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ROTARACT DISTRICT 5130 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
ON THE HORIZON: DISTRICT CONFERENCE MAY 6TH - 8TH
• World Rotaract WeekHighlights
• Rotaract Cookbook
• Club Twinning
• Club Updates
• Upcoming Events
In this issue…
TAKE ACTION: www.rotary5130.org
Get ready for a fun weekend of fellowship and celebrate all the great things our clubs have accomplished this year! The District 5130 Conference is Friday, May 6th through Sunday, May 8th at the Napa Valley Marriott, 3425 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558.
The Rotaract Conference Social will be held in the afternoon on Saturday, May 7th. Presentations by Rotaractors of District 5130 on what we have accomplished, the Telemedicine project, and the Rotaplast Mission will happen at the District Conference on the evening of May 7th.
Resister for the District Conference:If you are in the District Database: http://tinyurl.com/D5130Con16
If you are not in the District Database: http://tinyurl.com/D5130Con16Guest
RSVP for the FREE Rotaract Conference social, FREE housing on May 7th (limited), and to work the Rotaract Cookbook Project table:
http://www.tinyurl.com/R5130Con16
Hope to see you all there!
April 2016
HELP KEEP OUR CLUBS CONNECTED
Apply for the 2016/17 District 5130 Rotaract
Representative Position HERE
Southern Rotaract Social February 2016
WORLD ROTARACT WEEK HIGHLIGHTS Contributed by: Jose Zapata Assistant District Rotaract Representative
"Being the young generation of the "Service Above Self" philosophy, we would like a certain day to be celebrated as “World Rotaract Day” which would give us a chance for our voice to be heard with a common activity”. Originally held in a day, the recognition grew into a week and it is now celebrated as the second week in March. Many Rotaractors across the globe congregate, and connect with each other to bring forth creative activities, information, and an abundance of fun that benefit members as well as communities. In the northern part of the district, members of Lost Coast Rotaract and North Bay Rotaract came together for a beautification project in Old town Eureka. Rotaract members who participated worked hard pulling weeds, cleaning up, and also replanting bare spots gorgeous flowers around the block.
Later in the week Rotaractors teamed up with Pacific Outfitters’ PacOut Green Team who turned their attention to the Samoa Beach clean-up. The Rotaract club of Agrabad also celebrated world Rotaract week by offering club salutation to Lost Coast Rotaract and North Bay Rotaract clubs who are now twin clubs with the Rotaract club of Agrabad. North Bay President Rachel Damme received a proclamation for World Rotaract Week March 7th-13th by the City of Arcata Council.
Thank you to those who participated, and to those who could not, please remember that our efforts don’t conclude at the end of Rotaract week, our efforts are year round. Meet up with your friends and members, and engage.
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SAVE THE DATE ● 6/11/16 2ND ANNUAL NORTH BAY ROTARACT 5K FUN RUN
Contributed by: Malinda Damme North Bay Rotaract Public Relations Director
We are excited to announce that the 2nd Annual North Bay Rotaract 5K Fun Run will be happening on June 11th, 2016 at Perigot Park in Blue Lake, CA.
The race will begin at 10:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. Runners will start at Perigot Park, go through town, along Hatchery Road, and end back at Perigot Park. Our most popular station from last year makes its way back for the run this year! Enjoy the color station along the route and various fun activities being held at the park.
AVAILABLE NOW! Over 150 recipes were collected from Rotaractors, Rotarians, Interactors, Exchange Students, and friends from all over the world to contribute to the 2015/16 District 5130 Rotaract project!
Proceeds from the sales of this cookbook will be contributed to the End Polio Now! Campaign (PolioPlus). To get your very own copy(s) of the cookbook please go to the following link: www.tinyurl.com/D5130EPN
Please feel free to share the link with all your friends and family!
With your help we are “this close” to ending Polio!
A portion of the proceeds will be benefiting local non-profits so they can continue to make a difference in our community. We currently have CASA, Food for People, and Special Olympics on board to be a part of the event.
Registration information for the event will follow soon. Hope to see you there!
Learn more: Contact us at: [email protected] Visit us at: www.nbrotaract.org
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ROTARACTORS THAT WENT ON ROTAPLAST MISSION
PRESENTING AT CONFERENCE MAY 7TH! DO NOT MISS IT!
