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Global Grant Scholar Checks in On April 14th, Rotary Global Grant Scholar, Jaclyn Grace, provided an update on her university experience at the club's virtual meeting. Jaclyn is in her first year of studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution at Oxford University in the United Kingdom, and managing her academics in the midst of the COVID19 environment. She and her husband have been welcomed into the university and Rotary environment, which is rich with other Rotary scholars. Jaclyn has had to modify her summer in-field plans and is now pursuing research around influences and motivational factors of extremist groups. Her goals are to better understand not only those factors that motivate people to pursue extremist activities, but also the elements of communities that provide counterbalance and resistance to those tendencies. We wish Jaclyn continue success in her studies. |
Wreaths Across America Begins the New Year On January 11, 2020, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill helped Wreaths Across America with a wreath clean up at the U.S. Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery |
1st Annual International Scholars Dinner Held On January 14, the Rotary District 7620’s first Annual International Scholars Dinner was held at District Governor Barton Goldenberg’s residence in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill - Washington, DC's two Rotary International Global Grant Scholars, Héloïse Wiart from France and Kana Matsuno from Japan, were honored at the dinner. Members of the club, Sean McAlister, Diane Rish, and Peter Kyle were also in attendance. |
Salvation Army Board Member Shares Concerns On March 24, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill held a virtual meeting via Zoom. Our guest speaker was Evangeline Paschal, Evangeline is an attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth. Her practice focuses on class action and other large-case litigation involving subjects as diverse as the Fair Labor Standards Act, False Claims Act, and securities fraud. Evangeline currently serves as Chair of the Salvation Army National Capital Area Advisory Board. Evangeline shared with the club her important work with the Salvation Army with the club on Tuesday. |
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RCCH Welcomes Global Grant Scholars! The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill welcomed two new Rotary Global Grant Scholars, Heloise Wiart (France) and Kana Matsuno (Japan), to its circle. The club is the host to these Georgetown graduate school scholars for the next two years. Both are concentrating their advanced degrees connected to Rotary's area of focus -- Heloise is pursuing a Georgetown degree in security studies program; Kana in foreign service. During the breakfast session, both scholars shared their experience with Rotary and their interests in their fields of choice. The club looks forward to including Heloise and Kana in community activities and supporting their development in Washington. |
Super Hero Fun Day for Foster Kids.png) Join fellow Rotarians from the RC of Dupont Circle in the 7th Annual Superhero 5K & Fun Run will be held on April 20th, 2019 at the scenic Hains Point (East Potomac Park) course. This family-friendly fundraising event is a celebration of the everyday superheroes that make a positive impact in the lives of DC's youth in foster care. For more details, see our Upcoming Events column on this website. |
Join Our Efforts to Alleviate Hunger in D.C. Join us at the Generosity Feeds Washington, DC meal creation event on Saturday, May 4th at the Salvation Army Sherman Avenue location. 75% of children in DC struggle with hunger. This May, be a Hunger Hero by joining us for a Meal Creation Event to package 10,000 meals to fight child hunger locally. The event will be hosted by Encounter Church and welcomes all volunteers. For more information please visit our Upcoming Events on this website. You must register to ensure there are enough volunteer materials. Thank you in advance for helping support our efforts to support minimizing hunger in the District. |
Club Sponsors Spring Social Event Come join the fun with Rotarians in D.C.!! The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill celebrated the arrival of Spring and new membership with a progressive social hour(s) event on Capitol Hill. Food, drink and plenty of ideas and fun was had by all! Thanks to all those who contributed and participated. |
Download Rotary Scholarship Info Are you interested in learning about Rotary Scholarships for 2019? Now you can download information directly from our website. Check out our download section on the right column of this webpage. Just click and download to discover more about background, requirements and application deadlines. |
RCCH Gets Ready for Volunteer Day Mark your calendars for celebrating and promoting Volunteer Day, Saturday, April 27th. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill will join other local non-profits in advertising and promoting community service on Capitol Hill. The event will be held at the Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Come join us, learn about service opportunities in your community, and volunteer your passions! For more information, download the event flyer on this website. See you there! |
RYLA a Winner for Area Youth!.jpg) Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) kicked off its 2019 conference on February 16, 2019 at the 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, MD for participating 7th, 8th and 9th graders. Focus was on building participants' confidence, leadership skills and networking abilities with emphasis on community service opportunities. The program included opening ceremonies, low ropes and group project. Brandon Benavides of NBC 4 Washington spoke to the group of his experiences and learning of leadership elements. Awards were also given out at closing ceremonies. For more details and photos of the event, see https://sites.google.com/site/ryla7620/home We would like to salute the following Rotary Clubs that sponsored students to Junior RYLA 2019:
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MLK Day Service Event Postponed till May Due to extreme weather conditions, service activity in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King is postpone until Saturday, May 18th. Stay tuned for updates on this website and Facebook: @RotaryClubofCapitolHill. Stay warm! |
Payne Elementary Thanks Rotary!.JPG) Payne Elementary School students thanked all the Rotarians who donated gloves, scarves and hats late last year for those less fortunate. As the winter chill sets in, please continue to donate where and when you can. And thank you for your "Service Above Self"!! |
Soles4Souls Benefits Others.JPG) On December 1, 2018, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill (District 7620) in conjunction with the Soles4Souls charity organization hosted a shoe drive in Alexandria, VA. The event, kindly hosted by club member Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, held on Saturday December 1, 2018, collected more than one hundred (100) pairs of shoes for the charity. The new and gently worn shoes will be sent to help people start and sustain small businesses (a micro-enterprise: shoe stores) to one of the one hundred and twenty-seven countries that participate in the program. The event was supported by fellow Rotarians from the Rotary Clubs of Mount Vernon, Metro Bethesda, and Alexandria Central. In addition, the group was honored with the presence of Rotarian Bill Euille, former Alexandria City Mayor (2003-2016). The President of the RCCH, Roxanne Suratgar, thanked the club members and fellow Rotarians for participating and making the evening a success and expressed a desire that the event be the first of many events where clubs both sides of the Potomac River collaborate. A special thanks goes to our host, to Diane Rish for managing the Silent Auction and Kip Knutson for welcoming the guests. In the spirit of Rotary, it was a warm evening of fellowship while honoring the key concepts of “service above self” and “beneficial to others”. |
Help Keep DC Kids Warm!.png){kind=logo}  Rotarians are collecting hats, gloves and scarves for Capitol Hill's Payne Elementary school kids this month! Your donations are welcome. We will be collecting on donations on Tuesday, December 11th at The Dubliner Restaurant. For more information on other times to donate, please contact Amy Thomas at Payne Elementary school (amy.thomas@dc.gov). Thank you in advance. |
Holiday Collection for DASH.jpg) Support Rotary in helping survivors of domestic abuse and their children enjoy a festive Holiday Season. We are collecting holiday presents on Tuesday, December 11th, for DASH (District Alliance for Safe Housing) members. Requested donations include gift cards, journals, gift bags/wrapping paper, infant and toddler toys and clothing along with other children's gifts. For details, see the attached link: Thank you in advance and enjoy a happy and healthy holiday season! |
Gettysburg Memorial Revisited The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill was honored to have Dr. Matthew Moen, President of the Gettysburg Foundation as its morning breakfast speaker on Tuesday, Nov. 27th. The Gettysburg Foundation overseas the museum and visitors center at the famed Gettysburg National Military Park. Dr. Moen discussed how the legacy of Gettysburg and the military park has become a symbol for national healing. |
Soles-4-Souls Fundraiser Dec 1st Please join the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill for Wine and Cheese and a shoe collection in support of Soles4Souls from 6-9pm on Saturday December 1, 2018 at the Carlyle Room, 2151 Jamieson Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. RSVP: RotarianElisabeth100@gmail.com The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill is partnering with Soles4Souls to help those devastated by poverty to attain sustainable employment through a micro-enterprise program designed to create real economic change in developing nations. New and gently worn shoes are the resource to help people start and sustain a small business (a micro-enterprise) of their own. When you donate your used shoes to Soles4Souls, you are helping to provide a steady supply of product to micro-entrepreneurs in countries where there are very few ways to generate income. The income earned allows entrepreneurs to purchase necessities like food, shelter, and education for their families. |
Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Supports Girls on the Run .JPG)  Rotary Club members Kevin Freese and Diane Rish supported Girls on the Run this past weekend by volunteering as Buddy Runners to run alongside two girls from Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary school as part of the Girls on the Run - DC 5K race which took place at Anacostia Park. Girls on the Run is a non-profit program that works to encourage girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games, culminating in a 5k run. |
Global Grant Scholarship Applications due Nov 17th.jpg) Do you know a U.S. college student or graduate student who is living, working, or studying in Washington, D.C. who is seeking a scholarship for a graduate degree abroad? The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill is currently seeking applicants for Rotary's Global Grant Scholarship program, a $30,000 scholarship for one year of study in a graduate program abroad. Application materials are due to the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill by November 17, 2018. Final selection for the scholarship will be announced by Rotary District 7620 in March 2019. To learn more about the Rotary Global Grant scholarship and application requirements, please visit: http://www.directory-online. If you have any questions or would like to submit an application, please contact Diane Rish at Diane.Rish@gmail.com. |
Join us on Barrack's Row for Fun and Activities! Join us in celebrating with the Capitol Hill Community on 8th Street SE at the Barrack's Row Festival 2018, September 29th! There will be plenty of fun and activities for every family member! Support Capitol Hill and Rotary in this community event. |
Rotarians Gather to Teach and Learn at RLI Rotary Club of Capitol Hill members, Peter Kyle, Diane Rish, Nazila Jamshidi and Sean McAlister celebrate after a day of training sponsored by the Rotary Leadership Institute, August 10th. Classes are available throughout the year for Rotarians in District 7620. |
Club Officer Handover Celebration.jpg) Come celebrate the close of the 2017-18 Rotary year and the kickoff of 2018-19! Club Officers will be formally handing over roles and honoring members. Don't miss this chance for fellowship and fun! When: Wednesday, July 11th - 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: The offices of Andeavor/Tesoro/Marathon 601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 850 If you are planning to attend, please confirm your attendance with Kip Knudson prior to the event. Kip can be reached at kknudson64@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at this event! |
Toronto 2018 - RI Convention: June 23-27 The Rotary International Convention in Toronto, Ontario kicks off on Sunday, June 24th. Speakers will include:
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Ducks Race in DC!.JPG) The Rotary Club of Washington DC in cooperation with Capital Riverfront BID sponsored the DC Duck Race, a neighborhood event to raise funds for non-profits in Washington, DC in support of youth. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill was pleased to be a part of the fund-raising and family-fun event. The weather was grand, the ducks raced and winners were found! Congrats to all. |
Volunteers Needed - Girls on the Run, June 3rd Volunteers are needed next Sunday morning, June 3rd, to support the "Girls on the Run" 5K event held in downtown DC. Girls on the Run DC is a non-profit that promotes girl's self-esteem and confidence while integrating running in their programs. If you are interested in participating for one of these volunteer teams, contact Roxanne Suratgar or David Sterling. Story Team Time: 8:30-11:30am Description: Throughout the event, you will obtain parents’ contact information so they can later share a story about their, as well as their daughter’s, Girls on the Run experience!
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RI Honors 2018 Congressional Champions for Polio.JPG) Rotary International and US Polio Eradication Coalition partners (USAID, CDC, UNICEF and others) joined forces with US Senators and Representatives to celebrate efforts to eliminate polio around the world. Congressional members urged coalition partners to continue the steady pursuit of eradicating the last cases and prepare for managing public health structures post-polio eradication. Rotarians from District 7620 and Nigeria joined the session to network and lend encouragement.  |
President Elect Discusses Girls' Education During the District conference held earlier this month Roxanne Suratgar, President elect of our club joined forces with Anand Seth and Tariq Husain to give a presentation on the importance of girls’ education highlighting not only the moral importance of giving girls equal access to education but also the economic benefits. While progress has been made in early education much still needs to be done to continue rebalancing education through high school to university and the jobs market. A key take away was the importance not only of the large high profile projects but also some smaller projects such as transport scholarships or access to clean water which allows girls to collect water before returning home (a task which would otherwise take them away from attending school) or bathrooms with locks.... simple things with a major impact. Girls’ education is a core interest of our club which has been fund raising to provide classroom supplies to a girls’s school in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Herat Afghanistan. |
Donate and Join us at the DC Duck Race.jpg) The D.C. DUCK RACE is a free, fun, family-friendly event and festival hosted by the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C. that will bring the community together in support of local non-profits and organizations on May 26, 2018 from 11am-3pm. Rubber Ducks will participate in a race on the Anacostia River at Yards Park, 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003. GRAND PRIZE for the winning duck is: 3 days/2 nights at Salamander Resort and Spa in Middleburg, VA and $200 in Resort credit or a Special Duck Worth $1,000,000!* You do not need to be present to win. Funds raised will support community organizations. In addition to prizes for the winning ducks, participants will enjoy music and other entertainment, food, activities and much more. It costs $10 to sponsor a duck and our organization will receive part of the proceeds we raise from ducks entered in the Race at : https://app.mobilecause.com/ Learn more at www. dcduckrace.org. *For every 3,333 ducks sponsored, one will be a Special Duck worth $1 million if it comes in 1st place. |
Fun at the 2018 Distirct 7620 Conference.JPG) Rotary Club of Capitol Hill joined fellow Rotarians in celebrating District 7620's year of Rotary: Making a Difference. Maryland Governor Larry Hagan kicked off the conference where there were honorees, discussions and ...a little fun! |
Congratulations Peter Kyle! Congratulations to our own Peter Kyle for being honored by Rotary International President Ian Riseley at this year's District 7620 Conference. The award, "Service Above Self", is one of the highest awards in Rotary and reflects Peter's dedication to Rotary's motto. Peter has been involved at all levels of the organization including most recently with Rotary's International Peace Centers around the world. Thank you, Peter, for your dedication and efforts. |
Success at the Hill Center's Volunteer Day! The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill had success recruiting at the Hill Center's annual Volunteer day. Over 25 area non-profits joined in promoting their club services to volunteers on Capitol Hill. It was a great opportunity to network and advertise Rotary's "Service Above Self" focus. Join us in making the D.C. neighborhoods a better place. |
"Kiss the Blarney Stone" Fundraiser as Success! A BIG THANK YOU to all Rotarians and friends who joined in "Kiss the Blarney Stone" fundraiser event on April 24th at The Dubliner Restaurant! We raised over $3,500 in proceeds at our silent auction. These funds will go to our 501(c) (3) Club Foundation and are marked to support our education program for girls in Herat, Afghanistan. Stay tuned for updates on the project. Thank you again for your energy, donations and fun! |
Happy Hour and Fundraiser at the Dubliner RestaurantHAPPY HOUR AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER! Tuesday April 24, 2018 6:00PM - 8:30PM at The Dubliner Restaurant & Pub 4 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Rotary Club of Capitol Hill invites you to join us this evening and bid on some very special items This is our annual fundraiser and all proceeds will go to our service projects including a joint Rotary Club effort to support a girl’s school in Herat, Afghanistan. Others support DC-based education, safe-housing and poverty-elimination initiatives. This will be powerful!
