Stories
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Rotary Club of Mississauga 70th Anniversary Gala |
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Service Beyond Borders |
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Girls' Empowerment Project |
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Fellowship For A Cause |
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Ready, Set ,Bingo !Food ,Fun and Camaraderie |
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Project Bloom Spreads Joy in Oakville |
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4th Annual District Grant Writing Initiative |
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April Message from the DGEEarth Day 2024-April 22nd |
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Call for Rotary Dinner Attendees |
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April 2024 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - April 2024 NewsletterThink Like a Rotary Peace Fellow |
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2024 Earth Day Challenge |
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Polio Plus Society Update |
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Save the Date : Rotary District 7080 Conference |
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A Successful HarvestTomato Donation to Meals on Wheels Garden |
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Kindness Trees of TraditionSupporting Seniors' Community |
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An Eventful February |
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Role of Promoting Peace |
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Thank You Puslinch : A Pasta Story !Rotary Club of Guelph South's 20th Anniversary Dinner |
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To New Adventures |
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Club Leadership Training and District AssemblySaturday , April 6, 2024 , Sheridan College Oakville Campus ,1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville |
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March Message from the DGEHappy International Women's Day! |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - March 2024 NewsletterThink like a Rotary Peace Fellow |
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March 2024 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Introducing the 2023/24 Dispute Resolution Team (DRT) |
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Recognize Our Best, Nominate a Member! |
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Peace and Conflict Resolution Month 2024 |
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Commemorating Barry Howie
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February Message from the DGEHonouring Black History Month |
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A New Leadership Approach |
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New Interact Club at Abbey Park High School |
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Waterloo's Annual Wing DingCatching Up with Old and New Friends |
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Meet RI Peace Fellow Sam Murray |
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Hashim Taqvi's Triumph |
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February 2024 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Academy 2024 |
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Complete the D7080 Member Mental Health Survey |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - February 2024 NewsletterA Virtuous Cycle |
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A Reunion for Milton Rotarian |
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Nelson Interact Supports Young Women |
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Friends and Families Coming Together |
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Spreading Joy and SupportExciting December Updates from RC Guelph South |
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Fiddle, Carols and Community Service |
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January Message from the DGESpirit of Service, Compassion and Unity |
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January 2024 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - January 2024 NewsletterLIGHT THE PATH OUT OF DARK DAYS |
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Saturday Rotary Lunch and Community Table |
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Meet Your District Governor Nominee Designate Uche Okugo |
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DG Visit to RC Brampton South |
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Miracle on the Main Street |
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Switching up Traditions |
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The Dictionary Program by RC Brampton Flower City Centennial |
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Kitchener Rotary and POWWRRaising Funds for the Ukrainian Community |
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December Message from the DGEService, Fellowship and Meaningful Connections |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - December 2023 NewsletterUnnatural Disasters |
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December 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary 7080 resources on the conflict in Israel and Gaza |
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Rotary Youth Exchange 2024-2025 |
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District Launches Mental Health Task Force Practice and Promote Mental Well-being
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Mississauga Welcomes a Community Interact Club |
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November 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - November 2023 Newsletter |
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Let's Go to Singapore with Rotary Mississauga ! |
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Promoting Rotary In Brampton |
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Wine and Cheese Wrap Up for Brunch at the BarnCelebrating a Successful Fundraiser |
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Empowering LeadersRotary International Training for RC Guelph South |
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Visioning Day 2023Setting Goals and Strategic Plans |
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New Gazebo in Betchel ParkCambridge North Rotary Restores Vandalized Park |
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Thanksgiving in Shelburne |
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November Message from the DGEMark Your Calendars for PETS |
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Rotary District 7080 Has Highest Number of Paul Harris Award Recipients |
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Fergus-Elora Rotary Targets Polio 2023 |
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World Polio Day 2023 |
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Aksel's Day Out ! |
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Important Message for All PresidentsDistrict 7080 Manual of Policy & Procedures |
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A Day of Fun and Learning |
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October Message from the DGEMembership Development and Club Engagement |
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October 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Together We Can End Human TraffickingA Community Mobilization Campaign |
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Rotary Rocks Ribfest |
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Ending Summer on a High Note |
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Sensory Free SaturdaysMaking Art Accessible |
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Little LibrariesPromoting Growth and Learning in Guyana |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - October 2023 Newsletter |
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The Power of Collaboration |
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Morocco Earthquake Response Fund |
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Rhythms and Reels |
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Call for Action on a Cloudy DayChilligo Creek and Schiedel Pond Cleanup with Tree Planting by Three Cambridge Rotary Clubs |
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A Hub for Serving Common Cause |
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Calling All PresidentsA Message from DGE Sohail Naseer |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - September 2023 Newsletter |
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September 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Better Tent City Raised GardenFostering Sustainable Living and Urban Agriculture |
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Paving New Ground |
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A Day at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding CentreThe Rotary Club of Guelph South's Event for Young Students |
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Tomato Donations to MOW GardenCAMBRIDGE NORTH ROTARY CONTRIBUTES TOMATOS TO MEALS ON WHEELS GARDENAND CAMBRIDGE FOOD BANK |
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Wines of the World |
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14th Annual Orangeville Rotary RibfestA Successful Event Despite Rains |
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Promoting Peace in Erin |
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Trivia at the BrewhouseFergus Interactors Strive to End Human Trafficking |
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A Night of Celebration |
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The Power of HopeHelping People Everywhere |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - August 2023 Newsletter |
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August 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Interactors Aid Newcomers from Turkey and Syria |
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Rotary Club of Brampton Turns 83! |
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Rotary Waterloo Celebrates Diamond Anniversary60 Years of Service Above Self |
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Hand-over of the President's Bell |
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Rotary Welcomes Immigrant Women to Canada |
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A Meeting with PRIP Jonathan MajiyagbeThe day I met PRIP Jonathan B. Majiyagbe |
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A Headstart for Food4Kids Guelph |
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Brunch at the BarnThe Rotary Club of Guelph South's Inaugural Brunch at the Barn Fundraising Event a Complete Success |
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New Beginnings for Interact in MississaugaStory of Developing an Interact Club in Mississauga RH School |
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July 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - July 2023 Newsletter |
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Cambridge Sunset - D7080's Newest Club |
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DEI Committee Survey Results |
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June 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones - June 2023 Newsletter |
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RYLA 2023 Back in Action |
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IFSR Youth Service AwardRC Oakville Trafalgar's Birdhouse Scout Project |
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New Resources in the Rotary Brand Centre |
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The Day The Page Turned for CanadaNotes From: Beyond Net Zero - The Canada Human Trafficking Declaration |
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An Eventful April for RC Guelph South |
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Re-engaging MembersRe-engaging Members |
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Celebrating Rotary at Brampton SouthFellowship , friends and family |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones - May 2023 Newsletter |
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Making Peace a Priority |
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RLI 2023 |
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Brunch at the Barn |
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Support Disaster Relief Through The Rotary Foundation |
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Share Your StoryShare your story with fellow Rotarians about how Rotary has changed your life, and how have you made a difference. |
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Helping Kids Build Houses The PCM WAYA project by the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar |
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Supporting Agents of Peaceful ChangeFKW Rotary Clubs Congratulate Conrad Grebel University College |
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A Unique Way to Give |
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The Secret 3K Run/ Walk |
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The Chatter BoxA Fun New Way to Build Connections |
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Legacy Tree Preservation ProjectRotary Club of Guelph South donates to first legacy tree preservation project on April 29 at Woodland Memorial Park |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones - April 2023 Newsletter |
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The Plant Rich Diet ChallengeIndividual Solutions for Planet Health |
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In Conversation with RI Past President Shekhar MehtaThe role of vocational services in the Rotary world |
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Updates from Kitchener Westmount RotaryFellowship and Community |
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Resistance and Resilience |
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Call for Rotary Dinner Attendees |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones - March 2023 Newsletter |
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Earthquake in Turkey & SyriaEnormous Devastation - Help is Urgently Needed! |