TWIN CLUB AGREEMENTS MADE
The Lost Coast Rotaract Club from Eureka, California and the North Bay Rotaract Club from Arcata, California have both signed Twin Club Agreements with the Rotaract Club of Agrabad, in Chittagong Bangladesh.
While in Chittagong Bangladesh, four District 5130 Rotaractors: Carly Robbins, Jamie Carroll, Royce Buell, and Cory Busher were fortunate enough to be able to work alongside Rotaractors from the city of Chittagong.
Members from the Rotaract clubs of Agrabad, Chittagong and Port City served as translators during the mission, helping the entire medial and non-medical team to communicate with patients, their parents and the medical team in Bangladesh. Good friendships were formed and the Rotaract clubs of Agrabad, Chittagong and Port City even held a special joint meeting to welcome all four Rotaractors from California.
During this visit, members of the Lost Coast Rotaract and North Bay Rotaract clubs signed twinning agreements with the Rotaract Club of Agrabad. The clubs are extremely excited for the opportunity to partner with such wonderful Rotaractors abroad on future projects and look forward to the chance to create lasting relationships with our friends in Chittagong.
For more about the Rotaract Club of Agrabad visit their FaceBook.
Cory Busher Royce Buell Jamie Carroll Carly Robbins North Bay Rotaract Lost Coast Rotaract Lost Coast Rotaract Lost Coast Rotaract
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ROTARACT DISTRICT 5130 ● CLUB SPOTLIGHT SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE ROTARACT
The club’s Vice President Erika Jiménez spent part of her spring break in Eureka, California. Erika presented to the Rotary Club of Eureka on the Global Offsite Care Telemedicine project with Hannah Josang from North Bay Rotaract. The club wishes special thanks to Carlton Nielsen for organizing the presentation and for always being supportive of Rotaract.
Hannah Josang visited the Santa Rosa Junior College Rotaract club in March and we enjoyed having her! During the visit, Hannah and Erika attended a meeting at Sonoma West Medical Center and a dinner hosted by the Global Offsite Care.
Three Rotaract clubs in District 5130 (Santa Rosa Junior College, Sonoma State University, and North Bay) are currently working together and giving presentations to clubs on the Telemedicine project. Hannah Josang, Nadya DeBeers, and Erika Jiménez will be traveling to the Rotary International Conference in South Korea, where they will be representing the Global Offsite Care Telemedicine Project and District 5130 Rotaract!
Our last event for this spring semester will be our popcorn and cotton candy booth at Day Under the Oaks on Sunday May 1st! Come join us!
http://www.santarosa.edu/about srjc/day-under-the-oaks/
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Don’t forget… • Presidents, make sure you update club information with Rotary International and detail with
the 2015/16 District 5130 Rotaract Representative, Ashliegh Diehl. • Register for the District Training Assembly. • Sign up for the District Conference and Rotaract Conference Social. • Check out a Rotaract Club in your area – Rotaract 5130 Club Listings • Email any questions and club updates to [email protected]
Make sure you have ordered new pins for your 2016/17 Board! Available at: http://www.bestclubsupplies.com/Rotaract-Pins/products/72/
Final 2015/16 Issue
UPCOMING EVENTS April 1st, 2016
Deadline to update club info for 2016 Presidential Citation (info here)
April 9th, 2016
District 5130 Training Assembly, Ukiah (info here) (flyer attached)
April 15th, 2016
Deadline to submit DRR application (submit here)
May 6th – 8th, 2016
District 5130 Conference, Napa (info here)
Rotaract 5130 Conference Social afternoon of May 7th (RSVP here)
Rotaract 5130 Presentation evening of May 7th
Telemedicine Presentation by D5130 Rotaractors evening of May 7th
Rotaplast Presentation by D5130 Rotaractors evening of May 7th
May 28th – June 1st, 2016
Rotary International Convention, Seoul, Korea (info here)
Four D5130 Rotaractors attending to promote Telemedicine Project
July 1st, 2016
New Rotary Year Begins!
July 22nd – 24st, 2016
Big West Rotaract Institute, Oakland, CA (Info here)
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COOKING WITH A CAUSE:
END POLIO NOW! A cookbook compiled by the
Rotaract Clubs of District 5130
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
AVAILABLE NOW! www.tinyurl.com/D5130EPN
PACE Trip 2016Pacific Canadian Experience with Rotaract Trip: August 25 – September 4, 2016
We’re already planning to make the 6th edition of PACE the best yet!
