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A Note From the Governor
Greetings!  January is Rotary Awareness month for the 1.2 million Rotarians and almost 34,000 clubs worldwide. For millions of people around the world, January is also a time to be aware of their particular situations in life, both good and bad, and resolve to improve in areas where they feel it's needed. For those of us in the Rotary world, it's an especially good time to evaluate our current position. We are exactly half way through our Rotary year. We started out last July 1st resolved to have the best year ever for our Rotary clubs. I visited all the clubs in our district and got an up-close and personal view of the plans each club had for the coming year. So how are we doing as we start the second half of our journey? Have you and your club made plans to attract and sign up some new members? Remember that attracting new members to your club is essential to both your present and your future. New members bring new perspectives and passion that invigorates those of us who have been around for awhile. It's also good to be aware that Rotary clubs on average will lose 10% of their members every year. Finding new members to take their places is essential. How is your club doing on your charitable projects and the fund raising to support those projects? Service Above Self is what distinguishes Rotary from other purely social clubs. We are dedicated to making our communities and our world a better place. How is your club doing with soliciting and attaining contributions to The Rotary Foundation? Remember that The Rotary Foundation is the vehicle which allows us to make a difference in the future of our world. It is our time to make the same kinds of contributions that our parents and grandparents made to make the world a better place. You can do this by donating $100 or more to The Rotary Foundation. Have you personally made your contribution yet? Many of the clubs in our district did a wonderful job of earning money for Polio Plus by working at the World Equestrian Games. But remember that each club has an obligation to donate $2,000 to Polio Plus this year. How is your club doing on this? So regardless of what happened in the first half of the year, we still have a full six months to make sure we achieve our goals for the year. Let's resolve to do the following: - Be aware of where you stand.
- Take stock of your club's goals.
- Get to work and get it done!
Yours in Rotary Service, Woody Northup
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January is Rotary Awareness Month
 January is Rotary Awareness Month, and a perfect time to ensure that your community knows about the good works of Rotary.
Public relations efforts are vital to Rotary's continued growth and service. Creating a positive image for Rotary is the responsibility of every Rotarian, both locally and globally.
Effective PR campaigns build positive, strong relationships with their audiences. But promoting Rotary's work in the best possible way and sharing your stories effectively with the public and the media are not easy tasks.
- Learn to write an effective press release.
- Get tips on working with the media.
- Learn how to use nontraditional and new media tools to promote Rotary.
- Find tips on how to measure the success of your campaign to better prepare for future efforts.
- Link to resources, including videos, from Rotary's global public image campaign, Humanity in Motion.
- Sign up to receive the Rotary PR Tips newsletter, a biweekly publication that offers innovative ideas that clubs and districts can use to promote Rotary in their communities.
- For a complete public relations overview, purchase Effective Public Relations: A Guide for Rotary Clubs.
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The RI President's Monthly Message - Test Time!
 We are at the halfway point in this Rotary year, and now is the time to test the strengths and weaknesses of our clubs. Perhaps a strange idea for some Rotarians, but how else will we learn how the activities and programs of our respective clubs match up to those of other clubs in our districts - and around the world? Therefore, I encourage all Rotarians - not only the club officers - to become involved in evaluating their clubs during the month of January. The Presidential Citation program for 2010-11 has been designed as a score sheet for all the Avenues of Service. It also is a checklist for many of the activities and programs conducted by most clubs. Club presidents are required to complete the score sheets and submit them to their district governors by 31 March 2011 for their clubs to be eligible for the Presidential Citation awards. The scores should be shared with all club members either as written reports or as presentations at club meetings.
Starting work on the Presidential Citation test in January will provide an opportunity to correct any discovered deficiencies in club activities before the submission deadline of 31 March. It also will cause the club leaders to notice that a new Presidential Citation with Distinction award is available this year for clubs with a good balance of activities in all Avenues of Service.
This year I am recommending that all clubs review their practices and procedures to see if they are truly best practices or merely traditional practices. Annual evaluations of our clubs are certainly best practices, and more Rotarians than usual need to be involved in the evaluations for their clubs. The Presidential Citation score sheets are a good place to start the process. How else will we know if our clubs really are becoming Bigger, Better, and Bolder?
