February is Rotary's Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month DISTRICT EVENTS February 22nd District 6490 Youth Conference for Interact and Rotaract Members February 29th OPEN TO ALL CLUB MEMBERS! Rotary Leadership Institute March 4th Women of Rotary - New Initiative - Let's Grow Rotary! March 5th District Global Grants Meeting March 16th District Director Meeting April 17th RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) April 24th TO BE RESCHEDULED Field Trip to Rotary International in Evanston April 26th District Foundation Dinner - By Invitation Only May 2nd Assembly - Rotary District 6490 May 25th B-N Rotary Clubs - Memorial Day Parade May 28th District Global Grants Meeting June 6th Honolulu, Hawaii - Rotary International Convention June 28th 2020-2021 Installation - Rotary District 6490
DISTRICT LEADERS
Julie L. Dobski DG District Governor
Rotary makes amazing things happen, like: Two Rotary Peace Fellows are dedicating their careers to peacebuilding and conflict prevention. Read more about Spencer Leung's work with small farmers in Thailand and Michael D. Step DGE DG-Elect Sakun Gajurel's work in Bangladesh helping the Rohingya Muslim refugees.
Glenn Harbin Director of Membership AROUND THE DISTRICT Development Youth Conference for Interact/Rotaract Members Larry J. Howell Director of Foundation & February 22, 2020 International Service District 6490 will hold a Youth Conference for Interact members and Rotaract members on Feb. 22 at Faith United Methodist Church in Champaign. Thomas P. Redington To register, please send the following information to District Interact Chair Art Drake ([email protected]) on or before Feb. 15: Director of Youth Service Which school your club represents. How many Interact members will attend? Kevin W. Yonce PDG How many adults will attend? Director of Any dietary restrictions we need to know about. Administration There will be no charge. Lunch will be provided. We will convene at 9 a.m. and adjourn after lunch -- probably 1-1:30 p.m. This event is always stimulating, and the Interact and Rotaract members are excited to trade ideas and come up with new ideas of their own. Please notify your members to Heather Stoa DGN reserve this date. Faculty liaisons are welcome but not required to attend. DG-Nominee I know that some Interact members are too young to drive and that Champaign is a long drive for some. If transportation is a problem, please ask your sponsoring Rotary Club to help. Deborah West If you have questions, please contact Art Drake at [email protected] Assistant Governor Coordinator C-U Sunrise Leap Into Karaoke Fundraiser Kevin D. Kuebler District Treasurer February 27, 2020 Douglas Bock Assistant Governor
Hank Campbell Assistant Governor
Carrie Crippen Assistant Governor
Michael C. Hirschi Assistant Governor
John Hoblit Assistant Governor
Mary Fraser Hodson Assistant Governor
Michael W. Martin Assistant Governor
James D. Matthews Assistant Governor
John B. Meek Assistant Governor
Miley Palmer Assistant Governor
Chuck B. Schroeder Assistant Governor
Connie D. Walsh DGND Assistant Governor
Jane Chamberlain District Communication Officer/Public Image
HELPFUL INFO
Website: www.rotarydistrict6490.org
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Rotary District 6490, P.O. Box 265, Downs, IL 61736
Arcola Annual Fish Fry
February 28, 2020 February 28, 2020 4 PM - 7 PM Come support the Arcola Sunrise Rotary Club at the annual Fish Fry! There will be a 50/50 raffle and a chance to purchase a brick for the Arcola Rotary gazebo.
Ticket Prices: $12 - Adults & Carryout $7 - Children 12 & Under
See any Arcola Rotary member to purchase advance tickets or you can pay at the door the night of the event.
ENTREES: Hand Breaded Fish, Popcorn Shrimp & Chicken Strips
SIDES: Baked Beans, Steak Fries, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Applesauce
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE is designed for those Rotarians who have the potential and willingness to engage in future club leadership, not necessarily as club presidents. RLI provides you a quality education in Rotary knowledge and leadership skills that are so important in voluntary organizations.
