ROTARY DISTRICT 5300
THE MILLENNIUM TIMES
NET EDITION
(web address: http://www.district5300.org)
Highlighting the World of Rotary, District Acitvities,
Club Events and the People that Make it Happen!

VOLUME 72 NO. 1

GOVERNOR GARBIS DER YEGHIAN

JULY 1999

GOV GARBIS TAKES DIST 5300 HELM


GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

My Fellow Rotarians: (Editor's Note - A motivating message from Governor Garbis will be included in each newsletter)

As we begin our fantastic journey into the next millennium, Angela and I wish to express our sincere appreciation to you for your support, encouragement and friendship. You have given us a wonderful opportunity to serve you in the Millennium Year. You have graciously bestowed upon us a unique title -- your Chief Servants -- an honor that we will cherish for the rest of our life. As we embark on our great mission together, we pledge to serve you with dignity, dedication and enthusiasm, joyfully and proudly investing our God-given talents, time, resources and energies in the advancement of Rotary International and our beloved District’s goals and objectives

I am truly indebted to the College of District 5300 Governors. The illustrious leaders of this unique institution humorously have nicknamed it "the College of the Tarnished Brass," but for us, Rotarians, they are a rare breed, they are our exemplars, the shining stars who have served and led and continue to serve and lead by example. They generously and lovingly share with us their vast experience, and provide wise counsel, guidance, support and encouragement. They are our Builders, Authors, Planters and Cultivators.

Ours is a unique District -- we are uniquely magnanimous, cultrually diverse and called upon at a special time in history to serve our communities and to affect world peace through Rotary. We are also supremely challenged to meet our Millennium goals and objectives. I am grateful to our club Presidents 2000 for not only enthusiastically embracing, but also pledging to surpass beyond our expectations our clear and measurable goals of growth in membership, growth in fellowship, and, most important of all, growth in commitment and service. Under their caring leadership, I am sure our clubs will thrive as we leave enduring footprints of sharing, of caring, of love, and most significantly of hope. As the leaders of transition between this century and the next, and the first presidents of the new millennium, I am confident that they will not only be the first, but also the best. With the support of our club officers, Board members, committee chairs, and club members, they will make a difference by expanding existing efforts and will rise to meet our District’s challenges in 1999-2000.

When Past Rotary International President Clem Renouf made his acceptance speech at the 1977 International Convention, he said, "I am here because Rotary takes ordinary people and gives them extraordinary opportunities to do more with their lives than they ever dreamed possible. I am here because Rotary cares about people." The 1999-2000 Rotary year offers us an extraordinary opportunity to make a real difference, to breathe new life into our District, to inspire our clubs to achieve what they never dreamed was possible. Let us all remember that one person can make a difference. Whenever I doubt that, I remember these words:

I AM ONLY ONE, BUT I AM ONE

I CANNOT DO EVERYTHING, BUT I CAN DO SOMETHING;

WHAT I OUGHT TO DO, I WILL DO

BECAUSE I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

With vision, commitment and action, as builders and architects, let us join our hands and hearts together in full measure in this historic millennium year to add a spacious and impressive floor on the Rotary District 5300 high-rise. By fully employing our members’ talents, let us author a marvelous new chapter in our bestseller, "The Success Story of the Greatest District in the Rotary World." With caring love, cognizant of the fact that the roots of happiness grow in the soil of service, let us plant new Rotary seeds, cultivate the Rotary rose garden and ... on the 30th of June in the year 2000, let us be worthy to proudly enjoy the blooming flowers -- beautiful, colorful and effervescent.

In 1915, Paul Harris told Rotarians, "What Rotary will be one hundred years hence, none living can imagine. There is nothing impossible to Rotary now. I believe that Rotary will live; if it lives, it will grow." With those words, the founder of our great organization has entrusted his gift to us as Rotary’s millennium year stewards.

As we continue our distinguished Past District Governors’ legacy, let us carry the Rotary torch with pride, let us serve and lead by example, let us set our sights high as we begin incorporating into our activities our International President’s Millennium theme "Rotary 2000: Act with Consistency, Credibility, Continuity." Let the spirit of Rotary guide our paths, let us open our hearts to service, roll up our sleeves and get involved.

