To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32, the Rotary International Director newsletter has been transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the "In The Zone" March 2026 video from Christine Etienne, our Rotary International Director, in our March 2026 Rotary District 7070 Newsletter (when it becomes available) , and on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website.
As soon as Chris' "In The Zone" March 2026 video is available, it will be inserted into our District 7070 March Newsletter that appears on our Rotary District 7070 website and also on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ....... This month, Chris talks about march and Water ,Sanitation and Hygiene Month, and the tremendous work being done by Rotarians and Rotaractors worldwide. She highlights one such Global Grant - HANWASH in Haiti. Be sure to go to HANWASH.org for more details. It is also World Rotaract Week from march 9 through 15, 2026. This month . Chris Etienne, highlights Louisa Horne, our Rotary Zone 28 and 32 Membership Coordinator interviewing Rotaractor Charlie Shaw. ..... Take a look. ....Please Read more.....
During the month of March, we celebrate one of our seven areas of focus – water, sanitation and hygiene. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.
Since 2013, The Rotary Foundation has invested more than $130 million in over 2000 projects worldwide. Through this investment, our volunteers of action have improved access to safely managed and basic WASH services to communities, schools and healthcare facilities, while protecting and conserving water resources. For example, Rotary clubs partnered with local organizations to install a rainwater harvesting and distribution center for 4,000 people in Papua New Guinea. They also delivered training programs for women in the community and students in 35 schools. Our efforts are improving lives and building strong communities. Are you interested in getting more involved in supporting water, sanitation and hygiene projects? Consider joining the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary Action Group, www.wash-rag.org.
As I close, please remember to celebrate our Rotaractors during World Rotaract Week March 9-15. As we continue to elevate Rotaract, they can now participate in Rotary grants, serve on district, RI and Rotary Foundation committees, set goals in Rotary Club Central and receive Rotary and Rotary Foundation awards. Thank you to our Rotaractors for their service and making a difference locally and globally.
Director Chris
Here is the link: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/promoting-peace
Here is the link: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50077/Documents/en-ca/ce26ae7c-9363-4bf2-8ca1-dcc309fcd759/1/
Plans for our 2026 One Rotary/15 Nations Cancun Summit continue.
Keynoter Jenkins Vaugehn will kick off the program with a keynote on leadership and heroism. Vaugehn is a retired Liberian diplomat who served at the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia for two decades. He is recognized for his courageous work during Liberia's 14-year civil war and he is credited with playing a major role in drafting the ceasefire that ended the war in 2003. He also is an unsung hero who personally helped save thousands of lives and maintained a strong U.S.-Liberian relationship during one of Africa's worst conflicts. In 2021, the U.S. Department of State named him a "Hero of U.S. Diplomacy" for his dedication to advancing peace, democracy, and security in Liberia.
Stay tuned for more information on this exciting program as it becomes available. Meanwhile, charge your calendars:
DGEs and DGNs: Arrive Tuesday, Sept 15, for training beginning Wednesday morning.
All other training tracks: Arrive Wednesday, Sept 16, for training beginning Thursday morning.
For the 2026 institute itself, plan on arriving Thursday, Sept 17, the Institute will run Friday, Sept 18 through Saturday Sept 19
Departure for all: Sunday morning, Sept 20. Register Now for the Cancun Summit
2025-2026 Membership Meetups, the 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 PM ET. For club and district membership committee members and anyone interested in strategies for increasing Rotary's membership reach! CLICK HERE to join this evening's meeting
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