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DIRECTORS MESSAGE
Do you recall those scenes from spy thrillers where the secret agents meet in
airports, ports, docks, and carparks with precise clock work? Well, after 16
plane, 1 ferry, and 1 speedboat rides , plus miles and miles of road trips, that is
how I, with my leading lady, Letty, and our suitcases in tow, felt as we met up
with one District Governor after another or their assigned Aides. The
rendezvous and transfers to 20 districts from August 19 to September 13 were
efficiently and smoothly managed. Together, we were guarding Rotarys
treasure: friendship and the Rotary heart.
The very big difference was that my Rotary story was not about living dangerously. It was a story of living safely,
securely, and joyfully in the company of Aussie Rotarians. And why not? It was because of the careful and loving
attention to details, including making sure that there was time for dancing after a Rotary meeting, the perfectly timed
delivery of a newly purchased speedboat just so I can visit one district, the warm reception, the heartfelt friendships
and joyful interaction with community volunteers, plus relaxation in the cozy homestays. Probably, I was able to
shake the hands of a thousand Rotarians and their spouses/partners. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Like most spy thrillers, it was intellectually engaging, nuanced and at times there were complications that needed
clarification; but by and large fresh and exciting. After RIPE John's visit, we all did SMARCT work. We discussed
alternatives to achieving the specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, challenging and time-bound
expectations/objectives for Rotarians and the communities we serve. The senior, incumbent and future Rotary
District Leadership made every Rotary minute and dollar matter. I truly appreciate the sincerity that came with each
feedback and suggestion during the weekend briefing, Directors Networking Seminar, one on one, private
conversations, leadership team meetings, club meetings and, fellowships: Re-study the dues for corporate
membership. Make the Presidential Citation Program strategic and revive the with distinction category to
emphasize the goals for the current Rotary Year.
I felt privileged to be one of the five Rotarians above 40 who were allowed to observe the Youth Summit for a few
minutes. I do hope that there will be an increase in the number of Interact/ Rotaract Clubs as well as Rotarians
coming from their ranks.
I hope that the planning session with the Australian Rotary Foundation Trust and the Regional Rotary Foundation
Training Team will yield a bountiful harvest of TRF contributions from Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike. I am
particularly grateful for letting me know about the Global Grant -funded projects and the direct donations-in-kind you
have for the Philippines and Indonesia.
Thirty years of fighting polio will be commemorated next month. Let us remember and pray for lives lost in bringing
the polio vaccine to the last child in each community, especially in the conflict-ridden countries. Moving forward, let
us study the socio-cultural and communications systems that made eradication possible so that we can be better
prepared to prevent the threats to our health and well-being. Looking back, we can say that the fight against polio
taught us the value of vocational service Rotary Leaders were at the right place at the right time to influence
decision making and authorize critical actions that launched 3-H Grants and PolioPlus.

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Excerpt from September 2015 PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

K.R. "RAVI" RAVINDRAN
President, RY 2015-2016
When we aren't making the kind of progress we feel we should be making, the natural response is to
redouble our efforts. Sometimes, though, the better response is not to work harder, but to work smarter.
Look at your tools. Analyze your processes. Are you directing your resources in the most effective ways?
It is time to sharpen our tools. Instead of focusing on the question, "How can we bring more members into Rotary" we
should be asking ourselves, "How can we add more value to Rotary membership, so that more will join and fewer will
leave?"
One way we are doing that is with the new Rotary Global Rewards program, which launched in July. This innovative
program allows Rotarians to connect with, and receive discounts and concessions from, businesses and service providers
around the world. Individual Rotarians may submit their own business to be included alongside those with which Rotary has
already negotiated relationships; the most appropriate offers will be added to the listings. We have also created the option
of allowing businesses to return a percentage of their profit on each transaction to our Rotary Foundation, and several
companies have already been locked into this part of the scheme. Each month, we will update the list with additional offers
that we may receive. I urge all of you to try it out by signing up on My Rotary at www.rotary.org now. The more Rotarians
participate, the stronger, and more beneficial, the program will be.
Much more than another loyalty program, Rotary Global Rewards is a new way to benefit from being a Rotarian, and being
part of the Rotary network. It is another way to combine business and service. And it is yet another way to add value to
Rotary membership. We cannot forget that our potential members will be asking themselves, "What's in it for me?" We
need to demonstrate the value of Rotary by showing that becoming a Rotarian will enrich their lives, as it has ours.

