November is Foundation Month
in the Rotary World!!!

DG Lance's November Message

Greetings Rotarians,

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I certainly would like to reflect on the many things for which I am thankful. For all the magnificent work that the clubs are doing to benefit their communities, including hosting food drives, donating school supplies, supporting first responders just to name a few. I am also thankful for all the events that our clubs hosted in recognition of World Polio Day and their efforts to create awareness of our pledge to the children of the world for the elimination of this dreadful disease. Regarding World Polio Day, congratulations to all that participated and allowed District 6580 to have the most hosted events for our Zone! Our District will be awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship for our efforts!

I am thankful for getting back to a more normal life and the resuming of our Youth Program including the 50+ youths that recently attended our RYLA program. Certainly, watching these young people come together and take part in RYLA reminds me that our future is well cared for. I am also thankful for the Rotarians and their continued support of the Rotary Foundation, which provides the fuel that allows Rotary to continue to do good in our communities. Speaking of the Foundation, I am also grateful to Jessika Hane and her team for all the work that they are putting into the upcoming Friends of the Foundation Event that will be taking place on November 18th in Columbus. I look forward to seeing everyone at this fun and exciting event.

Also, November represents Veteran’s Day. As the grandson of a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, let us not forget the sacrifices that our veterans have made to keep us safe. On November 11th, let us make sure that we thank our Veterans for the sacrifices that they have made to keep us free and safe.

Most of all, I am thankful for all of you and for my District leadership team and all of their hard work to help make our District better. For all the club presidents and club leadership and the work that they do for their communities and the world. This is truly where the magic happens. And for the Rotarians and all the warm welcome I received and the work that they do for their communities.

Lance Eberle
District 6580 Governor 2022-2023
1405 N. College Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-360-0357
lance.district6580@gmail.com

REGISTER by November 9^th Friends of the Foundation Event

Join us for the 4th Annual Friends of the Rotary Foundation Event

All Rotarians (and guests) are invited to this fun and free event!

Hosted by the Columbus Sunrise and Columbus Rotary Clubs, this event celebrates fellowship and our Foundation.

Registrations are due by November 9th. You can register HERE.


Guests will enjoy light appetizers and a cash bar as we hear stories and updates on our Foundation giving.

This is a great event to attend if you are NEW to Rotary or if you just love celebrating the good the Rotary Foundation does in our communities and around the world.

Event is Friday Nov 18th from 5:30pm-7:30pm EST.




Questions???? Contact Bettye Dunham at bdunham@rauchin.org

RYLA 2022: Small but Mighty!

by Loren Snyder, District RYLA Chair

Over the weekend of October 21-23, for the first time in over two years, 49 high school students from across District 6580 gathered at Bradford Woods (BW) for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and mother nature delivered in a spectacular manner. The weekend was showered with clear skies, sunshine, 70 degree temperatures, and brilliant Fall colors.

Per usual, students arrived on Friday afternoon with great trepidation and not fully understanding what they had signed up for. “Knowing RYLA was about breaking boundaries and making new connections, I was quite nervous. It can be intimidating, making yourself vulnerable in front of people you’ve never met before. However, after my experience at RYLA, I can confidently say I am a better, more well-rounded, and compassionate citizen…I was surrounded by kind, generous, and open-minded people, who quickly became my close friends…I am so thankful that I was given this amazing opportunity…”

By Friday night, the students are still anxious and, in some cases, still want to go home. The night concludes with a Dance/Social & Pizza Party. Each year this seems to be the tipping point for the weekend…this year did not deviate from historical precedent. By the end of the night, the group was leading choreographed dances, playing card games, and/or talking in smaller groups.

Saturday day-time activities were filled with group activities led by the BW staff, such as climbing the alpine tower, archery, zip-lining, trivia, and other activities aimed at challenging the students’ boundaries and perspectives. After an adrenaline-filled day, the group transitioned to smaller groups for the “night hike.” During this time, the students are led by the BW staff through quiet, more cerebral activities and reflections about themselves, others, communities, and the world. This small group setting is where the students form incredible bonds with each other and the RYLA experience. Saturday concludes with a bonfire, s’mores, and social time. During this time, an exchange student from Kazakhstan shared, “This is my favorite day in the United States,” after being in the US for 8 months.

