Category Archives: Public Image

8 Rotary Clubs come out to support Newtown Connecticut in the Labor Day Parade

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iPDG Brian put up the ‘Wheel Signal’ about a month ago for area Rotary Clubs to participate in Newtown’s Labor Day Parade and he received marching support from eight Rotary clubs including; Newtown Rotary Monroe Rotary, Danbury Rotary, Ridgefield Rotary, Ridgefield Sunrise Rotary, Trumbull Rotary, East Hampton Rotary and North Haven Rotary (hopefully I didn’t miss any).

Over 100 community groups marched in the parade (or rode in a cool yellow car) today through on and off rain and the occasional threat of a thunder boomer. The weather didn’t seem to thin the crowds a bit as parade viewers were out in big numbers in full support of Newtown Connecticut.

The Newtown Rotary Club was kind enough to select yellow as the color for their 75th Anniversary shirts as they know what this DG knows; Yellow is the Happiest Color!!! It even helped to offset the fact that we were marching behind the Lions, perhaps we will be in front of them next year. Our own iPDG Brian Amey, Newtown Rotary Club, was one of the key committee organizers of the Newtown Labor Day Parade today. Brian was keeping duty at the end of the parade and wasn’t fortunate enough to get one the yellow shirts. For some reason he was wearing a lime color shirt.

From the community outpouring today it is clear that Newtown is a town on the mend. Jennifer and I were happy and honored to be part of this event today.

D7980 Digital Directory has been published

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Digital District Directory

We are happy to release the first version of the Digital District Directory today as a password protected PDF file. This directory is in 8.5″x11″ format with many color photos. It is ideal for viewing on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

The directory is available to all D7980 Rotarians, the password can be obtained from any Rotary club president in D7980.

The majority of the contents of the new directory came directly from the DaCdb database. Our plan is to release 4 versions throughout the year which include member, club & district changes/updates.

While we aren’t planning on printing the directory; there are two options for those who must have a printed version:

  • You can print it yourself as it is a PDF
  • You can order a printed copy for a $15 donation to TRF (ordering info will be available after the initial release)

Rick Bassett, District Governor 2013-14

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.