Jan 26, 2019 | The Rotary Foundation, Uncategorized
Join fellow Rotarians, District Governor Maris Brenner, Rotary International Major Gifts Officer Kevin Kelley and Rotary International Founder Paul Harris on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the Emerald Event Center in Avon, Ohio. (That’s no typo – meet Paul Harris in Avon on February 22!)
District 6600 is incredibly fortunate to have a rich history of giving from among its membership. Since 1957, the year Paul Harris Fellowships were formally created, District 6600 has had 5,575 people achieve this status through their personal giving or gifts made in their name. We have also had 82 Benefactors, 20 Bequest Society Members, 76 Major Donors, and 4 Arch Klumph Society Members.
All new Paul Harris Fellows, those with a new recognition level, new Major Donors and new Bequest Society Members will be recognized at this special event.
Join us for a Reception at 6 p.m. followed by our Recognition Dinner and Program at 7 p.m. We encourage clubs to make an event of it and bring a table or two to meet Paul Harris, Kevin Kelley, and DG Maris to celebrate Doing Good in the World!
Registration options for individuals, couples, and tables are available HERE. There is also a special Rotary rate available at the attached Residence Inn. Registration closes on February 18 so clear your calendar, grab some friends, and Celebrate Giving with us in Avon. Please email rotarydistrict6600@gmail.com with any questions. See you soon!
Apr 3, 2018 | Events, General News, Training, Youth Programs
The District Training Assembly is an annual event designed to inspire incoming club leaders and to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively lead with you during your year. The Assembly is also the first opportunity for your team to engage the District Governor-Elect and learn about the Rotary President’s Theme for the upcoming year, Be the Inspiration. We will kick off our morning with DGE Maris talking about our theme for the larger group and her vision for the upcoming Rotary Year. We will then transition into groups as outlined below where members can connect with others who hold similar positions and interests. Here is the schedule for the day.
| 8:30 – 9:00 |
Registration at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky |
| 9:00 – 9:30 |
District governor-elect’s remarks and presentation of the 2018-19 Theme |
| 9:30 – 9:45 |
Transition to Break-out sessions by cohort |
| 9:45 – 11:45 |
Sessions by Role or interest |
| Noon-1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:30 |
District Business Session / Presidents-Elect vote on budget, other district business |
| 1:30 – 2:00 |
Closing Session / Open time for Q&A for DGE Maris, District Leaders |
- Presidents-Elect
- Review the Presidential Citation, tactical training on Rotary Club Central and Goal Entry and how to use the reports for the Citation at My Rotary as management tools for your year. Bring your laptop!
- Club Secretaries
- Focused on how secretaries support entering information to track the Presidential Citation. Secretaries will also discuss the importance of keeping positions current and ensuring all member data is added both in the Rotary International and District databases (DacDb) – with help on how to do so. We encourage you to bring your laptop!
- Membership Chairs
- Learn how clubs may allow for greater flexibility in membership types, meeting schedules and formats, how to conduct a classification study to create a plan for diversifying membership per this year’s Presidential Citation, and brainstorm member engagement and recruitment ideas.
- Youth Chairs
- Learn about District and International Programs that touch youth and young adults including presentations on Rotary Youth Exchange, Four Way Test Speech and Essay, STRIVE, Interact, and Rotaract.
- Grant Learning Lab and Project Showcase
- Opportunities for clubs to share current or potential local and international projects, recruit for partnerships while also meeting leaders for and seeing displays about our Group Study Exchange and MESA, our Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad program. Coaching on District and Global Grant processes available for Grant Committee members. Bring your questions and business cards!
Any interested member is welcome to join a session above. If members of your club are unsure of where to jump in, we particularly encourage attendance in the Youth Session! Those who are committed to serving as club president in 2019-20 are especially encouraged to come and join District Governor Nominee Carolyn Huston for lunch and the opportunity to meet your leadership group.
Remember, Club Presidents Elect must attend this session in order to vote on the District Budget. You are your club’s only vote at our district business session!
Click HERE to have a registration link sent to you. In order to right size the rooms and have an accurate count for meals, please ensure that your team has registered no later than Monday, April 23.
If you have any questions about our District Assembly, please contact District Trainer Ken Robinson. We’re excited to gather with you and your team to enjoy great fellowship, be inspired together, and advance the mission of Rotary!
Apr 5, 2017 | Training
Springtime means District Training Assembly and our One Rotary Summit! Plan to visit us at Bowling Green High School on Saturday, April 29! Click HERE for a downloadable flyer to share with your fellow Rotarians.
The District Training Assembly is for all incoming Club Board Officers, Club Committee Chairs or eager members wishing to learn more about the specific roles and initiatives of Rotary for the 2017-2018 year. Presidents-Elect must attend their specific session with DGE Deb to vote on the District Budget. Sessions are also provided for Assistant Governors, Secretaries/Treasurers, and a special gathering for other board members or interested Rotarians not in one of these roles that will touch on Membership, Rotary Foundation, a Rotary 101 presentation that debuted at All Ohio Presidents Training, and best practices for Rotary Board membership and governance. To register for the Assembly, please click HERE.
