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Welcome to the April 2018 District 7070 Newsletter
NEWSLETTERS
District Governor's April 2018 Newsletter

In his April 2018 Newsletter, our District Governor Neil Phillips talks about Maternal and Child Health Month, the latest Rotary Foundation Annual report, the need to register for Rotary Leadership Institute, District 7070's Tree Planting on Earth Day , the AIDS Poker Walks in Toronto and Belleville, the need for volunteers at the Rotary International Convention in June, and he hopes to see us all at many of these events   - a busy April in District 7070.

Here is Neil's April letter .....

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District Governor Elect's April 2018 Newsletter

Good Things Happen When We Get Together!

There's power in numbers. There's also fun, fellowship, and fabulous ideas.

The Presidents-Elect (PEs) of District 7070 have been busy preparing for the new Rotary year that begins on 1 July 2018. This started with Presidents-Elect Training (PETS) in Oshawa and continued with MDPETS in March. At this training event, we got together with PEs, DGEs & Trainers from Districts 7080 and 7090 to learn, share, and exchange ideas. And 23 PEs continued the fun with a trip to Evanston to visit the headquarters of Rotary International. Guess who we met there?

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Rotary International President's April 2018 Newsletter

In his April 2018 letter to Rotarians, Rotary International President Ian Riseley talks about his concern for the environment and the state of our planet. He has challenged us to again carry out Past Rotary International President Paulo Costa 's theme to "Preserve Planet Earth" and plant 1.2 million trees this Rotary year. Here is President Ian's April Newsletter.......

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Rotary Foundation Chair's April 2018 Newsletter

In his April 2018 letter to Rotarians, Paul Netzel, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation talks about the global grant model, and the many resources available to you and your Rotary Club as you prepare a global grant application: the willingness of the Foundation staff to assist with the application process and the cadre of technical advisers in various fields of expertise to assist your club with a global grant project. 

Here is Paul's letter.......

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT
Interview with Rotary International President Elect Barry Rassin

Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin talks about where Rotary has been, where he hopes to lead it, and how the organization profoundly changed his life in an interview with The Rotarian. Rassin’s theme for 2018-19, Be the Inspiration, asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other. Click here to learn more...

Save These Dates

There are a number of important Rotary dates coming up in the next few months of 2018. To help you and your club plan for these important events, be sure to go to the District Calendar on our Rotary District 7070 website and here are just a few of them. Please read more ......

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Wilf Wilkinson Peace Award Nominations Are Due

The Wilf Wilkinson Peace Award was inaugurated following Wilf’s year as President of Rotary International. It was commissioned to honour him for his specific efforts in supporting the fourth object of Rotary, namely the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace. Past winners include the late Jack Layton, War Child, and The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care. Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are invited to forward nominations for this award on an annual basis. The deadline for submissions of nominations is June 30, 2018. Read more for nomination details.....

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Dr. Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award Nominations are Due

The Doctor Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award was inaugurated following Bob’s retirement as Chair of Rotary’s Polio Eradication program. It was commissioned to honour him for his significant leadership in efforts to reach The Rotary Foundation’s primary goal, namely the eradication of polio from the face of the earth. The most recent winner of this award is Past District Governor Ron Denham for his contributions to water and sanitation initiatives around the globe. Rotary clubs in District 7070 are invited to forward nominations for this award on an annual basis. The deadline for submissions of nominations is June 30, 2018. Read more for nomination details.....

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District 7070 Earth Day Tree Planting

Be sure to register for a "hands-on" project. Join with your fellow Rotarians in District7070 as People of Action and help fulfill Rotary International President Ian Riseley's wish that Rotarians plant 1.2 million trees in 2017-18. Kevin Power, our District 7070 Mr. Tree, from the Rotary Club of Toronto, invites us all to plant trees on April 22 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Sunnybrook Health and Sciences Centre & Veterans Care Facility. 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. Read more to find out how you can register for District 7070's Tree Planting on Earth Day.......

