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| Owen Lusk, District Governor 2010-11 |
Volume 2, Issue 4
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| Governor's Weekly Briefing |
August 27, 2010
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This is the ninth a series of Weekly Briefings shared with all Rotary Club members in District 6150 as we focus this year on Building Communities and Bridging Continents.
Dear Rotarian,
Official visits are ongoing! What great visits I have had with the many clubs that I have visited. I have had the opportunity to visit Batesville, Brinkley and Jonesboro Metro and Pocahontas this past week. Looking forward to visiting with Little Rock Midtown and Searcy early next week.
Share Your Club's Activities!
Is your club doing something exciting? Do you have a special project you want to share with the district? Share your excitement, share the information, let the District know what’s happening in your club.
The Rotary Club of Fairfield Bay is hosting “A Night at the Races” at Indian Hills Country Club on October 14, 2010, a fundraiser for their Literacy Program. Contact Terry Lee for more information or to purchase tickets.
What else is going on? Share your club’s activities! I hear a lot of activities and projects being discussed during my travels, share those with the District. We can learn from each other and help and support each other if we know what’s happening.
Email your information to sharonkmccarroll@yahoo.com. Also be sure to post important dates, events and information on the District and Club Database (DaCdb) calendar. Club fund raisers automatically appear on the District calendar as well as all club calendars. If you need help posting calendar events, contact District Communications Officer, Sam Hummelstein. Have you logged onto the DaCdb this week? Stay informed. Log on at www.Rotary6150.org.
Submit your club news here.
RI Convention in New Orleans May 21-25, 2011
 Did you know that RI recommends attending at least one Rotary International Convention as one prerequisite for serving as a Rotary Club President?
The 2011 Rotary International Convention will be held in New Orleans May 21-25, 2011! How great is it that the Convention will be held almost in our very own back yard. Make plans now to attend. It will be an experience that you will always remember! Contact PDG Bob Warner for information on the district's hotel room block.
Learn more here.
Important Tax Information For Your Club
 All small nonprofit organizations are required to file tax returns, this includes Rotary Clubs. The IRS is offering a One-time Special Filing Relief Program for us to meet this requirement; deadline is October 15, 2010. Each club should review the attached information to see if your club is at risk of losing your tax-exempt status and take appropriate steps to meet these requirements.
Learn more here.
District 6150 Golf Tournament – Ready to Tee Off!
 Rotary District 6150 Foundation Golf Tournament set for Monday, September 13, 2010 at Paragould Country Club. Get your teams together! We are looking forward to a record breaking event. Register by Sept 3, 2010.
To register and obtain additional information click here.
2010 District Seminars
Sign up today to represent your club - final session next Monday night!
Only one more District Seminar is left in this year's series of sessions scheduled in locations convenient for all District 6150 Rotarians. This session will have four tracks - The Rotary Foundation, Membership, Vocational Service & Youth Programs.
Your Rotary club should send at least four individuals so each track will have a representative in attendance. Having more members attend will benefit your club plus your club will receive additional points toward the Club of the Year and Governor's Banner recognition.
Additional information and online registration at www.Rotary6150.org/go/seminars.
Or, click on one of the sessions below to register now!
District 6150 New Members
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS*: District 6150 continues to grow. Batesville has really been growing with four new members…Anthony Kurt Grafton, sponsored by Tim Bruner; Spencer Rogers, sponsored by Dwight Ford; Randy Williams, sponsored by Dale Cole and John Dews sponsored by Renee Long, congratulations Batesville! Little Rock has two new members, Greg Joslin, sponsored by Leila Alston and Richard Reilly, sponsored by Greg Hatcher. Forrest City welcomes Jan Edwards, sponsored by Kellen Carroll; Sherwood welcomes Drew Crawford, IV, sponsored by Annette Van Pelt; Maumelle welcomes Thomas ”Corky” Strode, sponsored by Wayne Shearon and West Little Rock welcomes Laurie Pierce sponsored by Karen Hood. Congratulations and welcome to District 6150! You have grown by 36 new members since 07/01/10!
http://www.Rotary6150.org/go/membership
* New members based on DaCdb District Dashboard - if your club's new members are not listed, please contact us so we can help you learn how to add new members to your club's roster.
Calendar for Upcoming DG Official Visits
The district governor is required by RI to visit each club in the district. The official visit is an opportunity to ask for guidance with challenges and successes facing your club.
Learn more about the District Governor's Official Visit and view the schedule here.
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Upcoming Visit Dates
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Monday, August 30, 2010 |
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Little Rock Midtown
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Searcy
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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Helena
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Harrisburg
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For additional information and a list of future District Governor Official Visits, click here:
http://www.Rotary6150.org/go/officialvisits
Coming Attractions:
- District Summer Seminar Series, final session Aug 30 in Forrest City - learn more.
- District Golf Tournament - Paragould, Mon., Sept. 13, 2010 - learn more.
The Rotarian Recap
 Interesting articles in The Rotarian this month. Did you read the article about Polio? So many people still affected by the lasting damage from the disease. Post Polio Syndrome continues to plague many. This just reinforces the need to support the End Polio Now campaign. What is your club doing to support this project?
Another interesting article was the one about the Fairway Test. Guinn Massey will appreciate this one! Ethics….exactly when is the “letter of the law” really the law? When is it ok to look the other way? Is it ok to take “do overs”?
I hope you have time to browse through The Rotarian, there are some very good articles as well as good information.
You can find the September issue online here.
A thought to share:
"Only the science of right conduct toward others pays. Business is the science of human services. He profits most who serves his fellows best."
~ ~ ~ 1911 Frederick Sheldon
Please forward a copy of this Weekly Briefing to anyone you feel may benefit from receiving a copy.
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Building Communities, Bridging Continents
 Owen Lusk
District Governor 2010-11
Rotary District 6150 - www.Rotary6150.org
Email: dg1011@Rotary6150.org
Phone: 870-240-1821
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Rotary District 6150 * 2004 Barnhill Rd * Paragould, Arkansas 72450
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