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DISTRICT GOVERNOR ERNA MORAIN'S MESSAGE! What a month!!! In these uncertain times it is good that Rotary and Rotarians are doing so much to help each other and their communities. And what a great way to share instantly our news and thoughts—internet is literally a lifesaver in times like these.We’ve received many questions and suggestions in the past few days, and we’ve tried to keep you all abreast of what’s going on in District 6000. I hope this March edition of D6000 NEWS will help. One suggestion is to listen to the suggestions and encouragement from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds about best practices for all of us. Many of you have asked what your club should do about meetings. I encourage you to follow her directions and to listen to the updates from the CDC. Unfortunately, our plans for the RD6000 Festival are on hold. We hope to be able to hold the event at its scheduled time June 25-27 at Prairie Meadows, but we can’t be sure at this time. Stay tuned and we will update you as we are able to determine our options. In the meantime, browse through this month’s edition for some great and inspiring stories about our District 6000 clubs and the many members doing inspiring things in their communities. Look especially for the podcast with Michelle Book this month. She’s the CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, which supports and supplies hundreds of local food banks in the state during these trying times. And be sure to check out the Women in Rotary interview with Hira Mustafa and her true stories about how Rotary Connects the World in everyday ways. Enjoy this edition, stay healthy, and remember to do something each day for someone who can really use your help. Thanks Rotarians. You do make a difference. ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD! Erna Morain, Governor District 6000 We would love to share your story, so send me an e mail, and pictures if appropriate, so that I can publish it in an upcoming monthly edition. If you have any questions, give me a call at 515-205 2043 or send me an e mail. |
DISTRICT TRAINING ASSEMBLY 3/28 - CANCELLED
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ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLI)
Who should attend RLI? New Rotarians that want to learn more about what Rotary is, seasoned Rotarians, Club Board and Committee Members What is the cost? $85.00/session and we encourage clubs to talk to Rotarians that may want to participate and to pay the registration fee for their members. When and where will this be held? Saturday, April 4 at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Check in begins at 8am, training begins at 8:30am and ends at 3:30pm. REGISTER NOW BY CLICKING HERE. Registration needs to be done a week before the event, we need enough participants to have good and lively discussion! Questions? Contact Steve Wieneke 515-250-0507 sawieneke24@gmail.com |
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FLIGHT TO END POLIO
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GUARDIAN OF INTEGRITY AWARD NOMINATIONTo encourage Rotarians and clubs to focus on Rotary’s core value of integrity, and to honor the memory of the late Boone Rotarian, District Governor 1954-55 Judge Paul E. Hellwege, District 6000 is asking clubs to nominate one member for the seventh annual District 6000 “Paul E. Hellwege Guardian of Integrity” awards. A nomination form is at this link and the deadline has been moved to March 1, 2020 because RD 6000 Rotary Festival will be held this year in June which is later in the Rotary year. The District Vocational Service Committee will review the nominations, and nominees will be recognized at Festival (District Conference). |
DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINATIONSFor Rotarians who are interested in being nominated for District Governor, information about the process and the necessary form are on our website at THIS LINK. |
ROTARY NIGHT WITH THE IOWA WILD
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FILE REQUIRED ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURN WITH IRS BY NOV. 15Whether your club is a subordinate under Rotary International’s 501(c)(4) group exemption or is independently tax-exempt, the IRS requires that all Rotary clubs in the U.S. file an annual information return. For those clubs whose tax year follows the Rotary year, the deadline to file is 15 November. The form a club must file is dependent upon its gross receipts for the year. For more information, please see Frequently asked questions about annual reporting requirements for exempt organizations at www.irs.gov. It is important that your club comply with IRS requirements. Please note that Section 6033(j) of the Internal Revenue Code automatically revokes the exemption of any organization that fails to satisfy its filing requirement for three consecutive years. Frequently Asked Questions will answer many of the general questions you may have about Rotary clubs and the IRS. Please direct specific questions regarding your club’s tax-exempt status or reporting requirements to local counsel, your tax adviser, or the IRS at 877-829-5500. |
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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. |
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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. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF FOR ALL OF OUR CLUBS: Presidents & Secretaries: Click here to find who can assists you. |
