MAY 10th , 2008 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP RETENTION EVENT!
To be held at Harts Hill Inn, Whitesboro - 8:30am to 1:00pm
A special $5 only pre-registration ($7. at the door)
Includes continental breakfast, program, lunch, speakers
Speech Contest finalists will also compete at this event!
Mark your calendars for this extra event you won't want to miss!

The District Membership Retention, open to Rotarians and guests, will be held May 10th. We were thrilled to learn there was funding left over from the 2007 R. I. President's Membership Seminar, and RIVP Mike McGovern was offering it to Governor's to hold an additional Membership Seminar this year. Thus, our plans for this April 26th, 2008 event!

We are honored that Dan Mooers [Maine] has agreed to be a presenter for us and to be our luncheon keynote speaker. If you've never heard Dan's speech on his grandparents, and how that pertains to Rotary, you're in for a learning treat! Also presenting at this Special session will be Mark Kreibel, the 2008-09 Regional R. I. Membership Coordinator.

DANIEL W. MOOERS, Director, Rotary International 1994-96

Chair, Executive Committee of the Board 1995-96 Dan Mooers received his B.A. degree in Government and Public Administration from American University in Washington, D.C. While in college he was honored by appointment to the first White House Seminar program initiated by President John F. Kennedy.

He later worked in the office of United States Senator Edmund S. Muskie and served as a member of the United States Capitol Police. Returning to Maine, Dan graduated from the University of Maine Law School with a J.D. degree (cum laude) and was an editor of the Maine Law Review. He has undertaken graduate work at the University of Southern Maine and at Harvard Law School. Except for a period when he served as a Special Assistant for Legal Affairs to Maine's Governor, Dan has been engaged in the private practice of law, concentrating in litigation and dispute resolution. He was a founding Sponsor of the American Civil Justice Foundation and has been featured in Marquis' "Who's Who in American Law".

In his community of South Portland, Dan has served on a number of Boards and Commissions and is the recipient of the "City Council Award" for service to his community. He also has served on the Board of Visitors for the Maine Mens' Correctional Center. Dan served as an incorporator, founding Director and Clerk of the Susan B. Curtis Foundation and also served for many years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Samantha Smith Foundation. He served as a director of the Downeast Chapter, National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and has been active in other local charities.

A Rotarian since 1970, Dan has been the President and Secretary of his club, and served in many capacities in his Rotary district. In 1989 Dan chaired the first Northeast Multi-District PETS. He was the first District Governor of District 778 in 1990-91 and has served as the chair of numerous district committees, including chair of the district’s Polio Eradication Campaign Committee. Dan was appointed twice by RI Presidents as an International Assembly Group Discussion Leader. He served as Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for USCB Zones 6, 8 & 12 (1992-94), as a Presidential Information Counselor (1992-94) and as Coordinator of RI President Clifford Dochterman’s “Salute to Rotary.” Dan was selected as a Director of Rotary International for the 1994-96 Rotary years, and was elected by the Board as Chairman of its Executive Committee for 1995-96, and as a member of the Joint Committee of the Foundation Trustees and the Board.

Following his term as RI Director, Dan has twice served as a member of the RI President's Advisory Committee, twice as a member of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International, and multiple years as a member of the Council on Legislation Study Committee, the RI Constitution and Bylaws Committee, the International Assembly Committee, the African Presidential Conference Committee, the Committee for Development of Rotary in China and the Committee to Develop a Strategic Plan and Guidelines for Partnerships. He has been called upon by R.I. Presidents to act as an Advisor to the R.I. Convention Committee and to the Committee to Study the Structure of The Rotary Foundation. Dan also served as Vice Chair of The Rotary Foundation’s Partnering and Sponsorship Committee and he has chaired the President’s Special Service Support Committee. From December 1, 1999 to March 30, 2002 he served as the Aide to RI President Richard D. King. He has served as a member and chair of Rotary International’s Constitution and Bylaws Committee, an elected member and then Member-at-Large for the Council on Legislation and as a member and Chair of the RI Elections Review Committee. During the current Rotary year, Dan is a member of the Rotary Foundation’s Centennial History Committee and the Zone 31 Coordinator of the Foundation’s PolioPlus Partners Task Force. In July 2007 he chaired RI President Wilf Wilkinson’s Presidential Conference at Villanova University, Pennsylvania.

