School starts this week, so let's all welcome Paul Cordts, from Cuxhaven, Germany and show him around our homes and community. Paul is going out for (American) football, started 11th grade this week, has very good English, loves Colorado and thinks Americans are all very nice. (Ask him about his 2 sisters and 1 brother.) Good start! It's a lot of work to host a guest. You have to have food, some entertainment ideas, a clean place, transportation and plans to keep this student engaged! Let's try to rotate having Paul over for dinner (he likes pizza, burgers and sparkling water) or other fun events we do. (We do have fun events, don't we?) Just imagine sending your child to Germany, and what you would want for your own family member. We each have a lot to offer, even if you have to ask for ideas!
Check out Cuxhaven, Germany: a seaside town on Germany's North Sea coast where the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea Visitor Centre has a nature trail and exhibits on the area's tidal flats and wildlife. (Colorado's only UNESCO site is Mesa Verde National Park Cliff dwellings.) Dennis, did you know that?
Presidential Citation Information
Every Rotary year, the Rotary International recognizes clubs that achieve certain goals in most of the Avenues of Service and the Areas of Focus. Every year, these goals are identified by the Rotary International president. This year the goals have been grouped in two categories to fit with the theme of Rotary Connects the World.
What is shown in Italics and red are goals that we have achieved, or are in the process of achieving, and that need to be reported to RI.
We currently have achieved a net gain in members, but we need more, in case we lose some along the way. And, we need more female members. We can also achieve the per capita donations, as well as reviewing members’ classifications. I have put these in green.
In each of these categories, we must achieve at least 5 of the goals.
UNITE PEOPLE
Appoint an active club membership committee comprised of no less than five members and report the chair to Rotary International.
Achieve a net gain in membership.
Maintain or improve your club’s retention of current and new members:
Improve your clubs’s retention rate by 1 percentage point, or
if your club’s retention rate was 90 percent or more in 2018-2019, maintain it.
Achieve a net gain in female members or members under the age of 40
Conduct a study of your members’ occupations, and work to align your membership with the mix of businesses and professions in your community
Sponsor or co-sponsor a new Rotary club or Rotary Community Corps
Sponsor or co-sponsor an Interact or Rotaract club
Host an event for Rotary alumni, and highlight Rotary’s networking opportunities
Sponsor a Youth Exchange student or RYLA participant
TAKE ACTION
Appoint an active club Foundation committee comprised of no less than five members and report the chair to Rotary International
Increase the number of members involved in service projects
Contribute at least $100 per capita to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation
Hold an event to raise funds for, or to increase awareness of, Rotary’s work toward polio eradication
Conduct a significant local or international service project in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus
Post successful club projects, with details about activities, volunteer hours, and funds raised, on Rotary.org
Continue or establish a partnership with a corporate, governmental, or nongovernmental entity and work on a project together
Use Rotary’s brand guidelines, templates, People of Action campaign materials, and related resources
Arrange for the club’s members to talk with the media to tell your club’s and Rotary’s story.
At our last meeting Ron proposed registering our club booth at the upcoming Firehouse Art Center event - their 2nd Annual Canvas Carnival. We'll be talking more about this at future meetings so the relevant information is below for your reference.
Join the Firehouse Art Center for a fun filled event with 5+ working artist, food vendors, games and activities for the whole family at Grossen Bart Brewery in Longmont, CO. Face painting, interactive art activities, music, beer and more! $5.00 suggested donation at the door.
Want to have a booth or food station? $75.00 Want to sponsor an artist? $150 Contact us for more info: info@firehouseart.org or (303)651-2787
We need your assistance welcoming Rotarians as they arrive at Denver International Airport. If you are available to assist for a 2 1/2 hour shift on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 and/or Thursday, September 5, 2019, and are interested in welcoming other friendly Rotarians from around the USA, please sign up here!
District 5450 is hosting the Zone Institute in September. We anticipate approximately 600 Rotarians will attend this amazing event and are requesting a Call for Service to District 5450 members.
For questions or further information, feel free to contact Mia Tsuchimoto with the Rotary Club of Platteville at miatsuchimoto@gmail.com. Thank you!
Don't forget to attend some of the many events hosted by the Chamber. This is a great opportunity to meet others who are community minded and potential club members. Click here to see their calendar.
RCN Website . . .
As our club website continues to develop, please remember to send your photos, stories, and contributions to the Editor, or upload to the Club's Facebook page. We can only post information that is passed on to the Editor. Thank you!
Q1. When and where does the Rotary Club of Niwot (RCN) Meet?
A1 = The Rotary Club of Niwot meets weekly, on Thursday mornings at 7:30AM to 8:30AM, in the Left Hand Grange #9 building, at 195 2nd Avenue, or 2nd Ave and Franklin Street in the town of Niwot, Colorado
Q2. Is there a RCN calendar of events and meeting speakers?
A2 = Yes, the RCN has a website found at (www.niwotrotary.org). There is a variety of information found on that site. A Club Calendar can be found there with information about events and meeting speakers.
Q3. What is the basic cost(s) or dues for the RCN?
A3 = The quarterly dues for the Rotary Club of Niwot (RCN) are currently set at $175 for 3 months or quarterly in the months of July, October, January and April. This $175 amount is to cover the required Rotary International Dues and the expense for providing breakfast at each Thursday morning meeting. Additional costs or voluntary payments to the Rotary Foundation are separate and on-top of the quarterly dues. This includes the popular voluntary contribution known as “Every Rotarian Every Year”.
Q4. What is the website called ClubRunner and how is it used by the RCN?
A4 = ClubRunner is an administration and communication software package that will enable clubs and districts to effectively: • Reach members • Improve communication between members • Better organize their club It is an online service comprised of powerful tools designed to: • Maintain your club data • Boost communications, and much more.
The ClubRunner site can be found online at (http://portal.clubrunner.ca/6885).
Q5. How do I log in at ClubRunner?
A5 = All Rotary members will be issued a login name and password when join the RCN. The Login Username is comprised of the first “letter” of your first name + your last name + 6885. An example would be John Doe should use the log in username of (jdoe6885). The password that you are given by the Club must be changed when you log in the first time.
Q6. Generally speaking, as an RCN Member, what would I routinely use ClubRunner for?
A6 = The RCN ClubRunner site is very useful to routinely track your quarterly club membership payments, track your club attendance or access the rotary member’s email service. The email component of ClubRunner is a fast and simple way to generate email communications or notices with other Rotary Club members or groups of members.
More Q&A to come in upcoming eNewsletters!
You are invited to visit us at an upcoming meeting.
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