RADAR $139 - Has YOUR CLUB made your annual donanation in the 2020-21 Rotary Year?
Has your Club donated $139 or more, this Rotary year? Here's why, and here's how......... |
Let's Meet Mark Chipman
It is with great pleasure that we say welcome to Mark Chipman from the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise as our new District Governor for the Rotary year 2020-21. District Governor Mark Chipman has been a passionate and engaged Rotarian since 2006 with a wide range of experience at both the Club and District levels. With Whitby Sunrise he served as Club President in 2012, and as Director on several committees including Fundraising and the Whitby Ribfest. He feels privileged to have participated in humanitarian service for club projects in Laos, Thailand and Dominican Republic. ........
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2020-21 District 7070 Governor Mark Chipman's Closing Remarks
Our new District Governor Mark Chipman ended the Ceremonies by thanking Beth for her outstanding Rotary year. .....
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2019-20 District 7070 Year End Awards PresentationPast District Governor Beth Selby and the District Governor Team hosted the annual District Govern Changeover Ceremony and Awards Presentations for more than 100 Rotarians and Rotaractors and their spouses from all over District 7070, on June 30, 2020 ONLINE, as Past District Governor Beth Selby recognized many clubs, Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors for their outstanding contributions to Rotary during this year....... |
WELCOME TO THE JULY 2020 ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 NEWSLETTER - WHAT'S INSIDE
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:
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A Mill for Bill Campaign to Raise $ 1 Million for The Rotary Foundation - Getting Even Closer to our Goal - And Rising
Rotary District 7070 “A Mill for Bill” Campaign The late Past District Governor Bill Patchett had an unrealized goal for our District. Bill wanted us to just once raise a $1,000,000 for The Rotary Foundation. During a conversation with PDG Lynda Ryder at the RI Convention in Hamburg last June, ‘A Mill for Bill’ campaign was created. The latest figure is $960,000 USD and rising. Thank you at all District Rotarians who gave ‘a little bit more for Bill’. As PDG Ted Morrison said, “CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE. WE DID IT! YOU DID IT!!” The Rotary Club of Toronto has just given us $10,000. A huge thank you to the Club! Our total to date translates into $1,350,000 CDN, the most ever raised by District 7070. What a wonderful tribute to Bill. Thank you to everyone who has supported The Rotary Foundation in memory of Bill. If you haven’t made a donation, it’s not too late. You can still send a cheque (personal or club) to The Rotary Foundation Canada. The cheque must be postmarked June 30 2020 and be received by 8 July 2020 to be counted in the campaign. The address is: The Rotary Foundation (Canada) c/0 911600 PO Box 4090 STN A Toronto, ON M5W 0E9
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Memories of 2019-20
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District Governor ChangeoverThe Changeover took place by way of virtually exchanging Rotary Pins. The Immediate Past District Governor Mary Lou Harrison conducted the ceremonies: With the magic of Zoom, the pins were delivered and presented. Barry Vail assisted and presented Beth Selby with her Immediate Past District Governor Pin. Beth Selby, with the assistance of Leslie then presented Mark Chipman with a kiss and his District Governor Pin. Mark , with the assistance of Karen presented Ron Dick with his District Governor Elect Pin. Ron with the assistance of Maggie, kissed and presented the District Governor Nominee Pin to Iosif Cosia. In addition there was the District 7070 Rotaract Representative Changeover: conducted by District Rotaract Chair Shauna Moore: 2019-20 District Rotaract Rep Reema Gowani presented the District Rotaract Representative Pin to 2020-21 District Rotaract Rep Katherine Krikpatrick Wahl
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District 7070 Governor Beth Selby's 2019-20 Year-End Address
Past District Governor Beth Selby and the District Governor Team hosted our annual District Governor Changeover Ceremony and Awards Presentations for more than 100 Rotarians and Rotaractors and their spouses from all over District 7070, on June 30, 2020 ONLINE. We are pleased to present Beth's year-end closing remarks to everyone in District 7070. Editor's Note: Congratulations to Past District Governor Beth Selby for an outstanding year as District Governor. She has encouraged and challenged us to ensure that Rotary Connect The World in our clubs and in our communities, locally and globally. A job well done. Here are the highlights of Past District Governor Beth Selby's address to the Rotarians at the District Governor Changover Ceremony..... |
WELCOME TO THE SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2019-20 YEAR-END DISTRICT 7070 NEWSLETTER
Rotary District 7070 2019-20 Year End Celebration!!!!! June 30, 2020 Welcome to the Special Edition Year-End Celebration Edition of the 2019-20 District 7070 Newsletter. The 2019-20 Awards Presentations and the District Governor Changeover Ceremony were held virtually, on June 30, 2020, LIVE via Zoom Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and lots of friends of Rotary from all over the District attended the event. Here are just some of the highlights. In this Newsletter, we are going to feature the Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Awards Presentations , the District Governor Changeover, a year-end message from Past District Governor Beth Selby and add some photos of Beth during her year as District Governor. Thank you to Sonya Thompson of the Scarborough Rotary Club for her photo memories of 2019-2020. Editor's Note: Congratulations to Past District Governor Beth Selby for an outstanding year as District Governor. She has encouraged and challenged us to ensure that Rotary Connects The World in our clubs and in our communities, locally and globally. A job well done. Congratulations to our 2020-21 District Governor Mark Chipman, who will encourage all of us to tell the world that Rotary Opens Opportunities as we venture out and Do Good In The World. |
District Governor's July 2020 Newsletter
Hello District 7070: Here we go!!!! On July 1, 2020 we kick off an exciting, new Rotary year, a year in which the status of Rotaractors will be elevated within the Rotary family. What an honour and privilege it is to serve as the District Governor in 7070, the best Rotary District in the world! Our District Leadership Team is here to support our 1,953 members, 55 clubs, and our Rotaract and Interact clubs from Etobicoke to Belleville and Prince Edward County and north to Alliston!..... ........ |
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The July 2020 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
In his July 2020 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), tells us that nature is immensely complex and that it is impossible to tell whether anything that happens is good or bad, because you never know what the consequences will be. Ravi says, "All we can know is that with every action and reaction, there is an opportunity — a chance to live our values, express our desires, and take action to make the world a bit closer to the way we want it to be." Ravi adds that The Rotary Foundation is our conduit to make those meaningful changes and through the Foundation, we can do our part to help rid the world of polio and we can help support important COVID-19 projects and prepare the world for the massive vaccination effort that will be needed soon. He says that it is up to you and me if this is to be Rotary’s great moment to become an even stronger organization in the 21st century .........
