August 4, 2008
Posted by Jim Gilligan
Today, August 4, 2008:
Mark Cryderman of New Market Development at Marelco Power Systems will talk about renewable energy. Marelco manufactures custom transformers, power supplies and control systems; supplier of power control systems for silicon ovens, used to make silicon for solar cells; makes controls systems applicable to landfill, environmental, biofuel and anaerobic digester applications; is pursuing controls/transformer applications for wind turbines.
Road to Recovery
After record breaking flood in June devastated their community, Rotarians in and around Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, prove Service Above Self really is their way of life. See the slideshow.
Rotary Radio
Fans of classic radio will love the old-time organ music and blast-from-the-past characters in this Rotary Radio show episode, the first of about a dozen produced in 1955 for Rotary International's 50th anniversary.
Resources for club officers
Rotary International News -- 30 July 2008Rotary International offers many resources to help club officers understand their roles and responsibilities and help their club achieve its goals. Effective clubs are able to
- Sustain or increase their membership base
- Implement successful service projects that address the needs of their community and communities in other countries
- Support The Rotary Foundation through both financial contributions and program participation
- Developing leaders capable of serving in Rotary beyond the club level
Club president
- Club President's Manual Details club president roles and responsibilities that includes Discussion questions for the district assembly and documents for the presidents-elect training seminar make it a key resource for incoming presidents.
- Club Leadership Plan A brief publication that describes the recommended administrative structure for Rotary clubs. It's based on the best practices of effective Rotary clubs.
- Club President's Monthly Checklist A monthly reminder of activities and deadlines that apply to all Rotary clubs; revised annually and sent by your RI Club and District Support representative
- Presidential Citation Brochure Outlines the Presidential Citation program
Club secretary
- Club Secretary's Manual Includes RI policies and the practices of successful club secretaries
Club treasurer
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Club treasurer's section of the Club Secretary's Manual Describes treasurer responsibilities
For all club leaders
- Appreciation/Contribution Form Document that should accompany contributions and donor appreciation requests to The Rotary Foundation
- RI Catalog List of RI publications, audiovisual programs, forms, and supplies, updated annually. Available in print and online at shop.rotary.org .
- Visual Identity Style Manual Reference for the design of publications at all levels of Rotary. Includes information on the proper use of the Rotary emblem, the Rotary colors, elements of good publications, grids and page layouts, typography, graphics, and photographs.
- Member Access Members-only area of the RI Web site that allows Rotarians to contribute to The Rotary Foundation, manage their e-mail subscriptions from RI, register for meetings, download administrative software, and access member benefits. Club presidents and secretaries have access to additional club reports and records.
Greetings Fellow Rotarians,
Have YOU accessed www.rotary.org lately-or ever??
This website is super for all sorts of Rotary International information!
You can:
Find out the latest news from RI;
Review your own contributions ;
Make a contribution to PolioPlus;
Shop for Rotary Club needs and your own;
Find 'tons' of material for a club program;
Discover what other clubs are doing;
Learn just what Rotary International is;
Find out all about our Youth programs..
As you can see the list is almost endless!!
Even if you HAVE 'surfed' there before....you must now re-register . RI has added a security system -so go to www.rotary.org -- in the top right hand corner click on Member Access .enter your e-mail address (preferably one you do NOT share..as at work) and a NEW password. Then hit Register Now -not Log In !
That will take you to another page where you will answer online security questions to protect your privacy and complete final registration.
From then on your simply enter your e-address and your new password and LOG IN.
Presidents.be sure to share this with your old as well as new club members.a first time 'Rotary Adventure' for some!
Yours in Rotary Service.
RIO Merle