District Leaders | Shanon Kae O'Toole
District Governor |  | Mandy Jo Lohrum
District Governor Elect |  | Kari Akin
District Governor Nominee, AG Area 3 |  | Randall D. Wheeler
District Secretary |  | Joy Kahn Harter
Assistant Governor |
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in the Rotary World!!!
 Featured in the August 2023 Newsletter:
**District Shanon's August message
**Scenes from DG Shanon’s July Club visits
**CREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD: Hope, Peace, Continuity, Mental Health by President Gordon
**Let's Move Together to Strengthen Our Clubs: REGISTER NOW! September 9th District Training Assembly
**Help Johnson County Rotary Clubs Send 100,000 Meals to Ukraine
**Why YOU should join the Polio Plus Society!
**Dubois County Rotary Club matches 22-23 District Grant to Install Safety and Security Equipment at Indiana Child Advocacy Center
**The 2023 Ryder Cup for the Rotary Foundation is October 2nd, 2023:Open to Rotarians and Non-Rotarians!!
**Terre Haute South Rotary Club utilizes 22-23 District Rotary Matching Grant to Equip a Kitchen at Gibault Children’s Services
**BRING THE FAMILY: Come to Loogootee for Pumpkins for Polio, Sunday, October 22nd
**FIRST Central States Youth Exchange Summer Conference since 2019!!
**The Rotary Club of Clark County matches District Rotary Grant funds to provide Scholarships for students with the NAACP Youth and College Council
**The District DEI Committee Wants to Hear from You: Survey coming soon!
**How a Purchase at the District Conference silent auction made an even LARGER impact for The Rotary Foundation
**What’s coming up on the District Calendar?
Do you know any stories of Rotary's work in your community to share in this newsletter? Please contact Bettye Dunham, bdunham@rauchinc.org. |
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District Governor Shanon's August message:
August is here, where did July go?
The new Rotary year began July 1, 2023, with an outstanding group of club presidents ready to lead their clubs in Creating Hope in the World and in their communities.
My club visits and Rotary events have reinforced my reasons why I love Rotary and Rotarians! Every person I have met and each club visit is inspiring to me. Each Rotarian and Rotary club has an amazing story to tell. I am listening, learning, and making lasting connections. The meaningful service projects, programs, district grants, foundation giving and signature events that WE do as Rotarians in southern Indiana are impressive! Let’s all make a point of sharing these stories, using our public image resources to expand our reach. Glow/Grow Rotary! We do Create Hope in the World!
August is Membership and New Club Development month. What a terrific time to Glow a light on the strong Rotary brand in our local communities to grow Rotary.
• Membership does not just mean bringing in new members. We must find ways to engage current and incoming members to build a stronger retention. When Rotarians learn more about Rotary and have meaningful responsibilities in our clubs, they become more committed to Rotary, AND Rotary grows. Enhance participant engagement.
• As we think about our district, are there areas that do not have a Rotary club? Can we envision a new club at a different time in a city or town that already has one or more Rotary clubs? Bryan Hane, our District Membership Chair, and the entire membership team will help foster new clubs in our district. Please contact Bryan if you think of an area that could use a new Rotary Club.
I encourage each of you to attend our District Training Assembly in Bloomington on September 9th. The training assembly has been developed for all Rotarians, from new to experienced. This event will be engaging, insightful, fun, full of fellowship, and great information. I challenge each club to send at least 1 person for each of the 5 different training tracks. This will increase our ability to adapt and enhance your membership engagement.
As your district governor, I am deeply grateful to all our dedicated Rotarians. Please know that our District Leadership team, including your Assistant Governors, are sincere in wanting to help and wanting to serve; never hesitate to reach out.
Thanks for all you do to Create Hope in the World! Let’s Glow Together, Grow Together and increase our impact!
Mark your calendars for the exciting District Conference on April 20, 2024 in Evansville.
