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' October Newsletter 
• Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo's October 2025 Message
• The Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Holger Knaack's October 2025 Newsletter
• The October 2025 Video from Christine Etienne, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32

In her October 2025 Newsletter, District 7070 Governor Niecy Dillon Tyrovolas continues to be inspired by the energy, fellowship, and commitment of our Rotarians. Every visit to your clubs fills me with gratitude and joy—whether it’s sharing a laugh, rolling up our sleeves together, or celebrating the impact Rotary makes in our communities. She thanked Lynda Ryder and her committee for putting on a wonderful Foundation Walk this past weekend. She added that October is a month dedicated to Economic and Community Development by Rotary International and a time for Rotary clubs to focus on projects that aim to provide sustainable ongoing development and help, not just immediate charity. What does your Community need?  Niecy urged everyone to come to the District 7070 Conference later this month. The weekend will be full of uplifting speakers, engaging breakout sessions, hands-on activities, and plenty of time for fellowship. Most of all, it will be a celebration of what we’ve accomplished and what lies ahead. ..       .. Please Read more.  .........

In President Francesco's  October 2025 Newsletter, he talks about our Community economic Development Month and how we build sustainable futures and how leadership means empowering people to guide their own progress. Francesco asks us to reflect on economic leadership in our communities. Who is stepping forward to lead local economic initiatives? Where is there untapped talent that could be supported with training or mentorship? How can your club catalyze opportunity through partnerships with local businesses, vocational schools, or savings groups? He adds, "By building capacity — whether through microcredit groups, vocational training workshops, or entrepreneurship programs — we enable communities to lead their own transformation. " ......

In Past President Holger Knaack's Rotary Foundation  October 2025 Newsletter, he talk about how his wife Susanne and Rotary International President elect Ynka's wife Precy , through their friendship, led their clubs to join forces, launched a global grant project focused on empowering people with skills that restore hope and dignity. In Precy's words, " Over 250 women and young adults were trained in farming fish, poultry, and snails as well as bead making. Local facilitators led hands-on workshops, equipping participants with skills to start enterprises. Families are now generating income and mothers can send their children to school. Youths are earning, teaching others, and contributing to the local economy. " . Holger adds, " What began as dinner conversation led to a lifechanging global grant. Isn’t it remarkable that in Rotary, the friendships we make can create opportunities that transform lives for generations? ". ......

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

As soon as Chris' "In The Zone"  October 2025 video is available, it will be inserted into the District 7070  October Newsletter that appears on our Rotary District 7070 website and also on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ....... This month, Chris talks  about October and Community Economic Development Month and asks us to get ready for World Polio Day on October 24, highlighting what some clubs in Zone 28 and 32 are doing  .....Please Read more.....

A huge shout out to all Rotarians in District 7070. We were awarded the top donors per capita in Zone 28 to Polio Plus in the Rotary year of 2024-25  at the Rotary Zone meetings in Winnipeg Sept 16-21, 2025. Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal is closer than ever. End Polio Now!  Please Read more....

Community Economic Development is one of the Seven Areas of Focus that Rotary has asked all clubs to focus on, especially in October.

What is your club doing? If you are looking for ideas , or wish Chair Khalid Hasan to speak to your club, please contact our very own District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committee: Community Economic Development.   Chair - Khalid Hasan, Rotary Club of North York Email: khalid.hasan@resint.ca Phone: (647) 537-2444

 Please Read more for some ideas.......

For the fall of 2025, 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 the 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. 

Click here to register for Part 1: Session 1 on  Wed Sept 10, Session 2 on Wed Sept 17, Session 3 on Wed Sept 24

Click here to register for Part 2: Session 1 on  Wed Oct  8, Session 2 on Wed Oct 15,  Session 3 on Wed Oct 22

Click here to register for Part 3: Session 1 on  Wed Nov 5, Session 2 on Wed Nov 12, Session 3 on Wed Nov 19

Why Should YOU attend?  Please Read more.....

Join Joan Barrett , Chair of the District 7070 membership Committee on Tuesday October 16, 2025 at 7 PM as the District 7070 membership Committee presents Learning Tuesdays - An Interactive session with Louisa Horne, Rotary Zone  28 Club Innovative Club Advocate from Halifax NS and moderated by our very own Joe Solway, Rotary Zone 28's Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator. There will be lots of time to ask questions about how your club can  grow your club and engage your members. This is your opportunity to learn some tips on how to help design, build and grow your club.

Membership is the heart of Rotary. Think about your club: can you answer these two questions?  Let's find out the answers together. 

1. How do we create opportunities for member engagement?

2. What opportunities have you had in Rotary?

Who should attend?  Your Rotary Club's and Rotaract Club's Presidents, Incoming Presidents, membership Chairs, your club Public Image committee, and anyone in your club that wants your club to grow.

