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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' April 2023 Message, she talks about her good friend Anniela Carracedo who turned her panic attack into a Rotary Youth Network when she turned project ideas during the pandemic into action by inspiring and connecting with 5,000 youth in 80 countries during the quarantine period of the covid -19 pandemic ...........
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the In The Zone April 2023 video from Drew Kessler, our Rotary International Director, available on April 1,, 2023 in the April 2023 District 7070 Newsletter version that will be published on our District website or on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ......
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's April 2023 Newsletter, Ian talks about protecting the environment , especially on Earth Day, April 22 and he asks clubs to partner with other clubs and districts on a larger-scale project funded through The Rotary Foundation. Ian says, "The more our clubs work together on larger projects, the more we accomplish." He encourages us to Act big which is also one of the main ideas behind the Rotary Foundation’s Programs of Scale. Programs of Scale grants are among the most exciting developments of Rotary and its Foundation in recent years. They will have a big impact on the world. Remember that Programs of Scale grants take nothing away from your Foundation grant projects; the money invested is a relatively small portion of the Foundation’s total. In addition, The Rotary Foundation designed Programs of Scale to foster greater partnerships, which can include co-funding the initiative......
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 .....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his Arpil 2023 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. .......
Posted by Mark Blackmore, Secretary, Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S.
Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S. is hosting its first annual Rotary Softball Tournament fundraiser to raise funds for Global Medic's work in Ukraine and local projects on Saturday, July 29, in Whitby. Rotarians, their family, and friends are encouraged to participate in this day of fun, fellowship, and exercise all to raise funds and awareness for a great cause! It's an inclusive experience where rules are geared for participation and fun - no previous playing experience needed! Teams and individual registrations are both welcome!
Please email Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S. at RotaryClubOfGoals@gmail.com or call/text at 905 626 8742 by March 15 to make inquiries!
Mark Blackmore
Secretary
Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S.
call/text 905 626 8742
"Try... Learn... Grow... Repeat."
Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S. Softball Tournament - July 29, 2023 - Sign Up TODAY - Proceeds to Global Medic's Work in Ukraine
Mark Blackmore, Secretary, Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S.
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 .....
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his April 2023 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about protecting the environment during Rotary's Environment Month, and encourages us to plan events to protect the environment and to participate in the third Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup along with hundreds of Rotary Clubs on both sides of the border that surround the Great Lakes ..........
Posted by Nilam Bedi, Chair, Rotary District 7070 Environmental Action Committee
With Environmental Sustainability taking root within Rotary as the 7th Area of Focus, Rotary has designated April 2023 as the Environment Month. Check the link below to see what Rotarians around the world are doing to improve the health of planet.
Within District 7070, most clubs are participating in the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup. On Saturday April 22, 2023 (EARTH DAY), thousands of Rotarians & Non-Rotarians alike, on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. border will roll up their sleeves to collect refuse along the shoreline, and innumerable waterway tributaries to the Great Lakes basin......
New Webinar Series! Cultivating Effective Projects
Join us for the Cultivating Effective Projects webinar series: All Rotary members are invited to participate in an exciting five-part webinar series designed to support you as you cultivate effective projects that will create a sustainable impact in your community and around the world. These webinars will offer tools and strategies to help you plan, find resources for, implement, and evaluate your projects, including youth service projects. Dates: March 23; April 6; April 20; May 4; and May 18
Learn more about the specific topics and register now:....... Please Read more...
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
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, please send it to Bill. Here are some highlights .........
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:........
Due to the SELL OUT of our last very successful Rotary event featuring Joshua Jay at Jokers in Richmond Hill, we are doing it again on Thursday, May 4th with new (and better, is that possible?) talent. The funds raised will go to the North York food bank and help in paying for the trees our club plants every spring along the Don Valley IN Willowdale. Rotary is our community.
The event will be at Jokers in Richmond Hill and start at 6 pm for those that want to have dinner and a drink (not included in the ticket price) before the show that starts at 8:30 pm. See the attachment and the video link below. The ticket price for the show is $60 each and you can NOW purchase them online!!
During World Immunization Week, April 24-30, join us in advocating for polio eradication and the importance of vaccines. As one of the greatest advances of modern medicine, vaccines are safe, effective, and save millions of lives each year. Our progress in the fight to end polio is proof that vaccines work. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative estimates that the polio vaccine has saved more than 20 million children around the world from paralysis. However, approximately 12.5 million children are totally unvaccinated. They are known as zero-dose children, and vaccinating them is critical to stopping polio for good. We need to continue vaccinating the world’s children against polio, because polio anywhere is a threat everywhere....
Here are a few ideas from Rotary International for strengthen Rotary's brand...
Making Rotary's public image a priority:
As a Rotary public image advocate, you help others understand who we are and how we make a difference. Publicizing your club’s efforts and sharing the impact you make helps attract members, volunteers, and donors. Thank you for making public image a priority and strengthening Rotary's brand.
Brand News is a newsletter about public image and branding sent quarterly to Rotary leaders. If you know someone who would like to receive it, please have them write to pr@rotary.org
Posted by Courtney Doldron, Rotary Club of Willowdale
Imagine communities where every child has access to quality education. In many countries, across all education levels, children with disabilities are more likely than their peers to be out of school. World-wide, an estimated 1 of 3 children not attending school have a disability. Throughout Africa, less than 10% of children with a disability are enrolled in primary school (WHO, World Bank) School access and participation can be hindered by factors such as a lack of understanding of student needs, trained teachers, absence of classroom support or accessible facilities (UNICEF)
Rotarians are mobilized to ensure that all children in their communities do have access to education - no mater their abilities. In this issue of the BELRAG newsletter, learn about Rotarians in Brazil who are providing an innovative therapeutic approach to enable children with Downs Syndrome learn to read. Rotarians in Medellin Colombia are using distance education to provide access to learning for students with Spina Bifida. Travel with Rotarians from Tasmania as they support blind and deaf students in Nepal. It is inspiring to learn of the variety and the scope of BEL programs that Rotarians support to ensure that every child can go to school and learn to his or her fullest ability.
Enjoy this BELRAG Newsletter and let it inspire you to Imagine Rotary's Impact for Learning!
BELRAG (Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group) Newsletter
I am writing to you this afternoon to share some very exciting news! On March 28, 2023, I received notice from Rotary International that the Rotary Club of Toronto Tibetan, Ontario, Canada has been chartered! Our District 7070 just added a new club to our Rotary Family!
Every time a New Rotary Club is created, it validates the work Rotary does in our communities, serves as testament to the the dedication in making a difference in the world and the unrelenting commitment to service above self.
Rotary is relevant!
New Rotary Clubs add more diversity, bring new ideas, new enthusiasm, energy and new perspectives; it makes us stronger!
A Charter Celebration Evening is being organized, I ask you to come out to share in the exuberance with our new Rotary members. Please stay tuned for more info. Please give a warm welcome our Newest Club in our Great District!
Rotary Club of Toronto Tibetan!
Our strength is our members!
Thank you for making a difference!
Iosif
Exciting News - New Rotary Club in District 7070 - Rotary Club of Toronto Tibetan
Leveraging Local Events to Grow Rotary: A Membership and Marketing Guide is now available. It explains each step of creating a strategic plan to turn the increased interest that comes from big Rotary events into membership growth. You’ll find tips for creating a strong leadership team, getting clubs ready for growth, planning promotions, and approaching prospective members. The guide also has links to these new resources:
The Rotary Club of Toronto is holding a big lunch on May 11, 2023. Details will follow soon.
Here is the big story...The Rotary Club of Toronto has joined forces with the Homes for Heroes Foundation to create a village of tiny homes in the GTA to be occupied by veterans who are experiencing difficulties in adjusting to civilian life and, as a result, are facing homelessness.
The tiny homes are 300 square foot, self-contained living units that are complete with bathroom and kitchen facilities. Occupants benefit from a caring support team that helps them re-establish dignity, and the ability to live independently once again. It is expected that the veteran’s stay in the village will last one to three years and, upon graduation, their place will be taken by another veteran also facing homelessness. The tiny homes are clustered around a central courtyard to foster a sense of community. Residents are both male and female and are expected to pay rent.
Homes for Heroes Foundation is a Canadian Registered Charity which has already built villages of this sort in Calgary and Edmonton and is in the process of doing the same in Winnipeg and Kingston. Here is their website: https://homesforheroesfoundation.ca Anyone interested in learning more about his endeavor should contact either June Brown (june.brown554@gmail.com) or Michael Morgan (michaelmorgan@rogers.com )
Save The Date May 11 - Rotary Club of Toronto Joins Forces With Homes For Heroes Foundation Lunch
Posted by Prince Kumar, District 7070 Strategic Planning Chair
17 Rotarians attended the first session , conducted by Prince Kumar , our District 7070 Strategic Planning Chair, of the Marketing & Membership Apprenticeship Program. Attendees will super charge their Club’s Public Image & Membership with hands on tools and strategies. President Elects, Membership and Marketing Committee Members - as Rotary or Rotaract Club members are part of the inaugural program where they will get tools to help them with increasing their membership, awareness and online fundraising? They are learning tried practices that have been game changers in Rotary. This three part series - 90 minutes sessions each from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, give the attendees a chance to setup and learn tools and techniques that simply work.
Part 1 – Introduction & setup the tools for your Club – Thursday Mar 23
Part 2 – Test the tools - Thursday April 13
Part 3 – Accelerate your Marketing - Thursday May 18
What they are learning: How to attract more members, a redefined new member process, how to do social media posts effectively, how to save as a non-profit or charitable Rotary or Rotaract club. Apply the newly learnt skills and watch the magic unfold in 2023-2024!
They will practice: Social Media strategies; Linktr.ee; Create a Join Us button & form; Create & be ready to post on your social media live with Canva and more; Did you know you can use Artificial Intelligence to help?
Skills needed: Basic computer and social media skills are helpful . Stay tuned..... perhaps we can get Prince to conduct another Marketing & Membership Apprenticeship Program in the fall of 2023.
Membership and Marketing Apprenticeship Program - 17 Attendees at the First Session on March 23 - Next Session on April 13
Prince Kumar, District 7070 Strategic Planning Chair
New and different club models will attract diverse leaders to Rotary.Rotary clubs continue to demonstrate their value by staying connected to members and responding to changing needs in the community. Read about clubs around the world who are finding ways to adapt to new challenges and meeting online. Use these resources to increase your club's value:......
New and different club models will attract diverse leaders to Rotary.Rotary clubs continue to demonstrate their value by staying connected to members and responding to changing needs in the community. Read about clubs around the world who are finding ways to adapt to new challenges and meeting online. Use these resources to increase your club's value:......
Many clubs face challenges related to three things: attracting new members, keeping members engaged, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to their communities. Use the Club Planning Assistant to get tailored advice for addressing your club’s challenges. Club leaders, you’ll receive an instant response with links to the resources we recommend to help you address your club’s most pressing challenges. You can then build these suggested strategies into your club’s membership plan.
Attracting New Members, Keeping Them Engaged, Finding Ways to Contribute to You Community - What is Your Plan to Tackle These Challenges?
Early in the new year, Rotary International sees a big increase in inquiries about joining Rotary. District and club leaders, remember to follow up with these prospective members to ensure that they have a positive experience. You can gain a better understanding of how to turn leads into members by taking the Online Membership Leads course. Use the Refer a new member form if you know someone who might be interested in joining. The updated form allows all Rotary members to refer a prospective member to their own club or to a different club.
How do YOU Connect With Prospective Members? - Do You Have a Plan?
What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Maternal and Child Health in April 2023 ?Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes.At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Your Rotary projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs. Here is a challenge to your Rotary Club........
Brian Goerdt is pretty good at figuring out how things work. A computer consultant, he’s built his business on managing complex projects and streamlining business needs. So when he was 2021-22 president-elect of the Rotary Club of Bettendorf, Iowa, he wanted to analyze what factors helped the club succeed. He calls what he found the "secret sauce" of membership growth. It has, he says, three ingredients:
Invite people to join.
Connect with them.
And engage them in projects that serve the community.
That secret sauce must be making Rotary membership in Bettendorf a tasty proposition. Read more to find out how.....
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her April 2023 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotararact and Shelterbox are working in Turkiye. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by Courtney Doldron, Rotary Club of North York
Please scroll down and see just some of the highlights of the March 2023 RAGFP Newsletter. Be sure to check out their website for even more info, and how to join. https://rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org .....