Sincerely,
Shanon O’Toole
Rotary International
District Governor 6580 23-24
513 N. Meridian St.
Washington, IN 47501
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Scenes from DG Shanon's July Club Visits
Vincennes
New Albany
Terre Haute
DG Shanon recognizes two newer Terre Haute club members, Clark Cowden (l)
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L to r: Rotarian Roger Brinkman, Mike Gross new member, DG Shannon,
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RI President Gordon talks about CREATING HOPE IN THE WORLD
In the spirit of caring: 'We also support and empower each other, by creating a safe space for our members to bring their whole, authentic selves.' By Gordon McInally, President, Rotary International
From the Rotary magazine.At the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, I asked all Rotary members to become champions in our effort to illuminate mental health needs near and far. This includes helping one another feel more supported, advocating for mental health services, and building bridges with experts in the field to expand access to treatment.
It's an important task and a big ask. But it’s also something that should feel familiar to every Rotary member—because everything we do is in the spirit of caring, giving, friendship, and compassion, and has been from the beginning of our organization.
We’ve grown into an amazing global network of 1.4 million interconnected community leaders – leaders who share a deep commitment to doing good in the world. But what makes Rotary powerful isn’t just what we do for the communities we serve. We also support and empower each other, by creating a safe space for our members to bring their whole, authentic selves. We show each other comfort and care.
These connections are deeply meaningful. The US surgeon general recently declared loneliness a public health epidemic. Dr. Vivek Murthy said, ‘We must prioritize building social connection the same way we have prioritized other critical public health issues such as tobacco, obesity, and substance use disorders.: I am proud of what Rotary has done across generations to build those kinds of social connections.
A recently published study by Ohio State University found performing acts of kindness was the only one of three mental health interventions tested that helped people feel more connected to others.
So let’s work together to erase the stigma associated with emotional well-being, raise awareness of mental health needs, and improve access to preventive and interventional mental health services.************************  Rotary International has a Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives which offers districts and clubs services and resources. The action group supports clubs and districts in planning and implementing impactful projects around mental health and wellbeing.
They can help to:
- break stigma,
- raise awareness and
- increase access capacity for earlier treatment and prevention.
The most common question they are asked is 'what can I do'; the answer is 'a lot'! For example, resource # 1 below is a slide presentation that may be delivered by any Rotary member to his or her club in 15 minutes; it includes an embedded survey. From the survey responses, the clubs will see suggestions from their members on improving club connectivity and member wellbeing.
Resource 1 Looking Inward toolkit to break stigma and raise awareness Clubs may download the presentation with its embedded survey through this link: https://www.ragonmentalhealth.org/docs.ashx?id=1156106
Resource 2 A Lever toolkit to increase capacity for earlier treatment and prevention
Any club can introduce this new resource to the local healthcare network: https://www.ragonmentalhealth.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=862297&module_id=551252
Resource 3 Website page with more toolkits
Other toolkits may be found here: https://ragonmentalhealth.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=862297&module_id=523159 |
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District-Wide Rotary Training to take place in Bloomington, Indiana on September 9th.REGISTER NOW!
Let's Move Together to Strengthen Our Clubs
REGISTER NOW!
Join us at the 2023 Rotary District Training Assembly September 9th from 10 - 2 at Ivy Tech in Bloomington to learn more about how we can, together, Expand Our Reach, Increase our Impact, and Engage our Members. Tracks are available in specific areas of focus.
Let’s make the 23-24 year that we move Rotary ahead in our communities! Come and learn from each other about how to go to the next level of possibilities.
The assembly is open to all Rotarians. To Register to to : https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77677717
Please register by August 31st.
The opening session of the assembly will be a plenary session with speaker Melissa Stone speaking on RI President, Gordon McInally’s main focus, mental health. This will then be followed by the following breakout sessions. All attendees are asked in registration to choose ONE track to attend. There will be a box lunch provided for the cost of $15 per participant. Cancellations need to be received by August 31st. Note: To cancel a registration go back into 'registration' and click on 'MODIFY' registration. If sending a check from you or your club please send this to Bettye Dunham, 6255 N. Hwy 11 SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117 by August 31st.
