One thing that is certain in life is CHANGE. As Rotarians we have adapted to many changes over the years in our organization. Because we are motivated by our motto of
“service above self”, we have moved forward with change to maintain our focus of “doing good in the world and in our communities”. Our communication with members will now adapt to new methods and this is our first monthly digital communication with our District 6000 Rotarians.
District 6000 was blessed for the nearly 25 years of North Scott Rotarian Bill Tubbs’ dedication to the District NEWS. Not only did the newsletter document the happenings of the district, its members and club projects, it also served as the repository of important historical documentation.
Bill covered all that was occurring in the district, devoting endless time, effort and professional expertise to make our D6000 NEWS the best in all of Rotary! Many leaders of Rotary International were on the mailing list to receive the NEWS. Their comments consistently praised the publication for its substantial coverage of club and District events and its production as extraordinary.
Sadly Bill is no longer with us, no longer attending every event to take pictures or edit our NEWS from his North Scott Press office. His absence is definitely a change that no one in the district was ready for.
As a tribute to Bill and to ease the transition, PDG Jacque Andrew of Jefferson, a retired journalist, stepped in to edit the NEWS for DG Dave Cook’s 2024-25 year, publishing two issues. With gratitude, she applauds the many club “reporters” who continued to send their stories and photos of projects and happenings to share with District readers. It is now time to move forward into new territory to give the District and the clubs a vehicle which will bring new life to our communications!
A team created by DG Norlan Hinke - including himself, DGE Bill Bruce, DGN Gretchen Nollman, PDG Dave Cook, PDG Steve Dakin, PDG Jacque Andrew, District Public Image Chair Heidi Drager and District Administrator Megan Van Kooten - determined that an online Rotary NEWS bulletin would be created and sent to all Rotarians ONE TIME per month. This will include stories by D6000 members using an online submission form that could include photos with identification. Links to club and district events will also be “live” enabling readers to click on them for more information.
The deadline for submission will be the LAST MONDAY at the end of business to the District office. Megan Van Kooten, the D6000 administrator, will gather the stories and create the online bulletin which will come out the first full week of the next month.