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!

SIERRA MADRE CLUB SERVES THE COMMUNITY

The Sierra Madre Rotary club is new (chartered June, 1997); relatively small (24) members; and very active.  Under the very capable leadership of President Tom Hale the members are engaged in numerous community activities.

In August members helped the local Interact club with a Dog Wash.  Club members and eighteen enthusiastic teen, some interact members and some friends worked late into the afternoon to wash 70-75 dogs of all sizes, "makes and models." When the  soap[ suds cleared, the event grossed $1300, 1/2 of which goes to the Sierra Madre Dog Park.  Before heading for a well deserved shower Director Deborah Smith exclaims, "You can quote me...today was One Doggone Successful Event."

The City of Sierra Madre will benefit from the  speakers at the Tuesday morning club meetings.  When the club received 50 15 gallon stenocarpus sinuatus trees from the Arbor Nursery in Duarte, the members decided to plant trees throughout the city  in honor of each weeks speaker.

For the second year in a row, the Sierra Madre club joined forces with the local PTA in welcoming back Sierra Madre elementary school teachers.  The club underwrote and provided volunteers to help serve lunch to more than 50 teachers and school employees in preparation of the new school year.

Mini grant Chair Jennie Jacobsen-Huse indicates that they will be providing an $875 "Art History for Young People" grant to Sierra Madre School.  Members are working to increase community awareness of the grant program.

Editors Note: I  receive the clubs ""Vine" newsletter via e-mail.  Newsletter Editor, Ron Hutson has developed a very informative and interesting overview of club news.  I find the Clip Art graphics a wonderful addition to the Newsletter. Below is the logo for "The Vine."  

1998-1999 DISTRICT PERMANENT FUND REPORT
From PDG Tim Siu, Chair, District 1998-99 Permanent Fund (Alhambra)

District 5300 is proud to salute PDG Leland and Therese Mothershead for their leadership and generous contributions to the Rotary Permanent Fund Initiative for the Rotary International 1998-99 year. Major gift donations were received from Therese & Leland Mothershead III (San Marino), Dr. Melvin Anderson (Alhambra), William & Dorothy Knoke (San Marino), and E. Burdette & Helen Boileau (Pomona).  The grand total of $1,126,576.16 was recorded by the Rotary Foundation.

Many thanks for those generous Rotarians and friends who have chosen to support the Foundation's Permanent Fund; a gift that will provide future Rotarians with the means to help meet the urgent human needs well into the year 2000 and beyond.

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

My Fellow Rotarians:

The Spirit of Rotary is soaring in District 5300 -- this is my overwhelming impression as I continue my official club visits.  I wish to congratulate all club presidents as well as each and every Rotarian for enthusiastically implementing their millennium plans and making a difference in their respective communities.  Angela and I are immensely thankful for the warm reception showered upon us which continues to reflect the love and fellowship of our Rotary Family.

The Board of Rotary International has designated October as "Vocational Service Month."  During this period, Rotarians are encouraged to make special commitments to the second Avenue of Service by taking part in such projects as providing career information to young people, especially graduating students who will soon enter the work force; by presenting Vocational Service awards to outstanding employees; by holding business seminars, classification talks, Rotation days (visits to offices and workplaces of Rotary club members) and promoting the 4-Way Test - to name a few.

The purpose of Vocational Service is to promote high ethical standards in business and the professions, recognizing the worthiness of all useful occupations and fostering the ideal of service in pursuit of all vocations.  The basic question concerning Vocational Service that every Rotarian should ask is "What can I do in my daily work to be a little more helpful and friendly to others?"  Vocational Service should be a living, daily experience.

District 5300 Rotary clubs have been at the forefront in pursuing high quality Vocational Service programs all year round.  Among our most notable activities are: Dan Stover Music Competition (in honor of longtime and valued Alhambra Rotarian Dan Stover's memory and his many contributions to Rotary), Four-Way Speech Contest, Outstanding Teacher/Community Leader Recognition, Career Development Workshops, Teacher Mini-Grants, Vocational Awareness and Mentoring Programs, Conflict Resolution Seminars, and Vocational Day - inviting employees or co-workers to club meetings.

