Warren’s Recommendation
Last week during the Zoom meeting, Warren mentioned a course that he had just completed and spoke about the book that the course covers and recommended all Rotarians read it.
The book, by Jacqueline Novogratz is “Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World” (Kindle price: US$10.98, hardcover price: US$19.99).
The course that Warren spoke about at last week’s meeting relates to this book. The course title is “The Path to Moral Leadership” and is US$195.00. It runs over 14 weeks with one or two assignments each week for 12 weeks.
The Shine On Awards
The other week Graham Thomson spoke of the Shine On program.
Shine On recognises outstanding service to the local and wider communities by persons with a disability.
Shine On Nominations comprise two levels - Certificates of Commendation and Trophies with nominees selected from two age criteria - 15 to 24 years and over 25 years with nominations from any field of endeavour.
The Southern District Committee (SDC) for the Shine On Awards is comprised of representatives from our District 9780 and from Districts 9790, 9800, 9810 & 9820.
The SDC members meet during the year and organise the following: -
The rotation of the Recognition Ceremonies across the five districts.
Seeks sponsorship and funding.
Disseminates materials to the Clubs and District Assemblies.
Promotes the Nominations to the wider community through radio and other media.
Liaises with District Vocational/Community Service Committees.
Nomination forms are distributed by SDC usually in August/September and Rotary clubs can seek candidates & submit nomination to the SDC secretary, usually in late December.
Eddification – All We Need To Know For The Rotary Foundation to Grow
PDG Eddie Lougnan tells us why giving to the Annual Fund makes a big impact and we learn not to be “feary” of that which is EREY.
Did you know that more than 400,000 people and 35,000 clubs contributed to the Annual Fund in 2018-19? Every one of these vital donations adds up to make a bigger impact through our SHARE system, in which contributions are invested for three years and then split between the World Fund and the District Designated Fund (DDF).
These donations help Rotary clubs promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, save mothers and children, support education, and grow local economies. So these gifts make a difference both close to home and around the globe - Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY).
Together, donors who gave $100-$249 to the Foundation contributed more than $25 million during 2018-19. To help us reach these important donors, use these updated resources in your presentations and share them with other club and district leaders to promote the Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative:
Remind people that any Rotarian who gives $100 or more will be recognized as a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member. And if everyone in a club gives, together they’ll earn Every Rotarian, Every Year club recognition.
Find these resources and more on the Annual Fund and SHARE page on My Rotary. Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY)
Together, donors who gave $100-$249 to the Foundation contributed more than $25 million during 2018-19. To help us reach these important donors, use these updated resources in your presentations and share them with other club and district leaders to promote the Every Rotarian, Every Year initiative:
Remind people that any Rotarian who gives $100 or more will be recognized as a Rotary Foundation Sustaining Member. And if everyone in a club gives, together they’ll earn Every Rotarian, Every Year club recognition.
Find these resources and more on the Annual Fund and SHARE page on My Rotary.
From Professor Beretta and the Institute of Isolation
Subject: Laws of Centrifugal Malfeasance
Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible IF you don't know what you are talking about.
Law of Centrifugal Malfeasance The likelihood that a wrench will slip and mar the surface is directly proportional to the newness of the surface.
Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
Law of Gravity - Any tool, nut, bolt, screw, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible place in the universe.
Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal; someone always answers.
Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you are in now.
Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know INCREASES dramatically when you are dressed totally inappropriately or you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, IT WILL!!!
Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
The Coffee Law - As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
Murphy's Law of Lockers - If there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jam sandwich landing face down on a floor are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
Law of Physical Appearance - If the clothes fit, they're ugly.
The 50-50-90 Law - Whenever there's a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability that you'll get it wrong.
Law of Commercial Marketing Strategy - As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it OR the store will stop selling it!
Doctors' Law - If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there, you'll feel better. But don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.
Law of the Bath - when the body is fully immersed, the phone will ring.