Screenshot of Rotary Global Awards Apps on your tablet

From the Apps, we can gather the offers Rotarians
availed of, how much savings or discounts were given
and how much is returned to Rotary.
Availment:
To date, many are patronizing
discounted hotel and vacations, advertising, rent-a-car.
Office supplies and printing, airline tickets, email
marketing services, coffee shops and restaurants, movie
tickets, computers, shows, football games, translation
and copywriting services, consumer goods. Up to 55%
savings are enjoyed by Rotarians and 1.5% to 7.5%
is given back to Rotary

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ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS:

THE GOOD YOU DO COMES BACK TO YOU

"7850 ROTARIANS JOINED ROTARY GLOBAL

REWARDS; 50% REDEEMED OFFERS!

RI President Ravi

We are all thinking of ways to make Rotary attractive. We are equally focused on retention. What keeps us in Rotary is the
feeling of satisfaction we have because of friendships, self-actualizing opportunities, and the joys of seeing people become
and feel better. For the uninitiated and rookie Rotarians, this remains to be experienced. The Rotary Global Rewards is one
innovation that can provide the immediate tangible answer to the question Whats in it for me? Whether we are pragmatic
or altruistic, our brain naturally needs affirmation for that Im okay feeling. Rewards, savings, discounts, prestige are selfaffirmation.
We may not personally need the offers given by the program. BUT wouldnt it make us feel good when somebody says
Wow, this rewards program shows that Rotary truly has a global reach!? Some Rotarians simply enjoy the idea of
discounts and special offers. Rotary Global Rewards enhances the attractiveness of Rotary as a membership organization.
It conveys a positive public image that we have many friends in business; we have an organized network; and, we are
technology savvy.
The downloaded apps on your tablet can be a conversation piece. Start showing Rotarians and non-Rotarians what the 218
business organizations have to offer. Help fellow Rotarians download the APP and start enjoying the benefits.
In addition to the Ambassadors appointed by President Ravi, he called on the World Class Governors to appoint a district
chairperson for the Rotary Global Rewards and for Directors to help promote the program.
The Rotary Global Rewards Program is perhaps the modern day application of the business networking they had when
Rotary was just starting. This eventually resulted in club extensions in various parts of the US as the pioneer members had
the opportunity to go out of town. At the time, some pioneer Rotarians served as statisticians to track the effect of Rotary
membership and goodwill on business growth.
The fifth Rotarian, Harry Ruggles, recalled I used to lure new prospects by telling them "we're one for all and all for one" and, being a member is like having, say, 25 salesmen out working for you. I'd point to my new printing accounts or to the
estate business turned over to our lawyer member, Paul Harris, by Barney Arntzen, the undertaker. Why, we even had a
"statistician" to keep tab on business given and received among members.
With a well-conceived communication plan, the Rotary Global Rewards Program can directly contribute to membership
growth and corporate partnerships.

ACCESSING ROTARY GLOBAL AWARDS FROM YOUR COMPUTER

Go to Rotary website:
1. Click My Rotary. Sign in or create account.
2. Scroll down and click on Rotary Global Rewards or
the article and Learn more
3. On Explore Rewards page
3.1 On the left, click view offer to know benefits
3.2 On the left, click create a new offer if your
company wishes to participate in giving rewards
3.3 On the right, click frequently asked questions
3.4 On the right, click help how to find deals for
(mobile or desktop), and how to create an offer

