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ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE R.L.I. It's time to think about signing up for the next RLI session! It is our intention to hold each part – I, II and III – with every session. We want to be sure that you are able to continue your studies as quickly as possible. Register and you will re-connect with other Rotarians. . . discuss real issues facing you and your Rotary Club. . . gain more insight into what you can do through Rotary. Please sign up as early as possible; the next date is October 6 in Omaha, followed by November 3 in West Des Moines, we only offer a part if there are sufficient registrants to provide an effective experience for the participants. REGISTER by CLICKING HERE. Questions, contact Terry Geiger tlgeiger@grm.net or 641-442-5559.	ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE R.L.I.		2018-09-03 05:00:00Z
CLUB EVENTS CALENDAR Posted on Aug 22, 2018 To see events our Rotary clubs are holding CLICK HERE and you can promote your Rotary event on this Club Events Calendar! To add your event click HERE or contact the district office with details. This calendar is updated around the 1st & 15th each month. There is also a web Calendar of all ClubRunner posted events which includes the District's and those clubs that have a ClubRunner website.	CLUB EVENTS CALENDAR	Carolyn Scharff	2018-08-22 05:00:00Z
PLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES TO THE PRINTED DIRECTORY If your information changes, update your profile, tell your club Secretary and email dis6000admin@Lisco.com Please make note of these changes: Joy Padget Keosauqua Treasurer, directory is printed as Padget Joy (sorry about that Joy!) Linda Muston, Iowa City, email is lkhmust60@gmail.com Greg Cagle, Dallas Center Treasurer, zip code 50063 Becky Evers, Centerville Secretary, new address 112 W Maple St., Centerville, IA 52544 Centerville Club – New Meeting Location, Appanoose Country Club, 1998 Country Club Rd., Centerville Knoxville Club – New Meeting Location, Sprint Car Hall of Fame, 1 Sprint Capital Place, 2nd floor, Knoxville, 50138 NEW President in Newton, Don Hayes, 1029 E 19th St N, 641 792-4365, pastordon@newtonassembly.com Paul Nichols, Iowa City Downtown Secretary, pa.nichols1952@gmail.com	PLEASE NOTE THESE CHANGES TO THE PRINTED DIRECTORY		2018-07-18 05:00:00Z
ROTARY AND RAGBRAI JULY 22-28 RAGBRAI week is upon us - when 20,000 people from across the world participate. Many of you are planning activities to support your club as riders peddle through your community, or a community near you. We have asked the clubs along the route to offer Rotary stickers to Cyclists who often collect stickers on their helmets on RAGBRAI. Look for Rotary booths and stickers if you will be in any of these towns during the ride: Jefferson, Boone, Ames, Nevada, Newton, Wellman, Kalona, Iowa City, West Liberty and Davenport! Thank you for promoting Rotary! Liz Cox, 2018-19 District Public Image Chair	ROTARY AND RAGBRAI JULY 22-28		2018-07-16 05:00:00Z
ROTARY DISTRICT 6000 COMMERCIAL The "People of Action" campaign was released during the Rotary year 2017-18. The commercial at this LINK aired in the Des Moines metro area July 1-7 on KCCI and MeTV. It has been personalized for District 6000 to create awareness of Rotary. Brought to you by your D6000 2017-18 Public Image Team, chaired by Peggy Geiger 2016-2018.	ROTARY DISTRICT 6000 COMMERCIAL		2018-07-09 05:00:00Z
DISTRICT GOVERNOR TOM NARAK'S MESSAGE! Posted on Jul 01, 2018 Carol and I will travel all across our district during the first 5 months of this Rotary year to visit all 65 clubs. We look forward to meeting you and working with you to BE THE INSPIRATION ! District Governor Tom Narak tom.carol@msn.com C) 515-229-9846	DISTRICT GOVERNOR TOM NARAK'S MESSAGE!		2018-07-01 05:00:00Z
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER Posted by Bill Tubbs CLICK HERE to read the current or any past issue!	DISTRICT NEWSLETTER	Bill Tubbs	2018-06-15 05:00:00Z
COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE - JUNE 1 The deadline for Community Service Grant applications to be RECEIVED is June 1, 2018. Review information for this type of grant by clicking on THIS LINK to Community Service Grants. Clubs need to have attended a Grant Management Seminar and returned two required signed forms to the District Office.	COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE - JUNE 1		2018-05-08 05:00:00Z
DISTRICT BREAKFAST AT CONVENTION - TORONTO If you will be at the Rotary International Convention, then District Governor Nominee Erna Morain and her husband Steve, invite you to the District Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 am on Monday, June 25! This event will be a great way to kick off your Convention experience! For information and to register click HERE.	DISTRICT BREAKFAST AT CONVENTION - TORONTO	Erna Morain	2018-03-19 05:00:00Z
GUARDIAN OF INTEGRITY AWARD NOMINATION DEADLINE IS JAN. 31 The District 6000 Vocational Service Team encourages clubs to nominate one worthy member for the Paul E. Hellwege Guardian of Integrity Award, which is named after the late District Governor Paul Hellwege (1954-55). This award is presented annually to Rotarians in District 6000 who have been a member for a minimum of three years who exemplify the attributes and passion for ethics and integrity in his or her vocation, business and personal life that Paul exemplified. The nomination form is on our website, just click HERE!	GUARDIAN OF INTEGRITY AWARD NOMINATION DEADLINE IS JAN. 31		2017-12-15 06:00:00Z
ONE ROTARY SUMMIT One Rotary Summit is facilitated, interactive and focused on goals that the clubs, the district and Rotary International are focused on. The Summit provides an opportunity, a forum, a platform for clubs of similar size to discuss methods to meet and/or exceed our goals. Come ready to discuss and learn more about Membership, The Rotary Foundation and Public Image to help you get the word out about the great aspects of Rotary! Every club should strive to have at least one or two members attend! Click below for details. West Des Moines - Thu., October 12 DEADLINE: Oct. 10	ONE ROTARY SUMMIT	Carolyn Scharff	2017-08-18 05:00:00Z
ROTARY PELLASHIP PARTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROTARY AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR Come to Pella for an evening of Rotary fellowship with Past Rotary International President, Ray Klinginsmith 2010-11! Enjoy dinner of ethnic specialties such as Dutch Spiced Beef, Pella Bologna with Gouda Cheese and Dutch Letter pastries and conversation with Ray and other Rotarians. There will be entertainment with Dutch singing and dancing by the Pella Dutchesses and Rotary wagon tours of Pella at the end of the evening. CLICK FOR DETAILS; REGISTER BY AUGUST 9!	ROTARY PELLASHIP PARTY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROTARY AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR		2017-08-01 05:00:00Z
ROTARY AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR - AUG. 17 Join Past RI President Ray Klinginsmith (2010-11) and Rotarians from Iowa and the Northern Missouri Districts for a day at the Iowa State Fair on Thursday, August 17! Click HERE for the schedule of Rotary activities. You are invited to come and go as your schedule permits.	ROTARY AT THE IOWA STATE FAIR - AUG. 17		2017-08-01 05:00:00Z
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS Call the Rotary International Contact Center at 866-9ROTARY (866-976-8279) or email contact.center@rotary.org to check deadlines, forms, Foundation giving and recognition points. SUPPORT STAFF FOR CLUBS: Presidents and Secretaries: Click here to find who assists you and all of the clubs in our district.	ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS
WE ARE THIS CLOSE TO ENDING POLIO ! World Polio Day is October 24! Help your Rotary club get the word out to your community that Polio has not yet been eradicated BUT, "We are this close"! Plan an event to raise awareness and funds to help eradicate Polio!	WE ARE THIS CLOSE TO ENDING POLIO !