Posted by Rotary District 7070 Membership Chair Joan Barrett
Welcome to the Special Edition of the District 7070 Membership Newsletter for the spring of 2023.
In this issue, we are spotlighting clubs working together to do good in the world - Spotlight Number One: The Rotary Club of Parkdale, High Park, Humber. Spotlight Number Two: the Rotaract Club of the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus together with the Rotary Club of Scarborough.
Here are two quotes that you can use whenever you are telling your Rotary story: " I joined Rotary to make a difference. I stayed because I am." AND "Be Active. Be Creative. Be a Rotarian".
For more information on how you can grow your club membership and how you can retain members, be sure to contact District 7070 Membership Chair, Joan Barrett at jdbarrett67@gmail.com.
Please Read more to see the Special Edition of the District 7070 Membership Newsletter.....
Posted by Past District Governor. Lars Henriksson, District 7070 Grants Chair
May 31, 2023 is the deadline for Clubs to apply for a District Grant for the 2023-24 Rotary year. The application must be made on the application form found on the District’s website, www.rotary7070.org
One requirement for Clubs that want to apply for a District or Global Grant is that they must be qualified. The qualification is valid for one year; a rule set by The Rotary Foundation. The process is quite simple. To become qualified, Clubs must
have at least two of its members take the online training and/or attend a District-run grant seminars such as the one held on November 19, 2022, and
submit an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) to the District, signed by the Club President and President-Elect.
Access to the two training modules incl. related quizzes, the MOU form and the District Grant Project Application form can be found by using the following link
Posted by Rachel Boyd, Bowmanville Rotary Club President and District 7070 Insurance Liason
March 9, 2023 Insurance Is Fun 101 - District 7070 Presentation to Rotary Club Treasurers by Rachel Boyd, Bowmanville Rotary Club President:
On March 9, 2023 District 7070 Treasurer Larry Whatmore introduced Rachel Boyd who presented the major elements of our club insurance policy. Take a look at the column on your left at review the video and the powerpoint presentations both entitled "March 9 2023 - Insurance is Fun 101". Thank you to Larry and Rachel.
Posted by Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair, District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
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.
I want to thank you for your past efforts and ask that you recommit to helping us raise funds to finish Rotary’s number one initiative of eradicating polio. Rotary is still committed to raising $50 million a year for this effort.
As such, we are launching the District 7070 Polio Plus Society and are inviting you to join our efforts to continue to raise funds to eradicate polio. To become a member of the District 7070 Polio Plus Society you are asked to commit to making an annual donation of $100 USD or more to The Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus Fund until the last two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, are certified free of the wild polio virus.
Posted by Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair , District Rotary Foundation Committee
Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,
Rotarians in District 7070 have been committed to The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation. You should be proud of the difference that Rotary have made in the lives of millions of people throughout the world by the project funded by The Rotary Foundation.
I want to thank you for your past efforts and ask that you recommit to helping us raise funds for The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.
We are inviting you to join our efforts to continue for The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation. To become a member of the District 7070 Paul Harris Society you are asked to commit to making an annual donation of $1000 USD or more to The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.
We hope that with your commitment in joining the District 7070 Paul Harris Society, we will make a significant difference in our world.
Patrick Asiñero has been selected to be a Rotary Peace Fellow and will study at the Rotary Peace Centre at Duke University. In Patrick's own words, he says that after long months of waiting, he finally got the notification from Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center that he got both the Rotary Peace Fellow scholarship and the admissions at Duke University for it's Master in International Development Policy.
More importantly, Patrick says that he is truly happy and grateful, and he wanted to celebrate this moment with Past District Governor Lynda Ryder, our District 7070 Peace Scholar Chair, who has been so instrumental with Patrick's application. Please Read more to meet Patrick.....
Posted by Karen Somerville, Toronto East Rotary Club
Toronto East Rotary is holding a fundraiser in support of ShelterBox Canada and its work in Türkiye following the deadly earthquake. The event will be held on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, 6:30, at the Eastminster Campus of East End United, at 310 Danforth Avenue (a block from Chester subway).
Posted by Johanna de Boer, Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise
District 7070 International Women's Day 2023 was another outstanding success. The event was broadcast LIVE to the world from the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario CANADA, on March 8, 2023 International Women's Day. Johanna deBoer, Chair of the IWD23 Committee welcomed the LIVE audience and those watching from all over the world. Rotary District 7070 Governor Iosif Ciosa thanked everyone for attending and stressed the importance of Women in Leadership Roles in Rotary.
Dr. Elaine Popp, Vice President of Durham College welcomed the world-wide audience to Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario and to the Rotary Global Classroom along with the founder of the Classroom Professor Lon Appleby who hosted the event at no charge to Rotary.
All four speakers told their Rotary stories and how important Rotary is in their lives and in their communities: Assistant Governor Elizabeth Compton (Past President of the Toronto Leaside Rotary Club), Rotary District Governor Nominee Designate Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas (Past President of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise), and Rachel Boyd (President, Rotary Club of Bowmanville), and Kaitlynn Almeida , Rotaract Club of Toronto and General Secretary of Rotaract Canada. To see more details and get a link to the recorded broadcast........ Please Read more .....
District 7070 International Women's Day - March 8, 2023 - EMBRACE EQUITY - LIVE from the Rotary Global Classroom - OUTSTANDING SUCCESS - RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
Posted by Diana Edwards, Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Regional Membership Officer
As your Regional Membership Officer, I can assist you in developing and implementing membership development strategies by helping you analyze and understand membership data, create and deliver membership training sessions, and discover relevant resources and tools to meet your membership goals.
Here are several key membership topics that we can discuss to help you strengthen membership in your zone, district or club:
Attraction and recruitment
Engagement and retention
Membership/ club flexibility
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Insert personalized info here about languages spoken, skills, specific areas of expertise, etc
HERE is the link. It is also included in the Membership tab (See the Membership Resources page) of the District 7070 Website.
New Membership Resources Guide - Quick Ref Sheet
Diana Edwards, Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Regional Membership Officer
As your Regional Membership Officer, I can assist you in developing and implementing membership development strategies by helping you analyze and understand membership data, create and deliver membership training sessions, and discover relevant resources and tools to meet your membership goals. Here are several key membership topics that we can discuss to help you strengthen membership in your zone, district or club:
Attraction and recruitment
Engagement and retention
Membership/ club flexibility
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
The best part of my role has been connecting and forming relationships within my zones. Always remember I’m here as a resource to help you navigate the world of membership......
Posted by Neil Phillips, Past District 7070 Governor
The Doctor Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award was inaugurated following Bob’s retirement as Chair of Rotary’s Polio Eradication program.
It was commissioned to honour him for his significant leadership in efforts to reach The Rotary Foundation’s primary goal, namely the eradication of polio from the face of the earth. Rotary clubs in District 7070 are invited to forward nominations for this award on an annual basis.
Nominees can be Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, friends of Rotary, or organizations in our district.
Submissions should include a biography of the individual or group, and answers to the following in as much detail as possible: .....
Posted by Neil Phillips, Past District 7070 Governor
The Wilf Wilkinson Peace Award was inaugurated following Wilf’s year as President of Rotary International. It was commissioned to honour him for his specific efforts in supporting the 4th Object of Rotary, namely the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace.
Past winners include the late Jack Layton, War Child, and The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care. Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are invited to forward nominations for this award on an annual basis. Nominees can be Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, friends of Rotary, or organizations in our district.
Submissions should include a biography of the individual or group, and answers to the following in as much detail as possible: ......
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2022-23 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 our 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. REGISTER TODAY FOR PART THREE.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) – We’re Zooming in 2022-23! - REGISTER TODAY for PART TWO & Three in 2023 - Part THREE First Session Starts APRIL 5, 2023
Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
About The Course: Social media offers a powerful way to promote Rotary and your club to people who are already involved, as well as to partner organizations, possible donors, and prospective members. Learn the basics of using various social media platforms and how to create posts that will connect with people.
Other courses you can take: Building Rotary's Public Image; The Rotary brand; Promoting Your Club as People of Action; Our Logo: Representing Rotary; Public Relations and Your Club
New Course on Promoting Rotary On Social Media - NOW AVAILABLE In The Rotary Learning Centre
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2022-23 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 our 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. REGISTER TODAY FOR PART TWO.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) – We’re Zooming in 2022-23! - REGISTER TODAY for PART TWO & Three in 2023 - Part TWO First Session is MARCH 8, 2023
Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's March 2023 Newsletter, he says that water is essential for life no matter where we live. Yet many of us take it for granted. Today, 2 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water. Through your support, The Rotary Foundation provides water and sanitation for countless communities around the globe. When thinking of teaming up to provide safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene, Ian asks us to remember that one of our greatest partners is right here within the family of Rotary: Rotaract. This Rotary year, Rotaract clubs may apply for global grants. President Ian encourages Rotary and Rotaract clubs to work together on existing grants and for Rotary clubs to support grants sponsored by Rotaract clubs to make a difference in the water and sanitation challenges we all face. ....
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' March 2023 Message, she talks about two Rotarians - one from Japan and one from Park City, Utah, who shared similar stories, though they served on opposing sides of World War II. What was remarkable to her was that each of them chose Rotary to live lives of peacemaking. It struck Jennifer that we are all on this planet simply trying to do our best, and we are much more similar than we are different...........
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the In The Zone March 2023 video from Drew Kessler, our Rotary International Director, available on March 1,, 2023 in the March 2023 District 7070 Newsletter version that will be published on our District website or on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ......
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his March 2023 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. .......
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 .....
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his March 2023 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about March being Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month and reminds us all that clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life. If you are interested in initiating or participating in a project for this focus area, please contact: PDG Ron Denham, Chair Emeritus of WASRAG (the Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group). Ron, is a member of the Eglinton Rotary Club. He reminds us that World Rotaract Week is March 13-19 and that invites all of us to sign up for and attend District 7070's March 8 International Womens' Day LIVE from the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa (or watch on line) . He also invites everyone to sign up and March with the Toronto Rotary Club in the St Patrick's Day Parade in Toronto..........
A key step for new members is understanding The Rotary Foundation. Here are 6 steps to familiarize new members with our Foundation. Please Read more...
Our 3rd Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Event (GLWC) is quickly approaching! Please mark your calendar for Saturday April 22 (Earth Day). More information to come from your District Environmental Action Committee. Thank you - Dan Coombes - Chair GLWC (dancoombes4@gmail.com)
What is your club doing ? At The Second Marsh in Oshawa, Ontario, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa, Oshawa-parkwood and Courtice are helping the Friends of The Second Marsh. The SECOND MARSH is a 137 ha coastal wetland located in the southeast portion of Oshawa, (Regional Municipality of Durham), Ontario, Canada. The combination of Second Marsh with the adjacent areas of McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve and Darlington Provincial Park represents nearly 400 hectares, one of the largest publicly accessible waterfront spaces available in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario in a major urban center, and is unique in being the largest remaining wetland in the GTA.
Sunday, March 19th, starting at 11:30 Bloor & St. George
This year, once again the Toronto Club has organized the St.Patrick's Day Parade Rotary Participation! Last year members from different clubs in the district came out to walk in the parade. Join us this year, sign up today!
Rotary Clubs of District 7070 will be participating in the upcoming St. Pat's Parade once again.
We are looking for a massive turn out this year and we'll have a new banner along with a vehicle or two.
Legendary sports broadcaster with theToronto Raptors and TSN, Jack Armstrong, has been named Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade for 2023. Jack is the son of Irish immigrants and very proud of his heritage.
The 2023 Parade will take place on Sunday, March 19th, starting at 12 noon at Bloor and St. George. Be there by 11:30am to get organized with the group.
We can't wait to see you all there! .... Please read more....
Posted by Larry Whatmore, Treasurer , Rotary District 7070
Our Rotary District 7070 Treasurer, Larry Whatmore arranged , on February 9, 2023, for Rotary District 7070 Club Treasurers and executives to attend the ONCA presentation by Terry Caputo (on behalf of the District Governance Committee) . Terry's PowerPoint presentation, a recording of the presentation, and resources to assist clubs in completing the required paperwork are on the District website under "About 7070" (see "Ont. Corp. Act & Your Club" in the pull-down menu) or more specifically at the following URL:https://www.rotary7070.org/sitepage/ont-corp-act-your-club . The PowerPoint presentation and resources to assist clubs are listed in the "Files" section of the above URL. A recording of Terry's presentation has been uploaded to the District's YouTube channel.
