Past District Governor John Burns  was the emcee and the District Governor Team hosted our annual District Governor Changeover Ceremony and Awards Presentations for more than  80 Rotarians and Rotaractors and their spouses from all over District 7070, on June 20, 2024 at the Royal Canadian legion in Whitby . We are pleased to present John's year-end closing remarks to everyone in District 7070.

 Here are the highlights of Past District Governor John Burns' address to the Rotarians at the District Governor Changeover Ceremony.....

District Governor John Burns and the District Governor Team hosted the annual District Govern Changeover Ceremony and Awards Presentations for more than 80 Rotarians and Rotaractors and their spouses from all over District 7070, on June 20, 2024 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Whitby. District Governor John Burns, District Governor Elect Virginia O'Reilly and District Governor Nominee Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas recognized many Rotarians, Interactors and Rotaractors and their clubs for their outstanding contributions to Rotary during this year.......

Past District Governor John Burns and the District Governor Team hosted the annual District Govern Changeover Ceremony and Awards Presentations for more than 130 Rotarians and Rotaractors and their spouses from all over District 7070, on June 20, 2024 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Whitby, as Past District Governor John recognized many clubs, Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors for their outstanding contributions to Rotary during this year.......

District Governor John Burns presented  Rotary Foundation Awards to Rotary Clubs in District 7070 who have made outstanding donations to the Rotary Foundation and to the Foundation's Annual Programs Fund and the PolioPlus Fund this year.

Congratulations to Nevine Yassa, President of the Rotary Club of Scarborough, Chair of Rotary District 7070's Peace and Conflict Prevention Committee, Chair of Rotary District 7070's Peace Symposium (held this year as a LIVE broadcast from the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada), and representative to the Rotary International Inter-Country Committee. This prestigious award was resented to Nevine, by Past Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson,  for her efforts to promote a culture of peace in our District, in Ontario, in Canada and throughout the world. 

District Governor John Burns presented the Dr. Bob Scott Disease Prevention and Treatment Award to Debbie Morgan (Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise), at the weekly club meeting on June 25, 2024.Congratulations to Debbie Morgan. Here is what she said, "I was completely shocked to be honoured with the Doctor Bob Scott award at our year end President night by District Governor John Burns for the work we do in the community, changing the lives of individuals who need much needed medical equipment. I have a team of individuals that help make this work happen. They are my hero’s!"

Here are some photos of our District Governor John , which included many of his own photo memories, that he chose to share with us all year. I am sure they will bring back some pleasant memories of a job well done. Thank you District Governor John Burns. ....