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unsure about my dreams and afterward, I feel that whatever I do, I will succeed.” “I learned to push myself and be more positive.” “It helped me understand that even though we live in different places, we are all the same.” “Before RYLA I was lost. Nothing nor no-one mattered. I’m changed, and now I’m a leader.” “Thank you for the best three days of my life.” Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is held each January as a joint effort of all the clubs in District 5490. Every year, clubs sponsor local youth to attend as delegates. Former delegates return as junior counselors, and Rotarians serve as facilitators, presenters, room counselors, and in various leadership and support roles. The RYLA committee meets several times during the year to ensure that each year gets better than the last. 2013-15 RYLA Chairman, Jon Bauman led the camp through an awesome experience. The testimonials found on their website and Facebook pages attest to the success of RYLA 2013: “RYLA created friendships. It created leaders. For this and the invaluable experiences, I thank you. Your kindness shall be carried with me forever.” “Y’all touched me. My life is very negative at home and y’all made more of a difference in my life than you’ll ever know!” I honestly can say I’m a better person now because of this craxy and life-changing experience!” “Before I came, I felt Rotary District 5490—Home of the Grand Canyon February, 2013 Inside this issue: DG Message 2 New RI Fellowship 3 PETS & 5490/5510 4 Member Engagement 5 Lisbon Zone Reception 6 PDG Tim Creedon & Joint PR Grant 7 Peace Through Service RYLA 2013—Ignite Your Light!

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unsure about my dreams and afterward, I feel that whatever I do, I will succeed.”

• “I learned to push myself and be more positive.”

• “It helped me understand that even though we live in different places, we are all the same.”

• “Before RYLA I was lost. Nothing nor no-one mattered. I’m changed, and now I’m a leader.”

• “Thank you for the best three days of my life.”

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is held each January as a joint effort of all the clubs in District 5490.

Every year, clubs sponsor local youth to attend as delegates. Former delegates return as junior counselors, and Rotarians serve as facilitators, presenters, room counselors, and in various leadership and support roles. The RYLA committee meets several times during the year to ensure that each year gets better than the last.

2013-15 RYLA Chairman, Jon Bauman led the camp through an awesome experience. The

testimonials found on their website and Facebook pages attest to the success of RYLA 2013:

• “RYLA created friendships. It created leaders. For this and the invaluable experiences, I thank you. Your kindness shall be carried with me forever.”

• “Y’all touched me. My life is very negative at home and y’all made more of a difference in my life than you’ll ever know!”

• I honestly can say I’m a better person now because of this craxy and life-changing experience!”

• “Before I came, I felt

R o t a r y D i s t r i c t 5 4 9 0—H o m e o f t h e G r a n d C a n y o n February, 2013

Inside this issue: DG Message 2

New RI Fellowship 3

PETS & 5490/5510 4

Member Engagement 5

Lisbon Zone Reception 6

PDG Tim Creedon & Joint PR Grant

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RYLA 2013—Ignite Your Light!

My message this month is taken from an email I received which made much more sense than what I was to write. I hope you enjoy it.

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa , and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said, ''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

• Live simply.

• Love generously.

• Care deeply.

• Speak kindly.

• Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

• Take naps.

• Stretch before rising.

• Run, romp, and play daily.

• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.\

• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

• Be loyal.

• Never pretend to be something you're not.

• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently. There comes a time in life,

when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad, and focus on the good. So, love the people who treat you right. Think good thoughts for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part of LIFE...Getting back up is LIVING...

DG Craig Wilson Shares “A Dog’s Purpose”

We would all

be happier if

we learned to

live a dog’s

life!

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The Board of Rotary International has accepted the Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarians at its last meeting in 2012. At that time, the following message was shared by Marco Kappenberger:

Dear colleagues united in our Honorary Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarians,

Thank you very much for your patience, for, after following all Rotary rules and guidelines, the Board of RI has just met and decided to approve our application. Congratulations for the good news!

Yes, Rotary International has approved our application for the newest Rotary Fellowship, the Honorary Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarians.

As founding members, we are globally representing 19 countries in our 19 countries of residence.

You are invited to contribute your input and participate actively so to make the very best of this our new Rotary Fellowship from its beginnings.

