Posted by District Governor Troy and Jeani Secord - posted by John Pokorny
on Oct 27, 2015
Governor Troy's Excellent Adventure
Drag your pointer anywhere on the photo above and click to see Governor Troy Secord's Blog
His Blog is well worth the time to read providing some excellent insights into every club in the district that he has visited as well as how he fits in time for family and business commitments.
The district attendance figures are available online in the District 5790 Website.
Members interested in seeing the report can do so be clicking here and downloading the report. In the event, you have trouble obtaining the report, please l contact District Secretary Mike Pope for a copy.
Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.
The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
As a district, we promote 3 district wide activities that highlight these three tenants. District Vocational Committee Chair Chuck Chambers guides the district efforts.
It is not to early to start thinking about your club sponsoring a 4 Way Test Speech Contest at a local High School. Last year we had a record number 37 clubs that held contests. We hope to have even more clubs hosting contests this year. Now is the time to meet with school principals, speech teachers and debate team coaches so they can build the contest into the curriculum and be ready for club contests in January and February.
HOW TO INTEREST YOUNG PEOPLE IN ROTARY
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HOW TO DEVELOP STUDENT LEADERS
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HOW TO HOLD A FOUR-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
So what are you really looking for?Want future leaders in the community? Want future dedicated Rotarians? Here is one easy way to start ---
Recognition of vocations as an opportunity to serve takes on a special meaning at Arlington West.
Dentist, Dr. Scott Morse who with a few other dentists, have set up a dental facility in Guatemala and who serve there every year with the services to help those in need of dental services...and to train others.
Posted by Times Record News of Wichita Falls
on Oct 24, 2015
Water plant workers’ efforts rewarded
Janelle Southard (left) and Tom Sheriff, of the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls North, cook hot dogs and chili Friday to feed employees of the Cypress Water Treatment Plant. Water plant employees Mark Southard (from left), Steven Forbes and Bruce Briesmeister talk with them during the preparation. The Rotary Club wanted to show its appreciation for everything all the water plant employees were able to accomplish to keep the city from running out of water during the four-year drought.
Have you tried Rotary Global Rewards — our new member benefit program that offers discounts on travel, hotels, dining, entertainment, and more? Rotary Global Rewards will make your Rotary membership even more rewarding.
From the desk of Norm King, District 5790 Youth Exchange Officer
Hi All,
I hope all is going well and your student has settled in and has become a part of your families. I can't begin to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for opening your homes and your lives to this young men and women.
Sorting through the Club memorabilia is 2015-16 Club President
WICHITA FALLS, Texas - It’s a date a growing city would remember. On Oct. 22, 1915, 40 local businessmen got together for lunch and established the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls.