Our District 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 and from the various committees in District 7070. Please keep our family informed. Make sure they get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. To find out "What's Inside", please read more .......

 On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
And I can't wait to get on the road again

- Willie Nelson 

There's so much to explore in our District and so many amazing things going on. Douglas the Flamingo of Change and I spent many days in May travelling and meeting members of our Rotary family across the District. In this month's article, I invite you to come along  on our Rotary Road Trip!

The 2019  Rotary International Convention in Hamburg is fast approaching.  District Governor 2019-20 Beth Selby says that  District 7070 has 99 registrations.  She is interested to hear from the 2019-2020 Presidents who will be attending the June 4th Presidents-Elect's Leadership Luncheon so she can reserve a table. Beth has even more news, and updates, to show you for the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany June 1-5, 2019 and even more.......

Here is Barry Rassin's June 2019 Newsletter. Barry summarizes his year as Rotary International President and believes that Rotary's capacity to transform lives for the better is unparalleled. Rotary's impact is far beyond what he could have imagined when he first took office. Seeing what Rotary means to people has deepened his affection and admiration for all that Rotary is and does ..........

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

As thousands of Rotarians around the world board flights to Hamburg for the Rotary International Convention in just a few days, someone in line might see one of our pins or a Rotary tag on our luggage and ask, “Are you a Rotarian?” After we answer with an enthusiastic “yes,” there’s much more to say about how we, as people of action, are making the world a better place — through our connections within clubs and through the transformative power of The Rotary Foundation........

Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, has been selected to serve as president of Rotary International in 2020-21. The Nominating Committee’s decision follows the resignation last month of President-nominee Sushil Gupta due to health reasons. Knaack will officially become president-nominee if no other candidates challenge him by May 31, 2019.........

Rotary International has changed its exchange rate policy. Go to My Rotary and Visit the Exchange Rates page for more information. As of July 1, 2019, Rotary International exchange rates will be based on the prevailing market rate as of the first of each month. As a result, the future rates will no longer be publicized to Rotary members prior to the effective date. The change is the best way to ensure a true exchange rate to all our members worldwide. 

Discover the true spirit of aloha with people of action from all over the world at the 2020 Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June 6 - 10, 2020. Take advantage of the limited-time registration rate of US$395* from June 1 - 5, 2019.  Here is a link to the video to promote the Honolulu 2020 Convention:   https://vimeo.com/313026044/a96886586e . Register at https://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu.   *Registration must be paid in full between June 1 and 5,  2019 to receive the US$395 rate. Please read more to see a note from our "On To Convention" chair , Past District Governor Michael Bell.....

Did you unite with fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and Youth Exchange Students from across this magnificent Rotary District 7070 to learn and grow at this year's District Assembly. May 11, 2019?  If not, you missed a great experience for the new and the seasoned members alike, as we get ready to start a new Rotary year in a few weeks. A photo album appears on our District website. Here's more of the highlights ...... 

Registration for walking in the https://rotary7070.org/event/rotary-at-pride-toronto-parade/ Toronto Pride Parade is now open. Register ASAP so that we can send you t-shirt details as soon as we have them. You can also register friends and family when you register OR they can register themselves as a Guest. Rotaractors and others not in our D7070 ClubRunner database can also register as guests! There's more......

At our 2019 Zone Conference, our director and convener, Jeffry Cadorette is continuing our theme of “People Coming Together” connecting Rotarians and bringing Rotarians from all strata of our Rotary world to build a new future together. Zones 24 and 32 will welcome our new sister districts from New York and Michigan from Zone 29 building a new expanded zone family that we all can be proud of........

Rotary Muskoka Style. Save the Dates: October 25-27, 2019  for the District 7070 Conference at the JW Marriott -  The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa . Congratulations to Karen Trizzino, RC of Northumberland Sunrise, who won the Early Bird Registration draw for the $200 Gift Card to the JW Marriott The Rosseau Resort & Spa!  Please stay for further news and promotions. Registrations are going extremely well, and we are now two-thirds of the way to capacity and 'sold out'.  You may wish to encourage your fellow Rotarians to register as as soon as possible so they won't be disappointed. For more details .... Read more.....

Greetings to all who will be joining us at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, 1-5 June 2019. To help you plan your visit, the Convention News is filled with even more  information and tips about programs, transportation, and more......

You’re on the go.  Take The Rotarian with you.   

Just see how easy it is to set up........

Each month, it is with deep regret, that we report the passing of members of our Rotary family. Our Rotary Clubs and club members in District 7070 know that they will be sorely missed, but their lives and memories will last forever.......

To our Rotary Friends around to world,

It is with a very sad heart that we share with you that Past District Governor Bill Patchett died on Friday, May 10, 2019 in hospital just before the weekly meeting of his beloved club, the Rotary Club of Cobourg. A moment of silence in Bill's honour , was observed at the May 11, 2019 District 7070 Assembly. Here are some of the most most recent photos we have of Bill. He was determined to be at so many events in the past year. we are so grateful for his passion for Rotary, and for the Rotary Foundation Your family of Rotary in District 7070.

