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ROTARY DISTRICT 5750 NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2019
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Lance Singleton
OKC Sunrise Rotary
DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT
Angela Rickman
Ponca City Rotary
DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE
Matt Tipton
OKC Midtown Rotary
DISTRICT TREASURER
Alex Lancaster
Midwest City Rotary
DISTRICT SECRETARY & WEBSITE
PDG Megan Law
Rotary Club of Oklahoma City
www.Rotary5750.org
Dear Rotarians, September has flown by and I’ve enjoyed hitting the road to visit several clubs this month. It is such a pleasure to connect with clubs throughout our great state, and October will be just as busy visiting more clubs. I look forward to hearing more great things clubs are doing to ‘Connect the World’. It is hard to believe the first quarter has come to end; and now is a great time to re-visit your goals as a club. What are you doing to get more members? What are you doing to add more diversity to your membership? How are you making your club family friendly? While our district lost members the past 3 years, I am confident we’ll have growth this year as we have added 15 mem-bers through August. Now it is time to forge ahead in growing membership. We can do it! Rotarians don’t care whether the glass is half-full or half-empty – we know we can refill the glass! Speaking of optimism, Rotary continues its crusade to end Polio. Through our efforts over the past 3 decades we helped eliminate Polio in all but 2 coun-tries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Back in 1988 there were over 350,000 new cases of polio each year and now that number is below 100 for wild poliovirus type 1. Unfortunately, this past month 2 cases of wild poliovirus type 2 were reported in the Philippines; however, the country’s polio-free status is not at risk. This shows how crucial it is to continue the vaccination campaigns to ensure children around the world are protected against polio. We will end polio and we must remain steadfast in our efforts. World Polio Day, October 24 is a time for Rotarians from around the world to come to-gether and recognize the progress we have made in our fight against polio. We still have important work to do… (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE — CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
This year, we want to see as many Rotary clubs as possible holding World Polio Day events around the world. Need some ideas? How about organizing a viewing party for friends and club members to watch Rota-ry’s Online Global Update? You could also dedicate a club meeting to World Polio Day or create a fundraising event. Remember, every dollar raised is matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
As Mark Maloney, Rotary International President stated, “When we reach our goal, polio will become only the second human disease eradicated on the planet, and Rotary will receive international acclaim. But what mat-ters most is the children who will never again have to face this terrible, disabling virus. Rotary must continue to connect the world in the effort toward polio eradication. It is up to us. Let us finish the job.”
Yours in Rotary,
Lance Singleton District Governor 2019-2020
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR CALENDAR 2019-2020
November 15, 2019 IRS Form 990 filing deadline November 15, 2019 District Governor Nominations deadline November 15, 2019 Council on Legislation Nominations deadline December 1, 2019 Wings of Rotary applications deadline January 31, 2020 2020-21 Officers due to Rotary International March 19-21, 2020 Mid-America President Elect Training Seminar Fort Smith, AR April 24-25, 2020 District 5750 Conference Oklahoma City June 6-10, 2020 Rotary International Convention Honolulu, Hawaii https://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu
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DISTRICT 5750 NEWS
CALL FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONS
As per the Bylaws of District 5750, District Governor Lance Singleton is announcing that nominations for Dis-trict Governor for 2022-23 are open. He will convene a Nominating Committee chaired by Past District Gover-nor Jessica Sherrill in early December. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please submit an application to [email protected] by November 15, 2019. (Application available at end of newsletter.) For more information, email or call Jessica at 405-365-0616. The qualifications are as follows: Article 3: Section 7. QUALIFICATIONS OF A GOVERNOR-NOMINEE a. Unless specifically excused by the board, no person shall be selected as nominee for governor unless the Rotarian
has the following qualifications at the time of selection. b. The Rotarian must be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district. c. The Rotarian must have full qualifications for such membership in the strict application of the provisions therefore,
and the integrity of the Rotarian’s classification must be without question. d. The Rotarian must have served as president of a club for a full term or be a charter president of a club having
served the full term from the date of charter to 30 June, provided that this period is at least six months. e. The Rotarian must demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability, physically and otherwise, to fulfill the duties
and responsibilities of the office of governor as provided in Duties of a Governor in section 15.090 of the Rotary In-ternational By-Laws.
f. The Rotarian must demonstrate knowledge of the qualification, duties, and responsibilities of a governor as pre-scribed in the bylaws and submit to RI, through its general secretary, a signed statement that the Rotarian under-stands clearly such qualifications, duties, and responsibilities. Such statement shall also confirm that the Rotarian is qualified for the office of governor and willing and able to assume the duties and responsibilities of that office and to perform them faithfully.
g. Unless specifically excused by the board, a governor at the time of taking office must have attended the internation-al assembly for its full duration, been a member of one or more Rotary clubs for at least seven years, and must con-tinue to possess the qualifications in Qualifications of a Governor-Nominee in section 15.070 of the Rotary Interna-tional By-Laws.
h. Unless specifically excused by the board, a governor at the time of taking office must have been a member of a functioning club in the district for four years.
