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INSPIRE

Rotary District 5180

September 2018

A Message from District Governor

Jack Arney

INSPIRE Rotary District 5180

When we look at this statistic, most of us assume the literacy rate in

the US is far lower that 17%. In fact, we aren’t much better. We have 14% of our citizens who

cannot read, and 21% who read below the 5th grade level. These figures continue to decline

every year

Literacy is an area where we can make a change. I believe the creative minds of our district

Rotarians can think of many ways to Be The Inspiration in the fight to improve literacy in our

area.

Did you notice the word “Inspiration” popped up again when we talk about ways to improve

people’s lives? If we inspire others, good things will happen. I challenge everyone to do just

that...Inspire.

Inspire Action...Inspire Ideas & Solutions...Inspire Fellowship...Inspire Service

Eyes are upon us in our community, so let’s show our region that we area a force making posi-

tive change every day. Let’s show them our hearts lead us, and we have a vision and direction

for a better world.

Rotarians of District 5180,

Reading is the single most important skill in being able to function

in today’s society. Those who cannot read are isolated from the

abundance of information that surrounds us. Rotary International

is aware of this fact and has designated September as Basic Edu-

cation and Literacy Month. There are 775 million people in

the world over the age of 15 who cannot read. That equates to 17%

of people worldwide who are illiterate.

Literacy is a Bridge

from Misery to Hope.

Kofi Annan


HALENE

LOKIE AND LACEE

Napa

DOVELA

When an organization has a need for

dedicated and caring volunteers you

can be sure to find a Rotarian on the

roster. In the case of Canine Com-

panions For Independence, there

are two Rotarians who are providing

the vital service of raising puppies for

the program. Mary Lyn Kagan and

Jennifer Curtsinger of Point

West Rotary are Puppy Raisers who

help the pups on their journey to be-

coming service dogs who will enhance

the lives of people with disabilities.

Canine Companions For Independence began in 1975 and is the

largest provider of assistance dogs in the world. They match dogs with

children and adults with disabilities as well as providing dogs to profes-

sionals assisting clients with special needs. Only exceptional dogs are

suitable to become assistance dogs which is why every stage of their de-

velopment is important. Puppy Raisers are volunteers who agree to

keep the pups for 14 to 18 months and train them basic commands and

socialize them in public places. You may have seen Mary Lyn and Jen-

nifer bring one of their dogs to a Rotary meeting. They think if a dogs

can survive a few hours with Rotarians they have passed a major hurdle.

HAPPINESS IS A WARM PUPPY

COPOLA AND HALENE


THE TRAINING BEGINS

Volunteer puppy raisers provide

puppies a safe home, take them to

obedience classes, serve up a

healthy diet, provide socialization

opportunities and give them lots of

love. They provide financially for

food, medical and transportation

expenses.

There are four types of service

dogs: Service, skilled compan-

ions, facility dogs and hearing

dogs. CCI awards these highly

skilled dogs to deserving indi-

viduals at no cost. They rely

on fundraising to continue

this program. Supporting

CCI with donations would

be an excellent Rotary

project.

MARY LYN WITH SIMONE

CHARLENA AND CLYDE

KAVI WITH LITZY

LUXIE

HALENE AND JENNIFER


Many say that the volunteers in the CCI program are special peo-

ple. If that is true, and I believe it is, this is where the “special” part

kicks in. After opening their homes and their hearts to these beau-

tiful pups for more than a year, the time comes to give them back.

Mary Lyn has had 6 dogs and Jennifer has had 5. They will

be the first to tell you that the next dog they are given is not a re-

placement for the one they returned. Every dog has its own per-

sonality and its own funny quirks, and each one leaves an etch on

the lives of the Puppy Raisers that cannot be removed.

LUXIE AND TODD

SIMONE

BECCA AT WORK AT

SUTTER PEDIATRICS

Graduation Day

LUXIE

MABEL

DAN AND MICHAEL

Flex-Ability By PDG Sandi Sava, Chief Flexibility Officer

The Clone Concept In Action:

1. Any primary member in good standing can designate a Clone to attend a meeting and

events on his/her behalf during his/her absence.

2. Clones can attend meetings/events even if the primary member also attends.

3. Clones must have a family or business relationship with the primary

member

4. Clone attendance will be credited to the primary member.

5. Meal payment of the primary member will apply when the primary member is not in

attendance. (i.e. when the primary member pre-pays meals)

6. When both primary member and Clone attend, Clone pays basic meal charge.

7. Annual club dues for Clone is $25 (to cover name tag, mailing, etc.) and will be deducted if

Clone joins the Club as a full member.

8. Clone will not be reported to Rotary International and cannot wear the Rotary pin.

9. Clone is expected to participate in service projects, community events and fundraising

projects.

