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District Governor Mark Chipman's January 2021 Newsletter

Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor , 2020-21

Hello District 7070 Rotarians and the whole Rotary family:

Good riddance 2020 and welcome 2021! Here’s to a better, bolder and happier year for everyone!

Even with all the many personal challenges, disappointments and sacrifices in 2020, Rotary District 7070 continued to do good in our communities and the world.

A few of the key accomplishments in District 7070 during the first half of the Rotary year that we should recognize and celebrate include:

Leveraging online technology (i.e. Zoom) and hosting exciting speakers from around the world.
Conducting several online Grow Rotary Workshops and New Members Gatherings discussing creative ways to engage and increase our membership..........

January 2021 is Vocational Service Month

January is Vocational Service month on Rotary’s calendar. Please take a few minutes to read about this important Avenue of Service in these excerpts from an article written by the Past Chair of the District 7070 Vocational Service Committee, Ian Lancaster, about Vocation Service, and its history and its importance in Rotary club life. Be sure to check out examples of projects for your club to support and make everyone award of Rotary's important Avenue of Service ....

COVID-19 Update from District 7070 Leadership Team

Posted by Your District 7070 Governor Team

Dear District Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and Friends of Rotary,

The COVID-19 situation in Canada is evolving on a daily basis and even changing by the hour. The Federal and Provincial Governments, and medical advisors are asking all Canadians to take stronger measures to contain the spread of the virus. At this critical time, we need to practice the necessary hand hygiene practices, social distancing, wear masks, and listen to our public health specialists and governmental officials.

By now you have read Past RI President Mark Maloney and RI President Holger Knaack's email regarding Rotary's Role in Battling Coronavirus, and Past RI President Mark Maloney's email which cancelled the 2020 Convention in Honolulu and re-inveted a Virtual Rotary International Convention in 2019. Here is further communication from Past RI Director Jeffry Cadorette and our new RI Director Valarie Wafer.

We encourage you to call ON AS REGULAR BASIS, your Rotary colleagues who are ill, house-bound for a number of reasons, or Rotarians that you have not seen in a while. Reach out to your neighbours for the same reasons. Does someone need groceries, their medication picked up, their dog walked, or to listen to their concerns?

Thank you for keeping us apprised of your Clubs’ response to COVID-19 with respect to meetings and events. Many Rotary and Rotaract Clubs have cancelled their regular meetings and events for the foreseeable future, and have taken to hold virtual club meetings and events. We strongly encourage clubs to continue to suspend all in-person meetings and events until further notice.........

Rotary's Involvement with COVID-19 Vaccination

Posted by Holger Knaack and Ravi Ravindran

In these difficult days, we are so heartened to receive such uplifting reports on the unrelenting efforts of our Rotary members who have responded in their communities against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, the single question we hear time and again as we traverse the virtual world is, “Are we getting involved with COVID vaccination?” Considering the success and expertise we have gained in our polio eradication effort, this question is both natural and timely.

The answer is yes. We will have an important role in the months ahead......

A Call to Action : April 17 - 24, 2021 - Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup

Posted by Mark Chipman, Rotary District 7070 Governor

Save the Week: April 17 - 24, 2021 - Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup

A note for District Governor Mark Chipman to all Rotarians, Rotaractors, and the whole Rotary family in District 7070 and beyond:

Marking 2021 Earth Day, District 7070, along with neighboring Districts, will be organizing a first ever Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup on April 24, 2021.

To date we have commitments from 15 Districts bordering the Great Lakes as well as the Niagara, St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers and the Erie Canal in New York State. We are naming the event the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup to open it up to any club on a waterway that empties into the Great Lakes system. Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer with Rotary International President Holger Knaack are both supportive of this collaborative project.

This will be a great way to engage our Rotary Family and non-Rotarians in a day of action, draw attention to our fragile environment and our desire to be part of the solution. With the plan for heavy promotion it is an opportunity to bring awareness to the good work of Rotary.

Get your club to select a nearby waterway or even a local park to clean up and be a part of this exciting event on April 24! Mark this in your calendars - more details will follow.

Mark Chipman

District Governor

Rotary District 7070

For even more details, please Read more.........

"Grow Rotary Workshop" on January 23, 2021- REGISTER TODAY

Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee

Are you interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary? Having a strong vibrant Rotary Club involves Membership - looking after our members - new, seasoned and potential, Public Image – reaching out to our communities showing them what we do and showing the power of what we can do - and our Foundation and what it allows us to do. Members of your Rotary Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee are particularly encouraged to attend. We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy.

