Paul
Harris
In late
1904, Chicago attorney Paul Harris had an idea . . . Why not have a
fellowship composed of businessmen from different occupations, without
restrictions of politics or religion? His idea was born, in part,
from loneliness, and, in part, from acquaintance with a few tradesmen he
had met after moving to Chicago from Vermont.
The idea gave
birth, on February 23, 1905, to the creation of a club, meeting for
fellowship at the various members' places of business. This rotation of
the meeting place led to the name Rotary, and others soon
began to join the group . . . a merchant, an engineer, a tailor and
others.
As initial members traveled or moved, the idea spread and, by 1910, with
16 clubs, the National Association of Rotary Clubs was organized. When
clubs were formed in Canada and Great Britain, the name was changed to
International Association of Rotary Clubs and, in 1922, was shortened to
Rotary International. Paul Harris was the first president of both the
National Association and the International Association.
January 27, 2004, marks the 57th anniversary of the death of Paul
Harris. The Rotary Foundation lends his name to benefactors and donors
who support the work of the Foundation through worldwide philanthropic
projects. The Rotary Foundation continues to be the major vehicle of
Rotarian service internationally.
Past
Rotary International Presidents
From Our District
FRANK E. SPAIN
President, Rotary International
1951-52
Frank
Spain's life was marked by outstanding service in a variety of fields. A
lawyer, philanthropist, scholar, church and civic leader, world traveler
and humanitarian, he managed to do many things with a degree of excellence
that could only amaze men of lesser abilities.
As the son of a Methodist minister, Frank was born into a tradition of
service on October 11, 1891. Home for many years was a series of
parsonages that stretched from Alabama to Texas, while his father, "a
great church builder," ministered to many congregations and his
mother played the organ and piano.
At one time, Frank planned to become a doctor, and he majored in pre-med
subjects at Barton Academy in Mobile where he was class valedictorian, and
at Southern University at Greensboro, where he received his A.B. degree
and a scholarship medal.
But in 1912 he signed up for law at The University of Alabama, completing
the three-year course in only 18 months. During this period, he financed
his studies by photographing student groups. His interest in photography
became an enduring hobby.
In 1917, he served as Birmingham's Assistant City Attorney, and after
World War I, emerging as a second lieutenant, he returned to Birmingham to
join what eventually became the prestigious Spain, Gillon law firm.
Elected to membership in the Rotary Club of Birmingham with the classification
of "Insurance Law," he immediately became involved
with the Club's many activities and served as Club President in 1942-43.
So marked was his leadership that the District drafted him for Governor
the next year.
In 1951, Frank Spain became Rotary International President, serving with
dedication and distinction and visiting Rotary Clubs all around the world.
Spain Rehabilitation Center in Birmingham, widely acclaimed for its
medical-therapy services, is an active testimonial to a man, and his
family, whose concern for the general welfare was apparently unlimited.
ROY D. HICKMAN
President, Rotary International
1972-73
A
member of the Rotary Club of Birmingham, Roy Hickman's steady rise through
the ranks of Rotary was a success story all its own. The man who was to
become Rotary International's 62nd President was born in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, January 27, 1902. His mother was widowed when he was only two
and, as the youngest of six children, he put his energy and initiative to
work at an early age. In fact, his sales record as a door-to-door,
store-to-store light bulb salesman won him the promise of a position with
General Electric after college graduation. He entered the University of
New Mexico with the intention of becoming an electrical engineer but soon
switched to business administration. His commercial career was yet another
success story. "Success" was a word that cropped up constantly
when reviewing Roy Hickman's many ventures.
He became interested in Rotary in 1926 when he arrived in Birmingham as a
salesman for Alabama Engraving Company, but it was not until 1935 that he
became a member. His classification was "Printing and Publishing -
Photo Engraving," but his influence was felt in a number of fields.
At Alabama Engraving, he advanced to Chairman of the Board. The company
and its affiliate, Platemakers, Inc., grew under the guidance of Hickman
and his partners, fellow Rotarians, Robert Faerber and Robert Monroe.
Only three years after becoming a Rotarian, Roy was elected a Director
and, at age 39, became one of his Club's youngest presidents. In 1948-49,
he served as District Governor, and he served as Aide to Rotary
International President Frank Spain in 1951-52. Then, as the city of
Birmingham celebrated its 100th anniversary, the "Magic City"
became the fifth in the world to give Rotary two International Presidents.