At the threshold of the 21st century we are faced with a rapidly changing social reality which challenges all of us to meet the needs of our communities and global humankind.  No matter what changes the new century brings, Rotarians can help their own societies to adjust to them and profit from them by continuing to apply Rotary's ideal of Vocational Service to our daily work.

In celebration of Rotary's Vocational Service Month, I invite all Rotarians in District 5300 to renew their commitment to the "Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions."  In addition, I wish to urge all clubs to proudly display the 4-Way Test banner at their weekly meetings and recite its maxims before adjournment.  

Also, all clubs are encouraged to donate 4-Way Test plaques or banners to schools in their locality in order to promote high ethical standards among our new generation.  The 4-Way Test has been chiseled in granite, and has been the subject of countless high school essays.  There are numerous examples on record of faculty cooperation in prize-winning contests using the 4-Way Test as a theme, such as oratorical, essay and poster competitions.

As I conclude the first phase of my official club visits in late October, I remain enthused about the dynamism of our Rotary Family and its determination to proudly carry Rotary's torch.  The second phase of my club visits will commence next January -- the first month of the New Millennium.  The aim of the second round will be to strengthen our camaraderie and celebrate the accomplishments of each club.

RON BRITTANS SEPTEMBER 6TH KOSOVO UPDATE

Editors Note:  Ron Brittan (Monterey Park) and his son Mike are Rotary Volunteers in Kosovo.  The Mission of the project is to assist victims of the Kosovo conflict, both refugees in other countries, such as Albania and Macedonia, and help rehabilitate them on their return to Kosovo.    Ron has filed "Kosovo Reports" since June 26th.  These Reports appear on the District Web Page (see address above).  Excerpts from Ron's September 6th Report #11,  appear below.   

During the two weeks while back in US applying to extend our Rotary Volunteers project by a few more months, and trying to raise money for further humanitarian aid in Kosovo, I've been reexamining Kosovo's needs and what we have been doing....Unlike natural disasters, such as the recent one in Turkey, the Kosovo situation is unique

in that its total infrastructure and its institutions have been deliberately destroyed.  The Kosovo people have been put in the situation where they have to start reconstructing the whole country, a task they have little experience in....After WWII it was the Communists who ran the show.  Then it was the Serbs, who's minority population controlled everything.  Now, International Humanitarian Organizations (NGO's) are doing most of the work....The local people need to get organized into leadership groups and start taking the reins.

... community building and community leadership is crucial to the rehabilitation and advancement of Kosovo.  Another important aspect is Leadership Training on the part of Kosovo's young people, so they can play theirpart, now, and in the future.  To insure this Mike and I have started local youth groups styled after Interact and Rotaract Clubs, with over a hundred members to date.  The main focus of these groups is Leadership Development.  They are taking part in numerous humanitarian and other projects....The amount of humanitarian aid that Mike and I could administer is thus multiplied ten fold by the efforts of these young volunteers.  However, it doesn't matter whether the aid is direct or indirect, these young people are learning about leadership....Instead of local people moping about because of loss of jobs, loss of homes, and worst of all, loss of family members, they are inspired by the industriousness of the young people and want to play their part as well....

In Report #8 an appeal was made to Rotarians and Rotaractors to come to Kosovo and serve as Rotary Volunteers.  There is a great deal to be done all over the country.  What we are doing in Gjakova could be duplicated in other major cities, starting with Prishtina, the capital.  We already have many contacts there, notably at the University....In Gjakova alone we could use six Rotary Volunteers.  If anyone can see themselves able to serve any time during the next 12 months, please let us know and we'll pencil you in for that time slot....Rotarians the world over are uniquely qualified to train and foster leadership and to help with community building.  They are organizers and leaders!!  They are also resourceful and problem solvers....

Unfortunately, we have not been getting adequate financial support from Rotary.  We could do a great deal more to help the people if we had more support....Now that the spotlight is off Kosovo, funds have almost dried up.  Some Rotary Clubs are talking about matching grants, but nothing has materialized so far....According to RI President Ravizza, Rotary donated $3.0Million to the International Committee of the Red Cross, yet, they have a narrow focus in Kosovo, mainly visiting prisoners and delivering messages.  They are doing some other humanitarian work in Kosovo, but Rotary could do a lot, and account for all money spent, project by project.  $0.1Million would come in handy!  Here's an opportunity, with Rotarians on the spot, and where Rotarians are uniquely qualified to produce substantial results, to support a most worthwhile Rotary International Service operation.  THIS FITS RIGHT IN WITH ROTARY'S MISSION.

