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District Governor

Governor's Message

As Rotarians, we believe peace is possible. To promote peace, one of the most tangible steps taken by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International was the creation of the Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution. The purpose of the Rotary Peace Centers is to develop leaders who are catalysts for peace and conflict resolution in their communities and around the globe, through academic training, study, and practice. Each year up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellows are chosen to participate in a master’s degree or certificate program at one of Rotary’s partner universities.

The only Rotary Peace Center in North America is located in North Carolina, in District 7710, a collaboration between Duke University and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Established in 1793, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States. Duke University is a leading private university and center for learning and research. The joint Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center takes advantage of the best faculty, courses, resources and technology that each university offers to train peace builders. Unlike other scholarship recipients, Rotary Peace Fellows benefit from the support of local Rotarians who serve as host families to the visiting scholars.

Each year, the graduating fellows present their research on a wide range of issues affecting peace around the world. The 13th Annual Rotary Spring Conference will take place at the FedEx Global Education Center on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus, on April 9 from 8.30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The theme this year is “Peace and Development: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Achieving the Sustainable

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Development Goals.” Register for the Spring Conference and be inspired by how these peace builders are forging a path to sustainable peace.

Do you know of any bright young professionals in your community who are dedicated to the pursuit of peace? Encourage them to apply now for the Rotary Peace Fellowship for the 2017-18 academic year. Applications are being accepted now and candidates have until May 2, 2016 to submit applications to the District. Candidates must have a strong commitment to international understanding and peace as demonstrated through their professional and academic achievements and personal or community service. Give them the opportunity to join the legion of trained peace builders that Rotary is developing to make peace possible.

Measuring Our Progress

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Index

District Governor ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Governor's Message.................................................................................................................................. 1

Measuring Our Progress ........................................................................................................................... 2

Governor's Club Award ............................................................................................................................. 4

Governor's Award of Excellence ............................................................................................................... 4

Upcoming District Events .............................................................................................................................. 5

Peace Conference ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Rotary Against Drugs – 7710 Speech Contest ........................................................................................... 5

2016 District Conference .......................................................................................................................... 5

District Reports ............................................................................................................................................. 6

A Picture Says a Thousand Words ............................................................................................................. 6

Rotary Scholarship .................................................................................................................................... 6

Training for Incoming District Governors .................................................................................................. 7

2015 in Review: Big Wins for Polio ........................................................................................................... 8

District Meeting Provides Lots of Insights ................................................................................................ 9

4-Way Test .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Clean Water ............................................................................................................................................ 10

Club Reports ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Reducing Hunger Locally ......................................................................................................................... 11

Durham Celebrates its Centennial .......................................................................................................... 12

Interact helps expand Wendell Rotary project ....................................................................................... 13

North Raleigh Casino Night ..................................................................................................................... 14

Governor's Club Speakers Resource ....................................................................................................... 15

Lutheran Resource Program ................................................................................................................... 15

The Rotary Foundation ............................................................................................................................... 16

Points Donated for Paul Harris Fellowships ............................................................................................ 16

Other Items ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Rotary in the News .................................................................................................................................. 17

From the Editor's Desk ............................................................................................................................ 17

Rotary Calendar ...................................................................................................................................... 18

District Leadership .................................................................................................................................. 18

District 7710 - Club Meetings .................................................................................................................. 19

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Governor's Club Award

Governor's Award of Excellence

With now have over 120 Rotarians who have been recognized with a Governor's Award of Excellence by recruiting a new member, donating to The Rotary Foundation and performing an act of service.

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Upcoming District Events

Peace Conference The Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center has scheduled their Spring Conference for April 9, 2016. Don’t miss this outstanding event where nine graduating fellows will host Rotarians, faculty, staff, students, and local participants as they present their research on a wide range of issues affecting peace around the world. The 13th Annual Rotary Spring Conference will take place at the FedEx Global Education Center on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus, from 8.30 am to 4:00 pm. Register now, before the event is sold out, at http://rotarypeacecenternc.org/events-publications/spring-2016-conference/.

Rotary Against Drugs – 7710 Speech Contest

By Chuck Caldwell

The 2016 District 7710 Rotary Against Drugs Speech Contest will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 1312 Annapolis Drive, Raleigh. Those Clubs that have participated in past years know what a meaningful experience this is for Rotarians, students, parents and teachers.

