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Don't miss the first 'Tuesday Talks' of the new Rotary Year on July 13 from 7 - 8 PM with District Governor Ron Dick. The focus of July's Tuesday Talk is 'What’s Happening in District 7070 this year?  Hear from DG Ron Dick about what is planned for the Rotary year, learn about the District Strategic Actions for 2021-2022, and hear updates from the Environmental Action, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and Leadership Development District Committees.  A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the night before the event. 

Each year Rotary District 7070 selects and awards Rotarians, Clubs and/or groups with awards for achievement in a variety of areas.   Each award has a specific meaning and value.  Individual Rotarians and/or Clubs have, in the past, requested to sponsor specific awards.  In order to provide a fair and equitable opportunity for all Rotarians or Clubs to sponsor, the following guidelines have been developed. The application process will open from February 1^st to March 10^st each year. All applications must be completed through the event page.  Click here. Please Read more for all of the details

June is Rotary Fellowships Month:

In his June 2021 Newsletter, District Governor Mark Chipman focuses on fellowship that we enjoy in our Rotary Clubs and beyond. He talks about his own club fellowship, the dozens of Rotary Fellowships you can join and even the fellowship that we have at our District events like the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup,  the June 25 - 26 District 7070 Conference, our June 30 District year End Celebration and many more............

In her June 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, thanks to our compassion and dedication to humanitarian values, Rotarians have now supported 2 million people in 98 countries around the world with emergency shelter. While it took 15 years to help 1 million people, Rotarians  have helped Shelterbox reach their second million in the space of just 5.5 years. Here's more of her newsletter.....

What Are Rotary Action Groups? How Can I get Involved? 

You came to the right place. Here is Patti Wright from the Rotary Club of Toronto West and Richard Mewhinney from the Rotary Club of Newmarket to tell you all about it. You will find this video on our District 7070 Yoitube Channel. Be sure to subscribe today. 

To Rotarians in District 7070:

In the 2019-2020 Rotary Year many Rotarians and Rotaractors of District 7070 participated to complete the new 3-year strategic plan.  A recent District wide survey reconfirmed and refined the Strategic Actions under the following four categories...

Honouring Indigenous Peoples has launched a new opportunity for Youth in our District, and with our neighbours in District 7010 and the Indigenous communities within the Williams Treaty area, called the Williams Treaty Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Engagement Circle on October 8, 9 and 10, 2021.  There is a letter for clubs (shown below), and flyers to share the word as well.  Please feel free to contact myself or Bill Empney at the Rotary Club of Toronto  with any questions or concerns.

We are asking for our Rotary Clubs for their support for a Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) learning experience involving Indigenous and Non- Indigenous youth in grades 9 to 11 . This Y2Y engagement opportunity has been developed by HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) and co-created by a strong list of stakeholders including Indigenous Elders, Teachers, Education Counselors, Knowledge Keepers, Rotarians and other ethical leaders. Building on the success of HIP’s earlier programs, Y2Y engagement circles focus on peace and reconciliation while inspiring youth to work together and take action towards becoming good stewards of the land. What is HIP's Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Engagement? .... Please read more.....

Over 1,200 Rotarians and their families raised over $183, 980 for The Rotary Foundation at the 2021 Virtual Rotary Foundation Gala hosted by Rotary Zones 28 and 32 on May 12, 2021. It was a fast-paced 60-minute variety style show featuring Rotary dignitaries, celebrities, musicians, entertainers and more.

Thank you to everyone who attended the  online Gala event, "Celebrate our Foundation!" Please Read more....

Rotary Foundation Seminar on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 8.30 am – 11.00 am  (previously scheduled for April 17, 2021) - Recording Now Available

Click HERE to see the You Tube recording. This Rotary Foundation Seminar  provided an overview of the Rotary Foundation and gave the participants suggestions and guidelines for writing District and Global Grant project applications.

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, the District Foundation Committee presented an on-line Seminar about the Rotary Foundation and its Grants Program (Global and District Grants).  The Seminar consisted of two sessions, starting at 8.30 am . The Seminar was not an alternative to the District’s Qualification process.  Instead, it can be seen as a compliment to the three training Modules that are found on www.rotary7070.org   However, those attending the Seminar should find it easier to successfully complete the three Quizzes that are required for the Qualification process. The first half of the program provided a general overview of the Rotary Foundation; its mission, funds, ways of supporting the Foundation, the Foundation’s organization and programs.  The second half  covered the Grants program and included case presentations of Global and District Grant projects from the District.  

I want to personally thank everyone who join us for our  "Director Dialogues". The first one was with Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley;  the second one with Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin; the third with Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta and the fourth was a special presentation "Public Image : The Musical" .  Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month  at 7pm ET/4pm PT, free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32!    And CLICK HERE to visit the Director Dialogue page and access recordings of past events. 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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. 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. 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Mark Chipman's May 2021 Newsletter

• Rotary International President Holger Knaack's May 2021 Newsletter

• K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation's May 2021 Newsletter

• Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's May 2021 Newsletter

TO VIEW THE WHOLE INDEX, PLEASE "READ MORE" .........

In his May 2021 Newsletter, District Governor Mark Chipman focuses on Youth Services Month. He says, "Youth Services is Rotary International’s focus for the month of May.  While COVID threw our District Youth Services program an unexpected curveball, Youth Services is alive and kicking in District 7070 !" . Mark highlights some of the  Youth Services programs in our District..............

In his May 2021 letter to Rotarians,  Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. Are you on the District Rotary Foundation Committee, helping to spend Rotary's money? .......

In her May 2021 Newsletter, Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer talks about a recent virtual reunion with the Vocational Training Team members that she led and spent four weeks with in Sydney, Australia, 11 years ago. This Vocational Training Team (VTT) model brought together a multi disciplinary team with a focus, in her case it was youth depression and suicide. ..........

In his May 2021 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), says that Rotary is engaged in so many noble efforts and challenges us: "When will those grants start, and will your district — or you — be directly involved? Nothing is written. We write it."  ...........

In Holger Knaack's May 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President focuses on Youth Services, Rotary Youth Exchange  (and its suspension of in-person exchanges until June 2022), and instead focuses on the New Generations Service Exchange, a Rotary program that deserves wider recognition. ............

It is with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family.

Rotary clubs are made up of members of varying ages from different backgrounds, cultures, and professions, so it’s important to provide a variety of options for them to connect and engage in Rotary. But adding flexibility can lead to questions such as “What is a satellite club?” or “Can my club be focused on a particular cause?” Our new Club Types, Formats and Models guide provides definitions and examples to help you navigate the differences between club types, club models, and meeting formats. Share this guide with district and club leaders interested in creating new clubs or looking to add flexibility to their current club.

Past District Governor Neil Phillips , on behalf of District 7070 is seeking nominations, both from within Rotary or potentially community partners for the Dr. Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award and the Wilf Wilkinson Peace Award . Please note the May 15, 2021 deadline. Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.........

Michael Angelo Caruso, our Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator has created this Facebook group to help the best service organization get even better at marketing and the art of public image. JOIN TODAY.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/getthewordoutnow

The ideas that you see will help you get more visitors, populate your events and raise more money for your club Feel free to ask questions and share ideas.......

Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary and connect with more Rotarians? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ROTARY?  THESE GET-TOGETHERS ARE FOR YOU !!! Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join.  Potential members welcome too,  although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian. Rotarians from all over District 7070 enjoyed the November 25 , February 18 and April 8 Get-Togethers. We are all looking forward to even more next Rotary year. For more details and to see the recordings of the August 20, 2020 and the February 18, 2021 and April 8, 2021 New Members Zoom Get-Togethers, please Read more......

To my fellow Rotary and Rotaract family, here in District 7070,

Great news !!  At the recent meeting of 7070 District Rotary Foundation committee meeting, it was reported that all 55 out of our 55 clubs have submitted goals in MyRotary for polio eradication for a totalling more than $ 62,000! So far, many clubs have surpassed their goal for polio eradication, but their are still many clubs that are still working on to achieve their goal of at least $1,500 USD as a minimum (as per Rotary International request).  As we near the end of the Rotary year, let’s strive to meet these goals.  For those clubs that have surpassed their goal – thank you!  Perhaps there is an opportunity to donate a bit more!  CLICK HERE TO DONATE

The request by the board of Rotary International and the Foundation board of trustees is that every club to donate $1,500 USD ($1,921CAD) as a minimum. Remember that for every dollar donated the Gates foundation will match 2 to one so $1,500 dollars becomes $4,500 dollars........

Dear fellow Rotarians and all of the members of the District 7070 Rotary family,

Great news, at the recent meeting of District 7070 Foundation Committee meeting, it was reported that all 55 out of our 55 clubs have submitted Annual Fund goals in MyRotary for a totalling over  of $ 184,000  Click here to Donate Now

So far, several clubs have surpassed their Annual Fund goal,  and many of you are still working toward your club's Annual Fund goal. As we near the end of the Rotary year, let’s strive to meet these goals.  For those clubs that have surpassed their goal – thank you!  Perhaps there is an opportunity to donate a bit more!  The world needs the Rotary Foundation more today than it ever has in its history. The Covid-19 pandemic has really put stress on the Rotary Foundation. Over 40 million dollars has been given in grants to clubs around the world to assist in the fight against the pandemic. Rotarians should be proud of the immediate response by our organization to fight this world health crisis.......

UPDATE: 2021-22 Rotary Year

Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too.  Each day throughout this series, Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee, posted a series of quick tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date. Go to the Facebook Page and Boost Your Club's Public Image.

While you are there, look for the new "Why Rotary" Series of posts that Sue Miller has featured for you and your Rotary Club. Share these posts too in your social media accounts. #whyrotary #rotary7070 .......