Rotarians are embracing the concept of flexibility to improve the membership experience. One Club

has created “Clone Membership.” Here is how it works for them, but consider how your Club could

modify it to work for you.

Issue: Sometimes members can’t attend meetings which reduces attendance and produces a less vi-

brant meeting experience. When members don’t show up, it changes the dynamics and atmosphere im-

pacting membership retention, recruitment and engagement. Low meeting attendance also creates a

poor impression for guest speakers, many of whom are community leaders and prospective members.

Having a “Clone” increases fun, engagement and involvement by non-Rotarians.

How To

Clone A Rotarian


West Sacramento Delivers

For some in West Sac, the hot meals they receive daily from Yuba County’s Meals on Wheels (MOW)

program is the only hot meal they will eat all day. For many, the arrival of volunteers from Rotary Club of

West Sacramento will be their only visitor. More than 30 active members of the club deliver regularly

for MOW. Homebound elderly or disabled residents receive a nutritious meal packed into coolers at West

Sac’s for Senior Center on Cummins Way. Rotary volunteers deliver the meals and watch for indication the

recipient may need help.

People 85+ repre-

sent the fastest

growing segment

of America’s popu-

lation. The num-

ber of seniors is

expected to double

over the next three

to four decades. It

will take a huge

increase in volun-

teers to meet their

needs.

Since 1999 when

the club first be-

came active in

MOW, it is esti-

mates that at least

70,000 meals have

been delivered.

There is always a

need for more vol-

unteers. The deliv-

ery schedules can

be adapted to fit

your availability.

Yolo County’s Elderly Nutrition Program MOW executive Christi Skibbins narrated a slide show presenta-

tion to the club on July 13th. She outlined improvements to the program like including a bag of groceries

delivered to especially needy residents on the last Friday of each month to tide them over for the weekend.

Skibbins said the Weekend Food Project is for those who have “more month than food.” Meals On

Wheels is always in need of donations as the number of participants continues to grow. In West Sacramen-

to a weekly hot lunch is also available at the MOW distribution Center. A $3 donation is requested but not

required.

Maureen receives her meal from Dusty Dunmars


West Sacramento Delivers (cont.)

Meals On Wheels volunteers, past and present, pose with the club’s Past President

Tom Wallace (Front Row Center, White Cap)

These amazing volunteers encompass what Rotary is about. They are volunteering to help a worthy

cause that will make a difference in people’s lives. Club Treasurer Dusty Dunmars spoke for all

the volunteers when he said how much he enjoys delivering MOW to hungry recipients who spend

much, if not all, of their days alone.

Ms. Skibbins said the Rotary Club of West Sacramento provides more MOW volunteers

than any other organization in Yolo County as she presented the club with a special commenda-

tion. Skibbons labeled aging Baby Boomers a “Silver Tsunami.” because of their help with MOW. About

half the funding for MOW comes from the federal government, with about 42% relying on donations.

The need for donations and volunteers grows greater every day.

Want to donate to the Meals On Wheels program in West Sacramento? Go to

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation_org&fwID=200.

To learn more about MOW in West Sacramento; to request Monday through Friday lunch reservations

at the former West Sacramento Senior Center (664 Cummins Way); or to apply for West Sac MOW de-

livery call 916-373-5805 or go to

https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/adults/active-aging/elderly-nutrition.


TOM

https://www.bigdayofgiving.org/index.php?section=organizations&action=newDonation_org&fwID=200

https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/adults/active-aging/elderly-nutrition

https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/adults/active-aging/elderly-nutrition.

Our District Membership Chair, Charlie Harrison,

has requested that all District 5180 Rotarians spend

the next two minutes and eleven seconds watching RI

President, Barry Rassin, talk about the importance of

membership in our clubs.

Membership

INSPIRE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmbv4K1z8ts&feature=youtu.be

Membership:

The Heart Of Rotary

Rotary District 5180

?? WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND HERE??

I’m sure there is a lot going on at your clubs, but I

won’t know about it unless you tell me. This is your

district newsletter, so use it as an opportunity to

shine, and tell us all the great things you are doing

this year. Come on, you know you want to brag about

your club—so, do it. You can send me an article, or if

you don’t feel like writing you can send me bullet

points, and I will put it together for you. Don’t forget

pictures. Lots of people won’t read long articles, but

everybody loves to look at pictures. I would appreciate

it if you could get your information to me before the

20th of the month. I’m anxiously awaiting your re-

sponse.

[email protected]

One more thing...If you send me flyers for your events

I cannot guarantee they will be in the newsletter. I

wish you success in your events, but the flyers take a

page each, and if a lot of clubs send me flyers the

newsletter would look like a book.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmbv4K1z8ts&feature=youtu.be


Give Blood…

It Takes All Types


September 15th 9:00 am to noon


PDG Glenn Fong says you

don’t want to miss our

Foundation dinner on

November 3rd.

We will recognize the

largest single donor in

our history.

