Stories
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - April 2025 Newsletter |
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The Credit Valley Trail |
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100 Years of Rotary Service |
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RAGAS Reception Calgary |
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Learning To Be A Club Leader |
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From the DG's Desk |
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Celebrating the Month of April, Message from the DG |
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4 Strategies For Sponsoring New Members |
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A Busy February |
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New Van For Shelburne Food Bank
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Brampton Rotary's Black History Month Fundraiser |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - March 2025 Newsletter |
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March 2025 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International Convention News |
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From the DG's Desk |
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March Message from the DG |
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Pasta Dinner#21 : Another Big Success |
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News From RD7080 |
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In Remembrance : PDG Roy Cooper |
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February Message from the DG |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - February 2025 Newsletter |
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February 2025 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Updates From Rotary Club of Fergus Elora |
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Salvation Army Annual Christmas Kettle Drive
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Soul Soup Food Challenge by Bolton Rotary |
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21st Annual Pasta Dinner by Guelph South Rotary |
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Three Clubs in Guelph Unites to Combat Sex Trafficking |
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Rotaract Clubs in Action |
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Rotary International Convention Calgary 2025 January Update |
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75 Years of Bolton Rotary |
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New Signs for Shelburne Rotary
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A Successful Nutcracker Gala
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Rotary Georgetown's 70th Annual' Norm & Kay Bigg' Senior Citizens' Dinner |
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Rotary International Convention Calgary 2025 Video Update |
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January 2025 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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International President Stephanie Urchick - January 2025 Newsletter |
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January Message from the DG |
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Youth Service Updates |
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November Highlights |
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Rotary International Convention Calgary 2025 |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - December 2024 Newsletter |
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An Eventful Evening |
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D7080 Community Service Grant |
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December 2024 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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'Tis The Season in Orangeville |
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December Message from the DG |
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Interact Highlights |
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November 2024 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Any Which Way We Can |
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Cowboy Casserole Luncheon 2024
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Back to School |
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World Polio Day in Orangeville |
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November Message from the DG |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - November 2024 Newsletter |
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The Haunted Hill Run |
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A Busy Saturday in Shelburne |
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Serving The Community by Serving Up Ribs |
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The Canada to Scotland Rotary Curling Tour |
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Splash Pad Upgraded ! |
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A Day of Fellowship, Laughs and Memories |
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Honouring Mr. "Rotary " |
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DEI Through a Lens of Personal Growth |
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It takes A Village |
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D7080 Youth Services Update |
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October Message from the DG |
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It's Recruitment Time |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - October 2024 Newsletter |
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October 2024 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Canada announces $151 million for polio eradication after outbreak in Gaza Strip |
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Alumni and E-Clubs in Rotary District 7080 |
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Rotary D7080 on World Stage in Dubai, UAE |
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September Message from the DG |
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Rotary Leadership Institute : Register Now |
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Celebrating 50 Years of Service |
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Food Rescue Van |
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September 2024 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - September 2024 Newsletter |
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A Successful Partnership |
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Showcasing Rotary |
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August 2024 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - August 2024 Newsletter |
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Monthly Community Dinner |
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15th Annual Orangeville Rotary Ribfest |
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August Message from the DG |
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Rotaract Rocks Centre Island |
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July 2024 video from Christine Etienne ,Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Cambridge Community Services Day |
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Juno Beach Flag Raising |
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$1000 For Halton Women's Place |
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A Common Commitment to 'Service Above Self ' |
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Honoring Jennifer Betz |
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Avenues of Service Awards |
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A Fun Night With RYLArians ! |
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Minds Matter |
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Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick - July 2024 Newsletter |
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Get to Know Your DGE Susanne Zbinden |
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August Message from the DG |
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District Grant Writing Initiative |
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June Message from the DGE |
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Sharing Hope Around the World |
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ICYMI : District Conference 2024 |
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11th Annual Tour De Guelph |
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Adopt a Road! |
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Operation Appreciation |
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Attending a Rotary International Convention |
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June 2024 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - June 2024 Newsletter |
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District Changeover 2024 coming June 19th |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - May 2024 Newsletter |
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Credit Valley Conservation Tree Planting |
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Increasing and Sustaining Membership in Rotary |
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Big Bingo Wins for the Cambridge Community |
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A Bumper Crop of Five ! |
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May Message from the DGE |
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May 2024 video from Drew Kessler, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32 |
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Rotary 7080 ClubRunner Training Session for Advanced Users 2024 |
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Rotary 7080 ClubRunner Training Session for Beginners 2024 |
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Thanking Our Families For Sharing Us With Rotary - District Conference 2024 |
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Rotary Club of Mississauga 70th Anniversary Gala |
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Sowing Seeds for Change |
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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 ! |
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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 DGE |
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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 Newsletter |
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2024 Earth Day Challenge |
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Seniors Market at Shelburne |
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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 Harvest |
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Kindness Trees of Tradition |
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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 ! |
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To New Adventures |
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Club Leadership Training and District Assembly Saturday , April 6, 2024 , Sheridan College Oakville Campus ,1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville |
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March Message from the DGE |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - March 2024 Newsletter |
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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 DGE |
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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 Ding |
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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 Newsletter |
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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 Support |
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Fiddle, Carols and Community Service |
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January Message from the DGE |
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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 Newsletter |
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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 POWWR |
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December Message from the DGE |
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Rotary International President Gordon McInally - December 2023 Newsletter |
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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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District Launches Mental Health Task Force |
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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 Barn |
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Empowering Leaders |
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Visioning Day 2023 |
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New Gazebo in Betchel Park |
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Thanksgiving in Shelburne |
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November Message from the DGE |
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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 Presidents |
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A Day of Fun and Learning |
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October Message from the DGE |
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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 Trafficking |
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Rotary Rocks Ribfest |
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Ending Summer on a High Note |
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Sensory Free Saturdays |
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Little Libraries |
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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 Day Chilligo 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 Presidents |
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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 Garden |
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Paving New Ground |
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A Day at Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre |
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Tomato Donations to MOW Garden CAMBRIDGE 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 Ribfest |
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Promoting Peace in Erin |
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Trivia at the Brewhouse |
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A Night of Celebration |
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The Power of Hope |
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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 Anniversary |
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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 Majiyagbe |
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A Headstart for Food4Kids Guelph |
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Brunch at the Barn The 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 Mississauga |
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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 Award |
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New Resources in the Rotary Brand Centre |
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The Day The Page Turned for Canada |
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An Eventful April for RC Guelph South |
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Re-engaging Members |
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Celebrating Rotary at Brampton South |
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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 Story Share 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 WAY |
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Supporting Agents of Peaceful Change |
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A Unique Way to Give |
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The Secret 3K Run/ Walk |
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The Chatter Box |
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Legacy Tree Preservation Project Rotary 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 Challenge |
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In Conversation with RI Past President Shekhar Mehta |
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Updates from Kitchener Westmount Rotary |
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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 & Syria |
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CLT - Club Leadership Training 2023 The 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 Girls |
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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 Burlington RC Burlington Lakeshore Invites You to Come Understand the Issue and Help Build a Solution. |
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving |
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District Environmental Committee - Update |
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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 Center |
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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 Floods |
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Bonding Over Breakfast |
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Empowering Mothers |
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Give to Live |
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Hope for Women Facing Abuse |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones's September 2022 Newsletter |
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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 Gap |
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Rotary International President Jennifer Jones's August 2022 Newsletter |
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Rotary Youth Exchange is Back! |
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August Message - DG Sandhya Maini |
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Rotary Day at Liberty For Youth's 7R's Ranch |
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New Project Showcase Portal on D7080 Website Find 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 Logo |
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Key Speeches from RI Convention 2022 Couldn'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 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 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 Response |
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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 Newsletter |
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The Martin Family Initiative The 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 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 Peace Webinar - Feb 10th, with guest speaker Michael Collins, Executive Director, Institute for Economics & Peace |
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RYLA is Back Find 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 Challenges DG 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 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
Explore ways to deal with conflict so that it can be resolved. |
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!