What is Your Club's Online Presence?  Does it represent your club members? Does it tell the Rotary story of who you are and what you do?

Your District 7070 Public Image Committee asked one of our committee members, Rob MacArthur of the Rotary Club of Port Hope to be our "Public Image Public Investigator" to take a look at your club website and social media accounts. We asked Rob to sum up what he found and offer some suggestions to help your club. Here is Rob's look at our Rotary clubs in District 7070 and some outstanding tips how you can increase your club's public image.....

In the Summer of 2020, we asked Rob MacArthur, our District 7070 Public Image Public Investigator (P I P I for short) to carry out an investigation on all 55 Rotary clubs with respect to their club's Public Image.  Rob looked at their basic web site setup as well as social media channels and the way they were being used. A spreadsheet of the results was made available for our District Leadership Team and Assistant Governors to look at in the Fall of 2020. The Pie Chart included shows a graphical representation of the results.  Where do you "think" your club fits in this chart? What is the Image that the public have, about your club?

If you would like to know where your club is and/or get some help in removing those issues, or, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rotary District 7070's very own PI PI(Public Image Public Investigator) Rob MacArthur at info@robmac.org. REMEMBER: Another investigation will be taking place in the Spring of 2021 to see if the results have improved.

In her May 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, discusses how Shelter is more than just a roof - it’s the foundation for life, for families, for communities, for safety. She adds that ShelterBox aid has a real and immediate impact on thousands of families who are recovering from disaster or conflict, giving them a place to call home. Here's more of her newsletter.....

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, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Here are some highlights .........

Here is a letter from Rotary International President Holger Knaack and Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Ravi Ravindran are asking Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs to update their logos to align with our brand standards. This means using the template in the 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.......

There Is Still Room!!!  Rotary Foundation Seminar on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 8.30 am – 11.00 am  (previously scheduled for April 17, 2021)

Click HERE to register today. The objective of this Rotary Foundation Seminar is to provide an overview of the Rotary Foundation and give the participants suggestions and guidelines for writing District and Global Grant project applications.

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, the District Foundation Committee is presenting an on-line Seminar about the Rotary Foundation and its Grants Program (Global and District Grants).  The Seminar consists of two sessions, starting at 8.30 am There is a 15 minutes break between the two halves.  We plan to finish by 11.00 am. The Seminar is not an alternative to the District’s Qualification process.  Instead, it can be seen as a compliment to the three training Modules that are found on www.rotary7070.org   However, those attending the Seminar should find it easier to successfully complete the three Quizzes that are required for the Qualification process.  he first half of the program will provide a general overview of the Rotary Foundation; its mission, funds, ways of supporting the Foundation, the Foundation’s organization and programs.  The second half after the break will cover the Grants program and include case presentations of Global and District Grant projects from the District.  Registration can be done on the District’s website, www.rotary7070.org   The event will be recorded and posted on the District’s website........

OUR MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070:  MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT

District Governor Mark Chipman has challenged YOU and we need your help. We are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge. What is Your Favourite Rotary Moment?

Here is District Governor Mark's challenge and here is all you have to do :

I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.  

Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.

ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)

Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians! 

DG Mark

Where is YOUR  "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ?  Please send it to Sue Miller , 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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month.

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. 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Mark Chipman's April 2021 Newsletter
• Rotary International President Holger Knaack's April 2021 Newsletter
• The April 2021 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
• Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's April 2021 Newsletter

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:

• Bill MacKay Honoured with Rotary International's Service Above Self Award
• New Members Zoom Get-Together - Register TODAY for APRIL 8, 2021
• Tuesday Talks - April 13, 2021 - Toastmasters and Rotary
• Holger Knaack the Keynote Speaker at the April 19 Zoom Meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa
• April 21, 2021 - Rotary Earth Day Virtual Celebration - 7 pm - You Are Invited
• Your Call to Action : April 17 - 24, 2021 - Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
• Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - "Public Image The Musical" - Register TODAY for April 28, 2021 and see links to previous recordings
• World Immunization Week - April 24-30, 2021
• APRIL is Oral Health Month - Let's Celebrate Together!
• Position of District Secretary - Open for 2021-2024 - Apply Today
• REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2021 Taipei Virtual Rotary International Convention - June 12 - 16, 2021
• 2021 District Conference - June 25 and 26, 2021 - REGISTER TODAY
• Online Rotary Foundation Gala Event - "Celebrate our Foundation!" on May 12, 2021 - REGISTER TODAY !!
• Presidential conference showcasing Rotaract - May 14 -16
• District 7070 International Women's Day Event - March 8, 2021 - Outstanding Success
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It is with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family.

As scientists work to find and distribute new vaccines for the coronavirus, we can do our part to keep our communities healthy by helping Rotary spread the word about the importance of vaccinations during World Immunization Week, April 24-30, 2021. Immunizations save millions of lives every year and are widely recognized as one of our most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to put children’s health at risk around the world. .....

 

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

Recently, I was moderating a panel discussion with senior women leaders who were asked to share their Rotary moment.  Unrehearsed, each shared their personal experience that made an impact on their life and the life of others.  A literacy program in Russia, life-saving heart surgery to a child in the Middle East and a school for orphans in India.  It struck me that each heartfelt story involved the life of a child. 

Rotary’s focus in the month of April is on Maternal and Child Health. The focus on maternal health isn’t as simple as a strategy to save lives, it is far bigger than that. ..........

In his April 2021 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), talks about our Rotary Foundation programs of scale grants that will award a $2 million grant annually to one project that aligns with one or more of Rotary’s areas of focus. The grant should solve problems for many people in a large geographic area through a measurable and sustainable approach within a three- to five-year period. The grant also requires like-minded partners who are committed and resourceful. The idea is also to replicate these programs in different communities around the world, applying the lessons learned. It is the latest chapter in the story of Rotary, one that recounts how ordinary citizens unite to not only plan big but also take bold action to help others in need...........

In Holger Knaack's April 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President focuses on Earth Day on 22 April with a new sense of purpose, since the environment is now an area of focus for Rotary. Holger tells us that solutions for all great tasks always start with you and me, and there is much we as individuals can do simply by changing our behavior. He adds that support from The Rotary Foundation will define this new chapter in our service. Through district and global grant projects, we will build upon our previous projects that help the environment............

Hello District 7070 Rotarians and the whole Rotary family:

April is Maternal and Child Health month in Rotary. In many Districts surrounding the Great Lakes, including District 7070, April is also a kickoff to ‘Supporting the Environment’ as the newest Area of Focus.

Maternal and Child Health

According to Rotary, an estimated 5.9 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, inadequate health care, and poor sanitation.  To help mitigate these preventable causes of death, Rotary provides education, immunizations, birth kits, and mobile health clinics. Women are taught how to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission, how to breast-feed, and how to protect themselves and their children from disease.     Please Read more  .............

In his April 2021 letter to Rotarians,  Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. How would YOU like to spend Rotary's money? Find out how, right here, in Bob's letter. There is lots more news in PDG Bob's letter........

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, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Click here to view their new website. For more news, check the Areas of Focus Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. The new website contains stories about supporters, just like you and your Club, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here is a link to their latest Newsletter.  Here are some highlights .........

In her April 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, discusses how having access to clean water reduces the risk of illness caused by bacteria and other pathogens found in dirty water. By providing families with water containers and water filters, we can make safe drinking water one less thing to worry about.  Here's more of her newsletter.....

In her April 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, discusses how having access to clean water reduces the risk of illness caused by bacteria and other pathogens found in dirty water. By providing families with water containers and water filters, we can make safe drinking water one less thing to worry about.. Here's more of her newsletter.....

Big News – the Rotary D7070 Conference is now scheduled for June 25-26, 2021!!!

With COVID, our D7070 Conference has had to be rescheduled a few times.  We are now excited to announce that our Conference, “Heroes and Champions”, has been scheduled for June 25-26, 2021 and will be a hybrid celebration with fun activities including community engagement events and inspiring online speakers!

Save the dates: June 25 and 26

To see what we have in store, please "Read more".......

Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Click here to view their new website. For more news, check the Areas of Focus Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. The new website contains stories about supporters, just like you and your Club, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here is a link to their latest Newsletter.  Here are some highlights .........

Please apply today by clicking on the "Current District Leadership Opportunities" page in the new menu tab "Leadership Opportunities for You In District 7070".

Big News – the Rotary D7070 Conference is now scheduled for June 25-26, 2021!!!

REGISTER TODAY -     CLICK HERE

With COVID, our D7070 Conference has had to be rescheduled a few times.  We are now excited to announce that our Conference, “Heroes and Champions”, has been scheduled for June 25-26, 2021 and will be a hybrid celebration with fun activities including community engagement events and inspiring online speakers!

To see what we have in store, please "Read more".......

Dear fellow Rotarians, 

Thank you for your service in a most difficult year. Your leadership is critical to ensure that your members stay engaged within their clubs, continue to serve their communities, and adapt to the realities of the pandemic. We are asking for your help with our Rotary Foundation event on May 12, 2021. Together, we will celebrate what we have achieved and inspire Rotarians to do more. The online Gala event, "Celebrate our Foundation!" will be held Wednesday, May 12, from 8-9 pm ET (5-6 PT). It will be a fast-paced 60-minute variety style show featuring Rotary dignitaries, celebrities, musicians, entertainers and more.

Details are at the event website: www.bit.ly/TRF-Gala.    Please Read more.....

On Saturday, MAY 1, 2021, the District Foundation Committee will organize an on-line Seminar about the Rotary Foundation and its Grants Program (Global and District Grants).  The Seminar will be organized in two sessions, starting at 8.30 am with a 15 minutes break.  We plan to finish by 11.00 am.. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE.

