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April 1, 2009
Dear Fellow Members …
only three months remain for me to be your Club President before I
handover the baton. While the pace was slower in January and February,
we are back in full swing now. The following summaries what has
happened so far:
1) Membership
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The Club had 75 members at the
beginning of this year.
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We inducted 3 new members in
February 2009: Cheryl Cotter, Adam Greenslade and John Yanes; and we
received 1 resignation: CJ Szymanowski (schedule).
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Current membership stands at
77 members.
3) PAST CLUB PROJECTS
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UNIENDO 2009 Project Fair.
This fair was held in Belize City (January 27-31) and our Club was
represented by PE Linda Havens and Rtn Jim Toews. Both attended
programs as well as visited places of interest. They brought back
innovative ideas that our Club will consider.
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President Elect Training Seminar (P.E.T.S.)
- President-Elect Linda Havens has been busy attending Pre-PETS in
Findlay back in February and All Ohio PETS in Columbus last month in
March.
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District 6600 Assembly.
PE Linda Havens, Rtn Kim Theller and Rtn Angelica Rinehart attended this
training.
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ROTARY BIKE TOUR FOR M.E.S.A. 2009.
The
Club has played host to four bi-monthly MESA Bike Tour 2009 Planning
Committee Meetings since last September. The meetings were held at the
office of United Way, courtesy of PE Linda Havens.
3) Current Ongoing Club
Projects
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Students of the Month (STOM).
This sub-committee has been bringing students to our lunch meetings for
recognition since September. This activity ends in May.
As for the year-end
awards, “Students of The Year” will be held on May 18th at which time
each student receives a $750 scholarship from the Club.
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STRIVE
Program.
This sub-committee has been meeting with students every month since
October, including a field trip to Terra Community College in November.
This program ends in April.
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Past
President Council (PPC).
This council met three times in the last nine months, with very good
attendance and support from our past presidents.
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Meeting
Program.
This sub-committee has presented interesting guest speakers in the 1st
half year and continues to raise the bar.
4) WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN
THE NEXT 3 MONTHS …
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SCHOOL
OF HOPE EASTER EGG HUNT
at the Hayes Presidential Center, an annual event in which the Club
contributes money and time. The hunt will be held on Tuesday, April
14th, at 1:00 pm at Speigel Grove. In case of inclement weather it will
be held inside the Museum.
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IN-HOUSE TRAINING SEMINAR
will be held in May 2009. This is A FIRST for the Club, holding a
training seminar for the incoming board and any interested members.
Planning is in the process and details of this seminar will be announced
in April.
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WORLD
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP 2009
is a three-day program of study for high school students focusing on the
history, geography, customs, economic and political issues of a selected
region of the world. This year’s country and theme is "Cambodia
Yesterday and Today" and it will be held at Defiance College from May
14-16. Fremont Rotary Club is sponsoring 4 students from Fremont Ross
High School for this workshop. We can’t wait to hear about their
experience upon their return.
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ROTARY
BIKE TOUR FOR M.E.S.A. 2009
…
rumor has it that 3 members will be participating in this 6 day 5 night
bicycle tour from July 12-17. The route will begin in St. Marys and
continue through Lima, Findlay, Norwalk, Ashland, Marion and back to St.
Marys. This is the 3rd year Fremont Rotary Club has been
taking part in this district event.
Our Club has taken an
active role ensuring that members are informed of current events. We
will continue to work hard maintaining the Objectives of Rotary. In the
meantime, do not hesitate contact me or the Club Secretary/Treasurer,
Angelica (419) 680-8364 /
fooster@woh.rr.com) if you have questions or issues. |
