Rotary District 6650

July 2013 Newsletter

JULY 26, 2013 VOLUME 4, NUMBER 1

August 2013

Membership

and Extension Month

If I had to choose one word to describe my first three weeks as DG,

it would be WOW!! As you are reading this, I will have complete 20 official visits and driven almost 2,000 miles. My GPS is becoming my

best friend! It is so exciting to visit the clubs in our District some of which I have visited many times and for others, it is my first time…..and definitely not the last!

I will be sharing pictures from my visits along the way in my

‘Governor’s Travels’ so you can share in my experiences. I have even been able to attend a couple of club’s special events and it is amazing how much our clubs accomplish. Our clubs get ENGAGED in

their communities and as a result countless lives are CHANGED.

Please keep me informed of your club’s projects and activities as I want to learn all about our clubs activities in District 6650. We need to share our enthusiasm for Rotary with others and ask them to join

us!

Until next time, remember ENGAGE ROTARY……….CHANGE LIVES! -DG Debbie Esbenshade

L to R Mollie, Buddy, Brandie, Lucky and Back is Sadie

A Message from

2013-14 District Governor

Deborah Esbenshade

Rotary Club of Youngstown

“waiting for DG to come home and feed us”

Rotary At A

Glance:

1,219,801 Rotarians Worldwide

34,462 Rotary Clubs

9,899 Rotaract Clubs

227,677 Rotaract Members

15,570

Interact Clubs

358,110 Interact Members

7,498

Rotary Community Corps

172,454 RCC Members

RI President Ron D. Burton’s Message Dear fellow Rotarians,

This is an incredibly exciting time to be a Rotarian. This Rotary year can be one of

the greatest years we have yet experienced in Rotary – but it is up to each one of us. We are now writing the last chapter in our fight against polio. While it has been a long, hard journey, we have learned many valuable lessons. We have learned that

as a group we can move mountains, we can change people’s lives for the better, and

we can honestly make a difference in our world. Perhaps the greatest lesson has been that the more we challenge ourselves, the more we can achieve.

We are also embarking on a new chapter in the storied history of our Rotary

Foundation. We have the rare privilege of launching an entirely new grant structure we’ve come to know as Future Vision. It gives us the opportunity to challenge ourselves to do the absolute most we can, with all of our resources. Just think how much more we can do with a stronger Foundation, with stronger clubs filled with more Rotarians who are fully engaged in Rotary service.

It’s time for us to recognize that the real challenge we face isn’t just bringing new

members into Rotary. It’s turning all members into true Rotarians. It’s helping members get engaged in Rotary – helping them realize the potential they have, and how their Rotary service can change lives. We need to make sure that every member is active and contributing, and making a real difference – because when

you’re doing meaningful work in Rotary, Rotary is meaningful to you.

When we realize what we can achieve in Rotary – when we really engage Rotary – that’s when lives change. We change the lives of the people who need us. That is

inevitable. And along the way, our lives are changed as well. That is also inevitable. That’s what our theme is all about in 2013-14: Engage Rotary, Change Lives.

It’s time to open our eyes to the potential each of us has through Rotary. Rotary lets

us reach higher, do more, and be a part of something larger than ourselves. No matter how much we give to Rotary, we get more in return. And that, too, is inevitable.

In 2013-14, let’s turn all of our potential into reality. It’s up to us. We can do it by

engaging in Rotary service, by getting involved, by staying inspired, and by remembering every day the gift we have in Rotary. Together, we will Engage Rotary, Change Lives

Ron D. Burton

President, Rotary International

Did You Know? THE NEW ROTARY

WEBSITE IS COMING IN AUGUST

-Besides having a fresh look and

feel, the enhanced site will feature a customized experience, member profiles, and

improved search capabilities. Watch for it at www.rotary.org.

NEW AND UPCOMING

WEBINARS

-Visit www.rotary.org/webinars to learn about new grant webinars. Recordings of these

recent webinars are available in the archive section:

-Global Grants Best Practices

-Grant Management Best Practices -The Future of

Grant Making -District Grant Best Practices LEARN.ROTARY.ORG

Register for one of

many courses related to the new grants. This requires a Member Access account; if you don’t have one,

create one today.

Rotary receives top honors for Future Vision

Rotary has received a silver Edison Award in recognition of the Future Vision Plan,

the new grant model that enhances the scope, impact, and sustainability of humanitarian and educational projects funded by The Rotary Foundation.

