Which Flamingo are you? One of the ones who keep on the same path? Or one who has the courage to look in the other direction and seek new paths? Click on the link above to read why R.I. President Barry Rassin has inspired me to look for new ways. After 50 Rotary Club visits, I am in awe with all the impact District 6380 has in our local communities and around the globe. Clubs are partnering on projects to leverage their talents and skills. You are truly making a difference in people’s lives and creating a better world. Thank you for all you do for Rotary and being the Inspiration to keep on Servicing. I want to say a special thanks to all of you who supported and planned The Foundation Celebration. A job well done by the committee: Karen Gabrys, Jay Eastman, Joe Bauman, Brandon Marsh, Kellee Miller and Mike McManus. As this Holiday Season approaches, I think about family and friends. Mike and I are blessed beyond words with the connections and friendships in our Rotary family. Which Flamingo are you? One of the ones who keep on the same path? Or one who has the courage to look in the other direction and seek new paths? Click on the link above to read why R.I. President Barry Rassin has inspired me to look for new ways. After 50 Rotary Club visits, I am in awe with all the impact District 6380 has in our local communities and around the globe. Clubs are partnering on projects to leverage their talents and skills. You are truly making a difference in people’s lives and creating a better world. Thank you for all you do for Rotary and being the Inspiration to keep on Servicing. I want to say a special thanks to all of you who supported and planned The Foundation Celebration. A job well done by the committee: Karen Gabrys, Jay Eastman, Joe Bauman, Brandon Marsh, Kellee Miller and Mike McManus. As this Holiday Season approaches, I think about family and friends. Mike and I are blessed beyond words with the connections and friendships in our Rotary family. /ItnlAssy/Mark-Maloney.png)
District Governor Elects from all over the world will attend Rotary's annual training meeting giving them the opportunity to share ideas for strengthening clubs and improving communities with Rotary leaders. Keynote speakers and informative presentations will inspire and prepare the DGE's to lead their districts successfully. Breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and workshops will introduce them to new ways of creating positive change.Let's all wish "Sparky" DGE and Laurie Leonard an amazing "Once of a Lifetime" experience with 535 other District Governor Elects and Partners in San Diego this January!
Announcing our new District Governor (2021-2022) Nominee Designate - Brenda K Tipton!
Brenda is full of energy and enthusiasm with a great heart for service.
Best known for her "Woo-Woo" call to action, in 2017-2018, she (President) and her team added 22 new members to the Livingston Sunrise Club!
I selected her to be my Assistant Governor for Sector 9 (Farmington, Lakes Area, Milford, Novi, Lyon Area and West Bloomfield clubs) for 2018-2019.
As a hard worker, goal setter, communicator and connector, we are impressed with her performance.
Brenda will serve as Membership Chair for our District in 2019-2020 with Don "Sparky" Leonard as District Governor.
She will follow Karen Gabrys, our District Governor for (2020-2021).
Please send welcomes and congratulations to Brenda! (brendaktipton@yahoo.com)
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Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into Yet 400 million people in the world can’t afford or don’t have access to basic health care. We believe good health care is everyone’s right.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
Disease results in misery, pain, and poverty for millions of people worldwide. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so important to us. We lead efforts both large and small. We set up temporary clinics, blood donation centers, and training facilities in underserved communities struggling with outbreaks and health care access. We design and build infrastructure that allows doctors, patients, and governments to work together.
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Here is where you can find them!On the top navigation bar, click on "Stories"
2018-2019 District 6380 stores can be arranged by descending date order or by most popular.
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“Growing a Community’s Future: A Project in Bumpeh Chiefdom of Sierra Leone”
Led by the Rotary Club from Ann Arbor, Rotarians from throughout the District are invited to have an impact in Sierra Leone in a model project. Whether as a Club or as an individual, your support will be matched at 50% by Rotary International and 100% of your support will go directly to Bumpeh Chiefdom since there is no NGO involved.
This is a story about extra-ordinary people, trust and chance encounters.
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Hello from Guatemala “Eye Clinic Mission – Team 27”
On November 3-11, five Rotarians from D6380 served in Guatemala on an eye mission, to support clinic Casa Colibrí, a not-for-profit humanitarian organization committed to helping the Mayan people of northwest Guatemala improve their lives through programs in health, education, and infrastructure. The team brought with them 1200 pair of used glasses that were already sorted to ease the ability to find an appropriate pair of glasses for the patients. They also brought in and provided 1000 pairs of new sunglasses to help prevent cataracts, and 400 pairs of new readers.
Rotarians on the team :Dr. Nelson Edwards, Gerry Jackson, Pam House, Rhonda Panczyk and Terrance McNaughton
seWhat a great time! - Sold Out!
