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!
Dec 28, 2015 | General News
There is still time to make your mark in 2015 through your support of The Rotary Foundation. If you’d like to be reminded of how important your support is, click HERE to read the most recent blog post from Rotary International about how Rotarians have created lasting change around the world through The Rotary Foundation.
Be aware of these deadlines for your gift to be credited in the 2015 calendar year:
If making a gift by check, your donation must be postmarked by and dated no later than December 31 and received by Friday, January 8. Mail your donation to The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693. (Note that contributions postmarked after December 31 or received after January 9 will be considered January 2016 gifts. Please do not submit any gifts intended for January 2016 until January 10!)
If making a gift by credit card, visit My Rotary by December 31. Your gift must be authorized before midnight to be credited to the 2015 tax year. If you (or your club) wishes to make multiple gifts using a Multiple Donor Form, it must be received by 5 p.m. on December 31. You may fax your form to 847-328-5260. This is also a great time to commit to giving through Rotary Direct. Enrolling online is the easiest and most secure way to support Rotary with a recurring gift. Rotary members and friends can set up Rotary Direct accounts by clicking on the Give button from any part of Rotary’s website, then choosing how to direct their donations. For a recurring gift, in Step 2 of the donation process, under Frequency, choose a monthly, quarterly, or annual gift.
As of December 28, 48 of 63 clubs in our district have contributed to the Annual Fund for a participation rate of 76%. That’s a great achievement and amounts to nearly $91,000!. Will you be one of the donors to move us over the $100,000 mark? Be a Gift to the World and make your year-end gift now!
Nov 23, 2015 | General News
District Governor Gary Newton is pleased to announce that Maris Brenner of the Rotary Club of Sandusky was selected as District Governor Nominee Designate at a meeting held in Ada, Ohio, on November 14.
Brenner is a resort marketing and sales professional with four decades of sales experience at golf, island, and conference hotels in destinations across the continental United States, Hawaii and Alaska. For the past 9½ years, she has had the opportunity to introduce Sandusky’s Kalahari and its new Convention Center to the marketplace. Brenner began with Kalahari Resort as Director of Sales and Marketing and currently serves as Director of Community Relations.
Brenner is the immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Sandusky and a two time Paul Harris Fellow. In her year as President, the Sandusky Rotary Club received a Presidential Citation, a Club Builder Recognition Award, and a Significant Achievement Award – all from Rotary International.Other Rotary activities include service as a member of the 2015 Rotary District 6600 Conference Committee and Vice President of the Sandusky Rotary Charitable Fund. She attended the 2014 Rotary International Conference in Sydney, Australia, the All-Ohio Presidents Elect Training Seminar and several District Assemblies, Grant Seminars, and District Conferences. An Assistant District Governor since July 1, she provides support to clubs in Sandusky, Huron, Oak Harbor, and Port Clinton.
A resident of Sandusky since March 2006, Brenner has grown to love Ohio and especially the scenic shores of Lake Erie. Her community service outside of Rotary includes Board Vice President of the United Way of Erie County, Past President of the Lake Erie Shores and Islands Visitor and Convention Bureau, Board Member of the Erie County Chamber Commerce and the Ohio Travel Association, and service on the Business Advisory Board for Margaretta Schools and EHOVE and the Terra State Community College Hospitality Advisory Council.
“I look forward to an amazing and awesome journey engaging more Rotarians and immersing myself in our rich District 6600 history leading up to my year as District Governor. There is so much to learn and so much to do,” says Brenner, who will become the leader of Rotary International District 6600 in July 1, 2018.
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.
Oct 22, 2015 | General News
Nearly 40 Club and District leaders joined together on Saturday for our first One Rotary Summit. The feedback from this interactive event was great! Leaders worked in two different table groups to brainstorm solutions to two case studies designed to bring out great ideas and increase awareness about the breadth of resources available to club leaders to promote membership growth, inspire greater giving to The Rotary Foundation, and apply Rotary’s public image resources to support Rotary’s ultimate goal – greater service to our communities.
Leaders in attendance also learned about our One Rotary Challenge. All clubs that enter their 2015-16 goals into Rotary Club Central and achieve 75% member participation in Rotary Foundation giving – PolioPlus or Annual Fund – prior to December 31 will receive a free customized, retractable standing banner for their meetings (design options shown below!).
One Rotary Challenge Flyer
Every club in our district has an awesome opportunity to earn one of these banners! Share this challenge with your club members and make your gift today!
Questions? Contact your club’s Assistant Governor or email the District 6600 Team for more information.
Never forget the Four Way Test when your club earns this banner during the One Rotary Challenge!
This banner could be customized with your club information when you meet the One Rotary Challenge!
Sep 23, 2015 | Events, General News, Training, Uncategorized
We want to invite you and your club members to join us at the ONE ROTARY SUMMIT on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Terra Community College. This is gathering of District 6600 Rotarians like no other and we want you to be there to share your voice!
ONE ROTARY SUMMIT joins together Rotary leaders to exchange ideas on energizing and boosting your club for growth, service and public interaction. At the ONE ROTARY SUMMIT you will engage fresh new thinking and take home hands-on tools to strengthen membership, public image and involvement in Foundation programs.
So you might be thinking…how is this different than the District Assembly or Foundation and Membership Seminars I’ve attended in the past? Well, here are some things we can promise:
- The ONE ROTARY SUMMIT is a new approach where YOU do most of the talking.
- You’ll dive in to meaningful case-studies about the topics that matter most to your local Rotary Club.
- There will be great interaction with Rotarians of all experience levels.
- Participants will be the first to hear information about some upcoming initiatives, including the One Rotary Challenge.
We want every club to be represented at the Summit so gather your members and RSVP today!
Register Now
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