In her March 2026 Newsletter, District 7070 Governor Niecy Dillon Tyrovolas talks about all of the highlights of February, and reminds us of all of the events filling up for March and beyond, including March being Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month (get a speaker and find a project) , International Women's Day (March 5), Learning Tuesdays (March 17), Presidents Elect training in Niagara-On-The-Lake (March 22), Walk With the Earth on April 16, and EPIC Day of service on May 16. .. Please Read more. .........
Greetings Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and Earlyactors, !!.
Can you believe it’s already March?
The months are absolutely sailing by. I am truly enjoying this year with you — and while part of me is very ready to be back in flip flops, there’s another part that doesn’t want June to come too fast. Serving alongside you during this District year has been such a gift.
February was full — in the very best way!
District Governor Interviews – Congratulations to Terry Caputo on being selected as our future District Governor. Exciting times ahead!
East Toronto Connection Meeting – Always inspiring to see collaboration in action.
Whitby Sunrise’s Savour the Flavour – What an incredible event. Energy, fellowship, and impact all in one room.
President-Elect Training – The next wave of leadership is strong!
Learning Tuesday – Continuing to equip and empower our clubs.
EPIC Day of Service Event (East Area) – Nine clubs came together in Campbellford for a Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Day, beautifully organized by Donna (Trenton) and Joyce (Brighton). Watching nine clubs unite for one cause was exactly what Unite for Good looks like in action. So much momentum. So much heart.
March is Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month
Rotary’s focus in March is one of our seven Areas of Focus: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Rotary International recognizes that access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education changes everything — health, education, economic opportunity, and dignity.
Here’s why it matters:
2+ billion people worldwide lack access to safely managed drinking water.
Clean water reduces the spread of disease.
Sanitation facilities allow girls to stay in school.
Hygiene education builds healthier communities for generations.
As Rotarians, we don’t just provide wells — we create sustainable systems, train communities, and build long-term solutions.
This month, I encourage your club to:
Invite a speaker to educate members on global or local water issues.
Explore a new partnership aligned with this Area of Focus.
Water is life. And together, we bring life-changing impact.
International Women’s Day – March 5
This is a night you do not want to miss.
We will celebrate International Women’s Day with two incredible women from our District sharing their Rotary journeys, followed by a powerful panel featuring the four women on your District Governor Team.
It will be an evening of:
Inspiration
Leadership stories
Courage
Celebration
It’s time to honour and celebrate the remarkable women across District 7070 who are leading, mentoring, serving, and shaping our future.
Let’s fill the room.
Learning Tuesday – March 17 - Governance Support
In March, our Learning Tuesday will focus on:
“What Support Can the Governance Committee Offer to Clubs?”
If you’ve ever wondered:
What policies should we have in place?
How do we handle club bylaws?
Where do we turn for guidance?
This session is for you. Strong governance builds strong clubs — and strong clubs create lasting impact.
Reminders & What’s Ahead
Incoming Presidents Training – Niagara-on-the-Lake - March 22
Our Incoming Presidents will soon gather to prepare for their year of leadership. The future of District 7070 is in very capable hands.Walk With The Earth – April 16 – 10 am to 2 pm - Whitby waterfront - a youth-led national initiative focused on Truth and Reconciliation, youth voice, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. The event raises funds for Honouring Indigenous Peoples (HIP) and their Youth to Youth (Y2Y) program — an immersive land-based learning experience that brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth from across Canada Rotary’s long-standing commitment to service and community makes this partnership especially meaningful. For more info see: https://honouringindigenouspeoples.com/walk-with-the-earth/..
EPIC Day of Service – May 16
Has your club planned an event yet? Let’s make this a District-wide day of visible impact. Start planning now!
There is so much happening — and I can’t wait to be part of every bit of it with you.
As we step into March, let’s continue to: Unite for Good, Lift one another up, Celebrate impact, Build strong & vibrant clubs
Thank you for your heart. And thank you for making District 7070 such a joyful place to serve.
In Rotary,
Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas
District 7070 Governor, 2025-26