Thank you all for taking an interest in this important topic, which affects all of our provincially-incorporated clubs or foundations. If you have any questions or would appreciate additional guidance, Terry's contact info is included in the first URL noted above. You are welcome to share this with other club leaders who might benefit from this.
Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act -- presentation by Terry Caputo - Now Available to Your Club
Our 3rd and last session - Get Revved Up About Rotary - will have two speakers that were featured in last October's Rotary magazine under 'Rules of Engagement'. They are Nancy Prochaska from the Rotary Club of North Cobb County in Georgia and Victoria Ewart from the Rotary Club of Edmonton Southeast. Both have great success stories on member engagement which you do not want to miss. Register HERE
Get Revved Up About - Session 3 - March 28 - 7 PM - Please Register TODAY
Jon Stevens from the Markham Sunrise Rotary Club joined with Tracey Burton and Tammy Isa of the Canadians Care Collective (a team of Canadian Volunteers) and other partners to deliver urgently needed medications and medical supplies to Ukrainian hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and directly to the front lines. John and the club initially raised around $83,000 through the CanadaHelps online platform and another $42,000 via other means for a total of about $125,000 cash raised – in addition to the $100 million of in-kind donations.
With decades of experience in polio eradication, Rotary members play a key role in publicizing the power of vaccines. In part because Rotary members and partners have worked so hard to counteract vaccine hesitancy and reach all children with the polio vaccine, we’ve immunized billions of children against the disease.
World Immunization Week, April 24-30, is an opportunity for Rotary and Rotaract clubs to spread the message that vaccines save lives. It’s critical to continue polio vaccinations for children around the world and to advocate for COVID-19 vaccinations for all.
For polio eradication efforts, 2022 brought good news. Fewer genetic strains of the virus are circulating than ever before. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two countries where polio remains endemic. And support from political, medical, and community leaders in those areas has strengthened vaccination efforts during the past year. Global support for polio eradication also reached new heights, as was proven at the World Health Summit in October, when Rotary and international partners and donors pledged a combined US$2.6 billion to eradicate the disease......
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District 7070 Governor and District Grants Chair
Rotary and Rotaract Clubs that want to apply for Global or District Grants must be qualified. This is a requirement from the Rotary Foundation. Club qualification is valid for one Rotary year. Clubs must be qualified for the full time of the project. This is particularly important for Clubs involved in a Global Grant project. Those projects typically take more than one Rotary year from start to finish, so the Clubs must renew they qualification every year until the project is completed. Ideally, we want all Clubs to be qualified every year. The qualification process is a great way to learn more about the Rotary Foundation.
To qualify, a Club must have at least two of its members complete the qualification process. In addition, the Club must submit an MOU to the District, signed by the President and President Elect. Please Read more for details.............
Thank you to Nevine Yassa, Chair of Rotary District 7070 Peace Committee and her team for an outstandingRotary District 7070 World Understanding and Peace Day Symposium with music, art and incredible speakers on Thursday February 23, 2023 . The Symposium included Rotarians from all over the world including two Past Rotary International Presidents: Wilf Wilkinson and Gary Huang. We heard from Nobel Prize Winner Ouided Bouchamaoui who will join us all the way from Tunis, different entities that Rotary International is collaborating with to promote peace such as Mediators without Borders, The Institute for Economics & Peace, Rotary Inter-Country Committees (Rotary ICC), Chris Offer on the Rotary Peace Centres, John Currie on Honouring Indigenous Peoples, and even the Interact Club of Earl Haig Collegiate, right here in District 7070. It was truly an evening where we learned how Rotary is collaborating with these different entities to extend peace and understanding around the world......
Because of catastrophic earthquakes that have devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, contributions to the Turkey/Syria Disaster Response Fund through March 31, 2023 are being directed to humanitarian relief efforts to help people in urgent need of housing, medical care, and other necessary basics. Learn how you can help.See other ways to donate right here 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 Iosif Ciosa, the District Public Relations Committee is continuing the Rotary Club ClubRunner Website Refresh Program and Promotional Half Back Discount, NOW available for your club in 2022-23.The first 25 Rotary clubs have completed the refresh program in 2021-22. These club websites are getting noticed by the public and by potential members. When a prospective member looks to join a club, they look at your club website. REGISTER TODAY. Please Read more.......
Posted by Ron Denham, Past District 7070 Governor and Director and Chair Emeritus WASH Rotary Action Group
Need help with your WASH project—here’s how!!
The Rotary club of LaSalle-Centennial wanted to support the RC of Mzuzu (Malawi) to bring water to a rural community, but the cost was more than the club, and its partners could raise. Enter the Canadian Rotarian Water Foundation (CRWF). In discussing the project with Elvira DiGesu-Iarusso, of the LaSalle club, the CRWF team realised that one of the goals was to bring safe water to a village clinic serving 700 households. It qualified for funding under CRWF’s WASH in HCF (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, in Health Care Facilities) program. This program offers up to $Cdn 8000 or 10% of the project value, whichever is the lesser, for any WASH project bringing safe water, sanitation and/or hygiene to a hospital, clinic or nursing station, in which a Canadian Rotary club plays a significant role........
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her March 2023 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox in Ukraine. Here's more of her newsletter.....
In response to the worsening humanitarian crises in Ukraine and Pakistan, The Rotary Foundation Trustees voted in January to create two new targeted funds to continue offering lifesaving aid to people who have been affected. The Ukraine Response Fund and the 2022 Pakistan Flood Response Fund will be separate from the general Disaster Response Fund, which had previously supported relief efforts for the war in Ukraine and devastating flooding in Pakistan.....
Posted by Rotary International President Jennifer Jones
Nearly a decade ago, while I was the chair of the Strengthen Rotary’s Brand Committee, we 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 Board of Directors approved new brand guidelines, which included how clubs should use the Rotary logo.......
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, Rotary District 7070 Governor
Having received no challenges to the Selection Committee’s decision, I am delighted to inform you that Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas, from the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, has been selected as the RI District 7070 District Governor for the Rotary Year 2025-26. Niecy will be a great addition to our District Governor Team joining me, IPDG Ron Dick, DGE John Burns and DGN Virginia O'Reilly.
What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in March 2023? Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact.
Posted by Past RI President Holger Knaack and Past TRF Chair Ravi Ravindran
Here is a letter from Past Rotary International President Holger Knaack and Past Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Ravi Ravindran. It is a Call To Action. It is more relative in 2023 than ever before. They are asking Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs to update their logos to align with our brand standards. This means using the template in the Rotary Brand Center to create a club logo and then using it consistently, like on club websites, social media accounts, and signage, to name a few.......
Posted by David Andrews, Chair, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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 with different “looks” to our logo just makes it worse. Please use the Rotary Voice and Visual Guidelines ( see : https://my.rotary.org/en/document/tell-rotarys-story-voice-and-visual-identity-guidelines-rotarians ) and USE ONLY THE ONE ROTARY LOGO in your marking and public relations initiatives. That would include your website , all social media sites and any signs you may have created. We continue to strive for One clear consistent look and message in all that we do, to ensure that everyone knows our “Rotary” message.....
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the In The Zone February 2023 video from Drew Kessler, our Rotary International Director, available on February 1,, 2023 in the February 2023 District 7070 Newsletter version that will be published on our District website or on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ......
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 .....
Millions of people all over the world are currently displaced by armed conflict or persecution. In fact, 90% of casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, half of which are children. Through service projects and Rotary programs, the Rotary family is committed to pursuing projects that address the structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.....
February 23 is Rotary’s 118th Birthday. That day is also called World Understanding and Peace Day. On February 23, 1905, little did Paul Harris and his three friends realize what they were starting when they met in room 711 of the Unity Building in Chicago. We have come a long way, since then, but we still have a long way to go to achieve goodwill, peace, and understanding among all people of the world. And there is more to read.......
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's February 2023 Newsletter, he says that as we celebrate Rotary’s 118th anniversary and Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month, we can be proud of the many ways Rotary promotes peace. Without The Rotary Foundation, and your support of it, none of that would be possible. He adds that you and I are also part of a peace organization. This reputation has been earned through literacy projects that help people expand their minds and viewpoints. And through water, sanitation, and hygiene projects that create common ground for communities in conflict. The most visible face of this cause is the Rotary Peace Centers program, now in its 21st year. Today, more than 1,600 Rotary Peace Fellows are advancing the cause of peace in more than 140 countries. You can directly support this work through the Foundation by visitingrotary.org/donateand selecting the peacebuilding and conflict prevention area of focus. Past President Ian also encourages us to contribute to the Ian and Juliet Riseley Endowed Fund in The Rotary Foundation to support peace projects....
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' February 2023 Message, she talks about our work with empowering girls and women which is much more than creating equity — sometimes, it’s about health or education. Other times it’s about providing safety. Regardless of the path, it’s always about basic human rights. Jennifer adds that we can do more to empower girls and women, and we can expand how we share the progress Rotary members and our partners have made toward this goal. She says that together, we can address the needs and inequities that girls throughout the world face daily. But we must also monitor the impact of these projects and create awareness of Rotary resources and subject matter experts, including Rotary Action Groups, The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, Rotary Peace Fellows, and others. She encourages all of us to tell the stories of our initiatives that have a positive impact on the lives of women and girls. This last point is near and dear to her heart. This means sharing our stories on social media, through local news outlets, in this magazine, and wherever we can inspire others...........
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his February 2023 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. .......
Posted by Ken Robertson, President, Rotary Club of Wellington
The Wellington Rotary Club is getting ready for our third annual Maple Syrup fundraiser. Over the past 2 years this event has raised nearly $20,000 with monies going to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. This year we will again be selling 750 mL bottles of local maple syrup for $20 a bottle. For those interested in pre-ordering please contact Yvonne Buys at y.buys@utoronto.ca – given past experience this will sell out fast. Alternatively, as we have done in previous years, Clubs could partner with us by bulk purchasing bottles without labels at a discount price to be sold locally. For more details please contact Yvonne.
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his February 2023 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about February and the importance of it being Peace Building and Conflict Prevention Month and asks us to carry out projects in the important area of focus . He talks about Rotary's 118th Birthday (also called World Understanding and Peace Day) and urges us to register for District 7070's WORLD UNDERSTANDING AND PEACE DAY SYMPOSIUM on Feb 23. He asks us to to celebrate Rotary’s 118th Birthday! Make sure to share pictures on social media and with Dave Andrews and asks us . Perhaps, use the 23rd of February to make a donation to the Rotary Foundation, it is our Charity .........
It is with great pleasure that I announce the result of the selection process for the role of District Governor for the Rotary 2025-2026 year is Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas from the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise
The selection process was conducted in accordance with Article 12 of the Rotary International Bylaws, and the above selection is subject to a Challenge Period of 14 days from the day of this announcement. Clubs wishing to make a challenge must do so in accordance with Sub-Section 12.030.7 of the RI Bylaws and submit the challenge no later than midnight February 12, 2023. In the absence of any challenges, the selection of Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas as District Governor for District 7070 for the year 2025-2026 shall be declared official as of February 13th, 2023.
Special thank you to all who participated in the selection process.
Iosif
Iosif Ciosa
District Governor-District 7070 2022/2023
District Governor for the Rotary 2025-2026 year will be Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas from the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise - Pending the District Approval Process
Polio programme must keep clear focus in 2023 on adapting operations amid broader humanitarian emergencies
2023 is a critical year for the global effort to eradicate polio. It is the year where all remaining poliovirus transmission globally is slated to be fully interrupted, per the GPEI Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026. A unique epidemiological window of opportunity is presenting itself at the start of the year, that we must capitalize on. So what is the programme’s focus for achieving success this year? The answer is: reaching zero-dose children in the most consequential geographies.......
Posted by Johanna de Boer, Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise
Come embrace women and equity in Rotary District 7070 as we celebrate the women of Rotary District 7070 ! We gather on March 8th @ 6pm in the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in a hybrid setting (In person and online) to celebrate fellowship and hear from female leaders of Rotary District 7070. Reception from 6 to 7 pm. Broadcast starts at 7 pm. Registration fee of $5.00 payable at the door for the IN Person event. Parking will be in Founders Lot 2 . Parking will be $3.00 Guest speakers include Niecy Dillon, Rachel Boyd, Kaitlyn Almeida and Elizabeth Compton.
Please join us for an evening where we embrace equity to forget and harmony and unity, driving success for all. Please register for the IN PERSON event right here.
