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
Dear Rotarian and friends, First of all, happy holidays!! I’m happy to inform you that this morning we received from our friends of the US Navy and the US Embassy in Panama, the 9 pallets with the donations. Thank you so much for making this happen. We are preparing the distribution of the donations and during
FAMILY MONTH Rita Esterly, District Governor SEASONS GREETINGS FROM ROTARY DISTRICT 6080 Family of Rotary Shawn Pingleton, Assistant District Governor “So…. Honey” is how I often present an idea I want to run by my lovely bride and this day was no different. “So…. Honey, how do you feel about hosting an exchange student next
Rotarians – I am pleased to announce that Columbia-Metro Rotarian Susan Hart has agreed to accept the important position of Matching Grants Chair in District 6080 for a three-year term beginning in Rotary year 2012-13. Hart has been chair of the District’s Simplified Grants program since 2008 – a time in which many new clubs
Friends in Rotary – I am fortunate to make another appointment to the District 6080 Leadership Team for the coming Rotary year. Warrensburg Early-Bird Rotarian Janet Mudd has agreed to accept the position of Simplified Grants Chair in District 6080 for a three-year term beginning in 2012-13. Mudd has coordinated her club’s Simplified Grants applications
I am proud to announce that Shawn Pingleton of the Branson-Hollister Rotary Club has agreed to accept Assistant Governor responsibilities for five clubs in the Branson region beginning with the new Rotary year July 1, 2012. In addition to the Hollister and Nixa clubs that he currently oversees, Shawn will work with Branson Daybreakers, Branson-Hollister,
Fellow Rotarians – As District Governor-Elect, my wife, Ann, and I will be representing District 6080 at the International Assembly in San Diego January 15-21, 2012. Over 500 other Governor-Elects from all over the world will be in attendance. One of the traditions of the Assembly is for spouses and friends to set-up a Cultural
Friends – I am pleased to announce that Past District Governor Sherry Nielsen, of the Laurie-Sunrise Beach Rotary Club, has agreed to serve as chair of the Foundation Banquet committee for District 6080 beginning July 1, 2012. Sherry was instrumental in launching the District 6080 Foundation Banquet in 2010 and she looks forward to continuing
