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As Freda Sue and I are finishing our visits with the sixty-five clubs in District 6760, we look back over the past few months with amazement. There are so many wonderful things going on in our district, so many devoted Rotarians living our motto of "Service above Self," so many clubs making life better in their community and around the world. There are three recognition opportunities for outstanding Rotary clubs that will be awarded in the spring of 2007, and I want our deserving clubs to receive the recognition they have earned. You can learn more about each of these awards by visiting the RI Web site's Awards and Recognition section. To access this section of the Web site, visit www.rotary.org, click on "RI Programs," and look for the "Awards and Recognition" link on the left side of the menu. Please take careful note of the deadlines for each of these awards. In order to be considered, nominations must arrive at RI World Headquarters by the deadlines indicated below.
Significant Achievement Award
Deadline: 15 March 2007
For Web materials, visit: http://www.rotary.org/programs/awards
/club/significant.html
This award recognizes outstanding club service projects. To be eligible, projects must:
• address a significant problem or need in the local community
• involve most or all of the club members in personal rather than monetary service
• be commensurate with the club's size and resources
• be capable of emulation by other Rotary clubs
• be currently active or reach a conclusion during the Rotary year for which the award is given
• be carried out by a single Rotary club
No club may receive the award more than once for the same project. District governors may forward one nomination to RI for consideration, to arrive at RI no later than 15 March 2007. Multiple nominations from a single district will not be considered.
Presidential Citation
Deadline: 15 April 2007
For Web materials, visit: http://www.rotary.org/programs/awards
/club/presidential.html
The Presidential Citation program is revised on an annual basis by the RI president to complement the president's theme for the year. This year’s program supports President Bill Boyd’s Lead the Way theme. The 2006-07 Presidential Citation brochure, available on the Web, highlights different activities that a club can participate in to qualify for this award. In addition to accomplishing four activities (each from a different category of service as found in the citation brochure), clubs must verify that they have achieved a net increase of at least one member prior to 1 April 2007.
Club presidents must fill out and sign the Presidential Citation Certification Form and send it to their district governors for endorsement. District governors must then submit a list of qualifying clubs to RI no later than 15 April 2007.
Please note that RI does not require the original certification forms, only a list of the qualifying clubs.
The purpose of this award is to recognize Rotary clubs that have generated increased awareness and understanding of Rotary through outstanding media coverage or public relations efforts. Public relations activities initiated up to one year prior to 15 March 2007 are eligible for this year’s award. It is important to note that this award recognizes a successful media campaign by a club to demonstrably improve Rotary’s visibility and image within the community.
For more information on developing effective public relations, please consult the RI Web site section on Public Relations at: http://www.rotary.org/support/prtools
/index.html.
As with the Significant Achievement Award, no club may receive the award more than once for the same project. District governors may forward one nomination to RI for consideration, to arrive at RI no later than 15 May 2007. Multiple nominations from a single district will not be considered.
I wanted to make you aware of these recognition opportunities early enough in the Rotary year for you to be able to complete and document your activities before the deadlines.
Continue to Lead the Way! Slick.
Helen Luster, wife of Assistant District Governor and past Murfreesboro Club President Bob Luster, had knee replacement last week and is in physical therapy at Adams Place in Murfreesboro, Rm. 1130.
Also, John Williams' wife is in physical therapy at Adams Place. John is a long time Murfreesboro Club member and he and his wife live in one of the Garden Apartments in Independent Living at Adams Place.
Editor's note: You can also view or submit Family of Rotary information, prayer requests, etc., in the Rotary Blast! Family of Rotary Forum.
Governor's Club visit schedule
| NOVEMBER |
6 |
MON |
Gibson County Clubs |
6:00 PM |
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7 |
TUES |
Newbern |
12:00 PM |
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9 |
THUR |
Murfreesboro Breakfast |
6:45 AM |
A new feature we're calling "Blast! From The Past" highlights district news from one year ago.
From the November 2, 2005 issue of The Rotary Blast! -
This past weekend nine (9) Rotarians from the D-6760 leadership team joined other Rotarians from D-6860 and D-6880 for a trip to Evanston, Illinois to visit One Rotary Center, the worldwide headquarters of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.
 Two days of sightseeing and a day of presentations and education provided by the professional staff at RI and TRF were capped with the rare opportunity to have dinner with several RI Directors, and the next day to visit briefly with RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammer, RI President-elect William Boyd and General Secretary Edwin Futa.
Rotarians on the Road at the plaque commemorating the location in Chicago, IL where Rotary held its first meeting on February 23, 1905. From left to right: Ed Perkins, David Hopper, Glen Vanderford, Kevin Barron, James Orman, Bill Jones, Gary Benmark. top
District Membership, Attendance & Foundation Giving -- Email your club's statistics to the District Secretary !! NEW EMAIL ADDRESS !! ( rotary6760@gmail.com ),
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or FAX to 615-893-7447 All reports due by the 10th of the following month. Next club reports due on November 10, 2006
Congratulations on 100% of clubs reporting for September!