District Governor Mary Lou Harrison

Please read more for some memories of our dear friend,  Bill.........

In his June 2019 letter to Rotarians, as we get even closer to the end of the Rotary year when Rotary clubs and Rotarians are trying to reach the goals,  Past District Governor Michael Bell, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. There is more news in PDG Michael's letter........

Dear Club Presidents and International Service Chairs,
Members from Rotary Clubs in District 7070 just returned from Ethiopia with  Canadian partner, CUSO International, to view and assist The Midwives Save Lives project with the distribution of the birthing kits to help mothers and newborns in Ethiopia. Here is the first report from their trip and Rotary District 7070's exciting new project ........

The Rotary Foundation requires that every Club that wants to apply for a District or Global Grant must be qualified.  The Qualification must be renewed every year.  Each District is responsible for the qualification process in its District.  For the 2019-20 Rotary year, District 7070 has replaced the traditional qualification seminar with an on-line process. Please Read more for all of the details, where your club stands and in important update from our District Grants Chair Lars Henriksson.......

The Rotary Foundation supports disaster relief and recovery efforts through grants from the Rotary Disaster Response Fund. Districts that have been affected by a disaster can use Rotary disaster response grants to launch their own projects or work with established relief organizations to help their communities recover. Districts should work closely with local officials and groups to ensure that the funding will meet a specific community need........

 Joe Otin, District Governor Elect of Rotary District 9212 which includes Kenya, admits he has an affinity for stats. When he first joined Rotary, he turned to statistics in his quest to be a valuable member and introduce new members to his club. But after three years of fruitless effort, he learned an important lesson. People are more attracted to stories than numbers. Read More. 

Want to test your Rotary knowledge? Need a resource for new member orientation? Rotary Basics is now an online course that introduces Rotary in an interactive, multimedia format. In this new Learning Center course, you can read about members around the world, learn about our values and causes, watch videos, and deepen your understanding of Rotary. You can also take a quiz to test your Rotary knowledge.  The course was designed for new members, but it’s also a great refresher for other members or even an overview for nonmembers who want to know what Rotary is all about. 

A brand-new Learning Center with a streamlined design, an improved search function, and other new features is available at   Rotary.org/learn. Enroll in the Membership Learning Plan to explore eight interactive courses that depict fictional club leaders as they navigate realistic scenarios. District and club leaders, share this learning plan with club membership committees so they can learn strategies for addressing membership challenges.

Give your members a meaningful Rotary experience by offering them opportunities to make a positive difference and connect with others. They’ll make valuable friendships and feel good about Rotary and the work we’re doing to make the world a better place. Has your club found ideas to help your club take a fresh approach with these resources?  Log into myrotary and find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......

Brian King, Rotary's Director of Membership Development sent a letter to your Rotary Club President. Member Leads is important for all Rotary Club members to know what it is and how it works. Here is the letter with many links to help you learn more.....

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

I’m asking for your help to reach out to all Rotarians in Disttrict 7070, with an interest in tennis. There is International Tennis Fellowship of Rotarians (ITFR), which brings together people with love to Rotary and tennis (http://itfr.org). ITFR has 1800 members, but is missing several districts and countries. I’m organizing next ITFR 15th World Championship in Tartu, Estonia August 23 -31, 2019 and I’m making an effort to attract new Rotarians to join tennis fellowship. World Championship would be good place to get first impression and meet Rotarians with same interest......

Are you looking for a literacy project? Be sure to check in the Action Committee Menus of our Rotary District Website, scroll down to the Literacy Rotary Action Group and you will see the most recent newsletters. In addition,  Here is a link to the latest LitRAG Newsletters on the LitRag.org website.

In her June 2019 Newsletter, Tess Widdifield, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager for Shelterbox Canada and a member of The Rotary Club of Toronto Twilight, talks about Shelterbox responding to current disasters and current Shelterbox operations world wide.  Here's more of her newsletter...

Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club. From our vantage point, there are many good things happening.  If you have a good news story, please send it to us. Click here to get the latest newsletters, information and updates about HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples)! OR check the Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. Each newsletter also contains stories about supporters, just like you, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here are some highlights .........

Did you get a chance to meet more Rotaractors? Did you go to our District Rotaract Conference on May 4, 2019 at York University from 9 am to 8 pm!   Check out the Rotaract District 7070 website for more details! https://www.rotaractd7070.org/conference2019  . Our Theme: The Final Frontier:  Push Past the Limits.  Please Read more to see what happened.....

