Cervical Cancer, Congenital Hip Dysplasia Training/Screening SPONSORS: ROTARY CLUBS OF PORT MOODY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND CUENCA YANUNCAY, ECUADOR This 18-month project worked to improve the diagnosis FUNDING and treatment of cervical cancer and hip dysplasia in GAC: $54,600 Cuenca, Ecuador, and the surrounding community by Rotary clubs and districts: $58,600 providing vocational training for five gynecologists and TRF: $64,380 five pediatricians enrolled in postgraduate studies at Total project funding: $177,580 the University of Azuay. The training was conducted by volunteer medical professionals through the Canadian nongovernmental organization True North Missions Society. True North completed the training for the selected gynecologists and pediatricians through three separate consultations: an initial visit, then follow-up visits six and 12 months later, with frequent remote communication via videoconferencing. During each visit, True North offered presentations and discussions to local medical students and health care professionals to raise awareness and impart medical knowledge of cervical cancer and hip dysplasia. The newly trained doctors will in turn train medical students and health care professionals in the Cuenca area, and the medical faculty at the university will oversee the continuation of the project through its medical teaching program. In addition, more than 6,000 people benefited from the medical screenings that were conducted by the project. Honduras Economic and Community Development Phase 5 — Expanding Microfinance Capacity SPONSORS: ROTARY CLUBS OF CALGARY WEST, ALBERTA, AND REAL DE MINAS TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS This three-year phase of a long-running project expanded FUNDING badly needed microfinance services to the city of Puerto Cortés, GAC: $93,122 Honduras. The project opened a new microfinance branch and Rotary clubs and districts: $96,550 conducted two rounds of lending to 250 entrepreneurs in and TRF: $110,836 around the city. In addition to disbursing the loans, the project Total project funding: $300,508 provided extensive training in a wide range of topics related to financial literacy and business management, including budgeting, savings and investment, customer service, sales strategies and marketing, and conflict management. Of the 250 entrepreneurs trained, 159 were women. Additionally, 61 percent of the loans in the first cycle and 81 percent in the second were issued to women, many of whom are single mothers. The knowledge they gained and the capital they received will help them achieve a sense of economic stability and independence. As they expanded their businesses, the loan recipients hired 107 employees, reducing local unemployment. APRIL 2022 ROTARY 49
BY THE Tolima Phase 4 Agua NUMBERS Segura-Nuevo Ibagué 73 SPONSORS: ROTARY CLUB OF CALGARY AT STAMPEDE PARK, ALBERTA, AND NUEVO IBAGUÉ, COLOMBIA Global grants that focused on health, totaling $7,109,037 This two-year endeavor, one phase of an ongoing project aimed at disease prevention and improving 41 overall community health, is supplying biosand water-filtration systems that produce clean, drinkable Global grants that focused on water to thousands of local residents. This phase of education, totaling $5,907,991 the project aims to supply filtration systems to 650 households (hundreds of other households received 17 filtration systems in earlier phases). Global grants that focused on The project includes three home visits: the economic development, filter installation and two follow-up visits for filter totaling $2,216,395 inspection. The project also provides training on system maintenance, education related to good 72 hygiene practices, and the administration of antiparasitic medications to participants when Across those three categories, necessary. This three-tiered approach — filter grants that focused on children installation, health and hygiene training, and medical intervention — should result in significantly fewer 150,000 people suffering from the debilitating and often deadly impact of parasites. Approximate number of children who benefited from the grants FUNDING GAC: $19,000 27% Rotary clubs and districts: $21,600 TRF: $29,050 Portion of health grants that Total project funding: $69,650 focused on improving water sources and sanitation facilities 11 Countries that gained access to potable water and sanitation — improvements that affected 825,000 people 22 Grants that focused on prenatal care and maternal health; 14 of the projects were implemented in eight countries in Africa 2,600 Women who received training about loans that was aimed at expanding their skill sets, abilities, and economic statuses; projects, funded by 22 education and economic development grants, were implemented in 12 countries, with the most — nine — occurring in Honduras 50 ROTARY APRIL 2022
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A NEW SOCIETY ROTARY IN THE NEWS INTEREST-BASED CLUBS STITCHES AND TIME OURCLUBS of focus, I conceptualized the Koala Lov- VIRTUAL VISIT ers as a cause-based club to attract Gen- How to establish a club — eration Z,” says Rajapakse. “Zac was the and save a species Marsupial first person I contacted and shared the mission idea with. He was surprised a 24-year-old Getting started: The Koala Lovers club could join a Rotary club.” began as a satellite club of the Rotary Rotary Club of Koala Lovers, Club of Currumbin Beach, which is based Queensland, Australia “I, like many young people, thought in a Gold Coast suburb. Club founders put Rotary was a place for retirees,” concedes out a call to wildlife enthusiasts, and with- Zachary Revere’s fervor for conserva- Revere, who’s now 25. “After joining I in a few months they had secured enough tion dates to his childhood, when he was found the complete opposite. It’s a place members to launch the club, which char- inspired by the legendary Crocodile Hunt- for young people to seek opportunity, to tered on 18 August 2021 and includes er Steve Irwin. “When I was a young kid, learn, and to give back.” Rajapakse and members from Queensland and