GOVERNOR'S SPECIAL APPEAL FOR KOSOVO

IDEAS FOR WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE
From PDG Conrad von Bibra, Foundation Chair (South Pasadena)

Do a world community Service Project where Matching Grants from our District and The Rotary Foundation can turn one dollar from your club into four dollars to help our neighbors overseas.  Below are three projects with completed Matching Grant Applications on hand.  If interested, call Conrad von Bibra @ 626.441.2279.

1. NEEDED $1,241:      For equipment and desks for school children with hearing problems in partnership  with the Rotary of Atakow in District 2420 in Turkey.  They have provided a complete Matching Grant Application and need only a partner club.  They are providing $2,442 and our District 5300 will match the $1,241 to be provided by one of our partner clubs.  The Rotary will then match all of the above.

2. NEEDED $1,875:      To form a center for children who have run away and have no home, in partnership  with the Rotary Club of Karadeniz in District 2430 in Turkey.  They have provided a filled in Matching Grant Application and will provide $3,750.  Our sponsor club or group of clubs will need to provide $1,875, our District will provide $1,875 and The Rotary Foundation $7,500.

3. NEEDED $2,500:      District 3240 in India (where our GSE Team will be visiting in January).  The Rotary  Club of Dibrugarh in Assam has provided a filled in Matching Grant application and will provide $2,500 if  one or more of our clubs will also provide $2,500 toward a $15,000 public lavatories project in their town  where 2000 families have no sewage system.  

District 3240 also is looking for clubs to help sponsor several other projects for which Matching Grant  Applications have not been provided.  (a) One is to provide Hepatitis B vaccine @ $2.38 each; (b) A second is to provide Intraocular lenses @ $23.80 each.

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS
From C. Ray Carlson - Junior Achievement Chair ( Altadena)

As another peace agreement is reached between Israel and the Palestinians, we all pray that this time it will succeed, despite so many previous failures.  But,  we fear that the high unemployment among Palestinians, especially the youth, may foster new violence.

Starting Junior Achievement business literacy and entrepreneurship classes in Palestinian high schools can, over time, have a profound impact on relationships between Israelis and Palestinians.  When people have meaningful work that provides a fulfilling life, they are less apt to vent their frustrations by engaging in violence.  statistics show very clearly that violent crime decreases in parallel with decreases in unemployment.

The solution could be as simple as mobilizing a consortium of Rotary Clubs here and in Israel to raise the funds for Rotary Matching Grants to supply materials and coordination to all high schools in the Palestinian sectors. 

The Junior Achievement curriculum is already in Arabic and our primary need is to find business school majors and business volunteers as teachers, hopefully Palestinian businessmen and women, but Israelis, too.  The next stage would be to stimulate the development of business start-up incubators for Palestinians, followed by a micro-enterprise loan program to finance budding business entrepreneurs until they can qualify for commercial loans.

Our experience in recent years shows that raising $500 each from five clubs is not difficult, and this leverages to $10,000 from the Rotary Foundation.  This money, raised annually, would be used to purchase J.A. teaching materials, some of which is already in the Arabic language, but more would have to be translated.  Our experience in Armenia and Tijuana and even Altadena Rotary's efforts at John Muir High School can now be applied to Israel.

Rotary Clubs in Israel would become our partners in implementing this program.  There are 56 Rotary Clubs in Israel and about 1550 members.  The club in Nazareth is Arabic speaking as are others.  We can expect that they will participate in the raising of funds and the implementation of the Program.

District Governor Garbis der Yeghian has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the District 2450 conference in Lebanon next May.  Coincidentally, he met the minister of education of Syria at a Rotary Club luncheon in Las Vegas recently.  Rotary does not exist yet in Syria, but this J.A. program may be the means of encouraging the government to invite Rotary in as they see what we can do for their people to stimulate job creation.  Syria has been a consistent thorn in the side of Israel; maybe, we can help to remove that thorn!

