When we tell Rotary’s story, we want to position ourselves as a just and welcoming organization that is open to all. As people of action, we do more when we do it together. The RI Board of Directors strengthened our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement with guidance from the DEI Task Force to ensure that our organization values and lives the principles of DEI. Use this statement to help you set specific, measurable goals for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your club’s culture. Please Read the statement.....
Engaging Rotary’s past program participants in club and district projects and meetings can be the key to making them feel that they have a place in Rotary. Rotary Reconnect Week, October 4 - 10, is a great opportunity to invite alumni to participate in a service project, have a party that celebrates alumni, or just encourage them to pursue membership. Many alumni crave a personal connection to Rotary after their programs. As we celebrate Reconnect Week, we invite former Rotaractors, Interactors, Earlyactors, Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotary Scholars, Rotary Youth Exchange students, and other alumni to renew their relationship with Rotary. Learn more.
Rotary’s Action Plan is the bridge between what we are today and what we want and need to be. It is our plan for fulfilling our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. Our members, as people of action, are the key to achieving any of the plan’s four priorities. So adding members allows us to achieve more. RI President Shekhar Mehta is deeply committed to growing and sustaining Rotary membership........
Rotary’s area of focus icons promote the causes that reflect the critical humanitarian issues that our members address worldwide. The Brand Center has newly redesigned graphics for individual areas of focus and the whole list in various colors and easier-to-use formats. You’ll also find guidelines for using them. Use these icons in social media, on websites, and in other materials to show the causes your club supports. Log into MyRotary and Download the icons.
Log in to MyRotary and see Rotary’s newest self-paced learning module, Public Relations and Your Club, is now available. Take this 15-minute online course and learn strategies for using media and public relations to gain visibility, increase awareness of club initiatives, and promote your impact in the community.
New Learning Center Course: Public Relations and Your Club
Log into MyRotary and visit the Brand Center to download Rotary’s latest videos. Videos can give viewers insight into a project and provide a visualization of its impact. You can post them on your club website and social media channels or share them with friends. In one of our newest videos, “Voices of Members,” be inspired by Rotary members from around the world talking about how they’ve been responding to COVID-19. It helps spread the word that we are people of action, even in the most challenging of times. Watch the videos here when you log into MyRotary
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her September 2021 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, says that each year,Rotary helps Shelterbox Canada to go further, support more people, and access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. Thanks to your support this past Rotary year we have been able to deliver aid to families recovering after disaster in India, Honduras, Philippines, Tanzania, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. Find out how your club can help and become a Shelterbox Hero. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his October 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. .......
Posted by John Germ, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2021-22
In his October 2021 message to Rotarians, John Germ, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), says , . 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.
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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 members), and through our Public Image, reaching out to our communities, showing them what we do and showing the power of what we can do - and our through our Rotary 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. You will get some tips from clubs that have been successful in "Growing Rotary" right in their own clubs.
REGISTER TODAY and GROW YOUR CLUB PRESENCE. - On October 16 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 righthere. .......
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District Governor 2022 - 23, Rotary District 7070
To the Rotary family here in District 7070,
Join us next year to explore what’s possible in Rotary, in Houston, and in yourself. Each year, Rotary members from all over the world come together to discover new opportunities to increase our impact, broaden our reach, and strengthen our ability to adapt for future success. It’s also the perfect venue to find new ways to enhance your Rotary experience. Register right here, Register before December 15, 2021 and save $100 US.
We are working to organize a special District 7070 celebration - details to follow.......
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2021, we are staying with our Rotary Leadership Institute programming in the virtual format as a result of the pandemic. Although we all appreciate that videoconference will never replace the personal connection that we get from meeting face-to-face, we still had a very successful program with overwhelming response and enthusiasm from Rotarians across the District. Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. This Rotary year, we will be maintaining our virtual format on the Zoom platform. Register right here for Part TWO. First session is October 13 from 6 to 8 PM. Here are some important new details for 2021-22 .....
Posted by Liz Courtney, Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator,
Liz Courtney, an assistant Rotary public image coordinator, explains why it’s important to consistently use logos and messaging when promoting your club. In her post, find a list of steps you can take to give your club a unified image, which will build trust in and awareness of your club. Please Read her blog.....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor and Chair District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
Trenton is anxiously awaiting your arrival for the 2021 Rotary Foundation Walk!
Join fellow Rotarians and their families and explore Trenton through your choice of walking routes. Choose from the "around the park" 1K route or the "around the town" 5K route. Check out this video of the 5K route to get a glimpse of the scenery you'll enjoy. And scenery won't be all you'll get. The walk will be supplemented with historical and interesting tidbits of information that are sure to spark your interest. Lunch will be served free of charge.
Due to COVID restrictions, this year we are having a morning and an afternoon walk. Each walk can accommodate up to 100 participants. A wonderful box lunch will be served for you to enjoy enroute, in the park or on your way home. Click here to register for the morning or afternoon walk or to volunteer. (only registered guests will receive a lunch)
Richard Mewhinney, Chair of the District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committee invites our Rotary family to hear Past District Governor Ron Denham, Chair Emeritus of WASH-RAG. In the first of two Tuesday Talks, you will learn what we, Rotarians, can do to solve water, sanitation & hygiene problems and how Rotarians can change this dynamic to ensure sustainable , effective water or sanitation systems that serv communities forever.
Posted by Deb Murray, Past Chair, District Rotary Youth Exchange Committee, Current District 7070 Secretary - Technology
Here we are in this exciting transition back to a new normal. It’s an opportunity exploding with optimistic enthusiasm. Rotary International has given districts around the world the green light to reinstate the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) programs. District 7070 is committed to RYE long term program. As our district embraces this decision, we are reaching out to clubs to embrace and commit too. Our clubs are the cornerstone of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. It all starts with YOU! .......
District 7070 is looking for Rotarians who are interested in leading our District as Governor in the 2024-25 Rotary year – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. All Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are invited to submit suggestions to me on or before Friday, January 7th, 2022. Nomination forms should be scanned and sent by email to ron@rrdfsi.ca.
Posted by Ron Dick, District 7070 Governor , 2021-22
In his September 2021 Newsletter, during Basic Education and Literacy Month, District Governor Ron Dick talks about his many DG visits to clubs in August and challenges every club to add the “Free Reading Program” to their club website. He invites everyone to register today for the September 14 Tuesday Talks on Youth Service, and asks us to get ready with our pledges and donations for our Rotary Foundation Walk in Trenton on September 26 ...........
Posted by Valrie Wafer, Vice-President & Director , Rotary International
In her September 2021 Newsletter, in Basic Education & Literacy Month, Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer talks about one of Rotary International President Shekhar's overarching themes this year empowering girls with a focus on improving health, education, well-being and economic security of girls across the globe. She also talks about Dr. Tanyss and Gem Munro and that Amarok Society and how they teach mothers to teach children in the slums of India........
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, 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 Past 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 .........
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his September 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, and attend the Rotary Foundation Walk on September 26 in Trenton, Ontario. .......
It is always with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family. Please send your notices to Newsletter Editor Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com .....
Posted by John Germ, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2021-22
In his September 2021 message to Rotarians, John Germ, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), says , "If you can dream it, you can do it" (one of John's mottos). He knows that that literacy is, for many, the first step out of poverty. He says that our solution, in the form of a district grant or global grant, will be tailored for each community. And if it’s a Rotary grant, John adds that you can bet it will be well-planned, strategic, and most of all, sustainable. He adds, "Rotary’s passion for literacy and education projects is well-known. So is our commitment to make them happen". Please read more ......
Posted by Shekhar Mehta, Rotary International President 2021-22
In Shekhar Mehta's September 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President talks about September being Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary. He says that enhancing literacy skills is critical, especially for girls and women, literacy can be a life-or-death issue. He adds. "Empowering people through education is among the boldest goals we have as Rotarians". He is asking each club, starting this month, to consider how your club can Serve to Change Lives through literacy Please read more.........
Posted by Courtney Doldron, Assistant Governor District 7070
Basic Education & Literacy Month takes on even greater importance for Rotarians this year, as we come to see the the profound impact of the pandemic on education and literacy. As one of our seven Areas of Focus, Rotarians understand the critical importance of literacy. BELRAG (Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group) supports Rotarians to to address these challenges to enable children to be confident readers and learners. BELRAG is offering three excellent opportunities to assist clubs and districts in their outreach to support literacy in their communities.....
Join us for a special graduation ceremony for our 2022-23 District Governors who have completed their Zone-level training sessions! Join fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors from across Canada and the north-east USA. Meet Rotary International President Elect Jennifer Jones and Past Rotary International President and Rotary Foundation Trustee Barry Rassin. Hear from Rotary International Vice President Valarie Wafer and cheer on our incoming District Governors for 2022-23.Live Keynote speakers and Q and A with them if time permits. Registration is Free. CLICK HERE to REGISTER
Congratulations to the 24 clubs within District 7070 that received the 2020-21 Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve from Rotary International! Please Read more to find out the Citation Awardees.....
