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. 

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas' August Newsletter 
• Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo's August 2025 Message
• The Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Holger Knaack's August 2025 Newsletter
• The August 2025 Video from Christine Etienne, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32

In her August 2025 Newsletter, District 7070 Governor Niecy Dillon Tyrovolas talks about the energy in our clubs all across the District. She adds, "Now August is here, and it's Membership and New Club Development Month, which means it’s the perfect time to shine a light on what makes Rotary magical—our people!" While we celebrate and welcome new members, let’s not forget the incredible folks already among us. Retention matters just as much as recruitment. So here’s a little challenge: pick up the phone and call a member from your club you haven’t seen in a while.". Our District Governor is also urging everyone to register today, for the October 24-26, 2025 District Conference... Please Read more.  .........

In President Francesco's August 2025 Newsletter, he talks about membership. He says that when we focus on growing Rotary, we grow our ability to serve and bring lasting change. He added, "Where clubs are growing, membership is a priority and there is a willingness to try something new. "  Every member plays a part in this journey. No one owns a Rotary club. It is a gift we pass on to the next generation.Let’s prioritize membership growth — not just in August but every month of the year......

In Past President Holger Knaack's Rotary Foundation August 2025 Newsletter, he says that Membership Month is a great time to highlight the powerful connection between membership and our Foundation. People who are drawn to Rotary care deeply about their communities and want to make a substantive difference. They’re looking for meaningful, hands-on ways to serve — and the Foundation helps make those opportunities possible. he adds, As we build new Rotary and Rotaract clubs and welcome new members, let’s keep The Rotary Foundation at the forefront. The Foundation enriches the membership experience, supports club growth, and deepens our impact." The Rotary Foundation is more than just a source of funding; it is an invitation to endless opportunities....

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" August 2025 video from Christine Etienne, our Rotary International Director,  in our August 2025 District 7070 Newsletter , and on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website.

As soon as Chris' "In The Zone" August 2025 video is available, it will be inserted into the District 7070 August Newsletter that appears on our Rotary District 7070 website and also on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ....... This month, Chris talks  about Membership and New Member Development Month .....Please Read more.....

August is Membership and New Club Development Month, when Rotary Clubs, around the world focus on membership in Rotary. Does your club have a plan? Are you executing your own plan to invite your friends and business associates to join your Rotary Club and keep them engaged?  It’s time. Time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world. Tell everyone and ask them to join. This year, the presidential message, Unite for Good, emphasizes the importance of solidarity and collaboration. This call to unity encourages members to come together because collective efforts can lead to significant positive change. Throughout August, read inspiring blog posts that tell stories of Rotary members collaborating with others to make lasting impacts. Access valuable resources that will help you strengthen your membership

There are many ways to join in the celebration, but here are a few activities to get you started:

• Say it loud, say it proud! Let everyone in your social network know that you are a proud member by changing your Twitter and Facebook profile to the I’m a Proud Member,  I’m a Proud Rotaractor, or I am a Proud Interactor graphic. Copy and save the graphic as your profile picture for August.

• Exchange ideas. Do you have successful membership strategies that have worked well in your community? Share them on the Membership Best Practices Discussion Group.

• We Are Rotary. Using the hashtag #WeAreRotary, post photos to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Vine of your club members at work in your community or abroad to show how Rotary makes a positive impact in the world.

• Making a difference. Rotary clubs are known for the high-impact service projects they undertake locally and globally. Share stories about your service projects and how they improve lives on Rotary Showcase. Be sure to follow us on Facebook,  Twitter, and Instagram to see what Rotary members around the world are doing to celebrate Membership Month.

• What does Rotary mean to you? Rotary members have pushed polio to the brink of eradication, delivered clean water to those in need, improved their local communities, provided scholarships to the next generation of peacemakers, and continued to do good in the world.

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First Monday night of August 2025... .. August 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm !    Join us for the first Membership Meetup of this Rotary year at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86755780910?pwd=pOP9Y2J6g78EkCgPLFnDT4kH5OOgfc.1   If you lose the link, check the Zone website calendar. Rotary Zones 28 and 32

Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy, was sitting with a friend at his district conference when he received a call, asking him to leave the room and join a Zoom meeting with the Rotary International Board of Directors. A few minutes later, Arezzo learned that he’d been chosen as RI president for 2025-26. Arezzo has been part of Rotary for more than three decades and has supported initiatives that strengthen Rotary International’s impact and expand opportunities for engagement across generations. At the 2025 Rotary Convention in Calgary, he set aside some time with Rotary magazine to talk about his life, his Rotary journey, and his two other passions: opera and olive oil.