The Rotary Club of Guelph and the City of Guelph have put together a number of FREE events to provide the community with opportunities to learn more about Residential Schools and their impact. Register today!
Free copy of the BOOK “Towards Braiding"
As a community service, the Rotary Club of Guelph (with financial support from the City of Guelph) has printed 500 copies of this important book for organizations and individuals wanting to learn more and help with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, especially with the Indigenous community. Contact B. Holmes, rcog.iacomm@gmail.com to request a free copy, while quantities last.
ShelterBox “Fill the Box” Weekend Display
Courtesy the Rotary Club of Burlington Central, the ShelterBox "Tent" and all the inventory that goes into a ShelterBox will be on display on Saturday Sep 25 and Sunday Sep 26, 2021 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.Rotary International Convention 2022
Howdy, Y'all!
Rotary International Convention 2022 will be held in Houston, Texas, USA. They say everything is "Bigger," "Better,"" and "Friendlier" in Texas. Houston has been led by "People of Action" who have taken this city to great heights, including to the moon and back.
District 7080 - Governor's Message
Fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors,
Never has there been a time when Serving to Change Lives has been more relevant! As we catch up on the news of the world every morning, there are events happening throughout the world where Rotarians are quick to move and provide whatever they are capable of in order to alleviate, mitigate, or resolve whatever and wherever a need arises.
Rotary Clubs in Mississauga Host a Successful Ribfest
The Rotary Clubs of Mississauga and Mississauga West held a Rotary Ribfest Drive-Thru on June 25-27, 2021. The Drive-Thru was very successful with over 6,800 cars coming thru to buy ribs, exceeding expectations. Approximately $70,000 was raised! The recipient of the proceeds was the Mississauga Food Bank and other charities. We will be hosting our second Rotary Ribfest Drive-Thru on September 17-19. This has been a great way to raise funds during COVID-19.
Streetsville Rotary Supports Seniors and Local Charity
Nelly Kong and the Streetsville Rotary Club coordinated a volunteer project for seniors to make comforting pillows for Armagh House, a second stage shelter for abused women and their children during the pandemic lockdown.
September is Blood Donation Month in D7080
Submitted by Norma Gamble - Director of the District 7080 Community Service Committee
During the month of September, your Community Service team is encouraging all clubs and all Rotarians to give the gift of LIFE to others and donate blood! Blood Banks are desperate for donations!
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
GREETINGS, MY DEAR CHANGEMAKERS,
I am sure you are having an enriching experience as you Serve to Change Lives. One of the ways you can make the greatest change in a person’s life is to help them learn to read. Literacy opens up the world to us. It makes us better informed about life in our own communities and opens vistas to other cultures. Reading and writing connects people and gives us another way to express our love for one another.
Register for RLI Training - October 23, 2021
WHAT IS RLI? The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered to increase a Rotarian’s knowledge base, and to refine individual leadership skills. Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business professionals who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and to be a more confident and knowledgeable Rotarian.
District 7080 Environment Project Fair
Submitted by Michael Pavan - Chair of the District 7080 Environmental Committee
The District Environment Committee (DEC) purpose is to inspire, build awareness and engagement within District 7080 for Rotary's Environment Area of Focus while acting as a resource, catalyst and service for the Clubs to support the development and implementation of their environment projects and initiatives.
Considerations for Return to In-Person Gatherings
As clubs co
nsider in-person gatherings, including club meetings, social events, or fundraisers, this document is provided to assist with key considerations to ensure the safety of participants at Rotary events in District 7080. First and foremost, public health measures provided by MedicalOfficers of Health should be your guiding principle. Additionally, many venues (e.g. restaurants, golf clubs, etc.) will establish additional guidelines. Please refer to the linked document for additional guidelines and resources.
nsider in-person gatherings, including club meetings, social events, or fundraisers, this document is provided to assist with key considerations to ensure the safety of participants at Rotary events in District 7080. First and foremost, public health measures provided by MedicalOfficers of Health should be your guiding principle. Additionally, many venues (e.g. restaurants, golf clubs, etc.) will establish additional guidelines. Please refer to the linked document for additional guidelines and resources.Building Awareness On Human Trafficking
Submitted by Anne Day, Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium
When we hear the words “human trafficking,” we tend to think that this is something that happens only in big cities. Sadly this is not true. In fact, with our proximity to the Ontario 400 highways, it usually means that most of all human trafficking in Canada happens using that route.
Community Makes Tour de Guelph 2021 Most Successful Yet - $165,000 Raised In Net Proceeds
Submitted by Darlene Carpenter,Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium
When COVID-19 hit in the spring of 2020, the organizers of Tour de Guelph had a decision to make. Should we cancel the event and wait for the pandemic to be over, or find a new way of holding it. Tour de Guelph is a joint community fundraising cycling event organized by the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South and Guelph Trillium, along with the Foundation of the Guelph General Hospital. The joint organizing committee decided to hold a “virtual” Tour de Guelph 2020, encouraging community members to register, solicit sponsors, and ride physically distanced on a route of their choice any time during a four-week period.
District 7080 - Governor's Message
Fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors,
As we embark on Membership and New Club Development month, Rotary’s number one priority is to Grow Rotary and increase membership. Our International President Shekhar Mehta’s goal of increasing our membership to 1.3 million by July 2022. With his call to action of “Each One, Bring One,” he is asking each Rotarian and Rotaractor to introduce a new person into their club, and to focus on Diversity and reaching out to younger people and women.
Rotary International - August 2021 President's Message
GREETINGS, MY DEAR CHANGEMAKERS,
As we focus on membership in Rotary this month, I ask you to help make history this year. For more than 20 years, our membership has stood at 1.2 million. Rotary is a vibrant organization with a 116-year history, members in more than 220 countries and geographic areas, and a rich legacy of work in polio eradication and other humanitarian programs. Rotary has changed so much in our own lives and the lives of others. As we Serve to Change Lives, don’t you think Rotary could have an even greater impact on the world if more people were practicing Service Above Self?
Message From The Rotary Club of Fergus Elora
Submitted by Leanne Iravani, Director of Community Service, Rotary Club of Fergus Elora
Congratulations to Stephen Pollack on his term as 55th Rotary Club of Fergus Elora President.
In regards to our fundraising activities in 2021 - Our Chase the Ace program had to be suspended due to Covid 19- We presented Groves Hospital in Fergus with $35,000. We look forward to being able to finish up our third Catch the Ace game soon.
EnvironFocus Knowledge and Culture Exchange Program (EKCEP)
The D7080 Environment Committee has identified an exciting new educational initiative for clubs within our district. The EnvironFocus Knowledge and Culture Exchange Program (EKCEP) gives clubs an avenue to improve lives and address needs in local and international communities by teaching students how to implement projects that solve sustainability / environmental problems.District 7080 - Governor's Message
Fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors,
Rotary International’s Vision Statement starts with the word “Together.” The statement’s main message is that “Together People Create Change!” The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge toll on the entire world and changed the way that people work together.