Since 1987, the Edison Awards have recognized innovative new products, services

and business leaders in the United States. The awards symbolize the persistence and excellence personified by Thomas Edison. Winners represent active contributors to the cause of innovation in the world.

RI President Sakuji Tanaka accepted the award during the annual Edison

Awards gala held 25 April in Chicago, the city where Rotary was founded in 1905. The Future Vision Plan received top honors among funding models competing in the Lifestyle and Social Impact category. Nominee ballots were judged by a panel of more than 3,000, including members of seven associations that represent a wide

range of industries and disciplines.

“This Edison Award recognizes and validates Rotary’s innovative approach to

humanitarian service, as we constantly strive to improve lives and communities by addressing the world’s most pressing problems,” says Tanaka. “It is a great honor to accept such a prestigious award on behalf of Rotary’s global membership of 1.2 million men and women.”

The Edison Award coincides with the successful completion of a three-year pilot in which 100 Rotary districts in more than 70 countries tested Rotary’s new grant model.

Rotarian Submissions Canton Rotarian, Frank Fleischer, submitted the following press release to be published in this month’s District newsletter.

Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Road, SW Lilburn, GA 30047 (404) 935-6444

www.lbda.org lbda@lbda.org CONTACT: Elizabeth Patrick

UPDATED MANUALS

AND DOCUMENTS

You can find these at www.rotary.org/grants: -Grant

Management Manual -Grant Management Leader’s

Guide -District Rotary Foundation Committee Manual -District Rotary

Foundation Seminar Manual -Areas of Focus Statements of Purpose and Goals

-Facts About Vocational Training Teams

-Facts About Rotary Foundation

Scholarships -District and Club Memorandums of Understanding -Terms and

Conditions for Rotary Foundation District Grants and Global Grants — For grant

applications made

on or after 1 October 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) Partners with FTD for

National LBD Flower Day Campaign

ATLANTA — (May 1, 2013) — The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA)

announced today that the organization is partnering with FTD to launch its first annual national “LBD Flower Day” campaign. On October 6, 2013, volunteers across the country will join LBDA to participate in a national fundraising campaign. “LBD Flower Day” volunteers will offer purple roses for sale in exchange for a minimum donation of ten dollars each to benefit LBDA at their places of worship or other locations.

Be a part of the celebration and join us in raising funds for LBDA on “LBD Flower Day” by clicking here to sign up by August 2, 2013. For more information about LBD Flower Day please visit the LBDA website.

According to LBDA Board President, Mike Koehler, “With the incredible burden on families dealing with LBD in their lives, we feel that faith plays a great role in surviving the broad impact of LBD and that sharing information about the disease at

our volunteer’s place of worship, before or after services would be a natural and comfortable environment to tell their story, raise LBD awareness and funds to support others dealing with this disease.”

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month and the participating volunteers

will aim to not only raise critical funds for LBDA to assist in the mission to support those affected by Lewy body dementias through outreach, education and research, but also to raise awareness of this important health condition. The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is the only nonprofit organization in the U.S. focused solely on Lewy body dementias.

Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the second most common form of degenerative dementia, affecting 1.3 million people in the United States alone. The Lewy Body

Dementia Association (LBDA) was founded to ensure that individuals and families living with LBD do not have to face this disease alone.

About the Lewy Body Dementia Association The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting patients, their families and caregivers, and promoting scientific advances. Through outreach, education and research, LBDA supports those affected by Lewy body dementias. To learn more about LBD and LBDA please visit www.lbda.org.

About FTD Group, Inc. FTD Group, Inc., through its operating subsidiaries including Florists’ Transworld Delivery, Inc. and FTD.COM, Inc., is a leading provider of floral related products and services to consumers and to retail florists, as well as to other retail locations offering floral products, in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland.

The business utilizes the highly recognized FTD and Interflora brands, both

supported by the Mercury Man logo, which is displayed in over 40,000 floral shops worldwide. The consumer businesses operate primarily through the www.ftd.com website in the U.S. and the www.interflora.co.uk website in the U.K. and are complemented by the florist business, which provides products and services to FTD's independent members. FTD Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNTD). For more information about United Online, please visit www.unitedonline.com.

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Changes for

2013-14:

Rotarians will be

allowed to form

satellite clubs, whose

members meet at a

different time and

location from their

parent clubs. The

change, approved by

the Council on

Legislation in April, is

intended to make it

easier for members to

develop the core for a

new club.