The 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region (and the Rotary Club of Port Hope ), on behalf of your co-hosts, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood and Durham College invite you to District 7070'sWorld Polio Day 2021 - Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. (see the Class Page for a sneak preview right HERE) The event will run from 7 pm to about 8:30 pm live from The Rotary Global Classroom featuring Dr Bob Scott,(past Rotary International Vice-President and Immediate Past Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee ), Mike McGovern, (the current Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee, and Dr. Tunji Funsho, Chair of Nigeria's Polio Plus Committee . We will also hear from Jennifer Jones, incoming Rotary International President and Valarie Wafer, Vice President and Director of Rotary International as well. Together, they will update all of us about Rotary's efforts with our Global Polio Eradication initiative Partners and our challenge, going forward to End Polio Now.........
Save the Date. Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 9 am to 12 noon for the Rotary Foundation Walk in Trenton, Ontario. We are having an in-person walk this year for Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, the whole District 7070 Rotary family. . Please stay tuned for more information. .....
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:
DO MORE TOGETHER; USE CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MESSAGING; BUILD AWARENESS OF AND PRIDE IN THE ROTARY BRAND; AND HELP CLUBS TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION
To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 achieve their Strategic Action goals, the District Public Relations Committee is introducing a Rotary Club ClubRunner website refresh Program available for your club TODAY. Please Read more......
A Clubrunner Website Refresh Program for Your Club - Available NOW - Sign Up Your Club TODAY - Program Discount from District 7070 Filling Up Fast - 4 Spots Open - Register TODAY
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2021, we are staying with our Rotary Leadership Institute programming in the virtual format as a result of the pandemic. Although we all appreciate that videoconference will never replace the personal connection that we get from meeting face-to-face, we still had a very successful program with overwhelming response and enthusiasm from Rotarians across the District. Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. This Rotary year, we will be maintaining our virtual format on the Zoom platform. Register right here for Part One . Here are some important new details for 2021-22 .....
Posted by Lianne Radocsay - President, Rotary Club of Stirling
To our Rotary family in District 7070,
The Rotary Club of Stirling is going to donate $5,000 to ShelterBox and the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund. That is equivalent to approximately $175 per member. We, a smaller rural club, challenge other clubs in District 7070 to recognize our commitment of $175/member and give generously. The current goal as shown in District Governor Ron Dick's weekly email to Club Presidents is is $35,000. With over 1,800 active members in District 7070 we should be able to far exceed that amount if all Clubs participate.
Prior to the discussion about Haiti, we discussed our recent yard sale which was held in the hot and humid weather. It was an extreme amount of work but each day we were able to go home to a satisfying meal, a warm shower, a nice bed, and many other comforts of home. We raised close to $5,000 at our yard sale. It was an unanimous decision to give $5,000 to ShelterBox and the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
Fellow District 7070 Clubs and Rotarians, please accept our challenge!
Yours In Rotary,
Lianne Radocsay
President, Rotary Club of Stirling
Rotary Club of Stirling's Shelterbox Challenge to District 7070 Clubs
Lianne Radocsay - President, Rotary Club of Stirling
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her September 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, says, "We can’t predict disasters, but with your support, we can be ready to respond providing displaced families with the life-saving aid they need right when they need it most." Here's more of her newsletter.....
What is your Rotary Club doing to support this important Rotary Foundation Area of Focus?
Basic education and literacy is one of The Rotary Foundation’s seven areas of focus. We know that basic education and literacy are essential for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace. ......
Please join us on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7 PM for Tuesday Talks on "Youth Services - Get Involved" , hosted by the Leaders of the District 7070 Youth Services Committees. Find out how your club can become more involved in so many services to our Youth, here in District 7070, in southern Ontario: Earlyact, Interact, Rotaract, and International Youth Exchange. Listen to the leaders: Heather Drakes, Chair of District 7070 Earlyact; Laura Bradford, Chair District 7070 Interact; Shauna Moore, Chair District 7070 Rotaract; and Stacey Chikoto, our District 7070 Rotaract Representative
Posted by Michael McGovern, Rotary International PolioPlus Committee Chair
Here is an Update from Mike McGovern, Rotay International Polio Plus Committee Chair, compliments of Scott Boucher's Facebook post in Rotary District 7790 page.....
Posted by Ross Bowser, Co-Chair District 7070 Global Grant Scholars Committee
The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation recently confirmed the award of two District 7070 Global Grant Scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Global Grant Scholarships are US$30,500 scholarships for postgraduate work in any Rotary Area of Focus . Rotary International's Global Grant Scholarship program began as the Ambassadorial Scholarship Program in 1947. More than 40,000 men and women from over 100 countries have studied abroad under this program. Acknowledged as the world’s largest privately funded international scholarship program, today’s Global Grant Scholars are expected to be ambassadors for Rotary and Canada to their host countries. We are pleased to announce this year's recipients......
Posted by Beth Selby, Past District Givenror and Chair , District 7070 Youth Exchange
The global pandemic put a pause on the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Rotary International has confirmed that districts may resume sending and hosting students as of July, 2022. The District Rotary Youth Exchange Committee is seeking support from our District's Rotary Clubs to select an Outbound Student in the Fall, 2021 and host an Inbound Student for the 2022-2023 school year.
Our District has successfully supported Outbound and Inbound Students for numerous years. Students' participation in the program provides them with an opportunity to attend a secondary school, be hosted by a Rotary club, live with Host Families, experience a new culture, perhaps learn a new language, and make life-long friendships.
A ClubRunner Event request was sent to Club Presidents outlining timelines and requesting a commitment.
If you have any questions, please contact PDG Beth Selby, Rotary Club of Cobourg (selbyandvail@gmail.com; 905-372-1514).
Rotary Youth Exchange is Back !!!
Beth Selby, Past District Givenror and Chair , District 7070 Youth Exchange
Posted by John Currie, Exectuive Director Rotary HIP , and Past President Rotary Club of Pickering
Thank you for your interest and support for the HIP / District 7070/7010 Y2Y Engagement event at Camp Kawartha in early October. The organizing committee met last week and considered feedback and the impact of COVID developments on the plans. The Y2Y initiative is a solid program that has been well received, however safety is a primary concern. With the recent increase in COVID cases and the uncertainty of the impact on youth going back into classrooms in September, there is potentially considerable risk to youth being placed in camp rooms together overnight. The committee has taken the concerns seriously and is re-engineering and extending the program. Please Read more.....
Watch the August 'Tuesday Talks' now available on the District 7070 You Tube Channel - "Your Club Website and Social Media Tips" . We are very fortunate to have the timely topic of websites and social media presented by Melissa Wells of Ex Nihilo Website Designs. Her marketing tips for your club were outstanding.
Melissa brought the expertise of being a Rotarian, A Clubrunner expert and a web developer to maximize value for your club Technology budget. Melissa gave a brief run through of the steps of the District 7070 Website Refresh Program that she has completed with over 60 Rotary Clubs and will include many examples of completed sites. Her main focus was on marketing strategy for your club and many tips on how to leverage your website into both social and traditional media and how to draw hits to your website, in other words- Online marketing 101. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAkmltxbtP8.
Tuesday Talks - August 10 - Marketing & Social Media Tips for Your Club - Watch It on Rotary District 7070 You Tube Channel
Join us for the Zones 28 & 32 2021 free Virtual Zone Summit, November 2, 3 and 4 at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT each day. Register now - CLICK HERE! On Zoom and FREE.
Tuesday, November 2nd, we connect as we focus on leadership, and gather for our Beyond Borders event and class reunion dinners! Enjoy the one and only "DoGoodery" Chris Wells as he opens our event! Your MC for the evening is Sherry Chamberlain
Wednesday, November 3rd, we inspire as we hear amazing stories about service and innovation from our clubs and districts.
Thursday, November 4th, we celebrate as we roll-out the red carpet and present our district Foundation and Membership awards! Entertainment including international recording artist Martin Kerr. Speakers include Zone Summit host R.I.V.P. Valarie Wafer, Rotary Foundation Trustee Dean Rohrs, Zone Summit Chair and Director Elect Drew Kessler & Event MC Peter Schultz........ Please Read more.......
Posted by Michael Angelo Caruso, Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator
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.......
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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. - On September 11 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 righthere. .......
Posted by Ron Dick, District 7070 Governor , 2021-22
In his August 2021 Newsletter, during Membership Month, District Governor Ron Dick talks about Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, challenge for every Rotarian to “Each one Bring one” and every Rotary District to form 2 new Rotary and / or Rotaract Clubs; the charter of our newest Rotary Club of GOALS; our District New Members Get Together and Grow Rotary Sessions; our August "Tuesday Talks" with Melissa Wells on your Club website refresh and social media tips; and Ron's first in-person hybrid meeting...........
