tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70471460947027013772024-03-06T00:16:57.804-05:00Rotary District 6910 RotationsRotary International is a world-wide member organization, connecting leaders to exchange ideas and take action, in their local communities and around the world. Rotary started an initiative to end polio and has been successful in eliminating polio in 99.9% of the world as of 2016. Rotary District 6910 is comprised of 73 clubs in North Georgia, USA.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15779636046701875091noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-63461297339051111152019-04-24T17:11:00.003-04:002019-04-24T17:11:47.007-04:00Mill Creek High Interact Club Takes Honors<br />
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The Mill Creek High School was name the 2018-2019 Club of the Year in
our District 6910. Congratulations on their hard work and dedication to
serve! The Mill Creek High School Interact Club is sponsored by The Rotary Club of Braselton.<br />
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Submitted by Dennis Still, Rotary Club of BraseltonKim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-78657958517458670242019-04-05T16:18:00.004-04:002019-04-05T16:18:46.119-04:00Rotary Club of Braselton Plans Golf Tournament<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Rotary Club of Braselton plans its annual golf tournament on April 26 at Reunion Country Club in Hoschton.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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Register online at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>BraseltonRotaryGolfTournament.com<a href="http://www.braseltonrotarygolftournament.com/">BraseltonRotaryGolfTournament.com</a>.<o:p class=""></o:p></div>
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Kim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-37749424597247801252019-03-20T18:03:00.001-04:002019-03-22T09:00:57.672-04:00Rolling on the River-Mar/April 2019 Conference Newsletter<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Registration for conference is $250 and will increase to $275 on April 10, 2019.</b><br />
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<b>Lift Off Dinner</b> (Thursday) $50.00 - *Wayne Bingham, Polio Survivor and Leader Space Shuttle Columbia<br />
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<b>Be the Inspiration Dinner</b> (Friday) $60.00<br />
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<b>The Rotary Foundation Lunch</b> (Friday) 45.00 - RI Director David Stovall<br />
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<b>Kentucky Derby Dinner/Celebration</b> (Saturday) $75.00<br />
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*Wayne Bingham, Keynote Speaker -- Wayne began working at Kennedy in the late 1970's to prepare Space Shuttle Columbia for its first flight. Wayne will share with us the importance of leadership and teamwork as we honor our 18-19 President's and AGs. He will share with us the challenges of growing up with Polio and how he overcame it.<br />
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* No charge for 2018-2019 Presidents and Assistant Governors<br />
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* Gold, Silver and Bronze Club Awards will be presented by Areas<br />
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Kentucky Derby Dinner/Celebration - Saturday, May 4th <a href="https://rotary6910conference.org/agenda">(Access form here)</a><br />
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* We need your club to enter a horse in the "Run for the Roses"<br />
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* Ensure your members and their guests Dress the Part for the Kentucky Derby (see below)<br />
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Cancellations: In order to request a refund, cancellation or changes in registration you must submit your request in writing to the District 6910 Office. All refunds for registration fees will have a $50 processing fee per person registered.<br />
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<b>No refunds after April 10, 2019.</b><br />
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Registration for Lodging (Hyatt Regency - Greenville):<br />
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Single Rate/Double Rate $149, Triple Rate $169, and Quad Rate $169. Premium and Suite upgrades may be available for an additional fee based on availability. These room rates are subject to tax, which is currently 10.00% plus a 2.00% Destination Fee.<br />
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Hotel Parking is $7.50 per day; valet parking additional.<br />
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Note: The group rate is available April 30th to May 5th.<br />
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You can also call the Hyatt Regency at 402-592-6434. Be sure and tell them you are with Rotary District 6910 to get the group rate.<br />
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Reservations must be made on or before the cutoff date of Wednesday, April 10, 2019 to be eligible for the group rate.<br />
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Conference Service Project: ROTARY READS<br />
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FOR ALL CLUBS: Send 2 books per club for children ages 1-5 These books will be presented to A Child's Haven in Greenville. A Child's Haven is a 501(c)(3) organization that treats children with developmental delays as a result of limited resources, abuse or neglect, and provides support and education for both the child and their families. FOR All ATTENDEES OF THE CONFERENCE: Bring 2 books per attendee for children ages 5-8 These books will be placed into backpacks and distributed to children at local Boys and Girls Clubs in the Greenville area.<br />
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When thousands of people stream into Churchill Downs on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby, all eyes won't be on the race track. Instead, many will be looking for the signature hats worn by the female attendees in a variety of styles, including headbands, fascinators, parasols, top hats, fedoras, ascots, and wide-brimmed hats.<br />
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But why hats?<br />
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It's a tradition that dates back to when the Kentucky Derby first started in 1875.<br />
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"When women got dressed up, especially when they were going to church and formal events, the woman's crowning glory was the hat.”<br />
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“In the South, women pride themselves on going big or going home"!<br />
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According to the Kentucky Derby's <a href="https://www.kentuckyderby.com/">website</a>, the hat-wearing tradition was started by founder Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., who modeled the race after high-class European racing events. At races across the pond, many women are seen sporting hats as well.<br />
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Although, there are no rules when it comes to picking out a hat for the Kentucky Derby. It is your statement piece!<br />
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And don't be surprised to see both men and women wearing hats on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the Rotary 6910 District Conference for their Kentucky Derby Dinner/Celebration.<br />
