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WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER 2024 DISTRICT 7070 NEWSLETTER - SEE WHAT'S INSIDE

Our District 7070 newsletter is meant to keep everyone in our Rotary family up to date on latest news from around the Rotary world, from the clubs in our District, from the various committees in District 7070 and beyond. We send it out to all active Rotarians and post it on to our District Facebook page. We ask that you share this letter and keep our entire Rotary family and friends informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. Check out our District 7070 Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram accounts and our District 7070 website for even more of the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world. 

 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH. YOU CAN CLICK ON EACH TOPIC TO READ THE WHOLE STORY RIGHT HERE IN THE INDEX ....

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:
 
 
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District Governor Virginia O'Reilly's  September 2024 Newsletter

In her September 2024 Newsletter, District 7070 Governor Virginia O'Reilly talks about her visit to the Rotary Club of Belleville and finding new ideas (take a look at one that she found). Virginia reminds us that September is Basic Education and Literacy Month and urges us to find projects to share with your club. The Jasper Fire fund still needs our help. She asks us to register for the District Conference in October, the Rotary Foundation Walk in Newmarket and she asks us to book a date that she can come to your club for her official visit. She has asked us to make the Magic of Rotary come alive with every project we work on, every donation we make, every time we collaborate to improve the lives and conditions of the people in our communities, both local and globally .......      .  

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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick's September 2024 Message

In President Stephanie Urchick's  September 2024 Newsletter, she talks about visiting her ancestor's home town in Slovakia, how she was welcomed and found a relative too. Stephanie says, " Sitting in that community center listening to traditional Slovakian music from my childhood filled me with joy and a profound sense of belonging. I am so grateful to District Governor Cechova and everyone who helped create that magical experience. As members of Rotary, we have a unique opportunity to share the same magic with each other and with the world. I encourage you to consider how you can help spread that magic and ensure other members of your club — other members of our Rotary family — feel like they truly belong....

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Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation Mark Daniel Maloney's September 2024 Newsletter

In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Mark Daniel Maloney's September  2024 Newsletter, Mark talks about the Rotary Foundation Endowment that will leave behind a legacy and further the work of future generations of Rotary members. Mark says, "No single club or district alone will achieve our goal of fortifying The Rotary Foundation Endowment to $2.025 billion by 2025. Not all of us can give $25,000 now or as part of an estate plan. But I also know many of us can. Please help us reach that Endowment goal and in doing so leave behind a legacy and further the work of future generations of Rotary members ".   .......

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The  September 2024 Newsletter and video from Christine Etienne, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 

To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32, the current newsletter has been transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the "In The Zone" September 2024 video from Christine Etienne, our Rotary International Director,  in the September 2024 District 7070 Newsletter as she focuses on Basic Education and Literacy and project Amigo. Take a look...

Editor's Note : When Chris' "In The Zone"  September 2024 video is available, it will be inserted into the District 7070 September Newsletter that appears on our Rotary District 7070 website and also on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ....... Please Read more...

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NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND

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Mark your calendars: "Celebrate Community"  Week is September 8 - 14, 2024

For the fourth year, Rotary International, Kiwanis InternationalLions International, and Optimist International are working together to celebrate and give back to our communities with a week-long service event, to be held September 8-14, 2024. 

Rotary and Rotaract clubs are encouraged to partner with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs on a project that will have a long-term impact in their community. (Use the club finder tools to locate KiwanisLions and Optimist clubs near you.) To get started, work with local social service organizations or government officials to learn what your community needs and how you can plan the most effective project.

Tell your neighbors — and us — about your joint service project by posting on social media with #CelebrateCommunity.

We can do more when we work together. Let’s harness the collective power of our four organizations’ 3.4 million members and Celebrate Community together.

Resources for clubs

Rotary Leadership Institute - Parts II and III  - PART II STARTS OCTOBER 9 - REGISTER NOW

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.  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, for your incoming Board of Directors, and for any Rotarian who wants to learn more about Rotary. For the 2024-2025 Rotary year, we are pleased to announce the dates for the Fall and Spring programs. Please REGISTER TODAY for PARTS II AND III which will start on October 9 and November 6 . Here is more of the story........

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The First 2 Rotary Peace Poles Unveilled On September 20 and 21, 2024 In District 7070 to Recognize International Day of Peace

The Rotary Clubs of Whitby-Sunrise and the Rotary Club of Etobicoke unveilled Peace Poles to recognize September 21 as the International Day of Peace.  A Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message May Peace Prevail On Earth in the language of the country where it is placed. It usually displays 3 to 7 additional languages meaningful to the host site. The message is referred to as an affirmation of peace and its placement furthers Rotary's goal of building a culture of peace throughout the world.

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Rotary Foundation Walk - Oct 6, 2024 - YOU ARE INVITED  - PLEASE REGISTER TODAY - AND RAISE FUNDS 

Welcome to the annual Rotary District 7070 Foundation Walk. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a great walk, fellowship with new and old friends and to raise money for the Rotary Foundation. The Walk will happen rain or shine. On October 6, 2024 from  10AM to 2 PM at Fairy Lake, 520 Water St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1M5 . 

8:30 AM Registration and light breakfast    10:00 AM Walk    12:00 noon – Lunch.  Two routes to choose from: 5K on Tom Taylor Trail, part of the Nokiidaa Trail OR the 1K relaxed walk around the Fairy Lake.  Contact: Laura Bradford at rotarynewmarketon@gmail.com   Please bring your refillable water bottles with you to the walk

Please register today and start collecting pledges from your friends  and Rotarians.

Use these forms to help make that donation:

Donate Directly to The Rotary Foundation (Here)

Non Rotarian Donor Form (Here)

Multiple Rotarian Donor Form (Here)

Rotarian Donor Form (Here)

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Vulnerable Sector Police Check application  - for District 7070 Clubs in Toronto

Here is a letter from Lynda Ryder, our District 7070 Protection Officer:

District 7070  places  great emphasis on their work with people in the community, including children, young people, and other vulnerable persons through Rotary’s many programs This volunteer effort is vital to the quality of life in our communities and to the good reputation of Rotary and Rotarians.  

Rotary International District 7070 is committed to protecting the safety and well being of all our program participants and will not tolerate their abuse or harassment. For more information on our district policy, please see ROTARY INTERNATIONAL District 7070 POLICY FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE AND HARASSMENT. ...