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2020, we moved our Rotary Leadership Institute programming into a virtual format as a result of the pandemic. Although we all appreciate that videoconference will never replace the personal connection that we get from meeting face-to-face, we still had a very successful program with overwhelming response and enthusiasm from Rotarians across the District. Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. This Rotary year, we will be maintaining our virtual format on the Zoom platform. Here are some important new details for 2021-22 .....
August is Membership and New Club Development Month, when Rotary Clubs, around the world focus on membership in Rotary. Does your club have a plan? Are you executing your own plan to invite your friends and business associates to join your Rotary Club? President Shekhar says ' "Each One, Bring One". It’s time. Time to celebrate your Rotary club, your members, and the good you do in your community and around the world. Tell everyone and ask them to join......
If you missed our first 'Tuesday Talks' of the new Rotary Year on July 13 with District Governor Ron Dick you may have missed "What’s Happening in District 7070 this year" . Be sure to go to the Rotary District 7070 You Tube Channel and hear DG Ron Dick talk 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.
July 13, 2021 "Tuesday Talks" - What's happening in District 7070 This Year? - Watch It on the District 7070 You Tube Channel TODAY
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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 Wednesday, August 25 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!
The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past two years.
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.
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,in 2020 and February 18 and April 8 in 2021 Get Togethers. We are all looking forward to the next one from 7-8 pm on Wednesday August 25, 2021.
For more details and to see the recordings of the August 20, Nov 25 and Feb 18 and Apr 8 New Members Zoom Get Togethers which are now in the District 7070 Ypu Tube Channel and in Membership Tab of the District 7070 Website, please Read more......
Posted by David Andrews, Chair, District 7070 Public Image Committee
District 7070 Public Image Committee is calling for both Rotaractors and Rotarians in the District to join the District Public Image Committee. Our scope is to boost Rotary's Public Image and to assist Rotary Clubs in D7070 to do the same.
We are looking for Rotaractors and Rotarians who have experience in the field of Public Relations, Social Media platforms, and news writing. We want you to use those attributes to assist clubs and our Committee . Are you that Rotarian? Are you that Rotaractor? If you are interested, please contact Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and we can set up a time to chat about your interests.
Be sure to see the Public Image menu tab on our District Website and check out our District Facebook Page , Twitter account and Instagram account and this Dsitrict Newsletter too, for some idea of what we do.
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?”
Your Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club can earn a Rotary Citation for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and your club. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community.
Rotary International Zones 28 & 32 (formerly Zones 24 & 32) is a community of Rotarians, spanning two languages, four countries and seven time zones: Bermuda, Canada, France and the United States. It is you and me.
The Zone Website is filled with news from around the Rotary world, and even in our own backyard. Please take a look at theZone websiteand you will find monthly Beyond Borders Newsletters, letters from our Rotary leaders, dates and sites of our Rotary Zone Conferences which you can attend, Rotary events in our own backyard, Resources on membership, The Rotary Foundation and Public Image, and a section called Great Ideas To Share (Best Practices you can use and share with your members), membership webinars , and up to the minute news and download files. Enjoy.
Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Website - Your Source for The Latest Rotary News, Events & Connections You Can Use for Your Club
As a Rotary brand specialist, I see Rotary signs everywhere. I guess you could say it’s an occupational hazard. Even my children spot Rotary signs wherever we go. So when I attended a local Rotary event in my hometown last year, I couldn’t help but notice how Rotary’s logo was being used. At first, I was thrilled to see the club’s logo featured on a banner welcoming attendees. But then......
Rotary is committed to raising $50 million per year to end polio. Again, for the 2021-22 Rotary year, with donations matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, every contribution goes even further to eradicate polio. One dollar from you and two dollars from the Gates Foundation. Make your donation to PolioPlus and help us deliver vaccinations to communities around the globe. Please DONATE TODAY.
You Can Help Rotary Reach our PolioPlus Fundraising Goal In This Rotary Year - Here's How
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 articles available to you today.
Have you checked out the up to the minute scrolling stories that you can share with your members and post on to your club website and social media pages? Have you checked out the new concise menu tabs? Have you seen all of the links at the bottom of the page? There's more good news here... Please Read more.....
Posted by Bill Empey - District 7070 Representative for HIP
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 Bill Empey at the Rotary Club of Toronto with any questions or concerns. He can be reached at empey@prismeconomics.com .
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.....
Posted by Bill Empey - District 7070 Representative for HIP
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 Bill Empey at the Rotary Club of Toronto with any questions or concerns. He can be reached at empey@prismeconomics.com . Let's all get involved.
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.....
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Have you seen what is on our District 7070 YouTube channel ? Subscribe TODAY. Use the videos. It will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world! People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners. Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings.
85 Videos (and counting) that are broken down into the following playlists:
Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio
Director's Dialogue
Check out our new Rotary District 7070 YouTube channel! Whether you want to catch up on a Tuesday Talk, see videos of our clubs taking action locally or globally, share an engaging video from Rotary International on your social media or at a club meeting…it’s all there and more. Please send us any appropriate videos from your club events/meetings to be included on our channel (send to suepmiller@rogers.com). Go to https://bit.ly/3dz2iBt and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
Start Using the Resources on the District 7070 YouTube Channel - Subscribe Today - No Charge
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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 .......
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District Public Image Committee
What is Your Club's Online Presence? Do You Even Have One? 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.....
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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 take place in the Fall of 2021 after clubs have had their websites refreshed. Has your club improved your Public Image?
Need Some help With Your Club's Public Image ? Just Ask Us For Help
Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Posted by Past RI President Holger Knaack and Past TRF Chair Ravi Ravindran
Here is a letter from Past Rotary International President Holger Knaack and Past Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Ravi Ravindran. It is a Call To Action. They are asking Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs to update their logos to align with our brand standards. This means using the template in the Rotary Brand Center to create a club logo and then using it consistently, like on club websites, social media accounts, and signage, to name a few.......
Rotary and our Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners have launched the Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026: Delivering on a Promise to overcome the remaining challenges to ending polio, including last year’s increase in polio cases caused by a pause in vaccination campaigns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan — the last two countries where wild polio remains endemic — have recommitted to working with the GPEI to improve vaccination campaigns and reach at-risk children. As long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
In addition to providing a roadmap to eradication, the new strategy calls for renewed political and financial commitments from governments and donors to achieve a polio-free world. Learn more about the action underway to eradicate polio.
Rotary's Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-26 - Delivering On A Promise
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her August 2021 Newsletter, Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, says,"We can’t predict disasters, but with your support, we can be ready to respond providing displaced families with the life-saving aid they need right when they need it most." Here's more of thenew Shelterbox "Stock The Box" Program in her newsletter.....
Posted by Rick Jones, Public Relations Chair, Rotary Club of Picton
When Rotary International announced that the environment was to be the seventh area of focus, the Rotary Club of Picton was ready to go into action. The club was already involved in the six avenues of service including vocational support, community service and international outreach along with active support of youth through scholarships and exchange programs. Many members felt that more was needed. Here is what they did.......
Posted by Nick Ryall, District 7070 Chair of RADAR (Rotary Action for the Development of AIDS Responses)
For over a decade, the generous members of Rotary District 7070 have supported the Rotary Pokerwalk for HIV/AIDS, and for that I thank you. Last year, in response to the Covid-19 Crisis, the walk made two distinct pivots. The first was expanding our reach to all community health. Through that change we established 2020’s Residual Beneficiary as FeedOntario.
The second pivot was to move the walk-a-thon online. And though we had no evidence that this would be successful, over 100 participants submitted walk videos and over $25,000 was raised. With the crisis ongoing, we are keeping the walk online once again this year and encourage all of you to submit videos either walking alone or in appropriately sized groups. Please Read more.....
The 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region (and the Rotary Club of Port Hope ), on behalf of your co-hosts, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood and Durham College invite you to District 7070'sWorld Polio Day 2021 - Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada. The event will run from 7 pm to about 8:30 pm live from The Rotary Global Classroom featuring Dr Bob Scott,(past Rotary International Vice-President and Immediate Past Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee ), Valarie Wafer, (Vice-President and Director of Rotary International) and Mike McGovern, (the current Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee). We are awaiting confirmation of additional senior Rotary International leaders as well. Together, they will update all of us about Rotary's efforts with our Global Polio Eradication initiative Partners to End Polio Now.........
Sometimes a trip to another country is just the start of a longer and much richer journey.
In 2007, Riyaz and Margaret Adat, (members of the Rotary Club of Willowdale) along with their two sons Anil and Seth, took a trip to Northern Tanzania to go on safari. In addition to having an exotic vacation, Riyaz wanted to show his family the country in which he had grown up. While the family of four was awed by the natural beauty of the National Parks they toured, they also became increasingly aware of the many children they encountered each day walking to and from school – all without shoes, lunches or textbooks. This reality became a topic of conversation over their evening meals. “After much discussion, we decided that we wanted to focus on helping to improve the lives of local students,” Riyaz explains. “Since we were unsure of how to proceed, we asked our tour guide/driver, David Laizer, to source a suitable school. Two days later he drove us to J.K. Nyerere Primary School in Arusha.”.......
