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District 6380 Governor Judy Garver and husband Hal Parish District 6380 November 2009 GOVERNOR MUSINGS for November N ovember is quickly drawing to a close. The Rotary world emphasizes the Rotary Foundation during this month. We can never step back from keeping our focus on the Rotary Foundation and all the work that is going on to make life better for people who are in need all over the globe. The efforts that Rotarians put forth in service projects in their local communities and worldwide is amazing. I am astounded at all the work that is being accomplished through the efforts of Rotarians from District 6380. Be sure and read about many of these projects each month in our district newsletter. We held our first course in the Rotary Leadership Institute series of three. We had about 30 participants in two sessions, and everyone who attended felt the sessions were well worth attending. This session was held in Lansing. We have three districts participating in our Great Lakes Division of the RLI. We will have three sessions a year, and we will offer all three courses at each session. (Participants must complete the courses in sequence.) The next sessions will be in April, August, and again November. The August session will be in our area, probably Troy, but all of them will be quite accessible to Rotarians in our district. These courses are designed to help Rotarians learn more about Rotary and the leadership skills required to hold leadership positions in a Rotary club. Check the district Web site for the dates of upcoming events. We are almost at the half way point in this Rotary year of 2009‐10. Every club sets goals to accomplish some special things each Rotary year ‐‐ start a local or global literacy or water project, grow the club membership, have more fun during the club meetings, etc., etc. It is easy to get discouraged mid‐year if our plans don't seem to be flowing quite the way we had wanted. There is no reason to be dismayed. Goals and plans constantly need to be evaluated and updated. Time lines can be moved forward. Most plans will flow from one year to the next. That is what makes for a vital and well‐balanced club. Presidents‐elect have been chosen ‐‐ or very soon will be ‐‐ and this is a great time to bring that person into the planning process so that he / she can tie his / her plans and objectives on what has been started during this Rotary year. Each day is a new opportunity to make things happen in a Rotary club. Speaking of planning, the district conference Committee under the leadership of Utica‐Shelby Rotarian John Curell has been meeting each month, and our plans are really beginning to take shape. Speakers and activities are being confirmed. We will be announcing our program schedule in the near future, and you will be able to register online by the early part of January. The Dearborn Inn is a very special place, and everyone will enjoy being there for the Conference. However, the major reason we go to the conference each year is to celebrate another Rotary year and launch the next one. Every club will have the opportunity to have a display table filled with items that tell a story about something the club accomplished this year. It is also a great chance to see what other clubs have done. Many projects need more than one club to support it, so projects that need support will be showcased there too. District conferences are a great venue to meet other Rotarians, to learn more about Rotary, and to have a great venture in a special place. Make the conference part of the vacation plans you have with your family every year. Plan on being in Dearborn April 30, May 1 and 2. THE FUTURE OF ROTARY -- AND THE WORLD -- IS IN YOUR HANDS. Judy

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Page 1: C:UsersLinda MayDocuments0 A Work3 DISTRICT 638009 NOV0 … 6380 News... · of 2009‐10. Every club sets goals to accomplish some special things each Rotary year ‐‐ start a local

District 6380Governor Judy

Garver and husbandHal Parish

District 6380November 2009

GOVERNOR MUSINGS for November

November is quickly drawing to a close. The Rotaryworld emphasizes the Rotary Foundation duringthis month. We can never step back from keeping

our focus on the Rotary Foundation and all the workthat is going on to make life better for people who are inneed all over the globe.   The efforts that Rotarians put forth in service projectsin their local communities and worldwide is amazing. Iam astounded at all the work that is being accomplishedthrough the efforts of Rotarians from District 6380. Besure and read about many of these projects each monthin our district newsletter.    We held our first course in the Rotary LeadershipInstitute series of three. We had about 30 participantsin two sessions, and everyone who attended felt thesessions were well worth attending. This session washeld in Lansing. We have three districts participating inour Great Lakes Division of the RLI. We will have threesessions a year, and we will offer all three courses ateach session. (Participants must complete the coursesin sequence.) The next sessions will be in April, August,and again November. The August session will be in ourarea, probably Troy, but all of them will be quiteaccessible to Rotarians in our district. These courses aredesigned to help Rotarians learn more about Rotary andthe leadership skills required to hold leadershippositions in a Rotary club. Check the district Web sitefor the dates of upcoming events.   We are almost at the half way point in this Rotary yearof 2009‐10.  Every club sets goals to accomplish somespecial things each Rotary year ‐‐ start a local or globalliteracy or waterproject, grow the clubmembership, havemore fun during theclub meetings, etc., etc.It is easy to getdiscouraged mid‐yearif our plans don't seemto be flowing quite theway we had wanted.

   There is no reason to be dismayed. Goals and plansconstantly need to be evaluated and updated. Time linescan be moved forward. Most plans will flow from oneyear to the next. That is what makes for a vital andwell‐balanced club. Presidents‐elect have been chosen‐‐ or very soon will be ‐‐ and this is a great time to bringthat person into the planning process so that he / shecan tie his / her plans and objectives on what has beenstarted during this Rotary year. Each day is a newopportunity to make things happen in a Rotary club.   Speaking of planning, the district conferenceCommittee under the leadership of Utica‐ShelbyRotarian John Curell has been meeting each month, andour plans are really beginning to take shape. Speakersand activities are being confirmed. We will beannouncing our program schedule in the near future,and you will be able to register online by the early partof January.   The Dearborn Inn is a very special place, and everyonewill enjoy being there for the Conference. However, themajor reason we go to the conference each year is tocelebrate another Rotary year and launch the next one.Every club will have the opportunity to have a displaytable filled with items that tell a story about somethingthe club accomplished this year. It is also a great chanceto see what other clubs have done. Many projects needmore than one club to support it, so projects that needsupport will be showcased there too.   District conferences are a great venue to meet otherRotarians, to learn more about Rotary, and to have agreat venture in a special place. Make the conferencepart of the vacation plans you have with your familyevery year. Plan on being in Dearborn April 30, May 1and 2.

THE FUTURE OF ROTARY -- AND THE WORLD -- IS IN YOUR HANDS.