The Seminar is not an alternative to the District’s Qualification process.  Instead, it can be seen as a compliment to the three training Modules that are found on www.rotary7070.org   However, those attending the Seminar should find it easier to successfully complete the three Quizzes that are required for the Qualification process..

The first half of the program will provide a general overview of the Rotary Foundation; its mission, funds, ways of supporting the Foundation, the Foundation’s organization and programs.  The second half after the break will cover the Grants program and include case presentations of Global and District Grant projects from the District.

A more detailed program as well as registration instructions will be posted on the District’s website, https://rotary7070.org/event/rotary-foundation-seminar/

Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ROTARY???

On Thursday, April 8 from 7 to 8 pm the Rotary District 7070 Membership Committee is hosting a fourth New Member Zoom get-together. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So join us as we share more Rotary basics and not-so-basics. Bring any questions you might have!

THESE ARE FOR YOU !!! -  Anyone who has joined Rotary in the last few years is invited to participate. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it.  So join us as we share some Rotary basics and not so basics.  And bring any questions you might have!  A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. Please join us as we share more Rotary basics and not so basics. Bring any questions you might have!  The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past 2 years but anyone who wants to know a little more about Rotary is most welcome.

For more information and to register go to https://bit.ly/31bcIBV.

Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join.  Potential members welcome too,  although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian. Rotarians from all over District 7070 enjoyed the November 25 and February 18 Get Togethers. We are all looking forward to the next one from  7-8 pm on Thursday April 8, 2021.

Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Ajax on their 70th Anniversary on March 17, 2021. In commemoration the Club produced this booklet which was distributed to 25,000 homes in Ajax. Here is a link to tat booklet: - http://todaysnorthumberland.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/70thAnniversaryBooklet.pdf

I want to personally thank everyone who join us for our  "Director Dialogues". The first one was with Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley and the second one with Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin and the third with Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta .  Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month  at 7pm ET/4pm PT, free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32!  

 And CLICK HERE to visit the Director Dialogue page and access recordings of past events.

Our next Director Dialogue is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28th.  Join us for "Public Image: The Musical!"  Registration is required; CLICK ON THIS LINK to register for the webinar. 

For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.

Thank you,

Valarie Wafer

District 7070 hosted a world-wide celebration which brought together female leaders both in industry and Rotary who shared bold ideas, history and women in Rotary and business. These trailblazers really did invoke our Rotary spirit and inspire us all with the work they have done over the years!

Thank yu to Johanna deBoer and Jan Hoselton for organizing the March 8 celebration of Women in Rotary on International Women's Day 2021. Over 80 Rotarians and guests from all over the country and beyond attended over Zoom. There was a quick meet and greet before we started the presentations, and we were led in toast by our District Governor Mark Chipman. 

For more details, please Read more.....

Are you interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary?  Having a strong vibrant Rotary Club involves Membership - looking after our members - new, seasoned and potential, Public Image – reaching out to our communities showing them what we do and showing the power of what we can do -  and our Foundation and what it allows us to do.  Over 65 Rotarians and Rotaractors attended the February 27, 2021 Grow Rotary Workshop. Lots of fantastic,  proven ideas to grow your club with new members and to retain and engage your current members. Thank you to Virginia O'Reilly and her District 7070 membership Committee for another great workshop. These sessions are really geared to members of your  Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee.  We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend the next "Grow Rotary Workshop" so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy. HERE IS A LINK, ON OUR ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 YOUTUBE CHANNEL OF THE FEBRUARY 27, 2021 GROW ROTARY WORKSHOP. There's more .....

Hello District 7070 Rotarians and the whole Rotary family:

March is Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month in Rotary.   As one of our areas of focus, we as Rotarians make a significant difference in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene around the world through our Rotary Foundation (TRF) contributions.  In 2018, TRF awarded over $18 million to clean water initiatives.

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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month.

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. 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Mark Chipman's March 2021 Newsletter
• Rotary International President Holger Knaack's March 2021 Newsletter
• The March 2021 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
• Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's March 2021 Newsletter
• Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - Register TODAY for March 10, 2021 and see previous recordings

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:

• The 2021 Rotary International Convention will be held virtually
• 2020-21 District 7070 Conference & Year End Celebration - Weekend of June 26
• District 7070 International Women's Day Event - March 8, 2021 - You Are Invited
• Tuesday Talks - March 9, 2021 - " Youth Services - It's Time To Get Involved"
• Dr. David L. Mowat - March 18 and 12 Noon Zoom Meeting - "Covid-19 - Some Lessons Learned" - YOU Are Invited
• APRIL is Oral Health Month - Let's Celebrate Together!
• Your Call to Action : April 17 - 24, 2021 - Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
• Online Rotary Foundation Gala Event - "Celebrate our Foundation!" on May 12, 2021 - All Rotarians are Invited
• Presidential conference showcasing Rotaract - May 14 -16
• 2021 Rotary International Assembly Recordings Now Available
• Rotary ramps up COVID-19 vaccination efforts
• Rotary Leadership Institute - A Huge Success in 2020-21 - THANK YOU
• Tuesday Talks - February 9, 2021 - Understanding Your Conflict Management Style - Recording Now Available

In his March 2021 letter to Rotarians,  Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. How would YOU like to spend Rotary's money? Find out how, right here, in Bob's letter. There is lots more news in PDG Bob's letter........

In Holger Knaack's March 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President focuses on Rotary and Rotaract, as we celebrate World Rotaract Week March 8 through 14, 2021. He notes how proud he was when, two years ago, the Council on Legislation voted to elevate Rotaract by including Rotaract clubs as members of Rotary International. He sees no difference between a Rotary club and a Rotaract club, except perhaps for the average age. He says that it is time for Rotarians to realize that while Rotaractors may have a different culture, we all share a common vision of uniting people to take action. Rotaract’s unique ways of doing things serve as inspiration for innovation, helping Rotary increase its ability to adapt to future challenges. Rotarians and Rotaractors will build the future together, so let’s start today.........

It is with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family.

In his March 2021 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), talks about what Rotarians have done to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, to care for our communities, and to seize the opportunity to be a part of perhaps the most complex task ever undertaken in history — vaccinating 7 billion people. But this does not mean we will deviate in any way from our avowed commitment to eradicating polio, which remains our highest priority and will continue to be our only corporate program. he says that we need to spread the message about the power of vaccines to save lives. We need to work closely with governments and support them in the vaccination drive. He adds that Rotary members are already finding the means to channel their humanitarian spirit through the Foundation, which is constantly adapting to address the world’s challenges ...........

What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in March 2021?  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.

Read more, right here, for more details....

Exceptional times called for exceptional actions. COVID-19 forced us to move our regular RLI programming to a virtual format this year. We were excited to be able to bring you the high quality program directly to the comfort of your home. The benefit was that we did not have to worry about traffic or snow!

You came through for us and filled our virtual RLI zoom sessions. Thank you.

Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has a mission to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. As Rotarians, you are already a leader in your community and in your profession. The purpose of RLI is to give you the skills and competencies to be an effective leader in Rotary.

Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self.  Now more than ever, the world needs Rotarians to create a more peaceful and equitable world for all.

THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING RLI  A HUGE SUCCESS IN 2020-21.

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter at susan.hunter@rotarytoronto.com

HERE'S HOW WE PRESENTED THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR 2020-21.... Please Read More........

To Rotarians, Rotaractors, and the whole Rotary family in District 7070:

April is Oral Health Month in Canada. Please assist us to encourage your local schools and parents to promote good oral and overall health.

Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too. 

Each day throughout this series, Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee, posted a series of quick tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date. Go to the Facebook Page and Boost Your Club's Public Image.

While you are there, look for the new "Why Rotary" Series of posts that Sue Miller has featured for you and your Rotary Club. Share these posts too in your social media accounts. #whyrotary #rotary7070 ......

What is Your Club's Online Presence?  Does it represent your club members? Does it tell the Rotary story of who you are and what you do?

Your District 7070 Public Image Committee asked one of our committee members, Rob MacArthur of the Rotary Club of Port Hope to be our "Public Image Public Investigator" to take a look at your club website and social media accounts. We asked Rob to sum up what he found and offer some suggestions to help your club. Here is Rob's look at our Rotary clubs in District 7070 and some outstanding tips how you can increase your club's public image.

For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders who are committed to using their expertise to take action and improve their communities. Awareness of Rotary is high. But public understanding of who we are, what we do, and the value we bring to communities is concerningly low.  It’s important that we tell our story in ways that help people everywhere understand what Rotary does, how we’re different, and why our work matters. Without this understanding, we can’t reach our full potential and bring more people together and improve even more communities worldwide. No other organization is quite like Rotary. By using our unique voice consistently in all our messaging, we can ensure that our communications reflect our distinct character. If we speak, write, and design in one voice, our communications will sound, read, and look unmistakably like Rotary. This will give our audiences a better understanding of who we are. Together, we can show the world that we’re #People Of Action.......

OUR MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070:  MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT

District Governor Mark Chipman has challenged YOU and we need your help. We are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge. What is Your Favourite Rotary Moment?

Here is District Governor Mark's challenge and here is all you have to do :

I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.  

Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.

ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)

Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians! 

DG Mark

Who has the  FEBRUARY 2021 "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ? You May Know Her... Please Read more....

Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

In the Summer of 2020, we asked Rob MacArthur, our District 7070 Public Image Public Investigator (P I P I for short) to carry out an investigation on all 55 Rotary clubs with respect to their club's Public Image.  Rob looked at their basic web site setup as well as social media channels and the way they were being used. A spreadsheet of the results was made available for our District Leadership Team and Assistant Governors to look at in the Fall of 2020.

The Pie Chart included shows a graphical representation of the results.  Where do you "think" your club fits in this chart? What is the Image that the public have, about your club?