Ray Malki of our Foothill-Sunrise club, Syrian-born and an Arabic speaker, has offered to help spearhead this program in both Syria and Israel.  He will be visiting Damascus shortly and he travels to the Middle East frequently for his business.  He has friends in the Syrian Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Syrian-American Alliance here.

Altadena Rotary clubs recent speaker, Mr. Arthur Lenk, Consul for Communications and Public Affairs at Israel's Los Angeles Consulate, wrote, "I congratulate you and the Rotary Club on this plan and encourage you to work with the local Rotary clubs in Israel and the Palestinian Authority to further these efforts."  He is willing to come to your club and speak, too.  He can be contacted @ 323.852.5524.

If you would like to be a partner in this exciting new venture of making a difference in the peace process in the Middle East by helping the poor among the Palestinians and Syrians, and your club can contribute at least $500, please contact: Ray Malki. Telephone, 626.963.9324; Fax, 626.963.8523; e-mail, raymalki@mariba.com; or C. Ray Carlson, Telephone, 626.798.0404; Fax, 626.797.7524; e-mail, craycarlson@usa.net.

1999-2000 AWARDS PROGRAM
From Gary Fox, Awards Chair (Alhambra)

Change is constant, and some interesting changes are coming in this year's Awards Program.  Governor Garbis has elected to recognize PDG's by designating an award in their name to honor their past service in a specific area.  For instance, PDG Jim Speer (Covina) will be the presenter for this year's District Membership Award, PDG Tim Siu (Alhambra) will honor the club with 100% Paul Harris Fellows, and Steve Garrett (Sierra Madre) will be in charge of recognizing clubs with the highest percentage of new PRLS graduates.  All in all, twenty-two Past District Governors will participate in this years Awards Ceremony at the District Conference.  In addition, Governor Garbis has established some new awards.  These include: 

Teacher/Educator of the Year presented by PDG Lee Mothershead (San Marino)
Community Leader/Public Official of the Year (One Rotarian/ one Non-Rotarian) presented by PDG Wayne Whistler (Glendora)
Best Fund Raising Program presented by PDG Ken Miller (Las Vegas)
Distinguished Millennium Club presented by Past R.I. President Bill Walk
International Youth Award presented by PDG Richard Miller (District 6290)

This list does not include all of the awards available this year.  There are more than 20 awards on the list (and still growing), not including the old standbys: Quality Program Report presented by PDG John Fee (Arcadia) and the Most Improved Club presented by PDG Ernie Jensen (Arcadia).  The complete list, including criteria for judging will be available at the President's Advance in January.  If you need further information, contact Gary Fox, Awards Chair: Telephone, 562.429.8696; Fax, 562.425.6245; e-mail, foxlairxx@aol.com.

CLUB MENTOR COMMITTEE - NEW THIS YEAR
From Austin Weston, Club Mentor Chair (Pasadena)

Are you seeking ways to organize your club for maximum effectiveness?  If so, a new activity in the Club Service area might be of interest to you.  Governor Garbis has established a Club Mentor Committee whose job will be to the following:      (1)  Organization, succession planning, procedures and job descriptions; (2)  Financial planning, budgeting, and fund raising ideas; (3)  Membership development and retention; (4)  Leadership training; (5)  What ever else troubles you.

The Committee is ready to give you guidance, on an individual club basis.  They will meet with your Officers, Board, and or/members to discuss your needs and work with you to develop and implement solutions.  As we prepare to enter the new millennium, keep in mind that - "the only constant is change." Does your club need some help to make the changes that "might be beneficial to all concerned?"  For further information contact: Austin Westin, Telephone, 626.797.5693; Fax, 626.791.7066.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR HOMESTAY PROGRAM SEEKS HOSTS
From PDG Conrad von Bibra (South Pasadena)

Next February, 528 District Governor Elects, from all over the world will attend the International Assembly at the Anaheim Hilton for seven days of intensive training to prepare them for office as District Governors for the 2000-2001 Rotary Year.  Last year, Southern California and Southern Nevada Rotarians provided a few days of Homestay before or after the Assembly for 67 of the 1999-2000 District Governors.  This year it is expected that over 100 will apply for the Homestay Program offered before the Assembly from January 30 to February 3, or after the Assembly, from February 11 to 15.