REGISTER NOW FOR ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
CALLING ALL CLUBS! Tell us how you’re making a difference in your community. We’re developing a compelling story about all the good work you do. Share your stories about a service project or recent grant…a short story and some photos. Another idea is to tell about an ongoing program your club does, i.e. mentor students regularly or work with another community agency. Also, let us know if you’re willing to share your story on camera…you can be a movie star! Please send your story to Lance Singleton [email protected].
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YOUTH EXCHANGE HOST CLUBS
The District 5750 Youth Exchange committee is already preparing for the 2020-2021 Rotary year and we need your help! We are seeking host clubs and host families for inbound students and would love to see more exchange students in our district. For more information and to sign up for this amazing opportunity, please contact our Youth Exchange Chair, Myra Reid at [email protected].
WORLD POLIO DAY—OCTOBER 24
World Polio Day, October 24…Have you made plans to EndPolioNow? Consider a one-day event on October 24 to raise awareness and funds to finally end this disease.
a. Donate your time, funds and voice b. Host a viewing party c. Host a polio walk or ride d. Sponsor a Pints for Polio e. Sell Purple Donuts for Polio (long john with a purple icing tip – like purple pinkies)
CALL FOR COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION
REPRESENTATIVE NOMINATIONS
During this Rotary year, our district will need to select our representative and alternate for the Council on Legis-lation cycle and will begin to consider whether it wishes to propose any enactments or resolutions. This cycle covers the: • 2020, 2021, and 2022 Councils on Resolutions • 2022 Council on Legislation Eligibility to be COL representative:
• Be a member of a club in the district • Have served a full term as District Governor at the
time of election • Be able to complete mandatory Council training • Be digitally literate for communication, reviewing
documents and voting • Be able to attend the COL for its entire duration
All names for consideration are to be submitted to District Governor Lance Singleton by November 15, 2019 at [email protected]. Per the guidelines
WINGS OF ROTARY
Applications are now being taken for high school students 10th-12th grade for the Wings program. The deadline is December 1 with interviews being held shortly thereafter via online, Skype, FT or Zoom. How can your club help? 1. Host the inbound Japanese students,
typically 1 or 2 students per host family 2. Arrange activities for part or all of a day 3. Provide drivers 4. Host a lunch or dinner 5. Contribute to and participate in the
Sayonara event 6. Donate to the program 7. Sponsor a student or offer a scholarship to
defray the student’s cost
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DOES MY CLUB NEED TO FILE ANNUAL INFORMATION WITH THE IRS? YES!
While Rotary clubs and districts are exempt from paying federal income tax, the law requires all Ro-tary clubs and districts to file an annual information return (Form 990, 990-EZ) or submit an annual electronic notice (990-N). The version a club files is dependent upon its gross receipts for the year. For more information about this requirement and to find out which form to file, please see Which forms do exempt organizations file? at www.irs.gov. What is the deadline to file an annual information form to the IRS? These forms are due every year by the 15th day of the 5th month after the close of your tax year. For clubs following RI’s tax year ending on 30 June, the deadline to file is 15 November.
SAMUEL OWORI MEMORIAL WASH PROJECT
When Rotary International President Elect Samuel Owori passed away suddenly in 2017, many donat-ed to complete a significant WASH project in Ugan-da, Owori's home country. A recent update on the project indicated that a high capacity borehole has been completed and solar powered pumps are filling a 100,000 liter storage tank. Distribution lines have been run to a health clinic and six schools. Hygiene and hand-washing training has been provided. At each school two blacks of latrines have been con-structed and microflush toilets are being built at the health clinic.
OCTOBER: ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT MONTH
October is Economic and Community Development Month. Our members and our foundation work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. We provide training and access to well-paying jobs and financial management institutions. HOW ROTARY MAKES THAT HAPPEN… We create opportu-nities to help individuals and communities thrive financially and socially.
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2019-20 DISTRICT FOUNDATION ONLINE GRANTS TRAINING AVAILABLE
Were you unable to join us for our recent District Grants Training? No problem! Our online grants training is now available for use. Please visit https://www.rotary5750.org/sitepage/online-grants-training. The goal is to make the training more accessible to all Rotarians in the district and to expand club members’ understanding of both global and district grants.
Using online training, clubs can meet the qualification requirement that 2 club members attend grants training AND make information about grants available in detail to every club member. Re-member, two members must complete the training.
