Thurs December 7
How do we use social media storytelling to answer the question, "What's Rotary?" More importantly, how do we help others see themselves starring in the Rotary story as People of Action?
Join experts from the Rotary Zone 28 Public Image team, led by Mary Lou Harrison, as they unpack some pro-tips for social media success. Make sure to bring your questions and your own success stories!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81309541754?pwd=T1Rrazc5Qm9JOWFwL2NRZ3E1SEF2dz09
Meeting ID: 813 0954 1754
Passcode: 6360
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Rotary International
Upcoming Monthly Themes
November: Rotary Foundation Month
December: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
January: Vocational Services
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Rotary Action Group:
Mental Health Initiatives
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RI President Gordon McInally addresses Rotarians on World Mental Health Day
President Gordon McInally spoke virtually to 220 Rotarians on October 10th, World Mental Health Day. Speaking from Rotary headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, he emphasized that Mental Health being a difficult topic, should not be avoided - and to keep in mind that mental health is much more than diagnosable diseases and treatments.
“Mental health is about people finding meaning, connection, purpose, understanding, and resilience. It’s about having someone to talk to about life’s everyday challenges.”
Rotary is all of this!
Gordon affirmed the overwhelming need for mental health services in the U.S. alone. According to the Surgeon General one in five people experience a mental health challenge in any given year. However, cultural stigmas prevent us from discussing critical personal issues.
This is Rotary’s calling!
Rotary stands for embracing humanity and building connections. What we do has always promoted positivity and good mental health practices throughout our individual communities, and through our club interactions. We empower members by creating a safe space to talk about deep personal concerns. As we strengthen our relationships, we strengthen our club - and we strengthen ourselves as well. Research confirms that performing acts of kindness – which is what Rotarians do every day, is the single most effective step for protecting our sense of well-being. That is, making us resilient to life’s challenges.
Those who are struggling sometimes find it difficult to ask for help; whether for fear of being judged, or being rejected, or being perceived as being weak. Whatever the reason, mental health remains a taboo subject and services continue to be in short supply.
Gordon asserts that Rotary is in a unique position to use its Global reach to challenge the mental health stigma. Rotarians can support each other, and use their leadership capacity to highlight mental health needs, advocate for more accessible services, and build bridges with mental health professionals.
By doing these simple things: Raising awareness; Erasing the stigma; and Improving access, we can create hope in the world! And remember, it’s not just, ‘how are you?’. It’s, ‘how are you, really?’.
For more information:
- View the entire World MH Day presentation here: World Mental Health Day Webinar - YouTube.
- Follow Rotary Action Group for Mental Health here: Facebook. RAG MH has been active for years, and will continue to be.
- Explore the Rotary Mental Health Toolkit: Toolkits - Mental Health Initiatives Rotary Action Group (ragonmentalhealth.org)
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Jacquie Blackwell MA Psy is owner of Amazing Learning Center Mental Health Services. She has been a member of Lakeshore Rotary Club since 2020. In 2021 she was named Rotarian of the Year for creating the ‘Take it or Leave it’ winter accessories holiday-tree service project. Jacquie chairs the D6360 Mental Health Steering Committee. | |
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Membership
Quick Tip of the Month
Have a Club
Membership Goal
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It was the first snowfall of the year and the hills were ready for sledding. But the 7th grade basketball coach was leading his team through more repetitive drills designed to improve their chance of shooting the ball into the hoop. He noticed a lack of energy, determination, enthusiasm and focus. The snow was a distraction until the coach set a goal. “Team. Make 100 baskets and practice is over.” With sledding in mind there was immediate focus, attention, competition, teamwork and baskets being made by smiling and cheering 7th graders. Twenty minutes later they were speeding down the hill.
Setting a goal can make good things happen. Having a membership goal can help your club stay focused on getting more people to enjoy providing more service. If each of our clubs grows by just one more member by June 30, 2024 then we reach our district goal of
55 More by 2024
Members as of 7-1-23 1993
Members as of 10-30-23 1982
WE CAN DO IT!
Mike Gallagher, District 6360 Membership Chair 269-209-1566
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Rotary Foundation Matching Gifts
Campaign Returns
Limited Time Offer for District Rotarians!
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District Governor Sharalyn Davis is making a special offer. She (along with other generous Rotarians) will match your individual donation to the Annual Fund-SHARE of The Rotary Foundation with Foundation Recognition Points.
This offer is for contributions made from November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
We are able to match donations between $100 and $5,000. We can only match the first $50,000 in donations. Note: Only donations to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund will be matched in this program.
Here is how this matching program works:
· Make your contribution to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund. Your donation may be online via Rotary Direct (using the RI website), or by check.
· Let us know you have made a contribution and request a match in Foundation Recognition Points. Please send a details of your contribution or a copy of your receipt.
· We will process your match and submit the matching information to The Rotary Foundation.
It’s that easy!
Why are we doing this? Because we believe in The Rotary Foundation, and all the good work made possible by The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund!
Thank you in advance for supporting The Rotary Foundation!