1. The Rotary Foundation: District Grants, Global Scholarships, Disaster Relief and much, much more-
The Rotary Foundation does so much good in the world. The dollars that Rotarians contribute every year go a long way to making our world a better place. The question is- how can we DO MORE? Foundation Chairs, Club Officers and all interested Rotary members are encouraged to attend this session to learn how to inspire passion for the Rotary Foundation and achieve our goal of increased giving in our clubs. Attendees will gain knowledge and will be encouraged to share what is going on in their clubs (in regards to the Rotary Foundation) as well.
2. Membership: The secret to Growing Rotary is both attracting and engaging people. Come learn the top ideas that have been working with clubs throughout the Midwest. We will also have samples of materials you can use and customize to improve both your members' and your visitors' experience with your club.
3. Public Image: Crafting Your Message: Public Image Made Easy!
Every facet of Rotary benefits through Public Image. Whether it's a press release, social media posts, traditional press, or your own personal promotion, public image helps attract new members and retains and engages current ones and highlights the great work of your club! Public Image Chairs, and Rotary members will learn easy social media tips and tricks. You will also find out how to tell your Rotary story in a quick and easy way to get your message across to your community!
4. Disaster Response: Rotary Responds!
Is your club positioned to help people in your community if a disaster occurs tomorrow?
We’re not looking for ‘first responders’ but simply Rotarians who want to be informed and in touch with and responsive to those who do respond ‘first’ in times of disaster.
Your club can be involved and recognized as People of Action – without being a first responder. The District 6580 Assembly is the place to get the information you need to be a club that is prepared and able to respond in a positive, impactful way when disasters occur.
5. Youth Exchange: Help us get the word out . . . Rotary Youth Exchange changes lives! It builds peace one young person at a time.
How can my club get involved? Rotary members, their families, and the community are important parts of a successful exchange. Hosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family. We need host families for the inbound students and securing host families can be the limiting factor that keeps clubs from participating. We also want to let the youth in our district know about the opportunity that exist to be a youth exchange student. Come learn how to develop this great program in your community!!
IF you have questions or need any help registering, please contact Bettye Dunham at bdunham@rauchinc.org or 502 609 1923.
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The Rotary Clubs of Johnson County (Center Grove, Franklin and Greenwood) are requesting your involvement in raising funds for an urgent cause. As you may be aware, there is an ongoing crisis in Ukraine that has forced millions of families to flee their homes in search of safety and shelter. These refugees are in desperate need of food and other basic necessities, and we are organizing a project to pack and ship food packages to them. “One-fifth of the country is now reliant on humanitarian aid, according to the United Nations, with 44% of households saying they didn’t have enough money to meet essential needs. One-third of the population of 44 million is displaced within Ukraine or abroad.” - per wsj.com 7/7/23
We are seeking your support as we partner with Pack Away Hunger to pack 100,000 meals to ship to a Rotary Club in Ukraine for distribution. We have already secured funding for the shipment. We are hoping your club, you as an individual, or someone/business you may know will make a contribution. Your involvement can make a significant impact in providing the necessary funds of $35,000, to purchase and package the food. We would greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word about this project and encouraging clubs, individuals and businesses to donate generously. There will also be a volunteer service opportunity as we create the meal packets with Pack Away Hunger. An Ukranian woman with food pack.
Thank you for your consideration,
Carol Phipps & Lisa Lintner Valenzuela
Franklin Rotary Club – Satellite Group Members
Colleen Kincaid, Johnson County Community Foundation, Intern |
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Why YOU should join the Polio Plus Society!!!
Rotary vs. Polio: A Timeline
Rotary is an international community that brings together leaders who step up to take on the world’s toughest challenges, locally and globally. The eradication of polio is one of our longest standing and most significant efforts. Along with our partners, we have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. We have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide and we won't stop until we end the disease for good.
