GSE TEAM NORWAY SELECTED
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number of 31 young professionals applied this year for the Group Study Exchange (GSE) to Norway.
The applicants were so well-qualified, we
had a hard time narrowing the field and selecting six. Eventually, the team
will be divided into 4 traveling team members and 2 alternates. The professions of the team members include: a recylcing specialist, a wildlife biologist, a cardiac nurse, a wheat and hops farmer, a transportation planner and a youth program manager.
Our team leader this year is Assistant Governor Kathy Stromvig (Southeast Portland RC) and alternate team leader is President-Elect Eric Reise (Hermiston RC).
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MESSAGE TO PRESIDENTS FROM RI SECRETARY GENERAL ED FUTA
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The 2007 Council on
Legislation adopted resolution 07-187 asking the RI Board to consider providing
internet software and platforms for use by clubs. The RI Board endorsed
this concept and requested the general secretary to follow through in providing
this type of service to Rotary clubs.
Accordingly, Ed Futa announced this week a new partnership between Rotary
International and Citrix Online. Through this partnership, RI is giving
members access to exclusive offers on the simplest and most cost-effective
tools for conducting online meetings.
Clubs and Rotarians are all eligible for a 60-day free trial and 15 percent
discount on Citrix� GoToMeeting� and Citrix� GoToWebinar�. For the full message click here.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2012-13 DISTRICT GOVERNOR EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31
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The deadline to get Governor Nominee Data Form into the District Office has been extended to October 31.
The following are the requirements for
District Governor:
(1) Must be in good standing and have served one full term as a Rotary Club President; and (2) Must have completed seven years of Rotary service by the time he/she becomes governor.
There will be an informative session on the duties of a District Governor on October 23. Candidates will give a short speech on the evening of November 20 and the Nominating Committee will interview the candidates on November 21.
For any questions, please contact Nominating Committee Chair PDG Phil Sperl.
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