WELCOME TO DISTRICT 5930

South Texas Rotary District 5930 is made up of close to 2,000 members, from 50 clubs, within the southern tip of Texas. We meet regularly to not only form bonds and friendships, but we also strive to improve lives locally and around the world.
 
Important Information from the District
DG Andy Hagan's Message January 2019
Greetings Everyone! - As we welcome the start of a New Year! Not a new Rotary Year - but the beginning of a new Calendar Year of 2019. We are half-way through our year together in office, with six more months to go. Lots of things have been accomplished, and we all have lots more to do! After some down time over the holidays, it is now time to get back into doing more of the great things we do as Rotarians.
 
In January many of us feel the energy of a fresh start and the opportunity to think about the year ahead. And with the New Year beginning we often think of those New Year’s resolutions. What are your resolutions as a Rotarian? For Club Leaders: The beginning of a new year is a good opportunity to renew inspiration for the rest of the Rotary year; and to think about the goals that you and your Club members set. It is also time to consider where your club has been this year, and where you are heading.
 
We are all people of action when we decide to join a Rotary Club; can we all sustain our energy and move forward with new ideas and continue to support others in order to carry on the good work through Rotary?  I believe we can and we will continue to be people of action to inspire ourselves and others to do more, to give more and maybe to start a new project.
 
BE THE INSPIRATION  with our Hearts, Hands and Hope.
 
Andy & Elsa
 
Andrew J. Hagan
Rotary International District 5930
District Governor, 2018-2019
Brownsville Sunrise Rotary Club
(956) 592-0944
District Governor Nominee Designate has been chosen
It is my honor to announce the nomination of Amando J. Chapa as the District Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year. Amando is a member of the Rotary Club of Edinburg..
 
Amando is currently retired from the 3M Corporation as a Industrial Business Specialist for the Maquiladora South Texas / Northern Mexico after 30 years of service. A graduate of UT-Pan American Edinburg in 1983 (BBA) Finance Major and currently received his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in 2010 from Kaplan University Iowa. Amando joined the Rotary Club of Edinburg in September 2010 and is Past President from 2013-2014. He received the Rotary District Service Award promoting the Rotary Foundation and its Goals in 2015. A Paul Harris Fellow+3, Sustaining Member, and served as District Conference Chair in 2015. Past Assistant District Governor 2014-2017. Amando is currently our Rotary District 5930 as District Trainer. Amando is married to Susana Solis from Harlingen and they have a son, Joseph Daniel Chapa.
 
Amando brings his energy and passion for Rotary in everything he does.
 
The nominating committee did an outstanding job of nominating Amando to serve District 5930. According to the Rotary Code of Policies, there is a 14 day challenge period after which Amando's nomination becomes official. 
 
Rotary Manual of Procedure: 14.020.8. Challenging Candidates.
Any club in the district which has been in existence for at least one year as of the beginning of that year may also propose a challenging candidate for governor nominee provided this club has previously suggested such candidate to the nominating committee. A club in existence for less than one year as of the beginning of that year may propose a challenging candidate provided such candidate is a member of that club and the challenging candidate must have been duly suggested to the nominating committee. The name of the challenging candidate shall be submitted pursuant to a resolution by the club adopted at a regular meeting. The club must file the resolution with the governor by the date determined by the governor. Such date shall be not more than 14 days after publication of the announcement of the selection for governor-nominee by the governor.
 
For your use I have attached a link to the Rotary Manual of Procedure should you want to learn more about this process. https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/about-rotary/governance-documents
 
Yours in Rotary Service, Andy
 

Andrew J. Hagan
Rotary International District 5930
District Governor, 2018-2019
Brownsville Sunrise Rotary Club
(956) 592-0944

AndyHagan@Rotary5930.com
 
LSPETS Feb 28-Mar 3

MEMO FROM YOUR DISTRICT 5930 GOVERNOR  ELECT

PETS Feb 28-Mar 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!

 
Holiday Greetings to all District 5930 President Elect (PE)s and President Nominees(PN). It's hard to believe but PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) is just around the corner. Registration is now open www.lonestarpets.org. There is also a link to reserve your hotel room. Please register now! 
 
PETS starts on Thursday night with optional seminars on subjects like Rotary Basics, Rotary Foundation 101, Membership Matters, Rotary Public Image, and more! A complete listing is on the registration page on the website.
 
Friday is "District" Day when all PE's and PN's from our District will meet together in preparation for Rotary year 2019-20. We are planning a full day of interactive seminars and great speakers.
 
Saturday is when PE's will be grouped with PE's of similar size clubs to yours to discuss issues and ideas that apply to you. PN's will be grouped with other PN's. It's a full day of interactive learning and idea exchange.
 