Don't miss the August 'Tuesday Talks' on August 10 from 7 - 8 PM, titled, "Your Club Website and Social Media Tips" . We are very fortunate to have the timely topic of websites and social media presented by Melissa Wells of Ex Nihilo Website Designs.
Melissa brings the expertise of being a Rotarian, A Clubrunner expert and a web developer to maximize value for your Technology budget. Melissa will give you a run through of the steps of the District 7070 Website Refresh Program that she has completed with over 60 Rotary Clubs and will include many examples of completed sites. She will provide you with many tips on how to leverage your website into both social and traditional media and how to draw hits to your website, in other words- Online marketing 101. Register today: https://rotary7070.org/event/tuesday-talks/
Tuesday Talks - August 10 - Your Club Website & Social Media Tips - REGISTER TODAY
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. TAG US !
Tag Rotary District 7070 in all of your appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!
Be sure to go to District 7070's Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram Accounts - borrow and share our posts on your club's social media. Boost Your Rotary Image TODAY.
Increase Your Club's Visibility - TAG Rotary District 7070 - Here's How
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District Public Image Committee
What is Your Club's Online Presence? Do You Even Have One? 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.....
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Have you seen what is on our District 7070 YouTube channel ? Subscribe TODAY. Use It TODAY. It will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world! People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners. Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings.
85 Videos (and counting) that are broken down into the following playlists:
Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio
Director's Dialogue
Check out our new Rotary District 7070 YouTube channel! Whether you want to catch up on a Tuesday Talk, see videos of our clubs taking action locally or globally, share an engaging video from Rotary International on your social media or at a club meeting…it’s all there and more. Please send us any appropriate videos from your club events/meetings to be included on our channel (send to suepmiller@rogers.com). Go to https://bit.ly/3dz2iBt and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
Subscribe to the District 7070 YouTube Channel - Start Using The Resources TODAY - New Videos Being Added All The Time
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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 take place in the Fall of 2021 after clubs have had their websites refreshed. Has your club improved your Public Image?
What Is Your Club's Public Image? Does Your Club Even Have One? Where does your club fit in? Does It Reflect You and Your Members? Need Some help? Just Ask Us
Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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:
DO MORE TOGETHER
USE CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MESSAGING
BUILD AWARENESS OF AND PRIDE IN THE ROTARY BRAND
HELP CLUBS TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION
To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 achieve their Strategic Action goals, the District Public Relations Committee is introducing a Rotary Club ClubRunner website refresh Program available for your club TODAY. Please Read more......
Posted by Past RI President Holger Knaack and Past TRF Chair Ravi Ravindran
Here is a letter from Past Rotary International President Holger Knaack and Past Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Ravi Ravindran. It is a Call To Action. They are asking Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs to update their logos to align with our brand standards. This means using the template in the Rotary Brand Center to create a club logo and then using it consistently, like on club websites, social media accounts, and signage, to name a few.......
Posted by Ron Denham, PDG 7070 and President of Canadian Rotarian Water Foundation
As many already know, The Rotary Foundation is having to cut back on funding projects. Consequently Canadian clubs are looking to the Canadian Rotarian Water Foundation for funding support. Here is a letter from President of the CRWF and District 7070 Past District Governor, Ron Denham, for the latest message that has been sent to all District Governors with clubs in Canada. Please Read more......
Rotary and our Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners have launched the Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026: Delivering on a Promise to overcome the remaining challenges to ending polio, including last year’s increase in polio cases caused by a pause in vaccination campaigns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan — the last two countries where wild polio remains endemic — have recommitted to working with the GPEI to improve vaccination campaigns and reach at-risk children. As long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
In addition to providing a roadmap to eradication, the new strategy calls for renewed political and financial commitments from governments and donors to achieve a polio-free world. Learn more about the action underway to eradicate polio.
New Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-26 - Delivering On A Promise
District 7070 is please to announce that the 2021 People of WASH Photo and Video contest sponsored by WASRAG with Second place in the armature video category goes to the Rotary Club of Newmarket. Congratulations to District 7070 Areas of Focus Chair, Richard Mewhinney and his Newmarket team. The video was produced after Richard's last visit to Ongutoi in December 2019 just prior to COVID-19. Although much progress has happened since the production on this video, where all the objectives of both 2020 and 2021 have been completed, the outline of this video is still accurate, and we look forward to being able to update this video sooner than later. Many Rotary Clubs in District 7070 and from across Canada have contributed. To see the video and see some of the photos, please Read more.....
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. REGISTER HERE.
July 13, 2021 "Tuesday Talks" - What's happening in District 7070 This Year? - Register TODAY
Posted by Deb Murray, District 7070 Secretary - Techmology
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 1st to March 10st each year. All applications must be completed through the event page. Click here. Please Read more for all of the details
Posted by Ron Dick, District 7070 Governor , 2021-22
In his July 2021 Newsletter, District Governor Ron Dick thanks PDG Mark and his Leadership Team and the Rotary family for their selfless work during Covid. He added that his team is here to serve you and your clubs. He touched on President Shekhar's challenge to serve to change lives, and invited us to join him on Tuesday Talks and at the May 2022 District Conference............
What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Rotary Fellowships in the month of June 2021, or anytime of the year for that matter? Rotary Fellowships are groups of Rotary members, spouses, and Rotaractors who: Share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions, Further their vocational development with others in the same profession or field and enhance their Rotary experience by exploring new opportunities and making connections around the world. To find out how you can join or start a Rotary Fellowship, watch this video and Please read more.....
Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor , 2020-21
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............
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
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.
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...
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....
Your Rotary District 7070 Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Committee hosted the Tuesday Talk on May 11th — “Two Drops for Peace”: Building Resilient Communities Together with S. R. “MARTIN” RLA Mediator, Architect & Social Entrepreneur, dedicated to sustainability and peacebuilding. He pointed out that the lessons of the past year have demonstrated just how interconnected we all are and that no size community - urban or rural - is immune to violence and Rotarians have demonstrated that we are uniquely prepared for the challenge. To fight disease, we rely on physicians, but to address the deeper divides threatening our communities, we need peacebuilders with the skills to connect with each other and ourselves.
S.R. Martin shared his experience of transitioning from architect to peacebuilder; what he learned from being a Rotary Peace Fellow; and about how Mediators Beyond Borders International, a Rotary Service Partner, is assisting Districts around the world to build Positive Peace and Resiliency in their clubs and communities. The recording is now available on the District 7070 YouTube Chanel: https://youtu.be/uq1kgErEWkY
Thank you to Past District Governor Beth Selby for a very successful year with our Tuesday Talks.
The May 2021 Tuesday Talk — “Two Drops for Peace”: Building Resilient Communities Together with S. R. “MARTIN” - RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Cahir of the Rotary Foundation District 7070 Grants Committee
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 RotaryFoundation 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.
Posted by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
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 HEREto 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.
Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor , 2020-21
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..............
What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Youth Service in May 2021 and every month of the Rotary year? May is Youth Services Month when Rotary Clubs, around the world focus on youth services, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange and also in our District - Earlyact. Read more for how YOU can help.....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and 2020-21 Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
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? .......
Posted by Valrie Wafer, Director , Rotary International
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. ..........
Posted by K.R Ravi Ravindran, Chair of The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation 2019-20
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." ...........
Posted by Holger Knaack, Rotary International President 2020-2021
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.
Posted by Rotary District 7070 Environmental Action Committee
The Rotary ‘GREAT LAKES WATERSHED CLEANUP’ is on right now. From Saturday April 24 (to coincide with Earth Day on April 22) through mid June 2021, over 20,000 Rotarians on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. border will roll up their sleeves to collect refuse along the shoreline, and innumerable waterway tributaries to the Great Lakes basin. This is great example of ‘ROTARY IN ACTION’ and brings considerable community attention to the importance of ‘ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY’
Posted by Michael Angelo Caruso, Zone 28 East Rotary Public Image Coordinator
Our most recent Director Dialogue ," Public Image : The Musical", on Wednesday, April 28, reached over 450 people from all over North America and beyond. Congratulations to Michael Angelo Caruso , our Zone 28 East Public image Coordinator together with the Assistant Public Image Coordinators (including our very own, District 7070 Past District Governor, Mary Lou Harrison) who filled the musical hour production with over 30 Public Image tips to help grow your club, raise more money and get attention to Rotary. Please read more from Michael Angelo Caruso to see the recording and the Playbill , filled with Public Image tips and resources. Please read more.....
Posted by Diana Edwards, Rotary International Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development
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.
The NEW "Club Types, Formats and Models" Guide
Diana Edwards, Rotary International Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development
BELRAG (Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group) invites everyone in District 7070's Rotary family to a Webinar: Building Resilience in Times of Stress and Change. The title: Trauma Informed Communities: Building Resilience in Times of Stress and Change. Friday, May 6, 2021 at 10:30 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). You can Register at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_k4cDik7RR6SWyfFrtYAc4Q........
