July 2016

Dwight Ramos is installed as 27th district governor of D3780

The District Induction of D3780 was held on the

2nd of July 2016 at the Novotel Manila Araneta, an
international brand hotel located in the business
and leisure district of Quezon City. The event began with the Multi-Club Induction, participated by
some thirty clubs whose presidents and officers
were sworn into office.
This was followed later by the induction of the
District Governor. No less than the Speaker of
the 16th House of Congress, the Honorable Felliciano Sonny Belmonte Jr administered the oath
of office to All Star District Governor Dwight Hilarion Dwight M Ramos. Himself a Rotarian
from the Rotary Club of Manila, Speaker Belmonte challenged the new officers of D3780 to
focus service not just in uplifting the lives of the
underprivileged, but also to help address compel-

ling issues such as climate change, waste management, global competitiveness, among others.
Gov Dwight then inducted the All-Star Presidents,
members of the District team and other Rotary
leaders. Also inducted by Gov Dwight was CP
Becca dela Cruz who has been named a Member
of the RI Finance Committee. PP Maricor Imperial inducted the officers and members of the Paul
Harris Society.
With the planning and preparation by the First
Class Presidents who hosted the event, the program proceeded like clockwork. The hosts overall chair, PDG Francis Rivera, and FCPs Milo Lucenario and Bong Pine left no stone unturned to
ensure the success of the event. Fellowship, music and dancing capped the event.

District Governors Message

By Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos, Rotary International District 3780

During the All Stars year, let all our activities and projects showcase our Core Values.
The start of a new Rotary Year
is always an exciting time. We
have a new inspirational
theme, new Club officers, and
exciting new projects to work
on. And now, we look ahead
toward a Rotary year that may
one day be known as the
greatest in our history: the year
that sees the worlds last case
of Polio.
We also have another very
special occasion to celebrate this Rotary year: The
100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation.
I am therefore at the least to say excited and truly grateful for this opportunity to lead our beloved District 3780
this new Rotary Year!
But as we look forward, we should not forget the many
contributions of our past leaders that bought us to
where we are now. I therefore wish to congratulate Immediate Past District Governor Reynaldo Rey David
for his steadfast leadership for Rotary Year 2015-16
and his unwavering commitment that steered us all into
making true our pledge to give Service Above Self in
our communities and throughout the world. We pause
to look back at the many milestones that brought us to
where we are today not only as a District but as Rotarians who make our clubs strong and effective. Truly, we
are the primary human resource that delivers the work
that Rotary does and we now commit to give more of
ourselves. This means that we are more than ever
ready to share our time, talent and treasure to continue
serving humanity.

service to humanity has always been the cornerstone of

Rotarys existence.
And so today, no other organization so effectively
brings together committed, capable professionals in a
wide variety of fields, and enables them to achieve ambitious goals for doing good in the worldIndeed, we
Rotarians are dedicated to delivering service to mankind!
For this, let us commit to do even more in the coming
Rotary Yearlet us rally behind our All Starsbut
never forgetting that every project or activity that we do
gives us an opportunity to showcase our Core Values:
First, Fellowship and Global understanding.
- That we Rotarians build lifelong relationships;
Second, Ethics and Integrity.
- That we Rotarians honor our commitments;
Third, Diversity.
- That we Rotarians connect diverse perspectives; and,
Fourth, Vocational expertise, service and leadership.
- That we Rotarians apply our leadership and expertise
to solve social issues.
Now, as we also celebrate the 100th birthday of Rotary
Foundation and push for the final eradication of polio
from the face of the earth, we are truly at a historic juncture of our organization so that we as Rotarians and our
clubs must join in the centennial celebration with meaningful activities and undertakings. This will of course
culminate in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, where we will hold
the 2017 Rotary International Convention

I also wish to congratulate all the World Class Presidents, District officers and our partners in service for all
the hard work they do in the name of Rotary. Our work
as Rotarians have become lighter and the impact of the
good we do have multiplied because of you. You inspire us no end and allow us to commit even more because by your support, we know that we shall never fail
in being a gift to the world!

Let me thank my home Club, the Rotary Club of Quezon City, for nurturing me through the years to becoming a true Rotary leader. Looking back at history, Rotary formally started in Quezon City when RCQC was
chartered on April 27, 1960. 57 years, 17 daughter
clubs and 102 Rotary Clubs after. I now proudly stand
before you as the 5th son of RCQC to serve as governor. I therefore greatly thank Past President Pacito
Chito Madrono for sponsoring me to RCQC and sharing Rotary with me!

