Rotary International
District 5360
Newsletter
January 30, 2006
Volume 1, Number 7
Looking For Significance? Try Rotary!
Rotary Awareness, the topic this month, comes through the realization
that Rotary provides an opening for significance in one’s life. We offer
a gift to people who feel they don’t have a voice. Stephen R Covey
says that significance differs from success like Knowledge Workers
differ from the manual workers of the last century. In his book the 8th
Habit he points out that Knowledge Workers will regain their lost voice
and look again to the 50 fold increase in productivity that was the
backbone of the 20th Century.
DG Steve & Marie Rickard
In This Issue
 Looking for Significance?
 Family of Rotary
 Is there a Dentist in the
District?
 What the Heck is Rotary?
 Rotary Action Groups
 January is Awareness
Month
 Rotarians “Thirsting to
Serve”
 Wild Rose Foundation
Update
 Five Fish Creek Members
on an Explore!
 Scene Around the District
Rotary International Sites
www.rotary.org
www.rotaryzone22.org
www.rotary5360.ca
What Rotary offers to whole people (Knowledge Workers) is an
opportunity to bring inherent talents to bear in four areas: heart,
mind, body and soul. Said another way, people are on the look-out for
organizations that offer opportunities for fulfillment in the areas of
passion, vision, discipline, and conscience. Working as volunteers
builds relationships through open authentic communication generating
moral authority and trustworthiness. We merit the trust of youth, good
wishes of fellow citizens and become front line leaders of character
through Rotary.
The vehicle for discovering the 8th Habit (From Effectiveness to
Greatness) is the Rotary project. Indeed, it is humbling to visit club
after club to see projects being undertaken in a fashion
seldom seen in other settings: ordinary people doing
extraordinary things. Awareness of the power of the
21st century is a form of paradigm shift from control of
the Industrial Age of things and machines to an age of
release, empowerment, and social ecology. The 8th
Habit is to find one’s voice and inspire others to find
theirs. In the whole person paradigm our voice comes
from unity and harmony.
It is a privilege to serve as the District Governor and watch effective
clubs embrace ethnicity, gender equality and youth involvement as the
whole person paradigm finds expression. Celebrating these successful
projects and rewarding the kind of behavior desired to be repeated is
part of the mandate of the District Conference committee. Chairman
Bill Quinney would be pleased to receive word of your successful
project for possible showcasing at the conference. So whether you are
celebrating a successful project or perhaps soliciting project
partnerships mark your calendar for April 28th to 30th (Calgary Westin)
to meet like minded Rotarians and expand your Rotary awareness.
Steve Rickard, District Governor 5360, 2005-2006
Rotarians live in a busy world…
Rotary is still successful after 100 years
because it adapts to change. From a group of
local businessmen, enjoying fellowship and
doing good work for the community, Rotary
grew to serve the world. That world became
more complicated. And, Rotary grew to be
more complex and diversified to meet those
needs.
What the Heck is
Rotary?
When a random survey
was done in our Rotary
world and published in
the January 2006
Rotarian, I found some
favorites answers to the
question…What is Rotary?
“Something that goes
around in a circle.”
David Baird, 20
Sales & marketing executive
“I thought it was a VIP
Club. But I found lots of
Rotarians are ordinary
citizens. Rotary is a
leading charity
organization.”
Gang Seob Oh, 47
Pharmacist
Today, we contend with an avalanche of information and work hard to
keep digging for our real priorities. We organize the demands on our
time and look for value in every minute. We multitask, schedule and
systematize, trying our best to fit in work, family, friends, community
service and leisure.
What is FoR anyway?
So, “Family of Rotary” is not a new concept, but an important one…
making Rotary an integral part of our time with family and friends,
rather than just one more commitment that takes us away from them.
Our families and friends, and their children, are the source of future
Rotarians. If we can help them experience “fun with a purpose” and the
joy of service, they may see their role in supporting this organization
toward a vibrant future!
