ROTARY DISTRICT 5220 FRIDAY FACTS
Friday Facts, April 14

 

Flooding in Our District

Newman Rotary has been helping some people from a mobile home park near the river that was evacuated due to flooding. The people are housed in the High School Gym, and Red Cross and Salvation Army are helping in the effort. I will keep our clubs informed as to what they can do to help. There also are some flooded areas near Lathrop, but at this stage, the Lathrop Sunrise Club has not become involved as a club. 

 

District Membership

The latest report shows District 5220 started the Rotary year 7/01/05 with 2,475 members, as of March 31, 2006 we have 2538, for a net gain of 63 members. Meeting Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar’s goal of a net 1 new member per club, and well on the way to meeting my goal of a net 2 new members per club. Now is the time to invite eligible members of our communities to join in the great programs of Rotary. As PDG Nick Mascitelli would say, “Just Ask”.

 

Rotary Pride

The goal set for Foundation Giving by me as a challenge to our clubs was $130 per member. I am happy to announce that the following 11 clubs have exceeded my goal by the end of February.

Atwater

Ceres

Gustine

Los Banos

Madera Sunrise

Manteca Morning

Modesto East

Newman

Oakdale

Sonora 49er

West Calaveras

I am proud of these District 5220 clubs for their continued support of The Rotary Foundation, they know what “Every Rotarian, Every Year” means. Now is the time for all clubs to make sure this year’s contributions have been sent to The Rotary Foundation, and check their individual club giving record on the www.rotary.org member access. It is not too late to make their goal.

 

RI Vice President 2006-2007

RI President Elect William Boyd has selected RI Director Jerry Hall (the Director from our two zones) as Vice President of Rotary International for the 2006-2007 Rotary year. We had the opportunity to meet and be photographed with Jerry when RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar made a visit to our District last August. We should all be very proud of Jerry and Tasha for all they do in Rotary.

 

 

Service Above Self Speeches

The student speech final was held last Saturday, and the winners are 3^rd place, Rachel-Mikel ArceJaeger, 2^nd place, Niko Plassaras, and 1^st place Susanne Pena of Gustine. Susanne will be giving her speech at the District Conference during the Saturday lunch. We want to thank Supervisor William O’Brien, and his Aide Bill Houk for helping arrange the use of the Supervisors Meeting Chambers.

 

4 Way Test Speeches

After the student speech final, we had the final for the speech contest for Rotarians with the topic the 4 Way Test. President David Tygett, of Stockton Rotary, came out as the winner. President David will be giving his speech at the District Conference on Sunday.

 

Attention: Club Bulletin Editors

Please add DGE Bob Hobbs and DGN Dick Wyatt to your mailing lists for your club bulletins. Bob’s address is 508 St. Kevin Ct., Merced, CA 95348, and Dick’s is 3282 Double Tree Way, Madera, CA 93637. If your bulletin is emailed the addresses are rbbhobbs@comcast.net and wyatt@psnw.com

 

Club Project Pictures

Each club is asked to send 4X6 pictures of club projects, either community or international. About 10 from each club will be used at the District Conference for table decorations. Send them to Carol Kennedy, 504 Barsotti, Madera, CA 93637.