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Sangkoo Yun Nominated for 2026-27 Rotary International President

Sangkoo Yun, a member of the Rotary Club of Sae Hanyang, Seoul, Korea, is the selection of the Nominating Committee or President to become Rotary International’s president for 2026-27. Yun will .officially become the nominee on September 15 if no other candidates challenge him. Read more about Yun......

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What benefits do your receive from Rotary International?  - Check them our right here

A new video series explores the benefits Rotary members receive from Rotary International, including help in improving projects, promoting your club, and more. Watch this video and learn more about the benefits of Rotary beyond your club......

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Tips from a Rotary, Toastmasters Webinar:
 -  How to inspire others through storytelling

Do you have an answer ready if you are asked, Why Rotary?  Even seasoned Rotary members struggle to answer this seemingly basic question if we’re honest with ourselves, especially when speaking with prospective members. We inundate prospects with lists of what we do and proud accounts of how we do it, instead of helping them figure out why they might want to check out our next club meeting or service project in the first place........ 

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CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS

Rotary Zones 28 & 32 Conference  -  The Action Zone - In Toronto - Sept 17 - 22, 2024 - Register TODAY

Click here to see all of the details (complete schedule, speakers, and registration ,etc) : https://actionzonesummit.com/

 
2024 District 7070 Conference - Oct 25 - 27, 2024 - REGISTER TODAY

District Governor Elect VIRGINIA O'REILLY INVITES YOU TO 2024 DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE on OCTOBER 25 - 27, 2024.

https://rotary7070.org/page/district-7070-conference-1

BE PREPARED TO BE IRRESTIBLE -- IRRESTIBLE FUN, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

REGISTRATION  Price $319.00 + HST ( expires June 30, 2024)........  Price $349.00 + HST (Until Conference ). PLEASE REGISTER HERE
https://rotary7070.org/page/district-7070-conference-1

COME JOIN US AT THE WONDERFUL NOTTAWASAGA RESORT in  ALLISTON, ONTARIO. 

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RI President Stephanie A. Urchick Promotes Peace Conference  - Feb 20-22, 2025 in Turkiye

Stephanie A. Urchick, 2024-25 Rotary International president, is asking district and club leaders to focus on peace this year and build on Rotary’s long history of peacebuilding. Connect with others who are committed to this cause at the 2025 Rotary Presidential Peace Conference, Healing in a Divided World. Urchick will lead this special one-time event in Istanbul, Türkiye, 20-22 February. Topics will include peace in a polarized world; making peace last; technology, media, and peacebuilding; and environmental issues in peacebuilding. The conference will also recognize the launch of our newest Rotary Peace Center, in partnership with Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul. Learn more.

Rotary International Convention - Calgary - June 21-25, 2025 - Register NOW 

Registration is now open for the 2025 convention. Next year’s Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Canada! Register TODAY. .   https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/2025-rotary-convention-calgary

For more information, CLICK HERE!  And watch this video from Convention Chair Bryn Styles to see why everyone should join us in Calgary!

Frequently asked questions: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/about/faqs

Programs and Eventshttps://convention.rotary.org/en-us/program-and-events

IN MEMORIUM

In Memory of our Rotarians 

It is always with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family. Please send your notices to Newsletter Editor Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com .....

 

ROTARY FOUNDATION NEWS

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District 7070 Rotary Foundation Chair Bob Wallace's September 2024 Newsletter

In his September 2024 letter to Rotarians,  Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to set and meet their club and personal goals and make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund, the PolioPlus Fund, the Disaster Response Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. Are you a member of the Paul Harris Society OR the PolioPlus Society? Please Read more.........

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Jasper Fire Relief Fund Needs Your Help

Here is a note from Past District Governor Bob Wallace who is also our Disaster Response Coordinator here in District 7070. he has been in touch with Rotarians in the west. As a matter of fact, as you have heard and seen already, the mayor of Jasper, a Rotarian, has lost his home

In response to the tragic Jasper Wildfire, the Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation is establishing the Jasper Fire Relief Fund, similar to what we did for the Ft. McMurray Wildfire in 2016.

There are currently several governmental agencies and NGOs working towards providing immediate relief to the residents of Jasper affected by this wildfire.  Unlike these, our fire relief fund is intended to provide community agencies with funding to help rebuild the very necessary programs in the longer term after the fire.  Grants from the fund will be disbursed to organizations offering programing related to mental health, sports,  food supply, social programs and the many other necessities of a healthy community.

Donations to our Ft. McMurray Fire Relief Fund exceeded $1 million and we were able to assist  over a dozen community agencies in rebuilding after that fire.  With your help, we are hoping to see significant donations to the Jasper Fire Relief Fund.  All donations qualify for a charitable receipt for tax purposes. Here's how to Donate.....

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Has Your Club Qualified in 2024-25 for a Rotary Foundation Grant? Qualification - NOW AVAILABLE - on The District 7070 Website

The Rotary Foundation requires Rotary and Rotaract Clubs that want to apply for Global and District Grants to be qualified EVERY YEAR.  Clubs are qualified when two of its members have successfully completed the two on-line quizzes connected to the training modules.  In addition, the President and President Elect of Clubs must sign and submit the MOU – Memorandum Of Understanding to the District.  The qualification is valid for one Rotary year. All documents for the 2024-25 Rotary year are posted under the Rotary Foundation tab on the District’s website, www.rotary7070.org   For any questions, please contact PDG Lars Henriksson, District Grants Sub-Committee Chair at pdglars.henriksson@gmail.com

REMEMBER: To qualify, a Club must have at least two of its members complete the qualification process.  In addition, the Club must submit an MOU to the District, signed by the President and President Elect.   Please Read more for details.............

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Do You Want DDF (District Designated Funds) for a Global Grant?  You must submit a DDF Request Form!
 

Everyone working on a Global Grant application is looking to add DDF – District Designated Funds – to the funding of the project.  Without DDF, the Rotary Foundation will not provide any funds to the project. 

D7070 has guidelines for matching Club cash contribution with our DDF. At the same time, the amount of DDF the District has is limited.  It is based on the funds we raised three years back for the Annual Fund.  There are also many areas where we can and want use our DDF.

Effective immediately, we are therefore requiring everyone looking for DDF to a Global Grant project to complete and submit a DDF Request Form.  The form is available on the District’s website, under the Rotary Foundation tab..  Projects that have not submitted a DDF Request Form run the risk of not receiving any DDF.