Sunday morning students write a letter to 'self' about their RYLA experience, which will be mailed to them in 2023. During the session, “What RYLA means to me” a student stood up and said, “I am a senior and prior to RYLA I was nervous about going to college because I didn’t know if I knew how to make new friends. Because of RYLA, I am not as nervous about going to college because I know I can make new friends and it isn’t even that hard.”

Finally, the weekend concludes with a graduation ceremony where the students perform their group skits, interpretations, and summary of their RYLA weekend. “RYLA was a wonderful experience that helped me in so many ways. Knowing that I have the ability to make friends so easily and work together with people I've just met gives me so much new new-found confidence. Thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful weekend.”

Although the number of students who attended RYLA 2022 was smaller than pre-COVID, these students are an incredible representation of District 6580 and the MIGHTY impact they will have on our globe!

“My first ever camp and it was amazing to get my mind off some things and have some fun and be happy. I met some really amazing people and made lots of new friends. I am so glad RYLA gave me this opportunity. Thank you for the most amazing and fun weekend I have ever had.”

Special thanks to volunteers: Joy Harter, Megan Gearhart (IU Rotaract), John Miller (IU Rotaract President), Ethan Fragoso (IU Rotaract), Athziry Marrufo (IU Rotaract), and Joana Regalado Hernandez (IU Rotaract) and to DG Lance Eberle and Bloomington President Alain Barker for stopping by during the weekend. Finally, many thanks to each of the clubs who support RYLA. The goal is to grow participation to 100 students next year…this will only happen with continued support from the District and clubs.

On behalf of the 49 students, thank you for investing in the youth of District 6580 and the world!!

Two Virtual District Grant Trainings to take place on
January 5th and January 19th, 2023

Greenwood Rotary Club Partners on Rotary Global Grant for Blessings Hospital in Malawi

By Erik Bare, Greenwood Rotary Club
Greenwood Rotary Club is partnering with the Rotary Club of Bwaila-Lilongwe in Malawi, and Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks in California for the purchase of an xray unit and ultrasound unit for the Blessing Hospital in Malawi. The grant will also include training costs for staff of the hospital. This will allow Blessings hospital to provide diagnostic imaging services, which it currently is unable to provide. The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks is taking the lead as the stateside sponsor for this global grant. The Rotary club of Greenwood is donating $9200 towards this grant with the rest of the funding coming from the Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks.

Blessings Hospital is a community level private mission hospital located in the northernmost area of the Lilongwe District approximately 20 kilometers from the capital city of Lilongwe. The hospital is owned by Napoleon Dzombe, a Malawian national committed to the development of increased access to quality services for Malawians living in rural areas. While the hospital is privately owned, the mission of the hospital is to offer quality healthcare services to all Malawians, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
In 2021 Blessings Hospital had just over 23,000 patient visits and just over 1,000 admissions. In the last two years, pneumonia has been the second most common diagnosis requiring admission to Blessings Hospital, second only to malaria. Additionally, in 2021 Blessings Hospital recorded more than 150 deliveries, 56 of which (approx. 37%) with recorded complications and over 712 antenatal visits (inclusive of first time and follow-up visits).

With an x-ray machine on site, the staff will be able to diagnose pneumonia, rule out or diagnose tuberculosis, better differentiate between chronic lung diseases such as COPD and congestive heart failure, and better manage the moderate number of traumas Blessings Hospital receives due to its close physical proximity to the Ml highway (the largest highway in Malawi) more accurately.

The presence of an updated ultrasound machine with multiple probes will enable the clinical staff to better examine obstetric patients and identify possible complications early on allowing for proper planning and management of preventable issues. A variety of ultrasound probes will also enable the clinical staff to better identify and diagnose a variety of GYN disorders including ovarian cysts, fibroids, and other pelvic masses. Additionally, this ultrasound machine will enable the clinical staff to manage congestive heart failure patients who have trusted Blessings Hospital with their care, to provide the appropriate standard of care without having to refer the patient to another facility for echocardiogram.