Homestay involves hosting one of these Rotarians, usually with their spouse, for a few days in your home.  Besides lodging, meals and overall hospitality, the host provides for visits to their areas cultural and scenic interests, vocational visits, Rotary club meetings, and a liberal dose of American family life.  In many areas of our district, several Rotarians get together to share transportation and visit arrangements for the daily activities.

Hosts are currently being sought who are interested in this aspect of Rotary's objects of advancing world understanding and fellowship.  Deadline for applications is December 1, 1999.  A brochure and application will describe the program in more detail.  Interested Rotarians should contact PDG Conrad von Bibra.  Telephone, 626.441.2279; Fax, 626.441.4048; e-mail,  bibra@compuserve.com.

ALHAMBRA SETS ReSOD EVENT NOVEMBER 19TH
From Winston Chee (Alhambra)

What does ReSOD stand for? REVERSE SELECTION OPPORTUNITY DRAWING!  The Rotary Club of Alhambra is looking forward to it's 22nd ReSOD event on Friday evening, November 19th at the Almansor Court in Alhambra.  Alhambra Rotarians are selling tickets at $100 a piece to raise money for Alhambra Rotary Charities.  The YMCA, Alhambra Senior Citizens in the Case Management Project, Teacher Mini-Grants, Literacy, Preventive Dentistry and other worthy projects in Alhambra will benefit from this great fund-raiser.

Everyone is welcome to join us in the fun; a delicious dinner and Reverse Selection Opportunity Drawing.  Buy a ticket and see if you will win your $100 back as the evening progresses, to the climatic $10,000 winning ticket drawing.  There are only 350 tickets available.  Act Quickly!  For further information contact President Tina Siu: Telephone, 626.796.0615; Fax, 626.796.8465; e-mail, tmsiu@hotmail.com.

BOULDER CITY CLUB IN COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING PROJECT
From Frank Carroll, President Elect (Boulder City)

The Boulder City Rotary Club, working with many other civic organizations, will spend Saturday, October 23rd planting trees and shrubs along Adams Boulevard.  The community goal is to plant a tree or shrub  for each person in Boulder City, a total of over 14,000.  The Rotarians will be planting 300 trees and shrubs in the one mile that they have been assigned.  If you or your club are interested in helping, please contact Frank Carroll @ 702.294.3173 or Damon Ohlerking, City Forester @ 702.293.9338.  Get your club involved in planting and replanting your town - let's have a greener world!

REGION C LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST OCTOBER 23rd
From Roger Schulte, Assistant Governor (Upland)

This gathering will be an opportunity for you, your Rotary Board and key committee chairs to meet with the leadership of 14 other Rotary clubs in our region.  Most of the morning will be devoted to TABLE TOPIC DISCUSSIONS in which your members will share your club's activities, questions and challenges related to the following issues:  Membership Development and Retention; Community Programs and Activities; International Programs and Activities; Club Publicity; Fund Raising; Social/Fellowship Functions; RI Foundation Campaign Strategies; RI Foundation Program; LA Times Reading by 9 Program; Millennium Gala plans; and District Conference Festivities.

Location: Upland High School 8:30-10:30 AM.  Made to order omelets.  Cost $5.00.  Contact Roger Schulte for RSVP. Telephone, (W) 909.949.7770, (H) 909.982.5869.

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.  

The Ontario club has started an "adopt a book" program in conjunction with the Ontario Library.  Quality children's books will be available for "adoption" at a cost of $10 per book.  Each book will display a bookplate which will have the Rotary Wheel along with the inscription "This book adopted by the Ontario Rotary Club on behalf of..."  In addition, each program speaker will be presented with a book bearing their name for donation to the library.

In keeping with the spirit of literacy, the South El Monte club contributed $200 to the Boys Club Camp Glen Rocky towards their book fund, and the Duarte club will donate 50 new books to the Duarte Public Library over the next year.