Bringing Rotarians together with local communities increases our presence and our impact in those communities. By working together with community leaders, local corporations, and municipalities we become an integral part of our community and people would be more encouraged to be a part of this wonderful thing called Rotary.
Congratulations to Rotary District Award Recipients
A number of District 7080 Awards were presented as part of the District 7080 Awards and Changeover Program on June 23rd.
District Governor Mike Lawrie and incoming District Governor Rudy Habesch had the opportunity to recognize some of the many significant contributions quietly and selflessly being made by dedicated Rotarians and Rotary Partners to support their communities, their clubs and the District.
Rotary International - July 2021 President's Message
My Dear Changemakers,
I wish each of you and your families a great Rotary New Year! Together, let us make it the best year of our lives, by making it a year to grow more and do more. Let this be a year of changemakers, and let us begin with our membership.
Welcome D7080 Polio Chair
Submitted by Lesley Barmania, D7080 Foundation Director
The D7080 Foundation Committee would like to welcome Badar Shamim to the role of D7080 Polio Chair. We are excited to have Badar join our Foundation Team to promote polio eradication around the globe. Badar is passionate about eradicating polio. In January 2018, Badar joined Past Polio Chair Hajra Wilson, PDG Norm Bindon and others from our district to participate in a National Immunization Day in Pakistan.
Brampton Rotaract Appreciates Essential Workers
Brampton Rotaract is committed to sharing kindness and happiness to the community. With the spread of Covid-19, there has been changes in everyone’s lives. As a team we decided to do an appreciation day for essential workers.
Our New Governor for District 7080
Congratulations to Rudy Habesch, District 7080 Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year!
Rudy joined Rotary in 1994 with the Rotary Club of Amman Jerash in Amman Jordan. After moving to the Rotary Club of Amman Cosmopolitan in 1996, having served on many board positions, he became club President in 2003-04. Rudy started the Gift of Life Amman (GOLA) Project helping children suffering from congenial heart defects receive life saving heart surgery. He later helped to establish the Gift of Life Charitable Society, registered through the Ministry of Social Development in Jordan, and affiliated with the Gift of Life International Project started by the Rotary Club of New York.
Great Lakes Watershed Clean-up Now On!
Now that the province has lifted its ‘Stay-at-Home’ order, all Clubs within D7080 are encouraged to organize a Watershed Clean-up project. As per the original program planned for April, this is a club-based initiative in support of Rotary’s newest area of focus, the environment.We encourage all clubs to do the following when planning their event:
Rotary Opens Opportunities - District Assistant Reflection
Submitted by Jananee Savuntharanathan, District AssistantIt has been an absolute pleasure and honor to serve as District 7080’s first District Assistant. As my term comes to an end, I would like to thank each and every Rotarian/Rotaractor/Interactor and friends of Rotary that I have been able to connect with. Many have been my mentors, many have inspired me, and many helped me make the decision to join a Rotary club.
Oxygen Concentrators for India
Submitted by Rajbir Mann, International Service DirectorThank you to all Rotarians, Rotary clubs in our district and Zone 28 and 32 and to community donors for an amazing response to the call for help, to help mitigate this unprecedented humanitarian tragedy in India. Thank you for joining together and responding to the call from the Rotary India action task force and in helping to make a difference and potentially save many lives.
Mother's Day Gift Packages for Young Mom's in Guelph
Submitted by Anne Day, Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium
Across Canada on May 9, mothers were being celebrated on Mother’s Day. Thanks to efforts by the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, ten young single mothers in Guelph were celebrated too.
The Rotary Club of Brampton Nominated for a Vitality Award
Submitted by Stephen Rhodes, Rotary Club of Brampton
“Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.” (Horace)
The adversity of COVID19 has brought out the best of the Rotary Club of Brampton. In fact, the Regeneration Outreach Community has just nominated the club for a "business group" vitality award through Volunteer MBC.
June Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Hello to all Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors as we enter the final month in the Rotary year. June is Fellowship month and a time to look at the importance of friendships and relationships in Rotary. Fellowship is a word with an evolving definition. I think in our Rotary context, the most relevant meaning is “a society or group of people sharing mutual interests or activities” and a secondary meaning of “companionship or friendship”.
June Message - RI President Holger Knaack
In January 2020, when I announced my presidential theme, Rotary Opens Opportunities, and spoke of the changes that Rotary needed to embrace, none of us had any idea how quickly change would arrive. But I am a longtime believer in seeing challenges as opportunities. This year, we seized new opportunities to reimagine what Rotary could be. For years, we had discussed ways to make Rotary flexible and adaptable, and we had tried a few experiments. This year, we all experimented — and succeeded! Online meetings are a regular fixture now as clubs invite guests from across the globe.Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
Trash, plastics, and other littered items plague our waterways. This trash poses a threat to terrestrial and aquatic life, often becomes microplastics and harmful toxins, and pollutes one of the most precious and limited natural resources. Shopping carts, tires, furniture, trash, foam cups, plastic containers, and aluminum cans contaminate our waterways and greenways. More than 22 million pounds (10 million kilograms) of trash and plastic pollution ends up in the Great Lakes each year.The Give to Live Furniture Project
Submitted by Rotary Club of Burlington North
The Give to Live Furniture Project is a Rotary Burlington North initiative which was started by Clinton Howell and Mary Dilly. It involves the collection of good quality second hand furniture from various sources and the donation of this furniture to families in extreme need.
May Message - RI President Holger Knaack
For years, Susanne and I hosted many Rotary Youth Exchange students in our home. This program was an entry point to Rotary for me, and my heart is truly in it. When Rotary’s exchange programs were suspended because of COVID-19 to keep students and families safe, we felt sorry, especially for the participants, because those years cannot be repeated.
Be Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!
Submitted by Rotary Club of Milton
Rotary Club of Milton organised the ROTARY YOUTH SUMMIT (RYS) on 10 th April, 2021. The idea was envisaged about a year ago considering it to be an event for the youth of Milton and further extending it to the Halton Region. A RYS organizing committee was formed by the club in conjunction with the Rotaract and Interact Clubs of Halton, to engage them in planning the summit based on the interest of youth groups varying from ages 12 to 24.
Supporting Small Business through Easter
Submitted by Rotaract Club of Mississauga
In April, the Rotaract Club of Mississauga successfully completed their Easter Treat Box Fundraiser with all proceeds donated to the Mississauga Food Bank. In order to support and bring awareness to local businesses, the club curated Easter Treat Boxes filled with baked goods contributed by six small local bakeries.
Take Care of Self, Each Other and The Planet!
This year, the District 7080 Conference will take place online! Join your fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors from around the district on May 29th to reflect on our year’s theme, listen to inspiring guest speakers and engage in breakout session discussions.
The Perfect Pandemic Fundraiser
‘99 Missions’ Scavenger Hunt has been a pleasant surprise for Rotary Burlington North and may well become a key fundraising event for the club in the years to come. Although it was developed to respect the social distancing requirements of COVID 19, it has the potential to grow into a mainstream fundraiser that allows participants to have fun while helping those in need.
May Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Greetings again fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors. As we enter our 11th month of the Rotary year, we mark and celebrate Youth Service Month. The areas we celebrate this month include Interact, RYLA and the Youth Exchange Program. In this Pandemic year, the RYLA program and the youth exchange programs are on hold, but there are enthusiastic and robust activities at the Interact level.
PR and Membership Teams Introduce the GRO Program
Declining membership continues to be an issue for most clubs in D7080. With that in mind, the district PR and Membership Committees have developed a new communication program aimed at reversing the trend. GRO = Grow Rotary Online. The program aims to leverage the power of targeted digital communications to attract new members to clubs across the district.
Rotary Medalist Program
It’s an exciting time of year – Rotary Clubs in Oxford county are once again joining together to celebrate the amazing youth in our communities through the Rotary Medalist Program.
Some of your club members might ask, “What is the Rotary Medalist program”? The Rotary Medalist program has the Oxford County Rotary Clubs come together and present an award to up to two students from each Oxford County secondary school. The students must show characteristics, abilities, and interests which would make them both worthy representatives of the school and ultimately personify the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” Once selected, we have the students create a 2 min video about the other recipient from their school, highlighting the reasons why they were chosen. We then celebrate and present these videos on May 26th at our Virtual Awards Celebration.
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Rotary Youth Exchange Update
Submitted by Dean Rutty, Youth Exchange ChairThe Board of Rotary International met this past week and has decided to further suspend the Youth Exchange program through June 2022. Our District Committee remained optimistic through this very difficult year that enough progress would have been made to resume the program. But with the safety of our students and volunteers paramount, the decision to suspend for another year is the correct one.
2021 Rotary District 7080 Virtual Conference
Submitted by Leah Parent, District Conference Committee member
Calling all Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors from around the District! On May 29th, 2021, the Rotary District 7080 Conference is going virtual. We welcome you to join us for a packed morning of guest speakers, breakout sessions, and fellowship, surrounded by this year’s theme of “Take care of self, each other, and the planet”. Tune in for fascinating and inspiring discussions about our theme with District Governor Dr. Michael Lawrie and guest speakers Valarie Wafer (RI Vice President 2021-2022), Ian Riseley (RI Past President 2017-2018), and Keynote Speaker Boris Cherniak (motivational hypnotist, comedian, speaker, and author).
Message From Holger Knaack and K.R. Ravindran
In these difficult days, we are so heartened to receive such uplifting reports on the unrelenting efforts of our Rotary members who have responded in their communities against the COVID-19 pandemic.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
The US Canada Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians was organized in February 1990 by Bryce Roper, PDG, 5400. The first USCGFR event was held in Portland Maine in 1990 and events have been held annually since. In 2018 the Executive Committee voted to change the organization's name to the United States - Canada Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians (USCGFR) to better reflect the composition of our membership.
March Pick Me Up - Centre of Wellington Centennial
Submitted by Neil Whittaker, Centre of Wellington Centennial
The fundraising committee of the Centre Wellington Centennial Rotary Club decided to try a March Pick Me Up, fundraiser.
We approached local merchants and asked if they would like to support this event by supplying merchandise at cost and with their support we were able to put together a gift bag. The bags contained a live plant, scented candle, scented soap, cut tulips and chocolates. We advertised on Facebook and had people e-transfer the $25 cost of the bags to us. We planned for and sold 200 bags and on March 13th had a drive-through pick up at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex. For a first time online line fundraiser- it very successful!
Welcome to the Feel Good Raffle
Submitted by Lynn Lewis, Rotary Club of Mississauga
We first began researching a raffle after hearing about the success of the Mudcreek Rotary Club in Nova Scotia with their raffle. It has been reported that raffles bring in $1.5 million annually to their tiny community of 4,000+ people. Although it has taken Mudcreek Rotary 6 years to be successful, their experience is a testament to the power of working together with the community in order to make amazing things happen.
Milton Youth Summit
Have you heard about the upcoming 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.
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.
There have been multiple planning meetings per week for three months. We are pleased to report that enrolment has been filling up steadily with youth aged 12-24 years from across District 7080 and even as far afield as Uganda and St Lucia being invited to register.
More details can be found at: https://www.miltonrotaryclub.com/
Community Service Awards Event Adapts Well to the Vagaries of Forced Change
Submitted by Mae Radford, Rotary Club of Burlington Central
In past years, the Rotary Club of Burlington Central recognized two new Paul Harris Fellows at an annual Community Service Awards breakfast meeting at the Burlington Golf and Country Club. Members of the other three Burlington Rotary Clubs, and friends and family of the recipients, joined us at an exciting formal event.
But it is pandemic time and can we cope with the vagaries of change and consider cancelling?
Three Proactive Projects to Protect Environment
Submitted by Nagwa Abou-El Naga, District Environment Committee member
Rotarians and Rotaractors spent an hour and a half with Prof Herbert Sinnock, Director of Sustainability at Sheridan Institute of Technology, on March 18, 2021, at the District Environmental Webinar. The focus of the webinar was to discuss how the public sector would improve energy use, reduce waste and develop healthy green areas. These areas are not just environmental projects, but also a learning process to changing residents' culture and mindset in using the city's public places to be proactive in protecting the environment.
Prof Sinnock led the education and training for Global Environment protection at Sheridan College and connected with municipalities of Oakville and Brampton to establish Energy use and Zero emission.
World Rotaract Week - Rotaract Mississauga completes funding for Well Installation Project
Submitted by Leah Parent, Rotaract Club of Mississauga
In the 2018/2019 Rotary year, the Rotaract Club of Mississauga pledged to raise $5000 over two years in support of the Well Installation Project on Ukerewe Island, Tanzania, a project spearheaded by the Rotary Clubs of Meaford and Thornbury. Working in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Nansio in Tanzania and Tanzanian village leaders, the Rotary Clubs of Meaford and Thornbury identified the need for access to safe water in villages across Ukerewe Island.
Rotaract Week - UTM Rotaract Self-care Essentials
Submitted by Aqsa & Umniyah, Rotaract Club of University of Toronto - Mississauga
We are always so busy trying to take care of others, that oftentimes we forget to take care of ourselves. For that reason, this year UTM Rotaract club took the initiative of selling self-care packages all through the month of March. The purpose of the fundraiser was to increase mental health awareness, encourage self-care and raise funds for CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health).
Club Leadership Training, April 10 - April 17
If you are an incoming Board member or committee chair - or if you aspire to be, these sessions are for you. They are role-specific and provide essential information on how each committee functions. If you are a newer member, learn the function of each committee so that you can serve.
For more information and to view the sessions, check out: https://rotary7080.org/Page/clt-2021
World Rotaract Week - Rotaract Club of Brampton's Food Donation Initiative
Submitted by Rotaractor Gaurav Gujar, Rotaract Club of Brampton
After Rotaractor Gaurav Gujar won an internal employee contest at work, he was astonished by what he could do with a generous donation of $4000 from his employer, HSBC Bank Canada. Gaurav had come across a contest about how employees volunteer in their community and as a Rotaractor for five years, it was natural to talk about all the work he had done in the community through the Rotaract Club of Brampton.
With the donation, the Rotaract Club of Brampton has decided to donate non-perishable food items to four food banks in Brampton, four times. Each time, the food donations will be approximately 150-200 pounds per food bank, so around 600-800 pounds for the year!
