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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his December 2022 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about December being the mid-point of our Rotary Year. It has been a great year so far, as we were able to meet in person, returned to our projects, Ribfests, fundraisers, we had a District Conference to remember, and the encouragement to Dream . He asks us what our Rotary Club doing to focus your efforts on Disease Prevention and Treatment? Iosif adde that Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease.........
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' December 2022 Newsletter, she talks about Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia as Rotary’s first Programs of Scale grant recipient, and it is saving lives. She invites us to read in The December 2022 edition of Rotary magazine about Rotary partnerships that create lasting change............
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's December 2022 Newsletter, he says that Rotary unites by a set of core values — service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership — that guide our decisions and galvanize us to take action and, by doing so, change the world. He talks about our value of giving to The Rotary Foundation He says, "Rotary members are among the most generous people I have ever met. Combining our personal generosity with the countless ways Rotary affords us to give back makes us a global force for good. We also value good stewardship, planning, and sustainability. Not only do we give, but in Rotary we also give smart. We know that building sustainability into our projects means their impact will be felt over the long term." .............
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Here is the In The Zone December video from Drew Kessler, our new Rotary International Director and the entire Zone 28 and 32 Leaders . ......
Posted by Mary Lou Harrison, Past District 7070 Governor, Zone 28 Public Image Chair
On Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m., you are invited to attend the performance of WaterFall, an exploration of our complex and poetic relationship with water presented by Theatre Gargantua at Factory Theatre in Toronto. This event is presented by the District 7070 Water & Sanitation and Environmental Action Committees. It is for everyone with an interest in water and our shared environment. Please invite others!!! We've been invited to have Rotary banners in the lobby for the performance. This is a great opportunity to introduce others to Rotary and to have some fun. Get tickets here.
After the 75 minute show, we've booked space for drinks and snacks at the Northern Maverick Brewing Company. Please reply to me by email or RSVP to the District 7070 Facebook event if you would like to join in this social time. Hope to see you there!
Mary Lou Harrison -- on behalf of the District 7070 Water & Sanitation and Environmental Action Committees
Fifth Annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham : PLEASE NOTE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: TO At 2pm on SATURDAY DECEMBER 10, 2022, musicians from across the Durham Region will be gathering at The BILTMORE THEATRE 39 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2 to help feed their neighbours in the fifth annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham. As in past years, the event will showcase an award-winning line-up of performers from a cross-section of genres – pop, country, R&B, gospel, folk, classical and more.
YOUR ARE INVITED. The event’s scope has grown over the years, becoming a Durham-wide Rotary event, with the Rotary clubs in the Region so far joining as co-presenters. All net proceeds from the show will go to Feed the Need in Durham – and the need has never been greater. The agency collects and distributes food and other essential items to more than 60 emergency food providers across Durham, including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other social service agencies. Save the date: Dec 10, 2022 . TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE...... BECOME A SPONSOR..... Please Read more....
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2022-23 we are staying with our Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) programming in the virtual format. Although we all appreciate that videoconference will never replace the personal connection that we get from meeting face-to-face, RLI is a very successful program with overwhelming response and enthusiasm from Rotarians across our District. Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self.
To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 achieve their Strategic Action goals, at the request of District Governor Iosif Ciosa, the District Public Relations Committee is continuing the Rotary Club ClubRunner Website Refresh Program and Promotional Half Back Discount, NOW available for your club in 2022-23.The first 25 Rotary clubs have completed the refresh program in 2021-22. These club websites are getting noticed by the public and by potential members. When a prospective member looks to join a club, the look at your club website. Will they want to join your club? Now it's TIME TO GET YOUR CLUB NOTICED. Don't be left behind. REGISTER TODAY. Please Read more......
