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ROTARY DISTRICT 5300
THE MILLENNIUM TIMES
NET EDITION
(web address: http://www.district5300.org)

Highlighting the World of Rotary, District Activities,
Club Events and the People that Make it Happen!

ROTARY 2000:  ACT WITH CONSISTENCY, CREDIBILITY, CONTINUITY 

JANUARY IS ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH
HOW AWARE ARE YOU?

ROTARIANS OFFER NEW YEAR WISHES FOR THEIR CLUB, DISTRICT 5300 & RI

SAL BRIGULIO, District Governor-Elect (Rancho Cucamonga) - The advent of the Millennium has primarily focused on technology and potential disasters relating to the Y2K bug.  It is my sincere hope that we can direct our attention back to Rotary and the needs of mankind in this next Millennium.

CHRIS LYMAN, Governor '91-'92 (Glendora) - As we begin the historic year 2000, I would hope Rotary can reach more qualified business and professional men and women and recruit them to join us.  We should grow our Clubs, the District, and Rotary International by at least 10% each year, and we should start at least 2 new Rotary clubs in our district.  We should follow the motto, "LOOK BEYOND YOURSELF."

HEIDI LARKIN-REED, District Club Service Chair (Apple Valley) - My wish is for my club and the district is continued growth and prosperity for our members.  Because we are blessed, we can assist others.  I believe that giving to others brings us closer to God's wishes for the human race.  Kindness to others is part of our Rotarian calling.

ED HOLLEY, Club President (Apple Valley) - My wishes for my club, District, and RI are that we, as Rotarians, not become complacent or rest on our laurels as we move into the next century.  Rotary has made tremendous contributions to a better world,

and as an organization, Rotary is in a position to influence positive and peaceful events without limits.  The future is filled with opportunity and Rotary can do so much.

KEN MILLER, Governor '95-'96 (Las Vegas) - My wish is that my club, District 5300 and Rotary International will increase membership throughout the year.  I believe the strength of Rotary is Rotary members and Rotary clubs.  It is not a difficult task!

I also wish that every Rotary club worldwide would have at least one hands-on community project.  This is one of the best ways to continue the motivation of Rotary members.

GARY CHAPIN, Assistant Governor, Region "D" (Las Vegas North) - In the year 2000 and beyond I would like all Rotary club members to become true Rotarians.   It would be great to have everyone participate in all club activities, help the youth of the community, and support Rotary International projects both with funds and most importantly, with deeds.  Happy New Millennium!

SHARON FORDYCE, President  (La Verne) - Our club extends thoughts of peace and prosperity to the world.  In these ever-increasing technological times, the basic tenants of Rotary should always be remembered...is it the TRUTH, is it FAIR to all concerned, will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS, and will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned.  Best wishes to all for the year 2000.

MARILYN JOHNSON, President, (West Covina) - As we look forward to the new century, it serves us well to think back to the past so that we may learn from our experiences.  One lesson I believe we have learned as a nation is that quality and not quantity will make the greatest impact to our lives.  This is the focus I believe we should explore at all times.  The importance of membership growth not withstanding, the quality of our existing membership demands our attention.  Attending meetings and throwing money in the hat does not make a Rotarian.  What does make a Rotarian you will Ask?  The human heart....A Rotarian of the heart will look at poverty and feel the deprivation.  They will look at starvation and feel the hunger, look at disease and feel ill.  A Rotarian of the heart will sacrifice their time as well as their financial resources to accomplish the goals of Rotary.  A Rotarian of the heart will spread the word of service and share the joys of serving with others....My wish, is that the quality of our membership will continue from our past, forward, into our future.

TARO KAWA, PDG (Pasadena) - The New Millennium marks my 36 years in Rotary!  I have enjoyed every one of those 1,871 meetings.  So, I look forward to another year of 52 Rotary meetings....May you too enjoy the New Year of Rotary and warm lasting friendships.  BEST WISHES!!!

JERRY SMITH, President (Covina) - My New Year's wish for Covina Rotary is more a "Thank You!" for every members effort, support and generosity.  Without all of them working together we couldn't have provided all the "Services" that make a service club so special.  Wishing all Covina Rotary families a healthy, happy and prosperous New Millennium.

CLAIRE JOLLY, President (Virgin Valley) - Wishes to  thank club members for their devotion to community projects.   We will take next year to a higher plane, and foster the spirit of innovation, exploration and discovery together.  Quoting an unknown, very wise person,  "we will work like we don't need the money; love like we've never been hurt, and dance like no one's watching."

DENNIS ORTWEIN, District Vocational Service Chair (Las Vegas Northwest) - My New Year wish is that Rotary Clubs everywhere will resolve to make membership and activities inclusive of their community religions, ethnicities and races (be they black, white, yellow, red, tan).  A good beginning will be inclusive invocations and membership drives targeting outstanding business, professional persons in the left-out groups.

LEE COLEMAN, Assistant Governor, Region "B" (West Covina) - I wish for older members to be recognized.  One of our club's programs is for new members to give a talk on his/her background, origin and profession.  Nearly always overlooked is a talk from an older member who may have a fascinating and interesting history.

ROBBIE D. GRAHAM, President (Las Vegas Southwest) -  Our club's objective this year is to build involvement in our community, and grow our club.  I wish for our club's continued growth and enjoyment.

GEORGE HENSEL, District Ambassador (Montebello) - Good health and happiness are the cornerstones of a good life.  Add to that a loving family, good friends, camaraderie, and a sense of well-being - all of which makes a person's life meaningful!  This is my wish for myself, my family and all Rotarians which I regard as my extended family.

GOVERNOR GARBIS SETS FEBRUARY 2000 AS "SHARE ROTARY MONTH"

To honor Rotary's 95th birthday on February 23, 2000, Governor Garbis has declared February 2000 as "Share Rotary Month."  On this occasion, he urges each District 5300 Rotarian in Southern California and Southern Nevada to invite a prospective member to a club meeting.