The leadership skills you obtain at an RLI event will help you in your involvement in Rotary as well as your leadership efforts professionally.
Join us for the next RLI: Saturday, February 29, 2019 Check In: 8:30 am Program: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Richland Community College, Decatur
Light breakfast, refreshments and lunch are included in the $50 registration fee.
To register go online at http://www.hoa-rli.org/ by Wednesday, February 26, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact RLI Chair, Cindy Guthrie at [email protected].
Zone Webinar
March 2, 2020
Top Tips for Rotary Cluband District Websites, Facebook Pages and Newsletters
Your club or district's online presence makes a first and lasting impression to current and potential members. Tune in to this informative webinar for tips on how to create a lasting and positive impression online.
All Rotary and Rotaract club members and club/district leaders are welcome!
More info Sign up now!
Women of Rotary
March 4, 2020 Tuscola's Daddy Daughter Dance
March 14, 2020
The Tuscola Rotary Club is excited to host its Third Annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the Tuscola Community Building! Tickets will be $10 per attendee. Open to daughters of all ages with accompanying father, grandfather, uncle, caregiver, etc., we will have dancing, music, and more! You can pick up your tickets ($10 per ticket) at the Tuscola Public Library, Kris Clodfelder at Country Financial, or First Federal Bank of Tuscola!
Sarah Bush Lincoln Rotary Comedy Night
Friday, March 27, 2020
The Rotary Athletic Heart Screening Program, a partnership between local District 6490 Rotary Clubs and Sarah Bush Lincoln Foundation, provides high school sophomores with free heart screening. This program saves lives in East Central Illinois. Proceeds from the Rotary Comedy Night provide funding for these scans.
Please consider being a sponsor. It is a wonderful evening and provides a tremendous showcase for Rotary. Hope to see you there!
Contact Mike Martin at [email protected] for more information regarding sponsorships and the program.
Gibson City Fundraiser
April 4, 2020 RYLA 4-H Camp at Allerton Park
April 17-19, 2020
Application & waivers available on-line at www.rotarydistrict6490.org Mail Application and U of I Waiver to: Roxanne Johnston 425 S Garrard Rantoul, IL 61866 4-H Camp at Allerton Park near Monticello April 17-19, 2020 Early Bird Deadline: Feb 28. 2020 FINAL Registration Deadline: March 17, 2020 $165 per participant (Discounts are available) Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, each age with a different curriculum. (First year attendees can be Sophomores or Juniors)
AROUND THE GLOBE What do Peace Fellows do? Quite a lot! Meet individuals working to stop street harassment, mentor youth, create sustainable agriculture, and more in this video.
Johns Hopkins University reveals the impact of Rotary members - 47 million volunteer hours a year. Read the ground-breaking new report. What's your club's story? Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal Sunset, Decatur, Charleston, and C-U Illini After 5 are leading the way telling their Clubs' story through People of Action Campaign. Now is the time to take the next step in telling our story. The People of Action public image campaign strives to bring the Rotary story to life for those who don't know us. It does this by showing Rotarians as the people of action we are: leaders who work together in communities to inspire, transform, connect, and celebrate what's possible. Individuals who get things done and have a great time working, growing, and learning together. This campaign also motivates, engages, and inspires current and prospective members, as well as donors, partners, and supporters.
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People of Action
Bringing Rotary's brand to life
While many people have heard of Rotary, few people actually understand what Rotary clubs do. In fact, 35 percent of the public is unfamiliar with any Rotary program, including their local club. That's why Rotary has created a new global ad campaign called "People of Action." The ads are available for download at Rotary.org/brandcenter, where you'll also find guidelines on how to use and localize each element, making it easier for clubs in any part of the world to tell their story in a consistent, compelling way.
Here's what you need to know:
Who are we trying to reach? This campaign is for people who do not know about Rotary or why it�s relevant to them. We hope the campaign will appeal to potential members who want to make a difference in their communities, those interested in Rotary's causes, and people looking to establish relationships with others in their communities.