Following the Assembly and Lunch at Bowling Green High School, everyone is invited to attend our One Rotary Summit with DG Do. At the Summit, you will engage fresh new thinking and take home hands-on tools to strengthen membership, public image and involvement in Foundation programs. The One Rotary Summit is an event where YOU do most of the talking and EVERY ROTARIAN IS WELCOME! Click HERE to register for the One Rotary Summit.
Please note, if you plan to attend both events, please complete both registrations! Get your carpooling figured out and come spend the day with DG Do, DGE Deb and your District Team as we work to make Rotary stronger, more vibrant and more fun!
For questions, please contact District Trainer Ken Robinson.
Apr 10, 2016 | Events, General News, Training
The District Training Assembly is an annual event designed to inspire incoming club leaders and to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively lead their clubs. This session is designed for specific position holders (Presidents-Elect, Secretaries, Treasurers, Club Foundation Chairs and Club Membership Chairs) to learn with and engage district leaders and subject matter experts. Participants will network with other Rotarians who hold similar positions in the morning and will meet by club after lunch to share and refine goals for the club prior to entering them into Rotary Club Central. Facilitators, Assistant Governors, and other district leaders will be available to support clubs in this process. The collection of goals from each of our Rotary Clubs truly is the foundation for our District’s goals.
A District Training Assembly is also the first opportunity for most club leaders to engage the District Governor-Elect and learn about the Rotary President’s Theme for the upcoming year. We will kick off our morning on May 14 at 9 AM at the University of Findlay with a presentation about the Presidential Citation and some specific thoughts about how we might celebrate the Centennial of The Rotary Foundation as a District and sharpen our focus on membership attraction, retention and engagement. A special emphasis will be placed on Public Image and other district programs prior to break-outs for the positions listed below. The day will conclude with a short business meeting and adjourn by 3 PM. Remember, Presidents-Elect must attend the District Business Session to vote on the District Budget!
Sessions are offered for the positions listed below. Your club leaders will have the chance to network in sessions designed only for them through teaching each other as well as learning from district subject matter experts! NOTE: Due to space limitations, there will only be sessions offered for these club leaders.
- President (2016-17)
- Incoming presidents will spend additional time with our DGE, discuss questions that have arisen since PETS, and have an open forum to share concerns and solicit input from their peers. District Leaders will attend sessions with our PEs.
- Secretaries and Treasurers
- Members are encouraged to bring their laptop or tablet to use the online tools available to manage key activities for which they are responsible.
- Club Rotary Foundation Committee Chair
- May also be the member designated as the Foundation Administrative Coordinator.
- This session is not a Foundation Seminar or a Grants Management Seminar. It is designed to help you become more effective in telling our story, inspiring giving and providing meaningful recognition to members for their support of The Rotary Foundation.
- Club Membership Committee Chair
- This session does not replace the Membership Seminar. It is focused on sharing best practices on member education, integration and recognition.
If you hold one of the positions above in the upcoming Rotary Year, please register HERE. In order to right size the rooms and have an accurate count for meals, please ensure that your team has registered no later than Friday, April 29 at 5 p.m.
If you have any questions about our District Training Assembly, please don’t hesitate to reach out to District Trainer Ken Robinson. Your district leadership team is excited to gather with you and your club team to enjoy great fellowship, be inspired together, and advance the mission of Rotary!
Oct 22, 2015 | General News, Training
District 6600 held its first One Rotary Summit on Saturday, October 17 in Fremont and the feedback was terrific! The One Rotary Summit was a three-hour synergistic learning experience that asked 40 club and district leaders to work together to develop creative solutions to two relatable Rotary case studies. One Rotary Summit participants worked in teams to engage two case studies that asked participants to leverage tools and information in relation to Membership, Public Image and The Rotary Foundation. We wanted participants to think outside the box and they did! We all know that when it comes to our Club’s there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, so we had to get creative! In fact, they got so creative that President Tami Tima from Bucyrus led the group in its own Rotary District 6600 Cheer! (Thanks, Tami!)
Leaders were also introduced to our own forum for sharing great ideas from club leaders, for club leaders. The One Rotary Toolbox is your landing spot on Facebook for innovative practices and tools for clubs, from clubs. Join the group and add all of your fellow Rotarians. In addition to our District website and your district leadership team, the One Rotary Toolbox is here to support and encourage you in your role as a Rotary Club leader.
Join the One Rotary Toolbox
The materials posted in the Toolbox by members are yours to adapt. Our format on Facebook allows you to JOIN LEADERS, EXCHANGE IDEAS, and TAKE ACTION to strengthen Rotary in your community. Post. Download. Share. Spread the word!
For more information on the One Rotary Summit and a sampling of the resources used in our case studies, see the listing below.
One Rotary Summit Materials from Zones 28 & 29
If you would like assistance in hosting a One Rotary Summit in your area, contact your assistant governor or send an email to your district support team for more information.