For more information, please contact PDG Lars Henriksson at pdglars.henriksson@gmail.com

Tips for applying for a Programs of Scale grant

It’s not too early to begin preparing your concept note for a Programs of Scale grant. Concept notes were due 1 August 2024 for the 2025 Programs of Scale grant competition. For the next award cycle, Programs of Scale proposals must include a minimum of US$500,000 in cash contributions from one or more external program partners. Register for these webinars to learn more about the process:


For more information about past winners or to learn how to apply , visit the Programs of Scale page on My Rotary.

You can JOIN the Paul Harris Society - TODAY

Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

Rotarians in District 7070 have been committed to The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation. You should be proud of the difference that Rotary have made in the lives of millions of people throughout the world by the project funded by The Rotary Foundation.

I want to thank you for your past efforts and ask that you recommit to helping us raise funds for The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.

We are inviting you to join our efforts to continue for The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.  To become a member of the Paul Harris Society you are asked to commit to making an annual donation of $1000 USD or more to The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.

We hope that with your commitment in joining the Paul Harris Society, we will make a significant difference in our world.

To sign up go to https://rotary7070.org/sitepage/paul-harris-society-district-7070

Bob

Bob Wallace

Past District Governor

Chair, District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee

Create Your Personal Rotary Foundation Fundraiser  - It's Called "RAISE FOR ROTARY" 

Raise for Rotary is a platform that allows individuals, clubs, and districts to create online fundraisers that benefit The Rotary Foundation. It is a great way to celebrate personal events and special occasions. Organizers can share their fundraisers through social media, email, and text, so family, friends, colleagues, and supporters can donate online...... Please Read more....

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END POLIO NOW - NEWS 

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The Weekly Update on Polio Eradication from Rotary & GPEI - Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Follow the latest news on Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, every week. Here is a link to the latest cases - updated every week. See the country-specific section and more details, right here at http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/.   For the headlines. please Read more.....

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Save The Date - Oct 18, 2024 - LIVE Broadcast of World Polio Day from Durham College  - JOIN US - REGISTER -  NOW OPEN

ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024 - 06:00 pm to 8:15 pm - the 10 Durham Region Rotary Clubs (plus the Rotary Club of Port Hope) invite YOU to join us LIVE IN-PERSON OR LIVE ON-LINE in the Rotary Global Classroom in the Centre for Collaborative Education at Durham College where we will celebrate World Polio Day with leaders from around the world, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood, and Durham College. 

JOIN US LIVE IN PERSON STARTING AT 5:45 PM - ONLY 100 SEATS AVAILABLE:  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON : Cash bar and a light lunch will be served. NEW COST OF $ 35.00 per person (and a portion of that amount - $ 10.00 - will be donated to The Rotary Foundation's Polio Plus Fund and will be credited to your next Paul Harris Fellow) (to be paid at the door). Spouses, guests and prospective members are invited. OR JOIN US ONLIVE FOR OUR WORLD-WIDE BROADCAST AT 7 PM. Please Read more .....

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More Ways How you can support #EndPolio
  1. Start planning your 2024 World Polio Day event. Use the event guide in the Brand Center to help your club plan a successful event.

  2. Forward this email to other members in your club. Encourage people to subscribe to the End Polio Now newsletter and thank those who have already done so! To opt in to the newsletter, people can sign in to My Rotary and select MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS on the Newsletters page.

You can JOIN the Polio Plus Society - TODAY

Dear Fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

Rotarians in District 7070 have been committed over the past nearly 40 years to raising funds to immunize children worldwide and our efforts are paying off.  You should be proud of the difference that Rotary has made in the lives of millions of children by eliminating this dreadful disease.

I want to thank you for your past efforts and ask that you recommit to helping us raise funds to finish Rotary’s number one initiative of eradicating polio.  Rotary is still committed to raising $50 million a year for this effort.

As such, we are launching the Polio Plus Society and are inviting you to join our efforts to continue to raise funds to eradicate polio.  To become a member of the Polio Plus Society you are asked to commit to making an annual donation of $100 USD or more to The Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus Fund until the last two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, are certified free of the wild polio virus.

A PolioPlus Society membership form can be downloaded here or you can also complete an on-line registration form by clicking here

For more information and to sign up today, please  go to https://rotary7070.org/sitepage/polioplus-society-1

Bob

Bob Wallace

Past District Governor

Chair - District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee

 

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

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Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Membership Webinars  -  August 12 RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE - Register for  the next Webinar on Sept 9
Click HERE to join each Zoom Session 
 
 

Click HERE to join each Zoom Session : 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86755780910?pwd=pOP9Y2J6g78EkCgPLFnDT4kH5OOgfc.1&fbclid=IwY2xjawEXdFlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHakUQSANnkIwrLgA1XVoWwhF-yAcb_xMDsmyLro8PXwKY6Vf__KP3_fIVQ_aem_be8DeeXia-nnHaKO0OCu7g#success

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Find creative club types, formats and models in this updated resource

Find examples of the many different ways Rotary and Rotaract members are bringing flexibility and innovation to their clubs in the recently updated Club Types, Formats, and Models resource.....

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How do we share our stories in a way that attracts AND keeps members?

People used to see my Rotary pin and ask me, “What is Rotary?” To be honest, I didn’t always have a quick answer. This is a problem, because surveys tell us that we only have a few seconds to capture someone’s attention and make an impression. I made it a goal to find a way to more successfully motivate people who approached me asking questions about our organization. I reached back into my experience to find stories and moments that had inspired me, and that had stirred up my emotions. These Rotary moments are what transformed me from a routine member of my club into a full-blown Rotarian. I became excited about the friendships I have made and the positive lasting change that I can make in my community.....

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Here Are Some Tips to Make Your Club 'Simply Irresistible"

Our Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick is calling upon Rotary members to make their clubs “simply irresistible” to community members seeking service and fellowship. She calls on members to use Rotary’s Action Plan to assess where they are and where they need to go. Stephanie Urchick talks about her priorities in an interview with Rotary magazine. Tom Gump, presidential aide to President Stephanie,  further breaks down the concept in his blog post for Rotary Voices..... Please Read more .....

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Assess Your Club's Well-Being -  Try This Checklist

THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW .....