Students compete for cash prizes. The top three finishers will compete in the Multi-district competition to be held March 13, 2016 in Kenansville.

We still need one judge, and several volunteers to help with set up and sign in. If you are interested in helping please contact Chuck Caldwell.

Please send your student attendance roster to Chuck Caldwell at piercecaldwell@att.net or by telephone at 919 455 0276.

2016 District Conference

Registration is filling quickly for the Joint District 7710 and 7730 conference in Wilmington, NC, April 29 - May 1, 2016. As of February 15, 322 Rotarians and guests have registered! Speakers include Ambassadorial Scholar Jean Irwin, Peace Fellow Derran Moss, and humorist and inspirational speaker Glen Ward. There will be plenty of time to play golf, tour Historic Downtown Wilmington, do a service project, enjoy a boat ride, or just relax. The optional Friday night dinner and party will be held at Bakery 105 downtown. Register at www.2016districtconference.org

2015 District 7710 winner

Anita Hallberg (left) with

Chuck Caldwell, Rotary Against

Drugs Chair.

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District Reports

A Picture Says a Thousand Words By Ed Shearin

This project was designed to improve the visual and written literacy of 5th grade students and provided funds for teacher selected classroom school supplies at Morrisville’s two elementary schools. Each school received 10 cameras and cases. Pairs of students in each 5th grade classroom shot a digital pictures depicting “Service Above Self” and created a display. With the picture they wrote a story explaining how their picture depicted “Service Above Self”. The Morrisville Rotary District Grant Committee and a professional photographer judged selected the top winners.

The teachers received gift cards to purchase school supplies. At one school they purchased dictionaries and microscopes. At the other school they purchased sound bars for the in-room televisions and computer tablet stands.

The grant instilled within the next generation an idea of “Service above Self” and hopefully creates a lifetime fondness for Rotary ideals.

Rotary Scholarship

"For me, the Rotary Scholarship is much more than being given an opportunity to study abroad; it is a chance to explore, reflect, critically examine and arrive at how I can best be of service to myself, my community and my country."

Adwoa K. Buahene, Rotary Scholar

The Rotary Foundation's oldest and best known program was known as the Ambassadorial Scholarship program, established in 1947. Since that time, more than 41,000 men and women from 130 nations have studied abroad. District 7710 is pleased to continue this program as the Global Scholarship and is offering a $30,000 scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year.

Information to assist Rotarians to find suitable candidates is available on the District website, under to The Rotary Foundation tab, then click on Global Scholarships.

Key upcoming dates are: April 30, 2016 - Deadline for Applications to clubs May 31, 2016 - Applications to District Committee August 8, 2016 - District Committee interviews candidates

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Training for Incoming District Governors By Rusine Mitchell Sinclair

Every year in January, Rotary International gathers 530 incoming District Governors from over 200 countries to learn together, share ideas, and for a week truly be a “global citizen.” I am the latest incoming District 7710 Governor to share this inspiring experience, one I have in common with my predecessors. The Rotary International Assembly is an experience that is difficult to explain but represents Rotary’s unique investment in its leaders.

From the moment you walk into the huge ballroom and see the interpreters sitting in the individual glass booths translating each word that is spoken into French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish, you feel the power of Rotarians around the world united in “Service Above Self.”

Dick and I took advantage of every opportunity offered to us, whether in a breakout session, at lunch, or at an evening event to get to know our fellow Governors and their spouses, explore new ideas, and be inspired by the presenters. We were able to meet and speak with Rotary International Board members, Foundation trustees, and many of the past presidents of Rotary International during the Assembly.

Rotary International President-elect, John F. Germ, shared his vision for the next Rotary year. He told the personal story of his father’s sudden affliction with polio in the early 1950s and his struggle to walk again, albeit with a limp for the rest of his life. There is great hope that 2017, the year of the Rotary Foundation Centennial, will be the year we complete the eradication of polio.

“Service to humanity has been the cornerstone of Rotary since its earliest days, and has been its main purpose ever since. Through Rotary, we have the capacity, the network, and the knowledge to change the world; the only limits are the ones we place on ourselves”, said Rotary International President Elect, John F. Germ. As the theme for the 2016-17 Rotary year, he proclaimed it is our privilege, as Rotarians, to carry forth the tradition of Rotary Serving Humanity.