It is estimated that less than 30% of the members of most Rotary clubs have ever made the effort to propose a new member.  Thus, in every club, there are many Rotarians who readily accept the pleasure of being a Rotarian without ever sharing that privilege with another qualified individual.  Have you ever accepted your obligation to share Rotary?  Everyone must know at least one person who merits the honor and privilege to belong to the greatest service organization in the world. All those Rotarians who take the initiative to invite prospective members, will be accorded special thanks and their names listed prominently in The Millennium Times Newsletter.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

GOVERNOR GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN TO BE KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR MILLENNIUM DISTRICT CONFERENCE GALA, MAY 20TH

"We are distinctly privileged that the Honorable George Deukmejian, former Governor of the State of California, has accepted our invitation to deliver the keynote address at our Governor's Millennium District Conference Gala on May 20, 2000.  Governor Deukmejian's appearance is a tribute to our District's dedicated endeavors which have contributed to its community leadership role in Southern California and Southern Nevada,"  announced Dr. Garbis Der Yeghian, Rotary District 5300 Governor.

Deukmejian served as Governor of California from January, 1983 to January, 1991. Prior to his term as Governor, George Deukmejian served for four years as the state's Attorney General.  Before that, he served in the California State Legislature for 16 years, both in the Senate and the assembly.  Shortly after leaving the Governor's office, he joined the national and international law firm of Sidley and Austin as partner in its Los Angeles office.

During the Deukmejian administration, California's international business profile was raised to new heights.  The Governor created five foreign trade and investment offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, Frankfort, and Mexico City.  His tenure was also highlighted by major planned investments in California's public facilities, as well as tax, budgetary and regulatory policies which established a positive business climate in the state.  As a result, nearly three million new jobs were created, with California becoming one of the ten largest economies in the entire world.

Governor Deukmejian and his wife, Gloria, reside in Long Beach, California and have three children and two grandchildren.  "We will be looking forward to extend a warm Rotary welcome to Governor Deukmejian at our Millennium District Conference.  He is an outstanding example of the finest in Rotary character and attributes,"  said Governor Garbis.

MORE ON DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Michael Josephson of The Josephson Institute for Ethics and Character Counts will be making a return visit to District 5300.  He received rave reviews from those who attended last year's Presidents Advance.  He is intriguing and practical in his approach to the seemingly difficult task of living a life of good example and character.  Josephson has appeared on 60 minutes, Nightline, 20/20 and more than 100 other shows, including his daily message on character which can be heard on KNX radio in Los Angeles.

Also joining the speaker lineup is former San Marino Rotarian and current Los Angeles County Sheriff, Lee Baca.  His commitment to service is exemplary as evidenced by his numerous awards from non-profits for outstanding service to the public.  Baca will speak at Saturday's breakfast.

James Bruce Joseph Seivers will present "An American in Love With His Country."  He has delivered this motivational speech to four Presidents of the United States.  President Ronald Reagan awarded him the George Washington Medal Of Honor for his presentation. He has an unabashed advocacy of a single theme...the joy of being an American.

A TIME FOR RENEWAL
GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE
By Dr. Garbis Der Yeghian, District Governor (La Verne)

My Fellow Rotarians: What the New Year brings us will depend a great deal on what we bring to the New Year.

Angela and I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2000.  We also wish to express our gratitude for the many cards, phone messages and e-mails sent to us with your best wishes.  A special word of thanks to our clubs for their heartwarming welcome to us during their Holiday Celebrations.  May the New Year give us renewed enthusiasm to rededicate ourselves to fulfill our commitments in the second half of the Rotary Millennium Year.

January is traditionally observed as Rotary Awareness Month - an excellent time for clubs to reach for this special goal by bolstering members' knowledge of Rotary and its many splendid deeds.

The task of heightening Rotary Awareness pursues a dual purpose:

1. Educate ourselves - Rotary International is involved in a number of major global initiatives and programs impacting millions of lives.  District 5300 clubs are actively engaged in serving our local communities as well as promoting world understanding, goodwill and friendship.  The health and success of our clubs depends on an informed membership.  New and long-serving members alike can benefit from a review of Rotary programs.  Uncommitted, uninformed members can  do great harm to our clubs and organization because they cannot effectively promote our spirit of service.  They can lower the morale within the club and damage our image in the community.  We must, we should, and we can transform those inactive members into highly informed, motivated and committed Rotarians.

2. Share the Rotary Message - how many people know you are a Rotarian but have no idea what your club and RI accomplish.  How many times have you heard, "Oh, you're the ones who sing and play golf."  Yes, we may sing and play golf, but we do a lot more, and its time we sang about the contributions we make to our community and society.  The month of January offers us a unique opportunity to let our community know about Rotary's noble endeavors.  In pursuit of the Rotary Awareness Month, I wish to propose the following:

1. Sponsor highly visible service projects that can greatly boost your club's stature in the community.

2. Invite prospective members to join in your club's community service projects.

3. Organize membership fairs by asking each and every member of your club to submit five names of prospective members from your community and invite them to the fair and proudly share the success story of your club and Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Arcadia Sunrise-Sunset is a prime example of such an effort - they have increased their membership by 400%.  Footprints in the sands of time were not made sitting down.  Don't wait to see what happens - take hold and make it happen.  There is always water if we bore deep enough.

4. Present carefully planned And enlightening club programs.  Including a Rotary Trivia event, complemented by informative Rotary displays and the distribution of Rotary fact sheets and publications.

5. Prepare and distribute to your club members, prospective members, community leaders and the local media a summary of your club's accomplishments highlighting major community and international service projects and activities sponsored by your club.

6. Invite a colleague or a friend to your club meeting.  The month of February has been designated as SHARE ROTARY MONTH in District 5300.  The doors of opportunity are marked "push" and with every opportunity comes the weight of responsibility.  Every accomplishment, great or small, starts with the right decision, "I'll try."

7. Through the media - newspaper, radio, TV, internet - keep your community abreast of your club's continuing programs and activities.

8. Proudly display in your office and/or your home the 4-Way Test, the Object of Rotary, your membership certificate/plaque and Rotary flags.

9. Exemplify the ideals of Rotary in your workplace, at home and in your daily encounters with friends and colleagues.  Our greatest asset to draw in new members is our reputation.

10. What can we bring to the New Year?  An assuring, insuring and enduring FAITH; perpetual HOPE for a better world; and generous hearts to share our LOVE with humankind.  I wish you a Bon Voyage into the Year 2000.

