October is Economic and Community Development month and we’ll be taking a look at the history and a present day service of the Tucker Community Foundation, a regional West Virginia non-profit serving Potomac Highlands communities.
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September is Basic Education & Literacy Month. Did you know that hunger affects how kids learn? Join us in the fight against hunger in our own backyard and pay special tribute to Education and Literacy! |
While membership attraction and engagement is everyone’s responsibility year-round, August had been designated as a month to celebrate Rotary’s greatest asset — our members. Thanks for all that you do, and all you will do in this Rotary year. |
Mountain State Rotary E-Club secretary Lisa Gum challenges us to look at the issue of immigration and the current crisis at the U.S. southern border. As we ponder our roles as Rotarians in relation to this situation, how can the Four-Way Test gude us in our thinking, and help us to frame our discussions and decisions. |
October 24 is Rotary World Polio Day, but July is considered ‘Polio Month’ on the Rotary International (RI) public image calendar. Now is the time to begin promoting your “End Polio Now” fundraiser set for October 2019. July is also the time to ask yourself and your club, “So what do you want to do to help meet Rotary International Foundation challenges when it comes to Polio Plus giving?” |
July 1 marked the beginning of a new Rotary year. Our 2019-2020 year of Rotary begins with a new International president and Board of Directors, a new Presidential theme, and a new West Virginia District with our very first D7545 Governor and leadership team. |
Father's Day typically brings to mind the special men in our lives, but with today's genetic technology, the definition of father continues to expand. Today's program examines genetic modifications and the promises and questions already at play. |
Our beliefs play a powerful role in who we are and how and what we learn. Join us to revisit this archived program submitted by former MSRE President Brett White to reconsider narratives in our--and our children's--lives. |
People often use the words “graduation” and “commencement” interchangeably, and indeed they can be synonymous. However, “commencement” has a more important primary meaning: “the act of beginning.” In this speech by Oprah Winfrey, she imparts humor and wisdom to the Harvard Class of 2013. |
Our Rotary club’s focus on education and child/family health allows us to become involved in support programs that help local children and families, while supporting Rotary International's work around the world as well. A first step could be to provide links to resources for families who may be experiencing challenges and don't know where to turn. Often, simply knowing there is support available can take an enormous weight off the shoulders of worried parents and families. |
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) trainings offer foundations, fun and friendships for leaders to grow and succeed. |
When people get under our skin, it could be because we recognize an unpleasant truth in their remarks. Guest presenter Linda Arnold (of Linda Arnold Life 101) discusses how self-reflection and mindset can help us grow to thank people who "push our buttons." |
In order to truly care for others, we should start by caring for ourselves. WVU Health Sciences Vice President Clay Marsh, MD, returned to his native state of West Virginia to make a difference in the health of its residents. In this program, drawn from our 2017 archives, he distills what he's learned into simple tips for a healthier you. |
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Join our new member, Lisa Gum, into this meditative journey of Yoga and learn how Rotary and Yoga compliment each other in many ways to do good in the world. A happier and healthier you is just a breath away! |
Literacy and education are two focus areas of the Mountain State Rotary E-Club. Therefore, when two members of the Club told us about Operation Paperback, it seemed a natural service fit. This program tells more about these efforts and invites all to help support them. |
Although sports teams are often heralded for their talent and for the excitement they offer fans, many athletes quietly give back to their communities in ways far more meaningful. The Pittsburgh Pirates--and their farm teams--offer ample evidence of such contributions, dating back to a challenge by legend Roberto Clemente, who perished on New Year's Eve 1972 while working to serve others. |
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In this magical time when giving is part of the Season, we offer this remarkable story about how one spark of an idea in one Rotary club grew to six weeks of illumination featuring 4 million twinkling lights to help “Feed the Hungry of the Coulee Region” for nearly 25 years. Enjoy! |
Entering its seventh year, #GivingTuesday-- celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States after the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday--is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. |
Today marks the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. As early as WWI, Rotarians served their countries and took heart in Rotary's vision for peace. |
Rotary Fellowships offer another layer of Rotary engagement, friendship, potential travel and fun. There's something for everyone! In this program, Mountain State Rotary E-Club Public Image Chair Bonnie Branciaroli shares a recent Rotary fellowship experience and provides more information on how we might do the same. |
This is a program from our 2016 archives that's been updated with a more recent and very compelling video to help inspire Rotarians everywhere of how far we've come in battling polio and the vigilant work that remains to eradicate it. We hope it helps to inspire you because "we're THIS close" to defeating the disease. |
In our latest program, we hear the actual voice of Rotary founder Paul Harris and learn why some people give so much to support Rotary's work. |
Photo credit: by Chadroc2 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53103649 As we update our strategic plan for the coming Rotary year, it's a good time to step back and look at how our approaches to planning make a difference in Rotary, business, and society at large. |
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This updated program comes from our archives and was initially posted about a year ago. As we plan for the upcoming year of service activities, consider where you might plant a tree in the coming year to bring benefits for decades to come, e.g. your own yard or a local park, school or community center.... |
July 1 kicks off a new year of Rotary International! How can we, as individual Rotarians, ‘Be the Inspiration’ that will continue to build a Rotary that will be stronger tomorrow than it is today? |
District 7540 has been sponsoring Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) for more than 30 years. In this program, RYLA alumna and new E-Club member Wrenna Dorrer shares some memories about the 2018 event. |
Role models and mentors exert great power and unleash great dreams. This program discusses research about mentorship and provides tips and advice about the mentor-mentee relationship. |
This time of year marks the beginning of spring, when the world is full of new growth and possibilities for the coming seasons. |
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Tonight, I enjoyed attending our Morgantown Rotary Meetup. During this special evening of gathering, all 5 Morgantown clubs bring their members together to fellowship and talk Rotary. While at the meeting, someone mentioned the Wheel that serves as our Rotary logo and it made me think about the true historical significance of our organization. Hope you enjoy this program!
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Every Rotary Year, the District Governor makes it a top priority to visit (at least once) each of the 30+ Rotary Clubs in District 7530. This year, our District Governor Mike Kirkpatrick has authored the weekly program below to present his vision and priorities for the 2015-16 Rotary year. We believe this visit by our DG to be especially meaningful as not only the First MSRE Weekly program for 2016, but also the First Weekly program for our new Website! Please enjoy the first-ever District Governor's virtual visit to our club.
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Other than National Soft Pretzel Month and, of course, April Fool’s Day, this time of year marks the beginning of spring and a re-awakening of sorts. We’ve made it past the dog days of winter and the world is full of possibilities for the coming spring and summer months.
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I wanted to take time this week to share a film my company recently completed for Glenville State College and their Hidden Promise Scholarship program. The film was submitted to the White House as part of a peer mentoring initiative sponsored by the First Lady. For me, the story told by students at GSC proved to be inspiring and reassuring that even with all the changes in the world, we still have much to be proud of in today’s young people and to the importance to taking time for others. I hope you enjoy the piece and please feel free to share with others.
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When we look around our country and world, it isn’t hard to find many stories about poverty and the negative stereotypes that come along with it. This TED talk really stood out to me because it focuses on the progress and positive things happening across the globe….and because the presenter is BONO!
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