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from RI Director Guiller E Tumangan and Rotary Leaders of Zones 7A, 7B, and 8

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Vol. 2 Issue 4 October

2015

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

Greetings to all Rotary Leaders! Top of the news is the confirmation of IAN RISELEY as RI President- Nominee. Congratulations! Another reason to be joyful are the 13 new members of the Arch C. Klumph Society. We celebrate our membership growth of 14,770 for the first quarter. What a Gift to the World! This month’s issue focuses on policy decisions reached during the Board Meetings held in Evanston. The RI Board and the TRF Trustees held a joint board meeting for two days, rather than the usual one day. We revisited the six areas of focus vis a vis the United Nation's 17 Global Goals for sustainable development. Then we asked ourselves "After Polio, what next? Will our organization have the same audacity? To get to the core, what criteria, assumptions, information are needed?

More importantly, it was decided that there should be a way to get Rotarians engaged in determining our development agenda for the years to come. How do we get feedback about what our Rotarians, collectively, are most passionate about? We were divided into five (5) discussion groups and each group rendered a verbal report. I can say with all sincerity that the exchange of ideas was truly enlightening, inspiring and awesome. We missed our spouses/partners on this trip. They surely missed their customary outreach projects and the bonding moments that came with it. Admittedly, dinners and fellowships were different when they were not around. The second quarter board meeting is usually the busiest and the meetings took longer than usual. Last year, I reported that the Board underwent a training program on good governance. In January 2015, we set the goal to think more strategic and transformative. The October agenda was categorized into four: operational, fiduciary governance, strategic and transformative. During the meeting itself, a digital clock was visible on our screens. At the end of the day, we were given feedback on total time spent per category. More time was devoted on fiduciary governance because we carefully reviewed Finance Committee’s report as well as that of the Operations Review Committee. We also studied the Five-year Financial Forecast. We appreciate President Ravi’s way of assessing good governance, effective board involvement and quality of decision making processes. We felt good about our team’s management of time. To be able to practice new behaviors is motivational. ‘Twas another learning and un-learning adventure for all of us! This is something that we can include in the future training of assistant governors and club presidents. When you read the highlights of the Board meeting, you will see that more strategic and transformative issues were acted on. I hope that the decisions that the Board made will serve as a guide for some of the tough advice that you as senior Rotary Leaders may have to give to club and district leaders in the future. See the group photo taken during the Sunday

Committee Meetings….Oh, yes, we also

know how to have fun.

Governance Goal Oct Actual

Operational 15% 11%

Fiduciary 15% 30%

Strategic 40% 45%

Transformative 30% 15%

Management of Board Meeting Time

L-R (seated): Pres. Ravi, RID Manoj, RIVP Greg, RIDs Saowalak & Giuseppe, RIPE John,

RID Jennifer, Treas. Per & RID Julia

L-R (standing): RIDs Safak, Karen, Frederick, Peter, Brad, Eduardo, Bira, & Takanori, RIPN

Ian, RIDs Guiller & Robert & Gen. Sec. John

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EXCERPT FROM OCTOBER 2015 PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE

Last month, Nigeria was removed from the list of the world's polio-endemic countries….

Today, only Afghanistan and Pakistan harbor the world's final reservoir of endemic

poliovirus… because of Rotary's work and that of our partners, the end is in sight.…

And yet, our success is as fragile as it is monumental.

Some ask why such high levels of immunization and surveillance are still needed to combat a disease

that is almost gone. The answer is simple: It is the only way forward. If we did anything less – if we

allowed the virus any quarter – years of work would be undone. We know too well how easily polio could

spread again. We know how quickly our decades of progress could be lost. And this is why the months

ahead are so tremendously important. We need your voice – to raise awareness, to raise funds, and to

keep the momentum going. We need your strength to help fight this war until we have won.

This war of ours – which started as a war against polio but is also a war against hatred, against

ignorance, against fear – this war will be won. It will be won soon. And when it is won, all of Rotary will

have a story to tell – to the children, and the grandchildren, who will never see a leg brace or an iron

lung, or know a world with polio in it.

….You are a part of this story. Your part in it is one that only you can write. I ask you all to write it well –

so that the story you will one day tell is one of which you will be proud.

________________________________o0o ________________________________

Follow ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS on Facebook and Rotary.org/My Rotary Member Center

K.R. "RAVI" RAVINDRAN President, RY 2015-2016

WATCH the file video of the World Polio Day livestream

at www.endpolio.org

http://www.endpolio.org/

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TRUSTEE CHAIR'S MESSAGE

The Foundation Centennial Celebration Committee is chaired by Past Trustee Stephanie Urchick and the committee has comprehensive plans for a full year of celebratory events, which will culminate in a giant celebration at the 2017 Rotary convention in Atlanta.….The Rotary Foundation clearly has been a tremendous force for Doing Good in the World!