REGISTER TODAY and GROW YOUR CLUB PRESENCE.

REGISTER TODAY - On January 23 from 9:30 am to 11:10 am - the District Membership Committee is hosting a New Grow Rotary Zoom Meeting. Registration is now OPEN on the District 7070 website right here .

Last year, we had a series of very successful Grow Rotary Workshops. The rooms were filled with lots of “buzz” . Rotarians generated great ideas to engage and inspire. This year, we will have more Grow Rotary Workshops. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get ready to participate in the 2021 Workshops. These workshops are for all Rotarians interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary and how all aspects of our club impact membership.

The Next New Members Zoom Get-Togethers - Register for February 18, 2021

Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee

Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary?

THESE ARE FOR YOU !!! - The District Membership Committee is hosting New Member Zoom Get-Togethers. Anyone who has joined Rotary since January 1, 2019 is invited to participate. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So join us throughout 2020 as we share some Rotary basics and not so basics. And bring any questions you might have! A Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join. Potential members welcome too, although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian.

Rotarians from all over District 7070 enjoyed the November 25 Get Together and they are looking forward to the next one from 7-8 pm on Thursday February 18, 2021 .

There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So on November 25, please join us as we share more Rotary basics and not so basics. Bring any questions you might have! The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past 2 years but anyone who wants to know a little more about Rotary is most welcome. For more information and to register go to https://rotary7070.org/event/new-members-zoom-gettogether/

For more details and to see the recording of the August 20 New Members Zoom Get Together, please Read more......

Celebrating Women in Rotary District 7070 - March 8/21

Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor

We are looking for women to join a committee to come up with some ideas to celebrate and recognize International Women's Day on March 8 with a focus on the amazing women of Rotary and D7070! Please put out a request to your club members and if interested have them contact Bowmanville Rotarian Johanna de Boer at jdeboer@rogers.com .

Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - Register TODAY for March 10, 2021

Posted by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32

I want to personally thank everyone who join us for our "Director Dialogues". The first one was with Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley and the second one with Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin. Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm ET/4pm PT, free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32! FIRST MEETING was ON NOV 12.

CLICK ON THIS ZOOM LINK to See the November 12 Recording.

The second District Dialogue was January 14th, 2021 - Titled: Elevate Rotaract, what does it mean to Rotary? My guest was Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin He talked with us about what "Elevate Rotaract" means in practical terms.

COMMING SOON IS THE ZOOM LINK to See the January 14 Recording.

Upcoming Director Dialogue - Wednesday, March 10, 2021, "Positive Peace"

Valarie's guest will be Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta. CLICK ON THIS LINK to register for the webinar.

For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.

Thank you,

Valarie Wafer

Tuesday Talks - February 9, 2021 - Understanding Your Conflict Management Style

Please join us on Tuesday February 9, 2021 from 7 to 9 pm for another Tuesday Talks - Understanding Your Conflict Management Style

How we approach and deal with conflict can make the difference between resolving a conflict quickly or causing it to escalate dramatically. Yet we don’t always think about how we should respond to a conflict – we just react! This session will focus on the five different approaches people take to conflict using the metaphor of birds. Are you a woodpecker, owl, hummingbird, parakeet or ostrich? There’s a time and place for each style. Find out how you can resolve conflicts more effectively by adjusting and adapting your conflict management style!

Gayle Wiebe Oudeh 613-222-2658 goudeh@ccrinternational.com Director, Coaching & Training Centre for Conflict Resolution International

About Gayle Oudeh:

Gayle Wiebe Oudeh is the Director of Coaching and Training for the Centre for Conflict Resolution International where she utilizes her expertise in interpersonal dynamics, team development, leadership development and organizational systems in addressing conflict issues in the workplace. As a Professional Certified Coach, Gayle is frequently involved in coaching individuals and teams as they deal with conflict, change and goal setting.

Additionally, Gayle is a largely self-taught artist, utilizing her time in her studio as an opportunity for continued personal growth as it constantly stretches her to experiment and rely on her intuition. Recently she has begun teaching acrylic paint pouring workshops to share her love of the creative process.

As a Rotarian, Gayle has served as President of the Rotary Club of Orléans for two years (2017-19). She has served as a Zone trainer for the District Governor Elect partners and as an International Training Leader at the Rotary International Assembly. She currently serves as the Chair for the District Training and Learning Committee, the Program Chair for District Conference 2020 and the Conference Chair, 2021. Gayle is a Paul Harris Fellow, a major donor, and a member of the Rotary Foundation’s Bequest Society.