In talking about the Rotary International theme for RY

2016-17, Incoming RI President John Germ talked
about the one thing that keeps us coming together; the
overriding goal why Rotarians get together to talk, laugh
and share ideas each week; and that is service. Indeed

Thank you once again for your support and truly, with
all of you solidly behind me, the best is yet to be for all
our Rotary Clubs in District 3780 for Rotary 2016-17!
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The Governors Monthly Letter

Starting with this July 2016 issue, the Governors
Monthly Letter of District 3780 shall be published in
two formats: a printed version and a digital version.
The printed GML shall be limited to 8 pages only
and in number of copies to be printed per issue. In
addition to club presidents and secretaries, hard
copies of the GML shall also be shared with selected business establishments.

EDITORIAL BOARD
District Governor Dwight Hilarion M. Ramos
Publisher

District Secretary Cesar Poch Jaymalin

District Chief of Staff Ma. Cecilia Cecille Rodriguez
District Information & Communication Officer Winston Sia
Ricardo Ric P. Salvador
Editor in Chief
Contributing Editors

By adopting the digital platform, we help save trees

while facilitating the distribution of the magazine to
a wider audience and keeping printing and mailing
expenses down.

Elizabeth Beth Directo

Marcia C. Salvador
Cresencio Cris Bacho

We encourage all clubs and district officers to

share their stories of service projects and experience tantamount to best practices, for publication in
the GML.

The All Star Edition of the Governors Monthly Letter 2016-17 is

published by the District 3780 Governor with offices at the Rotary Center Building, Roces Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines.
Contributions for publication may be sent to the Office of DG
Dwight or to EiC Ric Salvador at rp_salvador@yahoo.com.
Please share a copy of submissions for publication with your
Assistant Governor and AGR to keep them informed.

RY 2016-17 DISTRICT CALENDAR (As of Aug 4, 2016)

MONTH
AUGUST
6
13
16-17
20
26
27

SEPTEMBER
3
4
10
17

24
25
30

EVENT
MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSION MONTH
ASP Monthly Meeting
LAUNCHING FOR ZONE INSTITUTE
MIDCON PREPARATION (BOHOL)
CLUB ADMINISTRATION TRAINING SEMINAR
MOA SIGNING PHILIPPINE RED CROSS AND
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
BLOODLETTING
TRF PROMO NIGHT / ROTARACT DISTAS
BASIC EDUCATION MONTH
CLUB ADMIN. TRAINING SEMINAR (9am-12)
1ST LEG ROTABALL
CLUB ADMIN. TRAINING SEMINAR (9am - 12)
ASP MONTHLY MEETING (1pm-3pm)
INTERACT DISTAS
CLUB ADMIN. TRAINING SEMINAR (1pm - 12)
BLOODLETTING
DG DWIGHT FUN SHOOT CUP
PAST PRESIDENT'S NIGHT

HOST CLUB

CHAIRMAN

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE

PP GRACE VINARAO

CLUB ADMINISTRATION COMMITPP BETH DIRECTO

TEE

RC SAN FRANCISCO DEL MONTE

ASP JESON VIAS

REGION 3-4
RC METRO STA.MESA
REGION 1-2

PP RIC BUGAYONG

RC BAGONG SILANGAN
REGION 5-6

PP BIT FAROLAN

RC QUEZON CITY
RC VISMIN
LEADER PRESIDENTS

ASP MIKE ENRIQUEZ

PP WINSTON SIA
PDG DAN ESPINOSA

Clubs usher in new Rotary year by hosting

childrens parties
The celebration of every new Rotary year by clubs hosting childrens parties was first suggested by past Rotary International 1986-87 president M. A. T. Caparas to show interest of
Rotary in childrens welfare and appreciate the service of their teachers.
This tradition was rolled out in District 3780 on July 1, 2011 by DG Jess Cifra and the Silver
Presidents.
RC Camp Aguinaldo
By PP Beth Directo
Inspired by PRIP Mat Caparas wish to start
the Rotary Year of Service with the children,
Ang Kampo members led by WCP Wilson
Galedo planned early for the Childrens
Party.
Where there is LOVE, Nothing is Missing
There was outpouring of support from various
members with donations of food, toys and
cash coming in even before the big day.
On that rainy Friday afternoon July 1 at 3
pm, 12 Ang Kampo members trooped to Fort
Aguinaldo Elementary School where 60 pupils were waiting to celebrate Childrens
Parteee, on its 6th year ! Two of our RCC
Anghel ng Masa members were there to also
lend assistance.

RC Timog QC
By Ernesto Villaroman, Club Secretary
DG Dwight Ramos started the Rotary Year with a blast showing the true meaning of the RI
slogan in action, Rotary Serving Humanity, as he and All Star President Jubee Navarro led
the first project of RC Timog-QC at the Pasong Tamo Elementary School, July 1, 2016

RC QC Central
By ASP Faustino S. Estioco Jr.
The RC QC Central celebrated a meaningful Rotary New Year 2016 - 2017 by serving beyond self through fun and enjoyment
to the children of Barangay Paligsahan Day
Care Center.
The programme started promptly with the
kids Kuya and Ate and the lovable duo of PP
Adel Corpus and PP Beth Directo who
gamely hosted the party. After the welcome
remarks from the principal of the school, RCC
Anghel ng Masa President Teena Clemente
led the Invocation followed by the singing of
the National Anthem.
A delicious melee of spaghetti, fried chicken
and hotdogs on a stick was served courtesy
of PP Robert Camba. The kids beamed with
delight as they were given loot bags and toys
from PP Beth Directo, Rtn Raquel Santos,
Tess Tendilla, Leanne Lagman and RCC
Pres Teena Clemente. Ms. Marivi Directo
and Love Directo gave coloring books and
crayons, and also sponsored the clown who
delighted the kids with his tricks for a whole
hour!

