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November: ‘Tis the month to give thanks, to remember all that we have to be grateful for, to be aware of the goodness around us, to acknowledge all those people in our lives who make us happy or who have made a difference, to appreciate that through the joy we give to others joy comes back to us, and of course, to recognize the value of The Rotary Foundation, here and around the world, which in turn funds our District and Global Grants.
Happy November, District 5190! There is joy in my JOurneY as District Governor. Many people have come up to me and said, “Oh, I’m so sorry you are District Governor during this crazy year.” NO, I say! Is it crazy? Yes, but I am NOT sorry! I have seen first-hand the resilience, adaptability, and service-minded commitment from SO MANY ROTARIANS! I have visited forty-four of our fifty-eight clubs so far, and every one has welcomed me, whether via Zoom or in-person, or both. Every one has had stories to tell and accomplishments to share.
Yes, I have heard the gamut of emotions regarding this pandemic year, from frustration and disappointment, to enthusiasm and hopefulness, and excitement and pride. More importantly, I’ve heard about or seen the accomplishments that COVID hasn’t been able to stop our clubs and our People of Action from doing. Obviously, I won’t be able to list them all, but here are a few. Food baskets with kind notes tucked inside from Interact students for shut-in seniors. Mini-loans for small businesses impacted by the economic shut-down. School gardens for children from which to learn and to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Boxes filled with snacks and games and books for our overseas military. Safety guards installed at a local tourist attraction. Little Lending Libraries added in multiple locations. Community buildings repaired, re-furbished and re-painted. Four-year collegiate scholarships with on-going Rotarian mentorship. High quality air purifiers for every teacher, in every classroom, in every school across Carson City (see article in this newsletter!). Thank you all. Keep on turning challenges into opportunities with projects that have such a positive impact on our communities.
More than ever, I am proud – and grateful - to be a Rotarian. Listening to WHY ROTARY stories from many members, so often what I have heard is that “my Rotary Club is like family.” Camaraderie, collaboration, support, encouragement, fun, family. Those are the words that describe their experience. What an amazing organization we are engaged in. One of the silver linings of this pandemic year is that we can appreciate Rotary and each other even more than before. Keep making membership meaningful and we will continue to grow Rotary and improve our communities.
Thank you all for ALL your hearts of service.
Berta Pickett
District Governor 2020-21
Rotary International District 5190
Now Showing! Project Videos From Around The District.
Our clubs are awesome! The screen below will rotate and show a new photo every few seconds. When you see a project that you want to view, click on the link and grab some popcorn to watch a short video about the project. Additionally, you can click on the link below to go to our YouTube Channel where you can view some crazy good training videos about Rotary.
Members of the Rotary Club of Fernley turned out to help with preparing a shipment of flip flops and slippers for people in Pakistan. This International Rotary Club project assists children in remote villages of Pakistan where shoes/flip-flops are a luxury. Thank you for leading the effort Humayoon Lodhi! Pictured are club members: Tracy Johnson, Cynthia Miller, Kelly Brye, Linda Wishart, Lynn Lacy, Harry Wheeler, Fran McKay, Morgan McDowell, Humayoon Lodhi,
The Rotary Club of Nevada City held two drive-by COVID face mask giveaways in partnership with Nevada County Mask Warriors on Saturday June 13th and July 11th. The Club gave away over 600 masks to patrons who drove through in their cars. A local Rotarian donated use of his auto repair facility to easily accommodate people driving through the parking lot to pick up their free masks. The Club collected over $750 in contributions during the two events. The contributions were given to Nevada County Mask Warriors and will purchase supplies for local sewers to make another 1,500 masks.
Members of the Rotary Club of Portola made masks and hand sanitizer to help keep their community safe. Products were distributed in many businesses througout the Portola area.
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Open to All Rotarians!!!
- To be held virtually November 12 – 14, 2020!
- Fabulous Speakers – Rotary International Senior Leaders – Special Sessions
- Rotary Fellowships – Top Gov Lounge – Class Reunion Parties – Rotaract Forum
- House of Friendship – District Celebration Parties – Senior Leader Dinner
- District Showcase – Rotaract Happy Hour – Top Gov Gala
"Come and experience one of the best virtual events of the year."
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Feel the Energy in Taipei
Our potential to create lasting change is limitless. Explore that potential at the 2021 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan. Our next convention is the perfect place to discover new opportunities for service and friendship. You’ll have the chance to collaborate, learn from one another, and explore new ways to make a lasting impact in communities around the world. The energy of a Rotary Convention is invigorating, much like the energy you’ll feel in Taipei.
Experience Taipei’s vibrancy
Welcome to a city where the old meets the new, from ancient architecture and traditions to modern art and culture. Discover its abundance of colorful hydrangeas, jubilant festivals, tranquil temples, and lively night markets. No matter who you are or where you’re from, the city’s energy will invigorate you.
Enjoy Rotary’s spirit
Each year, Rotary members from all over the world come together to discover new opportunities to increase our impact, broaden our reach, and strengthen our ability to adapt for future success. It’s also a chance to find new ways to enhance your own Rotary experience. This convention will energize every attendee and create memories that last a lifetime.
Don’t miss the energy
Come Feel the Energy in Taipei and see what awaits you at the Rotary International Convention, 12-16 June 2021.
Register now and save
Take advantage of early registration savings by registering by 15 December at convention.rotary.org.
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Captain Encouragement is the face of Call to Inspire's Youth Program, a program which goes to schools across to teach children (Pre-k to 3rd grade) about the values of non-violence, compassion, and how to properly deal with situations involving bullying. The program reaches children through various programs ranging from the Introduction to Superhero Training program all the way up to the complete Superhero Training Course, as well as through the comic book based on the Captain Encouragement character. As a result of Covid-19 the school assemblies were halted and other means to keep the program alive was used including educational videos. In order to encourage the Captain Encouragement program, the Rotary Club of Jackson provided funds for videos and other materials as part of a District Service Grant.
These and other videos can be found on the Captain Encouragement YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbI6BQ2Ocw9Amlsb7tWCnCAWe are proud of our 2020-21 Presidents Elect for successfully completing their training at FAR West PETS back in March of this year. Due to COVID-19 issues and delays we're just now getting this picture posted. Please join us in congratulating our PETS graduates!
Looking for a #rotary background for your meetings? Head over to the Brand Center, hover over “Materials” and choose “Club Resources” from the drop down menu. There are currently six backgrounds with more on the way.
https://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-…/Materials/Club-Resources #rotaryrocks #rotaryvirtualmeetings #rotarypublicimage