Located on Symbiosis International University’s scenic Lavale campus in Pune, Maharashtra, the newest Rotary Peace Center will offer a one-year professional certificate fellowship program designed to train peace and development professionals from across the Asia region in peace studies, conflict transformation, and sustainable development. Learn more about the proposed peace center.

District Governor Elect NIECY DILLON TYROVOLAS INVITES YOU TO 2025 DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE on OCTOBER 24-26, 2025.

We are thrilled to announce DGE Niecy Dillon's 2025 Conference at the beautiful Fern Resort in Orillia. Take this opportunity to book your ticket for fun and fellowship by copying this link.

https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=7146fb67-a3fd-40bf-9287-60d44ae87a0c . Registrations are now open. Rooms are limited - only 102 of them - many of them on the waterfront and are suitable for singles, doubles and groups. We do hope that you will join us.

The District 7070 Conference Committee

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 .....

In his August 2025 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? Be sure to attend the November 2025 Rotary Foundation Grant Qualification Seminar.  Please Read more.........

 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 September 28, 2025 from  9 AM to 1 PM at Nort Johnson District Park, 7800 Islington Avenue, Vaughn, ON L4L 2S7 . Please register today and start collecting pledges from your friends  and Rotarians. Click here to register

Dear Rotarians in Rotary District 7070,

More than 100 years ago, Rotary members made a promise to generations still to come – they established The Rotary Foundation to secure a better future.

Now, you can shape the next century of service.

When every member of a club donates at least US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment – whether by giving now or making a future bequest – the club can achieve Rotary’s Promise Club status. This meaningful designation celebrates the club’s enduring commitment to service.

Here’s how you can lead the way:

Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

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....

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.....

Here are Some Resources to raise awareness and funds:

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.

This month is August - Rotary Membership Month and here are the "Courses of the Month" from the Rotary Learning Center. We are asking YOU to focus on these courses that align with the theme of the month. We encourage you to take these courses so that you have a better understanding and become even more effective in the success of your club. . 

Here is this month's courses:    

Membership Learning Plan: Learn how to strengthen your club’s membership by enrolling in these courses. Using real-life scenarios, our interactive learning materials let you practice making choices as a fictional club leader and see what works and what doesn’t.

Try any of the Courses In The Membership Learning Plan:  Strategies for Attracting New Members;  Starting A Club;  Nurturing New Members

Change Management Learning Plan: Learn about Rotary's Change Model and how it can help you assess, design, build, implement, and sustain change while keeping people at the center of the process.

For the Change Management Plan, log into MyRotary,  in the "search" bar, type in Change Management and look at all 6 change model courses

For the Membership Learning Plan, log in to MyRotary , under the  Membership Courses tab , scroll down and you will see the 8  membership courses listed there. Click on the courses and Enjoy !!

Healthy clubs provide the positive experience that’s essential to member satisfaction and retention. The Action Plan can help you enhance your club experience, address challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and explore new ideas. Use the Action Plan’s four priorities to develop your goals. Then, use the Strategic Planning Guide (PDF) to develop your long-term plan

Some of the regions with the most membership growth are Africa and the Middle East, India, and Central and Southeast Asia, and these regions are also among those making the most use of the Action Plan. Join the movement by exploring the Action Plan through our new series of videos and discussion guides. Pick one of the plan’s priorities: increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, or improve our ability to adapt. Then watch the video, and start a conversation in your club using the discussion guide. It’s that easy to bring strategy to life. The videos are also a great backup when you need a last-minute way to enliven a meeting or fill a speaker slot. Get the English guides and videos here.

As a new Rotary year begins, commit a half hour to reflect on ways to grow your club and strengthen its culture. How much do your members enjoy themselves and feel fulfilled and included? Listen to the latest Rotary Voices podcast (30 minutes) to hear RI membership staffers share successful ideas for keeping new and long-time members engaged.

August is Membership Month in Rotary, a time when we celebrate our members, recognize their contributions, and engage with prospective members. We have many resources you can use to promote membership in your club and enhance participant engagement. Here are 10 ideas for planning an exciting August:

Please Read more....

As you prepare for the new Rotary year, remember that engaged members lead to a vibrant club. Members are more likely to be engaged when their needs are met, and the best way to understand your members’ needs is to ask about them. You can use a member interest survey and a member satisfaction survey to gather this valuable information that will help improve your club experience. 

