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2011-12 Archives

The Vocational Training Team from Uganda arrived in San Diego on October 16, 2011. They will be studying agriculture and irrigation until November 16. They will be visiting Escondido, Imperial Valley, and North County Coastal. They will also be attending the District Conference on November 4-5. This exchange is part of the "Nkondo Adopt-A-Village" Global Grant project. A Team from San Diego had been visiting Uganda in Dec 2010 and Jan 2011. There was a large welcome committee at the airport. Left to Right: Isaack, Isaack, Bill Stumbaugh, David, Philip (Team Leader), Bill Ashman, Ginger Poutous, Kate and Chuck DuVivier. Not pictured: Shelly Tregembo, Joanna Frausto, and Philippe Lamoise (photographer).

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Nominating Committee Announcement

I am very pleased to announce that Louise Andres, Past President of the Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, has been selected by the Nominating Committee as the District Governor Nominee Designate for Rotary Year 2014-2015. more...

2011-12 District Conference

Our family reunion will be an experience like no other. Because there's nothing like the fellowship you experience at a Rotary event. And there will never again be an event like District 5340 partying on its 100th birthday.

This is the chance you've been waiting for. Spend a weekend with old friends, and make a bunch of new ones as we honor a century of service.

New Global Grant Scholar

Global Grant Scholar Monica Kinyua from Kenya was greeted August 4th 2011 at the airport by District Governor Larry Sundram, District Foundation Chair PDG Pam Russell, Scholar Chair Jean Kerr and Host Counselor Janice Kurth. Monica will be studying at USD at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.

Future Vision Scholar from Ecuador

Monica Ingarevalo, from Ecuador who will study at the University of San Diego, Peace & Justice Studies Center, 2011-12. She is from Guayaquil and sponsored by Cerro Azul Rotary. La Mesa Sunrise is the Host Club. Monica was greeted

by several Rotarians with balloons and hugs upon her arrival Wednesday evening, August 17. Jean Kerr, District Scholar Coordinator, Janice Kurth, Chief Assistant Governor, LMSR President Manuela Bump-Murillo, Host Counselor David Ballesteros.

Honduras Water Project - San Diego North Rotary

Don and Lori Hughes of RC San Diego North are in Sueno de Dios (God's Dream), a village on the Border of the Rio Blanco in Honduras. They were there on July 11, 2011 to install the last of 560 Hydraid Bio-sand water filters - a project started July 2009. The village is home to 3,600 people. Prior to the installation of the filters the water transmitted parasites, bacteria and viruses to those that drank it. The project included a matching grant between the San Pedro Sula Rotary club and the San Diego North Rotary club. In addition to Don and Lori, the picture includes: Cesar Garcia, Projects Chair, Laura Enamorado, Public Relations Chair, Cesar Elvir, President San Pedro Sula Rotary, San Pedro Sula, Honduras District 4250.

Whitehurst Drafted by Padres. Video!!!

Mike Whitehurst of the Downtown San Diego Breakfast Rotary has been signed by the Padres to help them finish their 2011 season. Not really, but he did throw out the "First Pitch" at Rotary Padres Night August 16th. The Rotary Club of Vista was also featured at the event and raised the Rotary Flag. Mike is our District Coordinator and can help you book an evening with your Club at Petco Park. CLICK BELOW for video of that evening showing Mike and members of the Vista club. A Big Thank You to Gary McElroy and Rick Clark for the video.

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New Global Scholar Arrives

On June 21, 2011, Host Counselor Bill Pogue, District Foundation Chair Pam Russell and almost District Governor Larry Sundram greet our first Inbound Global Grant Scholar of the new Rotary Year, Atsushi Umemura and his wife Shiori, along with their three boys, Kyotaro, age 9, Asahi, age 6 and Hiromi, age 4. He is from District 2650 in Japan and will be studying at the University of California San Diego for the next two years. Welcome to District 5340!

Governor Larry, visiting your Club soon

During Governor Larry's official visit to the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellowship was awarded to Kate Voeller, 15-month old granddaughter of DGN Carl Kruse. This represents the sixth PHF award to Carl's family and makes it a 100% Paul Harris Family!

Thank You!

Ray Klinginsmith, 2010-11 President of Rotary International, and Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar, 2010-11 Trustee Chairman of The Rotary Foundation wish to thank you for the important support you provided this Rotary year.

TRF Spring Celebration

On Monday 18 April, 2011, 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.

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