Welcome
message from our District Governor Janice Gage
 The
Future of Rotary is in YOUR Hands. Rotary International
President John Kenny has coined a theme of empowerment for
2009-2010 - one that transfers power and responsibility to each
and every Rotarian.
This year's theme logo represents the many hands of Rotary.
There are sharing hands and caring hands. There are different
colored hands to signify the diversity and internationality of
Rotary. The hands are linked in fellowship. It is a chain of
hands and every link is strong. Our 2009-2010 theme portrays the
integrity and unity of Rotarians.
What impact will your hands have on the future of Rotary? RI
President Kenny's focus areas for 2009-2010 are health and
hunger, water, literacy and youth. Will your hands bring food,
water and medical care to a deprived village? Will your hands
place polio vaccine into the mouth of a child and save a life?
Will you lend a hand to improve your own community?
Our youth are the future of Rotary. Will you pick up a book and
read to an eager child to ensure a legacy of literacy? Will you
host a Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) student or serve as a
counselor at Rotary Youth Leadership Academy (RYLA) camp? Can
you organize a new high school Interact club or mentor a young
adult's Rotaract club?
Will you introduce a new member to Rotary? Attracting new
members is something each and every Rotarian can do to impact
the future of Rotary. It costs nothing to extend our hands in
fellowship and share the ideal of Rotary service. Great service
and fellowship go hand in hand. The future of Rotary depends
upon our members - you are our most valuable asset.
The opportunities to serve Rotary in District 5190 are endless.
One only has to choose from a menu of options. For 2009-2010 I
ask that you consider the impact your hands will have on the
future of Rotary. Only you can determine how best to invest your
time, talents and resources to achieve a maximum return.
Theodore Roosevelt said "Do what you can, with what you
have, where you are." All I ask is that you "do what
you can" in 2009-2010.
Thank you for your service and commitment to Rotary District
5190. Ghandi said, "The future depends upon what we do in
the present." What you do this year will make a difference
in the world long after 2009-2010 because The Future of
Rotary is in YOUR Hands.
Janice Gage
District Governor, 2009-2010
Rotary District 5190
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Detailed
information about District Conference to be held May
21st-23rd, 2010 now available
Read more about conference events and outings
here
(PDF).
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Rotary Theme for 2010-2011 After taking the
stage to the tune of "California, Here I Come,"
RI President-elect Ray Klinginsmith announced the 2010-11 RI
theme, Building Communities -- Bridging Continents,
during the opening plenary session of the 2010 International
Assembly on January 18, 2010. Read our RI President Elect's
complete theme speech
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Club
Youth Services Chair - Role and Responsibilities Document
Now Available
You may go here
to download a comprehensive list of a Club Youth Services
Chair's Roles and Responsibilities.
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2010
Speech and Music Contest Documents Now Available
2010 Speech contest documents are available
here and Music
contest documents are available here.
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Call
for Recognition
 The
purpose of the Club Recognition Program is to strengthen the
programs of the individual clubs by focusing service
programs and setting goals for club and individual
achievements, promoting friendly competition amongst clubs
and providing appropriate recognition at all levels.
2009-2010 Call for Recognition forms and documents are now
available here.
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Training
Meetings for District Assembly 2009-2010
Training meetings for Facilitators for the 2009-2010
District Assembly have been scheduled and may be viewed
here. A
special invitation to the Train the Trainers workshop on
January 23, 2010 may be downloaded
here
(PDF).
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The
2009 - 2010 Group Study Exchange will be to District 3201 in
India, January 18, 2010 to February 17, 2010
Follow the progress of the GSE team in India in the GSE
Trip Journal, District 5190 to District 3201
here.
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Rotary
Academy Course Materials Now Online
All of the course study materials and lessons for the
District 5190 Rotary Academy are now available on our web
site. If you are interested in the Rotary Academy you may
review those materials here.