BID ON SOME GREAT AUCTION ITEMS!
We are building an inventory of great offerings to bid on, and this already includes accommodation for 1 night at The Inn at Meander Plantation, a week’s town house accommodation in Montego Bay, Jamaica, wine tasting, kayaking lessons, registration at the RI Convention and lots more. A $5 cover enters you in a drawing for a special gift that night!
COME ON OUT, DROP BY FOR FELLOWSHIP, MAKE A BID, SUPPORT A SERVICE PROJECT!
For questions contact: Diane Rish (diane.rish@gmail.com) or Gary Vanderhoof (garyvanderhoof@yahoo.com)
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Participate in Volunteers Day at the Hill Center - April 28th.jpg) Participate in representing the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill at the Volunteer Capitol Hill 2018 on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Established in 2013, Volunteer Capitol Hill is an annual fair designed to showcase a wide variety of opportunities for volunteer service. It benefits Capitol Hill-based nonprofit organizations by helping them recruit volunteers and network with other organizations, and it benefits members of the community by helping them match their skills and interests to the needs of participating organizations. Volunteer Capitol Hill 2017 was a great success, with 35 organizations and an estimated 300 community members participating. Contact a Club Board member for details. |
Join the Fundraiser Planning Committee.jpg) We are looking for volunteers to join the 2018 Fundraising Planning Committee. This project will plan and coordinate the club's fundraising efforts in support of local and international programs including Herat School and Teaching training, Central Union Mission, DASH and other partner programs. Lend your ideas and planning skills! Contact Diane Rish or Gary Vanderhoof for details. |
Collection for Howard Univ Students Feb 27th.jpg) A collection for homeless students will be taken at our Club Assembly and meeting on Tuesday, February 27th. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill joins in collaborating with the Raney-Moss group to support homeless and struggling students at Howard University by donating personal care items. These collections are stored at the university chapel and distributed to those in need. For our February collection, please consider donating one or several of the following items:
Thank you in advance. |
Support a Good Cause for Dupont Circle Rotary Club at Trivia Night.jpg) Join our Rotary colleagues on Sunday, February 25 when the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle (RCDC) will host their 6th annual trivia fundraiser from 1:30-4:30pm at Stoney’s on L, 2101 L St. NW, Washington, DC.
Partnering with the Vicente Ferrer Foundation, the Dupont Circle RC will use proceeds from trivia night to buy bicycles that will support education in India. In rural areas of India, more than 60% of children drop out of school after 5th grade. One hundred million children of school age do not attend school, and the literacy rate of girls from marginalized groups is below 35%. Many students support family businesses and cannot spend more than an hour to travel to and from school—but access to bikes makes the commute possible.
In recent years, this project has provided bikes for 7,000 girls in rural India. Since receiving bikes, 75% of those students attend 90% of the classes in schools that are more than three miles away from their home. The village of Narpala has 127 marginalized students in need of bikes. RCDC plans to raise the funds needed to purchase bikes for these children, and trivia night is the opening event for this campaign. |
Business Consultant Motivates Club Members.JPG) DW Starr, business consultant and motivational speaker shed his enthusiasm for sales and provided insights in speaking to crowds for club members last month. Mr. Starr's years of experience in the medical field and his passion and energy for motivating people in times of change was welcomed by members. His change and leadership training programs and techniques can be found at www.5StarrChange.com. |
RYLA Program at National 4H Conference Center - Feb 17-19th.jpg) This week is an opportunity for high school students to attend the 2018 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program from February 17-19. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill is sponsoring two students to attend this conference in Chevy Chase, MD. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where high school students develop skills as leaders while having fun and making connections. The benefits of the program include enabling students to connect with leaders in the community and around the world to:
This year's program is a three-day leadership program (Feb. 17-19) will be held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 20815 and will include overnight accommodations for the students. The program will focus on leadership elements and community service opportunities. IMPORTANT DEADLINES February 17 RYLA 2018 & Junior RYLA 2018 (Must Arrive 8-9am) Junior RYLA 2018 (Program ends 4pm) February 19 RYLA 2018 (Program ends 1pm) |
Help Save Lives -- Donate Blood Dear Fellow Rotarians in the D.C. Area, We have teamed up with Inova Blood Donor Services to host a blood drive and would like to take this time to ask you to donate blood. There is no substitute for blood; it can only come from a volunteer blood donor. Currently less than 38% of our population is eligible to donate blood. Please Save the Date for our club's Blood Drive Event and help us spread the word with your members. When: Wednesday January 24, 2018 Time: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Where: Inova bloodmobile outside of the University Club If you are eligible to donate blood, please click on the link below to make your appointment today. Donating blood is safe, simple and only takes about one hour. |
Rotarians Help Support Ringing in the Holidays.jpg)  The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill wishes you and your family the best for 2018 and hopes that your holidays were filled with joy and celebration. As part of the Season, club members rang in the holidays in support of the Salvation Army red Kettle drive, ringing bells and collecting donations in downtown D.C. Warmest wishes to you -- and don't forget those less fortunate! |
Herat Rotary Club President Inspires Educational Change Somaye Sarvarzade, President of the Rotary Club of Herat, and Education Officer at UNICEF, gave an inspiring insight into current challenges and potential of education in Afghanistan. Ms. Sarvarzade spoke of an education project that her Rotary Club is actively pursuing to improve the security and high dropout rates of young girls in Herat. The project not only restores school buildings and security walls, but also trains teachers and expands curriculum for students. Influenced by supportive parents and her own experiences as a refugee, Ms. Sarvarzade demonstrates "Service Above Self" in the educational development initiatives she pursues -- from speaking to parents and children in remote villages, to supporting policy and planning efforts through UNICEF and the Ministry of Education, to providing after school reading clubs for students. Ms. Sarvarzade's passion for education was influenced by a USAID mentor to put her energies to creative use. She believes that Afghan people themselves must drive the change needed to sustain progress in educating the country's next generation. We look forward to lending a hand in those efforts. |
Start Collecting Your Sundries for Homeless and Needy.JPG) .jpg) .jpg) .png){kind=logo} Local partners are counting on your donations of sundries and clothes this Fall. Contribute where and when you can. Club members will be collecting sundries in the coming month to distribute to those in need. Stay tuned for timing and specific requests. |
Join Rotarians in Honoring Fallen Heroes at Arlington Volunteers Needed to Place Holiday Wreaths at Arlington National Saturday, December 16 at 8 AM - 11 AM Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22211 Sign up on Facebook #Arlington national cemetery. Tickets available on meetup.com. Participating Club members will meet at the Arlington Metro stop at 8:00am. |
Celebrate World Polio Day October 24th! Be a part of World Polio Day on October 24th! See our events section for details. And check out Rotary International activities worldwide: |
US VETS Exec Dir Shares DC Program Goals and Plans Cliff Lewis, Executive Director of USVETS (the nation's largest veterans support organization), shared the history of his organization and growth within DC. He and Jasmine Owens, outreach coordinator, spoke of the progress they have made in establishing a 85-veteran capacity transition facility in Southeast DC. (150 Wayne Street SE). This facility enables US Vets to provide a means to get Veterans off the streets of DC and moving towards a more stable living situation. The organization also provides wrap-around support services and programs to keep Vets on the road to independent living. Their greatest success has been finding and securing permanent housing via subsidies with local and federal funds. US VETS is looking to raise funds to expand their Case Management support services and is open to partnering with Rotary. If you are interested in seeing the USVETS facility or discussing how you can help, please contact Cliff Lewis at clewis@usvetsinc.org. |
American Constitution Society Leaders Look to Educate Citizens Patrick Kibbe and Jessica Westerman of the DC chapter of the American Constitution Society spoke to club members about educating youth on Constitutional principles and their practical application to every day life in the U.S. They shared efforts to educate 3rd, 4th and 5th graders on how the Constitution affects citizenry and its importance in not only American history, but its present and future. Rotarians engaged in discussions on how our Rotary initiatives can and do overlay in areas that involve the 1st, 6th and 14th Amendments (right to free speech, right to a speedy and public trial, and right to due process). There are areas to collaborate to ensure Peace, Education and Improved Living initiatives are maximized. Thank you Patrick and Jessica for a lively discussion! Look forward to future discussions. |
Fun at the Barracks Row Fall Festival!!   Rotary club members celebrated Fall on Capitol Hill at the Barracks Row Festival, 8th Street SE on Saturday, Sep 23rd. The club publicized Rotary activities and shared Rotary purpose and values with event participants. Over 8,000 people were in attendance at the street fair. Thank you to all the volunteers who shared their time and energy. |
Thank you for your visit, DG Greg Wims! On Tuesday, September 12th, members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill welcomed our District Governor, Gary Wims, to The Dubliner (4 F Street, NW, Washington, DC). We enjoyed an engaging discussion with the DG covering District initiatives and priorities for 2017-18. This included a focus on Opioid Awareness and prevention in Maryland and DC; outreach to community partners; RI's Polio Plus and Tree Planting initiatives; and planning for the District conference and RI Convention in Toronto. Thank you, Governor! |
Galaudette Day Sept 20th registration deadline Sept 11thDEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION FOR GALLAUDET ROTARY DAY 2017 is Monday, September 11th!! Don't forget!! GALLAUDET ROTARY DAY 2017 will begin with registration at 11:00 am at the "Ole Jim” Alumni House located on the Gallaudet campus near the free parking garage. The luncheon will begin promptly at 11:30 am and conclude at 2:00 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Gallaudet, the world’s only liberal arts, higher education institution specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing students, meet past and present Gallaudet students, enjoy amazing entertainment by Gallaudet students and a luncheon including a keynote address by Gallaudet leaders. Gallaudet’s President, Roberta Cordano, ESQ., is planning to attend. Gallaudet University is located at 800 Florida Avenue, NE in Washington, D.C. (just a few blocks east of New York Avenue on Florida Avenue). |
Get Ready for Barrack's Row 2017!!.jpg) Get ready to participate in this year's Barrack's Row Festival on September 23rd from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill will be celebrating with Barrack's Row participants in games, fun and spreading the word about Rotary! We need your participation. Sign up as a volunteer with Gary Vanderhoof (gary.vanderhoof@conduent.com) or Mark Evans (mark.evans@sharetechsolutions.com). See you there! |
Solar policy expert discusses growing industry Deputy Director of The Solar Foundation, Pari Kasotia, presented key elements of the solar and alternative energy industry including barriers to adoption. With a strong business acumen, Pari related her expertise in clean energy markets, energy efficiency, and biofuels to ongoing challenges to the solar industry, which includes availability of operational and installation expertise to areas throughout the US. The Solar Foundation provides an annual assessment of the solar industry, the Solar Jobs Census , which tracks the industry employment at the national, state, and local levels. It is the first and most authoritative national benchmark for solar jobs research, and serves a critical role in understanding the impact of solar energy development in the United States. Since 2010, annual updates to the Census have charted the dramatic growth in the U.S. solar workforce. |
Sign up for Committees for 2017-18Club Rotarians - be sure to express your passion and interest and involvement by signing up for committees and club posts. The following committees are looking for interested members to help drive activities and initiatives this year:
We are also looking for an Editor to publish monthly club bulletins and work with the PR Chair in coordinating promotion of events. Make your voice heard! |
Bring your proposals! Rotary Club Board and Foundation reviewing 2017-18 Initiatives Bring your ideas to the Board! Send your proposals for 2017-18 initiatives that you want to see done. The Foundation Board of RCCH is reviewing all ideas and proposals in August. Submit your proposals by July 31st to David Sterling, Roxanne Sugarat and/or Quentin Wodon. We look forward to your ideas and creative energy! |
Herat Rotary Club Co-Founder Shares Experiences Habib Rahmani, co-founder of the Rotary Club of Herat, Afghanistan, joined our club meeting to share his experiences establishing a Rotary club in Afghanistan in 2007. Habib also highlighted several key service and education projects that were new to Herat including blankets for homeless persons, gender education in schools, Eid celebrations with orphans and tree planting in schools and parks around Herat. We appreciated the time Habib shared with us. Also joining us was Astrid Viel (pictured with Habib), a Rotarac from France. Welcome and thank you for joining us! |
Supporter of Rotary in Afghanistan to speak
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill welcomes Brad Hanson who has been a supporter of Rotary in Afghanistan for the past decade. Brad Hanson is a seasoned Foreign Service professional whose overseas experience spans more than thirty years. He began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Iran. In addition to Persian, he speaks some Arabic, Pashto, Russian and Uzbek. Over the past two decades he has served in the US State Department in a variety of capacities, including Deputy Chief of Mission at the US embassies in Afghanistan and Yemen and Deputy Director of the Office of Northern Gulf Affairs (Iran and Iraq) in the Bureau of Near East Affairs. He is currently taking part in the Senior Seminar, an interagency leadership and management training program at the Foreign Service Institute in Washington, DC, and is scheduled to join the US embassy in Uzbekistan in 2005 as Deputy Chief of Mission. |
Rotary Convention in Atlanta Celebrates 100 Years of Foundation Rotarians' yearlong celebration of The Rotary Foundation and 100 years of Doing Good in the World culminates at the Atlanta convention June 10-14th. Help us celebrate in the city where it all began:
You can still join the celebration by going to http://www.riconvention.org/en/atlanta/register to register. |
Register for District Conference - College Park - May 5-7.jpg) Register NOW - Celebrating Rotary District Conference 2017 District 7620 Annual Conference & Foundation Centennial Gala College Park, Maryland - May 5-7, 2017 Be a part of Celebrating Rotary 2016-2017 accomplishments and The Rotary Foundation Centennial. The College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is at the intersection of University Blvd., Campus Drive, and Adelphi Road - 3501 University Blvd. East, Hyattsville, MD 20783 To register, go to http://www.rotary7620.org/ |
Women share stories of humanitarian service on International Women's Day
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Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Positioned to Support Community in 2017-18 .jpg) The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill has qualified to participate in Rotary District 7620 and Rotary International grants to communities for the upcoming Rotary Year 2017-18. This qualification enables the club to better serve its community and partners regionally and globally. Rotary sponsors initiatives that are identified and executed by its members supporting improvements in:
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Cellist performs live at Rotary! Cellist Carrie Bean Stute graced our Rotary club meeting with live music and reflection on efforts to more fully engage communities in classical music. Carrie and her colleague, Efi Hackmey, are music directors of the chamber ensemble Chiarina, which brings high-quality chamber music performances and innovative programming to Capitol Hill, DC, and Montgomery County, MD. Their mission is to make live performances of great masterpieces accessible to the community at large, and to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Carrie discussed new trends in classical music and how these efforts to engage communities in more common settings is reconnecting people to classical music as a learning tool. In addition to her chamber ensemble work, she is a member of the President’s Marine Corps band and delivers performances throughout D.C. Thank you, Carrie, for being a part of our morning meeting. We look forward to a return visit!
