Our District newsletter is meant to keep everyone in our Rotary family up to date on news from the Rotary world and from the clubs and from the various committees in District 7070. Please keep our family informed. Make sure they get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month......
Posted by Mary Lou Harrison, District 7070 Governor 2018-19
"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” - Rotary's new vision statement, approved June 2017
Creating positive and lasting change is not easy. It takes vision, determination, co-operation, and the willingness to take risks, to stretch well beyond what we know we can do to accomplish what others might consider the impossible. In District 7070, we can proudly and truthfully say that our actions make us changemakers.
Posted by Beth Selby, District 7070 Governor 2019-20
District Governor 2019-20 Beth Selby has some exciting news, updates, and offers to show you for the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany June 1-5, 2019.......
Posted by Beth Selby, District 7070 Governor 2019-20
Here is a letter from DGE Beth Selby outlining the first learning and development seminar for the 2019-20 Club Presidents on Saturday February 2, 2019 at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club....
Posted by Barry Rassin, President Rotary International 2018-19
Here is Barry Rassin's November 2018 Newsletter, and Barry talks about the impact of his first Rotary International Convention and encourages all of us to register before December 15, for the 2019 Rotary Convention in Hamburg, Germany......
Posted by Ron Burton, Chair of the Trustees, The Rotary Foundation 2018-19
Here is the November 2018 Newsletter of Ron Burton, Chair of the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation 2018-19. Ron challenges us to increase our involvement in our Foundation — by doing, by giving, and by inspiring, and make every month Rotary Foundation Month .......
Posted by Neil Phillips, District 7070 Governor 2017-18
At the October 10, 2018, during District Governor Mary Lou Harrison's visit to the joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Whitby and Whitby-Sunrise, Past District Governor Neil Phillips awarded the Dr. Bob Scott Award for Disease Prevention to a very deserving Rotarian. Here are his remarks.....
Posted by Neil Phillips, District 7070 Governor. 2017-18
At the October 2, 2018, during District Governor Mary Lou Harrison's visit to the joint meeting of the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa, Oshawa-Parkwood and Bowmanville , held at the Oshawa Golf Club, Past District Governor Neil Phillips awarded the Council of Past Governors Award to a very deserving Rotarian......
World Interact Week, November 5 - 11, celebrates the accomplishments of an estimated half a million Interact club members around the world. Interact clubs empower young people ages 12 to 18 to take action in their communities. Learn three ways you can celebrate with us, and connect with Interactors to share the power of Interact! Here is the link.
Posted by Terry Caputo, Chair, Governance Committee
Terry Caputo, Chair of the District 7070 Governance Committee is looking for 3 volunteer members to serve on the Finance and Audit Committee. Please read more for details..........
Posted by Raffy Choulijan, Past President Rotary Club of Scarborough Passport
2018 End Polio Now Stamps are now available from Canada Post. Perfect for your holiday cards. What better way to show you and you business are 100% behind ending polio in the world. Here's how to get yours today.....
Rotary Muskoka Style. Save the Dates: October 25-27, 2019 for the District 7070 Conference at the JW Marriott - The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa . For more details .... Read more.....
Posted by Deborah Murray and PDG Rob Leek, District Conference 2018 Co-Chairs
Oh what a time we had! Many thanks to the Rotary Clubs of Wellington and Picton for their enthusiastic embrace and support with this District Conference. Here are just some of the highlights .......
Do you have a great shot from a club project or fundraiser? Did you capture a memorable moment at the convention or during an international trip? Enter your images in The Rotarian's 2019 photo contest and you might see them in the pages of the magazine. You may enter up to three photos taken since 1 January 2018. The contest closes 15 December 2018, so submit your great photos now. Winners will appear in the June 2019 issue of The Rotarian.
CAPTURE THE MOMENT - Let new experiences energize you at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, June 1-5, 2019. Arrive early to meet Rotaractors from around the world at the Rotaract Preconvention, May 31 to June 1. Read more ........
Join Rotary leaders, members, and guests in Kenya, as we recognise our longstanding special relationship with the United Nations and young leaders who are changing our world. ROTARY – UN DAY 2018 on November 10, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. This year's Theme: Youth Innovation: Crafting Solutions to emerging challenges. Learn More.