District 7070 International Women's Day - March 8, 2023 - EMBRACE EQUITY - Join Us In Person In The Rotary Global Classroom or On Line - REGISTER TODAY
The Council on Resolutions meets online every year to vote on proposed resolutions and urgent enactments. Resolutions are requests to the Board or the Trustees to take an action that is outside the purview of the constitutional documents. Ideally, a resolution should affect the Rotary world, rather than address local or administrative issues. An urgent enactment is a change to the constitutional documents, proposed by the RI Board, that the Board has determined cannot wait until the next Council on Legislation, which is held every three years. Representatives from all Rotary districts vote on items proposed by clubs, districts, the RI Board, and the general council or conference of RIBI. Adopted resolutions are then considered by the RI Board or The Rotary Foundation Trustees. Urgent enactments that have been adopted will amend the constitutional documents, and will take effect one month after the Council on Resolutions report has been sent. The 2022 Council on Resolutions concluded in November with the adoption of eight resolutions for the RI Board to consider. Read them atmy.rotary.org/cor/vote.
The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation voted on 8 January to create separate funds to assist two areas — Pakistan and Ukraine — that are facing extreme need. The Pakistan Flood Response Fund and the Ukraine Response Fund are being established to address the humanitarian crises caused by devastating flooding in Pakistan and the war in Ukraine. Through these new funds, donors will soon be able to give directly to relief efforts led by Rotary members. More information about the funds, including how you can make online donations, contribute District Designated Funds (DDF), and apply for grants, will be available in the coming weeks.
Rotary Foundation Trustees Vote to Create Targeted Funds to Aid Pakistan and Ukraine
Brian Goerdt is pretty good at figuring out how things work. A computer consultant, he’s built his business on managing complex projects and streamlining business needs. So when he was 2021-22 president-elect of the Rotary Club of Bettendorf, Iowa, he wanted to analyze what factors helped the club succeed. He calls what he found the "secret sauce" of membership growth. It has, he says, three ingredients:
Invite people to join.
Connect with them.
And engage them in projects that serve the community.
That secret sauce must be making Rotary membership in Bettendorf a tasty proposition. Read more to find out how.....
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.
Check the Club Public Image Checklist. See how many checks you have accomplished , and start working on the rest of the checks. Here is the checklist.
Check You Club's Public Image Checklist - How many Have You Accomplished?
The 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) is taking place, May 11-14, 2022 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! The 3-night experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 17-23 and will offer an inspiring program including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival and GPS Geocache adventures along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!! All this for only $375 per participant which covers all programs, accommodation, and meals. Rotary Clubs are encouraged to find and sponsor eligible participants within their community, as well as members of the Rotaract and Interact Clubs that they host. There are only 30 spots available!
Posted by Lara Valles, President , Rotaract Club of Toronto
The Rotaract Club of Toronto is supporting the St. James Town Community Arts (SJTCA)to start a teen choir in February 2023 and YOU are invited to help. The Club needs lots of volunteers to help support this incredible opportunity, and best news is anyone is welcome and you don't need to have any musical background. You can sign uphereand note that if you are planning to help directly with the youth you will need to get a Vulnerable Sector Check. Please share with your friends and family, including any youth who live in the St. James neighbourhood in Toronto and would be interested in joining.
Rotaract Toronto Karaoke : February 23, 2023: For details, Please Read more.....
YOU ARE INVITED to Help the Rotaract Club of Toronto Support the St. James Town Community Arts Teen Jazz Program - Karaoke Fundraiser on FEB 23, 2023 at 7 PM
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her February 2023 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox in Ukraine. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Use these customizable scripts to communicate with prospective members assigned to your club through the Manage Membership Leads page in My Rotary. Modify the text based on your needs and update the prospective member’s status at each step. It’s important that every club have a process to manage the membership leads assigned to them. We want each prospective member to receive a response and have a positive interaction with Rotary.
Leveraging Local Events to Grow Rotary: A Membership and Marketing Guide is now available. It explains each step of creating a strategic plan to turn the increased interest that comes from big Rotary events into membership growth. You’ll find tips for creating a strong leadership team, getting clubs ready for growth, planning promotions, and approaching prospective members. The guide also has links to these new resources:
Chris Etienne, Past District Governor from District 6290, was selected as the 2024-2026 Rotary International Director for Zone 28
The Zone 28 Nominating Committee met at the end of September and selected 2007-2008 District 6290 Governor Chris Etienne to serve as 2024-2026 Rotary International Director, representing our paired Zones (28 & 32). Her nomination, should there be no challenge per the Rotary International Bylaws, becomes official after December 1, 2022. She will follow current Director Drew Kessler from Zone 32 and serve on the Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2024. Chris is an Associate Broker for Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty and Director of Leasing for Bay Harbor Company in Bay Harbor, Michigan. She has had a career in real estate since 2001 and has been in sales for more than 30 years, previously as Vice President of Treasury Management Sales for National City Bank. Chris is currently serving as Vice President of the Emmet Association of Realtors. She obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland European Division in Heidelberg, Germany, and her MBA from Lake Superior State University......
To the Rotarians in Rotary District 7070, you have helped make 2022 an incredibly impactful year. Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity. Your generosity means a lot to us, but your compassion means so much more to the families receiving support. In 2022, more than 400,000 people received shelter and aid thanks to you. You support made it to 12 different countries following disasters and conflicts. I cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
I believe every Rotary member is an optimist. We believe that for every challenge, there is a solution—finding it is what people of action do. 2022 was a time of unique action and progress. We introduced a DEI Code of Conduct, celebrated a decade of partnership ShelterBox, and raised money for those impacted by the war in #Ukraine. What will your club accomplish in 2023? How will you be #PeopleOfAction? I can't wait to see what Rotary accomplishes in 2023. Find our 2022 annual report here: https://on.rotary.org/3GDZ7r6
Rotary Foundation Annual Report 2021-22
John Hewko, General Secretary, Rotary International
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally called for members to capture the world's attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations. McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, to the 500 District Governors , during the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on January 9, 2023. He urged members to promote peace in troubled nations, help those affected by conflict, and maintain the momentum of initiatives begun by past leaders.....
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Here is the In The Zone January 2023 video from Drew Kessler, our Rotary International Director and the entire Zone 28 and 32 Leaders . ......
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. Tag us in all appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!
District Social Media Tags: Facebook: @rotary7070 Instagram: @rotaryd7070 Twitter: @rotary7070
Follow all Rotary International social media accounts and be sure to turn on notifications. This way, you won’t miss a post. And follow all Rotary District 7070 Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts and share them on your social media pages. There is more....
Rotary Club of Uxbridge Charitable Foundation completes disbursement of funds for tornado relief.
THANK YOU ROTARY CLUBS.......
In the aftermath of the EF2 tornado that caused devastation and hardship in Uxbridge on May 21, 2022, the Township of Uxbridge asked The Rotary Club of Uxbridge Charitable Foundation to become the central vehicle to receive and disburse monetary donations to assist those affected. “Rotary is a trusted partner in our community, and well-equipped to assist. We knew they would be ready to help in any way they could. They didn’t disappoint.” said Mayor Dave Barton. “This wasn’t an easy task, and we are grateful to Rotary for stepping up to help the Community in a time of need”........
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' January 2023 Newsletter, she talks about the single most important factor in member satisfaction is the club experience - how at home you feel in your club, how rewarding club meetings are, and how engaged you feel in service projects. In her tour of clubs, she sees that when members feel an emotional connection to their club, they cannot imagine leaving. She says, "But there’s something else that makes an enormous difference in building and sustaining that connection. It’s the comfort and care of our members. ... We do this by taking time for each other, actively listening to one another, and treating every Rotary member as equally valuable — no matter how long we have been a member or what position we hold.". She concludes with an "ASK"... "I have one last request for club leaders. We still need to do more worldwide to increase our female membership. It’s up a bit this year, but I know we can and must do better. Rotary is growing again. As I write this, we’re just a handful of members away from surpassing 1.2 million Rotarians again. So let’s redouble our efforts to bolster our clubs with great new members, then keep them for life by providing comfort and care"..........
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her January 2023 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox in Ukraine. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his January 2023 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. .......
The Fifth Annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham on SATURDAY DECEMBER 10, 2022, that featured musicians from across the Durham Region at The BILTMORE THEATRE in Oshawa, was another huge success, thanks to Joe Solway form the Rotary Club of Bowmanville and the other 9 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region. Proceeds went to help feed their neighbours in the fifth annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham. As in past years, the event showcased an award-winning line-up of performers from a cross-section of genres – pop, country, R&B, gospel, folk, classical and more.
The event’s scope has grown over the years, becoming a Durham-wide Rotary event, with the Rotary clubs in Durham Region joining as co-presenters. Over $30,000 will go to Feed the Need in Durham – and the need has never been greater. The agency collects and distributes food and other essential items to more than 60 emergency food providers across Durham, including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other social service agencies. Please Read more....
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 .....
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's January 2023 Newsletter, he asks us to think outside the box and find new opportunities to serve through Rotary. He asks us to consider taking up a community economic development project this year. In this Rotary area of focus, we apply our professional experience by promoting the entrepreneurial spirit as we help communities help themselves in a sustainable way. He says, "Let’s make a New Year’s resolution to take advantage of opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. And let’s have some fun in the process. This is Rotary, after all." He urges us to sieze the year. What experiences lie ahead for you in 2023? A district or global grant? Or possibly a visit to Melbourne, Australia, just up the road from my home, to make new friends, reunite with old ones, and find partners for projects during the 2023 Rotary International Convention?.............
January is Vocational Service month on Rotary’s calendar. Please take a few minutes to read about this important Avenue of Service in these excerpts from an article written by the Past Chair of the District 7070 Vocational Service Committee, Ian Lancaster, about Vocational Service, its history and its importance in Rotary club life. Be sure to check out examples of projects for your club to support and make everyone award of Rotary's important Avenue of Service ....
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his January 2023 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa says thank you to each and everyone of us for making the first part of his Governor year such a success. Lots of things have been accomplished, and we all have lots more to do! The energy and enthusiasm is evident in all the clubs in our great district. He says that many of us feel the energy of a fresh start, new beginnings, renewed enthusiasm and the opportunity to think about the year ahead and asks us about our resolutions as a Rotarian, Rotaractor and Interactor. He also encourages our club leaders to renew inspiration for the rest of the Rotary year; and to think about the goals that they and their Club members set and strive to accomplish them. January is Vocational Service month and encourages is to focus on this important avenue of service. It is an opportunity to begin year-long vocational service activities, ranging from Rotary discussions to awards to community projects.........
On June 24, 2022, at Oshawa Ontario Canada City Hall, with Mayor Dan Carter, members of Oshawa City Council, Rotary District 7070 Governor Ron Dick, Rotary Club Presidents Peter Hernandez & David Penny, and members of the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood celebrated the Rotary 4 Way Test Plaque NOW on display at the entrance to the City of Oshawa Council Chambers. This is Vocation Service in Action - reminding everyone entering the City Hall Chamber , how to conduct their business with the City, fully endorsed by Oshawa City Council. This is a project for you and your club to promote in your city........
On December 15, 2022, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood donated $4,000 towards Durham College’s “Building for Skills” Campaign, shining a spotlight on skilled trades training, innovation and education. The presentation took place at the Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology (CSTT) building which is now fully operational, with reconfiguration underway of space vacated in the Main Building, at the Durham College south campus. Honouring all vocations and generously partnering with Durham College to help fund the expansion with transformative support, the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is pleased to add to the support and gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations and hopes that they can do even more in the years to come.....
In this three-part Membership series, we’ll explore engaging ideas to get members revved up. We’ll delve into fellowship and mentorship, ways to enhance the clubs’ public image through community projects, and learn how to incorporate technology and training.
How do we create a Rotary club with a high level of participation in community projects and service events? What makes your club unique? What keeps you coming back? Join us as we Get Revved Up at the first seminar on January 10th. from 7 to 8 pm on ZOOM. Register HERE.
Get Revved Up About Rotary - Membership Seminar -January 10, 2023 - Register Today
With the rise of social media and the decline of attention spans, the use of images to attract an audience is key. Photos are ideal captivators, whether for a social media post, flyer, ad, or brochure. For your People of Action stories, you’ll want images that instantly convey the good work your club members are doing....