Japan. he was all I’d watch on television,” says Re- Revere recruited a near-equal measure of vere. “He made me passionate about Aus- members — “Everybody absolutely loves Education and advocacy: Preserving tralia’s beautiful wildlife.” Revere’s parents koalas,” after all, Revere says — most of Australia’s fauna and flora is the club’s indulged him with annual cross-country them under 40 and all but one new to paramount mission. Its meeting speakers, birthday trips to Irwin’s Australia Zoo in Rotary. “Most of them have some tie to who include representatives of the Cur- Queensland, and in his late teens, Revere conservation,” he says. “Koalas are our rumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, support that began work at Australia’s renowned Cur- cause, but it takes all sorts of people to endeavor, providing, among other things, rumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. shape the club, move the club, and make updates on the vaccines to fight the chla- a dent in this cause.” mydia that is ravaging the koala popu- “The first six months were just shovel- lation. Another club pillar is mobilizing ing poo,” Revere recalls, but in the years The drive for members centered on the members to lobby government leaders to that followed he moved on to handling club’s “action-based” approach. Mem- better manage the animals’ habitats. snakes, lizards, crocodiles, dingoes, and bership dues were initially earmarked for birds of prey. “Your main job is to care for planting eucalyptus trees, whose leaves A sense of urgency: The Australian Koa- the animal,” he explains. “You’re captur- provide nourishment for koalas. “Even la Foundation estimates that there are no ing some beautiful natural behaviors so if you just paid the fee you were going to more than 58,000 koalas left in the coun- they can be on cue for the public.” see action,” Revere notes. What’s more, try — and the actual count could be far he says, the club offers members more lower. “Without intervention, koalas are on Revere, who recently earned his law flexibility in paying dues — and Rotary’s track to become extinct in large areas of degree, also exhibited a deft touch with flexibility with new forms of membership eastern Australia as early as 2050,” says people: His campaign for a local council offered another advantage: A Queensland Michael Pyne, senior veterinarian and seat caught the attention of Andy Raj- law firm and the Global Waters English general manager of the Currumbin Wild- apakse, the 2020-21 governor of District School, which serves 400 students at two life Hospital. Pyne reports that, of the ap- 9640. “With Rotary International intro- locations in Osaka, Japan, became in- proximately 500 koalas that the hospital ducing the environment as our new area volved through corporate memberships. treated and released in 2020, 60 percent were critically ill from chlamydia. “When I heard about the club, I thought it was an ideal educational op- portunity for the children, not only to learn about the koalas but also to connect with children all over the world and start 52 ROTARY APRIL 2022
© Rotary International. All Rights Reserved a global project to save the koalas,” says if we can knock that off the list it puts us koalas,” says Revere. “Rotary is a trusted Karen Waters, who operates the school in good stead,” Revere says. A vaccine of- organization in that they’re not politically and is a member of the Rotary Club of fers some hope, he adds, “but at this stage motivated. They’re community-driven. Burleigh Heads, a District 9640 club it’s very experimental and expensive,” If Rotary says it’s a concern, [public offi- based in a Gold Coast suburb. Teachers with the treatment per animal starting at cials] take it seriously. ‘Well, if you’re from from Mexico, Sri Lanka, Germany, and about US$5,000. Rotary, I’d better sit with you and have a Russia attended an online information chat.’ They respect that opportunity.” session that included a chat with Revere “Many koala populations in Australia from the Currumbin sanctuary’s koala are facing an increased likelihood of ex- Local leaders aren’t the only ones in- enclosure. tinction that can be attributed to habitat terested in talking with club members. loss and chlamydia,” says Michael Pyne, “It’s wonderful to chat with people from The schoolchildren subsequently senior veterinarian and general manager all around the world who share our values launched a fundraising project, creating of the Currumbin hospital, which ad- and our goal to save our precious koalas,” artwork for a 2022 calendar, with pro- mits about 14,000 native animals annu- says Georgia Lane, a club member and ceeds from its sale going to the club — ally. Pyne is also a regular speaker at club the head of fundraising for the National which then will disburse the money to meetings. “Our members get direct ac- Trust of Australia (Queensland). “I en- the Currumbin sanctuary and its hospital cess to Dr. Pyne, which a lot of our mem- joy that modern approach to connecting for the animals’ care, including vaccines bers really appreciate,” Revere says. “For with the community locally, nationally, to treat the chlamydia that is rampant in aspiring veterinarians, it’s exciting.” and internationally.” the region’s koala population. Frequent collisions with automobiles “We’re dedicated to ensuring that the “Disease is the No. 1 killer of koalas, so also are diminishing the koala population, next generation can live in a world where and so, Revere says, the club has encour- koalas call Australia home,” adds Revere. “Without aged the installation of signs that warn “It’s serious, and we’re willing to stake an intervention, motorists of the animals’ presence. Laura entire club on it.” — brad webber koalas are on track Gerber, a member of Koala Lovers and to become extinct also a member of the Queensland Parlia- From left: Rotary Club of Koala Lovers in large areas of ment, is helping to advocate for the con- members Lydia Brown, Jonathan eastern Australia struction of a proposed “fauna bridge” in Woodward, and Zachary Revere. Club as early as 2050.” the Burleigh Heads community. members work closely with the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland. They are “We’ve got action teams who are dedi- raising money for medical equipment and cated to certain projects and work to lobby the club’s long-term project focusing on state and local government to do better for koala vaccinations. the Queensland and New South Wales APRIL 2022 ROTARY 53