If you would like to know where your club is and/or get some help in removing those issues, or, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rotary District 7070's very own PI PI(Public Image Public Investigator) Rob MacArthur at info@robmac.org.

REMEMBER: Another investigation will be taking place in the Spring of 2021 to see if the results have improved.

Yours in Rotary,

Rob MacArthur

Rotary District 7070 Public Image Public Investigator

I’ve updated the Membership Resource Guide (see the Membership Menu Tab on the District 7070 Website) , which includes links and descriptions about membership resources, tools, and publications, with new resources noted in red. One resource I hope you’ll find useful is our updated State of Membership PowerPoint Presentation, which you can download and customize to share Rotary’s current membership data and trends, as well as district specific data, who’s joining and who’s leaving, and what opportunities exist to strengthen membership. If you have any questions about the materials listed, please let me know. at Diana.Edwards@rotary.org

Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ROTARY???

THESE ARE FOR YOU !!! - The District 7070 Membership Committee is hosting New Member Zoom Get-Togethers.  Anyone who has joined Rotary in the last few years is invited to participate. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it.  So join us as we share some Rotary basics and not so basics.  And bring any questions you might have!  A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So on November 25, please join us as we share more Rotary basics and not so basics. Bring any questions you might have!  The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past 2 years but anyone who wants to know a little more about Rotary is most welcome. For more information and to register go to https://rotary7070.org/event/new-members-zoom-gettogether/

Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join.  Potential members welcome too,  although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian. Rotarians from all over District 7070 enjoyed the November 25 Get Together. We are all looking forward to the next one from  7-8 pm on Thursday February 18, 2021.

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

Rotary and Rotarians have created significant and remarkable levels of participation during the pandemic thanks to two specific, but equally important factors. 

The first is obvious, Rotary leaders such as our Zone Regional Team, our District Governors and Club Presidents have pivoted to lead their groups through a constantly changing landscape. The other is the incredible increase in the quality and capacity of online communication tools, in particular Zoom and Teams. Our skill sets, public speaking and fundraising initiatives have been remarkable. New relationships are being built thanks to you, adding opportunities in this virtual world.............

Rotary recently held the first virtual International Assembly (for Rotary's 2021-22 District Governors). They make great topics for your weekly Zoom meetings with your club members. Log in and visit My Rotary to experience some of the inspiring messaging shared throughout the assembly.

As you work to create new clubs in our district, the new Starting a Club course on Rotary’s Learning Center can help strengthen your efforts. Log into MyRotary and see the course today. In this course, you’ll learn the process of starting a Rotary, Rotaract, or Satellite club, get tips for connecting with prospective members, and find out how you can maximize a new club’s success. It’s a great resource for new club champions, sponsor clubs, a new club advisor or anyone interested in new club development.This course is for both Rotary and Rotaract members and those who want to become members.

In her March 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, discusses the role of the Rotary Club Champion and how you can help share our message to their clubs and attract new members to support ShelterBox through raising awareness of the tangible impact of ShelterBox’s work around the world. ShelterBox and Rotary are making an impact and Rotarians play a critical part of our movement. Here's more of her newsletter.....

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, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Click here to view their new website. For more news, check the Areas of Focus Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. The new website contains stories about supporters, just like you and your Club, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here is a link to their latest Newsletter.  Here are some highlights .........

Dear fellow Rotarians, 

Thank you for your service in a most difficult year. Your leadership is critical to ensure that your members stay engaged within their clubs, continue to serve their communities, and adapt to the realities of the pandemic. We are asking for your help with our Rotary Foundation event on May 12, 2021. Together, we will celebrate what we have achieved and inspire Rotarians to do more. The online Gala event, "Celebrate our Foundation!" will be held Wednesday, May 12, from 8-9 pm ET (5-6 PT). It will be a fast-paced 60-minute variety style show featuring Rotary dignitaries, celebrities, musicians, entertainers and more. Details are at the event website: www.bit.ly/TRF-Gala.......

Join us for a District 7070 wide celebration which brings together female leaders both in industry and Rotary sharing bold ideas, history and women in Rotary and business. These trailblazers are sure to invoke our Rotary spirit and inspire us all with the work they have done over the years!

Be sure to join us at 6:30 pm, Monday March 8. Limited virtual capacity, maximum of 500, please reach out to district7070iwd@gmail.com for an invite to this district event over Zoom. There will be a quick meet and greet before we start the presentations, be sure to have something to drink on hand for a celebration toast.

Join Zoom Meeting   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86155108001?pwd=ek8zNnY5M3BNejNIUWYvd3pzRW11dz09

Meeting ID: 861 5510 8001

Passcode: 801545

For more details, please Read more.....

Missing travel? Not getting enough physical activities? Feeling Zoom fatigue? 

We are all invited to join the Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise for a virtual walk around the island of Bali in Indonesia! You can join the mission between January 18th and April 18th. Learn about local attractions and culture, escape the cold weather to join us on the beach, This is the best virtual event to help you achieve your fitness goal while satisfying your travel bug during this period of confinement. Most importantly, you're contributing to charities while doing so!  For all of the details, please Read more ........

Dear fellow Rotarians and all of the members of the District 7070 Rotary family,

Great news, at the recent meeting of 7070 district Foundation meeting, it was reported that all 55 out of our 55 clubs have submitted Annual Fund goals in MyRotary for a total of $ 183,933.77!

Click here to Donate Now

So far, several clubs have surpassed their Annual Fund goal, 5 have not donated anything YTD, and many are still working toward their Annual Fund goal. As we near the half-way point in the Rotary year, let’s strive to meet these goals.  For those clubs that have surpassed their goal – thank you!  Perhaps there is an opportunity to donate a bit more!

The world needs the Rotary Foundation more today than it ever has in its history. The Covid 19 pandemic has really put stress on the Rotary Foundation. Over 40 million dollars has been given in grants to clubs around the world to assist in the fight against the pandemic. Rotarians should be proud of the immediate response by our organization to fight this world health crisis.......

We are in the process of a new and refreshed District 7070 Website. Be sure to watch for the change over the next short period of time. Be sure to register for your club's website refresh too.  In the meantime, check out the resources and article available to you today. 

Have you checked out our District 7070 Website lately?  https://rotary7070.org/

Have you checked out the centre column to see all of the minute stories that you can share with your members and post on to your club website and social media pages? Have you checked out all of the previous District Newsletters that you may have missed? They are in the left hand column. There's more good news here... Please Read more.....

For over ten years, District 7070 has offered Clubs assistance with their strategic planning through the Club Visioning program developed by IVFC, International Vision Facilitation Council.  IVFC, founded in District 5960, consists of experienced Rotarians in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and Scandinavia.  Looking back, close to 40 Clubs in D7070 have run at least one session, many two or three.  Overall, the program was well received.

Over the last year, a committee of IVFC has met regularly to review and update the program based on experience from around the world.  The process is now closer connected with RI’s Strategic Plan.  In addition, more focus is placed on developing the Action Plan as a result of the visioning session.  The experience from most districts using the program was that Clubs were very good at generating ideas at the sessions, but often had problems creating the action plan.  A virtual version of the program has also been developed. The virtual Club Visioning Program will be launched officially on July 1, 2021.   Therefore, we are looking for Rotarians who would be interested in being part of the teams delivering the program. Please Read more to find out how you can join in.....

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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Mark Chipman's February 2021 Newsletter
• Rotary International President Holger Knaack's February 2021 Newsletter
• The February 2021 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
• Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's February 2021 Newsletter

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:

• John Burns of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville will serve as District 7070 Governor for the Rotary Year 2023-24
• The 2021 Rotary International Convention will be held virtually
• 2020-21 District 7070 Conference & Year End Celebration - Weekend of June 26
• Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - Register TODAY for March 10, 2021 and see previous recordings
• RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - CANCELLED for 2020-21
• The Hon. Paul Hellyer Speaking Feb 10 at The Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise - YOU Are Invited
• Rotary Club of Toronto Series on Racism - Jan 22, Jan 29 & Feb 5 - We Are Invited
• Concert to Feed the Need in Durham - Thank You Rotary - The final numbers are in!
• New Members Zoom Get-Together - Register TODAY for February 18, 2021
• Celebrating Women in Rotary District 7070 - March 8/21
• February 23, 2021 - Rotary's 116th Birthday AND World Understanding and Peace Day
• A Call to Action : April 17 - 24, 2021 - Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
• Presidential conferences showcase Rotaract
• "Grow Rotary Workshop" on January 23, 2021- Recording Now Available
• Tuesday Talks - February 9, 2021 - Understanding Your Conflict Management Style - Please Register TODAY
• Rotary Leadership Institute - We Are Filled Up for the February 2021 Part III - Zoom Sessions
• Tuesday Talks - January 12 - Save Time and Get Results--Best Practices for Membership, Fundraising, Promoting Rotary- Recording Now Available 
• Rotary and the Beirut Explosion - New Beirut Recovery Website - Donations TODAY to the Global Grant

The Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise has a very special guest as a speaker on Feb 10th at noon - 97 year old Paul Hellyer - former Minister of Defense for Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau’s Transportation Minister. Everyone in the District is invited to join their Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86239308859?pwd=QVdVY085NEEycitUbi9ZUUxUVFR0dz09  Meeting ID: 862 3930 8859  - Passcode: Rotary . His topic: The world you may not know about - and the broader reality. Paul Hellyer, born 6 August 1923, is an engineer, politician, writer and commentator. He is the longest serving current member of the Privy Council of Canada, just ahead of Prince Philip. In recent years he has become interested in the extraterrestrial presence and their superior technology that we have been emulating. In September 2005 he became the first person of cabinet rank in the G8 group of countries to state unequivocally “UFO’s are as real as the airplanes flying overhead.” He continues to take an interest in these areas. For more information, contact Tina Martin – drawingboard888@gmail.com

OUR MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070:  MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT

District Governor Mark Chipman has challenged YOU and we need your help. We are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge. What is Your Favourite Rotary Moment?