Tuesday Talks - January 12 - Save Time and Get Results--Best Practices for Membership, Fundraising, Promoting Rotary- Recording Now Available

The Recording of the January 12, 2021 Tuesday Talks is now available on our Rotary District 7070 YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4orM9hRfZg&t=78s

Hosted by the District 7070 Public Image Committee, the January 12 Tuesday Talks was viewed by over 165 attendees from not just District 7070, but form Rotary and Rotaract Clubs all over Canada and the USA and even from Ghana. This Public Image edition of Tuesday Talks showed how to Save Time and Get Results—Best Practices for Membership, Fundraising, Promoting Rotary. Our dynamic keynote speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, who is our Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator, is known for getting extremely fast results. He gave us tips on being a better communicator and he showed us some of his proven effective communication strategies by helping audience members improve during his presentation. In addition, our Public Image Private Investigators reviewed, the District Rotary and Rotaract Clubs' digital and social media presence and provide some tips on how they can enhance their public image. Sue Miller of the District Public Image Committee, highlighted some excellent District social media work by our District clubs, and we heard from clubs who talked about some of the benefits from their successful Public Image campaigns. There was time to ask some questions from our presenters and from many of the Rotary Zone 28 East Assistant Public Image Coordinators, who were on the call and they provided outstanding suggestions to help our clubs.

Special thanks to our Past District Governor Mary Lou Harrison, a member of our District Public Image Committee and also Rotary's Zone 28 East Assistant Public Image Coordinator, for getting Michael to address our Tuesday Talks.

Michael Angelo Caruso , a lifetime Rotarian and Past District Governor (D6380) is also our current Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator, from Royal Oak , Michigan. He has delivered over 1,500 presentations and keynote speeches on the subjects of conflict resolution, team leading and pro-active communication. He has spoken in Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean and 49 of the 50 states.......

Rotary and the Beirut Explosion - New Beirut Recovery Website - Donations NOW Being Accepted

Helping out Beirut - The explosion at the port of Beirut on August 4 impacted the entire city resulting in widespread destruction, loss of many lives, injuries in the thousands and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of citizens. District 7070 is currently looking into possible opportunities for clubs.

The Beirut Recovery Website is now up and running. www.beirut7070.com . It contains all of the information in the video and more including an important section on Stewardship, our team members, additional documentary videos about the Karantina Hospital and more.

Global Grant Now Established: Please Donate TODAY:

A Global Grant application (GG# 2119172) has been completed by The Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan, with the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club as the International Sponsor partner. Clubs throughout District 7070 and beyond, are invited to participate in medical equipment for the pediatrics Operating Theatre of Beirut's only public hospital. The objective is for District 7070 Rotary Clubs to donate $60,000 US towards the Grant. The money will go towards surgical equipment for the neo-natal unit at the Karatina Hospital in Beirut. The video below tells the story, how and where to send your money. Let's all get behind this humanitarian project . If you or your club wishes to make a donation, right now to the Global Grant , you may do so. Currently, our point people are Steve Rutledge of the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise ( email: SRutledge@Bell.net) and our District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committee Chair Richard Mewhinney ( email: rmewhinney@rogers.com ).

Please "Read more" for more information

Rotary Leadership Institute - Still Room to Register Today for the February 2021 Part III - Zoom Sessions

Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair, District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute

Exceptional times call for exceptional actions. COVID-19 has forced us to move our regular RLI programming to a virtual format this year. We are excited to bring you the high quality program directly to the comfort of your home. The benefit is we do not have to worry about traffic or snow!

So, what should you consider attending another virtual meeting?

Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has a mission to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. As Rotarians, you are already a leader in your community and in your profession. The purpose of RLI is to give you the skills and competencies to be an effective leader in Rotary.

Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. Now more than ever, the world needs Rotarians to create a more peaceful and equitable world for all.

DETAILS OF THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR 2020-21

The format this year will be different; instead of our typical one-day program at a college campus, we will be organizing a series of virtual meetings in the evenings during the work week. You will enjoy the same fast-paced, interactive session as you would in person.

Rotarians to complete all three levels (Part I, II and III) after 9 weeks.

Each weeknight would consist of a minimum of 2 RLI courses.