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Highlights of the 2020 Rotary International Virtual Convention June 20-26, 2020Relive Rotary’s first-ever virtual convention on-demand and learn why, now more than ever, Rotary Connects the World! Watch inspiring speakers and panelists from the general sessions. View General Session 1 here. View General Session 2 here. View the General Secretary's Report to the Convention here. Connect with the family of Rotary to discover innovative ways to engage and strengthen our communities by watching our breakout sessions. Virtual breakout session files, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, can be accessed through Rotary’s Learning Center. Want more? Rotary International will continue their breakout session program into July.... |
COVID-19 Update from District 7070 Leadership Team
Dear District Rotarians, The COVID-19 situation in Canada is evolving on a daily basis and even changing by the hour. The Federal and Provincial Governments, and medical advisors are asking all Canadians to take stronger measures to contain the spread of the virus. At this critical time, we need to practice the necessary hand hygiene practises, social distancing, and self-isolation if you have returned from travelling outside Canada. By now you have read Past RI President Mark Maloney and RI President Holger Knaack's email regarding Rotary's Role in Battling Coronavirus, and Past RI President Mark Maloney's email cancelling the 2020 Convention in Honolulu and re-inveting a Virtual convention for June 20-26. Here is further communication from Past RI Director Jeffry Cadorette and our new RI District Valarie Wafer. I encourage you to call ON AS REGULAR BASIS, your Rotary colleagues who are ill, house-bound for a number of reasons, or Rotarians that you have not seen in a while. Reach out to your neighbours for the same reasons. Does someone need groceries, their medication picked up, their dog walked, or to listen to their concerns? Thank you for keeping us apprised of your Clubs’ response to COVID-19 with respect to meetings and events. Many Rotary and Rotaract Clubs have cancelled their regular meetings and events for the foreseeable future. We strongly encourage clubs to suspend all in-person meetings and events until further notice. It is time to adopt an alternate meeting option that will allow everyone to stay connected until this COVID-19 situation subsides. There is a 20% discount offered for Zoom through Rotary Global Rewards to have online meetings up to 100 participants with unlimited minutes. Just use the discount code of "ZOOMROTARY" when purchasing; use this link https://rotary.perkhub. Clubs can also sign up for a free Zoom account at https://zoom.us/. The free service allows groups of up to 100 people to connect for up 40 minutes. Here are the set-up instructions for a free account - -Go to zoom.us -In the top right corner, click "sign up, it's free" -Choose to connect to your Gmail or Facebook account, or provide info for a new account -You will be asked to confirm your account via the email/account you provided -The first time you join a meeting, you will be asked to allow the zoom application to download to your computer If you want a tutorial on Zoom, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playli Darryl Patterson has establsihed a Technology Club Support site to support clubs in our District. Please use the following link -https://sites.google.com/rota Stay well. Stay connected. Your District 7070 Governor Team Mary Lou Harrison, District 7070 Governor 2018-19 Beth Selby, District 7070 Governor 2019-20 Mark Chipman, District Governor 2020-21 Ron Dick, District Governor 2021-22 Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor 2022-23 Read more to see the March 12, 2020 District 7070 Update .....
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Tuesdays Talks Starting in July 2020
As we were developing the District 7070 Strategic Plan, we asked Rotarians and Rotaractors what would help them and their clubs be even more effective. The response was Training. We listened. This coming Rotary year, we are having 'Tuesday Talks' much like the "Rotary Connects" sessions we had this year on a monthly basis, the second Tuesday of the month from 7- 8 pm. Here is the beginning of our planning. SAVE THESE DATES. HERE ARE THE TRAINING THEMES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR CLUB MEMBERS WELL INFORMED: ‘Fundraisers Are Influencers with a Cause’ - July 14 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Aug 11 Technology/RI Website/District Website - Sept 8 Leadership Development - Oct 13 Rotary Foundation - Nov 10 Environmental Action - Dec 8 Public Image - Jan 12 Youth Services - Feb 9 Conflict Resolution - March 9 Toastmasters - April 13 Topic TBA - May 11 Topic TBA - June 8 |
2020-21 District 7070 Conference - REGISTER TODAY
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BREAKING NEWS - YOU can watch Rotary's Take Out Polio Virtual Lunch On Youtube . Still time to make that Donation towards Our Final Push to Make the $50 million for the Polio Plus ProgramTo the whole Rotary Family in District 7070, Here is a link to the June 10, 2020 Take Out Polio Webinar, that aired today at 12 noon. A recording of this presentation is on YouTube at: But we are not done. Don't forget to donate the cost of a lunch to our Rotary Foundation Polio Fund this week. https://www.endpolio.org/donate Your donation helps the children of the world, helps get us closer to Bill Gates 2 for 1 match (every one of your dollars is 2 more from Bill Gates), and helps District 7070 get even closer to our Million Dollar Goal - A Mill for Bill. Thank you.