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CLT - Club Leadership Training 2023The Countdown to This Year’s Virtual Club Leadership Training (CLT) is on!!! |
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Rotary Plaza at Kitchener City Hall |
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Days For GirlsTransforming Period into Pathways |
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Rotary Leadership Institute - Spring 2023 |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Academy - It's Back In Person |
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District Awards - Nominations 2022-2023 |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones - February 2023 Newsletter |
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Your District Conference: A Sneak Peek |
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Meet Your District Governor Nominee Designate Susanne Zbinden |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones - January 2023 Newsletter |
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Could You Be The Next District Secretary?Do you have a keen eye for detail, like ensuring things are in order and are comfortable with technology? |
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The January 2023 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 and the entire Leadership Team |
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Supporting Mental Health in BurlingtonRC Burlington Lakeshore Invites You to Come Understand the Issue and Help Build a Solution. |
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The Gift That Keeps on GivingRC Guelph Trillium Helps to Close The Weekend Hunger Gap |
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District Environmental Committee - UpdateInformation and inspiration to get your club moving in 2023. |
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Freedom From Slavery - Webinar Video |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones's December 2022 Newsletter |
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The Literacy Project |
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A Lifeline of Hope |
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Thank You, Fallen Veterans |
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Re-Cycling in KW! |
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It's Easy to Raise For Rotary |
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5 Reasons to Use The Learning Center5 Great Reasons to Use the Learning Center on its 10th Anniversary |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones's November 2022 Newsletter |
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Brampton Rotary Clubs Supporting Regeneration Outreach |
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Take The DEI Survey |
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The RAWEF Supports its 100th Student ! |
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Foundation Training - Nov 10, 2022 |
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Driving Membership Growth |
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End Polio Now |
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Paving the Way for New Groves |
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Porsche Lottery - The Challenges of Going BIG! |
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State Of The City |
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The Grant Model |
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The Rotary Peace Corner |
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Pakistan FloodsMonsoon brings misery to millions in Pakistan |
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Bonding Over BreakfastCambridge Sunrise Rotary relaunches annual Alumni Breakfast event |
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Empowering MothersEnhancing Vocational Skills and Continued Education for Mothers and Children |
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Give to LiveThe Rotary Burlington North Furniture Project |
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Hope for Women Facing AbuseThe Armagh House Expansion Project |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones's September 2022 NewsletterTHE POWER OF TAKING UNCOMFORTABLE CHANCES |
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What You Should Know About Polio in 2022 |
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Project Volya |
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Copy of The Rotary Peace Corner |
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2022 Project in South Africa - by the Rotary Club of Belleville : Project Name - "Pediatric and special needs Dental Unit"To install the first special needs and paediatric Dental Clinic at UWC we are looking for partner clubs and organizations to support us. This project at approx. R1.30m / US81 500 will change lives in an underserviced area of health care Rotary clubs – any contribution from US$1000 Rotary Districts in support of clubs – US$5000 Other organizations – any contribution |
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Children's Summer Picnic |
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Removing Barriers to Rehabilitation in Kampala |
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Closing the Weekend Hunger GapAnnual Duck Race Donates $25,000 |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones's August 2022 NewsletterIt Starts With an Invitation |
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Rotary Youth Exchange is Back! |
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August Message - DG Sandhya MainiWatch DG Sandhya Maini's video message here.
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Rotary Day at Liberty For Youth's 7R's Ranch |
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New Project Showcase Portal on D7080 WebsiteFind D7080 Club projects that need funding, or list your club's project. |
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July Message - DG Sandhya Maini |
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Spark & Shine The Light Campaigns |
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People of Action KW |
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The Meaning of The Imagine Rotary LogoMuch More Than Just Dots and a Circle |
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Key Speeches from RI Convention 2022Couldn't Make the Trip to Houston? See Recoded Speeches from this Year's Conference (Below) |
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Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's June 2022 NewsletterRotary International President Shekhar Mehta's June 2022 Newsletter |
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Imagine Rotary Tour |
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June Message - DG Rudy Habesch |
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Bringing Back The RYLA Spirit |
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Connect, Empower and Equip ! |
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RI Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's June 2022 Newsletter |
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Of Snails , Beetles and Ladybugs ! |
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2022 Project in Pakistan - by the Rotary Club of Brampton : Project Name - "Basic education and literacy project for underserved areas in Thar, Sindh, Pakistan"The Host Committee is seeking funds for improvement work related to washrooms, electrical work, school furniture upgradation of school science labs and library. Thus providing better school environment in such a manner that students and their parents are inclined to come to school. Emphasis is also on Teachers’ Training through F2F and digital devices. Training for community is also part of this project. During Community Need Assessment phase 5 Schools out of following 9 will be selected and included in the scope of this project:
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2022 Project in Pakistan - by the Rotary Club of Palgrave : Project Name - "Project TAKMIL (Teach A Kid Make Individual Life)"Project: Making the lives of children who are out of school because of sheer poverty. The organization is called TAKMIL (Teach A Kid Make Individual Life). It is a not-for-profit organization, founded in Pakistan 2017 to bring a positive change in the society through education.
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2022 Project in Mexico - by the Rotary Club of Cambridge Preston-Hespeler : Project Name - "Feeding the Future"Project: Providing 96 children with healthy, nutritious meals 6 days a week, at a cost of $1,200 USD per month. While this may not seem like much, for our small club, with limited fundraising opportunities, it is a struggle to sustain. For this reason, we are reaching out to other Rotary Clubs who may consider “Feeding the Future” as an ongoing international project.
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2022 Project in Kenya - by the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington : Project Name - "Girls rescue and training centre and for teenage moms"Girls rescue and training centre and for teenage moms: through 'Forgotten People Connection' |
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2022 Project in Kenya - by the Rotary Club of Brampton : Project Name - "DIGITAL LITERACY FOR SCHOOLS PROJECT SUMMARY PROPOSAL"The Rotary Club of Nairobi - Lang’ata (RCL), plans to develop and implement a Digital Literacy for Schools Program that seeks to install ten public primary schools across the country with computer laboratories. The objective of this program is to improve access to digital literacy for the rural poor children and close the digital divide while providing them with skills to make them for competitive in the global platform. Through this initiative we aim to:
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Hike It, Love It, Keep It Clean! |
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Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's May 2022 NewsletterRotary International President Shekhar Mehta's May 2022 Newsletter |
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What's a little rain ? |
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Changeover Training Series 2022 |
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Rotarians Support Mississauga New Hospital |
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May Message - DG Rudy Habesch |
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Rotary Foundation's Disaster ResponseRotary Fondation Raises $9M in Humanitarian Aid |
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RI Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's May 2022 Newsletter |
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It's Never Too Late to Learn |
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Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's April 2022 NewsletterRotary International President Shekhar Mehta's April 2022 Newsletter |
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The Martin Family InitiativeThe Right Hon. Paul Martin and RI President 2022-23 Jennifer Jones speak at Kitchener Rotary |
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April Message - DG Rudy Habesch |
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RC Bolton's Discovery Game
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April is Volunteer Month
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RI Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's April 2022 Newsletter |
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Disaster Response Fund For Ukraine Crisis |
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Women in Rotary
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Remembering Jim Parker |
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Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's March 2022 NewsletterRotary International President Shekhar Mehta's March 2022 Newsletter |
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RI Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's March 2022 Newsletter |
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Club Leadership Training (CLT) April 2 to 9, 2022 |
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March Message - DG Rudy Habesch |
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Putting the FUN Back into Fundraisers |
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CLT vs. RLI: Which training should you attend?Club Leadership Training (CLT) vs. Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)Which training should you attend? |
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Ukraine and The Disaster Advisory Resource Group |
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Rotary International Statement on Ukraine (25-Feb-2022) |
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Recognize Our Best, Nominate a Member!Rotary International and District Awards 2022 |
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The Link Between Environment and PeaceWebinar - Feb 10th, with guest speaker Michael Collins, Executive Director, Institute for Economics & Peace |
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RYLA is BackFind out more on how to get involved ! |
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Memories from 2020
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A Place of Refuge
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RI Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's February 2022 Newsletter“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” ~ Anne Frank |
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Human Trafficking in Ontario
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Different Club - Common ChallengesDG Rudy Habesch visiting his former Rotary Club in Jordan - Dec 2021. |
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Remembering PDG Paul Truex, Guelph Rotarian |
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Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's February 2022 NewsletterRotary International President Shekhar Mehta's February 2022 Newsletter |
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Ayalik Fund |
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Happy New Year !A New Year Brings New Opportunities to Get Involved! |
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Rotary Club of Brampton Strives to End Polio
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Holiday Cheer For Families In Need
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Mentoring Matters...