Here is District Governor Mark's challenge and here is all you have to do :

I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.  

Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.

ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)

Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians! 

DG Mark

Who has the  FEBRUARY 2021 "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ? You May Know Her... Please Read more....

In his February 2021 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), talks about "giving" as a way of life and Maimonides’ Eight Levels of Charity that teaches us about what giving means and what motivates us to do it. He says that, "Every one of our donations helps us reach higher levels.....As we gain a wider perspective, we see all those who need to be uplifted as well as the countless opportunities we have to help them in Rotary"  ...........

Hello District 7070 Rotarians and the whole Rotary family:

When I joined Rotary back in 2006, I was surprised to find out that Rotary has a long history of promoting peace in the world.  I always remember Past District Governor Brian Thompson explaining at one of our Whitby Sunrise Club meetings that Rotary served as a consultant to the US delegation at the United Nations (UN) Conference on International Organization, often referred to as the UN Charter Conference, in San Francisco in 1945.  Today, Rotary proudly holds the highest consultative status offered to non-governmental organizations by the UN’s Economic and Social Council (UNESCO). .............

My Fellow Rotarians,

Having received no objections to the Selection Committee’s decision, I am delighted to inform you that John Burns, Rotary Club of Bowmanville, has been selected as the RI District 7070 District Governor for 2023-24. John will be a great addition to our District Governor Team joining me, PDG Beth Selby, DGE Ron Dick and DGN Iosif Ciosa.  

Please join me in congratulating our new District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND), John, in his new role

Yours in Rotary, 

Mark Chipman       District Governor 2020-21   Rotary International District 7070

Let's meet John Burns .......

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

As the calendar changes to February, we enter the exciting and strategic time of preparing our leaders for the next Rotary year. International Assembly is the grand finale of our Governors journey to be the new district leader on July 1^st and as is tradition the Rotary theme, focus and objectives of the next year are announced and incorporated into the message to prepare our leaders.

This tradition will continue this year, under the leadership of President-Elect Shekhar Mehta, but perhaps we will be setting new traditions as well. International Assembly, which has been held in San Diego for many years was to take place for the first time in Orlando, Florida.  As you are aware, this event will now take place on a virtual platform (February 1-11). ..............

There is a lot happening throughout the Rotary world - and Rotarians supporting BEL are no exception!  This BELRAG newsletter is full of news and information of projects, resources, and opportunities. First, BELRAG hosted, this month, a webinar to share information on how to create a successful BEL Global Grant.   That will be available on their website.  TRF Director of Grants, Abby McNear, and BEL Area of Focus Manager, Mary Jo Jean Francois, were their expert panelists sharing best practices for BEL projects. Two excellent projects were highlighted:  Library Learning Centers in Kenya (supported by RC Stevenage) and an adult literacy program that began many years ago in Turkey to support refugees in developing literacy skills.

Is your club interested in learning about projects to support:  consider attending the (virtual) Central America Projects Fair (Feb 18-20) or the Colombia Projects Fair (Feb 5-12)   A great way to connect with Rotarians and learn of new opportunities. All this and more is included in this BELRAG newsletter. 

In Holger Knaack's February 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President focuses on Rotary's birthday and our efforts to promote peace and international understanding. He says that, "Contributing to peace and international understanding has been a high priority for us since our earliest days." He talks about his personal peace journey and shows how your club can get involved too........

It is with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family.

Congratulations to the Rotary Clubs In Bangladesh and the Rotary Club of Toronto Danforth who recently distributed Blankets, Food, and Vegetable seeds in Bangladesh.
On January  29, 2021, blankets, food, and vegetable seeds were distributed to the people in  Bangladesh by the Rotary Club of Metropolitan Khulna and the Rotary Club of Rangpur in District 3281 with the sponsoring club , the Rotary Club of Toronto Danforth right here in District 7070. Blankets and Packages were distributed among 200 families by each club who are suffering from cold weather and post flood effects. Local community leaders attended the distribution program. They appreciated the generosity of the Rotary Club of Toronto Danforth. 

Editor's Note: Well done Toronto Danforth !!

Chris Snyder, from the Rotary Club of Toronto, and founder of Rotary Honouring Indigenous Peoples, recently was a guest on a "Talking Rotary" podcast - A Life of Volunteering. Two Rotarians from Winnipeg,  Peter Tonge and Mandy Kwasnica have created a podcast with Rotarians to spread info about their Rotary activities to other Rotarians and others. John Currie, Executive Director  of Rotary HIP (who is also President of the Rotary Club of Pickering) and Chris have each been interviewed about HIP and Chris on his Rotary sweat equity trips (some of you may have been on one of them).

They are offering Chris' book Creating Opportunities: A Volunteer's Memoir to readers. $10 from each online book purchase will go the Rotary International Foundation. Much of the book is about Rotary. The book is the same as this year's Rotary theme. People have found this book very useful as an inspirational book, as a recruiting tool, a speakers' gift and to anyone who wants to explore opportunities of service within Rotary or as a volunteer.

You can listen using the link:        https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-rotary/id1524737018?uo=4

Chris' book link: https://hilborn-civilsectorpress.com/products/creating-opportunities-a-volunteers-memoir-rotary?_pos=4&_sid=f1e4ce65c&_ss=r

Thank you to all of the Rotarians and friends of Rotary throughout District 7070 !!

 I wanted to let you know - after collating the revenues from all our sources, the net proceeds from this year's Concert to Feed the Need in Durham are $20,120. (up from about $14,000 last year).

RI President Holger Knaack will hold three virtual presidential conferences that will showcase the leadership of Rotaract members and collaboration between Rotaract and Rotary around the world. Knaack said he chose to focus on Rotaract leaders because young people have the potential to reshape our organization: “The COVID-19 epidemic has made clear that we are living in a different world, a world dominated by young people with the foresight and drive to take advantage of rapid change.” The last of the three events will be hosted from the United States, May 14-16  ( https://www.ascensionrotaract.com/presidentialconference ) .

Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary? DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ROTARY???

THESE ARE FOR YOU !!! - The District 7070 Membership Committee is hosting New Member Zoom Get-Togethers.  Anyone who has joined Rotary in the last few years is invited to participate. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it.  So join us as we share some Rotary basics and not so basics.  And bring any questions you might have!  A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So on November 25, please join us as we share more Rotary basics and not so basics. Bring any questions you might have!  The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past 2 years but anyone who wants to know a little more about Rotary is most welcome. For more information and to register go to https://rotary7070.org/event/new-members-zoom-gettogether/

Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join.  Potential members welcome too,  although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian. Rotarians from all over District 7070 enjoyed the November 25 Get Together. We are all looking forward to the next one from  7-8 pm on Thursday February 18, 2021.

Are you interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary?  Having a strong vibrant Rotary Club involves Membership - looking after our members - new, seasoned and potential, Public Image – reaching out to our communities showing them what we do and showing the power of what we can do -  and our Foundation and what it allows us to do.  Over 65 Rotarians and Rotaractors attended the Jan 23, 2021 Grow Rotary Workshop. Lots of fantastic,  proven ideas to grow your club with new members and to retain and engage your current members. Thank you to Virginia O'Reilly and her District 7070 membership Committee for another great workshop. These sessions are really geared to members of your  Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee.  We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend the next "Grow Rotary Workshop" so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy.

HERE IS A LINK, ON OUR ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 YOUTUBE CHANNEL OF THE JAN 23, 2021 GROW ROTARY WORKSHOP.  It is also available in the Membership Tab on our District 7070 website. 

To my fellow Rotary and Rotaract family, here in District 7070

Great news, at the recent meeting of 7070 district Foundation meeting, it was reported that all 55 out of our 55 clubs have submitted goals in MyRotary for polio eradication for a total of $ 62,000!

So far, 16 clubs have surpassed their goal for polio eradication, 15 have not donated anything YTD, and 15 are still working on their goal of at least $1,500 USD as a minimum (as per Rotary International request).  As we near the half-way point in the Rotary year, let’s strive to meet these goals.  For those clubs that have surpassed their goal – thank you!  Perhaps there is an opportunity to donate a bit more!

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

The request by the board of Rotary International and the Foundation board of trustees is that every club to donate $1,500 USD ($1,921CAD) as a minimum.

Remember that for every dollar donated the Gates foundation will match 2 to one so $1,500 dollars becomes $4,500 dollars........

Please note that due to the ongoing challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have reluctantly made the decision to cancel RYLA this year. Stay tuned for a revamped 2022 RYLA, possibly incorporating a hybrid online - in-person program and offering sessions for interact-age as well. If you're interested in being a part of the excitement in planning and implementing, don't hesitate to reach out. 

Neil Phillips + Weiting Bollu

Co-Chairs, RYLA D7070

weiting.bollu@gmail.com

NPhillips@dgn-marketing.com

I want to personally thank everyone who join us for our  "Director Dialogues". The first one was with Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley and the second one with Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin.  Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month  at 7pm ET/4pm PT, free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32!  

CLICK ON THIS ZOOM LINK to See the November 12 Recording with Ian Riseley. 

The second District Dialogue was January 14th, 2021 -  Titled: Elevate Rotaract, what does it mean to Rotary?  My guest was Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin   He talked with us about what "Elevate Rotaract" means in practical terms. 

HERE IS THE  ZOOM LINK to See the January 14 Recordin with Barry Rassin 

Upcoming Director Dialogue - Wednesday, March 10, 2021, "Positive Peace"

Valarie's guest will be Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta.  CLICK ON THIS LINK to register for the webinar.

For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.

