November Governor’s Newsletter
Wow, 47 clubs + 1 satellite club visits completed since July 1st. I will be making my official visit to my home club soon. I can certainly stand by the Four Way Test and say that all the clubs make sure that they are having fun. That and the motto Service Above Self have motivated Rotarians across the district to be active in their clubs and communities. Rotarians Making a Difference.
November is Rotary Foundation month. I encourage all to consider their donations to the Foundation for the many programs that are covered and most especially for the Polio Plus campaign. Remember to get your donations in before the end of the year so that you will be able to take a deduction on your taxes.
As District Governor I get to make announcements and take bows for the many things the district does. This month I am honored to announce the 2016-2017 Foundation awards.
Top Three Highest in Per Capita Annual Giving in the district:
1. Rock Island Rotary Club with $284.84 AF Per Capita
2. Sycamore Rotary Club with $239.80 AF Per Capita
3. Loves Park Rotary Club with $237.83 AF Per Capita
One of only 5,034 clubs worldwide to attain status as Every Rotarian, Every Year and one of only 4,136 clubs worldwide to become a 100% Foundation Giving Club goes to Savanna Rotary Club. The only such honored club in District 6420.
Eight clubs contributed $1500 or more to the End Polio Now campaign. The following clubs are so honored: Galena, Granville/Putnam County, Kishwaukee Sunrise, Rock Falls, Rockford, Rock Island, Sycamore, and Toluca.
The District Governor Nominating Committee meets December 2nd in Sterling. If any qualified Rotarian has the desire and wants to learn what it takes to meet the committee then please contact me soon. The deadline for applications is November 15th.