Judy

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Awesome News for Your Club Meeting “Foundation Thought” . . . Through Our Rotary Foundation, Rotarians Are Making a Difference in Thousands of LivesAround the World

# Anita Rieder ~ Annual Giving Officer, Zone 28 & 29 ~ The Rotary Foundation ~ 847.866.4490

This is a beautiful story of one Rotarian’s experience as aGroup Study Exchange leader and how it changed hislife. In the color ad on this page, my colleagues and I

would like you to submit YOUR story about how The RotaryFoundation has changed your life. 

Every Rotarian has a story to share. Every Rotarian has areason they give to The Rotary Foundation. Every Rotariancan make a difference. Every year we hear of the great workof Rotarians around the world. We hear stories aboutRotarians who helped bring clean water to a remote village ormosquito nets to children in Africa. What is your story?During Foundation month take a moment to share your storywith your club, with your friends, and with your family. 

“I became a true Rotarian. It was that GSE experience. It was adefining moment. I came back and realized that theFoundation was my charity of choice and that I had toconvince others that it should be theirs also.”

The visit to a makeshift school during a Group StudyExchange in South Africa helped to change Rotarian John Tomlinson of the North Bay‐Nipissing Rotary Club, D7010, Canada.He learned that real teaching is about the love of teaching; he also learned what it meant to be a Rotarian. As the team leader ofhis GSE team he was already a dedicated Rotarian but what he saw in South Africa made him not just a Rotarian but acheerleader for The Rotary Foundation. He saw first hand the importance of Rotary Foundation programs and the impact theyhave on the world. Through John’s efforts and the Rotary Club of Bolton, ON, Canada that makeshift school he visited has nowbenefitted from two matching grants which provided educational supplies and a lavatory. Meanwhile John is busy tellingeveryone about the importance of Every Rotarian, Every Year and why The Rotary Foundation is his charity of choice.

Please share the good news.

Every Rotarian Has a Story ~ What is Yours?http://www.rotary.org/en/Contribute/Funds/Announcements/Pages/090915_announce_ereystory.aspx

The Charity Navigator’s 10 Best “Charities Everyone's Heard Of”

These 10 charities work throughout the country and the world. They are large, complex organizations with budgetsexceeding $100 million, and at least $65 million in net assets. They became household names in part because of theirexceptional financial management, no easy feat considering the scope and size of their operations. Charitable givers

should feel confident that these national institutions put their donations to good use.Rank Charity Overall Score1. The National Christian Foundation 69.402. Feed The Children 69.193. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International 69.084. Mayo Clinic 68.365. National Gallery of Art 68.266. The Nature Conservancy 68.027. The Conservation Fund 67.278. William J. Clinton Foundation 66.979. United States Golf Association 66.6210. American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee 66.45

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Promote Rotary in Your Community

Opportunities exist in every community to promote Rotary through localevents. Chambers of Commerce, churches, downtown developmentauthorities, business associations, and other clubs and organizations

usually host events annually that are open to community residents and ofteninvite nonprofit organizations to participate with an information booth. Mostoften this is free or at a minimal charge.

Research the opportunities and sign up to participate. This is the mostinexpensive way to promote Rotary and your club. All it takes is a few hours ofa member's time to set up display boards, brochures and promotionalmaterials, then sit at the booth and sell the concept to visitors. Sign‐up sheetscan be prepared to take names of people interested in joining your club orparticipating in your projects.

Considerations to plan your booth include:1. Determine the type of audience to expect at the event and establish

objectives accordingly, such as to promote the Rotary image andprograms; reach out to gain members and/or volunteers; and/orpromote your club projects or events.

2. Design and build display boards (pictures and copy) consistent withyour objectives

3. Take brochures, business cards and sign up sheets4. Think about a gimmick to draw attention to your booth such as a

giveaway, prize drawing, entertainment, etc.  This is not essential, buthelpful.

5. Be sure to follow up with contacts made at the event to invite them toyour club meeting or put them on your email list to receive regularcommunication about your club and/or projects/events.

6. Put your best networkers to work at the event to make good contacts.7. Be sure to connect with all the other vendors at the event.8. Identify yourself in the booth with a Rotary shirt or emblem on your

clothing.

Connecting with other community organizations is an excellent way to partnerwith business leaders and people with the same passion to serve theircommunity.

District Announces PR Award

Awards for the best public relations programs/projects will be given atthe District Conference in Dearborn next May in three categories:

·   Intimate (for clubs with 25 members or less)·   Major (for clubs with more than 25 members·   Multi‐Club ‐ for a partnership of more than one club

The purpose of the award is to recognize clubs in our district that havegenerated awareness and understanding of Rotary through outstanding mediacoverage or other  public relations efforts.

Entries must relate to a single project, event, or campaign and should be ableto demonstrate the effectiveness by showing:· Media coverage· Increase in community support for Rotary's service activities· Public recognition· Increased membership

Entries must be submitted to District Governor Judy Garver or District PRChair Ginger Nickloy by March 31, 2010. It should include the objective,summary, budget, and sample of printed materials, media coverage, and / oradvertisements.

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Trek to Mongolia Raises Money to Build a Kindergarten# Scott M. Brills ~ (248) 219-8405 mSeven Media, Inc. www.mseven.net

I've just returned from a 10,000‐mile,19‐country charity rally from Detroitto Ulaanbaatar. My mission was to

raise money in order to help build andoutfit a kindergarten in a rural area ofMongolia. My rally partner, Collin Ottoof Commerce Township, MI, and Isucceeded in completing this task, butnot without a few challenges along theway!

   After reading about the youngfounder of the Mongol Rally in theFebruary 2008 issue of ForbesMagazine, I had set my heart on being aparticipant. The rules were simple: geta small car with an engine under 1.2liters and newer than 10 years old, noGPS devices, and each team must raiseat least $1,500 to be donated to charity.There is no set route and absolutely nosupport along the way – you just haveto do your best to get to Mongolia someway or another. I was lucky enough toget a spot during the brief sign‐upperiod last fall, and from that point on Idevoted a good chunk of my time andmoney toward preparing for the taskahead.