The format is:

6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Welcome & General Introductions

6:10 pm - 6:45 pm RLI Course #1 with Facilitator #1 (35 minutes)

6:45 pm - 7:20 pm RLI Course #2 with Facilitator #2 (35 minutes)

7:20 pm - 7:30 pm Debrief & Close

DATES:

Part I: Wednesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 18 (completed)

Part II: Wednesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 20, Wednesday, January 27 (filled)

Part II is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part I

Part III: Wednesday, February 10, Wednesday, February 17, Wednesday, February 24 (REGISTER TODAY)

Part III is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part II

Rotarians completing Parts I, II and III will receive an RLI pin and certificate.

TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom videoconference

FEE: $50 donation to the Rotary Foundation is being requested for each Rotarian

REGISTER TODAY : Classes will be 15+ in size

FOR PART III: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-rli-part-3-feb--10th--17th--and-24th--2021/

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter at susan.hunter@rotarytoronto.com

Tuesday Talks - Dec 8 - 7 PM – “Global to Local: Climate Solutions in Action From Around the World” - Recording Now Available

The Environment was the theme of the Tuesday Talk on December 8^th, 2020 . As Rotary prepares for implementing a seventh Area of Focus, Environmental Sustainability on July 1, 2021, there will be new opportunities for Rotary Clubs to engage in a wide spectrum of projects to improve the health of the planet through all kinds of actions, big and small.

Nilam Bedi, Chair, and his entire District 7070 Environmental Action Committee invited us to an evening of insights into the single most environmental issue of our times – Climate Change. The centrepiece of the evening was the presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Bagley, Director of Drawdown Learn at Project Drawdown, which is one of world’s foremost resources for climate solutions. Dr. Elizabeth Bagley has vast experience in connecting people with the most impactful climate change solutions.

The authoritative overview of Climate Change and examples of actions at the local level from around the globe provided ideas for activities that may appeal to Rotary Clubs in District 7070. We also found out what environmental action clubs are already taking in our District.

Use These Outstanding Tips to Enhance Your Club's Online Presence

Posted by Rob MacArthur, District Public Image Committee

What is Your Club's Online Presence? Does it represent your club members? Does it tell the Rotary story of who you are and what you do?

For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders who are committed to using their expertise to take action and improve their communities.

Awareness of Rotary is high. But public understanding of who we are, what we do, and the value we bring to communities is concerningly low.

It’s important that we tell our story in ways that help people everywhere understand what Rotary does, how we’re different, and why our work matters. Without this understanding, we can’t reach our full potential and bring more people together and improve even more communities worldwide. No other organization is quite like Rotary. By using our unique voice consistently in all our messaging, we can ensure that our communications reflect our distinct character.

If we speak, write, and design in one voice, our communications will sound, read, and look unmistakably like Rotary. This will give our audiences a better understanding of who we are. Together, we can show the world that we’re people of action.

Your District 7070 Public Image Committee asked one of our committee members, Rob MacArthur of the Rotary Club of Port Hope to be our "Public Image Public Investigator" to take a look at your club website and social media accounts. We asked Rob to sum up what he found and offer some suggestions to help your club. Here is Rob's look at our Rotary clubs in District 7070 and some outstanding tips how you can increase your club's public image.....

Have You Seen What is On Our District 7070 YouTube Channel ? - Subscribe TODAY

Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee

Have you seen what is on our District 7070 YouTube channel ? Subscribe TODAY. Use It TODAY. It will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world!

People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners.

Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings. They are broken down into the following playlists:

Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio

Check out our new Rotary District 7070 YouTube channel! Whether you want to catch up on a Tuesday Talk, see videos of our clubs taking action locally or globally, share an engaging video from Rotary International on your social media or at a club meeting…it’s all there and more. Please send us any appropriate videos from your club events/meetings to be included on our channel (send to suepmiller@rogers.com). Go to https://bit.ly/3dz2iBt and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.

Jennifer E. Jones Is Nominee for 2022-23 Rotary International President

Foundation Trustee Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. Jennifer will officially become president-nominee on October 1, 2021, if no other candidates challenge her. Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact........

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No Tolerance For Racism

"Grow Rotary Workshop" on October 3, 2020 - Recording Available NOW

Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee

ANOTHER OUTSTANDING GROW ROTARY WORKSHOP - On October 3 - the District Membership Committee is hosted a New "Grow Rotary" Zoom Meeting. If you missed it, the recording is NOW available.

Another very successful Grow Rotary Workshop. The rooms were filled with lots of “buzz” . Rotarians generated great ideas to engage and inspire. This year, our next Grow Rotary Workshop is scheduled for December 9. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get ready to participate in the 2020 Workshops. These workshops are for all Rotarians interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary and how all aspects of our club impact membership.