The Monterey Park club donated $300 to a UCLA student who is producing a documentary on the jazz and gospel ensembles of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts which is led by Pat Bass, a former member of the Fifth Dimension singing group.  The goal of the project is to produce both a full-length documentary and an edited version which can be used on local television stations and cable TV.

Laughlin Rotarians donated their time and efforts to trash pick-up at Cholla Cove in preparation for the Labor Day week-end.

The Altadena club has become the first to adopt a school in Kosovo.  Economic High School in Gjakovo, which was badly damaged, is being reconstructed and will reopen this month.  The school is expected to start it's own Interact club in the near future.  At present, four high schools in the area meet as a combined club.

The Boulder City club developed an "On the Spot" service recognition card to reward exceptional service by employees in the Boulder City area.  Club members will be given cards which will be used to note the name of the employee which will be then be used by the club for monthly and annual award consideration.

AN EFFECTIVE ROTARY CLUB

ON-GOING PROGRAMS

PERLS (PROFESSIONAL ROTARY LEADERS SEMINAR) - Contact PDG Steve Garrett, Chair (Sierra Madre), Idyllwild Conference, October 15-17. Telephone, (B) 626.355.7666, Fax, 626.355.8260, e-mail, sg@stevegarrett.com.

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

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

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

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.

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

DISTRICT FOUNDATION -  Contact PDG John Fee (Arcadia)

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

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

SELECTIONS FOR 2ND GSE TEAM TO LEBANON AND EGYPT - By Christine Montane, Group Study Exchange Chair (Alhambra)  (B) 626.308.4880, OR (H) 626.448.1470.

THE TEAM WILL BE IN LEBANON AND EGYPT FOR FOUR WEEKS. TENTATIVE TRAVEL DATES ARE APRIL 10 TO MAY 10, 2000.  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 29, 1999.  CANDIDATES MUST BE BETWEEN 25-40, LIVE OR WORK IN DISTRICT 5300. BEEN IN CHOSEN PROFESSION FULL-TIME FOR AT LEAST THE LAST TWO YEARS. BE ARTICULATE AND IN GOOD HEALTH.  ROTARIANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.  SEE YOUR CLUB INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHAIR OR FOUNDATION CHAIR FOR INFORMATION OR 

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.

UP-COMING ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

ROTARY LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST SEMINAR - From Paul Finchamp, Assistant Governor (Pasadena Sunrise) Saturday, October 9th, 9am to 11 am, St. Lukes Hospital, 2632 Washington Blvd., Pasadena.  Complimentary Breakfast.  Focus will be on: Membership, The Foundation, Matching Grants.  Contact Paul Finchamp @323.982.4108.

GLENDORA ANNUAL LOBSTERFEST & AUCTION - From Jonathan Blake (Glendora) Dinner, Music and Entertainment, Saturday, October 16th, beginning at 5pm at the Monrovia Horticulture Center located at 18331 E. Foothill Bl. Azusa. A shipment of live Maine Lobsters (1-1 1/2 lb+) will be flown in and steamed (or boiled) New England Style.  Tickets, $30 per person, are at the door or in advance by calling Mike Thuman 909.596.2709 or Jonathan Blake 909.599.7891. Silent and live auction features over 100 items.  

ROTARY PARTNERS SOCIALS - From Jerry and Marci Smith (Covina)

ATTENTION ALL CLUB PRESIDENTS, PDGs, AND PARTNERS!  The first Rotary Partners Social in the Las Vegas area is approaching fast! 

For details on this event please contact Sharon or Frank Kautzmann (LV Northwest) @ 702.256.6549.

COVINA ROTARY FUN RUN V - By Jerry Smith (Covina)

The Covina Rotary Club is sponsoring the 5th Annual FUN RUN on Saturday, October 23, 1999 at the City Park, Covina.  Registration opens at 7 AM. The 1 Mile Kids Walk/Run will begin at 8 AM; the 5K Run/Walk will commence at 8:30 AM.  Entry fees are $20 for adults and $15 for kids 14 years old or younger.  All registrants will receive a custom T-Shirt; the kids will also receive a Pancake Breakfast and a Finishing Medallion.  The FUN RUN supports Covina Rotary Club's funding of Teacher Mini-Grants.   For details and Entry Forms contact Jim Stepheson @ 626.335.2707, Perry Hom @ 909.620.7697 or Ron Brown @ 562.430.3684.