We have lost Rotarians and friends of Rotary, in Rotary District 7070, who have helped to shape our Rotary world. This new "In Memoriam" section of the District 7070 newsletter was created to remember our Rotarians and so much more. We honor our Rotarians, big and small, who have made an impact on Rotary.Our deepest sympathies to their families.
What is your Rotary Club doing in November 2018 to celebrate and focus on The Rotary Foundation? To get ideas how the Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world, please Read more.......
Posted by Michael Bell, Past District Governor & Chair , District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his November 2018 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Michael Bell, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, as we celebrate Rotary Foundation Month. There is more news in PDG Michael's letter........
Posted by Michael Bell, Past District Governor and Chair , District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
Dear Club Presidents and International Service Chairs,
Your District has reached out to a well-known Canadian partner, Cuso International, and has created an opportunity to assist mothers and newborns in Ethiopia........
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Chair, District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
November is Foundation month in the Rotary calendar. It gives us the opportunity of high-lightning all the good that come thanks to Rotarians and the Rotary Foundation. Both those who raise and donate funds to the Foundation and those who take advantage of the generous support the Foundation is offering........
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Chair, District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
Just in time for Rotary Foundation month (November), we received the good news from the Rotary Foundation that our application for District Grants had been approved. Here is a summary of the projects that will receive funds. The amount of funding from the District depends on the number of clubs supporting the project; hence the column heading Max. District Grant. Click here.
Posted by Jennifer Boyd, Chair District 7070 World Polio Day
Rotarians in District 7070 made the world aware that October 24 was World Polio Day in District 7070, thanks to the coordination from Clubs led by District 7070 World Polio Day Chair, Jennifer Boyd. Here are just some of the highlights.....
In honor of World Polio Day 2018, October 24, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood co-hosted and livestreamed to the world, a World Polio Day Event from the new Global Classroom in the new Centre for Collaborative Education at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Over 120 attended and many Rotarians watched the event, around the world. To see some of the Highlights , please Read more...….
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, visitrotary.org/matchinggifts.
Posted by Jim Louttit, Past District Governor 7070
In 2017, Rotary Clubs from District 2080 (Italy) and District 7070 came together on a Global Grant with a dual purpose to equip the Hotelier School of Amatrice, Italy of equipment to operate their catering business while at the same time providing the Hotelier School students with the necessary training to learn the culinary business. A huge success.... Read more....
The newly revised State of Rotary Membership presentation is now available. Viewing it, you’ll learn about growth, attrition, and the opportunity to enrich membership. The updated slides include July 1, 2018 membership data. The 16-slide PowerPoint presentation can be given as is, or you can easily regionalize it to create a custom presentation for your members. Read how Sherri Muniz, Rotary coordinator for region 26 (USA), used this valuable resource, and discover other ways to use the presentation effectively. Watch a recording of the presentation with narration on our Vimeo channel.
A brand-new Learning Center with a streamlined design, an improved search function, and other new features is available atRotary.org/learn. Enroll in the Membership Learning Planto explore eight interactive courses that depict fictional club leaders as they navigate realistic scenarios. District and club leaders, share this learning plan with club membership committees so they can learn strategies for addressing membership challenges.
Michael Walstrom, of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Downtown, Florida, USA, was 38 when he was asked to create a program for young professionals in his district. Walstrom knew why he was in Rotary, but he needed to know if others’ reasons were similar to his. So he did a survey. Learn what he discovered.
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? Log into myrotary and find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......
Posted by Brian King, Rotary International Director of Membership Development
Brian King, Rotary's Director of Membership Development sent a letter to your Rotary Club President. Member Leads is important for all Rotary Club members to know what it is and how it works. Here is the letter with many links to help you learn more.....
Be sure to connect with our inbound youth exchange students in District 7070 - here now until summer 2019. Is your club interested in Youth Exchange? Be The Inspiration, email us at rye.d7070@gmail.com Deadline for participating RYE clubs to have their outbound exchange student for 2019/2020 selected is December 1, - 2018. Did you know we also have 9 students abroad now? Have a look at both our inbound and outbound students being the inspiration in 2018/2019. Thank you to the participating Rotary Youth Exchange clubs and host families! You are influencing world peace by enhancing the growth, tolerance and understanding of a world beyond their countries boarders for these young leaders.
