District 6440 Training Portal

 
Welcome to the District 6440 Training Portal,
your resource to become a more effective Rotary Leader.
 
The links below will take you to valuable training resources
prepared by Rotary International and District 6440.
Page Stories
2021 District Conference Sessions and Presentations
Introduction to the District Conference Series
Opening Comments by DG Lyle Staab (3:39)
Environment as the Seventh Area of Focus
History of Environmental Focus in Rotary – and What’s Next: Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group co-founder Karen Kendrick-Hands. (36:24)
Karen Kendrick-Hands slides
District Environmental Chair Mark Gibson recapped environmental activities in 6440 and named the Environmental Club of the Year
Mark Gibson slides
Eradication of Polio in India
Dr. Jayant Sastry, pediatrician and District 3060 Polio chair, spoke on the timeline and effort necessary to eradicate polio in India. (43:55)
Dr. Jayant Sastry slides
Recap of polio fundraising and education in 6440, and presentation of recognition for RILEE. (12:18)
District Polio Recap slides
I'm New - So Really, What is Rotary?
Whether you're a new(er) Rotarian or just want to learn more about our organization, this presentation by DG Lyle Staab and District Trainer Linda Borton opens the door a little wider. (57:03)
So Really, What is Rotary? slides
Video - What is Rotary?
Video - This Close
Video - People of Action
Video - Doing Good in the World
International Service
Global Grant scholar Hannah Warren expressed her gratitude at the opportunities Rotary has provided, followed by the renewal of the Sister District Agreement with Taiwan's District 3481. (53:49)
Generations at Work
Clinical psychologist and business executive Tom Carroll shared his thoughts on "Generations at Work", which is a highlight of our annual RYLA conferences. (48:58)
Tom Carroll slides
Full session, explaining Youth Services in D6440 and including Tom Carroll’s presentation. (1:05:12)
Fundraising in the Time of COVID-19
Fundraising consultant Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies provided tips for virtual and hybrid fundraising, and on incorporating online offerings into in-person events. (1:09:26)
Samantha Swaim slides
501(c)(3) Basics and Operation
CPA Cheryden Juergensen explained rules regarding and factors to consider about a maintaining a 501(c)(3) organization. PDG Rick Rivkin spoke on the D6440 Charitable Fund and how, for a small club, it offers the benefits of a 501(c)(3) without the administration and expense. (1:11:10)
Cheryden Juergensen slides
PDG Rick Rivkin slides
Rotary, Refugees, and Peace
World Peace Fellow Amanda Ottman spoke about the work she's been involved with since graduating from the program, and about her role as a Partner Relations officer with The Rotary Foundation. (35:21)
Amanda Ottman slides
Full session, including recognizing the graduates of the District Leadership Academy, and the clubs that completed the Governor's Challenge. (52:40)
D6440 Annual Business Meeting
Annual Business Meeting of the District 6440 Corporation and State of the District (1:00:52)
2021 D6440 Business Meeting Presentation
Excerpt: DG Lyle Staab’s State of the District report (31:43)
State of the District slides
2021 Spring Training Assembly
Roundtable Series
My Rotary Login Tutorial
 
How to Create a Bulletin with ClubRunner
 
 
 
2022 Fall Training Seminar
2020 Fall Training Seminar Part 1
2020 Fall Training Seminar Part 2
2019 Fall Training Seminar
2019 District Conference
2019 Spring Training Assembly