Hello Rotarians of the great Rotary District 5610, and I can say "great district" because I know each of you is capable of doing good in your communities. My year as your governor has just begun and I can already say"it is an honor to be your governor." In 2017-2018 we will chart a new course in membership growth, increase foundation giving, and expand public image. We will embrace and enhance the Rotary Leadership Institute program, the Rotary Youth Exchange program, and all other Rotary programs that define a successful Rotary district. We can do this!
I have requested that ALL Rotarians in our district view my filmed messageRotarians: One foot local, One foot Global. Club presidents have been asked to make this a program within the first two months. If you have not seen this, please go to our district websiteHome Page | District 5610 , the link is on the home page. This will clearly explain where we are going this Rotary year.
As your governor, I'm here to serve you...not to be served. As your governor, I'm here to inspire and motivate...not to dictate or mandate. You, my dear Rotarians, are the heart and soul of this great service organization. I know together we will not only succeed, but we will move this district forward in a positive manner. Our communities, and the world at large, will know that the Rotarians of district 5610 truly do "make a difference."
MOBRIDGE - JULY 10 CUSTER - JULY 17 RUSHMORE - JULY 18 SPEARFISH - JULY 19 HOT SPRINGS - JULY 20 RAPID CITY - JULY 20 CHEROKEE – JULY 31 SCOTLAND – AUG 3 ABERDEEN - AUG 7 GETTYSBURG - AUG 10 MINNEOTA - AUG 16 MARSHALL SUNRISE - AUG 17 CANBY – AUG 17 PIERRE-FT PIERRE - AUG 21 SIOUX FALLS WEST – AUG 25 SIOUX FALLS SOUTH - AUG 28
LEMARS - AUG 29 WINNER - AUG 31 CLARK – SEPT 5 HURON - SEPT 6 SIOUX CITY - SEPT 11 VERMILLION - SEPT 12 ROCK VALLEY – SEPT 18 SIOUX FALLS NORTH - SEPT 18 GREGORY - SEPT 20 MARSHALL NOON - SEPT 26 WATERTOWN - SEPT 28 MADISON – OCT 2 BROOKING – OCT 3 CANTON – OCT 10 SIBLEY - OCT 16 WAGNER – OCT 18 TYNDALL – OCT 23 DENISON – OCT 26 LUVERNE – OCT 31 CENTERVILLE – NOV 2 SIBLEY – NOV 6 YANKTON – NOV 7 MITCHELL - NOV 9 MAPLETON – NOV 14
Rotary District 5610 is seeking applications for District Administrator. The position has been vacant since the resignation of Ms. Ella Shafer. The District Administrator reports to the sitting District 5610 Governor, and provides vital support to all Rotary clubs in our district.
Please help District leaders fill this critical position. The position description is attached to this story and available in Downloads on the District website. Please consider applying and share this with others who may be interested. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1 and will be accepted until the position is filled. The candidate selected must be a Rotarian prior to accepting the position. I am available to answer any questions.
A number of clubs and members made significant contributions to the Rotary Foundation to give us an outstanding year in our Rotary Foundation giving of $184,827 for 2016-2017 Rotary Year. This goal was attained by giving to the Annual Fund, the PolioPlus Fund, and the Endowment Fund.
District Governor Steve Harrington has made this year’s goal $200,000 which is certainly doable if we as Rotarians look at what we give to the Foundation. Let’s work together to increase our giving to the Foundation and have another successful year of Rotary Foundation for 2017-2018.
Let's show our members and communities who and what Rotary is! The new People of Action public awareness campaign is rolling our from Rotary this summer. Let's get ready! As we discussed at the last District Assembly, we want to prepare a visible image of Rotary to grow our membership. This campaign will do just that.
Here's what we will do: attached is an information sheet on the campaign instructions. Send me a photo and 2-3 lines of description, and I will prepare People of Action ads like you see in the District bulletin. These ads can then be placed in your local media, on your websites, Facebook pages, etc.
Is Your Club Healthy? is an online course available on Rotary’s Learning Center. Once club leaders or members have completed Rotary Club Health Check, they can take the modules that correspond to the areas identified as needing attention. This course, available in the Learning Center, can help clubs update their strategic plan, or create one with strategies and ideas in place that address areas of concern.
I am here to help whether you want to focus on retention or recruitment with tools and strategies.