OUR CLUBS FOUR QUESTIONS Each one, bring one — or more Inviting people to become members has always been important. Now, a new society will recognize top sponsors Tom Gump 1 What is Rotary’s Membership Society for The Bring One part encourages us to focus on one Rotary Club of New Member Sponsors? person with whom we can share the gift of Rotary. Edina/Morningside, It is a recognition program for new-member Minnesota sponsors, with a virtual gallery (accessible through 3 What advice do you have for others on how 2020-21 governor My Rotary) that lists those who have achieved vari- to talk to prospective members? of District 5950 ous levels of sponsorship. The program went live in Listen to what they want out of a club. We need July and includes four recognition levels: Bronze for to focus less on how Rotary does what it does and Visit the Rotary members who sponsor 25 to 29 new mem- focus more on why. With most of the members I’ve Membership bers into their club, Silver for those who sponsor sponsored, the connection began with conversations Society for New 30 to 49 members, Gold for those who sponsor about the Rotary Youth Exchange students my family Member Sponsors 50 to 74 members, and Platinum for those who spon- and I were hosting at the time; our trip to Honduras virtual gallery at sor 75 or more. Members you bring into a satellite to work on a water, sanitation, and hygiene project; rotary.org/ club that is sponsored by your club also count. and why we were making reusable feminine hygiene membership packets. There are many reasons to join Rotary, but I society. If you sponsor a new member, you’ll receive a find that discussing why Rotary exists — to do good thank-you email from Rotary later that month. Once in the world — works best. you reach 25, you’ll receive an email from Rotary letting you know that you are eligible to join the 4 What is Rotary’s best value proposition? Membership Society. The greatest value Rotary offers is the ability to develop lifelong friendships while serving with 2 How has the society increased enthusiasm other members, locally or internationally. I look for- for bringing in new members in your dis- ward to my weekly club meetings as a chance to catch trict, and why is this important? up with my Rotary friends who live close by. As a When I speak about membership around the world, result of partnering on a project in South Africa, we I can feel the enthusiasm that has been created by also have wonderful friends in Johannesburg whom the Membership Society for New Member Sponsors. we look forward to visiting. Our “family” has also This enthusiasm is reflected in the number of ques- increased in size through hosting Youth Exchange tions I receive on the topic during presentations. students from France, Czech Republic, Korea, Bel- The brilliance of Rotary President Shekhar Mehta’s gium, Spain, and India. To me, all of these friendships Each One, Bring One initiative is that it turns the are not only worth the price of my membership dues, traditional view of a membership committee of just but they also add a richness to my life that is priceless. a few club members on its head, by making every Ro- tary and Rotaract member a part of the membership Tom Gump is a Zone 29 Innovative Club Advocate, an team. The Each One part rightly places the respon- assistant Rotary coordinator, and a Gold-level member sibility on every member, encouraging each of us to of Rotary’s Membership Society. put effort into the growth that will keep Rotary alive. Illustration by Viktor Miller Gausa 54 ROTARY APRIL 2022
OUR CLUBS CALENDAR April events Over the hills, Arts, crafts, You ‘auto’ onto the farm and the Easter Bunny come Event: Event: Event: Cycle Dindi 22 Lehighton Handmade Spring Craft Mt. Vernon Car Show Hosts: Show Rotary Clubs of Yea and Alexandra, Host: Australia Host: Rotary Club of Mt. Vernon, Missouri What it benefits: Rotary Club of Lehighton, Pennsylvania Youth projects What it benefits: Date: 2 April What it benefits: Local scholarships for high school Local projects and educational students This annual bike ride along the Great programs Date: 30 April Victorian Rail Trail offers three start- Date: 9 April ing points, allowing participants to Located in Mt. Vernon’s historic town choose the distance they’ll cycle. All More than 40 artisans will display square, the site of an architecturally sig- routes converge on the banks of the their handmade crafts for purchase nificant county courthouse, this annual Goulburn River, at the town of Cath- at this inaugural spring craft show. event draws automobile aficionados kin, for lunch. The entrance fee also Bring the kids and grandkids along; from miles around to admire an array includes admission to a working farm, the event also features an egg hunt, an of classic cars, including antiques, street with a sheepdog demonstration, tea in opportunity for photos with the Easter rods, and muscle cars. Admission is free; a shearing shed, and a trailer ride. Bunny, and an appearance by Buster car entries cost $25 and include a com- the Clown. memorative T-shirt. A beautiful race It’s in the bag A brew-haha Event: Event: Event: Race the Rubeena Bags Tournament Temple Terrace Craft Brewfest Host: Rotary Club of Sale, Australia Host: Host: What it benefits: Rotary Club of Monroe County, Illinois Rotary Club of Temple Terrace, Florida Local projects Date: 3 April What it benefits: What it benefits: Local projects The Rotary Foundation and local Choose to run either a 5K or a 10K Date: 23 April charities and schools between the Port of Sale and a historic Date: 30 April swing bridge in Wellington Shire, about The Monroe County Fairgrounds in two hours east of Melbourne. All ages Waterloo is the site for this club’s first- Live music, food trucks, retail vendors, and fitness levels are welcome at this ever bags tournament, which it intends to and plenty of beer keep crowds coming community fun run that will charm hold annually. Also known as cornhole, back to this annual festival at a tree- participants with its scenic path. the game involves two-person teams shaded park. Tickets include a 4-ounce tossing beanbags at a hole in a raised pilsner glass for unlimited tasting pours of board, promising casual, competitive more than 100 craft beers. A selection of fun for all ages. Bring cash for food and canned beers and hard seltzers will also drinks, as well as for a chance to win a be available for purchase. Children and wheelbarrow full of adult beverages. pets are welcome; bring your own chairs. Tell us about your event. Write to [email protected] with “calendar” in the subject line. APRIL 2022 ROTARY 55
