
Rotarian brings home mental health
The Houston E-Club community service theme for May is Beautification – Concentrating service efforts to improve the indoor and outdoor surroundings in our communities. It can be as simple as taking an arrangement from your flower garden by a nearby care facility or as complex as participating in a habitat for humanity housing project or local church initiative to improve an elderly or disabled neighbors’ home. This is an opportunity for our E-club to increase visibility in our communities while focusing on some KEY Rotary Areas of global service. Please spread the word and participate locally, individually in the name of rotary, and join our club in targeted events to demonstrate ACTIVE volunteerism making the world and our local communities a better place. Additional focus should also be given to the global perspective provided through Rotary International. The RI focus for the month of May is:
Flags for Fallen Vets is dedicated to ensuring American Flags are placed at each Veterans Headstone at All National Cemeteries each Memorial Day. This year for Memorial Day we will be honoring Section T & T1 of the Houston National Cemetery To effectively complete this humbling task we will need 75 volunteers on the 25th of May 8:00AM. Additionally, volunteers will be needed on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00AM. Jeff Pickard, event chair will be the section lead and he can be contacted 832-720-9743 or jeff We will be starting to place the flags at 9:00 but suggest you arrive early due to limited parking. Please register and bring your family, kids and grandkids are welcome. Here is the link to register: Looking forward to seeing everyone there on May 25, to place the flags and again on the 31st to remove the flags. Be proactive and represent Rotary wherever you are and please do so often!
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When you get involved in Rotary you expand your perspective by honing your skills, learning from professionals, making new connections, and making a difference in your community and around the world.
We know that each member has a unique combination of interests, skills, and talents, and so each member will be attracted to different activities. This guide describes the options you can choose from to personalize your Rotary experience and get involved in ways that matter to you.
Following is a blueprint of how to participate in Rotary and engage as a Rotarian:
ATTEND CLUB MEETINGS AND EVENTS.
Introduce yourself to members in your club to get
to know them better. Being genuinely interested in others shows people you value them, and these small interactions can lead to lasting friendships. Our e-club offers a Speaker Series monthly on the third Tuesday at noon. See the website calendar for information on the program. On the calendar we will also post district events such as fundraisers, all district activities, special events, Rotary training programs. social activities, etc.
CREATE A MY ROTARY ACCOUNT.
When you register for a My Rotary account and create a profile, you can access Rotary’s online tools and locate and connect with members near and far using the Find a Member tool. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask one of our board members. This is very important to give you easy access to donating to the Rotary Foundation, finding a list of active global grants needing partners, Rotary training, Rotary interest stories, and more.
ATTEND DISTRICT MEETINGS AND EVENTS.
Clubs are grouped into more than 500 districts worldwide. By connecting with other clubs and leaders in your district, you can learn how to get involved in Rotary beyond your club and make a greater impact.
GET INVOLVED WITH CLUB INITIATIVES.
Volunteering to take part in a project, attend a meeting, or serve in a club role, such as being on a committee, will let you work with others in meaningful ways and contribute to your club’s impact. You can also suggest speakers from service and project partners or from other organizations that share Rotary’s values. Ask your club how you can help. We encourage you to share YOUR ideas and find a "job" within our club.
VISIT ANOTHER CLUB.
You can locate Rotary and Rotaract club meetings to attend using the Find a Club tool. You might think of ways to collaborate on club activities or hear of an idea you want to try with your club. Visiting other clubs fosters new connections and inspiration. You will always be welcome in any club around the world, and while traveling may make new friends, hear interesting speakers and learn how Rotary participates in their community.
JOIN A ROTARY FELLOWSHIP.
Meet others with similar interests by joining a Rotary Fellowship, an international group of people with a common hobby, identity, culture, or vocation. This is a fun way to make friends and explore a pastime or profession. We have several club members who have joined the Rotary Wine Fellowship.
JOIN A ROTARY ACTION GROUP.
These include people around the world who have expertise and passion in a particular area, such as economic development, education, the environment, or safe water. Join a Rotary Action Group to share your knowledge, develop your skills, and make professional and personal connections. One of our members, Isis Meijas, initiated WASH-RAG (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary Action Group). Additionally, there are three groups dedicated to promoting peace - Peace, Refugees, Slavery Prevention. Other groups focus on fighting disease - Addiction Prevention, Alzheimer's Dementia, Blindness Prevention, Blood and Organ Donation, Diabetes, Mental Health Initiatives, etc.
PARTICIPATE IN A ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE.
Experience different cultures and build international understanding and friendships. This program for Rotary members and friends prioritizes cultural immersion, international service, or vocational exchanges. Friendship Exchange participants take turns hosting one another in their homes and clubs. The Charlesworth's. have enjoyed several memorable trips as part of Rotary Friendship Exchanges with South Africa, Estonia, New Zealand, and Germany.
SUPPORT YOUR CLUB.
You can help your club thrive by offering your expertise and skills through serving as a club officer, as a committee member, or in another role.
PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES.
Find out what projects your club, neighboring clubs, and your district are working on and volunteer for one or more. Work with partners or conduct a community assessment to identify projects that would benefit your local area. Robert Stein, Community Service Chair, suggests areas of focus for project themes each month. In addition, we occasionally share projects of other Rotary clubs and they always appreciate more helping hands. In our e-club we mostly have individual efforts rather than club planned projects due to our wide distribution of members across state lines and even other countries. Robert would like to capture the time spent by our members in donating time and talent or money donated to community projects.
PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS.
Many clubs partner with clubs in other parts of the world to address a need in one of their communities. Together, they have more time and funding, as well as the expertise of members, partners, and Rotary program alumni to bring about sustainable, positive change. Find a project and get involved. We have club members who are engaged with international projects in Guatemala, Ghana, Ukraine, Venezuela, and more.
JOIN THE EFFORT TO ERADICATE POLIO.
Raise awareness about Rotary’s work to end polio, donate to the PolioPlus Fund, or volunteer for a National Immunization Day. Post about polio on social media or include a link to endpolio.org in your email signature. Write to us to learn about upcoming trips for NIDs. We ask each member to donate $50 or more to eradicate ate polio each year in addition to a donation to the Rotary Foundation,
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