Angela and I wish you a happy and satisfying Rotary journey in 1999-2000. May God Almighty bless you and your families as we strive to serve our local and global communities with love, vision, and faith.

BRIGHTEN THE MILLENNIUM --- THE ROTARY WAY!

GOVERNOR’S INSTALLATION BREAKFAST
JULY 10TH - 8:30 am - LA VERNE COMMUNITY CENTER
CONTACT CARLA SULLIVAN FOR RESERVATIONS - 909. 596. 8777

CITY OF LA VERNE HONORS GOVERNOR GARBIS

Jon Blickenstaff, the mayor of the City of La Verne recently gave recognition to "one of its most prominent citizens, Dr. Garbis Der Yeghian as the 1999-2000 Rotary International District Governor."

The mayor stated that, "Garbis has been active for many years in Rotary projects on both local and international levels. He was instrumental in founding of the first Rotary clubs in the former Soviet Union and in Armenia. He has coordinated the La Verne Rotary Club’s efforts to improve living conditions in Acambaro, Mexico. For the past several years, Garbis has coordinated a World Peace Conference on the University of La Verne campus featuring renowned academicians and diplomats. Through his efforts,

Rotary International is now being considered as a nominee for a Nobel Peace Prize. Garbis and his wife Angela have resided in La Verne for more than two decades where they have raised two sons."

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL BRINGS ROTARY WORLD TO SINGAPORE

Over 100 District 5300 Rotarians and family members were among some 18,000 Rotarians and guests from 125 countries gathered in Singapore, June 13-16 for Rotary International’s 90th annual convention. The Rotarians were drawn together by a a common mission--building better communities and helping children through its vast international network of volunteers.

Through plenary sessions, panel discussions and workshops, participants helped plan for Rotary’s future and exchange information about international humanitarian projects addressing literacy, poverty and hunger, and exchange programs.

Rotary International President James R. Lacy acknowledged the warm welcome by Singapore, as Rotary’s annual convention returned to Asia for the third time in 11 years. "In Singapore, we have found that the people and government embrace the same spirit of community that Rotary club members strive for in their hometowns," said Lacy.

During the four-day mix of workshops and hospitality, Rotarians discussed how to work with government and other non-governmental organizations and initiate programs that will benefit children worldwide. "When it comes to community improvement, it is important that business and professional leaders work with the government and reach out to those who are in need," said PDG Dr. Tim K. Siu of the Alhambra Rotary club.

The convention exhibits show cased 33 community service projects including a program to feed starving children in the US; a learning and training program for children with disabilities in Malaysia; HIV/AIDS awareness projects In India; shelter projects in Fiji; and a program to save the rainforest in Coasta Rica.

Presentation of the organization’s highest honor, The Rotary Award for World Understanding, was awarded to the founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhummad Yunus. Yunus’ microcredit village banking system is known world wide for enabling millions of people in Bangladesh to lift themselves out of poverty.

INT’L CONVENTION IMPRESSIONS OF SOME WHO ATTENDED

Katy Welsh, President, (Pasadena Sunrise), "Attendance at the International Convention showed me the true essence of Rotary: world understanding and international peace. Speaking to people of all nations in the Rotary language was a wonderful experience. Seeing 161 flags parade across the stage and hearing of the works of Mohammed Yunus were highlights."

Frank & Sharon Kautzmann (LV Northwest), "Convention was wonderful. Opening ceremony very moving. We enjoyed the traveling and hosting fellowship. Met and made some new friends."

Duane Johnson (Covina), "I was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm for the common world wide objective of "Service Above Self." The new RI President is responsible for continuing the programs which were begun in past years. The fellowship with other Rotarians from all over the world will remain in my memory for many years to come."

PDG Wayne Whistler & Annette, (Glendora) The City of Singapore was one of the most beautiful cities we have seen, with gardens and landscaping along the freeways...absolutely clean and sparkling. We had a great home hospitality night and enjoyed the tours around the city.

Claire Joly, President, (Virgin Valley), Very impressive. Was my first one. Events were scheduled properly with enough time to attend with a fresh mind. Profound at times, and always in good taste. Brotherly spirit was present."

THE TWENTY BILLION DOLLAR BLUFF

By James A. Speer, Past Director, R. I. (Covina)

The technological advances, particularly in the last half of this century, are mind boggling! How different life is to those of us born in the 1930’s whose source of communications was limited to the radio and newspapers. Since World War II more information flows into our lives in one year than all the information which flowed into peoples lives in the previous century!