SOONER ROTARACT INSTITUTE
Sooner Rotaract Institute will be November 16, 2019 at the University of Oklahoma. Sooner Rotaract Insti-tute is a multi-state conference bringing together fel-low Rotaract and Interact Clubs. Registration cost will be $25 for Rotaractors and Interactors will pay $15; this includes a t-shirt and meals. For additional information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sooner-rotaract-institute-tickets-73740767621
OKLAHOMA CITY—TEACHER OF THE
MONTH
Molly Jaynes has been named Teacher of the Month for September, 2019. Having received her Bachelor's of Elementary Ed from OU, she is currently pursuing a Mas-ter's with a concentration in Social Stud-ies, and Instructional Leadership. Molly is in her 7th year of teaching at César Chávez Elementary, where she teaches English Language Arts and Social Studies to two fourth grade classes.
CHANDLER—CHRISTMAS WREATHS AND RAFFLE
Chandler Rotary Club is in high gear for fundraising right now. We have two fundraisers going, both of which we have been doing for several years. One is a raffle for a shotgun and the other is our Christmas wreaths. We sell the raffle tickets at different events and from of the businesses that Rotarians work at. The wreaths are a huge success for individuals and businesses alike. These two fund-raisers aid us as we save money towards our projects such as the school kits we do each year. We also continue to have senior students that come every Friday, but more about it next month.
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MUSTANG—HARLEY DAVIDSON DRAWING
The Mustang Rotary club annual fundraiser is a drawing for a Custom Harley Davidson, Fireman’s Addition motorcycle. The Mus-tang Rotary Club supports many local caus-es, including Boys and Girls clubs, Autistic Schools, Community Library Activities, Mus-tang Oklahoma School system, Police and Fire Departments, along with Worldwide causes to help people of under developed countries. You can purchase tickets and see pictures by going to www.mustangrotaryok.com. Tickets are also available at www.FunfRazr.com. Click Find Campaign and enter Harley Davidson Motorcycle Drawing. Tickets are $25.00 for one (1) or five (5) tickets for $100.00. You may also choose to contribute to our fundraiser by making a donation. Additional information about the motorcycle can be found on Facebook under the name Mustang Rotary Club, or contact Dean Smith 405-740-6142. Do not have to be pre-sent to win. Flyer available at the end of the newsletter.
YUKON—OPERATION LOCKDOWN
Yukon Rotary completed their District Grant and had an awesome time completing it!
The project was called "Operation Lockdown" and dealt with classroom security during an active shoot-er situation. The grant funds were used purchase double walled fire hose. The hose is cut to small sections, which completely stop a shooter from en-tering a classroom. 8,800 students protected for $750........ Great fun!
EAST OKLAHOMA COUNTY—DICTIONARY DELIVERY
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EDMOND—MAISHA PROJECT The Rotary Club of Edmond, Edmond Summit Rotary Club, Weatherford Rotary Club and Stillwater Frontier Rotary Club joined forces and funds to make a BIG dream project come true at The Maisha Academy. Thanks to the efforts, they now have another bathroom facility for their students — complete with a septic tank and flushable toilets. In the Nyanza Province of Kenya where Maisha is located, the silent epidemic of HIV/AIDS has stolen the lives of mothers, fathers and children; leaving one out of every three households headed by a child. Accord-ing to Kenya’s Department of Health, one out of every four adults in the Kisumu district is HIV positive. The school is located next to a medical clinic and they had been sharing toilets. The Health Department in the Province said that they should separate the school and clinic sanitation. Now the school and the clinic each have their own toilets and septic systems which is safer and more hygien-ic for the children. This gift has improved the environment for the students and added value to the school. The project that the Oklahoma Clubs funded provided toilet facilities and a septic system with 3 stalls for the boys, 3 stalls for the girls and one stall for staff members and teachers.
Mustang Rotary Club 23032
Annual Fundraiser Drawing
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Special Edition (10K miles MOL)
*Tickets $25.00 each or 5 for $100.00
*Contact a Mustang Rotarian For Tickets
*Go to https://www.mustangrotaryok.com/ for credit card purchases.*Go to FundRazr for PayPal transactions Search Harley Davidson
More Pictures at FB- Mustang Rotary Club
Drawing and Motorcycle Information
• Drawing is December 2019
• Payments can be made in cash, paypal or credit card.
• Go to Mustang Rotary Club on Facebook.
• Go to Fundrazr.com and search for Harley Davidson
• MASSIVE UPGRADES:– Battery tender
– Metzler Tires
– Alarm System
– Custom Paint job
– Custom cut wheels
– Custom Ostrich Skin Seats
– Sirius Sat with speakers
– Mini-Aper Handle bar
– Vance and Heins mini pipes
– Chrome roll guard
– Leather saddle bags
– Large leather travel bag
– Air horn
– Sport luggage rack
…and many more