Just as routine doctor visits help people identify health risks before they become serious, Rotary’s club health check can diagnose problem areas and prescribe remedies. Club leaders will find a checklist to assess their club’s well-being in the areas of club experience, service and social events, members, image, and business and operations, along with an array of resources to treat any problem areas. Regularly consulting those resources can help maintain your club’s health and preserve its value for club members and the community. A few examples follow, but review the entire document through the website listed below to ensure you’re taking full advantage of these valuable tools.

Assess your club’s well-being at on.rotary.org/club-health-check.   Please Read more.....

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Have You Added the "JOIN US" OR "INTERESTED IN JOINING US?" Button on to your Club Website  - It Works

Past District Governor Mike Cooksey once told me that if you want more Rotary members, you have to ask. He told every Rotarian he saw to "Get your Ask in Gear". His words certainly reflect one of the District 7070 Action Plans. Our goal is to receive 100 inquires from  the "Join Us" or "Interested In Joining Us?" button on the District 7070 Website. Here is our challenge to your club:  By the end of this Rotary year we want over 45 Rotary Clubs have a "Join Us" or "Interested In Joining Us?" button on their own club website AND for your club to have a "member conversion process" from these inquiries.  It's up to you.

To see how we have done , Please Read more........

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When A Prospective Member Contacts Your Club, Do YOU Have A Plan AND a Process to Turn Leads Into Members? - Take a Look

Early in the new year,  Rotary International sees a big increase in inquiries about joining Rotary. District and club leaders: Remember to follow up with these prospective members to ensure that they have a positive experience. You can gain a better understanding of how to turn leads into members by taking the Online Membership Leads course. Use the Refer a new member form if you know someone who might be interested in joining. The updated form allows all Rotary members to refer a prospective member to their own club or to a different club.

Does YOUR CLUB Have a Plan to Tackle These Challenges: Attracting New Members, Keeping Them Engaged, Finding Ways to Contribute to You Community  ?

Many clubs face challenges related to three things: attracting new members, keeping members engaged, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to their communities. Use the Club Planning Assistant to get tailored advice for addressing your club’s challenges. Club leaders, you’ll receive an instant response with links to the resources we recommend to help you address your club’s most pressing challenges. You can then build these suggested strategies into your club’s membership plan.

Grow Your membership with These Updated Resources

New and different club models will attract diverse leaders to Rotary. Rotary clubs continue to demonstrate their value by staying connected to members and responding to changing needs in the community. Read about clubs around the world who are finding ways to adapt to new challenges and meeting online. Clubs and districts can take many approaches to membership growth. Rotary research tells us the most important factor is a club experience that attracts prospective members and engages current ones. A strong identity can help your club offer that kind of experience. The recently updated Club Types, Formats, and Models resource describes the many combinations of experiences that Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide are adopting as their club identities. One type of club is a satellite club, which can be started by fewer members and supported by another club. You can learn more about satellite clubs in the updated Guide to Satellite Clubs. Further strategies for membership growth are outlined in the new Strengthening Your Membership guide. The newly updated presentation on The State of Membership covers the latest membership trends and offers sustainable growth ideas. Membership growth also requires us to tell others about Rotary. During Membership and New Club Development Month in August, several experts shared advice on crafting compelling Rotary stories. Read more on the Rotary Voices blog. Please Read more for even more resources......

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SERVICE PROJECTS

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NEWS:  Rotary Has Launched the Service Project Center  - Take a Look 

The Service Project Center, Rotary’s new digital platform for service activities, has launched. It gives members more opportunities to manage service projects and share stories, best practices, and interests.

With the introduction of this platform, Rotary Showcase has been retired. All Rotary and Rotaract service projects have been transferred to the Service Project Center.

The Service Project Center is faster than the old system and offers a consistent experience across devices and screen sizes. It collects more accurate project location data and provides project management access to all club officers. Users can manage projects from mobile devices and easily share project links in email and on social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.

In the future, the platform will include a world map of projects, the ability to search for projects by language, and additional resources to help implement projects.

The Service Project Center is a significant asset in Rotary’s effort to engage participants more effectively and increase impact. Users can tell project stories more fully, demonstrating their effectiveness to potential members, partners, and donors. There are more opportunities to provide photos and details, making the project process more transparent and giving members more ways to feel pride in their results.

Rotary members and program participants are improving lives in communities around the world every day through thousands of service projects. Explore the good work that we’re doing locally and globally, and share these projects through social media

Visit the Service Project Center regularly to record and update project details.

 

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September Is Basic Education and Literacy Month

What is your Rotary Club doing to support this important Rotary Foundation Area of Focus?

Basic education and literacy is one of The Rotary Foundation’s seven areas of focus. We know that basic education and literacy are essential for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace. ......

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10 Tips for Finding Partners for Your Service Projects

Rotary and Rotaract clubs can get more done when we partner with outside organizations and use our combined strengths to increase our impact. But how do you get organizations to work with your club? RI’s Service and Engagement staff members recently compiled 10 tips to help club leaders find and secure partners, including these:

  • Commit to bold ideas.

  • Use the district resource network and other experts to refine your ideas.

  • Start with a small project and collect data to prove your concept to large donors, nonprofits, and government agencies that can help scale up your initiative.

Get these and other tips in the Rotary Service in Action blog.

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News Update from the WASHRAG (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Rotary Action Group

You are invited to view all of the WASHRAG  / WASH Rag Newsletters at  https://wash-rag.org/page/news  .  
 
Visit us at: https://wash-rag.org .  Download their WASHRAG  FAQ Flyer right HERE.
 
View their videos at: WASH Rotary Action Group YouTube Channel.    Click HERE to read their latest blog.
 
Click HERE to lear about the WASHRAG Ambassador Program.    Download a WASHRAG Powerpoint Program HERE and show it at your club.
 
Follow us on Facebook at: WASH Rotary Action Group .    Please Read more ......
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Shelterbox Canada News for September 2024

Please welcome  Ally Buck, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Coordinator with ShelterBox Canada. She is looking forward to getting to know the Rotary Clubs and Rotarians that support ShelterBox. She is originally from Pictou County, Nova Scotia where she attended the Nova Scotia Community College’s Social Services/Community Development program. In 2018 she relocated to Kingston, Ontario to attend Queen’s University where she graduated with her BA in Global Development Studies last June and is a member of the Rotaract Club of Kingston.

 Here's is her latest newsletter.....

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News from Honouring Indigenous People

Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is Bill Empey from the Rotary Club of Toronto   If you have a good news story, or want to help starting a project, please contact Bill. Here are some news highlights .........

