Rotary D6400 Dearborn Club

Dearborn Rotary Club The 19th District Court and the Dearborn Rotary Club combined to produce the most successful Law Day Essay Contest in the history of the event. A total of 561 Dearborn students in grades 4 through 8 penned their thoughts on the 2004 topic of Whether juveniles charged with heinous crimes should be tried as adults. Gathered in the photo are the contest winners and officials. First place winners of $200 U.S. Savings Bonds from Rotary are seated in front. The officials standing in the rear from left are: Past Dearborn Rotary President John C. Snyder and Judges Virginia A. Sobotka, Mark W. Somers, and William C. Hultgren.

Rotary Club Names Vocational Education Awardees

The Rotary Club of Dearborn recently awarded $12,000 in scholarship/grant money to twelve graduating seniors of Dearborn public high schools. The awards are made possible by the Otto J. Rowan trust fund and administered by the Dearborn Rotary Foundation. Mr. Rowan was a former Dearborn teacher, administrator at Woodworth School and Rotarian. The students awarded are the best representatives of each vocational area, are interested in pursuing a career in their chosen vocation, have potential for future success in their field, and are recommended by their vocational instructors.

The students receiving the awards this year were: Guy Lamb, Automotive - Fordson; Annie Osbach, Business - Dearborn; Ahmed Mohamed, Drafting - Edsel Ford; Rebekah McIntyre, Food Management - Dearborn; Fozey Alqirsh, Graphics - Fordson; Katie Gasser, Hairstyling - Edsel Ford; Marissa White, Health Occupations/Allied Health - Edsel Ford; Abass Jaffer, Machine Tool - Fordson; Maggie Essa, Marketing - Fordson; Aaron Haury, Marketing - Edsel Ford; Emilia Sanfilippo, Video Production - Dearborn; and Ki O'Rourke, Wood Technology - Edsel Ford.

This is the sixteenth year for the Otto J. Rowan Vocational Education awards. The Rotary Club of Dearborn through its Foundation states that the scholarship funds may be used for classes, tuition, books, school fees and specialized equipment needed for the related vocational program for each student. "The unique aspect of this scholarship/grant is that the student who is not planning to attend college or pursue additional formalized training can use the money for equipment needed in his or her field," stated Judge William Hultgren, Vocational Director for Dearborn Rotary. The awards were made at the annual Otto Rowan Dinner, held on May 13, 2004 at Park Place. Students, parents, teachers, administrators and school board members all attended as guests of the local club.

For more information about this and other Rotary programs, interested persons are asked to contact the Rotary Club office, 313.278.7233.

See the Governor's Report for 2003.
This report is a labor of love that shows how much this club Lends a Hand.

President Hollmann goals in detail.

Have fun at our weekly meetings and all Rotary events.

· Continue the meeting model established by John McDonald and Omar Guevara.

· Celebrate holidays and sports events

· Include at least four (4) programs on Rotary.

· Include speakers who are informative and entertaining

· Encourage member participation

Participate in Rotary International Centennial events.

Centennial Project Kingfisher Bluff at H.F.C.C. raise funds and involve all of the club members.
Twin club relationship: Develop a relationship and special joint project with an international club: report to R.I. 12/01/2004
100^th Celebration 2/25/2005. Celebrate and show Rotary in Dearborn

Expand Youth Initiatives

· Launch Interact Clubs in three Dearborn High Schools – Major Accomplishment!

· Send 3+ students to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) 11/13 – 11/15/03

· Send 3+ students to New Generations ( 24 hr. lock in ) 2/7/04

· Increase participation in Good News Gang (Detroit World Outreach).

· Consider Inbound/ Outbound Exchange Student

Support an Enhance Communications.

· Inform Dearborn Rotarians about the inter-relationship of the Club, The Club Foundation, the District, and the Rotary International Foundation.

· Relaunch the Club website, and improve its content, timing and cost.

· Update and repair the Rotary signs at the City Gateways.

· Restore the meeting music program.

Expand Membership.

· Increase the number of members.

· Involve more members in Club and District Activities

· Focus on assimilating new members.

· Include 'Family' in our activities.

Support and Enhance Major Projects.

· Homecoming: Sell tickets and CDs.

· CD Sales: Complete sale of Detroit Jazz and determine next opportunity.

· Santa Snaps: Continue the success!!

· St, Paddy: Continue success!!

· Spring Gala: Improve Club participation and schedule in late Spring.

On Going Goals

· Maintain excellence in International Service.

· Continue to reduce costs and continue to demonstrate fiscal responsibility.

· Support the Dearborn Rotary / HFCC Nursing Scholarship with new money- up to $2000 per year.

People and Organization

Major Changes:

· New Treasurer and five new Directors.

· Added Centennial Planning Committee

· Added Rotary Family Committee.

Major Opportunities and Challenges

Interact:

· Challenge: Launch in September.

· Opportunities: Youth involvement in Club meetings and activities.

Membership:

· Challenge: Increase membership and improve assimilation.

· Opportunities: Involved and happy members.

Bottom Line in Terms of Dick Hedke Award Criteria

· Meetings: Improve Music

· Membership: Improve participation / assimilation

· Vocational Service: Continue success

· Community Service: Dramatically expand involvement with youth.

· International Service: Consider sponsoring an exchange student.

· Communications: Improve web page and Media exposure.

· Major Events: continue success and support R.I. Centennial.

Summary

· Your board needs all members to be involved if the Club is to attain its 2003-2004 goals!

· Thank you, the Board and I look forward to working with you to serve our community and its youth, and to build peace and understanding through world understanding.