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<b>PRIZE FOR THE BEST HAT AND BEST DRESSED:</b><br />
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So come dressed for the race. Either bring your hat or order one from Andrea’s Hat Shop at <a href="http://setartrading.com/">SetarTrading.com</a><br />
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And don’t forget the horse race. Each club is asked to enter their own horse in the race / parade on Saturday Evening Dinner.Kim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-74638872279337238892019-02-20T12:39:00.002-05:002019-02-20T12:39:33.283-05:00Rolling on the River-Jan/Feb 2019 Conference UpdateIf your club produced a video promoting the District Conference, please make sure you get it to Tammy Gilland at <a href="mailto:tammygilland@gmail.com">tammygilland@gmail.com</a> by Friday, March 1. If the file is too large to email, you can post the video on your club's Facebook page and notify Tammy or you can place it in Dropbox and send her the link.<br />
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F<u>OR All ATTENDEES OF THE CONFERENCE: Bring 2 books per attendee for children ages 5-8</u><br />
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<b>Lift Off Dinner - Thursday, May 2nd</b></div>
· Wayne Bingham, Keynote Speaker -- Wayne began working at Kennedy in the late 1970's to prepare Space Shuttle Columbia for its first flight. He said the day-to-day operations in an OPF (Orbiter Processing Facilities) are like working in a garage.<br />
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Peter Gleichman, Canton Rotary Club, shared how his club made the creation of their horse a fun time:<br />
"I wanted to share with you the fun that we had at the Canton Rotary Club meeting yesterday with the "Run for the Roses" contest at District Conference. At Club On-to-Conference Chair Greg Elder's suggestion, each of 6 tables spent about 10 minutes brainstorming about the name of our horse, the name of our jockey, the type of horse, the story behind the horse, etc. Then, a spokesperson for each table reported their table's results! It was interesting and fun to hear what each table came up with. The results were collected and will be used to going forward with our Derby entry."<br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">*A special rate of </span><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: medium;">$225 will be effective from November 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018</b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">. </span></div>
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<li class="li12"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="s8"></span><span class="s2">Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum</span></span></li>
<li class="li12"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="s8"></span><span class="s2">Fluor Field - "Greenville Drive"/Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox</span></span></li>
<li class="li12"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="s8"></span><span class="s2">Greenville Zoo</span></span></li>
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<li class="li13"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="s9"></span><span class="s10">The Liberty Bridge<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="s2">Below the bridge, the 28 foot Reedy River Falls is the site where Greenville’s first European settler, Richard Pearis, established his trading post in 1768.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></li>
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The Rotary Clubs serving Gwinnett County, comprised of more than 300 Rotarians in nine clubs, will mark <a href="https://www.endpolio.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgabeBRBuEiwACD4R5gxjtmgYDgikzQaGJIq-WSVqaLtIX585XYoOiP-9dIJ7WLuEf4QvchoCxzYQAvD_BwE">World Polio Day</a> on Wednesday, October 24, with a community-wide polio discussion. The public is invited to hear the latest news concerning polio from Dr. Abhijeet Anand, a medical epidemiologist who focuses on polio at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. In addition, Past District 6910 Governor Bill Strickland will tell a personal story about polio immunizations in India.<br />
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<b>The event will take place from 4:30 to 6 pm on October 24</b> in the Education Center at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce building, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30097. Hosting the community-wide polio discussion are the <a href="http://www.northgwinnettrotary.org/">Rotary Club of Buford/North Gwinnett,</a> the <a href="http://www.duluthrotary.org/">Rotary Club of Duluth</a>, the <a href="http://www.gwinnettrotary.com/">Rotary Club of Gwinnett</a>, the <a href="http://www.gwinnettmosaic.com/">Rotary Club of Gwinnett Mosaic</a>, the <a href="http://www.gwinnettsunriserotary.org/">Rotary Club of Gwinnett Sunrise</a>, the <a href="http://www.gwinnetttomorrow.org/">Rotary Club of Gwinnett Tomorrow</a>, the <a href="https://lawrencevillerotary.org/">Rotary Club of Lawrenceville</a>, the <a href="http://www.peachtreecornersrotary.org/">Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners</a> and the <a href="http://sugarloafrotary.org/">Rotary Club of Sugarloaf</a>.<br />
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World Polio Day was established by Rotary International more than a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. The first polio vaccine was available in the United States in 1955. Use of this inactivated poliovirus vaccine and subsequent widespread use of the oral poliovirus, developed by Albert Sabin, led to the establishment of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988. As of 2013, GPEI had reduced polio worldwide by 99 percent.<br />
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Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. The virus spreads from person to person and can invade an infected person’s brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis. According to the World Health Organization, there is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. Polio vaccine, for as little as sixty cents each, given multiple times, almost always protects a child for life. The strategy to eradicate polio is based on preventing infection by immunizing every child until transmission stops and the world is polio-free.<br />
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Since 1979, Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. The disease remains endemic in three countries -- Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan -- although other countries remain at risk for imported cases.<br />
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.<br />
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To register for the event, visit this link - <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044eabab22a1fe3-world">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044eabab22a1fe3-world</a>.<br />
