The Squeaking Wheel
Rotary District 6200
The Governor’s
Newsletter
Volume 2004, Issue 6
Pam Daniels, DG
December 2004
The
Squeaking Wheel, The District Governor’s Newsletter, is a monthly publication
of Rotary International, District 6200, edited by the District Secretary, Drake
Stansbury & General Secretary Janice Bradshaw
Table of Contents
® Governor Pam’s Message
®
Congratulations are in Order
® Calendar/ Upcoming Events & Reminders
®
December Message from President Glenn E.
Estess Sr.
®
Nominating Committee for 2006-07 RI President
selects William Boyd of
®
Attracting Young Members to Rotary
® “Spinning in the District”
®
District RYLA Youth to Attend International
Convention
®
Scholarships Available
®
Good Fellows – Good Samaritans Project
®
Nominate a Young Hero Today
®
®
Rotary Engages Community
® What a Site to See
®
Prepare for the Centennial
®
On to
®
December is Family Month
® Attendance
® District Foundation Goals
® Oil Drops!
Governor Pam Daniels’ Message 
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
What a wonderful season for Rotary. At no other time of the year do so many clubs in District 6200 do so many things to benefit the less privileged members of our communities. Dinner for the homeless, clothes and toys for impoverished children, Christmas decorations in the communities are just a few. Then to top off most clubs have great festive fun and fellowship at their annual Christmas parties.
I have now completed my Governor’s visit to each of the fifty clubs in the district and my husband Rotarian Walt accompanied me to every one. I had been told by Past District Governor’s that this would be the experience of a lifetime. I could not believe this before, but now know it to be true. The fellowship, hospitality and friendliness with which we were met by each club was wonderful. The tasty foods put on the predicted weight gain and if it had not been for fasting when no club meetings were scheduled, I too would have gained twenty pounds.
I have been gratified by how many clubs in our district have ranked at the top levels of my rating scales. I will elaborate on these before my tenure is complete. Unfortunately, some clubs fared poorly but these were rare. The outstanding clubs all were excellent!
CONGRATULATIONS
ARE IN ORDER!!
Top Three Clubs Per Capita Annual Programs Fund Giving
1-
2- Greater
3- Baker $183.33
Calendar of Events
® December 5 – Monthly Attendance Report due to district office
®
December 11 – Assistant Governor Quarterly
Meeting at district office in
® December 31 – Clubs elect 2005-06 officers; send names of President & Secretary-Elect to RI, District Governor, District Governor-Elect & District General Secretary; also send directory information to RI ~ Official Directory/New Incoming Officers forms can be obtained at: http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloacenter/pdfs/od_data_form_write.pdf
® January 29 – Mid-Year Assembly
President Glenn’s Message
Almost
100 years ago, a lonely young lawyer named Paul P. Harris decided to start a
club with three of his friends. Although
they represented different vocations, they all had one thing in common; they originally came from small towns. Living in the bustling city of
In an attempt to recreate an atmosphere of caring, Harris formed a club that built a sense of family and community that became the bedrock of Rotary. Since rotary’s beginning with the original four founders, the organization has become a “world family” with members from all walks of life in 166 countries.
During this centennial year, I would like to continue the family of Rotary initiative introduced by 2003-04 RI President Jonathan Majiyagbe. The RI Board has designated December as Family Month, an ideal time to reach out to family members and involve them in Rotary. The Family of Rotary Task Force is providing information and support to Rotary clubs and districts in an effort to emphasize the first part of the Object of Rotary: “to encourage and foster the development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.”
Rotary offers many ways to celebrate Family Month. Members can visit Rotarians who are ill, encourage spouses and children to participate in service projects and fellowship events, and invite qualified family members to join a Rotary club. We also should make a special effort to remember the families of deceased Rotarians, who may need our care and support.
It’s important to integrate our own families into the family of Rotary. Rotary should be something that brings families together – not a force that pulls them apart. Rotary clubs and districts can offer diverse service and social activities that appeal to all members. This is critical if we want to attract younger members, who may have children as well as other demands on their time.