Our colleague, PRIP Frank Devlyn, representing Jordan in Mexico, is our Honorary President.

Sergio Levy, representing Costa Rica in Brazil/SouthAmerica, Ashok Mirchandani representing India in Benin, Africa, and myself representing Switzerland in Samoa/SouthPacific, are the founding officers, and we warmly welcome the participation of all.

Rotary international has already invited us to have a stand in the House of Friendship at the Convention in Lisbon on 21-26 June 2013. Would those of you who support this opportunity and who will be in Lisbon kindly let us know soonest ?

Those of us who have the skills and the inspiration to develop our website, or our logo might wish let us know your suggestions.

We naturally adapted our application to the clear guidelines of RI, and, as a result, the Directors of RI accepted our STATEMENT OF PURPUSE with the following content:

“ United in Rotarian fellowship, with a keen interest in building Peace, promoting the best in Honorary Consuls' experience and networking as an opportunity for fellowship and Rotary service to humankind, the members united in this Honorary Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarians strive to build international understanding,

goodwill and peace. Because honorary consuls do

help promote the internationality of Rotary, members of this HCFR will seek and make the best of opportunities to facilitate for other Rotarians to be considered to be invited to become honorary consuls. Besides enjoying the cameraderie, fellowship, networking, and friendship, which this Honorary Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarians offers them, the members, individually and with others of the fellowship, as well as with their Rotary clubs, will seek to support and encourage each-other to participate in Rotary service activities locally, regionally, and globally, with the aim to seek all opportunities and be proactive in them and so doing their best to support all efforts to advance the object of Rotary."

And the following CONSTITUTIONCONSTITUTIONCONSTITUTIONCONSTITUTION for our new Honorary Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarians: :

" This Fellowship seeks to unite Rotarians, especially also those who are serving as Honorary Consuls, in order to further friendship and fellowship among them. They network as an opportunity for fellowship and Rotary Service to humankind.

In their effort to advance the object of Rotary, they also explore and enjoy new opportunities for service, so enhancing their experience in Rotary. They seek all opportunities to meet face to face, also at Rotary Conferences and Conventions, when traveling, and meet making the best of the new communication technologies. The Honorary Consuls' Fellowship of Rotarian (HCFR) offers opportunities for new lasting friendships, serves as incentive to attract new members to Rotary, retains Rotarians in Rotary, and lives Paul Harris' thought:

"Fellowship illuminates life's pathway and spreads good cheer". Membership:Membership:Membership:Membership:

The HCFR unites Rotarians who are or have been Honorary Consuls in any nation for any nation, their spouses, as well as all other interested Rotarians, including those serving or having served in the career Consular- and Diplomatic Corps, and it will also consider welcoming Rotaractors. Annual meetings take place at RI

Conventions, but members also meet at District Conferences, as well as whenever they get a chance during their travels. Finances:Finances:Finances:Finances:

There will not be dues to pay by the members. Officers:Officers:Officers:Officers:

PRIP Frank Devlyn is Honorary President of this HCFR. The Board is composed of the president or chairperson and at least two more board members. In email/skype/internet consultation, together they decide and act as decided, so sharing all tasks among themselves or/and appoint specific members who wish to volunteer.

President and Board members must be active Rotarians. They are responsible for the Newsletter of the HCFR.

The President/Chairperson communicates with RI. Annual Report:Annual Report:Annual Report:Annual Report:

It is published every year and submitted to RI before the end of September. Amending the Constitution:Amending the Constitution:Amending the Constitution:Amending the Constitution:

This Constitution can be improved anytime if 2/3 of the membership agrees. In cases of doubt, the English language text prevails.

The HCFR is not an agency of, nor controlled by Rotary International (RI), as it does operate independently from it while acting in harmony with RI's policy."

Looking forward to your active participation in this our Rotary Fellowship, I'm yours in Rotary Service for Peace,

This information was shared

with your newsletter editor by Marco Kappenberger Hon. Consul-General of Switzerland in Samoa/Polynesia, and PE, Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica, District 4200

(Marco Kappenberger is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Apia/Samoa, Polynesia, District 9920, and President-Elect of the Rotary E-Club of Latinoamérica, District 4200,

He is a founding member of the Honoary Consuls’ Fellowship of Rotarians and a member of the Environmen Fellowship of Rotarians.)