WEST COVINA  RED RIBBON RALLY - By Steve Fish, Vocational Service Chair,  (West Covina)

The Rotary Club of West Covina has set Saturday, October 23rd @ 7:30 AM, for their free pancake breakfast to recognize Red Ribbon Week, and the efforts the community to make West Covina drug free.  Over the last 5 years Rotarians have joined forces with City, Business and School entities to feed almost 3,000 individuals. Those attending will be treated to a complete pancake breakfast, entertainment from local youth performance groups, and law enforcement displays from local and neighboring agencies.

MILLENNIUM CELEBRATION CRUISE   - By Caroline Reinhard, District Conference Chair,  (East Los Angeles)

Join Governor Garbis and Angela for a weekend "Millennium Celebration Cruise" aboard the beautiful Viking Serenade sailing from San Pedro on Friday, October 29 to November 1, 1999. Relax with fellow Rotarians as you are pampered and entertained.  Enjoy gourmet dining, fun in the casino, disco dancing, and starry nights at sea.  Spend Saturday in Ensenada, golfing, shopping or meeting with local Rotarians.  Don't forget about the special kids' program and Halloween costume event.  Rates start at $329 for inside and $398 for ocean view cabins.  Contact Caroline Reinhard @ 323.263.5165 to sign up.

NEW YEAR'S EVE MILLENNIUM GALA "An Affair to Remember" - By  Marci Smith (Covina), Patti Webber (Arcadia)

There is still time to reserve your spot on the dance floor at the beautiful Verdugo Hills Country Club, as District 5300 celebrates the New Year's Eve Millennium Gala.  As midnight approaches, sway in the arms of your honey to the smooth sounds of the Lloyd Hebert Orchestra.  Mr. Hebert hails from the Louisiana Bayou Country, and graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a degree in music.  His experiences are impressive:  he performed with the famous Levee Dixieland Band, the Dallas Jazz Orchestra, and toured with Harry James and his orchestra.  Currently Mr. Hebert performs at various festivals as well as clubs, and teaches contemporary jazz at U.S.C. Fight on!  The Cost is an incredible $99 per person.  Remember, because of space we are limited to 250 people, so get those reservations in now!

NEWS FLASH!!  For those of you worried about driving to Glendale, Patti Webber has secured bus transportation at an unbelievable rate of $10 per person!  There will be two separate pick-up/drop-off sites:  one in Arcadia and one in Covina.  For additional information and answers to your questions, please contact Marci Smith (Covina) @ 626.339.7300 or Patti Webber (Arcadia) @ 626.446.3023

INAUGURAL FLO-JO PREP TRACK INVITATIONAL - By Ron King, Event Chairt, Walnut Valley)

On April 8, 2000, District 5300 will host the Inaugural Flo-Jo Memorial Prep 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 is not only to honor one of America's greatest female track athletes, but also to 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 inaugural event, will feature the top 10 invitees from across America.  It is being coined, "The Best of the Best," which will exemplify Florence Griffth Joyners accomplishments.  For further information contact Ron King @ 714.288.1977.  Contributions should be made payable to RI, District 5300, P.O. Box 4134 Diamond Bar, CA. 91765.  Contributions are tax deductible.

DISTRICT 5300 MILLENNIUM ACTIVITIES
DATES TO REMEMBER

GOVERNOR'S CLUB VISITATION SCHEDULE -  OCTOBER
OCTOBER (THE END)

DISTRICT CALENDAR -  OCTOBER & NOVEMBER

OCTOBER 1999 - VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH 

October  Planning Tips:

Plan a Club Assembly to discuss committee work and plans
Begin promotion of R.I. Convention

NOVEMBER 1999 - ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH

November Planning Tips:

Plan for Rotary Awareness Month in January
Promote Rotary Foundation activities in which the District is Involved (GSE, Matching Grants, Polio Plus Partners).

SUBSCRIPTION & SPONSORSHIP STATUS

(As of September 30, 1999)