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A Night of a Thousand Dinners - in Oshawa - District 7070 Rotarians are Invited - February 13, 2025 - Support the Canadian Landmine Foundation

Everyone in District 7070 is invited to: 

Night of A Thousand Dinners – FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Proceeds to  the Canadian Landmine Foundation  , Officers' Mess, Colonel R. S. McLaighlin Armoury , 53 Simcoe Street North. SAVE THE DATE : Tickets price to be announced. Bar opens at 6 pm. Dinner at 7 pm.  Fundraiser for Canadian Landmine Foundation by the Oshawa Rotary Club. Call Gordon Dowsley for tickets, when we have more info available  at 905-576-3636 and at gdowsley@yahoo.com . Many Rotary Clubs in Canada support Canadian Landmine Foundation. Join us. See: https://canadianlandmine.org/ .....

 
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NEWS FROM OUR YOUTH - ROTARACT, INTERACT, EARLYACT, RYLS, YOUTH EXCHANGE 

A New Role for Your Rotary Club - More Support for Rotary’s Young Leaders

Rotary and Rotaract clubs can now designate a Programs for Young Leaders contact. And Interact club presidents can (with a parent’s consent) complete an optional self-registration form to receive resources and support directly from Rotary International. Both of these changes will help clubs and youth programs expand and grow stronger in part by enabling RI to distribute tools and information to club contacts. The Programs for Young Leaders contacts will stay connected with all of the youth programs their club sponsors, amplifying participants’ ideas and input and advocating for safe, inclusive programs. They will also serve as the main contact for any Interact clubs their club sponsors, attend Interact meetings, and find opportunities for Interactors to attend the sponsor club’s meetings and activities. Learn more about the Programs for Young Leaders contact. .... 

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Rotaractors now have access to Rotary Club Central

New Rotaract Benefit Unlocked!

Rotaractors now have access to Rotary Club Central — Rotary’s free and easy-to-use goal planning and tracking platform. Club leaders can use the tool to add and track goals, while club members can track their club’s progress. Rotaract clubs can also earn this year’s Rotaract Club Excellence Award (formerly the Rotary Citation*) by entering their goals directly into Rotary Club Central.

It’s not too late to start planning your club’s future. Determine what your club wants to achieve and then go to Rotary Club Central (rcc.rotary.org) to set annual goals that can help your club reach its vision.

*Immediate past officers: still have the details from your paper form? You can also log in, switch back to 2023-24 and enter your goals and achievements to help add to your club's historical data!

NEWS: The Rotaract E-Club in District 7070 Is  ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS EVERY DAY

We are a new Rotaract club in the district. We are an e-club that spans over the entire district 7070. We’ve approached you today to let you know we are actively recruiting future Rotaractors. So if you know any individuals who might be interested feel free to get them to sign up using our sign-up sheet in our bio or by emailing us directly. We are looking forward to learning more and creating a partnership with your club. Feel free to reach us at rotaract7070eclub@gmail.com If interested. 

Our goals:

- To give Rotaractors a home after they graduate from a university-based Rotaract club

- To address service area gaps in Rotaract programs

- To foster and grow Rotaract in the District

- To be a central club that allows for tracking numbers and coordinating large-scale events like the Rotaract District Conference

-  To be an access point between Rotaract and Rotary Clubs

- To be an inclusive space that builds goodwill and better friendships

- To foster Rotarians of the future

- To be a fun club where young professionals and university students get to network, and develop under rotary.   

We look for your support in making this a reality. 

Additionally below is our Linktree containing our social media and Sign-up Sheet, please circulate it to your club and networks. 

https://linktr.ee/rotaract7070eclub

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Attention Rotaract Club Presidents - Are YOU Now Reporting Your  Rotaract club officers to Rotary International?

Rotaract club presidents are now able to report current and incoming secretaries, treasurers, and committee chairs to Rotary International. Reporting these appointments will help assure your club leaders get the latest news and resources to support club-led activities. Log in to My Rotary and access the Club Administration section of your account.

Rotary Youth Exchange -Interested in helping?  Want to make lifelong friendships?  

The last two District Conferences featured our exchange students, I am sure you are all wanting to get in on the fun and excitement and get YOUR OWN EXCHANGE STUDENT.

At the Stirling Rotary Clubhouse ,  the Rotary Clubs of Stirling, Trenton, Brighton & Campbellford  held a joint information session for prospective outbound students.  We had 16 interested students and most students brought both of their parents.  If you need a copy of the live presentation please contact trevor@thlogistics.ca .   Do you need more information ?    Please contact co-chairs Beth Selby selbyandvail@gmail.com or Trevor Hagerman  trevor@thlogistics.ca

If  August 2025 might work for your club, please contact us TODAY .. we can do a presentation via Zoom or possibly in person visit to your club.

Chairs

Beth & Trevor

Attention - Rotarians and Rotoractors! ...... Interested in helping our district youth?  Want to make lifelong friendships? 
The District Rotary Youth Exchange Committee welcomes you to join us!  We meet monthly to select and support our District’s Rotary Youth Exchange Inbound and Outbound Students.  Contact PDG Beth Selby (selbyandvail@gmail.com) or Trevor Hagerman (trevorshelley2020@gmail.com).

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CONSISTENT BRAND MESSAGING - Rotary International Board of Directors Decisions - What You Need to Know

Nearly a decade ago, while Jennifer Jones was the chair of the Strengthen Rotary’s Brand Committee, Rotary International conducted in-depth research to better understand how the public viewed Rotary, our members, and our work. What we learned was that we needed to reposition the Rotary brand by focusing on clear, consistent messages and a unified visual identity. Based on the committee’s recommendation, the Rotary International Board of Directors approved new brand guidelines, which included how clubs should use the Rotary logo.......

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Public Image August 2024 NEWS Update from Laura Spear

Here is Laura Spear's letter to District Public Image Chairs. It is filled with lots of tips and reminders. We are pleased to be able to share it with you:  ..... Please read more..... 

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Rotary Service Club Road Sign in Your Community

Look what Rotarian Bob Wallace saw on one of his historic vehicle journeys this summer, in Grand Bend, Ontario. This is a new community service clubs sign . Note that there are no times or dates mentioned, Clubs are changing those all the time. People can "google" the club that they have in mind ton find out when and where they meet. The big take-away is the Rotary Logo. Neat and clean looking. Not just the wheel It spells to  the public that we are "Rotary". Note the other signs. When driving at 50 km/hr, we see Rotary. The others are just logos. If you have the opportunity to make a change to  the service clubs sign in your community, please do so. Thank you.   