Short instructional videos make learning new skills or navigating websites easier. That’s why we’ve created “Getting Started,” which walks you through the recently updated Brand Center home page. The video will also show you how to save assets to your computer, share items, access the tools you need to create professional communications, and more. You’ll find the “Getting Started” video on the Brand Center home page. Watch it today!
Posted by Julie Johnson, District 9510 Rotary Public Image Chair
When your club makes public image a priority, be prepared to see engagement rise. Showcasing how your projects make an impact in the community and touch people's lives gives the public an understanding of what Rotary does. Even better, it inspires people to get involved, says Julie Johnson, District 9510 Rotary Public Image Chair.....
Rotary’s social and digital media specialist offers some tips: Social media makes expanding your club’s reach easier than ever, but how? There are tips, tricks, and tools for creating content for social platforms, and the goal is simple: connection. A well-built social media presence will help you create connections in your community and beyond, from building awareness of your club’s presence to showcasing its success. To help boost your social media savvy, we’ve put together the following eight tips and tools. — HANNAH SHAW.....
Early in the new year, Rotary International sees a big increase in inquiries about joining Rotary. District and club leaders, remember to follow up with these prospective members to ensure that they have a positive experience. You can gain a better understanding of how to turn leads into members by taking the Online Membership Leads course. Use the Refer a new member form if you know someone who might be interested in joining. The updated form allows all Rotary members to refer a prospective member to their own club or to a different club.
ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 WORLD UNDERSTANDING AND PEACE DAY SYMPOSIUM on ZOOM
I am excited to share with you the coming of an incredible Rotary District 7070 World Understanding and Peace Day Symposium with music, art and incredible speakers on Thursday February 23, 2023 at 7:00p.m., where you will hear Nobel Prize Winner Ouided Bouchamaoui who will join us all the way from Tunis, different entities that Rotary International is collaborating with to promote peace such as Mediators without Borders, The Institute for Economics & Peace, Rotary Inter-Country Committees (Rotary ICC) and learn about how Rotary is collaborating with these different entities to extend peace and understanding around the world......
We will then move from The Rotary International world to learn how YOU as Rotarians are partnering in promoting peace in Canada, and finally zooming in on how we are promoting it in our District and locally. In addition, with great entertainment with some live music and art which advocating for peace.
Hence, you will learn about our 4 ROLES (PeMa) as Rotarians in promoting peace …PeMa… yes you guessed it right and how we have been and will continue to strive to achieve.
As you probably know this day February 23, 2023 is a very special day for us Rotarians as it is the first meeting of Rotary which was held by Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, Hiram Shorey and Paul Harris on February 23, 1905 and now is designated as World Understanding and Peace Day. What a better day to enjoy our Peace Symposium.
This is an occasion to reflect on what are the 4 pillars of peace which we apply and why we as Rotarians offer an olive leaf to all.
Don’t miss this opportunity and incredible speakers, amazing music and art while learning something new..!! looking forward to seeing you all.
Nevine Yassa
President Elect 2023-24 Rotary Club of Scarborough District 7070
Chair Rotary District 7070 Peace Committee
Past ICC Regional Coordinator for North America & Mexico
2023 Rotary Rose Parade Committee Float Theme: Entry number 75. Rotary: Serving with Imagination and Hope(Phoenix Decorating Company)
Last year the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee had a viewing audience of 41 million households in the United States and 28 million households around the world in more than 243 countries/ territories (2017 Tournament Statistics). The Tournament estimates that more than 700,000 are present live on the parade route, over 22,000 view the floats as they are decorated; and almost 122,000 view the post-parade floats. That's what we call boosting Rotary's public image . Tune into KTLA for the best coverage of the Parade and see the 2023 Rotary Rose Parade Float on January 2, 2023 as early as 10 am (Toronto Time). Read more for the rest of the story ......
The Karantina Hospital in Beirut, severely damaged by the port explosion in August 2020, is pretty close to reopening next month, thanks to support from NGO's and Rotary Clubs throughout Canada and many other countries in the world. With the support from Rotary International, we were able to provide life saving equipment for the pediatric operating theatre along with beds, tables, lights etc. Yesterday, the green light was given for the operating theatre light. Soon young patients will arrive for free or low cost, life saving surgery. Thank You Rotary for all you do! Read more to see some of the photos.....
Many clubs face challenges related to three things: attracting new members, keeping members engaged, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to their communities. Use the Club Planning Assistant to get tailored advice for addressing your club’s challenges. Club leaders, you’ll receive an instant response with links to the resources we recommend to help you address your club’s most pressing challenges. You can then build these suggested strategies into your club’s membership plan.
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Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have renewed their longstanding partnership to end polio. The renewal agreement includes a joint commitment of up to $450 million to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Rotary is committed to raising $50 million per year over three years, with every dollar to be matched with two additional dollars from the Gates Foundation. The joint commitment was announced in October in conjunction with the World Health Summit in Berlin, at which global leaders collectively pledged $2.6 billion in funding toward the GPEI’s 2022-26 strategy......
Rotary Action Groups help clubs and districts plan humanitarian service projects on various focused topics. The groups are organized by Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Rotary Peace Fellows with skills and interest in a particular field. Membership is open to people who want to share their expertise to make a positive impact or support action groups’ projects and activities. Action group members have the opportunity to engage in meaningful service activities outside their clubs, districts, or countries. Clubs can draw on these groups to enhance projects, engage members, and attract new ones......
Posted by District 7070 Chairs Dave Andrews and Bob Wallace
With just a few days to go before the Public Image & Technology Workshop, we had to postpone the workshop until the Fall of 2023.
There were just a handful of registrants despite every effort to get more attendees.
Please stay tuned. We will reschedule and be sure to let you know.
Based on your Club's Website and Social media, would YOU join your club?
That is what prospective members are viewing today.
Perhaps it is time to BOOST your public image and come to our 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner .
Bob Wallace and Dave Andrews are setting up a 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s”
Here are just some of the topics we will be covering:
Your Clubrunner website
Clubrunner app
MyRotary
Club Social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc
Getting Media coverage for your club – Do’s and Don’ts & some tips
Rotary Brand Center (media examples, logos, photos)
Writing stories
Using photos (do’s and don’ts and trademarks)
The 2022-23 website refresh program: has your club website been refreshed - prospective members are checking you out
Note: All D7070 Rotarians have been asked to send list of what they wanted to see at the workshop. Just send your list to Bob and Dave (get your suggestions in to us TOODAY).
Workshop will be no charge to register , but $40 invoice if “no show”.
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2022-23 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 our 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.
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) – We’re Zooming Again in 2022-23! - REGISTER TODAY for PART One, Two & Three in 2023 - Part One First Session is Feb 8, 2023
Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 achieve their Strategic Action goals, at the request of District Governor Iosif Ciosa, the District Public Relations Committee is continuing the Rotary Club ClubRunner Website Refresh Program and Promotional Half Back Discount, NOW available for your club in 2022-23.The first 25 Rotary clubs have completed the refresh program in 2021-22. These club websites are getting noticed by the public and by potential members. When a prospective member looks to join a club, the look at your club website. Will they want to join your club? Now it's TIME TO GET YOUR CLUB NOTICED. Prospective members are looking at You Club Website - What will they see? Don't be left behind. REGISTER TODAY. Please Read more.......
Your 2022-23 Rotary Club Website Refresh Program - Prospective Members are Looking at YOUR CLUB Website - Make Sure Your Club Gets Noticed - SIGN UP TODAY
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by John Burns, District 7070 Governor Elect
GOVERNOR ELECT JOHN BURNS INVITES YOU TO DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2023 TownePlace Suites Oshawa by Marriott
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS TO DECEMBER 31, 2022: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $279.00 + HST ROTARACTORS $139.50 + HST (Book the early bird rate by paying a 50% deposit upon registration Balance must be paid by December 31, 2022 )
REGISTRATIONS JANUARY 1 TO JUNE 20, 2023: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $309.00 + HST; ROTARACTORS $154.50 + HST
REGISTRATIONS JULY 1 - OCTOBER 20, 2023: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $339.00 + HST; ROTARACTORS $169.50 + HST ..........
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's December 2022 Newsletter, he says that Rotary unites by a set of core values — service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership — that guide our decisions and galvanize us to take action and, by doing so, change the world. He talks about our value of giving to The Rotary Foundation He says, "Rotary members are among the most generous people I have ever met. Combining our personal generosity with the countless ways Rotary affords us to give back makes us a global force for good. We also value good stewardship, planning, and sustainability. Not only do we give, but in Rotary we also give smart. We know that building sustainability into our projects means their impact will be felt over the long term." .............
What is your Rotary Club doing to focus your efforts on Disease Prevention and Treatment?
Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for healthcare.....
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' December 2022 Newsletter, she talks about Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia as Rotary’s first Programs of Scale grant recipient, and it is saving lives. She invites us to read in The December 2022 edition of Rotary magazine about Rotary partnerships that create lasting change............
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Here is the In The Zone December video from Drew Kessler, our new Rotary International Director and the entire Zone 28 and 32 Leaders . ......
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her December 2022 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox are working together to help those in the Horn of Africa and how we can help. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District 7070 Governor and District Grants Chair
Back by big demand! On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the Rotary Foundation Grant Seminar was attended by 70 Rotarians from many clubs who are now qualified for 2022-23 and 2023-24 Grant Applications. The purpose was to give members of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs the opportunity of learning more about the Rotary Foundation and how the Grants program works, including what is required of Clubs that want to apply for District and Global Grants. Rotary and Rotaract Clubs are qualified once at least two of their members have attended this workshop or completed the on-line training modules. In addition, the Clubs must submit a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each year to the District. Members of Rotary and Rotaract Clubs interested in attending the Workshop, held in Oshawa, must register by visiting the District’s website
The program for the seminar, was held at the Oshawa and District Shrine Hall. The formal program started with District Rotary Foundation Chair Bob Wallace which included an overview of the Rotary Foundation, its mission and funding and the Share Program (by District 7070 Grants Chair Lars Henriksson) , followed by a Polio update by Past District Governor and Past Chair of Rotary's PolioPlus Committee, Dr Bob Scott. Both District Grant and Global Grant projects were covered, including case presentations by Steve Rutledge and Lennis Trotter.
The November 19, 2022 - Rotary Foundation Grants Seminar - Another Huge Success
Lars Henriksson, Past District 7070 Governor and District Grants Chair
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his December 2022 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about December being the mid-point of our Rotary Year. It has been a great year so far, as we were able to meet in person, returned to our projects, Ribfests, fundraisers, we had a District Conference to remember, and the encouragement to Dream . He asks us what our Rotary Club doing to focus your efforts on Disease Prevention and Treatment? Iosif adde that Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease.........
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his December 2022 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. .......
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 .....
Richard Mewhinney met with PDG Ron Dick, PDG Bob Wallace, and Prince Kumar to initiate a trial of a project board utilizing the Rotary Showcase as a platform. We need the help of every club in District 7070 to add projects to the Rotary Showcase. They will not only appear on the Project Database for the entre Rotary world to see (and perhaps help you with your project) but also act as part of our Rotary District 7070 Project Board. Log into MyRotary , go to the online tools and click Rotary Showcase. Rotary members and program participants are improving lives in communities around the world every day through thousands of service projects. Explore the good work that we’re doing locally and globally, and share these projects through social media.
Posted by Bill Empey, District 7070 Coordinator , Honouring Indigenous People
HIP is searching for 50 youth ages 15 to 17 from across Canada to participate in this innovative program & National dialogue aimed at peacebuilding & creating sustainable environmental change.
HIP is launching the National Youth Truth & Reconciliation Experience, a unique Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) learning opportunity for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students in grades 9 to 11. This innovative initiative raises cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding among youth across Canada on the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and treaty relations plus ignites the need to create sustainable environmental transformation. We ask for your vital support.....
Posted by Rachel Boyd, President , Rotary Club of Bowmanville
ATTENTION ROTARIANS IN DISTRICT 7070: ARE YOU INTRIGUED BY A VISIT TO ITALY? READ ON!
RFE - Rotary Friendship Exchange With District 2110 (Sicily & Malta) and District 7070 - May 28 to June 4, 2023
We are excited to share with the members of 7070 an invitation from District 2110 to participate in a friendship exchange. We are looking for six pairs of Rotarians who are interested in making a one-week stay in Sicily. The exchange will take place from May 28 to June 4, 2023 in the picturesque town of Taormina The six Sicilian host couples would return to 7070 in mid-late August for one week......
