Peace Archarch Rotary DISTRICT 5050 Journal 50% American | 50% Canadian | 100% Rotarian VOL 28 ISSUE 9 MARCH 2015
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LIGHT UP ROTARY The PeacePeace ArchArch Rotary DISTRICT 5050 Journal 50% American | 50% Canadian | 100% Rotarian VOL 28 ISSUE 9 MARCH 2015 SHARE THE LIGHT OF ROTARY human beings. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives. However, at least 3,000 children die each day from diseases caused by unsafe water, which is what should motivate us as Rotarians to build wells, install rainwater harvesting systems, and teach community members how to maintain them. While very few people die of thirst, millions die from preventable waterborne diseases providing the impetus for our members to also improve sanitation facilities in undeveloped countries. Our district has many clubs that have embraced these activities across the world. We have provided wells and rest rooms to many areas of the world that would not of enjoyed these basic necessities of a healthy life. During the month of March open your club's awareness to adopting a project that will make a difference in the area of water and sanitation. It is our responsibility as Rotarians to make a difference. As always thank you for all the GREAT gifts the Rotarians of our district give to our communities and the this "village" world that we all belong to. - Lyle & P.J. Ryan Inside this Issue It’s all in the family! Message from DG Lyle ...................................................................... 1 W7—World Water Summit ............................................................ 2 Message from RI President Garry ............................................... 3 Rotary News around the world ...................................................... 4 Message from the District Governor Rotary Research Report..................................................................... 5 The month of March brings us to day light savings time and District Conference 2015 ................................................................ 6 the promise of Spring! Living in an environment that gives us Rotary News ................................................................................... 7 & 8 the four seasons helps us keep track of where we are and what Bob visits Snohomish Clubs ........................................................... 9 we can expect not only in the weather but the activities that Snohomish Rotary Club News ..................................................... 10 provide us with the joys of life. Literacy Corner RACHEL- Remote Area That is the same with the months of our Rotary year. Each Community Hotspots for Education and Learning .......... 11 month provides us with a theme or focus to highlight one of X1 Rotarian Week of Ibla Boroque, Italy ................................ 11 the areas that we as Rotarians give our "service above self" Leadership Program - Speaker Profile ................................... 12 attention to. Upcoming Events .............................................................................. 13 March provides us with a truly exceptional opportunity to You’re Invited - Save these Dates .............................................. 14 make a difference in the area of "water and sanitation". Foundation Giving Stats ................................................................ 15 You and I take for granted the clean water and sanitation that Membership & Attendance Report ............................................ 15 is an everyday part of our life. Clean water is a basic need for We are leaders who act responsibly and take action to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. THE World Water Summit 7 PEACE ARCH Sao Paulo, Brazil JOURNAL Thursday, June 04, 2015 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Brasilia Time) Lyle Ryan Take Advantage of our Early Bird Rates! Until April 30, 2015, pay only: Governor Members $125.00 Non-Members $150.00 Rotaract / Students $60 All Enrollment fees are payable in U.S. dollars This monthly publication is a NOT A MEMBER? Your non-member registration service to district club officers includes a complimentary 1-year membership in Wasrag and members. It is intended as a source of news and opinion from throughout the district. 