Rotary International DISTRICT 5260 District Governor Drew Frohlich 2010-2011 2011 The 2010-2011 ACTION GENERATORS The Newsletter of District 5260 2010-2011 Club Presidents and District Officers June, 2010 This is part of a series of Newsletters to District 5260 2010-2011 Club Presidents to help them prepare for a GREAT Year. If you missed any prior issues, you will find them on the District web site www.rotary5260.org under the DGE Home page. Drew Frohlich, District 5260 Governor 2010-2011 GREAT TURN-OUT AT DISTRICT CONFERENCE IN RIVERSIDE OVER 600 CLUB PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR AWARDS! CONGRATULATIONS to District Governor Jay Saltzman and wife Ferne and Conference Co-chairs Dorothy Koetz and Keith Sword. Excellent facilities, great speakers and wonderful fellowship. Special recognition goes to the outstanding support and contribution made to the Conference by the RI President s Representative and past RI Director Francisco (Paco) Creo from Mexico. The big winners were: Governor s Award for District Rotarian of the Year Suzanne Cox; SILVER BELL (Best Club): Small Club Burbank Sunrise; Medium Size Club Lancaster; Large Club Lancaster West. For a complete list of awards, log onto the District web site www.rotary5260.org DG home page DON T MISS THE BIG 2011 DISTRICT CONFERENCE WHICH WILL BE HELD IN LONG BEACH JUNE 10-12, 2011. YOU CAN FEEL IT! THIS DISTRICT IS ON THE MOVE. In this issue BIG DISTRICT ROTARY EVENTS IN JULY START WITH A BANG! JULY 10 All at one location CLUB LEADERS MEETING (CLM) New Horizons, 8am Breakfast 8:30am CLM Presidents, bring all your members and especially membership chair and recent new members.. MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP - ALL MEMBERS AND OFFICERS at New Horizons, following CLM LEARN HOW! NEW IDEAS, GREAT SPEAKERS. BASIC PRLS SEMINAR at New Horizons 10:30am. Register on-line on the District web site www.rotary5260.org Home page, right margin, click on Events July 10 Basic PRLS SPECIAL SESSIONS FOR CLUB PRESIDENTS ELECT (CPE) IN MONTREAL Time: June 21 1:45 to 3:15 & 3:45 to 5:15. In-coming RI President Ray Klinginsmith has called two special breakout sessions for CPEs at the RI Convention in Montreal President Ray and other members of the RI Board will share their plans for 2010-11 and RI s new emphasis to support and strengthen clubs. Other speakers will highlight new RI programs and activities relevant to Rotary Clubs. Great opportunity. Plan to be there. Page District Big Events 1 District Calendar and Featured Program 2 Upcoming Key Events & RI Contacts 3 2010-2011 District Organization 4,5 Page 1 of 5
2010 Jun 19-23 RI International Convention - Montreal Canada June 21 RI Convention Montreal - Far West Reception 5 pm to 7 pm Montreal Science Centre Jul 10 District Club Leaders Meeting (CLM) - Your first meeting at Sam s Café. Bring your club officers and chairmen. Great Speaker MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOP. Basic PRLS Aug 15 Sep 11 Sep 24-26 Oct 9 Nov 13 Dec 4 IMPORTANT DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE NEXT FEW MONTHS DISTRICT GIGANTIC PICNIC - all clubs O Melveny Park, Granada Hills. 10 AM to 4:30 PM Sesnon St. 1/2 mile west of Balboa Blvd District Club Leaders Meeting (CLM) FOUNDATION WORKSHOP District Executive Committee Mtg BISHOP SIERRA SAFARI & CLM Family Event. Bring your entire club Club Leaders Meeting at Safari DISTRICT CHAIRMAN S WORKSHOPS Foundation & Grants, International Projects, Emergency Preparedness, Interact/Rotaract District Club Leaders Meeting (CLM) Exec Committee Meeting FOUNDATION AND HOLIDAY GALA Brunch Castaways, Burbank Key District Events to Add to Your 2010-2011 Club Calendar! July 10 First District Club Leaders Meeting / Membership workshop and Basic PRLS class August 15 - The Big District, all clubs family picnic September 11 District Foundation workshop September 24-26 _ Bishop Sierra Safari plan for your entire club to attend October Club s District wide Blood Drives and Health Expos for community and PR October 9 Club Chairman Workshops December 4 Foundation and Holiday Gala Brunch April 30 District wide Rotarians at Work Day May 21-25 RI CONVENTION NEW ORLEANS June 10-12 SUPER DISTRICT 5260 CONFERENCE IN LONG BEACH GOING TO THE RI CONVENTION IN MONTREAL? Our District and our Zone will be participating in the GREAT Far West Reception in Old Montreal, Monday, June 21, 2010 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Montreal Science Centre. Meet our host RI Director John Blount. Register on line at www.rotaryzones2526.org/events.html. $40/pp all sales final. Canapés Full Bar Entertainment. YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM District 5260 has been certified and is now approved and licensed to send and receive foreign exchange students under the Rotary International Program. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? Candidates may be sons and daughters of Rotarians and non-rotarians alike. They may be 15-25 years of age and qualify for 1 of 3 types of exchange programs: 1. Long Term Academic H. S. Exchange *** Application deadline Sept 15, 2010 2. Short Term Exchange = 3-6 wk. Reciprocal exchange with another family in another country 3. New Generation Exchange = 18-25 y.o. think of it as a customized GSE lite Contrary to a frequent misunderstanding, Rotary Youth Exchange is not a program of the Rotary Foundation. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Cost vary by country. Students and their families are required to provide round-trip transportation, clothing, health and travel insurance, and spending money. For long term exchanges, the host club will pay any school tuition fees and provide a modest monthly allowance. Free room and board are provided by the host families selected by the host club. HOW CAN I GET INFORMATION? Contact District 5260 Youth Exchange Chair Beth Anderson 818-262-2933 to volunteer or with questions. Email her at RotaryBethA@aol.com. FOR FULL PROGRAM DETAILS, go to www.rotary.org DID YOU GET THE NEW 2010-2011 CLUB AND DISTRICT DIRECTORY? It was in the May Issue of this Newsletter. It is also available on the District Web Site www.rotary5260.org under DGE Page 2 of 5
REALLY WANT TO GET THE LATEST INFOR- MATION ON ROTARY PROGRAMS FROM THE BIG BOYS? Our District 5260 is a member of Zone 26, one of the 34 Rotary Zones in the RI world. Districts within the Zones elect the members of the RI Board of Directors. The Zones conduct outstanding, high level workshops, assemblies, training and information sessions for the District and Club leadership and for key District committee members. Want to get involved at the next level? Here is your chance. See the flyer below. See you there. THE GREAT ALL CLUBS DISTRICT 5260 PICNIC A wonderful family outing and inter-club networking and fellowship opportunity. Bring an Easy-Up and set up a club display. GREAT TIME WHERE TO FIND HELP IN ANSWERING ROTARY QUESTIONS PIN THESE NAMES ABOVE YOUR COMPUTER Rotary International Headquarters has a staff of Club and District Support (CDS) representatives whose sole responsibility is to answer your questions and to help and support YOU. The persons assigned to help clubs in District 5260 are: Name Phone Email James Damato Supervisor Charlene Sobczak Coordinator Jennifer Sewell Coordinator P: 847-866-3405 F: 847-866-3072 james.damato@rotary.org P: 847-866-3257 charlene.sobczak@rotary.org P: 847-866-3275 jennifer.sewell@rotary.org Your contact at RI Headquarters regarding club financial questions is: Name Phone Email Laura Ovalle A/R Coordinator P: 847-866-3454 F: 847-866-2166 laura.ovalle@rotary.org SERVING WITH THE BEST Drew Page 3 of 5
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District 5260 ASSISTANT GOVERNORS Assistant Governor At Large and Asst Gov Coordinator Mary Ann Colf Assistant Governor Byng Hunt Eastern Sierras Bishop Bishop Sunrise Mammoth Lakes Mammoth Sunrise Assistant Governor Mike Thomas South Antelope Vly/Santa Clarita Antelope Valley Sunrise Palmdale Santa Clarita Sunrise Santa Clarita Sunset Santa Clarita Valley Assistant Governor Rodney Jacobson North Antelope Valley Lancaster Lancaster Sunrise Lancaster West Rosamond Assistant Governor Rich Miller North San Fernando Valley Granada Hills Northridge/Chatsworth North San Fernando Vly Mid San Fernando Valley Assistant Governor Suzanne Cox East San Fernando Vly Burbank Burbank Burbank Sunrise Sun Valley Sunland Tujunga Assistant Governor Bette Hall West San Fernando Valley Calabasas Canoga Park Winnetka Tarzana Encino Woodland Hills Assistant Governor Jacob Castroll South San Fernando Valley North Hollywood Sherman Oaks Sunset Studio City-Sherman Oaks Van Nuys Universal City Sunrise Assistant Governor Jewel Price Northeast Los Angeles Crescenta Canada Glendale Noon Glendale Sunrise Northeast Los Angeles Page 5 of 5