A History of Polio from the Perspective of ‘our’ Polio Plus ChairBy Jim GislasonIn 1982 I was Secretary of the Vincennes Rotary Club. I received a letter from the District 658 coordinator asking our club officers to schedule a meeting where the District coordinator could talk about a new Rotary program, the eradication of Polio. We scheduled that meeting for a couple of weeks later and all of the club officers and directors were present.
The District people talked about Polio, which most of us were all too aware of, having grown up in the late 1940’s and 1950’s when our mothers would not let us go swimming in a public pool, drink out of a drinking fountain or anything public, as they were scared that we would get Polio.
Rotary tried a campaign in 1979 to vaccinate every child in the Philippians…AND IT WORKED! By 1982 no more cases of polio were found in the Philippines. Someone got the bright idea that Rotary could eliminate Polio in the World, if we had enough money and enough volunteers and our District Rep told us our club’s goal would be $11,000 by the time of the Philadelphia convention some 8 months away.
Every Rotary Club was given a goal, and they suggested that we set our local goal higher, so that if we fell short of the club goal, we would still achieve the lower $11,000 goal.
There was a lot of murmuring and even fear. Our club had never given even $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation before 1983, and now they wanted $11,000? Were we nuts?
Nuts or not, I opened my big mouth and suggested we set our local goal at $15,000, and after more murmuring, the club accepted the $15,000 goal. Then, in true Rotary fashion, all eyes turned to the young club secretary and said, in unison, “OK, you are the chairperson!”
Rotary’s goal was $124,000,000 in donations or pledges by the Philadelphia Convention, so off we went, telling the story of Polio, (that year 385,000 children were stricken with Polio, a few here in the United State, but most in the rest of the world.)
Our Vincennes Rotary club started getting donations but many were 3 or 5 year pledges. Many of the pledges were for $500 or even $1,000 per year for the 5 years. Needless to say, our club far exceeded our goal, as did most clubs in District 658 (now D-6580). Our club finished that campaign with a total pledges and direct contribution of over $30,000. The report at the Philadelphia Convention was a total of more than $248,000,000 or double the goal. Polio Plus was born!
Here we are, 40 years from those first goals and many hundreds of millions of dollars from Rotarians and matching grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The report you saw at the end of June, 2023: 8 cases of the Wild Polio Virus, all in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the push is on to raise the money and get enough volunteers to vaccinate ALL OF THE CHILDREN in that part of the world for three years. We are that close.
Last year, our District 6580 organized the polio Plus Society. This group has a small, $100 per year, membership fee. We had a total Polio Plus contribution to TRF of $18,859 a recent record, but we need more. I would like to give you the “Soft Ask” to join the Polio Plus Society for $100. You will get a thank you letter and a Polio Plus Society lapel pin. Those who joined the Society last year will be reminded that the society asks for $100 per year until the job is done. We would like to go over the $25,000 mark this year (what? That is only 250 of now 1500 Rotarians in the district. Surely, we can do better than that.
You will find a Polio Plus Society membership application with this article. Please fill it out and send it and your check for $100 or more to Jim Gislason at 111 Hendron Hills Dr Vincennes IN 47591.
Please include your Rotary Membership number, which you can find on your Rotarian Magazine label.