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Collection of Sundries and Personal Care Items for Homeless .jpg) Rotarians, join our partner, the Raney-Moss Foundation, in collecting sundries and care package items to help homeless students in the DC area. Sundries and daily care items will be collected and distributed to Raney-Moss volunteers and the Howard University Chapel to assist homeless students this Spring. Beginning March 8th, RCCH members will be collecting items for this cause. For more details, see David Sterling at sterling131@gmail.com.
Useful items include the following:
Toiletries and Personal Care
· Feminine napkins · Wash cloth · Tampons · Toothbrush holder · Shower shoes · Makeup · Deodorant · Lotion · Toothpaste Contact lens solution · Toothbrush · Hairspray · Towel · Shampoo · Soap · Conditioner
School Supplies
· Pen · Notebooks · Pencil · Sticky notes · Paper – lined or plain · Highlighters
Other Items for Care Packages · Gift Cards · Laundry detergent · Fabric softener · Recent magazine · Recent hometown newspaper
· Motivational book · Devotional book · Air freshener · Paper towels Napkins · Dish soap · Dish cloth · Phone card
· Envelopes · Stamps · Pictures of recent event · Photo album · Blank CDs · All purpose spray cleaner · Holiday decorations · Trash can liners · Potato chips · Pretzels · Corn Chips · Ramen noodles · Tea · Coffee · Canned pasta meals · Cookies · Mints Gum · Microwave popcorn · Candy bars or other chocolate · Mac and Cheese Instant oatmeal
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District 7620 Sponsoring Forum on Human Trafficking On March 11, 2017 Rotary District 7620 is sponsoring the Forum on Human Trafficking at the College Park Hotel & Conference Center (3501 University Blvd. East, Hyattsville, MD 20783) located on the University of Maryland College Park campus.
Registration fee: $20 per person
To register go to www.rotary7620.org or email Sherry at rotary@district7620.org. Pre-registration is required by March 3rd.
Speakers working to end human trafficking include Senator Susan Lee; Michael Lyles, Prince George's Human Relations Commission; Jeanne Allert of The Samaritan Women, Baltimore; Laura Ardito, UMBC and UMD SAFE CENTER; Maryland Trooper Sgt. Debbie Flory; and Angela Spencer of the Frederick County Human Trafficking Task Force. Awareness is the first step to ending trafficking. LEARN about slavery and LEAD in stopping trafficking.
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Help Needed - Pro Bono Training at Capitol Hill Ctr..jpg) .jpg) Registration for M&E training on February 24 at the Capitol Hill Center is now closed. We have reached 150 registered participants, with the target of 130 actual participants. Some participants have also registered only for part of the day, so we hope not to exceed the maximum room capacity of 110 people!
We do need volunteers to assist the day of the event to help coordinate guest and participants. This includes filming the event. All volunteers welcome! Please contact Quentin Wodon for details at rotarianeconomist@gmail.com.
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Capitol Hill Rotarians Support RYLA Youth As part of a continuing effort to support youth leadership in critical thinking in personal and professional lives, Capitol Hill Rotarians will be sponsoring two high school students to attend the 2017 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program in Chevy Chase, MD. RYLA is a three-day leadership training program that is designed to recognize, encourage, and further develop the leadership skills of 10th, 11th and 12th grade high school students who have shown a potential for rendering important service to their schools and communities. Rotary established this program to enable promising young leaders to encounter and analyze critical issues of professional and business ethics and to accept responsibility; to confront and resolve critical social, cultural, economic, and environmental issues; and to develop and refine leadership skills.
This year's program will start February 18th. We congratulate all participants and wish them a productive and enjoyable event!
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Gear up for Pro Bono project training and reception - Feb24th.jpg) If you are interested in contributing to the Capitol Hill service community and want to meet a range of talented people, we want to hear from you! As part of RCCH's ongoing effort to provide services to non-profits in the Capitol Hill community, plan to join Rotarians on February 24th in a training session on developing and executing projects for non-profits. Details on time and location will be forthcoming soon.
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Jennifer Bentzel discusses IMA World Health Jennifer Bentzel is the Fundraising Officer for IMA World Health. She has been at IMA for five years and has traveled to Haiti to see first-hand IMA’s WASH and NTD programs in action. She will be discussing IMA World Health, which is an international non-profit whose main headquarters are located in Washington, DC. IMA collaborates with local, national and international partners, especially faith-based networks and organizations to build integrated, holistic and sustainable health systems. IMA’s main focus is to increase access to quality health care, with an emphasis on some of the most vulnerable populations. Many of their programs aim to improve malaria, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and health system strengthening.
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Rotarians and Friends Support Homeless Students in DC The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill teamed with the Raney-Moss Group (RMG) and friends to create and deliver care packages to homeless students in DC. This is an ongoing effort by Rotarians and partners to serve segments of the student body in local colleges that require day-to-day support. Working with college Outreach programs, RMG and its partners provide monthly personal care items. Thank you for your donations!
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Get ready to Ring Holiday Bells for Salvation Army.jpg) Members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill plan to ring holiday bells for the Salvation Army this coming holiday season. If you are interested in participating, please contact David at sterling131@gmail.com or Debbie at dleungharrison@gmail.com) for details. As in previous years, we hope to raise fund for the Salvation Army at the Capitol Hill Walmart on one or several of the week ends in December. Date to be confirmed in the near future. |
Donate to Gifts to the HomelessDonate this season with fellow Rotarians to the Gifts for the Homeless non-profit here in DC (contact Melinda at melinda.cooperman@gmail.com). GFTH accepts clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, sheets and towels, and travel toiletries. The items must be donated on December 2-4. |
Help DASH in its fund raising efforts this Fall and Holidays!.jpg) The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill is teaming with DASH to provide focus on fund raising events for the non-profit this Fall. Proceeds will help bolster programs aimed at supporting resident women and children. These include the following:
Art for DASH (contact Roxanne at roxannesuratgar@hotmail.com): Over 30 local artists will be selling one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, photography, and craft pieces. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and get your holiday shopping done early! Wednesday, November 16th from 6-9PM. Hosted by: Gunlocke and HBF Showroom, 1331 F Street, NW, DC - 9th Floor. This is a free event. A portion of the artists proceeds will go to DASH. DASH Holiday Gift Drive (contact Roxanne at roxannesuratgar@hotmail.com): The “DASH into December” campaign will provide holiday gifts for 58 women and 81 children in our Cornerstone emergency safe housing program this holiday season. They have a Holiday Wish List with more details for your consideration. |
Rotarian Nazilla Jamshidi shares Afghan story Nazilla Jamshidi, founding member of the Rotary Club of Herat, Afghanistan, shared her story and passion as a Rotarian in establishing a Rotary Club in Afghanistan. From five original members the RC of Herat has grown to 25 members and is active in environmental education, homeless and health projects in Herat and its surrounding areas. Nazilla continues to focus on gender awareness and educational issues in Afghanistan and developing countries.
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill looks forward to supporting Nazilla in her efforts and welcomes her to the RCCH family.
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RCCH Nominates Candidates for Rotary Generate LEAD The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill has nominated five youth to attend Rotary's Generation LEAD on September 17th at the Riggs Alumni Center in College Park, MD. The all-day event connects young professionals with community leaders, business leads and mentors to build interest in ways to strengthen communities. Participants will have the opportunity to earn an exclusive Young Professional Community Ambassador Certificate from Rotary International.
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DG Kobbe Recognizes Roxanne Suratgar's Contributions Roxanne Suratgar was recognized by District Governor Anne Mae Kobbe and the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill for her contributions to service and the community. Roxanne has continued to demonstrate Rotarian values in her promotion of DASH and outreach to visiting Rotarians and their families. Well done, Roxanne!
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District Gov Anne Mae Kobbe Kicks Off New Year.jpg) District 7620's new Governor, Anne Mae Kobbe kicked off the 2016-17 year at The Dubliner with the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill. She emphasized the club's new to continue to engage in the community and raise the profile of Rotary while inducting our newest member, Cathi Coridan (standing at right). Anne Mae is only the third woman to hold the position of District Governor, and will use her bully pulpit to recognize the contributions that women make throughout the Rotary District.
The new DG also noted that this year is the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Foundation. It is also a year to remain vigilant in support of PolioPlus! Both focuses provide opportunities to create and tell stories about why and how Rotarians give to Polio eradication. In addition, it provides opportunities for each Rotarian to match the initial investment in the Rotary Foundation of $26.50 and to PolioPlus!
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Eric Goldstein Keynote and Supporter of RCCH's Pro Bono Initiative |
Rotary Serving Humanity |
Where is Rotary International found?.JPG) Rotary International clubs can be found just about anywhere in the world doing good for communities and promoting peace. This clock, donated by the Rotary Club of Hamilton can be found in Hamilton, Bermuda. Look for a Rotary wheel when you travel and connect with a wide assortment of people.
Where was the last place that you recognized a Rotary sign?
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Join us at RCCH Open House at the Hill Center - July 12th!!.jpg) .png){kind=logo} The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill will be hosting their 2016 Open House on Tuesday, July 12th at the Hill Center at the Old Navy Hospital, corner of Pennsylvania and 9th Street, Southeast. Event starts at 6:00PM with speakers and discussion of support of non-profits and education in DC.
Eric Goldstein, Founder of One World Education, will be the keynote speaker. The Club will also be formally launching their Pro Bono Initiative for Capitol Hill. Come join us for the fun and learning. And bring a friend!
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End Polio Night at the Washington Nationals  Attend a National's baseball game and support the End Polio Now! Campaign on Saturday, July 2. 2016-2017 Rotary International President John Germ will be a special guest at the game. The July 2nd game will feature the Cincinnati Reds against the Nationals. Game starts at 7:15 PM at Nationals Park.
$5 from every ticket sold benefits the Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus Campaign.
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Past DG, Peter Kyle, Talks Peace Rotary Club member and Past-DG, Peter Kyle, brings his considerable experience with Rotary International in a Club discussion on Tuesday, June 28th. The focus of the meeting will be Rotary's role in promoting Peace across the globe. Peter will provide his insights on current Rotary initiatives to build lasting Peace through scholarship and conflict-reduction efforts.
Join us at The Dubliner to welcome back Peter from his global travels.
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RCCH Honors One of Its Own RCCH honored Debbie Harrison with Paul Harris +6 award for her continued dedication and support of Rotary causes. Club President Tom Reed presented the award. Congrats Debbie! Thank you for your support.
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Calling all writers!! As part of its Pro-Bono Initiative, RCCH is looking to develop a series of briefs that highlight education related non-profit efforts around DC. The briefs are no more than four pages with focus on innovations in education. For more details see the following:
Link: http://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/community-connections#tab5 If you are interested in writing a brief for the series, please let Quentin Wodon know the topic/idea. Target deadline is end of June with understanding that our full portfolio would be distributed at the RCCH Open House, July 19th. Thank you in advance for your contributions! |
Amnesty Intl and Rotary Explore Community Teaming Members of the DC chapter of Amnesty International will be joining the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's club assembly on Tuesday, May 24th, to share and brainstorm on opportunities to collaborate on activities and events around DC. Focus will be on strengthening community awareness of Peace and Reconciliation efforts. Please join us in this session Tuesday morning starting at 7:30AM.
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Government Official to share insights on STEM education for minorities Guest speaker, Kareem Burney, will share his insights as a minority student who successfully pursued a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and career. Kareem currently holds the position of Jurisdictional Officer at the FDA where he has established device regulatory policy and interpretation of FDA device regulations for device determination and pre amendment device decisions. This includes reviewing and evaluating device determination and pre amendment request for FDA and Industry. He also contributed to the development of specific CDRH Compliance enforcement discretion policies. Kareem holds a Masters in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida.
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RCCH members Recruit at The World Bank .jpg) The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill had a successful recruitment day at The World Bank Tuesday, May 10th. Club members shared Rotary activities and initiatives with Bank colleagues who provide development support across 192 countries. Over 30 Bank employees showed interest in Rotary activities.
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RCCH Foundation presents funds to WANADA RCCH Foundation Board Member, Chuck Charpentier, presents a $500 check from the RCCH Foundation to Matt Fink of the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) in support of its Education Institute.
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RCCH members join fellow Cap Hill Volunteers The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill joined 38 other non-profit organizations at the Hill Center (Old Naval Hospital) on Pennsylvania Ave. SE for a day of volunteer recruiting and networking. Organized by the Volunteer Capitol Hill Task Force and the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, this annual volunteer day offered area non-profits opportunities to promote their initiatives and participate in bringing focus to the wide range of community services provided on Capitol Hill. Nicky Cymrot, long-time resident of Capitol Hill and pioneer in transforming the Old Naval Hospital to a cultural center, was on hand for the day's events. Congrats to all our partner service organizations and interested volunteers!