Posted by District 7070 Chairs Dave Andrews and Bob Wallace
Dave Andrews and Bob Wallace and their two committees (Public Image & Technology) would like to put together a in-person workshop, in early spring 2023 for Rotary Clubs to help you boost your club's public image. What specific things do you want us to focus on? Social Media ideas? Clubrunner Items and Issues? Please let us know as soon as you can. Dave Andrews is at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and Bob Wallace is at rwallace7070@gmail.com.
District 7070 is looking for Rotarians who are interested in leading our District as Governor in the 2025-26 Rotary year – July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. All Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are invited to submit suggestions to me on or before Friday, January 6th, 2023. Nomination forms (that were sent is Iosif's email to all Rotarian) should be scanned and sent by email to iosifciosa@outlook.com. Receipt of each form will be made by return email. Please retain the original form.....
The Rotary magazine Photo Awards return in the June 2023 issue. The contest is an opportunity to share your vision of the world, be it in glorious color or classic black and white. Not only are we looking for the best photographs depicting any subject, but the judges will also honor the top photos in select categories. Members of Rotary and their families may submit photos between October 1, 2002 and December 31, 2022. But don’t wait: Send us your images today. Submit your photos at rotary.org/photoawards. In 2021 , Rotary Club of Oshawa member Randy Nickerson won third place. It could happen to you and your photo,
Posted by Rachel Boyd, President , Rotary Club of Bowmanville
ATTENTION ROTARIANS IN DISTRICT 7070: ARE YOU INTRIGUED BY A VISIT TO ITALY? READ ON!
RFE - Rotary Friendship Exchange With District 2110 (Sicily & Malta) and District 7070 - June 2023
We are excited to share with the members of 7070 an invitation from District 2110 to participate in a friendship exchange. We are looking for six pairs of Rotarians who are interested in making a one-week stay in Sicily during June 2023. The exchange will take place either the second or third week of June, as the visiting Canadians will attend the 2110 District Conference in the picturesque town Taormina from June 9-11th. The six Sicilian host couples would return to 7070 for our District Conference in October 2023. The friendship exchange would allow Canadian Rotarians to be warmly welcomed with "home hospitality" in the homes of the host families of Sicilian Rotarians......
Posted by Raffy Chouljian, President Rotary Club of Scarborough Passport, District 7070 Chair Brushamania
Let’s Get Your Rotary or Rotaract Club to Help Celebrate Oral Health Month Together in 2023!
April is Oral Health Month in Canada. Please assist us to encourage your local schools and parents to promote good oral and overall health.
Schools may schedule a presentation by a local dentist and order a Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste for each of their students. Here's how Your Rotary Club can help.....
Posted by Mary Barry, Chair Host Organizing Committee
The Host Organizing Committee is very excited to welcome Rotary members and guests to Melbourne for the 2023 Rotary International Convention. Known as one of the world’s most livable cities, you will enjoy what we take for granted, a beautiful, vibrant and cosmopolitan city. .......
Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Finally, our Alaska "Life on Land" symposium has been postponed until August 31-September 2, 2023, at the Anchorage Sheraton and Spa, with 3 days pre and post-event opportunities.
The weather will be warmer, still plenty of daylight but also darkness for any northern lights. We will have great speakers on the Arctic and Environmental Sustainability, dinner in a home hosted by Rotarians, a special tour to see glaciers and wildlife, and the ability to match with a company for a one-way cruise from or to Alaska (some September deals are great!) or travel further north to meet up with local Rotarians in Fairbanks or Utqiagvik.
There's plenty of time to get ready, so grab your friends and start planning! Details coming soon on the Zone website, www.rotaryzones28-32.org.
Posted by John Burns, District 7070 Governor Elect
GOVERNOR ELECT JOHN BURNS INVITES YOU TO DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2023 TownePlace Suites Oshawa by Marriott
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS TO DECEMBER 31, 2022: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $279.00 + HST ROTARACTORS $139.50 + HST (Book the early bird rate by paying a 50% deposit upon registration Balance must be paid by December 31, 2022 )
REGISTRATIONS JANUARY 1 TO JUNE 20, 2023: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $309.00 + HST; ROTARACTORS $154.50 + HST
REGISTRATIONS JULY 1 - OCTOBER 20, 2023: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $339.00 + HST; ROTARACTORS $169.50 + HST ..........
