Sep 20, 2016 | General News
District 6600 is seeking applicants for our 2019-2020 District Governor. One of the most important decisions we make as a District is choosing our future leaders. We are seeking the most qualified person for the position of District Governor. If you have a demonstrated history of leadership and collaboration as a Rotarian and are willing to share your passion and talents as our District Governor, please seriously consider this opportunity.
A Governor Nominee must:
- Be a member in good standing of a Rotary Club in the District;
- Be a member of a club in District 6600 that has no indebtedness to RI or the District;
- Have served a full term as president of a Rotary Club;
- Demonstrate willingness, commitment and ability to full fill the duties and responsibilities of governor;
(Complete Duties of a Governor can be viewed at Rotary International Bylaws –article 16.090)
Applications can be submitted by US Mail or E-Mail any time prior to November 13, 2016. Please note that the form requires your club secretary to attest that the club is aware of and endorses your application. Please also include a cover letter stating why you are interested in serving as District Governor.
Please send the completed application (signed by the nominee and club secretary) and cover letter by November 13, 2016 to:
Rex Engle, PDG
795 Valley Drive
Amherst, Ohio 44001
E-mail: rxdg1415@gmail.com
Please direct any questions to Past District Govenror Rex Engle, Nominating Committee Chair, via e-mail to rxdg1415@gmail.com or by phone (440.452.4229). Receipt will be acknowledged, and if a receipt is not returned, please contact PDG Rex! Nominees will be notified of date and time of interviews.
District Governor Nomination Form (Deadline November 13, 2016)
Sep 8, 2016 | General News, Service Projects
In the midst of all of the life-saving medical equipment shipped in containers by District 6600’s organization, Medical Equipment Supplies Abroad (M.E.S.A.), a simple ball cap can seem like a relatively unimportant after thought. But shipment after shipment, these hats show they are so much more than a discarded hat.
The high-quality hats (some retail up to $18) are provided to M.E.S.A. by Pukka Inc., a custom hat and apparel company in Findlay, Ohio and owned by a Findlay Rotarian, Kent Rogers. Pukka gives M.E.S.A. hats that are unable to be sold by the company for a variety of reasons. The hats may be branded with a company logo and often end up in the company’s basement.
M.E.S.A. gives the Pukka hats to children in the area where the equipment containers land. Sometimes the hats are even offered as payment to individuals for helping to unload the containers. M.E.S.A. Operations Director Gary Davis shares, “I can only send a few hundred at a time because if I send too many the black market gets ahold of them and sells them for about $10 each, a huge amount of money in these areas.”
Whenever the hats are delivered, M.E.S.A. always receives pictures back of happy individuals wearing the hats. In turn, MESA shares those pictures with the people at Pukka who continue provide hats as they know they will end up reaching the most disadvantaged in the world.
The hats are an great example of taking items that are nearly worthless to one organization and making them invaluable to another. Hats off to Pukka and M.E.S.A. for this excellent partnership!
Pictured below are hats from a recent shipment to Tanzania. Tanzania is located on the southeastern side of Africa. Pukka hats were delivered to five different areas in the country.
Sep 1, 2016 | General News, The Rotary Foundation
On October 23, you are invited to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation in a very special way in Cleveland, the hometown of Arch Klumpf, founder of The Rotary Foundation.
This once-in-a-lifetime day marries Arch’s love of music and passion for “Doing Good in the World” with a special Centennial Concert featuring the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra. The concert performance will be accompanied by a special video history of Arch and The Rotary Foundation.
After the concert, the dinner will highlight the many donations to The Rotary Foundation during this past year and the presentation of new inductees into the Arch C. Klumph Society. Many Rotary leaders from around the world, including Rotary International President John Germ and The Rotary Foundation Chair Kalyan Banerjee, will be in Cleveland to help celebrate The Rotary Foundation’s growth in service to humanity. Please note, a separate ticket is required for both the concert and the dinner. Tickets for these events are on sale now at www.trf100.org.
Finally, District 6600 along with Districts 6630 and 6650 are continuing to raise money toward their goal of $2.65 million raised. For information on how you can make a special Centennial donation or pledge contact District Rotary Foundation Chair Joe Ludwig today.
Just the facts:
- Centennial Celebration Dinner and Concert are Sunday, 10.23.16 in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Purchase tickets for both events and learn more at trf100.org.
- Consider a donation or pledge to The Rotary Foundation by contacting Joe Ludwig.
Aug 31, 2016 | General News, Youth Programs
It’s back to school time and we have a new opportunity to promote Rotary’s Four Way Test with every seventh and eighth grader in District 6600.