Posted by Neil Phillips, Past District 7070 Governor
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.........
Posted by Michael Angelo Caruso, Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator
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.......
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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......
Posted by Dr Bob Scott, Chair Emeritus, Rotary International PolioPlus Committee
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........
Posted by Past District Governor Ted Morrison, Chair District 7070 Annual Fund Chair
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 $ 184,000Click 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.......
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
UPDATE: 2021-22 Rotary Year
Clubs interested in the Rotary Foundation District and Global Grant programs in the 2021-22 Rotary year must meet the requirements set up by the Rotary Foundation. If your Club wants to apply for a Global Grant or District Grant next year, the club must be qualified. The qualification is valid for one year. Clubs that are qualified for this year, must qualify again for next year. Please, note that Clubs must be qualified throughout the life of a project. This is particularly important to Clubs involved in Global Grant projects. Those projects typically take more than one Rotary year to complete. For the third year, District 7070 is using an on-line qualification process. Please Read more ......
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. TAG US !
Tag Rotary District 7070 in all of your appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!
Be sure to go to District 7070's Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram Accounts - borrow and share our posts on your club's social media. Boost Your Rotary Image TODAY.
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact Clubs - Increase Your Club's Visibility - TAG US
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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 .......
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District Public Image Committee
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.....
As a Rotary brand specialist, I see Rotary signs everywhere. I guess you could say it’s an occupational hazard. Even my children spot Rotary signs wherever we go. So when I attended a local Rotary event in my hometown last year, I couldn’t help but notice how Rotary’s logo was being used. At first, I was thrilled to see the club’s logo featured on a banner welcoming attendees. But then......
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Have you seen what is on our District 7070 YouTube channel ? Subscribe TODAY. Use It TODAY. It will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world! People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners. Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings.
85 Videos (and counting) that are broken down into the following playlists:
Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio
Director's Dialogue
Check out our new Rotary District 7070 YouTube channel! Whether you want to catch up on a Tuesday Talk, see videos of our clubs taking action locally or globally, share an engaging video from Rotary International on your social media or at a club meeting…it’s all there and more. Please send us any appropriate videos from your club events/meetings to be included on our channel (send to suepmiller@rogers.com). Go to https://bit.ly/3dz2iBt and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
85 Videos on 9 Playlists - Resources that You Can Use from Our District 7070 YouTube Channel - Be sure to Subscribe TODAY
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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.
What Is Your Club's Public Image? Where does your club fit in? Need Some help? Just Ask Us
Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
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.....
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, 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 .........
Peter Hernandez, Award Winning Inspirational Speaker, Rotarian & Toastmaster
And Mark Blackmore, Toastmasters Area Director, District 60 Division E Area 44, answered 3 key questions on the April 13, 2021 edition of Tuesday Talks. :
What is Toastmasters? What will it do for me? How will it improve the Rotary experience?
This orientation showed us how Toastmasters can change our lives with its proven formula for developing personal Leadership & Public Speaking skills through prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, receiving/giving feedback, meeting /club roles, results tracking & recognition. It included Best Practices for taking Rotary club meetings to new heights as we saw how Toastmaster can enrich our lives, our career, and our Rotary experience.
We invite you to watch the recording which is now available on our Rotary District 7070 YouTube Channel
Click here to watch Tuesday Talks, April 13, 2021 - "Toastmasters and Rotary".
Tuesday Talks - April 13, 2021 - Toastmasters and Rotary - Recording NOW Available
Posted by RI President Holger Knaack and TRF Chair Ravi Ravindran
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.......
Over 140 participants attended the historic joint weekly club meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa from District 7070 and the Rotary Club of Moscow East - Russia in District 2223 on Monday, April 19, 2021 . Congratulations to the Club President Trish Best and Program Chair Gordon Dowsley of the Rotary Club of Oshawa, for putting together this historic joint meeting of the 2 Rotary Clubs from Canada and Russia. Well done and very smooth. New friends in Rotary. Rotary Club of Oshawa President Trish Best said, "Over 7000 km and several time zones separate us, but Rotary International connects us." A recording is now available here on the District 7070 YouTube Channel. Please Read more....
Your Rotary District 7070 Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Committee is very please to present and invites you to register TODAY for our next Tuesday Talk on May 11th — “Two Drops for Peace”: Building Resilient Communities Together with S. R. “MARTIN” RLA Mediator, Architect & Social Entrepreneur, dedicated to sustainability and peacebuilding. The lessons of the past year have demonstrated just how interconnected we all are and that no size community - urban or rural - is immune to violence.
Rotarians have demonstrated that we are uniquely prepared for the challenge. To fight disease, we rely on physicians, but to address the deeper divides threatening our communities, we need peacebuilders with the skills to connect with each other and ourselves.
In this presentation, Martin will share his experience of transitioning from architect to peacebuilder; what he learned from being a Rotary Peace Fellow; and about how Mediators Beyond Borders Int’l, a Rotary Service Partner, is assisting Districts around the world to build Positive Peace and Resiliency in their clubs and communities.
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Cahir of the Rotary Foundation District 7070 Grants Committee
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 RotaryFoundation 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.
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.
What Is Your Favourite Rotary Moment ? - Tell Us All About It
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.
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 duringWorld 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. .....
Posted by Valrie Wafer, Director , Rotary International
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...........
Posted by K.R Ravi Ravindran, Chair of The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation 2019-20
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...........
Posted by Holger Knaack, Rotary International President 2020-2021
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............
Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor , 2020-21
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 .............
What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Maternal and Child Health in April 2021 ?Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes.At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Your Rotary projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs. Here is a challenge to your Rotary Club........
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and 2020-21 Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
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........
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
UPDATE: 2021-22 Rotary Year
Clubs that plan to participate in the Rotary Foundation programs in the 2021-22 Rotary year must meet the requirements set up by the Rotary Foundation. All Clubs that want to apply for a Global Grant or District Grant next year, must be qualified for the 2021-22 Rotary year. The qualification is only valid for one year. Therefore, Clubs that are qualified for this year, must qualify again for next year. It is also important to note that Clubs must be qualified throughout the life of a project. This is of particular importance to Clubs involved in Global Grant projects, as those projects typically take more than one Rotary year to complete.
Two years ago, District 7070 started using an on-line qualification process. Three modules related to the Rotary Foundation, Global Grants and District Grants are posted on the District’s website. There is a quiz connected with each module. At least, two members from a Club must successfully complete the three quizzes for the Club to become qualified. It doesn’t have to be the same members taking the qualification each year. On the contrary, ask other members of the Club to complete the training. It is a great way of making more members aware of the Rotary Foundation and everything around it.......
You are invited to view all of the back issues of the WASRAG / WASH Rag Newsletters at http://www.wasrag.org/news For more Water, Sanitation and Hygiene News for this month, please Read More.......
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, 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 .........
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
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.....
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
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".......
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, 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 .........
The District 7070 Board is seeking a Rotarian or Rotaractor from District 7070 with effective communication skills and a collaborative spirit to fill the position of District Secretary. This position is considered an officer on the District 7070 board. This is a 3-year commitment, with yearly renewal (year 1: receiving training, year 2: full year leading in position, year 3: training successor). reporting to the District Governor (DG), under the direction and assistance of the Administration and Support Leader.
The Rotary Clubs of Oshawa, Ontario ,Canada and East Moscow in Russia will be holding a historic joint international clubs meeting on Monday, 19th of April, 2021 at 12:00 noon. The two clubs will joined by Rotary International President Holger Knaack as the keynote speaker. This is a very unique event and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to be part of a very history making event. Please register ASAP to be part this amazing opportunity and share in International Rotary friendship experience. Once registered you will receive the meeting link and please login early on meeting day. If you have any questions please email Past President Emmy Iheme at emmy878@sympatico.ca or Rotarian Gordon Dowsley at gdowsley@yahoo.com.
April 19 at 12 Noon - Holger Knaack the Keynote Speaker at the Historic Joint International Zoom Meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa and Moscow East - REGISTER TODAY
Posted by Veronica Jacob, Director of Innovation and Impact, Mediators Beyond Borders International
During these unprecedented times, we are all experiencing moments of panic, fear, scarcity, and uncertainty, and conflict seems inevitable. But conflict is not inherently bad; it is simply an expression of our diversity – diverse needs, perspectives, and possibilities. Conflict is natural; violence is not. And with the right skills, conflict can be transformed into a positive source of creativity, collaboration, creative problem solving, and unprecedented progress.
As an official service partner of Rotary, Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) comes with an international team of practitioners with the technical expertise to equip local communities with critical conflict transformation skills, worldwide. Rotary has already experienced the power of partnership in organizing polio vaccinations with local and global partner organizations; in the same way, Rotary can reduce violent conflict globally by collaborating with MBBI........
