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Donate to the D7230 Disaster Relief fund. District Governor Mahbub Ahmad has called on all our Clubs and members to combine our efforts and urgently donate to this fund.
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month. Many of our Clubs are undertaking Education and Literacy projects via the District matching Grants program. There is also a Global Grant proposal on Basic Education, which is nearing finalization with the participation of 3 sister Districts.Looking back, August was Membership and New Club Development Month. While our District has had only 1 new club in the last decade, that Club also added 7 new members this Rotary year. The way forward is New Clubs. There are initiatives underway to form new Satellite Clubs, which will also be a boost to our membership. But importantly, we must redouble our efforts to keep the members we already have. All members need to be engaged in Club activities. And for that we need to make an intentional effort to ensure that we are providing our members with a worthwhile experience! It is important that our fellowships are informative, and fun, but also meaningful and responsive to the needs and interests of our members.
This month, the week-long Zone Conference will bring Rotarians from Zones 24 and 32 together at Niagara Falls, Canada. Our Zone 32 will be welcoming Districts from Michigan and New York.
Fast Forward: October will bring a flurry of activities. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 26 October for District Conference Part 1. Details to follow very shortly. Also, be sure to set aside October 24 – World Polio Day. Clubs will be organizing Polio awareness events. Going the last mile in the eradication of Polio is the most important last step in finishing off what we Rotarians started way back in 1979. Our Annual On To Bermuda is October 30 to November 3. Get your Bermuda gear ready for fun, and learning as well.
Bina and I are continuing with our DG Official visits to clubs. We completed thirteen so far, each one was quite unique, all were special, engaging and memorable. We are clearly comprised of diverse groups, who share the core values of Rotary. Hope to complete all 44 Club visits by November.
It's that time of the year to make sure your Club is current with the RI Dues for the first part of 2019-20. Now is also a good time to ensure your Club goals are entered on to Rotary.org
Without goals your Club is like a ship adrift without a destination. Your goals are a pre-requisite to your Club's Plan of Action. Remember in order to qualify for the 2019-20 Presidential Citation, your Club's RI dues must be paid by mid-September and your Club goals must be entered on rotary.org. If your Club has applied for a District Grant this year, without these two requirements fulfilled, you application will not be reviewed by the Grants Committee.
Why set Goals? They are the oxygen to our dreams. They are the first steps to every journey we take. Imagine having to shoot an arrow without being given a target. Where would you aim? And say you did aim at some random thing. Why would you aim there? And what would the purpose be? By setting goals for your Club, you are able to measure your progress because you always have a fixed endpoint. Goals are simply tools to focus your Club's and members' energies in positive directions, these can be changed as your Club's priorities change, new ones added, and others dropped.
Have you registered yet for the 2019 Zone Conference at Niagara Falls? Its less than a month away from 16 to 21 September at the Sheraton on the Falls and Crowne Falls on the Canadian side.
At our 2019 Zone Conference, our director and convener, Jeffry Cadorette is continuing our theme of “People Coming Together” connecting Rotarians and bringing Rotarians from all strata of our Rotary world to build a new future together. Zones 24 and 32 will welcome our new sister districts from New York and Michigan from Zone 29 building a new expanded zone family that we all can be proud of. Here is a short video on the Conference: Coming together. That’s what it’s all about. Ready to register? Click here
This edition of "From Your Governor" is a short video. The topic is District Grants.
For a transcript, send email to: 7230rotary@gmail.com
The District has money for your Projects. But your Club must apply by 15 August 2019 to get these grants. So as you start putting together your project description, budgets, team members, make sure your Club qualifies for the District grants. Review the requirements on the District Grants page and check off the requirements. If any are not yet done, get your Club Rotary Foundation Chair to help you. Don't have someone assigned to the job? It time to do so.
The District Grants page has all the information and help guides for you. If you need more help - first contact your Area Assistant Governor, He or she can refer you to our District Grants Chair Dave Schribman. The District team will do everything possible to get your Club qualified and guide you in the application process.
Please remember, you only have until 15 August - yes two more weeks, to complete the qualification requirements and put in your grant requests. So hurry.
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Fellow Rotarians:I am delighted and honored to be given this unique opportunity to be your District Governor. Congratulations and best wishes to our 44 Dynamic Club Presidents, 9 Assistant Governors and our leadership Team, as they take on their new roles.
July 1 2019 marked a new beginning in the Rotary world. Not only did Clubs and Districts bring on new sets of officers, but Rotary’s new 5-year strategic plan and the new vision statement went into effect. Firmly grounded on our core values that define Rotary: Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service and Leadership, the 24-word vision statement sums up our shared aspiration:
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves”
2019-20 District Governor Mahbub Ahmad of the Rotary Club of Yonkers-East Yonkers and the District Leadership Team were formally installed by Rotary International Director Jeffry Cadorette on 23 June 2019. The short but dignified ceremony was attended by our District's Past District Governors, the next 2 incoming District Governors Mary Shackleton (2019-2021) of the Rotary Club of Metro New York City.and George McKinnis (2021-2022) of the Rotary Club of Bronxville. Incoming District Governors Cindi Kish of District 7210 (Rockland County, NY) and Justin Quaranta of District 7255 (Long Island, NY) joined the ceremony in a show of support.
The new one-year term began at midnight on 1 July. The installation ceremony at the picturesque American Yacht Club in Rye was emceed by the incoming District Trainer PDG Greg Arcaro. The District Leadership Team was present and was also installed by the RI Director.
Unveiling the new Rotary theme for 2019-20 - "Rotary Connects the World". Rotary International President Mark Maloney has emphasized 4 points of emphasis during the year.
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