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 .....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his December 2022 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. .......
RI President-elect Gordon McInally invites you to join him in Scotland in August 2023 for the Royal Edinburgh – Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Weekend. Donors who make an outright gift to The Rotary Foundation of US$100,000 or more, or a bequest commitment of US$250,000 or more, will have the opportunity to register to attend – at no cost to Rotary – a specially curated experience hosted by Gordon and Heather McInally in their home country of Scotland.
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District 7070 Governor and District Grants Chair
The Rotary Foundation requires every Rotary and Rotaract Club that wants to apply for a District or Global Grant is qualified. It's not too late. Please get your club qualified TODAY. It is a yearly process, administered by the Districts. In D7070, we have an on-line process, consisting of three quizzes connected to three self-study modules. The modules and quizzes are found on the District’s website, www.rotary7070.org At least two Club members must pass the three quizzes. In addition, the Club President (2021-22) and President-Elect (2022-23) must submit a signed MOU – Memorandum of Understanding to the District. If you want to Qualify NOW instead of waiting for the November 19 Seminar, please Read more to see what you can do to qualify today .....
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District 7070 Governor and District Grants Chair
Back by big demand! On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the Rotary Foundation Grant Seminar was attended by 70 Rotarians from many clubs who are now qualified for 2022-23 and 2023-24 Grant Applications. The purpose was to give members of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs the opportunity of learning more about the Rotary Foundation and how the Grants program works, including what is required of Clubs that want to apply for District and Global Grants. Rotary and Rotaract Clubs are qualified once at least two of their members have attended this workshop or completed the on-line training modules. In addition, the Clubs must submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each year to the District. Members of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs interested in attending the Workshop, held in Oshawa, must register by visiting the District’s website
The program for the seminar, was held at the Oshawa and District Shrine Hall. The formal program started with District Rotary Foundation Chair Bob Wallace which included an overview of the Rotary Foundation, its mission and funding and the Share Program (by District 7070 Grants Chair Lars Henriksson) , followed by a Polio update by Past District Governor and Past Chair of Rotary's PolioPlus Committee, Dr Bob Scott. Both District Grant and Global Grant projects were covered, including case presentations by Steve Rutledge and Lennis Trotter.
𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒔 𝑫𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝑱𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔’ 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 In recognition of her commitment to supporting the long-term financial stability of Rotary, Jennifer Jones has requested that gifts to her Presidential Fund support the Endowment-World Fund. Gifts are not requested, however those wishing to make a Rotary Foundation gift in appreciation for RI President Jennifer’s participation in an event are requested to make a gift to the Jennifer Jones Presidential Fund – Endowment-World Fund. The World Fund is the primary funding source for global grants which support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. The World Fund provides the necessary funding for our highest priority activities around the globe. For further information and to download an information sheet visit: https://trfcanada.org/.../jennifer-jones-presidential-fund
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....
Become a CHARTER MEMBER of the End Polio Now Canadian Club today. All you have to do is make a donation to The Rotary Foundation Polio Fund for $100.00 Canadian, once a year - every year. Our Past District Governor Michael Bell signed up 20 new members at the recent Rotary District 7070 conference. Did you know that Donations to The Rotary Foundation Polio Fund are tax deductible, even in Canada?.
Your donations to the Polio Fund are really needed today. Did you know that Rotary International's goal is for every Rotary club (including your own cub) to donate $1,500 US per year so that we can get the Gates Foundation of $100 million US per year? That would work out to an average of $45 US per club member. Did you know that only 12% of Rotarians donate to the Polio Fund worldwide. Let's change that number. It is up to you.
Make your donation and then notify DG Michael Bell at mjbell925@gmail.com that you have done this and he will make sure you get your CHARTER MEMBER pin in the End Polio Now Canadian Club.