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Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation John Germ's January 2022 Newsletter
RI Vice-President & Director Valarie Wafer's January 2022 Newsletter
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's January 2022 Newsletter
RI President Shekhar Mehta Talks about Using your Vocation to do Good in the World |
Sohail Naseer
Sohail Naseer - Rotary Club of Milton - Approved as District Governor Nominee Designate
Together We Learn More - January
This month we focus on the My Rotary Learning Centre |
Getting the Word Out!
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Kids First
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Together We Learn More
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Power Up
Chilligo Creek Clean Up
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End Polio Now
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Rotary is About Changing Lives
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Pies and Pints for Polio
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Conflict Resolution
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Painting The Cannon For Polio Day
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Sensory Garden At KidsAbility
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Rotary Youth Exchange Still Serving to Change Lives
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Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta's November 2021 Newsletter
Shekhar Mehta reminds us that the Rotary Foundation is the engine that powers so many Rotary projects throughout the world |
It Only Takes One to Inspire Change
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The Backpack Project
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Stepping Out To Dinner
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Think Big
Smiles For Seniors
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Water First
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How to Grow Your Club This Year!
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DEC - Bruce Trail Webinar
D7080 Bulletin Poll - Nov 21
This month's POLL asks about your interest in 'Hybrid' club meetings. |
What Does Diversity Equity and Inclusion Mean for Rotary?
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No One Asked
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7 Tips For Telling Powerful Stories
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Help Wanted - Hybrid Meeting Sub-Committee
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D7080 Bulletin Poll - Oct 21
This month's POLL asks about what you think of the Bulletin's new format. |
How Welcoming is Your Club's Website?
Findings from a recent website audit in D7080. |
Attend Upcoming Truth Events!
ShelterBox “Fill the Box” Weekend Display
Rotary International Convention 2022
District 7080 - Governor's Message
Rotary Clubs in Mississauga Host a Successful Ribfest
Streetsville Rotary Supports Seniors and Local Charity
September is Blood Donation Month in D7080
No problem if you can’t donate, but great if you can encourage family and friends to join in and donate too!
Rotary International - September 2021 President's Message
Register for RLI Training - October 23, 2021
District 7080 Environment Project Fair
Considerations for Return to In-Person Gatherings
Building Awareness On Human Trafficking
Community Makes Tour de Guelph 2021 Most Successful Yet - $165,000 Raised In Net Proceeds
District 7080 - Governor's Message
Rotary International - August 2021 President's Message
Message From The Rotary Club of Fergus Elora
EnvironFocus Knowledge and Culture Exchange Program (EKCEP)
District 7080 - Governor's Message
Congratulations to Rotary District Award Recipients
Rotary International - July 2021 President's Message
Welcome D7080 Polio Chair
Brampton Rotaract Appreciates Essential Workers
Our New Governor for District 7080
Great Lakes Watershed Clean-up Now On!
Rotary Opens Opportunities - District Assistant Reflection
Oxygen Concentrators for India
Mother's Day Gift Packages for Young Mom's in Guelph
Submitted by Anne Day, Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium
The Rotary Club of Brampton Nominated for a Vitality Award
June Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
June Message - RI President Holger Knaack
Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
The Give to Live Furniture Project
Submitted by Rotary Club of Burlington North
May Message - RI President Holger Knaack
Be Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!
Submitted by Rotary Club of Milton
Supporting Small Business through Easter
Submitted by Rotaract Club of Mississauga
Take Care of Self, Each Other and The Planet!
The Perfect Pandemic Fundraiser
May Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
PR and Membership Teams Introduce the GRO Program
Rotary Medalist Program
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Test 4 - Water Project
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Rotary Youth Exchange Update
2021 Rotary District 7080 Virtual Conference
Submitted by Leah Parent, District Conference Committee member
Message From Holger Knaack and K.R. Ravindran
Today, the single question we hear time and again is, “Are we getting involved with COVID vaccination?” The answer is yes.
This does not mean we will deviate from our commitment to eradicating polio, which remains our highest priority and continues to be our only corporate program. Polio vaccinations must continue unabated, as must our effort to raise $50 million per year for this effort.
Calling All Rotarian Golfers!
Submitted by Lynn Lewis, Rotary Club of Mississauga
March Pick Me Up - Centre of Wellington Centennial
Submitted by Neil Whittaker, Centre of Wellington Centennial
Welcome to the Feel Good Raffle
Submitted by Lynn Lewis, Rotary Club of Mississauga
Milton Youth Summit
The Rotary Club of Milton has put together a virtual Milton Rotary Youth Leadership Summit on April 10, 9am-3pm. It promises to be a great event with high-caliber speakers and panelists covering Environment, Mental Health, Careers, and Service Learning with a youth-oriented focus. The event planning committees led by Milton President, Romeo Mitchell, include not only members of the host club but also Interactors, Rotaractor, and Rotarians from Halton, Peel, and Passport Club South.
Community Service Awards Event Adapts Well to the Vagaries of Forced Change
Submitted by Mae Radford, Rotary Club of Burlington Central
Three Proactive Projects to Protect Environment
Submitted by Nagwa Abou-El Naga, District Environment Committee member
World Rotaract Week - Rotaract Mississauga completes funding for Well Installation Project
Submitted by Leah Parent, Rotaract Club of Mississauga
Rotaract Week - UTM Rotaract Self-care Essentials
Submitted by Aqsa & Umniyah, Rotaract Club of University of Toronto - Mississauga
Club Leadership Training, April 10 - April 17
World Rotaract Week - Rotaract Club of Brampton's Food Donation Initiative
Submitted by Rotaractor Gaurav Gujar, Rotaract Club of Brampton
Take The Enviro Pledge
We invite our members to support activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources, advance ecological sustainability, and foster harmony between communities and the environment.
New D7080 Microsite for Non-Rotarians
April Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
District 7080 Conference Registration Opens Today!
Interact in D7080
Curious about what our Interact Members are up to? Click below to catch-up on their news through their Monthly Newsletters.
See Bulletins
2021-2022 Rotary Theme
RI's Amazing Training Resources
Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
Save the Week: April 17 - 24, 2021 - Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup.
In 2021 The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors added a new area of focus: Supporting the environment. There's no better way to celebrate than participating in the first ever Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup on April 24, 2021.
District Membership Webinar: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
Do you know where you and your club fit on the DEI spectrum? Join us March 24 at 7:00 PM. Our presenter is RI Vice President Elect Valarie Wafer. Valarie is the chair of the Rotary International DEI Taskforce. You will learn how you and your club can take action to create lasting change and ensure you are Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive.
Register Now!
District Peace Committee Webinar
The District 7080 Peace Committee will be hosting its first webinar with guest presenter Holly White, an RI Peace Fellow. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7PM.
Rotaract Club of Guelph's 'Mask-querade'
Submitted by The Rotaract Club of Guelph
March Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
March Message - RI President Holger Knaack
D7080 Facebook Group
See posts for upcoming events and other content to enrich your life in Rotary! Post your own ideas and experiences about Rotary too.
Water First Global Grant
Submitted by The Rotary Club of Guelph
Rotarians Focus on Environment
Spreading Christmas Cheer - RC Palgrave
Blood Donation Challenge
Submitted by The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise
All clubs/district are welcome to join us in this challenge. Note that this is an essential service, so the donation centres are open – by appointment only. https://www.blood.ca/en
Drive-Thru for Winter Coats - RC Mississauga Meadowvale
Adapting to Change - RC Brampton Flower City Centennial
Four Burlington Rotary Clubs at Christmas
February Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Rising to the Challenge
What is The Disaster Advisory Resource Group?
Why You Should Care About Rotary Branding
February Message - RI President Holger Knaack
Rotary 7080 Youth Exchange
Cluster Power
Cookie Dough Drop Fundraiser
Council on Resolutions: 2020 Results
Improve Your Communication Skills
Sweat for a Cause
Submitted by Halton Rotaract
Jennifer Jones to Speak at RC of Brampton - Jan 11, 2020
January Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Bringing Santa to the People!
January Message - RI President Holger Knaack
Rotary District 7080 Virtual Conference
Nominations for District 7080 Awards are now Open!