   The 10 months before the rally beganwent by quickly. I set up a Web site,began gathering supplies, researchedpotential routes, applied for visas, readpast team's accounts, searched for andpurchased a vehicle (a 2001 ChevyMetro), spent a ton of time fixing thecar up, shipped the car by boat fromNew York to the UK, and did a goodamount of PR work and fundraising (wewere featured in such news outlets asThe Detroit News, The Observer &Eccentric, 88.7FM 89X Radio, and WJR760AM Talk Radio). 

   Even in the faltering economy wewere lucky enough to far exceed the$1,500 minimum fundraising amountwe were required to donate to one ofthree official rally charities, ours beingMercy Corps, and so we decided to stepit up to the next level. I did someresearch online and found that therewere a few Rotary clubs in Mongolia,two of which were founded by ex‐pats. Iemailed both of the clubs explaining oursituation and asking if they had anyprojects that they required financialassistance on. 

   The BayanZurkh 100 club(Ulaanbaatar City) was quick to writeme back and explain that they weretrying to assist in the building of akindergarten in an extremely remotearea of the country, but were a fewthousand dollars short. The money thathad been promised to their cause by theNew Zealand Embassy in Beijing($4,000) would be rescinded if theycouldn't come up with the rest of themoney in a hurry. I told them that wewould do our best to lend a hand.

   The next few months were spentspreading the word throughout thedistrict. My club, West Bloomfield, wasvery eager to hop on board and weunanimously decided to turn the effortinto an official club project. I wasassisted greatly by both members of myown club, members of neighboringclubs in the district, family, friends, andwell‐wishers. It was a great feeling notonly to know that I would be helpingout those in need in Mongolia but thatothers were just as excited as we wereand were willing to lend a hand to helpout in any way possible. I believe thisexemplifies what Rotary is all about.

   Time flew by and before I knew it Iwas in England. There I had thefortunate opportunity to be able toattend the 100th annual RotaryInternational Convention. There Inetworked with other Rotarians fromaround the world, made many newfriends, listened to speeches bydistinguished guests such as BanKi‐Moon and Jane Goodall, attendedmany workshops, and got a deeperunderstanding of what the organization

and fellow members are striving toaccomplish around the world. It was agreat experience.

   I spent the next few weeks in andaround London; sightseeing, attendingRotary meetings, and preparing for thejourney. My friend Collin flew over justprior to rally commencement. Afterpicking up the car from the dockyardsoutside of London we drove acrossEurope pretty uneventfully. Our firsttroubles started when trying to go fromMoldova to Ukraine. We were held for10 hours at the border because theyhad never seen a U.S. car with U.S.documents and only one license plate.

   We eventually got through and endedup spending my birthday on the beachin Odessa. From there it was a massive36‐hour drive to Volgograd, Russia(during which we were pulled over by acop who tried to shake us down for$100) before another long push towardKazakhstan. Our next border hassleoccurred at Uzbekistan where weaccidentally showed up one day beforeour visas were set to start. We spent thenight in no‐man's‐land and had amemorable dinner outside with sometruckers. From there we visited the silkroad cities of Bukhara and Samarkandbefore entering the mountainousexpanse known as Tajikistan. We madeit more than halfway through thecountry and were in the middle ofnowhere on the Pamir Highway whenour car went kaput. It was a badsituation, but we were able to get ittowed back to town.

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Mongol Rally, continued

# More information along with photos of the entire trip can be found online at http://www.MongolRallyGuys.com

We decided that it wouldn't be feasible to repair all of theproblems and ended up selling the vehicle to a local family.From there we ended up grabbing a 16‐hour taxi through thepasses separating Afghanistan and Tajikistan and back to thecapital, Dushanbe, where we later caught a flight to Almaty,Kazakhstan. While there we took a side trip to Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan by taxi before my partner had to leave back homebecause of lack of funds and time.

It was then up to me to fly to Russia and board the SiberianExpress train for a three‐day trip to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.While in Mongolia I had dinner with ambassadors, was invitedto meet the high lama, and took another jarring 16‐hour taxi tothe Gobi Desert where I ran and completed a full marathonwithout any training, experience, or proper equipment. It wasan amazing end to an amazing trip.

In all we ended up raising almost $9,000 dollars for charity.The kindergarten is still being built and will be finishedsoon. We met so many interesting people and made manynew friends and also saw some of the most beautifullandscapes in the world. We were truly lucky to be able toparticipate in such an adventure. Taking a trip through somany countries and cultures like we did you really realizethat people all over the world are essentially the same –everyone wants to make enough money to supportthemselves and their family, everyone cares about theirchildren, and everyone just wants to be – in one word –happy. Such concepts transcend race, religion, culture, andarbitrary country boundaries. It was a challenge at times, butI would do it again in a heartbeat – and I'd recommend it toeveryone. There's nothing quite like travel to open up yourmind about the world we live in.

I have just returned from Chicago where The Rotarianmagazine interviewed me about the trip. Expect a featurearticle to be printed in (tentatively) the May issue. I'mhoping that through all of the publicity this has garneredthat more and more people of all ages – and especiallyyounger generations – will be exposed to what Rotary is andwhat we are all trying to accomplish, both in our owncommunities and abroad. Times are changing, and as I statedin the interview the organization has a real need to get theword out and be proactive about attracting the nextgeneration of potential Rotarians. We all benefit from newways of thinking and an increased awareness of what roleRotary has in the world today. Hopefully through thisjourney I have played my own small part in doing just that.   Finally, thank you to all of the Rotarians that helped me inachieving my goal. It wouldn't have been possible withoutyou.

District Interact Students Fight Polio# Keith Koke PDG and Ginger Barrons ~ District 6380 PolioPlus co-chairs

We are happy to report on the efforts of two district Interact clubs as they joined in on the fundraising effort for the Billand Melinda Gates Polio Challenge. On October 30, the Novi High School Interact students held a Purple Pinkie Dayraising $120 by dipping their fellow students pinkies in purple ink to symbolize a vaccinated child. On November 15,

the Walled Lake Northern Group planned and hosted a concert which raised $500 for Rotary's polio campaign. We are proud ofthe initiative they took to look outside their community and into the world to see where they can be ofservice.

This is an excellent opportunity to remind our clubs that Rotary International has asked each club tocontribute $2,000 per club for four years. If you would like a polio presentation to update your club onthe Polio eradication progress, please contact either Keith or Ginger.

