[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 819

[Garry Krischock]

 Messages In This Digest (3 Messages) 

1. 1545 A: <>  Source of Service Above Self Awards was wrongly reported
From: Sunil K Zachariah 

 

2. 1549: <>  Recruiting new members in Korea From: Sunil K Zachariah 

 

3. 1550: <>  International RYLA 2009 From: Sunil K Zachariah 

 

 

1.
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eFlash_Rotary/message/1466;_ylc=X3oDMTJxNmNqN
HUyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzI3ODYwNzYEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg2BG1zZ0lkAzE0N
jYEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTIxODYxNzI3OA--> 1545 A: Source of
Service Above Self Awards was wrongly reported 

 

Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:09 pm (PDT) 

In our posting 1545 re Service Above Self Awards, we had erroneously 
credited it to the Rotary Foundation. Trustee Louis Piconi had written 
to us pointing out this mistake and pointing out the Rotary Foundation 
has nothing to do with the awards. The awards are actually given by 
Rotary International. eFlash_Rotary regrets the error.

 

2.
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eFlash_Rotary/message/1467;_ylc=X3oDMTJxYzBlN
W5xBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzI3ODYwNzYEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg2BG1zZ0lkAzE0N
jcEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTIxODYxNzI3OA--> 1549: Recruiting new
members in Korea 

 

Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:13 pm (PDT) 

Recruiting new members in Korea
By Susie O. Ma 

RI President Dong Kurn Lee has set ambitious membership goals for 
this year. Two clubs in Korea have set stellar examples for how to 
achieve those goals. 

The Rotary clubs of Gwangju-Ibseog in Gwangju and Iri Dong in 
Jeonrabug held activities outside of club meetings to reach 
potential -- and in some cases, younger -- members. Both clubs 
exceeded their membership goals for the 2007-08 Rotary year. 

The Gwangju-Ibseog club nearly doubled its membership, from 69 to 132 
members. During 2007-08, club president Sang Kwon Kim emphasized the 
importance of recruiting new members at every meeting. He asked 
members to promote Rotary to other organizations they were affiliated 
with, such as chambers of commerce. Once qualified candidates were 
identified, the entire club pitched in to support recruiting efforts. 
Members who brought in three or more new members received special 
recognition. 

The club also targeted younger members by organizing with golf and 
hiking groups. Informal fellowship events held after weekly meetings 
provided an additional opportunity for members to bond. 

Focus on fellowship 
With a similar focus on fellowship, the Iri Dong club grew from 112 
to 152 members in 2007-08. Club leadership sponsored committees 
dedicated to golf, soccer, hiking, and other athletics. 

Both clubs also encouraged members to participate in each other's 
family events, such as weddings, to promote unity. 

"It is not easy to manage a club with 132 members," Kim 
says. "However, with the help from past presidents and members, we 
continue to develop new management techniques for larger clubs. It 
was a very rewarding year." 

Lee aims to increase membership worldwide from 1.2 to 1.3 million 
members in 2008-09. 

Source: Rotary International News 
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary

 

3.
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eFlash_Rotary/message/1468;_ylc=X3oDMTJxaWE2a
jU4BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzI3ODYwNzYEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg2BG1zZ0lkAzE0N
jgEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTIxODYxNzI3OA--> 1550: International
RYLA 2009 

 

Tue Aug 12, 2008 4:18 pm (PDT) 

Call for applications for the 2009 International RYLA 

The 2008-09 RYLA Committee is currently accepting applications to the 
2009 International RYLA for both youth participants and counselors. 
The 2009 International RYLA will be held 19-21 June 2009 in 
Birmingham, England, immediately preceding the 100th Rotary 
International Convention. 

The International RYLA provides participants with a one-of-a-kind 
experience to learn advanced leadership techniques through group 
discussions and training, as well as offering them the unique 
opportunity to meet and network on an international level with other 
exceptional young leaders from across the world. More information on 
this meeting can be found by downloading this online guide document 
at www.rotary.org 

Applications for participants will be considered from all youth 
between the ages 18-30 that have extensive experience with Rotary or 
Rotary Foundation programs. This includes alumni from Interact, 
Rotaract, local district RYLAs, Youth Exchange, and Ambassadorial 
Scholarship programs. Please note that Rotarians, as well as past 
International RYLA alumni are ineligible to apply as participants for 
this meeting. However, these individuals can apply to serve as a 
meeting facilitator and counselor, fulfilling an essential role in 
making the participants' experience truly memorable. 

To apply, please download and complete the application, with all 
required signatures, by 15 December 2008: 

Download the Participant Application and the Counselor Application 
(Rotarians and former International RYLA alumni only)from the Rotary 
International website www.rotary.org

If you have any questions about the 2009 International RYLA, please 
contact us at ryla at rotary.org <mailto:ryla%40rotary.org>  for more
information. 

Source: Rotary International News
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary

 

 

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