Please send information and questions to:
Teresa Brandell
Rotary Foundation Fundraising Subcommittee Chair
District 6360
Teresa.m.brandell@gmail.com
517-242-0125
323 Elmshaven Drive
Lansing, MI 48917
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Learn More About The Rotary Foundation! | |
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Schedule a program on The Rotary Foundation in your club in November – or anytime!
November is Rotary Foundation Month. Each Rotary Club is encouraged to offer a program on The Rotary Foundation at one of your November meetings.
We’re helping you out: we have assembled some speakers on The Rotary Foundation who can present a great Rotary Foundation program at your club. We can cover any angle of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) – anything from “TRF 101” to inspiring and motivating members to projects to exploring grants to polio updates and everything in between – just let us know what you’d like us to focus on.
Please reach out to anyone on this list to schedule a TRF program for November – or anytime! Contact any one of us, and if we happen to have a conflict for your requested day, we will work as a team to find you a speaker who is a perfect fit.
PDG Nathan Triplett
Email: ntriplett@gmail.com
517-719-6499
PDG Kathy Gallagher
Email: kgallagher@bcacs.org
269-209-5949
PDG Teresa Brandell
Email: teresa.m.brandell@gmail.com
517-242-0125
PDG Tim Lee
Email: timlee0910@hotmail.com
317-592-9634
PDG Ed Foster
Email: ed@fosterdvm.com
517-230-7998
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Think Locally and Partner Globally!
Opportunity for Community Outreach Impact
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Please Welcome A Team of visitors from Lusaka Zambia, Africa
We are Event Planning for Nov 24 – Dec 10
Can the team help serve in your organization or ministry !!
Civic Organizations for Presentations
Services - Event, Activities & Gatherings
Team of 10 -5male, 5 female, one married couple, others single/married
Experienced speakers, workers and helpers with personal, professional and ministry backgrounds as
Seminary Administrator, Synod Moderator – RCZ / Reformed Ch.Zambia
Food Enterprises, Agriculture, Personal farming, Commercial BeeHive Industries, Education Administrators, Teachers, Private School Operators, University Security and Legal services, Retail Operators, Theology Professor
Ministry of Teachers, Preachers, Elders, Deacons, Deaconess, Pastors, Media specialist, Ministries to children, adults, families, elderly and vulnerable.
Free Will offering, Donation, Honorarium Appreciated Proceeds for
Re Construction of their Church Bldg
Contact Arrangements –Steve Zebell @269-247-1956
@- zebstev1019@gmail.com
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Request for Nominations for District Governor to Serve 2026-2027 | |
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Deadline for receipt of resolutions of nomination: December 1, 2023
Your club is invited to submit suggestions for nominations to serve as District Governor, to serve District 6360 in 2026-2027. The person selected will become District Governor Nominee on July 1, 2024.
Your club suggestion must be in the form of a resolution adopted at a regular meeting of your club and certified by your club secretary. Remember, your club can only suggest members of your own club.
Please give some thought as to which members of your club would make a good District Governor and would be interested in serving. Every club has someone who is qualified to be a District Governor. And if you, as a Rotarian, are interested in serving, please talk to your club leadership about being nominated by your club.
Qualifications for nomination:
The person selected to serve as Governor Nominee shall, at the time of selection:
* Be a member in good standing of a functioning club in District 6360.
* Have served as Club President for a full term (or as Charter President of a club for at least six months).
* Have been a Rotarian for at least seven years at the time of taking office as District Governor.
* Demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of District Governor, as outlined by Rotary International.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of District Governor, as prescribed by Rotary International.
* Submit to Rotary International (upon selection) a statement that the Rotarian understands those qualifications, duties, and responsibilities, is qualified for the office of Governor, and is willing and able to assume and faithfully perform those duties and responsibilities.
* Agree to attend any trainings required prior to taking office as District Governor.
* At the time of taking office as District Governor, continue to possess the qualifications required at time of nomination.
Deadline for submission of club resolution of nomination: December 1, 2023.
Please send all resolutions of nomination to:
PDG Teresa Brandell
Chair, District 6360 Nominating Committee
Email: Teresa.M.Brandell@gmail.com
Mail: 323 Elmshaven Drive, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-242-0125
If you have any questions at all on this process, please contact PDG Teresa Brandell.
And if you have any questions about what is involved in serving as District Governor, ask any Past District Governor in our District!
Remember: Rotary International Bylaws prohibit any effort by any Rotarian to influence the selection process in a positive or negative manner.
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The world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago, Illinois, USA, was formed on 23 February 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney who wished to recapture in a professional club the same friendly spirit he had felt in the small towns of his youth. The name "Rotary" derived from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices.
Rotary's popularity spread throughout the United States in the decade that followed; clubs were chartered from San Francisco to New York. By 1921, Rotary clubs had been formed on six continents, and the organization adopted the name Rotary International a year later.
As Rotary grew, its mission expanded beyond serving the professional and social interests of club members. Rotarians began pooling their resources and contributing their talents to help serve communities in need. The organization's dedication to this ideal is best expressed in its principal motto: Service Above Self. Rotary also later embraced a code of ethics, called The 4-Way Test, that has been translated into hundreds of languages.
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District Foundation Corner
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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