The Squeaking Wheel
Rotary District 6200
The Governor’s
Newsletter
Volume 2004, Issue 4
Pam Daniels, DG
October 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
•
The Governor’s
Year Thus Far
•
Calendar/
Upcoming Events & Reminders
•
October
Message from President Glenn E. Estess Sr.
•
Zone 25-26
Institute Meeting in
•
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“Spinning in the
District”
–
– We Are Surely Going to Miss Them!
– District Simplified Grants Amended
•
Shelter Box -
•
District 6200
Conference Update
•
District 6200
Audit for 2002-2003
•
Group Study
Exchange Update
•
Attendance
•
District Foundation Goals
•
Oil Drops
Governor Pam
Daniels’ Message
Dear Fellow Rotarians:
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This is
Vocational Service Month so named to commemorate the core characteristic of
Rotary membership. The variety of
vocations is indeed Rotary’s Trademark, and because of this, we as club members
are able to devote “Service to Mankind” through our businesses and professions.
•
As
Rotarians, we carry the tenets of Rotary into our daily lives in our businesses
and professions. The 4-Way Test, the Avenues of Service and Service above Self
are carried with us as we interact with others in our transactions of our
occupations. It is always with a feeling
of confidence and assurance that we engage a fellow Rotarian, whether near or
far, in a medical, technological, agricultural or other business act.
•
Through
our classification of members we are able to use their vocations and knowledge
in community and international projects of a scale untouched by any other
service organization. I urge the clubs
of District 6200 to continue and expand their projects based on the vocations
in their club and to utilize the hidden treasure of knowledge in each club
available in vocational service.
The Governor’s Year Thus Far
•
As of October 6th, my Rotarian Pal Walt and I have
completed our Official Visit to thirty-one clubs. We began our travels with
some feelings of apprehension and anticipation, especially having to visit the
President and Boards as well as making a formal presentation to each of the
fifty clubs in four months. We had heard from the
Calendar of Events 
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October 6 – 2007 New Orleans International Convention
Host Committee Meeting in
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October 15 – Deadline for
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October 23 – Selection for
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November 13 – Assistant Governor Quarterly Meeting
President Glenn’s Message
In 1912, Rotary founder Paul Harris wrote: “It is the Rotarian idea that a man’s
business is the best and truest expression of the man. The character of the membership of Rotary
clubs must be kept high because from the membership of Rotary clubs come your
friends and mine.”
Those words are just as pertinent today as they were
when written nearly 100 years ago.
Vocational service is a hallmark of our organization that sets it apart
from all other service groups. From the
beginning, Rotarians have advocated fair business practices and high ethical
standards. As business owners, they
wanted to earn the public’s trust and offer the best products and services that
were available. They had pride in what
they did and in their employees.
As we commemorate Vocational Service Month in October,
I encourage Rotarians to contribute to their communities through their
businesses or professions. One of the
greatest assets of Rotary is its diverse membership. Club members can serve as mentors to youth,
promote
President’s Message (Continued)
functional literacy in the workplace, sponsor
microenterprise projects, and provide jobs to young people and those with
disabilities.
During an era of corporate scandals and questionable
business practices, it is essential that Rotarians maintain high ethical
standards. When I visit a commercial
establishment, I am always pleased when I see a
As we enter a new century of service, let us Celebrate Rotary through
vocational service. As past RI President
Raymond Havens observed in 1922: “As a
harbinger of business ethics, Rotary sends its message around the world that
true service means personal responsibility for ‘peace on earth and good-will
toward men.’” It’s a message that’s
still relevant today.
Zone 25-26 Institute Meeting in
We just returned from
a Zone Training Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona where we met and exchange
ideas with District Governors of fifty-two districts in the Mid-Western U.S.
extending up from Texas and Louisiana to the Canadian border. We exchanged ideas and learned of the true
dedication of some District Governors and Pals like our classmates Larry &
Mary Riley. Their district extends 1,200
miles, requiring them to be away from home as long as four weeks at a time,
while making their Official Visits before the snows come.