Thank you,

Valarie Wafer

Save the date and stay tuned for an exciting announcement in the coming weeks about our District Conference and Year End Celebration!  We have pivoted due to COVID and while we won't be holding the Conference at a hotel, we will have a safe, fun, and engaging itinerary including activities for the whole family to make a difference in our communities across the District!!  More info to come. .....

We are looking for women to join a committee to come up with some ideas to celebrate and recognize International Women's Day on March 8 with a focus on the amazing women of Rotary and D7070!  Please put out a request to your club members and if interested have them contact Bowmanville Rotarian Johanna de Boer  at jdeboer@rogers.com .

It might seem like a small thing, but a logo that isn’t used properly can create confusion and mistrust. We always want to use Rotary’s logos consistently and properly to maintain a global Rotary brand that members, donors, and the public can trust.

Over the next year, we plan to talk much more about branding. In the first of a series of Rotary Voices blog posts on this topic, Rotary’s brand specialist, Liz Thiam, explains why clubs should use the Rotary logo correctly in their communities and how they can do that. ( https://blog.rotary.org/.../why-you-should-care-about.../ )

Exceptional times call for exceptional actions. COVID-19 has forced us to move our regular RLI programming to a virtual format this year. We are excited to bring you the high quality program directly to the comfort of your home. The benefit is we do not have to worry about traffic or snow!

So, what should you consider attending another virtual meeting?

Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has a mission to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. As Rotarians, you are already a leader in your community and in your profession. The purpose of RLI is to give you the skills and competencies to be an effective leader in Rotary.

Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self.  Now more than ever, the world needs Rotarians to create a more peaceful and equitable world for all.

THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING RLI  A HUGE SUCCESS IN 2020-21.

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter at susan.hunter@rotarytoronto.com

HERE ARE DETAILS OF THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR 2020-21.... Please Read More........

District 7070 currently has 16 Assistant Governor Positions. Each Assistant Governor is responsible for 4 or 5 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs. 

For the 2021-2022 Rotary Year, al of the positions have been filled. We thank you volunteering to strengthen the leadership in our District.

The Assistant Governor (AG) role is a 3-year commitment. Yearly, some AGs come to the end of their 3- year term and the District is looking for Candidates to take over to keep the roster full.  Assistant Governors are selected each year in advance of the start of their term in order to receive training, familiarize themselves with their duties, connect with the incoming Presidents of the  Rotary and Rotaract clubs they are responsible for.  

As an Assistant Governor, you are the connection between your clubs and the district. The relationships you build with club leaders make Rotary stronger. This is an important and rewarding role.

Please keep on checking and clicking on the "Current District Leadership Opportunities" page in the new menu tab "Leadership Opportunities for You In District 7070".

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:........

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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Mark Chipman's January 2021 Newsletter

• Rotary International President Holger Knaack's January 2021 Newsletter
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• The January 2021 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
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• Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's January 2021 Newsletter
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• Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - Nov 12 Recording Now Available - Register TODAY for Jan 14, 2021

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:

• Rotary's Involvement with COVID-19 Vaccination
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• Tuesday Talks - January 12 - Save Time and Get Results--Best Practices for Membership, Fundraising, Promoting Rotary 
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• Reports and Decisions from the Rotary International Board of Directors
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• "Grow Rotary Workshop" on January 23, 2021- REGISTER TODAY
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• December 20, 2020 for the Online Rotary Concert for Feed The Need - Replay NOW Available - Still Time to Make A Donation
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• Rotary International's 2020 Annual Report
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• Rotary Leadership Institute - On Zoom for 2020-21 - Register Today for the January 2021 Part II and the February 2021 Part III
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• Tuesday Talks - Dec 8 - 7 PM – “Global to Local: Climate Solutions in Action From Around the World” - Recording Now Available
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• Rotary and the Beirut Explosion - New Beirut Recovery Website - Donations NOW Being Accepted
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• District 7070 Assistant Governor Openings for 2021-22 Rotary Year - You Can Still Apply TODAY
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• 2020-21 District 7070 Conference - Be sure to REGISTER
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• Don't Miss The 2021 Rotary International Convention
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Have you checked out our District 7070 Facebook Page lately?  https://rotary7070.org/

Have you checked out the centre column to see all of the minute stories that you can share with your members and post on to your club website and social media pages? 

Have you checked out all of the previous District Newsletters that you may have missed? They are in the left hand column. 

Have you taken a moment, lately, and read " Welcome to Rotary District 7070 in Ontario, Canada !" ? It is in the right hand column of the Website. Perhaps you could add that to your club website. 

While you are in that right hand column, be sure to watch Past District Governor Ted Morrison show us how The Rotary Foundation really works. 

Have you looked into each menu tab and and then scrolled down each tab to see all of the outstanding stories and resources available to you and your club?

Have you checked the Events Calendar to see what you and your club members can register and learn more about Rotary? 

Michael Angelo Caruso, our Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator has created this Facebook group to help the best service organization get even better at marketing and the art of public image. JOIN TODAY.  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/getthewordoutnow

The ideas that you see will help you get more visitors, populate your events and raise more money for your club Feel free to ask questions and share ideas.......

Hello District 7070 Rotarians and the whole Rotary family:

Good riddance 2020 and welcome 2021!  Here’s to a better, bolder and happier year for everyone!

Even with all the many personal challenges, disappointments and sacrifices in 2020, Rotary District 7070 continued to do good in our communities and the world.  

A few of the key accomplishments in District 7070 during the first half of the Rotary year that we should recognize and celebrate include:

The People of Action campaign helps you bring your Rotary story to life by showing Rotary members as the #PeopleOfAction we are. We share a unique passion for taking action to improve their communities and the world to create lasting change. Telling your "People of Action" stories in a meaningful, coordinated way builds the public’s understanding of who you are and what you do. It highlights the impact we make in our communities and around the world. Learn how to tell your People of Action story and help answer the question, “What is Rotary?”

Helping out Beirut - The explosion at the port of Beirut on August 4,2020 impacted the entire city resulting in widespread destruction, loss of many lives, injuries in the thousands and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of citizens. District 7070 is currently looking into possible opportunities for clubs.

The Beirut Recovery Website is now up and running.  www.beirut7070.com . It contains all of the information in the video and more including an important section on Stewardship, our team members, additional documentary videos about the Karantina Hospital and more. 

Global Grant Now Established: Please Donate TODAY:

A Global Grant application (GG# 2119172) has been completed by The Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan, with the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club as the International Sponsor partner. Clubs throughout District 7070 and beyond, are invited to participate in medical equipment for the pediatrics Operating Theatre of Beirut's only public hospital. The objective is for District 7070 Rotary Clubs to donate $60,000 US towards the Grant. The money will go towards surgical equipment for the neo-natal unit at the Karatina Hospital in Beirut. The video below tells the story, how and where to send your money. Let's all get behind this humanitarian project . If you or your club wishes to make a donation, right now to the Global Grant , you may do so Please "Read more" and see how easy it is to help. . Currently, our point people are Steve Rutledge of the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise ( email: SRutledge@Bell.net)  and our District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committee Chair Richard Mewhinney ( email: rmewhinney@rogers.com ).  

Please "Read more" for more information

Exceptional times call for exceptional actions. COVID-19 has forced us to move our regular RLI programming to a virtual format this year. We are excited to bring you the high quality program directly to the comfort of your home. The benefit is we do not have to worry about traffic or snow!

So, what should you consider attending another virtual meeting?

Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has a mission to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. As Rotarians, you are already a leader in your community and in your profession. The purpose of RLI is to give you the skills and competencies to be an effective leader in Rotary.

Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self.  Now more than ever, the world needs Rotarians to create a more peaceful and equitable world for all.

DETAILS OF THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR 2020-21

The format this year will be different; instead of our typical one-day program at a college campus, we will be organizing a series of virtual meetings in the evenings during the work week. You will enjoy the same fast-paced, interactive session as you would in person.

Rotarians to complete all three levels  (Part I, II and III) after 9 weeks.

Each weeknight would consist of a minimum of 2 RLI courses. 

The format is:

6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Welcome & General Introductions

6:10 pm - 6:45 pm RLI Course #1 with Facilitator #1 (35 minutes)

6:45 pm - 7:20 pm RLI Course #2 with Facilitator #2 (35 minutes)

7:20 pm - 7:30 pm Debrief & Close

DATES:

Part I: Wednesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 18 (completed) 

Part II: Wednesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 20, Wednesday, January 27 (REGISTER TODAY)

Part II is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part I 

Part III: Wednesday, February 10, Wednesday, February 17, Wednesday, February 24 (REGISTER TODAY)

Part III is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part II 

Rotarians completing Parts I, II and III will receive an RLI pin and certificate.

TIME:  6:00 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom videoconference

FEE:  $50 donation to the Rotary Foundation is being requested for each Rotarian

REGISTER TODAY : Classes will be 15+ in size

FOR PART II: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-rli-part-2-jan--13th--20th--27th-2021

FOR PART III: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-rli-part-3-feb--10th--17th--and-24th--2021/

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter at susan.hunter@rotarytoronto.com

Congratulations to Joe Solway, his Committee, and The Bowmanville Rotary Club for the third annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham - another tremendous success. The concert featured great music from across the region. This year, the Oshawa, Oshawa-Parkwood, Whitby , and Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Clubs were co-presenters, so this is truly becoming a regional event. It is now available to see again. Click the links to watch the first and second half of the show! To watch 1st half: https://fb.watch/2x-60xOkxE/   Second half: https://fb.watch/2x-7T0yfn7/  To donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/56624

The 2020–21 RI Board of Directors met virtually on October 26 and on November 18-19, 2020. At these meetings, the Board reviewed nine committee reports and recorded 27 decisions......