Young Professionals Mentorship Program
Rotary in Action - Serving the Homeless in Woodstock
Rotary Spreads Christmas Cheer
District Governor for Rotary Year 2023-24
December Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Get Your Word Out Through our District’s Facebook Page
Over $100,000 Raised by the Rotary Online Auction
Rotary International Embraces “GivingTuesday”
The Upside of Zoom – Promote Your Speakers
December Message - RI President Holger Knaack
District Environment Committee Launched
2019-2020 Awards and Citations
Rotary Day at the United Nations
November Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
November Message - RI President Holger Knaack
Milton Cruisin' Parade
Rotary Club of Guelph South's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Steps to Stop Silence
Planting For Our Future
November is Rotary Foundation Month
First Community Interact Club Founded in our District
640 Meals
Peace Committee Opportunities
Call for Nominations for District Governor for 2023-2024 is Now Open
District Speaker Series: Moving from Diversity to Inclusive Opportunities for All!
Take Action for World Polio Day: 24 October
Stories Connect Us
October Message - RI President Holger Knaack
More Than a Motto
Better Together
October Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Time to be a PR Rockstar!
Take Action for World Polio Day: 24 October
September Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
A Simple Idea, Very Well Executed
Rotary to Help with Supplies for Beirut
September Message - RI President Holgar Knaack
Interactors Support Health & Hygiene in Nigeria
Rotary Club of Cambridge PH Partners with The Coping Centre
Eggs & Cheese for Chalmers Food Pantry, Guelph
Go Green
Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise Adopt-a-Road Clean-up
August Message - RI President Holgar Knaack
August Message - Governor Mike Lawrie
Canada's Largest Ribfest Now Canada's Largest Drive Thru?
Rotaract Club of Mississauga Bottle & Can Drive
Tour de Guelph Pivots in Response to COVID-19
New COVID-19 Disaster Response Grants
Online Training Resources Abound!
The Rotary Club of Brampton Generates $85,000 in Food Donations
Opening New Communication Channels
July Message - President Holgar Knaack
Share Your Ideas in Our District Facebook Group
Supporting the Environment Becomes a New Area of Focus
Up to $5000 Federal in Grants for Eligible Rotarians and Rotaractors
Four Clubs, One Great Result!
Rotaract is No Longer a Program – It’s a New Type of Membership within RI
New District Training Opportunities for Club PR
July Message - Governor Mike Lawrie
Introducing Valarie Wafer, Board Director at RI and A Fellow Canadian
July District Newsletter
There’s Never Been a Better Reason to Visit Taipei!
The 2020 Virtual Rotary Convention – Sign-Up for July Break-out Sessions!
June District Newsletter
June is Rotary Fellowships Month
Archives - Marco Polo of Rotary
May District Newsletter
Online Meeting Ideas
Happy Birthday Paul Harris!
May is Youth Service Month
Test 5 - Environment
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Rotary Disaster Response Grants
April District Newsletter
Rotary’s statement on COVID-19 and its impact on polio eradication efforts
In every corner of the world, it seems that not a single person or community is unaffected by COVID-19. You may be wondering how to stay focused on our work eradicating polio when we are dealing with a pandemic caused by a virus for which there is not yet a vaccine — a situation similar to what the world faced with the poliovirus not so long ago.
The COVID-19 pandemic response requires worldwide solidarity and an urgent global effort. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), with thousands of polio workers and an extensive laboratory and surveillance network, has a moral imperative to ensure that these resources are used to support countries in their preparedness and response.
Best Practices for Holding Online Meetings
Some parts of an in-person meeting don't work well online. Develop your meeting content to eliminate or reformat activities that are best done face-to-face.
Keep things interesting by minimizing presentation length and maximizing discussion. Include polls, open Q&A, practice sharing - anything that focuses attention on the content and each other.
April is Maternal and Child Health Month
COVID-19 Virus Update - March 16/20
Suggestions for your club to stay active and involved
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from District 7080
March District Newsletter
March is Water and Sanitation Month
January RI Board of Directors Decisions
February is Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
February District Newsletter
Rotary International Theme 2020
“Rotary is not just a club that you join, it is an invitation to endless opportunities. The theme for 2020-2021 is -- Rotary Opens Opportunities". President-elect Holger Knaack
Rotary District 7080 Conference
Rotary Guelph will celebrate their centennial this year.
January is Vocational Service Month
Vocational Service focuses on:
- Adherence to and promotion of the highest ethical standards in all occupations, including fair treatment of employers, employees, associates, competitors, and the public.
- The recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, not just those that are pursued by Rotarians.
- The contribution of your vocational talents to solving the problems of society and meeting the needs of the community.
Zone Monthly Message
December District Newsletter
December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
District Conference 2019-2020
District 7080 Rotary Conference
November District Newsletter
November is Rotary Foundation Month
World Polio Day
World Polio Day Event Registration
October District Newsletter
Reconnect Week
Million Dollar Dinner (MDD) ... a wonderful evening!
Message from Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG) John Gilvesy
2019 RI Manual Of Procedure
October is Economic and Community Development Month
RI Monthly Presidential Message
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
September District Newsletter
Africa begins countdown to being polio free as Nigeria marks 3 years without disease
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
RI President's Message - August 2019
Mark Daniel Maloney President 2019-20
2019 Council of Legislation (CoL)
August District Newsletter
August is Membership and New Club Development Month
July is New Leadership Month
July District Newsletter
2019 Annual Awards Night
June is Fellowship Month
May District Newsletter
May is Youth Service Month
5 Steps for becoming a people of action club
Rotary Acts of Kindness April 19-21
April District Newsletter
April is Maternal and Child Health Month
March District Newsletter
March is Water and Sanitation Month
Presidential Citation & New Member Retention Awards
Peace Fellowships Now Available
February District Newsletter
February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Current District Role Opportunities
My Big FAB Rotary Dinner
Rotary is collecting compelling People of Action stories from around the world
Does your club have a project that shows how you took action to solve a problem in your community? Please tell us about it!
Happy New Year
January District Newsletter
January is Vocational Service Month
Season’s Greetings to all Rotarians!
District Governor-Nominee-Designate
December District Newsletter
December - Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
Upcoming Rotary Friendship Exchange
Giving Tuesday - November 27th
November District Newsletter
District 7080 Tree Planting Challenge
November is Rotary Foundation Month
Oakville World Polio Awareness
End Polio Now Flag Day in Oakville
Tillsonburg Book Fair
How will you celebrate World Polio Day?
Help Rotary grow Rotaract
Enter the 2019 Rotarian photo contest
Membership Summit 2018
Is your club using the correct Rotary branding?
Areas of Focus
Rotary has identified specific causes to target to maximize our local and global impact. At the same time, we understand that each community has its own unique needs and concerns.
Through global grants and other resources, we help clubs focus their service efforts in the following areas.
2018 Council on Resolutions
October is Economic & Community Development Month
Erin Rotary Trail cheque presentation
Rotary Reconnect Week
Join the Celebration
Now’s the time to start planning your World Polio Day event. Spread the word in your community about the ongoing fight to end polio. Together, we can — and will — make history by ending polio for good.
Peace Day Challenge
Rotary Peace
Rotary Club of Preston – Hespeler
District Wide End Polio Now Concert
The Region's Premiere Men's a capella chorus, Harbourtown Sound and Rotary present a Christmas Favourite in support of Rotary International's End Polio Now initiative.
Sunday, November 25, 2018 @ 2 PM. Tickets are $55 and are available at BurlingtionPAC.ca
How will you celebrate World Polio Day?
LitRAG Club Contest
Join the Rotary Peace Academy
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
- If all women completed primary education, there would be 66% fewer maternal deaths.
- A child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive past the age of five.
- If all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty, which would be equivalent to a 12% cut in world poverty.
2020-21 Rotary President Selected
August is Membership and New Club Development Month
Rotary Club of Oakville Helps
How to host a Rotary Day
Coffee with Polio Experts: Honorine Mollard Billard, WHO
Polio Plus Fact Sheet
2018 RI Convention in Toronto
Pre-Convention Governors Night
Medals Awards Night in Woodstock
Ending Ultra-Poverty Summit
2018 Zone Conference
June District Newsletter
District Wide Tree Planting on Earth Day weekend
May District Newsletter
Clubrunner Webinar
April District Newsletter
2018-2019 Rotary Theme Announced
March District Newsletter
Rotary Minute: What one thing would you tell your club president or an incoming club president?
