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 Reflection

April, 2014

 

While thumbing through my recently received "the rotarian" magazine I realized that April is "Magazine Month". Every dues paying Rotarian receives "the rotarian" each month. I wonder how often we read our magazine. I admit that I don't read every issue every month when I receive it. Occasionally I do, but often I set it aside promising myself I'll read it later as part of my bedtime reading ritual. Perhaps I should be more disciplined about my reading.

 

The May 2014 issue is worth a look. It begins with a column by RI President Ron Burton. Other columns are on "Ethics" and "Clubs". One feature article is on mining pollution in Bolivia and remediation brought about by Rotarians and a professor from the University of Oklahoma and a Rotary Foundation Matching grant a few years ago. Other feature articles are on "Cheapskates" and on whether "policymakers can solve world problems". There is also a global outlook article on "A Rotarian's guide to getting and keeping members". There are also articles from "Departments" - Letters, Up front, Calendar and Insider.   

 

OK, I admit this is a bit of a sales pitch for reading "the Rotarian" magazine. Perhaps it's a little guilt on my part but, who knows, reading our magazine on a monthly basis might just give us a stronger connection to what Rotary is about and how lives can be changed through what we do.              

 

 

  Engage Rotary, Change Lives

Jack McAllister
Rotary Club of Lexington, KY USA
District 6740, Governor 2013-14

Growth
We're Growing!

 EXPANDING ROTARY GOOD - ADDING MEMBERS

 

Yes, that's right we are growing in membership in District 6740! As of July 1, 2013 we had 1636 members and 

we now have 1674, a net increase of 38 members. That is a 2.3% net increase in membership. We are hoping to add more new members in the last two months of this Rotary year and reach a Rotary International goal of a 2.5% increase in membership. Of the 26 districts in Zones 30 and 31, D6740 ranks 4th in Percent Increase in Membership since July 1, 2013.

 

Our net increase in membership in the district is the result of 19 clubs increasing membership (having a net increase of 77 members), 14 clubs declining in membership (having a net decrease of 39 members) and 8 clubs having no change in membership. The 19 clubs which increased by at least one member since July 1, 2013 are listed below. Congratulations! It is not easy to retain existing club members and still bring new members into your club. It takes commitment and effort to approach a prospective member and invite them to be your guest at your Rotary club meeting. These clubs have worked hard to get new members.

 

  Special recognition is extended to the Richmond Rotary Club for the largest number of new members at 11; a 20.4% increase. They were followed by the Kenton County Rotary Club with 8 new members; a 42.1% increase. The West Liberty Rotary Club has added 7 new members, the third largest number of new members added. This club is just 2 members shy of doubling their membership; now showing a 77.8% increase on members.

 

What is the real value of adding members to our clubs? It really isn't about the numbers. It is about expanding the good that Rotary clubs can do. If these new members become engaged in Rotary by participating in community service projects or fundraising activities they are contributing to the good their Rotary club does. With more members perhaps a club can undertake either more such projects or maybe larger projects. 

 

 

 

District 6740

Club Name

Member Count @ 1 July

Member Count @ Current

Net Change from 1 July

 

Berea

26

27

1

 

Cynthiana

45

51

6

 

Falmouth

21

23

2

 

Florence

103

111

8

 

Georgetown

20

23

3

 

Grayson

16

18

2

 

Harlan

23

25

2

 

Kenton County

19

27

8

 

Lexington

342

343

1

 

Lexington Sunrise

25

28

3

 

Louisa

39

41

2

 

Maysville

51

53

2

 

Nicholasville

34

40

6

 

Richmond

54

65

1

 

Somerset

38

41

3

 

Somerset-Pulaski County

23

28

5

 

West Liberty

9

16

7

 

Whitesburg

31

33

2

 

Winchester

43

46

3

 

 

 

Clubs
Campbell
Campbell County Rotary Club
 

 The Rotary of Campbell County is having success in regrowing!  In March the club install 3 new members.   Linda Bates is a resource personnel with the Campbell County School System.  Alan Goderwis manages the Cold Spring Home Depot, and Dennis Knight is the Corps Officer for the Newport Salvation Army. 

