WELCOME TO THE DAWN OF A NEW ROTARY WEEK – AND THANKSGIVING WEEK! I’M THANKFUL FOR OUR
FAMILY OF ROTARY AND YOUR SERVICE TO ROTARY.
STOCKTON PACIFIC SPONSORS INTERACT CLUB OF BEN HOLT: It gives me great pleasure to sign the
application for our newest Interact Club! We wish them well as they "Dream, Act, Win, Now!” under
the capable leadership of Advisor Don Richter. Congratulations to Stockton Pacific
President Patrick Velasquez and Stockton Pacific Rotarians for providing our youth with
opportunities for service, leadership, and character development through Interact!
PLAN AHEAD FOR GIVING TUESDAY DECEMBER 2! This year, Rotary will kick-off the holiday season by
joining the social media world on December 2nd for #GivingTuesday. You can read more
at http://rotary5220.org/show-your-rotary-pride-with-givingtuesday-on-december-2nd/
Started in 2012, #GivingTuesday is a movement to go online for a classic holiday tradition – giving to
those in need. Following the Thanksgiving weekend into Black Friday and Cyber Monday,
#GivingTuesday had 2.5 million views online last year.
For a bit of friendly Rotary competition, RI President Gary Huang and The Rotary Foundation will
send a special thank you and give national recognition to the club and district that have the
most individual gifts made ONLINE to The Rotary Foundation on #GivingTuesday, December
2.
Although Rotarians give to the community year round, #GivingTuesday is a great chance to reach
new supporters with the momentum of social media. Lead your club or district to give on December
2nd by supporting Rotary on Facebook or Twitter to Light Up Rotary!
MEMBERSHIP VIDEOS AND WEBINARS: Watch the recording of RI’s second Membership webinar, "Perception
vs. Reality: Club Evaluation and Visioning," featuring PDG Steve Wilcox and RI Chief Strategy Officer Joe
Brownlee. This recording presents steps clubs can take to create and achieve a shared vision for your club.
Click here to learn more: http://vimeo.com/108381769. Don't forget to review the corresponding PowerPoint
presentation! Once you've finished viewing the webinar recording, keep the conversations going in
the Membership Best Practices Discussion Group.
You can register now for upcoming membership webinars by clicking on the links below:
Simple Steps to Innovate your Club
Membership Engagement: The Key to Retention
Feb 04, 2015 at 8:00 AM PST
Mar 25, 2015 at 8:00 AM PST
How to Recruit New Members and Strengthen Your Club
May 06, 2015 at 8:00 AM PST
DISTRICT SPEECH CONTEST: Information will be coming soon to your Club Speech Chair regarding
District Speech Contest! The theme this year is "Dream, Act, Win, Now!”. Club level contests should
be held in January or February, depending upon when your Area contest is held. Each Area will hold
a contest – date to be determined by the Area. Please identify your club’s Speech Contest Chair
in Dac-db - you won’t want your local students to miss the opportunity! Special thanks to Robert
Ferrace, Modesto East Rotary Club, for chairing this year’s Speech Contest!
ROTARY ROSE PARADE FLOAT: This year’s Float theme is "Changing Lives Through Clean Water”. The
float will be broadcast in the Rose Parade to over 100 counties. Has your club sent a donation to
the Rotary Float? You can also make a monetary donation to the Float at www.rotaryFloat.org
REGISTER FOR RI CONVENTION – SPECIAL PRICING ENDS DECEMBER 15: It is going to be a terrific Rotary
International Convention June 6 – 9, 2015 in Sao Paulo Brazil! You won’t want to miss this
Convention or the opportunity to save on the registration fees! Register before 15 December
at www.RIConvention.org. Plan to come early or extend your stay in beautiful Brazil!
FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE WITH INDIA AND NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION DAY [NID] IN FEBRUARY – RESERVE
YOUR SPACE NOW: The Friendship Exchange will also include a National Immunization Day! That’s
right – you can experience the miracle of preventing Polio while on your Friendship Exchange. Get
your passport ready! Our District Rotarians have the opportunity of a lifetime to go on a friendship
exchange to India February 14 – 25, 2015. District 3010 in India is ready to welcome our Rotarians
into their homes and make your stay memorable! District 3010 includes New Delhi and side trip to Taj
Mahal is on the itinerary. Travelers pay their own travel and incidental expenses. Space is limited to
10 individuals [Rotarians and significant others]. If you are interested in going on the Friendship
Exchange to India, contact District Friendship Exchange Chair Gordon Kennedy no later than
Dec. 31.
COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION [COL] DEADLINES APPROACHING: Every three years, Rotarians meet at the Council
on Legislation (COL) to review and vote on proposed legislation. Clubs and districts are entitled to submit
legislation to the COL dealing with the Constitution of Rotary International, Bylaws of Rotary International, and
the Standard Rotary Club Constitution. There is a deadline of December 31, 2014 for proposals to be received
at RI headquarters. Documents to assist you can be found at www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/council-legislation.
If you have questions, contact district COL representative Dave Mantooth or alternate Dick Wyatt.
CLUB BUILDER AWARD: Are you a Club Builder? Is someone in your club a Club Builder? This award
recognizes Rotarians who have made a significant impact in supporting and strengthening their
Rotary clubs. We are seeking nominations for Club Builder Award. See Nick Mascitelli’s October
email or Monday Matters 10-13-14for list of qualifications. Please send your Club Builder Award
candidate information to Nick Mascitelli [[email protected], 209-765-3304].
WELCOME TO OUR ROTARY FAMILY! Thank you, sponsors, for demonstrating the Power of One to
invite someone to join the best service organization in the world! Join me in welcoming:
ROTARY CLUB OF
NEW MEMBER
SPONSOR
Madera Sunrise
Brad Carrott
Bob Bitter
Ripon
Williiam Long
Harrison Gibbs
Tracy Sunrise
PJ Sandhu
SHOP ON AMAZON AND SUPPORT ROTARY: Amazon will now donate 0.5% of the price of your
eligible AmazonSmile purchases to THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL when you shop at
AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com).
SEE WHAT’S UPCOMING ON THE district calendar on the website and check for upcoming events.
Please add your club’s events and fundraisers to the calendar on Dac-db so others can
support your efforts.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
Dec. 2, Giving Tuesday = Give to the Charity of your choice, such as The Rotary Foundation
Dec. 6, Galt Holiday homes Tour
Dec. 6, Madera Sunrise Trees For Charity
Dec. 8, District Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Dec. 15, RI Convention Early Bird Registration pricing ends for Sao
Paulo; www.RIConvention.org.
Dec. 31, District Conference Early Registration $300 per person pricing ends
Dec. 31 Deadline for clubs to elect 2015-2016 Club President-Elect and 2016-2017 President
Nominee
January 28, Governor’s Cabinet Meeting
Jan. 31, Salida Rotary Annual Crab and Rigatoni Dinner
Jan. 31, Manteca Morning Rotary Harry Van Rys Memorial Crab Dinner
Feb. 7, District Mid-Year Leadership Assembly for All Rotarians
Are you looking for an earlier Monday Matters and Rotary Times? They are posted on the
district website under "News” and in Dac-DB [under Reports, Newsletters].
Please send articles, pictures, and your club’s fundraiser flyers to Rotary
Times Editor, Heather Boothe, [email protected] (209-379-2632). Items received by the
20th appear in the next edition. Please share your dreams and successes with the rest of the
District!
Dream Act Win Now to Light Up Rotary!
Cheers,
Terri
Serving with the Best,
Terri Amerio-Bell,
Rotary District 5220
District Governor 2014-2015
Cell Phone: 209-602-6580
Fax: 209-521-8265
Email: [email protected]