-Districts will be able

to form an unlimited

number of e-clubs.

The Council removed

a limit of two e-clubs

per district. The

change is designed to

bring in new members

and appeal to young

professionals, who

may be less able to

meet in person

weekly.

-The name of Rotary’s

fifth Avenue of

Service will change

from “New

Generations Service”

to “Youth Service.”

This change was also

approved by the

Council. In 2010, this

avenue of service

joined Club Service,

Vocational Service,

Operation Warm Division1A (Mahoning County) clubs pledged nearly $20,000 to provide new winter

coats to children in need this year. Responding early to District Governor Deborah’s

request that all clubs in the district participate in Operation Warm, the six clubs in

the division (Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland, Struthers, and Youngstown)

made their club pledges, committed to raising additional funds, and submitted a

$5000 grant application. The effort was coordinated by 2013-2014 Boardman

President Jay Summers, with logistical support from Boardman Rotarian Rick

Parrish, who is serving as the district resource person for this program. The

distribution of the coats will be coordinated again this year by the Salvation Army.

The Operation Warm drive in Mahoning County began as a partnership with Cumulus

Radio in 2011. In its first year, with Cumulus and the local Ford dealers as partners,

over 1000 coats were distributed. Last year, more than 1200 coats were distributed

with all the Division 1A clubs contributing to the program. The goal this year is to

substantially expand that number, reaching children, many of whom would not have

a warm coat to get them through a cold Ohio winter.

Boardman Rotary Oktoberfestival

The Boardman Rotary will be holding their Oktoberfestival in Boardman Township

Park on Sunday, September 29th, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There will be crafts of

every sort, food vendors, commercial vendors, and entertainment.

Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest

Canfield Rotary drew over 30,000 people to the Canfield Fairgrounds and

surrounding area for its annual Fireworks Fest, held this year on Saturday, June

29th. There were bounce-arounds and face painting for the kids, three bands with

continuous entertainment, and the largest Zambelli fireworks show in the area, and

all of it was free thanks to the generous support of local sponsors. For an admission

charge, there was a Monster Truck show in the grandstand.

Assistant Governor,

Mike Raulin, Division 1-A

Community Service,

and International

Service.

-The dues Rotary

clubs pay Rotary

International will

increase US$1 to $53

per member.

-A redesigned Rotary

website will be

launched in late

summer.

This week’s Foundation Thought is about ... Matching Grants.

Henning Sorknaes has no trouble remembering his proudest Rotary moment. It was taking part in a

community service project supported

by several Rotary clubs to help restore a hospital in Senta, Serbia. The hospital, which

serves a population of about 150,000, mostly ethnic Hungarian Serbians, lacked modern technical

equipment and was barely surviving on a mixture of public and private funds. The grant helped

fund a US$1.2 million project to

equip and train staff to make the hospital‘s cardiology department fully operational.

District Governor Visits Kick off with Youngstown

District Governor Debbie Esbenshade kicked off her year with her first club visit to

her home club of Youngstown at a special meeting held at the Youngstown Country

Club. It also served as the club’s changeover meeting, with Debbie swearing in the

new officers. Youngstown will be the host club for next year’s District Conference,

with Suzanne Fleming chairing the planning committee for that event for the club.

Rotary Club of Youngstown 2013-2014 officers are, left to right: Carol Chamberlain,

Treasurer; Becky Keck, Vice President; Lisa Long, New Generations Avenue Chair;

Scott Schulick, President; Debbie Esbenshade, District 6650 Governor; Gauthier

Gaillard, exchange student. Absent when the photo was taken were Paul Garchar,

President-Elect and Dave Turner, Secretary.

Upcoming Golf Outings

Both the Canfield and Poland clubs have golf outings coming up later this summer.

Canfield is holding their golf outing at Salem Hill Golf and Country Club on Monday,

August 19th, with a shotgun start at 9:00 AM. Contact Chris Bland at 330-519-3448

for more information. Poland is having their golf outing at Bedford Trails on

Saturday, September 21st with a shotgun start at 9:00 AM. Contact Andrew

Grischow at 330-509-1506 for more information.

Rotary Club of Kinsman’s Chicken BBQ - July 20th.