Thank you Rotarians and Rotaractors of District 7070. Thank you Michael Bell and thank you Dr Bob Scott (Immediate Past Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee) for promoting the End Polio Now Canadian Club.
A New Weapon Against Polio - A modified vaccine offers hope that eradication is closer than ever - BY JASON KEYSER
In mid-2017, two groups of 15 strangers lived together for 28 days each in a ring of shipping containers assembled in the parking lot of Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium. They had access to books and movies, a small courtyard for barbecues, a common kitchen and dining room, and a fitness room — all of it behind secure interlocking doors and under the watch of personnel in protective gowns.
What sounds like a reality TV or sci-fi scenario was, in fact, a remarkable clinical trial of the latest weapon in the battle to eradicate polio — a reengineered vaccine called the novel oral polio vaccine type 2, or nOPV2......
Rotary and our Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners have launched the Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026: Delivering on a Promise to overcome the remaining challenges to ending polio, including last year’s increase in polio cases caused by a pause in vaccination campaigns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan — the last two countries where wild polio remains endemic — have recommitted to working with the GPEI to improve vaccination campaigns and reach at-risk children. As long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
In addition to providing a roadmap to eradication, the new strategy calls for renewed political and financial commitments from governments and donors to achieve a polio-free world. Learn more about the action underway to eradicate polio.
Past District Governor Mike Cooksey once told me that if you want more Rotary members, you have to ask. He told everyone he saw to "Get your Ask in Gear". His words certainly reflect one of the Strategic Plans that District 7070 has this year. Our goal is to receive 100 inquires from the "Join Us" or "Interested In Joining Us?" button on the District 7070 Website and to have over 40 Rotary Clubs have a "Join Us" or "Interested In Joining Us?" button on their own club website AND have a members conversion process from these inquiries. It's up to you.
If you have been already been part of the District 7070 Website Refresh Program, then you will remember Melissa Wells talking about adding a "Join Us" button to the front page of your club website. This is your way of "asking" anyone who sees your website to learn more about Rotary and join your club.
Past District Governor Bob Wallace of our District 7070 Technology Team did this to our District Website. Instead of "Join Us" , Bob put an "Interested in Joining Us" button right up front on the menu tab. To see how we have done , Please Read more........
Posted by Diana Edwards, Rotary International Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development
I’m happy to share a new toolkit: Leveraging Local Events to Grow Rotary: A Membership and Marketing Guide. This resource walks district leaders through a strategic plan to prepare clubs for potential membership growth that comes with an increased interest in Rotary, particularly when there is a large event in their area. District leaders will find tips for engaging a strong leadership team, getting clubs ready, planning promotions, and learning about prospective members. Within the guide there are links to several additional resources I wanted to highlight:
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. Use these resources to increase your club's value:......
Posted by Joan Barrett, District 7070 Membership Committee
District 7070 Membership Committee is calling for both Rotaractors and Rotarians in the District to join the District Membership Committee. Our scope is to foster the growth of Rotary and strong Rotary Clubs in D7070. We are looking for Rotarians who are passionate about membership and growing strong Clubs in D7070. Are you that Rotarian? If you are interested, please contact Joan Barrett at http://jdbarrett67@gmail.com and we can set up a time to chat about your interests.
The Membership Committee comprises a Main organizing committee and 5 sub-committees. Please take time to review the sub-committees and see which one (s) that suit your interests and where you can contribute the most. To see the various sub-committees. please Read more.....
What is your Rotary Club doing to focus your efforts on Disease Prevention and Treatment?
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for healthcare.....
Richard Mewhinney met with PDG Ron Dick, PDG Bob Wallace, and Prince Kumar to initiate a trial of a project board utilizing the Rotary Showcase as a platform. We need the help of every club in District 7070 to add projects to the Rotary Showcase. They will not only appear on the Project Database for the entre Rotary world to see (and perhaps help you with your project) but also act as part of our Rotary District 7070 Project Board. Log into MyRotary , go to the online tools and click Rotary Showcase. 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.
Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world. Our areas of focus address some of the world’s most critical and widespread humanitarian needs.
Rotarians from 7 clubs in District 7070 and beyond attended A Night of A Thousand Dinners, on NOVEMBER 17, 2022 with proceeds going to the Canadian Landmine Foundation. The evening was at the Officers' Mess, Ontario Regiment, in Oshawa, Ontario. This Fundraiser for The Canadian Landmine Foundation was hosted and organized by Oshawa Rotarian Gordon Dowsley of the Oshawa Rotary Club. Many Rotary Clubs in Canada support Canadian Landmine Foundation. A few years ago, over 90 % of the Rotary Districts in Canada all had Nights of a Thousand Dinners. It's NOW time for Rotary clubs right across Canada to start planning for their November / December 2023 Night of A Thousand Dinners. See: https://canadianlandmine.org/ ........
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her December 2022 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox are working together to help those in the Horn of Africa and how we can help. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by Nevine Yassa, Chair , Rotary District 7070 Peace & Conflict Resolution Committee
The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) was represented at these three events in 2022: The INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (ICAN) NUCLEAR BAN FORUM, June 18-19, 2022; The VIENNA CONFERENCE ON THE HUMANITARIAN IMPACTS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, June 20, 2022 and The FIRST MEETING OF STATES PARTIES OF THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (TPNW), June 21-23, 2022. Here are their reports .......
Posted by Nevine Yassa, Chair , Rotary District 7070 Peace & Conflict Resolution Committee
The Rotary Action Group for Peace Civil Society Observers attended the Tenth Nuclear Nonproliferation Review Conference at the United Nations in New York on August 1-26, 2022 . Here is an executive summary of their final report ........
Posted by Joan Barrett, Rotary Club of Scarborough
A meeting with Violetta Piora at our Rotary District 7070 Conference in Oshawa, Ontario in May 2022, just after her session; has become a joint project extraordinaire! The Rotary Club of Scarborough, in conjunction with the Global Guardian Project of Durham College and the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada are supporting orphans in Ukraine. This orphanage is located in a remote mountainous village and has over 93 young children in its’ care. The goal of this project is to help these students learn English and restart their education.......
Posted by Past District Governor Ron Dick & District 7070 Public Image Chair David Andrews
To our fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and our whole District 7070 Rotary family,
At the Rotary District 7070 Conference in Oshawa in October , we saw the partnership with Durham College's Rotary Global Classroom and Sunnybrook Hospital, and Global Guardian working together to send Tactical Emergency Medical supplies to civilians on the front lines of Ukraine. They still need Canadian Rotary Clubs including those in District 7070, to help today. Thank you to the Rotary Clubs who have already donated and are saving lives. All donations will be included in their purchase of medical supplies from Sunnybrook hospital and taken to the Ukrainian war zone. Global Guardian is working on additional shipments of these medical kits that will arrive in a few months. Please Read more to find out more about the project and how YOU can help this immediate need TODAY....
Posted by Ron Denham, Past District 7070 Governor and Chair Emeritus WASHRAG
Dear Rotarian , Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,
As a Canadian District Regional Foundation Committee Chair, you know it's getting tougher to secure funding from The Rotary Foundation for Rotary projects. The requirements are increasingly demanding, and the amounts available for grants are being squeezed. Fortunately the Canadian Rotarian Water Foundation is here to help!
We are still offering up to $10,000 (CAD) or 10% of the value (whichever is less) of any WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) project focusing on a hospital, clinic or other health care facility, in which a Canadian Rotary club plays a leading role.......
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, 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, please send it to Bill. Here are some highlights .........
Posted by Bill Empey, District 7070 Coordinator , Honouring Indigenous People
HIP is searching for 50 youth ages 15 to 17 from across Canada to participate in this innovative program & National dialogue aimed at peacebuilding & creating sustainable environmental change.