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TRUSTEE CHAIR'S MESSAGE

PRIP RAY KLINGINSMITH
Trustee Chair, 2015-2016
Rotary and its partners have developed an endgame for the final eradication of polio, and the plan is
working successfully. No one can predict the last case of wild poliovirus, but if our progress is
sustained, it may come before the end of this Rotary year. What a victory that will be for Rotary and its
partners and for the children of the world!
Rotary also has a plan to publicize and gain recognition for its vital role in the eradication of polio. Rotary started its f irst
immunization campaign against polio in 1979, when there were still 500,000 cases of paralytic polio every year. Its success
led Rotary to launch PolioPlus in 1985, with the goal of immunizing all the world's children against polio. It raised US$247
million for that purpose in the first three years, and it then joined forces with the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, and UNICEF in 1988 to eradicate polio. When the partnership was formed, a truly epic battle
was joined, and Rotary was the catalyst.
Now we are in the final days of this heroic effort, and it is important for Rotary that the entire world is made aware of its
contributions as a major partner in the eradication battle.

TOWARDS MORE MEMBER ENGAGEMENT BEYOND GIVING TO POLIOPLUS FUND

Visit www.endpolionow.org . Learn about the many ways to be a significant participant in the end fight
Urge world leaders to provide critical funding needed to end
polio forever.
Encourage Rotarians, family, friends, business colleagues,
and community leaders to sign up online and be heard

MAKE HISTORY. SIGN THE PETITION.

We believe that every child deserves the chance for a healthy
life. Through the provision of vaccines, we can help ensure a
better future for millions of children around the world.
Right now, we have a unique opportunity to use the power of
vaccines to wipe out a disease for good polio.
We have the technical tools to end polio and the means to
reach all children with immunizations. We have developed a
clear plan and we are confident we can achieve a polio free
world.
Ending polio means that no child anywhere in the world will
have to suffer from this debilitating disease again.
And it will prove to the world that we can reach even the
hardest-to-reach children with other vaccines and health
services. We call on world leaders to make the most of this
window of opportunity and fully fund polio eradication efforts
through to the end. Together, we can create a brighter future
for all the worlds children beginning with a future free from
polio.

I am signing on to join more than one million Rotarians and

other supporters across the globe by sharing my voice in the
fight to end polio now.

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THE VISIT OF RIPE JOHN F. GERM TO AUSTRALIA

Laying the groundwork for a people-focused All Star TEAM for RY 2016-17
Organized by Rotary Down Under and the RI Parramatta Office, the Weekend Briefing consists of two parts: On Day 1,
the RI Director and the district governors-elect have the opportunity to fellowship; and, the RI key staff in Australia
familiarize the DGsE with the administrative and operational support services provided by RI and TRF for a successful
Rotary year of service. Day 2 & 3 is for networking with Rotary-oriented organizations for possible multi-district or
multi-club project management. Like last year, RI President Ravi was able to join the meeting.
In his presentations and dialogues, RIPE John Germ called on his All Star T.E.A.M. to emphasize that Rotary is in the
PEOPLE business: Pride in our history and heritage, Emphasis on ethical standards and the areas of focus, Opportunity
to make a difference in our five avenues of service, Perseverance to eradicate polio, Leadership and influence in global
affairs, Enthusiasm to serve even if in senior years.

RIPE John F Germ:

We will be the
ALL STAR T.E.A.M !
Together Everyone
Accomplishes More.

RIPE John Germ answering the questions during the Open

Forum, while RID Guiller, RIDE Noel Trevaskis and RDU
Chair PDG Neville Parsons wait for their turn to be asked

Text and picture clipped from:

RI RESOURCE EXTRA
REGIONAL INFORMATION BULLETIN
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILIPPINES OFFICE
AUGUST 2015 VOL 9 No 2

MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION

In August, management was indeed fortunate to interact

and present at the Zone 7B and Zone 8 DGE networking
weekend. Led by RIPE John Germ, RID Guiller Tumangan,
RIDE Noel Trevaskis and staff members from the Sydney
Office of Rotary International (TRF; CDS; Finance and
Publications), the event served as an opportunity to
interact via 20-minute interviews with DGsE.

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Spouse Judy & RIPE John

Harbour Cruise with some senior leaders of D9675 & D9685

With the DGsE and spouses

RIPE John & spouse Judy warmly welcomed

Planning meeting with The Australian Rotary

Foundation Trust

During the Joint Meeting of Sydney Rotary Clubs, RIPE John

spent some time interacting with Rotaractors from
Australia. This cherished moment has been shared on
youtube.