Paul Harris once said, “Friendship was the foundation rock on which Rotary was built and tolerance is the element which holds it together.” Invite a relative, friend, or business colleague to share in the joys of Rotary. During this centennial year, celebrate your membership in the largest family in the world.
Nominating Committee for 2006-07 RI
President selects William Boyd of
William B. Boyd of the Rotary Club of Pakuranga,
A former member and past president of the R/C of Wellington
South,
Boyd is committed to supporting Rotary’s PolioPlus program. He has served as a member of the PolioPlus Task Force, coordinator in the PolioPlus Partners program, and consultant to the International PolioPlus Committee. He also chairs the management committee of Rotary Down Under, a Rotary regional magazine.
Before his retirement in 1995, Boyd was general manager of
Gordon & Gotch (NZ), Ltd.,
Attracting Young Members to Rotary
How to attract young members to Rotary:
® Have active local and international service projects and actually do hands on projects
® Have members who are motivated, enthusiastic and not burned out
® Young members attract young members. Keep a balance of young members and female members
® Provide opportunities for members to become involved with hands on programs
® Provide an economical approach to Rotary membership (lower cost meals or no-meal club meetings)
® Ensure members represent a range of ages, careers and backgrounds that represent the demographics of community – in other words apply the classification principle
® Have members who are open to new ideas
® Have family social events
® Develop a club web site. The internet is the primary source of information for people under 30
® Networking opportunities are very important for young business leaders and professionals
® Younger members are interested in service projects that address needs such as AIDS, environment or homelessness
® Offer young members club leadership positions that enhance their resume
How not to attract young members to Rotary:
® Don’t involve new members in the operation of the club or in club leadership positions
® Ensure the club dues and meal costs are kept high
® Don’t involve families in club activities
® Don’t invite young members to sit at “your” table
® Keep the club membership disproportionately older retired members
® Make gender and racial jokes or comments as part of the meetings
® Sing WW I songs at Rotary meetings
® Whenever a new idea is suggested say, “We tried that once and it didn’t work.”
® Concentrate on fundraising from members rather than hands on service projects
® Waste time at committee meetings with rambling discussions that never come to a conclusion
Spinning in the District
District RYLA Youth to
Attend International Convention
Jennifer Thompson
has been selected to attend the RYLA
International Convention in
Jennifer graduated Magnum Cum Laude in 2003 fromVanderbilt
She is a member of Phi Mu and on the executive board for her
sorority, and holds the office of Panhellenic Delegate. She is the Vice President of Recruitment for
National Panhellenic and is on an orientation team leader for
Jennifer is very involved in service for the community. This year she helped answer phones for the MDA telethon, ran for Race for the Cure, and drove a race car in the Gumbo Grand Prix. Jennifer and the rest of Phi Mu are also volunteering a day of service to help build the house for Habitat for Humanity.
Jennifer is very excited about representing our district and attending the international convention in June. She can’t wait!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!!
Graduate Engineering Scholarship
Through the generosity of Lou and Laura Capozzoli, the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge’ Foundation will award a $20,000 graduate scholarship in engineering study during the 2005-2006 academic year. If you know of a senior engineering student that may be interested, please have them contact the following for further information:
Rotary Club
of
225-922-9940
Scholarships (Continued)
Applications for 2006-07 Rotary International Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships are now available from either of the following: RI website at http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/139en.pdf, Donna Landry, District Scholarship Chair, 337-289-8625, dlandry@lgmc.com or Gen Secy Janice Bradshaw, 800-301-8560, rotary6200@cox-internet.com
The scholarships, which are designed to further international understanding and goodwill, provide for study abroad in more than 150 countries where Rotary Clubs are located.
During their studies abroad, RI Foundational Ambassadorial Scholars act as “ambassadors of goodwill.” Through appearances before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic organizations and other forums, the scholars represent their homelands and work to further world peace and understanding.
Ambassadorial Scholarships are for one academic year abroad and provide funding for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room, board, some educational supplies and language training (if necessary) up to a maximum award of US$25,000 or its equivalent.
