Posted on Mar 18, 2018
District Website Issues
 
If you have tried to access the District 5340 website, you may have encountered an error message. At last Thursday's board meeting, I learned about the difficulties that several board members had in trying to access the District 5340 website. They were trying to register for the upcoming training assembly.
 
The problem seems to be the way that certain internet browsers read the security certificate on the District 5340 website home page.  The best solution is to use embedded link in the story just below this.  That link will take you directly to the information and registration page for the assembly.  The district is aware of the problem and I will followup with any new information after conferring with leaders at the Training Assembly on Saturday, March 24.
 
Members are encouraged to let me know if they encounter a problem with either our club website, our bulletin, or the District 5340 website. Email information about the problem you experience to: Jim Dunny.
 
Jim Dunny
 
 
District 5340 Training Assembly is coming up!
 
Held only once a year, District Training Assembly offers training for Rotarians including club officers, directors, and committee chairs to help them become more effective club leaders. All club members, especially Red Badgers, are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Come learn club management tips and best practices from other Rotarians at District Training on March 24, 2018 at the Joan Kroc Center for Peace & Justice on the USD campus. Online registration is the same as previous year's at $25 per person. This is a great opportunity to learn about Rotary and network with other Rotarians. We expect full attendance for each class, so don't miss out. Get training for your position and meet other Rotarians to swap ideas in the breakout sessions at this assembly.
 
Registration ends on March 21, 2018
 
Immediately following this event at the same venue is the Global Grants Management Seminar.  Anyone who is planning to submit a grant needs to attend this seminar in order to learn the proper way to get funding and submit the proper applications in time.  This seminar is essential to know how to get the application in on time. Preregistration is not required for this seminar.  Every club is required to have at least 2 representatives at this seminar in order for the club to be eligible to participate in a global grant for 2018-2019. 
 
Jim Dunny
 
Mexico House Build Coming Up
 
Great News! Project P-1889 has been fully pledged and the April 21, 2018 house build #2 is a GO! The Del Mar Rotary club contributed towards this project and will be participating in the house build along with our club. From what my contact at the Del Mar club has told me is that they have a pretty good amount of interested members who want to participate.
 
I have again reserved Jim Hughes' 15 passenger van from our district 5340, for the house build. The pick-up point on Saturday is at the Park n Ride off the 15 at Scripps Poway Parkway at 5:45 - 6:00am.  Please check your inbox for the recent email with all of the details of this event.
 
Tony Nogales