A Letter From Our Governor May 2019
Posted on May 22, 2019
May is Youth Service Month
 
 
 
 
Dear Family of Rotary:
 
In my opinion “every month” in Rotary is dedicated to Youth Service.  Not a day goes by that at least one Rotary club in District 6630 celebrates their commitment to youth through programs such as Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and our short and long-term Youth Exchange programs, to name just a few.  After what I have witnessed this year – no one does it better.   Our Presidents of Action and their clubs, our District Chairs and their committees have all done an excellent job.      
 
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can
build our youth for the future.”
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
 
We work hard to empower our young people; provide mentoring opportunities; heroes to emulate; ethical standards to guide their business and personal lives; tracks to leadership development; scholarships to advance their education and we “give them a voice” that might otherwise not be heard with our 4-Way Test Speech Contests.  
 
“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget
to educate their hearts”
- Dalai Lama
 
We consistently demonstrate the importance of “taking care of our own.” Rotarians are fierce in their compassion for those less fortunate and continue to fight battles on their behalf when there is no one else “to be their voice.” That is one of the greatest gifts Rotarians can share with our youth and young professionals – the belief in the importance and worth of all people everywhere. 
 
Our youth are our future, our peacemakers and do change this incredible and complex world of ours.    If you look through their eyes, there really are no “boundaries” whether they be cultural, political, religious or geographical – they all really do speak the same language called “Rotary.” 
 
It was our District’s Interactors who had the vision to reach out their hands in support and friendship to their fellow youth in hurricane-ravaged St. Thomas, resulting in a Global Grant spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Chesterland and supported by so many.  Organized by the Rotary Club of Westlake-Bay Village, once again the Children of the Dump in Chinandega, Nicaragua knew that “Rotary cares” when they received their shoeboxes filled with items that give them hope and packed with love.  Our 53,000 Points of Light initiative has, to date, because of your generosity enabled 700,000 children to receive the polio vaccine so that they need never fear the scourges of that dreaded disease ever again. 
 
I have witnessed this year the power of the youth in this district and am constantly impressed with their creativity, maturity, “take charge” attitude and ability to guide and challenge one other.   They have been my teachers and my inspiration in so many ways. 
 
We Rotarians have spent a lot of time this year continuing to ensure that our humanitarian service is sustainable, but it is important for us to always remember that our young people are what make Rotary and its future sustainable.  
 
 Thank you to each of you for your continued dedication and commitment to our youth.    
 
“The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.”
- Nelson Mandela
 
Save travels to the 40+ Rotarians and their family members who will be joining David and me at the RI Convention in Hamburg, Germany, at the end of the month – what a great representation for our district!
 
Warmest regards,
 
Governor Bev
 
Thank you District 6630!
May 2019 District Newsletter
Posted on May 27, 2019
Please enjoy this month's Rotary District 6630 Newsletter (CLICK TO VIEW). Thanx to all of those that took the time to contribute.  The deadline for the June edition will be 6/14. Be sure to include "Article for District Newsletter" in the subject line and submit to me at stonecut@sbcglobal.net. Remember, most all of the images open up to larger versions or important documents when you click on them.
Regards
Mike
 
 
Mike Johns, Jr.
Public Relations Chair
TRC Hillcrest-Sunrise
(Cleveland) Ohio USA
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
End Polio Night at Progressive Field July 17, 2019
Posted by Stewart Buchanan
Are you planning summer activities for your family and your Rotary club? Be sure and sign up for
The “End Polio Now” night with the Indians on 7/17/19. March on the field before the game, get a free
“End Polio “T Shirt, dinner in the Terrace Cub, a raffle,  an auction and see the Indians beat the Tigers.
Upper and lower level tickets available.
We will also be having our Paul Harris fellow raffle and a chance to throw out the first pitch at a future
Indians game. Raffle tickets are now available from your assistant governor and other district officers.
 
2019-2020 Rotary Theme

RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney’s theme for 2019-20, Rotary Connects the World, asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service.

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2019-2020: Rotary Connects the World

2019-20 Theme logo - Rotary Connects the World

RI President-elect Mark Daniel Maloney’s theme for 2019-20, Rotary Connects the World, asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow talented, thoughtful, and generous people to unite and take meaningful action through Rotary service.

Download 2019-20 theme logo and materials

Download the 2019-20 Presidential Theme and Rotary Citation brochure

 
 

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The collective leadership and expertise of our 1.2 million members helps us tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, locally and globally. We are united by common values and vision for the future as we sharpen our focus with targeted specific causes that will reach communities most in need.

We have identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns.
Through  and other resources, we help clubs focus their service efforts in the following areas.

PROMOTING PEACE

Today, 42 million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution. Through our partnerships with several leading universities, Rotary Peace Fellows develop the skills to strengthen peace efforts, train local leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and support long-term peace building in areas affected by conflict. We provide up to 100 peace fellowships per year at Rotary Peace Centers.

FIGHTING DISEASE

More than 100 million people are pushed into poverty each year because of medical costs. We aim to improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in underdeveloped areas. Our members educate and mobilize communities to help prevent the spread of major diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Many of our projects ensure that medical training facilities are located where the workforce lives.

PROVIDING CLEAN WATER

More than 2.5 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water. Our projects give communities the ability to develop and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems and support studies related to water and sanitation.

SAVING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN

At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Our projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION

Sixty-seven million children worldwide have no access to education and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.

GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES

Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and develop opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also help strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.

 

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A District 6630 Polio Eradication Initiative
 
In honor of the “6th Annual World Polio Day” this video features District 6630 Polio Survivor George H.L. Porter.  George is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Cleveland and through his generosity, and that of the legacy of his parents, the Frank H. And Nancy L. Porter Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, has made this program possible:
 
 
 
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