Posted by Jason Pole Co-Chair, District 7070 Rotary Youth Exchange Committee
Smile in My Language
Recently, a seventeen-year-old young woman reminded me that we all smile in the same language. A simple statement that many would not challenge or even give much thought too. For this young person, it is of paramount importance. She has recently started school in Canada and although her spoken English is good, her native language is Portuguese. There are often times in Canada when she needs to use her smile to communicate. She needs to smile to acknowledge that she does not fully understand all the words spoken to her, or that you may need to speak a little bit more slowly so she can follow the conversation, or simply the smile may indicate a sincere thank-you for taking the time to listen.....
Posted by Ian Lancaster, District 7070 Chair, Peace and Conflict Resolution/Prevention Committee
Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,
I want to share with the membership of District 7070 the work of one group to explain just a small part of the pain and suffering and the struggle of returning from Sri Lankan’s horrific civil war.......
Posted by Joanne Ashley and Debbie Morgan, Co-chairs - 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.........
Posted by Tess Wakefield, Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager
In her November 2018 Newsletter, Tess Widdifield, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager for Shelterbox Canada and a member of The Rotary Club of Toronto Twilight, talks about Shelterbox responding to current disasters and current Shelterbox operations world wide. Be sure to check out LUMINAID and also Shine for Shelterbox . Here's more of her newsletter...
Posted by Chris Snyder, Rotary District 7070 Chair , Honoring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honoring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder. Here are the major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club. 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 theHIP Websitefor the complete Newsletters. Here are some highlights from their brand new newsletter the October 2018 HIP Circle .....
Posted by Courtney Doldron, Chair - District 7070 Literacy Committee
The school library refurbishment project at the Holy Saviour Anglican School in Curepe, Trinidad, a project of the Rotary Club of St. Augustine, Trinidad, wants your help with more books, ideally to Courtney Doldron, our District 7070 Literacy Chair in the next week. He will then be going to Trinidad in early November. Read more for the details..........
Posted by Nevine Yassa, Rotary Inter-Country Committe
Rotary Inter Country Committee (ICC) encourages you to register for a free course with Rotary Peace Academy. The Institute for Economics and Peace in coordination with Rotary have designed an online course for fellow Rotarians to enable us to aspire peace and understanding in the world.. Through deep understanding of other cultures.. peace can be achieved. That is what ICC aspires for. Check it out please at https://www.facebook.com/ICC.CIP.Canada/?ref=bookmarks and athttp://rotarypeaceacademy.org/
Posted by Beth Selby, District 7070 Governor 2019-20
Here is a call to action to Rotary Club Presidents from John Blount inviting Rotaractors from across the globe to participate in a Rotaract Preconvention, which takes place two days before the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany....
Posted by Mark Chipman, Chair of the District Rotaract Committee and District Governor Nominee
Here is a letter from District Governor Nominee, Mark Chipman, encouraging Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs to send stories about their Rotaract Club, activities for everyone to read, right here to the District Newsletter every month. Who knows, someday, YOU and your Rotary Club just may take that next step and sponsor a Rotaract Club or encourage a young adult to join a Rotaract Club right here in District 7070.......
We're excited to share the updated (May 2018) Rotaract Handbook! Download now for everything you need to organize, certify, and manage your Rotaract Club. This is a great resource: how to start a Rotaract Club, find members, and very useful for Rotary Club sponsors and advisors. How to build a Rotaract Club, engage and retain members, finding sustainable projects, how to promote your club, and so much more.
Membership in the Rotaract Club of Jacksonville’s Beaches, Florida, USA, had declined from a high of more than 100 members shortly after its charter to just over 10 members in 2014. That’s when their sponsor, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, assigned an adviser to attend all of the Rotaract club’s board meetings. Please read more and see how they turned it around.....
Every year, Rotaract clubs around the world change lives by developing sustainable and innovative solutions to community challenges. Nominate your Rotaract club’s best local or international service project for a 2018-19 Rotaract Outstanding Project Award!
Boost your Club's Public Image and WIN CASH OR YOUR SERVICE PROJECT!!!We want you to make sure you and your Rotary Club have all of the details on the “We Transformed” District Public Image Contest and have lots of chances to win one of three $500 cash prizes, which is to go towards the local or community service project of your choice. It is an opportunity to increase our positive Rotary Public Image in your Club and throughout our District 7070 with a Rotary Public Image contest called “WE TRANSFORMED”. Take a look........
