Did you know...

Doug was raised in a home that played a lot of classic country music?  His Dad and uncle had their own band as young men that played warm-up to Tennessee Ernie Ford.  Doug was thrilled when he got to meet Merle Haggard in downtown San Diego years ago and has a photo to prove it!  When you see The Governor for your club visit, be sure to ask him about good ole' Merle and the photo.

To find out more about our District Governor Doug Fowler and First Lady Deborah, click here...

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOW CLOSE ARE WE?

Rotary Is "This Close" to Achieving Its Goal of a Polio-free World (Long)

Behind the Scenes look at the Making of "This Close" 

ROTARY and the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

While Rotary Districts and clubs are exempt from paying federal income tax, the law does require Rotary clubs and districts to file an annual information return on IRS Form 990, on or before the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of the annual accounting period (15 November).  Failure to meet the annual filing requirement for three consecutive years will result in revocation of the tax-exempt status of the club or district in question. To learn more about this requirement, click here...

Rotary Gazette QuickNotes is a weekly update and briefing for Rotarians.  Announce club events, share successes and seek resources - just be sure to keep it to 100 words or less!  Don't wait - submit a QuickNote today.  Submit using the link above or from the District website.

Highlighter is the Governor's Monthly Newsletter.  Post articles and photos, share project ideas, promote membership, and create Rotary awareness.  Click on the "Highlighter Submission Guidelines" in QuickLinks and submit your articles now!

 TAILGATE & CHILI COOK OFF

Angels Rotary Night 

Tailgate & Chili Cook-Off

Post Game Concert

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Angels vs. Baltimore 

The tickets will be sold at face value, with 1/2 of the proceeds going to Polio.  Deadline for all tickets is July 28.  For more information contact Cal Magro, 626-827-2611, calmaco@verizon.net  For forms and flyers visit the District Website.

HELP US HELP YOU BY TAKING THE PUBLIC RELATIONS SURVEY

Help us plan our PR training, resource page and other ways to support your club Public Relations efforts.  Each PR Chair [or President, in the absence of a PR Chair] is asked to complete a 10-question survey at:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HPHP7MX.   Each PR Chair [or President]should have received an email from me today. If you did not, please contact me, Kathie Martin, at rotarykat@gmail.com so we can update our list. 

 REGISTER NOW!

A real round-up of Rotary know-how is in store. Spend quality time learning about Membership, Public Relations, Rotary Foundation and Rotary International Service from the best in the District. Who should attend? Board members, committee chairs, new members and anyone interested in improving your club! $25 per person [includes continental breakfast].  For more information contact Linda Rizzardi at mslindarizz@aol.com or 760-964-2421.

California (Aug 20): REGISTER NOW                    Nevada (Aug 27): REGISTER NOW

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPECIAL CLUB EVENTS 

Don't forget to support your fellow Rotarians at their upcoming Club Events.  These events are open to all Rotarians and Friends of Rotary.

 
7/16/11:  Claremont presents "Running of the Balls, The Sequel"
7/23/11:  Ontario's Guns and Hoses Car Show
7/29/11:  Panda Express Supports Victorville Rotary Foundation
8/13/11:  Upland's Concerts Under the Stars
9/10/11:  Covina Sunrise Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament
9/16/11:  High Desert's American Heroes Dance
10/9/11:  Centennial Hills 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

For details about the above events, click here....

STRUT YOUR MUTT IN WEST COVINA 

Rotary Club of West Covina AND Guide Dogs for the Blind is hosting our first annual amateur dog show and you are invited! Join hundreds of dog lovers, pet care professionals and retail stores as they showcase their puppies/dogs on September 24, 2011 at Palm View Park in West Covina!   For more information contact Toni Villanueva at cowboyupcowgirlup@roadrunner.com.

 UPLAND PACKS CARE PACKAGES FOR FEMALE SERVICE MEMBERS

Upland Rotarians packed 25 care packages Wednesday to send to members of a Female Engagement Team [FET] serving in Afghanistan. FETs are attached to Army or Marine combat units, go on missions, carry full packs and weapons, and are combat trained.  Their mission is to engage the women of Afghan villages, bringing them everything from sewing machines to health care initiatives.  Upland Rotary President Bob Redick and his first lady, Past-President June Redick, initiated the service project and shopped for care package items.  Along with sun screen, socks, snacks, and other items, each box contains a letter from the club thanking the recipient for her service to country and the women of Afghanistan.  For more information about the Upland Rotary Club and their projects, visit them on the web at www.uplandrotary.com.