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Welcome to the Susitna Rotary Club! June is Rotary Fellowships Month
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd
Wasilla,
AK 99687
United States
District Site
Bulletins
Venue Map
June is Rotary Fellowships Month
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Settlers Bay Lodge
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd
Wasilla, AK 99687
United States
Wasilla, AK 99687
United States
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District Site
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Bulletins
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Venue Map
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June 28th, President Chuck Foster will hand over the gavel to President-Elect Cheryl Metiva to launch the 2017-2018 Rotary year.
Location: Extreme Fun Center Sky Lounge, Wasilla
Time: 6:00pm ~ 7:30pm, doors open at 5:15 pm
Cost: $15 per person
Includes salad and pizza buffet with dessert; cash bar.
Pay via credit card, cash, or check at the door the night of the event.
Reservations are not required.
Guests are welcome to attend.
2016-2017 Year in Review
2016-2017 Board
Chuck Foster President Cheryl Metiva President Elect Kim Erickson Secretary Evelyna Kuhr Treasurer Eddie Ezelle Sgt. at Arms Phil Horton Past President Jack Timm Foundation Kathy Timm Membership Rylee Rudd Public Image Marty Metiva Service Projects
Service Committee Chairs
Claire Horton Josh the Otter Jack/Kelly/Marty Kids Don’t Float Grogan’s/Timm’s Kiva Jack Timm Little Su Clean Up Kim Erickson Programs/Bulletin Eddie Ezelle Scholarships | Service Projects & Grants Water Safety Programs: Josh the Baby Otter Kids Don’t Float $6,707 Shelter Box Club & Member Donations $1,049 Rotary Running Dead 5K Youth Scholarships $1,000 Upper Su Food Pantry New Freezer $1,000 Rotary District 5010 Conference-Sitka (MC’s: Marty & Cheryl Metiva) $1,000 Coats for Kids Club Donation $797 Member donations Rotary Winterfest $250 Big Lake Library Clean Up Kiva Upper Little Su River Clean-up
| Fellowship & Fundraising
Fallback Follies $3,093 (Co-chairs: Metiva’s & Timm’s)
Ice Breaker $3,163 (Co-chairs: Rylee Rudd & Claire Horton)
Let’s Go to the Movies -Club’s portion $985 (Co-chairs: Metiva’s & Timm’s)
Josh Collingsworth Memorial Foundation Auction (club’s portion) $6,940 (Chair: Claire Horton)
New Member Fall Orientation (Chair: Kathy Timm) |
The Rotary Foundation
Annual Fund $11,086 End Polio Now $ 100 Major Donors 1 | Membership Total members at end of year: 35
New Members: Rick Cavens (transfer) George Haynes Charissa Hooyman Coby Romero Madison Romero Jillian Rosendahl John Schweiger (honorary to active) Colleen Sullivan-Leonard | Monthly Program Coordinators July - Kim Erickson August - Rylee Rudd September - Trudi Mitchell October - John Klapperich November - Julie Foster December - Lanissa Grogan January - Catherine Inman February - James Bunch March - Lynn Mitchell April - Rob Grogan May - Neena Levan June - Cathy Kochendorfer
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Jack Timm and Kelly Kochendorfer were busy on Tuesday making our lakes safe and clean. They have dug the holes for two new life jacket kiosks, picked up trash and filled all the kiosks located on the nearby lakes! Well done gentlemen, we are all very appreciative!!
Susitna Rotary is honored to have such an inspirational member in our club! Thank you Eddie Ezelle!
Eddie Ezelle is the Executive Director of the MatSu Food Bank and long time Susitna Club Rotarian.
Rotary District 5010 PDG Phil Livingston (Anchorage International Rotary Club) is reaching out to Mat-Su Rotarians to form an IFFR "Squadron" in the Valley. If you are a pilot, aircraft mechanic, or just interested in aviation, this is fun fellowship to join. For a limited time, dues are free and to both the member and their spouses.
Interested in joining? See Kim Erickson for a membership form/pin or contact Phil Livingston at pkl@acsalaska.net or 907-230-3753.
The International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians (IFFR) is a group of Rotarians dedicated to promoting Rotary and aviation as an opportunity for fellowship and service. This fellowship operates in accordance with Rotary International policy, but is not an agency of, or controlled by Rotary International. The Flying Rotarians (IFFR) originated in 1965 in Seattle, Washington, USA. The efforts of one man, the dedicated Rotarian, the late E. Edison Kennell, encompassed thousands of public-spirited citizens, Rotarians all, who have supported the precepts of Flying Rotarians and those of Rotary International.
