Congratulations!!!

Rotary District 5340 is honored to announce that PDG Steve Brown has been selected to serve as a Trustee on the Rotary Foundation 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 three 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.

Have Fun in the Sun at our District Conference in the Imperial Valley!!

 

Get out the sunscreen and your sun hats to enjoy the warmth and sunshine of the beautiful Imperial Valley!!  Join over 200 of your fellow Rotarians for the fun and fellowship of one of the best District Conferences ever!!  The Imperial Valley Rotarians are rolling out the red carpet for our arrival and you can choose from many options while you are there including a golf tournament, field trips to water and power facilities, workshops on birding, photography, solar cooking, and QUILTING!!  We will meet our Group Study Exchange Team from East Africa as well as  Ambassadorial Scholarsand Ron Denham, Chairman of WASRAG (Water & Sanitation Rotary Action Group) will be the RI President’s Representative.  Be ready to kick up your heels to mariachi music on Friday night and Country/Western music on Saturday night.  Don’t miss out on the fun—registration closes on May 7 (http://www.rotary5340.org/conference10/)

 Model United Nations Program Finds a New Home at USD

 

Our District’s Pathways to Peace Committee presented the 5th Annual Model United Nations program this past weekend at the University of San Diego Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice.  Over 100 high school students and their advisors participated in this simulation of the United Nations by serving as delegate countries and dealing with actual resolutions from the UN in New York.  The Secretary-General role were students from Scripps Ranch High School who were able to manage the most spirited disputes and discussions as well as a late night “crisis” that happened during the delegates dinner.  Chairman Rob Mullaly, Del Mar Rotary Club, stated that “…this setting is the perfect location to instruct our students in peace and conflict resolution….”  Several of our Ambassadorial Scholars attended all or part of the conference and told students of their studies at the USD School of Peace Studies.  Our GSE Team from East Africa did a presentation for the Model UN-ers as well.  Thanks to the committee who worked so hard to put this together especially Chairman Rob; the Advisors who spent long hours getting the students ready to play the role of delegates, and to the Rotary Clubs who sponsored a Model UN team—it is a great investment in the future and the youth of our community.

Rotary Romance Blossoms at USD

Ernest Boniface Makulilo, a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar from Tanzania who is studying at the University of San Diego Kroc School of Peace Studie married Marie Mowery of San Fernando Valley area on Saturday at the Immaculata Church on the USD campus.  They were married by two priests, Fr. William Headley, Dean of the School of Peace Studies, and a Kenyan priest who is also a student at the USD School of Peace Studies.  Part of the ceremony was given in Swahili—the native language of the priest of and of Ernest.  Ernest will complete his studies for a Masters’ Degree at USD following a summer internship when he will return to USD in August for his Capstone Presentation which completes his degree program.  His Host Counselor is Dr. Richard Coutts of the Rotary Club of San Diego and his sponsoring District is Rotary District 5240—which is on the Central Coast  of California.  He attended their District Conference in the Fall and also has a Host Counselor assigned in District 5240.  This is our first Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Wedding in our District and we wish the newlyweds much happiness and well wishes.

New Rotary Clubs Are Forming

Mission Valley Sunset Rotary Club Signs Charter Documents

At their April 19 meeting the newly formed Rotary Club of Mission Valley Sunset signed their chartering papers to send to Rotary International to seek the charter for our 61st Rotary Club.  Sitting at the table is Pres.-Elect Matthew Guillory and seated next to him is Pres.-Nominee Lilliana Razzavi.  The Club meets weekly at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Mission Valley (formerly the Hanalei Hotel) from 5:30—7:00 PM and you can make up at their meetings since they are now a provisional Rotary Club.  Drop in and see what’s shaking in Mission Valley!!

East County Evening Rotary Club in Formation Stage

A new evening club for the entire East County area is now forming.  Their next meeting will be Tuesday, May 18, at 5:30 PM at the Hooley’s Restaurant (formerly Trophy’s) in Grossmont Center.  This Club is open to all ages and interests and is being formed and facilitated by our Marketing Marvel, Bob James, Jr.  Contact Bob for more information about this new club (bobjamesjr@mac.com)

The 4 Way Speech Contest is Alive and Well and Coming on May 12

In case you missed it, the annual 4 Way Speech Contest will be held on Wednesday, May 12, at the La Jolla Marriott beginning at 5:30 PM.  It will be a buffet dinner and will only cost $15./person.  Come and hear these inspiring young people lift your spirits with their talent, enthusiasm, and their inspiring messages.  Register online:

http://www.rotary5340.org/registration/contest1005.html

Take me out to the ballgame….

 

Join our Escondido Rotary Clubs for a Rotary Night at the Padres on Tuesday, May 25, at 7:05 PM.  See our first place Padres for only $8.50 thanks to Rotary.  The Escondido Rotary Clubs will be the Host Clubs that night and you can contact them for tickets or buy tickets online: http://www.rotary5340.org/registration/index.html#padres

And the nominees are….

 

Our annual Governors’ Dinner will be held on Tuesday, June 8, at the La Jolla Marriott Hotel.  We will have the “change of command” ceremony and the passing of the Rotary gavel from DG Marge Cole to DGE Dave Breeding District Governor Nominee Larry Sundram moves to District Governor Elect and Dick Stevens will move into the District Governor Nominee position.  In addition, we will be giving out some very special awards including:

·         Rotarian of the Year—please send your nominees for this award to DG Marge Cole c/o the District Office by May 30, 2010

·         Cliff Dochterman Awards for Rotarians in Scouting

·         Leadership Development Academy Graduates for 2009

·         Outstanding Newsletter/Website awards—please mail copies of your entries to Dale Bailey at the District Office by May 30, 2010

·         100% Paul Harris Fellows Club award to Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club

·         Membership Awards for highest membership gains and sponsorship of a new Rotary Club

·         Literacy Awards to Chula Vista Sunrise and San Diego Downtown Breakfast Club

 "Voyons-nous à Montréal!"

Join District Governor-Elect Dave and Marilee Breeding for our District Reception at the RI Convention in Montreal on Sunday, June 20, from 10:00—12:00 AM at the Le Westin Montreal Hotel.  This will be a fun event at a great convention—don’t miss the fun.