Meeting #28 - February 13, 2015
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on Feb 13, 2015
Greeting #28 - February 13, 2015
Hafa Adai Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
It is with great pleasure that I address our club members this second week of February, World Awareness Month.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank President Annette for accepting the challenge of taking the helm of Guam's first Rotary E-Club. The last seven months has been filled with many challenges and learning experiences, but she has done a wonderful job at trying to reach out to each of our members and being a positive, enthusiastic role model for each of us. I challenge you my fellow Rotarians to show your support for President Annette's hard work and commitment of her time, by attending meetings faithfully and participating in our activities.
I look forward to our next face-to-face meeting which will be held next week on Friday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. (venue to be announced). On the agenda for this meeting is the induction of new members. Found on the Rotary International website,
“The bylaws of Rotary clearly outline the procedure for a prospective member to be proposed for Rotary club membership. The "proposer" is the key person in the growth and advancement of Rotary. Without a sponsor, an individual will never have the opportunity to become a Rotarian.
The task of the proposer should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for proposers or sponsors, however, by custom and tradition these procedures are recommended in many clubs. The sponsor should:
1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership.
2. Accompany the prospective new member to one or more orientation/informational meetings.
3. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month.
4. Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship.
5. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club's social activities, dinners or other special occasions.
6. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor.
7. Serve as a special friend to assure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian.
The task of the proposer should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for proposers or sponsors, however, by custom and tradition these procedures are recommended in many clubs. The sponsor should:
1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership.
2. Accompany the prospective new member to one or more orientation/informational meetings.
3. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month.
4. Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship.
5. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club's social activities, dinners or other special occasions.
6. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor.
7. Serve as a special friend to assure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian.
When the proposer follows these guidelines, Rotary becomes stronger with each new member.”
Between now and February 20th, there will be a call for sponsors and new members. Please consider taking on the honor and responsibility of sponsoring a new member.
Earlier this afternoon, I had the honor of representing President Annette at the President’s Meeting. The meeting was held to recap recent Rotary events and to plan for the remainder of the Rotary year. I left the meeting feeling rejuvenated and optimistic in our club’s endeavors. We have such genuine support for our success, I believe together we can accomplish great things. One of the suggestions that our club may wish to take on, is that of a Pacific Basin Group website where members from the various clubs can post information and remain in contact with each other.
A few announcements from today’s meeting:
- Rotaract, Past President Eileen asked everyone to save the date (Saturday, April 25th) and support “Run Fast for the Cast” – a fundraising event with a portion of the proceeds going to the Guam Shrine Club.
- RC of Tumon Bay will be celebrating it’s Charter Night this Tuesday, February 17th. President Rindraty is asking if any members from our club would like to participate in planning International Woman’s Day for next year. Also, Friday Night Movies in the park starts again tonight and will be held every other Friday night until May.
President Annette has asked each of our members to: 1) submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words). Please include a picture to share. These will be posted on our webpage and 2) to recommend a speaker who is willing to contribute a narrative to our Club meetings. The narrative should be 300-750 words and should be aligned with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increase education and entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Send narratives and speaker recommendations to Secretary John.
IMPORTANT AND URGENT: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE BEING COLLECTED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE UP TO DATE WITH YOUR PAYMENTS. YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A REMINDER AND FOLLOW UP MESSAGE FROM OUR TREASURER SOON, IF NOT ALREADY RECEIVED. PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES.
Thank you again for your continued commitment to LIGHT UP ROTARY!.
Yours in Rotary,
Kristina Sayama, Vice President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015
Greeting #28 - February 13, 2015
Hafa Adai Pago Bay Guam Rotarians!
It is with great pleasure that I address our club members this second week of February, World Awareness Month.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank President Annette for accepting the challenge of taking the helm of Guam's first Rotary E-Club. The last seven months has been filled with many challenges and learning experiences, but she has done a wonderful job at trying to reach out to each of our members and being a positive, enthusiastic role model for each of us. I challenge you my fellow Rotarians to show your support for President Annette's hard work and commitment of her time, by attending meetings faithfully and participating in our activities.
I look forward to our next face-to-face meeting which will be held next week on Friday, February 20th at 6:30 p.m. (venue to be announced). On the agenda for this meeting is the induction of new members. Found on the Rotary International website,
“The bylaws of Rotary clearly outline the procedure for a prospective member to be proposed for Rotary club membership. The "proposer" is the key person in the growth and advancement of Rotary. Without a sponsor, an individual will never have the opportunity to become a Rotarian.
The task of the proposer should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for proposers or sponsors, however, by custom and tradition these procedures are recommended in many clubs. The sponsor should:
1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership.
2. Accompany the prospective new member to one or more orientation/informational meetings.
3. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month.
4. Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship.
5. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club's social activities, dinners or other special occasions.
6. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor.
7. Serve as a special friend to assure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian.
The task of the proposer should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for proposers or sponsors, however, by custom and tradition these procedures are recommended in many clubs. The sponsor should:
1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership.
2. Accompany the prospective new member to one or more orientation/informational meetings.
3. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month.
4. Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship.
5. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club's social activities, dinners or other special occasions.
6. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor.
7. Serve as a special friend to assure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian.
When the proposer follows these guidelines, Rotary becomes stronger with each new member.”
Between now and February 20th, there will be a call for sponsors and new members. Please consider taking on the honor and responsibility of sponsoring a new member.
Earlier this afternoon, I had the honor of representing President Annette at the President’s Meeting. The meeting was held to recap recent Rotary events and to plan for the remainder of the Rotary year. I left the meeting feeling rejuvenated and optimistic in our club’s endeavors. We have such genuine support for our success, I believe together we can accomplish great things. One of the suggestions that our club may wish to take on, is that of a Pacific Basin Group website where members from the various clubs can post information and remain in contact with each other.
A few announcements from today’s meeting:
- Rotaract, Past President Eileen asked everyone to save the date (Saturday, April 25th) and support “Run Fast for the Cast” – a fundraising event with a portion of the proceeds going to the Guam Shrine Club.
- RC of Tumon Bay will be celebrating it’s Charter Night this Tuesday, February 17th. President Rindraty is asking if any members from our club would like to participate in planning International Woman’s Day for next year. Also, Friday Night Movies in the park starts again tonight and will be held every other Friday night until May.
President Annette has asked each of our members to: 1) submit a short narrative about yourself and why you joined Rotary (100-200 words). Please include a picture to share. These will be posted on our webpage and 2) to recommend a speaker who is willing to contribute a narrative to our Club meetings. The narrative should be 300-750 words and should be aligned with our topics of addressing the impoverished, reducing family violence, increase education and entrepreneurship opportunities in our villages and how we might assist the homeless youth and children. Send narratives and speaker recommendations to Secretary John.
IMPORTANT AND URGENT: MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE BEING COLLECTED. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ARE UP TO DATE WITH YOUR PAYMENTS. YOU WILL BE RECEIVING A REMINDER AND FOLLOW UP MESSAGE FROM OUR TREASURER SOON, IF NOT ALREADY RECEIVED. PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES.
Thank you again for your continued commitment to LIGHT UP ROTARY!.
Yours in Rotary,
Kristina Sayama, Vice President, RECPBG
RY 2014-2015