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships program is the world’s largest privately sponsored international scholarship program. Focused on humanitarian service, personal diplomacy and academic excellence, the program has sponsored more than 30,000 Rotary Scholars since it began in 1947.
Good Fellows – Good Samaritans Project
The Rotary Club of Baton Rouse Sunrise finished bagging
clothes and a toy for 2,450 children from the
If Rotary ceases to be a responsibility and becomes a
mere relaxation or pastime, its usefulness will cease.
Paul Harris
Message to 1914 RI Convention,
Nominate
a Young
Hero Today
Young people live in your community who have overcome
adversity, inspired others through their deeds and strength of character or
performed a significant community service and who deserve to be recognized for
it. What could be more in keeping with the spirit of Rotary
than to help them receive that recognition?
Your Rotary Club can do it now by answering the call for nominations
which has just been issued for the 10th annual
At least eight statewide winners will be honored with this
prestigious award in
All students age 18 or younger who reside in
Every Rotary Club in our District should assist these
remarkable young people. All nominations
must be received by
The District office will start holiday hours on December
23rd and return to full schedule on
Rotary Engages Community
The Rotary Club of Palmdale in
What a Site to See
Rotary’s Participation in the Annual Tournament of Roses Parade is now a long standing tradition. The float telling a story of Rotary in the New Year’s Day extravaganza brings a message to people around the world of Rotary’s commitment to service.
The 2005 Tournament of Roses Theme “Celebrate Family” is a great fit for Rotary’s Centennial Theme of “Celebrate Rotary”. Our float this year is entitled “Family Tree” and illustrates the Family of Rotary, highlighting the programs of Rotary International.
To learn more about Rotary International’s 2005 Tournament
of Roses Float please visit http://www.rotaryfloat.org/index.htm
PREPARE FOR
THE CENTENNIAL
With Rotary’s centennial just around the corner there will be many last minute details to handle. Getting the ball rolling now is important for things to run smoothly. Below are a few questions your club should consider:
®
Do we have a special event planned for
® Do we have a relationship with the local media, if not have we made a list of names and contact information so that we can do so?
® Have we collected any articles where our club or a member has been mentioned?
® Do we have a calendar of upcoming events put together including sufficient time to promote the events?
If there any questions about writing press releases or contacting the media, please contact prtips@rotaryintl.org.
Here is an example of how clubs are doing a great job letting the media know how they are preparing for the centennial.
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13042330&BRD=1024&PAG=461&dept_id=231484&rfi=6
Celebrating Rotary’s centennial
With only a couple of months to go, your planning should be well under way to mark this once-in-a-lifetime event. What your club does will be unique to your area, but here are a few ideas to consider:
® Prepare a special window display exhibiting your club’s programs and projects as well as RI programs with emphasis on our Centennial. Order and have club members display Centennial banners in their businesses.
® Invite members of other service organizations or community groups to a Rotary Centennial meeting, luncheon, dinner or special event that honors volunteers and partnerships in your community.
® Host a special dinner and invite all former members and spouses of deceased members to attend. Celebrate the Family of Rotary!
® Organize a Rotary 100th birthday party and invite at-risk children and youths as your guests. Make it a combination celebration and service event.
These are but a few suggestions. For additional ideas, check The Rotarian magazine or visit Rotary’s web page.Don’t let this opportunity pass by without properly recognizing such a historical event. Act now and make something good happen.
On to 
An organization’s centennial comes but once in 100 years and a celebration to mark that occasion is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that’s not to be missed! As a Rotarian, you have the chance to participate in the biggest and most exciting International Convention in Rotary’s long history.
As a Rotarian in Zones 25 and 26, you have the advantage of
a short flight to
Registration for this truly memorable International
Convention needs to be made prior to
With more than 50,000 Rotarians and guests expected, hotel reservations should also be booked early. These can be booked on line at www.rotary.org/events. A great deal of information about the convention is available in the October issue of The Rotarian.
See you in
December is Family Month
It is often said that children are the future of the world. Healthy and happy children are key to achieving Rotary’s goal of building international understanding and peace in the world. There is not better place to nourish a young mind than in a family whose basic needs have been met and who can spend time together.