HIP is launching the National Youth Truth & Reconciliation Experience, a unique Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) learning opportunity for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students in grades 9 to 11. This innovative initiative raises cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding among youth across Canada on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and treaty relations plus ignites the need to create sustainable environmental transformation. We ask for your vital support.....
The 66th Truth & Reconciliation call-to-action invites community-based organizations to deliver programs on truth and reconciliation and establish a network to share information and best practices. HIP’s Youth-to-Youth initiative is an innovative program aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders by uniting Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth and inspiring them to take action towards creating sustainable environmental change.
Y2Y (Youth-to-Youth) Initiatives:
Two engagements co-ordinated between District 7070 and the Williams Treaty First Nations communities in 2022:
The first one: Virtual teaching on nibi (water) with students was held on April 28, 2022 and was hosted with a panel of local Elders and Knowledge Keepers
The second one: Called "Aki-aadiziwin", it is a Reconciliation and Land Stewardship Program that aims to connect Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth through meaningful engagement. Camp Kawartha in-person event on a date to be determined in 2023 with 25 Indigenous and 25 non-Indigenous youth. Youth will learn about treaties, Indigenous heritage and culinary experiences with Knowledge Keepers in the Williams Treaty Territories. Details and application are found on http://www.rotaryhip.com. https://honouringindigenouspeoples.com/youth-to-youth-engagement/y2y70107070/ Please read more....
Posted by Bill Empey, Honouring Indigenous People, District Coordinator, Rotary District 7070
Misko-Aki; Confluence of Cultures introduces a new and unique exhibition of Indigenous history and culture in Muskoka. Located at the Muskoka Steamship and Discovery Center in Gravenhurst, the exhibition (and a virtual version) will open in 2023. Visitors will experience the 10,000 year history of the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, Metis and Mohawk people as the exhibition takes them on a canoe trip through the culture, history and geography of the region. This unique project highlights the authentic and previously unrecorded history of these four cultures in a fascinating presentation. The confluence of these four cultures in Muskoka ties together indigenous history in many southern Ontario communities. Rotary Clubs can now donate to the exhibition. Please Read more to see how you can help .....
Posted by Bill Empey, Honouring Indigenous People, District Coordinator, Rotary District 7070
The Covenant of Nations will bring together elders from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Anishinaabeg nation in a sacred renewal of Wampum Belt agreements that establish peaceful relations and resource sharing. These agreements cover the area surrounding the Great Lakes and were last renewed before the arrival of settlers. Rotary is being asked to support this initiative. This reflects the trust and friendship established between Rotary and the indigenous community. Please Read more to see how YOU can help.....
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).
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.
Posted by David Alexander, Chief Communications Officer, Rotary International
Visit the new and easier-to-use Brand Center for your Rotary promotional needs
Dear Rotarians and all of the Rotary Family in District 7070,
Thank you for your vital feedback during the preview period for the updated Brand Center. The responses we received from public image coordinators, committee members, and other frequent users have been overwhelmingly positive.
Because of that, we’ve now launched the rebuilt Brand Center to the entire Rotary community..... Please Read more.....
Posted by Hannah Shaw, Rotary social and digital media specialist
Social media makes expanding your club’s reach easier than ever, but how? There are tips, tricks, and tools for creating content for social platforms, and the goal is simple: connection. A well-built social media presence will help you create connections in your community and beyond, from showcasing your club’s success to building awareness of its presence. To help boost your social media savvy, we’ve put together the following eight tips and tools:
Posted by Evan Burrell, a member of the Rotary Club of Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia
Maybe you spent much of last year banging away on social media to gain exposure for your club (because everyone says you should), but you felt like you were getting nowhere fast. It’s still early in the year. Why not take a step back, make an honest assessment of your approach, and determine what you could do better.