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DC Duck Races a Success! |
Fellow Rotarian Honored with Paul Harris Award.JPG) Fellow RCCH member, Roxanne Suratgar, was honored by Club President Tom Reed with a Paul Harris Award. Thank you, Roxanne, for your commitment and contributions!
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Meals on Wheels Chief Membership Officer Shares Insights Todd Turner, Chief Membership Officer at Meals on Wheels Association, shared the non-profits priorities and goals with RCCH members. There are 1065 member organizations within this nationwide organization with 5 in DC. Their network of support extends to over 3500 partners in local communities. The MoW Association provides members with education programs, webinars and annual events. In addition, the association provides members with grants and publicity support.
Meals on Wheels is seeking to do the following: 1) Shore up Federal funding, 2) fully understand the impacts of the Affordable Care Act on its members, 3) continue research associated with seniors' health including mental health benefits on human interactions and dollar savings to Medicare, 4) continue to seek dollar savings to members through discounts on food, office, cars and fuel, 5) provide grants with Subaru partnership ("Share the Love") and "March for Meals", and 6) launch a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of youth to understand that seniors are active and delightful persons to develop a friendship with. The goal is to encourage younger people to volunteer their time with seniors.
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Support Your Heart and a Cause -- Lawyers Have a Heart! Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5K Run & Walk to be held June 11, 2016
Washington Harbour | Georgetown Join Jennifer Walls, Director of the American Heart Association, in support of DC's largest 10K race. - See more at: http://www.lawyershaveheartdc.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1142580#sthash.JQv2mpFx.dpuf
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Let the Duck Races Begin!! 1st Ever D.C. Duck Race April 30th Washington, D.C.’s first ever D.C. Duck Race is set for April 30, 2016. The Rotary Club of Washington D.C. will host the event on the Anacostia River at The Yards Park thanks in part to a partnership with the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID). The D.C. Duck Race is a fun, family-friendly event and festival that will bring the community together in support of local non-profits and organizations. "Sponsor” numbered rubber ducks that will participate in a race in the Anacostia River, with funds supporting the Rotary Club and community organizations. This event is modeled on many successful events hosted by Rotary Clubs across the United States, including one run in Aspen, Colorado for more than two decades. First prize is $5,000 or a Special Duck worth $1,000,000!!* Plus an additional 10 or more prizes will be awarded.
Please consider making a donation on our team page as a portion of your donation will be returned to the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Foundation to fund our various grants and service projects. Here is a link to our team page: https://www.crowdrise.com/rotary-club-of-capitol-hill-foundation/fundraiser/chuckcharpentier.
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One World Education Celebration April 13th One World Education will be presenting their annual One World Celebration event recognizing new OWEd Ambassadors. These students, who have participated in the One World Program, are nominated by their teachers to be published on One World Education’s website in the Student Writing Library. Scholarship checks will also be presented to the amazing winners of the College and Career Senior Challenge, held in December. In addition, three teachers will receive the Global Educator Award in recognition of their achievements in integrating cultural and global issues in their writing instruction.
Come join the celebration!
When: Wed Apr 13 2016 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM) Where: GALA Theatre, 3333 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010 |
Volunteer Fair DC - April 30th Washington DC Volunteer Day is set for April 30th. Volunteer organizations from across DC -- and Capitol Hill -- will be setting up shop at the Old Naval Hospital on Pennsylvania Ave., SE from 10am - 1pm. If you would like to assist in supporting the RCCH table at the event, please see David Sterling.
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Volunteer to help DASH Beautify.jpg) Rotary Club of Capitol Hill members and friends will be helping DASH Spring Clean their surroundings on April 11th. Volunteers are needed to assist with lawn and garden activities. If you are interested, please see Jeremy Pearce for details.
In preparation for the activities, Jasmine Owen provided Club members and friends with training in dealing with families who have suffered domestic violence and abuse. Thank you, Jasmine, for a thoughtful presentation and discussion. We look forward to helping your efforts!
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March is Madness for Paul Harris Points! Don't miss out!.jpg){kind=logo} March is madness for matching Paul Harris Points! Don't miss out! This month our club’s foundation has once again approved a Paul Harris Points match for any contributions made to the Rotary Foundation during the month of March 2016. This would be the same as the last one we did and members will be matched 1 for 1 for gifts over $100 up to $500.
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Jasmine Owens provides DASH insights.JPG) Jasmine Owens, Volunteer and Development Associate for DASH, discussed the safe housing organization's initiatives and volunteer opportunities. DASH currently serves over 40 residents and 70 children in their programs with secure housing, skills training and coordination with city-wide support organizations. Jasmine and RCCH members discussed opportunities to provide service projects this Spring and into the remainder of 2016. Opportunities covered garden clean-up and resume and interviewing skills training. There are numerous avenues to support DASH in enabling domestic violence victims a path to normal lives. Thank you, Jasmine.
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Michigan Rotarian Visits Sara Cottle, Rotarian from Upper Michigan joined RCCH members at the Dubliner and shared stories of winter life in the UP. Thanks for sharing, Sara!
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Rotary Women in Action to be streamed Live at The World Bank  Come see Rotarian Women in Action event at the World Bank on March 8, from 2 PM to 4 PM. The first session will feature great Rotarians who did service projects on education and health. The second session will have a panel of psychologists and psychiatrist. The theme is to celebrate International Women's Day, showing what women can accomplish.
More info is on Quentin Wodon’s blog (http://rotarianeconomist.com/blog/) where apart from a description of the speakers for the first part of the event, you have a registration link to the event. The registration link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLPMHNJ
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DASH Residence Advocate to Speak to RCCH.jpg) DASH Residence Advocate, April Lee, will be speaking to the Club this coming Tuesday about shelter programs and community advocacy. DASH provides over 128,000 safe nights for families away from violence and educated 1,600 survivors and advocates about housing protections afforded to victims under local and federal law.
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Join District Rotarians at ReImagine Rotary Conference, April 8-10 Join fellow Rotarians in Charm City Baltimore, Maryland on April 8-10th for the 2016 ReImagine Rotary District Conference at the beautiful and newly renovated Hyatt Regency Hotel overlooking the Inner Harbor. A negotiated hotel rate of $129 per night is available until 3/18/2016, so don’t miss out!! A fantastic agenda of events is waiting! Don’t miss out!
To register, go to www.7620Rotary.org. For additional questions call 240-205-98961 or email: rotary@district7620.org.
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Assistant Chief Burke Delivers Passion and Energy Assistant Chief Patrick Burke of DC's Metro Police spoke with passion about his work supporting community and safety initiatives. We thank him for time and energy, and wish him well his endeavors. We all feel safer knowing there are people like Chief Burke in charge of this very diverse city.
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Join us for a Rotary Fireside Social -- and bring a potential member - Feb 6th Join us for a Rotary Fireside Social at the home of Kip Knudson and Paula Conru. Bring a friend and/or potential member and enjoy an evening of fellowship and food. The main course will be provided. Sign up to provide the other courses.
When: Saturday, Feb 6th
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: 150 11th Street NE, Washington, DC
RSVP to kknudson64@gmail.com
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Join Dupont Circle RC's Trivia Night - Feb 28th 4 - 7 PM.JPG) Join fellow Rotarians and friends at the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle's annual Trivia Night for 2016. Test your mental factoid recall capabilities and enjoy a night of fund raising and fun! Festivities begin at 4PM, Sunday February 28th at RFD, 810 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. You can order your tickets via Eventbrite:
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Rotary Foundation Gives $35M to Combat Polio Rotary is releasing $35 million in grants to support polio immunization activities and research in nine countries, including Afghanistan and Pakistan. The funds will build on last year’s historic achievement of stopping the transmission of the wild poliovirus in Nigeria and all of Africa. For more details see: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/news-media/rotary-gives-35-million-boost-polio-eradication
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Welcome Mark Meissner, Newest Member to RCCH The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill warmly welcomes its newest member, Mark Meissner. Mark is senior director for public affairs at R&R Resources Plus, a full-service marketing, public relations and communications firm. His expertise focuses on developing compelling messaging, coalition building, advocacy and grass-top organizing for clients. Above, Club President Tom Reed inducts and welcomes Mark to RCCH.
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Foundation Global Grant Scholar shares experience Haruna Hayakawa, Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholar from Shinjuku prefect, Tokyo introduced herself to RCCH. Haruna is an undergraduate pursuing a degree in Event and Sports Management at Iowa State University. Her goal is to support the Tokyo Summer Olympics in 2020. We look forward to seeing more of Hayakawa-san in the coming months. |
RCCH Members Join OneWorld Education in Senior Awards We're so happy to support One World Education with a Rotary District 7620 Foundation grant!
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RCCH Rides the C-SPAN Presidential Campaign Bus |
Rotary Rings in the Holidays for Salvation Army |
One World Education Seniors' Challenge Event Dec. 15th College and Career Senior Challenge
Join DC public and charter school seniors, their teachers, education and civic leaders, and the community for the 2nd annual College and Career Senior Challenge.
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Library Great Hall Time: 6pm-8pm Every year 12th graders from across Washington, DC come together for the College and Career Senior Challenge. This is the culminating event for the 2,300 DC Seniors who have completed the One World Program. In this in-school program, these students strengthened their research, writing, and presentation skills and produced argumentative essays on self-chosen, college and career issues. Keynote speaker will be DC Public Schools Chancellor, Kaya Henderson.
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Volunteers needed for Salvation Army Bell Ringing Volunteers are needed to help Salvation Army ring in the Holidays and support a worthwhile fund raising event. Rotary members will be ringing bells on behalf of Salvation Army at Wal-Mart, 99 H Street NW on both Saturday, December 12th and 19th. This will be RCCH's second year of ringing the Salvation Army bells. Join us for this worthy cause. For more information and shift time sign-up, please contact Debbie Harrison (dleungharrison@gmail.com).
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Volunteers needed for One World Education event - Dec 15th One World Education is hosting its annual Senior Challenge on Tuesday, December 15th at the Martin Luther King Memorial Library (901 G Street NW, Washington, DC). The event involves DC high school seniors competing for scholarships based on their writing and oral presentation skills in articulating persuasive arguments on their education topic of choice. The event will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
OWEd is looking for volunteers to assist in helping the Senior Challenge event go smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, please connect with Debbie Harrison for details.
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Photo recap of November speakers Francisco Marmolejo, Higher Education Coordinator at The World Bank, shared his insights on how the world is changing and requires a new model of tertiary education for students to succeed. Emphasis was on focusing on the needs of growing populations in developing countries. We look forward to Francisco's return to discuss how Rotary can be a part of the solution.
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DASH looking for holiday volunteersDASH -- District Alliance for Safe Housing -- is looking for volunteers to man their Thanksgiving shop on Wednesday, Nov 25th. The shop is staffed by volunteers and proceeds go to supporting housing residences. For more information regarding volunteering, please contact Jamie Owens at jowens@dashdc.org.
DASH will be collecting donations for the Christmas holidays as well. Donations include the following items: X-MAS gifts, gift cards and food gift cards that will support families at the shelter. Thank you in advance for your support.
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Eric Golstein, CEO of One World Education speaks Eric Goldstein is the Executive Director and Founder of One World Education provided an update to the non-profit's Student Writing Challenge. The nonprofit organization will continue its program this year with middle-school and high-school students to improve their writing and presentation skills. Student awards will be will be determined based on student essays and presentations in December at the Martin Luther King Library in DC. Students compete across school districts, independent schools, and charter networks to leverage Common Core literacy programs that teach students the skills necessary for college and career writing while also teaching students about cultural and global issues.
RCCH continues to support OWEd with annual grants. Thank you, Eric, for your time and passion.
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Rotarian Key to US Grant Memorial Restoration Rotarian Scott Freilick, CEO of Kreilick Conservation, provided an up-close tour of the on-going restoration of the U.S. Grant Memorial to RCCH members. The memorial is undergoing its first major restoration since its unveiling in 1922 and is displayed in seven major pieces. Conservation requires that each piece be conserved to its original intended figure with appropriate historical documentation. This work will continue through the end of 2016.
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Holodomor Memorial dedicated across for The Dubliner On Saturday, November 7 an exhibit and dedication ceremony for the Holodomor Memorial at 2 Massachusetts Ave. NW took place across from The Dubliner. The Holodomor famine took place from 1932 to 1933, under the regime of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. This man-made famine, artificially created by the regime to destroy those seeking independence from the Soviet Union, caused the death of around 7 to 10 million people. The memorial, authorized by Congress in 2006, commemorates the millions of innocent victims of the famine engineered by Stalin’s communist regime.
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Rear Admiral Yancy Lindsey shares Antarctic stories US Naval Commandant of the Washington Region, Rear Admiral Yancy Lindsey, provided the Club with an overview of the US Navy's assets and mission. He also shared his unique insights on missions to the Antarctic where he served for three years early in his career. Details included highlights of operating air supply and support missions for the NSF and research scientists across the Southern Ocean and continent. Thank you, Admiral Lindsey for your sharing your time.
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Help the DASH Fall Clean up DASH -- District Alliance for Safe Housing -- is looking for volunteers to help clean up their facilities in DC this Saturday. For more information, please contact Roxanne Sugarat or David Sterling.
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Rotarian speaks on Hunger NGO |
Welcome back Yvonne Carr! RCCH President Tom Reed welcomed back our newest club member, Yvonne Carr. Yvonne returns after a year of absence and is already actively involved in club events. Welcome back, Yvonne!
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RCCH Monthly Program Chairs assigned |
Rotary Club of Capitol Hill celebrates one of their own |
Oktoberfest -- Help Rotary Club of Dupont Circle raise funds for education Join the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle on Wednesday, October 28th for its first-ever Oktoberfest celebration! All proceeds will benefit the Club's footbridge project in partnership with the Rotary Club of Harare City, Zimbabwe, raising funds to build a bridge to help kids in a rural Zimbabwean village get to school. Join Rotarians for beer, music, beer, games, beer, contests and more beer. A special Oktoberfest brew from Port City Brewing in Alexandria will be on tap, as will many other excellent frosty beverages.
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Interact Club Hunger Project - October 17th at Central Union Mission.jpg) Come support the Interact Club of the Washington International School this Saturday, October 17th as they participate in "Service Above Self" project at Central Union Mission. The project serves as a Hunger Day program serving food to shelter members. For more information, contact Quentin Wodon or Tom Reed for details.