RC Uptown Novaliches
By ASP Rizza Azalte

New Rotary year childrens parties . . .

RC Holy Spirit
By ASP Peth Rivera
RC Holy Spirit commemorated the start of the new Rotary year by
holding its 6th annual childrens party with the pupils of the SPED
Center of the Don Juana Elementary School (DJES) last July 1 st,
2016.
The SPED Center prepared a program with the theme Rotary New
Year in the FantaSPED Land. Even Master Teacher Ms Gloria
Tatad was dressed up like Little Red Riding Hood. The girls came in
fairy costumes and the boys were in super-heroes attire. The grandson of PP Beth Sy and Rtn Jerry Sy joined, clad as Iron Man. There
were song and dance presentations, parlor games, gift giving and
feeding. Cash prizes for the games were given by ASP Peth Rivera,
while PP Beth Sy provided the juice. WCP Angel Castro, PP Marcia
Salvador and Chair Ric Salvador helped in the feeding activity.
Since 2011, the celebration of new Rotary year has become an expected, programmed event in school, just like Christmas and Recognition/Moving Up Day events.
The self-contained classes of the SPED Center cater to children with
intellectual disability, learning disability, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, hearing and visual impairment. There are 100 students enrolled at the Center.

RC Pagasa QC
By ASP Stan Agojo
RC Pagasa QC hosted a childrens party for nearly 50 patients of
the National Childrens Hospital last July 9. While the event served
to welcome the new Rotary year, it also represented as kick-off
service project for the All Stars year. The children enjoyed the activities prepared by Rotary for them: story-telling, magician antics,
merienda, and gift-giving (candies & chocolates, colouring books,
toothbrush & toothpastes).

RC Quezon City
By ASP Mike Enriquez
On July 15, 2016, RC Quezon City led by ASP Mike Enriquez, in
cooperation with the Inner Wheel Club of Quezon City, hosted a
childrens party at Batino Elementary School. 100 SPED students
received school supplies, hygiene kits and sumptuous snacks.
Gov Dwight and ASP Mike can be seen dancing with the children.

Rotary brings relief to 1,500 fire victims in Baesa

By District Community Service Chair PP Aiza Remedios
In partnership with UNTV, twenty-five (25) D3780 Rotary clubs
joined hands to bring relief to 1500 fire victims temporarily
housed at Asamba Park at Barangay Baesa in Quezon City.
District Community Chair PP Aiza Remedios organized and
coordinated the relief efforts at the request of UNTV. With persistent appeals from PP Aiza, boxes of used clothes, toiletries,
medicines, drinking water, sardines, rice, noodles, and a wheel

Contributing RCs to fire relief

mission:
Bagong Sandigan
Broadway
Camp Aguinaldo

Camp Crame
Camp Karingal
Camp Panopio
Cubao QC
Cubao Edsa

Eastwood
Kamuning Central
Kamuning East
Metro Aurora
Midtown QC

chair were brought in by responding Rotarians to the evacuation site on July 18, 2016.
Distribution of the relief items was led by Governor Dwight
Ramos himself who came despite his full schedule that day.
Many Rotarians stayed on to help, notwithstanding the scorching heat. It was an exemplar of Rotary Serving Humanity.

Murphy QC
New Manila East
New Manila Heights
New Manila QC
New Manila South

New Manila West

Quezon City
QC Central
Paraiso
St Ignatius

Seamless Seminar
(Rotary Membership, TRF and Public Image)
Nearly 100 Rotary leaders of D3780 trooped to the Quezon
City Sports Club on July 23, 2016 to participate in the 3-in-1
Seamless Seminar on Membership, The Rotary Foundation
(TRF) and Public Image. They listened intently as PDG
Penny Policarpio D3780, DG Jess Nicdao D3790 and PDG
James Makasiar D3850, all Regional Rotary Coordinators of
Zone 7A, spoke about the main subjects of the seminar.
Then, the participants were grouped by function and held
sessions with discussion leaders and resource persons.
The breakout sessions were all animated and engaging with

the sharing of best practices.

The Rotary Leaders Seamless Seminar was hosted by RC
Camp Panopio led by ASP Annalyn Ellazar and Seminar
Chair PP Janet Homo who, together with the D3780 Training
Team and the Rotary Zone 7A Coordinator Teams for Membership, Public Image and TRF, worked hard to ensure the
success of this important training activity.