New Fellowship accepted by Rotary International

PRIP, Frank Devlin

is Honorary

President of the

newly formed

Honorary Consuls’

Fellowship of

Rotarians

Rotarians

committed to world

peace and

understanding

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Its That PETS Time of Year Again

Our Rotary world revolves in a cycle and conducting periodic, high quality training is a hallmark of the Arizona Tri-District PETS Committee. As we are fast approaching the beginning of March you can bet your bottom dollar that all across the state of Arizona the Club Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers who take office on July 1, 2013 are getting registered to attend PETS. Are you one of these Rotarians? Are you registered?

PETS is held at the Phoenix East/Mesa Hilton and it starts with something new this year and open to

ALL Rotarians: Four Elective Topics that will be held on Thursday, February 28, starting at 3 pm

1. Meet Tomorrow's Rotarians, Today

2. Communicating in today's E-world

3. The New Rotary Foundation: Make Your Money Work For You

4. Keeping Your Club Alive

On Friday, March 1, we begin the 2-day President and Secretary Training. The Treasurers only meet on Saturday March 2. All details, costs, times etc. are can be found on the PETS website:

www.azrotarypets.org.

Visit the website for the registration link. 100% participation is expected by President Elects. If you have questions regarding PETS DGE Duce Minor can assist: [email protected].

The hotel room block The hotel room block The hotel room block The hotel room block expired on 2/5/13expired on 2/5/13expired on 2/5/13expired on 2/5/13. If you need a hotel room make a reservation now and be sure you are registered for PETS! Be sure your club's data is up to date in our district database. All current and incoming 2013-14 officers should be listed. Contact District Secretary Gail Peretz for assistance.

It’s that PETS time of year, again!

It is time for

incoming club

officers to

register for

PETS

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With many discussions and COL proposals there has been an attempt to relax guidelines and improve member retention. Yet, we still see many clubs suffering on the brink of extinction due to low numbers. Most Rotarians are successful business leaders and I wonder if we might be more successful if we considered membership in those terms . . . as a product or service, then worked harder on the area of “customer satisfaction.”

On Rotary travels I have been exposed to a large variety of opinions on this topic. I’ve also been fortunate to visit an area in Brazil which can boast the largest per capita Rotary membership. So my thoughts are based on these experiences and learning from others.

It seems that relaxing attendance and meeting requirements has not helped solve our problem. I believe attendance can be a barometer of club health, like taking the temperature of a sick patient. Promoting meetings in advance and having members “want to” participate is key to our success. And why minimize the 100% attendance goal, whether it be a formal meeting, satellite event or project activity? Good programs and hands-on project activities can inspire members to prioritize their schedule for Rotary involvement.

We all enjoy fun and fellowship with comrades. In fact, it is the glue that holds Rotary together and can be the attraction for new people in the community. In some regions, I’ve observed that Rotarians are also social friends outside of their Club. They are together at other times in addition to their regular meetings. Thus, retention is better since people are less likely to leave their friendship group.

RI has had a more serious focus on public image recently, evidenced by a commitment of staff and resources to this function. In Brazil, public awareness is a key part of their membership strategy to create a “we want to be with them” feeling. Local leaders ensure Rotarians

are on major committees in the community, carrying the Rotary banner. With well promoted projects, Rotary is the “club of choice” and attracts leaders in their city.

An important part of their consideration for project requests is the amount of impact it will have on Rotary’s image. Your club might ask: Do we support one $10,000. project which may have more public awareness for Rotary? . . . or fund 10 smaller ones for $1000 each? Will we aid a single individual or should we only fund larger groups for more exposure? Rather than our own Rotary branded efforts, do we support other community assistance groups who may repackage our money with their name and take the credit,? Or can we joint venture and do good while exposing the Rotary name? Of course each club has to develop a strategy based on their own community needs and circumstances.

RI has been running a pilot program to try new and innovative ideas on membership participation. Let me share some feedback on results from a club member in my district, thanks to PDG Janet Coates.

The program’s purpose was to provide flexibility to attract and retain members, especially younger members. The premise was that a flexible and innovative club would be fun, dynamic and diverse. In short a positive and happening club. The club was allowed to self-determine their operation to suit the needs of their members.