February District Newsletter
Part Time Paid District Assistant
January District Newsletter
KidsAbility & Rotary: 60th Anniversary
December District Newsletter
Online Event Registration for Rotary 2018
November District Newsletter
World Polio Day - October 24, 2017
District 7080 donates 300+ early reader books to local school
Oakville Trafalgar - Wines and Lines Fundraiser - Oct 26
October District Newsletter
September Newsletter
August Newsletter
Rotary Club Central Upgrade
Five years since its debut, Rotary Club Central is getting a big upgrade!
Lend Your Expertise
Following on the success of the Toronto 2018 presence at Atlanta. The Toronto Host Organizing Committee’s Marketing Team is looking for a number of Rotarians and/or Friends of Rotary to help in our efforts to promote Toronto 2018.
Rotary Centre Wellington on Canada Day
Haven House Cheque Presentation
Rotary Club of Burlington Tree Planting
July Newsletter
Welcome To Rotary
Welcome to Rotary
Join Leaders
Exchange Ideas
Take Action
Come Join Us - Do Good In The World!
Rotary making a difference in our communities and in our world!
Contact our District Director of Membership Mr. Hubert Singh - membership7080@gmail.com
Membership Committee Page
2017-2018 Rotary Year Theme Announced
2017-18 District Change Over
District Conference - September 23 - Mississauga
Rotary Supercars - Mississauga
Rotary Supercars
June 24, 2017 from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Location
Garry W. Morden Centre
7535 9th Line
Mississauga, ON
Sign up to Volunteer in Toronto
Here’s Your Chance to be Part of the Action in 2018
Project Amigo, Colima, Mexico
A Work Week at Project Amigo is a Mexican experience like no other. Each Work Week is carefully designed to give you a balanced perspective – certainly our kids and their families have great need (the “Project” half) but they also have a rich and ancient culture into which they are keen to welcome you (the “Amigo” half.) You will spend your week working and playing in the tiny rural villages, in the beach side towns, in the migrant work camps and in the schools and the communities in which reside the heart and soul of Project Amigo- our kids! When you volunteer for a Work Week at Project Amigo, you will make a difference while building friendships to last a lifetime.
Day of the Dead Tour, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
February 2017 update on the Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention
2017 District Conference
Government of Canada Grant Partnership
Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Dinner
RYLA 2017
RIC Press Release
Press Release 2018 RIC
Our Foundation Celebrtates 100 Years of Doing Good in the World
2016/17 District Changeover Event
3 newest Paul Harris Society members
Suzanne Rae of Cairns, Australia, is in the District this week - End Polio Now
2017-18 Rotary Peace Fellowship Applications
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Vaccine switch could be final step in polio eradication
Oakville Speaker Series - Stephen Cornish
Cambridge Sunrise Trivia Challenge
Canada announces new support to fight polio in Pakistan
Outbound Youth Exchange
Rotary's 111th Birthday!
Service Clubs are changing with the Times
Launch of Global Peace Centre Canada
Our Newest Rotaract Club
Rotary Foundation Video
Please have a look at the video which was developed to help the clubs in your district meet their Foundation goals for 2014-15.
Many clubs hold Rotary Foundation donations to the end of the Rotary year. They often submit the donations in early July. The donation is then credited to the next Rotary year.
The video is at: https://vimeo.com/127549078.
Let's "Light Up Rotary" with a final push to meet the Foundation goals.
Chris Offer, PDG
Endowment/Major Gift Adviser for Zone 24
Rotary Club of Ladner – District 5040
Phone 604-940-9365 Cell 604-897-8758
Email: ChrisOffer@outlook.com
Learning Partnership Prize
District 7080 Video an update
Click this link https://www.facebook.com/rotary/app_486254294756872 and vote for the video from Howard in Kitchener.
Voting begins today for the people's choice and closes May 11th. So please vote early and vote often for the Kitchener video. And please forward this email to everyone you know so we can get the most people voting.
Relief and Recovery Efforts in Nepal
Devastation in Nepal
Nepal emergency: Medical supplies packed & ready to go
Nepal Earthquake Rotary disaster relief fund
Peace Scholarships
Waterloo hits the big 5-0
RI President Gary Huang Visits District 7080
Paul Rosen
Rotary Flame to end Polio
1951 Rotary Wine Fundraiser
Call for 2015 Nominations: Donald MacRae Peace Award
The Rotary Zone 24-32 Donald MacRae Peace Award is an annual award presented by Rotary Zones 24 and 32 to recognize and honour an individual or organization for outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals of Rotary as expressed in the Fourth Object of Rotary.
The award commemorates the contribution of Halifax Rotarian Donald MacRae, who in a speech to the International Convention in Kansas City in June 1918, proposed that Rotary become an agent for the promotion of goodwill and peace among nations. This was the first time that this vision of Rotary was expressed publicly.
For more information about criteria and how to submit and application, click here
Mississauga Celebrating Rotary 110th Anniversary
President-Elect urges Rotary Members to 'Be a Gift to the World'
Rotary Peace Scholarship/Peace Centre Initiative – District 7080
2015 Rotary Peace Fellow
End of Year Foundation Deadlines
Announcement
Serving Up Soup And Service At District Conference
Our Conference planning committee wanted a project where Rotarians could give back — and would keep attendees alert and active after lunch! What we decided to do was create Soup-in-a-Bag, a hearty, healthy mix of dry ingredients that we could deliver to local food pantries. This involved putting dry lentils, split peas, pearl barley, fusilli, dried onion and parsley flakes in each bag and tying off with blue and gold ribbons.
Rotaractors at the University of Guelph and several Youth Exchange students helped us coordinate the project. We made 1000 bags (each bag holds 10 servings) in two hours! The total cost for ingredients and bags was $1500. So, we fed 10,000 people (1000 bags at 10 servings each) for just pennies per serving! Volunteers from two food banks, one church and one drop-in center were on hand to accept the packaged soup.
We asked for and readily received a letter of permission from the local health commissioner, and everyone wore plastic gloves. We used a simple Split Pea Soup recipe. The ingredients were poured into bins and we used scoops to fill the bags with our designated ingredient. One of the clubs in our District is already doing this project with their members. Other clubs plan to pick it up. We certainly had fun and contributed to immediate needs in our community.
Remembrance Day
World Polio Day THANK YOU message from Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Today, as we mark World Polio Day, I commend Rotarians for your efforts to eradicate Polio. I was deeply humbled to accept the Rotary Foundation Polio Eradication Champion Award in Toronto on October 18, and extend my personal thanks for this special honour.
I have a great deal of admiration and respect for the good works carried out by Rotarians in Canada, and around the globe. Your organization has made extraordinary contributions to a diverse range of humanitarian services – championing the eradication of polio chief among them. Your members make a positive difference in communities around the globe.
Canadians
Prime Minister Harper receives Rotary's Polio Eradication award.
End Polio Now
Congratulations Hajra Wilson!
Why Rotary?
PM receives the Rotary Foundation Polio Eradication Champion
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today received the Rotary Foundation Polio Eradication Champion Award, for his longstanding support and continued leadership in efforts to eliminate polio around the world. The Prime Minister accepted the award at a ceremony hosted by the Canadian Rotary Foundation in Toronto.
7080 Rotarians Heading to Scotland on the Rotary Curling Tour
Peace and security a growing focus for scholars – and a strong commitment for Rotarians
New Chair for DART
District Conference 2014 Highlights
Host Organizing Committee for the 2018 Rotary International Convention
Candidates for District Governor
- Familiarize yourself with the duties and responsibilities of a District Governor as described in our Policies and Procedures document (click here to view)
- Download the nomination form (click here), fill it out and submit it to me before October 31 2014.
- Be prepared to attend an interview session on November 15. Details will be announced to the applicants.
- Should you have any questions you can contact me at any time.
Guelph Ribfest
7080 DG Patsy's PERFORM Address
Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund
Rotary Changeover and Annual Awards Night
District Governor Patsy Marshall’s Message
2014 Changeover and Awards Night
Message from our District Governor
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Canada Day with your family and friends. Tonight, we will be watching fireworks, offered by the Rotary Club of Guelph, which highlight their day-long festivities.
I wish to thank each of you for your dedication and the way you shared your vocations with Rotary this past Rotary year. You certainly helped PDG Mike Gauthier to ENGAGE ROTARY, and CHANGE LIVES. Thank you, Mike, for your leadership and insights this past year. Our new theme, LIGHT UP ROTARY, is very easy to communicate to everyone so we can encourage individuals to join leaders, exchange ideas and take action to make the world a better place.