Clubs start sharing their stories of Rotary Serving Humanity early in the All Stars Year
Unique 11 in 1 project of RC QC Metro
North Centennial relieves suffering
among indigenous people
By ASP Arphisol Galgana
The Rotary Club of Metro North Centennial QC conducted its 11in
1 project in Barangay Araruhan, a remote place in Porac, Pampanga, populated by 250 families.
Main sources of income are livestock and farming but increasing
population and cataclysmic climate change restrict their harvest.
This forces their children to beg for food and money in the urban
areas of the province. Usually travelling bare-foot many of the children suffered diseases caused by infections.
We were informed by the National Commission of Indigenous People (NCIP) headed by Ms Lydia Sunggod that the residents of this
community are in need of help, and in coordination with their Barangay chairman we were advised of their needs specifically computers
for their school, medicines and eyeglasses for their elders, umbrella
and slippers for the students.

RC Bagong Silangan donates handwashing facility to safeguard over

7,000 students in elementary school
By ASP Mustafa Alsayyad
On July 29, 2016, the officers and members of RC Bagong Silangan, led by ASP Mustafa Alsayyad, turned over a hand-washing
facility to Bagong Silangan Elementary School for the benefit of
more than 7,000 pupils, teachers and staff. Construction of the
facility was supervised by ASP Mustafa and Hand Wash Project
Chair Eva Penamora. The project aims to inculcate the habit of
washing hands every so often, especially by young children, to
protect them from disease and infection.
The turn-over coincided with the schools celebration of Nutrition
Month. Photo below shows young students trying out the newlyinstalled hand washing facility with ASP Mustafa.

RC MNCQC immediately responded and planned the 11 in 1 project namely, computer and printer donation, eye check up and cataract screening, eyeglass donation, feeding program, slipper donation, malunggay tree planting, coin bank donation (promotion for
children to save money), story telling, umbrella donation, donation of
multivitamins for elders and anti dengue campaign.

RC Greenfields QC and partners organize free dog vaccination to protect community from fatal rabies
By ASP Eloisa Versoza
On July 28, 2016, RC Greenfields QC led by ASP Eloisa Versoza
organized and coordinated a free anti-rabies vaccination project at
the covered court of Greenfields 1 Subdivision in Novaliches, Quezon City. A total of ninety (90) dogs were given anti-rabies
shots.
This was done in partnership with the officers of
Greenfields 1 Homeowners Association and through the sponsorship of Councilor Karl Castelo of District 5, Quezon City.

John F. Germ
President, 2016-17

July 1, 2016

My dear fellow Rotarians,

Today marks the first day of a new Rotary year. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but together well be able to accomplish great things.
The 2016 Council on Legislation resulted in many new, forward-thinking decisions that will help
us launch the most progressive year in Rotarys history. In addition to the Report of Action,
which provides a summary of all enactments and resolutions, documents on the dues increase and membership flexibility are available. Other resources can also be found
on Rotary.org.
My presidential citation is meant to help guide and motivate you and your clubs throughout the
year. View the presidential citation goals for Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs here. A separate communication with a user guide on how to submit information and work towards the citation will be sent to district governors and club presidents in July. The Rotary club dashboard
club view report can be viewed here. Any questions about the citation can be sent
to riawards@rotary.org.
In the next year, we might possibly see the last case of polio ever. With only 17 cases of wild
poliovirus so far this year, we are now closer than ever to eradicating this disease. World Polio
Day, 24 October, will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. This event allows us to celebrate the significant milestones weve reached, educate the general public, and look to the future as we near the end of this battle.
World Polio Day can be celebrated from anywhere in the world and I hope that you and your
clubs and districts will join us and register your event. Setting a great example is the Rotary
Club of Cleveland, as theyll be celebrating both The Rotary Foundation Centennial and World
Polio Day with a concert performance by The Cleveland Orchestra.
Another important event taking place in Atlanta is of course, the Rotary International Convention, 10-14 June 2017. At the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, President Arch Klumph
spoke about his dream about creating a Rotary endowment fund. With his beginning donation
of $26.50, The Rotary Foundation was born. Its only appropriate that we return to Atlanta a
century later to celebrate our Foundations Centennial and all the good work Rotarians around
the world have done since then.
I know you will all join me in working to meet our goals, as well as celebrate our victories. As
members of Rotary, we are out to change as many lives as we can, for the better. Not alone.
Not as individuals. But togetheras a teamthrough Rotary Serving Humanity.
Sincerely,
John Germ
Rotary International President, 2016-17
ONE ROTARY CENTER
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201-3698 USA

ROTARY.ORG
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Some of the group pictures taken during the District Induction Rites
District Governor Dwight Ramos with his All Star Presidents

Gov Dwight Ramos swears in members of the District team including LGs, AGs, AGRs

Gov Dwight swears in members of the District Executive Committee and chairs of district committees