My Club was selected by RI to participate as a Flexible Club in the pilot project, which started in July 2011. We changed our meetings from once a week to once every two weeks. The other weeks were to be supplemented by social events and hands-on community projects. The idea was to provide options to build opportunities for fellowship and community service. We would improve attendance and attract new members.

How are we doing? We have a slightly improved attendance but

for half the number of meetings. The people who did not attend before still do not attend and the ones that did attend now attend half as many meetings. The social and community project meetings are hit and miss, as this requires more organization to arrange and to communicate the constantly changing venue to the members. If a member misses a meeting it can be a month before they attend another meeting if they do not do a makeup.

In an organization that thrives on fellowship, you run the risk of greatly diluting its positive effects. Just as in a long distance relationship, as time passes it becomes easier and easier to drift apart. Initially there is great appeal to fewer meetings as it can result in less cost for the weekly meal and certainly less of a time commitment. However if the Club Board is going to seriously consider less meetings they had better ensure that the club is strong with a committed membership sharing good fellowship with fun and meaningful meetings or the end result may just be less.... less members, less fund raising, less

fellowship and less Rotary.

“Every Rotary club in the world, no matter how big or small, has one thing in

common:

Friendship. And it's from this base of friendship that we

serve our

community.”

Kemal Attilâ,

RC Ankara-Tandogan, Turkey

From Where I Sit . . . by PDG Douglas Vincent, D7080 Ontario Canada

Are we

engaging our

members?

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Past District Governor, Tim Creedon passed away Monday, January 14, 2013.

Tim was President of Phoenix Rotary 100 from 1991-1992, and was District Governor from 1994-1995.

Prior to joining Phoenix 100 in 1984, Tim was a member of Tucson Rotary, where he served as President from 1981-1982. He was the only person ever to serve as President of Arizona's two largest clubs, Phoenix 100 and Tucson.

In 1998, Tim was awarded Rotary International's highest honor, the 'Service Above Self' award.

Tim was born in Kenmare, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1947. His first job was as a trucker with the Santa Fe Railroad in Winslow.

In December of that year, he was cashing a check at Valley National Bank where he inquired about employment. He was hired as an entry-level clerk. He worked his way up to become Executive Vice President, a position he held until his retirement.

Tim took a break from banking in 1950 to serve as a Master Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant in Korea. In April 1952 he and a companion

were caught in a mortar attack and wounded. Tim received a Purple Heart, as well as a Bronze Star, because he continued to relay information while wounded.

Tim became a United States Citizen in 1957, which he considered a highlight of his life.

Tim and his lovely wife Joan married in 1954. They had five children, one of whom passed away at the age of 19, and several grandchildren. His son, John, has been a member of Phoenix 100 since 2007.

Services were held Saturday, January 19, 2013.

Past District Governor, Tim Creedon, mourned

Districts 5490 & 5510—Joint PR Grant find new Rotarians:

Share the website at your club meeting and encourage members to share the website with their personal networks.

Share the website and Rotary through your church or company newsletter.

Write a blog post about a great project your Rotary club is doing and send it to [email protected] for inclusion on the website.

Share your Rotary moment and the reason you decided to become a Rotarian as a blog post, and Send it to [email protected] for inclusion on the website.

Share ArizonaRotary.org through your club’s website.

Write an editorial for your local paper about the importance of Rotary and volunteerism. Include a link to ArizonaRotary.org.

Write to [email protected] to receive an ad that you can

place in your local paper. Visit the website and

leave a comment on one of the blog posts.

Share the website through your club’s social media networks, as well as your personal social media networks (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest).

Suggested copy: Maybe this reads better:

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the world? Find out how with Rotary.

www.ArizonaRotary.org Networking, service and

fellowship. Rotary does it all. www.ArizonaRotary.org Want to meet people in

Arizona? Find out more at www.ArizonaRotary.org Your own idea. Thanks for all you do to

help share Rotary.

Yours in service, Districts 5490 and 5510 Public Relations Committee

Rotary Districts 5490 and 5510 have partnered together to find new Rotarians. Through a grant from Rotary International. Our two districts have created a new website especially for non-Rotarians. The website answers “why Rotary,” features Rotarians from our two districts and helps non-Rotarians find a club by meeting time and location. Visit the website at http://www.ArizonaRotary.org.