ROTARY'S DISTRICT 7070 EARTH DAY 2021 VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
On Wednesday April 21, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, leading up to Earth Day (April 22) and the Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup, Rotary District 7070 , here in southern Ontario, Canada, the Rotary District 7070 Environmental Action Committee invite YOU to the Rotary District 7070 “Earth Day 2021 Virtual Celebration!”. This is open to all Rotarians and guests everywhere. PLEASE REGSITER TODAY . Register right here:
Importance of the Great Lakes – Mark Fisher, CEO, Council of the Great Lakes. The health and vitality of the Great Lakes to Ontario and neighbouring states and multi-jurisdictional cooperation in managing this shared resource
AND COME AND HEAR:
Sam Demma, PickWaste. An entrepreneur and youth coach, Sam has a compelling and inspirational story delivered at several TED Talks. Sam started PickWaste, a community cleanup initiative that has caught widespread attention; check out Sam athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LahCkbpWhp8&t=71sc
To see all of the evening details. PLEASE READ MORE...
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".......
Posted by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
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.....
Congratulations to the Youth Service Committee and Chair Patti Wright for an outstanding presentation on March 9, 2021 for Tuesday Talks on Youth Services. We found out how our clubs can become more involved in so many service to our Youth, here in District 7070, in southern Ontario: Earlyact, Interact, Rotaract, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), International Youth Exchange and a brand new venture for District 7070, called ROTEX. Listen to the leaders.
We saw how Rotaract has changed and how easy it is for your club to start a Rotaract Club. Rotaractors are really changing the world. How great is Interact? We heard from them and saw first-handed. The Youth Exchange team is looking for volunteers, students for the exchange, and of course, volunteer host families. We found out how our clubs can participate. The RYLA program helps our young adults here in southern Ontario, with so many Leadership Development skills and challenges. The RYLA team is looking for your volunteers to help put together an outstanding RYLA week in 2022. Their planning starts now. They are looking for you. If your club already sponsors a Rotaract or Interact Club, we hope you enjoyed hearing their talk about what they are doing to make a difference in our world. We hope you tuned in live, but just in case, HERE IS a link to the You Tube recording. This is a "not to miss" Tuesday Talks featuring our own members right here in our District 7070.
Tuesday Talks - March 9, 2021 - " Youth Services - It's Time To Get Involved" - RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
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.
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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!
The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past two years.
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.
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.
For more details and to see the recordings of the August 20, Nov 25 and Feb 18 New Members Zoom Get Togethers which are now in the Membership Tab of the District 7070 Website, please Read more......
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE 2021 Taipei Virtual Rotary International Convention - June 12 - 16, 2021
RI President Holger Knaack is looking forward to having all Rotarians join him for the Rotary Virtual Convention. The Virtual Convention will be open to all Rotary members and participants. Event registration will open in mid-April and will include a promotional fee of $49 for 21 days, with an increase afterward to $65. The cost of each preconvention event is $20. Both the convention and preconvention events include access to the House of Friendship. Lots of breakout sessions too.
Has your Rotary Club discussed becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange host club? Have you thought about it but just need to know more? Then join us for this interactive session. Your District 7070 Youth Exchange Committee will provide you with an introduction to Youth Exchange and then open the floor for questions. Join us for the Inside Scoop on march 30 on Zoom from 7 to 8 pm. Register right here.
Get the inside scoop on what it takes for your club to get involved. Learn the following:
Covid-19? - Plans for when Youth Exchanges resume
How to say YES to youth exchange
Deadlines for committing
Club requirements
Budget
Processes for selecting students and recruiting host families
What to expect during the year with an exchange student
Have a question in mind? Add it to the comments during registration for this event.
Can't join us on March 30 but want to learn more? Click here for the Youth Exchange Handbook., or visit http://www.yepd7070.org or email us at rye.d7070@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you on zoom.
The meeting link will be sent to all registered attendees on March 29th.
Join Us on March 30, 2021 for the Inside Scoop on Rotary Youth Exchange
The Service Above Self Award is considered Rotary International’s highest honor to bestow on a Rotarian.
The purpose of this award is to recognize those individual Rotarians who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level, with emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active involvement in helping others through Rotary. The Rotary International Service Above Self Award was initiated in 1992 and is Rotary International's highest honour for individual Rotarians. A maximum of 150 recipients worldwide may be selected each year. No member from the Rotary Club of Belleville has received the award and there have only been eight recipients in District 7070. One notable recipient was Past RI President Wilf Wilkinson in 2005-06.
District Governor Mark Chipman, a virtual guest at the Rotary Club of Belleville’s March 19, 2021 Zoom meeting said, “It is my pleasure today, as Governor of District 7070 to inform you that William (Bill) MacKay, has been selected by the Rotary International Board of Directors to receive the 2020-21 Service Above Self Award.”.......Please read more.......
Posted by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
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 HEREto 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
Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - "Public Image The Musical" - Register TODAY for April 28, 2021 and see the links to previous recordings
Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
Join Peter Hernandez, Award Winning Inspirational Speaker, Rotarian & Toastmaster
And Mark Blackmore, Toastmasters Area Director, District 60 Division E Area 44
On Tues. April 13th @ 7pm-8pm
This Tuesday Talk aims to answer 3 key questions:
What is Toastmasters? What will it do for me? How will it improve the Rotary experience?
This orientation will show you how Toastmasters can change your life with its proven formula for developing personal Leadership & Public Speaking skills through prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, receiving/giving feedback, meeting /club roles, results tracking & recognition. It will also include Best Practices for taking Rotary club meetings to new heights.
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.
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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 .....
Posted by Rotary District 7070 Environmental Action Committee
The Rotary ‘GREAT LAKES WATERSHED CLEANUP’ is here. From Saturday April 24 (to coincide with Earth Day on April 22) through mid June 2021, over 20,000 Rotarians on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. border will roll up their sleeves to collect refuse along the shoreline, and innumerable waterway tributaries to the Great Lakes basin. This is great example of ‘ROTARY IN ACTION’ and brings considerable community attention to the importance of ‘ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY’
With the Ontario COVID-19 shutdown to the end of April, we encourage Rotary and Rotaract clubs to find a date between now and mid June that works for your club to participate.
The District 7070 Environmental Action Committee is leading the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Initiative, as it gets rolled out right across our District. This is an initiative hatched by our District 7070 Governor Mark Chipman, with his fellow District Governors surrounding the Great Lakes. Mark is very excited about the potential for this event and here's why..... It’s actually huge – with 15 districts involved – 500 Clubs & 20,000 Rotarians. This is your Call To Action - What is your club doing? Please Read more....
Thank you to Whitby-Sunrise Rotarian Steve Rutledge for leading the way for Rotary Clubs in District 7070 and all over Canada to make this possible.
We are thrilled to announce that $391,400 USD was raised for the Global Grant to replace critical Operating Theatre Equipment and electric beds for the pediatric/neonatal ward of the Karantina Hospital, Beirut's only public hospital.
28 Clubs from District 7070 participated, along with 32 Canadian Clubs across the country supported with approximately half of the funds.
In total, 155 Clubs around the world participated with Canada leading the way by a wide margin!
The application has now been locked, authorized and submitted for review by RI.
Thousands of people worldwide assisted in raising funds. Thank You for putting Service Above Self.
Beirut Karantina Hospital Global Grant Initiative - THANK YOU TO THE ROTARY CLUBS IN ROTARY DISTRICT 7070
Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor , 2020-21
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.
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.
You are invited to view all of the back issues of the WASRAG / WASH Rag Newsletters at http://www.wasrag.org/news For more Water, Sanitation and Hygiene News for this month, please Read More.......
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and 2020-21 Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
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........
Posted by Holger Knaack, Rotary International President 2020-2021
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.
Posted by K.R Ravi Ravindran, Chair of The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation 2019-20
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 ...........
Posted by Dean Rohrs, Trustee, The Rotary Foundation
I share with you the highlights from the the last Rotary Foundation Trustee meetings. Some difficult decisions had to be made but the future of our Foundation and stewardship of the funds you donate so generously are what drives these decisions. If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me at dean@cbrplus.com or a member of your District or Zone Foundation team.
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Have you seen what is on our District 7070 YouTube channel ? Subscribe TODAY. Use It TODAY. It will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world!
People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners.
Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings. They are broken down into the following playlists:
Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio
Check out our new Rotary District 7070 YouTube channel! Whether you want to catch up on a Tuesday Talk, see videos of our clubs taking action locally or globally, share an engaging video from Rotary International on your social media or at a club meeting…it’s all there and more. Please send us any appropriate videos from your club events/meetings to be included on our channel (send to suepmiller@rogers.com). Go to https://bit.ly/3dz2iBt and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
New Videos You Can Use from Our District 7070 YouTube Channel - Subscribe TODAY
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.
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair, District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
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.
Posted by Dr. Raffy Chouljian, Rotary Club of Scarborough Passport
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.
