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Foundation Minute for week of January 28th
Joi Burton, a member of the Rotary Club of North Garland County, Arkansas proves how a small club can make a difference in the world. Through Rotary, Joi experienced a great love for the country of Kenya, and after her first visit she was invited by a friend to live a few weeks in a village a day’s drive from the Nairobi airport. Before she left, the Rotary Club of Arlington South gave her $500 to do a project in the village that was comprised of a few houses, several huts, a school and a church – no electricity, no water and was located several miles from the nearest road.
The day after she arrived she told Moses, the man that accompanied her, that she had a “little bit of money” from her club and asked if there was something they needed. He told her they needed concrete to replace the floors in the school as the children were getting their uniforms dirty from having to sit on the floor all day. She and Moses went to the nearest town and purchased gravel, sand, and cement – the villagers then completed the floors in all the rooms.
The next week, she again told Moses that she had a “little bit of money” and asked if there was anything else they needed. They needed glass to replace the broken windows in the school. She and Moses bought large plates of glass and were able to place windows in the entire school. The following week, she again told Moses that she had a “little bit of money” left – what else do they need? They then purchased metal paint and brushes to paint the rusted tin roof. And with a little more of that money left – they were able to make ladders with sticks and rope to paint the roof! And on the last week that Joi stayed – she still had “a little money left” where they purchased school books and two cases of chalk! They were completely out of chalk.
This experience built the foundation for other efforts including global grants for wells. What a difference one small Rotary club can make with a little bit on money. Thank you.
We gave several award to Rotarians and friends of Rotary at the District Conference.
Past District Governor Lana Rouff was honored with a Rotary Service Above Self Award. This award, given by the Rotary International Board of Directors recognizes volunteer service. Congratulations, Lana!
The District also honored Rick and Michael Sands as Paul Harris Fellows...
On May 18,19, and 20, Rotarians representing 31 of the 44 clubs in our Rotary District came to SUNY Oneonta to have fun and be inspired. From a pre-conference FUN Bus tour of Otsego County to a service project to youth exchange talent and much, much, more, we got together to recharge our batteries.Enjoy some photos of this conference.
If you planted tree peonies last April after Gov. Richard's fundraiser, they are most likely blooming right now. Richard, along with the Rotary Club of Johnson City, celebrated the beauty of these plants at the first annual Tree Peony Festival. The festival featured artists, musicians, and, of course, tree peonies. Enjoy some photos from the event.
Did you know that one excellent way to recruit new Rotarians is to hold an Open House or Membership Mixer?
Here are some tips and a link to an invitation letter that you can customize for your club.
DG Zoë and Membership Chair Matt are enthusiastically promoting Open Houses in the District, and would like to help your club hold one. Contact us to get yours scheduled today!
What's Going on in Your Club?
Does your club have news to share with the clubs around the district?
Would you like your fundraiser to appear on the District 7170 Calendar?
Would you like to promote something your club is doing with other clubs in your area or the entire district?
All this is possible through the use of our District 7170 website – and it’s easy. Just send all pertinent information (date, time, place, event, and cost – if any) to Cindy Kain at goddess48@aim.com.
Please allow a few days for posting on the web site.
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Rotary Leadership Institute
Owego TreadwayMar 09, 2019
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM -
Multi-District PETS
University SheratonMar 15, 2019 - Mar 16, 2019
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Global Grants Management Seminar
SUNY BroomeMar 23, 2019
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District Training Assembly
SUNY OneontaMar 30, 2019
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District Training Assembly
DrydenApr 06, 2019