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Rotary and Interact members unite for service cause The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and Interact Club of the International School teamed with the Raney Moss Group Foundation in creating and delivering over 30 care packages for students at Howard University. The project is part of RMGF's program to serve homeless and needy students at Washington, DC area schools in collaboration with college outreach programs. RCCH plans to continue and build its partnership with RMGF and Howard University to serve this targeted population. Thank you to the Interact club and Rotarians for their contributions.
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Interact, Rotary and Raney Moss Group Foundation team to help students in need  The Interact Club of the International School, RCCH and the Rainey Moss Group Foundation came together last weekend to collect and create over 30 care packages for homeless and needy students at Howard University. Personal care items and study aids were collected for distribution by the Outreach Program services at the college. A big THANK YOU to all those who gave their time and effort for this project.
Photos will be coming in Track 16's later editions.
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Peter Kyle chairs Rotary Peace Centers Committee Rotary Peace Centers Committee meeting in Evanston last week. Peter Kyle chairing, and Duane Sterling serving as vice chair. Hard working committee selected 100 Peace Fellows who will study at one of our great Peace Centers.
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Dr. Robert Oelrichs shares polio immunization insights Dr. Robert Oelrichs of The World Bank’s Health, Nutrition and Prevention Global Practice shared his insights on polio immunization. Dr. Oelrichs has worked extensively with governments in developing countries to strengthen and expand their immunization programs. Polio, which is an endemic disease in developing country population, requires robust and vigilant monitoring by medical staff. Routine immunization, a basic health capacity, is needed to ensure no cases are seen for several years. This is a significant challenge in countries such as Pakistan, where a diverse population with pockets of deep poverty exist. Even with the significant funding by Rotary and others ($5.5B over the past 10 years), implementing polio vaccination continues to be a nagging issue due to strains on the field medical teams and competing requirements of routine immunization for other diseases.
Keys to success with polio immunization are tied to strengthening public health systems and transferring lessons learned to local teams in a sustainable fashion. Channeling funding through organizations such as the Gavi Alliance 2000 and central governments to establish routine, on-going immunization programs will be critical.
Thank you, Dr. Oelrichs for your insights and passion.
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Dr. Karlberg discusses interpersonal communications.jpg) Dr. Robert Karlberg returned to RCCH's meeting to discuss "How You Can Improve Your Spouse's Picture of You" in the context of conflict resolution. Dr. K specializes in providing professionals, entrepreneurs, and dual-career couples with tangible, fast-acting strategies to end negative interactions, reduce tension, and reestablish closeness. Dr. K conveyed his insights on the Interactional Cycle, which is rooted in relationships' "thoughts - feelings - actions" dynamics, focusing on five tactics that can be learned to manage intimate relationships.
Dr. K's insights are reflected in his 21-Day Relationship Turnaround and focus on developing skill sets related to: 1) Empathic listening, 2) Split-screen listening, 3) pressing the Pause Button, 4) creating Emot.Intel and 5) receiving Feedback. To learn more, contact DrK@21DayRelationshipTurnaround.com. Thank you, Dr. Karlberg, for your insights.
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RCCH Participates in Fall Festival at Barrack's Row.jpg)  The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill joined area organizations in celebrating Fall 2015 at DC's Barrack's Row (8th Street SE). Festivities continued all day from 11:00 till 5:00 PM. Special thanks to Dr. Dan for organizing RCCH's presence.
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InStove shares insights on growing a non-profit Former Dupont Circle Rotary member and InStove.org board member, Miel Hendrickson, and her colleague, InStove CEO Adam Creighton, shared their story about growing their non-profit. Based in Portland, OR, InStove builds and sells the most efficient institutional rocket stove in the world. The stoves are targeted to the developing world, particularly African nations, where 1 in 3 people cook over open fires. Using the InStove stove, users can get 50% return on the wood or other fuels used. This amounts to saving resources -- up to 16 logging trucks worth of lumber over a 1 year period. It also significantly impacts the lifestyle of women as they no longer spend as much time gathering wood, and cook in environments that are safer and less toxic.
Having created a complementary for-profit entity, InStove now serves 27 countries and has extended its portfolio to include a water pasteurizing and autoclave capability. In addition, their Stove-in-a-Box and training services allows this technology to be taught and built in local communities. Partners such as the World Health Organization are promoting its use in relief and crisis areas. InStove is working with Rotary Clubs to utilize their product in projects affecting water and sanitation and welcomes new opportunities to apply their capability.
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Support Rotary at the Barracks Row Festival -- Sep 26th The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill will be present at this Fall's Barracks Row Festival on 8th Street SE on Saturday, September 26th. Set up begins at 8:00 am and festival opens at 11:00 AM and continues till 5:00 PM. Join us on Saturday to promote Rotary and engage with the DC community. For more information on how you can assist, please contact Dr. Dan Garfinkle. See you at the festival!
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Service date for the Deb Moss Project -- Oct. 4th Mark your calendars for a service date with the Raney Moss Group Foundation on Sunday, Oct. 4th. We will be packaging care packages for students at Howard University in partnership with the Howard University Outreach program. Collect and donate toiletries, personal care items and school supplies for homeless students and bring them to our service packaging location at 139 12th Street NE, Washington, DC. We will accept monetary donations in lieu of supplies.
For details of suggested items, see the following link:
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Rotarian Economist discusses water projects in Uganda.jpg) RCCH member, blogger and author of the Rotarian Economist (www.rotarianeconomist.com), Quentin Wodon discusses ways to improve Rotary's service impact in his latest blog. In a recent blog, Quentin focuses on providing access to clean water and sanitation in Uganda through the Uganda Rotary Water Plus program (URWP). This program coordinates work in water and sanitation of Uganda’s 78 Rotary clubs and promotes effective service delivery in rural and less privileged communities. URWP couples its work with funding from The Rotary Foundation and other resources to ensure that other community needs such as education and disease prevention are addressed. Launched in 2011 by the Ugandan Minister of Water and Environment, URWP aims to raise $7 million to support over 30 projects across the country. For more details see the following link:
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Rotarian Economist blogs on increasing Rotary's impact RCCH member, blogger and author of the Rotarian Economist (www.rotarianeconomist.com), Quentin Wodon discusses ways to improve Rotary's service impact in his latest blog. Quentin focuses on how successful projects combine good partnerships, thoughtful innovation and effective monitoring can make a significant difference between a good project and a great project. Application of all three elements make a positive impact on the level of funding, the ability to deliver projects and in sustaining project benefits. For more details see the following link:
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RCCH shares topics with visiting Rotarians -- 2015-16 Event Calendar RCCH members joined visiting Rotarians in sharing topics of interest and planned projects. Areas of discussion included membership development, club projects and making a difference in local and international communities. For further details on upcoming programs and events, please see the attached link of updated event information. This calendar with be updated on an on-going basis.
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End of Summer Happy Hour with DC Rotary Clubs End of Summer Happy Hour K&L Gates 1601 K Street NW, 9th Floor Terrace, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Not everyone leaves Washington in August! Join the District of Columbia Rotary Clubs for a Happy Hour on Thursday, August 27. You’ll meet community leaders, learn what Rotary is all about and have a great view of the city. Bring your own beverage to share, snacks will be provided. Event is indoor/outdoor so it will be held rain or shine. |
Transformation Training for Polio Eradication - Sep 22nd.JPG) END POLIO NOW Annual Training Fundraiser
September 22, 2015
Conflict Transformation: A New Approach to Peace
Transforming Conflict in business, community service and personal life
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Charlestown Retirement Center’s
Erickson Conference Center in Catonsville 715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228
Investment: $125/person
Rotary District 7620, Conflict Transformation Associates (CTA) and Erickson Living Charlestown are teaming up to eradicate polio.
Join us September 22 for a full day of transformational training. CTA is donating a full day of training to Rotary District 7620. This transformational training retails at $3,500/day but is offered for only $125. Learn how to transform the conflict in your life while supporting the noble cause: End Polio Now.
The cost of the workshop is $125, and because the venue, lunch, and the trainers, have all donated their services, every penny of your registration fee will go to eradicate polio. If you register before September 1st, you will get double Paul Harris recognition points towards your next Paul Harris Fellow recognition level. We have a capacity of 220 seats, so if we sell out the event we will raise $27,500. But the news gets better. Because every dollar we raise is matched two for one by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, our total raise for polio eradication for the day will be $82,500.
About the Training
Success in business and life depends on our ability to effectively communicate. One major barrier to effective communication is our inclination to avoid conflict which often means to avoid having a difficult conversation. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the philosophy and practice the tools of conflict transformation. Participants will discover how to handle the inevitable conflict that arises daily in the work place and learn techniques to turn a potentially heated conversation into a powerful and productive one.
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Dr. Robert KIarlsberg shares relationship building process |
Happy Hour at the Onyx, September 2nd Join Rotarians for a social event and learn about Rotary in your community.
Happy Hour with the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill
When: Wednesday, September 2, 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Onyx on First Lobby, 1100 1st ST SE, Washington, DC 20003 To learn more about the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill, please check out http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=6995, or visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubofCapitolHill. For more information on Rotary International, please visit https://www.rotary.org/. |
Mennonites Work to Bring Relief and Peace to Conflict Zones Chris Zehr, Legislative Assistant for International Affairs of the Mennonite Central Committee, shared insights on efforts to bring disaster relief, development and reconciliation to conflict areas. The MCC is a relief, service, and peace agency representing fifteen Mennonite, Brethren in Christ and Amish bodies in North America. Their advocacy offices in Washington, DC and Ottawa lobby legislators on issues related to systemic causes of poverty and conflict raised by the 520 partners and 729 projects across 60 countries.
MCC and partner international relief efforts include distribution of food and hygiene kits as well as educating communities on disaster prevention. Development activities are focused on improving access to food and healthcare, while peace initiatives target justice advocacy, healing and conflict resolution. MCC also offers youth one year service projects in specific countries working with local partners. MCC domestic policy focuses on criminal/restorative justice, reducing gun violence.
Country-specific policies stem from addressing issues that local partners face. For example, in Haiti the MCC advocates for better housing policy, elimination of housing eviction, and addressing permanent and adequate housing for affected peoples. Water and sanitation improvement efforts are also a focus encouraging the Haitian and US governments to tackle major efforts to prevent cholera and other water-borne diseases. As a result, MCC has also pushed Congress for greater transparency of US aid agencies.
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Rabi Karmacharya shares story of improving education in Nepal |
Learning Pilots and Scaling Up -- Aug 4th discussion at The World BankJoin fellow Rotarians and members of The World Bank discussing how to scale education programs in developing countries. The session is open to the public.
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Rotarian Clarence Tsimpo shares his Rotary story Clarence Tsimpo, RCCH member from Cameroon, shared his background and interest in Rotary with the club. He studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Yaounde in Cameroon before joining the Ministry of Finance. While at the ministry, Clarence became a core member of a national survey team. As an adjunct to the survey, he and his colleagues began a training program across Cameroon helping government workers learn Microsoft products. Based on these successes, Clarence attended the University of Montreal and continued to support the survey which was now sponsored by The World Bank. After receiving his PhD, he joined The World Bank in 2010 and has been training teachers and educators across Africa. While working in the field with teachers, Clarence found an interest in water and sanitation issues that matched Rotary goals and decided to become a Rotarian.
Welcome Clarence!
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Newest member Roxanne Suratgar reunites with RCCH |
DG Ken Solow addresses RCCH member on his vision for 2015-16 |
Nepali Rotarian presents earthquake relief update |
DG Ken Solow addresses RCCH July 21st DG Ken Solow will address the RCCH members on Tuesday, July 21st. Club members are encouraged to attend early, as the meeting will commence promptly at 7:15 AM.
We will also be listening to a presentation by Kul Gautam, past President of the Rotary Club of Kathmandu, Nepal and a former senior official with UNICEF. This will be an engaging meeting and we look forward to your attendance.
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Martha's Table Exec talks food, education and social capital development |
BessWELL Founders' call to action for ride to support PTSD aid |
RCCH makes quarterly DASH contribution The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill continued its support of the District Alliance for Safe House with its 3Q2015 contributions. Here DASH volunteer, Mari Vangen-Adams accepts check and donations on behalf of their members. Thank you, Rotarians!
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Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Celebrates Active Year |
RI President and District Governor kick off new Rotary year |
Celebrate the end of Rotary 2014-15 at the USNG MemorialRotarians and Friends:
Come celebrate the end of our Rotary Year and the beginning of 2015-16 at the US National Guard museum on Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 PM.
How many pictures do you recognize?
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Expert Discusses Nepal Earthquake Response Corrie Kramer, water, sanitation and hygiene expert for Plan International, shared her insights on the recent Nepal earthquake emergency response. There have been over 100 small and large earthquakes across Nepal over the past month affecting millions of people. Immediate distribution of water and sanitation support was needed and remains an ongoing need. Point-of-use water treatment was a focus as much of the sanitation infrastructure was destroyed. In addition, road access was a problem with the hill area of Nepal barring the brunt of the earthquakes. Assistance varies widely as access to homes and roads are tenuous and lack of electricity is hampering progress. Military helicopters along with local assistance has been most effective in delivering assistance.
The next steps for WASH efforts include getting markets access and commerce up and running; determining what structures are habitable; and quickly addressing shelter before the beginning of rainy season (monsoons) begin. This includes taking steps to counter the high potential outbreaks of cholera and other water-borne diseases.
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June 27th is Ken Solow's installation at Howard Community College.jpg) June 27th is Ken Solow's installation at Howard Community College. Please do not procrastinate and follow the "is it fair to all concerned" portion of the 4 way test and encourage your members to register on the District Website now so Ken's committee can plan accurately for the number of folks attending. District awards will be given out as well.
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2015 World Police and Firefighters Games at RFK stadium June 26th District 7620 is invited to the opening ceremony of the 2015 World Police and Firefighters Games at RFK stadium. This is an Olympics style competition. For tickets please go to: http://fairfax2015.com/openingtickets
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Former Capitol Hill Staffer Discusses Bringing Legislation to LifeFormer Capitol Hill staffer and Chief-of-Staff, John Ariale, delivered an overview of bringing the 529-ABLE legislation to life over the course of several years. The purpose of the 529-ABLE Act is to provide a tax‐deferred savings vehicle for persons with disabilities. It would help those with disabilities and their parents and caregivers, allowing them to put money into tax-deferred savings plans like the 529 plans that parents use to save for college. 529-ABLE accounts would be especially helpful for parents who have a child with disabilities that require intensive, expensive forms of care and wonder what will happen after they die.