Take The Enviro Pledge
Submitted by Michael Pavan, Chair of the D7080 Environment CommitteeRotary District 7080 shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the Environment.
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.
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.
In a recent national poll, over half of Canadians indicated their belief that climate change will not hurt them personally. That is concerning, with all the scientific facts that call out the severe risk of climate change that faces every country on earth.
New D7080 Microsite for Non-Rotarians
Submitted by Dan Dubreuil, PR Director D7080“Each one, bring one” is a great idea and we encourage all members to embrace it. To help bolster membership attraction, the District has also developed a new microsite that explains who we are, and what we do.
Helping our district's membership committees will be a priority for the District’s PR team next year. We’re looking to help drive real growth in membership, not just stem our declines. The introduction of the Environment as an area of focus, and the change in membership status for Rotaractors be key to making this happen.
April Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
April is Maternal and Child Health Month for Rotary which is another one of our Areas of Focus. Related to this area of focus, Gender Equality is one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. This theme was highlighted on International Women’s Day last month. The cause is one that has been a societal issue that harkens back to a time when women weren’t recognized as persons and were not allowed to vote. The women’s rights movement continues to address equality, reproductive rights and violence against women. Although we have witnessed variable shifts in culture and advances in education, access to health care and employment, there is still a lot of work to be done. Maternal and child health is a cause that is mixed in with several of Rotary’s other areas of focus.District 7080 Conference Registration Opens Today!
Today is the day! Registration opens for the Rotary District 7080 Virtual Conference. Don’t miss our engaging and inspiring lineup of guest speakers including Ian Riseley, Valarie Wafer, and Boris Cherniak. Please note that the last day to register is May 26th, so don’t wait too long! Visit rotary7080conference.com to register today. #discon2021
Interact in D7080
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2021-2022 Rotary Theme
2021-22 RI President Shekhar Mehta announced his theme "Serve to Change Lives" during the opening session of the International Assembly. The theme serves as an inspiration for all Rotarians and a rallying call for our efforts in 2021-2022. Watch incoming President Shekhar's official address at the International Assembly by clicking the link below.
RI's Amazing Training Resources
Learn everywhere and anytime with Rotary’s Learning Center. Take courses, find resources, connect with an online community, and track your progress. To see a basic overview of all available courses click the link below.
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
In the face of many challenges and necessary adaptations, the Rotaract Club of Guelph has gone ahead with its annual Spring Gala fundraiser, but with several COVID-safe twists. Initially unsure of how to proceed with their biggest event of the year, the club has spent the better part of the past several months brainstorming how to keep the fundraising spirit alive while staying separated. Passionate to continue the spirit of giving back to the local community, the team elected to host the gala online over Zoom on Friday, March 5, 2021 with the tongue-in-cheek theme of “Mask-querade”.
March Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month. This is one of Rotary’s 7 Area of Focus. It is also on the list of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is the aim of the UN to have universal access to safely managed water and sanitation by 2030. But we have a long way to go. Every 2 minutes, somewhere in the world, a child dies as a result of poor hygiene or unsafe drinking water.
March Message - RI President Holger Knaack
As someone who knows firsthand the great leadership potential of Rotaractors, I always look forward to World Rotaract Week, which we are celebrating from 8 to 14 March. Rotaractors are the focus of all three of my presidential conferences this year, and I was proud when, two years ago, the Council on Legislation voted to elevate Rotaract by including Rotaract clubs as members of Rotary International. Before that, the Council had already made dual membership possible, and shortly after, the Board of Directors decided to do away with Rotaract’s age limits.
D7080 Facebook Group
Are you a club member within 7080? Then you should ALSO be a member of our District 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.
This is a closed group, just for us. Request to join now: www.facebook.com/groups/7080Community/
Contact Dan Dubreuil if you need more info!
Water First Global Grant
Submitted by The Rotary Club of Guelph
How many times, as Rotarians and Canadians, have we heard the comment; “(We) help with water projects all over the world, why do we still have clean water issues in Canada” and then, “what can we do to assist First Nation people who are dealing with clean water issues?” The how and why of clean water issues in Canada is a complex and deeply frustrating issue for all Canadians and a life-threatening issue to affected Indigenous communities. So, what can we as concerned Canadians and Rotarians do?
After much research and discussion, a group of District 7080 and 7090 Rotary Clubs worked together and applied for a Global Grant to be hosted in Canada, with an International partner in Buffalo and were successful in raising $115,000 to assist in training interested Indigenous youth in clean water management.
Rotarians Focus on Environment
Submitted by Nagwa Abou El-Naga, District 7080 Rotaract Director
DG Michael Lawrie recently launched a new District Committee to help our clubs tackle environmental issues and support Rotary’s newest Area of Focus. Our Environment Committee is currently planning a series of webinars to inform Rotarians about ways our clubs, and club members, can work to protect the environment.
Spreading Christmas Cheer - RC Palgrave
These unprecedented times have forced Rotary clubs around the world to reinvent many of their events and fundraising activities. Palgrave Rotary club is proud to have embraced this challenge and successfully developed a fundraiser that replaced income lost to the pandemic, facilitated continued interaction between the club and the community we serve most immediately, and provided a much-needed dose of Christmas cheer!
Blood Donation Challenge
Submitted by The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise
The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise has issued a Blood Donation Challenge to members, their family & friends. Between January 8 – February 14th, people are challenged to go donate blood.
Rotarian Jen Clarke mentions the club has been getting some good traffic and feedback on their social media channels, and members have already started making appointments and donating.
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
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
On Saturday, January 16th, the Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale hosted a drive-thru coat drive to collect winter coats for the annual Fight The Cold Coat Drive. Fight The Cold Coat Drive is an initiative led by Mississauga community volunteer Leslie Silvestri. Every year, Leslie collects gently used winter coats for those in need. Due to the pandemic, this year's need is much greater.
RCMM collected over 200 coats in the parking lot of Streetsville United Church. The club would like to thank Streetsville United and all the Rotarians and community members who donated and helped with this event. Your kindness is appreciated.
Adapting to Change - RC Brampton Flower City Centennial
The Rotary Club of Brampton Flower City Centennial is a relatively small but active club. The COVID 19 Pandemic affected both of our primary fund-raising events from last years. Notwithstanding our members continues to serve the community. They were able to identify several causes where the club could be of assistance.
Four Burlington Rotary Clubs at Christmas
Together, the four clubs in Burlington joined to prepare 800 goody bags full of candy canes, chocolates, a cookie and other sweets ready to add to the Christmas Dinners served on Christmas Day by the Meal Bag Program at Wellington Square United Church.
It has been a tough year: some folk lost their jobs, families lost loved ones, some had health issues and some became more socially isolated than ever. Many community partners, friends, churches, and organizations, including Rotary, rallied together and did everything they could to deliver a safe ‘pandemic proof’ Christmas dinner and deliver a message of hope to those in such need. The Meal Bag Program at Wellington United Church is so grateful for the Christmassy candy bags provided by the four Burlington Rotary Clubs that gave that special touch, a sweet ending to the Christmas dinner.
Our partners, volunteers and friends who delivered the hot meals heard inspirational stories of gratitude for the meal on Christmas Day. Check out the action on Youtube.
February Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Welcome to February, our shortest month and we rejoice seeing the daylight stretching a little longer each day. As Canadians, our national identity is partially formed by our four very different seasons and the opportunity to be active outdoors. Winter brings us a chance to engage in alpine and Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing and ski-doing; but this year we had to adjust to the Pandemic rules and do these things differently, if at all. The snowbirds were largely grounded this year and our love for a break in the sunny, warm southern climates was probably curtailed. None the less, as Canadians, we find ways to get fresh air and hopefully to engage with others in newly defined ways.
Rising to the Challenge
Past President Mary Brady and President Ralph Sprague, Rotary Burlington North
Our biggest struggle at the beginning of the lock down due to COVID 19, was knowing how to run a meeting virtually. The Zoom application was new to most of us. Luckily, we had a member of our club whose company allowed her to use her account for personal reasons, and she was familiar with the technology. This allowed us to start offering our meeting virtually immediately. We soon realized that it was going to be a while before we were going to meet in person again - little did we know that this was not going to be for just a few months.
What is The Disaster Advisory Resource Group?
IPDG Lesley Barmania, 2020-21 DARG ChairThe Disaster Advisory Resource Group (DARG) was established in the summer of 2020 to communicate, connect and coordinate information from members regarding local and international disaster initiatives. For clarification, the DARG Committee will not manage projects; their role is to provide information to support our members and clubs.
Why You Should Care About Rotary Branding
By Liz Thiam, Rotary brand specialist
As a Rotary brand specialist, I see Rotary signs everywhere. I guess you could say it’s an occupational hazard. Even my children spot Rotary signs wherever we go. So when I attended a local Rotary event in my hometown last year, I couldn’t help but notice how Rotary’s logo was being used.
February Message - RI President Holger Knaack
In Rotary, 23 February is our anniversary, and February is also the month when we focus on promoting peace. There is a reason for this: Contributing to peace and international understanding has been a high priority for us since our earliest days.
We are often asked: “How can we get involved in peace now?” There are many paths to peace in Rotary. Our youth programs point us in the direction of Positive Peace, as does the work of intercountry committees and the Rotary Action Group for Peace.
Rotary 7080 Youth Exchange
Dean Rutty, Youth Exchange Committee Chair, 2019-2021 As you all know, our District Youth Exchange Program is currently suspended. Our District Committee recently met via Zoom with our 8 anxious yet patient outbounds (the group that would have been abroad right now had it not been for the pandemic), and they, as are we, cautiously optimistic that the program can resume for 2021-22. Obviously many factors have to fall into place, including vaccine accessibility, resumption of safe air travel, ability to live with host families and attend school, and granting of visas. It is too early to tell if this will be the case.
I ask you to keep in mind that former Exchange students make exceptional speakers for your weekly Rotary club meetings. They not only provide a glimpse of life in another country, they offer tremendous insight into how Youth Exchange benefits communities and Rotary clubs. Zoom also makes it easy for your club to have a “reunion” of past Exchange students- how exciting to find out how their lives have changed since their Exchange!
Please email me and we will be pleased to arrange a wonderful speaker for your meeting.
Cluster Power
The FOUR Rotary clubs in Oakville formed an alliance or cluster to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit goes to the Assistant Governor, Bent Fink-Jensen and Community Service Director of D7080, Norma Gamble for jumping into gear as soon as it was made public that we had a challenge ahead of us.
Cookie Dough Drop Fundraiser
Submitted by Alysha Palmer
During the holiday season, the Rotaract Club of Mississauga had the opportunity to partake in a Cookie Dough Fundraiser with local organization, Terra Cotta Cookie Co., based in Georgetown, Ontario. Over a two-week span beginning November 16th, our members reached out to friends, family, coworkers, and Rotarians to pre-purchase frozen cookie dough drops, where our club would receive $5 from every box sold in support of the Ukerewe Island Well Installation Project.
Council on Resolutions: 2020 Results
The Council on Resolutions meets online each year. Representatives from all of Rotary’s districts vote on resolutions proposed by clubs, districts, the RI Board of Directors, and the General Council or Conference of RIBI, as well as urgent enactments proposed by the RI Board.
The RI Board will consider all resolutions that the Council adopts. Adopted urgent enactments amend Rotary’s constitutional documents.
Improve Your Communication Skills
RI's Learning Centre continues to provided exceptional resources for all Rotarians.
Communicating effectively can help you get ahead in the workplace and in life. Sharpen your communication skills with these new courses in Rotary’s Learning Center. My Rotary login required
Sweat for a Cause
Submitted by Halton Rotaract
During a time where many of us are working from home and feeling alone, it is important we stay centered and healthy. One of the ways to do this is through physical activity. Did you know that just 30-60 minutes of daily exercise can help you stay healthy?
Jennifer Jones to Speak at RC of Brampton - Jan 11, 2020
Jennifer Jones, the Rotary International President Nominee for 2022-23, will be speaking at the regular ZOOM meeting of the Rotary Club of Brampton on January 11 at 12 noon. We are very proud to have a Canadian as the first woman President of R.I.
President Dittie Voegele of the Rotary Club of Brampton is pleased to invite all District 7080 Rotarians, and a few others as well, to hear Jennifer speak on 'The Future of Rotary'.
Jennifer is a former Vice-President of Rotary International and was a Trustee of the Rotary Foundation, until selected as the President Nominee.
January Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Hello and welcome to 2021: We have passed the half -way mark in this Rotary year. It is with humble pride that we can look back on 2020 and reflect on how far we have come. The year that was themed “Rotary Opens Opportunity” has encouraged us not to count barriers, obstacles and restrictions but to reframe them as challenges that encouraged us to respond. We had the opportunity to choose a course of action that we hadn’t planned on. RI President, Holger Knaack, had encouraged us to be revolutionary and not be confined by our past habits. The Pandemic, I believe, will represent a milestone year for us and we will hereafter refer to BC and AC – before Covid and after Covid.
Bringing Santa to the People!
Submitted by Sandra LawsonThe Ingersoll Rotary Club wanted to share our Club's Christmas Celebration during this difficult year. This Christmas the club brought Santa to the People after having to cancel their traditional Santa Claus Parade. This small parade covered 85 km of the Town over five nights and had over 3000 people track our GPS location.
January Message - RI President Holger Knaack
January is finally here. As we look forward to 2021, our thinking doesn’t have to stop at the end of these 365 days. Are you thinking ahead about what you will be doing in 2022, 2023, and beyond?
We cannot foresee the future, but we can steer ourselves where we want to go. I think it is important that every Rotary club hold a strategic meeting at least once a year. Past RI Director Greg Yank, who has a lot of experience working with clubs on their plans, shares his viewpoint....
Rotary District 7080 Virtual Conference
Although the District 7080 Conference unfortunately could not take place in 2020, we are ramping up for the first ever virtual conference on May 29th, 2021!
Nominations for District 7080 Awards are now Open!
As Rotarians, we all follow the motto “Service Above Self”. However District 7080 District also feels it is important to recognize outstanding contributions that are quietly and selflessly made by dedicated Rotarians and Rotary Partners who go above and beyond. That is why the D7080 District Awards were created.
Young Professionals Mentorship Program
The Rotary Passport Club South has teamed up with Rotaractors and young professionals in the community to kick-off their second cohort of the Young Professionals Mentorship Program.
The program aims to connect young professionals with Rotarians and provide opportunities for both mentors and mentees to acquire new skills and knowledge.