BREAKING NEWS: This is a final push to make the $50 million (US Funds) for the Polio Plus Program and NOT LEAVE $15 million USD ( $30 Million with the Gates Foundation match) on the table. June 10, 2020 - NOON Eastern Time - Wednesday - We are asking all Rotarian's to give the value of one of their missed meals to Polio
Here is the link for the meeting with Polio Chair Mike McGovern at 12.00 Eastern Time (1.30 Newfoundland time, 1.00 Atlantic)
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Instagram Contest - We Have A Winner
Congratulations to The Rotary Club of Toronto Skyline - Winners of the 2020 District 7070 Public Image Contest AND $500 for their next community service project. It really was as easy as 1, 2, 3 . Thank you to the whole Rotary family Clubs in District 7070 that participated. We encourage everyone to get their Rotary story out to as many people as possible. Instagram is considered to be one of the best social media platforms to connect with your followers. It’s visual, simple, and it’s attracting the younger generation more than other social media platforms. Create a social media profile that highlights your club’s mission and goals, show your service projects, target potential new members, and so much more. Instagram is a powerful tool that your club should be using! Please Read more to see what your club can do.... |
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District 7070 Rotary Foundation Chair's July 2020 Newsletter
In his July 2020 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, 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 Bob's letter........ |
Rotary Leadership Institute - Start Planning for the Fall of 2020
Due to COVID-19, the April 4, 2020 Rotary Leadership Institute has been CANCELLED. However,we want you to plan on attending in the fall of 2020. 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. We hope to do just that in the Fall of 2020. This will be 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 and November 16, 2019 courses I, II and III were a tremendous success. . Here is more of the story........ |
The Latest Weekly News on Polio Eradication
Follow the latest news on Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, every week. Here is a link to the latest cases. See the country-specific section and more details, right here at http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/ |
2020 District 7070 Conference - REGISTER TODAY
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Rotary and COVID-19 Ideas for Serving Your Community Right from Your HomeDear Fellow Rotarians, Our Action & Partnership Areas of Focus Coordinators have been busy since mid-March to assist and network with many of our District 7070 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in getting the funds, help, and other resources to our local communities to combat the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. I thank them for their time and efforts in our project promotion and coordination, and in many cases being on the front line. A list of the Area of Focus Coordinators and their contact numbers are included in the attached communication. A short time ago we passed along a short communication with 5 project ideas for your club to take advantage of the special one time 1:1 District Matching Grant for COVID-19 response projects. To date, over 22 of our Rotary and Rotaract Clubs have submitted a grant request. If you have not already, please do so now as May 31st, 2020 the is deadline for District Grant applications for the 2020-2021 Rotary year! Many of our Senior Rotarians and others with health challenges must remain safely in their homes, but still want to contribute to efforts to battle COVID-19. Attached are some suggestions for 'stay safe at home' volunteer activities for Rotarians and Rotary/Rotaract Clubs that will really make a difference. I thank you for all the work and volunteerism you have already undertaken to date! Keep up the fight and we will see better days! Yours In Rotary, Beth Selby District 7070 Governor .Please Read more..... |
COVID-19: What District 7070 Clubs Are Doing and RequestingWhat is your Rotary Club and Rotaract Club doing to help your community during the COVID 19 outbreak? Take a look at some of the clubs and their projects. Perhaps you too can do a similar project in your community. Perhaps YOU can help at one of their projects. Here is a place for your Club to ASK for help from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, with your project. Talk to the Mayor, Councilors, Community Service Organizations, Food Banks, Health workers, just to name a few. Your community is counting on our entire Rotary family and your partner organizations during this time of special need. Send your projects and project requests to District Public Image Chair Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and he will do his best to get them in the article which will be regularly updated. Look in the 'Rotary and COVID-19" menu bar on the District website and see "What District Clubs are doing and requesting" for just some of the many projects AND ideas for your club to help your community through COVID-19.. |
June is Rotary Fellowships MonthWhat Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Rotary Fellowships in the month of June 2020, or anytime for that matter? Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotary members, spouses, and Rotaractors who: Share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions, Further their vocational development with others in the same profession or field and Enhance their Rotary experience by exploring new opportunities and making connections around the world. To find out how you can join or start a Rotary Fellowship, Read more..... |
Bob Rae Speaks at Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton June 3 at 12:15 pm - YOU are Invited - Register TODAY
Hon. Bob Rae, former Premier of Ontario is speaking June 3 (12:15 pm to 1:30 pm) to the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton and YOU are invited. Thank you President Nilam Bedi. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP ZOOM INVITE. Only registered participants will be allowed into the meeting. If you are going to phone in, please let us know the phone number you will be using so that we can cross-check that against the information on the registration. Be sure to Register online today. http://portal.clubrunner.ca/1159/Event/rotary-lunch-127 Please Read More for even more details.... |
Welcome to the 2020 Rotary International Virtual Convention June 20-26, 2020
Dear Fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and the Whole Rotary family, Last week you received exciting news about Rotary’s first ever Virtual Convention taking place June 20 - 26, 2020. We promised you additional information about programming to help you decide whether to include Virtual Convention content into your district conferences or club events. Here is a list of dates and times for Virtual Convention programming. As you can see, the convention does not run the entire day, but instead will be broadcast at a few set times each day. Additionally, if you miss the live broadcasts, they will be readily available on the convention website, providing some flexibility for you and your event attendees to participate at your own convenience. The Virtual Convention is free to all attendees, however, there will be a sign in process in order to access the programming. Detailed Instructions for this process will be provided before the event...... |