3 Actions to Impact Public Image Today - The Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Recording Is NOW Available 

Here is the recording of the 3 Actions to impact Public Image:  https://youtu.be/J_4aXFdJqr4     It is also available (with slides)  on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website.

 
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New Radio Ads NOW Available

“We Are Rotary” and “Vaccinating Every Child Under Five,” two new radio ads that show the public who we are and what we do, are now available in the Brand Center. You can download the ads in various formats for your promotional campaigns. “We Are Rotary” shows how our members solve problems and address community needs and invites others to take action with us. “Vaccinating Every Child Under Five” publicizes the effectiveness of vaccines and the steadfast work Rotary and our partners do to eradicate polio. To get both, go to the Brand Center and search for radio ads.

New Resources At the Rotary Brand Center
The Rotary Brand Center: New resources are always being added to the Brand Center. Check out:
 
  • This two-part video series focuses on public relations skills to help you get positive news coverage for your projects and events. In the videos, Deborah Buks, a Houston PR professional who helped promote the 2022 Rotary International Convention, shares her expertise, including tips on working with local media.
  • Public image presentations that offer practical communications advice and ideas, such as how to:
    • Create compelling photos and videos
    • Optimize your club's online presence
    • Craft effective stories
    • Use social media to promote your event
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Visit the Brand Center to ensure your club is using the Rotary logo and logo lockups correctly

 Starting in November, all Rotary member pins sold by licensed vendors will feature current Rotary branding. Members can still wear the old “Legacy Emblem” logo pins, but won’t be able to buy them. The Legacy Emblem’s retirement is an ideal opportunity for clubs and districts to review their logos and promotional materials to ensure the correct logo and logo lockups are being used. Visit the Brand Center to ensure your club is using the Rotary logo and logo lockups correctly. Access Your Logos and graphics.

For a better understanding of Rotary’s trademarks and wordmarks, Take the new Rotary trademarks course

For a better understanding of Rotary’s trademarks and wordmarks, take the new “Using Rotary’s Trademarks” course in the Learning Center (but first log into My Rotary, then type "Using Rotary's Trademarks" in the search bar). The course uses specific examples to explain how your club, district, or other Rotary entity can correctly use Rotary names and trademarks. After taking this course, you’ll have more confidence using Rotary’s trademarks when you plan events, promote your club, and create branded merchandise.

Take the trademarks course

Watch the Rotary Voices Podcast - Over 250,000 listens and Growing

Podcasts have soared in popularity in the last decade in part because they provide opportunities for unfiltered connection and community-building. The global audience for podcasts is expected to reach 504 million listeners this year, almost double what it was in 2019, and the “Rotary Voices” podcast is part of this remarkable growth. Since its debut in May 2022, Rotary Voices has reached 250,000 listens and features interviews with thought leaders, Rotary news updates, and “read-alouds” from Rotary magazine. The podcast is a great way to engage others in Rotary and raise awareness and understanding of what we do. We encourage you to listen wherever you get your podcasts and to share episodes with colleagues, friends, and Rotary participants.

 

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How Can You Encourage People To Visit Your Social Media Pages? 

 How can we encourage people to visit our social media pages?

  • Use organic postings and tag partners and participants

  • Have consistent postings with engaging content

  • Add social media buttons on your website

  • Cross-pollinate your postings with members and partners

  • Have a LinkedIn presence and post frequently, which can extend your reach to a broader audience

  • Keep in mind your different audiences and meet them on the different platforms they use with the content in which they would be most interested

Using the Rotary Logo - Some Important Do's and Dont's  - USE THE ROTARY BRAND CENTER

The Rotary International Board of Directors has made it very clear. A brand is more than just a logo, but a logo is a big part of our visual identity. When the public sees it throughout their community, they begin to think of Rotary members as people of action. Using the same visual elements unites Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact and allows us, as a diverse global organization, to tell our story with one voice.

The RI Board of Directors is asking every club to update its logo to align with Rotary’s brand guidelines

Unfortunately, I have  noticed that some Rotary Clubs in our District are altering the Rotary logo for use in the marketing and promotion of their various events and projects.

This sends the wrong signal to the public. Many do not know who we are now and different “looks” to our logo just makes it worse. Please use the Rotary Brand Center ( see : https://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-us ) and USE ONLY THE ONE ROTARY LOGO in your marketing and public relations initiatives. That would include your website , all social media sites and any signs you may have created.  

A consistent voice and unified visual identity are essential components of a strong brand. Learn how to use Rotary’s communication and design elements to build awareness and recognition of Rotary and to tell the story of people of action. We continue to strive for One clear consistent look and message in all that we do, to ensure that everyone knows our “Rotary” message.....

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Use this Checklist to Check Your Club's Web Presence

Check out the link and truthfully answer the questions on your club's web presence. Your 2024-25 Club President already has a copy.

Then put together a plan to increase your club's web presence. https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/19h6LOvKjkO2GcFw6fOJhn9DTktBO

Use This Checklist to Check Your Club's Public Image

Rotary’s public image is shaped by the actions of every member, from how we conduct ourselves in meetings to how we represent Rotary at events and respond to needs in our communities. The club public image committee’s role is to create and implement a plan to tell Rotary’s local story, promote the club’s activities in the area, and raise awareness of Rotary’s work around the world. This list will help you assess how well your committee is shaping Rotary’s image.

Check the Club Public Image Checklist. See how many checks you have accomplished , and start working on the rest of the checks.  Your 2024-25 Club President already has a copy.  Here is the checklist. 

Has Your Club Website Been Refreshed ? Here Is Our Incentive Program - It's TIME to Get Your Club Noticed - Prospective Members are Checking You Out - SIGN UP TODAY 

To Rotarians in District 7070:

It's TIME TO GET YOUR CLUB NOTICED. Prospective members are checking YOU out - What will they see? Don't be left behind.  REGISTER TODAY.

To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 GET NOTICED, at the request of District Governor Virginia O'Reilly, the District Public Relations Committee is continuing the Rotary Club ClubRunner Website Refresh Program and Promotional Half Back Discount.