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Many thanks to the committee and Assistant Governors for organizing, promoting and bringing people there. Brandon Marsh got things going with a crazy wave. Kellee Miller gave an “out of the park” talk on what Rotary means to her. This her second year as a Rotarian (Southfield). Our Keynote speaker, Threse McFarland had just returned from Thailand as a short term Peace Scholar funded by The Rotary Foundation. She shared nsights into the factors of peace and what Rotary is doing. Many clubs and members were honored for their support of The Rotary Foundation.
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A Wonderful Dinner Party Fundraiser On Saturday, November 3, 2018 Rotary Club of Ann Arbor North had a fun and entertaining fundraiser called the Mad Hatter Masquerade Dinner Party.
Photo Album: Mad Hatter Masquerade Dinner Party
3rd Euchre Tournament Success for Hygiene Care Kits
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Hearts, Diamonds, Spades and Clubs….20 tables were filled with 80 enthusiastic Euchre players to help support the Brighton Sunset Club’s Hygiene Care Kit Campaign. It was an evening filled with laughter, fun competition and a lot of prize winners. The event raised over $3000 to help fund an additional 120 Hygiene Care Kits for women, men and children in our community. If you are interested in sponsoring a care kit(s) ($25 per kit) , you can make an online donation until December 31, 2018. https://rotary-brightonsunset-carekits-liv.eventbrite.com "Read More" for our Great Sponsors and Photos of the project.Team Turkey 2018
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Today was for the humans! Spent the morning helping to deliver 250 Thanksgiving meals to deserving families in our community. So thankful to a part of this great service project, #teamturkey. Fantastic job done by the Rotary Clubs of Troy, Birmingham, Sterling Heights and West Bloomfield including helpers from many other clubs in 6380! Also a huge thank you to Kroger of Michigan for making this possible!Watch Rene' Pothetes' video here! Click "Read More" for Photos
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For the 11th year, Brighton Rotary and Sunset Rotary Club members and family joined forces to deliver Thanksgiving Dinners with all the "Fixins" to 102 Livingston County families in need this past Wednesday.. Each family received a Turkey, Gravy, Stuffing, Cranberries, Potatoes, Rolls, Corn, Green bean casserole supplies and of course, Pumpkin Pie complete with Cool Whip 😊 "Read More" for Photos
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Giving Tuesday evening was our big FUNdraising event to raise money to buy items for our Annual Aid In Milan Christmas Basket program, which provides much-needed items to our friends, family, and neighbors in need this holiday season. Our Social Hour was at the American Legion Post. We tasted and judged some world-class cupcakes from some very generous bakers competing in this year's Cupcake Wars. Tasting/Judging tickets were only $10, with all proceeds going to the Christmas Basket program.Photos on "Read More"
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Reach out to schools to teach Yoga & Meditation basics to enhance Mindfulness & Wellness
Create communal harmony and promote peace
Create a community of Yoga & Meditation practitioners in each club (Rotarians & families, Rotaract, Interact)
Connect Rotarians & families to share best practices in Mindfulness & Wellness
Train interested Rotarians & families in Yoga & Meditation.
Create communal harmony and promote peace
Create a community of Yoga & Meditation practitioners in each club (Rotarians & families, Rotaract, Interact)
Connect Rotarians & families to share best practices in Mindfulness & Wellness
Train interested Rotarians & families in Yoga & Meditation.
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Debbie Vance is an incredible Rotarian and a part of 6380's newest club! She gives freely of her artwork, just asking for a donation to The Rotary Foundation. From her facebook post - "Close to my heart, as I am the Social Media Director of the Rotary Club of Motorcycling Rotarians.(6380)..Limited Edition Rotary Pins (were) available for auction thanks to my awesome friend President Larry McGifford ~ Rotary Club of Port Alberni-Arrowsmith ~ ALL proceeds went to The Rotary Foundation"/CorpMembership.jpg)
How do corporate memberships work?Corporate membership is an alternative membership type aimed at engaging leaders of corporate and other large organizations within your community. Corporate membership enables a Rotary club to expand its network in the community and foster new partnerships that can be leveraged to tackle big challenges. For a corporation, corporate membership gives the benefits of membership but allows them to send fellow employees on their behalf when they can’t make meetings or events, and is an opportunity to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) through Rotary.
Click "Read More" for examples of popular corporate membership models and other ideas.
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Lina Aurelio and Peter Audino had something the other one wanted. Rotary Ideas helped them find each other, .Aurelio’s club was looking for $3,000 to buy eyeglasses for needy children in the Philippines. Audino’s club, located in the United States, had exactly that much money earmarked for an international service project.
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Rotarian Action Groups are international groups of Rotarians, family members, program participants, and alumni who are experts in a particular field or passionate about topics such as microcredit, peace, the environment, or water. Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) give members opportunities to engage in service activities and network with like minded members around the world. Group members collaborate with clubs and districts on service projects by offering their technical expertise or helping them find partners, funding, and other resources. RAGs can also help clubs prepare grant applications, conduct community assessments, raise funds, and establish monitoring and evaluation plans.
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Service Projects, Fund Raising, Events!
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