A recipient of Rotary International’s “Service Above Self Award”, The Rotary Foundation Trustees' Distinguished Service Award and Citation for Meritorious Service, Dan has been a featured speaker at Rotary’s International Assembly, Presidential Peace Conferences, numerous District Assemblies, PETS, District Conferences, Zone Institutes, Rotary Foundation Seminars, and other Rotary functions throughout the world. He has worked in and inspected projects of The Rotary Foundation in numerous countries, including China, Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, South Africa and Vanuatu. Dan also has served several times as a Rotary Foundation Volunteer, including an extended assignment in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia, working with emerging non-profit groups and lecturing at universities in Novosibirsk, Academgoradok, Barnaul and Tomsk, and also as Rotary International’s representative and spokesperson at the Polio Eradication National Immunizations Days in the West African nations of Ghana and Togo and Dan and his wife, Shirley, also together served in a volunteer assignment in Zimbabwe.

Shirley was the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Breakwater Daybreak (South Portland-Cape Elizabeth) and is currently an Assistant Governor of District 7780. Dan and Shirley share five children and sixteen grandchildren. Alexandra, the oldest grandchild, was the youngest Foundation Benefactor at the age of 6 weeks. Dan and Shirley are major donors to The Rotary Foundation

MARK A. KRIEBEL, Regional Rotary Int'l Membership Coordinator 2008-09

Mark Kriebel first joined Rotary in 1977 in Ebensburg, PA, and is currently a member of Endwell Rotary, where he served as President in 2001-2002, and currently serves as Treasurer.

District work has included the Annual Programs Fund, Finance, and Strategic Planning Committees, Chair of the Public Relations Committee, Chair of the Permanent Fund Committee, Assistant Governor, and 2006-2007 District 7170 Governor. In 2007-08 Mark was appointed Rotary International Membership Zone Coordinator by President Wilf Wilkinson for Zone 31 and this upcoming year 2008-09 Mark will serve as Regional Rotary International Membership Coordinator for Zone 31 by appointment of RI President-Elect D. K. Lee.

Mark's family has benefited from Rotary's involvement with youth: It started in Vestal where some of his best friends were Rotary Exchange Students, one of whom he visited in Finland while still in High School. The Kriebel Family has hosted Exchange Students, and son Daniel, a graduate of Davidson College, attended RYLA and was a Rotary outbound Student to District 1520 in France. Mark's wife Patricia, a Rotarian, is a music educator with a private voice and piano studio. They also have a daughter Jennifer, a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College.

Mark and Patricia met while students singing in the Ithaca College Concert Choir. In addition to music, their interests include world travel and community service. Mark has served as President of Endwell Baseball, a founding Board member of Maine-Endwell Dollars for Scholars, and is extremely active in the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served on the Board and as President of the Baden-Powell Council, President of Northeast Region Area 3, and sits on the National Council's Executive Board of the Northeast Region. His work in scouting has earned him both the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope Awards.

Mark is a familiar voice on radio, television, in stores and "on-hold", and, for over 25 years, has been the principal in the MUZAK franchise serving a 10 county area of New York.

Harts Hill Inn, 135 Clinton Street, Whitesboro NY 13492
Office: (315) 736-3011 * FAX (315) 736-3297

DIRECTIONS:
From Syracuse & points West:
Take New York State Thruway Interstate 90 to the Westmorland exit (Exit 32).
After paying toll, turn left at stop sign (follow airport sign)
Go one-half mile and turn right onto Stop 7 Road.
Go 1 block to stop sign and turn left onto Stone Road.
Go 2.8 miles to second stop sign and turn left onto Clark Mills Road.
Hart's Hill Inn is 2 miles on the right side.