Hundreds of events have been held over the years in nearly all of the sixty countries of the world in which Flying Rotarians reside. These are titled Fly-Ins or conventions and have consisted of programs presented to a member’s home Rotary club or other similar audiences.
Many IFFR members fly their own personal airplane in support of international activities. Members donate their time, funds and aircraft to supply the needy outlying areas with medical, dental, optical and surgical aid in the form of material, equipment, tools, machinery, medicines time-critical fluids and transplant organs and tissue.
With widespread geographical locations, the goal of Flying Rotarians helps to achieve the furtherance of the ideals and objectives of Rotary International throughout the world. International understanding has and continues to benefit through this Fellowship of Flying Rotarians.
Long time Rotarian, Rick Cavens, has transferred to Susitna Rotary Club from the Rotary Club of Anchorage Hillside. Rick is sponsored by Chuck Foster and the Pastor at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wasilla.
We learned at the Little Su Clean-up that he is also an experienced paddler, hard worker, and an all-round good sport. Welcome, Rick, and thanks for jumping in with both feet at Susitna Rotary!
Things are hopping in Atlanta this week with thousands of Rotarians from around the world coming together to learn, share, and inspire each other to continue doing good in the world.
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The Little Su Classic was a success! River is now navigable and all had fun! Thanks to all who volunteered and made it a great day.
Perfect weather made for a fun Rotary Running Dead 5K run! Thank you to all sponsors, volunteers, runners, Q99.7 Valley Radio, Extreme Fun Center and our Mayor Bert Cottle. A great time was had by all.
Food That’s in When School Is OUT!
Meals will be made available free to all children 18 years and under from May 22rd through August 18th, 2017. These are OPEN sites and don’t require sign-ups or registrations – just stop by one of the following locations!
Newcomb Park
Monday-Friday
12:00Pm-1:15Pm
Wonderland Playground
Monday-Friday
12Pm-1:15Pm
Carter Park
Monday-Friday
12Pm-1Pm
Iditapark Skate Park
Monday-Friday
1:30Pm – 2Pm
Food Pantry of Wasilla
Monday-Friday
11:30Am – 1Pm
Food4Kids is committed to feeding hungry children in safe community environments. Working with organizations such as city governments, local pantries, and churches. Food4Kids prepares and delivers fresh healthy meals to hundreds of local, at-risk children throughout the year.
For additional information on how we do what we do or for a tour of our sites please call (907) 357-3769. Volunteers are always welcome!
Thank you,
May 4, 1987, the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. Rotary Clubs can not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender. - See more at: http://www.rotary5340.org/Stories/celebrating-30-years-of-women-in-rotary#sthash.7pqHV5W4.dpuf
Sylvia Whitlock was admitted to the Rotary Club of Duarte, California in 1986. Nine years earlier, Duarte club membership in Rotary International had been terminated because the club had admitted women in violation of the RI Constitution. Three years earlier, some of the former club members filed a lawsuit regarding gender-based qualification for Rotary membership. The suit made it to the California Supreme Court which ruled in favor of Rotary International's Constitution. In September 1986 the club was reinstated by RI.
The US Supreme Court finally heard the case before the end of that year. May 4, 1987, the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. Rotary Clubs can not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender.
Sylvia became the first female president of any Rotary Club in July 1987. The doors were finally open.
- See more at: http://www.rotary5340.org/Stories/celebrating-30-years-of-women-in-rotary#sthash.7pqHV5W4.dpufSylvia Whitlock was admitted to the Rotary Club of Duarte, California in 1986. Nine years earlier, Duarte club membership in Rotary International had been terminated because the club had admitted women in violation of the RI Constitution. Three years earlier, some of the former club members filed a lawsuit regarding gender-based qualification for Rotary membership. The suit made it to the California Supreme Court which ruled in favor of Rotary International's Constitution. In September 1986 the club was reinstated by RI.
The US Supreme Court finally heard the case before the end of that year. May 4, 1987, the Supreme Court ruled that U.S. Rotary Clubs can not exclude women from membership on the basis of gender.
Sylvia became the first female president of any Rotary Club in July 1987. The doors were finally open.
Be Humble * Be Kind * Take Action
2017-2018 District Governor Harry Kieling is a smart man; he recruited the Metiva dynamic duo to lead his 2018 District Conference. Cheryl is chairing the event and Marty will again preside as MC....everyone is sure to have a good time!