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GLENN
E. ESTESS, SR.
2004-2005 Rotary International President
"Celebrate Rotary"
In
the century of Rotary history it was totally unprecedented, but for its
leadership in 2004-05, Rotary International reached into a single
district for its third worldwide president. From the 529 Rotary
Districts in the world, few Districts count from their ranks two Past
Presidents of Rotary International, but from District 6860 there are now
are three.
Glenn Estess, Sr., of the Rotary Club of Shades Valley, is immediate
past-president of RI. He had the distinction of serving during the
Centennial Year of RI, presiding over the Centennial Convention in the
birthplace of Rotary, Chicago, Illinois. Fittingly, his annual
theme was "Celebrate Rotary."
Not
only was President Glenn the RI Centennial president, he headed the
largest civic organization in the world, with more than 32,000 local
clubs with more than 1.2 million members in 168 countries.
Estess is past president of the Birmingham Sales & Marketing
Executives Association and the Alabama Association of Personnel
Consultants. He is a past chairman of the Baptist Medical Centers.
Estess
has been a Rotarian since 1960 and is a member of the Rotary Club of
Shades Valley. He has served RI as district governor, International
Assembly discussion leader and moderator, committee member and chairman,
Rotary information counselor, aide to the president, Foundation trustee,
director, and vice president. He was chairman of the 2004 International
Assembly Committee.
He has
received The Rotary Foundation's Citation for Meritorious Service and
Distinguished Service Award. [Spouse: Mary]
Other
RI
Leaders From District 6860
LESLIE WRIGHT
Chairman, International PolioPlus Campaign
The late
Leslie Wright chaired the very successful Rotary International PolioPlus
Campaign, a worldwide program to immunize children of the world against
polio.
In addition to serving as Club President of the Birmingham Club
and
District Governor (686), Les served Rotary International as a
Director,
and he received the Citation for
Meritorious Service from The Rotary Foundation.
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District Governor 2007-2008
District
Governor
Phil Fowler is a
member and Past-President of the Arab Rotary
Club. Phil has served the district as Assistant Governor, AG
Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, and on Annual Giving, Finance,
Assembly, and Nominating Committees.
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District Governor - Elect (2008-09)
Mary Jean Sanspree,
DG-Elect for Rotary Year 2008-09, is a member and past-president of
the Trussville-East Jefferson. Rotary club. She has also served the District as
Assistant Governor and on the Grants Committee.
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District Governor - Nominee
(2009-2010)
Georgia Medori,
DG - Nominee for Rotary Year 2009-2010 is a member
and past president of the Rotary Club of Vestavia Hills. She as
served the District as Assistant Governor and on various committees.
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Governor's
Support Personnel
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 District
Secretary
Martin Uptain
Rotary Club of Gardemda;e
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Martin is a member and
past president of the Rotary Club of Gardendale. He has served the
District as Assistant Governor, and on District Assembly and PETS
Committees.
The District Secretary is
responsible for District record keeping and for assistance with
correspondence for the governor.
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 District
Treasurer
James Brazil
Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa Morning
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James is a
member and past president of the Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa Morning.
He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and has served his club as
treasurer and Club Service Director.
The
District Treasurer keeps financial records for the Governor,
receives club dues, and pays district bills.
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 District
Parliamentarian
Ken Schuppert
Rotary Club of Decatur
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Ken is a member and
past president of the Decatur Rotary Club. He has served
District 6860 as District Governor and on the Annual Giving,
Permanent Fund, and Long Range Planning Committees.
He has served RI as Zone
20 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Membership Coordinator,
and DGE Training Seminar leader.
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District
Coordinators
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Coordinator-Programs
Sallie Bryant
Rotary Club of Shades Mountain
Sunrise
As
Coordinator for District Programs, Sallie is the Governor’s liaison with
seven committees concerned with RI Foundation support and programs, and
those providing services both locally and internationally.
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Coordinator-Communication
Frank Deaver
Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa
As Coordinator for Rotary
Communication, Frank assists the five committees that provide newsletter,
directory, and web-site communication, as well as external public
relations and the
recording of District history.
