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Lend a Helping Hand - December 2020
As we approach the end of 2020, what a year to remember.
 
I think we can all agree that that our daily lives have changed. Not only with Rotary but in our personal and business routines.
 
I am so proud of Rotarians in District 5930. We did not let the pandemic slow us down. But instead, we are organizing our efforts and being more inclusive of Rotarians from all around the District. Examples of this can be found in our District Membership, Foundation and Public Image Teams. We can also see this teamwork in other areas such as RLI, RYLA, PETS – just to name few. And the efforts of this teamwork will be evident when ...
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Giving Tuesday 2020
Dear Rotarians,
 
This Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2020,  is "Giving Tuesday".  I would like to challenge all Rotarians in District 5930 to seriously consider making a small donation of $26.50 to the Rotary Annual Fund on this day (www.rotary.org/donate).  I will be making my donation first thing Tuesday morning and hopefully everyone else will follow my lead.  If you are able to do this, please send me an email at eddie@rotary5930.com or a text at 956-245-2299.  I want to personally thank everyone for their generosity.  
 
I would also like to share a message from RI Foundation Chair K.R. Ravindran (shown below):
 
"Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement of generosity. It is a giving day recognized around the world that empowers us all to give back to our communities through service, kindness and financial support – all beliefs that Rotary values deeply.
 
Every act of kindness makes a difference, and no gift is too small. This Giving Tuesday, I ask that we all find opportunities to help communities both close to home and around the globe. One easy way to take action is to make a gift to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund SHARE, Rotary’s primary way of making sustainable projects possible both on a local and global level.
 
The Annual Fund’s SHARE system empowers Rotarians close to home and around the world to use these funds to create lasting change where our help is needed most. Last year, the Foundation awarded 490 district grants and 1,359 global grants as a result of Annual Fund SHARE contributions made by our generous donors during our Centennial year back in 2016-17. What will be possible in the future for communities around the world will be determined by the action you take right now. I would like to ask every member of a Rotary or Rotaract club to contribute a gift of any size to our Annual Fund SHARE this Giving Tuesday.
 
I thank you for being part of the Rotary family, for your service, and support. Let’s all take action this Giving Tuesday and together, we can keep Doing Good in the World."
 
 
Eddie Bartnesky
District Governor 2020-2021
Elaine Hernandez - Mission RC
The headline is
Texas’ Elaine Hernandez is no lone star; she works her deep community connections to tackle tough problems
The publication is the December 2020 issue of the Rotary Magazine (previously The Rotarian).
 
Because of copyright restrictions, we can't reprint the the whole story here. But we can:
  1. Encourage you to read the story in your issue of the Rotary Magazine
  2. Click here to view the story online
  3. Click here to view and Print if you want a pdf of the story
  4. Read the story and share it on our Facebook page
Congratulations Elaine for
  1. Receiving the 2020 Rotary Alumni Global Service Award
  2. All the work you do for your fellow citizens, Rotarians, and members of the world.
Community Service in December and January

December - Decease Prevention and Treatment

Area of Focus: Disease Prevention and Treatment Month. This month includes: World AIDS Day on the 1st and International Day of Disabled Persons on the 3rd of December
  • Organize Medical Camp - Health Awareness for Eye Care / Dental Care
  • Providing equipment such as Artificial Limbs, Wheelchairs and Crutches to the Physically Challenged Peoples i.e. Polio Sufferers
  • Provide low-Income, under-insured Persons with the knowledge, skills, an opportunity to improve their diet, physical activity and other life habits to prevent, delay, or control, chronic diseases
  • Initiate Actions to Prevent and control Diabetes, Heart Diseases, Obesity and Associated Risk Factors

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. Start Part Time Consultancy center
  • Helping Physically Challenged people to gets jobs
RYLA 2021 goes Virtual!
This year, due to Covid-19, RYLA 2021 will be held on-line from March 10-14th, 2021. This on-line eRYLA program has received great reviews from campers and counselors when first presented by Leader NU in Oklahoma.
 
This on-line eRYLA leadership camp is for high school sophomores & juniors. Activities have been modified from in-person Camp RYLA activities to work within the virtual camp environment. The camp format will be on-line. It will be fun and challenging with hands-on team learning experiences.
 
eRYLA virtual camp will be delivered through Zoom and Leader NU’s unique leadership website with multiple gathering rooms for different activities. Each participant receives a personal designed Camp Crate with each participant’s activity guide, supplies, t-shirt and even snacks! A camper will participate in more than 23 hours of team leadership training as they focus on skill development of communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and team decision making all through experiential learning over the internet.
 
 eRYLA testimonies include:
  • “Technology has changed so much and anything can be possible, we have come a long way from when you were a kid and went to the camp in person.”
  • "At first, I was a little nervous in meeting my team but as the week progressed we became like a family. I can't wait to meet them all in person”
  • "The mixed teams were a great way to get to know new people and work with new people! I loved getting to know everyone and it helped me find out my strengths! “
  • "I really liked that part too. It helped me get to know the other campers and counselors. It helped me get out of my comfort zone and talk to people. “
  • “You are dead wrong. This camp was pulled off with the highest degree of perfection and skill. The people make the camp, not the camp make the people “
  • "I did a eRYLA this summer and it help me a lot with my leadership skills and my confidence and I just would recommend it to anyone who needs a family or needs leadership skills."
 
Prospective campers can apply on-line by filling in the one page application form. Check it out  https://www.ismyrotaryclub.org/Ryla/?ID=31 to see if you qualify.
Nomination of District Governor 2023-2024
Who will be the next in line to be District Governor for Rotary District 5930? 
Will it be a member of your Club? Will it be someone you know? Will it be you?
 
Now that your first few Rotary months are out of the way, I’d like to ask you and your club members’ assistance in identifying potential candidates for our District’s 2023 – 2024 Governor.  I know that seems like a long way into the future but in order to comply with Rotary International’s Manual of Procedure, this is the required protocol.
 
The deadline for 2023-2024 Nominations for District Governor is December 15, 2020.
 
At this time - Interviews will be conducted on Jan. 16, 2021, format and location to be determined.
 
 
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