Members of your Rotary Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee are particularly encouraged to attend. We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy.

Increase Your Club's Visibility - TAG "ROTARY DISTRICT 7070"

Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee

Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs!

Increase your club’s visibility. TAG US ! in all of your appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!

District Social Media Tags:
Facebook: @rotary7070
Instagram: @rotaryd7070
Twitter: @rotary7070

How Would YOU Like to help Spend Rotary's Money? - The District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee Wants YOU

Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and 2020-21 Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee

How would you like to help spend Rotary's money, on some very worthwhile projects. That's exactly what you would be doing as a member of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee.

District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee Members are Wanted TODAY!!! - we are looking for new members for the District Foundation Committee to make a difference. Please send your applications for Committtee membership to Terry Caputo, Director, District Governance Committee, at terrycaputo@outlook.com.

As a Committee member, you will make strong connections between our clubs and the district. The relationships you build with club leaders make Rotary stronger. This is an important and rewarding role.

Please apply today by clicking on the "Current District Leadership Opportunities" page in the new menu tab "Leadership Opportunities for You In District 7070".

2021-22 District 7070 Assistant Governor Openings Have been Filled

District 7070 currently has 16 Assistant Governor Positions. Each Assistant Governor is responsible for 4 or 5 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs.

For the 2021-2022 Rotary Year, al of the positions have been filled. We thank you volunteering to strengthen the leadership in our District.

The Assistant Governor (AG) role is a 3-year commitment. Yearly, some AGs come to the end of their 3- year term and the District is looking for Candidates to take over to keep the roster full. Assistant Governors are selected each year in advance of the start of their term in order to receive training, familiarize themselves with their duties, connect with the incoming Presidents of the Rotary and Rotaract clubs they are responsible for.

As an Assistant Governor, you are the connection between your clubs and the district. The relationships you build with club leaders make Rotary stronger. This is an important and rewarding role.

Please keep on checking and clicking on the "Current District Leadership Opportunities" page in the new menu tab "Leadership Opportunities for You In District 7070".

Orange Shirt Day - Sept 30 - HIP Says Thank You For Your Support

Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous Peoples (HIP), and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering

Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

Thank you for showing Rotary alignment right across Canada in support of Orange Shirt Day! Thank you to the many Rotary Clubs that purchased and wore the HIP orange shirt on September 30. This action reinforces the message that “Every Child Matters” while also raising funds that will be split between the Orange Shirt Society and HIP’s Literacy Program.....

NEW MONTHLY FEATURE: Be a proud Rotarian and share YOUR Favourite Rotary Moment

Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor

NEW MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070: MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT

To meet our challenge from our District Governor Marck Chipman, we are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge.

Who has the FIRST "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ? Please Read more....

Here is a note from our District Governor Mark Chipman and here is all you have to do :

I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.

Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.

ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)

Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians!

DG Mark

Rotary and COVID-19

For all of the News related to Rotary and COVID-19, please go to the menu bar on this website and scroll down to the various stories, projects, ideas and resources to keep you and your Rotary and Rotarcat Club well informed so that you can help your Club CONNECT with your Community.

2020-21 District 7070 Conference - REGISTER TODAY

Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor 2020-21

Please join us for the Rotary District 7070 Conference in 2021 ! Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the beautiful Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince Hotel) ,in Toronto. The entire Team at the hotel look forward to welcoming you for
Rotary District 7070 Conference 2020-21, so you can experience firsthand Pan Pacific’s signature hospitality – at Toronto’s first Pan Pacific hotel. Be sure to register TODAY. Here's how.....

Highlights of the 2020 Rotary International Virtual Convention June 20-26, 2020

Relive Rotary’s first-ever virtual convention on-demand and learn why, now more than ever, Rotary Connects the World! Watch inspiring speakers and panelists from the general sessions. View General Session 1 here. View General Session 2 here. View the General Secretary's Report to the Convention here.

Connect with the family of Rotary to discover innovative ways to engage and strengthen our communities by watching our breakout sessions. Virtual breakout session files, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, can be accessed through Rotary’s Learning Center. Want more? Rotary International will continue their breakout session program into July....

RADAR $139 - Has YOUR CLUB made your annual donanation in the 2020-21 Rotary Year?