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District 7070 Curling Bonspeil

Congratulations to District Governor Neil Phillips for reviving the Annual Curling Bonspiel which was held at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club on Sunday, March 24, 2018. We had a full complement of 12 teams with 48 curlers – some very good, some rusty and others just asking how do I throw a rock! Read more to see what happened.....

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2018 Montreal Zone Conference  - UPDATE

To All District 7070 Rotarians:
The 2018 Montreal Zone Conference (previously Zone Institute) is a unique event, and we want to invite you to be a part of it.  Whether you’re an incoming District Governor, District Leader, Past District Governor, or even a Rotarian with an interest in becoming more engaged in Rotary….Montreal is for you!  The theme “People Coming Together” fits our goal in providing you an extraordinary and unforgettable event.  This is why we invited everyone to be a part of the excitement! Register Today.   You can also check out the Zone Conference on the home page (bottom right-hand side) of our District website www.rotary7070.org.

Here is an UPDATE , from PDG Jim Louttit and see How To Register......

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2018 Rotary Poker Walks for HIV/AIDS - Toronto and Belleville

My fellow Rotarians,

It's that time of year where our District 7070 will be holding two events on Saturday, April 28, 2018 to promote HIV/AIDS awareness across the globe. Due to the vast geographical span of our District, Toronto has worked in tandem with Belleville to put on two walks so that all clubs have an opportunity to participate somewhere not too far from home. We encourage you to once again participate through your support and attendance in 2018.

Read more, right here, for all of the details.....

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District Training Assembly - May 12, 2018

In view of the annual turnover of Rotary leadership each year, special effort is required to provide club leaders with appropriate instruction for the tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leadership training event in each Rotary district of the world. The workshops offer motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors and key committee chairmen of each club. Some of the most experienced district leaders conduct informative discussions on all phases of Rotary administration and service projects. The sessions give all participants valuable new ideas to make their club more effective and interesting.

Normally eight to ten delegates from each club (officers, directors, committee chairs, and all interested Rotarians both experienced and new to Rotary, etc.) are invited to attend the training session. HAVE YOU REGISTERED ?     PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Read more for more the important details and how to register.....

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ROTARY FOUNDATION NEWS
District Rotary Foundation Chair's April 2018 Newsletter

In his April 2018 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Michael Bell, reminds all Rotarians to Save The Date - May 6, 2018 and register for the Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Luncheon at the Scarborough Golf Club where we will hear Past District Governor Ron Denham present a NEW Major Gifts Initiative opportunity for making a positive difference in the world. Michael also encourages everyone to review the exciting pilot Global Grant Project in partnership with CUSO International in the area of Water and Sanitation for three areas in the dry corridor of Honduras, South America.

Here is PDG Michael's letter....

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2018 District 7070 Million Dollar Luncheon - Sun May 6, 2018

Please join us for the 2018 District 7070 Million Dollar Luncheon at noon on Sunday May 6, 2018, at the Scarborough Golf & Country Club and listen to our own Ron Denham talk about this exciting new Major Gifts Initiative opportunity for making a positive difference in the world. The cost for lunch is by donation of any amount to this new Major Gifts Initiative for Water and Sanitation.

Read more, right here, to get all of the details....

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The Latest News on PolioEradication

Follow the latest news on Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, every week.

See the country-specific section and more details, right here at http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/

Nathan Adams - District 7070 Rotary Global Grant Scholar

Nathan Adams, District 7070’s 2016-2017 inbound Global Grant Scholar from District 2110 in Malta, is now a Project Officer at the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada). Nathan helps facilitate the newly launched UNA-Canada Green Spaces student employment programme, which is designed to provide talented students (aged 15-30) with engaging summer work opportunities in parks and natural settings across Canada. Green spaces aims to place 150 talented students in work-integrated learning placements within Canada’s green economy. Nathan is willing and ready to talk to your Rotary Club. Read more to find out more about Nathan and how to contact him.....

