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Dr. Johann D’Souza earned both a PhD and Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston on a Presidential Fellowship after receiving a prior Masters degree from Boston University in Psychology and Bachelors degree from University of Dallas in Theology. His research publications focus on the psychological benefits of hope and optimism. He is a research affiliate at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program, a coach for OptimalWork, and the host of the Virtuous Leaders podcast which highlights inspiring examples of moral and professional excellence. He is the founder of Values First Therapy, where he offers modern psychology with traditional values. He specializes in helping high achievers achieve peak performance and overcome anxiety or OCD by using science-based strategies from cognitive behavior therapy. Short Bio Dr. Johann D’Souza is a clinical psychologist and founder of Values First Therapy, where he offers modern psychology with traditional values. He specializes in helping high achievers achieve peak performance and overcome anxiety or OCD. In addition, he hosts the Virtuous Leaders podcast to highlight inspiring examples of moral and professional excellence. |
- Operation Turkey - https://www.operationturkey.
com
- Operation Gratitude – Care packages for active-duty service and first responders
- Veterans Day Event and support – letters to vets & active-duty service members
- October – Economic and Community Development
- November – Rotary Foundation Month
1. Donate money to the impacted Rotary Zones 33/34 directly. 2. Donate to the Florida Rotary Districts Relief Fund directly 3. Donate to Disaster Aid USA for cleanup assistance indicating which storm you would like to direct your dollars toward.
4. Volunteer to answer phones for Crisis Cleanup as part of Disaster Aid USA. (most needed at this time) One effective way for families in need to seek assistance is by registering their needs on Crisis Cleanup. Crisis Cleanup is a free service provided to communities following a disaster, aimed at assisting non-profit organizations in navigating the aftermath and identifying families in need of assistance. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, over 23000 individuals called the Crisis Cleanup Hotline to request assistance from non-profit organizations serving in the area. One way you can assist families affected by the storm in Milton is by volunteering as an operator with Crisis Cleanup. We anticipate a high volume of calls from storm victims in the days and weeks ahead, and we want to help them by shining the light on their needs so that others can respond. You can assist from your home any day between 8 AM and 7:30 PM central time. There's no need to schedule a shift, as you can work whenever you have the time. All you need is a computer and internet access, and the training is available online, in both English and Spanish!
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He's just an everyday American Hero
Just like Uncle Harry and your Uncle Joe
He don't have all the answers and some he don't know
But he does the best he can
An everyday American Hero
What is a Global Grant?
Global grants have a minimum budget of $30,000 and a maximum World Fund award of $400,000. Grant sponsors can use a combination of District Designated Funds (DDF), cash, and/or directed gift and endowed fund program award spendable amounts to fund a global grant. The Foundation will provide an 80 percent World Fund match for all DDF contributions. There is no minimum World Fund match. Both the district or club in the country where the activity is carried out and the international partner district or club must first become qualified before applying for a global grant.
To be approved, your application must clearly describe how your project, scholarship, or vocational training team:
- Is sustainable — include plans for long-term success after the global grant funds have been spent
- Includes measurable goals
- Aligns with one of Rotary's areas of focus
- Responds to real community needs — any club or district that applies for a global grant to support a humanitarian project or a vocational training team must conduct a community assessment first and design the project based on what they learn through that assessment.
- Actively involves Rotary and community members
- Meets the eligibility requirements in the grants terms and conditions
Applications are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed as they're received.
Global Grant 2458184 “Let me walk again with prosthetics”
The Rotary e-club of Houston has donated $2,000 toward this global grant sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ciudad Juarez Oriente (D-4110) and the Rotary Club of Los Lunas (D-5520). This grant has been approved by Rotary International in the amount of $40,800 USD. This grant was introduced to our club by Salvador Gonzalez. He is a member of our club and lives in El Paso, Texas.
Why you should listen
In her late 20s, Angela Lee Duckworth left a demanding job as a management consultant at McKinsey to teach math in public schools in San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York.
After five years of teaching seventh graders, she went back to grad school to complete her Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is now an assistant professor in the psychology department. Her research subjects include students, West Point cadets, and corporate salespeople, all of whom she studies to determine how "grit" is a better indicator of success than factors such as IQ or family income.
What others say
“Angela Lee Duckworth's research validated and furthered my beliefs in the keys to success for individuals, teams and a business. While intelligence is required, Angela demonstrated that the determining factors for success were perseverance, hard work and a drive to improve.” — Shabbir Dahod, Forbes
Following this talk, you may opt to go to ted.com and search for this talk to take a survey: How much grit do you have?
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please inquire at the customer service desk at any Kroger
NOTE: REMEMBER, purchases will not count for our organization until after our members register their rewardscard.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
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Houston area Rotary clubs have decorated pumpkins, and we need your help to choose the best one! 🎨
- Purchase a ticket for just $1. (We'll also have QR Codes there for different donation levels)
- Place your ticket in the container by your favorite pumpkin.
- Every dollar you spend will be donated to Rotary's PolioPlus Fund, A 501(C)3 non-profit, to END POLIO NOW,
💵 Your $1 becomes $3! The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match every dollar 2-for-1, tripling your impact!:
Come out to support a great cause, enjoy the creative pumpkin designs, and help us make history by ending polio once and for all! 💪🎃
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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