Rusine Mitchell Sinclair shaking hands with

incoming Rotary International President, John

Germ, accompanied by their spouses.

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2015 in Review: Big Wins for Polio By Joseph M Reardon

2015 was a rough year for the stock markets but an unprecedented year for polio eradication. Much of the biggest news didn’t hit the headlines. So before you start worrying about your retirement, let’s shine some light in your day:

Total polio cases for 2015 were 70, down from 359 in 2014. This is the best year in world history for polio.

All polio cases occurred in 2 countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan.

You may have heard of sporadic cases in other countries (Laos, Ukraine, etc.). These cases were vaccine-derived poliovirus, which is a known risk with live polio vaccine (aka, the polio drops). The type of polio vaccine we use in the US (inactivated, injected polio vaccine) has never caused a case of vaccine-derived poliovirus. In April 2016, all countries worldwide will be transitioned to injected polio vaccine and the threat of vaccine-derived poliovirus will be over. This switch requires a massive investment, supported by Rotarians worldwide.

An unprecedented peace deal with the Taliban was agreed to in December, in which the Taliban will achieve universal polio vaccination in its areas – the last enclave of polio in Afghanistan.

We are on track to achieve a polio-free world within 2 years, but it will require everyone’s help. Water samples from Pakistan and Afghanistan that were tested in January 2016 continued to be positive for polio virus.

The New Year is a good time to make sure your club has PolioPlus in its budget – Rotary International asks for $1000 per club, per year. You can give directly to PolioPlus at www.rotary.org if you need a speaker on Polio, email Joseph.Reardon@alumni.duke.edu for help in getting one scheduled.

Lecturing on polio in Afghanistan, courtesy EndPolioNow & Twitter.

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District Meeting Provides Lots of Insights

It was a full house at the last District Assembly with over 120 Rotarians in attendance.

Carol Allen, Past District Governor, did an excellent job of keeping things on time, which at times was not unlike a four-ring circus with many concurrent sessions.

One of the highlights of the meeting, was the recognition of Lee and Myra Scott, East Chapel Hill Rotary, as Major Donors, for donating at least $10,000 to The Rotary Foundation.

The room where Mary Kamm and Barry Phillips held a workshop on grants was packed to almost overflowing.

Joe Reardon, Chair of the PolioPlus, provided some exciting updates on the advancements on the eradication of Polio in the world. This spring Rotary will be moving away from oral medication to injections. The District is also introducing a PolioPlus Society, where you can become a member for only $100 per year.

Having 78 students of the 108 who attended last year's RYLA's retreat apply to be peer counselors is an indication of the impact of the program. Dave Stuckey and student Blair provided a great endorsement for the program.

Updates on the 4 Way Test, New Generation Committee, Dominican Republic Trip, Atlanta RI Conference, District Conference and the 50th Anniversary of the Boys and Girls Home provided a lot of insights on the many programs that make Rotary a special service organization.

The end of the meeting involved concurrent sessions on Interact Advisers, Public Image Chairs incoming Presidents and fund-raising.

As advertised the District Workshop did have something for everyone.

Myra Scott (left) and Lee Scott, East Chapel Hill Rotary are recognized as Major Donors by Newman Aguiar, District Governor

Mary Kamm and Barry Phillips provided grants training to an overflow crowd

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4-Way Test By Martin Tetreault

The District Four-Way Test Essay Contest Committee is proud to announce the 2016 Winners of the contest. They are:

First Place ($150) Joy Young Martin Middle School Downtown Raleigh Rotary Club

Second Place ($75) Sarah Elliott G.C. Hawley Middle School South Granville Rotary Club

Third Place ($50) Kristen Bass Cape Fear Christian Academy Dunn Rotary Club

Checks to the winners will be mailed out shortly. Thank you to all of the clubs that participated, as well as the chairperson for each club.

Clean Water

Consider how you and your club can support the communities in Flint, MI, deal with the water crisis.

In response to this crisis the Rotary Club of Flint and Genesee County is promoting a comprehensive way for Rotarians to help:

club level donations to the Rotary Club of Flint Charitable Foundation;

individual donations to the Flint Child Health & Development Fund;

dissemination of information regarding material donations; and

opportunities to volunteer.

Our District has contributed $2,000 from our Disaster Relief Fund to support the people of Flint. For

more information on how you can help, see http://www.flintrotary.org/.