Mark your calendars for the 2018 District Assembly on Thursday, May 17th (2018), and the District Conference Friday - Sunday, May 18th - 20th (2018), to join other Rotarians in the fun in Seward. As a special treat, the Governor's Banquet will take place on Fox Island. Click here to register.
Susitna Rotary Club received the award for The Best Youth Services Project in District 5010 for our Josh the Otter Program.
Way to go Josh the Otter volunteers!
The Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation (JCMF) simulcast on April 29th was a big hit at the Rotary District 5010 Conference in Sitka.
Stay tuned for results from the auction. Funds will go to support the Josh the Otter program.
The Children's Place has launched a campaign to raise $350,000 to construct a larger building that will enable them to provide intervention for every child who was impacted by abuse or neglect.
Susitna Rotary Club was approached to be a sponsor for the project. Rather than have the club sponsor, members are invited to consider supporting this capital project individually or through your respective businesses. Download the printable donation form to help build this important facility for our community.
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will speak at this year's Rotary International Convention June 10 - 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. The convention is expected to attract 40,000 Rotary club members from over 160 countries and inject an estimated $52.3 million into Atlanta's economy.
True to form, Susitna Rotarians celebrated 10 years of service with a flair last week. The Sky Lounge at the Extreme Fun Center turned out to be the perfect venue to host 28 club members, 28 guests and other Rotarians, plus a whole bunch of kids. We enjoyed plenty of food, great music by Ken Peltier, reflections from members, a slideshow featuring club service projects over the past decade, a little dancing, and a lot of fellowship.
Thank you to everyone who attended and a special shout-out to the following members for bringing the anniversary celebration to life:
Marty Metiva/Phil Horton - event co-chairs
Cheryl Metiva - entertainment, flyer, and on-site coordination
Jack Timm - Master of Ceremony
Jack and Kathy Timm - slideshow
Chuck Foster - Thought for the Day, President's comments
Lana Covert - on-site coordination
Kim Erickson - program, invitations, and cake
Rylee Rudd - program printing
Kathy Timm/Cathy Kochendorfer/Rylee Rudd - promotion
John Schweiger - Extreme Fun Center venue and food preparation
Charter Members - Ralph Buzard, Robert Hall, Jack and Kathy Timm
Photo Album of event (feel free to add your own images).
Do you know someone you think would make a great Rotarian? Wondering how to go about proposing them for membership? The process is simple:
1. Invite them to meetings as your guest. Important: At this time, introduce them as a guest - not as a prospective member. Your fellow Rotarians are bright enough to know that when you bring a local business associate or friend to a meeting there is potential for them to be proposed as a new member.
2. Tell them about Rotary The Rotary.org website is a great resource.
3 Complete a Proposed New Member Form and turn it in to the club secretary or the club membership chair. Be sure to include the proposed classification, contact data (including email) and any information that would be helpful when considering their application, i.e. work history, community service activities, awards, etc.
4. Board will review the application and vote on their proposed membership.
5. New Member Orientation Handbook The handbook will be reviewed with the prospective member to be certain they understand the privileges and responsibilities of membership. You can find the handbook on the right hand side of the home page of the club website under "home page download files"
6. Announced to club The prospective new member is announced to the club and members have seven days to submit a written objection, including the reasons for the objection, to the Board. Once the proposed member's name has been approved by the board and presented to the club you may introduce them as a prospective member at club meetings.
6. Inducted into membership If seven days have passed with no objections, they will be inducted into membership on a mutually agreeable date. The sponsor should obtain a brief bio on the new member that can be used to more formally introduce them to the club at their induction.
7. Assigned a mentor The new member will be assigned a mentor --- ideally someone other than their sponsor --- to help guide them through the new member "red ribbon" requirements and make them feel at home in the club.
Refer to the Club Bylaws "Article 10 - Method of Electing Members" for a formal description of the process.
New member of the club? Sporting a shiny red ribbon on your membership badge? Well then, this article is for you!
A Rotary Classification talk is designed to be very brief. In a nutshell, this is your chance to tell us the important parts of your personal and professional life - not all the story, but just enough that we can begin to ask questions.
Think "four minutes and four questions." In other words, you should plan to speak 3 - 5 minutes and tell us:
1. What are you passionate about?
2. Why do you do what you do professionally?
3. Who are your most important relationships?
4. How do we Rotarians fit into your life?
You can also use a different lens. Though it doesn't translate well into organizing a talk, it is useful in trimming the topics:
a. Where do you spend your money?
b. How do you spend your time?
c. What do you think about when you can think about anything at all?