Posted by Carrie Jones Rotary Zone 24E Public Image Coordinator
Carrie Jones, our Rotary Zone 24East Public Image Coordinator, encourages us to Tell Our Rotary Story and shows us some of the tools we can use to do so......
Posted by Carrie Jones, Rotary Zone 24 East Public Image Coordinator
CONTACT the Public Service Director or the Community Affairs Director to inquire if he or she is willing to run Rotary TV public service announcement (PSA) spots. If yes, you are on your way. Please read more.....
Posted by Carrie Jones, Rotary Zone 24 East Public Image Coordinator
Press releases. Even their name sounds a little boring, honestly. But press releases are tools to help the traditional media and its customers to know about you and the good your club and district does.......
Posted by Alyce Henson, Rotary International Photographer
Rotary staff photographer Alyce Henson has been shooting images for Rotary for more than a decade. In her post for Rotary Voices, Alyce shares her tips for taking better photos of club projects, and how to shoot images that you can use to make your own People of Action ads. With a little bit of practice, a few simple guidelines, and a touch of confidence, you can produce some amazing results. Here is a link to Read More.
Posted by Walt Stephens, Chair 2019 Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee USA and Canadian Multi-District Committee Promoting Rotary
The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee promotes Rotary International with its entry of a Float in the fabulous Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade held on January 1. With a television audience of over 44,000,000+ viewers throughout the world and a live audience of over 700,000 the Rose Parade is a media gold mine and with the Float WE ARE THERE! Read more to see how YOU can participate.......
Posted by Carrie Jones, Zone 24E Public Image Chair
Is your Rotary Club using the new "People of Action" material? Carrie Jones, thePublic Image Chair, Rotary Zone 24 East outlines the new People of Action Public Image Campaign.
Posted by Carrie Jones Rotary Zone 24E Public Image Coordinator and PDG Brian Thompson, Assistant Zone 24E Public Image Coordinator
The 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. They are located under the Public Image Tab of the District 7070 Websitewww.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.
Posted by Geoff Lloyd, Past President, Rotary cLub of Oshawa
Many Rotary clubs across Canada, and right here in District 7070, in particular, contribute directly to the Canadian Landmine Foundation from funds on hand. Others raise funds through a Night of A Thousand Dinners evenings. Rotarians in District 7070 are invited to Oshawa on November 21, 2018.......
Past District Governor Ted Morrison was asked to speak at the Campbellford Rotary Club on October 22. His topic was the Rotary Foundation and the polio Eradication story. Look what awaited Ted at the end of the meeting.....
On October 24, World Polio Day, in the new Global Classroom in the new Centre For Collaborative Education at Durham College, in Oshawa , Ontario, Rotarians that were watching around the world were asked to make donations to PolioPlus to eradicate polio from the world, Rotary's promise to the children of the World. Look what happened at the event, that was livestreamed worldwide......
Posted by Darryl Patterson, Chair , Rotary District 7070 Digital Media
The 38th Annual Toronto Rotary Online Auction will be Streaming LIVE on the Internet on December 1st, 2018. All of the items up for auction are generously donated. Look for them about mid-November. Who Benefits - Rotary supports many organizations both locally and internationally. Our major initiative is bringing an end to Polio. This auction is run by the following Rotary clubs in Toronto: Rotary Club of East York ;Rotary Club of North Scarborough ;Rotary Club of Scarborough Twilight . Here is the link:http://rotaryonline.auction/
We have received a number of inquiries from Rotary Clubs about the lost opportunity to sell ( or hand out as gifts) during the holiday season the 2 kg Maple Leaf Ham from Maple Leaf Gift Baskets(not the same company as Maple Leaf)…...
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. Log into myrotary and check out the newRotary Club Central today. For more details please Read more .....
Your Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club can earn a Rotary Citation for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and your club. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community. Here's how.......
Posted by Susan Hunter, , Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
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 and again on June 9. Lots of fun and great discussions in Parts I, II and III. This is your opportunity to learn more about Rotary and share your ideas with other Rotarians. And it is a great learning experience for newer Rotarians. Sign up online for the first course of this Rotary year on November 17, 2018. Here is how you can participate........
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7070 Visioning Team
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 more right here.......
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