And as we contemplate our high-level plans for the centennial, we once more pause to recognize and appreciate that the totality of what happens in our clubs and districts is far bigger and longer-lasting than what happens in Evanston and at the conventions. As a result, the true success of the centennial celebration will depend on the quality and quantity of the celebratory events in our clubs and districts. The big question is whether our Rotarians around the globe will embrace the Foundation's centennial and undertake their own centennial projects and celebrations. So please do your part to stimulate the interest and involvement of your club.

The Rotary Foundation has been highly successful in assisting our club and districts to promote international understanding, goodwill and peace in the world – and therefore, it is appropriate that all of our clubs and districts should participate in the centennial celebration. As usual in Rotary, there is no prescribed way in which the clubs and districts should join the celebration and I hope our clubs and districts will be as creative in their celebratory activities as they have been in their myriad humanitarian projects throughout the years. This is the right time for all of us to express

our appreciation for The Rotary Foundation!

RAY KLINGINSMITH

Trustee Chair, RY 2015-2016

The 2016-17 Rotary Year will be the centennial year for The Rotary Foundation, which started at the

1917 Rotary convention in Atlanta. This issue of The Rotarian magazine is filled with information

about the exciting 2016 convention to be held in Seoul, 28 May-1 June – and part of the excitement is

due to the kickoff activities for the Foundation's centennial celebration.

New Arch C. Klumph Society

Members:

1. DGE Mu-Tu Hsieh “Concrete” & Hsin-Chih Lin

2. PDG Ching-Huei Horng “Ortho” & Shu-Yann Chang

3. PDG Luan-Fong Lin “Naomi” & Kun-Pai Hsu

4. PDG Po-Te Kuo “Bear” & Su-Yueh Kuo Wei

5. PDG Yo-Liang Hu “Machine” & Su-Lien Yang

6. PRID Louis P. Piconi & Barbara

7. PDG David Harilela & Avisha

8. PDG G. Holger & Anne C. Hansen

9. PDG Ghim Bok Chew & Phyllis Wong

10. RID Karen Wentz & Ron Appuhn

11. DG Beth Stubbs & Tony

12. Rtn. James W. Roxlo & Rita W. Heckrotte

13. PP E. Ely Driver & Phyllis

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A. Election of Foundation Trustees PRIP Gary C.K. Huang (Taiwan), along with PRIVP Kenneth M. Schuppert (USA), PRID Seiji Kita (Japan), and PRID Barry Rassin (Haiti), were elected to be Trustees of The Rotary Foundation beginning 1 July 2016 to serve four-year terms. PRIP Sakuji Tanaka (Japan) resigned. And so, PRIP William B. Boyd (New Zealand) was also elected to fill the unexpired term of PRIP Sakuji beginning 1 July 2016 to serve until 30 June 2018.

B. Exception to RI Convention Critical Criteria. The Board looks with favor upon hosting a Rotary convention in a city that would not meet the critical criteria for conventions, provided that the city is in a country that has no other city that meets the critical criteria for conventions, and that such an exception be no more than once every seven years. The general secretary was requested to develop a procedure that implements this initiative and establishes minimum criteria, for report at the October 2016 Board meeting.

C. Consolidation of Rotarian Action Group and Rotary Fellowships Committees.

The Board agreed to consolidate the Rotarian Action Group and Rotary Fellowships Committees into a Global Networking Groups Committee, beginning in 2016–17, and to amend the Rotary Code of Policies accordingly.

D. Membership Pilots Update. The Board received the midpoint report of the Associate Memberships, Corporate Membership, Satellite Clubs and Innovative and Flexible Rotary Clubs pilot projects. The report showed results in membership growth, diversity, retention, attendance and age distribution.

E. Administration. The Board requested the Operations Review Committee to (a) prepare job descriptions for the office of President and Director to be distributed to the Nominating Committees and candidates beginning in 2016, and ensure that the roles of the president, director, and general secretary are aligned. This will be discussed in the April 2016 Board meeting. The Operations Committee is also requested to develop with the general secretary, orientation materials that clarify volunteer and staff roles and expectations to be incorporated into the orientation for incoming directors and committee members.