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VISIT TO TWENTY (20) DISTRICTS IN AUSTRALIA

LAUDABLE PROJECTS!
I congratulate all the Districts for the engaging and sustainable projects. It is heartwarming to see Rotarians and the
Friends of Rotary, especially the retirees spending time daily in your projects. There they were making wheelchairs
and toys for kids. I hope the volunteer hours and donation in kind are reported in the Rotary Club Central.
A carousel was bought so that on certain days of the week, special children and people with disability get free
rides. The facility built to preserve cord blood and many more projects are really impressive.

Facilities & equipment for Cord Blood

Bank funded by the Rotarians

Toys made by Rotarians and friends of

Rotary and proceeds used for their
humanitarian projects

The Carousel at Broadbeach, is a

Gold Coast City Council sponsored
Rotary project, raising funds for the
community
Carousel bought by a Rotarian, used for fund raising for
other humanitarian projects

Wheelchairs repaired and

assembled for Kids

I gained so much insight from the projects toured. Multi-district cooperation for high impact sustainable projects is
strong in Zone 8 which has enabled you to raise funds and mobilize resources from government, partner
organizations, corporations, seniors, women and the young adults.

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Rotary Donations In Kind is a major recycling operation, run by

volunteers, that gives suitable goods to people in need, for free

Restoration of Blakiston St. James Sunday

School Church. Built in 1848

Support for the construction of the

Hummingbird House
We can provide families with the chance to
find moments and create precious
memories within the shortened lifetime of a
beloved child.

Aquabox - Its primary function is to provide clean

drinking water from dirty contaminated water

Sailability Program

Support for the Days for Girls

Creating a more dignified, free and educated world
through access to lasting feminine hygiene solutions

Note: Watch out for the other pictures in the October issue

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SUCCESS CONFERENCE AND YOUTH SUMMIT

by PDG Oyan Villanueva, D3790
It was a GREAT success! RI Director Guiller Tumangan congratulated the organizers led by RIDE Noel Trevaskis and Rotary
Coordinator PDG Jessie Harman, presenters and participants in his closing remarks at the two-day Australian Rotary Success
Conference & Youth Summit 2015 held on September 5-6, 2015 at the majestic Hellenic Club in Canberra, Australia. Some 300
Rotary Leaders attended led by RID Guiller, RI Director-elect Noel Trevaskis, and Past RI Director Mary-Beth Growney Selene
together with the DGs and DGsE, Club Presidents, Presidents-elect, the clubs chairpersons for Public Image and Membership, and
future Rotary leaders and Rotarians who enthusiastically for the continuing success of Rotary in Australia. Showcased were best
practices for growing stronger clubs by the Rotary Clubs of Port of Brisbane, Crow's Nest, Yass and Kunnunurra as well as the Worlds
Greatest Meal Story.
In the four simultaneous sessions, various Rotary clubs showcased their success stories as well as small private and public victories
after the struggles of building vibrant clubs. There were presentations and experience-sharing on the New Pilot Model Clubs satellite
clubs, innovative and flexible clubs and corporate membership. Forum and discussion groups focused on Diversity and Innovation,
Rotary Leadership Institute and Club Visioning, Attracting and Retaining Members, Leadership and Public Image The sessions were
highly interactive and enabled everyone to share practical ideas and interact with Rotarians from various districts and clubs in a
worthwhile and meaningful way.
Of course for fellowship and relaxation, the first day was capped with a very heartwarming concert by the famous Australian choral
conductor, opera singer and voice teacher Jonathon Welch. Welch organized The Choir of Hard Knocks, composed of homeless and
disadvantaged singers from Melbourne.
Back to back with the Rotary Success Conference was the Youth Summit 2015. Nobody above 40 was allowed to attend this event.
Young professionals discussed and forwarded ideas and practical thoughts to the Rotarians and prospective Rotarians on how to
effectively interact with younger people. There is a need for Rotary Club members to be engaged in organizing and nurturing Rotaract
Interact Clubs. The results of the breakout sessions were presented in a Plenary Session.