Ten reasons to love Rotary right now

By THE ROTARIAN staff, from the August 2016 issue of THE ROTARIAN

1. BECAUSE WE ARE ABOUT TO ERADICATE A

DISEASE, AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT
We are 99.9 percent of the way toward ending polio. As of early June, there were only
16 cases of wild poliovirus in the world, and
many think this could be the year we see the
last naturally occurring case of polio.
As Rotary and our partners work to eradicate the poliovirus in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the remaining endemic countries, we
also continue immunization campaigns in
other high-risk countries to ensure that the
disease remains gone for good. You can participate on the ground. Email polioplus@rotary.org to connect with Rotarians
leading upcoming trips.
Also consider using your network to spread
the word and make sure polio stays on the
global agenda. Provide a link to endpolio.org
in your email signature. Follow End Polio
Now on Facebook and Twitter and share the
story of polio eradication with your social
networks. When your legislators speak at
club meetings, make sure you bring up polio
funding. The fact we are grassroots enables
us to have a tremendous amount of influence, says International PolioPlus Chair
Michael McGovern.

Rotary Club of Nairobi-East, Kenya

climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money to end
polio.
Neli Vazquez-Rowland
Rotary Club of Chicago

Cathy Groenendijk
Rotary Club of Juba, South Sudan
risks her life to help girls who have been orphaned
by the war in South Sudan.

Already supporting The Rotary Foundation?

Make it automatic via Rotary Direct, which
allows you to choose the amount and frefounded the Little Free Library movement, with more quency that are right for you. Get started at
than 36,000 book exchanges in all 50 states and 70 www.rotary.org/give.
Filipe Senna Fernandes
Rotary Club of Macau
is a business consultant and marketing professional
by day and a disc jockey by night.

Rotary Club of Los Angeles

Kenton Lee
Rotary Club of Nampa, Idaho

Find ideas for events, fundraisers, and projects at www.rotary.org/foundation100.

No matter how large or small, your gift
makes a difference.

Todd Bol
Rotary Club of Hudson, Wis.

2. BECAUSE YOU ARE CONNECTED TO PEOPLE Planning a project and need help?
Rotarian experts offer advice to other memWHO TAKE ACTION
bers through Rotarys action group network
Olympia LePoint
and the Foundations cadre system.
is a rocket scientist who helps others overcome their
fears.

Celebrate the Foundation centennial

tackles homelessness, unemployment, and addiction by bringing your community together.

in Chicago.

Host a community event to celebrate World

Polio Day on 24 October; register your event countries.
and download resources at endpolio.org.
Donate now and your contribution will be
matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation. Go to www.endpolio.org.

globe. Together, Rotarians are attacking

poverty, disease, and lack of education, and
bringing peace through grant-funded projects in our areas of focus.

To learn more about action groups,

visit www.rotary.org/actiongroups.
To get in touch with a cadre adviser who
can help you plan and execute a grant project anywhere in the world, visit
www.rotary.org/cadre-technical-advisers.

Considering a large gift? Endowed gifts are

invested in perpetuity, with a portion of
their earnings spent on a designated program. Special naming opportunities are
available for endowed gifts to recognize the
donor or a loved one. Learn more
at www.rotary.org/takeaction/give/recognition.
4. BECAUSE WE KNOW ALL ABOUT SOCIAL
NETWORKING
In 1905, a lonely Paul Harris was looking for
camaraderie and a way to build a professional network.

Today, that network is 1.2 million members

strong who are connected to other leaders in
their own communities and around the
world. Keep up with those connections in
3.
BECAUSE
OUR
FOUNDATION
IS
100
YEARS
Lisa McCoy
the My Rotary online community, where you
STRONG
Rotary Club of Gravenhurst, Ont.
can join a discussion group or start a new
provides bicycles to Cambodian children so they can Founded in the midst of a world war, our
one. Share your interests and activities at
get to school.
Foundation grew up during a global depres- www.myrotary.org/exchange-ideas. Expand
sion and a second world war to become one your Rotary network by attending a Rotary
Ron Bowden
of the worlds leading foundations. Its story International Convention (the next one is in
Rotary Club of Toowoomba East, Australia
is one of vision, compassion, and generosity. Atlanta in June; visit riconvention.org for
helped found a mens shed, a communal building
What began as modest projects that helped
details) and keep up with your connections
stocked with tools for light carpentry, where people
relatively small groups of people gradually
near and far on social media: Check out Rogather to tinker and socialize.
expanded, and today more than $3 billion
tarys pages on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
has been spent on programs and projects
and Instagram.
Carole Kimutai
transforming millions of lives around the
invented a shoe that can be adjusted to 5 foot sizes
so that children always have a pair that fits.