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">5. </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Why attend District Conference?</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s10" style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">This is a perfect opportunity to network and share ideas with other Rotarians. You will also get to know the amazing projects going on around the Country. A District Conference is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding privileges of Rotary membership.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Lodging:</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">The District Conference Committee has negotiated the following group rates at the </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Hyatt Regency - Greenville: </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Single Rate/Double Rate $149, Triple Rate $169, and Quad Rate $169. Premium and Suite upgrades may be available for an additional fee based on availability. These room rates are subject to tax, which is currently 10.00% plus a 2.00% Destination Fee. Reservations must be made on or before the cutoff date of </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Wednesday</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">, April 10, 2019</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> to be eligible for the group rate. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Hotel Parking is 7.50 per day; valet parking additional.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s13" style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">• </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">The on-line registration site will open on </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Thursday,</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">November 1, 2018</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> and will close at midnight on </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Wednesday, April 10, 2019</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">. Please encourage anyone in your club to register before the cut-off date. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s13" style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">• </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">A special rate of </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">$225 will be effective from November 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">. The rate increases to </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">$250 on January 1, 2019 </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">and </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">$275 on April 10, 2019</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">.</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s13" style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">• </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Please encourage all members to visit the district conference website at </span></span><span class="s15" style="color: blue; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/">Rotary6910Conference.org</a></span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> for up-to-date information. A link has been placed on the district website that will </span></span><span class="s16" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">also</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> take you directly to the conference website. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s13" style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">• </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Cancellations: In order to request a refund, cancellation or changes in registration you must submit your request in writing to the D6910 District Office. All refunds for registration fees will have a $50 processing fee per person registered. </span></span><span class="s16" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">No refunds</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> after </span></span><span class="s16" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">April 10, 2019</span></span><span class="s17" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">.</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s13" style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">• </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"></span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Spouse/Guest Registration: If fully registered, your spouse/guest will be able to participate in </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">all</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> conference events and meals. </span></span><span style="line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Lift Off Dinner</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> (Thursday)</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> $50.00</span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Be the Inspiration Dinner</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> (Friday)</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> $60.00</span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">The Rotary Foundation Lunch</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> (Friday) 45.00</span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Kentucky Derby Dinner/Celebration </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"></span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">(Saturday) </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">$75.0</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">0</span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">This is where the Rotary world comes together and where ideas, best practices, and project successes are proudly shared. You can:</span></span></div>
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<span class="s13" style="font-family: "symbol"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">• </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Participate in the </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">GRSP Silent Auction</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> - 15 students, representing </span></span><span class="s20" style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">4 continents and 7 countries, will donate an item </span></span><span class="s20" style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">representative</span></span><span class="s20" style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> of their country for </span></span><span class="s20" style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">the silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the endowment of GRSP. </span></span><span class="s20" style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Planned Group Activities </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">o</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">r enjoy Greenville on your own </span></span><a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rotary6910Conference.org</span></a><span class="s25" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">for additional information.</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">There are over 100 </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">restaurants</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> to choose from - </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">we have listed a few of them on the website <a href="https://rotary6910conference.org/more-info">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Recognize those who have participated in Rotary Foundation activities. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Highlight achievements of individual Rotarians. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s26" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Thursday, May 2, 2019:</span></span><span class="s5" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s5" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">"Lift Off" Dinner:</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"></span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">DG Bruce and Pam </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Azevedo</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> are hosting a dinner to honor the 2018-2019 President's and their Assistant Governor's in District 6910. </span></span><span class="s5" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">This is a pre-conference event</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> and is open to all Rotarians and their guests. There is no charge to the 2018-2019 Club</span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">President's and Assistant Governor's; all other Rotarian</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">s</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">/ spouse/guests is $50.00.</span></span><span class="s27" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"></span></div>
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<span class="s25" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Among many awards presented to Wayne are the: Astronauts </span><span class="s17" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Silver Snoopy Award</span></span><span class="s8" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">,</span></span><span class="s29" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span><span class="s30" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 10.8px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 21.6px;">Fewer than 1 percent of the aerospace program workforce receive it annually, making it a special honor to receive this award; awarded to NASA employees and contractors for outstanding achievements related to flight safety and mission success. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s32" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;">Eagle Manned Mission Success Award,</span><span class="s33" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 21.600000381469727px;"> </span><span class="s34" style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f40; font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; line-height: 10.8px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 21.6px;">Administered and funded by AXA Space. Presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to manned space flight.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Friday, May 3, 2019</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> </span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">"</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">Be the Inspiration</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">"</span></span><span class="s7" style="font-family: "arial"; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;"> Dinner</span></span><span class="s16" style="font-family: "arial"; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">: </span></span><span class="s6" style="font-family: "arial"; line-height: 12px;"><span class="bumpedFont20" style="line-height: 24px;">The focus will be on the youth of D-6910 including the GRSP Parade of Flags, Student Introductions, Youth Service Awards.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><i style="font-size: x-large;">"I found my first Rotary District Conference to be enlightening,
educational and a lot of fun! Meeting Rotarians from other parts of
our District and visiting the House of Friendship was a nice way to
learn what other clubs are doing to make their communities a better
place. The speakers were all captivating and engaging and the workshops
were well organized and informative. I especially enjoyed the time
“away from it all” to get to know members of my own club better, and the
special dinner on the USS Yorktown was truly amazing. District
Conference is a great way to expand your Rotary experience. I would
definitely encourage anyone who has never been to make plans to attend
in 2019." </i><i><span style="font-size: large;">-</span>Greg Elder, The Rotary Club of Canton </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">"I was so impressed by the level of detail and thought that was put into district conference. I laughed so many times. I was moved to tears. I was enthused and excited to be learning among such great people. I was proud to be a Rotarian. Such a great event!!!" </span>-Heather Kellen (E-Club of the South)</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Rotary International's scope of service above self activities is generally hard to measure at a local club level. However, my first District 6910 conference was an eye-opener. There, I first connected me with a larger community of Rotarians, the finest people I have ever known. While the traditions are fun, the experience of District Conference keeps me enthused. I look forward to renewing friendships and seeing new faces in Greenville. I am excited for new opportunities to validate and often improve ideas that connect Rotarians and our community." </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-Al Trembley, Rotary Club of Hall County</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We will have a special program for First Time Attendees prior to the start of <a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/">Rolling on the River District Conference</a>. This is a great opportunity to learn about "What to Expect" at a Rotary District Conference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Encourage Rotarians in your club to attend the <a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/">Rolling on the River District 6910 Conference</a> in Greenville SC at the <a href="https://book.passkey.com/gt/lodging/216645404?gtid=8bf255500f9bd8ddfe6c8c61d4f8ed82">Hyatt Regency</a>.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please encourage all members to visit the district conference website at Rotary6910Conference.org for up-to-date information. A link has been placed on the district website that will also take you directly to the conference website.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On-line registration will be available November 1, 2018.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The District Conference Committee has negotiated the following group rates at the <b>Hyatt Regency - Greenville</b>: Single Rate/Double Rate $149, Triple Rate $169, and Quad Rate $169. Premium and Suite upgrades may be available for an additional fee based on availability. These room rates are subject to tax, which is currently 10.00% plus a 2.00% Destination Fee. To make your hotel reservations, <span style="color: red;"><b>click here</b></span>.</span></li>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "trebuchet ms";">Whether you will be a first time conference attendee or this is one of many conferences you have attended please know that Governor Bruce and your conference committee are working everyday to insure that </span><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Trebuchet MS";">Rolling on the River</i><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "trebuchet ms";"> will be a memorable one! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">District Governor Bruce Azevedo is a great believer in teamwork. Teamwork is vital to Rotary. Rotary cannot achieve complete success without the participation and cooperation of all members of the team. We would like to have all team members attend Rolling on the River District Conference May 2-5, 2019. District Conference brings our clubs' successes full circle. Here, you will inspire your fellow Rotarians with what you and your club are doing and you will be inspired by them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you've been to a district conference before, we are bringing back a few traditions: cookie breaks, local service project, child care during the dinners, and clubs will have the opportunity to share their outstanding projects. There will be group activities or you can visit Greenville on your own. Click <a href="https://rotary6910conference.org/activities-1">here</a> for information on Greenville and all it has to offer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Who knows? Maybe there will be new club traditions started on Saturday, May 4 with clubs inviting their conference attendees to lunch with ample time afterwards to explore Greenville.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Due to the success from last year's conference, we will offer again a 1st time Attendee Session on Thursday, prior to the official start of the conference, to learn about expectations at a District Conference.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some new additions to District Conference this year will be themed dinners, promotion of sponsorships, and lots of fun that will be happening in our House of Friendship.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/agenda">here</a> for conference agenda or visit <a href="http://rotary6910conference.org/Agenda">Rotary6910Conference.org/Agenda</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/sponsors">here</a> for sponsorship information or visit <a href="http://rotary6910conference.org/Sponsors">Rotary6910Conference.org/Sponsors</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As your District Conference Chair, I am committed to ensuring that you have the best conference experience ever! Bring the family and enjoy an incredible, entertaining weekend in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be the Inspiration. See you in Greenville May 2-5, 2019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm excited to report that planning is already underway for an exciting <i>Rolling On the River</i> conference in 2019. The conference website that I hope you'll visit often for updates is active at <a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/">Rotary6910Conference.org</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The conference begins on Thursday, May 2, 2019 and concludes Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/RotaryDistrict6910">Hyatt Regency </a>in <a href="https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/">Greenville, South Carolina</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Greenville is a short drive from any destination in Rotary District 6910.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thursday's "Lift Off" dinner will feature keynote speaker, <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/flyout/shuttleachievements.html">Wayne Bingham</a>, who will share with us his journey, having contracted p</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">olio at a young age and his career experience with the Space Shuttle Columbia.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You can now book you hotel reservations <a href="https://book.passkey.com/go/RotaryDistrict6910">here</a>. Conference registration will open January 1, 2019. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Look out for updates in District Governor Bruce Azevedo's newsletter. Feel free to<a href="mailto:dlcamma@bellsouth.net"> contact me</a> with any questions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">District Governor David "Coop" Cooper and Cheryl are ready to welcome all to Charleston this weekend. Here's an agenda so that you have it handy. We will celebrate all the Top Guns of Rotary District 6910 in Charleston this weekend, May 10-13, 2018. Click <a href="http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/C/CHSEMES-691-20180510/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG">here</a> for Friday and Saturday rooms. Click <a href="http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/C/CHSAHGI-RID-20180510/index.jhtml">here</a> for Thursday night rooms and reference code RID. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Click <a href="http://www.rotary6910conference.org/">here</a> for the Rotary District 6910 Conference website and <a href="https://rotary6910conference.org/addl-info">here</a> for additional information like downloadable agenda, notes, disclaimers, and important information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">This is a letter summarizing two of our current Georgis Rotary Student Program (</span><a href="http://grsp.org/" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">GRSP</a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">)</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> students’ experience. It is from Clare Ballantyne of England and Linnea’ Neman of Sweden. </span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">Seven months ago, after a similar length of time of growing excitement and anticipation having discovered I would be a GRSP scholar, I found myself being wished a ‘happy birthday’ by the Customs Officer as I emerged into the bustling arrival terminal of Hartsfield-Atlanta airport. I was greeted by the wonderful couple I would come to know and love as my host family, but that would all come later because I only just about made it to their car before I was fast asleep!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">It seems crazy to think about how much I have done, learned and grown as a person since that night. Being at a small college has enabled me to interact with and make friends with many American students, though an English accent is certainly a bonus when it comes to starting a conversation! People often worry that they are pestering me when they ask questions, but I always enjoy answering them. Not only because am I helping to increase their awareness of my country and Europe but it also increases my own awareness of my country, as I have learned more about aspects of English culture which I hadn’t previously thought much about in order to answer their questions. Additionally, I now appreciate more and have gained fresh perspectives on parts of English culture which I had taken for granted.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">College classes have been fantastic as I have rediscovered the joy of going to class excited about learning new things, rather than worrying about whether I can fit the new material into my revision timetable and focusing solely on getting good grades. United States History was fascinating having learned little about it in my own country and made me realise that history is much less mundane than my impression of it from secondary school. I have also been delighted to be able to study Spanish again, having been inspired and helped along the way by many of the GRSP students who can speak multiple languages.