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Youth Exchange District Halloween Party# Ed Boycott, District YE Inbound Chairman

On Halloween, the Inbound Youth Exchange studentscelebrated Halloween in style. It was held at the UnitedChurch Hall in Thamesville, Ontario. We started with

pumpkin carving in the afternoon then we had a wonderfullazonia dinner with tasty salads all prepared by some of ourrebounders from a few years back.  

Next all the students and rebounders put on their costumes andwent out trick‐or‐treating and came back to the hall with theirbags filled with chocolate bars and candies. After indulging incandies and taking photos of everyone in costume they took offtheir costumes, hopped in cars and we all took off to a great cornmaze where monsters jumped out from the corn scaring us andmaking some scream. Some students even got lost in the mazeand the maze patrol had to steer them in the right direction toget out.

From there we again hopped in the cars and went to CreepersCrypt. This was another fun adventure. It had a haunted housewhere creatures popped out of coffins, others chasing us withchainsaws and ghosts jumping in front of us in the dark. After thehaunted house was a walk through the forest where along theway there were ghosts, witches, black cats and monstersjumping out from the bushes to scare us.  We then went back tothe hall where we had pizza and played Halloween charades andother games. At about 12:30 everyone was tired and we left andwent home leaving Ellen Blauer, the rebounders and all theinbounders to sleep in sleeping bags on the floor. We don't knowhow much sleep they had but I'm sure they were tired the nextmorning. In the morning they had breakfast and were picked upand went home.

Many of the countries the students come from don't celebrateHalloween so this was a new experience for them.  Our nextevent is the Christmas party where again they will experiencethe way we celebrate Christmas in Canada and the United States.

The students are great to be around as we watch them bondtogether and see their English skills improve. Many are nowinvolved in school sports and making lots of friends at school andin their Rotary clubs. They keep us on the district committeeyoung. 

If your club is not hosting or sponsoring a student you aremissing out on a wonderful opportunity. If you are hosting,  takeadvantage of it by inviting your student to dinner or taking himor her to a sporting event or even offering to drive him to aRotary meeting.

To find out more about getting involved in this wonderfulprogram contact Terrance McNaughton our district chairman [email protected] 

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BOWLING FUNDRAISER & SOCK DRIVE

**PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT OUR INTERNATIONAL CLEAN WATER PROJECT**

FAIRLANES BOWL – 29600 STEPHENSON HWY MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 REGISTRATION STARTS AT 12:30PM; BOWLING AT 1:30PM

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GRILL AND BAR ARE ALSO OPEN FOR FOOD AND DRINKS!

PLEASE BRING NEW PACKAGES OF SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE SOMETHING EXTRA FOR YOUR DONATION!

THERE WILL BE A 50/50 RAFFLE BENEFITING MEALS ON WHEELS WE ENCOURAGE ALL ROTARIANS, ROTARACTORS, INTERACTORS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS

TO COME AND HAVE SOME FUN WHILE HELPING MDRC MAKE THIS EVENT A SUCCESS! CHILDREN ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

(THERE WILL BE BUMPER BOWLING)

PLEASE RSVP BY DECEMBER 1ST CONTACT HIEU NGUYEN AT [email protected]

OR AT 586-876-1778

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

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Rotary Club of Ann ArborInternational Humanitarian Project:Rwanda Aids Van Project

Rwanda! The word raisesthe image of genocide.Africa! The word raises

the specter of AIDS. Thesescourges have created morethan 600,000 orphans in thiscountry of a little more than10 million people in centralAfrica. Many of these orphan

children have banded together in self‐help organizationswhich are supported by external sponsors, and that replacethe role of parents.  In late 2006, a member of the sponsorgroup CHABHA (Children Affected by HIV AIDS) addressedthe Rotary Club of Ann Arbor to describe their hands‐on workwith four of the self‐help groups / programs in and aroundKigali that support about 2,800 orphans.   These four groups, supported by CHABHA ‐ USA provideassistance in a number of areas: Health (health cards,mosquito netting, HIV testing), Education (school materials,fees and uniforms, internships, apprenticeships,  teacherrecruiting), Food, Micro Projects (budgeting, marketing, workethics), and finally Emotional Support (social groups, homevisits, supporting a leadership structure).     Followup with CHABHA indicated that the self‐help groupswould benefit greatly from a transport vehicle to facilitateactivities such as food delivery, medical emergencies, andgathering orphans for support events.   The Ann Arbor Rotary International Humanitarian ProjectsCommittee partnered with the Rotary Club of Kigali Mont Jalito develop a Matching Grant Project to purchase a suitablevehicle. A Matching Grant Application for the $18,585 project(Rotary Club of Ann Arbor's contribution $8,955) wassubmitted to the Rotary International Foundation andapproved in December 2007. Furthermore, CHABHA‐USA haspledged to support operating and repair expenses for thevehicle. In April of 2008, the van was purchased and donatedto CHABHA‐Rwanda.  Local members involved with thisproject are Len Stenger (lead), Jim Martin and Mary Barnett.

Would your club like to consider working with us on one ofour humanitarian projects in the pre‐proposal stages? If youare interested, please contact Len Stenger [734‐994‐0505;[email protected]] or Jim Cook [734‐995‐1516;[email protected]] for further information. Youmight ask Jim or Len about coming to a meeting of ourInternational Projects Committee to learn what we do.

New Members of the Ann ArborRotary Club

Tony DiGiovanni, sponsored by BernieBedell, Mark Foster and Norm Herbert. Tonyis vice president for investments atExchange Capital Management.

Barbara Eichmuller, sponsored by PeterAllen, Lou Callaway and Stew Nelson.Barbara is an associate broker at the CharlesReinhart Company.

Katie Fraumann, sponsored by John Balbach,Andrew Bernardini and Cheryl Elliott. Katieis director of Major Gifts, University ofMichigan office of university development.

Paul K. Geiger, sponsored by Tom Conlin,Bob Pehlke and Susan Smith Gray. Paulserved as CFO of Kelly Services, Inc. until heretired.

Neel Hajra, sponsored by Chris Ballard,Steve Dobson, Cheryl Elliott and AshishSarkar. Neel is president and CEO/Nonprofit Enterprise at Work.

