District Newsletter: August 1st 2021
Welcome District 5360 Family of Rotary: Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and EarlyActors.
Move for Polio: August 1st
Thanks to all clubs and members participating in “Move for Polio – End Polio Now,” the District fundraiser runs from July 1st to October 24th.
As of August 1st, we have raised over $8,500, with 28 Clubs collaborating and 64 members making pledges. The top three clubs are Calgary West ($2,675), Medicine Hat ($1,975) and Sylvan Lake ($1,500). Our target is $100,000, and remember, for every dollar raised, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matches it with $2 more.
If you want to be part of this great initiative, it’s easy. Register at https://go.rotary5360gives.org/move and follow the prompts.
You are supporting a terrific cause and doing something to help your mental health and wellness. You decide what you do. It could be walking, running, swimming, yoga, fishing or gardening - it’s up to you. If you like the sound of this, then bring along a family member or friend and show them that Rotarians are “People of Action.”
Want to get your club involved? Reach out to your membership and have your club identify a Club Champion. This fundraiser is going to be a bundle of fun and all for a great cause.
Email Marlene Doherty the name of your Club Champion or if you have any questions.
Membership and New Club Development Month
The key theme of RI President Shekhar Mehta in the Rotary year 2021 / 2022 is “Each One, Bring One”, each Rotarian bring a family member, friend or colleague to a Rotary event. It is critical that we show potential Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and EarlyActors that we are People of Action. So how can we do that? Well:
- EACH ONE, BRING ONE to a Fundraiser
- EACH ONE, BRING ONE to a Community Event
- EACH ONE, BRING ONE to a Fellowship Activity
- EACH ONE, BRING ONE to the District Conference
And
- EACH ONE, BRING ONE to a Rotary Meeting
- EACH ONE, KEEP EVERYONE in your Club
Let non-Rotarian see what Rotary is all about. There are millions of people who are Rotarians at heart but just don’t know it. They may want to join one of our current clubs or be part of a new type of club, be it a satellite club, a cause based club or an Eclub. For more information on the different types of clubs contact District Membership Chair Cory Tretiak (cory.tretiak@gmail.com). It’s up to us to share Rotary with non-Rotarians and show them we are People of Action.
Each One, Bring One – New Member Roll Call
On behalf of District 5360 I would like to welcome the new Rotary members for July:
Nicole Kimpton, Rotary Club of Cochrane Young Professionals
Miles Miller, Rotary Club of Cochrane Young Professionals
Nicole Parks, Rotary Club of Cochrane Young Professionals
Courtney Sproule, Rotary Club of Cochrane Young Professionals
John Barlow, Rotary Club of High River
Dave Matson, Rotary Club of Okotoks
Patricia Neuman, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park
Evan Shea, Rotary Club of Lethbridge
John Taylor, Rotary Club of Pincher Creek
Tracey Vavrek, Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park
Vince Vavrek, Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park
Jack Yates, Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek
Keith McBeath, Rotary Club of Lethbridge East
Fred Clemens, Rotary Club of Canmore
Let’s give a big ROTARY WELCOME to these new members. If I missed anyone please let me know and I will include them in the next newsletter.
Zone Interact Convention
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Calgary East, the Zone Interact Convention will be held from March 10 - 13, 2022 at the Best Western Premier Hotel, Calgary. Early bird registration closes on October 15, 2021. Six Interact students and one chaperone will be allocated to each District in Zones 28 and 32 during this early bird period. Visit the convention website for additional information and to take advantage of the early bird rate. Clubs may reserve a convention spot now and select the student who will attend later.
Yours in Rotary
Martin
Martin Parnell
Rotary International District 5360 DG
Martin Parnell
Rotary International District 5360 DG