COVID-19 District Grant Project Ideas - For Your Club - Submit your Grant Application by May 31, 2020
In order to encourage every Rotary and Rotaract club to undertake a COVID-19 response project and to support those already underway, up to $1,000 in matching funding (1:1) has been allocated from our District Grant budget for every Rotary and Rotaract club in District 7070. This budget comes from the money we raise in support of The Rotary Foundation, and grants are governed by terms and conditions of the Foundation. While only “qualified” Rotary clubs may apply for a District Grant, Rotaract clubs may also work in partnership with a Rotary club on a project..... |
COVID-19: Here is What District 7070 Rotary & Rotaract Clubs Are Doing to help their CommunityWhat is your Rotary Club and Rotaract Club doing to help your community during the COVID 19 outbreak? Take a look at some of the clubs and their projects. Perhaps you too can do a similar project in your community. Perhaps YOU can help at one of their projects. Here is a place for your Club to ASK for help from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, with your project. Talk to the Mayor, Councilors, Community Service Organizations, Food Banks, Health workers, just to name a few. Your community is counting on our entire Rotary family and your partner organizations during this time of special need. Send your projects and project requests to District Public Image Chair Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and he will do his best to get them in the article which will be regularly updated. Look in the 'Rotary and COVID-19" menu bar on the District website and see "What District Clubs are doing and requesting" for just some of the many projects AND ideas for your club to help your community through COVID-19.. |
District Governor's May 2020 Newsletter
Dear fellow Rotarians, Youth Services is Rotary International’s focus for the month of May. District 7070 has an outstanding presence in the areas of EarlyAct, Interact, Youth Exchange, RYLA, and Rotaract. |
Rotary District 7070 Says Thank YouTo everyone who works with the public and cannot stay home, those who are helping, fighting to keep us well, and providing service to us THANK YOU for your dedication and aid! From All of the Rotarians, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family here in District 7070 - South-Central Ontario, CANADA
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Ideas for Staying Connected Despite Social DistancingIngrid Waugh, who’s an assistant Rotary coordinator, and a team of leaders from Zone 8 in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands have created a list of tips for keeping members connected during this challenging time. From virtual service projects to phone calls that help clubs check on members, you’ll find ideas for keeping social connections strong despite any physical distance. |
Chatting To Wellness - RYLA Alumni Calls on Rotary For HelpMahad Shahzad, attended RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, here in District 7070. He is also the Founder and President of Chatting to Wellness. They are launching a program called Online Chatting Sessions for seniors across Canada; to combat loneliness and isolation, which has increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local university students are available by phone every weekday evening to chat with seniors as part of this new volunteer-run phone-call program. The conversations, led by the senior, are entirely free and are for 45 minutes in length. Calls are scheduled between 6 pm - 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday. Seniors can either sign up directly, or call 437-702-2025 or have a family member sign up for a call on their behalf by visiting www. |
The May 2, 2020 Rotary International COVID-19 Telethon Now on Youtube for All to See
Rotary's COVID-19 Livestream Telethon received over $525,000 (US Funds) during the May 2, 2020 event. The COVID-19 Telethon, led by Past R I President Barry Rassin, Past R I Director John Smarge, Past R I Director Jennifer Jones and Past R I Director Julia Phelps along with other Rotary leaders, was a thumping success.The donations are expected to gross over $ One Million by March 3, 2020. If you missed the COVID-19 #RotaryResponds Telethon, you can watch in YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ts_awDr7kc . it was inspiring and uplifting to see how Rotarians worldwide, have responded to helping their fellow himan beings during this pandemic. In true fashion #RotaryResponds. Rotary’s 1.2 million members across the globe have taken swift action to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $3.4 million in Rotary Disaster Response Grants have already been put into action on the frontlines to battle COVID-19. Additionally, millions more have been raised by our #PeopleofAction - they have responded quickly and are truly saving lives. Now, we need to do more and the need for additional funding is a priority. |
Free Reading ProgramThe Free Reading Program: https://www.freereadingprogram.com/ Overview: The Free Reading Program is an online literacy program that serves children and improves literacy through fundamental skills reinforcement activities. Students can begin learning at any level and progress when they feel confident. We want students to gain confidence and the skills they need to be successful and motivated readers. Mission: As a program initiated by the The Education & Community Learning Center, The Free Reading Program embodies the overarching mission of the ECLC. To provide free, high quality educational resources for students in the United States, Canada and around the world through online learning....... |
FREE Academic Help for Parents to Teach your Kids - The Maloney MethodPast Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson has been working hard with Mike Maloney, founder of The Maloney Method, to try to get some academic help for parents who have been pressed into service as teachers, during the COVID-19 crisis. His lessons have a 45 year history of doing well for kids. They are like recipes. If you follow the recipe carefully, you get success, even with children who struggle. this will be free, through Rotary, to all parents not just in District 7070, not just in Canada , but worldwide........ . |
Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise - Canadians Care Collective Fund 2020Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise is involved in 'A Canadians Care Collective Fund and Markham Rotary Foundation' project to express gratitude to the individuals working in hospital and long-term care settings. They are bringing them individually wrapped meals made by individually owned, local businesses. Please take a moment to read the attachment below about this project. Is your Club capable of doing something similar in your community? |
April 22 - Brushamania 2020 - Are YOU Ready for the Great Canadian Brushoff ???