The Rotary Club of Port Hope has once again stepped up to generously cover the cost of ROLLS Transit in December. This means throughout December, residents who are already enrolled as ROLLS members can enjoy the service without the fees, the Municipality of Port Hope recently announced. Costs for the specialized, accessible transit service will be covered through to Dec. 31. Rotary has also sponsored Christmas light tours from Dec. 13 to 20, it was recently announced. Reservations for these one-hour bus tours are open to ROLLS members and residents of Empire Crossing, Hope Street Terrace, Roseglen Village, Extendicare and Regency Park, it was explained. Tours run 5 to 8 p.m. For more details and/or to book a spot, residents can contact the transit co-ordinator at 905-885-9891.
Port Hope Rotary Covers Cost of ROLLS Transit in December
Posted by Mary Lou Harrison, Past District 7070 Governor, Zone 28 Public Image Chair
On Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m., you are invited to attend the performance of WaterFall, an exploration of our complex and poetic relationship with water presented by Theatre Gargantua at Factory Theatre in Toronto. This event is presented by the District 7070 Water & Sanitation and Environmental Action Committees. It is for everyone with an interest in water and our shared environment. Please invite others!!! We've been invited to have Rotary banners in the lobby for the performance. This is a great opportunity to introduce others to Rotary and to have some fun. Get tickets here.
After the 75 minute show, we've booked space for drinks and snacks at the Northern Maverick Brewing Company. Please reply to me by email or RSVP to the District 7070 Facebook event if you would like to join in this social time. Hope to see you there!
Mary Lou Harrison -- on behalf of the District 7070 Water & Sanitation and Environmental Action Committees
Members of the Municipality of Port Hope held the grand opening of the Rotary Centennial Riverview Park on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The event took place at 1 McKibbon Street which is near Corbett’s Dam and was held to commemorate the 100 years of service by the Rotary Club of Port Hope. The Club has partnered with the Municipality of Port Hope to upgrade and improve the small park and trail located on the west side of the Ganaraska River between the fish ladder and Molson Street. Future plans are to have the structure surrounded by gardens near the parking lot, widening and extending the existing trail with the addition of benches at resting spots and plants of shrubs and trees.
The Rotary Club has set aside funds for their centennial project to improve the park for the community to enjoy, but they need help from the community. Individuals and businesses can make a donation towards the improvement of the park and trail. All Monetary donations are welcome. Donations in the amount of $25.00 or more are eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt from the Municipality of Port Hope.....
On November 18, 2022, the Rotary Club of Cobourg held its 100th Anniversary luncheon at the Best Western in Cobourg, Ontario, attended by Rotarians from many clubs in District 7070. The lunch celebrated their 100 years of service to the community. Here are a few photo highlights.....
Posted by Heather Graham, President Rotary Club of Willowdale
On Thursday, December 15th, at 12:30 pm, Willowdale Rotarians will be having a fundraising lunch in aid of the Salvation Army after-school program. At the Grand Luxe, 3125, Bayview Ave. There will be a seasonal turkey lunch and music and carols with some of the members of the Salvation Army band. The cost is $60 pp and again confirmation is required to Bill King by Sunday, December 11th. Contact Bill King lionrex@rogers.com .
Willowdale Rotarians Invite You to a fundraising lunch in aid of the Salvation Army after-school program - December 15, 2022
Heather Graham, President Rotary Club of Willowdale
Posted by Diana Edwards, Rotary International Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development
I’m happy to share a new toolkit: Leveraging Local Events to Grow Rotary: A Membership and Marketing Guide. This resource walks district leaders through a strategic plan to prepare clubs for potential membership growth that comes with an increased interest in Rotary, particularly when there is a large event in their area. District leaders will find tips for engaging a strong leadership team, getting clubs ready, planning promotions, and learning about prospective members. Within the guide there are links to several additional resources I wanted to highlight:
Rotary International President-elect Gordon McInally invites you to join him in Scotland in August 2023 for the Royal Edinburgh – Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Weekend. Donors who make an outright gift to The Rotary Foundation of US$100,000 or more, or a bequest commitment of US$250,000 or more, will have the opportunity to register to attend – at no cost to Rotary – a specially curated experience hosted by Gordon and Heather McInally in their home country of Scotland.
Posted by Nevine Yassa, Chair , Rotary District 7070 Peace & Conflict Resolution Committee
The Rotary Action Group for Peace Civil Society Observers attended the Tenth Nuclear Nonproliferation Review Conference at the United Nations in New York on August 1-26, 2022 . Here is an executive summary of their final report ........
Posted by Nevine Yassa, Chair , Rotary District 7070 Peace & Conflict Resolution Committee
The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) was represented at these three events in 2022: The INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (ICAN) NUCLEAR BAN FORUM, June 18-19, 2022; The VIENNA CONFERENCE ON THE HUMANITARIAN IMPACTS OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, June 20, 2022 and The FIRST MEETING OF STATES PARTIES OF THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (TPNW), June 21-23, 2022. Here are their reports .......
Become a CHARTER MEMBER of the Canadian End Polio Now Club today. All you have to do is make a donation to The Rotary Foundation Polio Fund for $100.00 Canadian, once a year - every year. Our Past District Governor Michael Bell signed up 20 new members at the recent Rotary District 7070 conference. Did you know that Donations to The Rotary Foundation Polio Fund are tax deductible, even in Canada?.
Your donations to the Polio Fund are really needed today. Did you know that Rotary International's goal is for every Rotary club (including your own cub) to donate $1,500 US per year so that we can get the Gates Foundation of $100 million US per year? That would work out to an average of $45 US per club member. Did you know that only 12% of Rotarians donate to the Polio Fund worldwide. Let's change that number. It is up to you.
Make your donation and then notify DG Michael Bell at mjbell925@gmail.com that you have done this and he will make sure you get your CHARTER MEMBER pin in the Canadian End Polio Now Club.
Thank you Rotarians and Rotaractors of District 7070. Thank you Michael Bell and thank you Dr Bob Scott (Immediate Past Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee) for promoting the Canadian End Polio Now Club.
Posted by Ron Denham, Past District 7070 Governor and Chair Emeritus WASHRAG
Dear Rotarian , Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,
As a Canadian District Regional Foundation Committee Chair, you know it's getting tougher to secure funding from The Rotary Foundation for Rotary projects. The requirements are increasingly demanding, and the amounts available for grants are being squeezed. Fortunately the Canadian Rotarian Water Foundation is here to help!
We are still offering up to $10,000 (CAD) or 10% of the value (whichever is less) of any WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) project focusing on a hospital, clinic or other health care facility, in which a Canadian Rotary club plays a leading role.......
Rotarians from 7 clubs in District 7070 and beyond attended A Night of A Thousand Dinners, on NOVEMBER 17, 2022 with proceeds going to the Canadian Landmine Foundation. The evening was at the Officers' Mess, Ontario Regiment, in Oshawa, Ontario. This Fundraiser for The Canadian Landmine Foundation was hosted and organized by Oshawa Rotarian Gordon Dowsley of the Oshawa Rotary Club. Many Rotary Clubs in Canada support Canadian Landmine Foundation. A few years ago, over 90 % of the Rotary Districts in Canada all had Nights of a Thousand Dinners. It's NOW time for Rotary clubs right across Canada to start planning for their November / December 2023 Night of A Thousand Dinners. See: https://canadianlandmine.org/ ........
A Night of a Thousand Dinners - in Oshawa - District 7070 Rotarians Attended - November 17, 2022 - They all Helped Support The Canadian Landmine Foundation
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
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, please send it to Bill. Here are some highlights .........
The 66th Truth & Reconciliation call-to-action invites community-based organizations to deliver programs on truth and reconciliation and establish a network to share information and best practices. HIP’s Youth-to-Youth initiative is an innovative program aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders by uniting Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth and inspiring them to take action towards creating sustainable environmental change.
Y2Y (Youth-to-Youth) Initiatives:
Two engagements co-ordinated between District 7070 and the Williams Treaty First Nations communities in 2022 - 2023:
The first one: Virtual teaching on nibi (water) with students was held on April 28, 2022 and was hosted with a panel of local Elders and Knowledge Keepers
The second one: Called "Aki-aadiziwin", it is a Reconciliation and Land Stewardship Program that aims to connect Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth through meaningful engagement. Camp Kawartha in-person event on a date to be determined in 2023 with 25 Indigenous and 25 non-Indigenous youth. Youth will learn about treaties, Indigenous heritage and culinary experiences with Knowledge Keepers in the Williams Treaty Territories. 2023 dates to be determined. Details and application are found on http://www.rotaryhip.com. https://honouringindigenouspeoples.com/youth-to-youth-engagement/y2y70107070/ Please read more....
What is your Rotary Club doing in November 2022 to celebrate and focus on The Rotary Foundation? As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise intoour priorities, such aseradicating polio and promoting peace.Foundationgrantsempower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. 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.......
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's November 2022 Newsletter, he says, "as we celebrate The Rotary Foundation, let’s remember that each Foundation project is much like planting a tree. With each sapling of hope, health, and peace, we make an investment in the future that will one day grow into something even greater. He adds, "Charity Navigator, an independent agency, has given The Rotary Foundation its highest ranking for more than a decade. Why? Our overhead expense level is much lower than most similar organizations — 89 percent of gifts to the Foundation went to programs and operations in Rotary year 2021-22. Not only are we efficient stewards, but Rotary’s requirement of a community-needs assessment for global grants helps ensure the sustainability of our projects". However, only about 38 percent of members actively support our own organization’s great charity. We can and should do better. Ian Riseley challenges each club to make a giving plan for our Rotary Foundation this year. .............
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' November 2022 Newsletter, she says that by sharing our Rotary moments, we are being generous with others and giving them an opportunity to understand the impact of Rotary. She says that we make people "feel" Rotary by sharing our Rotary moments. She says that "We need ambassadors for Rotary’s message and our dreams for a better world. The best ambassadors are our members. The more you share stories — and share them from the heart — the more you encourage others to partner with us, to join us, and to stay." She concluds by saying that "In everything we do, what people feel about Rotary will shape our future"............
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2022-23 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 our 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.
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his November 2022 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about the successful District Conference, potential new Rotary and Rotaract club meetings, and the tremendous work of the Rotary Foundation during November - Rotary Foundation Month. ......
WE JOINED OUR 2022-23 DISTRICT GOVERNOR, IOSIF CIOSA AT THE ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE AT THE NOTTAWASAGA INN, ALLISTON, ON OCTOBER 14-16, 2022. WHAT A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS.
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Here is the In The Zone November video from Drew Kessler, our new Rotary International Director all about The Rotary Foundation . ......
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his November 2022 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. .......
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her November 2022 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox are working together to help those in the Horn of Africa and how we can help. Here's more of her newsletter.....
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 .....
It is that time of the year... the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, the 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau is almost ready to be enjoyed. You are invited to the 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration Fundraiser. Tickets are limited, sign up today. Family and friends are welcome! Please click on the link below to attend. Register Online Thank you Iosif
The annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fundraising Celebration hosted by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke. An evening of Wine, Delicious Food, Exciting Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction. All funds raised will go to support the Rotary Foundation. The Rotary Foundation is our Charity. This is how we, Rotarians, do all the great work in the world. These past few years more than ever the Rotary Foundation has been funding projects around the world, and also helping with the ever increasing humanitarian disasters. Come out and Join Us! ......
The Zone 28 Nominating Committee met at the end of September and selected 2007-2008 District 6290 Governor Chris Etienne to serve as 2024-2026 Rotary International Director, representing our paired Zones (28 & 32). Her nomination, should there be no challenge per the Rotary International Bylaws, becomes official after December 1, 2022. She will follow current Director Drew Kessler from Zone 32 and serve on the Board of Directors beginning July 1, 2024........
Posted by Joan Barrett, Rotary Club of Scarborough
A meeting with Violetta Piora at our Rotary District 7070 Conference in Oshawa, Ontario in May 2022, just after her session; has become a joint project extraordinaire! The Rotary Club of Scarborough, in conjunction with the Global Guardian Project of Durham College and the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada are supporting orphans in Ukraine. This orphanage is located in a remote mountainous village and has over 93 young children in its’ care. The goal of this project is to help these students learn English and restart their education.......