Looking forward to working with each of you, as I serve as District Governor for District 7080, and an officer of Rotary International for the next year. With your support and inspiration, there is hope to LIGHT UP ROTARY, as we move Rotary forward to provide Service Above Self. See you soon as my club visits will commence next week.
Patsy Marshall, District Governor
District 7080
Rotary's Response to WHO Statement
District7080 Changeover and Annual Awards Night
2nd Annual Trivia Challenge
The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise is holding its second annual Trivia Challenge on March 28, 2014.
For more information click Here
HUANG ENCOURAGES CLUB MEMBERS TO ‘LIGHT UP ROTARY’
RI president-elect Gary C.K. Huang chooses 'Light Up Rotary' as the presidential theme for 2014-15.
Rotary Display at Business Expo
This week four clubs from our District joined forces to have a Public Awareness and Membership interest booth at the KW Business Expo.
AG Larry Hardman reported "We had good response to our booth. There was a steady flow of traffic throughout the event." Three Cambridge and one Kitchener club participated.
What a great idea for clubs to promote Rotary, both for awareness and as a membership recruitment activity.
Rotary Peace Scholarship Initiative Update
A little while ago, President John Wahl of the Waterloo Club wrote to all District 7080 Presidents pointing out that if each club donated $1,000 a year for this year and next, we would achieve our goal of $50,000 in scholarships for 2014 and 2015.
I am pleased to report that some clubs are exceeding that request. Recently, we received a $4,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Mississauga, and a donation of $2,085 from the Rotary Club of Woodstock, in addition to a $1,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Waterloo.
As we approach the December 31st deadline for personal donations in this tax year, a donation to the Rotary Peace Scholarship Fund would make a great gift honouring a club member, spouse, or other significant person.
Donations can be made out to the Rotary Club of Kitchener Foundation, and please put “Rotary Peace Scholarship” in the memo line. They can be mailed to:
Rotary Club of Kitchener Foundation
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR'S MESSAGE
Celebrate Rotary Foundation Month.
November gives us the chance to build greater ownership and pride in our Foundation. PolioPlus is successful because Rotarians believe in our commitment and support it financially. We give to the polio eradication effort because we see clearly what our money is doing and what we are helping to achieve. We all take pride in knowing that the money we give is helping to fund a polio-free world.
But many Rotarians do not have the same pride and ownership of the Foundation's Endowment Fund and Annual Fund. We are still falling short of our goal of Every Rotarian, Every Year. Why? Because Rotarians do not know what good works the Endowment Fund and Annual Fund enable us to do.
DONG KURN (D.K.) LEE
TRUSTEE CHAIR 2013-14
Rotarians who have served District 7080 as District Governor
District Awards and Changeover Night, A roaring success!
On July 3rd some 300 Rotarians and guests attended the District 7080 annual Awards and Changeover Night. This year the event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Palgrave at the Royal Ambassador on Innis Lake in the rolling hills of Caledon.
The evening began on the patio but due to threatening skies moved indoors where a wonderful Jazz Group provide pleasant background music.
Just before dinner 8 of our past and present District Governors were piped into the hall with Bert Grapes leading the way.
During the course of the evening 21 clubs were presented with the Rotary International Presidents Citation by Rotary international Director Bryn Styles.
Outgoing District Governor, Ian Ferguson, also presented awards to outgoing members of the District Council.
Our foundation chair Bob Palmateer presented the Rotary Foundation award to Randy Seager for all his great work in organizing Group Study Exchange teams over the past number of years.
Four dedicated members of our district, Peter McCann, Syd Harmon, Chris Byrnes and Hajra Wilson, were then showcased by video tributes and awarded Paul Harris Fellowships.
The new Governor’s Team was introduced by means of the passing of the pins: Immediate Past District Governor Ian Ferguson, District Governor Mike Gauthier, District Governor Elect Patsy Marshall and District Governor Nominee Will Pugh. Past District Governor Bernd Dinnert also was on hand to present Ian with his Past District Governor pin.
After brief addresses by outgoing Governor Ian and incoming Governor Mike the crowd was entertained by a promotional Rap Video announcing the falls district conference.
All in all a great night with a great bunch of Rotarians.
Rotary 7080 Presidential Citations 2012-13
The presentations below were made to Rotary Club's across District 7080, who qualified for the annual Rotary International Presidential Citation in DG Ian Ferguson's year. They were presented at the Rotary 7080 District Changeover meeting July 3 by Director Bryn Styles. Congratulations to all recipients.
To see all the pictures visit our Facebook Page.
First two Waterloo Rotary Peace Scholarship Recipients for 2013 Chosen
Conrad Grebel University College, Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies:
A female student from Bangladesh who has spent the last eighteen years working with the Mennonite Central Committee in Bangladesh. She has worked to reduce violence against women, and to resolve community-level conflicts. She developed a training manual, and trained community leaders in peace-building and mediation techniques. She was selected as one of four Women Peace-Makers by the Joan B. Kroc Institute, University of San Diego. She is passionate about resolving conflict in her country and improving her skills and knowledge to contribute to future leadership positions in the field of peace and conflict studies after graduating.
Balsillie School of International Affairs, Master’s Degree in Global Governance:
A male student who is interested in the human rights implications of the increasing role of private military and security companies in contemporary conflicts. In privatizing war in some respects, are there greater obstacles being created for the pursuit of peace? The scholarship, will permit him to participate in the CIGI Junior Fellowships program, a professional development program they run for their Masters students that cultivates research and policy analysis skills.
For more information, or to contribute to the Waterloo Rotary Peace Scholarship Initiative as an individual or a club contact:
ernie@ginsler.comDistrict 7080 Insurance Binder for 2013-2014 is now posted
District 7080 is FIRST CLASS
District 7080 is among the very first districts in Rotary International to achieve First Class Status under incoming Rotary International President Ron Burton's First Class Initiative.
Pythons' Pit - An Inaugural Vocational Success!
Rotary Clubs in the Halton region banded together, in partnership with the Degroote School of Business and sponsoring companies to design and successful implement D7080's newest Vocational Services Event! The successful Pythons' Pit took place on March 23 at the DeGroote School of Business in Burlington where Rotary and sponsors hosted 6 amazing Pythons - Nadir Ansari, Don Dalicandro, Randy Pilon, Susanne Mikler, George Minakakis, and John Romano who listened, mentored and offered financial contracts to 8 High School Teams and 6 Open Category teams.
The presentations were amazing - from one student braving it as a Grade 9 entrepreneur to Grade 11 and 12 students - all were equally passionate about their business ideas and were well prepared with their business plans. Ideas ranged from pre-packaged, custom made Indian food to sports training devices, to online job search resources to a unique proposition of high heel shoes that were adjustable! Others included designing your own bra, mobilization of restaurants for staffing and order delivery to the ultimate winner of a family brand hot sauce distribution company.
The Open category saw adults with propositions in gluten-free muffins, totem bags, custom coolers and 3 highly technical offerings in the dental, medical and corporate worlds.
Kudos to all the participants and organizers of this event! Watch for details in the fall for next year's Pythons' Pit!
RID Bryn Styles visits the RC of Guelph Trillium
Rotary International Director Bryn Styles joined the RC of Guelph Trillium for their regular Wednesday morning meeting. Pictured below is Bryn Styles, DG Ian Ferguson, DGN Mike Gauthier, DGNN Patsy Marshall and Rotarian Peter Moore. We are "This Close" to ending Polio!
30th International Rotary Curling Tour - Scotland to Canada 2012
Montreal-Ottawa-Kingston-Peterborough-Oshawa-Toronto-Barrie-Thornbury-Fergus-Kitchener-Stratford-Simcoe and Burlington
As we landed at Glasgow airport after a gruelling four weeks curling in Canada we felt that this was the tour to end all tours – I am sure that the 29 tours that had been before us had felt the same. We had been treated to fellowship and hospitality that was second to none.
Mari-Anne Tate is new D7080 GSE Team Leader
The Group Study Exchange Committee is excited to announce that Rotarian Mari-Anne Tate has been selected to be the GSE Team Leader of the District 7080 Team to District 4640 in the State Parana, Brazil from May 8th to June 11th 2013.
