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Congratulations to Chandra Collure - Our Rotarian of the Month! Thank you for all your contributions!
What’s Rotary?
Rotary is where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change.
Our deployment of volunteers to the Vaccination Super Station at the Del Mar Fairgrounds has really taken off.
Five Rotary clubs have adopted five different days of each week,
So far:
Mondays – Del Mar
Tuesdays – San Diego
Wednesdays – TBD
Thursdays – D.M.-Solana Beach
Fridays – Rancho Santa Fe
Saturdays – Closed
Sundays – Pacific Beach Rotaract
Our volunteer initiative made the San Diego Union Tribune!
District Training Assembly is an annual symposium where clubs from across Southern California gather to prepare for the Rotary Year that begins July 1st.
District Training Assembly (DTA) typically happens in the spring, and is designed to provide training for President-Elects, club committee chairs, secretaries, treasurers, and board members. There is also a wealth of information for existing Rotarians and newer Rotarians.
DTA offers something for everyone, with roughly 40 different classes spread out across three different sessions. If you want to learn more about Rotary and all of the programs of District 5340, DTA is where you'll find the information you seek, and help you take your club to new levels.
You can catch some of what you missed here:
Philippe's Hybrid Meeting Session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JwTMkO-sCs
Global Grants Video
https://youtu.be/zAXuQG6z0WM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JwTMkO-sCs
Global Grants Video
https://youtu.be/zAXuQG6z0WM
Your District Task Force is well underway with initiatives to confront this scourge, thanks to many Rotarians and clubs' help.
Here are just a couple:
Global Grant approved and funded – After a year-long effort, Rotary International approved a $70,000 global grant that will be used right here in District 5340 for anti-human trafficking initiatives. We'll be funding an estimated 700 area public school teachers to receive training on how to spot if one of their students is a victim of or getting recruited for human trafficking. If you have connections with San Diego County area public school administrators, feel free to send them this link. We're looking to receive online proposals through this form by April 30
Rehabilitation project – We’re helping GenerateHope tackle some extensive deferred maintenance work at its home for human sex trafficking survivors. The projects include driveway repair, structural first-floor work, foundational repairs to the first floor, and other projects. Be on the lookout soon for some opportunities to conduct outdoor landscaping work soon.
In the Rotary world, the last Saturday in April is designated Rotarians at Work Day. Each year, clubs around the world identify a hands-on project that all members can participate in to help the local community.
In 1911, Rotarians adopted the motto "Service Above Self" because it aptly expresses the ideals that the new formed organization was creating. Past RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar, selected this theme for the 2005-2006 Rotary year. For over 110 years, this motto has served as our mantra carrying out humanitarian service as we work for international understanding and peace.
This April 24th each of the 60 clubs within our District can participate in a project.
Rotary Club of Del Mar will be doing a hands on exterior painting project at Nativity Prep Academy. Students at Nativity Prep will be the first in their families to go to college.
During World Immunization Week, April 24-30, join with Rotary to combat vaccine hesitancy and misinformation by spreading the facts about why #VaccinesWork.
You can help raise awareness for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines during World Immunization Week, April 24-30 by sharing some of these sample posts on your social media. You can also paint your pinkie purple and post a picture online using the hashtags #EndPolio and #VaccinesWork.
- Fighting #COVID19 requires global solidarity. That’s why @Rotary #EndPolio is committed to lending its tools, workforce & surveillance network to help countries respond. #VaccinesWork endpol.io/cvxa1
- Because #VaccinesWork, @Rotary & partners have reduced polio cases by 99.9% worldwide since 1988. @EndPolioNow won't stop until we end the disease for good. Donate to support #EndPolio: endpol.io/give
- In countries where polio is a threat, kids’ pinkies are marked with purple ink after they’re immunized, helping #EndPolio health workers know which kids are protected. #VaccinesWork @Rotary EndPolio.org
- Through the science of immunization, @Rotary & partners have saved nearly 19 million children from becoming paralyzed by polio. #VaccinesWork #EndPolio EndPolio.org
- This #WorldImmunizationWeek, I’m joining with @Rotary #EndPolio to advocate for equitable distribution of vaccines, like those for polio & #COVID19. #VaccinesWork endpol.io/cvxa1
- #VaccinesWork & the progress made in the fight to #EndPolio is proof. Only 2 countries continue to report wild polio cases. Learn why @Rotary believes we can shrink that number to 0: endpol.io/5rsns
- Amidst a challenging year for global health, the @WHOAFRO region was still certified wild polio-free because #VaccinesWork! Learn how @Rotary #EndPolio helped achieve this milestone: endpol.io/afro20
Rotary District 5340 announces an April “Blue Light Special” for adding Paul Harris Fellows to your club.
Through the generous donation of one of our District Rotarians, we are able to match donations to the Annual Fund up to $500/member with up to 500 Recognition Points which will allow that member or his/her designee to become a Paul Harris Fellow with a pin and certificate to be awarded at the appropriate occasion.