The Interact Video Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018, with a record 198 videos submitted from 35 countries. In its first year, 32 videos from nine countries were submitted. The growing popularity of the awards has inspired more Interactors to promote how Interact instills leadership skills and helps them make a difference in their communities. This year, the Interact Club of Tunis Inner City, Tunisia, submitted the best video in the 2018 Interact Video Awards, earning the club $1,000 to spend on a future project.  Here is a link to the story.

Well the temperature was just right for the final Youth Exchange orientation of the Rotary year. Our new group of outbound students are full of things to "B" and anticipating their 11 month adventure abroad, beginning this summer. Our current inbound students adventures will end soon, they begin to depart from Canada to home over the next couple of months......

Attention Rotarians in District 7070:  Do you want to start a Rotaract club? Check out these 10 steps that will guide you in the process. You can also view a webinar or take the online course in the Learning Center to learn why community-based Rotaract clubs are so great, how easy they are to start, and how getting involved in Rotaract can inspire and engage Rotary members, too.

We're excited to share the updated (May 2018)  Rotaract Handbook! Download now for everything you need to organize, certify, and manage your Rotaract Club. This is a great resource: how to start a Rotaract Club, find members, and very useful for Rotary Club sponsors and advisors. How to build a Rotaract Club, engage and retain members, finding sustainable projects, how to promote your club, and so much more.  

Boost your Club's Public Image and WIN CASH FOR YOUR SERVICE PROJECT!!!  We want you to make sure all Rotary Clubs in District 7070 have all of the details on the “We Transformed” District Public Image Contest. As of May 31, only 5 Clubs have entered. We are extending entries until June 28. Send us proof. Show us your ten stars by June 28, 2019, so that your club has lots of chances to win one of three $500 cash prizes, which is to go towards the local or community service project of your choice. It is an opportunity to increase our positive Rotary Public Image in your Club and throughout our District 7070 with a Rotary Public Image contest called “WE TRANSFORMED”. Take a look........

Is your Rotary club using the resources in the Rotary brand Center? Find Fliers with photo and writing tips to print for your next event, updated People of Action FAQs, and a brief Campaign Overview. Sign into MyRotary and visit The Brand Center. ........

The Public Image Newsletters are here! The newsletters are all about us trying to share our knowledge with you, so please let us know if there's anything you'd like us to feature or focus on. They are located under the Public Image Tab of the District 7070 Website www.rotary7070.org under "Public Image Newsletters". Please contact me or Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator, Brian Thompson, if you have any needs/questions/or if you just would like to talk about Rotary's story.

The Rotary Club of Wellington has partnered with Lacey Estates Winery to produce a Vidal/Riesling blended wine for sale to support construction of a new Prince Edward County hospital.......

At the District Assembly in May, 2019, District Governor Nominee Designate Ron Dick noted Rotary has the opportunity to name the new Global Classroom, at Durham College, in Oshawa, Ontario, the Rotary Global Classroom, for eternity. The Rotary Clubs in Durham Region and also Port Hope have worked very hard and have already donated $94,000. These Clubs are asking for YOUR help. To get the name “Rotary” forever etched into the history of this Global Classroom, we need $ 56,000 more from Rotary Clubs, just like yours, to make this possible. If you can help us , please contact Ron at  ron@rrdfsi.ca or at 416-988-8077. Please Read More for the rest of the story.....

What is your Club like in three years?   Rotary Clubs, like any other organization, change over time.  Change may be the result of events outside our control, but change can also be the result of activities we take.  One way to have impact on where your Club is heading is to plan for the future; have a Vision and create an Action Plan to reach that Vision. For many years, District 7070 is offering interested Clubs a Visioning Program.  A team of experienced Rotarians act as facilitators for your Club.  The concept is that the participants, Club members, place themselves three to five years into the future and paint a picture of what their Club is like at that time.  How many members does the Club have?  What is the image of your Club in the community?  What projects is your Club doing at that time?  Your idividual members visions are combined and voted upon, reaching consensus on a common Vision for your Club........

Are YOU using the new and improved Rotary Club Central?   You will be able to navigate more easily with our modern interface and use this essential planning tool on your mobile phone or tablet. You can also quickly track service activity and see your past and current club data in easy-to-read charts and graphs. Log into myrotary and check out the new Rotary Club Central today. For more details please Read more .....

Your Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club can earn a Rotary Citation for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and your club. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community. Here's how.......

In a complex, fast-changing world, excellent Rotary club leadership is essential to the future of Rotary.  One of the best ways to strengthen your Club is to give your members the tools and skills to be better Rotarians.  Rotary Leadership Institute is the solution.  This is your opportunity to learn more about Rotary and share your ideas with other Rotarians, and it is a great learning experience for newer Rotarians. April 13, 2019 courses I, II and III were a tremendous success.  Next year's dates for RLI are anniunced. Here is more of the story........

 Have you checked out the Rotary website: www.rotary.org    ? 

There are many more links that will help you lead your club.......