District 6630 Conference
GOVERNOR'S CIRCLE PARTNERS
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Celebration of Youth Sponsors
Cleveland Rotary Club |
Friendship Sponsors
Twinsburg Rotary Club |
Presidents of Action Rotary Club Sponsors
Hillcrest Sunrise | Stow Munroe Falls | Chagrin Valley | Mentor
Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley | Chagrin Highlands | Nordonia Hills
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News from Around the District
The event, marked by an atmosphere of camaraderie, featured an array of festivities including food catered by Pancho & Leftys, music, cornhole, and beverages, ensuring a delightful experience for all who attended. Attendees were not only treated to a jovial atmosphere but also received an insightful Welcome to Rotary presentation. This presentation, created by Maria Ferrara, delved into the rich history of Rotary, benefits of membership, and showcased exemplary works of the organization in fostering community development, service, and fellowship.
The success of the event was not left to chance but was the culmination of meticulous planning and strategic outreach efforts. The organizers left no stone unturned in spreading the word about the event, leveraging Rotarian referrals, personal engagement, and social media platforms to reach out to prospective members.
The organizers extend their heartfelt appreciation to all committee members, Rotarians, and staff of VFW Post #4738 whose unwavering support and dedication contributed to the event's triumph. Their collective efforts have not only bolstered the ranks of the club but have also reinforced its commitment to service and fellowship within the community.
As the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club looks ahead, buoyed by the success of this Membership Drive Event, it remains steadfast in its mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of
others, one member at a time. The group now turns its sights to the next major event, the annual golf outing!
With a spirit of optimism and purpose, the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club marches forward, guided by its enduring motto, "Service Above Self."
- Admission to the convention’s opening and closing ceremonies and general sessions, where you’ll hear from inspiring and entertaining speakers, including top leaders in our organization
- Informative breakout sessions to help you build your communication, leadership, and project management skills
- Opportunities to network and exchange ideas while browsing the project and fellowship booths in the House of Friendship
- Entertainment provided by local artists and musicians in the House of Friendship and at the general sessions
- Transportation between your hotel and the convention venue, if you booked your hotel through Rotary’s official housing partner, Maritz Global Events
- For more details: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/program-and-events
- Outbound (OB) Long Term Chair – First point of contact for all Current and Future Outbounds to manage any Student, Parent or Host Club issues.
- Talk with prospective outbound students to explain program. Handle all application paperwork, from registration through country assignment
- Be familiar with what is required of a student applicant
- Promote interest in OB Exchange
- Process completed applications by November or early December
- Conduct interviews of the OBs and their parents, to satisfy yourself that the student and parents are fully committed to a successful exchange
- Collect from the applicants the application processing fee
- Help prepare the OB student for departure to their Host country
- Review the OB student’s monthly reports while they are abroad
- Maintain communication with the OB’s family while the student is abroad
- Participate in a debrief session when the OB student returns
- Encourage their participation in subsequent Youth Exchange events
- Attend District Conference of Clubs to assist with OB Investiture Ceremony and assist with the Parade of Flags Ceremony, as needed
- Short Term (STEP) Chair - First point of contact for all Current and Future STEP OBs to manage any Student or Parent issues
- Talk with prospective STEP students to explain program. Handle all application paperwork, from registration through country assignment
- Be familiar with what is required of a student STEP applicant
- Promote interest in STEP Exchange
- Conduct extensive interviews of interested students and all family members at their homes
- After the match by O-E, notify OB students of their assignments. After matches are confirmed on both sides, the families can be in contact with each other and can decide on the dates of Exchange and can make travel arrangements.
