Detroit Rotary rolls out the STAR program

It's true, we will soon have some *STARs* among us. STAR stands for * S_*pecial * T_*raining for * A_*ction in * R_*otary, and is the acronym for our brand new, new-member orientation program. I'm excited to announce that *Matt Wegrzynowicz* has agreed to serve as the committee chair for this special subcommittee of the Membership retention committee which is headed up by *Phil Buck*. A very special thanks to President Nominee, *Liz Smith* for designing the STAR logo, and to *Jodi Wong* who has worked with Matt and I to get this new program rolling.

Although the STAR program is new to Detroit Rotary, it's actually not so new to Rotary International. A club in El Paso, Texas started this program back in 1976, and within our own super district 6400, the Adrian noon club has recently implemented this program with great success, so we don't have to re-invent the Rotary wheel!

The program is targeted at brand new Rotary members, typically within the first 1 - 2 years of membership and consists of a special monthly meeting which is separate from our weekly meetings. The meetings are very similar to a Rotary meeting, in that there is a short presentation and either drinks or a meal, and then time for fellowship. The topics will be centered around learning more about Rotary and helping new members get to know one another.

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  Detroit Rotary Foundation Issues 2002 - 2003 Grants

The Detroit Rotary Club Foundation is that arm of the club which exercises our financial obligation to support those in need of assistance. This is done both through Club activities and by offereing help to community groups which appeal to us.

Club Grants
Children's Safety Day at Belle Isle
Youth Citizen Program
Youth Exchange Program
Polio Eradication
Kresge Award

Community Grants
Friends of Detroit Public Library
Young Heroes Program
Detroit Zoo
Sweet Dreamzz Detroit
Philippines TB Project
Oakwood Health System
Michigan Tactical Rescue Operation Team
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