DECISIONS FROM THE OCTOBER 2015 RI BOARD MEETING

The official photo of the 2015-2016 RI Board

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GOOD GOVERNANCE …decisions from the Boardroom

A. Governor Transparency and Accountability. An amendment to the Rotary Code of Policies provision regarding Rotary funding for governors was approved. A new Code section will be added as follows: 69.030.7. Failure to Report on Finances The financial statement as described in RI Bylaws 15.060.4. shall include all monies received by the governor. The governor shall also send a copy of his/her financial report to the general secretary within three months of the completion of the governor’s year in office with proof that the report has been independently reviewed and provided to each club for discussion at a district meeting in accordance with Article 15.060.4. Failure to comply with the requirement to distribute a complete financial statement to the clubs and the general secretary, and to present the statement for discussion and adoption at a district meeting, shall result in the governor being ineligible to receive: (a) any additional expense reimbursements from RI, (b) any RI volunteer appointment or assignment, (c) any Rotary Foundation appointment or assignment, and (d) any RI or Rotary Foundation award until the completed financial statement is distributed to both the clubs and the general secretary and discussed and adopted at a district meeting.

B. Clubs Non-Districted Status. (Note: the clubs in the district will be under the direct supervision of Rotary International). The Board agrees to consider placing all clubs in District (unnamed) into non-districted status effective 1 February 2016 for three years unless the general secretary confirms that the following conditions have been met by the district by no later than 31 December 2015:

a) club and district leaders collaborate to provide a status report on their active investigation and termination of fictitious Rotary clubs;

b) all stewardship issues are completely resolved in accordance with the relevant Trustee decisions;

C. Non-Districted Status (another district in another country)

The Board agrees to consider placing all clubs in District (unnamed) into non-districted status effective 1

February 2016 for three years unless the general secretary confirms that the district governor, district

governor-elect, and council of past governors have agreed in writing to the following conditions by no later than

31 December 2015:

a) follow the Rotary International Bylaws, the Rotary Code of Policies, and the district’s policy;

b) take united and consistent action to start increasing membership and establish new clubs;

c) stop speaking or writing about fellow Rotarians negatively, avoid public negative comments about

Rotarians, and ensure all team members comply;

d) uphold an appearance of cooperation and respect, including during the district governor nominee

selection process;

e) avoid all political conduct that associates Rotary with their personal activities or beliefs;

f) ensure that no Rotary club or associated Rotary entity engages in activities likely to result in harm to

the growth of Rotary;

The Board agrees that if the district leadership does not agree to the above conditions in writing that the district

governor-elect will not be permitted to attend the International Assembly and that it will request the Rotary

Foundation Trustees to suspend the district from participation in grants.

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Part 2 of 3 (Part 1 was in the September issue)

PROPOSALS to the COUNCIL ON LEGISLATION, for discussion in the Institutes Proposal No. 3. To authorize the RI Board to suspend or terminate a club for litigation-related actions and to amend the provisions for repeated election complaints from a district

Proposed by the RI Board of Directors, this enactment would amend the RI Bylaws to allow the RI Board to take action when a club or Rotarian sues RI or The Rotary Foundation prior to exhausting the remedies provided for in the RI Bylaws for disputing elections. Background: The RI Bylaws provide a fair internal process for clubs and Rotarians to follow if they allege that there have been irregularities in an election for Rotary office. Each year, without following the proper procedures, Rotarians file lawsuits against Rotary in an attempt to have a court overturn an election. Rotary spends substantial time and money defending these lawsuits. The RI Bylaws provide that a club that files a lawsuit without first following Rotary’s election review procedures can be terminated. However, lawsuits are often filed by individuals, not clubs. THUS, this legislation provides that the Board may suspend or terminate a club that either sues Rotary or maintains in its membership an individual that sues Rotary prior to completing the election review procedures. The Board would only resort to the extreme measure of suspending or terminating a club if the club refused to take action against a member who failed to follow appropriate election complaint procedures. This legislation would also remove the references to governor elections and allow the RI Board to address repeated election complaints arising in a district.

Proposal No. 4. To add a fifth part to the Object of Rotary

Proposed by the RI Board of Directors, this enactment would amend the RI Constitution and the Standard Rotary Club Constitution to add a fifth part to the Object of Rotary that correlates to the fifth Avenue of Service: Youth Service. Background: The fifth Avenue of Service, New Generations Service, was established at the 2010 Council on Legislation and amended to Youth Service at the 2013 Council on Legislation. The fifth Avenue of Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding. The Avenues of Service correlate to the Object of Rotary. When the new Avenue was created, a corresponding amendment to the Object was not established. Working with youth and young leaders is a fundamental activity and objective of Rotary that should be recognized. Rotary clubs and Rotarians work with youth and young leaders through Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and local club and district programs. In any given year, more than 500,000 young people participate in these Rotary programs. It’s not just the number of youth Rotary reaches, it’s how Rotary does it. Rotary empowers young people to take action, to develop as leaders, and to work alongside Rotarians as partners in service. By investing in this generation, Rotary helps young people realize their potential and develops a global movement of service Through Youth Service, Rotary equips a generation of new leaders.