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">I feel I have developed a lot of independence, from making day-to-day decisions like when to get up, do laundry etc. to organising group GRSP trips across the USA and dealing with unexpected situations. Public transport misfortune in particular has led to some of these! Yet when I was stranded in Chicago and New York due to cancelled flights, both times I felt confident in the knowledge that there is a huge network of Rotarians in Georgia able to support me. Whether it was my host mum picking me up from the bus station at 1.30am after my forty-hour Greyhound bus journey, or a Rotarian on holiday in New York letting me join her family on their road trip back to Dalton- even stopping in Washington DC on the way so that I could see the sights-, the generosity and hospitality I have been shown by Rotarians is simply overwhelming. I am so grateful, as it really is the involvement of Rotarians- in organising student weekends, doing things with us like taking us to dinner, shows and events, and transporting us around so we can do activities with college and GRSP students- which makes this unique program so amazing.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">One of our favourite things to do here in Georgia is to attend the different GRSP weekends. It all started in Bainbridge, at the Conclave, when we met the other 43 GRSP students. After only a few hours, we both knew that this would be a good year. We can today both say that these are some of the best people we have ever met, and we truly enjoy spending time with every single one of them. The warmth and love within this big group of international students is truly amazing. At almost every weekend we’ve had small gatherings at Rotarians houses, whether it’s been a pool party or intense games of heads up at the dinner table, which we’ve really enjoyed.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">One of our favourite weekends was the leadership weekend hosted by the Rotary Club of Dunwoody. It was a weekend that gave us a lot of perspective on our lives, both here in Dalton but also in general. Even though I’ve been here for 7 months, some things that still confuse or surprise me are the backward date format, the sales tax, free refills, the fact that everything is big and the strange bathroom designs (you can both hear and see other people).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">One of our top aspirations for the year was to learn about America, Rotary, ourselves, other countries, different lifestyles and ways of life. Of course, this is a humongous goal and we’ve barely scratched the surface, but we certainly know much more than we did before participating in GRSP! Linnea and I have been able to meet and make friends with people from many different backgrounds, as well as travel to different states and see the diversity of American culture while making lasting memories with each other, our host families, and the other GRSP students.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-size: small;">Ultimately, <a href="http://grsp.org/">GRSP</a> has been an unforgettable, fantastic experience. I know I’ll reminisce about it with a big smile on my face whenever I am travelling, living in the dorms at university, speaking to anyone about Rotary, America or countries where GRSP students are from, or essentially doing anything in daily life which takes my mind back to Georgia. But I am happy in the knowledge that the impact of GRSP upon my life doesn’t end when I return to England. Being more informed because of everything I have learned and experienced, I will be confident to participate in and lead conversations where I would’ve previously stayed quiet, and to raise awareness and involvement among my own generation of the brilliant work of Rotary International. Both Linnea and I are very excited to think about all the trips we need to organise to visit the friends we now have from all over the world!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<br />Kim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-52189629031913620442018-03-30T07:41:00.000-04:002018-03-30T08:29:51.865-04:00District 6910 Governor Message-March 2018<style type="text/css">
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I thought I could coast a little at this point in the Rotary year. Boy was I wrong! The pace has quickened with new member inductions, club’s planting trees, district training events, club’s having anniversaries, new <a href="https://www.rotary.org/en/history-paul-harris-fellow-recognition">Paul Harris Fellows</a>, new multiple Paul Harris fellows, New 100% Paul Harris Fellow clubs and new major donors. Thank you for the invitations. I am having a blast creating more wonderful memories with the clubs in <a href="http://www.rotarydistrict6910.org/">District 6910</a>. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Many of our clubs are planting trees and I am finding out they are planting more than the number of members in each club. Gwinnett County, Elberton, Loganville, Franklin County and Rockdale County all have planted more trees than members. Make sure you let RI President Ian Riseley know you did your part. Being counted requires some entries in <a href="http://rotary.org/">Rotary.org</a>. Visit <a href="http://rotary.org/">Rotary.org</a> and share your tree project on <a href="https://map.rotary.org/en/project/pages/project_showcase.aspx">Rotary Showcase.</a></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">I am in awe of the District 6910 Rotarians giving spirt. Thank you for your trust in our District and for supporting the Rotary International Convention last year.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Actually I did and registrations for conference, including those attending the Saturday evening dinner, have exceeded 400!!! Seriously, if you have not registered for the conference then you remain unregistered until you actually register. (Profound isn’t it?) Come on, you know you are going to attend, why wait until two weeks prior to register? What can you possibly do, with your clothes on, that could be more fun than going to Charleston with your Rotary friends??? Anyone that sponsors a new member between January 1 and May 3 gets the Yorktown event refunded at district conference! Bring those new members with you! We plan on making a big deal out of all new members and new member sponsors and have the time of our life in the process!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Trees are engines for economic development providing high nutrition foods for humans, animals, wildlife and insects, sustainable building materials and fuel, canopies in urban areas to cool, reduce energy use, absorb pollution and increase property values. Trees also protect our environment and increase ground water recharge, prevent runoff and loss of soil, create habitat for wildlife, produce oxygen, use carbon dioxide thus improving public health and slow global warming by storing carbon.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="s3">The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is grateful for the support of </span><span class="s4">Steve Noles and Blake Noles of <a href="http://www.noleslandscapes.com/index.php">Noles Landscaping </a>who donated the trees at Lakeside and </span><span class="s3">at the Briar Patch Walking Trail, The Butterfly and Blooms Garden and to </span><span class="s4">Rent Sanders from the Walton County Unit of the <a href="http://www.gfc.state.ga.us/">Georgia Forestry Commission</a> who donated the dogwood and wax myrtle </span><span class="s1">seedlings.