Joseph L. Harris, sponsored by NormHerbert, Gloria Kerry and Karen Kerry. Joeserved as CFO of the City of Detroit.

Christine Johnson, sponsored by ChrisBarry, Mark Foster and Mary Steffek Blaske. Christine is vice president cash management,Bank of Ann Arbor.

Timothy Johnson, sponsored by GloriaBrooks, Marsha Chamberlin, Bettye Elkinsand Stew Nelson. Tim, a physician, isprofessor and chair, OB/GYN, at the U‐MMedical School.

Dan Schairbaum, sponsored by SpauldingClark and Wendy Correll. Dan is an attorneyat the firm of Dykema Gossett. 

DiGiovanni

Eichmuller

Fraumann

Geiger

Hajra

Harris

C. Johnson T. Johnson Schairbaum

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Amazon-Africa Aid Report# Rachel Chapa ~ Rotary Club Ann Arbor North ~ [email protected]

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

A week or so behind in reporting the delivery of one of the two vehicles for expansion of rural health care in Santarem.The Toyota pickup was a real hit! I am attaching a couple of photos; one with the lovely Rotary decal to show the world and theAmazon work in progress in the health field. Please do follow the link below to their Web site to see pictures of when it wasdelivered and a visit from their district governor and Rotarians from partner clubs.

We are in the works to send remaining funds to purchase the remaining dental equipment; of which we have discovered thatsome hand‐pieces were not ordered. We are scrambling to get these in place as the new dental clinics cannot operate withoutthem. They purchased three with their own funds, so three of the seven are in use now. Also one other vehicle (passenger) stillneeds to be purchased. Some further documents from our Brazilian partners are being awaited (for accountability), in order toproceed with these last transactions. We are told that one x‐ray has been installed in the past two weeks and another is in theprocess. If there are any questions please let me know.

Fundação Esperança has acknowledged all the clubs on their blog. See one of the latest postings which includes photos andcomments on the new Toyota truck. If you don’t see it; click on one of last week’s postings.

Objective #1 Improve diagnostics andtreatment of fractures,broken bones, and otherailments   The ultrasounds have been inuse for a little more than fourmonths and have servedapproximately 1,000 people todate. Since the x‐rays have only been in place for a month, thenumber of beneficiaries is 500 people combined. The time forintake, diagnosis and to treat patients has been significantlyimproved and is hours now instead of days with the modernequipment in place. The treatment of fractures, broken bonesand other ailments have all been improved. This, in turn,significantly reduces mis‐diagnosis, incorrect treatments andthe complications that arise from them, such as infection. Itwould be fair to say that all the equipment is used on a dailybasis at this point. It is too soon to collect qualitative data yet.

Objective #2Improve rural health care delivery in the region   Preliminary talks with the States University (University ofPara) have thus far produced an agreement for students totrain with the nursing program at IESPES; FundaçãoEsperança’s University. Ethel Soares heads up this program.Students train by the side of medical doctors and nursesworking in Fundação Esperança’s Medical Health clinic,Children’s clinic, laboratory and ongoing rural healthprograms.   Further talks are geared to bring International healthvolunteers (doctors) back to the region; this is in cooperationwith a U.S. based nonprofit Amazon‐Africa Aid as well asRotarian involvement from the Ann Arbor North 3Hcommittee. Medical volunteers have been prohibited for thepast 10 years – even though Fundação Esperança had beenusing them for more than 10 years already. The StatesUniversity is the only program in the region that graduatesmedical professionals and are sanctioned by the state to bringin medical volunteers. They are anxious to work withFundação Esperança on this volunteer program because theirmedical doctoral students have no place to do theirinternship.   The ability of students to have an internship in Santarémwith new and improved diagnostic equipment is anotherreason for them to stay in the region and also a reason toattend this University over others outside. From pastexperience; health professionals in general (established andnew), love to work with the very experienced doctors whobring teach the latest procedures and knowledge not easilygained by local professionals. The number of patients whoattend the health clinic increases as well due to word ofmouth on the excellent care.

Rachel Chapa Executive Director Amazon‐Africa Aid amazonafrica.org (248) 318‐3124 (734) 478‐4044 Fax

P.O. Box 7776, Ann Arbor MI 48107Go to the blog for latest news at Fundacao Esperanca! 

http://coisasdeesperanca.blogspot.com 

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RIDGETOWN# Ron Bolohan ~ President Ridgetown Rotary Club

The scrap metal committee for the Ridgetown Rotary Club has had another successful year in collecting scrap metal andturning it into cash, through the hard work of the following Rotarians. They need to be commended for a job very welldone.  They are: John P Van Haren, chair of committee, Don Hill, Terry Youlton, Duncan Jeens, Bob Wilson, Blake Sheets,

Bill Long, John Pearson, Brian Pasmore, Wayne Cole.  The money raised from this project is being used to help complete thefinal payment for the commitment that Ridgetown Rotary made for the MRI in the municipality of Chatham‐Kent for which thetotal commitment was $20,000 over three years. These dedicated and hard‐working Rotarians picked up, cut up, sorted, piled,hauled approximately 75 tonnes of scrap metal over a short period of time from various generous donors within theRidgetown Community. The dollars realized equated to approximately $6,400 which is very amazing. The project is completefor 2009 and will start up again in September 2010. Great job for the Good of Rotary.

ROMEO# MaryElizabeth Harper

The week of 16 November was a busy one forthe Romeo Rotary Club, whose members metone afternoon with the fifth‐grade classes of

the Indian Hills Elementary School in Washington.The fifth‐graders led their school in collecting morethan 2,400 new and gently used books for MacombLiteracy Partners. On that same day, staff fromWestview Orchard and Macomb Literacy Partnersjoined the club for lunch. Westview has long been acollection point for the Romeo Rotary's fall bookdrive. Later in the week, club members traveled tothe Hevel Elementary School to present games andbooks to a first‐grade class. Almost every student in

the class completed the International Reading Day contest the club sponsored jointly with theRomeo District Library. Students from Hevel also read more than students from any other schoolduring the contest period – earning the books and games. In the photo, club secretary Jim Eubankstands at the back on the left, with club president Dave Damron on the right. Look for news aboutthe district's inaugural Literacy Conference . . . coming soon. Happy Holidays.