OUR CLUBS: DISPATCHES FROM OUR SISTER MAGAZINES ROTARY AFRICA-SOUTH guests who had been invited to enjoy an exclusive tasting Serve (wine) to change lives and a meal prepared by the farm restaurant. Among these Rotary The Rotary E-clubs of Beautiful wine tasting guests were District 9350 Africa-South Hamburg-Connect, Germany, boxes that included spices Governor Ian Robertson and and Greater Cape Town, and tasting notes were sent his wife, Barbara, Past District South Africa, planned the to help the guests become Governor Carl-Heinz Duis- perfect fundraiser around this future expert wine drinkers. berg and his wife, Caroline, perfect theme — with a bit of The winemaker walked them many Rotarians, and some “shaken, not stirred” added. through the tasting process, potential new Rotarians. The end result was an online which included smelling wine-tasting fundraiser that and tasting the spices before During the tasting, a served wine to change lives. sipping the wine, and then wonderful surprise was re- comparing the senses and vealed when 2020-21 Rotary Members of Rotary wine notes. President Holger Knaack clubs, NGOs, businesses, joined from Germany, shared and their friends gathered The tasting was not just a special message, and stayed from Germany, Namibia, and virtual, as each of the virtual to enjoy the whole evening. South Africa to be part of the guests had invited a small tasting experience. The guests group of people to join them About $2,600 was raised tasted the exact same wines at their home to share the for an early childhood devel- at the exact same time while tasting experience. opment center in Temperance listening to a winemaker. This Town, Gordon’s Bay, South took some careful planning, At the Nitida wine cellar Africa, which is in dire need but it worked brilliantly. in Durbanville, South Africa, of upkeep and renovations. spirits were raised by the Members of the Rotaract Club of False Bay will be greatly involved with this project and add their skills to it. 56 ROTARY APRIL 2022
OUR CLUBS: DISPATCHES FROM OUR SISTER MAGAZINES PHILIPPINE ROTARY We can create our own futures Bamboo: the first line of defense against deforestation Elora Hardy grew up in the wonderland of Bali, Indone- The Philippines’ forest cover and can produce a mini- information and education sia, where her father taught is among the most depleted forest in just three years, he campaigns on the plant. It has her that if you have an idea, in the world. At the end of added. The plant prevents soil also developed four eco farms you can create it. the 19th century, 70 percent erosion and captures carbon and created bamboo villages/ of the country’s land was dioxide to address pollution. communities, and in so doing Her father created a forested; now it’s down to 20 A community can flourish also created bamboo forests. world-renowned design- percent. This has caused big- around a bamboo forest by and-build team in Bali called ger floods, more soil erosion, harvesting poles and shoots It has teamed up with Green School. On its cam- higher temperatures, and from the crop for sustain- the Technical Education and pus is a three-story, triple- fewer crops. able livelihood as construc- Skills Development Author- spiral cathedral innovation in tion material, charcoal, and ity (TESDA) in preparing architecture and engineer- Since trees are the “lungs food. This leaves forest trees training materials on bamboo ing, made of bamboo. After of the world, performing undisturbed and protected plantation management and working abroad, Hardy was the function of sequestering because bamboo has given development of skills in lured back to Bali to carry on carbon,” Edmund Singson, the community an alternative producing finished products. the work her father started. president of the Rotary Club source of livelihood. Manda believes there is a She founded the IBUKU of Makati Central, observes commercial potential world- studio, which has become that the need to do sustain- This was the rationale wide for bamboo products: an incubator of new ideas able projects on reforestation behind the rehabilitation of as a healthy food option, borne from collaborations and increase the capacity Wawa Dam, a critical water- beer, laminated/engineered between Balinese artisans of people to take care of the shed, especially for Metro bamboo lumber, natural fiber, and innovative designers forests has become urgent. Manila, which is experiencing and reinforcement material and architects worldwide. accelerated deforestation. for housing. Bamboo is bringing some The Indigenous people resid- There were no experts hope in revitalizing deforest- ing in the watershed produce Philippine on using bamboo in creative ed areas. “Bamboo is the first charcoal for their livelihood Rotary architectural designs. Hardy line of defense to deforesta- by cutting trees. The resulting and her father put a whole tion,” said Edgardo Manda, loss of forest cover has con- new industry in motion. president of the Philippine tributed to the heavy flooding Bamboo Foundation and in Metro Manila, resulting in The strength of bamboo past president of the Makati severe damage to property, is comparable to steel and Central club, who was the dislocation of families, and concrete, says