AN ELEMENT TO MEMBERSHIP STABILITY
One in a Series: From Past Director, R.I. (Covina)

Is it not appropriate for a prospective member to ask, "What's in it for me?"  Sometimes we get the cart before the horse when we are proud and enthused over our magnificent service programs locally and around the world.

To a prospective new member the thoughts about service, giving my time and money, may be secondary.  Is it not appropriate for us in giving pre-induction information to revert back to the original group which motivated Paul Harris to share an idea?  Remember, service was not the first priority.  Rather, it was having attributes which suggested there is something for you if you join.

My experience at pre-induction Rotary information briefings too often deal with the nuts and bolts of membership responsibilities.  The thought is raised, "are we being good sales people in explaining in an inspirational way the joys and privileges of membership?"

These are some of the reasons I benefit from Rotary:

1. Importance of associating with the major business and professional leaders in the community.

2. Great fellowship and reaching out at our weekly meetings.

3. Stimulating and informative speakers on current events.

4. Further developing personal skills of communication.

5. Selected social activities organized for my enjoyment.

6. An opportunity to represent my business or profession in the club.

What other reasons for joining would you like to share with a prospective member?

ROTARY FOUNDATION SETS JUNE 30, 2000 GOAL OF $66 MILLION
From Wayne Whistler, PDG (Glendora)

In 1998, there were 5,994,000,000 people living in 232 countries in the world.  Nearly 1.5 billion of the world's population live in dire poverty, consumed with hunger, ravished by disease and war.  Many have no one to help them.

In this year 2000, there are nearly 1,200,000 Rotarians living in 162 countries who are making a difference in this world.  The lives of nearly 500,000,000 of the world's children and needy people will improve significantly this year. WHY? Because Rotary is there to help.

But all this won't happen unless we do our part.  Your gift of $100 to the annual support campaign will help make it happen.  The goal is to have every one in our District contribute to the campaign.  If you are strapped for funds give what you can.  However, if you are able to contribute a little more, do it to make sure we meet this goal.  Remember!  The Rotary Foundation's goal is $66,000,000 by June 30, 2000.

GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE PDG'S
From Gary Fox, District Awards Chair (Alhambra)

(Note: Refer to "District 5300 Awards 1999-2000" information materials for eligibility and requirements).

One of the highlights of the annual District Conference is the presentation of awards to clubs and individual members.  The RI Presidential Citation, Governor's Award, Governor's Special Awards and Outstanding Rotarian of the Year provide recognition for outstanding service.

This year, the Governor's Special Awards will be in honor of a Past District Governor (PDG).  Awards and honored PDG's are as follows:

District Membership Award, PDG Jim Speer (Covina)
Club Attendance Award, PDG Roy McDaniels (Covina)
Club Newsletter Award, PDG "Joe" Buckley (Las Vegas)
Club Display, PDG Art Ferris (Altadena)
Quality Rotary Program Reports, PDG John Fee (Arcadia)
PRLS Award, PDG Steve Garrett (Sierra Madre)
Youth Service Award, PDG "Jerry" Tambe (Claremont)
International Youth Service Award, PDG Richard Miller (Dist. 6298 - Michigan)
Foundation - Sustaining Membership Award, PDG Eldon Osborn (Pasadena Sunrise)
Foundation - 100% Paul Harris Club, PDG Tim Siu (Alhambra)
Foundation - Major Donor Club, PDG Taro Kawa (Pasadena)
Foundation - Benefactor Club, PDG Conrad von Bibra (South Pasadena)
Club Extension Award, PDG Kirk Isitt (Barstow)
Teacher/Educator Award, PDG Lee Mothershead (San Marino)
Volunteer Award, PDG Don Aiken (Las Vegas)
Community Leader/Public Official Award, PDG Wayne Whistler (Glendora)
Rotary Family Award, PDG "Chris" Lyman (Glendora)
Most Make-Ups - With Club Flags, PDG Walter Lack (San Dimas)
Best Fundraising Program, PDG Ken Miller (Las Vegas)
Most Improved Club Award, PDG Ernie Jensen (Arcadia)
Outstanding Club Award, PDG Myron Stolp (Pasadena)
Distinguished Club Millennium Award, In Honor and Memory of PDG "Bill" Walk.

DISTRICT ANNOUNCES GEORGE R. HENZEL PRIZE IN ETHICS
ESSAY CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Rotary International District 5300 George Henzel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest is designed to challenge high school students to analyze urgent ethical issues confronting them in today's complex world.  Open to high school students throughout District 5300 (Southern California and Southern Nevada), students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays.

A distinguished committee will review the essays, and a jury which includes Mr. George Hensel will choose the winners.  Winners will be notified in May, 2000.  No manuscript will be returned.  Essays may not be submitted elsewhere until the awards have been announced.  This year's suggested topic is:

 "At the beginning of the third millennium, what ethical issue concerns you most and what concrete proposals would you make to deal with it?"

First prize will be $1000; 2nd prize $500; 3rd prize $300, and honorable mention $100.  For additional information, qualifications and requirements contact: Governor Garbis Der Yeghian, 5507 Los Robles, La Verne, Ca. 91750.  Telephone: 818.548.9345.

WHY CREATING JOBS IS SO IMPORTANT
From C. Ray Carlson, Junior Achievement Chair (Altadena)

In the current period of low published unemployment levels in America, we tend to forget that there are groups in our midst and around the world that are suffering incredibly high unemployment.  Native Americans have 70-80% out of work, and the toll on their youth is that of high alcoholism and suicide rates.  Black male teenagers have unemployment rates three times that of white males.  Latinos are midway between,.  African  are in the 80% range.  And parts of China, India and the rest of the developing world are high, too.  New jobs must be created at a much faster pace for all these people.

The gap between the haves and have-nots is steadily increasing.  The riots in Seattle during the World Trade Organization summit were focused on this gap between the rich nations and the poor.  Anarchists were able to derail the conference through very violent acts, ostensibly to make the rich nations give heed to the poor.  Environmentalists' concerns about the earth also pointed at the rich vs. poor gap.  Media analysts feel that this increasing gap will eventually lead to more violence between nations and people groups.