Reminders - Short Term Exchange Program

Dianna Gray5442 Gray Line, R.R. #4 Merlin, Ontario N0P 1W0519‐689‐4061 home and [email protected]    or    [email protected]

Iwish to say thank you to Norm Raymond for all the time he has spent in making the Short Term Exchange Program asuccess. I will be working with Norm this year to learn the ropes.   We are encouraging everyone to recruit students for this program. Now is the time to accept application for the Short

Term Exchange Program. STEP is a stand‐alone program and is a great alternative for families that are unable to participate inthe Long‐Term Program.   Remember student should utilize the online application Web site at www.ohioerie.org and follow the instructions carefully.All applications must be completed online as we do not want any handwriting on the applications with the exception ofsignatures in blue ink. Typed applications are clear and to the point, takes the decoding and confusion out of the processing foremail, phone numbers, addresses etc.  The online application stipulates that the surname be capitalized this will ensure lessconfusion. How we (our country) signify things does not always coincide with other countries’ procedures. Having the studentdo this will allow the participating country to understand, as well as make our position as volunteers easier.   I would like to receive as many applications now – to conduct the interviews at the long‐term orientation meeting Dec. 5. Iknow this is short notice, but I would like to treat the short‐term equal to the long‐term students. I will still accept applicationsno later than January 15, 2010. Please keep in mind to continue to promote STEP throughout the year.

Pontiac Rotary Club’snew member, Vince

DeLeonardis, presidentof Auch ConstructionCompany, with club

president Susan Ebeling.Vince was inducted on

Nov. 12.

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A Rotary Farewell . . .

RICHARD H. REGULAsubmitted by Dorothy Sheldon

On September 10, Richard H. Regula, our good friend and dedicatedRotarian, passed away. He was born July 11, 1924, in Northville,MI. Dick attended Detroit’s Cooley High School and joined the

Army right after graduation. His preference was the cavalry. However,after the training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO was completed, the men wereasked for volunteers to serve in a very important campaign in China,Burma and India (CBI) to open up the Burma Road and that was thebeginning of Merrill’s Marauders. When the Volunteer Corp arrived attheir destination there were no horses ‐‐ just mules. From that point onthe soldiers walked miles and miles carrying equipment and personalbelongings through the roughest land led bytheir commander through difficult guerrillawarfare. This is how Dick Regula became oneof our great American heroes to serve underWWII Brigadier General Frank Merrill. Dickreceived the Bronze Star for meritoriousservice behind the Japanese lines saving manylives of both civilians and soldiers. Dick wasproud to have been with the Merrill’sMarauders giving credit to the brave combatengineers who followed the Marauders intothe jungles and mountainous terrain buildingroads, bridges, and setting up communicationcenters for others to follow. 

Dick and Wanda were married on Oct. 14, 1950 and have two sons, Paul(Paulette) and Noel (Kay) and four granddaughters. His sister, DorothyOldham, lives in Arizona. Dick owned an office supply and printingbusiness in Royal Oak for 50 years until retirement.

In July of 1959, Dick was sponsored by Rotarian Les Von Eberstein, andjoined the Royal Oak Rotary Club. In 1982 he received his Paul HarrisFellow Award. In 2009 he achieved an amazing perfect attendancerecord for 50 years. Also, on his anniversary date in July Dick became anhonorary member of the Royal Oak Rotary Club. From the beginningDick enjoyed being part of organizing Rotary events such as art andscholarship auctions, stage shows, and even a boxing match in RoyalOak. The first Royal Oak Home Show was put on when he was ourRotary president in 1967‐68; then there were boat trips to Club Island,Toronto theater event by train, Tigers baseball, Red Wings games, afantastic pig roast, mystery trips, and when the Woodward DreamCruise came to town, Rotary was right there and so was Dick. He lovedcars — any kind. He even had an email address which began<rmbl‐seat@. . . . . .>

Later, members of the club were greeted at the door of each Rotarymeeting by Dick and his good friend Sheridan Snell with a smile and ahandshake. Dick loved Rotary ‐‐ and the feeling was mutual. 

Joyce A. Rogers

The Rotary Club ofBrighton, MI sadlyannounces that

Joyce A. Rogers, 78,passed away onNovember 4, followinga prolonged illness. 

A native of Alabama,Joyce was a naturalcommunity leader andoversaw the Greater

Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce from themid‐1970s until 2002, when she became theexecutive director emeritus. In 2002, the chamberoffice was renamed the Joyce A. Rogers BusinessCenter in honor of her leadership, vision andservice to the community.

Through her influence and expertise, she built thereputation as a power broker and dynamicadvocate for area businesses. In 1996 she wasnamed the “Most Powerful Person in LivingstonCounty” and her guiding touch was evident on thevarious boards she served, including theLivingston County Board of Commissioners,Michigan National Bank, Oak Pointe Country Club,City of Brighton’s Downtown DevelopmentAuthority and the Livingston County EconomicDevelopment Council. 

Joyce was a prominent member of the BrightonRotary Club and was active in many eventsranging from the annual fundraising auction to theFourth of July raft races on the Mill Pond. 

Joyce’s accomplishments and dedication to thecommunity inspired her five sons to excel: U.S.Representative Mike Rogers from the 8th District;Major General Jim Rogers is currently commandergeneral of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command;Chuck Rogers was studying at The University ofMichigan to be a researcher when he becamedisabled; Bob Rogers is a builder in Colorado; andBill Rogers is a Michigan state representative andformer chair of the Livingston County Board ofCommissioners. Joyce is survived by her husbandof 57 years, John, five sons, and severalgrandchildren.

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For 17 years, Districts and Clubs from the U.S. and Canada have traveled to meet with Clubs from all over Central America. All seven Central American countries take turns hosting the “Uniendo America” Project Fair. This year the fair returns to Antigua, Guatemala from January 29th to 31st, 2010. We are pleased to offer you a journey that will explore the adventurous natural beauty of Guatemala.

Howard Tours 516 Grand Ave.