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CLUB in 2024-25. Thirty-two of our District 7070 Rotary clubs have already completed the refresh program.  These club websites are getting noticed by the public and by their potential members who are checking them out. When a prospective member looks to join a club, they look at YOUR club website. GET YOUR CLUB WEBSITE REFRESHED - REGISTER TODAY. 

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Speakers' Corner - Looking For A Place to Find Speakers?   Got a good Speaker you have recently heard?  - All We Need is Your Input

Looking For A Place to Find Speakers?   Got a good Speaker you have recently heard?  Well, you've come to the right place!

We want this to be a great resource for speakers for your club. The speakers listed have been all recommended by clubs in our District. The list will be updated often, so you may want to "bookmark" this page! Speakers are listed by category as shown on the District 7070 website "Speakers Corner" page under the Our Work Tab.  

Just follow the instructions on the Speakers Corner Page and then contact Rotary District 7070 Public Image Chair Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com. with the speakers (and their info on this form) that you wish to add to Speaker's Corner for all of the clubs to enjoy.

OUR GOAL: We would like to see each club in our District recommend at least one speaker that other clubs would just love to hear. Please use the form and send it to Dave TODAY. Let's really build a significant Speaker's Corner.

Note: The Speakers Corner Page is only accessible by Rotarians and Rotaractors with a clubrunner ID and password and not available to the general public . (to respect the privacy to the speakers who have volunteered to speak to other Clubs) 

Want to Boost  Your Club's Positive Public Image?  - The Rotary Public Image Committee Is Here to Help - JUST ASK

In the Summer of 2020, we asked Rob MacArthur, our District 7070 Public Image Public Investigator to carry out an investigation on all 55 Rotary clubs with respect to their club's Public Image.  Rob looked at your club's basic web site setup as well as social media channels and the way they were being used. A spreadsheet of the results was made available for our District Leadership Team and Assistant Governors to look at in the Fall of 2020. The Pie Chart included shows a graphical representation of the results.  Where do you "think" your club fits in this chart? What is the Image that the public have, about your club? Here is what Rob found out... Please Read more....

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Attention Rotarians and Rotaractors: Come Join Our Public Image Committee - We Welcome Your Help and Expertise

Our District 7070 Public Image Committee is calling for YOU  (Rotaractors and Rotarians in the District)  to join our District Public Image Committee.  Our scope is to boost Rotary's Public Image and to assist Rotary Clubs in D7070 to do the same.

We are looking for YOU, Rotaractors and Rotarians who have experience in the field of Public Relations, Social Media platforms, and news writing. We want you to use those very special talents to assist clubs and our Committee . Are you that Rotarian?  Are you that Rotaractor? Are you interested ? Please contact Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and we can set up a time to chat about your interests.

Be sure to see the Public Image menu tab on our District Website and check out our District Facebook Page , Twitter account and Instagram account and the District Newsletters too, for some idea of what we do. 

 

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NEWS FROM ROTARY CLUBS

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REACH OUT  And Connect Your Club With Other Rotary Clubs in Our District RIGHT HERE IN THIS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Do you have events or fundraisers that you want other clubs to know about?  Perhaps a project with which you need their assistance?  Here are just three ways you can get your event, your message , a story about your club, or your "ask for help" out to your neighbouring Rotary Clubs, RIGHT HERE IN THIS NEWSLETTER:........

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LEADERSHIP - LEARNING AND TRAINING RESOURCES 

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Rotary's Shift From Training To Learning - Watch The Webinar  - NOW AVAILABLE 

From The Rotary Learning Center:

As Rotary’s approach to building knowledge and skills shifts from a training model to a learning model, we’re putting participants at the center of the learning experience so they can direct their own learning and skill development.

Watch our webinar that was shown on February 13, 2024 to explore how to create dynamic learning experiences through facilitated dialogue and idea sharing. 

 
Here is Our Rotary District 7070 Learning Action Plan for 2024-25

Welcome to your Rotary District 7070 Learning in the 2024-25 Rotary year. The District 7070 Learning committee is bringing all learning sessions under one umbrella.

  • The learining sessions (events) on the district website are one colour – red

  • A form to be used by our District Committees when putting together a training/learning session to tell you all about the learning session. This form (see the attached form in the next story in this newsletter) will be sent to Iosif and to Bob Wallace posting on to the District website

  • We have also created  a NEW  section in the Monthly District Newsletter that will show the learning session in the upcoming month

  • District Governor Virginia O'Reilly will also add any learning sessions to his weekly message. 

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"Learning Tuesdays" - For 2024-25 - Let's Learn More About Rotary - Together - For You and Your Club Members

There are lots of tips and tools of the trade when it comes to Public Image, Membership, The Rotary Foundation and Governance, when it comes to you and your Rotary or Rotaract club. This is exactly what we have in store for you.

On Tuesdays, on a monthly basis , we will be presenting learning opportunities, in one-hour zoom sessions, for you and your club members, to help you with many ways that you can learn more about Rotary and really help your club.

In 2024-25, we will have 9 sessions ( No sessions in the months: July, December & June) with sessions allocated as follows:  2 sessions on Governance; 2 sessions on Membership; 1 session on The Rotary Foundation; and 1 session on Public Image. Watch the District 7070 Calendar for the time and date. Stay tuned for more details, these sessions are being developed as we speak. 

Learning 2024-25 Description Form

To District 7070 Committees:       From: Committee Chair: Iosif Ciosa

Learning 2024-25 Description Form : Please use the 2023-24 form until a new one is developed. 

Here is the 2023-24 Learning Description Form that we would like you to fill out and sent to Iosif Ciosa when you create the learning event that we will put on the District Website.

You may attach pictures, flyers, artwork or graphics (please make sure that pictures or graphics are not copywritten and are royalty free).

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Increase your Rotary knowledge in 2024 at The Rotary Learning Center

Start the new year right by taking a course in the Learning Center. As a district leader, what better resolution can you make than to brush up on your Rotary knowledge? You’ll find plenty of opportunity to do that quickly and effortlessly in the Learning Center. Our Learning Center staff members recommend these courses in advance of the coming season of learning events designed to prepare incoming leaders for their terms in July:

Did you know that Rotary’s Action Plan can help you address your club and district challenges and leverage opportunities? Use Rotary’s Strategic Planning Guide to get ready for the upcoming Rotary year.

NEW For 2024-25  - ROTARY CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD (Replaces The Rotary Citation)

The Rotary Club Excellence Award (formerly Rotary Citation) is the most important award for Rotary clubs. It recognizes clubs that pursue activities that support organizational priorities. The number of clubs that can earn this award is unlimited. A newly chartered club is not precluded from earning this award. 