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What does it take to vaccinate every child in Afghanistan?

TEN MILLION CHILDREN. 70 000 WORKERS. FIVE DAYS. That is what it takes to vaccinate every child in Afghanistan. In March, the Afghanistan polio eradication initiative conducted its first nation-wide immunization campaign for polio eradication in 2018. In just under a week, around 70 000 workers knocked on doors and stopped families in health centres, city streets and at border crossings to vaccinate almost ten million children. What an incredible achievement. But what does a huge campaign like this take? We had a look behind the scenes and followed the week in Herat, western Afghanistan. See what the campaign looked like from beginning to end through this photo essay. Click here

Scholarship For Water and Sanitation Professionals

The Rotary Foundation and IHE Delft Institute for Water Education work together to tackle the world’s water and sanitation crisis. We’re offering up to 10 scholarships for graduate study at the IHE Delft campus in the Netherlands. The partnership aims to increase the number of trained professionals who can plan and implement water and sanitation solutions in developing areas. The scholarships are also designed to promote long-term, productive relationships between Rotarians and skilled water and sanitation professionals in their communities.......

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Foundation Grants News for April 2018

Clubs interested in applying for District Grants for projects they plan to do in the 2018-19 Rotary year need to complete their applications no later than May 15, 2018. Applications should be made on a special form, available on the District’s website (www.rotary7070.org)

District Grants can be used for both local and international projects. Projects can be of various size, but most are in the $3,000 -15,000 range. To encourage cooperation between Clubs, the funding formula will give more funds to projects with several participating Clubs.

For more information please visit the District website, or contact PDG Lars Henriksson, lars@norditrade.com Here are more details....... 

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The benefits of a project manager

Did you know you can use funds from a Rotary global grant to hire a project manager? A complicated global grant can seem overwhelming, but a local project manager can devote themselves fully to keeping track of all the details necessary to make it a success. Take a look at Page 5 of the March 2018 edition of The Rotary Leader.

Double Your Gift's Impact

Over 15,000 companies match gifts to The Rotary Foundation — does yours?

To learn about your employer’s workplace giving program and increase funding for Rotary projects in your district and around the world, visit rotary.org/matchinggifts.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS
2016-17 District Governor's Membership Challenge

Hearty congratulations to the three winning Rotary Clubs on the DG Membership Challenge. They were:

1st Place - Oshawa Parkwood with $2,500

2nd Place – Bowmanville with $1,500

3rd Place – Trenton with $1,000

Also, congratulations to all clubs for achieving the various challenges to be entered in the draw.

As you will recall, the DG Membership Challenge covered the period July 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017. While the main challenge was to record net increases in Club membership, other challenges included improving the member retention rate, inducting new members under the age of 40, holding a vision exercise and completing a Club assessment. After a delay in reviewing the results, the draw for the final prize monies was held.

Pitching Rotary to young professionals

Is your club interested in attracting young professionals as members? Michael Walstrom, a 30-something Florida business leader had only been in Rotary two years when his district tapped him to put together a program for young professional development. What he discovered has helped his district recruit younger members seeking to grow their leadership skills. To find ways your club can recruit young professionals, read more......

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What young professionals are looking for in Rotary

Chris Davidson attended the first-ever Rotary Young Professionals Summit held in Chicago on September 26-27, 2014, which gathered 30 Rotarians under the age of 40 to discuss how Rotary can better attract and engage young professionals. Chris is a member of the Rotary Club of Newport News,Virginia, USA, and served as club president in 2012-13. He is currently membership chair for District 7600 (Virginia). Here is what he learned.....

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Membership Resources Now Available

Give your members a meaningful Rotary experience by offering them opportunities to make a positive difference and connect with others. They’ll make valuable friendships and feel good about Rotary and the work we’re doing to make the world a better place. Has your club found ideas to help your club take a fresh approach with these resources? Find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......