From Herkimer & points East:
Take New York State Thruway Interstate 90 to the Utica exit (Exit 31).
After paying toll, bear right onto Genesee Street (North).
Proceed under the Thruway bridge and follow signs to River Road (West).
Stay on River Road approximately 3 miles until you come to the Rte. 49 Plaza.
At the Route 49 Plaza, turn Left onto Mohawk Street.
Follow Mohawk Street 2 miles through the village as it turns into Clinton Street.
Hart's Hill Inn is on the left side of Clinton Street.

AUGUST 18, 2007 MEMBERSHIP & P. R. SEMINAR

Our 2007-2008 Rotary year District 7150 Membership & Public Relations Seminar was held at Dibbles Inn, Vernon, on Saturday, August 18, 2007. Attendees were provided with tools & tips to attract new members and keep current members, learned about the criteria for Award and Recognition Programs for both large and small clubs, including an RI Membership Development and Extension Award, RI Recognition of Membership Development Initiatives, and Recognition of Smaller Club Membership Growth Award.

They found out how to earn the brand new Rotary Sponsor Pin - pictured above! They learned how their Club can take part in this year's new R. I. grants designed to assist districts in reaching the general public by promoting Rotary. AND they were presented with one of the beautiful Membership pins!

PLUS they got exciting news on how they could market your business with an Ad in our District Directory!

Speakers came in from outside the district to help Governor Marlene, our District Membership Chair Bob Craig, & our District P. R. Chair Bob Stronach present you with an exciting and informative session are Rotary International Regional Membership Chair PDG Carolyn Pierce, and R. I. Zone former Membership Chair Peter Brellochs! PDG Ward Vuillemot, District Alumni Chair, will have a list of potential members for our district clubs.

After this Seminar, our District Rotarians were ready to "Blast to the Future" in your Club! Register now to take advantage of the reduced pre-registration fee. (first registrants got their choice of breakout sessions to attend)!

Date: Saturday, August 18th, 2007
Time: Registration 8:30 AM
Seminar 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Location: Dibbles Inn, Vernon
Cost: $18.00 ($20 after Aug. 4th or at the door)

Download the reservation form and please include this timely information in your meeting announcements and club newsletters. Make Checks payable to: Rotary District 7150 (do not send cash, please)

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District 7150 attendees at the Villanova R. I. Presidential Membership Seminar, L to R: PDG Jerry Gortner, Utica RC Membership Chair Jack Altdoerffer, District Governor Marlene B. Brown, District Membership Chair Bob Craig, Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson, and Rotary eClub NY1 President Earl Lewis

Rotary International VicePresident Mike McGovern

Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson

 

R.I. President 2007-08 Wilf Wilkinson invited us to
"Share the Magic of Rotary" at the RI Presidential Conference
July 13-14, 2007 at Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania.

The R.I. Presidential Conference was held at beautiful Villanova University. This conference presented a unique opportunity to participate in substantial and essential discussions with the worldwide President of Rotary International and other Rotary leaders to develop strategies at the local club level for meeting changes in our communities and to fit the shifting demographics of North America. The focus was on the need for change, and practical ways to increase membership, retain existing members, and extend Rotary through new clubs. Everyone who cares about Rotary's future and is concerned about the decline in club membership in the northeast United States and Canada wanted to attend this critically important - Presidential Conference and share the magic of Rotary.

This Presidential Conference, convened by RI Vice President 2007-08 Mike McGovern, focused on club and growth. It was designed for: Club Presidents, Club Membership Chairs, District Membership Chairs, District Governors, Assistant District Governors. Every Rotarian concerned with club growth RI President-elect Wilf Wilkinson asked that the cost of this Presidential Conference be kept to a minimum in order that it will be affordable for all Rotarians. Accordingly, the $85.00 per person registration fee included the Conference, all materials and three meals - Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and a special Saturday luncheon with RI President Wilf.

Download: R.I. Mbrsp Seminar Registration form

Download Seminar flyer with hotel information

Download: Villanova Univ accomodations form

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