Hardy, who featured speaker on one field economic disruption. has brought bamboo to trip segment of the virtual concrete spaces overseas. Rotary presidential confer- Since Manda became its In Hong Kong, her com- ence beamed from Manila president in 2010, the Philip- pany was asked to build a on 27 November. pine Bamboo Foundation has Balinese landscape. In Las undertaken several nationwide Vegas, she was asked to Bamboo grows quickly create comfort, texture, and a sense of closeness, “like bringing a sculptural bamboo volcano,” within a warehouse space. It was, quite appropriately, called The Sanctuary. She has cre- ated 300 structures around the world, using bamboo. Bamboo construction is combining artistry with technology, hand with machine. The results are beautiful, inspiring, and technically precise, even breathtaking. This is the future, says Hardy. With efficiency of process systems and de- sign, one can build a whole bamboo city within just four years — using forms that are warm, that can hold us, even hug us, that are enclosed and yet still a part of nature. Elora Hardy was a key- note speaker at the Rotary presidential conference in Manila in November. APRIL 2022 ROTARY 57
OUR CLUBS Rotary in the news Tips for placing your news stories I n 2021, Rotary’s Communications team secured more than 300 news stories in a variety of Making Rotary’s impact international media outlets. Those stories focused on Rotary’s efforts to end polio, support more visible helps the COVID-19 mitigation and vaccination efforts, protect the environment, and empower girls. organization connect with people who don’t Getty Images ‘A big heart full of love’ to tell and prove that there is no polio circulat- know about Rotary. With its distinctive blend of memorable melo- ing,” said Pandak, who was quoted extensively It also inspires more dies, slick choreography, and attractive per- in the report. engagement, participa- formers who sing and dance in synchronized tion, and support. So perfection, K-pop enjoys a huge fandom all over A Rotary club for refugees when you’re working the world. And one of its most popular acts is Just ahead of World Refugee Day on 20 June, with journalists to iden- the seven-member boy band BTS. Rotary’s South Pacific and Philippines office tify timely and relevant connected with the Rotaract Club of Illawarra, stories that convey Some Rotary members in Korea are among Australia, a club formed by refugees, and shared Rotary’s impact in a K-pop’s biggest fans, so they were thrilled when the club’s story with Australian Broadcasting compelling way, make Jimin, one of the best-known members of BTS, Corporation Radio. Zeinab Azimi, who relo- sure your story pitch in- pitched in to promote Rotary and its efforts cated to Australia from Iran and is the club’s cludes as many of these to end polio. Inspired by Rotary’s dedication 2021-22 president, appeared as a guest on a talk elements as possible: to that cause, Jimin donated 100 million won show focused on people from different cultural (US$88,000) before World Polio Day 2021 to backgrounds. The Illawarra Mercury also fea- A news hook: A clear Rotary’s global polio eradication efforts. When tured a photo and interview with Azimi. reason for telling a story the donation was acknowledged during Rotary at a particular time International President Shekhar Mehta’s presi- Shame no more dential conference in Gyeongju, Korea, in Octo- In India, about 23 percent of girls drop out of Timeliness: News ber, Rotary’s Korea office worked with Rotarians school once they start menstruating. To address that is about to oc- to contact the media. KBS and other Korean and this issue, Rotary has made promoting the cur, ongoing, or near international outlets reported on the donation, health needs of women and girls a top priority completion and Rotary’s brand skyrocketed on social media. in the local communities. Proximity: News re- Polio campaign for children in Afghanistan When Srinidhi S U, a member of the Rotaract lated to issues, people, When Voice of America, the U.S.-funded Club of Swarna Bengaluru, was recognized on or events within the international broadcaster, reported on the re- 11 October, International Day of the Girl Child, as location of a particular sumption of polio immunization campaigns in one of six Rotary People of Action: Champions of media organization Afghanistan, it included an interview with Carol Girls’ Empowerment for raising awareness about and its audience Pandak, director of Rotary’s PolioPlus program. menstrual hygiene, Rotary’s South Asia office secured an exclusive story about Srinidhi in Your- Human interest: News “We need to continue immunizing children Story.com, one of India’s leading digital platforms that elicits sympathy or against polio and intensify our disease detection dedicated to entrepreneurship. emotional response systems so that with so few cases we’ll be able Prominence: Stories that involve public figures, celebrities, and notable personalities Consequence: News about the result of something that has significant impact on the news organization’s audience or an influ- encer’s followers Data: Relevant statis- tics and research that support the story Visual appeal: New or unique and attention- getting images that dramatically convey the message To learn more about securing news cover- age of your stories of impact, check out the Learning Center course “Public Relations and Your Club” at rotary. org/learn. 58 ROTARY APRIL 2022
