Category Archives: Leadership

Upcoming District 7980 Events

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09-07-2013 –  Multi-district Success Seminar in Cromwell – Your Rotary coordinators have designed a day to meet this need. Invite your district leaders and future leaders to a day of training with your zone leadership. You will hear what others are doing to increase membership, raise foundation giving, and publicizing Rotary and its events. Contact PDG Alan Hurst for more information.

10-03-2013 –  Council of Presidents in Stratford – This event is designed for current club presidents to learn ‘best practices’ while networking with other presidents and district leaders. Many challenges lie ahead in the remaining 8+ months of leadership to come. Share your successes and learn from others in your position how they are navigating around some of the obstacles that they have faced. Contact DG Rick Bassett for more information.

Last 2 Weeks of October –  Club Foundation Program (coming to your club) – November is Rotary Foundation month and as a lead in to that the District has put together a Rotary Foundation program that we plan to deliver to all D7980 clubs as one of the weekly meetings during the last two weeks of October. Program to be delivered to all 61 clubs at one of the weekly meetings during the last two weeks of October. Contact Chair Sheryl Shaughnessey for more information.

Nov 1 – 3 – RYLA – will be starting on a Friday morning at 9am with a venue change to Camp Hazen.  The up to date applications will be online shortly and due October 25th.  Contact Youth Services Chair Justin Phillips for more information.

11-07-2013 – Foundation Dinner at the Pine Orchard Yacht Club in Branford – Please plan on joining us for the District Foundation Dinner to help us promote the importance of The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and its programs. The Dinner’s primary focus is to recognize clubs and individuals who have helped to advance the service work of Rotary International by contributing to the Rotary Foundation during the past year. Contact Chair Chip Marsh for more information.

Getting ready for 2014 Mystic District Conference/Assembly

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The 2014 District Conference and Assembly will be held at the Mystic Marriott in Groton May 2-4th this coming year and the District Conference/Assembly committee is hard at play putting together a unique and fun event for the attendees.

Our District Conference returns to the great State of Connecticut for the first time in over 20 years which should give many Rotarians, friends and family the opportunity to attend a District Conference for their very first time. Our conference is structured so that attendees can save money by registering without a hotel room if they live nearby or they can pick the registration option that gives you a great room at the Mystic Marriott. The conference features a hands-on community service project, club project showcasing, recognitions for outstanding clubs and more fun than you would expect to have (What’s that mean? Well…Nick Casella is in charge of entertainment on Friday and Saturday night so anything can happen).

Two in one

Save $50 by registering before 11/1/2013

But wait there is more. DGE Mukund Nori and I have taken advantage of the event location and teamed up to combine the District Training Assembly with the District Conference. The District Assembly will run from 12 PM – 5 PM on Saturday May 3rd.

Bonus for early conference/assembly registration: Attendees that register before Nov 1st will get the District Assembly for free ($50 per person value).

Click here for full conference information and registration information

Mark Kriebel Keynote Speaker at the District Installation next Monday

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PDG Mark Kriebel (District 7170)

PDG Mark Kriebel – Installation Keynote Speaker

PDG Mark Kriebel has agreed to be the keynote speaker at our District Installation on July 1st.

Mark joined Rotary in 1977 in Ebensburg, PA, and is currently a member of Endwell Rotary, where he served as President in 2001-2002 and as District Governor in 2006-2007 (District 7170). Mark has served RI as a Training Leader and a Public Image Coordinator.

Mark and Patricia met while students singing in the Ithaca College Concert Choir.In addition to music, their interests include world travel and community service. Mark has served as President of Endwell Baseball, a founding Board member of Maine-Endwell Dollars for Scholars, and is extremely active in the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served on the Board and as President of the Baden-Powell Council, President of Northeast Region Area 3, and sits on the National Council’s Executive Board of the Northeast Region. His work in scouting has earned him both the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope Awards.Mark is a familiar voice on radio, television, in stores and “on-hold”, and, for over 25 years, has been the principal in the MUZAK franchise serving a 10 county area of New York.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark at the International Assembly in San Diego this January and he is an engaging  speaker that will be a special treat for the event attendees.

Contact Doug Lisk to register for the District Installation on July 1st.

DG Brian Amey Completes his Project tonight at St. Martin de Porres Academy

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District Governor Brian Amey’s project concluded tonight in a big way as the raffle winners (names withheld until the winners can be contacted) were draw at St Martin dePorres Academy in New Haven.

DG Brian and many people worked very hard to raise funds to help break the cycle of poverty by providing life changing opportunities for the young people helped by St. Martin de Porres Academy. The final tally (and checks) are still coming in as numerous clubs have pledged support for DG Brian’s project.

Financial support came for DG Brian’s project came in; the form of direct donations to the project, as proceeds from the raffle tickets and from the ‘Quilt Friends of the Governor’ auction.

Look for next issue of ‘Brian’s Blast’ and/or The Beacon for the final scoop on this project.

Be sure to shout out to the Gov. and tell him what a great job that he did with this, he has much to be proud of.

North Haven Rotary Club installs New President and Officers

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Mike Hallahan and Debbie Volain

Mike Hallahan and Debbie Volain display the Public Image award received at the District Conference.

About 100 attendees participated in the North Haven Rotary Club ‘Pass the Gavel’ which was held on June 10th at the Country House in East Haven.

Mike Hallahan, current club president, did a great job with the program as he recognized many of the club members for their significant achievements during the year and presented the awards received at the District Conferemce. PDG Colin Gershon presented numerous Paul Harris awards and joined me in swearing in the new slate of officers.

Bernadette Casella received the ‘Rotarian of the Year’ award for her service to our club.

Debbie Volain, 2013-14 President, was sworn in and gave a brief talk about her vision for the year ahead. Debbie has successfully led numerous significant projects in our club including Wine & Roses and the Pancake Breakfast. Debbie will build on many of the things that Mike has put in place while bringing her own style of leadership to the club.

We congratulate Mike Hallahan on a successful year as President, he did a great job.