Recently the Campbell County club collected toilet paper which was donated to the CARE Mission in Alexandria.  The Mission needs any toiletries.  It also participated in the Campbell County Middle School Parent Night by setting up a table with the game, Ninja, for those attending to play.  Also displayed at the table was information about eradication of polio.  It then set up the same type of table at the Newport Intermediate Leadership Club Health Fair. 

 

Campbell County Rotary may be small and some the projects may seem small but it is a very active organization!

 

covington
Covington Rotary Club

 

The Rotary Club of Covington Kentucky in collaboration with the Devou Park Advisory Board and Kentucky Rotary District #6740 has renovated the area of Devou Park known as the Rotary Grove Memorial. During the annual Memorial Day Service, the Club will celebrate a re-dedication of this space and unveiling of the new renovations.
 Memorial Service and Dedication  

Tuesday, May 27, 2014  

12:00 pm  

Rotary Memorial Grove  Devou Park 

 

 

   

 

The Rotary Grove Memorial was dedicated in 1932 to honor deceased Rotarians of the Covington Club. The renovations of this area allow an opportunity to include all Rotarians and community members to put their mark on history by purchasing an engraved paver. Deadline for paver orders is April 15, to allow sufficient time to engrave and install these pavers prior to our Memorial service. Paver sizes: 5x8 $100 and 12x17 $250  For additional information on purchasing a paver in Rotary Grove Memorial and the Memorial Service, contact Tracy Jones, or visit www.covingtonkyrotary.org

 

 

 

 

 

Covington Rotary will continue to sell the Pavers beyond the mentioned deadline.  

 

Contact Tracy Jones of Covington Rotary at [email protected]. 

 

cynthianaCynthiana Rotary Club 

  

 
On April 3 President Doug inducted 3 new members into the Cynthiana Rotary club.  Pictured left to right:  Doug, Mike Dinsmore, Greg Wills and Casey Kerns.  Mike works at Farmers Deposit Bank and is a former Rotarian from the Glasgow Rotary club.  Greg also works at Farmers Deposit Bank and is a transfer Rotarian from the Carlisle Rotary club.  Casey works at Licking Valley Dental and her husband Chris is also a member of the Cynthiana Rotary club. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Saturday April 19th the Cynthiana Rotary Club 
and the Harrison County Relay For Life 
organization worked  together to sponsor the 2nd Annual Rotary/Relay Pancake Breakfast!  Eighteen dedicated Rotarians were joined by a similar number of Relay For Lifers as we served approximately 200 people during the 8 am - 11 am time slot.  The event was held at the Harrison County Middle School effectively joining together not only the 2 organizations but the School System too. The Pancake Breakfast was followed by the annual Frankie Taylor Easter Egg Hunt which was held adjacent to the School.  Another opportunity by our Club to further one of our Vision Statement goals.  A special thanks to Co-Chairs of the breakfast event:  Ralph Deitemeyer and Darwin Root - Great Job!

 

  

  

The Cynthiana Rotary club held its January 23, 2014 meeting at EZ Pack.  EZ Pack is a subsidiary of Navistar and builds (from scratch) refuse trucks.   A couple of months ago the Plant Manager presented the program about his company and there was so much interest in learning more about the plant we decided to have a lunch meeting at the plant followed by a tour of the facility.  This is the second in a series of 3 meetings the Club has held at different locations.

 
 
 

 

lexingtonLexington Rotary Club
 

 

 

Just a Reminder...
 

We publish via email this newsletter at the end of every month, and I need your help in making it as interesting as possible to all Rotarians! Brag about what you are doing for Rotary, your community, and the world!  Tell us about your Rotary club's event, fundraiser or service project. Please send photographs of Rotarians being Rotarians and be sure to include captions so we all know what's going on.  

 

If you are interested in getting some great tips on publicizing your club's activities, drop Mac Wall, our Zone's Public Image Coordinator, an email.  If you have a great idea for an article, Mac will have some great ideas on how to present it!  He may even help you grow your club!

 

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