To all Rotarians and Rotaractors, your familiy and friends right across Canada: Brushamania and the Great Canadian Brushoff is just around the corner... April 22 at noon EDT. Get you toothpaste and toothbrush ready and brush your teeth for 2 minutes. Take a photo or a video and get it in to https://brushamania.ca/ . Thanks to Rotary Clubs right across Canada, this is the 20th year of Brushamania and Rotary's efforts to promote good oral health in the country. Find out what YOU can do to help..... |
World Immunization Week - April 24, 30, 2020
As scientists work to find a vaccine for the new coronavirus, we can do our part to keep our communities healthy by helping Rotary spread the word about the importance of vaccinations during World Immunization Week, April 24-30, 2020. Immunizations save millions of lives every year and are widely recognized as one of our most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to put children’s health at risk around the world. ..... |
A Mill for Bill Campaign to Raise $ 1 Million for The Rotary Foundation - Getting Even Closer to our Goal - DONATE TODAY
Rotary District 7070 “A Mill for Bill” Campaign Help us raise $1 million USD in support of our Rotary Foundation in the 2019/20 Rotary Year! Bill’s dream is for District 7070 to raise $1 million USD for our Rotary Foundation! What better way to honour Bill than by making his dream a reality in 2019-20? Have YOU made your contribution? We are getting closer and closer to our goal. Let's honour Bill and keep District 7070 in First Place. Here is where we are today: OVER $ 883,511.74 !!! We are getting closer. Who will put us over our $1,000,000 goal?
Please read more to see how you and your Rotary Club can contribute....... |
Tips for Clubs To Stay ConnectedDear fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070, Sarah Stacey and I continue to be inspired by the way District 7070 and our clubs have persisted in finding ways to stay connected with one another during this unique time. We have been positively overwhelmed by both districts’ and clubs’ dedication to supporting their communities, and have collected what you’ve shared, in order to create our second Staying Connected resource. This document highlights tips for hosting online meetings, announcements from Rotary, feature clubs and districts, and ways to continue supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion! Please feel free to share this document with your club and district leadership. Sophie Dangerfield Rotary International Officer, Club and District Support, Americas |
PolioPlus Program and COVID-19Here are some talking points that our very own Past District 7070 Governor and Past Rotary International Vice President Dr. Bob Scott, the Past Chair of the Rotary International PolioPlus Committee has put together to help us understand the COVID-19 affect on the PolioPlus Program. Some of the information comes from Rotary's current Chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, Mike McGovern. Some of the issues covered: the Polio infrastructure support for COVID-19 response; the Status of polio immunization activities; and Rotary continuing support for PolioPlus ..... |
Rotary and COVID-19For all of the News related to Rotary and COVID-19, please go to the menu bar on this website and scroll down to the various stories, projects, ideas and resources to keep you and your Rotary and Rotarcat Club well informed so that you can help your Club CONNECT with your Community. |
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COVID-19 Update from District 7070 Leadership Team
Dear District Rotarians, The COVID-19 situation in Canada is evolving on a daily basis and even changing by the hour. The Federal and Provincial Governments, and medical advisors are asking all Canadians to take stronger measures to contain the spread of the virus. At this critical time, we need to practice the necessary hand hygiene practises, social distancing, and self-isolation if you have returned from travelling outside Canada. By now you have read RI President Mark Maloney and RI President-elect Holger Knaack's email regarding Rotary's Role in Battling Coronavirus, and RI President Mark Maloney's email cancelling the 2020 Convention in Honolulu and re-inveting a Virtual convention for June 20-26. Here is further communication from RID Jeffry Cadorette and RIDE Valarie Wafer. I encourage you to call your Rotary colleagues who are ill, house-bound for a number of reasons, or Rotarians that you have not seen in a while. Reach out to your neighbours for the same reasons. Does someone need groceries, their medication picked up, their dog walked, or to listen to their concerns? Thank you for keeping me apprised of your Clubs’ response to COVID-19 with respect to meetings and events. Many Rotary and Rotaract Clubs have cancelled their regular meetings and events for the foreseeable future. We strongly encourage clubs to suspend all in-person meetings and events until further notice. It is time to adopt an alternate meeting option that will allow everyone to stay connected until this COVID-19 situation subsides. There is a 20% discount offered for Zoom through Rotary Global Rewards to have online meetings up to 100 participants with unlimited minutes. Just use the discount code of "ZOOMROTARY" when purchasing; use this link https://rotary.perkhub. Clubs can also sign up for a free Zoom account at https://zoom.us/. The free service allows groups of up to 100 people to connect for up 40 minutes. Here are the set-up instructions for a free account - -Go to zoom.us -In the top right corner, click "sign up, it's free" -Choose to connect to your Gmail or Facebook account, or provide info for a new account -You will be asked to confirm your account via the email/account you provided -The first time you join a meeting, you will be asked to allow the zoom application to download to your computer If you want a tutorial on Zoom, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playli Darryl Patterson has establsihed a Technology Club Support site to support clubs in our District. Please use the following link -https://sites.google.com/rota Stay well. Stay connected. Your District 7070 Governor Team Mary Lou Harrison, District 7070 Governor 2018-19 Beth Selby, District 7070 Governor 2019-20 Mark Chipman, District Governor 2020-21 Ron Dick, District Governor 2021-22 Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor 2022-23 Read more to see the March 12, 2020 District 7070 Update .....