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Reasons to love Rotary right now

5. BECAUSE THE GOOD YOU DO REALLY DOES
COME BACK TO YOU
Through the Global Rewards program, Rotary and Rotaract members can take advantage of discounts on car rentals, hotels, dining, entertainment, and a wide variety of
other products. (Marriott, Amazon.com,
Costco, and Ikea are just a few of the businesses that participate.) Many members also
offer discounts from their own businesses.
Use it as a way to save money on a club project or to support a member-owned business.
Products and services are added every week;
find out whats new
at www.rotary.org/globalrewards.

Supporting education
These changes were made after Rotary carried out several years of pilot programs to
Fighting disease
explore innovations in membership, classifiSaving mothers and children
cation, and the club experience. ConsisGrowing local economies
tently, the research found that when clubs
Promoting peace
have more freedom to determine how they
meet, whom they invite to join, and what
defines engagement, the club is more vibrant 9. BECAUSE SCIENCE SAYS ROTARIANS ARE
HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER
and able to grow.
Rotary club meetings offer the type of genuine social connection that triggers our bodies
7. BECAUSE OUR WORK TO SUPPORT PEACE
AND END CONFLICT IS MAKING THE WORLD A to release oxytocin, the so-called happiness
hormone, and reduce levels of cytokines,
BETTER PLACE ONE PERSON AT A TIME
pro-inflammatory proteins that signal the
Where Rotary Peace Center alumni work
immune system to work harder and are often
Nongovernmental organizations 36%
associated with poor health and depression.
In fact, data from the Gallup-Healthways
Government agencies 15%
Moving?
Well-Being Index show that adults who volResearch/academics 8%
Did you move, or have your schedule and
unteer and receive recognition for commuPursuing advanced degree 8%
obligations changed? Rejoin or find a new
nity involvement have higher overall wellTeaching
8%
club at www.rotary.org/membershipreferral.
being scores and experience less stress than
United Nations agencies 6%
Met someone you think would be great for
their peers. Psychologists from the UniverPolice/law enforcement 3%
Rotary? Use the same membership referral
sity of Queensland, Australia, found that
Law 3%
tool to connect them with the right club.
membership in multiple social groups can
Journalism 2%
boost self-esteem, and not just because of
the relationships contained within them. The
World Bank 1%
6. BECAUSE MEMBERSHIP JUST BECAME A
more subjects identified with given groups,
Other 10%
LOT MORE FLEXIBLE
the more psychological benefits purpose,
meaning, and a sense of belonging they
Support the Rotary Peace Centers
Rotary clubs now have more options for atgained from their memberships.
at
www.rotary.org/taketracting members and keeping them involved. In April, representatives from Rotary action/give/promote-peace.
10. BECAUSE OUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT
districts around the world met to revise Rotarys policies, approving changes that give
If youve ever been to a Rotaract meeting or
8. BECAUSE ROTARYS SCHOLARSHIPS HELP
clubs greater flexibility in when, where, and THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST ACHIEVE THEIR
volunteered at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leaderhow they meet and the types of membership GOALS
ship Awards), youve already glimpsed one of
they offer. For example, clubs may now:
the most vibrant parts of Rotary. Our proClubs and districts can support scholarships
grams for the 20-something and younger set
with either a district grant (for any level of
are designed to mentor young leaders and
Structure their meetings however they like,
study) or a global grant for graduate study in
bring generations together. Rotary recently
as long as they meet at least twice a
one of Rotarys areas of focus. A student
relaxed its membership requirements, allowmonth. Want your service events and
could study anywhere in the world and for
ing Rotaract members to join a Rotary club
monthly socials to count as meetings?
any length of time on a district grant-funded
without giving up their Rotaract memberNo problem. Prefer to offer both online
scholarship. The district provides all adminship. The change helps Rotaract members
and in-person meeting options? Go for
istrative and logistical support for this type
find the Rotary club that fits them best. Get
it.
of scholar. Rotary clubs that use global
involved with Rotarys programs for young
Amend their bylaws to reflect their attengrants to support their scholarships may do
leaders in your area. Learn more at
dance requirements. Reporting attenso only for graduate students studying
www.rotary.org/rotaractinteractryla.
dance to the district is still expected, but abroad in one of Rotarys six areas of focus.
clubs are free to relax or tighten their
Scholarships range from one to four years
Interact is a club for people ages 12 to 18
policies.
and can include an entire degree program.
who want to connect with others in their
Prospective scholars have to show proof of
Change bylaws to offer additional memberadmission to the chosen university and par- community or school. Clubs organize at least
ship types such as associate, corporate,
two service projects a year: one that benefits
ticipate in club or district activities before,
or family. Want to invite colleagues of
their community and one that encourages
during, and after the scholarship.
the same company to join as corporate
international understanding.
members who alternate attendance at
meetings? Do it.
Did you know? The Rotary Foundation also RYLA is a leadership development program.
While participants can be any age, most
Invite a Rotaract member or younger profes- offers a limited number of scholarships for
events focus on secondary school students,
water and sanitation professionals to study
sional to join at a lower financial and
at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Educa- university students, or young professionals.
time commitment. Rotaractors who
tion in the Netherlands. Rotarians interview RYLA events are typically three to 10 days
meet the qualifications of membership
long and include presentations, activities,
can now join a Rotary club without giv- applicants who have been admitted to the
institute and recommend scholarship candi- and workshops.
ing up their Rotaract status. Relatively
Rotaract brings together people ages 18 to
few Rotaract members make the jump to dates. Learn more at www.unesco30 in universities and communities worldihe.org/rotary.
Rotary when they turn 30. This change
wide to organize service activities, develop
may facilitate Rotaractors transition to
leadership and professional skills, and have
Rotarys Areas of Focus
Rotary clubs.
fun.
Providing clean water

