QuickNotes

October 1, 2017

District Governor Raghada Khoury

Help Spread The WordHelp the Peace Conference committeespread the word to friends, Rotarians,Interactors and Rotaractors. Attachedyou will find the conference flyer for youto distribute widely.

We request you consider a personalcontribution to this event and would loveto include your name or business’s nameamong our list of sponsors in ourprogram. If you choose to donate to thisRotary cause, please inform PDG RogerSchulte of your commitment priorto October 12.

A list of sponsorship levels is attached.For contributions, please remit a check topayable to Rotary International District5300 Foundation with the words “PeaceConference” listed on the memo line.Contributions should be sent to RotaryDistrict 5300’s Treasurer, P.O. Box94745, Pasadena, CA 91109-4745.

Thank you for your support of worldpeace through Rotary’s manyhumanitarian efforts.

Contact: PDG Roger Schulte,Conference Chair Email: rogerschulte@gmail.com Phone: 909-532-0673

Traditional and Social Media: Their Impacts on Peacebuilding

Ambassadors for PeaceDue date October 6, 2017

Only 5 days until the deadline to submit yourclub selection for the Rotary Ambassadors forPeace Program. Each club may select an honoreefrom middle school through college. They and

their parents will have complementary admission to the 28th AnnualPeace Conference on October 21, 2017, in San Marino, California wherethey will be publicly recognized. If someone is unable to attend, we willsend club presidents the certificate for presentation at a club meeting orschool event.

Additionally, students will be invited to participate in a one-day seminarafter the first of the year to network and share their peacebuildingactivities. During the seminar they will initiate and mutually carry out apeace project. The due date to the district of the club selection ofAmbassadors for Peace is October 6, 2017.

Contact: David KramerEmail: dkgerm@ymail.comPhone: (909) 815-7184

Information, selection criteria, and application forms: http://district5300/peace-conference/.

Conference Flyer

Sponsorship Levels

Friendship

Mission To Cuba - Special InvitationMake History by visiting Cuba in January, 2018. The first 25 respondents will be included in thetour. The cost of the tour, without the mandatoryVisa fee, is approximately $2,500.00. Anon-refundable deposit of $250.00 per passengerwill be needed at the time of confirmation.

Depart: 25 JANUARY 2018 LAX – HAVANA 8:50 AM – Nonstop

Return: 01 February 2018 HAVANA - LAX 5:55PM – Nonstop

Price includes:

Round-trip Flight, Moderate Hotel withdaily breakfast

Opportunity for true Cultural Exchangevia “grass roots” interactions

Private bus and local translator/guideDaily opportunities for cultural exchange

through organized excursions

Contact: PDG Dr. Garbis Der-YeghianEmail: mashdots@aol.comPhone: (818) 523-3353

Please make checks payable to Travelteck and mailto PDG Garbis at 5507 Los Robles, La Verne CA91750.

Publisher: DG Raghada Khouryraghada@khouryent.net

 

28th Annual Rotary District 5300 PeaceConference - October 21, 2017

The 28th Annual Rotary District 5300 PeaceConference will be held in Rothenberg Hall at theworld renowned Huntington Library, Art Galleryand Botanical Gardens on October 21, 2017. This

year's theme, “Traditional and Social Media: Their Impacts on PeaceBuilding,” is a very relevant subject in today's world.

The conference features an interactive panel of media professionalswho will discuss with the audience how we can use various forms of themedia to create a culture of peace in our society and the world. Topicswill explore implications for peace through the uses and impacts of visualmedia, the transition from print media to new forms of communication,the uses and impacts of social media, and how to confront "fake news",misinformation, and spin.

Speakers will be featured in the upcoming District Highlighter:Steve Lambert, Editor and PublisherGeorgia Houston Webb, Team builder and marketing expert Gavin Sullivan, Writer, Producer and Moderator of the TV series Inside OutlookZeb Welborn, President of Welborn Media

The conference will honor Rudy Westervel as the Peacemaker of the Yearas well as feature the District 5300 Peace Ambassador Awards.

Peace conference ticketholders are also able to purchase a ticket forentry to the Huntington Library and Gardens after the conference for areduced rate of $10.00. Students can attend the conference for free,though they will have to pay for admission to the library and gardens ifthey would like to visit the library and gardens after the conference.

Contact: PDG Roger Schulte, Conference Chair Email: rogerschulte@gmail.com Phone: 909-532-0673

Speaker biographies and registration: http://district5300.org/peace-conference/

D5300 and 5330 receive Thank you note fromthe PhillipinesOn November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan sweptthrough the Central Philippines, damaging homes,schools, and other infrastructures. The death tollclimbed to nearly 6,000 while another 4 million

were displaced. BNI, District 5300, and 5330 came together to assist inthe rebuild and immediate needs donating $59,907.00. Specialrecognition was given to Las Vegas Summerlin, North Las Vegas, AppleValley, and Chino Rotary Clubs.

Fast forward to September 1, 2017 for the update and receipt of a veryspecial thank you note from the region. The note indicated the regionssincere appreciation for the support and aid from the districts. The fundswere used to rebuild 15 schools, positively impacting 12,551 kids andfamilies.

Nice job 5300 and 5330 Rotarians!