September 8, 2012 at Mineral Wells High School

Foundation peace programs:
     A master's program in peace and conflict resolution.
     Also a 90 day certification program.

Group Study Exchange:
     With District 4770 in Brazil from April 10-May 10, 2013.
     One Rotarian Team Leader; 4 non-Rotarian team members.
     Team members are non-Rotarian young professionals ages 25-40.

Polio Plus:
     District 5790 Contributions
          2010-11 $145,656
          2011-12 $121,743
          Dec 2007 - June 2012 $524,912

District Simplified Grants:
     27 applications:  20 approved for $32,787 plus 5 District Funded Grants for $5,000
Annual Program Funds:
     These contributions fund all our programs.
     Funds are held for 3 years with interest earned defraying overhead costs.
     Funds come back as District Designated Funds.
     Our 2012-13 District goal is $184,026;
     Through August $20,838 received.

Rotary Future Vision begins July 2013:
     Goals:
          Simplify programs and processes.
          Focus Rotarian service efforts to increase global impact.
          Support global and local efforts.
          Increase sense of ownership at the district and club levels.
          Enhance Rotary's public image.
     Areas of Focus:
          Peace and Conflict Prevention / Resolution
          Disease Prevention and Treatment
          Water and Sanitation
          Maternal and Child Health
          Basic Education and Literacy
          Economic and Community Development
     New Model:
          Rotary Foundation District Grants
          Rotary Foundation Global Grants
Training calendar is available on the District Website