Thanks PDGs Murray Verso & Paul Street

RIDE Noel Trevaskis with District 9800
led by DG Julie Mason
PRID Mary Beth Growney-Selene
mesmerized the audience

PDG Jessie Harman in a lively

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ZONE 8 INSTITUTE, MELBOURNE: KICKING GOALS AT ETIHAD

PDG Jennifer Coburn, Institute Chairperson
The Zone 8 Institute is all set to go at Etihad Stadium, Docklands in Melbourne from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November,
2015 with the theme Values & Vision Innovation & Change in Rotary.
Speakers will focus on the four key elements for our Rotary leaders to take our organization forward. The program will
feature a variety of keynote speakers including Ms. Kate Carnell - CEO Australian Chamber of Industry & Commerce
addressing Values in Business and Ms. Mary Barry CEO National Heart Foundation and RI Director Jennifer Jones on
vision and innovation and the value of these two organizations. We are also privileged to be joined by Marcus AkuhataBrown from New Zealand, an inspiring young man will share his story and Major General Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld a
truly remarkable leader will close the event.
We will hear of the support offered by Australia for Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines from D3860 PDG Ed Chiongbian.
Along the way, we will be entertained in true Melbourne style. Whilst it isnt footy season, there will be a touch of Aussie
Rules for everyone to enjoy along with A Conversation with Tom Gleisner at Saturday morning breakfast. He is well
known for his wit and humor in shows such as Thank God Youre Here and Have You Been Paying Attention currently
airing in Australia. We are also pleased to recognize and remember our Past RI President Royce Abbey with a special
tribute. Workshops will be held on key areas of Membership, Marketing & Social Media and a Rotary Foundation Grants
Workshop.
Pre-Institute activities are on November 17-20: Tuesday is Rotary Foundation Seminar, Thursday afternoon, Dr. Louise
Mahler on the power of your voice, Future Leaders Seminar, meeting of Rotary Leadership Institute Facilitators and District
Trainers with PDG Keith Ryall, an internationally recognized Facilitator.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Friday lunch is open to all bookings to be made online will feature John McMorrow,
who will speak on Mentoring for Successful Outcomes. John is a leader in his field and will provide a great start to our
proceedings.
There is much to enjoy at the Institute with our Concert on Saturday evening with Colleen Hewett and the Melbourne
Singers of Gospel, to the Reunion Dinners on Friday evening, hearing from our Rotary leaders RI President-Elect John
Germ, RI Director Guiller Tumangan, Past RI Director John Boag, Trustee Young Suk Yoon and many others.

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Ocular inspection of the facilities of Etihad Stadium, the

venue of Rotary Zone 8 Institute 2015 Melbourne with
PDG Keith Ryall and the staff of Etihad

The staff of Etihad explaining the configuration of the

Breakout rooms to spouse Letty Tumangan and PDG Keith

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Four (4) RI Presidents, seven (7) current RI Board of Directors, the TRF Vice-Chair and six (6) Past RI Directors
have confirmed their participation.

RIPE John F. Germ & Sps. Judy

PRIP Wilfrid J. Wilkinson
PRIP Gary C.K. Huang & Sps. Corinna
RIPN Ian H.S. Riseley & Sps. Juliet
RID & Convener Guiller E. Tumangan & Sps. Letty
RID Julia Phelps & Sps. Steve
RID Takanori Sugitani & Sps. Kuniko
RID Frederick Lin & Sps. Jane
RID Peter Offer

RID Saowalak Rattanavich

RID Eduardo San Martin Carreno & Sps. Carmen
TRF Vice Chair Paul Netzel & Sps. Diane
PRID Rafael Hechanova & Sps. Mely
Aide to RIPE & PRID Ron Beaubien & Sps. Vicki
PRID Noraseth Pathmanand & Sps. Chotima
PRID Jackson S.L. Hsieh & Sps. Juliet
PRID Anne Matthews
PRID Sangkoo Yun & Sps. Eun Sun Yang

19 foreign members of the organizing committee attended the update meeting in Manila

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SCHEDULE OF PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCES

a joint undertaking of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation
Date
2015-16
15-16 Jan
2016
19-20 Feb
2016
27 Feb
2016
12-13 Mar
2016
18-19 Mar
2016