- Collect from the applicants the application processing fee
- Conduct STEP OB Orientation prior to departure
- Conduct STEP Inbound Orientation upon the Inbound STEP student’s arrival
- Encourage STEP student participation in subsequent Youth Exchange events
- Attend District Conference of Clubs to assist with OB Investiture Ceremony and assist with the Parade of Flags Ceremony, as needed
- Inbound (IB) Chair - First point of contact for all Current and Future Inbounds to manage any Student or Host Parent issues
- Encourage clubs to Host IB students
- Ensure the willing club has an approved Youth Protection Officer in place
- Ensure the willing club meets Hosting requirements by identifying a Youth Exchange Officer and a Counselor (RYE Volunteers)
- Review and confirm approval and vetting of each RYE Volunteer and Host Family application prior to IB student placement
- Prior to an IB’s arrival, receive from the hosting club, the completed required documents in order for the IB to obtain their DS-2019 Form
- Provide, timely, the required documents referenced above to the Country Contact for the IB student
- Provide additional training to RYE Volunteers prior to IB Student arrival
- Confirm arrival of IB student and that the arrival is documented in the system of record for RYE (YEAH Database)
- Ensure IB Orientation is conducted and documented
- Ensure RYE Volunteer and Host Family additional training is conducted and documented during IB Orientation
- Confirm that the IB has a valid visa and full return airline ticket to their home country with complete flight details documented in YEAH
- Confirm all post arrival tasks have been completed and documented by the RYE Volunteers
- Ensure YEAH Database is up to date and contains accurate information
- Ensure trailing Host families are approved and vetted prior to IB Student move
- Ensure required reporting is completed by the RYE Volunteers throughout the Exchange Year
- Promote interest in the Program
- Coordinate and plan RYE Group Events that are sponsored by the District and/or clubs
- Attend District Conference of Clubs to coordinate the Parade of Flags Ceremony for all Youth Exchange students and assist with OB Investiture Ceremony, as needed
- General Chair - Overall program coordination with Committee members to meet the goals of the program
- Be familiar with the duties of the other Chairs, as you are to oversee their actions, and circumstances may dictate that you take charge of some issue
- This role is the District’s liaison with the O-E Multi District
- Coordinate the response (documentation) needed to the Department of State Audit (bi-annual)
- Attend the spring and fall O-E Multi District meetings, as well as the July meeting at Otterbein University
- Attend District Conference of Clubs to facilitate Investiture Ceremony for OBs
- Develop ways to recruit OB, IB and STEP applicants
- Enlist clubs to sponsor OB and STEP students and host IB students
- Advise Sponsoring and Host clubs of their respective obligation and commitment
- Participate in training provided to RYE Volunteers, Host families and Students throughout the Exchange year
- Provide guidance, as needed, to IB Chair and/or RYE Volunteers throughout the Exchange year
- Clear early returns through the O-E Chair and Country Contact and report early returns as required to RI
- Provide periodic reporting, as requested, to District Board of Directors
- District Youth Exchange Trainer - Coordinate with General, Inbound and Outbound Chairs to plan all training.
- Prepare, plan and conduct IB Student Orientation Weekend Training (Annual)
- Prepare, plan and Conduct 3 additional weekend training sessions for IB, OB and ROTEX students
- Attend District Conference of Clubs to conduct training session for IB, OB and ROTEX students and assist with students
- Be familiar with what is required of Hosting and Sponsoring clubs
- Be familiar with OB (long Term and STEP) application requirements
- Promote interest in the Program
As clubs enter and update their goals for this and the coming year, they’ll see changes in Rotary Club Central. This month, Rotary staff will begin updating it with an easier to use, more streamlined look. Some of these improvements are:
- An updated home page that includes club goals, because setting goals is Rotary Club Central’s primary purpose;
- Easier navigation;
- Clearer terminology that better aligns with our Action Plan; and
- Updates to the Rotary Club Central Resources course in the Learning Center, to reflect these enhancements.
Make sure your clubs know how to access Rotary Club Central and the Learning Center.
Roger Edwards: | 1967-68, 1997-98, 2012-13 | |
Dick Clapp: | 1999-00 | |
Wally Davis: | 2013-14, 2015-16 | |
N'ecole Ast: | 2021-22 |
The Northeast Ohio Rotary Club (E-ClubNEO) had a wonderful turnout for their flower arranging fundraiser which will support their ongoing service projects.
It was enjoyed by all Rotarians and guests who attended. Members of the club supplied delicious food for the event.
Thank you to Club Co-President, Linda Boardman, and her staff, for hosting the event at Acorn and Evergreen in Kent.
Club service projects June 2020 - present include:
- Established three Little Free Libraries
- Sorted books at Kids Book Bank
- Made fleece blankets with Interact
- Assisted with Cluster Habitat Build
- District 6630 Earth Day Service 2022
- Collected donations for Refugee Response Afghan families
- Sponsored free Cuyahoga Falls ShredFest
- Collected plastic bags for school Buddy benches
- Volunteered for Girls on the Run
- Assembled personal care kits for unhoused community members in Akron
- Made birthday bags for Portage County Foster Care children
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2024-25: The Magic of Rotary
RI President-elect Stephanie Urchick celebrates the magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.
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