Oakland CA 94610 Tel: 510-834-2260 Fax: 510-834-1019

www.HowardTours.net CA Seller of Trvl #101526-10

Guatemala Grand A Humanitarian Tour, including Tikal, Lake Atitlan, and the Uniendo America Project Fair

Howard Tours

EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF CULTURES AND BEAUTY OF GUATEMALA AND ATTEND THE 17TH UNIENDO AMERICA PROJECT FAIR — JANUARY 29-31, 2010

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Visit Guatemala

This program will give you a chance to explore a range of natural and cultural highlights. The itinerary was designed to expose you to a wide range of geography and culture so that you have a sense of the essence of Guatemala.

Uniendo America Project Fair

Our program will stop in Antigua for four nights to attend at the 17th Annual Uniendo America Project Fair. The purpose of this Fair is to build a strong friendship with the Central American Rotarians and to identify possible Rotary Foundation projects that can further Rotary’s goal of world understanding and peace.

Howard Tours

Howard Tours is a tour company and not a travel agency; we do not sell to the general public. Instead, we select and purchase the travel services directly from the airlines, hotels, sightseeing companies, etc., and then sell directly to the travelers. As a result, the traveler is ensured the greatest travel value.

To Order Call: 1.510.834.2260 Page 2

Sun., Jan. 24 - Morning departure from San Francisco on Continental Airlines to Houston, to connect with another flight to Guatemala City. Arrival transfer to the first class Westin Camino Real with breakfast included. Mon., Jan. 25 - Guatemala City / Flores: Morning city sightseeing tour including include the National Palace and the Cathedral before transferring to the airport for our afternoon flight to Flores, gateway to the ancient city to Tikal. Accommodations at the Hotel Camino Real including daily breakfasts.

Tue., Jan. 26 - Tikal: Full day excursion into Tikal National Park. Visit the “Q” Complex, the Great Plaza, the Palace of the Nobles, and Pyramid IV, one of the highest of the Mayan pyramids. Lunch is provided. After lunch, we visit the museum which houses some of the many Pre-Columbian art treasures found during the excavations of the site. Wed., Jan. 27 - Flores/Antigua: Morning flight back to Guatemala City. We will make a stop to visit the Guatemalan national burn center project, which is being developed by help from Rotary. After the visit, we continue by motorcoach to Antigua, a charming colonial city and home of the 2010 Uniendo America Project Fair. Accommodations at the Hotel Santo Domingo, including daily breakfasts. Thu., Jan. 28 - Antigua: Enjoy a morning walking tour of this beautiful colonial city including a tour of Obras Sociales hospital and social services center which is home to District 5170s annual Faces of Hope mission for cleft lip and palate surgeries. Afternoon is free before this evening’s opening ceremony of the 17th Uniendo America Project Fair. Fri. - Sat., Jan. 29, 30 - Antigua: Participate in the Uniendo America Project Fair activities Sun., Jan. 31 - Antigua/Chichicastenengo/Panajachel: Morning departure from Antigua to Chichicastenengo to visit the most colorful and picturesque Indian open-air market in the country. After lunch transfer to Lake Atitlán, with its crystalline-azure waters. Twelve Indian villages surround the Lake, and their inhabitants are descendants from the great Quiché, Cackchiquel, and Tzutuhil nations. Accommodations at the beautiful Hotel Atitlán including daily breakfast. Mon., Feb. 01 - Panajachel/Boat Ride to Santiago Atitlán: This morning, we board a motor launch to cross Lake Atitlán to the picturesque Indian village of Santiago Atitlán, one of the twelve lake-shore villages surrounding the Lake. Free afternoon to enjoy the beautiful setting. Tue, Feb. 02 - Panajachel/Home: This morning, depart from the hotel to the airport, for a Continental Airlines flight to Houston, to connect with another flight to San Francisco.

10 Days $2,439, from San Francisco For Single Room, Add $625

In addition to touring, we will visit two sites where Rotarians are working to improve the lives of ordinary Guatemalans. The first project is to help create Guatemala’s first burn treatment center. Secondly, we will visit the project site of Faces of Hope, an annual project where children afflicted with cleft lip and palate are treated. Both of these are initiated and supported by U.S. and Guatemalan Rotarians.

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Airfare: The tour price includes roundtrip airfare between San Francisco and Guatemala. The airfare may be different for airfare originating at other airports. However, Howard Tours can quote special, discounted “air add-ons” from throughout the U.S. Indicate your originating airport on the application for a quotation.

Bank Trustee Account and Financial Responsibilities: Payments are deposited in a Bank of America, Grand Lake Branch, Oakland, California, trustee account, used exclusively for this program. By law, Howard Tours cannot and will not use these funds for any pur-pose other than to defray the program costs. While the money is in the bank, Bank of America, and NOT Howard Tours, is custodian of the funds. When the travel service companies are paid, Howard Tours. will have met its financial and trustee obligation for the travel services involved. Subsequent to initial deposit, all travelers may pay the balance on account via Visa or MasterCard. Per Person Tour Prices Include: (1) Roundtrip economy class airfare on Continental Airlines, as specified in the itinerary; (2) Double occupancy hotel accommodations; (3) Entrance fees; (4) Meals specified in the itinerary; (5) Special events as identified in the itinerary; (6) Tips to local guides, drivers and hotel porters; (7) Uniendo America Project Fair registration; (8) Tour materials; (9) Other values detailed in the itinerary. Prices do NOT include: (1) Airfares, except where noted; (2) Passport and visa fees, if any; (3) Airport departure taxes not included in airline tickets; (4) All insurance; (5) All personal expenses, (e.g., phone, laundry, etc.); (6) All health, medical services and related ex-penses; (7) Refunds for missed or unused services; (8) Accommodations in excess of the itinerary; (9) Delivery fees for clients outside the continental U.S.; (10) Meals not specified in the tour itinerary, (11) Daily breakfast at the Hotel Santo Domingo; (12) Spa services. Conditions of Prices: Prices are based on airfares, taxes and the relative value between the U.S. dollar and the currencies of the countries listed when the tours are priced. If the exchange rates, taxes, or other travel costs change, the traveler may be assessed any extra charges or refunds. Changes of Itinerary: Howard Tours reserves the right to change the itinerary or services for reasons which may be out of our control, (e.g.,: airline schedule changes, number of people who join a tour, etc.) If changes are necessary, the traveler may be assessed extra charges or refunds. Cancellations and Other Charges: Cancellations must be made by letter, E-mail, or fax and NOT by telephone. Partial or total cancel-lation of tour services, regardless of reason, are subject to: (1) Funds that may be withheld or imposed by the airlines, hotels, sightsee-ing companies, etc.; and (2) A per person Howard Tours' cancellation service fee, prorated before departure, as follows: $200 up to 46 days before departure, and $400 within 45 days of departure. Travelers whose changes result in rewritten air tickets will be charged whatever penalties the airlines may impose, and a Howard Tours $50 service fee. Those applying within 45 days of departure will be assessed extra expenses caused by late enrollment, with a minimum charge of $50 per person. Because the airlines, hotels, etc. im-pose heavy cancellation fees, we recommend the purchase of "Cancellation Insurance," which is available through Howard Tours.

