Save the Date: District Assembly Saturday, May 18

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By Mac Hickman

District Governor-Elect 2013-14

The new Rotary year is almost upon us, which means that our next big District 6670 event is the District Assembly on Saturday, May 18. This is your opportunity to learn how clubs organize and lead their members to a successful year.

The District Assembly is designed specifically for incoming club presidents, secretaries, treasurers and committee chairs. That said, all Rotarians who are interested and want to know more about Rotary International are invited.

Topics include: orientation and new member tips, what to avoid even if you’re an experienced club secretary, and what Future Vision and District Grants mean to your club and your club’s treasurer.

The assembly is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., including time for networking and lunch. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Our location: Normandy Church, 450 W. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, 45459. It’s located right off I-675 just past the interchange with Ohio 48 (Far Hills Avenue).

RSVP by May 10 to laura@daytonrotary.com. The cost is $10 a person. See the District Assembly flyer and registration form for full details.

I look forward to seeing you there. Please make sure that your club is represented.

West Chester/Liberty club sponsors Voice of America BBQ Bash May 17-18

Voice of America BBQ Bash 2013 logoThe Rotary Club of West Chester/Liberty is hosting the Voice of America BBQ Bash. This premier charity event will be held on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 at the historic Voice of America Museum on Tylersville Road.

As fellow Rotarians you can participate as a sponsor, become a vendor, volunteer to help or simply just come and join in the fun. Check out the latest information on bands, events and sponsors.

In addition to raising money for dozens of area charities, this year’s Voice of American BBQ Bash is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors for two days of great fun, great food and great music. The Cincinnati Blues Society will present many of the Best Blues Bands in Southwestern Ohio and A Kid Again will host a giant Kids Zone filled with inflatable rides, Disney characters, live performances, a petting zoo and more.

We are proud to announce that our Buckeye State BBQ Championship has been sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and designated an official State BBQ Championship by Ohio Gov. John Kasich. That means 30-40 of the Top BBQ teams in the nation will set-up along “Pit Road” to compete for cash awards and the title of Buckeye State BBQ Champion.

Come join in the fun Friday May 17 6 p.m.-midnight and Saturday May 18, 11 a.m.-midnight.

The cost is $5 per car or $2 Walk-in.

New Photos — District Conference 2013

District Conference 2013Seen at our annual District Conference on April 19-20 at the Marriott Northeast Cincinnati. Lots of photos of Rotarians who attended and spoke during the two days of ceremonies, presentations, break-out training and much networking and celebrations with members from across southwest Ohio.

Click on this photo to open the full gallery of images from the District Conference.

Be sure to tag yourself and share the link to this gallery with your fellow Rotarians.