In addition to the website, our committee is developing an online and offline advertising campaign through Facebook, Google and local movie theaters to encourage people to learn more about Rotary.

To make this program a success, we need everyone’s help. We’ve made it easy to participate. We would like everyone to commit to at least one of the following steps to share Rotary and

Tim Creedon

PDG

1994-1995

Clay:

“I joined Rotary

to change the

world.”

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During the 2007-2008 school year my husband and I had our second exchange student live with us for the last 3 months of her exchange year. Isabel was from Ecuador but had dual citizenship in Italy, through her father. I have stayed in contact with her and was amazed that she chose to attend a University in Italy, studying engineering, taught in Italian! Her first language is Spanish, second was English and she knew very little Italian when she started her studies. Isabel has asked me for advice and assistance occasionally over the years. Last month she asked me to proof read and edit her Italian boyfriend’s letter of introduction. Matteo Triberti is 24 years old and he has just graduated with a Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering, taught in English, and dreams of working in the USA. He was awarded 4 Rotary scholarships in high school. Last week, she asked me if her boyfriend could send his letter and resume’ to District 5490.

We have seen time after time how reaching out to help another can make a positive difference in our world. As RI President Tanaka has stated “…however we define peace, whatever peace means to us, we can bring it closer through service…”; helping Matteo may help bring about Peace Through Service. It is with great pleasure that I introduce Matteo in his own words:

I grew up with my parents in a small town near Turin, in Piedmont, Italy. After high school I decided to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering program at the Politecnico di Torino. I chose the Automotive degree over the Mechanical degree for three reasons: first, when I applied, only 80 Italian freshmen were accepted into Automotive Engineering.

Second, the main difference is that there are six more courses in the Automotive program, leading to a wider knowledge of the various

disciplines. Last, in Italy there is only one place in which an Automotive Engineering degree is offered.

During my bachelor studies I started to work in a team of students that developed a hydrogen fuel cell prototype to be raced at the Shell Eco Marathon Europe challenge. During this period I applied real world applications of the design methodologies learned from my courses. I also developed my team work skills.

I graduated from a Master of Science program taught in English with a score of 110/110 cum laude. I took the course of Propulsion System Development, and in a class of 30 international students less than 10 were Italians. I am proud to say that, as of today, among students of my age, I am the one with the highest scores and the only Italian student with this specialization.

I always had a real passion for science, both theoretical and applied. I built my first electric circuit when I was 4 years old: it was a nightstand lamp made with a steel wire structure. I started my engineering degree with the aim to become a Formula One engine specialist, but during my university experience, my passion for research grew more and more, so much so that it overpassed my other dream.

I like to mentally challenge myself, doing things I don’t know what the result will be. I dislike the idea of some people who say something is not possible to accomplish, because no one has ever done it or because science is not yet able to fully understand it. I like to work on researching new technologies: my biggest dream is to design components able to travel outside of Earth.

I would like to start my career and live in the United States because it’s the country where the most interesting research is carried on; moreover it is a country of opportunities, where if someone

has a real passion or good ideas they can achieve big results by means of honest and hard work. I would like to live in a society where through meritocracy it is possible to achieve important accomplishments. I don’t want to have my name written in stone, I just want to give my contribution, doing the best that I can every day, enjoying what I do.

I know that the most interesting research positions are available for US citizens: for this reason I hope to be able to start work in the USA and study to become a citizen of the country that inspires me the most.

I have always been, since childhood, much more at ease with people of age much greater than mine: I like to discuss a wide variety of subjects and I find it more interesting with people older than me, who have a broader perspective, that are wiser, and can relate to personal experiences. I believe in life there is always something to learn and do: I think the day when someone has no more ideas, desire to learn and act, he loses his potential, and therefore the joy to live. I’m not interested only in positions strictly related to the automotive industry, because my preparation is almost equal to the one of a mechanical engineer.

For five years I have been a volunteer in the International Red Cross. During my studies, in high school I received 4 Rotary Club scholarships and 1 Lions Club scholarship: I am now part of Rotaract Club Chivasso, Disctrict 2030 (that in July will become 2031), to which I was first invited for the merits I achieved. I’m looking forward to becoming a member of a Rotary Club, because I like very much the principles that drive this association.