These surveys have a new, editable online format, so you can easily customize questions for your members. The guides below will help you do that. After members complete a survey, you’ll be able to view the results online. 

Creating Your Online Member Interest Survey — Customize a survey for new and prospective members so you can help them find experiences they’ll enjoy.

Creating Your Online Member Satisfaction Survey — Customize a survey for current members so you can learn how they feel about their experience in your club. 

The experience your club offers people affects how they feel about the club. By asking members for feedback regularly and then responding to it, you’re showing your openness to change and empowering them to help create their ideal club experience. The Member Satisfaction Survey can help you gather feedback so you can use it to ensure that members are enjoying their experience.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN : Conduct this assessment and act on its results to: • Identify what your members like and dislike about their club experience • Develop an action plan that builds on what people enjoy and that ends or changes what they don’t.

Here is the link to the survey for your club memebrs.: https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1d0733miBcg0z1LVYBpLKPMS6noeQ

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........

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.

The Conducting Community Assessments handbook and the Rotary Impact Handbook tell how to work with communities, understand their priorities, plan better projects, and show that your projects meet their goals.

Please download them today.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the People of Action Honors program launched by Rotary International in 2015 to recognize members who create change — in their communities or around the world. Their projects demonstrate how Rotary members are truly people of action. In recognition of this milestone, Rotary magazine is profiling past recipients in its Decade of Doers series.

Past honoree Stella Dongo and other members of the Rotary Club of Highlands, Zimbabwe, started the Community Empowerment Project in 2009 with a US$300,000 grant from The Rotary Foundation. It will teach computer and business skills to young people and women. Read about Dongo’s journey out of a challenging childhood to empower others.

With nearly 600 Rotary members in approximately 80 countries, the Rotary Foundation's Cadre of Technical Advisers has been helping Rotary members tackle complex projects since 1995. Cadre members volunteer their professional skills and wide-ranging expertise to help clubs plan and implement projects more effectively. Read more about how these experts can help you with your next project.

Learn how to plan and implement effective projects with the Service Project Essentials courses in the Learning Center. You’ll discover ways to engage your community and increase your club’s impact. The four courses include general advice on planning projects, a guide to creating a budget, and tips for evaluating your project. The courses can be completed in about an hour.

The Service Project Center, Rotary’s new digital platform for service activities is up and running and 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.

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

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 .........

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.

Last year, 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 ?  Details for this year's info session will be available soon.  Please contact co-chairs Beth Selby selbyandvail@gmail.com or Trevor Hagerman  trevor@thlogistics.ca

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).

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. .... 

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

Please Read more to see the poster....

Hello Rotarians and Rotaractors , and all Rotary Public Image enthusiasts in Rotary Zones 28 & 32,

Look at the great checklist. from our friends in Rotary District 5810 in north Texas. All action items . Time to get ready for 2025-26. How is your checklist coming?   

We've got you covered with our New Year Rotary Checklist! Whether you're updating your club's website, revamping social media profiles, or planning exciting community projects, this checklist will ensure your club shines bright in 2025.  Check out the checklist to start the year strong and make a lasting impact in our community! Let's show the world what Rotary is all about.

Please Read More.....

The president’s message for 2025-26, Unite for Good, is an idea that calls for us to work together to build our global impact. It also helps to create stronger recognition of Rotary’s name in our communities and with potential service partners. Use the Rotary-wide presidential message, rather than creating your own themes or messages, to provide a consistent, unified voice for your club and district communications. In the Brand Center, you’ll find graphics, logo lockup templates, sample social media posts, and guidance on using the Unite for Good message.

See Unite For Good guidance

Do you want to get media attention for your club, project, or event? The redesigned Press Center provides members, bloggers, podcasters, and journalists with material for stories. You’ll find photos, videos, fact sheets, and a “Highlights” section showcasing Rotary coverage. The Press Center also has information about Rotary’s celebrity ambassadors, media contact information, and our latest press releases. Use the Press Center to enhance your stories and share them with the media. New features are being added regularly, so visit often!

Looking for an angle to get your club, project, or event covered in the local press? We’ve redesigned the Press Center to provide storytellers – bloggers, podcasters, broadcasters, and print journalists – with a central location to find ideas, images, and content about Rotary that will help them craft their stories. You’ll find photos and video resources, factsheets, and information about Rotary’s celebrity ambassadors (pictured at left) that can help you when contacting local media.

