Message from the District Governor

         This is an exciting time in Rotary – an exciting time for the Clubs, the Districts and at Rotary International.  Within the past few weeks some 33,000 Rotary Club Presidents have turned the gavel over to the incoming Club Presidents with fresh, new and exciting ideas.  Over 500 District Governors have been sworn in around the world to help lead their clubs in the coming year.  And the new President of Rotary International, Sakuji Tanaka, has taken office and challenged us all to pursue “Peace through Service.”

          I want to commend and thank our Past District Governor, Lauro Solis, and his wife, Lupita, for a fun and productive year for District 5930.  I have big shoes to fill and I will give it my all.  DG Laura laid a foundation that we will continue to build on this year as we strengthen and solidify the foundation for Maxie, Art, and others to follow.  This can only be accomplished if we all work together to build a better, stronger District.

          My travels around the District will begin in a couple of weeks.  Visit the District website often at www.rotary5930.org  and view the calendar of my scheduled visits to the clubs.  The August and September calendars are posted now and the calendar will be updated regularly, so be sure to check it out frequently.

          Remember, if your club is hosting a fundraiser event or project you would like me to attend, please contact Dana Sisk at  dls78418@hotmail.com  to let her know and I’ll do my best to work it into my schedule.  By the way, my visit to your club does not have to be “Traditional” -- we can all do something different.

          It’s an honor and pleasure to have been selected to serve this District as Governor in 2012-2013.  I commit to each and every Rotarian in this District to do my best to make this an enjoyable, successful, and memorable year for all of us.

          I’m asking every Club President to Revitalize and Rejuvenate your club in 2012-2013.  And finally, remember your Assistant Governors are available to assist and guide you, so don’t hesitate to call on them.