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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Welcome to this week’s meeting of the eClub of the State of Jefferson.
I am Bob Gibson, President of the Rotary eClub of State of Jefferson. Welcome to this week’s meeting.
I have been reviewing the results and conclusions drawn from the Annual Membership Survey that RI completed last fall. It is detailed, both on the RI website and in the August Rotarian magazine. It is interesting to interpret the results through the lens of an eClub.
What members like about their clubs…
- Friendship and fellowship
- Learning new things from guest speakers
- Interesting discussion topics
- Opportunities to get involved in the local community
- Hybrid meetings that allow clubs to host different speakers and allow members who have difficulty attending in person to participate.
What members don’t like.
- Virtual meetings without in-person interaction
- Weak, unresponsive club leadership
- Irrelevant, uninteresting guest speakers
- Poor time management (starting or ending meetings late.)
- Cliques
- Exclusivity and lack of diversity
- Rituals and unneeded formalities like prayers and songs
Again, this is a summary of the results of the Annual RI Survey of Members. I believe this information is useful. Although, some of the conclusions do not apply to our eClub. We can use them as points of discussion to address immediate concerns. This includes member engagement and retention. We have much to do.
Thank you for your interest in our Club and your commitment to “Service above Self.”
Enjoy the meeting.
If you have any questions or comments, I am available. My e-mail address is: bob@bluewaterphoto.net.
email president@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
Promote & Communicate with the New District Website
Join us on Tuesday, August 16th at 10 am to find out how you can easily use the new…
By: Christine Waugh
You’ve probably noticed that our District website and newsletter have changed! The new versions make it easy for you to submit information about your club projects and events.
Let’s talk about that next Tuesday, August 16th, at the District Membership Forum. It’s at 10 am, and on zoom. Dan Smith, our District website guru (not his actual title) will walk us through the new site and show us how easy it is to add your information to it – and our newsletter!
The District Membership Forum is held every third Tuesday at 10 am and focuses on a topic chosen by the participants. Registration is never necessary – just zoom in to join. Next Monday, the zoom link will be sent to Club Presidents, Presidents-Elect, and Membership Chairs to share with anyone in their club who is interested in m Membership. For more information, contact Christine Waugh.
You have a story to tell and the world needs to hear it. When you post your club story or event on the District website It is featured on the front page, in the category you choose, on all District social media, the District News Feed and right here in the newsletter. Share what you are doing and inspire us all, go to Tell Us Your Story, it’s fast and easy.
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August is Membership and New Club Development Month
August is Membership and New Club Development Month, which means it’s time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world.
Focusing on the comfort and care of our members
August is Membership and New Club Development Month. One of RI President Jennifer Jones' initiatives is to focus on the comfort and care of our members, and Membership Month is the perfect time to make sure that your club provides a welcoming experience. Members are more likely to stay if we listen to them and understand what they want out of Rotary. Here are a few ideas for helping people feel valued and involved:
- Take the Best Practices for Engaging Members course to develop strategies for engaging people at all stages of membership, or the Creating an Inclusive Club Culture course to discover ways to become more inclusive, diverse, and equitable.
- Make sure your members know that they can develop their leadership skills with professional development courses.
- Help your club improve its member experience, service and social events, public image, and operations by taking the Is Your Club Healthy?
Find more membership resources on My Rotary

Sign Up for the Benefits of Rotary's Biz Network
By Mike Corwin
One of the great benefits of Rotary is to be surrounded by people who have integrity, are leaders, respect diversity, are wonderful friends, and are dedicated to serving others in need. Well, wouldn’t you also want to do business with one of those grand associates?
Sign up now with ONE CLICK and reap the many benefits including:
- Finding and doing business with like-minded professionals
- A platform to advertise your business
- Promotion of your business events and list special offers.
- Connect your listing through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- A portion of the funds generated from this program are used to support important service work in our local communities.
- Using vocation and friendship as an opportunity to serve others in need.
- You will receive a Rotary Business Network plaque to showcase in your place of business.
- Potential to have your business spotlighted and honored in this District eNews!
So join us, sign up today a Rotary Business Network registration. PDGs Cindi O’Neil and Bill Grile have remained steadfast and dedicated to networking Rotarians who love doing business with other Rotarians! Click here for their letter of endorsement.
Visit the Rotary Business Directory if you have questions.
The update and letter from our International PolioPlus Committee Chair may be alarming, but please note that this newest case of TYPE 2 Virus in New York is just another reminder why we must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to educate our members, remind our community, and fund raise until we are done.
Also, note that Year to Date we have had 13 TYPE 1 Wild Polio Virus cases as follows: One is Afghanistan, eleven in Pakistan and one is Mozambique. The one from Mozambique was a result of travel from the Pakistan area. We know this by the DNA of the virus within this person and we were able to trace it back to its origin.
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has been informed of a case of paralytic polio in an unvaccinated individual in Rockland County, New York, United States.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are coordinating with New York State health authorities on their investigation. Initial sequencing confirmed by CDC indicates that the case is type 2 VDPV. [Not Type 1 which is the type we mostly follow.]
Any form of poliovirus anywhere is a threat to children everywhere. It is critical that the GPEI Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026 is fully resourced and fully implemented everywhere, to ensure a world free of all forms of poliovirus can be achieved.
We are calling on every single Rotarian to take action and be a part of the fight to end polio, helping to raise $50 million per year for polio eradication.
Mike McGovern
Chair, International PolioPlus Committee
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weekly@StateOfJeffersonRotary.org
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