Rotarians – Rotary International has asked that each district to create a new International Service Chair position. I am pleased to announce that Columbia Rotarian Andy Bonderer has agreed to accept that position for the 2012-13 year. As International Service Chair, Bonderer will work closely with Rotary Friendship Exchange committees to support service connections between
I am pleased to announce that Pulaski County Rotarian Jacqueline “Jackie” Howard has accepted the position of Rotary Foundation Permanent Fund Chair for District 6080 beginning in FY 2012-13. Through the position, Jackie will promote the Rotary Foundation’s Permanent Fund and its never-ending ability to generate funds for humanitarian projects. Many people make donations to
Rotarians and Friends – My wife, Ann, and I have just returned from San Diego, California, and the Rotary International Assembly, and I am fresh with excitement and vigor about the tremendous things that Rotary is doing in the world. What’s especially exciting is that Rotary is positioning itself to do even more. Undoubtedly, you
Good evening to all… [gall columns=”3″ per_page=”3″ id=””] Today was a great day. We flew to one of the San Blas islands on the Atlantic coast of Panama, about 50 minutes by twin-prop plane. We brought with us one of the PET cars and a few baby well kits, as this was also a the
Rotarian Friends – I am pleased to announce another addition to the 2012-13 Leadership Team for District 6080. Charter member of the Rotary Breakfast Club of Rolla, Richard “Dick” Mazanec, has agreed to serve as District Secretary for a three-year term. In that position, Dick will be responsible for recording the minutes and decisions stemming
Rotarian Friends – I am pleased to announce that Duane R. Sterling from Warrensburg has agreed to accept the position of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Awards Chair for District 6080 beginning in FY 2012-13. In that position, Duane will be looking for Rotarians within the District who have performed exceptional, long-term service on behalf of
Rotarians of District 6080 – I am proud to announce that James Wieberg, from the Jefferson City Breakfast Club, has agreed to serve as Chairman of the District’s Panama Project Committee again this year. Under Jim’s leadership the Panama Project developed significant contacts and relationships with Panama Rotarians and with the Missouri National Guard, which
Rotarians of District 6080 – I am pleased to announce that I have decided to continue the District’s humanitarian project in Panama during the 2012-13 Rotary year. The Panama Project was launched last year under the encouragement and enthusiasm of Governor Rita Esterly, and it led to wide involvement by individual clubs and to very
Martin Luther King, Jr. stated: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” As Rotarians we are experts on the “gift of doing” for others in terms of Service Above Self for causes that our club champions. However, do you ever catch yourself thinking of doing something nice for someone
January is Rotary Awareness Month – a time to learn more about our organization, and a time to focus on our public image. Raising awareness of Rotary is an important part of what we do as clubs and members. The more Rotary is known for its good work, the more good work Rotary will be
