ROTARY DISTRICT 5810 on FIRE! Wh a t do e s t h e e x p r e s s i o n “ o n f i r e ” me a n? Do i ng v e r y we l l ; v e r y en t hu s i a s t i c ; f i l l e d w i t h e n t hu s i a sm o r e x c i t eme n t . T h i s j u s t ab ou t s ums u s up . REPRESENTING 65 ROTARY CLUBS IN NORTH TEXAS
www.rotary5810.org November 2016
DISTRICT CONFERENCE Join District Governor Bill Dendy and over 200 Rotarians, spouces, family and friends for a 7-night
Caribbean Cruise for our 2017 District Conference and Service Cruise.
ROTARY FOUNDATION The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into projects such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. For more information go to www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary- foundation We are so excited our ranks among the top foundations according to CNBC, Forbes, and Charity.com. We are planning for a wonderful district wide birthday party. This will be a fundraising party for the Rotary Foundation featuring live music, a casino, a live auction, a raffle, and caricature artists. Sponsorship levels range from $500 to $10,000. 100 TH BIRTHDAY PARTY BENEFITING THE ROTARY FOUNDATION SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 6 PM – 9 PM AT THE FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM 6911 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS 75209 PRESENTED BY: THE ROTARY CLUBS OF DISTRICT 5810 For more information Rotary Foundation turns 100 years old this year. Our Rotary Foundation
We will set sail from Galveston and enjoy two days at sea for our District Conference business sessions. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in numerous service projects in Jamaica and Cozumel - you choose. Plan to sign up when you arrive on the cruise ship.
Please reserve your cabin today to ensure your place for the 2017 Rotary District 5810 Conference Cruise “Liberty of the Seas” Ship. For more information www.rotary5810.org or contact Happy Franklin, Cruise Director, at happy.franklin@att.net
RI CONVENTION Experience the WOW KAPOW of Rotary June 10-14, 2017 Atlanta, Georgia How many RI Conventions have you been to? Will Atlanta will be your next?
Come to Atlanta to see what we are doing worldwide, to experience the full flavor of Rotary, to feel the energy, to be inspired like nothing you have ever experienced before. Welcome to Rotarizing. Register today at
www.riconvention.org Celebrate Rotary… Get involved…
Engage… Atlanta!
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2017 March 25, 2017 at UT Dallas, Richardson 75080
In view of the annual turnover of Rotary leadership each year, special effort is required to provide club leaders with appropriate instruction for the tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leadership training event in each Rotary district of the world.
contact Melissa Jordan at mel.jordan@hotmail.com
FOUNDATION DISTRICT & GLOBAL GRANTS on FIRE!
Rotary Foundation grants support Rotarians’ efforts to change lives and serve communities. District Grants are block grants available annually that enables clubs and districts to address immediate needs in their communities and abroad. District Grants are a maximum of $4,000 per club. Projects need to be completed in one year with the moneys to be spent in the same year the grant was requested. District Grants recipients are required to complete an application form and a Memorandum of Understanding, with proper signatures emailed to District5810grants@gmail.com. Moneys will be reimbursed after the project is completed. The final report with receipts and pictures are emailed to District5810grants@gmail.com All forms and detailed information is available at www.rotary5810.org. Completed District 5810 grant applications for Rotary Year 2017-2018 are due by July 31, 2017. F or District Grant questions contact Erin Mudie, District Grants Chair at District5810grants@gmail.com “We should not live for ourselves alone, but for the joy in doing good for others.” — Arch C. Klumph The Arch Klumph Society, named after the sixth president of Rotary, was established to acknowledge and recognize The Rotary Foundation’s highest tier of donors — those who have contributed $250,000 or more during their lifetime. Bill Slicker, Rotary District 5810 Governor Nominee Designate and Foundation Chair, is one of a few members in our district.
Global Grants offer clubs and districts opportunities to participate in strategically focused, high-impact activities. Global Grants have a minimum budget of $30,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Projects are completed over multiple years with moneys to be spent spread over the years to complete the project. A Global Grant project must first be approved by the District Governor to determine what funds are available. Applying for a Global Grant is an online Grant Application Tool process to be completed at www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/rotary- foundation. For Global Grant questions contact DGNE Bill Slicker, Foundation Chair at billslicker@gmail.com
We are proud to announce the addition of 59 new members this Rotary year and we are not stopping! With 65 clubs, that brings us to a total of 2724 Rotarians and growing… We’re excited! This Rotary year there’s going to be a lot of new things happening with a lot of opportunities to serve our community. Randy Watkins, Membership Chair, Uptown Rotary Club. For more information on how to grow membership and how to retain members, contact randy.watkins@academymortgage.com
Membership on Fire!