Joint Literacy Project: Rotary Club of Scarborough, Durham College Global Guardian Project and the Rotary Global Classroom - Help Support Orphans in Ukraine
At the recent Rotary District Conference in Allison (Oct 14-16, 2022) we had the pleasure of meeting our Rotary Global Peace Scholar Jothi Udaya Shan. For those of you who missed the Conference, here is your chance to meet Jothi, in her own words..... Udaya Jothi Shan is a peace activist, yoga practitioner and an advocate for the rights of displaced peoples. She is a Tamil-Canadian and the founder of the social-enterprise P.E.A.C.E. that offers the mind-heart-body practice of yoga and mindfulness to displaced children and families. Jothi serves as a Development Manager at the United Nations Children’s Fund. She holds a Bachelor's degree in peace studies and a Masters in Criminology and legal studies from the University of Toronto. .......
Posted by Joan Barrett, Chair, Rotary District 7070 Membership Committee
Your Rotary District 7070 Membership Committee had their first seminar session of the new Rotary year at this year’s District 7070 Conference entitled: Creating a Successful and Agile Club.
It was indeed a pleasure for us to engage in active dialogue with Rotarians and Rotaractors, as participants responded to prompts and questions poised. We had a wealth of information exchanged throughout the interactive discussions, including ideas for other membership sessions we might offer our district in the future.
A few highlights from attendees:
Bring clubs together to share a specific event
Start a “best practices” group (share on a blog or district website)
New Members ask: What ignites your passion?
Find out why folks stay or leave
By the number of people who attended this session, it is apparent that Rotarians and Rotaractors know how critical it is for us to build forward together and create our shared Rotary future.
Successful Membership Seminar at the 2022 District Conference on Oct 15, 2022
Joan Barrett, Chair, Rotary District 7070 Membership Committee
If you were at the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Walk in Whitby, Ontario at the end of September or at the Rotary District 7070 Conference Oct 14-16, like many of us, you had the pleasure to meet Dr. Sam Brophy-Williams our Rotary Global Grant Scholar (from District 9705 in Western Australia) who is in Toronto for the year on his Global Grant Scholarship. Sam is available to speak to your club about his life, his experiences, his global grant and what it means to be a Global Grant Scholar. Thank you to Past District Governor Lynda Ryder, Chair of our District Global Grant Scholars for asking Sam to introduce himself to everyone on our District. Here's Sam in his own words .....
Posted by Jennifer Boyd, Chair Rotary District 7070 World Polio Day Committee
October 24 was proclaimed World Polio Day, in Toronto, Ontario in District 7070 (home of the 2018 Rotary International Convention) by Mayor John Tory. Rotarians joined Rotary District 7070 Governor Iosif Ciosa and District 7070 World Polio Day Chair Jennifer Boyd at City Hall on Friday October 21, 2022 for the proclamation and End Polio Now Flag Raising. Thank you to fellow Rotarian Walter Psotka, from Walter Psotka Photography.
Please go to the "About' tab on the Rotary District 7070 website (rotary7070.org) , click on the" Photos" and see all of the photos from City Hall in Toronto.
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal is quite an honour for service to their community and we understand that Rotarians from District 7070 have received this distinguished award. Congratulations. Please read more to see some of the recipients.....
Posted by Past District Governor Lars Henriksson, Chair, Rotary District 7070 Grants Committee
At the recent District Conference, District 7070 Governor Iosif Ciosa had the pleasure of presenting 13 District Grant cheques to ten lead Clubs for the projects with more than 25 other D7070 Clubs contributing to at least one of these projects, While it is possible to apply for a District Gant with only one Club, our matching formula encourages Clubs to cooperate. Most projects this year have several supporting Clubs. Please Read more for all of the details.....
While Rotarians in District 7070 celebrated World Polio Day in several ways, Past District 7070 Governor Jim Louttit was in Mexico participating in a Rotary Environmental Tour. On Monday, October 24, 2022, Jim represented our District 7070 along with representatives from another 14 Districts covering Mexico and United States in raising awareness for polio eradication in Mexico. You can spot him in the following photo above the “Now” in “End Polio Now”. The location for the photo was in the Frank (Past Rotary International President) and Jesse Devlyn Forest in Nevado de Toluca, Mexico. During the day, Rotarians and volunteers also planted 400 trees.
Stay tuned everyone: Jim tells us he will provide a story on the Environmental Tour for next month’s newsletter.
District 7070 Celebrates World Polio Day In Mexico on October 24, 2022
Posted by Mary Barry, Chair Host Organizing Committee
The Host Organizing Committee is very excited to welcome Rotary members and guests to Melbourne for the 2023 Rotary International Convention. Known as one of the world’s most livable cities, you will enjoy what we take for granted, a beautiful, vibrant and cosmopolitan city.
NOTE ON VISAS: Canadian's now require a visa to enter both New Zealand and Australia including if you're just transiting through the country. New Zealand is Easy, download the NZeTA application to complete. Generally issued within a few hours or less if everything is complete and there is a fee. Australia doesn't make it as easy to find but now having found the process, download the Australian ETA app snd then the process is quite simple, they just don't make the information as easy to find as they should. There is also a fee to apply for this snd if the application is complete, they issue the certificate in minutes. Both Visa's must be applied for from outside of the country so people need to make application prior to departure. In order to apply, you will need to have your passport available as they require the App to scan the passport as part of the process. As Canadian's prior to COVID did not require Visa's for either country it is important we communicate this to all attending or thinking of attending. Also, when I booked my flight nothing was mentioned in this regards and has the potential of catching some people off guard........
Inspiration for holiday decorating has for many years been sparked by the annual Uxbridge Rotary Christmas Home Tour. This year, the same extraordinary team of design professionals and dedicated Rotarians have come together to host a special Christmas Market at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. The Uxbridge Rotary Christmas Market takes place on November 12 and 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Attendees will experience all the magic and wonder of the season as they witness the themed transformation of historic buildings into awe inspiring vignettes of silver and gold sparkle and sheen, alongside contemporary takes on the traditional red and green!
The Uxbridge Rotary Christmas Market is not only a feast for the eyes, but for the other senses too!...... Read more......
I finally managed to book my return ticket to Laos, after 6 weeks of trying .
In lieu of that, I now have a hard deadline on raising the funds for the water project in Huey Hid, northern Laos. In a nutshell the project is estimated to be $44,000. We have asked for whatever funds are manageable to your Rotary club. To date, we have raised $37,250, including a matching grant that was approved on Monday. We can't spend it of course until we reach the Matching grant target of $10,000 from District 7070 clubs and of course the overall target. We are almost at the $10K target. We do have a number of clubs that haven't committed yet but we are expecting to hear your club soon.
I would sincerely appreciate an update from your club as soon as you are able.
Deadline Quickly Approaching for Laos Water Filters - November 21, 2022:
With Christmas just a couple of months away, the team at Adopt A Village in Laos is preparing for its' first distribution of water filters in time for Christmas. By far, its most popular program, donations of $125 for each water filter will get a tax receipt, and an emailed picture of the receiving family in Laos in time for the holiday season. Etransfer your payment to SRutledge@bell.net or call Steve at 905-269-2255 with visa/master card information. We will need your email address, mailing address (for CRA requirements) and a caption/phrase or name of the person/people you would like to honour. Feel free to send a picture, or we will use the Canadian flag (or flag of your choosing) as the background. Whether it be as a Christmas Gift, In Memoriam of a loved one, or simply to provide clean water to a rural family, feel free to contact us.
Meanwhile, here is a Youtube link to our latest video, to show you our accomplishments over the last season. https://youtu.be/pAmVdFSlt1w
Did you know that the number of clubs has grown in both Rotary and Rotaract? Or that the comfort and care of our members is the single greatest factor in member satisfaction? Learn about the latest membership trends in the newly updated State of Rotary’s Membership presentation. The 15-slide PowerPoint presentation shows how we’re doing as of 1 July. It can be shared and is easy to customize for your region.
If you want to learn more about setting membership goals, watch the recordings of the first two webinars in the From Insight to Action series. Register now for the last webinar in this series, which will take place on Wednesday, 9 November, at 11:00 Chicago time (UTC-6). Everyone who registers will receive a recording via email.
We wanted all Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in District 7070 to send a maximum of 5 fun, interesting and unique photos from their respective clubs with their End Polio Now flag in their community. Randy Nickerson, from the Rotary Club of Oshawa (who was the third place winner of the Rotary International Photo Contest in 2020-21) judged the best photo. Thank you to Rotary Club of Oshawa Past President Trish best for creating and running the contest with Randy. The winner will receive a $100 donation to PolioPlus in the club’s name. A plaque was presented to the Rotary Club of Courtice. Well Done.
The plaque will be presented on an annual basis to the winning club. District Governor Iosif Ciosa and Randy Nickerson presented the plaque and acknowledge the donation certificate and the plaque to the winning club at the World Polio Day Live broadcast on Oct 20.
District 7070'sWorld Polio Day 2022 - WATCH THE REPLAY - NOW AVAILABLE - Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada on October 20. Here is the link to the REPLAY OF THE LIVE broadcast and be sure to see (see the Class Page for a sneak preview right HERE). Another District 7070 public image awareness success.
See all of the photos on the District 7070 websiteHERE.
The 11 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region (and the Rotary Club of Port Hope ), on behalf of your co-hosts, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood and Durham College invite the world to District 7070's World Polio Day 2022 - Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada on October 20 (light lunch from 6 to 7 pm and then the LIVE BROADCAST from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Toronto Time).The event, LIVE from The Rotary Global Classroom featured a panel discussion featuring Dr Bob Scott,(Past Rotary International Vice-President and Immediate Past Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee ), Incoming Rotary International President Gordon McInally, Valarie Wafer (Immediate Past Vice President of Rotary International) , and Dr. Tunji Funsho, Immediate Past Chair of Nigeria's Polio Plus Committee. We will also heard from Jennifer Jones, incoming Rotary International President as well. Together, they updated all of us about Rotary's efforts with our Global Polio Eradication initiative Partners and our challenge, going forward to End Polio Now.........
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his October 2022 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about a new club being formed, the club presidents trip to Rotary International Headquarters, the successful Rotary Foundation Walk, the Oct 14-15 District Conference (registration deadline in Oct 3), World Polio Day activities in our District(on Oct 20 and 21) , and October is Economic and Community development Month (what is your club doing?) ......
Posted by Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Here is the October video from Drew Kessler, our new Rotary International Director . It is all about END POLIO NOW. Be sure to read your emails and view the new "In The Zone" monthly newsletter. And Get "In the Zone"! Join our special Facebook group for sharing Rotary ideas on membership, our Rotary Foundation, and best practices for enhancing Rotary's Public Image......
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his October 2022 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. .......
Posted by Ian Riseley, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2022-23
In the Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation (and Rotary International Past President) Ian Riseley's October 2022 Newsletter, he talks about End Polio Now and World Polio Day. He says that what Rotary and its partners have achieved is nothing short of remarkable (reducing polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide, immunizing more than 2 billion children across 122 countries). Last year alone, more than 370 million children were vaccinated across 30 countries, using more than 1 billion doses of oral polio vaccine. He aks us to remember that as long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat to people everywhere, especially to young children. You may have heard about importations of the disease to Malawi and Mozambique, detection of poliovirus in sewage in the UK, and a recent case in the U.S.. Ian urges every member to take action and be part of this historic fight. Take the fight to your clubs and communities on World Polio Day, 24 October. Keep raising awareness of the importance of polio eradication and Rotary’s critical role in that effort by holding events and fundraisers. Don’t forget that contributions toward the goal of $50 million per year for polio eradication will be matched 2-to-1 by our generous partner, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. ".............
Posted by Jennifer Jones, Rotary International President 2022-23
In President Jennifer Jones' October 2022 Newsletter, she talks about our more than 30-year effort to lead the first global polio eradication campaign and our success in forming partnerships capable of completing this massive goal. Jennifer was recently in Pakistan and helped with the vaccination campaign. What she saw in Pakistan convinced her that we can and must finish the job, but it will only happen if we remain committed to a strategy that’s working and back it with all necessary resources . Please donate today. ............
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 .....
A New Weapon Against Polio - A modified vaccine offers hope that eradication is closer than ever - BY JASON KEYSER
In mid-2017, two groups of 15 strangers lived together for 28 days each in a ring of shipping containers assembled in the parking lot of Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium. They had access to books and movies, a small courtyard for barbecues, a common kitchen and dining room, and a fitness room — all of it behind secure interlocking doors and under the watch of personnel in protective gowns.
