Click here to view DG Jim Ferguson’s message for May (Youth Services Month)
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Recent Posts to Rotary International District 5370 News:
In a mid-April email to District leaders, RI President Holger Knaack and President-Elect Shekhar Mehta wrote that, “Over the next several months, we’ll ask Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs to update their logos to align with (Rotary International’s) brand standards.”
If you are confused by what the RI leaders are talking about, that’s not surprising.
Eight years after Rotary’s rebranding, many Rotary clubs continue to use a previous version of Rotary’s mark of excellence (wheel). An informal survey of a sample of club websites in our District shows that about half continue to use the MOE that was retired in 2013.
That’s when RI modernized its branding, which is something that happens with many organizations. Well-known brands such as Pepsi Cola, VISA and Starbucks have evolved their brands over time.
And this is not the first time that the RI brand has changed, as you can see in the graphic at the beginning of this article.
Clubs are encouraged to use only the new branding on websites, in print documents and signage, and on social media.
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Rotary Membership Video Series - Is Your Club Really Welcoming? Part 2
In this short (2:15) membership animation, PDG Lawrence Fubish says, “Maybe rather than assuming that everyone finds us to be a warm and friendly group, we might want to dig a little deeper. Why not ask some of our visitors what they think of us?”
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Check out the Rotary International Learning Centre Course Catalog for online courses that will help you learn more about Rotary or about club leadership roles. Courses are divided into 10 topics, including About Rotary, Club Leadership, Membership, Public Image and The Rotary Foundation.
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The promotional rate for the 2021 Virtual Rotary International Convention ends soon.
Register before 11:00 p.m. MDT, May 7 to take advantage of the US$49 promotional rate. After that, the registration fee increase to US$65.
The 2021 Virtual Convention (June 12–16) will be better than ever, opening more innovative opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary, near and far. You’ll be able to network in virtual lounges, meet new partners in service, and join fun activities with Rotary members from around the world.
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Are you looking to get involved? Do you want to make a positive difference in Rotary? Apply to serve as chair of RYLA! Youth Services is looking for a dynamic leader to serve in this position for the 2021-22 Rotary year
The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) brings Interactors from across District 5370 together for a one-day developmental conference packed with workshops and speakers intended to empower confidence and teach vital skills required for those stepping into leadership roles.
To apply, submit your resumé and a letter of intent by email to youth5370@gmail.com, no later than May 15. For questions or clarification, please reach out to our Youth Services co-chairs, Elizabeth Bonkink and Myles Dykes by email at youth5370@gmail.com.
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