2010-11 Archives
Wednesday night the sails of the Star of India were lit to celebrate Rotary International's committment to Eradicate Polio. Dave and Marilee Breeding, and friends show we are "this close." The event was chaired by Judy Gallegos, aired on local TV..and recognized by the city and county of San Diego with proclamations declaring January 19th as "End Polio Day." Thanks to John Price, La Mesa Rotarian, for the photo.
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On the 6th Annual Rotarians At Work Day, clubs were active with projects all over the district. Jay Hatfield and Keith Brandt from La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club are busy with trail work at the San Diego River Park. We all joined over 100,000 Rotarians around the world on April 30th who participated in projects in their communities. The dream of the late PDG Bob Watson continues to grow. We miss you Bob.|
Team Leader Louise and Steve Andres, La Jolla Golden Triangle Marge Cole, Mission Valley Juliette Cunningham, Carlsbad Hi-Noon Tom Harvey and Bonnie Drolet, Encinitas Coastal Connie and Dixon Fish, Fallbrook Tom and Cindy Goodham, La Jolla Sunrise and La Jolla Andrew Molnar, Encinitas Coastal
In the 3 days they have been in Turkey, they seen palaces, museums, the Grand Bazaar, the Spice market, tulip gardens, a four club Rotary meeting on the Asian side of the Bosporus, whirling dervishes, and more wonderful food than could possibly be consumed. They have been on a private tour of a baklava baker who produces the baklava entirely by hand. They surprised the team with a demonstration of how thin they make the phyllo by holding it over a Rotary symbol.
The hosts in District 2420 have been wonderful, spending a great deal of time making sure that their guests are comfortable, enjoying Turkey, and getting enough to eat. And eat. And eat. |
A team of eleven people, Rotarians and spouses, from District 5340, are in Turkey for two weeks. They are staying with local Rotarians, and being shown the local culture, having experiences that the usual tourist will not have, and making wonderful new friends in Turkey. The team consists of:|
2. Contribute to a special fund of The Rotary Foundation -- Rotary Japan and Pacific Islands 2011 Disaster Recovery Fund. Rotarians in affected areas will identify and determine how best to help these communities recover after initial disaster relief efforts are completed. The funds contributed will not be used for immediate disaster relief but rather for recovery efforts. Contributions can be made online via www.rotary.org or using regular TRF contribution methods. Click here for complete details of this program. 3. Contribute to one of many other reputable organizations such as Shelter Box USA or the San Diego Foundation or others. |
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Check out this 2:12 minute video on YouTube of the News Broadcast from NBC 7-39 on January 19, 2011. |
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On Monday 18 April, District 5340 held a TRF Spring Donor Celebration luncheon. All Major Donors, Paul Harris Society Members and Bequest Society Members were invited. It was held at the beautiful University of San Diego Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. Retired Career Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow gave a fascinating speech about what is happening today in South America and Mexico. At the luncheon we also recognized Bonnie Lentz as a Major Donor Level 2, Bob & Jane Franz as Major Donors Level 1, Ron Kohl and Mike & Arlene Bardin as Bequest Society Members and Richard Barron and John & Donna Boyce as Paul Harris Society Members.
District 5340 is undertaking a big humanitarian project in South Africa. During February 2011, the Vocational Training Team will spend 3-4 weeks working with the pediatric and affiliated health professionals in Pietermaritzburg and its environs. The VTT will familiarize themselves with the circumstances, parameters, strengths and limitations of child health support/educate accordingly. You can follow their journey at the link shown below.
The 2011-12 Class of Presidents-Elect recently completed their President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Los Angeles. 380 Presidents-Elect from Southern California, Mexico and Canada participated in a completely re-structured program consisting of elective and required courses. In addition, they heard from several inspiring keynote speakers such as Past RI Presidents Cliff Dochterman and Rick King and current and future RI Directors John Blount and Ken Boyd.
The D5340 Rotary Friendship Exchange team to India has been in the country for a week. Led by team leader Louise Andres of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club, the team includes Steve Andres; Cheryl Minshew of the Rancho San Diego/Spring Valley Club; Steve McNeil, husband of Susan Bleicher of the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Club; and Mike Cooper and Judith Thompson of Club 33. In that short time, we have been to a festival of lights, been dressed in Indian attire, attended a wedding, been to the Hindu funeral of a Rotarian, been on an Indian TV cooking show (long story - involves a cook in a tree), been blessed by a holy elephant, seen magnificent temples, and experienced the craziest traffic on earth. We have stayed in the wonderful homes of Rotarians in Southern India, making new lifelong friends. Next week we will go to Northern India, where we will see the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, and participate in a National Immunization Day on January 23. This has been a life altering experience, with more to come.