Mr. Ariale now leads Ariale Strategies, a consulting firm that supports non-profits and small businesses. Thank you, John, for your insights.
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Correction to June 7th BulletinCorrection to last week's bulletin:
Hunger Project expert is John Conrad, not John Ariale. See 529ABLE discussion for details on John Ariale's background.
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Hunger Project expert shares NGO's insights on empowerment John Ariale with RCCH member Kip Knudson
John Ariale, owner of Ariale Stretgies and core member of the NGO, Hunger Project, shared insights on how local empowerment of communities can lead to significant reductions in poverty. The Hunger Project is an NGO delivering programs globally that focus on eradicating hunger in Africa and Asia. With just $20M in funding, this NGO has impacted over 20M people through its process of empowerment and volunteerism within communities and clustering of networked villages. Its efforts have demonstrated significant gains in poverty alleviation provided evidence for altering misconceptions about world hunger and poverty.
Often, we have misconceptions of global hunger and poverty. The reality is that acute malnutrition has dropped significantly around the global. Today, global hunger is more likely to be seen as young women with young families attempting to grow food on marginal land with poor channels to market and support systems. Extreme poverty (based on Millennium goals) has been cut in half. However, new goals set by international members of the Millennium Challenge are harder and require greater coordination between governments, development banks and NGOs.
The projects follow a community engagement model that includes the following: 1) start with women within the community and seek ways to transform gender relationships; 2) break the mindset of dependency by mobilizing women to actively change their surroundings; and 3) address local government factors and barriers that impact women's lives within a walking radius (often within 10 miles). Actions and activities that free up time for women to focus on health and education are critical. This includes the community building epicenter structures that can house food banks, crop fields, meeting halls, rural banks, clean water wells, public latrines, health centers, food processing units and/or classrooms. Community leaders and volunteers become a key growth factor in this transformation.
The Epicenter Strategy has shown to be a good model to address many of the on-going causes of systemic poverty and other NGOs have adopted similar methods. The challenge going forward will be providing an integrated approach across NGO projects that can leverage knowledge and approaches while extending support reach to rural communities.
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RCCH welcomes visiting Rotarian Victor Mercedes Victor Mercedes, Rotarian from District 4060 and the Rotary Club of Santo Domingo Herrera, joined RCCH members in fellowship. Here, Chuck Charpentier exchanges club flags with Victor.
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RCCH Welcomes Newest Member, Clarence Tsimpo Clarence Tsimpo, Economist with The World Bank, joined the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill as its newest member. Past-President Chuck Charpentier and Secretary Dan Garkinkle presided over Clarence's membership ceremony. Welcome, Clarence!
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Help Support RCCH in Meeting Foundation Goals As the 2014-15 Rotary year comes to a close, Club President Debbie Harrison and Club Foundation President Chuck Charpentier encourage each RCCH member to consider additional funding support of Rotary Foundation's programs. All member donations to the RI Foundation will be matched 1-for-1 by Club Foundation points. Consider furthering your impact with these donations before the close of the month.
Thank you.
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RCCH members salutes Brazilian Rotarian Flavio Zarate Chabluk, Rotarian from Levio Rio, Brazil, joins fellow President-Elect Tom Reed in exchange of momentos. Flavio's club provides funding and support to educational projects in Brazil's interior.
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World Bank health officer speaks to RCCH members Meaghen Quinlan-Davidson, Health Officer and Consultant to The World Bank, spoke to members of the RCCH regarding studies of the impact of child marriages on country economies. Ms. Quinlan-Davidson outlined the studies' purpose, approach and tools used to quantify the effects of early (pre-adult) marriages practiced in select African and South Asian countries. The economic model and approach allows The World Bank to engage governments in policy discussions on alternative programs that can create incentives for communities to change their cultural practices.
The World Bank has used this model to pilot a number of programs in countries such as Nigeria to demonstrate the economic tradeoffs of child marriages. These include lost income due to lower education and increased population effects. The Bank is encouraged by the programs' progress in highlighting behavior changes and looks to expand its model usage across Africa.
Thank you to Meaghen and Quentin Wodon for sharing their insights and perspectives on this research and their linkages to Rotary's initiatives involving community development, education and healthcare.
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Rotarians Celebrate Polio Eradication Efforts with Govt Officials Rotarians Dr. Dan Garfinkle and Carl Henn pose with CDC Director, Dr. Tom Frieden as part of an annual Eradicate Polio focus with U.S. officials held at the U.S. Senate buildings on May 13th. You can continue to support Rotary's efforts through the "End Polio Now!" fund.
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District 7620 Celebrates in Frederick, MD!  Rotary District 7620 convened in Frederick, MD for its annual District Conference last Friday and Saturday, May 8th & 9th. The two day event included Rotary service projects such as Habitat for Humanity and environmental clean-up. Historical city tours, golf outing and hospitality celebrations played out on Friday, while 4-Way contests, club displays and an awards dinner followed on Saturday.
Congratulations to DG Bill Fine and team for pulling off this conference and to all the district clubs who participated!
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District 7620 Events Activities in the district continue to shine. See the latest news on www.rotary7620.org. Highlights include the following:
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Calvary Women's Services addresses homelessness, mental illness  Lisa Buchs and Elaine Johnson, coordinators for Calvary Women's Services -- a DC non-profit with facilities in Anacostia, addressed the RCCH about their mission and volunteer engagements. The non-profit serves women ages 31 to 50 facing homelessness, drug addiction, mental illness and domestic violence with a mission of offering "a safe, caring place for tonight; support, hope and change for tomorrow." The CWS programs include a transitional housing program, chronic illness programs with special focus on addiction recovery services, and permanent housing. CWS works with the DC government, other charities and private organizations to provide health, employment and education services to their target women segment. This includes courses in financial literacy and money management.
CWS currently serves 120 women per year and has one of the lowest case management ratios in the metro area. As a result, 70% of their clients are able to move into their own homes after the CWS program administration. While CWS is looking to expand their facilities services, opportunities to volunteer are varied and available. For more information, see www.calvaryservices.org for more details.
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DC Rotarians and Partners Celebrate Rotary Day DC  Rotary service displays at Farragut Square. DG Fine and DC Club Presidents with the "POTUS Club".
  Manning the RCCH booth.
  Mr. Hoots supports Rotary Day along with RCCH partner reps from DASH and One World Education.
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Rotarians Train for Upcoming Year 2015-16 RCCH Rotarians attended the District Club Leadership Training session in preparation for the coming Rotary year. Sessions were held at the Cross Creek Conference Center in Cantonsville, MD and included topics on the Rotary Foundation, club officer roles and new tools from District 7620 and Rotary International. Over 150 attendees across the district joined in sharing information and class sessions.
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Rotarians and Interact members pitch in to help Howard University students
Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and Interact club of Washington International School teamed up with the Raney Moss Foundation and Howard University's Service Learning and Outreach Programs to prepare and deliver 20 care packages to students in need during the Spring exam period. Care packages included personal care items, school materials and food supplies. Members collected donations from organizations and individuals across DC, MD and VA, which will support on-going needs of students with limited means, supporting their efforts to succeed at Howard University. The Raney Moss Foundation seeks to help homeless and needy students at historically black colleges and minority-serving institutions. The Howard University Service Learning and Outreach organization provides programs for over 350 college students. Congratulations to all those who contributed to this service project! Thank you for your efforts. |
Appeal to Support Disaster Aid's Response to Cyclone PAM in Vanuatu
Disaster Aid USA and its partners are making contact with local government officials and Rotary Clubs to assess what can be done to quickly bring relief to the people of Vanuatu following cyclone PAM. Disaster Aid and Rotary will team to work quickly for the long term benefit of impacted people. If you wish to hear the latest news and developments, and/or to contribute, you can find more information at: www.disasteraidusa.com/online-donations Thank you. |
2015 District Conference Final Registration - May 8 & 9 in Frederick, MD
Now is the time to make your final registration plans for the Star Spangled District Conference, May 8 & 9, 2015. $15 is all it takes to reserve your spot at the conference in Frederick, Maryland (and $10 for spouse/guests). Join DG Fine and 300 of your closest Rotary friends and acquaintances for a great weekend event in Frederick. Please pre-register now and encourage your club members to do so also! Here is the pre-registration link for the conference (also on the District Calendar) Now it the time to reserve your spot and Light Up Frederick and Rotary! |
Energy Experts Share Insights on Sector Info, Policy and Trends
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill hosted the 2015 Energy Panel Summit at the National Guard Museum on Monday, January 26th. Thank you to our panel of experts on energy policy, information and new trends for sharing their insights on oil production, consuming sectors and renewables -- and for answering our questions on why gas prices remain less than a cup of Starbuck's coffee today...and other baffling dynamics! Natalie Joubert, Vice President, Policy of the Consumer Energy Alliance discussed the four main consuming energy sectors in the US -- Industrial, Transportation, Residential and Commercial. In particular, how the US has become more efficient in the amount of energy consumed versus previous decades while energy costs have risen. These trends play a major role in how policies are developed by the Consumer Energy Alliance and policy makers as they consider the impacts of rising costs on lower income Americans. For further input download these slides by copying/pasting the following in your browser window: |
Get Ready for the Energy Panel Summit !!!
Ever wonder why a gallon of gas now costs less than a latte? Come find out the answer along with other things you've always wanted to know about energy. Join the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill for an evening of discussion and fellowship at: 2015 Energy Panel Summit When: Monday, January 26th Where: The National Guard Memorial Museum, 1 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001 Bring a guest! Experts will share their insights on energy markets, policy and sector dynamics, and answer your questions on the industry. Panelists include:
Doors open at 6PM for social hour. No cover charge. Please bring friends and interested colleagues for an evening of discussion and insights. |
Rotary Peace Center Announces 2016 Scholarship Applications |
Happy New Year -- 2015!!!Happy New Year !!!2015
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Rotary Club of Capitol Rings in the Holiday Season for Salvation Army! |
District 7620 Focused on Continuing Polio Eradication
In the August edition of Rotary District 7620 Foundation's Engage! newsletter, Rotary's emphasis is on continuing the final push to eradicate polio. With polio reemerging in three difficult to address countries -- Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan -- and a resurgence in Somalia and the Middle East, the push to eliminate polio for good is critical. Year-to-date in 2014 there have been 128 reported cases of Wild Poliovirus, with Pakistan recording the greatest number (99). District 7620 efforts are focused on fundraising and giving through the Rotary Foundation. DG Bill Fine is encouraging Rotarians to invite area business owners and sales professionals to participate in a Sandler Training program on October 15th at the Charlestown Retirement Center in Cantonsville, MD. The program is designed to help Rotarians and invited guests to raise money for polio eradication with all proceeds going to the Rotary and Gates Foundations' efforts to End Polio Now! Program participants will benefit from a full-day sales training course designed to address three areas necessary for sales success -- attitude, behavior and technique. Other efforts within the Rotary District include encouraging 10% foundation giving, which can be done online. For details see Engage! magazine, August 2014 or contact Ken Solow, Annual Programs Fund Chair at ksolow@pinnacleadvisory.com.
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Rotary Club of Capitol Hill New Meeting Location: The Dubliner Restaurant and Pub
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill holds its weekly breakfast meetings at The Dubliner Restaurant and Pub (4 F Street, N.W., Washington, DC). Fellowship will begin at 7:15 AM, and the breakfast meetings will run from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Please mark your calendars and join us! Please use the Phoenix Park Hotel entrance on 520 N Capitol St NW to access The Dubliner.
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Rotary Club of Federal City Charter Becomes 4th Rotary Club in DC
The Rotary Club of Federal City was officially Chartered last Friday night at the Embassy of Pakistan. Club President Navin Valliappan welcomed guests and hosts Ben Woodman and Ellen Rolfes guided the audience through the program. DG Peter Kyle spoke of Rotary's growth in DC and the charter members' commitment to the Rotary cause. His Excellency, Mr. Jalil Abbas Jilani, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States spoke to the assembled Rotarians about Rotary's long history with Pakistan and the new government's commitment to democracy. The Honorable Muriel Bowser, DC Ward 4 Council member and mayoral candidate, spoke of Rotary's place in helping to transform DC and her commitment to the Federal City club. Past-DG Ray Streib, spoke enthusiastically of the new club's potential and led the awarding of charter to club members. The members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill salute the 42 charter members of the Rotary Club of Federal City. Welcome to the District 7620's DC Rotary clubs. We look forward to working with you to "Engage Rotary, Change Lives". |
RI President Ron Burton visits Washington, DCBarbara and Vernell Carter, members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill (District 7620), congratulate Rotary International President Ron Burton after his keynote speech in the Hall of the Americas at the Organization of America States’ (OAS) in Washington, DC. RI President Burton’s lecture was entitled “Forging Peace in the Next Generation: Strategies for Youth Engagement" and was part of the OAS Lecture Series of the Americas.
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Rotary Responds to Polio Emergency in Syria
On December 10th, 2013, Rotary International announced it would will provide a $500,000 (USD) emergency response grant to support efforts to quell a recent outbreak of the crippling disease polio in strife-torn Syria. The funds are the first to the World Health Organization in direct support of a Global Polio Eradication Initiative plan aimed at outbreak response throughout the Middle East, as the region gears up for a multi-country response to the threat of polio. |
Rotarians at Work - Delivering Books to DC Area Schools ChiildrenThe Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's Annual Dictionary distribution is underway providing brand new dictionaries to area third grade elementary schools children.
Rotarian Dan Garfinkel takes a time out to celebrate with Brent Elementary School students with their newly distributed dictionaries. Looks like some happy kids! |
Area Rotarians Celebrate the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's 10th Anniversary!!Over 70 area Rotarians and guests gathered last Tuesday at the Banana Cafe in Southeast Washington, DC to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill (RCCH). From Charter RCCH Members to sponsoring Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Washington, to members of the Rotary Clubs of Dupont Circle, Federal City and several Maryland chapters, all joined to celebrate 10 years of community support.
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Rotary Club Supports the Ronald McDonald House CharitiesFrom 2008 to 2013, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill (RCCH) has been a strong supporter of the Ronald MacDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC. In 2013, through a Rotary District 7620 grant, RCCH was able to provide needed support in the building of a new Ronald MacDonald House Playground in Washington, DC.