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Rotary Information - JULY MESSAGES FROM ROTARY LEADERS

RI Presidents July 2016 Message

Today, we look ahead toward a Rotary
year that may one day be known as the
greatest in our history: the year that
sees the world's last case of polio. Wild
poliovirus caused only 74 cases of polio in 2015, all of them in Afghanistan
and Pakistan. As we continue to work
tirelessly toward our goal of eradication, we must also look beyond it: preparing to leverage our success into
even greater successes to come.
It is tremendously important to Rotary's future that our role
in the eradication of polio be recognized. The more we are
known for what we've achieved, the more we'll be able to
attract the partners, the funding, and, most important, the
members to achieve even more. We're working hard at RI
headquarters to be sure that Rotary gets that recognition.
But it can't all happen in Evanston. We need you to get
the word out through your clubs and in your communities
about what Rotary is and what we do. We need to be sure
that our clubs are ready for the moment when polio is finally eradicated so that when people who want to do
good see that Rotary is a place where they can change
the world, every Rotary club is ready to give them that opportunity.
We know that if we want to see Rotary Serving Humanity even better in the years ahead, we'll need more willing
hands, more caring hearts, and more bright minds to
move our work forward. We'll need clubs that are flexible,
so that Rotary service will be attractive to younger members, recent retirees, and working people. We'll need to
seek out new partnerships, opening ourselves more to
collaborative relationships with other organizations.
Looking ahead, we also see a clear need to prioritize continuity in our leadership. We in Rotary are all playing on
the same team, working toward the same goals. If we
want to reach those goals together, we all have to move in
the same direction together.
Every day that you serve in Rotary, you have the opportunity to change lives. Everything you do matters; every
good work makes the world better for us all. In this new
Rotary year, we all have a new chance to change the
world for the better, through Rotary Serving Humanity.

JOHN F. GERM
President 2016-17

Foundation Chairmans July 2016 Message

The start of a new Rotary year is always an exciting time. We have a new
inspirational theme, new club officers,
and exciting new projects to work on.
In 2016-17, we also have a very special occasion to celebrate: the 100th
anniversary of our Rotary Foundation.
Since 1917, when Arch Klumph proposed an endowment "for the purpose
of doing good in the world," The Rotary Foundation has grown into a world-class humanitarian organization. Few other charitable foundations can
claim a 100-year history all the more impressive when
you consider its humble beginning of only $26.50. The
fact that our Foundation now has $1 billion in assets is a
testament to the remarkable generosity of Rotarians
worldwide. I often wonder just what our Foundation will
look like when all Rotarians, everywhere, give it their sustained support.
I hope each of you will take the time to consider our Foundation's many successes, achievements we can all be
proud of. Over the past century, we have provided $3 billion to tackle a wide range of problems, large and small,
in thousands of communities worldwide. Our global and
district grant projects are saving and transforming lives,
and we are educating scholars and training professionals
to carry on this vital legacy.
Our centennial offers an ideal opportunity to remind our
members and tell the rest of the world about our
Foundation's rich history of humanitarian work. It's time
that everyone knew about our leading role in the battle to
end polio, a fight that Bill Gates and others agree would
never have been possible without Rotary's extraordinary
dedication. Let's also spotlight the many ways we're fighting other devastating diseases, providing cleaner and
safer drinking water, spreading education by promoting
literacy, and helping local economies grow.
However you celebrate our Foundation's centennial, I
hope you will make that celebration as public as possible.
Hold an event that involves your entire community and
showcases The Rotary Foundation's good work. You'll
find many ideas for centennial celebrations
at www.rotary.org/foundation100.
RI President John Germ's theme, Rotary Serving Humanity, speaks directly to the work of our Foundation, which
for years has enabled Rotarians to embrace humanity
and serve those in need. This year, let's commit to sharing those inspirational stories, just as we continue to write
more and more of them.

