February Is Rotary's Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month
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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. DECATUR BLOOMINGTON BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL SUNSET CHARLESTON C-U ILLINI AFTER 5 Read More 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.