Kinsman Rotary Chicken BBQ and Kinsman For Sale happens on the 3rd Saturday every July. There are yard sales throughout the township and the Rotary Club hosts a barbequed chicken dinner at the township park. 850 dinners are prepared consisting of 1/2 BBQ chicken, baked potato, roll and butter, homemade coleslaw and a beverage. Early Friday morning members meet to wash and wrap all of the potatoes for baking. Friday evening at 6 PM other preparations begin. Some club

members make the slaw while others are preparing the facilities at the township park. Carol Wilson and a few members bake all of the potatoes. Very early Saturday morning Chicken Eddie sets up to roast the chickens. The club members meet to

Assistant Governor,

Tom Montgomery, Division 1-B

Polio.

―I was a Rotarian for many years and never contributed to The Rotary Foundation,

because nobody ever asked me. Then one year, our club president made a plea for support for PolioPlus. Since my

generation was hit hard by polio, I made a commitment to contribute every

month. By the end of the year, it had

become a habit to contribute each month, just like paying rent. That habit continues today, many years

later, and each year I become more aware of how much good the Foundation does.‖ — Rotarian Dave Berry

Matching Grants. Even a small club can make a big

difference when participating in a Matching Grant. While Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Marana in District 5500 were

traveling in Zimbabwe, they found a man who

was obviously hungry. These Rotarians worked with the Rotary

Club of Victoria Falls and The Rotary Foundation to create a food garden that feeds an entire village

and is self-sustaining for

begin packing the carry out containers in which the dinners are served and filling the coolers with beverages. Dinners are ready by 11 AM but people begin lining up by

10:45. We usually serve until approximately 3 PM. unless we run out earlier.

The Rotary Club of Champion Installation Dinner

The 2013 Installation Dinner of the Rotary Club of Champion was held recently. Newly installed officers and committee chairpersons pledged their dedication to specific roles that all contribute to the success of the club. Club officers include Russell Banks, president, Lisa Flask, treasurer, Gloria Martinek, secretary and Vickie Thompson, president-elect. Committee chairpersons include, John Hickey, Pamela Hood, Vickie Thompson and Babette Sisler. Jim Omweg will continue to serve the club as Sergeant at Arms. Each Rotarian recommitted themselves to the goals of Rotary at local, district and international levels. The fellowship was tremendous as club members were able to reflect on the past year and revitalize themselves for the coming challenges of the upcoming Rotarian year.

Outgoing Club President John E. Hickey (right) leads the installation of (from left) Gloria Martinek, secretary, Lisa Flask, treasurer, Russell Banks, president. (not pictured Vicki Thompson, president-elect)

From (left) President Russ Banks, Club Service Chair John E. Hickey, Community Service Chair Babette Sisler, International Chair Pamela Hood. (not pictured Vocational Chair Vicki Thompson and Sergeant at Arms Jim Omweg)

future generations. Rotarian Randy Brooks says: ―It

truly is amazing

how our small club contributions translate into opportunity for those in need of

help. It is hard to not be overly proud of Rotary, its members, and The Rotary Foundation.‖

Supporting the

Foundation. ― ‗Your life and mine

will be valued not by what we take, but by what we give.‘ What an

appropriate quote for us Rotarians to live by and open our hearts and pocketbooks to support the works

of The Rotary Foundation. Having a healthy foundation is the key to any nonprofit

organization

involved in the business of service to others, and Rotary is certainly that! We are in the business of giving – giving of our time,

our resources, our knowledge, and our love – to make this world free of disease, hunger, poverty, and hopelessness.‖ — District Governor

Deepa Willingham

Champion Rotarian of the Year: Lisa Flask

Submitted by Babette Sisler

Lisa Flask was named Rotarian of the Year 2012-2013 at the Rotary Club of Champion Annual Installation Dinner. Lisa has utilized her many skills as an Account Manager with Century Link to the benefit of the club. Lisa has served the club in various capacities. She has accepted the appointment to the office of treasurer for multiple terms since becoming a member

in 2006. She was the Club Service Chair 2012-2013 during which time she coordinated many successful events and projects. Lisa spearheaded the Lottery Wreath fundraiser. She coordinated 3 highly successful Pancake Breakfasts that not

only raised funds for club goals but provided a friendly community gathering for all who participated. Lisa also developed and produced an advertisement placemat featuring area

businesses. This sustainable project served not only as a fundraising opportunity but as an outreach prospect to potential members. Lisa implemented a Nut Sale. She also supported Rotarian Pamela Hood in a joint theatre project with Kiwanis at Trumbull New Theatre. Lisa has accomplished much as a Rotarian. One of the most significant

projects she has undertaken is marketing Rotary to potential members. Lisa designed a professional marketing package that was sent to 60 Champion businesses. This mailing promoted membership and fundraising ventures. Lisa also worked tirelessly to coordinate a highly successful Membership Mixer at R.D. Banks Chevrolet. This event was such a positive undertaking the club plans to continue similar events annually. Lisa has truly embraced the Rotarian principle:

Service Above Self in her dedicated involvement in the club. Whatever task Lisa

takes on it is sure to be a success.