Also represented at
the Zone was DGE Don Chauvin and DGN Richard Churchman. Their spouses participated in training seminars
as well.
Our District was well
represented with
The fellowship was
exceptional and we had the honor of having RI President Glenn Estess and his
lovely wife Mary attend the institute and received the new DGE’s at the
banquet. The food was quite nice and the
activities were not only educational but fun.
Visit the
Effective clubs are able to:
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Sustain and increase membership.
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Implement successful service projects.
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Support The Rotary Foundation.
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Develop leaders beyond the club level.
You may visit the website at the following
address: http://www.rotary.org/training/elearning/index.html
At the website you may download the PowerPoint or PDF
files on the following subjects:
New Member Information:
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Attendance
•
Rotary International Programs
•
Menu of Service Opportunities
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Public Relations:
The Responsibility of Each Rotarian
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The Rotary Foundation
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Rotary’s Guiding Principles
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Your Club, District, and RI
Club Officer Information:
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Club President Roles and Responsibilities
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Effective Rotary Clubs
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A Guide to Membership Retention
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Member Access Sectionof Rotary Website
•
Preparing for PETS
Spinning in the District
CONGRATULATIONS to Daniel Ray Dartez, a member of the
Rotary Club of Abbeville. Rotarian Dan
was selected to lead the Group Study Exchange Team to
As you know, the Group Study Exchange Program is one
of the most successful programs supported by
Rotary International and District 6200.
It is through these exchanges that we can come to better understand the
ways-of-life of people from throughout the world. And it is through these exchanges that allows
us to move another step closer to peace
throughout the world.
The Selection Committee was impressed with all the
applicants and their presentations.
REMINDER ~ Team Member applications are due by
Area I ~
Area II ~
Area
Area IV ~
The
We Are Surely Going To Miss Them!
The calendar 2004 has not
been the best for District 6200 in reference to our Past District Governors.
In the spring, we lost
The District now sends its
sympathies to the family of Nobby deGravelles who passed away September 27th at
the age of 87. Nobby was a diehard
Rotarian of the Rotary Club of
They will all be sorely
missed especially by the Rotarians of District 6200.
District Simplified Grants Amended
On
One project to establish the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift
Store with the W. D. West House of Care to the Rotary Club of DeRidder in the
amount of $3,000.
Originally the clubs of DeRidder and Beauregard-Vernon
SHELTER
Shelter Box is a grassroots Rotary Club project. First conceived and developed in the UK in
2000, there are now national Shelter Box affiliates in the US, Australia and
Canada, all working through the Rotary network, to promote a planned response
to inevitable, but unpredictable natural and man-made disasters. The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch, Florida is
in charge of administrating the American affiliate- Shelter Box USA and
promoting the sponsorship of US Shelter Boxes by Rotary clubs and other service
organizations, corporations and individuals.
All Boxes are assembled and stored in the
Any given day, more than 12,000,000 people worldwide
lack adequate shelter. The traditional
focus is on immediate needs. However,
the need for Shelter goes on – often for months. Recovery from disaster begins and continues
with adequate shelter. We can’t
eradicate natural or manmade disasters – we can only plan for them.
Each Shelter Box provides
critical shelter and warmth for up to 10 people. High quality, new items include: a 10-person tent, 10 sleeping bags, water
purification tablets, flashlight/batteries, rope, mess kits, tool, etc.
SHELTER
Each Shelter box goes
immediately and directly to the people who need it most – where need is not
always defined by national boundaries.
Our partnering with relief organizations helps ensure that critical
shelter arrives for victims in any geographic area – wherever it is and when
people need it most….
The complete cost of a new
SHELTER
The Rotary Club of
Levels of participation
can be as follows:
Sleeping bags $35.00 each
~ Empty Shelter Box $70.00 each ~ 10-Person Tent $300.00 each or complete
SHELTER
SHELTER
info@shelterboxusa.org
or www.shelterboxusa.org
Contact person:
DG Jerry Hearn
Executive Director:
Beth Palmer
Ron Myers
District 6200 Conference 
Plans are progressing for a fun,
informative fellowship and family
time at the District Conference in
Go to the District website (www.rotary6200.org) and
check
out the activities, early bird specials
and make your reservations
on line.