Rotary now has a WhatsApp channel! It has updates on Rotary projects, useful news, and plenty of fun. The channel is in English only for now. Our first updates include a story about the Blind Football Uganda league, advice on recycling electronic devices, and a list of our favorite blog posts of 2024. Go to the channel. Then choose Follow in the upper-right corner. (To read the channel in the future, select Updates or Channels in the WhatsApp menu bar.)

Our newest promotional campaign features videos of a diverse sample of members explaining how Rotary helps them further their passions and professions. The campaign’s initial rollout features testimonials by three U.S. members. Watch for future videos showcasing Rotary’s diversity of membership, breadth of experiences, and global reach. The testimonials are designed to complement Rotary’s People of Action messaging. Together, the videos and messaging work to deepen the public’s understanding of the many ways Rotary enriches members’ lives.

Visit the Brand Center to download these dynamic videos, and then post them on your social media channels and websites to introduce potential participants and members to everything they can find in Rotary. Lots more on Videos....

Please Read more.....

Rotary's mission is timeless, but what worked for Rotary and its clubs in the past may not be the most effective approach today. The world has changed, people have changed, and communication has changed. In a Rotary 360 blog post, Herb Silverman, president of the Rotary Club of Impact Ocala, Florida, USA, outlines some of the ways his club is embracing change and how other clubs can do the same. Modernizing communications is high on his list. Learn more about how to adapt our tools and embrace today’s opportunities.

We’ve given our blog in English a new name and a fresh look. Rotary 360 replaces Rotary Voices and will capture the Rotary experience from every angle. You’ll find inspiring stories from Rotary members as well as thoughtful, conversation-starting pieces from our partner organizations and experts in various fields. Explore our new blog and share it with other members and people in your community. If you have a story to tell, send it to us at blog@rotary.org.

We’ve given our blog a new name and a fresh look. The Rotary Voices blog is now Rotary 360, and it captures Rotary’s story from every angle. Explore the blog website and look for projects and ideas that showcase how Rotary takes action to do good in the world and build community connections. Those inspiring stories can help build brand awareness when shared on your social media channels, helping to attract members, volunteers, and donors. Explore Rotary 360. 

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.......

“Connect & Inspire Through Storytelling,” a motivational webinar hosted by Rotary International and Toastmasters International, offers ideas on how to effectively tell your club’s stories. Panelists from Rotary and Toastmasters discuss connecting across demographic and cultural boundaries, bringing authenticity to your stories, and keeping things simple. Find an overview of the webinar and a link to view it in this Rotary Voices blog post by webinar moderator Mary Shackleton, District 7240 Endowment/Major Gifts subcommittee chair and a Toastmaster.

Click HERE for the Webinar in Storytelling Tips

Data – indicators that provide insight into your projects – play an important role conveying the positive change your club or district makes in the community and can even propel people into action. Share your project data in compelling ways, such as through photos, video clips, or infographics, to inspire new partnership and funding opportunities, attract new members, and create stronger community bonds. The new Rotary Impact Handbook can help guide your club or district in gathering the right data to show your impact and demonstrate that you’re people of action.

Click HERE to download the Impact Handbook

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.....

It's a New Rotary Year - Check out the link and truthfully answer the questions on your club's web presence. Your 2024-25-26 Club Presidents already have a copy.

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

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.

It's a New Rotary Year - Check the Club Public Image Checklist. See how many checks you have accomplished , and start working on the rest of the checks.  Your 2024-25-26 Club Presidents already have a copy.  Here is the checklist. 

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 2025-26. Thirty-three of our District 7070 Rotary clubs have already completed the refresh program.  These club websites are getting noticed by the public and  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. 

Please Read more.......

A few years ago, 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 review. 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....

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. 

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:........

Here is an update of the support the Rotary Club of Willowdale is providing to the J K Nyerere Primary School in Arusha, Tanzania.  The Rotary Club right here, is truly making a difference to the 800 students attending the school.

Here is a note from Margaret Adat to the Rotary Cub: Hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share a quick update on what’s been happening at J. K. Nyerere School lately. Things are moving forward and we’re really excited about the progress — from improvements around the school grounds to new learning initiatives that are getting the kids inspired. This wouldn't be possible without the generous support from the members and friends of Rotary Club of Willowdale. Your contributions and encouragement have made a real difference, and we’re incredibly grateful. Here are a few highlights from recent developments just this past few months. Thanks again for being part of this journey. Feel free to reach out if you’d like more details or have any questions! Look forward to continuing this journey together!

