DG Andre's Message - September 2019

In this month's message I share a little about the club visits I have taken thus far on my 2019-2020 DG journey. I reflect on the challenges our state faces, but the opportunities these challenges provide to our clubs for service projects.  I celebrate our progress on forming a new Satellite club in D5010 and recent growth in membership since July 1st.  I look forward to district efforts providing Rotary education and training for club officers. I talk about district plans for the $200/club Public Image stipend that will be provided this year.  I mention the roll-out of our D5010 Mobile APP and progress by the five pilot clubs who are currently using the APP.  I invite clubs to share their stories and also send their feedback.  I mention plans for World Polio Day and encourage clubs to take action to celebrate eradication efforts.  Finally I share that several districts have approached D5010 about opportunities for Rotarians to be a part of Rotary Friendship Exchange in 2019-2020 and 2010-2021.  If you have interest in this, please contact me.