What sounds like a reality TV or sci-fi scenario was, in fact, a remarkable clinical trial of the latest weapon in the battle to eradicate polio — a reengineered vaccine called the novel oral polio vaccine type 2, or nOPV2......
The Rotary magazine Photo Awards return in the June 2023 issue. The contest is an opportunity to share your vision of the world, be it in glorious color or classic black and white. Not only are we looking for the best photographs depicting any subject, but the judges will also honor the top photos in select categories. Members of Rotary and their families may submit photos between October 1, 2002 and December 31, 2022. But don’t wait: Send us your images today. Submit your photos at rotary.org/photoawards. In 2021 , Rotary Club of Oshawa member Randy Nickerson won third place. It could happen to you and your photo,
Rotary Magazine Photo Awards Return in June 2023 - Submit by Dec 31, 2022
In a January address to incoming district governors before the International Assembly, Jennifer Jones, then RI’s president-elect, told the story of a 30-year Rotarian who fully understood what Rotary was all about only after participating in a project that delivered coats to children in his community. "Imagine," said Jones, "more than 1,500 club meetings before he finally got Rotary." The fault, suggested Jones, wasn’t entirely his. "We must engage our members," she insisted. Ask members what they want out of the experience and provide them meaningful responsibilities. "It’s our offer of hands-on service, personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong friendships that create purpose and passion. These are our responsibilities. If we don’t serve our members, we don’t serve our communities. And if we don’t provide comfort and care for our members, they may never truly get the power of Rotary."
With Jones’ remarks in mind, we checked in with three clubs to learn the secrets of their success. Turns out, the key is exactly what Jones prescribed: Pay attention to the comfort and care of members. Here are six tips on how to do that.....
Past District Governor Mike Cooksey once told me that if you want more Rotary members, you have to ask. He told everyone he saw to "Get your Ask in Gear". His words certainly reflect one of the Strategic Plans that District 7070 has this year. 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 40 Rotary Clubs have a "Join Us" or "Interested In Joining Us?" button on their own club website AND have a "member conversion process" from these inquiries. It's up to you.
If you have been already been part of the District 7070 Website Refresh Program, then you will remember Melissa Wells talking about adding a "Join Us" button to the front page of your club website. This is your way of "asking" anyone who sees your website to learn more about Rotary and join your club.
Past District Governor Bob Wallace of our District 7070 Technology Team did this to our District Website. Instead of "Join Us" , Bob put an "Interested in Joining Us" button right up front on the menu tab. To see how we have done , Please Read more........
Thank you to all of the Rotary Clubs in Durham Region for hosting this year's Rotary Foundation Walk at Cullen Park in Whitby, Ontario. Congratulations. What a team effort. Lots of photo are arriving daily. Thank you to all who sent us photos including Linda Rainey and Thiva Kulasingam, Ferd Longo, and so many more Rotarians. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And it is never too late to make a donation to the Rotary Foundation. Be sure to go to the District 7070 website and look for the2022 Rotary Foundation Walk album, and see all of the photos.
Rotary Foundation Walk a Great Success - Thank You Rotary
WE ARE IN THE HOME STRETCH AND NEED YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE BE SURE TO SEE THE NEW DISTRICT CONFERENCE WEBSITE: where you can register for the conference, book a hotel room, view the speakers list and their bios, and see what you can do at the Nottawasaga Inn to enjoy your stay, while at the conference
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor and Chair District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
Thank you to the Rotary Clubs of Durham Region for putting on a tremendous Rotary Foundation Walk at Cullen Park in Whitby, Ontario on September 25.
Over 300 Rotarians, Roatarcators , Rotary Foundations Scholars and their families and pets walked and raised funds for The Rotary Foundation. Be sure to go the the Photo Album on the District 7070 Website and also look at the many posts on the District 7070 Facebook page for lots of photos from many Rotarians in District 7070. Thank you all for those great photos.
The September 25,2022 Rotary Foundation Walk in Whitby, Ontario - ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS
Bob Wallace, Past District Governor and Chair District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her October 2022 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, provides an update on how Rotary and Shelterbox are working together to help in flooded Pakistan and how we can help. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by Joan Barrett, Chair, District 7070 Basic Education & Literacy Areas of Focus Action Committee
Let's Support Basic Education and Literacy All Year Round
Although September is Basic Education & Literacy Month, let's support this important Area of Focus ed throughout the year as we build awareness and support the different aspects of solving the challenges of literacy for all.
October, too, is also the perfect time for your club to become aware of the education needs in your community or to learn about projects around the world where Rotarians are making a difference through education and literacy projects.
In the recent addition of the Rotary Magazine (September), we learned of the literacy project in Guatemala – the gift of reading.
What can your club do?
The Basic Education and Literacy Committee of D7070 is ready to help Rotary and Rotaract clubs in District 7070.
Remember too, it is important to keep us informed of projects you are doing. Clubs can and should work together, especially, on larger projects.
Joan Barrett
Chair of Rotary District 7070 Basic Education and Literacy Committee
jdbarrett67@gmail.com
Let's Support Basic Education & Literacy All Year Round
Joan Barrett, Chair, District 7070 Basic Education & Literacy Areas of Focus Action Committee
Posted by Joan Barrett, Chair , District 7070 Membership Committee
Your District 7070 Membership Committee is ready to work with you!
In 1921, at a Rotary convention in Edinburgh, Scotland; Paul Harris said: “The motive power of Rotary is friendship.”
Recently, in an annual survey of Rotary members, 45% cited friendship as the reason they remain in Rotary and 84% said they were satisfied with their ability to connect with new friends through Rotary. Another 42% cited the opportunity to make an impact on their communities as the reason they stayed in Rotary.
On a local level, how can clubs and districts use this information to attract and engage new and current members?
Your District Membership Committee can work with you to help you build a successful and agile club.
Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Finally, our Alaska "Life on Land" symposium has been postponed until August 31-September 3, 2023, at the Anchorage Sheraton and Spa, with 3 days pre and post-event opportunities.
The weather will be warmer, still plenty of daylight but also darkness for any northern lights. We will have great speakers on the Arctic and Environmental Sustainability, dinner in a home hosted by Rotarians, a special tour to see glaciers and wildlife, and the ability to match with a company for a one-way cruise from or to Alaska (some September deals are great!) or travel further north to meet up with local Rotarians in Fairbanks or Utqiagvik.
There's plenty of time to get ready, so grab your friends and start planning! Details coming soon on the Zone website, www.rotaryzones28-32.org.
Posted by Past District Governor Ron Dick & District 7070 Public Image Chair David Andrews
To our fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and our whole District 7070 Rotary family,
At the Rotary District 7070 Conference in Oshawa in October , we saw the partnership with Durham College's Rotary Global Classroom and Sunnybrook Hospital, and Global Guardian working together to send Tactical Emergency Medical supplies to civilians on the front lines of Ukraine. They still need Canadian Rotary Clubs including those in District 7070, to help today. Thank you to the Rotary Clubs who have already donated and are saving lives. All donations will be included in their purchase of medical supplies from Sunnybrook hospital and taken to the Ukrainian war zone. Global Guardian is working on additional shipments of these medical kits that will arrive in a few months. Please Read more to find out more about the project and how YOU can help this immediate need TODAY....
Posted by Hannah Shaw, Rotary social and digital media specialist
Social media makes expanding your club’s reach easier than ever, but how? There are tips, tricks, and tools for creating content for social platforms, and the goal is simple: connection. A well-built social media presence will help you create connections in your community and beyond, from showcasing your club’s success to building awareness of its presence. To help boost your social media savvy, we’ve put together the following eight tips and tools:
Fifth Annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham : PLEASE NOTE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: TO At 2pm on SATURDAY DECEMBER 10, 2022, musicians from across the Durham Region will be gathering at The BILTMORE THEATRE 39 King St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2 to help feed their neighbours in the fifth annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham. As in past years, the event will showcase an award-winning line-up of performers from a cross-section of genres – pop, country, R&B, gospel, folk, classical and more.
YOUR ARE INVITED. The event’s scope has grown over the years, becoming a Durham-wide Rotary event, with the Rotary clubs in the Region so far joining as co-presenters. All net proceeds from the show will go to Feed the Need in Durham – and the need has never been greater. The agency collects and distributes food and other essential items to more than 60 emergency food providers across Durham, including food banks, shelters, meal and snack programs and other social service agencies. Save the date: Dec 10, 2022 . TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE...... BECOME A SPONSOR..... Please Read more....
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
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, please send it to Bill. Here are some highlights .........
Help Rotary build an inclusive breakout program that celebrates our diversity, projects, and achievements for the 2023 Rotary Convention in Melbourne. Submit your proposal online by September 30, 2022. Contact conventionbreakouts@rotary.org with questions......
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his September 2022 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. .......
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District 7070 Governor , 2022-23
In his September 2022 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about the importance of September being Basic Education and Literacy Month and asks is to focus on a project in our community or around the world. What are you doing on Sept 8 - World Literacy Day? He is asking each club to register TODAY, for the Sept 25 Rotary Foundation Walk and help us reach of goal, this year, of $1.17 million CDN to The Rotary Foundation. He reminds us that prices are rising after Sept 5 and encourages all of us to register as soon as you can for the October 2022 District Conference ........
To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32 the current newsletter is being transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Here is the September video from Drew Kessler, our new Rotary International Director . Be sure to read your emails and view the new "In The Zone" monthly newsletter. And Get "In the Zone"! Join our special Facebook group for sharing Rotary ideas on membership, our Rotary Foundation, and best practices for enhancing Rotary's Public Image......
The Rotary Club of Toronto and the Indigenous Spirit Fund, which operates under Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, are partnering in joint fundraiser in Toronto on Sept. 15. The event, Miinawaa – Eyiizh/And – Both, will benefit both the Indigenous Spirit Fund and the Rotary Club of Toronto’s Philanthropic Fund. The event will be held at St. James Cathedral Centre Event Venue, Adelaide and Church streets, from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. It will be opened by Chief Stacey Laforme, chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit and emceed by Kenn Richard, director of the Indigenous Spirit Fund......
Posted by Mark Blackmore, Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S.
Our newest Rotary Club, Rotary Club G.O.A.L.S. is having their first Fundraiser. It is the sale of orange t-shirts, the proceeds from the sale of the orange t-shirts will support Indigenous charities and our own charitable account. Please see the flyer attached for details. The Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S. appreciates your support!....
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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world. 
In his Arpil 2023 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. .....
With Environmental Sustainability taking root within Rotary as the 7th Area of Focus, Rotary has designated April 2023 as the Environment Month. Check the link below to see what Rotarians around the world are doing to improve the health of planet.
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, please send it to Bill. Here are some highlights .........
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al Edition of the District 7070 Membership Newsletter for the spring of 2023.
The Wellington Rotary Club is getting ready for our third annual Maple Syrup fundraiser. Over the past 2 years this event has raised nearly $20,000 with monies going to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. This year we will again be selling 750 mL bottles of local maple syrup for $20 a bottle. For those interested in pre-ordering please contact Yvonne Buys at 
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. Tag us in all appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!
The Rotary Club of Port Hope has once again stepped up to generously cover the cost of ROLLS Transit in December. This means throughout December, residents who are already enrolled as ROLLS members can enjoy the service without the fees, the Municipality of Port Hope recently announced. Costs for the specialized, accessible transit service will be covered through to Dec. 31. Rotary has also sponsored Christmas light tours from Dec. 13 to 20, it was recently announced. Reservations for these one-hour bus tours are open to ROLLS members and residents of Empire Crossing, Hope Street Terrace, Roseglen Village, Extendicare and Regency Park, it was explained. Tours run 5 to 8 p.m. For more details and/or to book a spot, residents can contact the transit co-ordinator at 
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Did you know that the number of clubs has grown in both Rotary and Rotaract? Or that the comfort and care of our members is the single greatest factor in member satisfaction? Learn about the latest membership trends in the 
Past District Governor Mike Cooksey once told me that if you want more Rotary members, you have to ask. He told everyone he saw to "Get your Ask in Gear". His words certainly reflect one of the Strategic Plans that District 7070 has this year. 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 40 Rotary Clubs have a "Join Us" or "Interested In Joining Us?" button on their own club website AND have a "member conversion process" from these inquiries. It's up to you.
Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Finally, our Alaska "Life on Land" symposium has been postponed until August 31-September 3, 2023, at the Anchorage Sheraton and Spa, with 3 days pre and post-event opportunities. 