I hope someone in Rotary District 5490 might be able to help me start my career in the USA. Thank you so much!

Sincerely, Matteo Triberti

No Surprise for Surprise Rotary Club

Rebirth &

rejuvenation

spark life into

Rotary Club of

Surprise, AZ

Former Inbound

YE Student asks

host mom for

help

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Rotary—Building World Peace One Person At a Time - By Sue Hamman

Think about rebirth and rejuvenation and then think about Surprise Rotary Club. Think about rebirth and rejuvenation and then think about Surprise Rotary Club. Think about rebirth and rejuvenation and then think about Surprise Rotary Club. Think about rebirth and rejuvenation and then think about Surprise Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Surprise Arizona set out on a mission last fall to re-Ignite its membership and

focus on action. District Governor Craig, Assistant Governor Paul Pulicken were pleased to induct into membership 5 of the 8 new members on 7 February 2013. How did they do it? It was no magic, it was hard work and community outreach. They held teas and coffees; altered meeting schedules and focused on action. They sent two delegates to RYLA; have a 15 member Interact Club up and running in the community and are engaging in a major international effort in southern India to help senior citizens with clean water; solar power and living conditions. Now, that is Peace Through Service. Thank you Surprise; Thank You Rotary!

Newsletter Editor:

PDG Jeanie Morgan

P O Box 1926

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405

Phone: 928 486 4328

Fax: 928 453 9049

E-mail: [email protected]

District Governor—R. Craig Wilson

District Governor Elect—Duce Minor

District Governor Nominee—Chuck Fitzgerald

District Secretary—Gail Peretz

District Treasurer—Nancy Teff

Assistant Governors:

Area 1—David Lesnick: Buckeye, Estrella, Goodyear WhiteTanks, and

Litchfield Park

Area 2—Stan Mah: Glendale, Glendale Kachina, and Glendale West

Area 3—Larry Evans: North Phoenix, Phoenix Rotary 100, and Phoenix

West

Area 4—Angel Aguirre: Peoria, Peoria North, Sun City, Sun City Del Sol,

and Sun City West

Area 5—Jim Clemens: Chino Valley, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Prescott

Frontier, and Prescott Sunup

Area 6—Catherine Moore: Sedona, Sedona Red Rocks, and Verde Valley/

Cottonwood

Area 7—Dan Messersmith: Bullhead City, Kingman, Kingman Route 66,

and Needles, CA

Area 8—John Nygren: Lake Havasu City, Lake Havasu City Sunrise, and

London Bridge

Area 9—Jim Bultema: Grand Canyon and Williams

Area 10—Paul Pulicken: Parker, Parker-Poston, Poston, and Quartzsite

Area 11—Paul Pulicken: Anthem, Surprise, and Wickenburg

FEBRUARY ‘13: This is World Understanding MonthWorld Understanding MonthWorld Understanding MonthWorld Understanding Month. Invite in a teacher or professor who can speak to you about cultural awareness. Allow your Exchange Students a place on the agenda. Plan a party with the theme of cultural diversity. Caborca, MX Polio Trip, Feb 15,16,17Feb 15,16,17Feb 15,16,17Feb 15,16,17.

MARCH ‘13: is Literacy MonthLiteracy MonthLiteracy MonthLiteracy Month. Maybe this is the time to make those book donations to local schools or to teachers elsewhere. How about taking time to read to students at the local elementary school? Can you distribute dictionaries? PETS March 1&2March 1&2March 1&2March 1&2, 2013.

APRIL 6, ‘13: Celebrating 100 years of service in ArizonaCelebrating 100 years of service in ArizonaCelebrating 100 years of service in ArizonaCelebrating 100 years of service in Arizona————Watch for details JUNE ‘13: Rotary Conference and Fellowship MonthRotary Conference and Fellowship MonthRotary Conference and Fellowship MonthRotary Conference and Fellowship Month. A huge celebration is planned for June 7&8June 7&8June 7&8June 7&8 at the Fiesta Resort,

Broadway and Priest, in Tempe. See page 4 of this newsletter. International Convention in Lisbon (Lisbon) June 23June 23June 23June 23----26262626.

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