Greetings from District Governor Shanon O'Toole! 

 

Greetings fellow District 6580 Rotarians!

April illuminated District 6580 with the GLOW of Rotary. Our District Conference truly shone brightly!
Heartfelt gratitude to those who joined us at the "Inspiration in Evansville" District Conference and Youth Summit. Together, we celebrated Rotary, found inspiration, forged bonds of fellowship, ignited hope within our communities, and focused on the vital topic of mental health.

Kicking off the morning with Parri Black, CEO of Youth First and a dedicated Rotarian, set a powerful tone. Her insights illuminated the importance of our collective focus on mental health. Our service project for Youth First was a testament to our commitment, as we assembled 125 totes for Mental Health Counselors in southern Indiana schools (a heartfelt thank you to all who contributed).

Sidney Kahre, our District Speech contest winner, eloquently wove the principles of our 4-way test into a moving speech on creating hope and self-belief. Not a dry eye was left in the audience. Author and Speaker, Matt Hay, shared his inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and advocating for change, his book "Soundtrack & Silence" serving as a beacon of hope.

John Blount's stirring words reminded us of the profound impact of Rotary. His message filled me with pride in our Rotarian community.

Our 16 breakout sessions spanned a spectrum of topics, from celebrating exceptional clubs to addressing crucial issues like suicide prevention, DEI, Global Grants, and public image.

Kudos to Sharon Oliva and the Evansville @ Night Rotary Club for infusing the event with joy and camaraderie! The House of Friendship was a highlight, raising over $7500 with 32 baskets—an immense thank you to all who contributed, purchased, and volunteered.

From the fantastic venue to the delicious food and, most importantly, the exceptional individuals in attendance, our experience was extraordinary.

To the District Conference planning team: your efforts were stellar, and we delivered the event I had imagined and promised all year. Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication and hard work.

Lets Glow together and Grow together

Sincerely,
DG Shanon


Rotary International
District Governor 6580 23-24

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Rotary unites more than a million people around the world. Rotary District 6580, based in Southern Indiana, consists of 32 Rotary clubs and more than 1,500 Rotarians. Rotary clubs in our district range in size from 12 to 200 members. Our clubs’ programs involve prominent leaders in every field, and our membership represents business and civic leaders of our communities and our state. Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
District 6580 selects Megan Gearhart as Global Grant Scholar
The District 6580 Global Grant Scholarship Committee has selected IU graduate Megan Gearhart of Roanoke, Indiana for the 2023-24 scholarship. Megan will use the $40,000 award to pursue a Joint Masters of Law in International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development, plus Global Policy Development, through Erasmus Mundus, a European Union program. Her host club will be the Rotary Club of Olomouc City, Czech Republic.
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