The RI Board has adopted the following statement on family: The Board, recognizing that
® the family, which is the basic unit of society in the community, is struggling with a host of complex social and economic problems that are attacking its structure;
® in many parts of the world, this breakdown of the traditional structure is, in turn, threatening the fabric of community life;
® Rotary’s longtime commitment to Community Service makes it imperative for Rotarians to actively address the crisis in the family today;
® Encourages Rotarians, Rotary clubs, and districts worldwide to:
® a) bring their power to bear through existing programs on the most formidable problems facing families today, including but not limited to domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, gang activities, child-care needs, and underemployment;
® b) instill the importance of universal human values in the homes, schools and communities of the world;
® c) continue current projects and undertake new ones that strengthen the family structure and make it a secure anchor for the larger community;
® d) demonstrate their commitment to family and community through projects, activities, and events in celebration of “Family Month” each year.
Send your Rotary club’s Family Month success stories to:
Community Programs Section, Rotary International,
Rotary District 6200 Attendance for
November 2004
|
Club |
Members as of |
Current Members |
% Attendance |
Rank |
|
GROUP I |
Membership |
To 25 Members |
|
|
|
Baker BR Capital City Denham Springs DeQuincy False Riv/New Rds Golden Meadow Grand Isle Kaplan Mamou North Ascension |
18 15 21 17 14 17 13 19 21 12 13 23 22 18 20 21 |
22 14 21 18 16 18 12 19 21 12 12 24 20 18 19 21 |
71.00 66.00 48.00 76.39 75.00 92.59 85.00 75.00 83.00 88.00 55.00 89.20 70.37 69.74 |
I III II |
|
GROUP II |
Membership |
26 to 50 Members |
|
|
|
Beau- Vern DeRidder Donaldsonville East Ascension Kinder Oakdale Patterson Plaquemine Port Allen St. Martinville Welsh Ville Platte Zachary |
29 30 28 47 46 37 27 47 41 37 46 28 28 49 29 32 35 49 44 |
34 32 28 43 45 32 24 50 40 36 44 30 28 49 29 32 34 51 45 |
89.50 65.00 59.00 76.50 81.30 84.50 62.00 82.17 68.00 56.00 65.20 89.00 69.40 78.70 |
I III II |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GROUP
III |
Membership |
51 to 75 Members |
|
|
|
Abbeville Eunice Gonzales Greater L C St. Francisville |
55 70 69 59 54 57 71 69 68 56 71 |
54 68 66 60 51 68 65 67 59 54 72 |
75.97 73.00 47.00 65.00 84.79 69.49 79.00 70.00 85.96 58.43 64.22 |
II III I |
|
GROUP IV |
Membership |
76 and over Members |
|
|
|
|
514 133 155 99 |
511 126 149 93 |
60.00 74.86 62.15 |
III I II |
|
District Totals |
2592 |
2556 |
72.39% |
|
2004-05 Foundation Goals for Clubs of
District 6200
CLUB GOAL
0405 CLUB GOAL 0405
Abbeville 5,600
Baker 2,000
Baton Rouge 35,000 18,398
BR –
Beauregard-Vernon Sun
1,400 100
Denham Springs 1,700 483
DeQuincy 1,300 New Iberia 2,000
DeRidder 2,000 North Ascension 1,000
Donaldsonville 1,200 Oakdale 4,000
East Ascension 3,000
Eunice 2,200
False River/New Roads 1,000 Patterson 1,500
Golden Meadow 600 Port Allen 1,500
Gonzales 4,000 St. Francisville 5,600 865
Grand Isle 400
Greater
Kaplan 1,000 Welsh 2,800
Kinder 3,000 2,700
T O T A L $43,081
Oil Drops
OIL DROPS for “The Squeaking Wheel” were gained by DG Pam Daniels on her Official Visit to clubs…
® The New Iberia Club greases the “Squeaking Wheel” regularly with their monthly projects. One that produces lots of oil is the “Christmas Party” hosted by the club. At this function Santa Claus gives presents to each of the foster children in the parish. This party is also attended by the Foster Parents and club members, their children and grandchildren.