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SERVICE PROJECTS
April is Maternal and Child Health Month

What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Maternal and Child Health in April 2017 ? Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes. At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Your Rotary projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs. And there is more.....

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What You Need To Know About Youth Protection

Rotary clubs create opportunities for young leaders to develop their skills, make a difference in their communities, and promote peace around the world.  Safeguarding the young people you interact with is critical. Click here to learn more.

ATTENTIONS ROTARIANS - BRUSHAMANIA NEEDS YOUR HELP

We need help recruiting other Rotarians to go to Brush-a-mania schools and represent Rotary.  Brush-a-mania is a Rotary program and it would be nice if there was a Rotarian at every school to emcee and lead the assembly. Brush-a-mania is a not-for-profit program designed to promote oral health and awareness among young children from Junior Kindergarten to grade 6. It was started in 2001 by the Scarborough Rotary Passport Club and has already reached over 650,000 students. Our purpose is to educate and motivate children and to bring together dentists, Rotarians, teachers and parents to create a celebration around proper dental care. Read more about this great project and this we really need your Rotary help.....

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How to get volunteers to do what you want them to – and like it

The key to keeping people motivated includes encouraging members to identify problems they want to solve and letting them come up with ways to address them. Nancy Shepherdson, Past President of the Rotary Club of Lake Zurich, Illinois, USA, shares her experience and insights from experts in her column for The Rotarian. Sound advice. This one is a "must" read for all Rotarians. 

WASRAG News for April 2018

Watch for all of the back issues of the WASRAG Newsletters at      http://www.wasrag.org/newsletters 

To see what we are following this month, read more......

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Shelterbox Canada News - April 2018

In her April 2018 Newsletter, Tess Widdifield, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager for Shelterbox Canada and a member of The Rotary Club of New Westminster writes about Shelterbox Innovation in the Phillipines and a new partnership with Habitat for HumanityHere's more of her newsletter....

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Honoring Indigenous People - April 2018

Here is the latest Honoring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder. Plus a second look at the  New feature called Good News Stories: Much of what we hear and read about Indigenous Peoples fits into the bad news category. From our vantage point, there are many good things happening.  If you have a good news story, please send it to us. Be sure to go to the HIP Website for the complete Newsletters. Here are some  highlights for April 2018.....

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Who are YOUR Youth Leadership All-Stars?

ATTENTION YOUTH LEADERS: May is Rotary’s Youth Service Month! Rotary International is looking for Youth Leadership All-Stars to share their stories and be recognized on our Rotary Voices blog.  Who are Youth Leadership All-Stars?:  Participants of Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, New Generations Service Exchange, Rotaract and Interact making positive change in their local or global communities; and Rotarians championing youth causes and getting involved in Rotary’s programs for young leaders. Tell Rotary International  about your Youth Leadership All-Stars!  Read more to get all of the details......

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ROTARIANS & FRIENDS SWEAT EQUITY TRIP TO CAMBODIA FROM NOV. 15th - Dec.1st, 2018

Chris Snyder, Chair of District 7070's Sweat Equity Program,  has outlined the trip of a lifetime to Siem Reap and completion of the Bakong Technical School (BTC) - real Rotary service in Cambodia from November 15 to December 1, 2018. A time to change your life. Join with other Rotarains and become People of Action.

Here is Chris' call to action..... 

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RYLA 2018: Substitute Opportunities

As some of you may have heard, the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) program for 2018 was cancelled.  This is not a rumour; due to a variety of reasons, it was not feasible to conduct the program this year. 

BUT, this does not mean we do not have Youth Leadership opportunities.  Nor does it mean Clubs have lost an opportunity to achieve one of the requirements for the Rotary Citation.  In fact, with the convention in Toronto this year, there are several opportunities to sponsor youth leaders.  Here are some details..... 

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2018 Rotary Peacebuilding Conferences

Presidential conferences link peace, other areas of focus. Discover innovative ways to achieve peace in your community and throughout the world at one of six presidential peacebuilding conferences in 2018. 