Posted by Nick Ryall, Chair - RADAR

Each new Rotary year, every club in District 7070 is asked to contribute a minimum of $139 to support an HIV/AIDS-related project chosen by the members of RADAR – Rotary Action for the Development of AIDS Responses – our District 7070 AIDS committee.

Has your Club donated $139 or more, this Rotary year? Here's why, and here's how.........

Rotary at the Toronto Pride Parade - A Huge Success - We Are Already Planning for 2021

Rotarians from over 15 different District 7070 Rotary Clubs, 3 Rotaract Clubs (including from Rotary District 7040), Rotary Youth Exchange Students, family, and friends marched in a spirit of celebration and inclusion, in the 2019 Pride Toronto parade as a group for the very first time! Thank you to the Rotary District 7070 Toronto Pride Committee (Karen Somerville, President of the Rotary Club of Toronto East, Nicole Patterson, President of the Rotary Club of East York , Jeff Dobson, President of the Rotary Club of Toronto, and Mary Lou Harrison, our 2018-19 District Governor & Member of the Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise. We are looking forward to being part of the 2021 Pride Toronto Parade. There's more......

Rotarians and guests from all over District 7070 and southern Ontario celebrated 30 Years of Women in Rotary at a fun-filled evening with great company on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the YWCA, 87 Elm Street, Toronto M5G 0A8. Read more for all of the details......

Interested in Joining Rotary? ARE YOU THE MISSING PIECE ?

Posted by David Andrews on Aug 31, 2014

Are YOU the Missing Piece? For more information, look at www.rotary.org and right here, in Southern Ontario, contact our Membership Director Virginia O'Reilly by email at voreilly@burakjacobson.ca or call her at 416-759-2905 (home) . Click on More to see why YOU ARE THE MISSING PIECE.

Rotary's PEOPLE OF ACTION Campaign

Posted by Carrie Jones, Zone 24E Public Image Chair

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...

NEW - The Clubrunner App - If Doug Can Do IT.....

Posted by Deborah Murray

What's Larry's Email Address?

It was a rainy day when I got the call.

He needed to know, right away,

"What's his email" he did say.

Holding my cell I wanted to yell, please, please, give me the spell,

The magic we found, by bringing it down

Gave way to new sight: email addresses, events, phone numbers....ah.....the light!

With rushing to cheer, the awakening is here!

Downloading the Clubrunner app, all with a fingertip, it was a snap,

Your club members detail will be very clear, your district executives have no fear.

You'll find what you wish, there'll be no need to fish. It's smart on your cell, just do it....time will tell. Read more.....

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On June 25, 2021 - June 27, 2021

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2020 District 7070 Conference

District 7070 RLI Part 2 Jan. 13th, 20th,27th 2021
Zoom

Jan 20, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Grow Rotary Online Workshop - Jan 23
Zoom

Jan 23, 2021
9:30 AM – 11:10 AM
District 7070 RLI Part 2 Jan. 13th, 20th,27th 2021
Zoom

Jan 27, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Presidents Meetings February
Zoom

Feb 01, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
District Conference Committee
Feb 02, 2021
Presidents-Elect Training
Zoom

Feb 03, 2021 7:00 PM -
Mar 24, 2021 8:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Feb 03, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
'Tuesday Talks' February-Conflict Resolution
Feb 09, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
District 7070 RLI Part 3 FEB. 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2021
Zoom

Feb 10, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Zoom

Feb 10, 2021 7:00 PM -
Mar 31, 2021 8:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Feb 10, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
District 7070 RLI Part 3 FEB. 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2021
Zoom

Feb 17, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Zoom

Feb 17, 2021 7:00 PM -
Apr 07, 2021 8:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Feb 17, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
New Members Zoom Gettogether - February 18th 2021
Zoom

Feb 18, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
District 7070 RLI Part 3 FEB. 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2021
Zoom

Feb 24, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Zoom

Feb 24, 2021 7:00 PM -
Apr 14, 2021 8:30 PM
Presidents-Elect Training
Feb 24, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Presidents Meetings March
Zoom

Mar 01, 2021
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
AG Meeting March
Zoom

Mar 01, 2021
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This video was played in the House of Friendship at the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto. Rotary Clubs were asked to send in photos of their signature projects that made them feel proud to be Rotarians. Thank you to all of the Rotary Clubs in District 7070 who contributed. Thank you to Dale Duke of the Rotary Club of Oshawa for creating the video. Click here.

January 2021 Rotary District 7070 Newsletter

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2019-20 Rotary District 7070 Newsletter - Year End Special Edition

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