District 6600 is pleased to announce the creation of the Four Way Test Essay Contest. This contest is targeted specifically for seventh and eighth grade students and is designed to complement the existing Four Way Test Speech Contest for high school students. Students will write an essay explaining what the Four Way Test means to them in 1,500 words or less. Those essays will be judged by local Rotary clubs to identify a winner who will compete at the District level. The overall District winner will be recognized at the District Conference in May at Sawmill Creek.
Esther Baldridge of the Lima Rotary Club is chairing the Essay contest for the District and shares, “This is a great new project for clubs to offer our seventh and eighth graders. Participating students will have an opportunity for a cash prize and the chance to interact with a local Rotary club. The Four Way Test is an integral part of Rotary and this is the perfect way to introduce those ideals into the lives of youth in our district.”
If your club is interested in participating in this year’s essay contest please:
- Download Essay Contest information and share with club members.
- Identify a chair for the project within your club.
- Talk to schools now! Essays are due in February 2017 but now is the time to identify a partner teacher for the project.
All clubs are encouraged to participate in this youth focused project. If you have any questions about the contest or would like additional information, please contact Esther Baldridge.
Download Speech Contest Info
Download Essay Information
Aug 26, 2016 | General News, Uncategorized
In celebration of 100 years of doing good through The Rotary Foundation, District 6600 has commissioned Centennial Red and White Wine from Firelands Winery in Sandusky, Ohio. Please note these words from District 6600 Governor, Do Nguyen:
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
It is difficult to believe but we are already on our third production of the 100 Year Celebration Rotary Red Table Wine.
Thanks to the generosity of Rotarians in all of Ohio and especially our own District 6600, we have already received contributions enough to donate $12,000 to the Rotary Foundation. As with our first two productions, the run is limited in number and is on a first donation, first confirm basis. As a District 6600 Rotarian you can order a case or more to use for special gifts, occasions, and even for the Holidays. Cases of wine will be delivered in September.
In addition, a new 100 Year Celebration White Table Wine is also being produced for a September delivery. We have had many Rotarians ask about white wine and we’ve listened.
YOUR contribution and request needs to be received as soon as possible as a portion of this production is also set to go to the Legacy Zone Institute in Cleveland in late in September. As important, there may not be another wine production run offered prior to the end of this year.
Please join fellow Rotarians by contributing $288 and you will receive a case (12 bottles) of either the 100 Year Rotary Celebration Red or White Table Wine with commemorative label. Delivery is included in the price for District 6600 Rotarians. Time is truly limited to take advantage of this opportunity.
Thank you, in advance, for your continued enthusiasm for our Rotary Foundation’s Centennial Year. Know that a minimum $120 donation will be made for each $288 contribution received by the District.
Yours in Rotary,
Do Nguyen District Governor 6600
Download Order Form
May 17, 2016 | General News, Training
Nearly 100 Club and District Leaders attended the 2016 District Training Assembly at the University of Findlay on Saturday, May 14. District Governor Elect Do Nguyen introduced members of his leadership team and shared his priorities for District 6600 as we come together to serve humanity in the 2016-17 Rotary Year.
Leaders heard presentations from District Foundation Chair Joe Ludwig, District Membership Chair John Hill, and District Public Image Chair Alison Frye. Past District Governor Helyn Bolanis offered a presentation on the 2016 Council on Legislation and some of the groundbreaking changes initiated this spring. This includes a $4 per member increase in dues to Rotary International for three years beginning July 1, 2017 and greater flexibility in determining member qualifications and club meeting schedules. Presidents Elect also approved the 2016-17 District Budget and received the annual audit from the 2014-15 Rotary Year.
All Club and District Leaders are invited to review the materials and resources presented for clubs at this years assembly.
GENERAL RESOURCES
How to Create a My Rotary Account
2016-17 Presidential Citation
2016-17 District Governor Visits
2016 District Assembly Council on Legislation Presentation
Club Officers’ Kit
Club Committee Chair Resources
Rotary Global Rewards
Rotary Foundation Centennial
MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES
2016 District Assembly Membership Presentation
Membership Assessment Tools
Strengthening Your Membership
PUBLIC IMAGE RESOURCES
Rotary Brand Center
2016 District Assembly Public Image Presentation
District 6600 Public Image Tool Kit
Quick Start Guide for Club Websites
Website Story Guidelines
UP NEXT- Club Foundation and Membership Chairs and Board Members should mark their calendars for our next training event at Kalahari Resort in Sandusky on August 20 for training on DacDb, the district’s database, as well as the annual Membership and Foundation Seminars. Registration information will be released soon!