KALYAN BANERJEE
Trustee Chair 2016-17

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Council grants clubs more flexibility in meeting, membership

By Arnold Grahl, Rotary News, 18 April 2016
tablish the rate after that.
We are at a moment in time when we must think beyond
the status quo, said RI Vice President Greg E. Podd.
We must think about our future. Podd said the dues
increase will allow RI to improve My Rotary, develop resources so clubs can offer a better membership experience, simplify club and district reporting, improve website
access for Rotaractors, and update systems to keep Rotary in compliance with changing global regulations.
Also because of this Councils decisions:

The 2016 Council on Legislation may well be

remembered as one of the most progressive
in Rotary history.
Not only did this Council grant clubs more freedom in
determining their meeting schedule and membership, it
also approved an increase in per capita dues of $4 a
year for three years. The increase will be used to enhance Rotarys website, improve online tools, and add
programs and services to help clubs increase membership.
The Council is an essential element of Rotarys governance. Every three years, members from around the world
gather in Chicago to consider proposed changes to the
policies that govern the organization and its member
clubs. Measures that are adopted take effect 1 July.
The tone for this year was set early, when the RI Board
put forth two proposals that increase flexibility. The first

measure allows clubs to decide to vary their meeting

times, whether to meet online or in person, and
when to cancel a meeting, as long as they meet at
least twice a month. The second allows clubs flexibility
in choosing their membership rules and requirements.
Both passed.
Representatives also approved removing six membership criteria from the RI Constitution and replacing them
with a simple requirement that a member be a person of
good character who has a good reputation in their business or community and is willing to serve the community.
The $4 per year dues increase was based on a five-year
financial forecast that predicted that if Rotary didnt either
raise dues or make drastic cuts, its reserves would dip
below mandated levels by 2020. The yearly per capita
dues that clubs pay to RI will be $60 in 2017-18, $64 in
2018-19, and $68 in 2019-20. The next council will es-

A Council on Resolutions will meet annually online to

consider resolutions recommendations to the RI
Board. Council members will be selected for three-year
terms. Theyll participate in the Council on Resolutions
for three years and the Council on Legislation in their final year only. The Council on Resolutions will free the
Council on Legislation to concentrate on enactments
changes to Rotarys governing documents. Proponents
predict that the Council on Legislation can then be shortened by a day, saving $300,000.

Rotaractors will be allowed to become members of

Rotary clubs while they are still in Rotaract. Proponents argued that too few Rotaractors (around 5 percent)
join Rotary. Sometimes its because they dont want to
leave their Rotaract clubs before they have to, upon
reaching age 30. Its hoped that giving them more options will boost the numbers of qualified young leaders in
Rotary.

The distinction between e-clubs and traditional clubs

will be eliminated. The Council recognized that clubs
have been meeting in a number of ways, and given this
flexibility, the distinction was no longer meaningful. Clubs
that have e-club in their names can keep it, however.
The reference to admission fees will be removed from
the bylaws. Proponents argued that the mention of admission fees does not advance a modern image of Rotary.
A standing committee on membership was established,
in recognition that membership is a top priority of the organization, and polio eradication was also reaffirmed to
be a goal of the highest order.
Learn more about the Council on Legislation
See vote totals
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HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION IS

TURNING 100!
Rotary is marking the Foundation's centennial
with a year of festivities. The celebration kicks off
at the 2016 Rotary Convention in Seoul and will
culminate at the 2017 convention in Atlanta.
Join in and show your support for The Rotary
Foundation. Here are some ways to get involved:
Plan an event in your community to raise
awareness of Rotary and its Foundation.
Promote projects your club or district is involved in that are funded by the Foundation.

Empower The Rotary Foundation to support the good work of Rotary clubs around
the world by making a special contribution. Give
Apply for a grant from the Foundation to
fund a project.
Attend the Rotary Convention in Seoul, 28
May-1 June 2016, and in Atlanta, 10-14
June 2017.
If you're an incoming district governor, look for
more centennial information at the International
Assembly in January.

A CENTURY OF DOING GOOD

"WE SHOULD NOT LIVE FOR
OURSELVES ALONE, BUT FOR
THE JOY IN DOING GOOD FOR
OTHERS."
ARCH C. KLUMPH, LETTER
TO ROTARY CLUB PRESIDENTS, 5 FEB 1929

The seed for The Rotary Foundation was planted

by Rotary President Arch Klumph at the Atlanta
Convention in 1917. From the first gift of $26.50,
the Foundation's assets have grown to approximately $1 billion, and more than $3 billion has
been spent on programs and projects transforming millions of lives across the globe.
Learn more about the Foundation

HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

At the 1917 convention, outgoing RI President Arch C. Klumph proposed to set
up an endowment for the purpose of doing good in the world. In 1928, it was
renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary
International.
GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION
In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for
Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. Daddy Allen,
later grew into Easter Seals.
When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to
Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the
Foundation.
EVOLUTION OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance
Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships.

1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for
Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The
Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants.
1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first
3-H Grant
funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.
1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.
1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships.
2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the
world to respond to the worlds greatest needs.
Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totalling more than $1 billion.
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