Business of the Year

Submitted by Babette Sisler

The Rotary Club of Champion’s 2013

Business of the Year Award was presented to Paul Fentress owner of the Champion NAPA Auto Parts Store. Club President, John E. Hickey presented the award. The Champion Rotary Club honors local businesses that show a dedication to the local

community and an exemplary reputation in the area. Champion NAPA Auto Parts Store has built strong community relationships. Congratulations to Paul and the entire Champion NAPA Auto Parts family.

The Rotary Club of Champion names their Rotarian of the Year, Lisa Flask pictured with John E. Hickey, President 2012-13

Paul Fentress, owner of the Champion NAPA Auto Parts Store which was named the Rotary Club of Champion Business of the Year.

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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 23RD!!

Get ready for a great day of golf and fun with the Rotary Clubs of Canton, North Canton, Perry, Plain and Jackson. Sign up now for the Four-Person Scramble on Friday, August 23rd at Tam O'Shanter Golf Course.

You may access the sign-up sheets by clicking on this link to fill out your foursome. Please return your sign-up sheet to the Rotary Club of Canton’s office, 203 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton, Ohio 44702.

We will be featuring Old Carolina Barbecue for lunch this year! Lunch begins at 12 noon, modified shotgun starts at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $50.00 per person for Rotarians and guests. Cost includes lunch, 18 holes with a cart, and beer and

beverages on the course. All skill levels welcome and of "course" it’s a great time to bring a prospective member. You can contact Golf Chairperson, Nick Perini at (330) 454-6555

emailnperini@beesefulmer.com or Lauri/Barb at the Canton Rotary office at info@cantonrotary.org.

Rotary Club of Canton’s club service awards presented

At the Rotary Club of Canton’s installation of officers meeting on July 12, 2013, the following Rotarians were presented with a "40 and 60 Years of Service Award".

40 years: Robert E. Bethel, Donald C. Coen, William T. Cumler, David C. Ewing, Dale M. Holwick, James D. Lockshin, Robert E. Myers, Lou M. Thurin, Harold E. Ziegler

60 years: James A. Markling

Malvern Rotary Celebrates 75 years

The Rotary Club of Malvern is now three quarters of a century old. Originally organized in April of 1938, it was child of the Minerva Rotary. The milestone was made official with the visit of District Governor Deborah Esbenshade as she presented the certificate to Pres. Gary Pearce on Monday, July 1.

Assistant Governor,

Jody Levitt, Division 2-A

Assistant Governor,

Kimberly Weiss, Division 2-B

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At the end of her presentation Gov. Esbenshade was presented with three gifts from the Club. The first was a Malvern lap blanket with pictures of historic Malvern

buildings. The next was two books which will be donated to the Malvern Branch

Library in her honor. One is Voices From The Moon: Apollo Astronauts Describe Their Lunar Experiences, and the second is Practical Container Gardening. Photos

Governor’s Travels

Wooster P. Ross, President Chad Boreman, DG Debbie

Esbenshade, DGE Phil Mariola and AG Lynn Horner

Minerva’s President, Martin Chapman presents a bag signed by all of Minerva’s club members

A royal greeting by Minerva Rotary Club!

The District Office – A New Resource for 6650

Rotary District 6650 has a valued partnership with the Rotary Club of Canton to

share administrative and office resources. The Rotary District office is located at:

203 Cleveland Avenue NW

Canton, Ohio 44702

(330) 452-2882

Fax (330) 452-8614

Email: info@cantonrotary.org

Lauri Coy is available to assist coordinating communications, district meetings,

district archives, updating information on the Clubrunner data base and posting

items on the District website.

DG Debbie Esbenshade was honored to

present President Gary Pearce with a proclamation from Rotary International celebrating their 75th. Anniversary.

DG Debbie Esbenshade visited the Calcutta Rotary Park