Thank you for your thoughts and support. In the words of a former Rotarian from Vincennes, Mister
Red Skelton, “May God Bless”.Please join us in this effort today by becoming a Polio Plus Society member. Fill out the enclosed form and send to Jim Gislason: https://www.dacdb.com/Rotary/Accounts/6580/assets/6580polio-plus-society-membership-form%20(003)(1).docx |
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Dubois County Rotary Club matches 22-23 District Grant to Install
Safety and Security Equipment at Indiana Child Advocacy Center
 From Final District grant reportSouthwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC) is a non-profit, founded in 2009, which provides services to and conducts forensic interviews with children that are reported to be victims of maltreatment. A forensic interview is a specialized neutral fact-finding interview conducted by a trained professional with a child that is reported to be the victim of abuse. The interview is used as evidence during the investigation and prosecution of child maltreatment. SWICACC staff follow national protocols and go through extensive training to conduct these interviews. Utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach and a child advocacy center reduces the number of times a child has to tell, thus reducing trauma. The forensic interview is conducted in a developmentally appropriate manner as the interviewer follows the lead of the child. SWICACC also provides training and education for investigators, youth workers, and the community. Research shows that through education and awareness, child abuse can be prevented. Multiple trainings for both adults and youth have been conducted at SWICACC's Center on 5th since the system to increase safety has been installed.
The headquarters of SWICACC and other local area nonprofits recently moved into a former elementary school building in Jasper, Indiana, called "Center on 5th." This beautiful historic building required a lot of upgrades to allow for proper workability. While major construction is complete, the Center on 5th is far from being a comprehensive building prepared to provide the utmost safety for those who are using the building. The primary need for both SWICACC and other nonprofits housed at the Center on 5th was a system to help the staff, children and families feel and remain as safe as possible.
This grant project, funded through a matching grant from the Rotary District grants and the Dubois County Rotary Club, allowed the Center on 5th to install safety and security equipment including cameras, an intercom system, and a system for "buzzing" visitors into the building. The goal of this project was to increase security for children, families, staff, and agencies coming to the center for services. This project benefits the safety of the children, families, staff, team members, and the overall safety of the center. Since installation of the system, SWICACC has served 319 children in 2022 and over 70 thus far in 2023. SWICACC has four staff members, multiple volunteers, five staff members of other nonprofits housed at SWICACC's Center on 5th, and multiple multidisciplinary teams.
While it was not possible for Rotarians to install the security system, or be directly involved with the sensitive situations that the staff and caregivers at SWICACC assist children daily and
families in our community, which requires intense training and discretion, there are many opportunities for club members to volunteer at the Center on 5th to ensure that the organization is thriving and the building is at peak condition. From assisting with building projects, building maintenance, center beautification and administrative assistance - the opportunities are endless. Rotarians have assisted SWICACC with increasing awareness and have provided community education opportunities. Multiple Rotarians have volunteered with building renovations, upkeep, and beautification. Additionally, Rotarians have served as volunteers on committees and assisted with fundraising events.
SWICACC provides services to seven counties in Southern Indiana (Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Martin, Orange, Perry and Spencer), which includes over 30 agencies tasked with the investigation of child abuse. This project benefited victims of crimes and others related to the victim, including professionals involved in the care of the victim. |
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We are again hosting the 2023 Rotary Ryder Cup for the Rotary Foundation and battling District 6560 for golf supremacy. It is the same format as last year with the proceeds going to the Annual Fund of the Rotary Foundation. If you recall, 50% of what we raise will come back to our District to be used for programs such as District Grants. The event is October 2nd at Hickory Stick Golf Club in Greenwood. The goal is for each district to field 36 players (18 two-person teams). NOTE: Open to Rotarians AND non-Rotarians so bring your fellow golfers!! |
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Terre Haute South Rotary Club utilizes 22-23 District Rotary Matching Grant to Equip a Kitchen at
Gibault Children’s Services to teach
Independent Living skills for youth 6-21
