- District Conference April 26 and 27, 2019 in Clear Lake - register now! click here
- Register for Grant Management Seminars on March 30, 2019 or April 27, 2019
- RYLA Board chooses Head Counselors for 2019 RYLA click here for full stor
#flatpaulharris watches Chief Strategy officer, Tom Thorfinson of Rotary International talk about Rotary's Vision Statement.
District 5970 revealed Flat Paul Harris at North Central President Elect Training this past weekend in Ames, Iowa. Flat Paul Harris is a public image project based on the popular children's books about Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley has been entertaining young readers for generations ever since being flattened by a bulletin board in his bedroom in 1964. He maintains his popularity by traveling around the world, having friends log his travels with photos from places near and far.
District 5970 has given each club a Flat Paul and we want to see where you take him! Please honor Paul Harris' legacy and celebrate the accomplishments of Rotary by including him in photos with your club! Post the photos on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) and use the hashtag: #flatpaulharris. Please also tag District 5970! Click here to download your own #flatpaulharris to take with you on your travels and post on social media!
Register here for the District Conference and Annual Celebration!!!!
See District Governor Neil Fell's March Newsletter here.
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March, 2019
Greetings!
What would you, your community, and the world be missing if Rotary never existed...Lots!
Every day, you can see the good Rotary does..even if you do not realize it. Be sure to take a minute sometime and consider the projects and service your Club and you have done for the community and the world!
It is so gratifying to be part of an organization that “does good” and continues to innovate to remain relevant today and into the future. Sometimes, innovation is challenging and frightening...fortunately you accept the challenge and change to ensure your Club remains relevant in your community. Thank you!
CONNECT WITH FELLOW ROTARIANS AT THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL CELEBRATION!!!
The April 26th and April 27th District Conference and Celebration at Clear Lake is designed to provide ideas and information for taking you and your Club to the next level. Here is a link to a flyer that tells you all about the conference. Register by clicking here.
(Read more in the newsletter here.)
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Dear Rotarians,
If you’ve been following the news, you know there’s been a spike in conflicts around the globe. That has greatly boosted the need for peace and conflict resolution, and for leaders who are skilled in those areas. You can be proud as a Rotarian to know that the Rotary Foundation is working hard to develop those kind of leaders through the Rotary Peace Fellowship program. Up to 100 fellows are selected every year to study at one of the Rotary Peace Centers, located within seven leading universities around the world.
How does our District engage with this program? We have once again agreed to be an at-large district to consider up to 3 at-large peace fellowship applicants who may come from our or other districts. Thanks to Nora Tobin who leads the Peace Fellowship program for our District. She receives any applications and schedules interviews for candidates seeking to become a Peace Fellow.
Rotary Peace Fellowship Applications Are Now Being Accepted!
If you know of anyone who may be interested in this program, please send them the application at this link: https://my.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowship-application
(Read more in the Newsletter. Click the link above)
March stories in the Foundation Newsletter:
Opportunity for matching gifts for PolioPlus - 4:1!!!
Upcoming Grant Training Seminars - Register now!
The Duck Race is back again this year!
Take a trip to Nicaragua - the Waverly Club is partnering with Self Help International
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nternational is launching a campaign called, “Countdown to History.” Goals were set and pledges were made, the and we can’t do it without you, as Rotarians. We are asking for Rotarians across District 5970 to give a minimum of $40 to End Polio Now. This will get our District to the goal set by Rotary International.A New Polio Banner is available for Club Events! See it here. Contact foundationchair@district5970.com to borrow it!
Seeking District Governor Candidates
District 5970 is seeking candidates for District Governor to serve during the 2022-2023 Rotary Year. The district governor serves as official role as an officer of Rotary International and is charged with leading D-5970 during their term.
Qualifications include:
- Must have served a term as President of a Rotary Club,
- Completed 7 years of Rotary membership prior to taking office
- Be a current member in good standing
- Good leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others
- Public speaking ability and the desire to promote the good work of Rotary on a local and international level
We hope you, or a Rotarian you know, will consider this leadership position for our District! Refer someone you think is qualified, to this information.
Read and Download the complete Position Description HERE
Read and Download the Application Form HERE
Saturday, March 30 from 10 – 11:00 am—online only
Saturday, April 27 from 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. —at the District Conference in Clear Lake, Iowa. This will be offered online as well.
Attendance by a Club Member is required to be awarded District or International Grants. Contact Don Meyer for additional information at foundationchair@district570.org.
Each month a new message from 2018-2019 RI President Barry Rassen will be available...
Visit the office of the president to:
- Read the president’s monthly message
- Learn about his background
- Find other RI information
Barry Rassin
President 2018-19
Rotary Club of East Nassau
New Providence, Bahamas
Barry Rassin earned an MBA in health and hospital administration from the University of Florida, and is the first fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives in the Bahamas. He recently retired after 37 years as president of Doctors Hospital Health System and continues as an adviser. He is a lifetime member of the American Hospital Association and has served on several boards, including the Quality Council of the Bahamas, Health Education Council, and Employer’s Confederation.
A Rotarian since 1980, Rassin has served Rotary as director and is vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees. He was an RI training leader and the aide to 2015-16 RI President K.R. Ravindran.
Rassin received Rotary's highest honor, the Service Above Self Award, as well as other humanitarian awards for his work leading Rotary’s relief efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake there. He and his wife, Esther, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation.
