April 23, 2012
District 6900 Conference 2012
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The District Conference begins April 26!
Beginning on April 26, Rotarians from across the district will converge in Destin, Florida, for the District 6900 Conference 2012. The theme for the conference is Rotary Heroes. If you have not registered, you can still register and pay at the door, but remember to also book a hotel room separately. We look forward to seeing everyone in Destin!
Take a look at the Agenda to see what is planned.
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April 19, 2012
RYLA 2012
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The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2012 will take place in Americus, Georgia, from June 17-20. The Conference awards rising high school juniors nominated by Rotary Clubs across District 6900 for good character, leadership qualities, general education, personality, and leadership potential. Although nominations for the conference closed on April 6th, we are sure talented students have been nominated, and everyone from District 6900 hopes they grow as community leaders at this wonderful event. For more information, see the RYLA page.
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April 12, 2012
Update on the Future Vision Plan
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The Future Vision Plan
Recent updates were released about the Future Vision Plan. Click here to read more about them.
Rotary International is restructuring the way Rotary Clubs perform service with the Future Vision Plan in an effort to provide better sustainability for each project that clubs undertake. Grants from the Rotary Foundation will include two types -- district grants and global grants. This will be a big topic of discussion at the RI Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more about the Future Vision Plan.
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April 10, 2012
Rotary International's Youtube Channel
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News from Rotary International
 If you have not discovered it yet, Rotary International has a very neat Youtube channel with informative and entertaining videos about what Rotary is doing in the world. There is also a section on the channel called "Rotary Minute," which has videos that examine the issues that are facing the Rotary as a whole. Get involved in the discussions and learn more about Rotary International at the channel.
Go to the RI Youtube channel.
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April 10, 2012
Release of the April Newsletter
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The April Newsletter is now available. Click here
to read it. Some highlights include DG Margie's experience at the
Technology Workshop at the District Assembly. And as always, included in
the newsletter are updates on clubs across the district, as well as
updates on the tree planting service projects. You can also review the
current newsletter and past ones at the Newsletters page.
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February 24, 2011
URGENT APPEAL! District 6900 Disaster Relief Notification
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Recent Earthquakes - New Zealand
 We are all aware of the recent earthquakes in New Zealand. Rotary International has not yet established a DAF for this disaster but they are directing all who inquire as to how to help the citizens of New Zealand to the website - www.rnzwcs.org . This is the Rotary New Zealand website and their appeal for help can be found here.
 You may make tax deductible contributions directly on the Rotary New Zealand website or, contributions can be sent to the District 6900 Charitable Fund marked New Zealand earthquake relief and they will be forward to Rotary New Zealand.
Remember that RI President Bill Boyd – 2006-2007 is from New Zealand and his Rotary theme was “Lead the Way” – let’s support the citizens of New Zealand to the best of our ability.
PDG Steve Stanfield
District Disaster Relief Chairman
Contact PDG Steve
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January 18, 2011
Rotary at Work for Literacy
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Saturday, January 22, 2011 - The Carter Center
One week to go! Register now for a day of literacy that will make a difference for you and your club this year and for years to come. District 6900 is one of top two districts in the world in literacy. Let us keep that ball rolling...our children, our communities, our state need us to keep up the good works in literacy.
Click here to register at the Rotary District 6900 Database (your Rotary member number is your password)!
Questions? Contact Brenda Erickson or call at 770-335-2743
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January 10, 2011
Peachtree
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PEACHTREE “GEORGIA STATE”
INTERACT CONFERENCE
District 6900, 6910, 6920
April 8-10, 2011
Berry College Winshape Center - Rome, Georgia
Hosted by
The Interact Club of Rome High School
$120.00 Per Person
Reservations limited to 200
[Click here for registration information ]
Includes:
2 nights’ Accommodations, 5 meals, Music,
Ropes Course, Movie “Inception” & snacks
Make your reservations early:
EACH CLUB SPONSOR OR ADVISOR SHOULD SEND IN THE NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING WITH THEIR PAYMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND ADULT CHAPERONES.
 Checks should be made payable to: ROME HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB.
Please send reservations and payments to:
MARY HOLCOMB
C/O ROME HIGH SCHOOL
1000 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
ROME, GA 30161
ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 8, 2011.
Please call Mary Holcomb at 706-232-1458 if you have questions.
You will receive conference agenda and credentials when your reservation is confirmed.
[Click here for registration information]
Be sure & bring our club’s scrapbook…… There will be a scrapbook competition
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December 6, 2010
Let the Good Times Roll! New Orleans 2011
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2011 Rotary International Convention
Book Your Tickets to the Big Easy!