Our annual Peace Conference has given us some wonderful insights into what might be done to promote peace.  But unless we address the major cause of wars and violence, poverty due to unemployment, we may never make progress towards peace.  The recent recipient of the Nobel Prize in literature bemoaned the lack of interest in solving the problem of world hunger.  Who will help to create the infrastructure that will eventually enable hungry people to feed themselves?

We Rotarians all know the adage, "Give people a fish and they'll eat for a day...Teach them HOW TO fish, and they'll eat for a lifetime."  But what are we Rotarians doing to bring that about?  Of course, we can point to a few notable activities.  But what portion of our energy and money is directed to that end?

During my ten years as a Rotarian, I have concluded that bringing the principles of entrepreneurship and dignified hope to the ghettos and barrios of the underprivileged, both here and abroad, is the single most important reason for my continuing as a Rotarian.

Entrepreneurs create jobs!  Pure and simple.  The Wall Street Journal has been carrying full-page ads by Hewlett-Packard that show an old garage.  The text states; "The original company of inventors started here. 367 Addison Avenue, the garage out back.  In this garage more than a company was born.  The spirit that has launched hundreds of companies was born."  This was the birthplace of Silicon Valley and other great companies that started in other garages out back, like Apple Computer and Amazon.com.

We in Rotary can capture that same spirit and invent new ways of creating jobs the world over.  Our clubs have the highest percentage of entrepreneurs of any organization, some with their own businesses, many as entrepreneurs within a larger structure.  Let's commit our talents and skills to the poor and suffering of the world, to lift them out of it and not just apply 'Band-Aids" of relief here and there.

The Junior Achievement program in our district is an important means to that end.  The seven clubs (Hesperia, Altadena, Pasadena Sunrise, La Verne, Las Vegas Paradise, East Los Angeles, and Green Valley) that have formed a strategic alliance to help in Tijuana and Armenia, and Altadena's efforts at John Muir High School in Pasadena, are building a model that can be replicated throughout our communities and around the world.  We will make a difference.

Can you join in this noble endeavor?  Can your club commit just $500 this year towards our District J.A. programs in Armenia or Tijuana?  Or help us to start new programs in the Middle East with Ray Malki of Glendora Sunrise as coordinator.  Or in Madagascar off the coast of Africa? In India?  In Native American high schools (there are 740 of them)?  Or wherever your club has a special interest! You can play a vital role in attacking poverty.  contact me at: Telephone 626.798.0404;  Fax:  626.797.7524; e-Mail:  craycarlson@usa.net.

HOSTS NEEDED FOR INCOMING GSE TEAMS
From Chris Montan, GSE Chair (Alhambra)

The District GSE Committee is looking for hosts for both the in-bound team from India-District 3240, and the in-bound team from Lebanon-District 2450.  Both teams will be in our district at approximately the same time - April 22 to May 24, 2000.  You can look for all four GSE teams at the GSE session at this year's District conference.  If you are interested in hosting activities or can provide housing for any of the visiting GSE team members, please contact GSE Chair Christine Montan @ 626.308.4880.

DISTRICT COOKBOOK COMMITTEE NEEDS RECIPES
From Angela Der Yeghian

We are compiling a Millennium 2000 cookbook and need your assistance.  We are requesting each club to submit two or more of their favorite recipes.  Our committee will collect these recipes and publish a selection in the Rotary District Cookbook.  It is our intention to include recipes from all 62 clubs.

If you have any Rotarians in your club who are restaurateurs or caterers, please ask them to submit a recipe for our special section of Rotarians in Food Service.  We would like to begin this project as soon as possible, and would appreciate receiving your club's recipes by January 31, 2000.  Please submit recipes to: Angela Der Yeghian, 5507 Los Robles, La Verne, CA. 91750.

DISTRICT 5300  & LA5 ROTARY CLUB SPONSOR
CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET & VALENTINE DANCE

Enjoy a banquet to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with club members and fellow Rotarians.  Enjoy a fabulous 9-course dinner with exciting Chinese lion dance entertainment.  Chinese instrumental music, dancers and acrobats will perform.  Following the entertainment, dance to the live music of Sonic Phonic playing  music from the 60-80's (Elvis, Beatles, Motown etc).

The date is Saturday, February 12, 2000 at the Golden Dragon Restaurant in the Chinatown area of Los Angeles.  No Host Bar begins the evening at 6:30; 9-course dinner at 7:15; Chinese entertainment at 8:00 and Dancing until 10:00 p.m.  The per person cost is $38.00 or $350 for a table of 10.  For further information and reservations contact Rotarian Pedro Chan @ 323.721.0774.

GLENDORA ROTARIANS RAISE $30,000 FOR TEACHER MINI GRANTS
From Lani Exton, Mini Grant Committee Member (Glendora)

The Teacher Mini Grant Program is one of the major fund raising efforts of Glendora Rotarians.  This marks the 15th year that club members and community supporters have participated in the Program.  This year's 3 month fund raising campaign culminated in the awarding of 104 grants to deserving teachers.  The Program awards competitive grants of $300 for special classroom enrichment projects which would not otherwise have a source of funding.  Any Charter Oak or Glendora kindergarten through twelfth grade teacher, who has Glendora students in their classroom, is eligible to apply for a Mini Grant.

A panel of representatives from education and business review and rank all applications; evaluate them for innovation, benefit to students and clarity.  Mini Grants are then awarded based upon available funding. 

Glendora Rotarians solicit funds within their club, from community business people, and from members of the community who support the Program.  Ninety-five individuals and/or businesses contributed to this year's fund raising campaign.

LAUGHLIN ROTARIANS ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS
From Sallie Loman, President (Laughlin)

Chartered on April 10, 1990, currently with 26 members, the Laughlin Rotary is active in many community events.  Recently, we sponsored Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.  For Christmas, we are sponsoring a Bike Adoption for 15 children in the community.  The bikes, which were missing parts,  were obtained from a local retail store, and were not for sale. We refurbished the bikes for our Program. 

January is our teacher/classroom mini grant award program.  Funds will be used for special projects which are not funded by the schools.  To date over $48,000 has been donated, with another $8000 to $10000 to be awarded this month. 

Our major fund raisers are a very successful TV auction which is held in October, and a golf tournament to be held on March 26, 2000.  We also have 3 wishing wells on casino properties.