Rotary in Action - Serving the Homeless in Woodstock
Woodstock-Oxford Rotary comes weekly to the Community Free Table, supporting needs of the homeless and less fortunate in their community. “It was the idea of a local resident in our community who started it,” said club member Doug Vincent. “Shortly thereafter, Rotary got involved supporting the need by providing a BBQ lunch along with other fruit and yoghurt snacks, etc.”.
Rotary Spreads Christmas Cheer
Submitted by: Doug Vincent, Woodstock Oxford Rotary
Woodstock-Oxford Rotary continues to share some Christmas Cheer with the homeless and less fortunate in their community. In addition to their regular Saturday BBQ lunch and distribution of clothing and hygiene items, they have been busy with some special activities for Christmas.
Thanks to Ingersoll Rotarian and owner of Woodstock Giant Tiger, Bob Armstrong, they are sourcing several bags of donated groceries for distribution. Bob came up with the idea of suggesting customers purchase a $5.00 bag of groceries for the less fortunate. With additional donations by Giant Tiger, there is more than $5.00 value in each bag, which the Rotarians are distributing to those in need..
District Governor for Rotary Year 2023-24
From the Desk of District Governor Mike Lawrie
It is with great pleasure that I announce the result of the selection process for the District Governor for Rotary year 2023-24 - Brenda Halloran of Rotary Waterloo.
December Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
December is upon us and our Rotary district is alive and vibrant. We are coming into the sixth month of the Rotary year and nearing the half way mark. The monthly theme is Disease Prevention and Treatment which is the Area of Focus Number 2 of the 7 areas that Rotary identifies. Our fight to end polio is the primary goal for Rotary International and it is with realistic anticipation that we await the eradication of this disease.
Get Your Word Out Through our District’s Facebook Page
Our district's Facebook Page has over 1500 Followers. Most are Rotarians, but many are not. Going forward we plan to use the district Facebook Page to help our clubs promote their events and celebrate their successes.
We need your help. With almost 50 clubs in the district it’s a challenge to keep-up with everything that is going on. If you’d like to have the district Facebook Page share a post about an event or a story from your club, please email the URL of the Facebook Post that’s on your club’s Facebook page to: connect@rotary7080.org
Over $100,000 Raised by the Rotary Online Auction
“Making lemonade from lemons” is the best way to describe the success of this year’s Rotary Online Auction. COVID-19’s impact on people’s shopping habits clearly had a positive impact on this year’s event.
Rotary International Embraces “GivingTuesday”
GivingTuesday has become a global movement for charitable giving and volunteering. It takes place on the Tuesday that follows Thanksgiving (in the USA) and marks the unofficial “Opening Day” of the giving season.
In the same way that retailers have come together to create Black Friday, the giving community has banded together for GivingTuesday. It’s a time when individuals rally to support their favourite cause.
The Upside of Zoom – Promote Your Speakers
One of the benefits of moving Zoom meetings has been the ability to attract new and different speakers to our clubs. Many clubs are making the most of Zoom by connecting with speakers from outside their communities. Clubs have also tapped new presenters from within their community who now have the time to present due to the restrictions that COVID-19 has placed on other parts of their lives. (Lots of FREE time!)
December Message - RI President Holger Knaack
As I look back on 2020, I reflect on how our lives have changed. The global COVID-19 pandemic brought pain and loss to many of us. And for almost all of us, our daily lives, family time, and work also changed this year. But we've made it to the end of this difficult year, not on our own but by reaching out to one another, as we always do in Rotary. With each passing year, I become prouder of our organization.
District Environment Committee Launched
Protecting our environment has officially become an area of focus for Rotary International. Given RI's commitment to this important goal, District 7080 has taken action. We have established a District Environment Committee (DEC). The inaugural meeting took place on October 28th and established our role and goals. This committee is to be a resource and support to clubs and their Environment Committees. In addition, the DEC will collect and share the success stories and best practices of the individual clubs. A speaker series will be launched and promoted. Two expert speakers have already been booked. Look for more on that in next month's bulletin.
The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) recently published a good overview of what individual clubs can do to support the environment. A copy of the guide is located on our district website. Clear here to read or download a copy.
Rotary International has allocated $18 million dollars over the next 5 years to help fund projects related to environmental protection. Applications will be accepted starting in July of 2021.
We are hoping to add members to the committee, so if you have a passion for environment issues and have some time please connect with me, Norma Gamble.
2019-2020 Awards and Citations
As Rotarians, we belong to Rotary for the satisfaction of knowing that we are contributing in our own way to make our community and our world a better place. Service above Self. However as District, it is important to recognize and celebrate the many significant contributions that are quietly and selflessly being made by dedicated Rotarians and Rotary Partners, and to recognize clubs which strive to build their membership and strengthen the communities they are part of. The District 7080 Awards are one way of recognizing those contributions and accomplishments.
Rotary Day at the United Nations
Every November, Rotary Day at the United Nations highlights the humanitarian activities that Rotary and the UN lead around the world. In past years, members have spent the day at UN headquarters in New York City or one of the organization’s other offices where they hear keynote speakers and share information.
November Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
We are now 4 months into our Rotary year, and I continue to be impressed with the energy, dedication and innovation shown by our clubs. By visiting almost exclusively on Zoom, the creativity and imagination that I have witnessed is amazing.
November Message - RI President Holger Knaack
We all know Rotary's tremendous power to transform our communities and ourselves. However, in every community, people have been left out, and we have not made a strong enough effort to reach them.
Milton Cruisin' Parade
Submitted by Rod McLachlan
On Sunday, September 13th, the Milton Rotary Club, in partnership with local organizers and members of the Milton Optimist Club, hosted an event called the Milton Cruisin’ Parade that involved 67 vehicles.
Rotary Club of Guelph South's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Submitted by Dianne Paron
For the past 5 years, during Volunteer Week, our Rotary Club would recognize 10 volunteers each from 10 volunteer-driven organizations, providing each organization with a $1,000 cheque at a brunch held in their honour at Cutten Fields in Guelph.
Steps to Stop Silence
Submitted by Leanne Iravani
Fergus Elora Rotary Club member Neil Dunsmore took the first steps to stopping the silence around mental health and suicide by walking 531 km from the Township of Centre Wellington to the nation’s capital, Ottawa. When asked why he would take on such a challenge, Dunsmore answered with a typical Rotarian response “It’s about my community!”.
Planting For Our Future
By Mike Elsey, Rotary Club of Georgetown President and John Lanthier, Friend of Rotary
On October 3rd, 2020, The Rotary Club of Georgetown organized and led an ambitious project to plant 2020 trees along the Hungry Hollow Trail network in Halton Hills. This initiative, “Planting For Our Future,” was part of the club’s goal to positively impact the natural environment of our town for generations while recognizing the club's 65th Anniversary.
November is Rotary Foundation Month
Source: Borrowed with pride from District 7070 website
What is your Rotary Club doing in November to celebrate and focus on The Rotary Foundation?
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities such as eradicating polio, promoting peace and protecting our environment.
First Community Interact Club Founded in our District
Submitted by Uche Okugo. On October 25th, our district formally handed over the Certificate of Organization to the President and members of our first community-based Interact Club in Distrct 7080. The Interact team was led by Diane Oyedeji (President). Poonam Kaur (Vice President), Chiquita Yerrmnchetty (Head of Finance), and Simardeep Dhanota (Head of communications) were also in attendance.
Thanks to Saskia Wijngaard for organizing the meeting, Dittie Voegele for hosting and Luisa Santos-Mocon for providing warmth, apple ciders and cookies.