 By Keith Madley, Terre Haute South Rotary ClubGibault Children’s Services is a residential treatment facility that also offers outpatient services for male and female youth ages 6-21. Youth are referred to Gibault by various placing agencies such as Probation, DCS, Department of Education as well as by legal guardians. While residing on campus and receiving valuable services like shelter, structure, recreation, food, education and treatment, any youth ages 16 or older takes a mandatory Independent Living Program (ILP) as well. The students have a minimum of three hours of life skills training weekly. Eighty percent of the lessons are experiential. One day a week, the students go into the community for a lesson as well. The program offers Casey Life Skills (CLS) to each student, on an individualized basis, after each youth takes an initial life skills assessment test. There are 8 categories of Casey Life skills, such as Money Management, Maintaining Healthy Relationships, and Daily Living and Self-Care Activities to name a few. Learning to cook falls under the category of Daily Living.   Members Bill Carper and Keith Madley enjoy the 'fruits of the labor'!! The Matching Rotary Grant of $4,000 allowed Gibault the opportunity to purchase a microwave, electrical oven range, kitchen ware and refrigerator for our ILP classroom. In any given year, we have approximately 60-100 students in the ILP Program. Since purchasing the new appliances, the ILP students have baked cookies on several occasions for bake sales at donor events and they participate in weekly baking/cooking lessons. On one occasion this past winter, cookies were baked and delivered to a Terre Haute South Rotary meeting. Gibault is very appreciative of our local Terre Haute South Rotary club and their generous donation in the form of the matching grant. On multiple occasions, members of the club have visited Gibault to teach a lesson to our students as well. We look forward to other partnership opportunities with Terre Haute South Rotary. |
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BRING THE FAMILYCome to LOOGOOTEE!!
Pumpkins for Polio at Lark Ranch Loogootee
October 22nd, anytime between 11 and 2
Check it out!! larkranch.comOctober 22, 2023 All Rotarians and families from District 6580 are invited to Lark Ranch in Loogootee for a family fun Pumpkins for Polio fundraising event! Lark Ranch is full of fun activities for everyone in your family. Whether you’re young or old there is something exciting for everyone. It's the Ultimate Fall Experience! I personally love the real train rides, the 8-acre corn maze, the mechanical bull, amusement park rides, giant slide, apple cannons, pumpkin patch, and the tractor playground. To see some other favorites go to https://larkranch.com/rides
Rotarians are invited at no charge on October 22nd. This is just 2 days before World Polio Day.
Our goal is to HAVE FUN, meet other Rotarians in a family-friendly atmosphere, and to raise money and awareness for our Rotary End Polio Now campaign. We will have a Rotary welcome tent inside the gates from 11-2 for you to check in and we will have an End Polio Now program around 2pm (follow the signage inside). There will be opportunities for you to join the Polio Plus Society, make donations in your name (checks preferred), and for us to collect End Polio Now donations from the public. |
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How a Purchase a the District Conference silent auction made an
even LARGER impact for The Rotary Foundation
Jake Miller and member Barb Jakad with DG Shanon.
Greensburg Rotary Holds First Bourbon Tasting; $4000 Raised for Rotary Foundation
By Robert DeHoff and Jeff Emsweller
Greensburg Rotary Club #3437 District #6580 held its first bourbon tasting event at High Point Events Wednesday evening. The fundraiser benefitted the Rotary International Foundation, where money is spent on life-changing, sustainable grants, as well as programs and services that support local Rotary efforts. Perhaps most notably is the effort that Rotarians across the world have put in to eradicate Polio. The effort continues but is extremely close. On the local Greensburg level, the Foundation has assisted in numerous projects being completed by Rotarians and benefiting Greensburg and Decatur County. .jpg/Greensburg%201(1)__427x320.jpg) President Rob DeHoff (right) talks with two potential members. President DeHoff states: 'While at the district conference the Greensburg Club purchased the silent auction fundraiser from with 9 bottles of bourbon and a few bottles of tequila. While carrying the items to Steve Freemans' car after the conference, I mentioned to Steve, "let's make more money for the foundation off of this". He asked, "what do you have in mind?" I had the idea of a bourbon tasting event where all proceeds would benefit The Rotary Foundation. From there, we presented the idea to our board members and welcomed the idea. Steve and I then formed a committee to plan the event. After the first few meetings, we had everything planned out. We sold 50 tickets to the event at 50.00 each. The event sold out in 30 to 45 days roughly. In the planning phase, members of our group generously donated to the event to make it a success. In total, close to $1000 was donated for food, shot glasses, event space, wine, tickets, bartending, and a few other miscellaneous items.'
