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Humanity Accomplished Humanity Accomplished The Monthly Newsletter for District 5330 The Monthly Newsletter for District 5330 Volume 4, Issue 7 January 2017Volume 4, Issue 7 January 2017

Rotarians in District 5330 “Imagine Rotary”“Imagine Rotary”

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Hello Rotarians:

Are You Ready for the New Year?

It’s a brand new year! And, just out of curiosity, what does a new year mean to you? Some will have new resolutions they want to keep, and others will rededicate themselves to goals and objectives they have long held. The changing of the year is significant for most of us. So what does it really mean for you?

Here in the house of Rotary we begin to shift our thoughts to next July and start the process of training and re-sourcing our new leaders. This same process begins in Clubs, Districts throughout the world, and even at the RI level. Your 17-18 Presidents are being asked by 17-18 Governor Manzoor to attend both PREP and PETS. Both of these training events will be important to the success of your Club in the upcoming year. DGE Manzoor is also asking District 5330 President Elects to organize their Boards for the 17-18 year. He is working hard on the upcoming District Assembly and wants to make sure the training that will be offered will be effectively used by your incoming Board.

It is our hope that all of our Clubs are Deliberate about their plans for the upcoming year. Success is not an ac-cident; it takes planning, and implementation. You can’t just hope things will happen; you have to make them happen. If you don’t yet have a President for next year, You Are Late! Get one; make it happen. If your PE is not attending PREP or PETS; why not? Sign up, Make it happen. Getting ready for next year takes thought and commitment. And I know every Club has the ability to get this right and to get it done!

But, as our thoughts turn to July 1 and beyond, what does that mean for those of us who are still chasing goals for this current year? Tomorrow is almost always more exciting than today because we pour a ton of potential into tomorrow. We fill it with hopes and dreams and wrap in expectation. But remember, tomorrow isn’t really made of hopes or dreams, tomorrow is truly only shaped by today. We, the leaders of today, will create the world of tomorrow. And the question really is, what kind of tomorrow will we hand to our new leaders? We only have 5 ½ months left to build our Clubs into what we had dreamed they could be well before we took over as leaders. How will your dream compare with the reality of the Club you hand to your incoming President?

Rotary International President John Germ 2016-2017 District Governor Bob Duistermars 2016-2017

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I believe that one attribute of leadership is dedication: Dedication to cause, dedication to goal, and dedication to task. The 16-17 leaders have been having an outstanding year, and I personally do not expect that to change. With dedication, you will reach the goals you set for your year. But there are some additional duties we will have to attend to in order to be ready to turn the helm over. You will have to make sure your PE and your new Board participates in District training. You will have to make sure your new Budget is in order and covers those things that are important to your members. You will have to make sure your new President knows the ropes and can manage your club. You not only have to chase your goals, you have to help create the goals for next year! You have to be a team player and an enthusiastic supporter of your new leaders.

I am excited about our District’s future, and I am proud of every 16-17 President and our District Leaders. I know the best of our year is yet to come!

Yours in Rotary

Bob

Thank you everyone who participated in decorating our Rotary Rose Parade

Float, and particularly “Thank You All” who donated funds in support of our

winning Float.



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Events and ProjectsEvents and Projects

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

Page 3. District LeadershipPage 3. District Leadership

Page 4. Water is SafePage 4. Water is Safe

Page 6. Presidents AdvancePage 6. Presidents Advance

Page 7. 4 Way Test Speech ContestPage 7. 4 Way Test Speech Contest

Page 8. District Conference DatePage 8. District Conference Date

Page 9. 30 Years of Women in RotaryPage 9. 30 Years of Women in Rotary

Page 11. Save the DatePage 11. Save the Date

Page 12. International Awards CriteriaPage 12. International Awards Criteria

Page 13. It’s All About Water!Page 13. It’s All About Water!

