Eric Barter announced that our friend and fellow member Jim Rider is back in the hospital. Please keep Jim in your thoughts and prayers.

President Mike Hoey announced the upcoming District 5300 “Rotary Back to Basics” Seminars

Whether you’re new or seasoned Rotarian, it’s time to get back to basics and refresh our knowledge on the most important aspects of Rotary. Get ready to have another successful year in Rotary as you join fellow D5300 Rotarians for a FREE training.

There will be breakout seminars with the latest information on:
Foundation – Steven Solomon, a Rotary beneficiary and now staff member of The Rotary Foundation, will share an introduction to The Rotary Foundation Resource Guide. As a Rotary Scholar in Durban, South Africa, Steven is living proof that giving to our Annual Fund products universal prosperity. Learn more about his experience and the return on our foundation investment during this dynamic presentation.
Public Image – Do you know how to promote your club events and announcements to the public? Join this breakout session to get information on how to utilize new Rotary marketing resources, public relations, social media and marketing to promote your club.
Membership – Missed the recent membership training? Make sure you attend this seminar! You will learn new ways to strengthen our District and our Clubs though attracting new members and engage existing members to improve retention. A trainer from the Zone Membership Committee will bring to you the New Focus Presentation – teaching our club members to use consistent and aligned messaging in both their ask and answer to the question “What is Rotary” and creating immediate action plan to improve member retention.

Saturday, September 19, 2015
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Seminars run from 9 a.m. – Noon
Chaffey College, Health Science Building Campus Map – Parking Lot Location
5885 Haven Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

President Mike also announced that Jim Pontello has been approved as our new Environmental Director.  Congratulations Jim!

Gil Stromsoe awarded Keith Brown with his one ruby pin in recognition of his contributions to the Rotary Foundation representing Paul Harris plus 5.  Congratulations Keith!  Gil also announced that it has been one full year without a single case of polio in Africa!

Finally, President Mike congratulated our own “Rotary Superstar”, Bob Harbicht on being named Arcadia Rotary’s “Rotarian of the Month” for all he does for the club.  Congratulations Bob!