Our DGE, Larry Sundram, had the honor of presenting a check for $281,961, to End Polio, to Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammer, Chair of the Rotary Foundation, representing the personal contributions by the 520 District Governors Elect from over 200 countries. They are in San Diego for the Assembly this week in preparation for their year as Governor, 2011-2012. Thanks to Alyce Henson, RI Photographer for the photo.
...and send a farewell message to Polio...
January 19th 5:30 pm at the STAR OF INDIA Sailing Ship, San Diego Embarcadero ...this is a Celebration, with RI VIPs and City and County "Proclamations" and a "Lighting of the Sails" on the Star of India with a Rotary "Goodbye Polio, Thanks Rotary" Logo, as well...it will last about 45 minutes...and then you can enjoy the town....come join us.
Appreciation to San Diego Maritime Museum for all their help ... you may purchase a ticket to tour the Star of India, it's open until 8:00 pm.
Maureen Eberle, Maureen Duncan, Sandra Schrift and Bill Pogue hosted a tree decorating for our Ambassadorial Scholars...Adriana Alarcon from Ecuador, Ouma Alex Okello from Uganda with his friend David, Weiki Li from Japan and Sailay Siddiqi from Holland...Deck the Halls.
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It is therefore our honor and pleasure to make the declaration that CARL KRUSE, of the Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise (San Diego), will serve as District Governor for the Rotary year 2013-14. We all look forward to his continued leadership and work as he serves Rotary International and our wonderful District 5340. |
Under the provisions of the Rotary International Bylaws, Section 13.020.10, where there is no Challenging Candidate, the District Governor is to declare the candidate of the district nominating committee to be the governor-nominee, who will become district governor for the term of 2013-14. There were no challenging candidates.
The Rotary Friendship Exchange team from Turkey arrived today at Los Angeles International Airport, and were greeted by Steve and Louise Andres and Juliet Cunningham. A sign created by MV Sunset Rotary Club member Sinan Debre, greeted them in Turkish and English. Seven Rotarians and 5 spouses from Turkey will spend 11 days in a cultural exchange, staying with local Rotarians, sightseeing, and being a part of local life. D5340 will sponsor an Rotary Friendship Exchange to India in January, and to Turkey in April.
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The 2010-11 District Conference will be held in Fallbrook, October 21-24, 2010. Yes, this is in the Fall, not in the Spring! So you need to register quickly. Click here for online registration and more information. |
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See how you can help! Check this page to see an update from the current District Governor where San Bruno is located. |
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Governor Dave Breeding has completed almost half of his Official Club Visits. Clubs are reporting a very positive reception of Governor Dave and Marilee with enthusiastic compliments. His speech is moving and motivational. If they are scheduled for your club...don't miss it.
OK...I know...showin' off my Grandkid...but she's excited about our next Leadership and Development Academy...we're starting in September this year, for those PEs that want to be up to speed. AND for all Rotarians who wish to know more about this fantastic organization called Rotary. Go to "Leadership Academy" (or click on Photo) for Registration and Schedule...join us...Rotary needs you.
"Bigger, Better, and Bolder"
Those who attended the 2010 Rotary International Convention in Montreal heard RI President-elect Ray Klinginsmith ask Rotarians to apply "cowboy logic" and make Rotary clubs "Bigger, Better, and Bolder".
He went on to explain that the fundamental principles of cowboy logic are taking pride in your work, talking less and saying more, doing what has to be done, and remembering that some things just aren't for sale!
"I believe the way for Rotary to remain viable and vibrant in the next century is to help our clubs to be bigger, better, and bolder," Klinginsmith said. "The clubs are the life and breath of Rotary. Therefore, it is clear to me that my job is to help the district governors to help the clubs. We can do it, and we will do it, if all of us follow the simple solution of cowboy logic."
An "Exciting Evening" with the Rotary Youth and San Diego Youth Symphonies.
WHEN: Saturday, July 31st, 2010
WHAT: International Youth Concert
WHERE: Beautiful USD, Shiley Auditorium
REGISTER: For the Reception and Concert..go to District Council...(Right Column this page)
(SEE FLYER at District Council link)
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Rotary District 5340 is honored to announce that PDG Steve Brown has been selected to serve as a Trustee on the Rotary Foundation (TRF) Board of Trustees. RI Pres.-Elect Ray Klinginsmith contacted Steve last week and invited him to fill this position as one of the 15 Trustees on the TRF Board. He will serve a four year term on the TRF Board and has previously served as a member of the Future Vision Committee for The Rotary Foundation. Steve is a member of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club and his wife Susan is an Honorary Member. He served our District as Governor in 1995-96.
District Governor Marge Cole presents the 2010 Presidential Citation to 35 Club Presidents who attended the District Conference in the Imperial Valley recently. The Presidential Citation was awarded to clubs that gained membership and achieved in three avenues of service. For more photos of the District conference go this link
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