Register today. https://rotary7070.org/event/copy-of-learning-tuesday-membership-workshop-1/

Join  the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86159816575

Meeting ID: 861 5981 6575

Rotarians, their families and even pets were on hand at Nort Johnson Park in Woodbridge, Ontario for the 2025 Rotary District 7070 Foundation Walk, on September 28, 2025. Congratulations to Past District Governor Lynda Ryder and her outstanding committee who hosted us on the Walk as we raised funds and awareness for The Rotary Foundation. Thank you to all of the presenters as we also learned even more about the Rotary Foundation's Annual Programs Fund, The PolioPlus Fund and the Endowment Fund and even more about grants, our Foundation scholars, and even an introduction of our inbound Rotary Exchange students.

Congratulations to the Rotary Clubs of Picton and Wellington who conducted their Rotary Foundation Walk on September 28. Well done !!! . The first photo is a look at their walk. 

Here are just a few photos of this great get together with our Rotary family here in southern Ontario CANADA. Be sure to see the District 7070 Photo Album on the District 7070 Website.

The annual summit for Rotary regional leadership development, training, and networking event designed for current, incoming, and past Rotary District leaders . Each year , this event brings together leaders from Rotary Districts in Zones 28 and 32 which spans Northeaster USA , Alaska, Bermuda, and Canada. The seminar offered training for our District Governor Elect, District Governor Nominee, District Governor, Past District Governors, District Learning Leader, District Foundation Chair, District Membership Chair, District Public Image Chair, Assistant Governors, and Young Professionals/Future Leaders. Our District 7070 was well represented. For some of the action, be sure to check out the Photo album on our District 7070 website. 

Take a look at the Schedule of Events, Learning Tracks, and The Speakers to give you an idea of the action packed event.

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 October 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.........

The Rotary wheel keeps turning.  It is already time to start planning for the 2026-27 Rotary year.  In particular, preparing for the Foundation grant management activities.  The yearly Rotary Foundation Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Shriner’s Hall in Oshawa.

The agenda will include an up-date on the Rotary Foundation, including rules and regulations for District and Global Grant projects.  Of particular interest, there will be a presentation of the new process for District Grant applications.  For the 2026-27 Rotary year, District 7070 will start using the ClubRunner module.  The program will also include case presentations. The Workshop is open to all Rotary and Rotaract Club members in the District.  Those attending the full program will be counted for the Rotary Foundation qualification (min. 2 members/Club) for the 2026-27 Rotary year.  Attendance is free; however, registration is required. REGISTER HERE:  https://rotary7070.org/event/grant-qualification-workshop/

Clubs that want to apply for District and/or Global Grants must be qualified for the full duration of their projects each and every year.  Qualifications are yearly and can be obtained by having at least 2 Club members attending the November 15, 2025 workshop and/or taking the 2026-27 on-line training modules.  The modules will be posted on the District’s website March 1, 2026.  In addition, the Club must sign an MOU with the District.

Please, feel free to contact PDG Lars Henriksson, pdglars.henriksson@gmail.com if you have questions or comments.

Just days prior to the Foundation Walk, the Rotary Foundation approved D7070’s application on how to allocate DDF (District Designated Funds) to projects proposed by District Clubs.  This allows Clubs to start working on 20 local and international projects.  A list of the projects is displayed under the Foundation tab on www.rotary7070.org.

The District can only use max. 50 percent of new DDF for District Grant projects.  The amount of DDF available is a result of the funds raised for the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund three years ago.  This year, Clubs were applying for more funds than was available to the District.  Fortunately, all Clubs agreed to adjust their applications, enabling each project to receive some grant funds. Grant cheques will be presented to the Clubs leading each project at the District Conference. However, the message from this is that we need to raise more funds for the Annual Fund, so Clubs can to ‘more good locally and beyond’.

Thank you for giving to The Rotary Foundation!

Your generosity helped us reach several milestones in 2024-25 that will bring hope, resources, and sustainable solutions to more communities around the globe. 
Together, we raised more than US$569 million in the Rotary year that just ended! These funds are more than just donations — they are the means that allow the Foundation to support service projects in communities close to home and around the world.

And together, we reached an incredible goal of surpassing US$2.050 billion for our Endowment. This achievement dramatically enhances the long-term resources available for members to undertake life-changing initiatives far into the future.

Thanks to you, we’ve been achieving meaningful change. In 2024-25 The Rotary Foundation was able to:

Each year, The Rotary Foundation selects one large-scale, evidence-based, successful project to receive a Programs of Scale award. The 2025 grant recipient is Pathways to Peace and Prosperity in Colombia. This Rotary-led initiative will establish Positive Peace hubs in four urban and rural communities. The hubs will strengthen people’s capacity to resolve conflicts while addressing social exclusion, food insecurity, and poverty caused by prolonged violence and armed conflict.

Foundation Trustees also endorsed two finalists: Improving Maternal and Infant Care in Uganda and Mental Health Support for Youth in Florida (United States). The Rotary members who lead these programs are committed to expanding them through global grants. If your members want to learn more about these programs or support them financially, write to programsofscale@rotary.org.