TRUSTEE CHAIR’S MESSAGE SERVICE ABOVE SELF Seize the moment THE OBJECT OF ROTARY What’s your Rotary moment — a time over the past decade, the amount of The Object of Rotary is to encourage that strengthened your dedication to money the Foundation has awarded for and foster the ideal of service as a Rotary and confirmed you would be a global grants has grown by more than basis of worthy enterprise and, in lifetime Rotarian? I have had many such 100 percent. As more and more Rotar- particular, to encourage and foster: moments over the years, and they all had ians have become involved, to keep our one thing in common: They showed me grants going we have had to adjust and First The development of Rotary’s tangible power of turning our stretch those funds by reducing over- acquaintance as an opportunity for dreams of a better world into reality. head and by other means. The reason is service; simple: While the need for these projects Rotary members are exceptional at it. is increasing and grant participation is Second High ethical standards I see that power in my own club in Chat- also on the rise, annual giving from Ro- in business and professions, the tanooga, Tennessee, and now, as Rotary tary members has stayed relatively static recognition of the worthiness Foundation trustee chair, in clubs and for years. of all useful occupations, and districts around the world. the dignifying of each Rotarian’s Quite simply, we need more clubs and occupation as an opportunity to Rotary members from Austria, individuals to give to the Annual Fund serve society; Germany, Nigeria, and Switzerland are to help keep our district and global grant realizing their dream to help mothers and programs thriving. This year, we set a Third The application of the ideal of children in Nigeria. In partnership with goal of raising $125 million for the An- service in each Rotarian’s personal, several organizations, they have launched nual Fund. We can’t realize your Rotary business, and community life; a multiyear, large-scale project to reduce dreams or those of your fellow members unwanted births and drive down rates of without everyone’s support. Fourth The advancement of maternal and child mortality. This project, international understanding, once a vision of a few members but now Remember: It’s not about the money, goodwill, and peace through a the recipient of Foundation global grants, but about what our money can do. I am a world fellowship of business and is training doctors, nurses, and midwives firm believer that when we all give what professional persons united in the throughout all 36 states of Nigeria. we can, both as clubs and individuals, ideal of service. to the Foundation every year, we take Every great project begins in the minds another step toward making the world a THE FOUR-WAY TEST of our members. You are the ones who see better place. schools that adolescent girls have stopped Of the things we think, say, or do: attending because of the lack of private Imagine the Rotary dreams we could bathrooms. You are the ones who see fami- make real if every member and every 1. Is it the truth? lies facing food shortages, children who club got together and made a gift to our 2. Is it fair to all concerned? can’t read, and communities with health Foundation today. That would be quite a 3. Will it build goodwill and better problems caused by mosquitoes. Not only Rotary moment — for all of us. do you see these things, because you are in friendships? Rotary, you also do something about them. JOHN F. GERM 4. Will it be beneficial to all And because of your engagement, Foundation trustee chair concerned? Illustration by Viktor Miller Gausa ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT The following code of conduct has been adopted for the use of Rotarians: As a Rotarian, I will 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to: mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians 5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities, report any suspected harassment, and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment. APRIL 2022 ROTARY 59
OUR CLUBS FOLLOW YOUR BLISS HANDBOOK Kao adhered to a simple rule in con- ceiving his new clubs: Trust that your Common interests will appeal to others. Thus, as a ground triathlete who loves gourmet food and belongs to an art organization, Kao Interest-based helped launch the Rotary Clubs of Taipei clubs inspire new Triathlete, Taipei Long Distance Runner, members to dig in Taipei Gourmet, and Taipei Art. In January 2020, RI President- His passion for these hobbies, elect Holger Knaack made an im- and the community that already passioned plea for Rotary to re- existed around them, made the clubs vitalize itself by “creating unique an instant success and provided a clubs for younger people.” For model for younger Rotarians. This Gary Kao, who joined the Rotary year his Rotary district plans to Club of Taipei North, Taiwan, a launch a club with a cycling theme, decade ago, something clicked. and he has inspired other districts in He immediately launched an Taiwan to establish interest-based effort that has paid remarkable clubs, including one for mountain dividends. climbers and another for triathletes. In the space of three months, Kao has also found that appealing Kao helped start three new to people’s passions creates a deep interest-based clubs, draw- and immediate sense of devotion to ing about 200 new Rotarians the clubs. For example, the Taipei into the fold. A fourth club was Gourmet club raised a whopping chartered in December, and Kao $52,000 for The Rotary Foundation and his team are also helping an — in its first year. existing club expand by moving to an interest-based model. LEVERAGE YOUR PERSONAL NETWORK “These new clubs really at- tract people, especially young In considering who might lead these people, who might not have clubs, Kao didn’t organize a search wanted to join Rotary other- committee. He reached out to his wise,” notes Kao, a 59-year-old friends, folks such as Renny Ling, a information technology expert. promoter of Ironman competitions, “They love to come, and find and Nathan Lin, a local wine enthusi- that Rotary is a good way to ast and merchant. The benefits of this meet new friends.” kind of personal recruitment are two- fold: The charter presidents of the first Based on his experiences, three clubs he formed were all younger Kao offers these tips to other than 50, yet they had their own experi- Rotarians who are considering ence in recruitment and vast personal launching interest-based clubs. networks to tap. — steve almond USE SEMINARS AND SOCIAL MEDIA 60 ROTARY APRIL 2022 Kao recognized from the start that interest-based clubs would thrive by bringing together people who shared particular passions. He recommends a robust slate of seminars and speaking events, promoted via social media sites, which can draw interest from folks who know little to nothing about Rotary. Illustrations by James Graham
