School has started.  Ask your business-savvy members and educational leaders to contact local schools and school districts to initiate classes that teach business basics and how to write business plans.  This effort can ultimately lead to Job Creation & Entrepreneurship, the new Area of Service focus of Rotary International.  Providing high school youth entrepreneurial tools and experiences, we help prepare them for their future.

For information about the District Business Plan Competition and the NewGen program contact C. Ray Carlson at ray@rotapreneur.com  or 1-800-448-3456.

From September 14, 2011 - October 14, 2011 Rotary club members are eligible to win 1,000 extra Rotary Foundation recognition points simply by registering on Member Access.  Registrants will be entered into a drawing, and the winner will be announced after mid-October.  Mark your calendars to register on Member Access.  If you have questions, email the contact center at contact.center@rotary.org or call 866-9-ROTARY (866-976-8279).