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">This month was short but….There is nothing short about <a href="http://www.rotarydistrict6910.org/">District 6910</a> and our great clubs! As of February 22, 2018 our district now boasts an increase of 117 net new members. <a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International</a> membership officer, Rebecca Holloway, informed me that District 6910 is the number 1 district in <b>NORTH</b> <b>AMERICA </b>for new membership growth!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Registrations for conference, including those attending the Saturday evening dinner, have exceeded 370. Conference chair Margie Ensley and conference coordinator Carol Colon are bringing their “A” game to make sure this conference will be spectacular! The response has been so good that the Embassy Suites room block for Thursday evening has been sold out. Here’s what you can do…Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn, connected to the same parking lot as conference center, on Thursday evening. Then move to the Embassy Suites on Friday morning. The move will put you with the rest of the district and it helps fill our commitment to Embassy Suites for Friday and Saturday evening.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sponsor a new member and get $75 off. </b></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial;">We are offering a $75.00 reduction to your USS Yorktown evening registration if you sponsor a new member between January 1, 2018 and May 3, 2018. On January 22, 2018 the top ten clubs for net member percentage increase since July 1, 2017 are:</span><br />
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Halfway through the current Rotary year, the Braselton Rotary Club has elected its leaders for next year. Karen Bridgeman will serve as president of the club for 2018-19. Sam Wilson was chosen for president-elect. Alex Pace was re-elected as secretary of the club for next year and Mitch Chapman was chosen for treasurer. </div>
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Kim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-33975551865026093132017-12-23T13:19:00.001-05:002017-12-23T13:44:44.752-05:00District Governor Message - Dec 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">I hope this letter finds you enjoying a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. I am one district 6910 Rotarian very appreciative of being a part of an awesome group of dedicated Rotarians. We are well on our way to not only “Making a Difference” in our individual communities but in our world this Rotary year. We are <b>People of Action</b> and it shows.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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65 Rotarians from the Athens, Classic City and Oconee Rotary Clubs
jointly celebrated World Polio Day in Athens. We watched the Gates
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and then marched through downtown with the banner and went to the
rooftop of the Georgia Theater and hung the banner over the edge of the
wall while we enjoyed appetizers and drinks. While the emphasis was not
as a fundraiser, we raised $190 for Polio. When
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Kim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-21307594807302195102017-11-11T08:30:00.005-05:002017-11-11T08:30:58.063-05:00Gwinnett Rotary Clubs Host Russian DoctorsMy heart is full as I write about my experience hosting two Russian
doctors – a neurologist and an oncologist - in my home for the past four
days. Although we were not able to speak the same language, we were
able to communicate through gestures and a handy app that instantly
translated the written word. How did this experience come to pass? <br />
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In
an effort to build bridges and friendships across the world, <a href="http://www.rotarydistrict6910.org/">Rotary District 6910</a> hosted a team of nine Russian physicians and a translator
who wished to learn about medicine in America – how medical students are
taught and how patient care is delivered. After visiting Gainesville
and Athens, team members, who represented multiple specialties including
radiology, pediatrics, dermatology, neurology, oncology and others,
were transported to the home of Rotarian Thomas Shepherd, president of
Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville. Tom and his wife, Linda,
prepared a southern feast fit for royalty. Gwinnett Rotarians
who had volunteered to host the families in their homes, Al and Beverly
Hombroek, Mike and Margie Alexander, Wayne and Beth Sikes, Beatty and
Paula McCaleb and Barbara Myers, were also invited.<br />
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Thanks to the
<a href="http://www.hayeschrysler.com/">Hayes Automotive Group</a>, a 15-passenger van was available to transport
the Russian citizens around Gwinnett and even into Atlanta for
sightseeing. Sunday featured tours of the CNN Center, the World of
Coca-Cola and dinner at The Varsity. On Monday, the contingency visited
Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM)
where they learned about how medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant
studies, biomedical sciences and physical therapy are taught to the
1,100 student population. <br />
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The translator wasn’t necessary when
the physicians toured the college’s Anatomy Lab which features several
Mondopads, touchscreens for learning. In addition, the Simulation Center
with high fidelity mannequins, a surgical suite, trauma bay and
birthing area captured the interest of the physicians. The Russian
doctors were familiar with the benefits of osteopathic manipulative
medicine and paid rapt attention to a demonstration by Dr. Regina
Fleming. <br />
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A stop at the Concussion Institute housed at Gwinnett
Medical Center in Duluth was a highlight of the visit, along with
information about rehabilitative services and bariatric surgery. The
physicians indicated they would like to implement some of what they
learned about the American delivery of health care in Russia. <br />
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at <a href="http://www.dominicksitalian.com/">Dominick’s</a> in downtown Lawrenceville was a hit Monday evening and
Tuesday morning featured more conversation via the handy cell phone app
and breakfast with the universal connector of coffee. Group members
admitted that their “impressions of the United States before arriving
were misguided and that going forward, regardless of what they hear on
the news, they’ll know firsthand that Americans, especially Rotarians
and Georgians, are a warm and friendly people.”<br />
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The Gwinnett experience took the combined efforts of the
<a href="http://lawrencevillerotary.org/">Lawrenceville</a>, <a href="http://www.southgwinnettrotary.org/">South Gwinnett</a> and <a href="http://www.gwinnettrotary.com/">Gwinnett Rotary</a> clubs. A certificate
from the group stated, “We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to
you for your hospitality and great contribution to Russian-American
relations…This is true dedication to world peace and mutual
understanding. Thank you for your friendship which helps to bring our
two great countries closer together.” <br />
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You never know what to
expect when you say “yes” to new experiences, but most often the rewards
are so much better than expected. Who knew? An invitation to St.