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Club Reports

Reducing Hunger Locally By Marie Howard

More than 24,000 meals were packaged into 1,150 Emergency Food Boxes (EFB) by 184 Rotarians, Interact students and community volunteers from more than 15 organizations. The two packing events were organized by the Rotary Club of Oxford and held at the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford.

Food insecurity remains a persistent problem in Granville and Vance Counties, with an estimated 21,000 residents not always knowing where they will find their next meal. The Emergency Food Box was designed to address this need and is a joint project of the Rotary Clubs of Oxford and Henderson. Eligible families receive the EFB through the local food bank and other community organizations. Recipients are asking for the food box on return visits and are delighted to receive the recipes and meal planning ideas in addition to the rice, beans and dehydrated vegetables.

The EFB is intended to be an emergency source of food. Small amounts of supplemental foods are suggested for optimal nutrition. The box includes suggestions for preparing the food; instructions are provided in English and Spanish and, for recipients who may be challenged to read the instructions, the box includes pictorial directions on how to prepare the food. Most importantly, the food box contains a weekly menu of low-cost, nutritionally adequate meals, helping the recipients to learn how to buy food on a limited budget.

Together, the Rotary Clubs of Oxford and Henderson along with 150 community volunteers contributed 600 volunteer hours and provided more than 24,000 meals for less than $7,000. Financial support for the project came from the Rotary clubs, a matching grant from Rotary District 7710 and from generous donations from individuals and organizations in the community. The contents of the meal packages were developed by Rotarian and registered dietitian, Marie Howard, and can be prepared and delivered to recipients for about $0.25 per meal.

More information can be found on Rotary Showcase and the Rotary Club of Oxford NC Facebook page. Interested in learning more, or conducting an EFB packing event with your club? Contact Marie Howard for more information.

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Durham Celebrates its Centennial By Jay Zenner

The Rotary Club of Durham capped its centennial-year service drive with a celebration at 21c downtown that drew more than 150 members and guests Friday night, January 8, 2016.

The club recognized its Centennial in 2015 under an organized program of citywide volunteerism called “100 Acts of Service Above Self,” reflecting Rotary International’s commitment to community volunteer service. The party concluded the initiative.

Among leaders of the Durham Club’s 100-year volunteer effort were program Co-Chairs Don Stanger and Brady Surles and fundraisers Susan Ross and Andy Esser.

Over 2015, Durham Rotary club members helped partner organizations to broaden volunteer support for literacy, arts, youth, scholarships historic preservation, urban renewal, the elderly, the hungry and international causes. Among partner groups were Habitat for Humanity, the East Durham Children’s Initiative, Book Harvest, Durham Public Schools, Centerfest, Center for Senior Life, Sister Cities, Rescue Missions, Durham County Library, and Urban Ministries.

Overall in 2015, the club helped to raise more than $265,000 to fund volunteer activities, community projects and Rotary Foundation projects around the world. Personal acts of service organized through the club and by individual initiatives exceeded 3,000.

“We are delighted with the outcome,” President Lois Deloatch said. “We have worked to serve the community in essential areas that make a real difference in Durham and around the world.”

District Governor First Lady Ann-Louise Aguiar (left) stands with Durham Rotary President Lois Deloatch. The unique 100 Anniversary Ice Sculpture was donated by Lois Cranford.

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Interact helps expand Wendell Rotary project By Emily Whitfield

Rotary has been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember. From being named an Honorary Junior Rotarian of the Wake Forest Club to making many visits to other clubs around the area, I’ve been attending meetings since I was in a high chair.

As I’ve grown older, I realized Rotary extended me many opportunities in high school as well, through Interact.

When I entered high school, it was the first club I joined. My sister was the sitting president of East Wake High School’s chapter and as I saw her try to bring the club together, I began to get really excited about the possibility of taking over the position after she graduated. As it happened, I was elected at the end of my junior year to the presidency. I have been the President of the East Wake chapter of Interact for 2 years now.

This year, with the help of our new advisor, Katie Coble, we have experienced some major growth in membership. With this surge in membership, we also had an opportunity for growth in our service projects.

The Wendell Rotary club, for a number of years now, has had a project that has had a significant and lasting impact on me. They have taken the Thanksgiving holiday season as an opportunity to reach out to families in need and provide a Thanksgiving meal to them that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to have. The project started with just one family about 5 years ago. As their club has grown to love this project, they have managed to expand to providing meals for three families this past holiday.

