Last Week's Program focused on "Music Means More," using Music as a way to close the literacy gap. There are 3 major components: Targeted Services, Reading/tutoring Program, and Activities outside of the formal classroom.
Bev Driscoll is encouraging interested Rotarians to consider joining the Rotary District 5960 Fast For Hope Delegation to Nicaragua -- October 21st through October 30th. Questions? Ask Bev or visit the site: http://www.rotary5960.org/showDoc.cfm?pObject=52
The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club is sponsoring the 1st Annual Hearts & Hammers Day.
WHEN: September 17, 2016
8:00 AM until about 4:00 PM
Be at the work site between 7:30 and 8:00 AM for registration and work prep
LOCATION: 2484 County Road D, Maplewood, MN (just west of Century Road, and just south of 694)
VOLUNTEERS: We need about 30 volunteers for the job. Volunteers must be over 12, and anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver. You can register on-line. Be sure to provide your T-shirt size when signing up or registering.
WHAT WE ARE DOING: We be improving the entire outside of a house for a deserving gentleman who, due to physical limitations, can not maintain his own house any more.
We will be re-staining the soffets and front of a one-story house, as well as painting the siding on both sides and back of house.
We will also be painting window and door trim, as well as planting some shrubs and doing minor landscaping on the front of the house
WHAT TO WEAR: Prepare for the weather, depending on the forecast for that day. Otherwise, wear comfortable work clothes that you would not mind getting paint on. Wear sturdy shoes in case you will be climbing ladders. Bring work gloves and safety glasses if you have them. If you don’t have them, some will be provided. Hearts & Hammers T-shirts will be provided to all volunteers to wear for the project
FOOD: Coffee and donuts will be provided at the start of the job, and lunch will also be provided
WHO TO CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: Rick Heidick, rdheidick@mmm.com , 651-274-6351
I encourage you all to consider Celebrating 100 Years of the Rotary Foundation at the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 10-14.
At the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, Rotary President Arch Klumph proposed creating an endowment “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” Let’s celebrate together in the city where it all began!
Did you know …
· the Rotary Convention is for all Rotarians, providing ideas and inspiration for members whether it’s their first time or 15th time attending?
· people from 130 countries typically attend convention, allowing you to network, meet new people, and make lasting friendships?
· you can experience the warm hospitality of the American South and unique host tours and activities in Atlanta with club members and other Rotarians?
· convention is not only fun, but it helps you advance your personal and professional development through workshops and breakout sessions?
· the House of Friendship hosts hundreds of booths featuring Rotary Action Groups, Fellowships and the latest service projects?
Let's gather in Atlanta for the best and biggest party in 100 years. Be sure to register before 15 December for best rates. Register now www.riconvention.org!
From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The 4-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in 1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred languages and published in thousands of ways.