Why is the campaign's theme "People of Action"? Rotarians share a unique passion for taking action to improve their communities and the world. Where others see problems, we see solutions. This is our chance to show others how Rotarians see what's possible in their communities and to highlight what we can achieve when more community leaders join Rotary.
What materials are available? At Rotary.org/brandcenter, you'll find videos, social media graphics, and advertisements for print and digital. Campaign guidelines are also provided to help districts and clubs localize the assets.
Who are the people/projects featured in the campaign? The first ads in the campaign feature real Rotarians in Colorado and Brazil, and the stories shown were inspired by actual projects. More stories from Rotarians will be featured in upcoming ads. Work with local print media ad representatives to place these full-color ads in community magazines and newspapers. Can clubs or districts modify campaign materials with pictures of their own projects? Yes. Guidelines are provided at Rotary.org/brandcenter to help districts and clubs localize the campaign with photos of their own communities.
Is there guidance for taking photos for the ads? Yes. Rotary.org/brandcenter has a checklist and information on how to capture photos that focus on connections and community.
Here's how you can help: What are some ways we can place the campaign locally? Campaign placement tips are on Rotary.org/brandcenter. There are also other ways to use the materials - consider adding campaign Go to Rotary.org/brandcenter - graphics to club and district websites, posting them on social media, and displaying the ads at events. Download the People of Action campaign assets What kind of support will be provided to members who don't know how to buy ads or secure donated space? Share materials with club RI provides guidelines on how to develop media plans, buy ads, and secure donated ad space at Rotary.org/brandcenter. In members - Particularly addition, the RI marketing communications team will host a series of webinars to help club and district leaders with media planning. advertising professionals who can help place ads locally How does the campaign work with the existing Rotary brand positioning of "Join Leaders", "Share Ideas", and "Take Collaborate with your district Action"? leaders - Work with your district public image coordinator for The People of Action campaign brings the Rotary brand to life by highlighting what happens when community leaders within Rotary additional guidance join together, share their vision, exchange ideas about solutions, and then take action to make it a reality. Use social media - Share campaign videos and graphics on Who do I contact with questions about this campaign? your Facebook and Twitter Please send all questions regarding the People of Action campaign to [email protected]. accounts Tell us your success stories - Email Rotary's marketing team with success stories and questions.
Inspire your community in any language by posting one of these social media graphics along with an update about the work your club is doing locally. On Facebook, you can boost posts by ZIP code for less than $100 and substantially increase the number of people you reach.
5 Ignored Methods To Grow Membership
By Tirrah Switzer Published: 2/13/2020 Membership tactics must change, so here's ways to take your recruitment to the next level, more quickly grow membership, and (bonus!) improve the member experience. Membership recruitment is a never-ending project. Every year, members leave your association - they retire, change jobs or professions, go out of business, lose their professional development budget, or just vanish for unknown reasons. As members go out the back door, you must keep new ones coming in the front. What strategies will guide your plan for recruiting these new members? And what tactics will you use to achieve your recruitment goals? The easy way out is recycling membership recruitment tactics of the past. But, the most successful associations do it differently. They encourage staff and volunteers to bring their creativity to the planning table. They're willing to try out new ideas and experiment with new tactics. The world is changing, people are changing, and your membership tactics must change, too. These five under-utilized member recruitment tactics will result in faster membership growth for your association. As a bonus, the practices and mindset you develop by implementing these tactics will improve the association experience for your existing members.
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CONVENTION COUNTDOWN
DESSERT ISLAND When you are in Honolulu for the Rotary International Convention, 6-10 June, make sure to save room for dessert, because the Hawaiian Islands have some sweet treats in store for you.
Shave ice (calling it shaved ice or a snow cone is a quick way of revealing you're not from around here) was introduced to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants. Inspired by a Japanese frozen treat called kakigori, they hand-shaved blocks of ice to create mounds of delicate crystals, then flavored the ice with the juice of tropical fruits.