To take advantage of this offer, contact our Paul Harris Society Chair James Morrison at james@westwood-llc.com and he will provide the information needed to match these Recognition Points to a Rotarian who has not yet achieved Paul Harris Fellow level of giving. This is for first-time Paul Harris Fellows and may be awarded to a loved one, community member, or another deserving person.
This offer expires April 30.
In case you missed our speaker Thursday March 25, or want to see all the videos entered into the competition, check them out here:
The Rotary Club of Del Mar has stepped up big time, promising to deploy ten volunteers to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Vaccination Super Station every Saturday for the next three months. We've also partnered with DM-Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe clubs, which adopted Thursdays and Fridays respectively, and the San Diego club, which has picked up Tuesdays.
Our goal is to have at least one club adopt each of the seven days of the week, so feel free to tell Rotarians in other clubs about this opportunity.
This week in the District 5340 Newsletter, our very own Don Fipps is featured and recognized for all his contributions to the District.
"We can’t thank Don enough for all he has done to help the clubs and District this year. He has been selfless in contributing to the changes in the leadership plan, bylaws update and, of course, bringing Zoom technology to our members that eased the way for three membership seminars, monthly speakers of international repute, the Foundation Seminar and District Training Assembly."
To read the whole story, and the fascinating tale of how Don and Donna met, click here
Thank you Mary Alice Peters, for your generous annual donation to the Polio Plus Society!
The District Training Assembly offers training for ALL Rotarians including club officers, directors, committee & program chairs to help them be effective club leaders.
All Club members, especially Red Badgers, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come learn more about Rotary, club management tips and best practices from knowledgeable, experienced Rotarians. This is a great opportunity to learn about Rotary and network with other Rotarians, all in the comfort of your home. We expect full attendance for each class so don't miss out. Visit the District website to register and select your classes.
Each Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Thank you for your generosity Patti!
Congratulations to Beth Westburg - Our March Rotarian of the Month!
Thank you for your numerous contributions to the Rotary Club of Del Mar!
Congratulations to Jim Davies and Marlene Gotz! And thank you for your generosity!
Each Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Club of Del Mar is excited to announce our newest member of the Polio Plus Society Matt Kurth!
The Polio Plus Society is for Rotarians (and non-Rotarians, too!) who are dedicated to seeing that polio is successfully eradicated from our planet. Members commit to donating $100 or more per year and pledge to do so until polio is completely eradicated.
Thank you Matt for your generous contributions to this important cause!
The PolioPlus Society is for Rotarians (and non-Rotarians, too!) who are dedicated to seeing that polio is successfully eradicated from our planet. Members commit to donating $100 or more per year and pledge to do so until polio is completely eradicated.
The Rotary Club of Del Mar proudly recognizes our newest members of the PolioPlus Society. Karl and Dugan, your commitment and donations have provided tangible assistance to the global eradication of polio and advances world understanding, goodwill and peace. We are so grateful!
Congratulations to Don Fipps! And thank you for your generosity!
Each Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
Each Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
What does it take to change the world? It starts with commitment to service above self.
Touched by guest speaker Jeff Sitcov from Doors of Change, the Del Mar Rotarians took quick action and raised almost $1,700 to support the programs of these neighbors and friends.
Since 2001, Doors of Change™ has been transforming the lives of homeless youth, one young person at a time. Recognizing that trust is often a significant barrier for youth in need of services, Doors of Change™ selected music and art as a non-threatening way to engage young people living on the streets. By offering music and art instruction in a small group setting, youth are given the opportunity to explore their feelings and challenges through the arts, achieve a sense of mastery for the first time, develop social skills that are positive and constructive, and create a vision for the future that is filled with possibility
Pictured: Karl Wagner of Del Mar Rotary and Jeff Sitcov of Doors of Change
The Del Mar Rotary Club is once again demonstrating our commitment to our friends and neighbors by problem-solving and taking action!
In partnership with the Del Mar Village Association and Fuel the Frontline San Diego, the Del Mar Rotary Club purchased lunches from our friends at Americana and delivered them to the very hard-working frontline workers at the VA hospital in La Jolla!
Pictured Below: Randy Gruber from Americana and Klaus Gubernator and Susan Wagner from Del Mar Rotary.
Pictured Below: Karl Wagner and Klaus Gubernator from Del Mar Rotary with Jennifer McClellan and Tonya Masino from Del Mar Village Association dropping off lunch at the VA Hospital.
About Fuel the Frontline:
Del Mar Village Association is spearheading and coordinating Fuel the Frontline San Diego, a program to support both local restaurants and San Diego frontline medical providers. Donations to Fuel the Frontline San Diego have now exceeded $13,000. One-hundred percent of the proceeds fund the meals purchased from the local restaurants. To date the initiative has delivered 2,500 meals to five hospitals from 11 local restaurants.
Each Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
The Rotary Club of Del Mar is a registered 501c4 non-profit organization.
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