Ray Klinginsmith, RI President
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Time to Identify Ambassadorial Scholarship Applicants
It is now time for you to locate up to two candidates for the 2012-13 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship selection process in District 6710. The district subcommittee will be able to select two candidates for the academic-year scholarships and one or two alternates for the 2012-13 award period.
A link to applications and additional information is available at the District website: http://www.rotarydistrict6710.org/view/149
Contact Ambassadorial Scholarship Chair Vernon Gantt at vwgantt@murray-ky.net or (270) 753-9679 with questions.
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Nominating Committee for 2013-14 District Governor Selection Announced
The Primary Nominating Committee, chaired by PDG Mary Jo Duke, has named the members of the Nominating Committee to select the District Governor for the 2013-14 Rotary Year. The Nominating Committee members are as follows: - Chair, PDG Loretta Williams, Daviess County Rotary Club
- PDG Joe Phillips, Franklin Rotary Club
- PDG Roger Newell, Southwest Louisville Rotary Club
- Sam Miller, President Fulton Rotary Club
- Cathy Williamson, President Elizabethtown Rotary Club
- Christy Carpenter, President Springfield Rotary Club
- Jim McClanahan, Secretary Mayfield Rotary Club
The District is grateful to PDG Mary Jo and her team for their work in identifying these excellent committee members.
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Group Study Exchange - Host Clubs Needed!
Things are coming together for the GSE with District 1810 in Germany. Becky Ricketts and her team are hard at work preparing for their trip to Germany in June 2011. During the last week of December I received updated biographies and a "Wish" list for the GSE team from Germany. These will be posted to the District website and forwarded to the clubs that have indicated they want to be hosts so that appropriate vocational activities can be scheduled.
At this point, we have more host clubs that have volunteered than we will be able to accommodate, so having good vocational opportunities for the German team will be critical in the selection process. One big problem so far is that no clubs in the western half of the district have applied to be a host, which is just unacceptable. It is planned to make final host club selections by the end of January, with the final itinerary sent to RI within 2 weeks after selection. At this time, we are taking applications from Rotary Clubs to serve as hosts to this team.
We have had several clubs express interest in being a host club for this exchange, however the concept of putting a tentative schedule together eludes most. To apply as a host club, send a tentative itinerary by e-mail or postal to: Lauch Hines, 5601 Coral Berry Place, Crestwood, KY 40014; LauchHines@targetretire.com
Each final itinerary should show the location and a contact person for each team member at every moment during the tour. If a district does not submit their complete host district itinerary to the GSE department prior to departure, they will not be allowed to travel.
Any club selected to host must provide: - Names, street addresses and contact information of each host family.
- A schedule of host families and all planned activities.
- Specific location of all planned activities.
- Names and contact information for any Rotarians escorting the team.
- At least one day's activity devoted to the vocation of each member.
This MUST be done IMMEDIATELY AFTER being selected, as the itinerary must be sent in to Rotary at least 45 days before the scheduled arrival of the team.
GSE hosting is a most rewarding experience for all involved. If there are any questions or comments, feel free to call Chair Lauch Hines at (502) 243-3525.
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District Speech Contest
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All Club Presidents should have received their 2010-2011 Speech Contest Packets in the mail. Be sure to pass these on to your New Generations Chair, Vocational Services Chair, or to your designated Speech Contest Chair.
If your club has not received a Contest Packet in the mail, be sure to contact Stan Klausing, District Speech Coordinator at stan@scott-klausing.com or at 502-222-5366.
The District website also has the complete Speech Packet available for download. It also has other pertinent information and updates. Just click on New Generations - Speech Contest in the left side panel.
Clubs should begin immediately to recruit student contestants in their local high schools.
- Club Contests should be held during the four week period of February 21 -March 19, 2011.
- Sectional Contests will compete during the three week period from March 21 thru April 9, 2011.
- Regional Contests will compete during the two week period from April 11 thru April 23, 2011.
- District Finals will be at the District Conference in Nashville on April 29 or 30, 2011.