As a result of the growth that East Wake’s Interact club experienced, we felt that partnering with the Wendell Rotary Club to support a fourth family this year, was perfect for our club. We collected food from members and other students in the school. A few members of our club also went out and purchased the rest of the meal with donations from the Rotary Club that made it possible for us to fill out the meal.

The final part of the project, definitely the most rewarding aspect, is delivering the food to the families. About 10 members of the interact club, joined the Rotarians for lunch and afterward, split into groups and dispersed across the community to make the deliveries.

My favorite part of this project is always the opportunity to visit with the families that we get the chance to help.

Overwhelming doesn’t begin to describe the feelings of appreciation and joy that flow out of people who have been affected by kindness. Service is the founding idea and biggest motivation of both Rotary and Interact. My hope is that everyone keeps that in their mind and their heart as they begin this New Year. Make it your resolution, to be a source of kindness in someone’s life. Make a difference in whatever way you can. I’ll also leave you with the encouragement to get involved with Interact. It provides many wonderful networking opportunities to students and a chance for Rotary to make its mark on potential future members, like me.

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North Raleigh Casino Night By Linda Brooks

Fresh off a big success with its inaugural Casino Night last year, the Rotary Club of North Raleigh is organizing its second annual Casino Night charity fundraiser on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Carolina State University Club.

“We had a great time last year and we’re going to have a great time this year,” event chairman Scott Tarkenton told Rotarians at a recent meeting. “After last year, we’re confident we’ll have an even better show for you this year.”

Casino Night will feature 14 casino tables, offering Texas hold ‘em, black jack, craps and roulette games with professional tables and dealers. Last year’s Elvis impersonator Billy “E” Thomas will be on hand, as well as a silent auction. Raffle prizes include a 50-inch high-definition television, fashion watches and a tablet computer. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and two free drinks will be included in the ticket price, and a cash bar will be available.

Sponsorships are available which cover expenses for the event. All ticket sales directly support Rotary charities, such as the Food Bank of North Carolina, Interfaith Food Shuttle, Triangle Literacy Council, Operation Coming Home, Stop Hunger Now, Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home, Total Life Center and scholarships for high school seniors, among others.

Casino Night planning committee members include Jay Williams, Brian Propst, JJ Jolliff, Mike Wienold, Frank Bouknight and Ed Smallwood.

For more information about the event and for online ticket purchases, go to http://northraleighrotary.org. Early bird special rates until March 1, 2016. Checks payable to Rotary Club of North Raleigh Foundation are tax deductible.

Scott Tarkenton (left), Betty Tarkenton with Billy “E”

Thomas, a local Elvis impersonator. (Photo by Gene

Hirsch)

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Governor's Club Speakers Resource

Outstanding programs for Rotary Clubs are available from the Governor's Club Speakers Resource. Eleven clubs in District 7710 have enjoyed 55 presentations in recent years from 22 different speakers.

Speakers Resource is a roster of 25 men and women of the Governors Club community of Chapel Hill who offer their life experience, knowledge and passion for a topic as programs for service clubs and other community organizations at no cost. More than 435 presentations have been made including programs for Rotary Clubs of East Chapel Hill, Durham, North Raleigh, Crabtree, Garner and others.

Among recent additions to the speakers roster are “Medication and Drug Safety” by the author of book used in med schools on the topic; “Espionage and Ethics” by a former CIA operative, White House advisor and Professor of Criminal Justice; “We Are Not Alone” by a computer systems consultant, government contractor and professor. Additionally, Original speakers such as “Electing a President” by Pulitzer Prize winning AP journalist is once again timely in this election year. Other titles include “What Your Broker Won’t Tell You”, “Ten Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Your Age” and “Hydraulic Fracturing – Facts and Myths.”

“Rotary Clubs are great audiences”, says Lowell Hoffman, founding chair of Speakers Resource and a past Rotarian of Chicago One. “Their diverse membership of accomplished people ensure good questions and an appreciation of ideas offered by our speakers. To learn more and receive a roster of speakers and offerings, Rotarians are invited to contact Lowell Hoffman or lmhglobal927@gmail.com at 919-933-5053

Lutheran Resource Program

Charles Heatherly from the West Raleigh club indicated that Carly Fisher, Outreach Coordinator for the Lutheran Refugee Program gave a very interesting program at their club.