The total raised for the event was 4000.00. 1500.00 from our club at the District conference and 2500.00 in ticket sales.  DG Shanon catches up with PDG Jerry Fox.Greensburg Rotary President Rob DeHoff welcomed the sold-out crowd and explained the purpose of Rotary International to prospective new members. He spoke about the many projects undertaken by the local club and how it benefits the community.
DeHoff also welcomed Rotary District #6580 Governor Shanon O’ Toole from Vincennes, IN. O’Toole took advantage of holding a club visitation at the Batesville Rotary Club on the same day as the Greensburg event and spoke with those in attendance, which included Zone Area 6 Assistant District Governor Brian Walsh and Columbus Rotary Club President Bob Morrison. District Governor-Elect Mandy Lohrum
of the Greensburg Club also welcomed those in attendance. The DGE contributed to the event by providing wine to those who may not have been enthusiasts of bourbon.  Members and guests listen to presentation by DGE and Greensburg member, Mandy Lohrum.
From its first contribution of $26.50 in 1917, the Foundation’s assets have grown to approximately $1 billion, and more than $3 billion has been spent on programs and projects, transforming millions of lives across the globe.
• 2.5 billion children have been immunized against polio, reducing cases of the
disease by 99.9 percent.
• More than 1100 Rotary Peace Fellows have been trained to resolve conflicts,
deal with the aftermath of war, and promote peace.
• Hundreds of thousands of people now enjoy access to clean water, heath care,
and education, thanks to Foundation humanitarian projects.
Through the Foundation, Rotary members find satisfaction in serving others.
The Foundation offers countless opportunities for all members, alumni, and their
friends to do good in their communities and in the world — and to make a real,
life-changing difference for people in need.
 Also in attendance: Guest (l to r) AG Brian Walsh, Julia Morrison, Rotarian (Bob Morrison's daughter), Bob Morrison, President of Columbus Rotary Club, and DG Shanon. |
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 l to r: PDG Sue Wright, Kelly Caldwell, parent to Antonio Richey. Antonio Richey, scholarship recipient and Tracey Cobb, NAACP youth counselor,
and Mike Mustain, President of Clark County Rotary Club.The Rotary Club of Clark County matches District Rotary Grant funds to provide Scholarships for students with the
NAACP Youth and College Council.
With the help of the Rotary District Grants, the Clark County Rotary Scholarship project awarded $400 scholarships to 10 college students who are members of the Jeffersonville/Clark County NAACP Youth & College Council. The candidates were chosen not only on academic achievements, but also on financial responsibilities and needs. The scholarship check was presented during a Rotary meeting on October 19, 2022, to youth advisor, Tracy Cobb and college scholarship recipient, Antonio Richie.
The Rotary meeting allowed all Rotarians in attendance to ask questions of youth advisor, Tracey Cobb and scholarship recipient, Antonio Richie, about how money would be used and why Antonio chose his field of study, etc.
On March 26, 2023, eight scholarship recipients along with 2 youth advisors joined the Clark County Rotary club via a Zoom meeting to provide an update about their field of study, adjustments to college life, etc. Rotarians, Mike Mustain, Don Slone, and Sue Wright provided information about Rotary International scholarships, Rotaract clubs, and Rotary meetings. Scholarship recipients asked for Zoom link to join Clark County Rotary meetings as guests from their college locations. The NAACP Youth Group holds its own Juneteenth Celebration each year which also serves as their fund raiser.
Nine Rotary scholarship recipients were introduced at the Juneteenth Celebration.
The Jeffersonville NAACP Youth Council expresses sincere gratitude for the role that Clark County Rotary Club has played in
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The District DEI Committee Wants to Hear From YOU!