These days, the ice is usually shaved by machine and is often served over ice cream for an extra layer of indulgence. Flavors range from local favorites such as papaya, lychee, and pineapple to the more exotic (for Hawaii) black cherry, apple, and chocolate.
If your taste runs more to fried dough, you can indulge in malasadas, brought to the islands by Portuguese immigrants. In Hawaii, these luscious yeast doughnuts (the batter is enriched with lots of eggs, butter, and sometimes evaporated or fresh milk) have fillings such as custard, coconut pudding, chocolate pudding, and guava. Whichever treat you prefer, try to sample the variety from different shops. Many have their own special flavors and fillings. - HANK SARTIN Don't miss the 2020 Rotary Convention in Honolulu. Register at riconvention.org by 31 March to save. This story originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of The Rotarian magazine President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS)
Message from Jill Pietrusinski Assistant Rotary Coordinator Zone 31 2019-2022
Congratulations on the opportunity to lead your club in 2020-2021. Being a Club President is one of the most important jobs in Rotary. Whether this is your first experience, or you are repeating a year of leadership, there are important steps to best prepare you for this role. Attending Land of Lincoln PETS (President-Elect Training Seminar) is one of those critical steps. In Effingham, IL you will spend 2 full days with your peers from four Districts. This sharing and networking will be invaluable as you finalize your goals for the upcoming year. We promise a fun-filled agenda with inspiring presentations and interactive training sessions on topics your Governor-Elect has chosen to bring the most current resources to you. You will also meet Rotary International President-Elect Holger Knaack. It is a rare opportunity to have the incoming RI President attend LOL PETS. Thank you to those who have registered. Click here for issue 4 of our Newsletter with the February requested assignment. If you have missed receiving prior newsletters they can all be found at www.lolpets.org where you will also find the link for registration if you still need to register. Stay connected and informed with news and changes! Like our facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Lincoln-PETS-106775484123423/ Bookmark our website - http://lolpets.org/index.php Our District Goals 2019-2020
MEMBERSHIP Membership chairs in each club
50 additional members, district-wide
Current and accurate information in DACdb for clubs and members
2 new e-clubs, additional clubs in the district
Increase clubs awarded the 2019-2020 Presidential Citation
Rotaract involvement
President-elects and President-elect nominees attend Land of Lincoln President-Elect Training (LOLPET) FOUNDATION GIVING Presentations on foundation giving to all clubs
All clubs donate to The Rotary Foundation
Increase Polio Plus contributions by 5%
50 additional Rotary Direct participants
Contribute 10% Every Rotarian Every Year PUBLIC AWARENESS Junior high and middle schools adopt the 4-Way Test YOUTH SERVICES 2 new, additional Interact clubs DISTRICT CALENDAR | 2019-2020
Be sure to check the Calendar at www.rotarydistrict6490.org, which includes the dates when DG Julie Dobski will be visiting your club.
The calendar also includes links to register for not-to-be-missed events throughout the year!
2020 District 6490 Youth Conference for Interact February 22 Champaign and Rotaract Members
February 29 Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Decatur (Register at http://www.hoa-rli.org/)
Women of Rotary: Increasing membership March 4 Champaign-Urbana with women to grow Rotary in District 6490.
Land of Lincoln President-Elect Training March 20-22 Effingham (Registration available on DACdb) (LOL-PETS)
April 17-19 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Allerton
April 24 District-wide Field Trip to RI Evanston (More details and registration soon!)
April 26 Foundation Dinner (by invite only) Champaign-Urbana
May 2 District Assembly: Incoming Club Leaders Urbana (More details and registration soon!)
Honolulu, Hawaii (Register at June 6-10 Rotary International Convention http://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu/register)
Bloomfield Barn June 28 Installation of 2020-2021 Leadership Chrisman, IL (More details and registration soon!)
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Website: www.rotarydistrict6490.org | Email: [email protected] | Mailing Address: Rotary District 6490, P.O. Box 265, Downs, IL 61736