ALHAMBRA CLUB SENDS EMISSARY TO TAIWAN TO DELIVER AID FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
From Tim Siu, PDG (Alhambra)

This year's devastating 7.6 earthquake in Taiwan was felt by Alhambra Rotarians as some members have friends and relatives there.  President Tina Siu announced that the Board approved a donation of $500 for the Rotary Club of Taoyuan.  Alhambra Rotarians matched this contribution to the equivalent of $40,000 NT dollars.

Eddie Wada (Banking-Investment), newest member of Alhambra Rotary left on Friday, December 3rd, on a mission of mercy to present the check to the Taoyuan Rotary club which is located in District 3500.  Eddie's father, Ping Lin Chen, is a member of that Club.  The President of the Taoyuan Rotary will direct the funds for community projects which are needed as a result of the earthquake damage.

President Siu hopes that further friendship projects will continue with the Rotary Club of Alhambra, and the Rotary Club of Taoyuan.

LA VERNE ROTARY SUPPORTS SENIOR CITIZENS
From Carla Sullivan, Past President (La Verne)

For almost 10 year's the seniors of La Verne have been treated to a variety of activities.  Rotary sponsors two special lunches during the year, one in May and the other in December, as well as a lunch on the first Wednesday of every month.  Special placemats, describing Rotary,  have been made by La Verne Rotarians for the lunch participants.

The lunch in May is to celebrate Older Americans Month.  This lunch honors seniors age ninety and over.

There are an average of forty seniors that are over ninety and several that are 100+ years of age.  Special certificates, signed by the Rotary President, are personally delivered to the 90-100 year olds.  Entertainment is provided by the local Bonita High School award winning Chamber Singers, along with an assortment of raffle prizes.  Transportation to this very special lunch is provided by La Verne Rotarians.

The December lunch is similar to the Ninety Plus luncheon, except that it honors seniors of any age.  The Rotarians provide meals, entertainment and raffle prizes.

Lastly, at the first Wednesday of the month lunch, the La Verne Rotarians pay for an average of seventy-five seniors to dine at the La Verne Community Center.  Known as the "Birthday Luncheon," Rotarians provide a beautifully decorated birthday cake to honor all the seniors who are celebrating their birthday in that month.

ARCADIA SUNRISE/SUNSET CLUB CONDUCTS MEMBERSHIP FAIR
From Dave Weakley, District Membership Development Committee (Alhambra)

On Wednesday evening, December 8th, Arcadia Sunrise/Sunset Rotarians held a membership fair.  Each member of the Club submitted names of potential Rotary candidates.  Invitations signed by Governor Garbis, and Club President Paul Lambert, were sent to the selected candidates.  Each invitation was personalized with a brief comment from the proposing Rotarian.   The event was scheduled from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Catered snacks and beverages were available.  Name tags were prepared for the candidates who had responded to the invitation.  As each entered, he/she was greeted, given the name tag, and escorted to the event room.  Introductions were made to other club members.  Informal dialogues between members and guests were designed to initiate or build friendships. 

At approximately 6 p.m., a brief program was presented.  President Paul welcomed the attendees and introduced Governor Garbis, who spoke briefly about Rotary in the community, the District, and the world.  President Paul briefly described previous projects of the Arcadia Sunrise/Sunset Club, and then introduced Steve Biagini, Duarte Rotary President who described recent experiences he had with an international water project in Nigeria.  Don Keenan, past-president of Alhambra Rotary, was introduced to recount another international project, the polio surgical team's activities in India.  PDG Conrad von Bibra was introduced as a resource for Rotary Foundation information.  Photos of local and world Rotary accomplishments were displayed in the meeting room.

Candidates who were invited had been previously approved for membership by the Club.  Consequently, invitations to join the membership were appropriate at the event.  Five new members were acquired, with each scheduled to be inducted by Governor Garbis at the next club meeting.  No candidate who attended, declined to be considered for membership at a later date.  Many candidates were unable to attend the Fair because of commitments the evening of the event.  Each will be contacted by club members for further consideration.  The names comprise a promising list of prospective club members. 

A SPIN AROUND THE WHEEL
By Anne Donofrio-Holter (Montebello)

EDITOR'S NOTE: This new feature provides a brief summary of club activities from around our district compiled from club bulletins..  If you would like your club's events and highlights included in "A Spin Around The Wheel'" please send your weekly club edition to Anne Donofrio-Holter, PMB 145, 1012 W. Beverly Blvd. Montebello, Ca. 90640.  LE

The Montebello Rotary Club, along with other service clubs and businesses in the city, helped serve Christmas Eve dinner at the Quiet Cannon Restaurant to more than 2,500 needy area families.  In addition to dinner and entertainment, food baskets were given to each family, as well as gifts from Santa for the kids.

The Rancho Cucamonga club held its 3rd annual holiday gift spree.  The club, in cooperation with Target Stores, provided a Christmas shopping spree to 64 needy Rancho Cucamonga children.  Each child was escorted by a club member and was able to select $100 worth of toys, clothes, etc.

The Sierra Madre club provided a complete Christmas for two local families including Christmas trees, decorations, dinner, and up to five gifts for each family member, based on "Wish lists."  Interact students participated by filling stockings for each fot the families' children.

Rotarians from the Las Vegas North club took 20 children on a Christmas shopping trip and then treated them to lunch.

In the spirit of the holidays, the Ontario Rotary delivered Christmas trees and gifts to needy families throughout the community.

Along with their sister club in Agua Calienta, Baja California, the West Covina club's annual "Hands Across the Border" brought clothing and toys to a Tijuana orphanage in early December.  Items were also delivered to an elementary school outside Tecate.

The South Pasadena club provided a holiday dinner for a local family this past thanksgiving.

The Boulder City club sponsored a single mother with three children for the holidays.  At the mother's request, clothing was provided for the children.  In addition, club members along with other volunteers, helped plant 500 trees and shrubs to beautify the community.  The club recently presented a check for $1000 to the local library which will be used to purchase the encyclopedia World Biography.

The Alhambra club participated in the "People to People" food drive.  Members brought non-perishable goods which were distributed to the needy throughout the holiday season.  In addition, the club along with members of the Soroptimists, presented 791 3rd graders with books purchased through the help of the "Reading is Fundamental" program.