Above, RCCH President Chuck Charpentier (far right) and Ronald MacDonald attend the playground ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 9th. at the Ronald MacDonald House in NE Washington, DC. |
Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's 10th Anniversary CelebrationThe Rotary Club of Capitol Hill celebrates its 10th Anniversary on Capitol Hill with a special Latin American fiesta at the Banana Cafe (500 8th Street SE) on Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Rotarians, guests, and neighbors are invited to join the club in its 10a Cena de Aniversario . |
Josh’s Choice: Why Join Rotary?What should Josh do? Volunteer, see the world, or be a leader?
Watch this Rotary video (http://vimeo.com/75907363), and you decide Josh's future. |
Hang out with RI President Burton on October 1stOn October 1st, join Rotary International President Burton live, via satellite, and talk about youth and the future of Rotary International.
(Above) Rotary International President Ron Burton chats with Interactors during a pancake breakfast service project at Norman High School, in Norman, Oklahoma, USA.
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2013 Rotarian of the Year Award RecipientsThe Rotary Club of Capitol Hill awarded two of its members its highest honors - Rotarian of the Year. 2012-13 Rotary Club President Greg Roberts awarded Rotarians Barbara Carter and Chuck Charpentier each the 2013 Rotarian of the Year Award for service above self.
(L-R): Rotarian Barbara Carter, 2012-13 Club President Greg Roberts, and 2013-14 Club President Chuck Charpentier |
2013-14 Rotary Club President Sworn In during Annual Changeover DinnerThe Rotary Club of Capitol Hill held its annual Changeover Dinner on Tuesday, July 9th at historic Union Station, Washington, DC. The event marked a special milestone for the Rotary Club as it entered into its 10th year serving the Capitol Hill community, and promoting peace through service throughout the world. The dinner concluded the annual Passing of the Executive Gavel. Rotary District 7620 Governor, Peter Kyle, swore in Chuck Charpentier as the 2013-14 President of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill. (L-R): Chuck Charpentier, 2013-14 Rotary Club President, and Peter Kyle, Rotary District Governor for Washington, DC and South/Central Maryland. |
New Rotary Governor Urges Rotarians to “Reach Out”On July 6, 2013 at the New Zealand Embassy to the United States, 175 Rotarians and guests celebrated the installation of Peter Kyle as the 2013-14 Governor for Rotary District 7620. Peter Kyle is a member of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill. This is the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's first Rotary District Governor. 
Governor Peter Kyle (far right) celebrates with members from the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill at the New Zealand Embassy. |
Welcome from the Club President
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Our club was founded in 2003 and this year we are celebrating our first decade of Service Above Self.
Together with our club’s Foundation, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Foundation, our club is involved in local and international service projects that give back to our local and global communities. We have provided backpacks and school supplies to students in need, provided grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 to local nonprofits, handed out dictionaries to 3rd graders in the public and charter schools on Capitol Hill, built water wells in Bolivia, provided bed nets and malaria medication in Mali, and volunteered at the Capital Area Food Bank.
As one of three Rotary clubs in Washington D.C. (and the only breakfast meeting) we welcome visitors from around the world every week at our meetings. Since most of our members, guests and speakers are working in or visiting our Nation's Capital, we find that having a morning meeting located at Union Station is extremely convenient for those who would like to begin a busy day of work or sightseeing with fellowship and service.
But we are not all just early birds who rush off to work at the sound of the closing bell, we regularly attend fellowship and social events including happy hours and End Polio Nights at National's Park and the Verizon Center.
Our club meets Tuesdays at 7:15 a.m. at Uno Chicago Grill, Union Station (2nd Floor), 50 Massachusetts Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20001. We look forward to welcoming you to our meetings, service events, and happy hours soon.
Yours in Rotary Service,
Chuck Charpentier Club President, 2013-2014 |
Capital Area Food Bank Service Project
Thanks to Chuck, RCCH participated in a service project for the Capital Area Food Bank this past weekend. Attending the event were: L to R (top photo): Julie Silvers, Sarah . Aldrich, Sean McAlister (SEAN! quit foolin' aROUNNNNDDD!), Jane Smith, David Sterling, Jay Taparia. Terrific!
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Serving Area Children – One Fruit at a TimeThe Rotary Club of Capitol Hill (RCCH) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teamed up and volunteered for the Capital Area Food Bank’s (CAFB) Produce for Kids Program. RCCH and FEMA worked together ensure that fresh fruits and vegetables got to children in the Washington metro area who were at risk of hunger, because children with unmet nutrition needs are more vulnerable to sickness and infections, as well as developmental and educational problems.
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New Members Induction: Kip Knudsen and David SterlingTerrific Tuesday: RCCH inducted to its membership two new members: Kip Knudsen came to us from Anchorage (Alaska) Downtown Club, and David Sterling. Welcome them heartily!
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RCCH and SAWA International Convention Walk Against Malaria
This Rotary year the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill was the primary sponsor of the Walk Against Malaria organized by the SAWA International Convention. On Saturday, May 25, 2013, members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill club joined other in the District of Columbia to walk 2.2 miles from Galvez Park, near the U.S. State Department to Lafayette Park, across from the White House, to help raise awareness of the impact of Malaria on the global population in general and the African population specifically. According to the World Health Organization's 2012 World Malaria Report, Malaria is a preventable and treatable mosquito-borne disease, whose main victims are children under five years of age in Africa. The World Health Organization estimates that there were about 219 million cases of Malaria in 2010 and an estimated 660,000 deaths from Malaria. Africa is the most affected continent: about 90% of all malaria deaths occur in Africa.
In 2012, the SAWA International Convention served 363,900 individuals with Malaria and of those served approximately 250,000 were children under the age of five. According to the SAWA International Convention 1 in 5 childhood deaths are cause by Malaria in Africa and 10,000 pregnant women and 200,000 infants die from Malaria in Africa each year. The SAWA International Convention estimates that Malaria costs African governments more than $12 Billion lost GDP every year. For more information on the Africa Free of Malaria initiative, contact the Rotarian Yvonne Carr and/or the organizers of the SAWA International Convention @ http://www.sawaicon.org/. |
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Rotary Club of Dupont Circle Trivia Night UpdateOn May 19, 2013, the Rotary club of Dupont Circle organized a fundraiser in the format of a trivia competition. The beneficiaries were PolioPlus and a local charity, FairGirls. Members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill were in attendance and competed valiantly against seasoned DC trivia teams. Alas, the RCCH team was not able to come away victorious, but fun was had by all in attendance and the funds raised went to two great causes. Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle on a successful first fundraising event ever.
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The Rotary Wheel – A Rolling History
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary International since earliest days. The first design was made in 1905 by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement." Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads. Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association." A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem. |
Capital Area Food Bank Service ProjectWe have a service project scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 9 am to 12 pm. Please let Chuck Charpentier know if you plan to join the club and your fellow Rotarians on Saturday, June 29th.
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Pancake Breakfast Fun!On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and the Tyler Elementary School co-sponsored a fundraising pancake breakfast held from 8 AM to 11 AM. The event was held at the Tyler Elementary School at 1001 G Street, SE (10th and G Street, SE), just a short walk from the Eastern Market and Potomac Ave. metro stations on the blue and orange lines. All proceeds benefited the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Foundation and the Tyler Elementary School. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and the Tyler Elementary School appreciated all of your support!
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2013 District Conference HighlightsThe 2013 Three District Conference was a great opportunity to learn more about what our region is doing and to exchange ideas and meet new friends. The sessions were informative and timely. RCCH Delegation was visible and well connected. Our incoming District Governor Peter Kyle was all over the place, so get ready for 2014 District Conference. |
Why participate in Every Rotary Every Year (EREY)?The donations you provide as a participant in Every Rotarian Every Year, also known as the Annual Fund, makes it possible for Rotary clubs to transform lives worldwide. The Annual Fund is the primary source of funding for Foundation activities. The Annual Fund’s unique three-year investment cycle gives clubs time to plan high-impact, sustainable activities and the Foundation time to invest the contributions. These investment earnings help cover the Foundation’s administrative and fundraising expenses. Our contributions are joined with donations from other district clubs and are held at Rotary International for three years. Then, the funds are returned to the District to support matching District Designated grants. Your generous support funds local and international projects that advance The Rotary Foundation’s mission. All contributions to the fund are spent on quality Rotary projects. Help support these projects. Make a contribution today.
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill has one of the highest contribution per member ratio in the District. It is a proud tradition we hope everyone will support. The Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to help us reach our goal to support The Rotary Foundation financially each year. Rotary's: Worldwide 20102-2013 EREY fundraising goal (Annual Fund goal) is US$120 million. |
Blood Drive SuccessCongrats, Cappers, for a successful blood drive on March 19, 2013. We booked 23 appointments and collected 15 pints of blood. Club participants in the project had many ideas on how to make it even more successful next year. Thanks to all.
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More Great News from One World EducationOne World Education just became adopted by DC Public School (DCPS) as their only high school writing program to be used district wide during the 2013-2014 school year. This partnership expands our work from a program to enhance the curriculum to a staple part of it. Through this partnership, our programs will serve 5000 students - every 9th and 10th grade student - and approximately 150 teachers. The support of the Rotary Club will now reach every public school student in DC schools. |
Rotary District 7620 Scholarship - 2013 District Scholarship CompetitionRotary District 7620 Scholarship
Call for Applications
Rotary District 7620, which includes most of Central Maryland and Washington, DC, is pleased to call for applications to Rotary Clubs in the District through Rotary Club Contacts
for either Post-Secondary or Global Grant scholarships.
District 7620 Post-Secondary Scholarships
Information for Individual Rotary Clubs District 7620 offers four Post Secondary Scholarships of $5,000 to scholars residing in District 7620 and enrolling in an accredited US college, university or technical school for 2013-2014. Funds will be sent to the academic institution of winning scholars to cover tuition, room, board and books.
Timeline for Scholarships and Selection
Late November, 2012 through mid-February, 2013: Individual Rotary Clubs should begin to promote the District Post-Secondary scholarships to local high schools and/or colleges.
February 15, 2013 – March 15, 2013: Rotary Clubs review applications and interview candidates.
March 15, 2013: Deadline for all individual Rotary Clubs to submit an completed application packet to Tracey Heibel, District Scholarship Committee Chair, traceyheibel@gmail.com. Incomplete scholarship packets will not be considered for further review.
March 15, 2013 – late April, 2013: Scholarship nominees will be contacted by the District Scholarship Committee and invited for an interview, if selected as a finalist. May 1, 2013: Scholarship recipients notified of their scholarship by the District Scholarship Committee. October, 2013: Scholarship funds will be sent to the academic institutions where recipients are enrolled. Completed District Scholarship applications must include the following: A completed Application for Rotary District 7620 Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION FORM Essay explaining educational objectives and subsequent occupational goals (300-500 words) A summary/resume of extracurricular and community activities, work experience, awards and honors received An official copy of student’s high school or college transcript A copy of any test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) used to qualify for admission at a Post Secondary institution Copies of any college acceptance letters received by the time of application
Members of the District 7620 Scholarship Committee:
Ms. Tracey Heibel, Chair, Rotary Club of Lexington Park traceyheibel@gmail.com
Dr. Jenifer Blair, Rotary Club of Towsontowne jblair@boyslatinmd.com
Mr. Cornelius Fay, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek-Frederick fay@hood.edu
Dr. Anna-Mae Kobbe, Rotary Club of College Park amkobbe@aol.com
Ms. Glynis Long, Rotary Club of Washington, DC glynislong@gmail.com |
Speaker Books Donated to LibraryThank you, Paxton, for delivering signed speaker books to Tyler Elementary School. Pictured L to R are: Principal Jennifer Frentress and Reading Specialist Kyla Dunn. Frentress expressed her appreciation:"We are very grateful for these books from the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill. We plan to use them as a kind of 'roving library' by putting them on a cart and taking them from room to room. We appreciate the community's support for this school."
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An Effort to Improve Literacy on Capitol Hill - One Child At A Time
Between October and November 2012, the members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill donated and distributed nearly 500 Student Dictionaries to more than 25 area elementary schools as part of their annual Rotary Day Dictionary Project. |
Welcome New Members!The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill inducted two new members on Tuesday, October 18. A hearty welcome to: Patty O’Connell, Director of Contracts in Finance and Human Resource for the National Guard Association of the United States. She is a long-time Rotarian and has served in a number of leadership roles. During her time with RC Richmond, WI (1994-2002), she served as treasurer of the club and hosted many international students. She served as president of RC Little Falls, MN, during its 100th year anniversary, where she was a Rotarian from 2003-2007. Patty has degrees from University of River Falls, WI, and Strayer University, VA.
Yvonne Carr, currently a government liaison for Nigeria with the Escravos Gas To Liquids Project (EGTL) – Nigeria, Chevron Corporation. She has over eight years experience in international development, private and public partnership, and stakeholders relations management. Yvonne has considerable experience in the volunteer arena in building partnerships and delivering services in West African schools, hospitals and community organizations. She is a graduate of the University of Houston Downtown.
L to R: Sean McAlister, Yvonne Carr pinned by Anne Nickel, Susie Komornik pins Patty O'Connell.
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The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Embraces Its Sixth Social Media Site
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill embraces more social media. Meetup is the Club's sixth and newest online social networking portal. It facilitates offline group meetings in various localities around the world and here in Washington, DC. Meetup allows members to find and join groups unified by a common interest, such as politics, books, games, movies, health, careers or Rotary Clubs. |
Dictionary Project Success!Catch the excitement: Cappers visited 13 schools and delivered 702 dictionaries to delighted third graders. Pictures below show club members and guests labeling dictionaries at Club Assembly on October 16. Also pictured are snaps of members with 3rd graders.
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End-Polio-Now Fundraiser a big success at Barrack Row's 2012 Fall Festival
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill raises money to help eradicate the deadly mosquito-borne Polio virus, during Barracks Row’s Fall Festival in September 2012
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The Next Chapter of Rotary - Next Generations
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's New Generations Service recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults through leadership development activities, involvement in community and international service projects and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding. The Club is currently empowering and mentoring youth leaders at Cesar Chavez Charter High School and Eastern Senior High School in Washington, DC. In 2012 the Rotary Club provided several $5,000 post-secondary scholarships to Capitol Hill high school seniors, and will do so again in 2013. And in 2011, the Rotary Club of Capital worked with the Washington DC’s Ronald McDonald’s House to support funding of playground equipment for their new housing site in Northeast Washington, DC. |
AUTUMN IS IN THE AIRCome meet us at the Barrack's Row Fall Festival.
