District Conference

Fred was invited into the Family of Rotary in 1973, was President of the Independence, MO Club 1986-87 and DG of D-6070 (now D-6040) in 1992-93.

While serving multiple club, district and zone assignments, he participated in NID in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1997, served as delegate to the COL in 1998, was an Assembly Discussion Leader in 1999 & 2000 and was a Team Leader for a GSE team to Turkey in 2000. Fred has participated with duel assignments as both RI and TRF Zone Coordinators multiple years with particular interest in PolioPlus Partners where he previously served as Vice Chair of the Western US.

Other Zone activities include Training Leader multiple times in both Z-5/11 and Z-29/30, the Zone Executive Committee as Arrangements and Program Chair and Chair of the Heart of America Breakfast in Osaka.

Fred was a Facilitator at breakout sessions at the International Conventions in Copenhagen and Salt Lake City. He has served as the RI President’s Rep on six occasions and will be RI Director from Z-30/31 from 2009-2011.

He has been awarded the Four Avenues of Service Award, the RI Service Above Self Award, the International Service Award For a Polio Free World and TRF Meritorious Service Award. Marge and Fred are Major Donors with membership in the PHF Club, Arch Klumph Society and the Bequest Society.

Fred retired in 2005 from a 35-year ENT/Head & Neck Surgeon practice in the Kansas City, MO metropolitan area. He received his MD degree from the University of Iowa and his ENT Fellowship from The Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He is Past President of both his area and the state of Missouri specialty societies as well as of the K.C. Metropolitan Medical Society and the Missouri State Medical Association.

He is married to Marge and they have two daughters, Debbie White and Kathy Hahn, and four granddaughters. He served 3 years active and 3 years inactive duty in the Army with a commission from OCS at Fort Benning, GA.

He just finish a term on the Kansas City Health Care Foundation and maintains board positions on The Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Community Service League and Missouri State Medical Foundation being president of the latter.

Fred’s publishing includes a book entitled, “The Art of Medicine” and a number of scientific articles. His hobbies include ballroom dancing, singing, private piloting, snow skiing and travel. Marge and Fred have attended every RI Convention since 1985.

Partner for Possibility for South Africa

This video is about Louise van Rhyn’s work in South Africa.  Louise will be a facilitator at our district conference October 14 and 15.  Go to www.regonline.ca/discon2011 to register.

RI President Kalyan Banerjee is asking Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity during the 2011-12 Rotary year.

Echoing Mahatma Gandhi’s call to “be the change you wish to see in the world,” Banerjee said If we wish for peace, we start by living in peace ourselves, in our homes and in our communities….If we wish environmental degradation to stop, if we wish to reduce child mortality or to prevent hunger, we must be the instrument of that change — and recognize that it must start within us, with each of us.”

“Discover yourself, develop the strengths within you, and then unhesitatingly, unflinchingly, go forth and encircle the world, to embrace humanity,” he said during the opening plenary session of the 2011 International Assembly.

Facilitator and keynote speaker Louise van Rhyn does this with joy

“Louise teaches us how to be courageous and to stand up for what we believe… her vision, insights and wisdom around the power of human beings to co-create greatness together, bring light to the world… Louise’s work is making a profound contribution to us all.” says bestselling author Judith E. Glaser.

Forbes calls her “a pioneer in leadership”

Louise has worked with many of the world’s leading organizations, including Wyeth, Morgan Stanley and the BBC, helping them to embrace change in extraordinary ways, as well as to reap the benefits of change in tangible ways.

People who have participated in workshops and meetings she has facilitated say:

“The transparency and trust is exceptional..”

“– brought out the best of both the presenters and participants.”

“A great day, full of fun, humor and real work with a focus on real actions to take us forward successfully. It was superb”

In this video clip

Louise talks about the work she does, the possibilities it uncovers and the joy she experiences in helping people live lives of meaning and purpose.

As Rotary founder Paul Harris said: “This is a changing world; we must be prepared to change with it.”

