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Marilyn M. Hummelstein
Governor 2005-06
In this issue:
Note from Marilyn
This April issue of the District Governor’s eLetter is late this time. Lots of activities prior to the District Conference delayed this issue but we wanted to get it to you as soon as we could. May's issue will be out soon with reports and photos from District Conference!
Thanks for your understanding.
Marilyn
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Inbound Group Study Exchange (GSE) Team
Headed by Past District Governor, Steven Croft, the GSE Team from England is nearing the end of their time in District 6150. They’ve seen and done a lot and there’s more to see. Along with our Outbound team headed by Club 99’er Jim Connor, District Conference this year was enhanced by their presentations and fellowship during and after the conference.
Sam and I had the added pleasure of spending Sunday afternoon with the inbound GSE team sailing Greers Ferry Lake on PDG Gary Speed’s sail boat.
I’ll have a complete report of the District Conference along with the photos in the May issue of the Governor’s eLetter.
A few photos of the team during their time in D6150.
Click on the small images to view larger versions of each photo.
What's a GSE trip to D6150 without a visit to Graceland!
An afternoon on the lake.
Captain Shona at the wheel on Greer's Ferry Lake.
After a bloodless mutiny, Captain Zoe took the wheel while 1st Mate Gary Speed helped celebrate her victory.
Group photo back at the dock after all disputes had been settled over who was the rightful Captain of the boat.
Team Leader Steven Croft with
DG Marilyn Hummelstein depart the boat after a great afternoon sailing.
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District 6150 Centennial Grove Dedication and Celebration set for June 17 in Little Rock
WHO: Rotarians, supporters & friends of the Rotary District 6150 Centennial Grove Project
WHAT: Dedication of the Centen-nial Grove including entertainment by the “Greasy Greens”, dedica-tion ceremony, time capsule burial and lunch provided by the Rotary Club of South Little Rock.
WHEN: June 17, 2006 – 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
WHERE: MacArthur Park, Little Rock, Arkansas
For additional information contact Barry Goldberg - or 501.219.0837
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Sherwood Ethics Award
The Rotary Club of Sherwood presented certificates and monetary awards to eight local students at the Club's annual Ethics Day Award program. The students were nominated by teachers in their schools and recognized for their demonstrated activities as individuals with high ethical standards. Also attending the April 12 Rotary Club meeting were their parents, teachers and principals.
Students recognized for the 2005-2006 school year are Victoria Mantooth and Brandt Maharg,Sylvan Hills Middle School;Andrea Watson and Andrew Hamilton, Northwood Middle School; Rachel Hamilton and Quentin Bryant, North Pulaski High School;Cheryl Bryant and Jeff Upton, Sylvan Hills High School.
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Pictured from left to right: Beverly Williams, Sherwood Rotary Ethics Award chair; Victoria Mantooth, Brandt Maharg, Andrea Watson, Andrew Hamilton, Rachel Hamilton, Quentin Bryant, Cheryl Bryant, Jeff Upton; Danny Stedman, President Sherwood Rotary
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RYLA Photos are now online!
Click here to view photos from the March 30 - April2, 2006 Camp RYLA.
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Calendar
2006
May
- April 21 - May 21 - GSE Inbound Team from England
June
- Jun 7-11 -Youth Exchange Outbound Camp for Long-Term Exchange Students
- Jun 11-14 - RI Convention in Sweden & Denmark
- Jun 13-17 - Cleburne County Child Safety Seat Inspector Course
- Jun 17 - D6150 Centennial Grove Dedication
- June 22 - DG Installation
July
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Why I Am A Rotarian
By John Örtengren, Sollentuna-Tureberg Rotary Club,
District 2350, Sweden
 In 1975 I was invited to become a Rotarian. At that time Rotary was not as well known as it is today. I recognized, nevertheless, that here is an organization that combines multi vocational membership with humanitarian goals and a high ethical standard.
This unique combination of features not only appealed to me but challenged me as well.
As the years went by, these initial impressions were reinforced, generating enthusiasm in what I had been doing in Rotary. It was felt like an inner reward when I was asked to become the district governor in my district (2350 Sweden) twenty years later. I am still very active, taking great pride in being a Rotarian.
Today Rotary is still a multi vocational organization, the only one in the world, that combines vocational service with service to Mankind, regardless of age, sex, race or religion, holding the ethical flag high, always paying attention to high ethical standards in business and professional life.
Is not that a wonderful organization to be a member of?
John Örtengren
Sollentuna-Tureberg Rotary Club,
District 2350,
Sweden
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Foundation & Membership Success Seminars
Chuck Frazier, RRFC
Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator
WHO: DG’s; DGE’s; DGN’s; District Foundation committee and sub-committee chairs; Zone Membership Coordinators; District Membership committee chairs; District Trainers; Assistant District Governors AND any other interested Rotarians including club level committee members LEAD THE WAY in the 2006-07 Rotary year armed with the information and skills to ensure SUCCESS in the two most vital areas of Rotary and the work we do.
WHAT: Rotary Foundation and Membership SUCCESS SEMINAR
WHY: to provide the latest TRF information and tools needed to meet your district’s goals for program implementation and fund development as we progress into Rotary’s second century of service - PLUS - Participate in train the trainers (improve your PowerPoint presentation and facilitation skills) and learn how to grow and sustain your district’s membership.