The Altadena club presented six $300 mini grants to teachers from Burbank, Franklin, and Cleveland Elementary schools, and Washington Middle school.  Each selected proposal enhanced the teaching of literature, music, science, and mathematics, and represented a creative and effective use of the mini grant funds.  The checks were presented to each teacher at their school's faculty meeting.

The Duarte club has begun a water well project in the country of Nigeria.  The club raised over $9000 from other Rotary clubs and private donations.  With the assistance of two matching grants offered through Rotary International, they were able to turn $9000 into $34000.

Glendora Rotarians served Christmas dinner to over 100 Senior citizens, at their annual holiday luncheon.  Entertainment and door prizes were provided for the seniors.

La Verne Rotarians have started two new programs.  The first program "Shoes That Fit" has the club providing a check for $250 which will purchase shoes or clothing for any child that needs these items for school.  At this point there are 122 schools in 26 states that are involved in the program.  In the second new program, the club will adopt a needy family for Christmas.  The program will help one family with the expenses of the season.  It is hoped that the gifts and necessities will make for a "heart-warming" holiday for the entire family.

THE MILLENNIUM DISTRICT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
From Caroline Reinhard, District Conference Chair ( East Los Angeles)

Schedule is subject to change:

For more information, contact: Caroline Reinhart @ 323.263.5165 or @ creinhard@earthlink.net.

MILLENNIUM DISTRICT CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION UPDATE
NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS (ROTARIANS AND PARTNERS) AS OF 12.1.99  - 1314
OUR MILLENNIUM GOAL IS 2000
CLUBS WITH 100% MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

R.I. CONVENTION & DISCOVERY TOUR TO SOUTH AMERICA
12 days 10 nights exclusively for District 5300
From Rosie Wong, Innovative Travel Services (No Cal Rotarian)

Tour Price: $3,646 per person twin sharing.  $1,228 single supplement.  Included:  round trip Air, Hotels/taxes,  Daily Buffet Breakfast, Return transfers in each city.  Does not include gratuities. 

Deposit $400, Full payment by February 15, 2000.  For additional information: 800.698.6881; Fax 925.939.1138;

Email info@its-travel.com; Website www.its-travel.com.

ON-GOING PROGRAMS

1999-2000 AWARDS PROGRAM - Contact Gary Fox, Awards Chair (Alhambra): Telephone, 562.429.8696; Fax, 562.425.6245; e-mail, foxlairxx@aol.com.

DAN STOVER & FOUR-WAY SPEECH CONTESTS -  Dan Stover:   Contact Francis Moore, Chair (Alhambra) or Jim Veltman, Chair (LV Northwest).  4-Way Speech:  Contact Sam Howe, Chair (San Dimas) or Tom Novotny, Chair (LV West).

DISTRICT FOUNDATION -  Contact PDG John Fee (Arcadia),  PDG Conrad von Bibra (South Pasadena)

EXCHANGE STUDENT HOSTING - Contact  Dick Miller District Short Term Exchange Chair, (Henderson)

We are currently putting in place a 3 week Hosting in January and February for students from Brazil.  Governor Garbis has stated that over 50 clubs have filled a goal sheet indicating that they will be supporting the youth exchange program this Rotary year.  We need the names of HOST FAMILY PROSPECTS!!!
For additional information contact Dick Miller, Chair, @ 702.558.5476 or Frank Carroll, Vice Chair @ 702.294.3173.

INTERACT CLUBS - Contact Ed Jasnow, District Interact Chair (Altadena) 626.395.3044.

KIDERACT CLUBS -  Contact Dave Beltran Youth  Service Chair (East Los Angeles) 323.722.4870.

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - Contact Jenni Del Castillo, District Chair (South El Monte) Telephone, 626.442.4470; Fax, 626.444.2763, e-mail, jdelcast@sprintmail.com

MENTOR COMMITTEE - Contact  Austin Weston, Club Mentor Chair (Pasadena), Telephone, 626.797.5693; Fax, 626.791.7066.

POLIO PLUS  PARTNERS - Contact Ken Au - PolioPlus Partners Chair (Covina)
Additional information can be obtained from Ken Au @ 626.335.0968, or PDG Conrad von Bibra, District Foundation Chair.  Ken Au is also available for PolioPlus presentations at club meetings.

ROTARACT CLUBS - Contact John Najarian, Rotaract Chair (Claremont)  909.626.6199.

ROTARY PARTNERS SOCIALS - Contact Jerry and Marci Smith (Covina)  626.339.7300; Sharon or Frank Kautzmann (LV Northwest) @ 702.256.6549.

RYLA SELECTION AND FACILITATOR TRAINING - Contact Barbara Risher- Welch, Chairperson (Montebello) Telephone, (W) 562.699.0916, (H) 562.431.1426.

SAN GABRIEL CLUB SEEKS PARTNERS FOR BRAZIL PROJECTS -  Contact Don Decker, International Service Chair (San Gabriel).  Don can be contacted @ 626.281.4824.

UP-COMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

INDIA GSE TEAM LEAVES JANUARY 15TH - From Chris Montan, GSE Chair (Alhambra)

Team leader Margaret Cooker (Victorville), and her team will be in District 3240 for one month; returning the middle of February, 2000.

70TH ANNIVERSARY FOR INDUSTRY HILLS CLUB -  From Ronald McPeak, President (Industry Hills)

A Celebration Lunch Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2000 to recognize the club's 70 years of service to the local community.   Local City and Chamber of Commerce officials, as well as past Industry Hills club members will be extended invitations.  We feel that the Celebration will be an excellent opportunity to raise our visibility within the City of Industry.  Governor Garbis will be the guest speaker.

AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE - From Sylvia Whitlock (Duarte)  Deadline is March 15, 2000.  Contact Sylvia @ 909.596.3586 or Email Sylvia5@msn

CULTURAL DIVERSITY APPRECIATION DAY MARCH 26, 2000 - From Linda Holman-Konieczny (S El Monte)

In honor of Cultural Diversity, Governor Garbis has called for a day of celebration.  This event is in the planning stages and is scheduled for Sunday, March 26, 2000.  The Day will include dancing groups, music, games, and delicious foods from the many different cultures that make up our communities.  This will be a special day of fun, fellowship, and festivities to promote understanding and appreciation of our differences.