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Coordinator-Foundation
Bo Porter
Rotary Club of
Shades Valley
As
Coordinator for Rotary Foundation concerns, Bo is the Governor’s
liaison with the eight committees that encourage support of the RI
Foundation, and those that facilitate programs of the
Foundation.
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Coordinator-Membership
Georgia Medori
Rotary Club of Vestavia Hills
As
Coordinator for Rotary Membership, Georgia assists six committees,
encouraging recruitment and retention of members, as well as
identification of opportunities for establishing new clubs in the
District.
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Coordinator-Training
John Valieant
Rotary Club of
Anniston AM
As
Coordinator for Rotary Training, John assists the three committees that
are responsible for planning and implementing the District Assembly,
District Conference, and president-elect and officer training programs.
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 Coordinator-AGs
Jim Hammond
Rotary Club of Arab
As
Coordinator for District Assistant Governors, Jim serves the Governor as
liaison with the fourteen Assistant Governors, assisting them as they
represent the Governor in their respective Club Groups
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District
Goals 2007-2008
To Be
Announced
District
Awards 2007 - 2008
CLUB
OF DISTINCTION – Will be presented at District Conference to all
Clubs that have earned the 2007-2008 RI Presidential Citation by that
time. Clubs qualifying after Conference will have their award presented
at a later club meeting.
SMALL
CLUBS (50 Members or fewer) and LARGE CLUBS (51 Members or more).
One club in each of the club size classifications will be recognized for
each of the following awards. Honorable Mentions may additionally be
given.
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH – Awarded to the club with the highest net
percentage growth in membership for the period July 1, 2007 – March 31,
2008. Each club’s starting membership figure will be its June 30, 2007
membership as reported on the semi-annual report. The District
Secretary and the Awards Committee will calculate the growth. No
application is required.
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE – Awarded to the club with the highest average
percent attendance for the period July 1, 2007-March 31,2008. The
winner will be calculated by totaling the percent attendance reported
each month and dividing the sum by nine. The District Secretary and the
Awards Committee will calculate the attendance averages. No application
is required.
FOUNDATION GIVING – Awarded to the club with the highest average per
member contribution to the Annual Program Fund of the Rotary
Foundation. The winner will be calculated by dividing the Club’s total
unrestricted giving to the Annual Program Fund as reported by the Rotary
Foundation for the period July 1, 2007 through March 31, 2008 by the
Club’s membership of June 30, 2007 as reported on the July semi-annual
report. No application is required.
STAR
CLUB – Awarded to each club achieving or exceeding $100 per capita
contribution to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund during the current
Rotary year. Clubs achieving this level of contributions by March 31,
2008 will be recognized at the District Conference.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Awarded to the club with the most
significant community service project. Extra weighting will be given
for projects that are recent in nature, those that involve a large
number of the club membership, those that have a wide community impact
and projects that include partners to help achieve the desired
objective. PROJECTS INVOLVING IMPROVING LITERACY WILL RECEIVE EXTRA
CREDIT. Projects that would be considered Vocational are included in
this award. Club presidents are to send the write-up to their Group AG
who will add comments and recommendation and forward to the Awards
Committee Chairman by April 10, 2008.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AWARD- Awarded to the club with the most
significant international service project. Projects should be recent
and results should be highlighted. As with the Community Service
Awards, club presidents should send the write-up to their respective AG
for recommendation and forwarding to the Award Committee Chairman by
April 10,2008.
CLUB
BULLETIN – Awarded to the club with the best bulletin as determined
by the District Newsletter Editor and the Awards Committee using
criteria suggested in the Club Committee Manual. Competing Clubs must
provide by deadline date to the District Newsletter Editor copies of a
minimum of nine bulletins – to include at least one per quarter for the
period July 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008. Clubs that notify and provide
copies of every published bulletin to the Newsletter Editor from the
beginning of the year will be automatically considered in the
competition.
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Club
Groups and
Assistant Governors
The 56 Rotary Clubs of
District 6860 are divided into groups of from four to seven Clubs in a
geographic area, and 14 select Rotarians are "on-site"
representatives of the District Governor for those Clubs. Assistant
Governors (AGs) get to know Clubs and Club officers to a degree
the Governor could not accomplish with all 56 Clubs. AGs assist Clubs
with projects, help them formulate goals for the Rotary year, and meet
with Club officers in preparation for the Governor's visit. They also
encourage attendance at District meetings and help Presidents-Elect
prepare for the next year.
