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Mesa, AZ 85210 United States of America
Our hybrid meetings are held weekly on the 1st thru 4th Thursdays of each month. The meetings are broadcast via Zoom to include all, whether attending virtually or in person.
Since there is no meeting to report on this week, and we have several new and returning Rotarians, we are using this week's Messenger to take us back to basics. It never hurts for those of us who are seasoned to be reminded of who we are and what we stand for.
Our Mission
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.
Vision Statement
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Avenues of Service
Club Service
Community Service
International Service
Vocational Service
Youth Service
Areas of Focus (Global Grants from The Rotary Foundation (TRF) must serve one or more of these areas)
Promoting Peace - Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.
Fighting Disease - We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene - we support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don't just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.
Saving Mothers and Children - Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.
Supporting Education - More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
Growing Local Economies - We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
Protecting the Environment - Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.
The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do
First
Is it the TRUTH?
Second
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Third
Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Fourth
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Object of Rotary - The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying by each Rotarian of his occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
The application of the ideal of service by every Rotarian to his personal, business and community life;
The advancement of international understanding, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional men (and women) united in the ideal of service.
f you are a Rotarian or non-Rotarian, this is for you. How many times have you sat in a meeting or been part of a conversation and people keep using certain abbreviations that leave you going… uh? What does that mean? You even ask the person sitting or standing next to you and they too, do not know the full meaning of that abbreviation or acronym.
There are also words in Rotary that can confuse you. We have now made your life easier by publishing a list of the most popular acronyms and abbreviations in Rotary.
RC – Rotary Club
CL – Classification
CP – Charter President
VP – Vice President
PE – President-Elect
PN – President Nominee
PND – President Nominee Designate
IPP – Immediate Past President
PP – Past President
PETS – President-Elect Training Seminar
DTTS- District Team Training Seminar
SAA – Sergent-At-Arms
LOA – Leave of Absence
DSA – Distinguished Service Award
AGM – Annual General Meeting
YIR – Yours In Rotary
YIRS – Yours In Rotary Service
RCC – Rotary Community Corps
CLP – Club Leadership Plan
RLA – Rotary Leadership Academy
RYLA – Rotary Youths Leadership Awards
RLI – Rotary Leadership Institute
ARPIC – Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator
TRF – The Rotary Foundation
APF – Annual Programs Fund
TWF – The World Fund
PEF – Permanent Endowment Fund
TPF – The Permanent Fund
DIK – Donations In-Kind
EREY – Every Rotarian Every Year
PHF – Paul Harris Fellow
PHS – Paul Harris Society
MPHF – Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
AKS – Arch Klumph Society
BS – Bequest Society
BEN – Benefactor
FRP – Foundation Recognition Point
MG – Matching Grant
NNPPC – Nigerian National Polio Plus Committee
NID – National Immunization Day
GMS – Grant Management Seminar
D– District
DA – District Assembly
DCh – District Chair
DGR – District Governor Representative
DiG – District Grant
DDF – District Designated Fund
DRR – District Rotaract Representative
DIR – District Interact Representative
DG – District Governor
DGE – District Governor-Elect
DGN – District Governor Nominee
DGND – District Governor Nominee Designate
IPDG – Immediate Past District Governor
PDG – Past District Governor
LG – Lieutenant Governor
DS – District Secretary
ADS – Assistant District Secretary
PDS – Past District Secretary
AG – Assistant Governor
PAG – Past Assistant Governor
DLP – District Leadership Plan
DLT – District Leadership Team
DT – District Trainer
PDT – Past District Trainer
DCA/DISCON – District Conference and assembly
DSG – District Simplified Grant
GETS – District Governor Elect Training Seminar
COG – Council Of Governors
SAR – Semi Annual Report
MOP – Manual of Procedure
RI – Rotary International
RIBI – Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland
RIP – Rotary International President
RIPR – Rotary International President’s Representative
RIVP – Rotary International Vice President
RIPE – Rotary International President Elect
RIPN – Rotary International President Nominee
RIPND – Rotary International President Nominee Designate
RID – Rotary International Director
RIDE – Rotary International Director Elect
PRID – Past Rotary International Director
PRIP – Past Rotary International President
PRIVP – Past Rotary International Vice President
RFE – Rotary Fellowship Exchange
RYE – Rotary Youth Exchange
RAG – Rotary Action Group
VTT – Vocational Training Team
GSE – Group Study Exchange
COL – Council on Legislation
PHSM – Paul Harris Sustaining Member
BOD – Board Of Directors
BOT-Board Of Trustees
RIC – Constitution of Rotary International
RIB – Bylaws of Rotary International
RIA – Rotary International Assembly
GPEI – Global Polio Eradication Initiative
SRCC – Standard Rotary Club Constitution
EAPF – East African Project Fair
The above list was found on the web when searching for Rotary Acronyms. It was originally published by District 9212 in Africa. Some of the Acronyms used in Africa may be unique to their area. Just a few not included in the above list which we often hear used at Arizonan Rotary gatherings are:
CLA - Club Leadership Academy
COL - Council on Legislation
RINO - Rotarian in Name Only
TRVFA - The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona
Guess What? The list is likely not all-inclusive. Even so, it could be useful to new Rotarians or members who are venturing into Rotary involvement beyond the club level.