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One on one meeting with DG Gina Growde, D9685

Welcome lunch with DG Adrian Roach, (D9670) spouse Christine and Frank Pezzimenti With DG Maurie Stack with his new speedboat (D9650)

In a club meeting with DG Graham Wilson & spouse Helen (D9675)

With the Leadership team of DG John

Crawford (D9630)

With DG John Leddy (D9600) in a meeting with

the Council of Governors and PRID John Lawrence

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With DG Doug Layng (D9500) Glenn Karutz & DG Dick Wilson (D9520)

With DG Mike Woods (D9550) and spouse Maxine

Welcome brunch with the District Governors and their respective

Council of Governors and their District Leadership Team L-R: DGs David Tolstrup (D9810), Jane Cox (D9780), Richard Luke

(D9790), Julie Mason (D9800) & Merv Williams (D9820)

With DG John Dare (D9830) and Council of Governors

With DG Monica Garrett (D9710), members of Council of Governors & our Aide PDG Paul Street

With DG Anne Egan (D9640)

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In the Board Meeting, each Director endeavored to use the data on Rotary Club Central when we reported about our Zones. The number of clubs participating is still below the key performance indicator (KPI) set. India registered very high participation. I reported on what D3830 did in the past two years. A Deputy Secretary (DES) was appointed by the district governor to train and assist AGs and club officers. Also, in “sit by me” fashion, the DES mentored the club president, secretary or secretariat and helped edit when necessary. Like the District Governor, the DES can view and edit district and club data, that is why, DES has to sign a confidentiality agreement. At the request of an RI Director, the Club and District Administration team simplified the procedure so that district secretaries can gain access to Rotary Club Central and immediately assist the district governor in enabling clubs in goal setting and performance tracking with the use of the Rotary Club Central. Mary Jane Desmond of Parramatta office and Jennifer Coburn promptly sent this email to the district governors of Zones 7 & 8:

District Secretary's Online Access and Delegation to MY ROTARY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION AND ROTARY CLUB CENTRAL

Once they have received the request, an email will be sent to the potential District Secretary with a copy to the district governor. They will go ahead and complete the process as soon as the acknowledgement email is received from the District Secretary. The District Secretary and District Governor will be notified as soon as the process is completed. Thank you District Governors, for your quick action.

“We would like to advise that there is now a simpler way of giving the District Secretary the same

online access as that of a District Governor. All you have to do is send an email

to [email protected] requesting this. Include in the email the following details of the District Secretary:

Name, Member ID Number (if known), and Rotary Club Name”

RIPN Ian Riseley is a practicing accountant and principal of

Ian Riseley and Co. and a member of the Rotary Club of

Sandringham, Victoria, Australia. He believes that

meaningful partnerships with corporations and other

organizations are crucial to Rotary’s future.

“We have the programs and personnel and others have

available resources,” says Riseley. “Doing good in the

world is everyone’s goal. We must learn from the

experience of the polio eradication program to maximize

our public awareness exposure for future partnerships.” RIPN Ian & Sps. PDG Juliet

mailto:[email protected]

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MAKING WORLD POLIO DAY HISTORY TOGETHER NUGGETS FROM THE LIVESTREAM

We want to assure the international community

that we, Rotarians, will not give up. We will

accomplish our mission.

200 countries 20 million volunteers $2 Billion

every year

Billions of children!

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The first End Polio beaming was a public image initiative of D3830 when it joined the rest of the Rotary

world. On the second year, it was in observance of World Understanding and Peace Month to coincide with

the Annual Peace Awards.

Then, the project was adopted by the Zone 7A Public Image Committee with the 10 Rotary Districts as One

Rotary Philippines' unified stand to End Polio.

This year's beaming activity has become a joint commitment of the Zone 7A’s Public Image, Rotary

Foundation, End Polio Now Coordinators and the 10 districts in the Philippines. Thus, this Rotary Year's

beaming is a source of pride and joy because there are just two more countries left in the fight against polio

and Zone 7A has come together with just one message: End Polio forever. We thank SM Mall of Asia for

being a sustainable corporate partner, giving Rotary one week to use this giant globe.