The “FoR” Way Test of “Family of Rotary” Awareness
1. Do I, truthfully, include my family and friends in Rotary activities as
often as possible?
2. Do I contribute my fair share of good ideas and enthusiasm?
3. Do I promote the good will of Rotary in my friendships?
“Is that a traffic circle?”
Kurt Soller, 19, student
“Rotary is a nonprofit
organization that often
helps the underprivileged.”
4. Do I know about the Rotary Fellowships that would be fun and
beneficial for me?
(There are over 90 fellowships listed on the website. Check out this “wellkept secret”! at http://www.rotary.org/programs/fellowships/index.html )
Submitted by Bev Thornton, RC of Pincher Creek, District Chairperson Family of Rotary
Diane Dickha, bank manager
“Rotary is a circular road
along which cars turn
around.”
Yong Joon Yang, 19, high school
student
Is there a Dentist in the District?
Our own RI Director Nominee, Dr. Monty Audenart, from the
Rotary Club of Red Deer East is the Charter President for the
Rotarian Action Group of Dental Volunteers. This is a group of
dedicated Rotarians who do just what they say; volunteer their
time each year to provide service to underprivileged areas. Dr.
Audenart states in his January Issue of the Rotary Dental
Volunteers that, “They are changing lives one person at a time.”
For more information go to www.IFRDV.org
Excerpt from Archie’s Double Digest Magazine, No. 139
Rotary Action
Groups (RAG)
The well-known RI
Structured Program
called Rotary
Fellowship Groups have
been removed from
that RI Program.
Henceforth, fellowships
with a recreational and
vocational focus will
remain under the
current title of “Rotary
Fellowships,” while
those with a service
focus will now be
referred to as Rotarian
Action Groups. The
Rotarian Action Groups
are more service
oriented (i.e. dental vs.
golfing fellowship), and
all existing fellowships
will decide this year to
remain a fellowship or
move to a Rotary
Action Group with
approval from the RI
Board.
Jughead Understands the Value of Participating in Rotary Projects!
Do YOU?
January is Awareness Month………………………
We are encouraged to examine Rotary and what it accomplishes not
only in our local communities, but internationally.
How do you respond when someone asks you what is Rotary? I
respond by presenting them with a Rotary business card which lists
the following:
o Rotary is 32, 507 clubs worldwide
o Rotary is 1,224,297 Members worldwide and growing,
please join me
o Rotary is in 168 countries around the world
o Rotary is Polio Plus, the global certification of polio
eradication
o Rotary is scholarships, locally and worldwide
o Rotary is student exchange
o Rotary is a hand up to those less fortunate
o Rotary is Service Above Self
o
o
o
Rotary in my district 5360 is 48 clubs
Rotary in my district is “Tour de Airdrie” inaugural road
race to support Victims of Family Violence.
Rotary in my district is “Rotary Integrity Awards” that
acknowledges people in our communities who are
o
o
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ROTARACT FOR
THEIR SUCCESSFUL
CHRISTMAS TEDDY
BEAR CAMPAIGN!
o
o
making a difference
Rotary in my district
community
Rotary in my district
around the world
Rotary in my district
Rotary World
Rotary in my district
is fellowship and a sense of
is supporting Micro Credit projects
is Youth Exchange throughout the
is having fun with a purpose
By creating awareness of what Rotary does and is in our communities,
and abiding by the 4-way test we are continually building goodwill and
better friendships.
Submitted by Dan Turner, RC of Calgary North, Assistant Governor
Rotarians “Thirsting to Serve”
Congratulations to
Rotarians for the
support you gave the
Rotaract Club of
Calgary Metro in their
holiday initiative! Unit
#31, Pediatrics at the
Peter Lougheed Center
was the proud recipient
of a truckload of toys,
books and other items
for the children. Barry
Knapp, from Calgary
Health Trust sends his
appreciation on behalf
of the staff and
children at Unit #31.
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Did you know......?
That Rotarians from
District 5360 are going or
have been to Ecuador,
India, Uganda, the
Philippines, Sri Lanka,
Africa and Dominican
Republic to see what we
can do to help the less
fortunate?