We need input from your club.  Does your club have a cultural aspect that you would like to contribute.  We need committee members.  To be in on the planning or to share your ideas, please contact Linda Holman-Konieczny @ 626.443.8733; Fax 626.443.1939; Email www.LindaAims@aol.com.

INAUGURAL FLO-JO MEMORIAL/ ARCADIA INVITATIONAL -  From Ron King, Event Chair (Walnut Valley)

On April 8, 2000, District 5300 will host the Inaugural Flo-Jo Memorial/Arcadia Invitational  at Citrus College in Glendora, Ca.  Honored Olympians and Rotarians worldwide will come to welcome their new millennium commitment to America's youth.  This Invitational will not only honor one of America's greatest female track athletes, but will also honor all future Olympians and their quest and dreams for the Olympic Gold Medal.  Proceeds from this event will benefit The Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund and the Flo-Jo Foundation.

This is expected to be a World Class Event!  There will be a number of featured track and field events for that day.   Included will be: the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 100 meter relay and the long jump.  In addition, the event will be host to many activities in which the participants and spectators may indulge themselves.  There will be a food court, game tents, TV lounge and over 20 convention booths for local and regional sponsors to display or sell products.

We need your support for this event!  We want every Rotarian within the District to purchase at least one ticket!  The stadium at Citrus College seats over 10,000.  Ticket prices range from $8.00 to $20.00 for VIP tickets.  There is still sponsorship and booth space available.  For further information contact Ron King @ 714.288.1977 or www.district5300.org.  Contributions should be made payable to R.I. District 5300, P.O. Box 4134 Diamond Bar, CA. 91765.  Contributions are tax deductible.

LEBANON GSE TEAM LEAVES APRIL 10TH - From Chris Montan, GSE Chair (Alhambra)

The Lebanon team is composed exclusively of educators.  The team, under the leadership of Dr. Michael Fels, (East Los Angeles) will travel to Lebanon April 10 to May 10, 2000.    Team members include the following:

ROTARY FOUNDATION DINNERS SET FOR APRIL, 2000 -  From Ken Au, Events Coordinator (Covina)

The Governor has set aside Friday evening April 14, 2000 (California) and Wednesday, April 19, 2000 (Nevada), for gala dinner events to honor our contributors and raise district Rotarian and non-Rotarian awareness of the work of The Rotary Foundation.  Please mark these important dates in your calendar.  More information will be forthcoming. 

BOULDER CITY ROTARY TO SPONSOR BBQ CHALLENGE - From Frank Carroll, President Elect (Boulder City)

We know it is well into the future, but some people need to plan well in advance.  We expect 30-40 cookers at our first annual BBQ cook off to be held in Boulder City.  The event will benefit the children of St. Jude's Ranch, and the Rotary International Foundation.  The event will be held at St. Jude's Ranch on May 12-13, 2000.

We would like District 5300 clubs to participate. How? We would like your club to field a small team and send them to a special contest to be held on Friday evening May 12th.  Each team will cook a rack of ribs, and then have them judged by the other cookers in the contest.  We already have entries from District 5450, and the Rotary Club team from Taos, New Mexico.  The Team entry fee is $100.  You will also have the opportunity to judge in the contest next day.  Watch the District Millennium Newsletter for additional information.

DISTRICT 5300 MILLENNIUM ACTIVITIES
DATES TO REMEMBER

DISTRICT CALENDAR -  JANUARY & FEBRUARY

JANUARY 2000 - ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH

January Planning Tips:

Encourage incoming Presidents and Board members to attend the District Assembly.
Intensive promotion of the Presidents-elect Training Seminar (PETS), the District Assembly, District Conference and the RI Convention.
Review club's membership goal and importance of meeting it.
Remind Board of available SHARE Humanitarian Program Allocations. 

FEBRUARY 2000 - WORLD UNDERSTANDING MONTH

February Planning Tips:

Observe the RI Anniversary on February 23rd - World Understanding and Peace Day.
Begin preparations for Magazine Month in April.
Remind members to make reservations for RE Convention.
Continue to promote RI Convention.
Promote members to sign up for Millennium District Conference.

TEST YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ROTARY

1. What is the official Rotary International theme for 1999-2000?

2. Who is the president of Rotary International 1999-2000?

3. Who is the 1999-2000 chairman of the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation of R.I.?

4. Who is the president-elect of R.I., whose term begins July 1, 2000?

5. How many countries are represented by the members of the R.I. Board of Directors for 1999-2000?

6. In what year did Paul P. Harris launch the first Rotary club?

7. In what city?

8. How did the club get its name?

9. What was Paul's occupation?

10. Which club made Rotary International in 1910? In what country?

11. When did the organization take the name "Rotary International"?

12. Approximately how many Rotary clubs are there? a) 19,000; b) 23,000; c) 29,000; d) 32,000.

13. Approximately how many Rotary club members are there worldwide? a) 1 million; b) 1.2 million; c) 1.5 million; d) 2 million.

14. Which city has not been home to a Rotary club? a) Moscow, Russia; b) Havana, Cuba; c) Bejing, China; d) Saigon, Vietnam.

15. How many Rotary districts are there today?

16. True/False:  A Rotary district governor must have served as a club president.

17. In geographic terms. where is Rotary growth the greatest?

18. Is Rotary growing overall?

19. What was the fundraising goal originally set by the PolioPlus Campaign. How much was actually pledged and announced at the 1988 R.I. Convention?

20. What is the official target date established for the global eradication of polio?

21. When was the last meeting of the R.I. Council on Legislation, and how often does that body meet?

22. The Bylaws of R.I. require club members to attend what percentage of their club's meetings?

23. True/False: Attendance at the 2000 R.I. Convention in Buenos Aires, Argentina will count as club attendance.

24. The first contribution to The Rotary Foundation of R.I. then called "The Rotary Endowment Fund" was made in 1918 by the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri.  What was the amount of that contribution?

25. As of June 30, 1999 (the end of the most recent fiscal year), what were total contributions to the Foundation for   1998-1999.