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Rotary:
A Tradition of Humanity
Paul Kiser, our District Public Relation Chair writes; "The
past few months of financial turmoil have impacted almost
every part of the world, and as members of the world
community Rotarians are no different. It is rare to have a
discussion about membership recruitment and retention
without the subject of economic hard times creeping into the
conversation." Read more of Paul's inspiring
article here.
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Vocational
Service Tool Kit
This Vocational
Service Tool Kit, created by District 5230, is
designed to assist you in the important task of guiding
Rotarians to appreciate the link between the ideals of Rotay
and their professions or trades.
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Do
you have a Club web site or other Rotary related web site?
If you have a Club web site, or other Rotary related web
site, it is imperative that you keep records of the user
id's and passwords associated with the maintenance of those
web sites. If your webmaster leaves your club, your new
webmaster will need those user id's and passwords to
continue maintenance of your web site. Your web hosting
service NEVER keeps user id and password information. Have
your webmaster complete the form below and give it to your
Club secretary for safekeeping in a secure place. If your
web site is a District level web site, the form should be
submitted to the District Secretary for safekeeping. The
form contains confidential information that should be
protected. One of these forms should be completed for each
Rotary related web site maintained by members of your club.
You may download, and save to your computer, instructions
and the form for doing so here
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Information
Resources for new Club Presidents and Secretaries
Are you aware that Club and District Support (CDS) staff
serve as your primary contact at Rotary? Staff can answer
any question about Rotary as well as provide advice on club
elections, constitutional matters, club traditions and
customs, club operations, and RI Board policy. The PDF
Document here
contains some critical web resources to assist in
leading and supporting your club in the year ahead. Of
particular importance are some new IRS reporting
requirements this year.
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Do
you know a non-Rotarian professional interested in pursuing
a Master’s Degree in peace building, conflict
resolution, and mediation?
If you do, recommend him or her for a Rotary World Peace
Fellowship! Each year, Rotary selects up to 60 Fellows to
study peace and conflict resolution at one of the seven
prestigious universities around the world. Applications for
the 2010-2011 program are being processed by Rotary clubs
now. Application process and eligibility information can be
found at the Rotary International web site here.
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How
to promote your Rotary activities in your local print media
Are you taking advantage of your local print media to
promote your Rotary activities? Here are the e-mail addrsses
for major publications in our District. Good luck!! Let's
see some club-generated articles about what you are doing.
Technology makes it quick and easy to snap a picture, write
an article and send it off. Most of the small town
publications are eager for feature stories. The list of
major publications in our District is here.
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Club
Fundraisers list
The purpose of this list and the brief description of
projects is to provide ideas and information to Club
Officers who are seeking new and improved fundraisers for
their Club. See the list
Here
(Updated, March, 2006).
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Calendar
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Nov 7
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Training meetings for Facilitators for the District Assembly will occur on Nov 7, Nov 14, Feb 27 and Mar 20. For detailed training schedules please go to the District Assembly web page (link on the left menu).
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Feb 20-27
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Celebrate Rotary’s 105th Anniversary
District 5190 Polio Plus Week
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Feb 20-28
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North America RYE Network Conference, Chicago, IL
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Feb 20
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Pre-PETS; District Leadership Workshop; Assistant Governor’s Workshop
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Mar 5-7
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Presidents-elect Training Seminar (Far West PETS) at the Doubletree Hotel - San Jose, CA
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Mar 20
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District Leadership Meeting – Reno
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Mar 31
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Presidential Citations Due to District Governor
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Apr 12
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Call for Recognition Submissions Due
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Apr 15
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RYLA Student Registration Forms Due
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Apr 16
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PDG Advisory Committee Meeting – Reno, NV
DGE Reception – Reno, NV
Paul Harris Society Dinner – Reno, NV
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Apr 17
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District Assembly – Reno, NV
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May 21-23
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District Conference 2010 – Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV
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Jun 5
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District Membership Seminar – Location TBD
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Jun 7-12 & 14-19
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RYLA Camps – June 7-12th and June 14-19th
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Jun 20-23
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Rotary International Convention – Montreal, Canada
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Jun 21
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Far West Reception at RI Convention, Montreal, Canada
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