Foundation/Membership/Leadership Seminar I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

RI President Message 2

Foundation Trustee

Chair Message

3

RI President Visit to

Downtown Topeka

4-5

Elvis Visit to End Polio 6-7

District/Club Event 8

District Numbers 9

RI Graphics 9

Club Attendance

New Club Members

10

July 2013 District 5710

Eastern Kansas Rotary 420 SE 6th Avenue, Suite 121, Topeka, KS 66607

Phone: 785-232-7216 Fax: 785-232-8126

www.rotary5710.org

Newsletter Editor

Linda Ireland

Executive Assistant

linda@rotary5710.org

To submit articles and

pictures for the District

Newsletter, send to Linda

Ireland by the 15th of each

month.

District Governor

2013-14

Gary Duggan

DON’T’ MISS OUT ON THIS EXCITING SEMINAR

August 10, 2013

Washburn University Memorial Union

Topeka, KS

8:00—Registration

8:45—Seminar Begins

This event is FREE, lunch will be provided, and

ALL Rotarians are encouraged to attend.

REGISTER NOW!

SESSIONS

Foundation Structure

Grant Certification & Applying for Global Grants

International Missions

Small Club Recruiting

How to Double Membership

Membership Retention

Membership Diversity—The Dynamics of Leadership

Leading from in Front, Behind, and the Side

Implementing Social Media

ClubRunner Q & A

P A G E 2

Message from RI President Ron Burton

Dear fellow Rotarians,

This is an incredibly exciting time to be a Rotarian. This Rotary year can be one of the

greatest years we have yet experienced in Rotary – but it is up to each one of us. We

are now writing the last chapter in our fight against polio. While it has been a long, hard

journey, we have learned many valuable lessons. We have learned that as a group we

can move mountains, we can change people’s lives for the better, and we can honestly

make a difference in our world. Perhaps the greatest lesson has been that the more we

challenge ourselves, the more we can achieve.

We are also embarking on a new chapter in the storied history of our Rotary Founda-

tion. We have the rare privilege of launching an entirely new grant structure we’ve

come to know as Future Vision. It gives us the opportunity to challenge ourselves to do

the absolute most we can, with all of our resources. Just think how much more we can do with a stronger Foundation,

with stronger clubs filled with more Rotarians who are fully engaged in Ro-

tary service.

It’s time for us to recognize that the real challenge we face isn’t just bringing

new members into Rotary. It’s turning all members into true Rotarians. It’s

helping members get engaged in Rotary – helping them realize the potential

they have, and how their Rotary service can change lives. We need to make

sure that every member is active and contributing, and making a real differ-

ence – because when you’re doing meaningful work in Rotary, Rotary is

meaningful to you.

When we realize what we can achieve in Rotary – when we really engage

Rotary – that’s when lives change. We change the lives of the people who

need us. That is inevitable. And along the way, our lives are changed as well. That is also inevitable. That’s what our

theme is all about in 2013-14: Engage Rotary, Change Lives.

It’s time to open our eyes to the potential each of us has through

Rotary. Rotary lets us reach higher, do more, and be a part of

something larger than ourselves. No matter how much we give to

Rotary, we get more in return. And that, too, is inevitable.

In 2013-14, let’s turn all of our potential into reality. It’s up to us.

We can do it by engaging in Rotary service, by getting involved, by

staying inspired, and by remembering every day the gift we have in

Rotary. Together, we will Engage Rotary, Change Lives

Ron D. Burton

President, Rotary International

We have learned that as

a group we can move

mountains, we can

change people’s lives for

the better, and we can

honestly make a

difference in our world.

We need to make sure that

every member is active and

contributing and making a

difference . . .

P A G E 3

Setting goals for a great year

I am excited as we move into the new Rotary year. While Rotary remains constant at the

core, our clubs and districts have new leaders, and we’ve set new goals for the year ahead.

For 2013-14, we have four goals for The Rotary Foundation: eradicate polio, build owner-

ship and pride in our Foundation, launch our new grant model, and engage in innovative

projects.

Our first goal is familiar to each of you: We must make our dream of a polio-free world

real. In the 28 years since the inception of PolioPlus, we have immunized over two billion children and seen the wild

poliovirus disappear in all but three countries. Polio eradication is long, hard work, but when we have finished this job,

we will have achieved something wonderful – and lasting.

This brings us to our second goal: building ownership and

pride in our Foundation. The success of PolioPlus is due, in no

small part, to the generosity of Rotarians all over the world

who have contributed to the PolioPlus Fund. And why do Ro-

tarians keep giving to the PolioPlus Fund? Because they see

that their generosity has a real, lasting impact on the lives of

others. They take pride in the fact that their contributions

mean that the end of polio is in sight.