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

It is a new year. A year that has been much anticipated, perhaps more so than any other year in our lives. 2021; we have been looking forward to this since March. 

Although it is a new calendar year, it is only the midpoint of our Rotary year. We have accomplished much despite the pandemic. With the advances in technology over the past ten months, communication and staying connected seems to be almost on par with in-person meetings in terms of its connectivity, graphics, inclusive innovation and much more. However, I know you join me in looking forward to the day when we don’t have to say, “you’re on mute” !!!

To the Club Presidents and District Leadership Teams - Your leadership has been inspirational! .........

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, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Click here to view their new website and check the Areas of Focus Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. The new website contains stories about supporters, just like you and your Club, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here are some highlights .........

In her January 2021 Newsletter, Allison Kingston, Community Fundraising Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada and a Member of the  Rotaract Club of Sarnia-Lambton, discusses Hurricane season and Shelterbox readiness to respond. The coronavirus pandemic means that it will be more challenging for response teams to travel to hurricane-hit countries But their links with local partners and Rotary worldwide means they can provide aid in new ways that keep families safe  . Here's more of her newsletter.....

Please join us for the Rotary District 7070 Conference in 2021 on Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the beautiful Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince Hotel) ,in Toronto. The entire Team at the hotel look forward to welcoming you for
Rotary District 7070 Conference 2020-21, so you can experience firsthand Pan Pacific’s signature hospitality – at Toronto’s first Pan Pacific hotel. Be sure to register TODAY. Here's how.....

In Holger Knaack's January 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President challenges us to think ahead about what we are doing in 2022, 2023, and beyond. He says, "We cannot foresee the future, but we can steer ourselves where we want to go. I think it is important that every Rotary club hold a strategic meeting at least once a year." He adds, "“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Planning is essential to achieving success in all areas of life, including Rotary". Once our clubs make a strategic plan, it’s then time to take action and carry out the necessary changes......

In his January 2021 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), talks about supporting the environment as Rotary's newest cause. Ravi says, "We will face the challenge strategically, as with the other areas of focus. In fact, the six other areas of focus depend on this one. For what good is it to fight disease if our polluted environment causes us to become sick again? ". He reminds us that The Rotary Foundation will be central to this work...........

As this issue goes to press, District 7070 has not received word from our Clubs of lost members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. 

NEW MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070:  MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT

To meet our challenge from our District Governor Mark Chipman, we are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge. 

Here is District Governor Mark's challenge and here is all you have to do :

I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.  

Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.

ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)

Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians! 

DG Mark

Who has the  JANUARY 2021 "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ? Please Read more....

In his January 2021 letter to Rotarians,  Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. How would YOU like to spend Rotary's money? Find out how, right here, in Bob's letter. There is lots more news in PDG Bob's letter........

What is Your Club's Online Presence?  Does it represent your club members? Does it tell the Rotary story of who you are and what you do?

Your District 7070 Public Image Committee asked one of our committee members, Rob MacArthur of the Rotary Club of Port Hope to be our "Public Image Public Investigator" to take a look at your club website and social media accounts. We asked Rob to sum up what he found and offer some suggestions to help your club. Here is Rob's look at our Rotary clubs in District 7070 and some outstanding tips how you can increase your club's public image.

For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders who are committed to using their expertise to take action and improve their communities. Awareness of Rotary is high. But public understanding of who we are, what we do, and the value we bring to communities is concerningly low.  It’s important that we tell our story in ways that help people everywhere understand what Rotary does, how we’re different, and why our work matters. Without this understanding, we can’t reach our full potential and bring more people together and improve even more communities worldwide. No other organization is quite like Rotary. By using our unique voice consistently in all our messaging, we can ensure that our communications reflect our distinct character. If we speak, write, and design in one voice, our communications will sound, read, and look unmistakably like Rotary. This will give our audiences a better understanding of who we are. Together, we can show the world that we’re people of action.......

Are you interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary?  Having a strong vibrant Rotary Club involves Membership - looking after our members - new, seasoned and potential, Public Image – reaching out to our communities showing them what we do and showing the power of what we can do -  and our Foundation and what it allows us to do.  Members of your Rotary Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee are particularly encouraged to attend. We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy.

REGISTER TODAY and GROW YOUR CLUB PRESENCE. 

REGISTER TODAY - On January 23  from 9:30 am to 11:10 am -  the District Membership Committee is hosting a New Grow Rotary Zoom Meeting. Registration is now OPEN on the District 7070 website right here. 

Last year, we had a series of  very successful Grow Rotary Workshops. The rooms were filled with lots of  “buzz” . Rotarians generated great ideas to engage and inspire. This year, we will have more Grow Rotary Workshops. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get ready to participate in the 2021 Workshops. These workshops are for all Rotarians interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary and how all aspects of our club impact membership.

The Bowmanville Rotary Club successfully hosted their third annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham - the showcase that features great music from across the region. This year, the Oshawa, Oshawa-Parkwood, Whitby , and Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Clubs were co-presenters, so this is truly becoming a regional event. It is now available to see again. Click the links to watch the first and second half of the show! To watch 1st half: https://fb.watch/2x-60xOkxE/   Second half: https://fb.watch/2x-7T0yfn7/  To donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/56624

The Environment was the theme of the Tuesday Talk on December 8^th, 2020 .  As Rotary prepares for implementing a seventh Area of Focus, Environmental Sustainability on July 1, 2021, there will be new opportunities for Rotary Clubs to engage in a wide spectrum of projects to improve the health of the planet through all kinds of actions, big and small.

Nilam Bedi, Chair, and his entire District 7070 Environmental Action Committee invited us to an evening of insights into the single most environmental issue of our times – Climate Change. The centrepiece of the evening  was the presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Bagley, Director of Drawdown Learn at Project Drawdown, which is one of world’s foremost resources for climate solutions. Dr. Elizabeth Bagley has vast experience in connecting people with the most impactful climate change solutions.

The authoritative overview of Climate Change and examples of actions at the local level from around the globe provided ideas for activities that may appeal to Rotary Clubs in District 7070. We also found out what environmental action clubs are already taking in our District.

I want to personally thank everyone who joined us for the first open meeting, "Director Dialogue," with past Rotary International President Ian Riseley!  Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December 2020) at this same time (7pm ET/4pm PT) free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32!  FIRST MEETING was ON NOV 12.

CLICK ON THIS ZOOM LINK to See the Recording. 

For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.

January 14th, 2021 - Elevate Rotaract, what does it mean to Rotary?  My guest will be Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin   He'll talk with us about what "Elevate Rotaract" means in practical terms.  Register now by CLICKING HERE.

Thank you,

Valarie Wafer

Hello District 7070 Rotarians and the whole Rotary family:

December marks the half way point in the Rotary year, and this year also represents the last month in an exhausting 2020. While we have all felt the impacts of COVID, my heartfelt sympathies go out to those who have experienced loss or hardship during this difficult period.

At the same time, I am inspired by the opportunities that have been found amidst the chaos. Clubs have discovered new and innovative fundraising and community activities to stay engaged, relevant and impactful.  Thank you all for making a positive difference in our communities and around the world especially at a time when it is most needed. ....... 

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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. 

HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Mark Chipman's December 2020 Newsletter

• Rotary International President Holger Knaack's December 2020 Newsletter
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• The December 2020 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
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• Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's December 2020 Newsletter
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• Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - Nov 12 Recording Now Available - Register TODAY for Jan 14, 2021

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:

• SHARE this #Giving Tuesday
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• Tuesday Talks - Dec 8 - 7 PM – “Global to Local: Climate Solutions in Action From Around the World” - REGISTER TODAY
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• Help 'Save a Tree with Rotary' - a Heritage Oak Tree older than Canada! - DONATE TODAY - Before Dec 12
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• Rotary Wants to Hear from YOU - The Rotary 2020 Member Census
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• Rotary and the Beirut Explosion - New Beirut Recovery Website - Donations NOW Being Accepted
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• Durham College names Global Classroom in honour of 11District 7070 Rotary Clubs
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• District 7070 Assistant Governor Openings for 2021-22 Rotary Year - You Can Still Apply TODAY
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• Rotary Leadership Institute - On Zoom for 2020-21 - Register Today for the January 2021 Part II and the February 2021 Part III
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• COVID-19: See What District 7070 Clubs Are Doing and Requesting
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• 2020-21 District 7070 Conference - Be sure to REGISTER TODAY
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• Don't Miss The 2021 Rotary International Convention

PLEASE "READ MORE" TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS INSIDE......

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

Every year we champion disease prevention and treatment during the month of December. This year I could not think of a more apt subject to keep in our thoughts as Christmas beckons along with the promise of vaccinations, a promise to protect mankind against the deadly pandemic of Covid-19. 

Rotarians are no strangers to vaccinations. Globally we are seen as champions of vaccination and inoculation. Rotary along with our close partners, the World Health Organization, the Gates foundation and GAVI the Vaccine Alliance. It goes without saying, without your contribution to the world of disease prevention, tens of thousands of endemic countries would still be dealing with mass death and illness as a result of Polio. In fact, if it weren’t for you and Rotarians around the world the number of endemic countries would certainly be more than two. .........

Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too. 

Each day throughout this series, Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee, posted a series of quick tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date. Go to the Facebook Page and Boost Your Club's Public Image.

While you are there, look for the new "Why Rotary" Series of posts that Sue Miller has featured for you and your Rotary Club. Share these posts too in your social media accounts. #whyrotary #rotary7070 ......

Learn more about Rotary’s Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement, what DEI means, and how you can put it into practice in this 15-minute course in the Learning Center.

Members of Rotary and Rotaract will soon be receiving an email with a link to the 2020 Rotary Member Census. Please take time to fill out the 15-minute survey by the end of December.