Just click on ‘Downloads’ for the Conference Registration
and hotel reservation forms.
District 6200 Financial Statements as of
The Audit Committee has
audited the accompanying balance sheet of
Rotary International District 6200 as of
AUDIT (Continued)
Group Study Exchange
Pictures above are from District 4350 in southern
Group Study Exchange (Continued)
Our
Application forms for Team Members are available at
the following address from the RI website:
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/downloadcenter/pdfs/161en.pdf
The
Qualifications of Team
Member
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Applicant must be between the ages of 25 & 40
years of age
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Professional status
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Applicant must be in the early stages of their career
(3-5 years).
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Applicant must be physically capable of 30+ days of
continuous travel and be able to fully participate in an active itinerary.
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Applicant must either work or reside in District 6200.
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Applicant must be articulate, personable, cooperate,
exemplary in their work, and enthusiastic about their career field.
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Applicant must be willing to live and participate in a
foreign culture.
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Applicant must have approval from employer for the
4-week period of the exchange.
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Applicant must be able to participate in approximately
6 training sessions of 4 hours prior to team’s departure.
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Applicant CANNOT be related to a Rotarian as
follows: Mother, father, sister,
brother, daughter, son, spouse, grandparent, mother-in-law, father-in-law.
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Applicant cannot
be an employee of Rotary at any level.
Team Member applications must be received by the
Rotary District 6200 Attendance for
September 2004
|
Club |
Members as of |
Current Members |
% Attendance |
Rank |
|
GROUP I |
Membership |
To 25 Members |
|
|
|
Baker BR Capital City Denham Springs DeQuincy False River/New Roads Golden Meadow Grand Isle Kaplan Mamou North Ascension |
18 15 21 17 14 17 13 19 21 12 13 23 22 18 20 21 |
21 14 21 18 15 18 12 19 21 12 13 24 20 19 18 21 |
71.00 69.30 53.00 82.75 75.00 93.05 86.00 83.00 88.00 87.00 90.10 67.65 83.55 62.00 |
I 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 31 28 43 46 33 22 48 41 38 45 29 27 49 29 31 35 47 47 |
89.50 89.47 65.00 69.83 94.32 73.00 56.58 82.96 69.00 54.00 62.00 68.70 90.00 75.00 90.00 |
I II II |
|
Club |
Members as of |
Current Members |
% Attendance |
Rank |
|
GROUP |
Membership |
51 to 75 Members |
|
|
|
Abbeville Eunice Gonzales Greater St. Francisville |
55 70 69 59 54 57 71 69 68 56 71 |
53 69 66 58 56 66 67 70 59 54 70 |
69.63 80.00 44.00 62.00 82.18 67.27 83.50 64.00 73.61 53.92 73.94 |
II I |
|
GROUP IV |
Membership |
76 and over Members |
|
|
|
|
514 133 155 99 |
514 126 149 95 |
77.84 69.75 75.77 72.19 |
I II |
|
District Totals |
2592 |
2561 |
74.33% |
|
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 9,785
BR –
Baton Rouge Sunrise
12,000 613
Beauregard-Vernon Sun1,400 100
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 Roads1,000 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 $28,586
Oil Drops
• The Tri-City Clubs of Grand Isle, Golden Meadow & Lockport lubricate the Squeaking Wheel of “Rotary Fellowship” by having a joint social hosted by alternate clubs each year.
•
The Rotary Club of Baton Rouge liberally greased
“The Squeaking Wheel” as it kicked off its
•
The
• Career Connections Day for 10th graders in all high schools of Ascension Parish with the help of Rotarians from North Ascension, East Ascension and the Gonzales along with non-profit Career Builders of Baton Rouge enlighten students on real life vocations.