Our third goal will help us move into a successful future, after

polio is eradicated. This goal is to successfully launch our new

grant model and put our Future Vision Plan into practice

worldwide. The simplified grant structure has made it easier for clubs to apply for Foundation grants, and we have al-

ready seen the benefits of focusing our monetary efforts on sustainable projects.

Lastly, our fourth goal for the coming Rotary year is to engage in innovative projects and creative partnerships that

help build a more just and peaceful world.

Our theme for the year is Engage Rotary, Change Lives . It’s a good theme for Rotary, and for inspiring us to work

through The Rotary Foundation – because without our Foundation, Rotary’s reach is shorter and smaller. Without the

Foundation, polio would still be a worldwide scourge. If it weren’t for the work of our Foundation, children all over

the world could face a future without education, without clean water, and without health care.

Without our Foundation, many of the world’s children would be without hope. Your leadership in the coming year

will provide that hope. May your efforts Engage Rotary, Change Lives .

D. K. Lee

Foundation Trustee Chair

Foundation Trustee Chair Message

For 2013-14 The Rotary Foundation has four goals: 1. Eradicate Polio 2. Build Ownership and Pride in

our Foundation 3. Launch our new grant model 4. Engage in innovative projects

P A G E 4

RI President Ron Burton Visits Downtown Topeka Club

From Downtown Topeka Club Website

By Greg Hill

A full house at the Topeka Country Club witnessed Rotary International Presi-

dent Ron Burton from Norman, Oklahoma deliver one of his very first speeches

during his term in office. Burton spoke to the Topeka Rotary Club on July 18th

to a special joint meeting of the Topeka Downtown Rotary Club and other

Topeka and area clubs.

“We’re so excited to have this opportunity to be the President of Rotary Inter-

national,” Burton said during his remarks. “I stopped and I thought of this when

someone brought it to my at-

tention, but they said, ‘you are

in the line that was started by

Paul Harris.’ That kind of puts

it in perspective.”

Burton, accompanied by his wife Jetta, was in Topeka at the invitation

of Washburn University President and friend, Dr. Jerry Farley and

Past Topeka Rotary Club President Blanche Parks.

“We were in Bangkok and I was introduced to Ron Burton and I

invited him to come to our meeting,” Parks said. “Across the world in Bangkok,

I invited a Rotarian from Norman, Oklahoma to come to Topeka, Kansas to

speak.”

Burton acknowledged that the office of President of Rotary International is not

about him; it’s about the position and the honor bestowed upon those who have

served since Paul Harris.

“I tell people all the time that I’m happy to have my picture taken with you, but

I’m smart enough to realize that in two years, nobody will want their picture

taken with me,” said Burton to the

laughter of the nearly 250 in atten-

dance. “They won’t remember who

I was or what I did.”

Burton spoke of his theme for 2013-2014, Engage Rotary, Change Lives and

his belief that Rotarians are blessed to have the opportunity to serve in

such a wonderful organization.

“I believe that we as Rotarians are a very blessed group of people and we

need to share that blessing with others,” he said.

Dr. Jerry Farley and his wife Susan

Past Downtown Topeka President

Blanche Parks and RI President

Ron Burton

RI President Ron Burton and Downtown

Topeka President David Beck

RI President Ron Burton speaking at the

Downtown Topeka Rotary Club

meeting

P A G E 5

Part of sharing that blessing comes with how Rotarians interact with new

members and engage current members.

“Just because you get them in the club you are not finished with them at all,”

Burton said. “You need to mentor that person, you’ve got to get them

engaged, you’ve got to give them something to do to keep them involved in

Rotary.”

Burton said he once tried to terminate his

membership in the Norman, OK, club because

they didn’t keep him engaged about eighteen

months after he joined.

“They were smart enough not to really terminate me,” Burton said. “They asked me

to chair the Rotary Foundation the next year because they thought he had some ex-

pertise in dealing with foundations.”

Burton asked the audience to look at the many things that Rotarians have to offer as

individuals and seek to engage them to become more involved. Otherwise, they run

the risk of letting members slip away.

RI President Ron Burton Visits Downtown Topeka Club (Cont)

Topeka Mayor Larry Wolgast presenting

RI President Ron Burton a Topeka pin.

RI President Ron Burton signing

the speaker book for the Down-

town Topeka Club. Ron’s wife,

Jetta, looked on.

Left: PDG Kevin Tubbesing (District

Rotary Foundation Chair) with

daughter, Megan.

Right: PDG Roy Browning and his wife

Geri. Roy gave the invocation.

