Feb 2, 2015 | General News, Uncategorized
With great excitement, it is a pleasure to announce that the Nomination Committee has selected Deborah Cheney of the Waterville Rotary Club to serve as District Governor in the Rotary year 2017-2018.
Deb is a native of Van Buren, Ohio. She received her degree in Elementary Education at the University of Findlay and her Masters’ Degree in Elementary Administration at the University of Dayton. Deb was an elementary teacher for over 20 years. She was the Principal of the Waterville Primary School in the Anthony Wayne District for seven years before retiring in 2011. She currently supervises Student Teachers for BGSU and the University of Toledo.
Deb is very dedicated to Rotary and Interact. She joined the Waterville Rotary Club in 2004 and served as the President of the club during 2012-2013. Deb was instrumental in forming the Interact Club at the Anthony Wayne High School. She is currently serving as the Assistant District Governor, serving the clubs of Maumee, Swanton, Reynolds Corners, Holland-Springfield and Waterville. In addition, she is also currently on the Rotary Foundation and Public Relations Committees of the Club.
Deb is also committed to her family and involvement with Waterville United Methodist Church. She and her wonderful husband Chris live in Waterville but spend a lot of time traveling to Michigan to see their daughter, son-in-law and two favorite grandsons, Blake and Landon. They also travel to Charleston, San Francisco, and Indianapolis visiting their other four children. She enjoys baking, reading, traveling, and gardening.
Join me in congratulating Deb.
DG Rex Engle
rxdg1415@gmail.com
Jan 30, 2015 | Events, General News
This year area high schools students will be included in the District Conference as part of the Saturday programming. Students who are members of a locally sponsored Interact club are invited to register for a one-day Interact conference targeted towards the growth and development of the Interact club.
District 6600 Governor Rex Engle shared, “I felt it was important to engage our students in the largest District activity held all year long. By joining Rotarians, hearing from high-quality speakers, meeting Rotary Youth Exchange students and having time to share best practices from other Interact clubs, we can better equip these teens to make a difference in their local communities.”
The cost of the Saturday Interact conference is just $30 and includes meals, workshops and time at the Waterpark located with the Kalahari resort.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
April 1, 2015
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
Conference Flier
Parent Information Letter
Conference Registration Form
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gina Eschke
geschke@sheffieldschools.org
440-949-4224
Jan 21, 2015 | General News
The Rotary District 6600 Youth Exchange Committee is excited to announce that the 2015-2016 Rotary Youth Exchange Outbound Students have been matched with their countries!
Congratulations to the following students and their sponsoring clubs:
Student / Host Club / Destination
Jenna / Tiffin Rotary Club / Italy
Zoe / Oberlin Rotary Club / Thailand
Jada / Elyria Sunrise Rotary Club / Japan
Hailey / North Baltimore Rotary Club / New Zealand
Derek / Antwerp Rotary Club / Norway
Angela / Oberlin Rotary Club / France
For over 75 years, students and host families have broadened their horizons through Rotary Youth Exchange. More than 80 countries and over 8,000 students each year participate in the program, which is administered at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs.
If your club would like to get involved with Rotary Youth Exchange please contact District Chairs, George and Janice Costaras at d6600rye@yahoo.com.
Jan 21, 2015 | General News
Each year our Rotary International President issues a challenge for every club called the Presidential Citation. The challenge is a series of goals that, when met, exemplify excellence in a Rotary Club. The Citation application is reviewed by our District Governor and presented at the end of the Rotary year to those clubs meeting the qualifications outlined.
The District 6600 deadline for completed applications is due to Governor Rex Engle by March 1, 2015.
Please download the application and forward to rxdg1415@gmail.com.
Jan 12, 2015 | Events
The Four Way Test is a project for students in grades 9-12 to bring the Rotary Four Way Test to life in a 5-7 minute prepared speech. The winner of your local speech contest moves on to represent your club at a District wide competition.
Registration Deadline:
April 1, 2015
Event Date:
April 18, 2015
Event Location:
Kalahari Resort, Sandusky Ohio (during District Conference)
Reference Documents:
2105 District 6600 Speech Contest Information
Sample Letter to Principals
Contact:
Stephen Hosler, Elyria Rotary Club
(440) 448-4960
sthosler@mehco.com