2.5 billion people 3,000 children The mission of the Peace Arch Lack access to adequate die EACH DAY from diarrheal Journal is to promote sanitation facilities. diseases caused by lack of communication, understanding, sanitation and unsafe water. fellowship and fun beyond club meetings, in a manner ROTARIANS IMPROVE sanitation facilities by providing toilets complementary to shared efforts and latrines that flush into a sewer or safe enclosure. at placing Service Above Self. ROTARIANS PROMOTE good hygiene habits through education. Please send news, articles and photographs to: ROTARIANS IMPLEMENT rainwater harvesting systems to [email protected] collect and store rainwater for drinking or recharging underground by the 25th day of the month aquifers. for possible inclusion in the next issue. ROTARIANS BUILD wells to extract groundwater from underground aquifers. Long articles may be truncated and all articles submitted may ROTARIANS PROVIDE home water treatment capability through be edited before publication. Not the use of filters, solar disinfection, or flocculants, to make drinking all articles and photos submitted water safe. will be published. ROTARIANS PROMOTE low-cost solutions, such as chlorine EDITOR tablets or plastic bottles that can be exposed to sunlight, to improve water quality. Bob Knight (Pat) Rotary Club of Snohomish P.O. Box 612 Clean water is a basic need for human beings. When people, Snohomish, WA 98291-0612 especially children, have access to clean water, they live healthier and Res: (360) 568-5629 more productive lives. However, at least 3,000 children die each day Email: [email protected] from diseases caused by unsafe water, which is what motivates our members to build wells, install rainwater harvesting systems, and PUBLISHER teach community members how to maintain new infrastructure. Mohan C.V. Mohanan (Judith) While very few people die of thirst, millions die from preventable Rotary Club of waterborne diseases, providing the impetus for our members to also Port Coquitlam Centennial improve sanitation facilities in undeveloped countries. Members 1882 Eureka Avenue, start by providing toilets and latrines that flush into a sewer or safe Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 5C1. enclosure and then add education programs to promote hand- Res: (604) 941-3053 washing and other good hygiene habits. Cell: (604) 618-5226 Email: [email protected] Find a water project to sponsor on Rotary Ideas www.district5050.org http://ideas.rotary.org/ VOL. 28 | ISSUE 9 | MARCH 2015 PEACE ARCH JOURNAL PAGE 2 want to miss. Preregistration pricing ends on 31 March, so plan now for the biggest Rotary party of the year. The convention will begin on Saturday, 6 June, and after the opening ceremony there will be a traditional Brazilian Carnival party and a Samba School Parade at the Anhembi Sambadrome. Even if you think you have no rhythm or can't carry a tune, you will find Administration yourself dancing, singing, and laughing all night long. The party and parade will feature GOVERNOR the bright colors, feathers, and sequins of Carnival costumes as well as the sights and Lyle Ryan (P.J.) sounds of samba, the Afro-Brazilian music Rotary Club of Everett, WA and dance, and the delicious food and drinks 8310 Rim Drive of São Paulo. Everett, WA 98208-3556 Res: 425-789-1979 On Monday night, Ivete Sangalo, winner of BUSA: 425-359-4644 two Latin Grammy Awards, will entertain email: [email protected] Rotarians. And every evening of the Rotary International President convention, Rotary Restaurant Nights will let you enjoy discounts in the culinary capital of GOVERNOR ELECT GARY C. K. HUANG Latin America. Savor fish from the Amazon, Bill Robson (Lona) sushi with a Latin flair, Brazilian beef, and Rotary Club of Langley Central, BC other offerings from some of São Paulo's 20736 51 Ave MESSAGE FROM 30,000 restaurants and bars. Admission to Langley, BC V3A 7V2 several museums in São Paulo, including the Res: 604-340-9700 Rotary International President excellent soccer museum, will also be free Email: [email protected] MARCH 2015 with your convention badge. Brazil reflects a diversity almost as great as GOVERNOR NOMINEE In Rotary, we have the opportunity to build Rotary's: Paulistanos, as the people of São Scott Dudley (Christine) bonds of friendship with fellow Rotarians Paulo are known, have created a lively culture Rotary Club of North Whidbey Island around the world. And once a year, at our with influences from all over the world. One Sunrise international convention, we have the chance of the highlights of any Rotary convention is 184 NW Delta Ct to get together with all of our Rotary friends, always hospitality night, where you can get to Oak Harbor, WA 98277- to share new ideas, plan new service, and just know local Rotarians. Monday night is your Res: 360-675-6561 have fun. chance to experience the paulistano lifestyle BUSA: 800-286-4560 with the Rotarians of Brazil – but be sure to Cell: 360-672-0566] What better way to celebrate the end of the book early, as numbers are limited. 2014-15 Rotary year, and Light Up Email: [email protected] Rotary with your friends, than to travel In Rotary, service and friendship go hand in together to the 106th annual Rotary hand. As you focus on the work of this Rotary SECRETARY International Convention in São Paulo, year, I ask you not to lose sight of the Rob Martin Brazil?