Nomination process: A club officer selects at least 50% of the club goals in Rotary Club Central, achieves them with the club during the year, and reports the achievement in Rotary Club Central.

 Nomination period: Club officers set and achieve goals during their Rotary year. The achievement of the goals must be reported in Rotary Club Central by 30 June, 2025.

Eligibility criteria: Clubs must be in good financial standing, meaning they must pay both dues invoices and any balances in full within 60 days of receiving the invoice. Club must also show they have achieved at least 50% of the goals in Rotary Club Central. Even if clubs achieve these goals, they aren’t eligible if their achievement isn’t reported by 30 June.

Award type: Electronic certificate 

Do YOU Have Questions for the District 7070 Technology Team ? - Clubrunner? MyRotary? All You Have to do is ASK

This is to introduce the District 7070 Technology team. Let's meet our team members. We are a team that can provide answers to any of your queries about MY ROTARY, CLUBRUNNER, ZOOM, and social media.

If you have any questions or problems that we can help with please contact me.

If your club would like any training in these areas, also please let us know. We recognize that these software programs are a great help and want you to get the most out of them.......

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Does Your Club Have a Plan Beyond Tomorrow? -  Try Our New Club Visioning Model - Creating A Plan For The Future

As we are returning step by step to a more normal life, after COVID, it is now time to also look at the plans for the future for YOUR CLUB.  Club Visioning offers a process to develop an Action Plan for the Club.  Each member of the Club is invited to participate, and the session can be either on-line or in person.  Interested?  Please, contact Lars Henriksson at pdglars.henriksson@gmail.com to find out more about the Club Visioning program.

Rotary Clubs, like most other organizations, will benefit from having a plan for the next couple of years.  What are YOUR goals?  What do you want YOUR Club to be like - two or three years down the road? 

Strategic planning consists more or less of these three steps. 

  • A description of where you are now, the Club’s status. 

  • As a group, you and your club members decide what and where you want to be in two, three years. 

  • By developing an Action Plan, you and your club members map out how to reach your goals. 

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Please Use Our Rotary District 7070 Website As a Source of Materials, Stories and Photos to Share on Your Club Website

We now have a new and refreshed District 7070 Website. Be sure to take a look at the change over the next short period of time. Be sure to register for your club's website refresh too.  In the meantime, check out the resources and articles available to you today.  Use them on your club website, and as posts in your social media accounts.

Have you checked out our District 7070 Website lately?  https://rotary7070.org/

Have you checked out the up-to-the-minute scrolling stories that you can share with your members and post on to your club website and social media pages? Have you checked out the new concise menu tabs? Have you seen all of the links at the bottom of the page?  There's more good news here... Please Read more.....

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 Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Website -  Another Great Source  of Rotary News, Events & Connections  - Use Them on Your Website and in Your Club Social Media

Rotary International Zones 28 & 32 (formerly Zones 24 & 32) is a community of Rotarians, spanning two languages, four countries and seven time zones: Bermuda, Canada, France and the United States. It is you and me.

The Zone Website is filled with news from around the Rotary world, and even in our own backyard. Please take a look at the Zone website and you will find monthly Beyond Borders Newsletters,  letters from our Rotary leaders, dates and sites of our Rotary Zone Conferences which you can attend, Rotary events in our own backyard, Resources on membership, The Rotary Foundation and Public Image, and a section called Great Ideas To Share (Best Practices you can use and share with your members), membership webinars , and up to the minute news and download files. Enjoy.

Please Use the Clubrunner  App To CONNECT with All Rotarians in District 7070 - Here's How 

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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Upcoming Events
District 7070 Rotary Foundation Walk 2024
520 Water St
Oct. 06, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
Creating a Welcoming Culture: Strategies to Expand
Oct. 07, 2024 7:30 p.m.
 
Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) PART II 3 sessions
Zoom
Oct. 09, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Presidents meeting
Online
Oct. 10, 2024 6:00 p.m.
 
DLT Meeting
Oct. 10, 2024 7:00 p.m.
 
Learning Tuesday - What's your story?
Oct. 15, 2024 7:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) PART II session 2
Zoom
Oct. 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
DG Virginia O'Reilly Visits Scarboro Clubs
Floga Estiatorio and Event Space
Oct. 17, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
 
World Polio Day 2024 LIVE from Durham College
Durham College
Oct. 18, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) PART II session 3
Zoom
Oct. 23, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
The Magic of Rotary - DC2024 - VIRGINIA O'REILLY - OCT 25 - 27, 2024
Oct. 25, 2024 6:00 p.m. –
Oct. 27, 2024 1:00 p.m.
 
Your Club’s IQ (Irresistibility Quotient): Strateg
Nov. 04, 2024 7:30 p.m.
 
Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) PART III 3 Session
Zoom
Nov. 06, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) PART III session 2
Zoom
Nov. 13, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
DLT Meeting
Nov. 14, 2024 7:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Foundation Workshop
Nov. 16, 2024 8:30 a.m.
 
Rotary Club of Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour
Uxbridge
Nov. 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Learning Tuesday Membership Workshop
Nov. 19, 2024 7:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Learning Institute (RLI) PART III session 3
Zoom
Nov. 20, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
DG Virginia O'Reilly Visits 2 OSHAWA CLUBS
Oshawa Golf and Curling Club
Nov. 26, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
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Five members of the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake, Florida, hiked Spain’s Camino de Santiago raised about $7,000 to raise funds to help Ukrainian refugee mothers and children in the Tampa Bay area. It also brought the entire club closer together.

 

A son recalls his father’s great medical achievement — and the moment he experienced that breakthrough firsthand  

 

The survivor of an abusive arranged marriage, Fraidy Reiss wants to ensure that other girls never suffer the same ordeal.

 

Climate-smart communities bloom in Pakistan’s agricultural heartland.

 

Rotarian Ezra Teshome returns year after year to his homeland in Ethiopia to help with vaccines and more.

 

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Colombia, the United States, France, South Africa, and Japan.

 

Champions include Kat Graham, Sibongile Mlambo, Gaby Moreno, and Archie Panjabi

 

Rotary International launches celebrity ambassador programChampions include Kat Graham, Sibongile Mlambo, Gaby Moreno, and Archie PanjabiEVANSTON, Ill., USA

 
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