Encourage your club members to sign up for the District Conference at www.regonline.ca/discon2011

Friday, October 14 & Saturday, October 15, Plattsburgh, New York

Clinton Community College: Tentative Schedule, Events, and Timelines

REGISTRATION (Stafford Foyer, Clinton Community College, Route 9, Plattsburgh, New York)
Friday 3:00 – 6:00 PM,   Saturday 7:30 – 9:00 AM

MEALS

All meals at Clinton Community College will be inside the William Forrence Health, Physical Education & Recreation Building, 136 Clinton Point Drive off of Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY
Friday, October 14^th Program for Rotarians and Guests is still being finalized and will feature Wine Tasting/Judging of the ‘Fruits’ from regional vineyards

SATURDAY CONFERENCE SESSIONS and ACTIVITIES

8:30 am – 9:15am   Beginning Our Day – DGBill Gray Stafford Theater

Embark on 5.5 hour journey that encourages camaraderie, builds community and enables progressivity

9:30 – 10:45am  – Phase 1 – Planting the Seed Forrence Building

11:00am – 12:15pm  – Phase 2 – Tending to the Crop Forrence Building

12:30 – 1:30     Lunch – Nourishing the Field – Facilitated by Louise van Rhyn Forrence Building

1:45 – 3:00 Phase 3 -  Cultivating the Crop Forrence Building

3:15 – 4:30p   Workshop 4a – Sowing the Seeds – Technological Examples of District 7040 Successes including Social Networking for our clubs and District Stafford Theater

3:15 – 4:30p   Workshop 4b – Fruits of our Efforts – Toward a Revitalized Membership Stafford Atrium

4:45p Bed Races among our Rotary clubs and Rotaracters and Interacters Parking Lot

6:30p– Dinner: Harvesting the Vines with our Keynote Speaker Louise van Rhyn Forrence Building

8:00pm – Close the conference and celebrate the harvest with the Rabblerousing Rocking Rotarians Reunion

Partner Events during the day include 1) Orchard ride 2) Natural History and Chasm tour or 3) multiple Museum pass

District 7040 Conference, Plattsburgh, NY October 14-15, 2011

Home Hospitality:

Visiting Rotarians are being welcomed to the Adirondacks with a unique fellowship opportunity! Some Plattsburgh area Rotarians are offering bed and breakfast in their homes for the nights of October 14^th and 15^th. This Home Hospitality experience is being offered on a first come, first served basis.

Partner/Family Events:

Ausable Chasm and Rulf’s Orchard Tour (Saturday, 12:30 to 4:45 PM)

Explore the scenic trails through the oldest and largest natural attraction in the United States to view unique rock formations such as Elephant’s Head, Column Rock, Hyde’s Cave and Jacob’s Well. Take the Inner Sanctum Trail that descends deep into the Chasm for riverside views from natural stone walkways, bridges and stairs, or stroll along the rim trail for birds-eye views from the cliff side vistas and overlooks. Dress for cool weather and wear good walking shoes for this 2-3 mile walk. (www.ausablechasm.com)

After your walk through the Chasm, your feet will be treated to a wagon ride tour of Rulf’s Orchard. You’ll see how apple cider is pressed and ride through orchards of brightly colored, delicious smelling apple trees and fields of pumpkins. Homemade donuts and fresh apple cider will be waiting for you upon your return. Price includes entrance to Ausable Chasm, Rulf’s Orchard Tour, and roundtrip transportation from the Comfort Inn:

Cost:

$ 18 Adults

$ 13 Children (5-12 years)

Biking in the Adirondacks (Saturday, 9:00 to 11:30 PM)

You and your family will enjoy the autumn splendors of Ausable Chasm’s enclosed bike trail system. The 1-15 miles of bike path is appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. The price includes transportation to and from Ausable Chasm from the Comfort Inn, the use of a bicycle, helmet, and trail map from Mountain Riders of Plattsburgh, NY. (www.mtn-riders.com, 518-324-9900)

Cost:

$13 beginner bicycle and helmet

$23 intermediate/advanced bicycle and helmet

Historical and Cultural Museum Tour (Saturday, 9:00 to 1:00 PM)

Experience renowned national history and culture at four exciting museums in Plattsburgh.  Docents will be available to provide Rotary partners and their families tours at four museums (Kent Delord House, War of 1812, Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, and Clinton County Historical Association) located in historic downtown Plattsburgh and the adjacent former Plattsburgh Air Force Base.  Learn about the significance of the Battle of Plattsburgh in U.S. history, experience the beautiful, original 1797 homestead of a prominent Plattsburgh family, enjoy an amazing collection of period automobiles with a local connection (and a first-class train set for the kids!), and enjoy artifacts from three-hundred years of local history.

This ticket provides entry to all four museums from 9AM to 1PM on Saturday October 15th.  Please note that self- transportation is required to get to the museums, which are approximately three miles from the conference site.  Museums are within a 1.5-mile radius of each other and a pleasant walk along a trail and through historic neighborhoods with proper footwear.     

Cost:  

$10 Adults   

$5 Children (children under 7 free)