When: Saturday, September 22, 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Where: Barrack's Row on Capitol Hill (8th Street, SE), Eastern Market Metro The Festival will feature nearly 150 vendors, exhibitors and activities. This year, the DC State Fair will be part of the festival. There will be engaging and fun activities for all ages. For the second year, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill will host a display booth. There will be information on Rotary International and our club. Polio Eradication (End Polio Now) and Rotary-sponsored Clean Water Projects will be focal points of this year's display. Also featured will be information on some of our local community service projects, as well as our international service projects. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill offers great opportunities for fellowship, networking and community service. LOOK FOR OUR TENT!!! There will be some friendly Rotarians to greet you. COME HAVE A DRINK WITH US!!! |
This Week's Member Highlight
Overview Mark T. Evans (born in Washington D.C.) passions himself around the Information Technology arena. Evans professional career might best be described as monumental followed by extremely gratifying. Mr. Evans brings with him a vast variety of technology expertise from industry leading companies such as, Microsoft, Northern Telecom and IBM. Evans has been continually placed in leadership positions throughout his entire Technology Career: A Director of Business Development, entrepreneur and technologist, Evans works to help businesses understand and use technology. In addition to working with both computer software and hardware for more than 25 years, Mark has personally taken his own businesses and built them into million dollar enterprises. In addition to his technology experience, Evan’s currently holds a board position with the National Business League and is dedicated to Youth Outreach and serving on the Community Service Outreach programs and Federal Government Legislative Small Business Initiatives. Education Evans attended Wesleyan College and has just recently attended and completed the Tuck Executive Education Program at Dartmouth. Although focused in the information technology industry, Evans has developed technical education programs, consulted with national political parties regarding their data processing efforts, worked in sales and marketing and speaks professionally on a variety of technology topics. Evans has engineered his life in the Information Technology environment and currently holds Certifications in: 1. Cisco Router Technology 2. Microsoft Cloud Computing 3. Sonic Wall 4. Dell Hardware Certification Personal Life Evans is an alumnus of Microsoft. Evans created the roadmap to TS2 Program and trained Microsoft partners around the country on new technologies. Upon his department from Microsoft, Evans went on to start and partner in new business start-ups which included a VoIP company, Custom Design Build Company and a Network Infrastructure company. Evans is currently focusing on Managed Services and Technology Security. Evans entrepreneur expertise allows him to have a vision that becomes a reality. Evans is actively involved in the Government arena and many professional business ventures. Evans innovative spirit continues to align his professional guidance for others. |
AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION MONTHOn July 1st, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle shared an outstanding evening. We began our 2012-13 Rotary year with the installation of our new officers and board members. We were hosted by Jimi Thompson III, a charter member of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill, at the historic National Capitol Bank. An aura of excitement and expectation filled the room.
President Greg Roberts set as his main goal to grow the club to 35 members. This would be a net gain of 10 members. The Membership Committee joins Greg and the Board of Directors in challenging our members to take the Rotary Membership Challenge. This year, our members are invited to take part in two activities designed to help us remember why we joined Rotary, what keeps us coming back, and why others should join. First, we are invited to take the Rotary Membership Challenge. With this, each of us will commit to sponsor a new member, tell a friend or colleague about our club projects or volunteer to serve as a mentor to prospective or new members. Second, participate in the first-ever Rotary Moment Tweet Day on August 14th. Let’s tweet about our favorite Rotary memory or event, talk about our club activities, or share one of our community service projects (i.e., the upcoming Book Bag or Dictionary Project). For those of us who are not on Twitter, for Rotary’s sake, create a Twitter account and post your first tweet. Your Membership Committee members are David Falke, Susie Komornik, Mark Evans, and Phil Viles. Barbara Carter 2012-13 Membership Committee Chair |
Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Club Members Volunteer at the 2012 Taste of Eighth
RCCH Members Polly Binns, Julie Silver, Debbie & Adam Harrison, Paxton Helms, Gregory Roberts, Bryan Schaaf and Cass Levine each volunteered and lent assistance to restaurant owners in the form of set-up, ticket collection and serving at this year's Taste of Eighth. |
2012 Polio Eradication Champions Congressional Reception at the United States Capitol Building
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District 7620 Scholarships - Application Deadline April 24, 2012Rotary District 7620 offers four (4) Post Secondary Scholarships of $5,000 to scholars residing in District 7620. District 7620 included the geographic area of Washington, DC and Central and South Western Maryland. Applicants must be enrolling in an accredited U.S. college, university or technical school for 2012-2013. Funds will be sent to the academic institution of winning scholars to cover tuition, room, board and books. Instructions for Applicants April 24, 2012: Interested students should complete the form on page 2 and submit it, along with the required documents, to their local Rotary Club for review. Completed applications and supporting documents must be received by the club no later than April 24, 2012. April 24-30: Individual Rotary Clubs will evaluate applicants and choose one finalist to forward to the District Rotary Scholarship Committee. May 12, 2012: Scholarship finalists will be interviewed by the District Scholarship Committee. May 15, 2012: Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified. Completed applications must include the following: 1. A completed Application for Rotary District 7620 Scholarship (page 2 of this document) 2. Essay explaining your educational objectives and subsequent occupational goals (300-500 words) 3. A summary of your extracurricular and community activities, work experience, awards and honors received 4. An official copy of your high school or college transcript 5. A copy of any test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) used to qualify for admission at a Post Secondary institution Completed application packets should be emailed the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill’s Foundation Chair, Judy Gibson, at judy.gibson54@gmail.com |
Contact the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill if you are interested in applying for the Rotary Peace Fellowship!Check out the following link for more information: http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/RotaryCentersForInternationalStudies/Pages/ridefault.aspx |
One World Education - 4th Annual Youth, Culture & Learning Celebration
Event DetailsDate: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Ticket Prices: $80 in advance; $90 at the door Tickets are tax-deductible The evening will include a full spread of food and drinks, plus an open bar. Click the following link to purchase your tickets: http://oneworldeducation.org/yclc
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Rotary Curling Fellowship World Championships
The Fellowship of Rotarian curlers had the honor of hosting the 2012 World Championships in our Rotary District 7620 at Laurel, Maryland. The International Curling Fellowship of Rotarians has been holding this gathering every two years since gaining its Rotary International status in 1972. The countries that participate in this curling competition include Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, South Africa, Scotland, Sweden, England, and the United States.
This was the first time ever that the mid-Atlantic area of the United States has hosted this international competition, and the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill was part of this effort. Club members volunteered their time to prepare meals and host these visiting athletes. It was a fun event for both the international curlers and the members of the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill. |
Club Wins the 2011-2012 Governor's Gold Award
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill was one of just six clubs (out of 68 Rotary Clubs) to win the 2011-2012 Governor's Gold Award during the 2012 District Conference in Cambridge, MD. This is the highest award a Rotary Club can win in its District.
From July 2011 to March 2012, the club membership had an awesome year. The membership hosted three very successful fundraisers for local DC service projects and Rotary’s fight against Polio. In fact, we raised three times more money this year than we did in the past 8 years! For the second time in two years, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill participated in Rotary International’s Future Vision Program for Humanity Service. The membership partnered with Rotary District 1990 (Southern Germany) and raised $90,000 (USD) to send German graduate students to Washington, D.C. to study peace and conflict resolution for two years. The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill was also recognized as the number one Rotary Club in North America for selecting and sponsoring Rotary Peace Fellows. Since 2006, the club has sponsored 12 Peace Fellows, and during this Rotary year we sponsored two additional Fellows. Peace Fellows are scholars sponsored by Rotary International. They are leaders in promoting national and international cooperation and conflict resolution through service activities. Participants in this program earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution in at one of seven Rotary International Peace Centers in Argentina, Australia, Japan, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. But the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill’s biggest accomplishment this year was sponsoring the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle (Washington, DC), which chartered on March 27, 2012 with 37 new Rotarians. |
We Chartered a New Rotary Club!
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill chartered a new Rotary Club in the Washington, DC area. On March 27, 2012, the new Rotary Club of Dupont Circle was founded with 37 new Rotarians. Our new sister club will meet in northwest Washington, DC near the Dupont Circle Metro Station.
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March is Literacy Month
As one of the six areas of International focus for Rotary International, education is a very important part of making our world better and achieving world peace. Did you know that 15% of the world’s population lacks basic literacy skills? 13 million children in developing countries alone are not in school and not learning to read. 500 million women are illiterate worldwide, which makes up two-thirds of the adult population that cannot read. |
RCCH Foundation presents WANADA with a contribution to support its Automotive Career Initiative
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Every Rotarian Every YearOn February 23, 2012 we celebrate the 107th anniversary of Rotary International ("RI") and in 5 years in 2017 we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Foundation ("TRF"). TRF is a not for profit corporation that supports the efforts of RI to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs.
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Congratulations to Sunny Akuopha Winner of the RCCH 2011 Charity iPad Drawing
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill congratulates Sunny Akuopha, of Bamako Mali, for being the winner of the RCCH 2011 Charity iPad Drawing. This year's winning ticket was sold by Sean McAllister, a long time member of our club and our club President. Thanks to all of you that participated in this year's Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Charity iPad Drawing.
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"Fair To All Concerned??"On Tuesday, February 6, our presenter was Chris Matthews, a peace and justice advocate from Foundry United Methodist Church. Matthews gave us some background information on what it means for a product to be labeled/certified Fair Trade. She emphasized that with fair trade, the farmers receive a living wage for their products i.e. cocoa, coffee and tea. In many countries where these raw products are grown, there is often little concern for the use of pesticides or for the impact on the environment. |
February - World Peace and Understanding MonthWorld Peace and Understanding Month is a chance for every club to pause, plan and promote the Fourth Avenue of Service - Rotary’s continued quest for goodwill, peace and understanding among people of the world. |
The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and Rotary International District 7620 do not offer Ambassadorial Scholarships.Under The Rotary Foundation's Future Vision Program, District 7620 will offer one Global Grant Scholarship per year to study overseas. The Global Grant Scholar for 2012-13 has been selected. New applications for the 2013-14 will be due to our club by 1 October 2012.
Please refer to the following website for more information: http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/RunningADistrict/FutureVisionPilotProgram/Pages/fv_global_grants.aspx. |
RCCH and Capitol Hill Village Pancake BreakfastThe Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and the Capitol Hill Village are co-sponsoring a fundraising pancake breakfast to be held from 7 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The event will be held at the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church at 201 4th Street, SE (Fourth and Independence Ave., SE), just a short walk from the Capitol South and the Eastern Market metro stations on the blue and orange lines. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill Foundation and Capitol Hill Village. |
RCCH Second Annual iPad Charity Drawing Would you like to participate in the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill's 2011 Charity iPad Drawing?
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"This Close" End Polio Now |
Claude Morissette Rotary District Governor on "Montgomery Matters" |
Donate to Help Rotary Achieve Polio-Free World
After 20 years of hard work, Rotary International and its partners are on the brink of eradicating this tenacious disease, but a strong push is needed now to root it out once and for all. It is a window of opportunity of historic proportions. Your contribution to the Rotary Foundation will help Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and compounding the hardships faced by their families.
As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, children everywhere remain at risk. The stakes are that high.
Please watch this five minute Rotary vidhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMNPHTV6Z30eo to learn what you can do to end polio in the life of a child.
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Helping to End Hunger for all People
 The Rotary Club of Capitol Hill is actively involved with a local food shelter in the Washington, D.C. area called Thrive DC. Thrive DC works to prevent and end homelessness by providing vulnerable individuals with a comprehensive range of services to help stabilize their lives. The area organization also acts as the last available safety net for people facing economic crisis and housing instability while also providing the first step towards independence for people experiencing extended periods of homelessness.
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Rotary Club of Capitol Hill is Recoginzed by DC Mayor for Service for Thrive DC
On April 26, 2011, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill members Beverly Jeffreys, Barbara and Vernell Carter, and Len Salas attended a Volunteer Appreciation Reception. There, the three were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray. The Club members were recognized for the Club's efforts for collecting fresh fruits and vegetables from the White House Farmers’ Market.
In 2010, the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill collected over 5,000 pounds valued at over $30,000. The Club continues to collect fresh fruits and vegetables from the White House Famers’ Market, every Thursday at 6:30 pm.
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RCCH at Ronald McDonald HouseOn Sunday, August 29th, our club prepared and served dinner to the families and childern staying at the House that evening. We completed another successful service project and the team had fund working together and getting to know more thatn about the Ronald McDonald House in DC. The team had an exciting time at the Ronald McDonald House preparing dinner for the guests at the RMH The team served a dinner of lasagna, bread, salad, and cookies. We are greatful to Safeway for the donation of the foold items for our dinner preperation. RCCH also provided travel kits and pantry items for the House. We toured the home and the residential manager Celia provide background information on the RMH. The group photo shows our teams of, from left to right Robby Reynolds, Vernell Carter, Barbara Carter, Matt Vines, Judy Gibson, Kathy Beckman, Chloe Heung, and Ansely Harman.
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Volunteer Day at Orr Elementary School
Many thanks to all our volunteers - Club President Polly Binns,
Barbara Carter and husband Vernell, Matt Vines, Bryan Schaaf, Jimmy
Thompson. and Kathy Beckman.
The Orr Elementary staff was easy to work with and appreciated our
efforts this morning. We would like to find out what other needs they
may have during their school year where we might partner.
Thanks to Janeen Haase for the initial idea and getting everyone
registered for DC Pubic Schools Beautification 2010. We missed you,
Janeen - come home from Zambia soon. |
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Listen to "Come Join Us," a new song about Rotarians' workClick here to be redirected to Rotary International's website. |
Project Bite Malaria Back!
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Year in Review |
Blair and Buz at Tuesday, June 16 meeting
Buz Green from Learn Grow with Blair at this week's meeting. Buz is an Aussie who was in Washington educating and raising money for his non-profit organization Learn Grow (http://www.learngrow.org/). The organization educates people in impoverished regions of the world about nutrition that grows naturally around them.
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