District News

Minutarian Week 44: May 1, 2023

by Ed Dalton | May 1, 2023 | Minutarian

On Saturday I had the opportunity to attend a webinar on Turkey with Past Rotary International Director Safak Alpay, Rotary Foundation Trustee Geeta Manek and District Governor Emre Ozturk (District 2430 was the epicenter of the earthquake). Your participation in a...

Minutarian Week 43: April 24, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 24, 2023 | Minutarian

This past week was focused on the future of Rotary in our District. I had the chance to attend the Interact Club of Flagler County Palm Coast High School. While at the school, I was able to present the Club with the Zone 34 Interact Award. I had a chance to install...

Minutarian Week 42: April 17, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 17, 2023 | Minutarian

This was a great week for RYLA Act Two on Zoom. We need to thank RYLA Chair, Michael Bruce (RC of Ponte Vedra Beach); Day Chair Meg Folds (RC of San Marco); Technology Guru, PDG Marshall Butler (RC of West Jacksonville); Presenter Matt Ohlson (RC of Jacksonville); and...

Minutarian Week 41: April 10, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 10, 2023 | Minutarian

Whether you are continuing to celebrate Ramadan, enjoying the start of Passover or celebrating Easter with your family, we hope that it was a safe and happy week. For our part, we had a special visit from our 15-year-old niece Ella Gitzke from Wisconsin and yes, as a...

Ukraine Family of Rotary Relief Funds

by Ed Dalton | Apr 5, 2023 | District 6970 News

To assist our Ukraine Family of Rotary, District 6970 has set up a Donation Program so that critical funds can be safely distributed to the appropriate Rotary Districts in Poland. BY CHECK or PAYPAL Payable to: The York Foundation, Inc. Send to: ROTARY DISTRICT 6970...

Turkey Relief Funds

by Ed Dalton | Apr 5, 2023 | District 6970 News

As our heart goes out to all the Citizens of Turkey, District 6970 has stepped up as we always do, to raise funds for those impacted by this horrible earthquake. We will be sending contributions directly to the Disaster Relief Fund in District 2430. BY CHECK or PAYPAL...

Minutarian Week 40: April 3, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Apr 3, 2023 | Minutarian

As many of us celebrate one of the holiest times of the year in our respective religions, it is important to reflect on how blessed we are and how lucky we are to be a part of Rotary and have the opportunity to help those less fortunate in Ukraine, Southwest Florida,...

Minutarian Week 39: March 27, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Mar 27, 2023 | Minutarian

Wow, I have never been so happy to be your District Governor. On Saturday March 25 we had a full day of Rotary which started with 100 RYLARians and over 25 Rotary leaders who were there to act as mentors and facilitators. Thank you, Lt. General Rick Tryon from the...

Minutarian Week 38: March 20, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Mar 20, 2023 | Minutarian

As we make final plans for our district meal packing event on Saturday March 25 at Beachside HS, I want to remind you that this Saturday will be unlike previous food pack event, this event is intended to have Rotarians standing side by side with our youth leaders as...

Minutarian Week 37: March 13, 2023

by Ed Dalton | Mar 13, 2023 | Minutarian

I am on Spring Break this week, so most of my Rotary interaction has been taking place with family and random strangers. Yes, I am wearing my Rotary pin and yes, I have the one-minute elevator pitch at the ready. This is World Rotaract Week. Has your club considered...