Petersburg was issued and several Gwinnettians may go as the guests of
our new Russian friends.<br />
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<i><br /></i>Kim Watershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12648698307470646264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047146094702701377.post-23326787376767904652017-11-05T14:08:00.001-05:002017-11-05T14:08:12.428-05:00Rotary District 6910 Names Governor for 2020-21<div class="p1">
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<span class="s1">In the early 1990’s.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>She and her late husband, Hal, purchased land in the North Carolina mountains and planted their first Fraser fir Christmas trees.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In, 1998 they delivered their first trees to the Atlanta area and Tina continues to operate the retail lots and provide fundraising opportunities for non-profits in the Southeast.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Davis-Hollcroft Family Forestry Scholarship has been established at the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources supporting an undergraduate student majoring in Forestry.</span></div>
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<span class="s1">She has served on numerous philanthropic and civic boards as member, committee chair and both locally and internationally. She currently serves as International Director on the Board of Alliance for Smiles providing free surgery to those who suffer from cleft anomalies in underserved parts of the world. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1">She is married to Mike Fischlin, a former Major League baseball player who continues to live his passion as a sports agent with the Boras Corporation.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>They are members of Lake Oconee Church and reside in Reynolds Lake Oconee with their dog Sophia Loren.</span></div>
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As per Rotary International by-laws, Article 14, clubs have fourteen days from today, to notify <a href="mailto:dcooper@premierplatforms.com">Governor David Cooper</a> of challenging candidates as per Article 14 of Rotary International by-laws.</div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Harting also wants to share her stories from Sweden with others. She gave Braselton Rotarians highlights of her life in Sweden, describing her family, where she lives and her hobbies including water sports and team gymnastics. </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">Harting also wants to learn more about American culture while staying with her host families. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-size: small;">“I have the most amazing host families that have welcomed me and taken care of me like one of their own,” she said.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">When the water RISES, the <a href="http://www.greeneputnamrotary.org/">Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties</a> RISES to assist.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>One of the <a href="https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes">six areas of focu</a>s that <a href="http://www.rotary.org/">Rotary International </a>and <a href="https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation">The Rotary Foundation</a> supports is water and sanitation. Thousands of children and adults die annually from water borne illnesses. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">In August 2015, Cyclone Komen hit the countries of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. More than 1 million people were displaced. The cyclone moved inland up to the Chin State of Myanmar causing devastating landslides and flooding the regions of Sagaing, Magwe, Ayeyarwaddy, and Rakhine States. With the news of the fatalities and the need for clean water, the Rotary Club of Yangon jumped into action to help rebuild and provide one of life’s most crucial resources, safe water.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">The Rotary Club of Yangon reached out to The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties, and other Rotary clubs and Districts throughout world.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Rotary Foundation funded a Global Grant for $84,640 to fund the construction of ten clean water systems throughout the village of Magyibinzu in the Ayeyarwaddy Division of Myanmar.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Of the total amount, the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties contributed $2,000 and <a href="http://www.rotarydistrict6910.org/">Rotary District 6910</a> contributed $1,000 towards the grant.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">The village, with a population of 2000, had been without water since the cyclone hit in 2015.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>During the monsoon season, flooding occurs quite frequently leaving low lying areas with little access to clean and uncontaminated water.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Half of the village is under waist deep water during monsoon season, leaving their wells with water that is not safe to drink.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">The Sawyer PointOne filtered water systems are built with nearly five foot platforms to avoid being under water during the rainy season. The village monks and villagers will constantly monitor the systems.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Each family will receive two, ten-liter water tanks with cover and tap for collecting clean water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The filters remove bacteria, protozoa, and viruses borne from unclean water.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>A total of 700 bottles were distributed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Each household will pay a very minimum sum each month so a full-time person will manage and maintain all the pumps and filters daily.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>The Rotary Club of Yangon will visit the village every six months for three years to survey the systems to assure maintenance.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">We encourage any active Rotarian in good standing who is interested in doing business with other Rotarians to join Rotary Means Business Fellowship.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="s1">That’s right and District 6910 is not just odd, we are amazing! July 1</span><span class="s4"><sup>st</sup></span><span class="s1"> through August 31 we have generated the highest “net” member increase for our zone, a total of 53 members. For comparison, the next closest district has an increase of 32. Our goal is a 300 net increase on July 1, 2018. Every single Rotarian in this district is asked to do one thing…find at least one person that will make as good of a Rotarian as you. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span></div>
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