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COVID 19: Here is What District 7070 Rotary & Rotaract Clubs Are Doing to help their CommunityWhat is your Rotary Club and Rotaract Club doing to help your community during the COVID 19 outbreak? Take a look at some of the clubs and their projects. Perhaps you too can do a similar project in your community. Perhaps YOU can help at one of their projects. Here is a place for your Club to ASK for Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to help YOU with your project. Talk to the Mayor, Councilors, Community Service Organizations, Food Banks, Health workers, just to name a few. Your community is counting on our entire Rotary family and your partner organizations during this time of special need. Send your projects and project requests to District Public Image Chair Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and he will do his best to get them in the article which will be regularly updated. Check out the 'Rotary and COVID-19" menu bar on the District website and see "What District Clubs are doing and requesting" for just some of the many projects...... |
How to engage members during the COVID 19 pandemic
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Thank You to Our Essential Workers in District 7070 To anyone who works with the public and cannot stay home, those who are helping, fighting to keep us well, and providing service to us THANK YOU for your dedication and aid! From All of the Rotarians, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family here in District 7070 - South-Central Ontario, CANADA |
March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Update from District 7070
March 23, 2020 Dear District Rotarians, The COVID-19 situation in Canada is evolving on a daily basis and even changing by the hour. The Federal and Provincial Governments, and medical advisors are asking all Canadians to take stronger measures to contain the spread of the virus. At this critical time, we need to practice the necessary hand hygiene practises, social distancing, and self-isolation if you have returned from travelling outside Canada. By now you have read RI President Mark Maloney and RI President-elect Holger Knaack's email regarding Rotary's Role in Battling Coronavirus, and RI President Mark Maloney's email cancelling the 2020 Convention in Honolulu. Here is further communication from RID Jeffry Cadorette and RIDE Valarie Wafer. I encourage you to call your Rotary colleagues who are ill, house-bound for a number of reasons, or Rotarians that you have not seen in a while. Reach out to your neighbours for the same reasons. Does someone need groceries, their medication picked up, their dog walked, or to listen to their concerns? Thank you for keeping me apprised of your Clubs’ response to COVID-19 with respect to meetings and events. Many Rotary and Rotaract Clubs have cancelled their regular meetings and events for the foreseeable future. We strongly encourage clubs to suspend all in-person meetings and events until further notice. It is time to adopt an alternate meeting option that will allow everyone to stay connected until this COVID-19 situation subsides. There is a 20% discount offered for Zoom through Rotary Global Rewards to have online meetings up to 100 participants with unlimited minutes. Just use the discount code of "ZOOMROTARY" when purchasing; use this link https://rotary.perkhub. Clubs can also sign up for a free Zoom account at https://zoom.us/. The free service allows groups of up to 100 people to connect for up 40 minutes. Here are the set-up instructions for a free account - -Go to zoom.us -In the top right corner, click "sign up, it's free" -Choose to connect to your Gmail or Facebook account, or provide info for a new account -You will be asked to confirm your account via the email/account you provided -The first time you join a meeting, you will be asked to allow the zoom application to download to your computer If you want a tutorial on Zoom, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playli Darryl Patterson has establsihed a Technology Club Support site to support clubs in our District. Please use the following link -https://sites.google.com/rota Stay well. Stay connected. Your District 7070 Governor Team Mary Lou Harrison, District 7070 Governor 2018-19 Beth Selby, District 7070 Governor 2019-20 Mark Chipman, District Governor 2020-21 Ron Dick, District Governor 2021-22 Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor 2022-23 Read more to see the March 12, 2020 District 7070 Update.....
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Instagram Contest - Deadline for Entries Extended to May 31, 2020
It’s easy as 1, 2, 3! Earn one ballot for each step completed. The winner will receive $500 towards the community service project of your club’s choice (local or international). |
Highway of Heroes Campaign - November 2019 Update from Mark Cullen
REMEMBER NOVEMBER: If there is a peak season for our campaign, it is the month of November. We will, after all, pause on Monday, November 11, to reflect on the sacrifice of many who served in the Canadian Armed Forces to defend our freedom. We will also reflect on those who did not come home during times of conflict: 117,000 since the war of 1812. We will hear John McRae's famous poem recited somewhere, at least once. And we will be mindful of his words. I think that it is a fine coincidence that the months of Thanksgiving and the month of Remembrance are back to back. October and November even rhyme, almost. Here at the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign, we are thankful for so much. Indeed, that is a gross understatement..... |
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Rotary International President Ian Riseley has asked us to plant a tree for every Rotarian in our district, between July 1st and April 22nd, 2018 – Earth Day. I am pleased to say we have partnered with Highway of Heroes Tribute to help make this happen. Through available District Designated Funds, we’ve funded the planting of a tree for every Club along the Highway for Heroes (between Trenton and Toronto). Additionally, we have a Family Planting Day planned for Earth Day (Sunday, April 22nd), at a location to be finalized. That’s 2,200 trees already committed. Mark Cullen was a featured speaker at the District Conference, and we have a 2:1 on trees – just for Rotarians. But you know, that goal of just 2,200 trees is not particularly ambitious for our district. Several Clubs already have environmental initiatives every year. Working with Clubs and liaising with Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, I’d like to suggest we plant a tree for every single attendee to our International Convention. I think 30,000+ trees sounds much more impressive. And we have a designated Mr. Tree in the district on Kevin Power, to help aggregate all our projects. Individual Rotarians and Rotary Clubs that have completed tree plantings can enter their information through the link above to add the trees to our district tally. Click Here for more information Please Read more for more details...... |
Judge Judy Says: Register TODAY
WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET? YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS FUN-FILLED INSPIRATIONAL DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE OCTOBER 25-27, 2019. DO YOU?  |
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Peace - Easy as 1, 2, 3. A Youth Exchange StoryWorld Peace - One Student, one family at a time/43738027_2040834419313718_5023537441827454976_n---Copy.jpg) Rotary is well known world wide for our efforts to support and grow world peace and understanding. In fact Peace and Conflict Resolution is one of our six area's of focus.What better way to support this goal than to have all Rotary Clubs involved in our very own "Rotary Youth Exchange" program. Our young people are our future. Why not invest in them in a most realistic way? The Rotary Youth Exchange program is the only program sponsored by RI that permits members of a Rotarian's family to participate - no other Rotary sponsored program allows this to happen, primarily due to the perception of being in conflict of interest or nepotism. |
District Governor Mary Lou Harrison's November 2018 Newsletter - We Are Changemakers!