Coordinator-AGs, Phil Fowler
Rotary Club of
Arab
CLUB GROUP "A"
ATHENS
- DECATUR
DECATUR DAYBREAK - HARTSELLE
Margaret Marsh
Past President
Decatur Daybreak.
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CLUB GROUP "H"
ANNISTON
- ANNISTON MORNING
OXFORD - TALLADEGA
Sheila Gilbert
Past
President
Rotary Club of Anniston
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CLUB GROUP "B"
GREATER
HUNTSVILLE - HUNTSVILLE
MADISON - SCOTTSBORO
Pat Cross
Past
President
Rotary Club of
Madison
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CLUB GROUP "I"
ALEXANDER
CITY - GOODWATER
LAFAYETTE - ROANOKE
Mark Traylor
Past
President
Rotary Club of Roanoke
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CLUB GROUP "C"
ALBERTVILLE
- ARAB - BOAZ - GUNTERSVILLE -
Tom Whitten
Past President
Rotary Club of Albertville
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CLUB GROUP "J"
ALABASTER/PELHAM -
BESSEMER
- HOOVER
- MONTEVALLO
Steven Sears
Past
President
Rotary Club of
Montevallo
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CLUB GROUP "D"
FLORENCE
- LAWRENCE COUNTY - RUSSELLVILLE - SHEFFIELD
Doug Tallman
Past President
Rotary Club of Florence
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CLUB GROUP
"K"
BIRMINGHAM
- BIRMINGHAM SUNRISE - LEEDS/MOODY - PELL CITY
Carol Argo
Past
President
Rotary Club of Shades Valley
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CLUB GROUP "E"
CULLMAN
- HALEYVILLE - JASPER -
ONEONTA
Pam Fikes
Past President
Rotary Club of Jasper
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CLUB GROUP
"L"
HOMEWOOD - SHADES MOUNTAIN SUNRISE-SHADES VALLEY - VESTAVIA HILLS
Russ Noell
Past
President
Rotary Club of Shades Mountain Sunrise
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CLUB GROUP "F"
ALICEVILLE
- GORDO - REFORM
TUSCALOOSA - TUSCALOOSA MORNING
Lew Drummond
Past President
Rotary Club of Tuscaloosa Morning
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CLUB GROUP
"M"
COLUMBIANA - EASTWOOD - INVERNESS
- SYLACAUGA
Tom Greene
Past
President
Rotary Club of
Inverness
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CLUB GROUP "G"
CENTRE
- FORT PAYNE - GADSDEN-
Shad Ellis
Past President
Rotary Club of Centre
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CLUB GROUP
"N"
BIRMINGHAM-EAST
- GARDENDALE - TARRANT - TRUSSVILLE
Lee Weinman
Past
President
Rotary Club of
Gardendale
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District
Committees
Council of
Governors —Scott Stone, Chairman
| J.G.
Brazil |
Mark
Maloney |
|
Dennis Brooks |
Tom
Milford |
| Bill
Campbell |
Byron Nelson |
|
Glenn Estess |
Harold Patterson |
| Bill
French |
Bo
Porter |
| Don
Hadden |
Ty
Robin |
| Pete
Henderson |
Jane
Schmalz |
| Bill
Johnson |
Ken
Schuppert |
|
James Kuykendall |
Jim
Shamblin |
| Ron
Layne |
Phil
Williams |
|
Riley Lumpkin |
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Mission: To assist the District Governor as requested, and to
promote all Rotary programs to advance
understanding and goodwill throughout the District |
Finance
Committee — Tom Milford, Chairman
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2005-08 |
Byron Nelson |
ex officio
(voting): |
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2005-08 |
Al
Mathis |
DGE Mary Jean
Sanspree |
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2006-09 |
Sallie Bryant |
Treasurer James
Brazil |
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2006-09 |
Bo
Porter |
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2007-10 |
Don
Hadden |
ex officio
(non-voting): |
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2007-10 |
Greg
Jeane |
DGN Georgia
Medori |
| IPDG
|
Dennis Brooks |
Secretary Martin
Uptain |
| DG
|
Phil
Fowler |
Auditor Bill
Harwell |
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Mission: To oversee administration of District funds, recommend
and submit a budget for the following Rotary Year, and review
the audit of the District Treasurer’s records as of June 30. |
Nominating
Committee— Dennis Brooks, Chairman
| Group A–Charles
Woodroof |
Group H–Sheila
Gilbert |
| Group B–Mark
Yokley |
Group I–Jim Ray |
| Group C–Byron
Nelson |
Group J–Ed
Vanderburg |
| Group D–Doug
Tallman |
Group K–Don
Sweeney |
| Group E–Pamela
Fikes |
Group L–Wayne
Hester |
| Group F–J.G.