In spite of the advances alone in communications there is a blip which has been created on the CRT screen of life. We call this blip illiteracy. An almost worldwide phenomenon which affects nearly a billion people. An estimated 27 million who can not read or write are right here in our own country.

It is estimated that twenty billion dollars lost in production, accidents, lost taxes and crime because thousands of people can not read or write at the firth grade level!

Among the marvelous aspects of Rotary is the smorgasbord of service opportunities which challenges you and me and our clubs. After all service, through fellowship, is our business.

One half of Americans can not properly fill out a job application, 75% of unemployed adults have reading and writing difficulities and 80% of all juveniles in U.S. courts are functionally illiterate. This is a sad commentary when by contrast some other countries, including some developing countries, are over 90% literate! It is inconceivable that one in four or five people in our own country are unable to function at a fifth grade level.

What can we do about it? We Rotarians and club boards of directors are considered to be "possibility thinkers." We as members look to our leadership to encourage involvement by among other things working with local literacy councils by:

1. Expanding local literacy programs by providing a full time literacy coordinator.
2. Raising funds for supplies and equipment for literacy centers.
3. Helping to identify students who need help.
4. Helping to make the community aware of how local literacy councils need support.

Rotarians have the talent and skills needed to bring hope to people. In that process members will find joy in helping others. Huxley once wrote: "Every man who knows how to read has it in his power to magnify himself, to multiply the ways in which he expects to make his life full and significant."

RYLA 2000

By Barbara Risher Welch, Chairwoman ( Montebello)

The RYLA 2000 Committee is preparing for the best Rotary Youth Leadership Awards ever for the new millennium. If your Rotary Club has never sent participants to RYLA, your local students are missing out on a fantastic leadership opportunity! It is not too late to get on board. The goal of this years RYLA committee is for every club in the district to send at leas one male and one female student to RYLA. Plan now to include the $185 per participant in your clubs budget. Another committee goal is to have at least one member of each club in District 5300 to take part in the Facilitator Training. These FUN training sessions prepare Rotarians to be facilitators at the RYLA weekend. Each Rotarian should experience RYLA at least once in their Rotary lifetime! As the students and facilitators say, "it is a weekend experience they will never forget."

Did you know that District 5300’s RYLA program is one of the best in the world? This became evident at last years RYLA Conference in Texas which was held for RYLA District Chair Persons. Not only does District 5300 send a large amount of students (almost 300), but the participants are at RYLA for an entire weekend. This is especially remarkable because we maintain such a low price per student. Our Committee and District 5300 should be very proud of these facts!

RYLA 2000 will be our District’s 14th year to present a RYLA program. The Rotarians of District 5300 are committed to the development of the skills that will enable young men and women to work together to solve problems and achieve common goals now and in their future business and professional lives. For our RYLA to be successful an equal number of male and female attendees at RYLA is essential. The RYLA Committee will work to assure an exact 50/50 split for RYLA 2000. There are many reasons for this exact split, but a couple of obvious ones are housing and chaperones. If your club anticipates difficulty achieving this 50/50 mix, you may need to extend applications to another high school or you may want to work together with another Rotary Club, and the two clubs together can produce a 50/50 mix.

Important Club Chairperson Training Dates for RYLA 2000 Are As Follows:

(This Club Chairperson Training is important to assure all RYLA details are disseminated to one Chairperson from each club, so that deadlines will be adhered to.)

August 17, 1999 - Region A (West San Gabriel Valley)
August 19, 1999 - Region B (East San Gabriel Valley)
August 24, 1999 - Region C (High Desert)
August 26, 1999 - Region D (Nevada)

November 15, 1999 - RYLA payment for participants is due

January 15, 2000 - Students must be selected by this date

January 11, 2000 - Facilitator Training (Region A)
January 13, 2000 - Facilitator Training (Region B)
January 18, 2000 - Facilitator Training (Region C)
January 20, 2000 - Facilitator Training (Region D)

March 3,4 & 5, 2000 - RYLA weekend program

For questions or concerns, contact Barbara Risher Welch, Chairperson (Montebello), (W) 562.699.0916, (H) 562.431.1426 or Steve Garrett, PDG (Sierra Madre), RYLA Participant Coordinator, (W) 626.355.7666, (H) 626.355.0076.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE CANDIDATES NEEDED

By Conrad von Bibra, District Foundation Chair, (South Pasadena)

It is time to nominate a qualified candidate for our team to India in January, 2000. Applications are due August 10th for interviews to be held August 28th. Call GSE Chair, Chris Montan (Alhambra) 626.308.4880 for application Forms.