THE TEN PHILIPPINE DISTRICTS LOOK FORWARD TO THE ARRIVAL

OF NINETEN (19) ROTARY INTERNATIONAL

GENERAL OFFICERS AND OVER 1,200 DELEGATES

November 6 to 8, 2015 Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, Pasay City

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RECOMMENDED PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING ROTARY SATELLITE CLUBS adapted from email of RI Club & District Support, Parramatta Office – 3 September, 2015 At the 2013 Council on Legislation, the concept of Satellite Clubs (Satellites) was approved.

What it is An extension of a sponsor club and offers an alternative meeting day/time, and/or place to the sponsor club. It is anticipated that Satellite will aim to become a club in its own right and this should be at the right time.

Purpose(s) 1) Offer an alternative meeting day/time and /or place 2) Build a new club in a new community or in a smaller rural and remote communities 3) Improve diversity in demographics 4) Have alternative meeting model 5) Develop/refine e-based club but smaller; or an e-club satellite THUS, A Satellite Club can be either a traditional club or an e-club.

Membership Minimum of 8; no maximum number of members. A club shall be composed of active members each of whom shall be an adult person of good character and good business, professional and/or community reputation and possess the qualifications for membership stated in the RI Constitution Art 5 Section 2.

Initial Recruitment

Initial members of the Satellite are circulated to the Sponsor Club for endorsement. Any rejection requires advice to the Satellite Board as to why it is rejected. Subsequent recruits of the Satellite are approved within the Satellite. Members of the Sponsor Club wishing to transfer to the Satellite Club are free to do so.

Naming MUSTs: Satellite Club’s name in line with their Sponsor Club’s and locality is easily identifiable on a map. A club can have an additional qualifier after the locality name

Constitution The sponsor club should have in its Constitution a provision for Satellites as set down in the 2013 Standard Rotary Club Constitution. The satellite can establish its own By-Laws

Officers Term of Chair of Satellite is normally for a full year. Satellite selects a Chair and a Chair-Elect. Other officers are Immediate Past Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. 2 Officers of the satellite club and four to six other members as the bylaws shall provide. Chair presides club and Board meetings. Chair-elect prepares for his/her year in office and serves as a director. The current Chair will be automatically the Immediate Past Chair and the current Chair Elect will become the Chair – a total of five officers. Secretary keeps membership/attendance records. Treasurer oversee all funds; renders annual accounting.

Governance 1. Satellite Board acts as governing body. Club has a strong mentor relationship with Sponsor Club. Satellite cannot change sponsor club. The Sponsor Club Mentor should work with the leadership team of the Satellite in developing procedures and appropriate structures for projects/activities of the club. 2. Club Oversight. The sponsoring club shall provide such general oversight and support of this satellite club as is deemed appropriate by the board. The Board of the Satellite Club should be represented on the Board of the Sponsor Club by one person – recommended to be the Satellite Club Chair. 3. The Board of the Satellite are responsible for its operations in conjunction with its members. Where there is a dispute between the Board and its sponsor club, the Sponsor Club Board shall have the final say in disagreements. Election is at its Annual General Meeting (preferably before Nov. 30) and follows the Rotary Year --1 July to 30 June and copy to the District Governor

Approval

Satellite Application Format from Club & District Support at Parramatta. This should be signed by the President and Secretary of the Sponsor Club and the Chair and Secretary of the Satellite Club. Whilst formally the Club does not require the approval of the District Governor, it is recommended that their support is sought and provided as this will also encourage the Assistant Governor to link into the group as a resource. This is one of the key questions frequently posed and the following will offer an insight: The Members are Rotarians immediately and feel they are part of the Rotary family and can take advantage of the benefits of membership such as visit to other clubs, attendance in Conventions, fellowships & networks; etc. The club can commence its activities immediately The approval process is quick and streamlined – RI approves and sends an approval letter

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2016 PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE PROJECT FAIR For decades now Rotary International has made WATER one of its major concerns. It encouraged Rotary clubs to embark on water-related projects, even funding many of them. Launching projects from as small as water fountains in schools to as major as complete water systems for entire barangays, the Rotary clubs all over the world accepted the challenge. And in the Philippines, where WATER is a major concern as well, the number of such projects is growing. These exemplary water projects of Rotary clubs in the Philippines will be highlighted at the Project Fair of the 2016 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL CONFERENCE ON WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) on 18-19 March 2016 at the Marriott Hotel, Resorts World. The “Friendship Business Table” is envisioned to be a space where clubs can sit down to discuss their club projects with local and foreign prospective partners from the private sector, related government agencies, foundations, and the like. Strategically positioned right in the middle of the Project Fair Exhibit Hall, the “Friendship Business Table” will carry the festive Barrio Fiesta theme for the benefit of the Conference’s foreign guests. Take the opportunity to fellowship with former friends and guest Rotarians and the chance to develop new ones.

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