Prices Set and Printed September 2009

Howard Tours ; 516 Grand Ave. ; Oakland, CA 94610 Toll Free: 800-475-2260 ; Fax: (510) 834-1019 E-mail: [email protected]

Guatemala Tour Application—Please Print NAME(S): ________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: ____________________________________________ STATE: __________ ZIP:______________________ PHONE: Day:__________________________________ Evening: _________________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________ Rotary Club of: _________________________________ Accommodations Desired: Single Double Desired Sharing with: ________________________________ I have read and accept all conditions stated above. Signature and date: ___________________________________________________________________________

PAYMENTS: Send $400 per person deposit, payable by check, with application. Assign check to: Howard Tours, Trustee Account. Specify UAPF 2010 on the lower left corner of the check.

After making initial deposit by check, travelers may pay the account balance by Visa or MasterCard.

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District 6380 Status as of October 31, 2009

Rotary YTD 2008-09 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 2009-10 Annual AnnualInternational Membership Membership net Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation Foundation Giving GivingDistrict 6380 as of Reported gain Annual Annual Annual Restricted Permanent Per Per

Statistics Jun-09 to District or Giving Giving Giving Giving Fund Capita CapitaClub SAR 31-Oct-09 loss (actual) (Club Pledge) 31-Oct-09 31-Oct-09 31-Oct-09 RankAnchor Bay 17 17 0 -$ 2,300$ -$ Ann Arbor 309 309 0 25,077$ 35,880$ 13,382$ 18,553$ 43.31$ Ann Arbor Sunrise 8 8 0 995$ 1,100$ -$ Ann Arbor North 31 33 2 4,000$ 3,000$ 3,000$ -$ Auburn Hills 14 10 -4 1,200$ Berkley 25 25 0 100$ 2,500$ -$ Birmingham 74 75 1 425$ 8,600$ Blenheim 25 24 -1 3,074$ 3,450$ -$ Bloomfield Hills 30 31 1 15,300$ 3,105$ 200$ 6.67$ Brighton 66 64 -2 5,440$ 6,900$ -$ Chatham 63 63 0 5,892$ 8,875$ 100$ 204$ 1.59$ Chatham Sunrise 38 39 1 5,289$ 3,800$ 1,042$ 27.42$ Chelsea 29 30 1 2,700$ Clarkston 28 28 0 7,541$ 4,500$ 3,518$ 50$ 3 125.64$ Clawson 18 18 0 2,275$ 1,000$ -$ Clinton Township Sunrise 11 11 0 1,050$ 1,200$ -$ Davisburg 18 16 -2 605$ 2,300$ -$ Dexter 32 34 2 3,828$ 30$ -$ Dresden 22 21 -1 2,613$ 1,000$ -$ Eastpointe 16 17 1 2,000$ -$ -$ Farmington 24 23 -1 3,100$ 3,900$ 100$ 4.17$ Ferndale 19 20 1 1,900$ 150$ 500$ 125$ 7.89$ Fowlerville 22 23 1 2,500$ -$ Hartland 20 20 0 1,000$ 1,000$ 50.00$ Howell 34 34 0 -$ 2,000$ $ -$ Lake Orion 26 27 1 2,700$ 1,700$ 1,000$ 100$ 38.46$ Lakes Area 18 19 1 2,932$ 2,300$ -$ Livingston Sunrise 52 50 -2 6,500$ 5,800$ 5,400$ 4 103.85$ Lyon Area 15 14 -1 -$ 720$ $Milan 22 22 0 300$ 2,200$ -$ Milford 30 32 2 2,000$ 2,000$ -$ Mt. Clemens 81 83 2 13,812$ 8,400$ 1,380$ 2,160$ 17.04$ Novi 35 37 2 111$ 5,740$ 5,000$ 2 142.86$ Ortonville 14 11 -3 -$ 500$ -$ -$ Oxford 39 32 -7 3,590$ 4,000$ -$ Pontiac 26 26 0 2,375$ 2,000$ -$ Richmond 33 32 -1 2,000$ 3,400$ -$ Ridgetown 30 30 0 3,500$ 3,795$ -$ Rochester 93 89 -4 16,880$ 21,150$ -$ Romeo 10 10 0 400$ 1,000$ -$ Royal Oak 38 37 -1 6,662$ 8,164$ 100$ 2.63$ Saline 32 33 1 2,710$ 2,000$ 200$ 6.25$ Southfield 14 14 0 200$ 1,500$ 50$ 3.57$ Sterling Heights 23 24 1 4,250$ 2,000$ 3,345$ 1 145.43$ Thamesville 7 7 0 900$ -$ Tilbury 21 19 -2 3,731$ 2,500$ 1,121$ 53.38$ Troy 34 35 1 1,550$ 1,700$ 200$ 5.88$ Utica-Shelby 12 13 1 1,800$ 1,596$ 200$ 16.67$ Wallaceburg 11 10 -1 1,000$ 1,000$ -$ Warren 27 26 -1 2,025$ 2,700$ 56$ -$ Waterford 24 23 -1 6,200$ 3,600$ 100$ 4.17$ West Bloomfield 22 22 0 1,039$ 2,100$ 100$ -$ Ypsilanti 21 21 0 1550 3,565$ -$ District 6380 180$ District Total 1803 1791 -12 174,593$ 206,568$ 37,588$ 24,933$ 125$

Per Capita -> 91.75$ 20.85$