Here are six social media resolutions I think you should make this year to elevate your club’s social media exposure......
Posted by Evan Burrell, a member of the Rotary Club of Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia
Did you know more than a billion people use social media every day?
Social media is readily accessible, instantaneous, cost effective and user friendly. It offers your Rotary club a fantastic opportunity to communicate more effectively with members and supporters and can energize the way you promote your club and find new members.
Here are just a few examples of ways your club can use social media:
Posted by Melissa Ward, Rotary Club of Twin Bridges, Southern Saratoga, New York, USA and chair of the Rotarians on Social Networks Fellowship
A Facebook page gives your club a voice on Facebook. With so much other “noise” on social media, there are several things you can do to raise your club’s page above the distractions. ......
Posted by Evan Burrell, a member of the Rotary Club of Turramurra, New South Wales, Australia
The most engaging posts on social media are the ones that include images. That isn’t a statement, it’s a fact! Out of all of the social media networks, I have to say Instagram is my favorite. Why? Because photos equal fun! Although Facebook is currently the most popular social network, other platforms have been gaining ground, especially visual platforms like Instagram, which allows users to share photos after applying edits and digital filters. After uploading your photo, you can share it on your club’s social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. Instagram is awesome when it comes to showing your creativity and it has 300 million active users.
So why should your club be on Instagram? Because “a picture is worth a thousand words.” There are so many things you can do with photos to showcase your vibrant club and promote Rotary. Before your jump in:
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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? ASK ROB.... Please Read more....
Posted by David Andrews, Chair, District 7070 Public Image Committee
District 7070 Public Image Committee is calling for both Rotaractors and Rotarians in the District to join the 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 Rotaractors and Rotarians who have experience in the field of Public Relations, Social Media platforms, and news writing. We want you to use those attributes to assist clubs and our Committee . Are you that Rotarian? Are you that Rotaractor? If you are 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 this Dsitrict Newsletter too, for some idea of what we do.
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:........
Members of the Municipality of Port Hope held the grand opening of the Rotary Centennial Riverview Park on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The event took place at 1 McKibbon Street which is near Corbett’s Dam and was held to commemorate the 100 years of service by the Rotary Club of Port Hope. The Club has partnered with the Municipality of Port Hope to upgrade and improve the small park and trail located on the west side of the Ganaraska River between the fish ladder and Molson Street. Future plans are to have the structure surrounded by gardens near the parking lot, widening and extending the existing trail with the addition of benches at resting spots and plants of shrubs and trees.
The Rotary Club has set aside funds for their centennial project to improve the park for the community to enjoy, but they need help from the community. Individuals and businesses can make a donation towards the improvement of the park and trail. All Monetary donations are welcome. Donations in the amount of $25.00 or more are eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt from the Municipality of Port Hope.....
The Rotary Club of Port Hope has once again stepped up to generously cover the cost of ROLLS Transit in December. This means throughout December, residents who are already enrolled as ROLLS members can enjoy the service without the fees, the Municipality of Port Hope recently announced. Costs for the specialized, accessible transit service will be covered through to Dec. 31. Rotary has also sponsored Christmas light tours from Dec. 13 to 20, it was recently announced. Reservations for these one-hour bus tours are open to ROLLS members and residents of Empire Crossing, Hope Street Terrace, Roseglen Village, Extendicare and Regency Park, it was explained. Tours run 5 to 8 p.m. For more details and/or to book a spot, residents can contact the transit co-ordinator at 905-885-9891.
On November 18, 2022, the Rotary Club of Cobourg held its 100th Anniversary luncheon at the Best Western in Cobourg, Ontario, attended by Rotarians from many clubs in District 7070. The lunch celebrated their 100 years of service to the community. Here are a few photo highlights.....