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DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS on FIRE! Whether you’re a student or starting your career, there are many ways Rotary District 5810 is helping individuals become leaders. Rotaract brings together adults ages 18-30 to take action in their communities, develop their leadership and professional skills, and have fun.Rotaract Clubs (11) and growing… Contact John Emery johneme@aol.com Governor Bill is passionate about involving youth in Rotary and keeping us connected. It is very important to me that he focus on youth this year. Bailey Wilson, President Collin County Rotaract Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about. Interact Clubs (55) and growing... Contact Kristin DeLoach d5810interact@gmail.com Rotary clubs in my district are committed to serving the youth and young adults in their communities and abroad. Youth involvement is crucial to the overall effectiveness of service. Kristian DeLoach, Interact Chair, President of Midlothian Rotary Club EarlyAct – Community service for Kids - is a school-wide service club for elementary students from ages 5 to 13. EarlAct Clubs (5) on the way… Contact PDG Bud McBrayer budmcbrayr@aol.com rotary5810.org on Fire ! Check out the newly re-built from ground up Rotary District 5810 website. Introducing a dynamic, clean look and feel with the Rotary colors, consistent fonts and pages throughout. The web site is more user friendly than ever before with link clicks that get you where you need to go. We cleaned out old information, added new information, added video and YouTube links. We encourage you to put your club events in the District website calendar via clubrunner.
NICARAGUA HEART OF SERVICE on FIRE! Come join us for our next Nicaragua Heart of Service trip Spring Break 2017. Want to make a difference in the world? Learn about another country’s culture? Ready for a fantastic fun one-of-a-kind unique experience all at the same time? High school and college students are especially welcome. Each year, we work on new projects. In 2016, we painted a public school, helped them with building a classroom and kitchen, and assisted with setting up a water tank so the school could have running water. And then… the second week, we painted a mural at the school we visited the first week, plus we worked with disabled young adults in Granada. Nicaragua Heart of Service affects everyone in different ways realizing the world is abundant of wonderful and giving people. This is your opportunity to experience this joy in your heart. Lisa Leach, attended 2016 Heart of Service Trip, Plano West Rotary Deposit to commitment to attending must be received by December 1, 2016. For more information contact rotary5810.org or Sandra Moudy at 469-583-6472 theChocolateEO@gmail.com
The calendar is the place to promote all club service projects, events, socials, fundraising campaigns, etc. To have a banner displayed on the front page, contact Daniel Long at rotary5810@gmail.com. So check it out and contact us with your questions and comments to rotary5810@gmail.com
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DISTRICT 5810 FIRST FAMILY OF ROTARY on FIRE! I love what Rotary does, I love what you all do individually, I love the Rotary spirit in you all. District Governor Bill Dendy, Rotary E-club
William (Bill) Dendy is a husband, family man, and successful businessman who believes it is important to give back, to touch lives in a positive way and to help others obtain their life goals. Rotary has provided an avenue to achieve these
Leadership in Rotary is a journey; where one goes and what one does is entirely up to each Rotarian. My job as District Governor is to help Rotary leaders on their journey by providing resources and encouragement. DGE Rick Amsberry I am honored to be in line to guide District 5810 to continued success as we Rotarians seek to serve others above ourselves. 5810 is recognized as a strong district and it takes every small kindness, every club's service project, every contribution to our Foundation, every Rotarian's dedication and every District initiative to maintain that reputation. Rotary changes lives, and I am proud to be a part of that tradition. DGN Beverly Grogan This is a great day to be a Rotarian! DGND Bill Slicker First Lady of District 5810 Lisa Nolley Dendy is also a Rotarian. Lisa served as Secretary and President of the North Dallas Evening Rotary Club. Lisa further served as the District’s Group Study Exchange Team Leader to France in 2012. Son Benjamin (14) participated in Nicaragua Heart of Service in 2016. Daughter Larkyn (3) is already reciting The 4-Way Test. Together, Bill and Lisa and their children enjoy the many benefits of Rotary and giving back to the community and the Rotary organization. GOVERNOR CHAIN on FIRE! objectives. Bill is a 5th generation Texan. In 2000, Bill joined the Rotary Club of Dallas. He is a founding member of District 5810’s E-club, a Paul Harris Society Member, Major Donor, and Bequest giver to the Rotary Foundation.
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• Upcoming Events • District & Global Grants • Arch Klumph Society • Membership • Nicaragua Heart of Service • Developing Leadership Skills • Rotary5810.org On Fire ! in this issue… Produced by Rotary District 5810 Supported by DG Bill Dendy Created by Rotarian Sandra Moudy Email feedback and your Rotary story to rotary5810@gmail.com October 2016 Newsletter:
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