Ashley Malloy, whose father is in the Franklin Rotary club, is an NP administrator at this hospital. She would be happy to speak and attest to their good work and how this project will benefit the people of Malawi.

District 6580 WINS the World Polio Day contest
for our ZONE by hosting the most events

From DG Lance Eberle:

I want to express my sincere thanks and share how proud I am of our District for all of your efforts to raise awareness for World Polio Day. It was a privilege to be able to observe all of the great events that were being hosted. Together we can continue to work to deliver our gift to the children of the world in growing up in a world without polio.

I am also thrilled to report that District 6580 won the World Polio Day contest for our Zone by hosting the most events. Way to go!

Again, my sincerest thanks for all of your efforts.

Sincerely,
DG Lance

Here are some of the events around our district we were made aware of. If we missed yours, we are sorry, but please let us know!

GREENSBURG: Greensburg Rotary partnered with The Branch Coffee shop to bring awareness to World Polio Day and the worldwide efforts of people and organizations, including Rotary, to eradicate this disease. The Branch offered drink specials from 10 am to 12 pm and Rotarians had the opportunity to provide tickets for free ‘Purple Coffee’ to their invited guests. The Rotarians were there to talk about Rotary and about polio.

Greensburg Club members and customers at The Branch

BRAZIL: The Rotary Club of Brazil teamed up with the restaurant they meet at each Wednesday, Cilantros Grill & Cantina, and they donated 10% of each bill from 4-8 on World Polio Day to Rotary for the fight to end polio. The Brazil Club also passed a bucket around for donations at the meeting that week. The amounts raised included $256 from the restaurant and $395 from the club members. The board. The board decided to add another $349 from our club funds to make the donation. We are sending $1,000.

NEW ALBANY: The New Albany Club had two events: Pints for Polio: Club members gathered at Pints and Union and had beverages. Two club members contributed $5 per pint consumed as well as other donations that were collected. Sale of Purple Pinkie Donuts: The club partnered with The Georgetown Bakery.

SEYMOUR: Seymour Rotary and Humble Donut Co. of Seymour joined efforts to raise awareness and funds to end polio through
selling Purple donuts.

EVANSVILLE MORNING: The morning club conducted a Pitch for Polio Event at Bubba's 33 in Evansville. 10% of food sales were donated to the PolioPlus fund. Secondly, the club had a pie throwing station in order to serve as a fundraiser for the club and connect with potential members. Plus, it was football season,so they figured this tied into football season!

On behalf of the Evansville Morning Rotary Club, President Chaze Patrick presents a recognition of support plaque to Kristen Nolcox, Managing Partner for Bubba's 33 Evansville, for their collaboration in making Pitch for Polio a success.

BLOOMINGTON NORTH: Bloomington North Rotary Club held a bourbon tasting and raised $425 to #EndPolioNow

EVANSVILLE@night: Evansville@night met at Innovation Pointe in the Downtown Area to take part in Purple Pinkie Cocktails and mock tails. Donations were collected to #EndPolioNow with purple desserts and a purple pinkie sparkling drinks.

DUBOIS COUNTY: On the air waves! Great job to Rotary Club of Dubois County, Indiana for stopping by 100.9FM WBDC to share about #WorldPolioDay!

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THREE EVANSVILLE CLUBS: The Evansville Rotary, Evansville Morning Rotary Club, and Evansville Rotary at Night talked with Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW about World Polio Day and their club's activities.

VINCENNES: Vincennes hosted two events for World Polio Day: 1)Strike Out Polio – Bowling event for their 4 Interact Clubs: This was their 2^nd annual Strike out Polio event which was sponsored by Rotarian Laura Carrie. Our interact clubs from county schools participated in a bowl-a-thon in which they gained sponsorships for and raised $500 for Polio. 2) Dr Alan Stewart spoke to the club on Tuesday Oct 25^th about Polio and its medical history. He spoke about an Indiana Hoosier who was integral in finding a cure for many diseases. Money was collected at the event for polio!