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PUBLIC IMAGE
Public Image Newsletters

The 2017 Public Image Newsletters are here! The newsletters are all about us trying to share our knowledge with you, so please let us know if there's anything you'd like us to feature or focus on. We have a new format. We hope you like it. They are located under the Public Image Tab of the District 7070 Website www.rotary7070.org under "Public Image Newsletters". Please contact me or Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator, Brian Thompson, if you have any needs/questions/or if you just would like to talk about Rotary's story.  And we have added a powerpoint about Rotary's public image in this section of the website too.

Carrie Jones      and      PDG Brian Thompson

Rotary Zone 24 East Public Image Coordinator and Assistant Public Image Coordinator

carriejonesbooks@gmail.com           and   rotarybrt@rogers.com

Rotary's PEOPLE OF ACTION Campaign

Is your Rotary Club using the new "People of Action" material? Carrie Jones, the Public Image Chair, Rotary Zone 24 East outlines the new People of Action Public Image Campaign.

Here are the important details of the campaign...

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New People of Action materials on Brand Center

New People of Action materials on the  Brand Center . Outdoor: Use these outdoor billboards and transit shelter ads for outdoor advertising opportunities in your community .  Video: A 25-second version of the “What We See” video is now available. Work with your local TV station or video-editing facility to add five seconds that give your club’s information. Radio: Use the produced radio ads or work with your local radio station to record the ad and include your club’s contract information . Visit The Brand Center

People of Action campaign rocks the San Diego airport

People of Action ads ran at the San Diego International Airport in California, USA, from 10 to 24 January, when many Rotarians traveled through it to attend Rotary’s International Assembly. The district there negotiated with the on-site advertising distributor to show 10-second video clips at 20 locations throughout the terminals. Find out how these California Rotarians reached nearly 800,000 people with the People of Action campaign. Click here for all of the details. Can we do this in Toronto?

5 steps to telling your People of Action story

The People of Action public image campaign helps you bring the Rotary story to life by showing Rotarians as the people of action we are. Telling our People of Action stories in a meaningful, coordinated way builds the public’s understanding of who we are and what we do. It highlights the impact we make in our communities and around the world.

Here are five steps to creating your own People of Action story and an example......

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More Public Image Resources

Here are some resources for you to explore and share with your Club Board of Directors and Public Image Chairs:

Rotary Fact Sheet

Brand Center

Rotary’s social media channels

Rotary Showcase

And be sure to go to the Public Image Tab, right here on this District Website for more valuable 'how to's" . 

2018 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
April 2018 RI Convention News UPDATE

To All Rotarians in D7070:  

Here it is – the biggest-ever RI Toronto Convention update everyone has been asking for.  This is a long email, as I’ve added in info based on all the various questions coming my way.  I’ve included headings – so please scan and just skip over sections that might not be applicable to you.  Hyperlinks to websites and contact email addresses are included. Read more for all of the details.....

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Convention News - More Updates

Thousands of convention registrants completed an interest survey in January to help determine the breakout program. Knowing what interests you helps us finalize details for over 90 sessions on member engagement, projects, and more. The Toronto 2018 Host Organization Committee, your local Rotarian host of this year’s Rotary International Convention, invites you to experience the city’s cultural diversity at ROTARYFEST. This host-ticketed festival will feature food from around the world, fantastic entertainment, spectacular fireworks, and events that highlight Canadian heritage.  For this and other EVENTS, please read more....

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Get Your Tickets NOW for the Toronto 2018 HOC Ticketed Events

WHAT ARE Host Organizing Committee TICKETED EVENTS?

The Host Organizing Committee at every Rotary International Convention put on a number of events beyond the Convention Sessions. These events give Rotarians a chance to experience the culture and diversity of the host city and also engage in fellowship with members from around the world.

Get Your tickets TODAY......