WHERE: Hinds Comm. College, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, 1500 Raymond Lake Road, Jackson, MS
WHEN: Saturday June 24 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM (RSVP by June 20 by e-mail to PDG5710@cableone.net – directions and hotel information, if desired, will be sent at that time)
Lunch & coffee breaks will be available at each seminar for $15 at the expense of each participant or your district.
Rotary International Director Robert ‘Bob’ Stuart of Springfield, IL is scheduled to be the lunch speaker at the seminar.
FOUNDATION TOPICS COVERED in each seminar: Bring your questions to be discussed and hear the latest information concerning District Simplified Grants, Individual Grants and Matching Grants; Group Study Exchange; Ambassadorial Scholarship; Peace Fellows; Grants for University Teachers; Alumni; Polio Plus update; Annual Programs Fund (APF) including the SHARE system, District Designated Funds (DDF), World Fund (WF); Every Rotarian Every Year; challenge gifts; Paul Harris Society; goal setting; Major Gifts; and the Permanent Fund (PF)
MEMBERSHIP TOPICS COVERED in each seminar: Bring your membership success stories to share as well as your challenges and learn tips to increase membership; learn tips on making better presentations to your clubs/districts including use of PowerPoint, facilitation of discussion techniques and group presentations, which will improve your presentations
Chuck Frazier, RRFC
Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator
Jerry Franklin, RRIMC
Regional Rotary International Membership Coordinator
RSVP by sending your name, district #, club name and committee appointment to PDG5710@cableone.net by June 20, 2006.
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Rotary Day at the Ball Park Fundraiser
by PDG Ken Stacks & DGNN Ray Keller
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Vs. LOS ANGELES DODGERS BASEBALL GAME
DISTRICT FUNDRAISER JULY 16, 2006 - 1:10 P.M.
Rotary District 6150 has put together an excellent fundraiser package as “All-American As Apple Pie”, a fundraiser with prizes of FOUR all-expense paid trips for two people to St. Louis to see the St. Louis Cardinals play the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The fundraiser tickets are $10 each, with the club getting to keep $5!!
The following are the details of the winning baseball package for two people. Four such prizes will be awarded, total value $2,800:
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$400 cash to cover travel expenses.
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A room for two nights at the St. Louis Downtown Marriott Hotel for Saturday and Sunday.
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Two (2) tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 1:10 P.M, located in the pavilion box seat section.
Each club member is encouraged to sell five tickets. The club keeps half the sales proceeds. District 6150 will pay for the costs of the prizes and ticket printing. The money, sold tickets stubs (the part with the buyer’s name) and unsold tickets must be delivered to Ray Keller by noon on June 29, 2005. The drawing will be held during the district gathering at the installation of Judy Sims, 2006-07 District Governor. The meeting will be held as part of the Rotary Club of North Little Rock’s meeting at noon on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at Alltel Arena.
Contact information: Ray Keller, Chair
870-926-4442 or raykeller@cox.net
Ken Stacks Co-Chair
870-932-5530 or kstacks@ssarch.com
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Heber Springs Club Supporting Water Project in Honduras
by Gina Hergett, President, Rotary Club of Heber Springs
The Rotary Club of Heber Springs is supporting a water project for a small remote village in Honduras. The village of Tecuan is located in a mountainous area of northeastern Honduras. Water is available from a nearby mountain seven months of the year. The rest of the year it must be hauled from a river. At this writing, their supply has all but dried up and they will likely have to institute a boil requirement for the river water.
Villagers building a water tank in Honduras.
The total project involves constructing a dam and installing a water line from another mountain in order that they may have clean water year round. It also involves installing tanks and a chlorination system. Engineering and technical oversight will be supplied by an engineer from the Municipality in Puerto Cortes who will charge just for days worked. Line drawings and an a detailed estimate are available. The land and the labor will be provided by the village people. Building material will be hauled up the mountain by horses. The estimated cost for the system is US$15,000.
Mr Bobby Wilson, a friend of a member of the Heber Springs club has been actively involved in helping people in small villages in Honduras for a number of years. He and his wife lived in a small village there for three years and travel back two times a year to coordinate projects with the village people and the local officials. After hearing the presentation and realizing the dire need, the club members decided to support improvements to the current system and to provide further support in the future. Since the number one cause of death in these small villages is from contaminated water, the club feels that this project will directly benefit the lives of many people at a minimal cost.
If other clubs in the district are interested in supporting this International Water project you should call the club president, Gina Herget at 501-250-9902 for further details. Mr Wilson is scheduled to return to Honduras in the near future, but might be able to make a presentation to your club.
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 Rotary International 2006 Convention June 11-14, 2006
Lots of information is available about the 2006 RI Convention that will be the first one held in two countries at the same time. A few rooms are still left in the District 6150 room block. Contact DG Marilyn Hummelstein - (w) 870-932-8361 x 118 - dg0506@Rotary6150.org if you are interested.
Read more and register online here.
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Promote your Rotary Club Fund Raisers and Social Events
The District Calendar and the Governor's Monthly eLetter are great ways to promote your club's fund raisers and social events that are open to Rotarians around the district. Use the form on the Secretary's page of the district web site to submit items for publication.
Submit an item for the District Calendar
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Membership and Attendance Reports
Each month the District 6150 Membership and Attendance reports will be available on the district web site. You can find the reports on the Newsletter page along with previous issues of the District Newsletter.
Membership and Attendance Reports
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