District 5360 members should be aware that an application has been
submitted to Rotary International for the formation of a new
Fellowship – “Rotarians Thirsting to Serve – A Safe Water Fellowship”.
The application will be considered at the Feb/06 RI Board Meeting. The
purpose of the Fellowship is to provide a forum for Rotarians to
exchange ideas and suggestions on the development and sustainable
implementation of safe water projects on a world-wide basis.
On Monday February 27, 2006, District 6290, Grand Rapids, Michigan,
USA is hosting the 2nd Annual “Thirsting to Serve Water Conference”.
RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar has asked Rotarians to
establish clean water as a focal point for Rotary action. President Carl
has asked that we adopt one of the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals – which is to cut in half the number of people (1.1
billion) in the world without safe water.
I previously advised Club Presidents that there are 6 water related
projects in India that can be readily accessed with partner clubs there.
See http://www.rotary5360.org/wcs/water_projects/index.htm Project
budgets are completed, and the matching grant applications are ready
to be submitted to RI. These projects vary from US$15,600 to
US$22,000. Individual club commitments would vary from US$5,200
to US$7,300. The contact is PDG Suresh Kasliwal, RI District 3040, his
email address is: eande@sancharnet.in. You are asked to contact
Suresh
directly,
kindly
copy
Bernie
Carriere,
DGN,
at
bernie.carriere@clarica.com.
Submitted by DGN Bernie Carriere, RC of Lethbridge, District 5360 Water Task Force
Chairperson & District Governor Nominee 2007-8
Wild Rose Foundation Update
The Wild Rose Foundation (WRF) has been supporting international
development projects with matching funds for more than 12 years.
They appreciate and value the work of Rotary and their funding
support of $152,000 Rotary projects last year is a reflection of this.
Since Sept 2005, WRF has been working on new rules, regulations,
reporting requirements and funding focus and has not accepted new
applications. Processing of Final Reports submitted since Sept 2005
has restarted but any new applications that were in the “pipeline”
Fish Creek Rotary’s
Discovery Grant
Tour to Ecuador.
since September are on hold till the new rules are approved and can
be used to evaluate these projects. Unfortunately, the implementation
date of these new rules cannot be predicted. Ms. Jackie Switzer,
consultant in the International Development Program and our main
contact with WRF would like to thank Rotarians for their continued
patience during this transition period.
Submitted by Bob Wiens, RC of Calgary South, District Micro-credit Committee after a
conversation with Jackie Switzer January 18, 2006
Picture This!
Five Fish Creek Members on an Explore!
Fish Creek Rotary traveled to Guayaquil, Ecuador on a Rotary
International Discovery Grant October 21 to 31, 2005. They were on a
mission to seek out World Community Service Projects. This is what
they found as reported by Linda Niro and Gary Marshall in an excerpt
from the Fish Creek Flash newsletter.
The Village
The Orphanage
“We found Ecuador to be a country that has many opportunities for
Rotary. In large urban areas, such as the city of Guayaquil, poverty is
endemic. Many rural families have moved to the cities only to find
that there are few opportunities and they are forced to live in
extremely poor conditions, earning only $100 to $200 per month. In
these communities, large families of perhaps several generations live
in very basic shelters with barely the essentials of life.”
“In parts of Ecuador, the country has been exploited for its natural
resources of lumber, oil, and gold. Centuries ago, the Guayes
peninsula was cleared of forests to build ships, leaving the land dry
and wasted. Gold mining, which continues today in the Zaruma
region, pollutes the local river with mercury, cyanide, and residue from
the mines. This river provides water to other communities in southern
Ecuador and Peru. This area was also cleared of trees in the past to
provide timbers to ‘shore up’ mine shafts. The production of sugar
cane in some areas has not been good for the land and ecosystem.”
“Reforestation and agricultural renewal projects are proposed or
started but may take generations to effect a change to the
ecosystem.”