Focus

Location

Contact

Peace and Conflict

Prevention/Resolution
Disease Prevention and
Treatment
Economic
Development

Ontario, California,
USA
Cannes, France

PDG Rudy Westervelt

Cape Town, South

Africa

PDG June Webber

Literacy and WASH in

Schools

Kolkata, India

PDG Kamal Sanghvi

Pasay City,
Philippines

PDG Sid Garcia

Water and Sanitation

Website
www.peaceconference2016.org
www.rotary-conference-cannes2016.org

PDG Pascal Carpentier

www.rotarycapetown2016.com
www.rotaryteach.org/presidentialconference
www.2016RotaryPresdentialConferenceManila.org

All conferences will be led by local Rotary Districts and are open to Rotarians and non-Rotarians. The conferences will
feature engaging speakers, informative general sessions, and hands-on workshops. Attendees will have the opportunity
to network with fellow leaders and take away new ideas and strategies to put into action. Visit the conference websites
to learn more about each of the programs and register to attend.
Excerpt from Joint Invitation of RI President Ravi Ravindran and TRF Trustees Chair Ray Klinginsmith
Join us in Metro Manila on 18-19 March for the 20th Presidential Conference on WASH.
Hosted by District 3830, this conference will bring together members, business leaders and
representatives from the public and private sectors to explore the theme Water is Life.

CONFERENCE TOPICS:
Water and Sanitation and Hygiene Education for Children and Communities in Asia
The Inconvenient Truth: Water Resources Asia
State of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Public Schools in the Philippines
Sustainable Impact in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programs
Status of Sanitation in Schools and Communities in Asia
WASH Projects Across Asia
Workshop Sessions:
WASH and Rotarys Areas of Focus
Advocacy and Education
Monitoring and Evaluation for Sustainability
CSR in WASH Projects
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
2016 SEOUL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
CALL FOR BREAKOUT SESSIONS PROPOSALS
Rotary Committees, Regional Coordinators and Advisers, General Secretary, Rotary Districts, Rotary Clubs,
Rotarian Action Groups, Rotary Fellowships, Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors, Rotary Community
Corps, and other Rotary entities are invited to submit ROBUST BREAKOUT SESSION PROGRAMS that will
DRIVE ATTENDANCE and ACTIVELY ENGAGE CONVENTION ATTENDEES.
Sessions can be conducted in English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Submit to Rotary International on or
before October 15.

PDG Raffy Garcia, D3800

Asian Breakfast Chair
PDG Surgeon Liu, D3500
Asian Breakfast Vice-Chair

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Part 1 of 3

THE 39 PIONEERS OF ROTARY: STARTING A GREAT MOVEMENT ROTARY

Richard Titch Harrison, Rotary/ One Club Historian
I took a cue from the saying Two steps backward, one leap forward. So I am sharing with you the profile of the
pioneer veterans as well as the other members of Rotary/One so that we can in turn share this to other Rotarians for better
appreciation of how everyones engagement built a strong Rotary.
We read much about the first four Rotarians plus the fifth. It turns members no. 3 and no. 4 did not stay long in Rotary
and member no. 5 recruited the most number of members in the formative years of the movement. Read on and
rediscover yourself in their initiatives.
Member
No.
1

4 & 35

14

Member
Sylvester Schiele
Pioneer Veteran
Classification: Coal dealership
Active in Rotary for 40 years
Paul Harris
Pioneer Veteran
Classification : Law
Active in Rotary for 42 years
Gustavus H. Loehr
Classification: Mining engineering
Active in Rotary for 6 years
Hiram Shorey
Classification: Tailoring
1 Year in Rotary
Harry Ruggles
Pioneer Veteran
Classification: Printing
54 active years in Rotary

William Jenson
Pioneer Veteran
Classification: Real estate and renting
32 active years in Rotary
J P Sullivan
Pioneer Veteran
Classification: Painting and decorating
33 active years in Rotary
O C Gaylord
Classification : Tailoring
2 active years in Rotary