Page 17. Calendar of EventsPage 17. Calendar of Events

Page 18. 4 Way Test and Object of Rotary Page 18. 4 Way Test and Object of Rotary

Quote for the Month Quote for the Month

District Governor: District Governor: Bob DuistermarsBob Duistermars

District Governor Elect: Manzoor MasseyDistrict Governor Elect: Manzoor Massey

Past District Governor: Rudy WesterveltPast District Governor: Rudy Westervelt

District Secretary: Melanie RiceDistrict Secretary: Melanie Rice

District Treasurer: Jamie ZinnDistrict Treasurer: Jamie Zinn

Club Administration Services Jennifer LorettaClub Administration Services Jennifer Loretta

Community Services: Beth McGuireCommunity Services: Beth McGuire

Vocational Service: Chuck WeisbartVocational Service: Chuck Weisbart

Youth Service: Neal DewingYouth Service: Neal Dewing

International Service: Shab El AwarInternational Service: Shab El Awar

Public Relations: TBAPublic Relations: TBA

Rotary Foundation: Dan GoodrichRotary Foundation: Dan Goodrich

Membership: Ricardo LorettaMembership: Ricardo Loretta

For a full list of District Staff and For a full list of District Staff and

contact information visit:contact information visit:

www.Rotary5330.netwww.Rotary5330.net

ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY



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WATER IS LIFEWATER IS LIFE

On a planet that is seventy percent liquid or water. We know that water is life.

Unfortunately, that high percentage belies its abundance to our society and only a fraction of it is fresh. In an August 2015

article in the Special Issue Section of Technology and Innovation, the challenges of fresh water and environmental issues

indicated that the human population is estimated to grow to 10 billion by the end of the century; one billion people already

suffer deficiencies in water access; and water that could be used for drinking is contaminated by microbial toxins, viral infec-

tions, chemicals i.e. pesticides and manufacturing wastes.

This happens globally. It is happening in our community as well.

On the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indian Reservation (located in Thermal, California) a federally recognized Indian

tribe and sovereign nation, there is a water problem. The 50,000 acre reservation spans unincorporated towns (Thermal

and Mecca) and two counties (Riverside and Imperial). The tribe has 800 enrolled members, about half of which live on or

near the Reservation. Half of the land on the reservation is underwater, after being flooded by polluted agricultural runoff

water that was dumped into the Salton Sea.

The Environmental Protection Agency has found that the public water system has been out of compliance with federal wa-

ter limits since 1989. The EPA further notes the following as possible ramifications of overexposure to arsenic: Non-cancer

effects can include thickening and discoloration of the skin, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting; diarrhea; numbness in hands

and feet; partial paralysis; and blindness. Arsenic has been linked to cancer of the bladder, lungs, skin, kidney, nasal pas-

sages, liver, and prostate. At times, ac-

cording to the EPA, arsenic levels in the

ground water reached 16 parts per bil-

lion - the United States' Safe Water Drink-

ing Act limits arsenic levels to 10 parts per bil-

lion. There is also aluminum perchlorate in

the water. Aluminum perchlorate inhibits iodine

uptake which is needed for metabolism.

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As Rotarians, we want to help.

The Cathedral City Evening Rotary, Club Rotario Tequila and S.C.R.A.P. Gallery are working together to raise funds for

clean drinking water projects and water conservation programs for kids in the Coachella Valley and beyond.

We are doing this in a unique and creative way, through art, by telling a story through pictures that evokes passion and the

power to make a difference. The Water Is Life mural is a permanent piece of art for the community that raises funds. This 4’

x 8’ mural is made up of 280 eco-friendly art blocks. The mural features photos of Rotary International water projects and

artwork created by local children. Each 4” block has a number that corresponds to the donation value (i.e. #25 is $25, #150

is $150). If we sell all 280 blocks, $20,000 will be raised for these programs. Upon completion, the mural will hang perma-

nently in the Cathedral City Library, furthering our water education efforts. We are asking for support from our fellow Rotari-

ans to make this happen.

For more information, contact

Karen Riley at 760/861-6479 or [email protected].

Karen Riley Cathedral City Evening Rotary



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District 5330 2017 FOUR WAY TEST SPEECH CONTESTDistrict 5330 2017 FOUR WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST

The Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Contest season begins February 2017. Each club decides a date for a contest which best suits its schedule. The elimination rounds will be held Saturday, April 29th from 8am to 1pm. The same place we’ve held it the last few years: 1445 Spruce St. Riverside CA 92507 (cross streets are Spruce and Atlantic) in the Crossroads Business Center (owner is considering selling building; venue subject to change). The Final Round is Saturday, May20, 2017 at The Riverside Convention Center. Please send me the following information by April 21, 2016 in the same correspondence to the address highlighted below: 1. The name of your contestant. 2. The name of your club. 3. A check for $50.00 made out to Rotary District 5330.