 There are few places in the country more dedicated to helping people have a good time! We are fortunate that the Rotary International Convention has selected New Orleans as the site of the 2011 International Convention. This will be the last time the International Convention will be held in the United States until Atlanta in 2017. If you have never attended an International Convention, this will be your perfect opportunity!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!
You need to be planning now for this great Rotary experience!
Click Here for More information on
tickets, events and accommodations
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October 18, 2010
In Memoriam: PDG Theodore (Ted) P. O'Callaghan
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Ted O'Callaghan Exhibited Leadership as Decatur Mayor and Rotary District Governor
 Theodore Peter "Ted" O'Callaghan, Sr., 89, embraced life with his warm sense of humor, keen intellect and ability to inspire others to action. His death on October 16, 2010 leaves a legacy of generous and dedicated leadership in the City of Decatur, the state of Georgia and beyond.
Ted held leadership positions in a number of professional service organizations. He was President of the Decatur Lions Club in 1963-1964. A member of Decatur Rotary since 1976, Ted served as the club's President in 1984-1985, the first year women were allowed into the club. "What an asset," he had said. "If we don't get them, Kiwanis will!" He then presided over 64 clubs as Rotary International District Governor in 1988-1989. "War is a rotten, dirty thing," Ted said. "Through Rotary, perhaps we can find world peace."
Ted was an active member of Druid Hills Baptist Church for many years. There he filled many needs, including teaching the young adult Church School for 20 years, and serving as Chairman of the Board of Deacons. Ted's compassion for others never ceased. In 2002, Ted worked with homeless children living under a bridge in Miami in his third mission trip with the church. Recently, Ted became a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church, joining worship with his best friend since childhood, Leslie (Buck) Buchanan, M.D.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Wesminister Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tim Kay and Rev. Glen Herndon officiating. Interment, Westview Cemetery with military honors. Honored to serve as honorary escort will be members of the Rotary Club of Decatur. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday at A. S. Turner & Sons and from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM Tuesday morning at the church.
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September 1, 2010
District Governor Casey's Newsletter Now Available!
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The New Rotary Year is off to a great start!
The Latest edition of District Governor Casey's Newsletter is now available for downloading and distribution. Click here or go to the Newsletters page
to download the new September 2010 edition. Print as many copies as you
wish to share with your fellow Rotarians and friends. Or, download the
pdf file and email it to others.
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August 10, 2010
2010-11 District 6900 Awards Guidelines Now Available!
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 They're here...! The official 2010-2011 District 6900 Awards Criteria & Guidelines are now available for download from the Resources page here on rotarydistrict6900.org. These documents are an essential part of planning and achieving a successful Rotary year for every club and there are significant changes that club leadership should be aware of as the year progresses. Download the information today and distribute to your team members as needed to make sure everyone is "In The Know!"
Click here to download the 2010-2011 Awards Criteria Document
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July 20, 2010
District Governor Casey's Newsletter Now Available!
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The New Rotary Year is off to a great start!
The first edition of District Governor Casey's Newsletter is now available for downloading and distribution. Click here or go to the Newsletters page to download the new August 2010 edition. Print as many copies as you wish to share with your fellow Rotarians and friends. Or, download the pdf file and email it to others.
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July 16, 2010
District 6900's Youngest Paul Harris Fellow!
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With much joy and pride PDG Bill & Les Woulfin announce the birth of their granddaughter
Jessica Mary Woulfin
Arrived at 8:01 am July 16th
Weight: 8 lb 4oz
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Keeping with the Woulfin tradition Jessica has become the youngest Paul Harris Fellow in District 6900 for this Rotary year.
To PDG Bob Hall, PDG Bill says;
"Watch out, the Woulfins are catching up!!"
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July 13, 2010
Urgent Plea for District Grant Applications!
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PRESIDENTS AND ASSISTANT GOVERNORS:
THIS IS AN URGENT PLEA FOR YOUR DISTRICT GRANT APPLICATIONS.
It has come to the District Foundation team’s notice that there is a conflict in the dating needed for the District Grants for this Rotary year. On the Future Vision Web Page, August 31st is listed. As a result, it has been decided to have August 31, 2010 as the last day for submission of District Grants for this year. Many of you have already submitted and we are grateful for that.
Click here for more information and to download the application!
Also make sure that your club has completed its final report for last year’s District Simplified Grant monies.
Please feel free to contact us for any help
Frank & Irene Simon
District Grant Co-Chairs
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