The Group Study Exchange program provides grants for teams of outstanding non-Rotarian business and professional persons to travel between paired Rotary districts in different countries. Teams spend four weeks abroad where they study their host country’s institutions, economy, and lifestyles; observe their own professions in that country; and develop friendships and discuss ideas with local citizens.

  • Applicants should be 25-40 years of age and employed full time in a vocation for two years.
  • Applicants cannot be a Rotarian or a spouse or child of a Rotarian.
  • Applicants are due in August, 1999 for group Study Exchange Jan 10 to Feb 10, 2000.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE?

By C. Ray Carlson, Chair, Junior Achievement Committee, ( Pasadena)

JOBS! Jobs that provide a fulfilling and meaningful way of life, with enough income to provide at least the basic necessities of life and, hopeflly, a lot more. How are such jobs created? Mainly by entrepreneurs with a Great Idea, who find capital to start a business or profession, and find customers for it and, in the process, create jobs for others. We know that small businesses, many of them family businesses, that started on the kitchen or in a garage (like Hewlett Packard and Apple Computer), are the mainstay of job creation in America, according to the Small Business Administration.

What if we could export this incredible creativity of Americans to other countries, especially the desperately impoverished ones? What if we Rotarians could encourage more people in those countries to become entrepreneurs, and maybe provide seed capital to help them get started, and maybe even volunteer some mentoring by experienced business and professional Rotarians? Could this maybe stimulate the creation of many jobs, and reduce the suffering in this world? YES!!!

Seven clubs in District 5300 are actually partnering to make this happen - Altadena, East Los Angeles, Green Valley, Herperia, LV Paradise, La Verne and Pasadena Sunrise. They have donated funds towards four Matching Grants from The Rotary Foundation totaling $42,000 to help this poverty problem in Tijuana, Mexico and three regions of Armenia. The money is used to supply Junior Achievement instructional materials and to train instructors in those places. This effectively provides micro-scholarships of only $15-$20 per student to impart an understanding of economics and business that can make a world of difference for them and their countries! We have heard from the lips of those that have been brought to our clubs, both students and teachers, that it has made that kind of difference in their perspective and choices for further education. We all know the axion:

Give a person a fish and they’ll eat for a Day.

Teach a person How To Fish and they’ll eat for a Lifetime

But we can teach them more than just a skill or craft. We can actually teach them the basics of business so that they may not just "fish" for themselves, but for a town or for their nation, or even for export to other nations. And, we Rotarians, of all people, should have the experience and knowledge to transfer to these people. Some may be able to serve as Rotary volunteers and visit sites abroad for a week or a month and pass on their skills during an intensive training program. Or, as we are doing in Tijuana and Armenia, depend on Rotarians there to fill this role in reaching out to their own people.

As we begin the new Rotary year, why not commit $500 to a new program in Armenia or Tijuana, or some other place that your club has a long-standing relationskip with? We are currently exploring opportunities in India, Chile, Cuba, China, Madagascar, Israel (Palestinian and Russian communities), Syria, and Thailand. When we have five clubs that will commit $500 each to one such location, we can apply for District Share Funds to match that sum, followed by a Matching Grant from the Rotary Foundation for another match, to give a total of $10,000 for each location. This is one of the best possible investments that your club can make in enabling "today’s youth to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs."

For more information or to confirm your commitment: 626.798.0404, 626.797.7524, PO Box 40400, Pasadena, Ca. 91114-7400, craycarlson@usa.net.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE, HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

By Dennis Ortwein, District Vocational Service Chair, ( Las Vegas Northwest)

An important and unique aspect of Rotary is our classification system, giving members both the opportunity and responsibility to represent their vocations. This is spelled out in the Second Object of Rotary, calling us to apply high ethical standards in our businesses or professions, to recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and to view our respective occupations as an opportunity to serve society.