Last year Mesa West Rotary qualified to be the first club named on the travelling trophy to be awarded each year to the club in District 5495 providing the highest level of support for the End Polio Now program of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). As of April 1, we were in third place in District 5495.
What many may not know - because we get so much information that we fail to absorb much of it - is that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match donations to End Polio Now with $2 for every $1 donated.
You can CLICK HERE to donate online through your "My Rotary" account. If you are intimidated by that, you can EMAIL JEANIE to ask her to invoice you now for a donation. Once the payment for your invoice is deposited, she will transfer the donation to RI in your name.
Foundation Chairman Chuck Flint has offered to use some of his accumulated recognition points to increase Mesa West support of The Rotary Foundation. For the foreseeable future, he will match donations, in $100 increments two for one. If you donate $100, he will transfer $200 in recognition points to your account. Whether you are striving to receive your first Paul Harris Fellow or striving to reach the next level, this is a great way to move that achievement closer.
You can donate through your "My Rotary" account on the RI website.
Rotary Direct is the best way to establish a habit of regularly supporting the Rotary Foundation with minimal effort. CLICK HERE to learn more about Rotary Direct. CLICK HERE to download a form to sign up for Rotary Direct.
If you have questions about Chuck's offer - CLICK HERE to send him an email.
You might want to CLICK HERE to read the rest of the story. The Arizona Department of Revenue has announced that 2020 tax credit donations can be made through May 17.
Requests for vocational education grants from TRVFA are higher than ever experienced in the past. Fundraising is also growing, but not quite at the same rapid pace. Your help is needed.
Support of TRVFA is not limited to Rotarians. Tell you friends, family, and associates about this tax credit donation opportunity.
Donations to TRVFA will literally change someone's life forever. CLICK HERE to go directly to the on-line donation page for The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona.
If you've already made your 2020 tax credit donation, it's not too early to start accruing for 2021.
Promoting Peace - Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.
Fighting Disease - We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene - we support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don't just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.
Saving Mothers and Children - Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.
Supporting Education - More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
Growing Local Economies - We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
Protecting the Environment - Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.
The above list was found on the web when searching for Rotary Acronyms. It was originally published by District 9212 in Africa. Some of the Acronyms used in Africa may be unique to their area. Just a few not included in the above list which we often hear used at Arizonan Rotary gatherings are:
Last year Mesa West Rotary qualified to be the first club named on the travelling trophy to be awarded each year to the club in District 5495 providing the highest level of support for the End Polio Now program of The Rotary Foundation (TRF). As of April 1, we were in third place in District 5495.
Foundation Chairman Chuck Flint has offered to use some of his accumulated recognition points to increase Mesa West support of The Rotary Foundation. For the foreseeable future, he will match donations, in $100 increments two for one. If you donate $100, he will transfer $200 in recognition points to your account. Whether you are striving to receive your first Paul Harris Fellow or striving to reach the next level, this is a great way to move that achievement closer.