Learn more about how previous Programs of Scale award recipients are making an impact. Play this video to find out how the 2022 winner, Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria, is improving the health of mothers and newborns.

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.

Every month is a time when we should 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 time for them:

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. 

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........

DISC yet another acronym used by Rotary but, what is a DISC.  The formal title is District International Service Chair and I am privileged to be the DISC for our District 7070.  Now that you have an idea what a DISC is, what exactly is the Role of the DISC and what service does that Role provide to the District and more importantly the clubs.

Please Read more to find our more about DISC.....

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.

Download and integrate your vocation meaningfully and ethically into service.
https://msgfocus.rotary.org/c/1g63XdiDUso5BvFctwUxhoYvDPBFZ

- Defines Vocational Service and explains its importance in upholding ethical standards in our professional and personal lives

- Offers project ideas for mentoring, skills training, and ethical-business initiatives

- Includes inspiring real-world examples of members applying their professional expertise to serve communities

- Shows how Vocational Service supports Rotary’s Action Plan by increasing our impact, expanding our reach, enhancing participant experience, and increasing our adaptability.

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.

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......

I am delighted to provide details for the 2026 National Youth to Youth Y2Y event — here in southern Ontario!  Your Club can support Y2Y by encouraging applications and reaching out to schools, students, parents and other community groups.   HIP can support you — for example invite a student from the 2025 Y2Y program to present at your club. Please see the attached poster.  Donations are always welcome.   I will follow-up to answer any questions.

Y2Y is a transformative program that immerses Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth between the ages of 15 and 17 in Indigenous culture; fostering connections with young people from across Canada. They engage in cultural exchanges, learn about Indigenous traditions, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous history and heritage.  Through activities, workshops, and interactive sessions, youth embrace diversity, build relationships, and develop an appreciation for Indigenous perspectives and contributions. This experience builds personal growth, intercultural learning, and fosters lasting connections.

... Please Read more.....

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 .........

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,

We're all Rotary brand ambassadors! Helping others understand how we make a difference as people of action is something all Rotary members can do. Use the resources in the improved Brand Center to publicize your work and strengthen the Rotary brand. As a Rotary leader, you have a unique opportunity to raise awareness of our brand and global impact. The Rotary Brand Center offers tools and resources to help you promote your club and district, including high-quality videos that showcase Rotary’s mission and work.

Our newest videos showcasing Rotary’s areas of focus can help you promote the important work that your club and district support. Use these videos to highlight the causes that matter to your club, or share the overview video, which features compelling stories and service projects from all our areas of focus. Find these dynamic videos in the Brand Center. Go to Downloads and then click the VIEW ALL button on the right. Use the Campaigns filter to select Areas of Focus Highlights (Causes). Then share them on your online channels or show them at meetings and public events.

• Rotary Causes – These videos highlight the transformative work across Rotary’s areas of focus. Use them to engage service-minded individuals and highlight causes important to your club. 

• Personal Perspectives: The Value of Rotary – Members from around the world share how Rotary supports their passions and professions, reflecting our diversity and global reach. 

The videos are ideal for club meetings, public events, social media, and outreach to prospective members, partners, and donors. Find them on the Brand Center and share them with your networks.

Sincerely,
The Rotary Marketing team  

Click HERE to see one of the videos.

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:........

September 17, 2025 was a very special night for the Rotary Club of Etobicoke.  We inducted 8 new members (3 others were unable to attend); celebrated 8 Etobicoke Rotarians that were winners of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Outstanding Service to Both Community and Rotary.  This award will be formally presented to the 8 Rotarians at a special ceremony at the Toronto Reference Library, Bluma Apel Salon on October 28th.  They will receive a medal and citation.

We also presented the club with the Rotary International Club Excellence Award.  We were then treated to dinner & a wonderful show by very special people from the Famous People's Players.

Please Read more to see the photos....

The Rotary Club of North Scarborough Fall Gala Fundraiser is on Friday October 17th 2025 at Centennial College 937 Progress Ave.

YOU ARE INVITED

Toronto. Tickets are $125 each.' Contact Gordon 'gordon@gbfinancial.ca

Welcome to the Rotary Club of North Scarborough & Scarborough Community Renewal Organization (SCRO) Fall Gala Fund Raising Event!

Follow Rotary’s social media channel Discover Rotary on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed about Rotary programs, offerings, events, and news. The channel features resources, tools, and learning opportunities to help your club or district succeed. Look for Discover Rotary on Facebook and Instagram and engage with us!

The Rotary Learning Center has a new mobile app that gives you a more direct and intuitive way to access the Learning Center. In addition to taking courses on your mobile device, you can also view your progress and explore other Learning Center courses and resources wherever you are. Download the Rotary Learning Center app from your app store, open the app, sign in to My Rotary, and explore!

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.