Finally, you can organize around time:
i. History: how did you get here?
ii. Present: What's the focus of your personal and professional life?
iii. Future: What do you hope to become, through Rotary and your other relationships?
The classification talk was traditionally used to acquaint Rotarians with a member's profession. Most of us don't know what its like to be a dentist, or an airline pilot, or a midwife, or a pharmacist. But the talk also recognizes the personal aspects of life, which is why tying Rotary to both profession and personal is my advice.
Bottom Line: tell what we should know to begin an interesting conversation with you.
Be pithy, and don't try to answer all the questions. Instead, plan to stay after the meeting for social time.ROTARY FOUNDATION NAMED WORLD'S OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION FOR 2016
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
The announcement came on 15 November, known to industry professionals since the 1980s as National Philanthropy Day. The award will be presented in early 2017 at the AFP’s annual conference in San Francisco.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzel is set to accept the award on Rotary’s behalf, and Eric Schmelling, director of fund development at Rotary, will speak at the conference. The event is expected to draw more than 3,400 senior-level fundraising professionals from 33 countries.
“While almost everyone is familiar with Rotary, not everyone may realize just how much of an impact Rotary and The Rotary Foundation have had on countless people and communities across the globe,” says Jason Lee, AFP president and CEO. “On behalf of the entire charitable sector and people around the world, all of us at AFP are honored to be able to recognize The Rotary Foundation as our 2016 Outstanding Foundation.”
AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals.
Rotary News
15-Nov-2016
It's the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation! Do you know its history? Read more here. https://www.rotary.org/…/rotary-f…/history-rotary-foundation
HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
At the 1917 convention, outgoing Rotary President Arch Klumph proposed to set up an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” In 1928, it was renamed The Rotary Foundation, and it became a distinct entity within Rotary International.
GROWTH OF THE FOUNDATION
In 1929, the Foundation made its first gift of $500 to the International Society for Crippled Children. The organization, created by Rotarian Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen, later grew into Easter Seals.
When Rotary founder Paul Harris died in 1947, contributions began pouring in to Rotary International, and the Paul Harris Memorial Fund was created to build the Foundation.
EVOLUTION OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMS
1947: The Foundation established its first program, Fellowships for Advance Study, later known as Ambassadorial Scholarships.
1965-66: Three programs were launched: Group Study Exchange, Awards for Technical Training, and Grants for Activities in Keeping with the Objective of The Rotary Foundation, which was later called Matching Grants.
1978: Rotary introduced the Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants. The first 3-H Grant funded a project to immunize 6 million Philippine children against polio.
1985: The PolioPlus program was launched to eradicate polio worldwide.
1987-88: The first peace forums were held, leading to Rotary Peace Fellowships.
2013: New district, global, and packaged grants enable Rotarians around the world to respond to the world’s greatest needs.
Since the first donation of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation has received contributions totaling more than $1 billion.
CELEBRATE THE CENTENNIAL
In 2016-17, the Foundation turns 100, and that is definitely something worth celebrating. Get ideas for holding your own centennial event, explore the Foundation’s history in our interactive timeline, and track progress toward our fundraising goal.
RESOURCES & REFERENCE
Welcome to the Susitna Rotary Club! June is Rotary Fellowships Month
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd
Wasilla,
AK 99687
United States
District Site
Bulletins
Venue Map
June is Rotary Fellowships Month
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Settlers Bay Lodge
Settlers Bay Lodge
5801 S Knik Goose Bay Rd
Wasilla, AK 99687
United States
Wasilla, AK 99687
United States
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District Site
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Bulletins
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Venue Map
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2016-17 President
2016-17 President-Elect
2016-17 Secretary
2016-17 Treasurer
2016-17 Past President
2016-17 Foundation Chair
2016-17 Membership Chair
2016-17 Service Projects Chair
2016-17 Public Relations Chair
2016-17 Sgt. at Arms
Photo Albums
Member Birthdays:
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Jillian RosendahlJune 8
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Lanissa GroganJune 22
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Claire HortonJune 26
Spouse Birthdays:
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Lanissa GroganJune 22
Anniversaries:
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Stan MitchellTrudiJune 2
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Trudi MitchellStan MitchellJune 2
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Claire HortonPhil HortonJune 3
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Phil HortonClaire HortonJune 3
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Kim EricksonTryg EricksonJune 19
Join Date:
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Eddie EzelleJune 27, 20125 years
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Lynn MitchellJune 27, 20125 years