Meeting of the Kingman Rotary Club: Sep 24, 2008

Charlie emphasized that there isn't a direct answer to the question of "What is the district?" because the District isn't a "thing". Instead, he pointed out and explained that our District is people, like ourselves, that have chosen to volunteer additional time and resources to serving many Rotary clubs in our geographic area. District volunteers such as Corky and Charlie make it all possible through their selfless contribution of time and effort in keeping the Rotary message alive while handling so much of the organization and administration efforts necessary to keep our clubs moving forward.

District Governor Tegarden gave us some insight into our current year's Rotary theme, "Make Dreams Real" by illustrating how Rotary is situated to address the staggering childhood death rates worldwide and explaining why DK Lee chose this theme. You can read more about making dreams real on the Rotary International website. Charlie charged our club to find ways that we can make dreams real for children here and everywhere.

In speaking about what it means to be an effective club in his opinion, District Governor Tegarden outlined three key factors: (1) member development, (2) having fun in service, and (3) partnering with the Rotary Foundation. He emphasized that member development is not the same as membership development - member development focuses on helping each member get the most out of Rotary, and helping Rotary get the most out of every member. He also explained how important it is to have fun in service - clubs that have fun together, grow together, stay together and do more. Finally, Charlied explained a bit more about the Rotary Foundation and how it can be used to help our club partner with clubs internationally to realize our service goals and also help clubs internationally partner with us to realize their goals.

Thank you District Governor Tegarden for your inspiring words and fellowship! Please come back again soon!

Announcements

• IMPORTANT: New Federal mandates for highway clean up go into effect for our next clean up (on October 4). There is a new worker sign up sheet that must be completed by each individual attending the clean up prior to October 2. It relieves the club's liability involved with the project. JC has the sign up sheet and will be able to obtain our signatures at the October 1 regular meeting. If you can not make the meeting, please call JC and make arrangements to get your signature in time.
• The next Board meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on October 7th. The location is TBD.
• We will be organizing a new October fundraiser in cooperation with Cerbat Lanes. It will be a Halloween-type theme and should be lots of fun. A sign up sheet for volunteers has already gone around once, but if you missed it, please grab it at the next meeting and sign up.
• We have gotten in some stylish new Rotary hats. They're a steal at only $10, so contact Moon to get yours today!
• While the District Governor was here, he presented this year's Rotarian of the Year award to Cullen (me). Thank you! I will try very hard this year to earn the honor that the award represents.

Guests

• Kirby (Honorary Member)
• Ferry (Honorary Member)
• Sue McDonnel (Visiting Rotarian)
• Bill Wells (Guest of Phil)
• Matt Smith (Guest of Pete)
• Kerry Herbine (Guest of Stephen)

Thanks

Thank you to all of the members that helped with duties!

Raffle Tickets - Phil, Invocation - Cathy, Song - Alan, Fines - Cullen, Attendance - Jack