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The Wheel editor suggests that persons email their announcements to gtweedy@dgtinternetmarketing.com prior to publication of the weekly edition. This will make sure that we present your information the way you wish and not our sometimes mangled interpretation of your verbal presentation.
Rotary District 5220 Business Directory – The district has initiated a directory wherein Rotarians may list their businesses. If you wish to enter your business into the directory here are the directions.
Go to www.myrotary5220.com and chose enter. Chose enter at the next screen and complete the appropriate questions. When entering keywords you may include your name or business name along with any words someone might use to find your products or services. Enter the password, havefun. You will return to a thank you page. When you go to the Vocational Directory use the Login, ruleone and the password, havefun.
This is an early version of the directory. Improvements will be made. Should you have problems or you wish to make suggestions contact your editor and I will help.
GSE from Brazil – Dave Tygett – asked for assistance in providing lodging for 5 individuals of a GSE group coming from Brazil. They will be here during the Asparagus Festival.
Paul Harris Fellowship – Susan Drake – two weeks ago distributed and explained the Foundation Letter and Pledge Form that we received at the meeting. The club will match contributions from 3/25 through 4/15. Contact Tom Perry or Susan Drake.
Asparagus Festival – John Green and Bob Blower reminded us that the festival is to be held April 24, 25 and 26. Sign up sheets are on our tables.
Mexico Trip – Susan Drake – reported on the recent Mexicali playground installation project. Stockton Rotarians traveling were Don Barry, Nick Curtin, Gary Gillis; they were joined by Dave & Sally Mantooth of Escalon Sunrise and former Stockton Rotarian Gary Johnston and wife Louise of Arizona, six Interact students, two from Franklin and four from Escalon. With the help of local Mexicali Rotarians and Mexicali citizens they installed 3 playground systems in 3 different schools.
District Assembly – The Assembly to be held April 18th in Stockton, 8AM through lunch, at the First Baptist Church, Stockton. This is a great time for new members to learn about Rotary and next year’s board members to learn more about their responsibilities and techniques to do their job. Being in Stockton makes it easier to attend. Contact Susan Drake to sign up for the event. The Club will pay attendees’ costs.
The 2009 District Conference – will be held at Portola Hotel and Spa on the Bay at Monterey on May 15-17, 2009. Registration for the conference and for the hotel may be accomplished at the District website.
District Governor for 5220 for 2011-2012 – Richard Wyatt, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, reports that David M. Mantooth, a charter member of the Escalon Sunrise Rotary Club, has been selected to be District Governor of Rotary District 5220 for the 2011-2012 Rotary year. David served as president of his club in 1996-97 and in 1999-2000. David is a great Rotary story. Learn more about our future Governor.
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For more information or if you wish to join us, you may call (209) 472-9662 or email info@stocktonrotary.org.
