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March 7, 2007 – Rotary Notes
From the Top:
Our assistant governor, Manish Mehta,
visited us last week to remind us that it is time to
make our plans for the district conference. The
conference will be held in East Lansing, April
27-29. There will be many opportunities for
fellowship and learning about the wider world of
Rotary. So, go to get more ideas for membership and
fundraising, or go to support our exchange student,
or go to cheer on our president and
president-elect—just go…and have fun!
Learn more about the conference and make your
reservations at the district web site.
http://www.rotary6380.org/
Thanks,
--The Editor
Announcements:
This Week’s
Program:
Matt LaFontaine will give us an update
on the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
Invocations:
3/8 Patty McCarthy
3/15 Duane Newland
March Set-up: Jim Brady and ??? (could
be you)
March Take-down: Steve Gergely and
Sandy Hansen
Art, Food & Wine Reminder:
Second notice: Be sure to get your
updated mailing lists to Mark Mueting so we can send
“save the date” cards to all of your friends for
this year’s Art, Food & Wine extravaganza.
Ambassadorial Scholarships Announced:
The following press
release was published in the Dexter Leader/Chelsea
Standard last week. If you know anyone who might be
a good candidate, be sure to bring it to their
attention.
The Rotary Clubs of Dexter and Chelsea are currently
inviting applicants for Rotary International's
prestigious Ambassadorial Scholar program. The
scholarship, worth over $20,000, will be awarded for
graduate study abroad in the 2008-09 academic year.
Applicants should have a connection with the
Dexter/Chelsea community. Applications must be
submitted to either the Dexter or Chelsea Rotary
Club by May 1, 2007. The contact for the Dexter
Rotary Club is Lori Sprague, 426-0193. For the
Chelsea Rotary Club, contact Jerry Wilczynski at
475-4111.
The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships
program is to further international understanding
and friendly relations among people of different
countries. While abroad, scholars serve as
ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host
country and give presentations about their homelands
to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning
home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the
experiences that led to greater understanding of
their host countries.
The Ambassadorial Scholarships is the Rotary
Foundation's oldest and best-known program. Since
1947 nearly 37,000 men and women from 100 nations
have studied abroad under its auspices. Today it is
the world's largest privately funded international
scholarships program. Nearly 800 scholarships were
awarded for study in 2005-06. Through grants
totaling approximately US$500 million, recipients
from some 70 countries studied in more than 70
nations.
Upcoming Programs:
March 8: Matt
LaFontaine, “Chamber Update”
March 15: Joe Nowak, “Phishing”
March 22: Faye Wiseley, “Pride and Honor Flights”
March 29: Business Meeting
Complete listing:
http://www.rotarydexter.org/program/events.html
Calendar:
March 20: Ele’s Place
Breakfast
Aprie 14: Club Officer Training and District
Assembly
April 22: Art, Food & Wine
April 23: Ronald McDonald House Dinner
April 27-29: District Conference,
East Lansing
--Lori
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