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District Governor's March 2019 Newsletter - RI Board Action on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
 
Posted by Mary Lou Harrison, District 7070 Governor , 2018-19

As a global network that strives to build a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change, Rotary values diversity and celebrates the contributions of people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, ethnicity, race, color, abilities, religion, socioeconomic status, culture, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Rotary will cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in which people from underrepresented groups have greater opportunities to participate as members and leaders.

Rotary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy Statement, January 2019

Wow. This is exciting news from the Rotary International Board of Directors!

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Rotary Reunion - District Conference 2018
Posted by Rob Leek on Nov 01, 2018

What a time we had....

In “The County” Prince Edward County that is!! 
 
Over 270 Rotarians and guests arrived in Prince Edward County for a weekend of fun, fellowship and inspiration.  The party got started in the evening of Friday, October 26th with a pre conference “Sweet County Welcome” gathering hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Picton and Wellington, featuring local County wines and delectable County treats. An enjoyable evening was had by all.
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2018 Rotary Foundation Walk Highlights

On Sunday, September 30, 2018, over 260 Rotarians from District 7070 and their families walked the 2 and 5 km walks at the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg and toured the famed gallery, at the 2018 Rotary District 7070 Foundation Walk, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Alliston, Aurora, Kleinburg, Nobleton & Schomberg, Markham Sunrise, Markham Unionville, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and Woodbridge, and raised over $100,000 for the Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund.........

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And Here They Are....Our Rotary Exchange Students

From Near from Far ...  

What do Campbellford and Argentina have in common?  Lucia!  Pictured with thumbs up here among the ten 2018/2019 Inbound Youth Exchange Students.  These students have come from far and will be near and dear to District 7070 for the next 11 months.  Reach out, say Hi, get to know just why Youth Exchange can make the change and inspire a world of peace. 
 
Thinking of becoming a host Youth Exchange Club?  Email us (Jason Pole/Deb Murray) at rye.d7070@gmail.com 
 
Click here for more details.  (Like what clubs are participating now - it may surprise you) 
 
Come from away....be part of Youth Exchange today.  

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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Latest News on Polio Eradication

Rotary, along with our partners, has reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need your help. Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. For as little as $0.60, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Give Now. 

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/

 

The Polio Story
Posted by Jason Beaubien  - NPR's Global Health and Development Correspondent on the Science Desk on Oct 30, 2015

The title: Next Year Could Mark The End Of Polio.

The disease that once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of kids a year around the globe is now down to just a few dozen cases this year. "We are aiming to halt all transmission of wild polio virus next year," says Peter Crowley, the head of UNICEF's global efforts against polio. If polio is stopped, it will be only the second human disease to be eliminated. Smallpox was the first — the last case was in 1977. There's reason to be optimistic that this gigantic feat of public health is within humanity's grasp  Click here to read the rest of this amazing picture of the Polio Story  .........

Rotarians Packing Birthday Gift Bags
During one of the breakout sessions at the District 7070 conference several attendees packaged Birthday Gift Bags for the local Food Bank
 
 

District 7070 Trees Planted
Posted by Bob Wallace on Nov 09, 2017

Rotary International President Ian Riseley has asked us to plant a tree for every Rotarian in our district, between July 1st and April 22nd, 2018 – Earth Day.  I am pleased to say we have partnered with Highway of Heroes Tribute to help make this happen.  Through available District Designated Funds, we’ve funded the planting of a tree for every Club along the Highway for Heroes (between Trenton and Toronto).  Additionally, we have a Family Planting Day planned for Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd), at a location to be finalized.  That’s 2,200 trees already committed.  Mark Cullen was a featured speaker at the District Conference, and we have a 2:1 on trees – just for Rotarians. 

But you know, that goal of just 2,200 trees is not particularly ambitious for our district.  Several Clubs already have environmental initiatives every year.  Working with Clubs and liaising with Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, I’d like to suggest we plant a tree for every single attendee to our International Convention.  I think 30,000+ trees sounds much more impressive.  And we have a designated Mr. Tree in the district on Kevin Power, to help aggregate all our projects.

Individual Rotarians and Rotary Clubs that have completed tree plantings can enter their information through the link above to add the trees to our district tally. 

Click Here for more information                   

 
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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...

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2019 District Conference
Rotary Muskoka Style
Friday Oct 25 - Sunday Oct 27th, 2019
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The Rotary Foundation by PDG Ted Morrison
 
We are District 7070 Proud

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. 

 

 
 
 
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