Your DG’s Thoughts for August, 2025
July always goes quickly—and this year was no exception! Now, as August begins, our minds shift to school, college, Chiefs football, and Rotary’s Membership and New Club Development Month.
First - a Reminder & two Requests!
- District Grant Deadline – Club 2025 District Grant applications are due August 31. There are NO extensions
- Visit our District Facebook Page, Rotary Clubs of Eastern Kansas. Our District Public Image Team is posting outstanding content on. Please like and follow the page!
- New Newsletter Format – Thanks for reading! Mandy has redesigned it for easy navigation. Watch for monthly practical insights from our Membership, Foundation, and Public Image teams.
Help Our Fellow Texas Rotarians & Others!
In July, devastating flash floods struck South-Central Texas, resulting in significant loss of life. Rotary, ShelterBox and other disaster response teams responded quickly. Many of you have already donated to help We thank you!
More help is still needed. Please consider supporting flood relief efforts:
Rotary District 5840 (South-Central Texas)
Mail to: Rotary District 5840 Foundation, P.O. Box 13, Boerne, TX 78006
Rotary District 5870 (Central Texas)
Mail to: Bruce Golden, Treasurer, 6603 Vallecito Dr, Austin, TX 78759
Thank you for your generosity. Together, we make a difference!
Membership and New Club Development Month
Check out District Membership Chair Zach Ahrens’ article on innovative club models, including satellite and service companion clubs.
While attracting new members is important, retention is critical and member engagement drives retention. What’s the best sure-fire way to keep members engaged? Deliver a meaningful club experience. Ask your members what matters most!
Rotary’s “Enhancing the Club Experience: Member Satisfaction Survey” is customizable; it is online and easy to use. Access it here: 🔗 Membership Assessment Tools
District 5710 TEAM Training – August 16, 2025
Join us for TEAM Training - The best place for Rotary learning, fellowship, and fun on a hot summer day!
📅 Saturday, August 16 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Maceli’s, Lawrence, Kansas
Enjoy engaging sessions on Foundation growth, membership strategies, public image tools, and developing club action plans.
☕ Breakfast pastries, coffee, and our fantastic TEAM Training brunch with mimosas and Bloody Mary's—all at no cost! 🔗 Register Here
Our Amazing District Conference – Grow Connect & Have Fun!
Y’all come & join us at our District 5710 Conference – to grow your Rotary skills, deepen friendships and enjoy your fellowship
Enjoy dynamic roundtable sessions to:
- Create & do more impactful service projects
- Overcome resistance to any needed change in your clubs
- Discover what your members want from their club experience—and deliver it
- Attract and retain members, including younger professionals and empty nesters
And back by popular demand – Public Image expert Patrick Harrison with a high-energy session on creative ways to tell your club’s story, highlight your impact, and make public image enjoyable for all!
You will be empowered with tools and inspiration to lead within your club and beyond.
And, of course, the fun starts with our Thursday evening social at Side Pockets—appetizers, drinks, darts, pool, and fellowship!
You will be inspired and entertained by Rotary Foundation Vice Chair Gregg Podd insights about the value of a simple pin. (You’ll have to attend to find out what that means!)
We will conclude on Saturday with an impactful service project packing Rotary Care Kits for human trafficking survivors
🔗 Register now and experience District 5710 hospitality at its finest. You’ll be glad you did!