Send a letter to your local schools now promoting good oral health:
A Letter to Principals is available to download asking elementary schools to sign up for Brush-a-mania 2021. Schools may order a Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste for each of their students. (All City of Toronto schools are sponsored by the Scarborough Rotary Passport Club. Cost for non-Toronto schools is $1 per student.)
Send a letter to parents late March promoting good oral health:
A Letter to Parents is available to download asking parents to encourage their children to brush/floss their teeth every day. Everyone who brushes and/or flosses their teeth 100 times within any 30 day period will be emailed a Brush-a-mania certificate of achievement. His or her name will be entered into a draw to win an Xbox One or one of fifty Android tablets. The contest is open to all elementary students in Canada from April 1 to May 31.
The goal is to encourage the students to develop good oral hygiene habits at an early age.
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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 ......
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District Public Image Committee
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.......
As a Rotary brand specialist, I see Rotary signs everywhere. I guess you could say it’s an occupational hazard. Even my children spot Rotary signs wherever we go. So when I attended a local Rotary event in my hometown last year, I couldn’t help but notice how Rotary’s logo was being used.
At first, I was thrilled to see the club’s logo featured on a banner welcoming attendees. But then......
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.
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....
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
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
What Is Your Club's Public Image? Need Some help?
Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
The BELRAG newsletter is ready! Learn how Rotarians around the world are making a difference to ensure that students have access to learning, even in difficult situations. Rotarians are creative and effective in rising to meet the needs of students during these times when so many schools are closed or class time is limited. The February BELRAG newsletteris full of success stories of how Rotary Opens Opportunities for students in communities around the world.
News from the Basic Education & Literacy Rotary Action Group
Posted by Diana Edwards, Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development, Rotary International
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
2021 Membership Resource Guide & State of Membership Powerpoint Presentation
Diana Edwards, Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development, Rotary International
Please join us on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7 PM for Tuesday Talks on Youth Services, hosted by the District 7070 Youth Services Committee , chaired by our very own Patti Wright. Find out how your club can become more involved in so many service to our Youth, here in District 7070, in southern Ontario: Earlyact, Interact, Rotaract, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), International Youth Exchange and a brand new venture for District 7070, called ROTEX. Listen to the leaders. Earlyact? Yes. Tune in to find out how your club get involved.
Come and see how Rotaract has changed and how easy it is for your club to start a Rotaract Club. Rotaractors are really changing the world. How great is Interact? Let's hear from them and see for yourself.
The Youth Exchange team is looking for volunteers, students for the exchange, and of course, volunteer host families. Find out how your club can participate.
The RYLA program helps our young adults here in southern Ontario, with so many Leadership Development skills and challenges. The RYLA team is looking for your volunteers to help put together an outstanding RYLA week in 2022. Their planning starts now. They are looking for you.
If your club already sponsors a Rotaract or Interact Club, you will really enjoy hearing them talk about what they are doing to make a difference in our world. We encourage members of the Interact and Rotaract clubs to register for this Tuesday Talks. Be sure to let them know that they are more than welcome and can register as "guests". Please register today. This is a "not to miss" Tuesday Talks featuring our own members right here in our District 7070.
Tuesday Talks - March 9, 2021 - " Youth Services - It's Time To Get Involved"
Posted by Jean Kammermayer, President, Rotary Club of Toronto Bay Bloor
Over the past year, COVID-19 has had profound and far-reaching impacts on many aspects of our lives. To explore the impacts of the global pandemic and the public health response, and to understand where we stand today in Ontario, the Rotary Club of Toronto Bay-Bloor is hosting a virtual presentation via Zoom, with Q & A, with Dr. David L. Mowat, former Chief Medical Officer of Health, Ontario and Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
The meeting will have a limited number of participants - please RSVP and submit any questions by Monday March 15, 2021 to secretary@bay-bloor-rotary-club.com. A video of the meeting will be available upon request.
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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.
For more details and to see the recordings of the August 20, 2020 and the February 18, 2021 New Members Zoom Get Togethers, please Read more......
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
UPDATE: 2021-22 Rotary Year
Clubs that plan to participate in the Rotary Foundation programs in the 2021-22 Rotary year must meet the requirements set up by the Rotary Foundation. All Clubs that want to apply for a Global Grant or District Grant next year, must be qualified for the 2021-22 Rotary year. The qualification is only valid for one year. Therefore, Clubs that are qualified for this year, must qualify again for next year. It is also important to note that Clubs must be qualified throughout the life of a project. This is of particular importance to Clubs involved in Global Grant projects, as those projects typically take more than one Rotary year to complete.
Two years ago, District 7070 started using an on-line qualification process. Three modules related to the Rotary Foundation, Global Grants and District Grants are posted on the District’s website. There is a quiz connected with each module. At least, two members from a Club must successfully complete the three quizzes for the Club to become qualified. It doesn’t have to be the same members taking the qualification each year. On the contrary, ask other members of the Club to complete the training. It is a great way of making more members aware of the Rotary Foundation and everything around it.......
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
UPDATE: 2021-22 Rotary Year
Clubs that plan to participate in the Rotary Foundation programs in the 2021-22 Rotary year must meet the requirements set up by the Rotary Foundation. All Clubs that want to apply for a Global Grant or District Grant next year, must be qualified for the 2021-22 Rotary year. The qualification is only valid for one year. Therefore, Clubs that are qualified for this year, must qualify again for next year. It is also important to note that Clubs must be qualified throughout the life of a project. This is of particular importance to Clubs involved in Global Grant projects, as those projects typically take more than one Rotary year to complete.
Two years ago, District 7070 started using an on-line qualification process. Three modules related to the Rotary Foundation, Global Grants and District Grants are posted on the District’s website. There is a quiz connected with each module. At least, two members from a Club must successfully complete the three quizzes for the Club to become qualified. It doesn’t have to be the same members taking the qualification each year. On the contrary, ask other members of the Club to complete the training. It is a great way of making more members aware of the Rotary Foundation and everything around it.......
Posted by Valrie Wafer, Director , Rotary International
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.
2021 Rotary International Assembly Recordings Now Available
Posted by Diana Edwards, Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development, Rotary International
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.
Learn How To Ensure new Clubs Are Successful
Diana Edwards, Regional Membership Officer, Membership Development, Rotary International
Posted by Dani Bristow, Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
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.....
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, 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 .........
Posted by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
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.
Watch and listen to Gayle Oudeh as she explains how we approach and deal with conflict can make the difference between resolving a conflict quickly or causing it to escalate dramatically. Yet we don’t always think about how we should respond to a conflict – we just react! This session focused on the five different approaches people take to conflict using the metaphor of birds. Are you a woodpecker, owl, hummingbird, parakeet or ostrich? There’s a time and place for each style. Find out how you can resolve conflicts more effectively by adjusting and adapting your conflict management style!
Gayle Wiebe Oudeh 613-222-2658 goudeh@ccrinternational.comDirector, Coaching & Training Centre for Conflict Resolution International
Rotary clubs around the world are mobilizing in their communities to support the introduction and delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations. Rotary leaders are urging members to connect with their local health agencies to determine how Rotary can support COVID-19 vaccine efforts.
(In the photo)... John Hall, president of the Rotary Club of Trenton, North Carolina, receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Jones County immunization day.
Rotary has decades of experience in supporting the distribution of polio vaccines as well as highlighting their power and efficacy, which is a critical reason why polio is on the brink of eradication. It’s this expertise, along with strategic partnerships and innovation, that Rotary members can tap into to protect communities from COVID-19.....
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 ........
The Rotary Club of Toronto is thrilled to support Progress Place in its Promoting Mental Wellness at Work campaign. You are invited to A Fireside Chat on mental health in the workplace with Dragon's Den entrepreneur Tonia Jahshan, Founder of Sipology by Steeped Tea.
Posted by K.R. Ravindran 2020-21 Trustee Chair, The Rotary Foundation
Dear Rotarians,
This has perhaps been the most turbulent year of this generation — we faced a global health crisis, natural disasters, and economic turmoil all at the same time and the whole world was affected. Through it all, Rotary has stood tall. We have heard stories of some amazing acts of generosity and personal acts of service by clubs, Rotarians, and Rotaractors.
The Rotary Foundation has been proud to support our members’ efforts in serving their communities. Since March 2020, we awarded $32 million in global and disaster response grants for projects related to COVID-19. In fact, we awarded 1,359 global grants worth $95.6 million in 2019-20. Compare that to 2013-14, when global grants were first introduced, when we awarded 868 global grants worth $47.3 million. That’s a lot of growth! All over the world, Foundation grants are supporting projects that demonstrate Rotary’s impact and reach.......
Posted by Past District Governor Ted Morrison, Chair District 7070 Annual Fund Chair
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!
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 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.....
Posted by PDG Lars Henriksson, Chair, District Visioning Committee
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.