The Rotarians of Le Mars are very excited to be the host club for the 2017 District 5610 District Conference to be held October 13 and 14 at the “Ice Cream Capital of the World.” Three distinguished Rotarians will be highlighting our conference with keynote general session addresses and breakout session leadership. They are Rotary International Director-elect Larry Dimmitt, PDG of Topeka, KS representing our Zone 27; Rotary Membership Coordinator Kelly Atkinson, PDG of Salt Lake City, UT; and our own Rotary Public Image Assistant Coordinator Linda Peterson, PDG of Rapid City, SD. We will be holding breakout sessions on the Foundation, Membership, Public Image, Clubrunner, Grants and perhaps others. General sessions will feature Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, nearby club welcomes, awards, international projects, 4 Way test, Friendship Exchange and our DG Steve Harrington. Our showcase entertainment will be “The Browns”, a family gospel and patriotic music group from Le Mars.
Most of our activities and day’s events will be held at the Le Mars Convention Center on the former campus of Westmar College. We have secured blocks of rooms in the three local motels, see the Event registration for more information.
We will showcase our community with tours of the city. These include: The Plymouth County Museum, a very large museum documenting the history of the area and filled with artifacts of agriculture, home life, transportation and community. Veteran’s Park, beautifully landscaped featuring memorials of the great wars of the United States, a very large flying eagle statue and some equipment of the military. Alley Art, painted windows, murals and walls facing the alley; many whimsical, some historical. Plymouth County Fairgrounds, featuring the Round Barn, a turn of the century constructed barn in a circle and also feature the Rotary Drug Store, our club’s largest fundraiser selling soft serve ice cream and our specialty root beer floats. We are offering a community/international service project, S.W.I.M. (Safe Water International Ministries). There will be two sessions offered during the breakouts and tours for groups of 15 to construct CPUs (Chlorine Production Units). These units will produce chlorine by applying electrolysis with a 12 volt battery to salt water for use in purifying water in third world countries.
We welcome all Rotarians and families from District 5610 to plan to join us! —John Schneider, Conference Chair jsswine@midlands.net
Rotary International rolled out the new "People of Action" campaign at the RI Convention in Atlanta. We will design a media campaign for our District to begin as soon as materials become available. You can download materials for your club too at the Brand Center on www.Rotary.org by logging in.
I have a great powerpoint on “Publicizing an Event” that I would be happy to present to your club or event committee. I also have website and social media training that will assist your club in using these digital tools. Please contact me to schedule! I will travel anywhere in the District to meet with your club.
Types of Grants: CAP – Community Assistance Grants: No minimum; $1,000 maximum, 50% match
5610 Grants: No minimum; $15,000 maximum, 50% match Apply to district, deadline is July 31, 24 months to complete Global Grants $30,000 minimum, 50% match of DDF, 33% match of cash Must address one of Rotary’s Six Areas of Focus Must have a needs study, be sustainable and have host and international partners Apply to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) online, can apply throughout the year Club Qualification: Signed Memorandum of Understanding for current year
At least one club member trained at grants seminar for current year In good standing with the IRS (Form 990 current)
Current reporting on any open grants
Contributions to TRF Stewardship Principles: Project is needed/desired by the community
Rotarians are involved in the project
Clear expectations if a cooperating organization is involved
Separate bank account or accounting
Good record keeping (retain records for five years) Records available for audit by District or TRF
Follow up on project to ensure equipment is in place and functioning All income and expenses accounted for
Any conflicts of interest are reported
Fully transparent fund distribution
Timely reports on project to District Final reports are due no later than 60 days from project completion Progress report due at 12 months, if project not completed Project must be completed in 24 months from grant award Sustainability Principles: Lasting impact
Optimal use of local resources
Attention to preservation of natural resources Effect on maximum number of beneficiaries
ClubRunner 102-2060 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP // www.Rotary5610.org // Mail: 5121 S. Barrington Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57108
DG // STEVE HARRINGTON, LE MARS, IA // steveharringtonrotary@yahoo.com
IPDG // ED JACOBSON, PIERRE, SD // coach@pie.midco.net
DGE // DAVE LORENZ // David.Lorenz@usd.edu
EDITOR // LINDA PETERSON, RAPID CITY, SD // linda4rotary@me.com
TREASURER // STEVE SIKORSKI, SIOUX FALLS, SD // sikorski5121@gmail.com
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