Rotary Day at the United Nations, which we celebrate each November, is an important reminder of the historic relationship between our organizations. But this year’s event is even more important than usual, because we are building up to the 75th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter in June 2020.
Submitted by: Stacy Schaffer, Lynn Hunt and Bob McLean, District 5580 Human Trafficking Subcommittee
Editor's Note: Club Presidents and others, please share this with your club, so that every Rotarian learns of this effort and has a chance to participate. This letter was previously sent to Club Presidents.
Dear District 5580 Fellow Rotarians,
You are invited to be a part of an important Rotary initiative; the fight against Human Trafficking!
Submitted by: Marjorie McPeak, District 5580 Literacy Coordinator
Last month Literacy Corner looked at News Literacy which is closely related to Media Literacy defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act using all forms of communication. With so many devices such as Smart Phones which can connect to the internet powerful tools are at our disposal and we have the capacity to send messages that can be read by a great number of people. Interpreting these messages can be extremely important, and that is where Media Literacy is essential.
Submitted by: Past District Governor Craig Loughery, District 5580 Membership Chair
These are the words from Rotary International President Mark Maloney, in the August issue of The Rotarian magazine..."To Grow our Service..to grow the Impact of our Projects...we must GROW OUR MEMBERSHIP so that we can achieve more..."
Every organization must adapt and evolve to stay effective and relevant, but change isn't always easy. In the online course "Leading Change", you'll learn the basics of how to manage change, including how to succeed in leading it, how to assess people's readiness to make changes, how to plan for change, and how to respond to any resistance. You may access this course in the Rotary Learning Center by clicking the link above and then entering your username and password.
The annual District 5580 4-Way Test Essay Contest is now underway. The contest is open to students who are in their final 2 years of high school. Its purpose is to help your club educate youth concerning the Rotary 4-Way Test and how they can apply it to their lives.
Editor's Note: This section honors the Rotary legacy of District 5580 Rotarians who have passed away during each month. Clubs are encouraged to send information and share reflections for inclusion in "Cross Currents".
This month, we remember Merry Johnston of the Dickinson Rotary Club and Gustof "Gus" Gostofson, husband of Duluth ECO Rotary Club member Wendy Gustofson.
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