DGE Debra Rodenbaugh-Schaub presented Ron

with a District banner

Maggie Mahoney (Lawrence Jayhawk), DGE Debra

Rodenbaugh-Schaub, DGN John Donovan

Photos by

Downtown

Topeka

Rotarian

Ann

Palmer

CLICK HERE to see all of the pictures

in the event Photo Album

P A G E 6

Elvis Visit to End Polio Now Recap

More than 100 people gathered at Watson Park in the Old West Lawrence neighborhood

on Saturday morning, June 22nd, to run a 5k run and walk as part of the weekend-long

event, Elvis Visit to End Polio Now. Elvis impersonates and kids in Elvis masks and

sequined scarves ran alongside Joseph

Hall, an Elvis tribute artist and finalist on

season three of America’s Got Talent.

Along the run route, runners came upon

historical signs and encountered cos-

tumed, colorful characters from Quan-

trill’s Raid, which is celebrating the 150th

anniversary this year. The day continued

with tours of Old West Lawrence.

Prior to the evening event, a car show was available in the Lied

Center parking lot with visitors receiving coupons for

ice cream from Freddy’s Custard, a business supporter

of the event.

The highlight of the weekend was the Joseph Hall’s Rock

‘N’ Remember tribute concert at the Lied Center. All

who attended had a great time. Some of the many fol-

lowers of Joseph Hall from Branson, Nebraska and Mis-

souri also attended the concert and provided loud

cheers for their favorite songs.

Mary Jean Eisenhower, a granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisen-

hower and polio survivor, was the chairwoman of the event, and at-

tended the tribute concert. At the intermission Mary gave a moving

presentation for the need to eradicate polio, which was also a vision

of her grandfather.

Joseph Hall continued his concert, stressing we are “this close” to

eradicating polio—we must not give up the fight.

The fundraiser continued on Sunday with Joseph Hall’s visits to First

Christian Church and Free Methodist Church in Lawrence. Hall sang

gospel songs and asked for prayers and offerings for the eradication of

polio in the three remaining endemic countries: Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Lawrence Rotarian Bob Swan brainstormed the idea of introducing the King to the campaign. “Rotary International is

in more than 200 countries. Elvis is a phenomenon, known all around the world in just as many countries,” Swan said.

“He is loved and respected by many, many millions.” It was a natural fit to combine the talents of Joseph Hall as Elvis

to create a fundraiser for PolioPlus. Joseph is officially recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Joseph Hall rallying the

crowd before the 5k run/walk

The winning entry in the car show!

L to R: Irina Swan, Mary Jean Eisenhower, Bob

Swan Past President Lawrence Central

P A G E 7

The ten clubs in District 5710 and District 6040 that organized and supported the event were: Club 13 Kansas City,

MO, Lawrence, Lawrence Central, Lawrence Jayhawk, Leawood, Manhattan, Olathe, Ottawa, Shawnee and Shawnee

Mission. The event was a fundraiser for Rotary International’s PolioPlus fund, a campaign that began in 1985 with the

goal of eradicating polio worldwide.

Bob Swan is optimistic that the event will become an

annual event in the Lawrence area.

Elvis Ends Polio Visit Recap

Joseph Hall’s Rock ‘N’ Roll

Tribute

Pictures by Lawrence Central Rotarian Lynn

O’Neal and District 5710’s Linda Ireland

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL PICTURES.

P A G E 8

District Events

SAVE THESE DISTRICT DATES!!

FOUNDATION,

MEMBERSHIP,

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

August 10, 2013

Washburn University,

Topeka

FOUNDATION BANQUET

November 9, 2013

Overland Park Sheraton

CELEBRATE ROTARY 2014

May 2-4, 2014

Ritz Charles, Overland Park

CELEBRATE ROTARY 2015

May 8-10, 2015

Four Points Sheraton, Manhattan

ZONE AND INTERNATIONAL DATES

ZONE INSTITUTE

December 10-14, 2013

Lot Pines Hyatt near Austin, TX

Zone Website

ROTARY

INTERNATIONAL

CONVENTION

Sydney, Australia

June 1-4, 2014

CLUB EVENTS

CLICK HERE

GO TO THE DISTRICT CALENDAR FOR

DETAILS ON CLUB EVENTS

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EVENT TO VIEW THE DETAILS

AUGUST

Manhattan Konza Water Matters Day

Manhattan Rotary Club Social

Lenexa Adopt-a-Streamway Clean-Up

SEPTEMBER

Topeka All Club’s Social

OCTOBER

Johnson County OktoberFEST

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P A G E 9

The membership count listed for July 1,

2012 is the membership number from the

Semi-Annual Reports (SARs) submitted to

Rotary International by each club.