Please watch your email for a brief survey from the District DEI Committee. The survey will be sent to all Rotarians in District 6580 because we want every member to be included in this important conversation.
Your feedback will help club and district leaders find the best approach for setting up future DEI conversations and goals.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Sue Wright, PDG & District DEI Chair |
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FIRST Central States Youth Exchange Summer Conference since 2019!!
Julianne Offutt, outbound exchange student, and her parents with Rowena Cross Najafi, District Youth Exchange Chair
by Rowena Cross Najafi, Youth Exchange Chair
Over 400 people descended on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the weekend of July 13-16 for the first Central States Rotary Youth Exchange (CSRYE) Summer Conference since 2019. Attendees included inbound, outbound and rebound exchange students; parents of outbound exchange students; District Chairs, Inbound and Outbound Coordinators from the 20 Districts included under the CSRYE umbrella; and CSRYE staff.
Attendees were provided training programs tailored to their individual situations, then the whole group came together for opening ceremonies, including a beautiful flag ceremony and a variety show/closing ceremony. Guest speakers included Dr. "Bow Tie" Todd Jenkins, Pauline "Six Be's" Perreault, Rotex Megan Gearhart and Liz Smith, all of whom offered the group inspiration and encouragement. The talent on display at the variety show took the audience's breath away.
District 6580 was represented at the conference by outbound exchange student Julianne Offutt of New Albany, who is headed to Japan, her parents Ronald and Anne Offutt, and District RYE Chair Rowena Cross-Najafi, pictured with the RYE and CSRYE flags. Next year the District 6580 contingent is expected to double with the addition of three inbound exchange students who are arriving in the next couple of weeks: Elsa Granqvist of Sweden, hosted by the Washington Rotary Club; Africa Ponce Rubio of Spain, hosted by the Franklin Rotary Club, and Pharita Thuniljinda of Thailand, hosted by the Bedford Rotary Club.
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What’s Coming up on the 2023 District Calendar????
 2023August: Rotary Theme: Membership and New Club Development Month
September: Rotary Theme: Basic Education and Literacy Month
9th: District Assembly, 10-2 EST, Ivy Tech, Bloomington, IN To register go to: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77677717
13th: District-wide New Member Orientation: 6 - 7 pm Eastern Time. To register go to: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77689247
21-24: Zone 30 and 31 Institute: Memphis, Tenn.
October: Rotary Theme: Community Economic Development Month
2nd: Districts 6580 and 6560 Ryder Cup, Hickory Stick Golf Course (contact Bob Browning)
7th: District Leadership Meeting: 10 - 2 EST, Mitchell, IN
20th-22nd: RYLA
22nd: Polio Awareness Event, Lark Ranch, Loogootee, IN
24th: World Polio Day
November: Rotary Theme: The Rotary Foundation Month
15th: Club 'Intent to participate in the District Speech Contest' form due
17th: Friends of the Foundation Event, 5:30 - 7:30 ET, Sycamore at Mallow Run, Bargersville, IN
29th: District-wide New Member Orientation: 6 - 7 pm Eastern Time. To register go to: https://www.dacdb.com/index.html?EventID=77689248
December: Rotary Theme: Disease Revention and Treatment Month2024January: Rotary Theme: Vocational Service Month
Grant Training Sessions 1 and 2 (Date TBD)
February: Rotary Theme: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
15th: District Speech Contest participant name and information due: Contact Susan Adams
23rd: Friends of the Foundation Event: (location to be announced)
March: Rotary Theme: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month
1st: Video of entry for District Speech Contest due
April: Rotary Theme: Environmental Month
20th: District Conference 2024, Evansville, In. Location: Old National Bank Plaza
May: Rotary Theme: Youth Services Month
25-29: Rotary International Convention 2024 in Singapore
June: Rotary Theme: Rotary Fellowships Month 22nd: District Changeover, Hampton Inn, Greensburg
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25-26th: All Indiana District Conference: location TBD |
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