All Friday and Saturday meals are included in your registration. Speakers at the meals will inspire and motivate you to lead your club to new heights in your year as president.
 
We have the opportunity for 2019-2020 to be a banner year for our clubs and the District. Start out right by attending PETS!
 
Please feel free to contact District 5930 Governor Elect - Ellison Crider if you have any questions.
What is A Peace Pole?
Rotary District 5930 will be placing TWO Peace Poles on Friday, February 8, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
A Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages.
 
There are tens of thousands of Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments to peace. They serve as constant reminders for us to visualize and pray for world peace.

Peace Poles inscribed with the message, May Peace Prevail On Earth, is a trademark icon of The Peace Pole Project™.
 
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Guidelines Concerning the Governance of Rotary District 5930

The Rotary International Constitution and By-laws contain sufficient flexibility for districts to make choices, allow interpretations, or develop procedures to implement their provisions.  These Guidelines describe the duties, responsibilities and limitations of District Officers and Committees, and other provisions for the effective operation of the District.  Nothing in the Guidelines is intended to violate or otherwise be in disconformance with the R.I. Constitution, By-laws, or Code of Policies.

The Guidelines are divided into two sections:  Section I addresses operations pertaining to the general administration of the District.  It can be amended by action of the District Executive Committee.  Section II concerns the District Fund provided by assessments on the clubs in the District.  It is amended by action of the District Executive Committee.

The Legislative Committee met and adopted several updates, corrections, and additions. They have been fully transcribed and checked. The document has been uploaded to the site page District Info > Governance Guidelines.

Read the full document by clicking here.

Why and how to host a Rotary Day
In an effort to increase membership and highlight Rotary’s inspiring work, RI President Barry Rassin is urging clubs and districts to organize fun, informal community events called Rotary Days.
 
"Rotary Days events will offer you the chance to have an impact in your community, build long-term partnerships, increase interest in membership, and improve Rotary’s image," Rassin said.
 
Any club, big or small, can host a Rotary Day. Neighboring clubs can pool their resources and co-host an event, and entire districts can come together for a large-scale Rotary Day.
Read more...
 
News from the Clubs of D5930
 
Want Your Club's Activitiy Listed Here?
The success of the newsletter and our website relies heavily on you – we need content that will inform, inspire and involve our Rotarians. So what are you waiting for? Be the Inspiration!
  • Our District’s People of Action - stories on Club activities and Rotarians from across the District
  • Upcoming events – Clubs can advertise their events, District Events will also be highlighted.
News or Event for the website and newsletter – email to nancy@rockportwebsites.com by the 25th of the month.
Please include story (at least 100 words, 500-600 characters), image (jpg attached, not embedded in email or doc), and pdf, if appropriate.
Pictures sent with no story will be placed in a photo album.
 
Thanks and best wishes to everyone for a great year in 2018/19.
 
Rotary Vision Statement
Rotary’s new vision statement,
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”
This describes the Rotary that leaders must help build.
 
Achieve The Vision
To achieve this vision,
“We are a membership organization first. And if we want to be able to serve, if we want to succeed in our goals — we have to take care of our members first.”
 
Be the Inspiration
“Inspire the club presidents, and all Rotarians in our districts, to want to change. To want to do more. To want to reach their own potential. It’s our job to motivate them — and help them find their own way forward.”
 
 
District Info
 
Newsletters
 
Next Month's Theme

February - World Understanding Month

23 February — Rotary's anniversary
 
  • Organize 'MUNA' (Modal United Nations Assembly) at College Level
  • Engage in reconciliation of broken families, restoring relationship
  • Help How people can live in peace with their families and their neighbors
  • Assist Young Single mothers who are victims of sexually abused through training them with self-help projects. e.g. Opening small business that may help them with their children
 
Give Now To TRF

Through the generosity of people like you, our work has made a difference in the lives of millions around the world. Your gift to The Rotary Foundation allows us to improve communities by promoting peace, preventing disease, bolstering economic development, and providing clean water and sanitation.

I want to support Rotary's current work

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January - Vocational Services

Vocational Service Month During this period, clubs highlight the importance of the business and professional life of each Rotarian. Special activities promote the vocational avenue of service.
  • Distribute Four-way Test
  • Distribute Vocational Awards to outstanding individuals, Arrange Vocational Visits
  • Awareness seminar on career guidance, Organize / Arrange in Plant Training
  • Start Vocational Education / Skill Guidance Center.
  • Helping Physically Challenged people to gets jobs

Find Your Students - Watch a Video

Feb. 1-3, 2019 - different times for 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
President-Elect and President-Nominee Training
presented by LoneStar PETS
 
Save the Date
 
Registration is Open