From Its founding in 1905, Rotary has been concerned with ethical standards in business. The first club in Chicago organized a committee on Business Methods. At the first Rotary Convention in 1910, Arthur Sheldon, the Business Methods Chairman, coined what has become a major motto for Rotarians worldwide: He Profits Most Who Serves Best.

It wasn’t until 1932, however, that ‘the 4-Way Test" was developed. Herbert J. Taylor (R.I. President in 1954-55) first used it to guide a floundering company he had been hired to lead. Rotarians quickly adoped it and have been using it as a benchmark for both business and personal lives to this day. The 4-Way Test has been shared broadly outside of the Rotary world in many ways. Two examples are the high school speech contest in our District, and the large billboards at most intersections in and around Manila in the Philippines.

In 1989 the Council on Legislation adopted a "Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions" to provide more specific guidelines for high ethical standards. Until 1987 Vocational Service was seen as the responsibility of each individual Rotarian. But in 1987 the RI Board expanded the scope of Vocational Service to make it a shared responsibility between the clubs and each of their members. Clubs were charged to focus on a variety of career development aspects, including: Providing vocational training opportunities for various populations, helping to equip vocational schools, helping young people to make informed career choices, providing recognition for outstanding community leaders and workers, and providing leadership training for youth (such as through RYLA and Interact).

Our District has taken a particularly active role in providing help for clubs interested in expanding their Vocational Service involvement by establishing committees in the following: Career Development, Vocational Awareness, Minigrants, 4-Way Speech Contest, Dan Stover Music Awards, Conflict Resolution, and Community Leader Recognition. Rotary also sets aside October as Vocational Service Month for special emphasis on projects and programs at all levels.

A section of each monthly newsletter will be devoted to Vocational Service projects, such as; guidlines for conducting specific activities; practical tips to use in the workplace; and other information Rotarians would like to share. Send copy and pictures to: Dennis Ortwein (LV Northwest) to 9709 Sundial Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89134; Phone 702.243.6060, Fax 702.240.0442, E-mail ortyo@aol.com

TEMPLE CITY CLUB "CELEBRATES ROTARY"

Exerpts From Recent article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune

A "Celebrate Rotary" luncheon was held recently to better acquaint local community leaders with the work of Rotary International. Guest speaker was District 5300 Governor, Garbis Der Yeghian. The 12 member Temple City club sponsored the luncheon. Through this type of activity it hopes to double its membership with younger, active, committed people from the community.

Governor Garbis spoke of Rotary Internationals goal of eradicating polio worldwide, and its new focus on promoting literacy. He stated, "if people around the world can’t read or write, then it’s difficult to promote peace." "Literacy can promote understanding among people.  I feel Rotary deserves more recognition from the world." "I believe Rotary is a very deserving organization."

After Governor Der Yeghian’s presentation, Das Sheenh, an independent investor from Temple City, said he was considering joining Rotary and liked the global view the club holds. "What I heard today, the approach, the good deeds, that’s what I wanted to hear, Rotary has a more humanitarian view of all people."

GOVERNOR’S MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE

DISTRICT GOALS

2
2
2
20
20
20
200
200
200
200
NEW CLUBS (NET GAIN)
FOUNDATION BENEFACTORS PER CLUB (124)
MAJOR DONORS PER REGION ( 8)
CLUBS PARTICIPATING IN MATCHING GRANTS
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
NEW YOUTHACT, INTERACT, ROTARACT CLUBS
NEW MEMBERS (NET GAIN)
NEW PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION PER MEMBER TO ROTARY FOUNDATION
ATTENDEES AT THE MILLENNIUM DISTRICT CONFERENCE

GOVERNOR’S CLUB VISITATION SCHEDULE - JULY & AUGUST

JULY

13TH ALHAMBRA 21ST SAN GABRIEL 27TH LV WEST
14TH MONTEBELLO 22ND COVINA 28TH LV PARADISE
15TH  ALTADENA 26TH LV SOUTHWEST 28TH MOAPA VALLEY
19TH EL MONTE 27TH LV NORTHWEST 29TH LV UNIVERSITY
20TH EAST LOS ANGELES    