Engagement
First president 1905. Vice-chair Committee 1917. Committee Member 1912
and 1916. RI Treasurer 12 June 1945 to 17 December 1945.
Gave the first paper on member occupation. Started Ladies Night. In the
1930s, used his office as clearinghouse for Charity before committee took
over.
Originated Rotary Club 1905. Club President 1907, half of 1908
Originated Rotary Association in 1910
Made Honorary President Emeritus of International Association for life in 1912
Called a wise counselor. Was out of town most of the time.
Listed in Whos who in Chicago
Elected Secretary 1905, but did not serve.
Often out of town due to mothers illness.
Left for good 1907
President 1908, 1909. Brought in Indianapolis and Peoria Clubs. Treasurer
1905. Vice-President 1912 and 1913. Registrar 1906, 1907. Director 1910.
RA Treasurer 1910. RI Director 1912. Recruited one third of the first 200
members. Organized barbershop quartet to sing in meetings. Printed the
Gyrator (Rotary spelled backwards + G) gratis. Brought in Ches Perry in
1908, whom Paul called the builder of Rotary International.
Corresponding secretary,
Committee member 1912 and 1915

Pointed out that stunts-jokes-fun-fellowship held the boys together.

No record

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COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION UPDATE

The RI Board asked Institute Conveners to conduct two sessions related to the Council on Legislation. One session is a training
limited to representatives and alternates. The second session is a plenary session to discuss the substance of selected proposals for
consideration at the next Council. This will allow representatives the opportunity to hear the views of Rotarians from their area of the
world. Here are two of the six proposals. The four other proposals will be published in the succeeding issues.
PROPOSAL 1. To allow for flexibility in club meetings and attendance
Summary: This enactment would amend the Standard Rotary Club Constitution to provide Rotary clubs flexibility in their club
bylaws to determine the provisions for meeting frequency and attendance.
Each club would have the option to:
Determine when and how often the club meets
Set attendance requirements
Modify or eliminate termination policies for non-attendance
Background: These modifications could be more or less stringent than current requirements under the constitutional document.
Alternatively, a club could choose to make no modifications and simply adhere to the current constitutional provisions.
Each year, reports indicate that 8-9 percent of member terminations are due to an inability to meet attendance requirements.
Clubs are in the best position to understand and determine optimal financial and time commitments for current and prospective
members in their communities that will allow them to retain the quality and value of Rotary membership.
For examples, a club might meet more or less often than weekly depending on the unique needs of the club if such regular meeting
frequency meets their members needs.
Without this flexibility, Rotary may continue to experience a declining and aging membership base in the coming years, potentially
reaching a point of such dramatic demographic change that membership decline may become irreversible.
PROPOSAL 2. To allow for flexibility in membership and classification
Summary: This enactment would provide each Rotary club the flexibility to remove or modify the membership classification system
in their club bylaws and to modify some of the provisions regarding membership. This enactment gives clubs the flexibility to retain
the classification system as it currently exists, eliminate it entirely for the purposes of membership qualification, or revise it to be
either more or less stringent.
Background: Individual clubs are in the best position to determine if the classification system helps or hinders membership
attraction and retention in the community it serves. If a club chooses to disregard this additional flexibility, the existing
constitutional rules and requirements will remain in effect for that club.
Examples of such flexibility might include:
Chartering a new club which meets at a local hospital with the majority of members being health care professionals employed by
the hospital
Allowing Rotaractors who meet the clubs criteria for membership to join a Rotary club while retaining their membership in
Rotaract as well
Without this flexibility, Rotary may continue to experience a declining and aging membership base in the coming years, potentially
reaching a point of such dramatic demographic change that membership decline may become irreversible.

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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT NEWS: GOALS 17 FOR 2030 LAUNCHED ON SEPTEMBER 25

Learn more at www.un.org/sustanabledevelopmentgoals

President Ravi called on us prior to the start of this Rotary year, asked us to initiate projects on Goal No. 1

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As a partner organization of the United Nations, Rotarians, applying their vocations, can make a huge difference
and effect large scale change in the 5 avenues of service and the 6 areas of focus by contributing more to The
Rotary Foundation so that Global Grants can address the SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS:

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