District News

Minutarian week 51, June 18, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Jun 19, 2023 | Minutarian

We are pleased to announce that Past Assistant Governor and Past President of the Rotary Club of Downtown Deland, Bill Budzinski, was recognized as this year’s Al Watson Quiet Hero Honoree. District Governor Nominee Mickey Ulmer presented the award to Bill at his...

$12,000+ to F.C. Women’s Services

by Ed Dalton | Jun 15, 2023 | From Our Clubs

Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise is excited to provide a grant for over $12,000 to First Coast Women’s Services Clay County Center! These funds allowed them to purchase new furniture for the center so they can provide the best experience possible for...

Membership Summit 2024

by Catrine Fredrikson | Jun 13, 2023 | Calendar

Membership Summit January 27, 2024 Check back for more information

Minutarian Week 50: June 12, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Jun 12, 2023 | Minutarian

It was wonderful to attend the Rotary International Convention, but it is also great to be back in the District and share club changeover’s with so many of you. As look to the end of the Rotary Year, have you reached out to members that have not been attending?...

District Conference 2024

by Catrine Fredrikson | Jun 11, 2023 | Calendar

May 3-4, 2024 | Herbert University Center | University of North Florida | 12000 Alumni Drive | Jacksonville, FL 32224 Read more about the featured speakers: BIOs Rotary District 6970 Conference FRIDAY DESCRIPTION LOCATION 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM...

Sudan Support

by Ed Dalton | Jun 9, 2023 | District 6970 News

As you are aware, Sudan is experiencing a civil war of significant magnitude. Jacob Atem, from the Rotary Club of Gainesville was a keynote speaker at the District Conference and will helped us to better understand this conflict from his long-term perspective, having...

Minutarian Week 49: June 5, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Jun 5, 2023 | Minutarian

All I can say is that it was again a great Rotary International Convention which was characterized by learning about how much good we do in the world. Whether we were hearing about President Jennifer Jones Imagine Tour around the world which focused on Polio and...

Minutarian Week 48: May 29, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 29, 2023 | Minutarian

Greetings from Melbourne, Australia, where Maureen and I are now attending the International Convention. We just completed the parade of flags and then paid tribute to Canada, the home of Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. For those of you who might think...

Minutarian Week 47: May 22, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 22, 2023 | Minutarian

Greetings from Australia, where Maureen and I are taking a little bit of time off as we enjoy some wine and Rotary Fellowship. Interestingly, we first came to Sydney, Australia in May of 2014 to visit some dear friends. The RI Convention was merely a side benefit....

Minutarian Week 46: May 15, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 15, 2023 | Minutarian

This very special week in the district began with District Governor-Elect John Tabor visiting the Interact Club of Fleming Island High School and presenting them with the Zone 34 Interact Award.. On Saturday, 92 RYLArians completed RYLA in Three Acts at Ketterlinus...