Dr. Allen Stewart

Martinsville Rotary Club Host Legendary Sportswriter Bob Hammel

by Mark Uebel, President, Martinsville Rotary Club

The Martinsville Rotarians played host to legendary sportswriter Bob Hammel. Mr. Hammel covered sports for over 40 years for the Bloomington Herald-Times (formerly known as the Herald-Telephone). During this era Indiana University saw national championships in men’s basketball, men’s soccer, individual and team national championships in swimming and diving and individual championships in cross country and track and field.

Mr. Hammel reflected on how the owner of the Herald-Times had the vision to cover sporting events of a local and international interest from the standpoint of a relatively small newspaper. In that era, local newspapers rarely sent reports to out-of-town collegiate basketball games. So, when the Herald-Times sent him to the 1972 Munich Olympics, it marked a huge change in how athletic events were covered.

The 1972 Munich Olympics will be remembered for two events. One was the kidnapping and murder of nine Israeli athletes and coaches by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September. Mr. Hammel reflected how unprepared the Olympics were for such an attack. “The world was a different place at that time. The event was not even reported in the news until 5 hours after it began. The US never understood the threat of terrorism until 9-11”
The other event was the unheard of success by IU swimmer Mark Spitz. IN seven events, he captured all seven gold medals and set world records. Mr. Hammel got an exclusive interview with Mark Spitz simply by knowing where he was at a time when he was getting heat lamp treatments in the medical tent.

Mr. Hammel was introduced at the club meeting by Mr. Jim Bright of the Bloomington Rotary Club and was interviewed by moderator Graham Honaker of Butler University. Mr. Hammel’s wife (Julie), daughter (Jane Priest), son-in-law (Fred Priest) and son-in-law’s mother (Pat Priest) were also guests of the club.

NOTE: Bob Hammel has spoken at four clubs: Bedford, Evansville, Martinsville and Columbus. He will give his fifth -- and final talk -- Nov. 17 at Brown County.

Rotary is a MEMBERSHIP organization!

Record Crowds attend Sullivan County ROTARY Corn Festival

Things to do … and places to see … in Terre Haute


We hope you and your family will join us on Saturday, April 22
for fun things to do during the District Conference in Terre Haute.

Indiana Lt. Governor, Suzanne Crouch, named Paul Harris Fellow
by Evansville Rotary Club

Photo of Rotary President Kari Akin presenting Rotary Civic Award to Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch

by Randy Wheeler, Evansville Rotary Club, District Secretary

The 52nd Lieutenant Governor of the State of Indiana, Suzanne Crouch, was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Kari Akin, president of the (Luncheon) Rotary Club of Evansville at its weekly meeting Oct. 4, 2022. Crouch said she was “greatly honored,” showing her understanding of the significance of the award. Crouch is no stranger to the club or to Rotary. She has spoken repeatedly to the Rotary Club of Evansville, while serving as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner, Indiana State Representative, Indiana State Auditor and Indiana Lieutenant Governor. She has spoken before Rotary clubs across the Hoosier State. Crouch is a native of Evansville, Indiana.

During her presentation on the state’s successes, Crouch acknowledged the presence of Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke and first lady Carol McClinton in the audience. Winnecke and McClinton won the coveted Evansville Rotary’s Civic Award, this past summer. She thanked Winnecke for the close working relationship between his office and the state “for the benefit of the people of Indiana.” Crouch was given standing ovations by club members and guests before she spoke, following her presentation, and after she was named a Paul Harris Fellow.

(l-r) Evansville Mayor Lloyd Winnecke, Evansville Rotary Club President Kari Akin, Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, Evansville First Lady Carol McClintock

The recognition is the Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs. It is named for Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer, who started Rotary International with three business associates in 1905. Nine years later, the Rotary Club of Evansville was presented with Charter Number 102. There are now more than 46,000 Rotary Clubs in the world, with a combined total of 1.4 million individuals.
Rotary members believe that they have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues, working together to:
• Promote peace
• Fight disease
• Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
• Save mothers and children
• Support education
• Grow local economies
Protect the environment

Global Scholar, Cameron Davidson, returns to Spain
for second year

Cameron meets with Mauricio Macri, the former President of Argentina, in Salamanca
holding a masterclass in global studies for Cameron's M.A. program.

DISTRICT New Member Orientation STARTING in February!