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District Scholarship Applications Available
Your District 671 Rotary Foundation continues to recognize the importance of higher education and the quality students graduating from our Kentucky schools. This year our district foundation will offer five to seven $1,500 scholarships for the academic year 2011-2012 for use at accredited Kentucky colleges and universities. Awards will be made to high school seniors and present college students.
 You can find the application and all details on the district website:
http://www.rotarydistrict6710.org/view/251
The guidelines are unchanged from previous years.
Applications must be received by February 28, 2011
Eligible Interact or Rotaract members should contact their sponsoring Rotary Club for more information on applying.
This is an opportunity for your Rotary club to help some deserving student who may someday make a positive difference in your community and beyond. Please help assure the continued success of this worthwhile program by returning your candidate's completed application by or before February 28, 2011. If you have questions, call me at 270.723.1899 or email ksharon1@comcast.net.
Sincerely, PDG Kay Sharon
Chairperson
Scholarship Awards Committee
District 671 Foundation
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Rotaract-Interact District Conference:
January 22, 2011 in Owensboro, KY
 The date for the annual Rotaract-Interact District Conference is set for Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro.
If your Rotary Club sponsors a Rotaract or Interact Club, or if you would like to learn more about either of these fantastic programs, then this announcement is for you.
Please encourage your Interact and Rotaract members to attend, as well as those Rotarians who are involved with these programs.
This year's theme: Making a Difference
Cost: $12 for Rotaractors and Rotarians; $10 for Interactors Registration Deadline: January 14, 2010 All Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and club advisors are invited to attend. We will have a full day of learning and fun. Here is what you can expect:
- Meet and network with other Rotaract/Interact Club members
- Get great new ideas for club projects
- Showcase the activities of your club
- Learn Teamwork and leadership skills to help improve your own club
- Learn how you can work more effectively with your sponsoring Rotary club, and with other Interact and Rotaract clubs
This year's conference is in a great, central location in Owensboro, KY. You don't want your club to be the only one that is left out! Keep up with the details as they emerge, and register online at: http://www.rotarydistrict6710.org/view/301 |
Save the Dates!
2010-11 Multi-District Conference
April 28-May 1, 2011
Nashville, TN
District Assembly
June 11, 2011
Elizabethtown, KY
2011-12 District 6710 Conference
October 7-8, 2011 (FALL)
PDG Dinner- October 6
Elizabethtown, KY
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Important Information for Club Presidents-Elect
As the President Elect of your club of 2011-2012, it is time to start planning for your year. One of the requirements in order to serve as a Rotary Club President is to attend the President Elects Training Seminar (PETS). In order to help you prepare for this important event, we will be holding mandatory Pre-PETS meetings. Please choose one of the following to attend:
Pre-PETS Meetings (attend one):- Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Elizabethtown | Howard Johnson off I-65
- Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Louisville | Audubon Country Club
- Thursday, February 17, 2011 in Central City | Location TBA
- Friday, February 18, 2011 in Gilbertsville | KY Dam State Park Village, Green Meeting Room in the Clubhouse
All meetings will begin at 6:00pm and end by 7:00pm local time.  Registration for PETSMid South PETS is a professionally organized event for the 6 districts of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. The upcoming PETS will take place March 18-20, 2011 in Nashville, TN. This year PETS is using a new registration system. All Presidents-Elect should have receives a special e-mail from District Governor Elect Rick Baumgardner with registration information and a registration link unique to each person. If you did not receive this e-mail, contact Mary Kathryn at mk@rotarydistrict6710.org.Other information on PETS, including the agenda and hotel reservations can be found online at www.midsouthpets.org. |
Consider a Gift to The Rotary Foundation from your IRA
Rotary International News -- 21 December 2010
New legislation has extended the IRA charitable rollover -- a provision that permits individuals age 70½ and older to make tax-free distributions of up to US$100,000 from an IRA directly to charity.
Donors have until 31 January to make distributions that will be treated as if they were made in 2010.
Consider an IRA charitable rollover if you are at least age 70½ and you do not need the additional income generated by the required minimum distribution, you do not itemize deductions, or you want to use unneeded assets to secure a Rotary legacy.
To make a gift to The Rotary Foundation from your IRA, download the IRA transfer forms, or contact Planned Giving at plannedgiving@rotary.org for more information.