You can contact her at: Carly Fisher, Community Outreach Coordinator Lutheran Services Center cfisher@lscarolinas.net or 919-861-2826

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The Rotary Foundation

2014 / 2015 Actual 2015 / 2016 Goal Year to Date Percentage

Annual Fund $ 372,011 $ 500,000 $212,114 42 %

Endowment Fund 36,000 15,000 35,393 243 %

PolioPlus 48,196 50,000 30,721 61 %

Other (i.e. Global Grants) 24,100 4,000

TOTAL $ 480,357 $ 565,000 $283,228 50 %

Points Donated for Paul Harris Fellowships By Barry Philips

Due to the generosity of several fellow Rotarians we can offer you the opportunity to obtain a Paul Harris Fellowship for only $500. The other $500 will be matched with recognition “points” donated by the other Rotarians.

To take advantage of this offer, send a completed Form 123-en and a donation of $500 either by check or credit card to the address below by April 30, 2016.

Your club Secretary or Foundation Chair should have a Form 123-en or you can download one by going to: Paul Harris Fellowship

The recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship can be yourself or you can name another person to receive the award.

Send the Form 123-en and donation by April 30, 2015 to: PDG Barry Phillips 146 Cedar Trail Hillsborough, NC 27278 If you have questions contact Barry Phillips at Barryphillips1314@gmail.com or (919) 643 2451.

The Rotary Foundation – Making a Better World, locally and internationally, one grant at a time.

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Other Items

Rotary in the News February 2016

Feb 2 - News & Observer - Zebulon Patricia Roberson named Zebulon’s top citizen of 2015 http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/community/eastern-wake-news Feb 6 - Northwoods Elementary School - Cary Help us recognize an Outstanding Teacher for the Cary Rotary http://northwoodses.wcpss.net/cary-rotary-champion-of-literacy-teaching-award/ Feb 9 - Johnston County Reporter - Clayton Music and Memory Alzheimer’s Program Implemented at 3 Facilities http://www.jocoreport.com/music-and-memory-alzheimers-program-implemented-at-3-facilities/ Feb 9 - Right Here in Holly Springs - Sunrise Apex and Holly Springs Sunrise Apex and Holly Springs Rotary Clubs Battle Alzheimer’s http://www.righthereinhollysprings.com/sunrise-apex-and-holly-springs-rotary-battle-alzheimers/ Feb 11 - Wake Forest News - Wakefield Wakefield Rotary now meets for Tasty Breakfast - YUM! http://wfncnews.com/17307/wakefield-rotary-now-meets-for-breakfast Based on Google News

From the Editor's Desk

Deadline for submitting articles to the Newsletter is the 10th day of the month.

You can contact Terri Black and Ian Rumbles by sending information on your club fundraisers, achievements, and notable events to District7710News@gmail.com

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Rotary Calendar

February - Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution Month

Boys and Girls Home - 50th Anniversary 400 Flemington Dr. Lake Waccamaw

Sun Feb 21 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Membership Week Feb 22 - Feb 26

Joe Dittmar – Survivor of 9/11 Cleveland Draft house, 40/42

Tue. Feb 23 7:00 am

Rotary Against Drugs – District 7710 NC Advocates for Justice 1312 Annapolis Drive, Raleigh

Sat Feb 27 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

A Night of Comedy Wake Forest Renaissance Center, 305 South Brooks St., Wake Forest

Sat Feb 27 6:00 pm– 10:00 pm

March - Water and Sanitation Month

Mayor’s State of the City Address Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury St, Raleigh

Mon Mar 7 11:30 am

Rotary Against Drugs – Multi- District James Sprunt Community College, Kenansville

Thu Mar 13 1:00 pm

Carolina PETS Training Sheraton Hotel, Greensboro

Thu Mar 17 - Sun Mar 20

Rotary International has changed the theme for each month:

July Be a Gift to the World

August Membership

September Basic Education and Literacy

October Economic and Community Development

November The Rotary Foundation

December Disease Prevention and Treatment

January Vocational Service

February Peace and Conflict Prevention and Resolution

March Water and Sanitation

April Maternal and Child Health

May Youth Services

June Fellowship

District Leadership Newman Aguiar District Governor Rusine Mitchell Sinclair District Gov-Elect Shafi Parekh District Gov-Nominee Veronica Bent District Secretary Sharon Lassiter Executive Secretary Randy Walker District Treasurer Matthew Kane iPast Dist Governor Tim Mannix College of Governors Barry Phillips Rotary Foundation

