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October 24, 2010 - All Rotarians may participate!
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August 1, 2010
GOVERNOR’S GREETINGS
What a GREAT JOB!
It is hard to believe that the first month of our year is already over! I have had a chance to get around to several clubs, and I thank you for your wonderful kindness and warmth that you have extended to Betsy and me. The courtesies you have shown to the Assistant Governors is also really appreciated. Sometimes it is easy, with all the things going on, to look past the job these fine people are doing. We are very fortunate to have Chris Gallagher, Helen Abe and Nancie Bottmeyer in Marin, Ron Gin in San Francisco and Bill Chow, Becky Nazareno and Juli Balestrieri in San Mateo County. Each of them brings their own talents and skills, but the one thing that really binds them is their desire to help each of their assigned clubs to achieve their goals. Hats off to our Assistant Governors! Our Chief of Staff, Deirdri Gladwin is doing a terrific job working with the Assistant Governors and helping them to achieve their goals. All of these people are helping in Building Communities Bridging Continents.
Those of you who have heard my comments in the “Official Visits,” know that I have a terrific job – I get to go around and listen to the fabulous things you are all doing, and spread good news. Pretty terrific!
One program that is really rolling along is PRLS. The second class of Basic PRLS (for those of you who don’t know, that stands for Potential Rotary Leader Seminars) was conducted in San Francisco. We now have 63 graduates of Basic PRLS in our district. The next one is scheduled for October 23, to be held at the Bay Model in Sausalito (where last year’s Foundation Event was held). You can sign up on the district website, www.rotary5150.org. The instructors in this fine program are: Mike Neuendorff, Mike Ford, Dave Bertini, Linda Grant, Pete Nannarone, Eric Shapira, and Bill and Betsy Koefoed. Betsy Koefoed is the PRLS Director, and she is doing a terrific job. (That’s not just my opinion, but it is a good thing for me to say!)
One of the exciting things that I have been seeing, is the number of clubs that either already are 100% Paul Harris Fellows, or working at accomplishing that goal. As a result, I now have a dream of our district accomplishing something that I have never heard of before: a 100% Paul Harris Fellow District! That would be truly amazing. And do you know what? It can be done. If you and your club are looking to achieve the 100% PHF goal, and want some help, I recommend that you talk to Lee Page or Russ Ketron. I am certain that either of these fine Rotarians would be happy to help you get there.
Just in case some of you don’t know, there have been a few changes in The Rotary Foundation efforts in our district, so let me point them out. The District Rotary Foundation Chair is Holly Axtell. The District Rotary Foundation Annual Funds and District Polio Plus Chair is Russ Ketron. The District Rotary Foundation Grants Committee Chair is Dave Hellman, and the World Community Service Chair is Dave Bertini. This is indeed an elite group of high achievers. Thanks for taking on the responsibilities, my friends. In addition, Holly has set up a team of Area Foundation Coordinators under her guidance. These people are there to assist Foundation Chairs in the clubs. I will go into more detail next month about who they are – and they are a talented group of people!
On the membership side, we have Riki Intner as our District Membership Chair. We all know what a dedicated Rotarian she is! I would not be surprised to see us back over 2,000 Rotarians in 5150 by the end of this fiscal year. She has set up a superb team of Area Membership Coordinators, designated to work with Membership Chairs in the clubs. August is Membership month, so why not bring a friend to Rotary this week?
Please feel free to contact Holly or Riki for any help you might want with TRF or Membership. We are fortunate to have them – let’s use them to the max!
I’m continuing my Official Visits to each of your clubs and I’m looking forward to seeing you and learning more about the amazing things you do. I have posted my Official Visit schedule on the District Website, www.rotary5150.org. If I have not been to your club yet, you can see when I will be coming to your club in August or September. I look forward to meeting with you and hearing about your successes.
The District Calendar is posted on www.rotary5150.org. Please check it regularly as all District Events and activities are listed and will be updated so you can mark your calendars in advance and know what to expect.
I will restate my commitment to do whatever I can to assist the Presidents and the clubs reach your goals in any way we can. Our Assistant Governors, Chief of Staff (Deirdri Gladwin), and the entire Leadership Team are here to help.
If you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to contact me – the District is here to support YOU and YOUR CLUB!
Best Regards,
Bill Koefoed, District 5150 Governor 2010-11
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