HAVE A CLEAR PROCESS IN MIND Then, appoint an experienced Rotarian in each interest group to serve as an adviser (support). Each group communicates its For all his enthusiasm, Kao is quite methodical in his approach concept to prospective members through social media, gather- to launching a new club. He created a module called Club ings, and speakers (promotion). When an interest group has Building Blocks, which consists of four elements: feature, sup- recruited enough members, the adviser can help them submit a port, promotion, and administration. club application to Rotary International (administration). The first step is to form interest groups within an exist- ing club, based on its members’ skills and hobbies (feature). THINK OF NEW MEMBERS AS SEEDS DARE TO DREAM BIG When one of his interest-based clubs signs up a new member, Kao Kao has a reverence for the traditions of regards that member as a potential publicist and recruiter who might Rotary, but he admits that his big ideas endured also compel others to join the fold. This mindset creates the possibility a lot of skepticism. “We need to find a break- of exponential growth. through to the current bottleneck of 1.2 million Rotarians,” Kao says. “That takes Kao also credits Rotary’s commitment to diversity, equity, and determination and trying new approaches, even inclusion, which encouraged him to think more expansively about how when people question you.” to increase enthusiasm for Rotary. APRIL 2022 ROTARY 61
OUR CLUBS IN MEMORIAM “My wife, Usha, and I became close There, he was instrumental in getting friends of Cliff and his wife Dorothy,” said funding for new campus buildings and The happiness of Rajendra Saboo, RI’s 1991-92 president. establishing the development office and helping others “Dorothy always made people happy, and the school’s Community Involvement Cliff did so even more. Dorothy suffered Program. When he retired, his colleagues Cliff Dochterman, 1925-2021 from cancer, which took her life in 1987. and friends created an endowment in his Cliff once confided in me that when God name. “You can achieve almost anything Cliff Dochterman liked to tell the story met Dorothy, he’d ask what she did in the if you’re not looking for personal credit,” of presiding over his first meeting as world, and she would reply that she made insisted Dochterman. president of the Rotary Club of Berkeley, people happy. When Cliff was nominated California, in 1964. “I stepped up to the as RI president, I told him that happiness A member of the Rotary Club of rostrum,” he recalled, “and I grabbed that would be in his theme. And so it was.” Moraga, California, Dochterman joined gavel in my right hand, the bell in my left Rotary in 1958; he was also the charter hand, and whang! I missed the bell, and I “Cliff Dochterman was, and remains, president of the Rotary Club of University broke the index finger on my left hand.” a brilliant beacon of light about service Hills (Denver). In addition to his term as and Rotary,” said Peter Lagarias, a past RI president — when he was a member of Dochterman related that self- governor of District 5150 (California), the Rotary Club of North Stockton — he deprecating tale in a speech he delivered in a tribute to his longtime friend. “Cliff served as RI vice president and as Rotary often, including at a 2001 presidents-elect inspired Rotarians everywhere when he Foundation trustee and trustee chair. training seminar. Called “If I Could Be went across the country and around the He was one of the architects of Rotary’s President Again,” it was a prime example of world. And their inspired deeds continue Health, Hunger and Humanity (3-H) pro- why Dochterman, the 1992-93 president of to be of benefit to all concerned.” gram, and he was recognized for his lead- Rotary International, was in demand as a ership in creating the PolioPlus program. speaker: 15 minutes of rapid-fire one-liners, Dochterman retired in 1990 after most of which provoked hearty laughter, 40 years in higher education administra- Dochterman was married to Dorothy followed by a sincere 20-minute exhorta- tion, including 20 years at the University Coset from 1954 until her death in 1987. tion in which he encouraged the assembled of California and 18 as executive vice In 1994, he married Mary Elena Straub, men and women to make the most of their president of the University of the Pacific. who died in 2013. He is survived by two year as their clubs’ presidents. children, Claudia and Clifford Jr.; two stepdaughters, Elena and Karen; and Clifford L. Dochterman died in six grandchildren. Cliff and Mary Elena Stockton, California, on 23 November. Dochterman were Rotary Foundation He was 95. Known for his ready smile Major Donors and Benefactors. He re- and lively sense of humor, Dochterman ceived The Rotary Foundation’s Citation was recognized around the world as one for Meritorious Service, Distinguished of the premier spokespersons for Rotary. Service Award, PolioPlus Pioneer Award, He was also celebrated for his positive and Service Award for a Polio-Free World. outlook on life: His presidential theme was Real Happiness Is Helping Others. “Cliff was a person who lived his life to the full,” concluded Saboo. “He was an author, orator, philosopher, and visionary. Indeed, with his talent, he lifted Rotary to Himalayan heights.” IN MEMORIAM Andrew G. Uram Elias E. Ezra Laurence Kouassi-Mockey © Rotary International. All Rights Reserved Washington, Pennsylvania, Bridgewater-Bound Brook, Abidjan-Golf, Côte d’Ivoire, With deep regret, we report the 1985-86 New Jersey, 2001-02 2005-06 deaths of Sushil Gupta, Delhi Midwest, India, who served RI as Ralph H. Bowden Herbert A. Wilson Adebayo Ayodele Oni director in 2003-05 and district Crescent (Greensboro), Iowa City A.M., Iowa, 2001-02 Akure, Nigeria, 2007-08 governor in 1986-87; Tadami North Carolina, 1988-89 Saito, Toyota, Japan, who Robert Héline Yves Dubus served RI as director in 2016-18 Isaac Omire Jemide Cambrai, France, 2002-03 Douai-Val de Scarpe, France, and district governor in 2006- Warri, Nigeria, 1989-90 2012-13 07; and Kyun Kim, Busan- Odoliyi Lolomari Dongrae, Korea, who served Robert A. Hillberry Port Harcourt GRA, Nigeria, Marian Jerzy Korczynski RI as director in 2019-21 and Washington, Pennsylvania, 2003-04 Lodz, Poland, 2017-18 district governor in 2011-12. 1994-95 Toyoaki Fujibayashi Toru Shinohara In addition, we report the deaths James M. Scott Yokohama Tsurumi North, Takamatsu East, Japan, of the following Rotarians who Stratford, Ontario, 1995-96 Japan, 2004-05 2020-21 served RI as district governors: Eiichi Matsuta Taira Kikuchi Gérard Belloche-Saint Paul Sendai Izumi, Japan, 1997-98 E-Club of 2730 Japan Current, Vesoul, France, 2021 Japan, 2005-06 62 ROTARY APRIL 2022