Assistant Governors Area 1 – 5 Clubs Marie Howard Area 2 – 4 Clubs Susan Martin Area 3 – 4 Clubs Larry Snipes Area 4 – 5 Clubs Stewart McLeod Area 5 – 4 Clubs Jennifer Piekarz Area 6 – 4 Clubs David Stuckey Area 7 – 5 Clubs Joyce McKinney Area 8 – 5 Clubs John Sperath Area 9 – 5 Clubs Donna Peffley Area 10 – 6 Clubs David Hayden

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District 7710 - Club Meetings

Angier Angier United Methodist Church Friday at 8:00 AM Apex Carrabba's Italian Grill Thursday at 12:30 PM Apex Sunrise Perkins Restaurant Tuesday at 7:15 AM Capital City - Raleigh North Hills Club Tuesday at 7:30 AM Cary MacGregor Downs Country Club Tuesday at 12:30 PM Cary Central The Matthews House Monday at 7:00 AM Cary MacGregor MacGregor Downs Country Club Wednesday at 12:30 PM Cary-Kildaire The Matthews House Thursday at 6:15 PM Cary-Page Woodland Terrace Friday at 7:00 AM Central Johnston County Johnston Hospital Medical Mall, Suite 1404, Smithfield Thursday at 12:00 PM Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Country Club Tuesday at 6:15 PM Chapel Hill-Carrboro Sunrise Weathervane Café, University Mall Tuesday at 7:15 AM Clayton Mid-Day Cleveland Draft House, Clayton Tuesday at 12:00 PM Clayton Rotary Club Rainbow Lanes Family Fun Center Thursday at 7:00 AM Cleveland School Cleveland Draft House, 40 /42 Tuesday at 7:00 am Crabtree Brio Tuscan Grille Thursday at 12:30 PM Dunn Triangle South Enterprise Center Thursday at 12:00 PM Dunn-Erwin Blackmon's Catering Wednesday at 12:00 PM

Durham Durham Convention Center Monday at 12:30 PM Durham Sunrise Saladelia Cafe Wednesday at 7:00 AM E-Club Tuesday at 8:00 PM Online-GoToMeeting East Chapel Hill Hotel Sheraton Friday at 1:00 PM Fuquay-Varina Golden Corral Restaurant Thursday at 12:30 PM Fuquay-Varina Downtown The Meeting Corner Wednesday at 7:30 AM Garner Lord of Life Lutheran Church Wednesday at 7:00 AM Garner Mid-Day Logan’s Roadhouse Tuesday at 12:30 PM Henderson Henderson Country Club Tuesday at 6:30 PM Hillsborough Village Diner Thursday at 7:00 AM Holly Springs Devils Ridge Golf Club Wednesday at 7:30 AM Lillington The County Seat Thursday at 6:30 PM Morrisville Prestonwood Country Club Tuesday at 12:00 PM North Raleigh Sertoma Arts Center Wednesday at 12:30 PM Oxford The House of Ribeyes Thursday at 12:00 PM Raleigh City Club Raleigh Monday at 12:15 PM Raleigh MidTown St. Timothy's Episcopal Church 1st and 3rd Monday at 5:30 PM Research Triangle Park The Frontier-RTP Monday at 11:45 AM

Roxboro The Gathering Place Thursday at 12:00 PM South Granville County El Corral Restaurant Tuesday at 6:30 PM Southwest Durham Hope Valley Country Club Thursday at 12:30 PM Wake Forest The FORKS Cafeteria Monday at 6:30 PM Wakefield / Wake Forest Heritage Club Thursday at 8:00 AM Warrenton Jacob Holt House Tuesday at 6:30 PM Wendell Wendell Country Club Tuesday at 12:00 PM West Raleigh NCSU University Club Friday at 12:30 PM Zebulon Rotary/Club Building Thursday at 12:00 PM

Using their talents,

expertise, and

leadership, Rotary

members worldwide

are asked by President

Rotary International

K.R. Ravidran to be

gifts to the world this

2015-16 Rotary year.