Yours in Rotary, Margaret

Please Read more.....

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In keeping with the Action Plan, we’re shifting our approach to knowledge and skill building by moving from a training model to a learning model. You will notice this shift in titles for various key roles within Rotary, such as club learning facilitator, district learning facilitator, and district learning committee. It’s more than just semantics. Training involves someone with information delivering that knowledge to a group of participants. Participant-centered learning is an active instructional approach in which a facilitator guides participants who build on their knowledge and experience to share ideas, reach a goal, or solve a problem. We’re putting participants at the center of the learning experience an empowering them to take ownership of their learning and development. Club, district, and regional leaders are encouraged to consider how this shift from training to learning affects their activities and to make changes where needed. Learn more about the differences between training and facilitation in the Becoming an Effective Facilitator course in the Learning Center.

Welcome to a new Rotary year! I’m Diana Edwards the Regional Membership Officer for zones 28 and 32. If we’ve not met yet I’m sure we will soon. 

I wanted to share some new updates that’s happening in the Learning Center, please feel free to pass along as needed.

Mobile Update!

We launched the new mobile app. Anyone who had the Go Learn app should remove it from their phones. The app has had over 11,000 downloads since 27 May. (If you’re experiencing any difficulties, please contact learn@rotary.org).

2024-25 Highlights

• 15% of members use the Learning Center (this number remained the same compared to last year because we have done several data refreshes to have a more accurate count, there is also an unknown number of members being counted as non-members due to their My Rotary account not being connected to their club).

• 377,310 course completions which is a 23% increase from last year.

• 9,560 average number of unique learners that visit the Learning Center monthly, a 17% increase from last year.

• 64% of clubs have at least one member who visited the Learning Center this year up 15% from last year.

• 1,213 total courses in more than 20 languages.

• Please Read more.....

You asked for a better mobile experience with Rotary’s Learning Center, and here it is! Introducing the new app, a more direct and intuitive way to access the Learning Center on your mobile devices. 

It’s now easier than ever to complete your role-based courses, track your progress, and explore other courses and resources — wherever you are. 

Rotary’s Learning Center has a new mobile app that makes completing your public image courses (and others!) even easier. RotaryLearn replaces the GoLearn app and gives you a more direct and intuitive way to use the Learning Center. In addition to taking courses on your mobile device, you can review your progress and explore other Learning Center resources wherever you are. Search for Rotary Learning Center in your app store, download and open it, sign in to My Rotary, and explore!

 
      To get started:     

1. Download Rotary Learning Center from your app store. 
2. Open the app and enter your My Rotary username and password. 
3. Find your courses.

If you’ve accessed the Learning Center previously through the Go.Learn app, you’ll find that the RotaryLearn app is a more streamlined experience. After you get started with RotaryLearn, you can remove Go.Learn from your mobile devices.   If you have questions, write to learn@rotary.org. .  Happy learning!  

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.

Go to the District website calendar and register today. 

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. And even more planned for 2025-26. 

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

Learning 2025-26 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).

Please Read more to see the form.....

The Action Plan is a sustainable approach to creating and maintaining healthy clubs. President Francesco Arezzo and the Action Plan champions are asking all members to use the Action Plan framework to help address challenges and meet your club’s and district’s goals. Visit rotary.org/actionplan to use the Action Plan Toolkit today.

One thing successful clubs have in common is effective goal setting. When club leaders plan for the future, they give the club a sense of direction. Whether you aim to welcome more members, complete more service projects, or improve the experience your club offers members, setting goals motivates members to work toward a common purpose. 
Rotary Club Central makes it easy for Rotary and Rotaract clubs to plan and track their goals. Club leaders can now set yearly goals for up to three years and record the club’s accomplishments, and all members can view the club’s progress. Plus, future leaders can use past goals to make informed decisions about the club’s direction. It’s never too late to start planning for your club’s future. Visit Rotary Club Central and get started.

Whether you want to improve your members’ club experience in the short term, grow your overall membership, or do both, Rotary Club Central can help you reach your membership goals. With the latest updates to Rotary Club Central, you can now add goals for three consecutive years, allowing you to track your progress as you work toward your club’s long-term vision. Learn more by visiting the Learning Center. If you haven't visited the Learning Center before, go to rotary.org/learn, register for or sign in to My Rotary, and accept the privacy policy. Then, search for Rotary Club Central Resources.