IntroductionThe Pacific Canada Experience with Rotaract (PACE) is a roundtripthat fosters global Rotaract ties and provides an authentic experienceof Canada’s multiculturalism while facilitating internationalfriendships.
Spearheaded by Rotaract 5040, and in partnership with Rotaract5020 and 5050, 6 international Rotractors will partake in activitieshighlighting our unique mix of nature, city and ecofriendly living.Dragon boating in False Creek, hiking the Grouse Grind, touringVictoria (the capital city of British Columbia), exploring WhistlerVillage and volunteering locally with district Rotaractors are just a fewof the exciting events planned for this 10day program.
We hope you will join us for this exciting adventure into Pacific Canada’s beautiful landscape, cultural diversity and activelifestyle.
==> Still have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page HERE.
2016 ParticipantsSix Rotaractors from around the world, ages 1930, will be invited to joinus on a trip of a lifetime with PACE following a successful applicationprocess. Participants should arrive by the evening of Thursday,August 25th to be ready to start the program the morning of Friday,August 26, and depart on Sunday, September 4, 2016.
Through sponsorship from Rotaract District 5040 and local Rotary Clubs,PACE 2016 will cost each participant $365 CAD. This fee covers 3meals daily, activity fees, accommodation and transportation. Personalexpenses – such as souvenirs, roundtrip airfare and international health
insurance – are not included in the participation fee.
Past year’s plans included visiting the following cities: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Victoria, Squamish, Whistler, North
Vancouver, Coquitlam and Port Moody.
==> Does this sound like something you’re interested in? Find our requirements and the application HERE.
Highlights of Past Program Activities
1. Dragon boating in Vancouver’s beautiful False Creek beside the Athlete’s Village of the2010 Winter Olympic Games.2. Taking a ferry ride to Victoria, British Columbia’s capital city, and exploring the city and itshistory.3. Hiking the Stawamus Chief in Squamish for a breathtaking view of the coast.4. Conquering Grouse Mountain step by step up the Grouse Grind Trail in the District of NorthVancouver.5. Visiting Whistler Village, a worldfamous ski resort.6. Trying British Columbia’s multitude of cuisines, such as Canadian, Indian, Chinese,Japanese, special snacks, and much more.7. Touring various sites to learn about the aboriginal heritage of British Columbia.8. Social awareness Component: A guided visit of Vancouver’s multifaceted communities witha theme of “socioeconomic status and possible solutions in the Downtown Eastside”.9. Community Service Component: Volunteer in our communities on established Rotaractservice projects with local Rotaractors and leave your mark!10. Best of all, experience the unique Rotaract fellowship with Rotaractors of West Coast Canada throughout PACE!
Please note that certain activities on this trip are physically strenuous. Read the Physical Activity Advisory below.
==> Hear what past participants have said about their PACE experience HERE.
Check out some photos of past PACE trips on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/PACERotaract/photos_albums
Physical Activity Advisory:British Columbia is known for its breathtaking green landscape and outdoor activities. To provide an authentic PacificCanada experience with PACE, there are two planned hikes, which some may be found physically challenging. All successfulapplicants must be generally healthy and fit and ideally exercise on a regular basis. The hikes will elevate heartrates, however, anyone from 5 years old to 80 years old can accomplish it with some fitness, water, hiking shoes or runners,a positive attitude and perseverance.
Note: As our intention is to deliver the best Pacific Canada Experience, all successful participants are expected to participatein the scheduled activities to the best of their ability.
The Pacific Canadian Province of British Columbia
The Pacific Canada region is located by the Coast Mountain Range and Pacific Ocean and offers the perfect balance of cityand nature. This metropolitan area is the third largest in the world but is also home to the breathtaking natural scenery of lushgreen forests, towering mountains and vivid sunsets over the horizon of a deep blue ocean. The Vancouver 2010 WinterOlympic and Paralympic Games have further transformed the area into a vibrant centre with a buzzing nightlife.
Vancouver has been ranked among one of the most livable cities worldwide for more than a decade. Its ability to maintainthis ranking can be attributed to its leadership in green initiatives, ecofriendliness and sustainability. This multicultural cityalso caters to a diverse group of people. Often referred to as a “city of neighbourhoods“, Vancouver offers an array of ethniccommercial areas, each having their own distinct character and taste. If you enjoy the outdoors and cultural neighbourhoods,
the Pacific Canada region is your gateway to adventure. Come join us for theexperience of a lifetime!
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