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Corporate Sponsors Requested for Toronto2018

My Fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

If you are speaking with anyone about the upcoming Convention and think they might be a potential corporate sponsor, or be able to help us make an ask at their company, please share the attached marketing materials. Ross or I would be more than happy to follow up and make a pitch to a potential corporate sponsor, but any introductions you can help with will be key! 

See the "Read More" for marketing materials and more details......

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Volunteers Still Needed For Toronto 2018

My Fellow Rotarians,

More than 1,200 volunteers will be required to help. And the Host Operating Committee is still looking to YOU. You can now sign up as a volunteer by going to the http://www.rotary2018.org and sign up as a Volunteer.  Go to VOLUNTEER section....follow through to where is mentions Atlanta & click on REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER. We are using a Vroom software system and you'll need to give an email & set up a password.

Once you do so, you'll instantly go in the shift area.....

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Home Hospitality - Can YOU Help?

On Monday, June 25, 2018 The Host Organizing Committee (that is us – your club and mine) is holding “Home Hospitality”. The Committee members, Jackie Davis and Don Bell are still looking for Rotarians and Rotary Clubs in the District, particularly in the GTA, to host Convention delegates for a night of home hospitality. They expect 5,000 delegates to sign up.

Jackie Davies or Don Bell will be glad to come to your Rotary Club and tell you how you and your club can participate and host Rotarians from all over the world......

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Marketing and Communications Team Wants YOU

The Toronto Host Organizing Committee’s Marketing Team is still looking for a number of Rotarians and/or Friends of Rotary to help in our efforts to promote Toronto 2018.  

Please contact our Marketing and Communications team through Mike Gauthier michael.e.gauthier@gmail.com and here is how you can help out.......

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Entertainment Suggestions for The Rotary International Convention

This is a calling out to Rotarians in District 7070. We are still looking for entertainment suggestions for the Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention. I am the co-chair of entertainment for the 2018 Convention and if you could just drop me an email with your suggestions and/or thoughts, our team would consider all possibilities.  We are also responsible for entertainment for the House of Friendship – We are hoping to have new entertainment each hour. So far, I have had applications from local choirs; fashion show presenters, martial arts, school bands etc. We would love to see singers and dancers with an international flavour to the festitivies. District 7080 has really taken this project on and sent me a myriad of suggestions.

Thank you all,

Lynda Ryder      lynda.ryder@silicates.com

Entertainment at the House of Friendship - Still Time for your Ideas

June 23-27, 2018, the Rotary world will take over Toronto. In particular, the Air Canada Centre and the Metro Convention Centre. More than 25,000 Rotarians, together with family and friends, will put their mark on the City, attending the 2018 Rotary International Convention. One important part of the Convention is the House of Friendship. Launched at the 1924 RI Convention in Toronto, the House of Friendship is a meeting place to see old friends and make new friendships. During the opening hours of the House of Friendship, there will also be entertainment. We are inviting Rotarians to propose artists of all kinds, that would be interested in performing at the House of Friendship.

Here's how to propose.....

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Beyond Borders Dinner - Register Today

Zones 24 & 32 Beyond Borders Dinner is Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Support Your Rotary Team!  Register Today!  Beyond Borders is the social gathering for Rotarians across Zones 24 & 32 and a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones!  Questions about the dinner, contact Ian Ferguson, PDG scotchtown15@gmail.com . 

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RV Fellowship of Rotarians at the R I Convention

JOIN THE RV FELLOWSHIP OF ROTARIANS!!!!  Take your RV to the Toronto Convention - and join the group for the before and after activities and tours. RV Rally at the Convention site - June 19-22, 2018; Rotary International Convention - June 23-27, 2018; Rolling Rally with RVF - June 28 - July 5, 2018.Here's the link to the pdf doc that has the RVF Rally info that will be for those attending the R.I. convention next June in Toronto:  http://rvfrna.org/images/future-rallies/2018-06-Toronto-Rally-Registration-Form.pdf. Disregard the deadline for registration on that form - it has been extended - you are, however, encouraged to register early.

