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District Happenings
Congratulations to Michael Desplaines, 2017-2018 D7600 Rotary Alumni Association President for being selected to receive the 2018-19 Alumni Association of the Year Award. This award recognizes the leadership and service of Michael, his leadership team, and the entire membership of our Alumni Association. Michael was invited to receive the award at the 2019 Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany but will be unable to attend. DGE Clenise Platt will accept the award on his behalf. To read the letter from RI President Barry Rassin and Ron Burton, Chair of Rotary Foundation click Message to winner – Desplaines7600.
2019 Foundation Awards Banquet – November 14, 2019 (honoring the 2018-19 Rotary year)
Keynote Speaker, Nancy Barbee (Rotary Regional Foundation Chair for Zone 33).
At the Colonial Heritage Club, 6500 Arthur Hills Drive, Williamsburg, VA.
5:45 pm Check in and Cash Bar 6:45 pm Dinner and Awards
Cost $45 per person, registration on DACdb deadline is November 4, 2019
Business attire
Upcoming District Events
Requires Registration
January 9th 2020
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The Five Avenues of Service
Club Service
Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
Vocational Service
Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
Community Service
Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects and this Community Service presentation (PPT).
International Service
International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
Youth Service
Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.