We will be entertained

by the singing group

“Auburn Road.” They are

a local group that is ris-

ing on the charts with

their country pop songs .

Do you dance?

Keeping with the theme

“Holidays Around The

World,” we are having

table decorating contest.

It should be fun to see

what Rotarians will cre-

ate.

DG Jack is stepping out of the box by having a one day district conference on May 18th.

This one day event will allow more Rotarians to attend. There will be a work project the

day before the conference . Click the link below to register now, so you won’t miss the fun

with Captain “Jack” Sparrow and his Caribbean theme for the day.


https://rotary5180.org/Stories/2019-district-conference

https://rotary5180.org/Stories/2019-district-conference

Rotary District 5180 INSPIRE

Can You Recommend a Dentist?

Does Anybody Know A Realtor?

Be an AD Sponsor at DG Jack Arney’s

District Conference

The best person to help a Rotarian is another Ro-

tarian, right? Our 4-Way Test ensures we are

working with a person of high integrity. You can

make it easy for us to find you and know what

you do if you buy an ad in the District Confer-

ence program,

The cost is only $100.

I need a Mortgage Lender.

Do you Know a Good Attorney?

This is a great opportunity to let other Rotarians

know what you do. All you have to do is email

Mary Lyn Kagan ([email protected]) and

send her a scanned PDF or jpg picture of your

business card with 3-4 sentences about your

business for the program.

mailto:[email protected]


PDG & District Foundation Advisory Chair Glenn Fong’s

Monthly Update on Foundation Contributions


PDG & District Foundation Advisory Chair Glenn Fong’s

Monthly Update on Foundation Contributions

(cont.)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


District Governor

Jack Arney

Rotary Club of Roseville

Treasurer

Russell Trumm


Membership Chair

Charlie Harrison


Secretary

Chief of Staff

Mary Lyn Kagen

Point West Rotary

Foundation Chair

PDG Glenn Fong


Public Image

Rita Gordon

Point West Rotary

GOVERNORS

District Governor

Jack Arney


Assistant Governors

Area One

Shelton Enoch

Rotary Club of

Oroville

Area Four

Angela Spease

Rotary Club of

Laguna Sunrise

Area Seven

Brain Gladden


District Governor Elect

Ray Ward

Rotary Club of Fair Oaks

District Governor Nominee

Bret Hastey

Rotary Club of

South Yuba County

Area Two

Justin Whitsell

Rotary Club of

Citrus Heights

Area Three

Megan Ham

Rotary Club of

Passport One

Area Eight

Desiree Wilson

Point West Rotary

Area Five

Dave Veden

Rotary Club of

Natomas (Sacramento)

Area Six

Joe Scheimer

Rotary Club of

Fair Oaks

District Events and

Leadership Development Calendar

September 8 President-Elect Social

September 15 Rotary Alumni Global Service Award Nominations are due

September 15 Rotary Alumni Association of the Year Award nomination are due

September 15 Rotary Brand Seminar

September 21 International Peace Day

September 22 IPOTS (Interact Presidents and Officers Training Seminars)

SEPTEMBER—Basic Education and Literacy Month

OCTOBER

October 1-7 Alumni Reconnect Week

October 1 Service Award for a Polio Free World nominations are due

October 1 Polio Pioneer Award nominations are due

October 15 RYE Applications due for 2019/20 Outbound Students

October 24 World Polio Day

October 27 Presidential Leadership Concepts (PE Required, PEE Suggested)

NOVEMBER—Rotary Foundation Month

November 3 Foundation Dinner

November 5-11 World Interact Week

November 10 Presidential Leadership Concepts

(PE Required, PEE Suggested)

November 10 Rotary Day at the United Nations

November 12-18 GETS and GNATS Training

November 15-17 Rotary Institute

November 15-17 Emerging Rotary Leadership Program

November 15-17 District Resource Leader Program



District Events and

Leadership Development Calendar cont.

JANUARY—Vocational Service Month

January 13-19 International Assembly, San Diego

January 27 Mid-Year Retreat

FEBRUARY—Peace and Conflict Prevention Resolution

February TBD Pre-PETS (PE and AG required)

February 23 Rotary’s Anniversary

MARCH –Water and Sanitation Month

March 8-10 PETS

March 11-17 World Rotaract Week

APRIL– Maternal and Child Health Month

April TBD District Leadership Assembly

April 30 RI Convention registration and ticket cancellations are due

MAY– Youth Service Month

May 17 Rotarian At Work Day/District Service Project

May 18 One Day District Conference

JUNE—Rotary Fellowship Month

June 1-5 RI Convention, Hamburg, Germany

June 30 Rotary Citation for Rotary Clubs Award nominations are due

DECEMBER—Disease Prevention Month

December 1 AG Training

December 15 Early registration discounts ends for the Rotary International

Convention

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