The Rotarians
Lack of social programs, unsafe conditions and poor sanitation are real
areas of concern in this part of Ecuador. The committee is putting
together a list of worthy projects to address the needs there. Please
contact Linda Niro Iniro@shaw.ca or Gary Marshall for more
information. Some projects are identified and some are still in
translation.
Submitted by Linda Niro and Gary Marshall, RC of Fish Creek
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What Does Lunch At Allen’s in Okotoks, Guess
Whose Coming to Dinner in Kindersley & A New
Year’s Eve Gala in Calgary All Have In Common?
The Team
They Are All Successful Fundraisers in January
in District 5360 & DG Steve and Marie were
there!
Scene Around The District
Rotary Club of Calgary
Crowchild presents:
Rotary SUCCESS
SEMINARS at William
Aberhart High School
A committee of students is
organized to:
1. Choose speakers who
they believe would be
interesting to their fellow
students.
2. Determine the date
3. Work with the Rotary coordinator to contact the
chosen speakers and
arrange attendance
4. Handle all arrangements
for advertising within the
school, student registration,
chairing of the seminar,
introducing and thanking
the speaker and all other
pertinent details
The Success Seminars are
held in the school and
attendance is usually 80 to
100 Grade 11 and 12
students. There are four
success seminars a year.
The School Youth
coordinators manage the
event. The Rotary
coordinator assists with
confirmation of the speaker
and a gift.
Contact Us
marie@rickard.ca
Note From The Editor: We
would be pleased to include
club highlights (limited to
100 words please) or events
of interest to the district
you want to showcase.
Please submit to the editor
at marie@rickard.ca by the
1st of each month
Rotary Club of Canmore Inducts 9 New Members…WOW!
December 21, 2005, Mark
Starratt, District Governor
Designate 2008 - 2009
inducted 9 new members
to the Rotary Club of
Canmore and the world
wide fellowship of Rotary.
Combined with the five
new members inducted in
August, the election of the
Mayor of Canmore to
Honorary membership in
October, the Rotary Club
of Canmore membership
stands at a total of 101
members (96 active and 5 honorary). The club has moved through the
100 member mark in the Centennial of Rotary International. This is
something to celebrate.
Scene in Banff at the Playground
Co-Presidents Kerry-Lee Schultheis and Andy Thomas, look who’s been
hanging out in your playground. Nice work and a Rotary sign!
Okotoks Secret Santa Campaign: A Sight to
Behold
Stephen “The Elf” Clark put himself on the web to
raise money for rural poverty. In his report to
suppliers and associates, he states that: This year
has been a very prosperous one for many in our
community; however, the need for some cannot be
greater. Many have been especially hurt by the rapid
rise in fuel and energy costs or other personal
circumstances that make this time of year
particularly stressful. He set out to raise $1,000 and
ended up raising in excess of $6,500.
Thanks to “The Elf” for Making
Rotary…Fun with a Purpose!
District 5360 Attendance Statistics for December 2005
Club
Members Attendance %
Brooks
37
75.00
Calgary
284
51.48
Calgary Centennial
40
86.67
Calgary Chinook
84
68.78
Calgary East
31
75.00
Calgary Fish Creek
22
72.92
Calgary Millennium
20
70.00
Calgary North
61
69.63
Calgary Sarcee
27
58.33
Calgary South
183
73.07
Calgary West
84
67.50
Canmore
94
65.17
Cochrane
37
74.07
Drumheller
40
85.90
High River
84
64.48
Innisfail
57
67.72
Kindersley
20
59.65
Lacombe
52
85.23
Lethbridge
124
51.98
Lethbridge Sunrise
26
63.08
Maple Creek
14
97.22
Medicine Hat
107
66.34
Medicine Hat Sunrise
41
78.86
Okotoks
45
84.38
Olds
31
70.00
Pincher Creek
47
57.45
Red Deer East
44
93.02
Red Deer Sunrise
41
71.54
Rocky Mountain House
30
70.24
Taber
11
72.73
Total clubs reported: 30
Total members reported: 1818