Five Rotary Clubs in District 7070 hosted 65 Rotarians from Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs in District 7070 at an outstanding Zoom meeting on November 26, to save an important part of Ontario's heritage AND contribute to the fight against climate change. The Evening was hosted by CTV's Colin D' Mello with special guests: Mark Cullen, Deputy Mayor Michael Thompson, Carolyn King, Edith George, Sophia Maiolo and Nilam Bedi. District 7070 came together to help save an Oak Tree that is older than Canada!

Zhelevo is a majestic Red Oak located in a residential community near the Humber River in Toronto. It is well over 250 years old and was recognized as a Heritage Tree in 2009 thanks to the incredible efforts of Edith George, its neighbour and friend.

As this issue goes to press, District 7070 has not received word from our Clubs of lost members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. 

While building the Rotary Club of Port Hope Twitter account I noticed that some clubs in the district have multiple Twitter accounts. This can happen very easily as years go by. As people come and go from clubs, sometimes the information is not passed on or is forgotten. The problem is it can confuse and hinder your social media efforts. 

To find out if your club has multiple Twitter accounts, or any multiple social media accounts, do a search on the social media site of your clubs name and the word Rotary. This should produce a list where you can see if you have two accounts. You should delete the account that is not being used anymore. This may be difficult as it may be registered to a member that is not around anymore, but it should be doable. 

If any club is having any trouble deleting accounts and needs help, feel free to contact me. info@robmac.org

Also please remember I noticed a few clubs had multiple domain names registered. Although a problem as well, domains do expire so it should correct itself.

The District Facebook Fan Page is now regularly posting tips and help and social media.  Be sure to check them out.

One thing I have noticed is clubs are not posting enough content in my opinion. You should be posting events, news, milestones, and club anniversaries.

One other area I find that is overlooked is sending out press releases to local radio, tv, and print outlets. This is a great resource to help get the word out and raise awareness in your area. The same news, announcements, events, and milestones, that you would send out on social media, should also be sent to these outlets. In doing this, you could get calls for interviews, the release will be reprinted, and media may show up to your meetings from time to time.

Be safe and well...

Rob MacArthur

Rotary Club of Port Hope

District 7070 PI PI

Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary?

THESE ARE FOR YOU !!! - The District Membership Committee is hosting New Member Zoom Get-Togethers.  Anyone who has joined Rotary since January 1, 2019 is invited to participate. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it.  So join us throughout 2020  as we share some Rotary basics and not so basics.  And bring any questions you might have!  A Zoom link will be sent to those who register.

Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join.  Potential members welcome too,  although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian.

Rotarians from all over District 7070 enjoyed the November 25 Get Together and they are looking forward to the next one from  7-8 pm on Thursday February 18, 2021 .

In his December 2020 letter to Rotarians,  Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. How would YOU like to spend Rotary's money? Find out how, right here, in Bob's letter. There is lots more news in PDG Bob's letter........

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages charitable giving at the outset of the Christmas and holiday season. Rotary and Rotaract members can take action this Giving Tuesday, December 1, by making a gift to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund SHARE, which makes sustainable projects possible both on a local and global level.......

NEW MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070:  MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT

To meet our challenge from our District Governor Mark Chipman, we are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge. 

Here is District Governor Mark's challenge and here is all you have to do :

I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.  

Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.

ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)

Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians! 

DG Mark

Who has the THIRD "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ? Please Read more....

Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help.  Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Click here to view their new website and check the Areas of Focus Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. The new website contains stories about supporters, just like you and your Club, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here are some highlights .........

In his December 2020 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), asks us to remember the Rotary Foundation at this time of generosity, during the year-end holidays - a time of giving and sharing, and it is not limited to our loved ones. It is also for the people we have never met and will never see, for those who are not so fortunate as we and could use a helping hand. The miracle of giving that Scrooge discovered on Christmas Eve is exactly what The Rotary Foundation does 365 days a year..........

In Holger Knaack's December 2020 Newsletter, Holger looks back on 2020 as a year of great change and strength for our organization and gives us all reasons to be optimistic about Rotary in the year ahead . Rotary didn't stop, despite the pandemic. We removed obstacles, found new ways to connect, and embraced new approaches to service, such as online projects and virtual fundraising........

In her December 2020 Newsletter, Allison Kingston, Community Fundraising Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada and a Member of the  Rotaract Club of Sarnia-Lambton, discusses Hurricane season and Shelterbox readiness to respond. The coronavirus pandemic means that it will be more challenging for response teams to travel to hurricane-hit countries But their links with local partners and Rotary worldwide means they can provide aid in new ways that keep families safe  . Here's more of her newsletter.....

Bob Wallace, Chair, and the entire District 7070 Foundation Committee hosted everyone in District 7070 to "Tuesday Talks" on November 10 to "The Rotary Foundation. Fund Raising in Challenging times and adapting in these times" Our keynote speaker was Brenda Cressey, Rotary Foundation Trustee - 2017-2021.

Brenda joined Rotary in 1989 and is currently a proud member of the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine. USA in District 7780.  Brenda served as District 5240 (California) as its Governor in 2001-02.  She is retired as the CEO of Office Support Systems, a telecommunications business. Brenda served in several key roles for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation over the years including serving as the first woman Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair in 2018-19 and will continue her four-year trustee term through 2021. 

Most of Brenda’s assignments have focused on successful Fund Development for The Rotary Foundation, specifically in the areas of Peace and Polio Eradication her passion and mission in Rotary.  However, she shares the importance of supporting the Annual Fund, Endowments and Major Gifts. She has witnessed several successful projects made possible by Rotary Clubs and Districts and enjoys seeing the full engagement of passionate Rotarians successfully implementing projects in each of the six Areas of Focus.  Most recently she is inspired by the amazing projects currently being carried out around the globe addressing community needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Having participated in several Rotary humanitarian projects around the world, she is a proud Rotary Foundation Alumnus. Brenda has seen and experienced, first-hand, how our gifts to the Rotary Foundation greatly impact the lives of others and how these gifts will someday bring peace and understanding around the world.  She and her husband Dick are members of the prestigious Arch Klumph Society, Major Donors, members of the Paul Harris and the new Legacy Societies and have established the Brenda and Richard Cressey Endowment for Peace, supporting Peace Certificate Fellowships. She is the recipient of the RI “Service Above Self Award” and The Rotary Foundation’s “Citation for Meritorious Service,” and the Rotary Foundations highest recognition, The Distinguished Service Award. 

The Environment is the theme of our next Tuesday Talk on December 8^th, 2020 at 7:00 PM.  As Rotary prepares for implementing a seventh Area of Focus, Environmental Sustainability on July 1, 2021, there will be new opportunities for Rotary Clubs to engage in a wide spectrum of projects to improve the health of the planet through all kinds of actions, big and small.

The authoritative overview of Climate Change and examples of actions at the local level from around the globe will provide ideas for activities that may appeal to Rotary Clubs in District 7070. There will also be an opportunity to find out what environmental action clubs are already taking in our District.

Please REGISTER TODAY. 

Exceptional times call for exceptional actions. COVID-19 has forced us to move our regular RLI programming to a virtual format this year. We are excited to bring you the high quality program directly to the comfort of your home. The benefit is we do not have to worry about traffic or snow!

So, what should you consider attending another virtual meeting?

Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has a mission to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. As Rotarians, you are already a leader in your community and in your profession. The purpose of RLI is to give you the skills and competencies to be an effective leader in Rotary.

Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self.  Now more than ever, the world needs Rotarians to create a more peaceful and equitable world for all.

DETAILS OF THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR 2020-21

The format this year will be different; instead of our typical one-day program at a college campus, we will be organizing a series of virtual meetings in the evenings during the work week. You will enjoy the same fast-paced, interactive session as you would in person.

Rotarians to complete all three levels  (Part I, II and III) after 9 weeks.

Each weeknight would consist of a minimum of 2 RLI courses. 

The format is:

6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Welcome & General Introductions

6:10 pm - 6:45 pm RLI Course #1 with Facilitator #1 (35 minutes)

6:45 pm - 7:20 pm RLI Course #2 with Facilitator #2 (35 minutes)

7:20 pm - 7:30 pm Debrief & Close

DATES:

Part I: Wednesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 18 (completed) 

Part II: Wednesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 20, Wednesday, January 27 (filled)

Part II is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part I 

Part III: Wednesday, February 10, Wednesday, February 17, Wednesday, February 24 (REGISTER TODAY)

Part III is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part II 

Rotarians completing Parts I, II and III will receive an RLI pin and certificate.

TIME:  6:00 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom videoconference

FEE:  $50 donation to the Rotary Foundation is being requested for each Rotarian

REGISTER TODAY : Classes will be 15+ in size

FOR PART III: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-rli-part-3-feb--10th--17th--and-24th--2021/

For more information, please contact Susan Hunter at susan.hunter@rotarytoronto.com

I want to personally thank everyone who joined us for the first open meeting, "Director Dialogue," with past Rotary International President Ian Riseley!  Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December 2020) at this same time (7pm ET/4pm PT) free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32!  FIRST MEETING was ON NOV 12.

CLICK ON THIS ZOOM LINK to See the Recording. 

For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.

January 14th, 2021 - Elevate Rotaract, what does it mean to Rotary?  My guest will be Past R.I. President Barry Rassin   He'll talk with us about what "Elevate Rotaract" means in practical terms.  Register now by CLICKING HERE.

Thank you,

Valarie Wafer

Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too. 

Thank you to Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee created and posted these very useful tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date.

Be sure to go to the District 7070 Facebook Page and view them all. 

You are invited to the 'Save a Tree with Rotary' initiative on November 26 via Zoom.  Please click on the link below to attend. You can also book family and friends

Nov 26, 2020 7:00-8:15 pm on Zoom