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.” - Rotary's new vision statement, approved June 2017 Creating positive and lasting change is not easy. It takes vision, determination, co-operation, and the willingness to take risks, to stretch well beyond what we know we can do to accomplish what others might consider the impossible. In District 7070, we can proudly and truthfully say that our actions make us changemakers. |
November 2018 - Rotary Foundation Month
What is your Rotary Club doing in November 2018 to celebrate and focus on The Rotary Foundation? To get ideas how the Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world, please Read more....... |
We All Smile in the Same LanguageSmile in My Language Recently, a seventeen-year-old young woman reminded me that we all smile in the same language. A simple statement that many would not challenge or even give much thought too. For this young person, it is of paramount importance. She has recently started school in Canada and although her spoken English is good, her native language is Portuguese. There are often times in Canada when she needs to use her smile to communicate. She needs to smile to acknowledge that she does not fully understand all the words spoken to her, or that you may need to speak a little bit more slowly so she can follow the conversation, or simply the smile may indicate a sincere thank-you for taking the time to listen..... |
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2018 Rotary Foundation Walk Highlights
On Sunday, September 30, 2018, over 260 Rotarians from District 7070 and their families walked the 2 and 5 km walks at the McMichael Gallery in Kleinburg and toured the famed gallery, at the 2018 Rotary District 7070 Foundation Walk, hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Alliston, Aurora, Kleinburg, Nobleton & Schomberg, Markham Sunrise, Markham Unionville, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and Woodbridge, and raised over $100,000 for the Rotary Foundation Annual Programs Fund......... |
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Rotary International Convention 2018 in Toronto PRESS RELEASE Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention Host Committee |
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Rev Up Rotary - Youth Kickstart at RYLA
District 7070 is buzzing with energy as we prepare to Rev Up Rotary in 2016-2017. As a District, we're getting Rev'ed Up about RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). Our program, "Leadership Begins With Me" is scheduled May 15 to 20 at Loyalist College in Belleville. From the Diary of a RYLA Participant... RYLA IS ABOUT PERSPECTIVE, FRIENDSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP It’s a big world out there! And it takes special people with special talent to thrive, grow and contribute to making it a better world. I always knew there were challenges, and sometimes I felt overwhelmed. I mean, I’m doing OK, my friends are great, and I’m learning a lot in school and at work. But until I got to RYLA, I never knew how much I could learn in just one week. Yes, it was a hectic week, long hours, and a lot of activity – but I really was involved, and the time flew! The hardest part of the whole experience is to sum it up in just a few words. I mean, we dealt with ideas, impossible problems, learned the perspective of our classmates and our faculty members, produced a newspaper, put on entertainment for visiting Rotarians, did volunteer work – and had fun every step of the way. The bottom line though is that I feel more confident, connected and committed to my future and my role in building a better world. Do you? Thanks, Rotary Apply Now! Deadline April 1 Participant Online Application Form ( Paper ) For further information, please contact: Ric Williams |
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Rotary International President Elect in TorontoK.R. "Ravi" RavindranPresident-elect 2014-15
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Walk with Rotary & Trump AIDS on April 26th Have you signed up your club for the 2014 Rotary Trump AIDS Poker Walks in Belleville or Toronto?
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26th! |
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Rotary E-Club Trillium Lakes is a new way to belong!
Are you a Rotarian or former Rotarian in District 7070 or beyond? Are you looking for a new way to participate in Rotary? The provisional Rotary E-Club Trillium Lakes might be the place for you! |
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Important ClubRunner UpdatesThank you to everyone who has given feedback about the new District website! Keep your comments, questions and ideas coming. Our highest priority now is to ensure that all clubs have turned on data integration with Rotary International.
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Centennial Celebrations for the Rotary Club of TorontoThe Rotary Club of Toronto (“RCT”) is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and of course this also marks 100 years of Rotary in the Province of Ontario. The celebrations for this momentous landmark were officially launched in July of 2012 and will continue through to June 2013. |
ClubRunner Launched in District 7070 – Your Input Needed!As members of the ClubRunner Implementation Team for District 7070, we are very excited to launch our new District 7070 website! The new site is still a work in progress, and we look forward to your input in order to improve the site and to keep its content fresh and engaging.
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Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Toronto Skyline!There's a new club in District 7070. The Rotary Club of Toronto Skyline was officially chartered by Rotary International on April 19, 2012. They meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at The Office Pub, 117 John Street in Toronto.
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Collaborative Golf Tournament Raises over $12,500 for Rotary ProjectsThe Rotary Clubs of Brampton Flower City Centennial, Parkdale-High Park, Toronto Eglinton, and Toronto Sunrise held their Annual Golf Classic on Thursday August 15, 2013 at the beautiful Royal Ontario Golf Club and raised over $12,500 for Rotary projects. There were 124 Golfers participating, along with 20 volunteers contributing to the success of this collaborative event.