Clubs with zero entered for the current

month’s membership/attendance % did

not submit attendance information to the

District website for the month of June by

the deadline date of July 15.

District Membership Numbers

* District Attendance Percentage of Clubs Reporting

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RI 7/1/12 Membership

6/30/13 Membership

June Attendance

%

Atchison 74 76 59.63%

Baldwin City 15 18 57.00%

Blue Valley 12 0 0.00%

Bonner Springs 22 21 74.00%

Burlington 35 39 57.14%

Council Grove 48 0 0.00%

DeSoto 36 25 97.98%

Emporia 73 73 53.61%

Frankfort 21 0 0.00%

Gardner 53 50 65.82%

Garnett 19 0 0.00%

Holton 30 31 71.00%

Howard 17 15 63.30%

Johnson County 29 24 85.71%

Johnson County-Sunset 31 27 62.50%

Junction City 69 67 38.00%

Junction City-Flint Hills 15 18 34.67%

Kansas City 54 52 64.40%

Lawrence 204 205 48.60%

Lawrence Central 22 28 43.40%

Lawrence Jayhawk 73 68 70.30%

Leavenworth 89 86 72.40%

Leawood 53 52 80.43%

Lenexa 44 47 67.38%

Louisburg 42 33 48.55%

Manhattan 187 200 58.83%

Manhattan Konza 80 86 35.17%

Marysville 47 47 73.00%

Olathe Noon 93 0 0.00%

Olathe-Santa Fe Trail 20 26 48.00%

Osawatomie 22 0 0.00%

Oskaloosa 26 22 42.00%

Ottawa 23 27 62.50%

Overbrook 28 30 74.20%

Overland Park 140 139 73.18%

Overland Park South 83 97 73.67%

Paola 38 35 62.00%

Shawnee 62 58 84.21%

Shawnee Mission 56 45 58.04%

Spring Hill 19 19 0.00%

Topeka Downtown 194 194 52.07%

Topeka North 23 19 55.00%

Topeka South 114 115 69.08%

Topeka West 22 21 85.00%

Valley Falls 16 16 59.00%

Valley Heights 19 0 0.00%

Village West 35 0 0.00%

Western Jo Co 33 27 59.29%

Totals 2560 2278 * 60.69%

P A G E 1 0

DeSoto ............................................................. 97.98%

Johnson County .............................................. 85.71%

Topeka West .................................................. 85.00%

Shawnee ........................................................... 84.21%

Leawood .......................................................... 80.43%

Overbrook ...................................................... 74.20%

Bonner Springs ............................................... 74.00%

Overland Park South ..................................... 73.67%

Overland Park ................................................. 73.18%

Marysville ......................................................... 73.00%

Leavenworth ................................................... 72.40%

Holton .............................................................. 71.00%

Lawrence Jayhawk ......................................... 70.30%

Atchison ................................... Jeffery Schuele

Burlington ................................ Patty Thomsen

DeSoto ..................................... Melvin Fischer, Eugene Gower, Jess W. Johnson

Gardner ................................... Janice Dodds, Brett Osborn

Junction City Flint Hills ........ Rodney Righter, Dawn Van Horn, Gary Westerman

Lawrence ................................. David Baker, Gabriel Gutierrez, Brian Iverson, Clarissa Unger, Greg Williams

Lawrence Central .................. Jessica Mortinger

Leawood .................................. Sammy Nasr

Lenexa ...................................... Lenet Compton, Eric Wade

Marysville ................................. Charles Bradley, Aaron, Shinn, Sophia Wilson

Olathe ...................................... Vernon Avant, Paul Van Erem

Olathe Santa Fe Trail ............ Jim Lammle

Ottawa ..................................... Robert W. Green

Overland Park ........................ Matthew Oschman

Overland Park South ............ Rick Cunningham, Rebecca Speake, Enrique Venegas,

Shawnee Mission .................... Stoney Bogan, Emily Randel

Topeka Downtown ............... Gary Alexander, Jay Befort, Susan Bullock, Rodger Fry, Lon Lewis,

Christopher Palmer

Topeka North ........................ Joseph E. Lardner

Topeka South ......................... Charles Shively, Ron Simmons

Village West ............................ Jose Romero, Jose Vargas

New Club Members for May and June

Average

Attendance (for

reporting clubs)

for the month of

June: 60.69%

Clubs With Over 70% Attendance for June

Clubs with 65% to 70%

Attendance:

Topeka South—69.08%

Lenexa—67.38%

Gardner—65.82%