AUGUST

3RD COVINA SUNRISE 12TH GREEN VALLEY 19TH SOUTH EL MONTE
3RD MONROVIA 12TH LAS VEGAS 24TH INDUSTRY HILLS
4TH WEST COVINA 13TH LV NORTH 24TH RANCHO C SUN
5TH FOOTHILLS SUN 17TH GLENDORA 25TH CHINO
5TH MONTEREY PARK 18TH ARCADIA SUN/SET 25TH CLAREMONT SUN
6TH CLAREMONT 18TH DIAMOND BAR 26TH ONTARIO
10TH LV FREMONT 19TH PASADENA SUN 31ST RANCHO CUCAMONG
11TH CALIENTE 31ST RANCHO DEL CHINO  

DISTRICT CALENDAR - JULY & AUGUST

JULY 1999 - LITERACY MONTH

1ST  THE MILLINNIUM YEAR STARTS
1ST SEMI-ANNUAL DUES FOR RI AND DISTRICT 5300 DUE
1ST - 30TH CLUBS SEEK QUALIFIED GSE CANDIDATES FOR OUTBOUND TEAM TO DISTRICT 3240 - INDIA
10TH GOVERNOR’S INSTALLATION BREAKFAST AT THE LA VERNE COMMUNITY CENTER - 8:30 AM
15TH ARTICLES DUE FOR AUGUEST GOVERNOR’S NEWSLETTER
31ST RYLA PARTICIPANT RESERVATION FORMS DUE TO DISTRICT OFFICE

July Planning Tips:
Plan for Membership and Extension Month in August and New Generations month in September
Make a current list of filled and unfilled classifications
Plan a membership meeting in August
Highlight the RI Theme and RI President’s program
Begin District Conference Promotion

AUGUST 1999 - MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION MONTH

1ST SUBMIT FEES FOR INTERACT AND LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
1ST DEADLINE FOR MATCHING GRANTS REQUESTS OVER US $20,000, NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOLAR AWARDS, ROTARY PEACE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS AND 3H PLANNING GRANT PROPOSALS
1OTH DEADLINE - GSE APPLICATIONS DUE TO GSE CHAIR, CHRIS MONTAN (ALHAMBRA
15TH ARTICLES DUE FOR SEPTEMBER GOVERNOR’S NEWSLETTER
17TH RYLA CLUB CHAIRPERSON TRAINING FOR REGION A
19TH RYLA CLUB CHAIRPERSON TRAINING FOR REGION B
24TH RYLA CLUB CHAIRPERSON TRAINING FOR REGION C
26TH RYLA CLUB CHAIR PERSON TRAINING FOR REGION D
28TH GSE TEAM CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS - GREEN TREE INN, VICTORVILLE

August Planning Tips:
Plan for Vocational Service Month in October
Consider opportunities to work with New Generations

GOVERNOR’S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO HAVE 2 EDITIONS
NET EDITION AND HOME DELIVERED EDITION PLANNED

The Goal of the Governor’s newsletter, The Millennium Times, is to keep all 3000 District 5300 Rotarians informed about RI, District, and club activities, projects, events, and people. Plans are in place to introduce a two edition format to accomplish this goal:

1. The Net Edition will follow the layout and format that was used during this past Rotary year. The Edition will appear on the District’s Web Page (http://www.district5300.org)the first week of each month. It will be downloaded, copied and distributed at the club level. This Edition will be informational in content, void of pictures, some human interest articles, member Bio’s , and advertising.

2. The Home Edition will, in addition to the Net information, contain pictures, expanded feature articles, member Bio’s, and advertising. It will be printed in a "newspaper format" and will be a minimum of 8 pages. The Edition will initially be mailed to all 3000 District members. Subscriptions ($10 annually) and Advertising are being solicited to raise the necessary funding for 12 monthly issues.

3. The Home Edition should be received the 3rd week in July. Look it over! See if it is worthy of your Subscription and/or Advertising support?? SUBSCRIPTION AND ADVERTISING SPONSORSHIP FORMS WILL BE IN THE AUGUST EDITION OF BOTH THE NET AND HOME EDITIONS!

Editor for both the Net and Home Editions is A. C. Lani Exton (Glendora) he can be reached at (W) 626.792.2186; (H) 626.963.0578; Fax 626.440.9414 or District Office: 626.930.8768.

ROTARY 2000: ACT WITH CONSISTENCY, CREDITIBILITY, CONTINUITY