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Rotary District 7070 is Award-Winning!
At the recent Zone Institute in Philadelphia, District 7070 was recognized for a very successful year in 2012-2013 under the leadership of PDG Ted Koziel. Our District was honoured with a number of awards. |
AUGUST IS MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION MONTHAugust is Membership and Extension 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? Take a look at the video at what our Rotary International President Ron Burton has to say about Rotary membership.
RI President Burton’s Membership Message from Rotary International on Vimeo.
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Toronto Marlies Help Rotary End Polio On Feb 2, 2013TORONTO MARLIES HELP ROTARY END POLIO ON FEB 2, 2013 ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT RICOH COLISEUM |
World Polio Day in Toronto - End Polio Now Flag is RaisedTORONTO, ONTARIO -- In honor of World Polio Day 2012, hundreds of Rotarians from the 26 Rotary Clubs in Toronto were on hand, including the Rotary International District Governor Ted Koziel, to help raise the red END POLIO NOW at Toronto City Hall at 10:00 am on October 24 in honour of the Rotary Clubs of Toronto and their efforts in Rotary’s 27-year mission to eradicate the crippling childhood disease, polio |
Gov't of Canada & Bill Gates match Canadian Rotary Donations to Polio Plus 3 to 1An Important Message from Bryn Styles, Rotary International Director 2012-2014 Canada & The Gates Foundation Matches Donation by Canadian Rotarians ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Re: 3 for 1 for Polio I am very pleased to announce that after several months of negotiations between the Canadian government and senior Canadian Rotary leaders, the Canadian government has agreed to match Canadian Rotarian and Canadian Rotary Club donations to Polio through the Rotary Foundation. I would like to thank all Rotarians who took the time to contact their respective members of parliament to expedite this matter. The match from the Canadian government is 1:1 but the other exciting news is that the Gates Foundation will also match 1:1 on the Rotarian donations to make it a 3:1 donation on behalf of Canadian Rotarians. There is a $1 million limit on both the government and Gates donations which I am sure that Canadian Rotarians will have no problem reaching. The match is for donations made between 1 June 2012 and 31 March 2013. $1 million = $3 million! What else can we do? Talk about polio! Make the public aware and encourage their donations through Rotary clubs. Attend district information events to share ideas. We must become advocates to finally end this dreaded disease. We also have an opportunity this year to honour Trustee Chair Wilf Wilkinson. Each year Districts are encouraged to donate at least 20% of their DDF towards polio. Many do this and I thank you. It would truly be an honour for Wilf if ALL Canadian districts were able to donate at least 20% of their DDF or more. What a statement of support for our own senior Rotary leader! These DDF donations will be matched in the 3:1 campaign. Over the coming weeks you will be contacted by your RRFC and End Polio Now Coordinator. Please allow them to work with your districts as we take this initiative to every Canadian Rotarian. Thank you and good luck. Please share all of your success stories with me! Bryn Be sure to watch the UN Special Session on Polio has now been archived for viewing here: On Sept 27, 2012, the UN Secretary-General is hosting a high-level event from 12:30-1:30pm (Eastern)/5:30-6:30 GMT highlighting progress and challenges in the effort to achieve global eradication of polio. It will include statements of global solidarity from both polio affected countries and new and longstanding champions for polio and announcements of new commitments to support polio eradication. Speakers include UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Wilfrid J. Wilkinson (Rotary Foundation), President Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan), President Good luck Jonathan (Nigeria), President Asif Ali Zardari (Pakistan), Prime Minister Julia Gillard (Australia), Mr. Bill Gates (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (USA), Koichiro Gemba (Japan), Julian Fantino (Canada), Rt. Hon. Alan Duncan (UK), Dr. Ahmad Mohamed AliAl-Madani (Islamic Development Bank), , Sandro Rosell i Filiu (FC Barcelona), Ms. Aseefa Bhutto Zardari (Pakistan), Tony Lake (UNICEF), and Dr. Margaret Chan (WHO). The moderator will be Senator Timothy E. Wirth, President of the UN Foundation. Rotary will announce new funding of US$75million over three years. |
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Each new Rotary year, every club in District 7070 is asked to contribute a minimum of $139 to support an HIV/AIDS-related project chosen by the members of RADAR – Rotary Action for the Development of AIDS Responses – our District 7070 AIDS committee. 
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, from the various committees in District 7070 and beyond. Please keep our family 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. 
Here are some photos of our District Governor. I am sure they will bring back some pleasant memories of a job well done. Thank you District Governor Beth Selby. Be sure to see 
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Many members of Rotary District 7070 are already addressing the many community and international issues that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you!
May is Youth Services Month
Rotary clubs everywhere are wrestling with the question, How do we maintain membership engagement during the pandemic? Rotary members, as People of Action, are facing these challenges with our considerable strengths – ingenuity, decisiveness, flexibility, and integrity. George Robertson-Burnett, Zone 34 Rotary Coordinator, shares the guide his zone had developed on .png)
Dear Rotarians and members of the Rotary family and friends of Rotary,
Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, is our new president of Rotary International in 2020-21. 
What do Campbellford and Argentina have in common? Lucia! Pictured with thumbs up here among the ten 2018/2019 Inbound Youth Exchange Students. These students have come from far and will be near and dear to District 7070 for the next 11 months. Reach out, say Hi, get to know just why Youth Exchange can make the change and inspire a world of peace. 