2022 CONVENTION ShSuhtuttetresrtsotcokc.kc.ocomm Breakout sessions One of the highlights of Some of the sessions cov- ties (Organize a Local Addic- Rotary story (Demystifying Rotary International the Rotary International er membership topics, such tion Prevention Activity), Resources for Promoting Convention each year is as helping your club grow and promote strategies for Rotary), and get an overview its wide range of breakout (Building Your Club-Speci ic expanding your capabilities of where the organization is sessions. These sessions Membership Growth Plan), (Enhance Your Club’s Impact headed (Rotary’s Action Plan provide opportunities to putting diversity, equity, and Reach Through Rotary for the Future). explore topics that interest and inclusion into practice Community Corps). you and to gather inspira- (Eliminating Roadblocks to Breakout sessions will be tion from your fellow Ro- Diversifying Your Club), and You can also learn how to held 6-8 June. Registration is tary members. At the 2022 adapting to flexible meeting engage young leaders (Build- not required; seating is avail- convention in Houston, 4-8 models (What’s the Hype ing Rotary’s Future Through able on a first-come, first- June, you can choose from About Hybrid Meetings?). Youth Programs), hear best served basis. dozens of breakout sessions practices for sharing your that will help you sharpen Sessions focusing on —. your leadership skills and service include those that get new ideas on how to provide tips for developing Learn more and register at convention.rotary.org. strengthen your club’s mem- successful projects (Design- bership, implement sustain- ing Results-Oriented Service able projects, and more. Projects), o er guidance for coordinating specific activi- CROSSWORD ACROSS 59 Zorba’s N’s 22 Browsers’ 1 Whom HST 60 Ray, as of light assistance A ain, where’s 63 Not as soon abbreviation the convention? succeeded 67 Top story, perhaps 4 “In your dreams!” 70 Host’s nickname 25 Too By Victor Fleming 8 Run the ____ 72 Emulates a mouser 27 Pecan and acorn Rotary Club of Little Rock, Arkansas 13 Thompson of 73 Quinine-flavored 28 Thermal start? 29 “Dig in!” acting drink 30 Amber drink 14 At present 74 Zorba’s H 31 Host’s namesake 16 Pen pal? 75 “Then again, I could 33 Carve with acid 17 Host’s landmark 34 “Gracious ____ alive!” be wrong” 38 Arbitrage actor indoor stadium 76 ____ moss 19 Building extension Richard 20 Connection, for an (gardener’s buy) 41 Cowhand’s cord 77 Managed, as a 42 Frog’s kin ad rep 44 Kickoff specialist’s 21 It may be loose business 23 Sch. founded by aid DOWN 45 Rotary magazine VIPs Jefferson 1 Like a pancake in 47 35-Across, for one 24 Edible legume 26 Surfer’s phrase a saying (abbr.) 29 Carefree quality 2 Actor/musician 49 Pale purple 32 Arles article 50 Host’s MLSers 35 Bronx neighbor Arnaz 51 Data-sending 36 Rickman or Colmes 3 Postage amount 37 Beau for a doe 4 Make amends computer device 39 Male mouser 5 Roll for a lawn 52 Cry aloud 40 President pro ____ 6 Worshipped 56 Hawk’s home 41 Host’s NBAers 58 Put into office 43 Partook of a meal celebrity 61 Per person 46 Succession network 7 What worshipped 62 Locks of a lion 48 Long deli sandwich 64 Wedding cake layer 49 Told a fabulous celebrities have 65 James or Kett 8 Federal purchasing 66 Meg or Irene story? 68 ____ Jima 50 Sags agcy. 69 Winter setting in 53 Adriatic or Bering 9 Barley’s botanical 54 “Beware the ____ of Evanston, Ill. beard 71 Spy grp. March” 10 With “Park,” host’s 55 “I’ll take that wager!” Solution on page 23 57 Marina ____ Rey MLB arena 11 Odd 12 Host’s NFLers 15 Slangy affirmative 18 Get a bit older, say APRIL 2022 ROTARY 63
FOUN Stitches and time Rotarian has made quilt paintings for the past seven RI presidents Rod Buffington MY QUILT PAINTINGS ARE DRAWN on hand- thing with them, even the larger prints of the paintings to Rotary areas of the painting. members to help the End Polio Rotary Club made paper. I start painting Now campaign. I have also do- of Springfield, areas, then collage fabric on the I HAVE TO POKE HOLES by hand before I can nated the original painting to each Illinois paper. On most paintings, I hand- president’s collection. The paint- stitch with silk thread around stitch. If I were to go through the ings always depict the presidential Buffington made the painted and fabric areas. The paper with the needle and thread, theme logo. this quilt painting paintings are mounted on a fab- it would tear the paper. If I make for Rotary Foun- ric background and framed. From one little mistake on a hole, I could THENATIONALQUILTMUSEUM has one of my dation Trustee the start of my design thoughts ruin the whole painting. Chair John F. to the finished painting, it takes pieces on display. Located in Pa- Germ when more than 120 hours. THE ROTARY PRESIDENT SERIES started with ducah, Kentucky, the museum is a Germ served as golden treasure in our country. One the 2016-17 RI I USE A “ZERO BRUSH.” It is one of the tini- 2015-16 President K.R. Ravindran can see award-winning, great quilts president. and has continued through this made by quilt artists from through- est brushes with the fewest hairs year with Shekhar Mehta. This out our country and the world. that you can buy. I paint every- idea came to me as a way to sell 64 ROTARY APRIL 2022 Photography by Doug Carr
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