A Periodic e-Newsletter to Rotary Leaders across Zones 23 & 24 and Beyond

April 14, 2008
Issue 11

WOW! Way to Go!
Zone 23 leads all 13 North American Zones in Rotary Membership for 2007-08 through 31 March 2008:

#1 – Zone 23: 596 net new members (has 12 Districts) #2 – Zone 34: 533 net new members (has 14 Districts) #3 – Zone 24: 429 net new members (has 11 Districts) #4 ­– Zone 29: 408 net new members (has 13 Districts)

Click here to see the map of Zones 23/24 Districts.

Congratulations to Zone 23's Leading Districts: #1: D5180 – 149 net new members (7.25% increase) – Clarence Parkins, DG #2: D5020 – 100 net new members (2.89% increase) – Norm Watts, DG #3: D5080 – 85 net new members (3.68% increase) – Elizabeth Cytra, DG
Congratulations to Zone 24's Leading Districts: #1: D5280 – 96 net new members (4.17% increase) – David Moyers, DG #2: D5000 – 87 net new members (4.20% increase) – George Fontaine, DG #3: D5240 – 64 net new members (1.70% increase) – Jane McClenahan, DG

Zones 24 & 23 Rank in Top 4 Zones in the World
in TOTAL Support to TRF this Year.

That’s right. Zone 24 is the #2 Zone (out of 34 Rotary Zones worldwide in Total Overall Giving and the Annual Programs Fund of The Rotary Foundation for the 2007-08 year thru 29 February. Zone 23 is close behind in the #3 slot for both categories.

Here are the Top 4 Zones (out of 34 worldwide)
TOTAL PRODUCTION to TRF: ANNUAL PROGRAMS FUND:
#1: Zone 9 (Korea) with $7,158,17 $6,252,332
#2: Zone 24 with $6,070,160, $4,342,288
#3: Zone 23 with $5,117,704 $3,049,826
#4: Zone 22 with $4,177,853 $2,923,045

This isn’t all:
Zone 23 is #1 among Rotary’s 34 Zones worldwide in giving to the Permanent Fund
with $943,702 (thru 29 February)
Zone 24 leads the world in giving to PolioPlus with $260,109.

CONGRATULATIONS everyone for a FANTASTIC JOB! You’re the Greatest!
And the world will be a better place because of YOU!

Rotarians At Work Day – April 26, 2008

Momentum is growing on this outstanding opportunity for clubs to Share Rotary in their community. Thousands of Rotarians will be participating in projects on Saturday, April 26, 2008. Some will be working in parks, others painting public buildings, still others educating families about the importance of vaccinating their children. Take a quick look at what many clubs have planned during the 2008 Rotarians At Work Day: www.RotariansAtWork.org

Even if you’re having a District Conference, a food or book drive would be a great project. Join the many Rotarians who are already committed to this wonderful event!

Ultimately it is envisioned that "Rotarians at Work" on the same day will provide one of the finest high profile PR opportunities to spread the word about Rotary.

Sign up your district and your projects at www.rotariansatwork.org.

UPDATE – You can STILL REGISTER for RI Convention BY FAX!

I'm delighted to report important information for your Rotarians: The LA2008 HOC has received written confirmation from RI General Secretary Ed Futa that Rotarians will be permitted to use the option of sending LA2008 Registration Forms to RI via FAX until 31 MAY 2008. This authorization reduces the burden for many Rotarians who have difficulty navigating the "on-line registration process.

You can register completing the registration form (go to: www.rotary2008.info) and faxing it to RI at 847-866-3064.

Paul Netzel
RI Director 2007-09
Zones 23-24

Your Comments are Welcome. Please click here: pnetzel@earthlink.net to send RID Paul an email to share your comments and/or to offer suggestions for future e-Briefs topics.

You can find more information on Zone events on the Zone Website Calendar.