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Minutarian Week 44: May 2, 2022

We had a great time this past week at the District Training Assembly and District Conference in Jacksonville. Thank you to all that were able to attend. I know we had a couple of conflicts and some of you were not able to make it. We had a great time with many great speakers that both inspired and entertained us. If you missed it, not to worry, we’ll all be getting back together again in August for the Vibrant Club Seminar.  We hope to see you there.

When: Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDT
Where: Zoom Webinar — Register by clicking https://rotaryshares.org/clubsempowergirls

Who: Rotarians and guests will hear about three Clubs making a real difference in the lives of girls. Our first speaker will be Kay Williamson, Founder and Director of Wrap Around, Rotary Club of Meriwether County as she talks about Period Poverty. Next, Dan Quinn, Founder of All Study Steps Tutoring, shares the amazing work of a group of eight Rotary Clubs in Greensboro, NC that support educational efforts for children in extreme poverty. Their project partners with an onsite group in Vietnam, childrenofvietnam.org to help girls get their education and graduate from high school. Our last speaker is John Hewko, General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, who will share details on how girls in Ukraine are being supported.

Why: Equality is a fundamental human right that’s necessary for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.

Empowering girls aligns with Rotary’s areas of focus and the goals of our Action Plan. See details on that here: https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/presidential-initiatives. Read the Global Gender Gap Report here wef.ch/gendergap21

We can increase our impact through projects that protect, empower, and create equity for girls. Join us to offer more opportunities for girls to elevate their voices and articulate their views, ideas, and opinions.

For more information on Empowering Girls Initiatives, please join us! In Zones 33/34, reach out directly to Tina Fischlin, iPDG District 6910, Empowering Girls Ambassador Zone 34, rotarytina@gmail.com or Dawn Rochelle, iPDG District 7730, Empowering Girls Ambassador Zone33, dawnrochelle.rotary7730dg@gmail.com

 

 

 

Making a Difference!
Rotary members and program participants are improving lives in communities around the world every day through thousands of service projects. Explore the good work that we’re doing locally and globally, and share these projects through social media.

WHAT’S NEW?
Rotary and Rotaract clubs can now seek project partners through the Rotary Showcase. As part of the new feature, your club can list proposed projects and seek partners for financial or other support, share your project budget for global grants, and connect with other clubs to build relationships, all with the goal of implementing new service projects to improve communities around the world.

Search for a project – worldwide – Rotary Showcase

Upcoming Events in our District

The Rotary Club of South Jacksonville brings you a “Night that you’ll never forget!”

Casino Royale Fundraiser, Saturday May 7th.

To purchase tickets – https://registrations.dacdb.com/Register/index.cfm?EventID=77579897&NoCaptcha

The Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra would like you to join them on May 22nd for their 8th annual Rubber Ducky Regatta. Follow the link below for more information.

www.dacdb.com/index.html?FW=SF&BaseDir=62B692333E184FEB4959AEA42135669D&Path=89151/Downloads/Rubber Ducky Regatta 2022/Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra-Rubber Ducky Regatta 2022-Save the Date-FINAL.docx

The Rotary Club of Fleming Island- Rotary Bike Ride, August 27th.

www.RegisterRotaryBikeRide.com

Pic (s) of the Week:

It was an awesome time at the Pirate Bash, as we celebrated the conclusion of the District Assembly and Conference. I had the opportunity to get into the pirate spirit with DGE Michelman, DGND Mickey Ulmer and DGN John Tabor who got into the spirit dressed as a Wall Street Pirate (Scary!).

Service Above Self,
Coop