Brazil |
Group M–Fred
Martin |
| Group G–Shad
Ellis |
Group N–Matt
Holdbrooks |
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Mission: To accept nominations from Clubs, interview candidates,
and by majority vote select the District Governor Nominee
according to procedure set forth in the District Policy Manual.
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Membership
Development— Fred Keith, Chairman
| Mark Linville
|
Harold Patterson |
Phil Williams |
| Mike Tate |
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Mission: To identify strategies for recruitment, orientation,
and retention of new members; to communicate with clubs,
encouraging their growth; and to identify opportunities to
establish new clubs. |
RI
Convention (On-to-Los Angeles)— Mary Jean Sanspree, Chairman
| Georgia Medori |
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Mission: To provide information and promotional activities to
encourage and stimulate participation in the 2008 Rotary
International Convention in Los Angeles, California. |
Awards— J.G.
Brazil, Chairman
| Frelon Abbott |
Fred Martin |
James Nash |
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Mission: To review all categories of entries for awards and
select the winners in each; to evaluate all submissions in those
categories where they are required. |
Long-Range
Planning — Mary Jean Sanspree, Chairman
| Carol Argo |
Pat Cross |
John Valieant |
| Johnnie Aycock |
David Howard |
Francene
VanSambeek |
| J.G. Brazil |
Greg Jeane |
Phil Williams |
| Sallie Bryant |
Barry Morris |
Charles Woodroof |
| Ken Schuppert |
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M i
s s i o n: To develop and implement an ongoing process and
discipline for planning long-range growth and development of
Rotary District 6860. |
Annual
Programs Fund — Tom Milford, Chairman
| Larry Crocker
|
Margaret Marsh
|
Jerry Shepherd |
| Bob Hicks |
Barry Morris |
John Valieant |
| Bill Johnson |
Ty Robin |
Francene
VanSambeek |
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Mission: To encourage every Rotarian in the district to make a
contribution to the Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary
Foundation, to ensure the continuation of worthy projects. |
Permanent Fund—
Phil Williams, Chairman
| J.G. Brazil
|
Bill French |
Kurt Larsen |
| Dennis Brooks |
Jim Shamblin |
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Mission: To encourage and solicit significant gifts and bequests
to the Permanent Fund of the Rotary Foundation, providing
endowed support for world programs from investment return. |
Group
Study Exchange— Mark Nelson, Chairman
| Brad Brascho |
Lynn Headley |
Jim Merrell |
| Sandy Campbell
|
Bill Hereford |
Barry Morris |
| Carol Chenault |
Bob Hicks |
Fred Nunnelley |
| Will Denton |
Gregory Jeane |
Sidney Summey |
| Jim Hammond |
Jean McIntyre |
Stephenie Walker |
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Mission: To encourage and assist Clubs in nominating candidates
for GSE leader and team; to select the best qualified to make up
the team, and to plan memorable programs of study for the
visiting team. |
Ambassadorial
Scholars— Donald Sweeney, Chairman
| David Burch |
Jeanne Fisher |
Jane
Stanfield |
| Ronnie Campbell |
Bill Johnson |
Bearl Whitsett |
| Byron Nelson |
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Mission: To promote the RI scholarship programs, encourage clubs
to identify candidates, interview candidates, and to make
recommendations to the District Governor for appointments. |
Foundation
Alumni— Greg Jeane, Chairman
| Bob Comas |
Dale Steed |
Doug Wilson |
| Stephenie Walker |
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Mission: To cultivate continued participation of alumni through
continued contact, mentoring and service; to build ties between
alumni and Rotary. |
Grants—
George Miller, Chairman
| Carol Argo |
Ann Gulledge |
Fred Nunnelley |
| George Cooper |
Mary Michael
Johnston |
Mary Jean
Sanspree |
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Mission: To assist clubs in submitting grant applications in
accordance with rules and intent, to sign-off for District and
submit to RI, and to track grants received, assuring compliance
and documentation. |
PolioPlus— John
Beard, Chairman
| Terry Olivet |
Bentley Patrick |
Terry Rogers |
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Mission: To inform members about the campaign, the need for its
ongoing support, and its progress of world-wide elimination of
Polio; and to share projects with other districts. |
Literacy —Al
