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 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."
 
Greater Rochester Rotary
2017-2018 Medium Club of the Year
District 5960
What a fun meeting! The Rotary Jeopardy game format was designed to  ensure that members from the 3 clubs were seated at each table. We have great 3-club programs so it is a real joy to meet fellow Rotarians in the other clubs. 
The game illustrated why Mike's vision of talking about Rotary is important. Rotary offers a plethora of ways to do good in the world. The more we know, the more avenues of good we can explore. 
DG Mike Becker recognized Mike Van Straaten with a Paul Harris Fellow for Mike's long standing and excellent work on Holiday Classic Team. Long as in - Mike actually played in the games as a youth. Well deserved, Mike!
Amazing August just for you
August 1     Fun meeting with Mike Becker, DG at 125 Live. 
                    Great success
August 1     Love our volunteers: Steve, Doug (Linda), Bruce , Vince                                                     Patricia   (John) 
 
August 8     The Future of Solar - Chris Olofson
August 10   Rotary Race Day -Cantebury Park - $10 for ticket goes to                                                   Polio Plus. Price includes admission, hot dog, soda. 
                     Share information with friends, family, colleagues.
                     Tickets available at meetings or contact Judi Wilson.
 
Rest of the month looks amazing 
August 15   Silent Epidemic - Hearing Loss - Monique Hammond
August 16   Musical BBQ at Fred's. 
August 22:  "Organ Donation" - Cathy Dudley
August 22   Wine Down Wednesday at Forager's after work until                                                            6:30"ish. It depends on who shows up. It is a great way  to  meet                                      Rotarians and bring guests. 
August 29:  "Practical Ways to be Cuter Safe" - Mike Olson - Things                                                     Electronic
 
August 16 - Smooth music, great food, wonderful friends , meet new friends - who could ask for anything more !
SIGN UP.  All you have to do is bring a smile and a dish to share along with YFB - your favorite beverage. Chief Chef Mike, Super Chef Chris, Weber Chef Stave, Saucy Chef Scott will be cooking up a variety of mouthwatering BBQ. Cost $5 per person.  Pay when you arrive. What dish should you bring along with your smile ? Anything that goes with BBQ or that you like.  Music by D'Sievers Duo. This will be FUN but you have got to sign up at meetings or online. PS Weather not an issue because Fred has a HUGE garage. 
 
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ROTARY READERS - The new service idea got 75% interest vote as indicated  in the survey. (50%  participation rate in survey) More information was requested. Presenting dictionaries to third graders is important for it opens the door to expanding the children’s vocabulary. But why stop there. We can provide additional support to 3rd graders who will receive a dictionary or to 2nd, 1st, or kindergarten students who are developing their reading abilities. The location of pilot is Riverside. Training is provided. Time options: 30 minutes  to help 2 students, 15 minutes each ; 60 minutes work with 4 students, 15 minutes each.  Frequency options: Once a month needs a team of 4; Twice a month needs a team of 2, every week commits same day each week. The commitment is the same day at the same time with the same children. If you cannot make it, let Kim Norton or Mary McCoy so a sub can be found. The Riverside coordinator of this program said that the individualized help, even for 15 minutes , has proven to help the student in reading and in self confidence. Questions? Contact Kim or Patricia
Best wishes to our August birthdays
8/2 Fran Filzen        -  member since 2012
8/4 Chris Berg          - member since 2001
8/4 Melissa Schmid - member since 2016
8/7 Ken Boyer           - member since 1981
8/24 Ron Rea            - member since 1987
8/30 Andy Thilges    - member since 2008
District 5960 News
One Summit Training : September 13 and September 18 this Rotary year. This Summit emphasizes the relationship among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service . Let's car pool!
District formed an Ethics Team 
The team has resources to help elevate the discussion of ethics. Look for information  details of "Talking Across the Political Divide" in  October http://www.rotary5960.org/Stories/ethics-team-april-2018
GRR has 2 members on the Ethics team: Kim Norton and Patricia  McCleese
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Rotary Monthly Theme : Membership- Talk about it everywhere
One section of the article , Step Right Up", in the August Rotarian, reminded me of GD Mike Becker's vision which he summed up in one word, "Rotary". The implication is that we should be talking about Rotary at work, family gatherings, neighborhood get-togethers, parties.  Tom Gump, Edina-Morningside Club,  admits that he got a lot of nos when he asked about membership but he also got 31 yeses!  Think about that. It took a lot of asking. You never know when you will meet the next member. What will you share about Rotary? Our goal is to recruit 5 more members. More are welcomed! Let's talk about Rotary; let's learn more about Rotary; let's do more good in the world. 
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GETTING TO KNOW ROTARY
A quarantine on killing -  Transforming Lives 
Rotarians are committed to promoting peace 
An epidemiologist who helped stem the spread of cholera and AIDS in Africa, Gary Slutkin has a new – and successful – strategy to stop the contagion of violence: Treat it like a disease . A program called Cure Violence was developed. Where implemented, the Cure Violence model typically reduces violence by 41 to 73 percent in the first year.  Click me for a Ted Talk. This is the kind of program your Rotary supports. 
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