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WELCOME TO ROTARY DISTRICT 5910
2018-2019 District Governor: John Hathaway District Governor's Club: Rotary Club of The Woodlands

Governor's Challenge

LET'S SHAVE THE GOVERNOR AND END POLIO!

Have you wondered what Santa Claus would look like without a beard?

Now you have a chance to find out.

Your District Governor, who stands in for the jolly old elf each Christmas, has agreed to have his beard shaved off at the 2019 District Conference next April if contributions from Clubs and individuals in the District to the Polio Plus campaign equal or exceed $167,000 by that time. Due to a local match of dollar for dollar (up to $175,000) and the Bill and Melinda Gates two for one match, a contribution in that amount will result in $1,000,000 being raised to continue our effort to eradicate Polio!

Please understand that this is not a request to transfer your contributions to the Rotary Foundation from the Annual Fund to Polio Plus as we still need to meet our future obligations to other Rotary charitable activities such as District and Global Grants and Global Scholarships.

Watch the fundraising thermometer throughout the year to see how close the shave might be! FundraisingIdeas.net

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Interact Training

Interact and Rotaract officer training will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 9:00 until around 1:00. Lunch will be served, but not breakfast. There will be sessions not only for the Interact and Rotaract incoming officers, but for sponsors and advisors as well. This is a wonderful training and gets the year off to a great start. Clubs, please encourage your Interacts and Rotaracts to participate, please. Training will be held at Lone Star College in The Woodlands.

The training will include a service project this year. We will raise funds to donate to purchase windows at an orphanage for disabled children in Nicaragua. Each window costs $90. Students need to bring change to play a game, and that change will be donated to the orphanage. Clubs, if you would like to sponsor a window, please send your donation to Vidor Rotary Club, PO Box 10, Vidor, TX 77670.

Training Schedule

Map of Lone Star College campus

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Membership & Foundation Seminar

Are you thinking of attending the District Membership, Foundation, and Public Image seminar in Galveston on August 25? If so and you'd like to stay overnight, please note:

A block of rooms is being held at Moody Gardens for Friday and/or Saturday nights. Request the special discounted Rotary rate of $159 + 15% tax by calling the hotel at 409-741-8484. This rate is only available until August 3. After that, you will pay the regular rate.

Those arriving Friday night are invited to a dutch treat dinner at Fisherman's Wharf, 2200 Harborside. For reservations: brenda.walker@oncor.com

What can you expect at this seminar?

Learn ways to engage new members and retain your current members, utilize The Rotary Foundation to support your club's service projects, and enhance your public image!
Great speakers and presenters from the Rotary world at large to empower you to energize your club!
Presentations and breakout sessions for club officers, board members, new members and all interested Rotarians!

So what are the details?

Saturday, August 25

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

(Registration and Continental Breakfast at 8:30)

UTMB, Levin Hall

102 Market St. Galveston 77550

Registration Fee: $30

Who should attend?

Club officers, board members, committee chairs, new members,

and all interested Rotarians

To register:

https://www.crsadmin.com/Gen/EventPlanner/EventRegistrationForm.aspx?aid=50026

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Membership Minute

Membership Minute

August 2018

Ideas for strengthening membership

Membership and new club development month

August is Membership and New Club Development Month, and that’s the perfect time to celebrate you — the pillar of Rotary. You continue to show the world that Rotary members are people of action — people who are doing good in communities all over the world. For that, we thank you.

Show your passion for Rotary by adding a Proud Member frame on Facebook. Watch RI President Barry Rassin speak about strengthening our public image and diversifying our membership. We hope you’ll show his short membership video at your next club meeting.

Club and district leaders, an array of membership resources can help you engage current members , connect with prospective members , make new members feel welcome, and assess and develop your club.

Rotary’s club brochure template, available on the Brand Center, is a great way to show prospective members what you’re about. The customizable brochure allows you to upload photos of your club in action to show your community its projects and events.

Welcome new members to your club with the New Member Welcome Kit. Rotary Basics, a guide to all things Rotary, and Connect for Good, which explains all kinds of ways to get involved, are included in the kit.

Help your club stay relevant by conducting an annual Club Health Check. The health check helps you identify problem areas and suggests remedies. Find tips for boosting your membership in Strengthening Your Membership: Creating Your Membership Plan.

Younger professionals can bring new ideas and energy to a club. Explore Engaging Younger Professionals, a new online toolkit that will help you understand this audience, enhance your club’s culture, and engage emerging leaders.

Finally, Rotary has a series of membership courses available in the new Learning Center. From building a diverse club to practicing flexibility and innovation, each course includes a variety of materials, including self-guided learning modules that allow you to explore real-life scenarios similar to those you may experience in your club. Visit the Learning Center today! All membership courses are highlighted in purple.

All these resources and more can be found at rotary.org/membership.

District Directory Published

The District Directory is available online as a download for members only.

You will be required to log-in to download or view a copy.

ACCESS BY CLICKING HERE.

This directory is for club/district use only.
It is NOT for distribution to non-Rotarians,

nor may it be used for any type of commercial mailing list.

Year End All Club Training

The District Year End All Club Training took place on April 7, 2017 in Dickinson. If you would like to see photos or watch the session as recorded please click on the link below to go to the webpage.