It is important that I receive this information a week prior to the elimination rounds as I schedule judges, coordinate the student panels, arrange snacks and assign my assistants. If you have any questions, need help organizing a contest, need suggestions or help with the website, please call me at the numbers below. The contest rules are posted on the Rotary District website: www.rotary5330.net. Go to avenues of service, vocational service, Four-Way Test Speech Contest then download. Hint: you can always Google “Rotary District 5330 Four Way Test Speech Contest” and go directly to the rules. Another Hint: Sample speeches posted on YouTube; search “Rotary 4 Way Test Speech Contest”. Rules have not changed. Please NOTE: clubs are responsible for giving the date, time and place to their student competitor. Cell: 951-529-6450; Office: 951-734-5290 Melanie Rice Attn: 4-Way Test Speech Contest 2027 River Road Norco, CA 92860



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Please Save the date Please Save the date

ROTARIANS AT WORK DAY SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2017

Make a note of this date (it wasn’t listed in the District Calendar in the Directory) and start planning now to participate by doing special projects in your community. What better way to spend a day than working with other Rotarians making things better in the community! If you need ideas for the kind of projects you can do look on

http://www.rotariansatwork.org/ This web page also has sample flyers, Press Releases and other helpful information. Rotarians at Work Day was started by District 5340 (San Diego) in conjunction with a club in Mexico in 2005. The first “Rotarians at Work Day” was in 2006. This event has now become a worldwide phenomenon with over 43 Districts participating. Our District 5330 first partici-pated under the leadership of PDG Milt Levinson. PDG Milt said that they tried it out with his club, Palm Springs Rotary Club, in 2007 and it was such a success that he decided to take it District wide in 2008. The first projects the Palm Springs Rotary Club did were to paint an el-ementary school multipurpose room and to fix up a Veteran’s run down house that he could not afford to repair. The web page http://www.rotariansatwork.org/. Has a list of the projects that were reported during 2016.

Information Susan Kean [email protected] 909 816-9938

http://www.rotariansatwork.org/

mailto:[email protected]



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International Award Criteria

Available Awards; International Service Patch: Club must satisfy at least 4 of 11 service areas listed below B. Certificate of Merit Awarded for participation in multiple areas of focus with recognition for each area of focus addressed C. Certificate of Excellence The Club participating in the most areas of focus with recognition for each area of focus addressed D. International Crystal Award Promoting peace and understanding through service. Awarded to the Club with participation in the most Service Areas below and highest number of Areas of Focus. Service areas 1. Participate in a global grant, as host or international partner 2. Participate with VTT, in bound or outbound 3. Invite or host international partner or Rotarians to educate members 4. Travel on a mission to benefit others in the world 5. Involve youth in international activity 6. Recruit one of more sister clubs 7. Participate in one or more areas of focus 8. Club represented at the international convention 9. Participate with friendship exchange 10. Send or host international exchange student 11. Participate with a global scholarship program



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January 2017—Vocational Service Month 1-14-17—President’s Advance

1- 15-17 International Assembly 1-28-17 PREP

February 2017-Area of Focus– Peace &Conflict Prevention/Resolution 2 6-17 District Foundation Board

2- 10-12 –17 PETS 2-21-17 Finance Committee/Corp Board

2-26-17 District Executive Committee

March 2017– Area of Focus—Water & Sanitation 3-11-17—Rotary Leadership Institute

3-17-17—RYLA

April 2017—Area of Focus: Material & Child Health 4-7-17 RYLA

4-18-17 Finance Committee /Corp Board 4-22-17 District Assembly

4-23-17 District Executive Committee

20162016--2017 2017 Rotary District 5330 Rotary District 5330

Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events January 2017 January 2017 ——April 2017April 2017



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Quote for the Month

“Whatever vocation you decide on,

track down the best people in the

world at doing it and surround your-

self with them.”

- Scott Weiss

Editor Information:Editor Information:

Please send all topics by the deadline date:

January 27, 2017 to:

[email protected]

760-365-1643 Home

760-832-3188 Cell

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