May 13, 2007
Issue 23

Dear Rotary Leaders,

2007-08 Online Directory Release
The District Online Directory for the district leadership for the year 2007-08 has been released. See www.rotary5340.org/dir/index07.htm.

District Governor 2009-10
Having received no challenge to the nomination by May 7, 2007, it is therefore my honor and pleasure to make the declaration that MARGE COLE, of the Rotary Club of Mission Valley (San Diego), is our District Governor Nominee Designate and will serve as District Governor for the Rotary year 2009-10.

June 9 TRF Fundraiser
We are organizing a new type of event this year in the district, to raise some funds for Matching Grants with The Rotary Foundation. This will be help on June 9, 2007, at the Belle Marie Winery in Escondido. The Rotary Club of Bonsall is helping to organize this event. The 5-course meal with 11 wine pairings will be paid by sponsors, and the whole ticket amount will be sent to The Rotary Foundation with double Paul Harris Credit in your name. Tickets are $200 each, limited to the first 100 people. Click here for more information and to register. See the flyer for this event.

Council On Legislation Report
The Council On Legislation was held in Chicago the week of April 22, 2007. PRID Ron Beaubien was our District's Representative. See his report on the district website, with the whole list of decisions, effective July 1, 2007. (No April Fools in this report).

Meeting Frequency Pilot Project
The RI Board of Directors is conducting a new pilot project beginning 1 July 2007, based on results from the current New Models Pilot Project that ends 30 June 2007. The Board would like more supporting data on how allowing clubs flexibility in their meeting frequency affects essential operations.
The Meeting Frequency Pilot Project, will evaluate the impact of meeting frequency on a club's ability to sustain and increase membership, implement successful service projects, support The Rotary Foundation, and develop leaders beyond the club level. The new pilot runs from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2013. A total of 200 clubs, with equal representation from the 34 zones and chartered prior to 30 June 2003, will be chosen to participate.  Clubs that participated in the New Models Pilot Project will receive selection preference. The deadline for submitting a pilot application form is 1 June 2007. Club and district officers will be notified of clubs selected to participate by 30 June 2007.

Philippe Lamoise
District Governor 2006-07
Rotary District 5340

	May 12, 2007 Youth Protection Policy Training Braille Institute, 4555 Executive Dr, San Diego, 92121 Starts at 8:30 am. Training for Club Youth Protection Officers to implement the Youth Protection Policy in 2007-08, and get your club certified to participate to any youth activity. Attendance is free. Please register to help us get a head count. More information... May 18-20, 2007 District Conference Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico Come and join us for the highlight of the 2006-07 Rotary year! A celebration of Rotary fellowship and international service for our first District Conference held in a foreign country! Only 2 hours away! More information... June 02, 2007 Matching Grants Seminar USD Learn all the technical details about Matching Grants. Includes a live demo of the Matching Grants Website. More information... June 12, 2007 District Council Dinner La Jolla Marriott 5:30 pm. Fellowship, 6:30 pm. Dinner Program: Governor's Dinner More information... June 17, 2007 District Reception in Salt Lake City Downtown Marriott Hotel 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Governor's Reception is for fellowship, and an opportunity to meet special guests from around the world. All Rotarians and guests of District 5340 are welcome to attend. Two refreshment tickets provided at check-in. A variety of hors-d'oeuvres will be served. More information... August 11, 2007 Public Relations Seminar La Jolla Marriott 9:30 to 11:00 am. All club public relation chairpersons are strongly encouraged to attend this seminar. Any club member is also welcome to join us as well. There is no charge for this seminar, but you do need to register. More information...

You can find more information on District events on the District Website.