You are invited !!! The Rotary Club of Bowmanville's keynote speaker is Dr. Robert Kyle, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Durham Region at their February 16 regular weekly zoom meeting at 7:30 am. He will be talking about the status of Covid-19 in the Region of Durham and the vaccination campaign for the residents of Durham Region. This will be of particular interest to the 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region but everyone is invited to attend. A good meeting to invite prospective members. If you would like more info, please contact Rotarian Joe Solway at solwayjj@gmail.com .
If this is your first time using Zoom, you will be prompted to download and install the Zoom client application. This may take a minute or two. Once it is fully installed, it should take you to the meeting.
If you used the link above you should not be prompted for the meeting ID, but if you are, here is that number:
Meeting ID: 814 5143 5826
Wait for the host to admit you. That may take me a minute for me to notice you in the waiting room
Posted by Tina Martin, President , Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise
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
The Hon. Paul Hellyer Speaking Feb 10 at The Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise - YOU Are Invited
Tina Martin, President , Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise
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.
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....
Posted by K.R Ravi Ravindran, Chair of The Trustees of The Rotary Foundation 2019-20
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" ...........
Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor , 2020-21
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). .............
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.
Congratulations John!
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
You are invited to view all of the back issues of the WASRAG / WASH Rag Newsletters at http://www.wasrag.org/news For more Water, Sanitation and Hygiene News for this month, please Read More.......
Posted by Valrie Wafer, Director , Rotary International
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 1st 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). ..............
Posted by Lars Henriksson, Past District Governor and Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Grants Committee
UPDATE: 2021-22 Rotary Year
Clubs that plan to participate in the Rotary Foundation programs in the 2021-22 Rotary year must meet the requirements set up by the Rotary Foundation. All Clubs that want to apply for a Global Grant or District Grant next year, must be qualified for the 2021-22 Rotary year. The qualification is only valid for one year. Therefore, Clubs that are qualified for this year, must qualify again for next year. It is also important to note that Clubs must be qualified throughout the life of a project. This is of particular importance to Clubs involved in Global Grant projects, as those projects typically take more than one Rotary year to complete.
Two years ago, District 7070 started using an on-line qualification process. Three modules related to the Rotary Foundation, Global Grants and District Grants are posted on the District’s website. There is a quiz connected with each module. At least, two members from a Club must successfully complete the three quizzes for the Club to become qualified. It doesn’t have to be the same members taking the qualification each year. On the contrary, ask other members of the Club to complete the training. It is a great way of making more members aware of the Rotary Foundation and everything around it.......
Posted by Ian Lancaster, Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Committee Chair
February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention month in the Rotary calendar. To take those first steps toward peace, where people are able to resolve their conflicts without violence and work together to improve the quality of their lives, means we need to look at the foundational pieces of peacebuilding.
Just what is peacebuilding?
Peacebuilding is about dealing with the reasons why people fight in the first place and about supporting societies to manage their differences and conflicts without resorting to violence.......
There is a lot happening throughout the Rotary world - and Rotarians supporting BEL are no exception! This BELRAG newsletteris 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.
News from The Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group
Posted by Holger Knaack, Rotary International President 2020-2021
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.
Posted by Akm khorshed Khan, Rotary Club of Toronto Danforth
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 !!
Matching Grant Project by The Rotary Club of Toronto Danforth in Bangladesh
Akm khorshed Khan, Rotary Club of 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.
The Rotary International Convention, scheduled for 12-16 June 2021, in Taipei, Taiwan, will now be a virtual event in response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. The 2021 Rotary International Convention will be held virtually. Visit convention.rotary.org for more information about refunds and the upcoming virtual event. https://convention.rotary.org/en/taipei
We are sorry that we will not see you in Taipei this year, but this decision, made by the Rotary Board of Directors, is necessary to protect the health of everyone involved. We will share more details about the 2021 Rotary International Virtual Convention soon.
Here’s what you need to know now:.......
Please read more for a letter from Rotary International President Holger Knaack......
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).
For every dollar donated, Feed the Need in Durham can distribute 7 dollars worth of food. That means with the funds generated by the concert, FTDN is able to distribute over $140,000 worth of food to our neighbours at a time when food insecurity has never been greater.
This was a true team effort. Six clubs in Durham and one in Toronto (thanks Bay-Bloor) stepped up this year as co-presenters of the event, which helps feed people across the region. I've never been prouder to be a Rotarian!
Thanks as well to all the generous sponsors - many of whom are club members as well. And thanks of course to the musicians, without whom there is no concert. Congrats and thanks to all who made it happen!
Hopefully, with whatever conditions bring, we're able to do it even better next year.
Joe Solway
Bowmanville Rotary Club
Concert to Feed the Need in Durham - Thank You Rotary - The final numbers are in!
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 ) .
Presidential conference showcasing Rotaract - May 14 -16
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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.
For more details and to see the recording of the August 20 New Members Zoom Get Together, please Read more......
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
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.
"Grow Rotary Workshop" on January 23, 2021- Recording Now Available
Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
Posted by Dr Bob Scott, Chair Emeritus, Rotary International PolioPlus Committee
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!
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........
Posted by Past District Governor Neil Phillips and Weiting Bollu, Co-Chairs, RYLA D7070
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
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - CANCELLED for 2020-21
Past District Governor Neil Phillips and Weiting Bollu, Co-Chairs, RYLA D7070
The Rotary Club of Toronto recently hosted an online 3-week series of dynamic speakers (January 22, 29 and February 5 from 12:15 - 1:30pm) sharing their experiences of racism in Canada and pointing to some positive paths forward. The purpose of this initiative is to build awareness of and insight into the prevalence and impacts of racism and to stimulate ideas about actions Rotary can take to help be a part of the solution.
Posted by Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
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!
The second District Dialogue wasJanuary 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.
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
Director Dialogue - With RI Director Valarie Wafer - Register TODAY for March 10, 2021 and see previous recordings
Valarie Wafer, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32
Posted by Mark Chipman, District 7070 Governor 2020-21
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 .
Celebrating Women in Rotary District 7070 - March 8/21
Hosted by the District 7070 Public Image Committee, the January 12 Tuesday Talks was viewed by over 165 attendees from not just District 7070, but form Rotary and Rotaract Clubs all over Canada and the USA and even from Ghana. This Public Image edition of Tuesday Talks showed how to Save Time and Get Results—Best Practices for Membership, Fundraising, Promoting Rotary. Our dynamic keynote speaker, Michael Angelo Caruso, who is our Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator, is known for getting extremely fast results. He gave us tips on being a better communicator and he showed us some of his proven effective communication strategies by helping audience members improve during his presentation........
In his October 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. .....
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 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 Past President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at 
Congratulations to the 24 clubs within District 7070 that received the 2020-21 Rotary Citation, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve from Rotary International! Please Read more to find out the Citation Awardees.....
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. 
Rotary International Zones 28 & 32 (formerly Zones 24 & 32) is a
As a Rotary brand specialist, I see Rotary signs everywhere. I guess you could say it’s an occupational hazard. Even my children spot Rotary signs wherever we go. So when I attended a local Rotary event in my hometown last year, I couldn’t help but notice how Rotary’s logo was being used. 
Here is a letter from Past Rotary International President Holger Knaack and Past Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Ravi Ravindran. It is a Call To Action. They are asking Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs to update their logos to align with our brand standards. This means using the template in the Rotary Brand Center to create a 
District 7070 is please to announce that the 2021 People of WASH Photo and Video contest sponsored by WASRAG with Second place in the armature video category goes to the Rotary Club of Newmarket. Congratulations to District 7070 Areas of Focus Chair, Richard Mewhinney and his Newmarket team. The video was produced after Richard's last visit to Ongutoi in December 2019 just prior to COVID-19. Although much progress has happened since the production on this video, where all the objectives of both 2020 and 2021 have been completed, the outline of this video is still accurate, and we look forward to being able to update this video sooner than later. Many Rotary Clubs in District 7070 and from across Canada have contributed. To see the video and see some of the photos, please Read more.....
BELRAG (Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group) invites everyone in District 7070's Rotary family to a Webinar: Building Resilience in Times of Stress and Change. The title: Trauma Informed Communities: Building Resilience in Times of Stress and Change. 
To my fellow Rotary and Rotaract family, here in District 7070,
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!
(In the photo)... John Hall, president of the Rotary Club of Trenton, North Carolina, receives his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Jones County immunization day.
You are invited !!! The Rotary Club of Bowmanville's keynote speaker is Dr. Robert Kyle, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Durham Region at their February 16 regular weekly zoom meeting at 7:30 am. He will be talking about the status of Covid-19 in the Region of Durham and the vaccination campaign for the residents of Durham Region. This will be of particular interest to the 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region but everyone is invited to attend. A good meeting to invite prospective members. If you would like more info, please contact Rotarian Joe Solway at solwayjj@gmail.com .
Thank you to all of the Rotarians and friends of Rotary throughout District 7070 !!.png)
Valarie's guest will be Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta. 