Mari-Anne was selected from an excellent group of seven District 7080 Rotarians at interviews conducted on Thursday, December 6th.
Rotarian Mari-Anne has been a member of the Rotary Club of Caledon West as well as the Rotary Club of Brampton for seven years.
A Guidance Counsellor and a teacher of Career Studies, her Rotary service has included being Vice Chair of Europe – Youth Exchange Committee as well as Area Co-Ordinator – Youth Exchange Committee and an Interact Supervisor at the Central Peel Secondary School. She has also chaperoned the Cross Canada trip for Rotary Youth Exchange Students and been a Host Parent for Rotary Exchange Students. Mari-Anne reads, writes and speaks Portuguese, is fluent in French and speaks basic German. Mari-Anne’s involvement with Rotary began when she was selected to be a Rotary Exchange Student to Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1976 and continued when one of her two sons was selected as a Rotary Exchange Student. Mari-Anne accepted the invitation of PDG Norm Bindon to become a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Brampton completing the circle started many years before.
Mari-Anne has the full support of the District GSE Committee and the complete endorsement of District Governor Ian Ferguson.
District 7080 Prepares for the Future
By: Bob Palmateer and Mike Gauthier
District 7080 Prepares for the Future
Club Proposals for 2013-14 District Grants Now Being Accepted
On Saturday November 24, 2012 representatives from all 50 District 7080 Clubs attended a Foundation Qualification Training seminar in Kitchener as a step in preparing our district for the new Rotary Foundation Grant Model. From the positive feedback received we appear to be on the right track to successfully transition from the old DSG Grant Model to the new District Grant model.
The qualification training was the first step.
Next every club that wishes to participate in either District or Global Grants will need to submit a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be able to request any grant funds.
Once a club has filed their MOU then they may submit a “Club Project Proposals for District Grant Funds” form.
This form and the MOU are now available on the District Website.
1. Just click the Rotary Foundation Button at the top of the District Website
2. Then select Foundation Grants
3. Then select 2013-2014 Rotary Year
4. Then select Foundation Qualification and Grants 2013-2014
You will then have the MOU and the Club Project Proposals for District Grant Funds form available in the left hand column.
You can also access the same information from the site page “Foundation Qualification and Grants 2013-2014” on the right hand side of the District Website.
The amount of funds available for the 2013-14 District Grant is $77,740. The only district draw being made against this amount is $12,700 for a special initiative called “The Cash Panel”. This leaves $65,040 of District Grant Funds for Club Projects. Grant Monies to be used for Polio Plus, Peace Fellowships, Disaster relief and District Matches on Global Grants will come from other District Designated Funds.
Details on The CASH Panel will be announced at the December 6, 2012 Presidents Meeting. All Presidents are encouraged to register today!
As we transition to the new Foundation Grant Models we must not forget utilizing DSG and Matching Grant funds that are available to all District clubs this year. Application Forms are in the Download section of the District Website www.rotary7080.org. The accessibility to the current year’s form will be improved in the coming weeks.
Bob Palmateer District Foundation Chair
Mike Gauthier District Governor Elect for 2013-14
Group Study Exchange Team Leader Applications Requested
Group Study Exchange Team Leader Applications Requested
Rotarian Will Pugh selected as District Governor 2015-2016
Rotarian Will Pugh of the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore has been selected as your District Governor Nominee Nominee
I am pleased to inform you that Will Pugh of the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore has been selected to serve as 7080's District Governor for the year 2015-16.
Will has been an active Rotarian since 1993 having served his club as a director and as president in 2009-10. He has been a host family for seven exchange students and an inbound Group Study Exchange team member. He served as the Burlington area Youth Exchange Coordinator for five years.
He has been very active as a member of the district team and currently serves as District International Projects chair and is the the district's representative on the Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development (CRCID) Board of Directors.
Will has a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Geography) degree from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from York University.
Will is widowed and has two children and three grandchildren and resides in Burlington where he operates a company supplying products for the home construction industry.
Will joins a strong line-up of future district leaders, DGE Mike Gauthier 2013-14 and DGN Patsy Marshall 2014-15 who are all pledged to pursue the district vision of creating an environment within which clubs can succeed and prosper.
I thank Will for his commitment to Rotary and look forward to his leadership in the district in the years to come.
Sincerely yours,
Ian Ferguson
District Governor 2012-13
District Governor's Message
The 2012-13 Rotary year is off to a great start with lots of activity around the District and from the contacts that I have had with Rotarians there is a positive buzz in the air.
I am pleased to tell you that all 32 district chairperson positions at the district level are filled and all committees have been very active. I am in awe of the number of experienced Rotarians there are who have been so unselfish with their time on behalf of this wonderful organization.
There are several important events coming up very soon that are of importance to us all.
I’m looking forward to the combined 7080-7090 District Conference that will be held in Richmond Hill October 19-21. All information can be accessed online including an opportunity to register.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with a lot of new Rotary faces while enjoying a top notch program that includes Debra McGrath and Zaib Shaikh of Little Mosque on the Prairie, and Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It, Anyway? There will be ethnic entertainment on Friday night as well as five hospitality suites. For the golfers there is a chance to play the famous Angus Glen Golf course as an add on. All of the hotel rooms are very reasonably priced for those who want to stay over, and the facility is easily accessible by car just off the 407.
I suggest that this is a great opportunity for clubs to encourage new members to attend and many are subsidizing the cost for them to do so. It is a great way to engage them in the programs of Rotary.
As you are aware the District Strategic Plan had been in development for the past two years. Later this month, under the chairmanship of DGE Mike Gauthier, the final plans will be pulled together and circulated to all of the district clubs for their review. I know that the committee will appreciate your feedback. Having a well planned directional document will serve the district well and help us to continue as a strong resource to all Rotarians.
A reminder that all District Council meetings are open for all to attend. They are held every two months; check the District website for details. It is good opportunity for everyone to observe the workings of the organization and to further familiarize members with the programs and the issues that surround them. We will be moving the meetings around the District as much as possible to facilitate Rotarians’ attendance. The next meeting is at the Elmhurst Inn in Ingersoll on Thursday, September 13th. If interested, sign up on line.
I look forward to completing my club visits over the next few months, and I hope to see a great turnout at the district conference.
Call for Nominations DG 2015/16
Polioplus
As you might be aware we have 111 reported cases of polio cases worldwide whereas last year we had 650. There are three endemic countries where polio still exists; Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. India was declared polio free in January and is no longer considered an endemic country as long there are no new cases reported within the next two years.
There is an urgency for Rotarians world wide to continue to raise funds for Polioplus more than ever.
All Rotarians in Canada have received a newsletter from Past RI president Wilf Wilkinson and Dr. Bob Scott, RI Chair, PolioPlus urging you to write to your M.P. asking the government of Canada to increase its funding.
I am happy to inform you that CIDA approached Rotary regarding a possibility of collaborating on a short term fundraiser for global polio eradication in which CIDA would match funds raised by Rotary up to $1 million. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has expressed an interest in further leveraging this match by providing up to an additional $1 million, thus giving us a potential total of $3 million for our good work for global polio eradication efforts. If we fail to provide the necessary funds there is the possibility of increased polio cases.
We will again celebrate World Polio Day on Wednesday, 24th October.
The clubs in the GO Train areas will again participate by handing out brochures to raise awareness.
Here are some ideas of how you may promote World Polio Day.
-Create your own "This Close" ad
-Host a walk, run or bike-a-thon in your committee.
-Send out press releases about your event.
-Download World Polio Day Proclamation from the RI website and ask your town or city to commentate World Polio Day on Wednesday, 24th October.
-Invite a polio survivor to speak to your club or clusters.
Rotary Club of Cambridge North will be working with the local hockey team in promoting World Polio Day.
I am working with Rotarians throughout the District. Please lend a hand and promote World Polio Day on Wednesday, 24th October.
The last 1% will be the most difficult to eradicate.
D7080 GSE Team arrives in Venice to begin their exchange with D2060
D7080 GSE Blog
The Final Inch - fundraising gala for Polio Plus
Come to a spectacular gala and help us "get closer" to finally eradicating Polio.