Posted by Heather Graham, President Rotary Club of Willowdale
On Thursday, December 15th, at 12:30 pm, Willowdale Rotarians will be having a fundraising lunch in aid of the Salvation Army after-school program. At the Grand Luxe, 3125, Bayview Ave. There will be a seasonal turkey lunch and music and carols with some of the members of the Salvation Army band. The cost is $60 pp and again confirmation is required to Bill King by Sunday, December 11th. Contact Bill King lionrex@rogers.com .
Dear fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,
We are grateful to all who have reached out with offers of support after a tornado touched down in Uxbridge on May 21, 2022 and caused catastrophic damage. We know many lives have been changed. The Rotary Club of Uxbridge is glad to be able to provide a central place to receive donations through the Rotary Club of Uxbridge Charitable Foundation. All funds received will be used specifically for disaster relief.
We are working with Durham Social Services and the Township of Uxbridge to assess the specific needs of the community including supporting families and individuals who have been displaced and those dealing with food insecurity. All funds received will be distributed, as quickly as possible to local charitable organizations serving the community.
The Rotary Citation awards recognize the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Taking action toward achieving the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come.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.
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District 7070 Governor
COVID has thrown a wrench in many Clubs’ plans. As we are returning step by step to a more normal life, it may be time to also look at the plans for the future for our Clubs. 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.
Posted by Past District Governor , Bob Wallace, Chair District 7070 Technology Team
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.......
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 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.....
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 theZone websiteand 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.
Leveraging expertise with AshokaRotary’s partnership with Ashoka brings together the vision of Ashoka’s social entrepreneurs with the local expertise of Rotary members to inspire innovation that can solve problems, create leaders, and
During the COVID-19 pandemic's initial U.S. wave in 2020, Detroit, Michigan, was one of many cities where first responders and medical personnel needed more personal protective equipment. A Rotary club in India learned about the situation and contacted its longtime partner, the Rotary Club of
For a long time, the incredible amount of knowledge within Rotary that could help clubs create more effective and sustainable projects was scattered and difficult to access. The creation of district resource networks has remedied that.People can think of the resource networks as "in-house
Rotary and Habitat for Humanity International attract the same kind of service-minded people, and the partnership between these organizations encompasses an array of areas where housing intersects with Rotary's main causes.This includes access to clean water and sanitation, community
Addressing conflict through a grassroots process that puts people at the center and involves the whole community is a way to create lasting change — and the approach that’s the basis of the partnership between Rotary and Mediators Beyond Borders International.MBBI collaborates with
In 2022-23 we are staying with our Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) programming in the virtual format. Although we all appreciate that videoconference will never replace the personal connection that we get from meeting face-to-face, RLI is a very successful program with overwhelming response and enthusiasm from Rotarians across our District. Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. 
Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Finally, our Alaska "Life on Land" symposium has been postponed until August 31-September 2, 2023, at the Anchorage Sheraton and Spa, with 3 days pre and post-event opportunities. 
In his December 2022 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. .....
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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, please send it to Bill. Here are some highlights .........
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.
The Rotary Club of Port Hope has once again stepped up to generously cover the cost of ROLLS Transit in December. This means throughout December, residents who are already enrolled as ROLLS members can enjoy the service without the fees, the Municipality of Port Hope recently announced. Costs for the specialized, accessible transit service will be covered through to Dec. 31. Rotary has also sponsored Christmas light tours from Dec. 13 to 20, it was recently announced. Reservations for these one-hour bus tours are open to ROLLS members and residents of Empire Crossing, Hope Street Terrace, Roseglen Village, Extendicare and Regency Park, it was explained. Tours run 5 to 8 p.m. For more details and/or to book a spot, residents can contact the transit co-ordinator at 
The Rotary Citation awards recognize the hard work clubs do throughout the year. Taking action toward achieving the citation goals helps clubs engage their members, stay relevant in their communities, and run more efficiently. A welcoming and engaging club also reflects the values of Rotary. When clubs achieve citation goals, they contribute to the overall health and culture of Rotary for generations to come.
Rotary International Zones 28 & 32 (formerly Zones 24 & 32) is a