26. What is the Permanent Fund?

27. What is a Group Study Exchange team?

28. What are the Grants called whose goal is to improve health, alleviate hunger, and enhance human and social development as a means of achieving world peace?

29. What are the Four Avenues of Service?

30. The gearwheel symbol of Rotary International is a trademark recognized around the world.  When was it created?        (Extra credit:  How many spokes?  How many cogs?)

31. What's the name of the annual publication that lists the names, chief officers, and meeting times and places of the world's Rotary clubs?

32. How many countries are represented in Rotary International?

33. What is the official magazine of Rotary International?  When was it first published?

34. Choose one:  What is Interact?  What is Rotaract?

35. What is RYLA?

36. Although the two mottoes of Rotary have been in use for many years, they were not formally approved until the 1950 Convention in Detroit, Michigan.  What are they?

37. When is World Understanding and Peace Day?

38. Answer three: When is: Literacy Month? New Generations Month? Rotary Foundation Month? Vocational Service Month? Magazine Month?

39. What are the official Rotary colors?

40. Who was the first secretary (later general secretary) of Rotary?  (If you don't know this, you can also receive credit by naming the current general secretary of R.I.)

41. The 4-Way Test began in 1932 as a simple ethical yardstick.  Who devised the test? (Extra credit if you can recite       it.)

42. What is the official Rotary song? a) "The Circle Game" b) "Smile, Everyone, Smile" c) "Spinning Wheel"  d)"R-O-T-A-R-Y, That spells Rotary."

43. The World Headquarters building of Rotary International is located in Evanston, Illinois.  Name the locations of at    least three of the eight international service centers of the Secretariat.

44. What is Family Week?

45. How many volumes are in the latest edition of The Rotary Basic Library (Publication No. 990)?

46. The publication Honoring Our Past (No. 925) includes numerous quotations from what Rotary pioneer?

47. Are individual Rotarians members of Rotary International?

48. True/False: Rotary club members are required to attend their district conference each year?

49. What is the address of the R.I. Web site on the Internet?

50. What is the publication called Rotary World?

ANSWERS

1. Act with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity.

2. Carlo Ravizza of the Rotary Club of Sud-Ovest, Italy.

3. Bill Hundley.

4. Frank J. Devlyn of the Rotary Club of Anahuac, D. F. Mexico.

5. Represents 11 countries: Brazil, Canada, England, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Switzerland.

6. February 23, 1905.

7. Chicago, Illinois.

8. The first club members rotated their meeting place each week, usually in the members office.

9. Paul Harris was a lawyer.

10. The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

11. At the 1922 Convention in Los Angeles, California delegates voted to change the name of the International Association of Rotary Clubs to Rotary International.

12. 29,000

13. 1.2 million.

14. Rotary has been in all these cities, although there are no clubs in Havana, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), or Bejing at this time.

15. In 1999-2000 there are 528 Rotary districts.

16. True.  The governor must have served a full term as a club president.

17. Taiwan gained 33 clubs and 972 new Rotarians.  Geographically, Europe was the growth leader, both in new clubs and adding members to existing clubs.

18. Rotary club membership declined about 1% in 1997-98, or 12,153 Rotarians.

19. $120 million was the original goal, in 1988 a grand total of $219,350,449 in contributions and pledges was announced. With subsequent contributions and interest earned, Rotarians have raised more than $400 million for PolioPlus.

20. The year 2000, with final certification coming in 2005, Rotary's 100th anniversary.

21. The last Council meeting was held in 1998 in New Delhi, India.  Meets every 3 years.

22. Sixty percent.

23. True. Attendance may be credited.

24. $26.50.

25. For 1998-99 Rotary year, total contributions to the Foundation were $68 million.

26. It is an endowment fund from which only the earnings are spent in support of Foundation programs.

27. A cultural exchange program designed to provide outstanding business and professional people with opportunities for studying another country, its people, and its institutions through participation in an organized program of study and discussion in the country concerned.  Duration of the exchange is typically between four and six weeks.

28. Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) Grants.

29. Club Service, Vocational Service, Community Service, and International Service.

30. At the 1912 Convention in Duluth, Minnesota.  There were various changes until the current version was adopted by the 1923-24 R.I. Board.  The wheel has six spokes and 24 cogs.

31. The Official Directory.

32. 162 Countries.

33. The Rotarian.  The official magazine was first published in January 1911.

34. Interact refers to Rotary club-sponsored clubs for young people dedicated to service and international understanding (ages 14-18). Rotaract (ages 18-30) for the purpose of developing leaders and service-minded citizens.

35. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a program for young people, intended to develop qualities of leadership, good citizenship, and personal development.

36. "Service Above Self" is the primary motto of R.I. "He Profits Most Who Serves Best" is the other Rotary motto.

37. February 23, the annual anniversary of the founding of the first Rotary club.  February is also World Understanding Month.

38. July is Literacy Month, September is New Generations Month, November is Rotary Foundation Month,

39. October is Vocational Service Month, April is Magazine Month.

40. Royal blue and gold.

41. Chesley R. Perry (1910-1942).  Aaron Hyatt, a past director of R.I., is the current general secretary.  (He is currently on leave).

42. Herbert J. Taylor of Chicago, Illinois, who served as R.I. president for 1954-55.

43. Sorry, but there is no official Rotary song.

44. Rotary International service centers are located in: Zurich, Switzerland; Parramatta, N.S.W., Australia; Delhi, India; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Manila, Philippines; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

45. The second week of February each year.  Rotarians are encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to family       and community through projects, activities, and events in celebration of the Family.

46. Three Volumes:  Rotary in Profile (history and overview), A Commitment to Service (programs) and The Rotary Foundation.

47. The book's subtitle is "The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris."

48. No. Rotarians are members of their Rotary club.  Only Rotary clubs are members of Rotary International.

49. False.  It's strongly encouraged, but not mandatory.

50. http://www.rotary.org

51. Rotary World is an eight-page, tabloid-sized newspaper published five times a year for Rotary club, district, and international leaders.  A subscription is $4 per year.

MILLENNIUM NEWSLETTER EDITOR - A. C. LANI EXTON (GLENDORA)  (B) 626.792.2186