Folcher, Chairman
| George Elder |
Raymond Hayes |
Ben Moncrief |
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Mission: To make District Rotarians aware that illiteracy is not
just a third-world phenomenon; and to encourage and assist clubs
in addressing the literacy challenge in their communities. |
World Peace
Scholarships— Bill Johnson, Chairman
| Drew Kyle |
Margaret Marsh |
Glenn Slye |
| Peck Mallory |
Jane Schmalz |
Emily Vandiver |
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Mission: To increase Rotarian awareness of the RI programs for
promoting peace and conflict resolution, and to seek nominees
for the Rotary Centers for International Studies. |
International
Youth Exchange— Steve Valdes, Chairman
| Carol Argo
|
Bobby Hathcock |
Al Mathis |
| Glenda Colagross |
Stephen
LaFollette |
Charles Nash |
| Kurt Larsen |
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Mission: To provide young people with the opportunity to meet
people from other lands and to experience their cultures, thus
planting the seeds for a lifetime of international
understanding. |
Interact /
Rotaract— Brent Peinhardt, Chairman
| Donnie George |
Nancy Jones |
Colin Luke |
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Mission: To support growth of Rotaract and Interact clubs in
District 6860, to reactivate inactive clubs and start new ones,
with the goal of every Rotary club supporting at least one
Rotaract or Interact club. |
Youth Leadership (RYLA)—
Gary Andrew, Chairman
| Bill Axenroth |
Pat Cross |
Emily McIntosh |
| Clif Broderick |
Debbie Dryer |
Jim Splawn |
| Cee Chamberlain |
Susan Griffin |
Emily Vandiver |
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Mission: To promote RYLA participant sponsorship by all District
clubs, to plan the annual event and to coordinate all aspects of
its implementation. |
District Resources
— Sidney Summey, Chairman
| William C.
“Buzz” Veal |
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Mission: To interpret the goals of the RI President with respect
to the District’s opportunities in membership development and
service projects; and to assist clubs in carrying out those
goals. |
District
Newsletter— Carol Chenault, Editor
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Mission: To gather information from the District Governor, AGs,
district committees, and other appropriate sources, and publish
a monthly newsletter for distribution to district leaders. |
Webmaster— Sue
Mitchell, Chairman
| Carol Chenault |
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Mission: To design and maintain a District Website, providing
for District Rotarians timely and useful information as well as
generating publicity for Rotary. |
Public Relations—
Bob Woodman, Chairman
| Bill Bolen |
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Mission: To assist the District Governor and other officers in
member and public awareness of Rotary events and activities; and
to encourage and assist clubs in making public relations a high
priority. |
District
Directory— Frank Deaver, Editor
| Sue Mitchell |
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Mission: To collect and organize information on district clubs,
officers, and committees, and to publish the annual directory
during the first month of the Rotary Year. |
District History —
Wayne Hester, Chairman
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Mission: To gather and maintain archival records of District
6860 and its previous district identifications, and to make the
historical record available to Rotarians both in and out of the
District |
Mid-South PETS—
Multi-District Executive Committee
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Mission: To participate in planning for the annual six-district
training seminar for Presidents-Elect, preparing them for an
effective and successful year, and to promote attendance from
this district. |
District Assembly—
Martin Uptain, Chairman
| Gary Bailey |
Neil Fievet |
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Mission: To organize and present a training session in early
spring, following PETS, for Club officers and directors of the
coming year, instructing them in the duties of their club
leadership role. |
District
Conference— Scott Stone, Chairman
| Jackie Greenhaw |
Sue Mitchell
|
Harvey Pride |
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Mission: To plan, organize, and promote the annual District
Conference, in cooperation with the District Governor and the
District Governor Elect. |
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