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NEWS FROM ROTARY CLUBS
Adopt A Village in Laos - Update

Many Rotary Clubs in District 7070 have assisted Whitby-Sunrise Rotarian Steve Rutledge for a number of years with his projects in Laos. It sure makes me feel good to be a Rotarian and to know that we have helped make a real difference to so many. Thank you, Steve. Read more for the update from Steve.....

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District 7070 Rotary Clubs Receive $65,500 Grant

The Rotary Club of Alliston, together with The Rotary Clubs of Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Toronto, and Toronto West, has just been approved for a $65,500 US grant by The Rotary Foundation Canada and The Foundation of Rotary International for a project to focus on education and job creation in Ukraine. Read more for the rest of the story.....

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LEAD YOUR CLUB WITH ROTARY INFO
The Rotary Leader - March 2018 Edition
Rotary Club Central

Are YOU using the new and improved Rotary Club Central?   You will be able to navigate more easily with our modern interface and use this essential planning tool on your mobile phone or tablet. You can also quickly track service activity and see your past and current club data in easy-to-read charts and graphs. 

Check out the new Rotary Club Central today......

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Rotary Presidential Citation 2017-18

Rotary clubs that achieve goals related to increased membership, sustainable service projects, Rotary Foundation giving, and building awareness of Rotary may earn the 2017-18 Rotary Presidential Citation.

Find out how they do it and learn how you can help your club achieve this award.....

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Rotary Leadership Institute- Building Stronger Clubs Through Rotary Education 

In a complex, fast-changing world, excellent Rotary club leadership is essential to the future of Rotary.  One of the best ways to strengthen your Club is to give your members the tools and skills to be better Rotarians.  Rotary Leadership Institute is the solution. What a successful day we had on February 25. Lots of fun and great discussions in Parts I, II and III.  If we get enough registrations, we will run Parts I, II and III on Saturday, April 14 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Centennial College Event Centre in Scarborough.  Have you registered? 

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New Membership Development Courses Online

Is your club making a difference? Is it strong, vibrant, and growing? Are your members engaged and satisfied with their club experience? If the answer is no to any of these questions, there’s still plenty of time to make a positive change in your club’s future. Rotary has eight new membership-related courses available in the Learning Center.

Read more for a list of the courses....

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Club Visioning and Your Club's Strategic Plan

Rotary Clubs, like any other organizations, need to have a plan for where they are heading. In order to assist Clubs to develop a vision, the District has a team of experienced Rotarians who can facilitate visioning sessions. Since we started the program, five or six years ago, close to 40 Cubs have held sessions. A few Clubs have held two or three sessions, up-dating their vision on a regular basis. Does your club need vision?

Find out right here....

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Helpful Links, Resources & References

 Have you checked out the Rotary website: www.rotary.org ? 

There are many more links that will help you lead your club.......

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Rotary Action Groups

Rotarian Action Groups help Rotary clubs and districts plan and carry out community development and humanitarian service projects in their areas of expertise. Join a "RAG" or contact a Rotary Action Group today.

Here are some details who they are and how you can join them....

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Upcoming Events
Rotary Club Central Online workshop April 5, 2018
Online
Apr 05, 2018
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Membership Priority # 1
Best Western
Apr 07, 2018
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
District Advisory Board
Oshawa Golf Club
Apr 11, 2018
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Reunion - District Conference Planning Meeting
GOTO Meeting
Apr 12, 2018
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
RLI Centennial College Event Centre (2)
Centenial College Event Centre
Apr 14, 2018
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
 
Earth Day Tree Planting
Apr 22, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary AIDS Poker Walk - Belleville
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
Apr 28, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary AIDS Poker Walk - Toronto
Leuty Pavillion in the Beach, Toronto
Apr 28, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
2018 District 7070 Million Dollar Luncheon
Scarboro Golf Club
May 06, 2018
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotary Reunion - District Conference Planning Meeting
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May 10, 2018
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
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