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PDG John Butler is featured in a Rotary Foundation Giving publication which you can download here. Great idea!
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DG Frazer is blogging his club visit (with a little help from Freda Sue)
Editor's Corner 
Tech Tips --
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- Club Projects - NOTE: Submit your Club's project information and photos to Ken Ivey for publication.
I am a Rotarian for the simple reason that many others are Rotarians: TO SERVE.
In 1990, when asked to join a small Rotary Club in California, I soon discovered what true "SERVICE" was all about. We were delivering "Meals on Wheels" to the aged and indigent in our local community, yet we helped to sow the seeds of Village Banking in Costa Rica and in the Philippines. And when I contributed to my first Paul Harris Fellow, I saw the power of what Rotary's collective financial resources could do TO SERVE mankind throughout the world.
In my profession I was soon "making up" at other Rotary Clubs. I was meeting Rotarians from Hong Kong, Japan, England, France, Russia, and many other nations, who despite our cultural and political differences, were also SERVING to improve the lives of others. How fascinating to meet other men and women - much different on the surface than me - yet possessing the same objective as Rotarians: TO SERVE.
Having moved a few times over the years, I am now in my third Rotary Club. I could not imagine my life without Rotary. To be able to go anywhere and have a platform TO SERVE the needs of others is an awesome opportunity Rotary has provided me. To have learned and been inspired by so many of my fellow Rotarians - in each of the three clubs and districts I have belonged to - as well as the many Rotarians throughout the world I have had the privilege to meet, has also been an awesome opportunity.
I have never taken lightly Rotary International's Motto of "SERVICE ABOVE SELF" - three simple, yet powerful words which allow each Rotarian to transcend our differences and unite as one TO SERVE.
TONY CERATO
ROTARY CLUB OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO D5470 top
Call for Group Study Exchange Applications To Visit Provence and the French Riviera in 2007
The 2007 Group Study Exchange will be with Rotary District 1760 in Provence France. The 6760 team will visit Provence from May 15th till June 15th. The District 1760 Annual Conference will be in Marseilles on June 8th and 9th. In addition to Marseilles, expected visits will include: Avignon, Arles, Nimes, Pont-du-Gard, Toulon, Grasse, and St. Tropez.
Besides the spectacular Mediterranean coastline, the GSE team will see some of the best-preserved Roman ruins existing today. Many structures dating back to the early Middle Ages will be seen, as well. This will truly be a fabulous sightseeing opportunity.
How much will this cost? Nothing!! Rotary International picks up the tab. Food, lodging, and transportation will be paid for the lucky team members and their Rotarian Team leader. .... Read more ...
Official Call for Nominations
District Governor for Rotary Year 2009-2010
This is the official call for nominations for the 2009-2010 Governor of District 6760. December 15, 2006 is the deadline for receiving the club resolution, data sheet, photo, and resume. The original application with photo and seven copies of the club resolution, resume, and data sheet must be received no later than December 15, 2006 by the Chair of the Nominations Committee, PDG Glen Vanderford, 182 Saddlebrook Drive, Jackson, TN 38305. The selection interviews will be held at the Renaissance Center, Dickson, TN January 6, 2007.
The 2006-2007 Nominations Committee members are: Chair, PDG Glen Vanderford (Jackson Old Hickory), PDG Jim Johnston (Lawrenceburg), PDG James Couch (Columbia), PDG Linda Rudolph (Clarksville Sunrise), PP Shirley Spiller (Ripley), PP Glen Baker (Covington), and PP Bill Jones (Franklin). If one of the above listed clubs has a Nominee, the Committee member from that club cannot serve. If such occurs, an alternate will be designated by DG Slick Frazer.
Rotary Club grinds over skatepark
Saipan Tribune - Saipan,Northern Mariana Islands,Micronesia
The Rotary Club Of Saipan already supports the best brand of youth basketball on island and now they are interested in taking their community related athletic ...
Rotary Club to honor troops with a parade
Bryan College Station Eagle - TX, United States
... The fourth annual event, hosted by the Bryan Rotary Club, begins at 2:30 pm at the intersection of West 20th and North Bryan streets. ...
Rotary Club gun show on target
Durant Daily Democrat - Durant,OK,USA
Durant Rotary Club is locked and loaded for its 23rd annual gun, knife and outdoor sports show to target funds for its many projects in the community.
For more headlines, visit "This just in" news at the Rotary Blast website. top
The next issue of the Rotary Blast goes out Wednesday November 22, 2006- The deadline for inclusion in this issue is Friday, November 17, 2006 at 6:00 pm. Please send your material to Ken Ivey. |