On Friday, April 13 at 6 p.m. the Rotary Club of Brampton will host "The Final Inch"
Program includes:
4 course served dinner, plus dessert table
PEACE MISSION - an east-west fusion group
The Polio Eradication Story
Activities and Fun through the Evening
Located at
Sagan Convention and Banquet Hall
7180 Edwards Blvd., Mississauag
(Hwy 407/Hurontario Street)
Tickets: $75 each (partial tax receipt from Rotary Foundation)
Table of 8 $600
Sponsorships available - $500 - $5000
Contact Rotarians
Sheila Winsor 416-453-5289 Carole Berry 905-790-6983 Badar Shamim 905-456-2024
Register on line or email carole.berry@rogers.com
Meet your new Governor for 2014-2015, Patsy Marshall
Call For District Governor Nominations
It is that time of year when we select the next GOVERNOR "in waiting"
2011-12 Brian Carmichael
2012-13 Ian Ferguson 2013-14 Mike Gauthier
2014-15 To Be Selected
The nomination form, the initial notice to club presidents and the pertinent sections of the RI Manual of procedure are available here and on the SITE Pages to the right as downloadable files.
Nominations must be received not later than: Midnight, Monday October 24th, 2011.
Rotary Foundation / Future Vision Announcement
District Governor Nominations
‘Nominations for District Governor for the Rotary year 2013-2014 close on October 12, 2010. For further information contact your Club President or Club Secretary or visit the links to the left under Site Pages - District Governor Nominations.
Interviews will take place on October 23rd
2010-11 Bernd Dinnert 2011-12 Brian Carmichael 2012-13 Ian Ferguson 2013-14 To Be Selected
'Club of the Month' winner for the month of August
During the last Presidents meeting, DG Bernd congratulated Rotary Club of Shelburne President Bill Roy for being the first club to win the Club Of the Month competition for the month of August. President Bill proudly explained that the Rotary club of Shelburne staged this year the 60th Canadian Fiddeling competion.
Far Horizons - Group Study Exchange Newsletter
Brampton Rotaract
Congratulations Peggy !
July News letter from DG Bernd
Club Official Directory data reporting made easier
details for Mike Ledwith
Looking for GSE Team Leader Candidates
PDG Mike Ledwith passes on
Polio Plus Cruise
CN Tower Lights Up for Rotary's 100 Years
25th Anniversary Airport Rotary Club
GOOD NEWS
As of 30 April, Rotarians have raised about $122.4 million for Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge. These contributions will help Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
2010 COL Summary Report
by PDG Doug Vincent
Rotary International News
Woodstock Awards of Excellence
Rotary Programs for Youth and Young Adults
World Health Fair Rotary Action Group
Our booth number for the International Convention is 2000. Great location just to the right of the main entrance, on a corner. Out of 200 booths, we have one of the best!!!!
District Interact Conference
Students from the Interact Clubs of District 7080 – about 150 students in total - will participate in an upcoming Conference on April 16, 2010 at St. Jude's Academy in Mississauga.
Hospital Equipment for Jamaica
Aldo Villanovich D-7080 WCS Chair
Good News Update on Ian Ferguson
Rotarians ‘Healing Little Hearts’ in India
"Give a 'Gift of Life' to 200 children through life-saving heart surgeries." This was the challenge presented, by RIDN Shekhar Mehta from Calcutta, India at the Zone 22 Institute in Victoria BC. That statement created an impact on D7080 PDG Doug Vincent, who has since worked with Shekhar to coordinate 50 lifesaving surgeries. Their goal was to include an opportunity for Canadian Rotarians to subsequently meet the patients & families face to face, and be touched by the outcome of this effort.
Help Haiti - Rotary Foundation (Canada) Fund
I
am pleased to advise you, on behalf of the board of The Rotary Foundation
(Canada) that through February 12th, Canadians may make a
tax-deductible donation to The Rotary Foundation (Canada) designated to help
with earthquake recovery projects in Haiti. These restricted contributions will
be used for Rotary Foundation projects in Haiti.
The easy way to contribute is on the secure donation page at
www.TRFCanada.org
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Beyond Borders News Zones 24 and 32
Click here to view the Beyond Boarders newsletter.
Meet your District Governor for 2012/13
No club having proposed a challenging candidate by the December 28th deadline, I declare Ian Ferguson, as the candidate of the district nominating committee, as governor nominee to serve as District 7080 Governor in 2012/13.
Rotary World Peace Scholar
Click here to view Rachel's report.
CRCID Appoints new president
Click here to view the announcement.
Polio Plus Quilt Raffle
Polio Plus trip
Travel to New Delhi with Past President Hajra Wilson,PolioPlus Chair , District 7080. Assist us in the eradication of Polio in State ofWestern Uttar Pradesh, India. 6th January to 16th January, 2010. Space is limited. Please contact Hajra Wilson, hajra.wilson@me .com
District Youth Exchange Dragonboat
Reach One, Keep One
"Each one of us became a Rotarian because someone invited us to attend a Rotary meeting," agrees William Pollard, past governor of District 7600 (Virginia, USA). "We all have a responsibility to grow our Rotary family so that we can continue to provide service to our local and international communities."
Rotary, Google join forces
Rotary has teamed up with Google to make nearly 100 years of The Rotarian available free online.
Full-color, searchable scans of all issues of the magazine from 1959 to 2008 are now available through Google Books, with more issues to follow. The site is accessible from The Rotarian's page on the RI Web site.
VIA Rail Convention Fare
Rotary Cruise
Rotary Fellowships
Club News for the District Website
The cost is only $170 per person which includes green fees, shared electric cart, welcome package and banquet dinner. There's lots of prizes and fun games happening throughout the day!
We currently have only 5 foursomes left!!
Please download the Players Registration Form . To registers or for more information contact John Smith at john.s.smith@sympatico.ca or call 905.827.5666.
First Edition - Rotary Canada
$10,000 Smile
Rotary Stamp for Canada
Volunteer at the 2010 RI Convention
Rotary and Toronto Argos
The Toronto Argonauts are offering to Rotary Clubs an opportunity to sponsor students to attend the "SAS All-Stars" leadership program. For details regarding the game for your area click here .
FOUNDATION & MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR
World Health Fairs at Birmingham
Click here for more information.
Zone 22 Newsletter April 2009
Clem Renouf, RI President 1978-79
Click here to download the newsletter.
Update on our Ambassadorial Scholar
Rotary International News
Rotarians help reignite Nigeria's end-polio effort
Accountability seen as key to ending polio
Trustee chair's message: Let's end polio now
Never has support been so strong
"This Rotarian Age" now in PDF
Posted on Mar 07 2009Our Founder Paul Harris wrote "This Rotarian Age" almost 75 years ago, and yet his words and vision still resonate.
Now Mike Raulin (a publisher) is creating easier to read books in PDF format to download and read. A remarkable contribution to Rotary Global History.
Update from Rachel our World Peace Scholarship
Rotary is You Family
Changes to Foundation Grants
Important Changes to Foundation Grants
2018 Project in South Africa - by the Rotary Club of Mississauga Meadowvale : Project Name - "Knysna Preschool and Teacher Training Centre"
2018 Project in Nepal - by the Rotary Club of Mississauga Meadowvale : Project Name - "Providing Drinking Water to Earthquake Affected Communities in Nepal"
2018 Project in Nepal - by the Rotary Club of Mississauga Meadowvale : Project Name - "Creating Income Opportunities for Women - Earthquake Relief"
2022 Project in Guatemala - by the Rotary Club of Burlington North : Project Name - "Sustainable Family Income and Nutrition in Guatemala"
2019 Project in India - by the Rotary Club of Guelph : Project Name - "Dindigul, India Dairy Project"
2019 Project in Cameroon - by the Rotary Club of Guelph : Project Name - "Global Grant GG1864242 Kumbo, Cameroon"
Over 2,000 school children will be introduced to personal hygiene and sanitation practices through a new WASH training program.
2020 Project in Guatemala - by the Rotary Club of Burlington : Project Name - "EL Jute Water System GG#1864564"
The system will be a gravity based water from a mountain spring to serve approximately 450 people in the town.
The project will also provide training to the local water committee to maintain and sustain the project.
2020 Project in Guatemala - by the Rotary Club of Burlington North : Project Name - "175 Latrines in Guatemala"
· Each latrine consists of an enclosed toilet and a covered septic hole (see pictures).
· Construction will be the same as the previous ones we built in Los Lomas.
· The Durman pit latrines have a shelf life of 30 years
· Education and health/hygiene training is provided to the villagers as part of the project.