Download the Nurture Your Rotary Dream brochure (PDF) to learn more about the IRA rollover.
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Don't Miss the 2011 RI Convention in New Orleans!
Each Rotary year culminates in the RI Convention, held in various locations around the world. The 2011 Convention is taking place not too far from us in New Orleans! Don't miss this opportunity to attend the event of a lifetime. The RI Convention isn't slated to be back in North America  again until 2017! This year's convention will take place May 21-25. The RI Convention is for EVERY Rotarian regardless of your status-- new-comers and old-timers, experienced leaders and those who aspire to be good members. You will be in the company of 18,000-20,000 Rotarians from around the world, and you will gain a whole new appreciation of what it means to be a part of a global organization -- the worldwide Family of Rotary. For registration information, visit www.rotary.org/convention. You may also contact Mary Kathryn with questions. |
Heart of America Breakfast in New Orleans
Are you headed to the RI Convention in New Orleans? Then don't miss the Heart of America Breakfast for all Rotarians and their guests in Zones 30-31, which includes District 6710. This is a great opportunity for all attendees from our District to gather at one spot while we are in New Orleans! The breakfast will take place at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the New Orleans Convention Center. Tickets are available at $35.00 each from DGN Don Dykman - 173 Woodgate Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601 (phone: 502-226-1948; e-mail: dondykman@aol.com) |
February is Literacy Month
 In 1985, Rotary declared basic literacy to be a pre-condition to the development of peace. Through this organizational emphasis, more than half the world's Rotary clubs address the full range of literacy and mathematical challenges for primary, vocational, and adult learners as well as teacher training. Many Rotary club members promote what is termed "lighthouse" literacy projects - those that can be replicated easily, thereby increasing the scope of their impact. Lighthouse literacy projects have been created for formal schooling, older children who are not in school, functionally illiterate adults (particularly women), special groups, and teacher's training. The purpose of these projects is to inspire, guide and support national authorities toward alleviating mass illiteracy in developing countries. In Thailand, for example, the "lighthouse" literacy effort has been so successful that the government adopted it as a national program. Similar literacy initiatives have been sponsored by Rotary clubs in Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, and South Africa. The Rotary Foundation promotes education and literacy for all by - Ensuring that children have access to quality basic education
- Reducing gender disparity in education
- Increasing adult literacy
- Strengthening the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy
- Supporting studies related to basic education and literacy
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Club Secretaries - Submit Your Attendance Numbers
Club secretaries asked to submit club meeting attendance records by the 10th of each month for the previous month. Please include the date, number of members that attended on that date, and the total regular membership on that date. Attendance reports should be sent to the District Secretary James U. Smith at jus@smithandsmithattorneys.com. Please be sure to include "Rotary Attendance" in the subject line. If your club secretary does not have access to e-mail, attendance can be faxed to Jim at (502) 589-5345. Note: Submission of attendance records by the 10th of each month is a requirement for the Governor's Award of Distinction. |
2010-11 District Directories
 If you did not receive a hard copy of the 2010-11 District Directory and would like to have one, please contact Mary Kathryn at mk@rotarydistrict6710.org. Keep in mind that you may always access the 2010-11 directory and Master List in an Excel file from the District website. To download the file, go to http://www.rotarydistrict6710.org/view/86You will need to log in to the website to access the information. If you do not have a user account, you can easily create one by following the instructions. |
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Don't Forget...
Mark your calendar for these important deadlines and events: - January -Rotary Awareness Month - January 10 - Monthly Attendance Due - January 22 - Interact/Rotaract District Conference - February -World Understanding Month - February 10 - Monthly Attendance Due - February 15 - Pre-PETS Meeting, Elizabethtown - February 16 - Pre-PETS Meeting, Louisville - February 17 - Pre-PETS Meeting, C entral City - February 18 - Pre-PETS Meeting, KY Dam Village - February 21 - March 19 - Club Speech Contests - February 23 - Rotary's Anniversary - February 28 - District Scholarship Club Application Deadline - March - Literacy Month - March 7-13 - World Rotaract Week - March 18-20 - Mid-South PETS Nashville, TN |
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