Also, thanks to DG Mike Lawrie, Youth Services Director Ed Fowler and my great District Interact team for your continuous support. Congratulations Rotary!
640 Meals
Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale
On Saturday, October 3rd, club members from the Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale contributed funds to Feed Mississauga to provide 640 meals to Mississauga residents in need. Feed Mississauga began as a special initiative to help families in Mississauga during the pandemic.
The club was able to contribute funds that were raised through charity bingo at Rama Gaming and matched by a special covid Rotary district grant to fund 640 hot meals.
The RCMM team was out at the Mississauga Convention Centre on October 3rd to help deliver the meals across their community. Helping hands were received from Peel Regional Police and the Mississauga Fire Department.
A special visit from Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie was appreciated. Sincere thanks go to the team at Feed Mississauga, the Mississauga Convention Centre, Peel Regional Police, Mississauga Fire Department, and Mayor Bonnie Crombie.
Peace Committee Opportunities
Submitted by Kathleen Dick, Chair Rotary District 7080 Peace CommitteeAre you interested in serving on the District Peace Committee? We are looking for Rotarians who may have some interest.
Our goals are to actively engage every club in peace building within the District, assist clubs in putting Rotary’s core value of peace building into action, keeping clubs informed of Rotary peace initiatives both locally and internationally, provide education opportunities on peace building for interested clubs and to work with clubs to identify potential Rotary Peace Fellowship candidates, and to inform the members of the Peace Studies Programs available at the University of Waterloo.
We are currently available to do presentations at your club meetings and would be happy to do so. If you have any questions, please contact me at: kmbd1008@gmail.com
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Call for Nominations for District Governor for 2023-2024 is Now Open
Serving as District Governor is one of the most exciting and rewarding roles in Rotary. It provides the opportunity to enhance fellowship, extend networking and understand the amazing service of the clubs in our district.
District Speaker Series: Moving from Diversity to Inclusive Opportunities for All!
The best way to grow Rotary is to inspire and motivate existing members, and to find new members with a passion for service. Come ready to be inspired and learn how diversity and inclusion can strengthen your club. "Dr. Bowtie Todd" will present “Moving from Diversity to Inclusive Opportunities”. This is not your ordinary diversity talk, so come prepared to learn and have fun!
Take Action for World Polio Day: 24 October
Every year, Rotarians and Rotaractors across the globe mobilize for World Polio Day to raise awareness about eradicating polio for good. If we stay committed, polio 
will be the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
will be the second human disease ever to be eradicated.Stories Connect Us
Submitted by Susan Jasper
Twelve years ago, a literacy dream was created by Rotary called Telling Tales. Local clubs banded together to bring to their community a literary festival that would be free and accessible to all. It was an instant hit and has grown steadily; last year’s 2-day event attracted over 7,000 people.
October Message - RI President Holger Knaack
During a recent Zoom meeting with Rotarians and Rotaractors, I looked at the smiling faces on my screen and realized how much our organization has changed in a short period. It is clear that there is no going back to the "old normal" in Rotary — and I see that as an exciting opportunity!More Than a Motto
Written by Janice Moore
The past several months has seen an incredible change in our world on a macro level. There is no one in the world that has not been affected by the pandemic that has reached every corner of the globe.
Better Together
Submitted by Dan Dubreuil
2020 marks the 11th year for the Rotary Online Auction. Started in 2009 by the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar, the event now includes a total of 7 Clubs in District 7080. Over the past 3 years the event has successfully generated over $200K in net proceeds for participating clubs.
October Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
We are now 3 months into the Rotary year and our clubs and clusters are churning along as we address the needs in our communities and respond to issues around the world. Each month has a theme that might involve one of our 7 Areas of Focus or another topic of importance. As you will read elsewhere in this newsletter, October is Economic and Community Development Month. Rotary and our many partners work in areas to help individuals acquire skills and equipment to earn an income. From training women and girls to sew and providing them with sewing machines, to teaching financial literacy and sound business practices, Rotary and our partners help to build sustainable communities.
Time to be a PR Rockstar!
With 50 clubs and +1400 members, our district is a powerhouse of service and goodwill within Southern Ontario. Amazingly, we’re still a well-kept secret within many of the communities we serve. The PR Rock Star program is looking to change that, and we need you to be part of the plan!
Take Action for World Polio Day: 24 October
Every year, Rotarians and Rotaractors across the globe mobilize for World Polio Day to raise awareness about eradicating polio for good. If we stay committed, polio will be eradicated.Join the effort to ensure every child receives the polio vaccine and end polio by organizing a World Polio Day event. In 2019, Rotary members held more than 5,900 events in 136 countries. This year, online events and activities will allow us to expand our reach even more and inspire others to join with Rotary.
Plan an event for your community! Not sure how to take action for World Polio Day? From virtual event ideas to social media posts and photos, the World Polio Day Toolkit can help you start planning and promoting your activities now.
September Message - District Governor Mike Lawrie
Hello Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends…..
We have now completed 2 months of the current Rotary year and our District is buzzing with activity in so many areas. Our continued response to the Covid Pandemic shows the resilience, innovation and energy of the clubs and clusters as we continue to reach out to our local communities as well as around the world. I will highlight just a few of the initiatives fostered by our clubs.
A Simple Idea, Very Well Executed
Let’s face it, a bottle drive isn’t exactly a new or exciting event. That didn’t stop the Oakville Trafalgar Club and clubs within their cluster from making it a true success. To date, over $9000 has been raised from community donations of returnable bottles and cans. At 20¢ a bottle and 10¢ a can, that’s a mountain of returns!
Rotary to Help with Supplies for Beirut
The Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Club is sending much-needed medical supplies and equipment to patients in Beirut after an explosion last month left nearly 200 people dead and an estimated 6,000 injured.
September Message - RI President Holgar Knaack
Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors, and friends,
Rotary youth exchange — one of the many programs for youths and young adults that we celebrate this month — was my path into true engagement in Rotary. My wife, Susanne, and I began hosting exchange students soon after I joined, and the experience helped me go from simply being a member of my Rotary club to being a true Rotarian. Now Rotary Youth Exchange is a family tradition, and a strong one: Over the past 24 years, we have hosted 43 students!
Interactors Support Health & Hygiene in Nigeria
Interactors of Central Peel Secondary School were able to raise over $2,200 through a go-fund-me page which provided two instant microbial water filters to two maternity units in two hospitals in Nigeria. The students also provided 100 breastfeeding mothers living in an IDP camp in Nigeria with soap for sanitation and improved hygiene.
Rotary Club of Cambridge PH Partners with The Coping Centre
The Coping Center was founded in 1990 by Glenn and Roslyn Crichton after the loss of their 5 year old daughter to Leukemia. Located in a century old estate nestled in 6 acres of beautiful gardens and mature trees, it offers a peaceful place for support and encouragement in the uniqueness of one’s grief journey.
Eggs & Cheese for Chalmers Food Pantry, Guelph
Chalmers Community Services Centre provides food, clothing, diapers, and other services to community members in need. Funding for the bulk of the food is provided through grants; local churches also provide some funding as well as diapers, toilet paper and food items.
Go Green
This month, the Rotaractors of District 7080 are joining forces for our very first collaborate sustainability activity! Almost in the end stages of planning, this endeavour aims to create awareness of environmental issues around the world and in our communities, while encouraging sustainable ways of living.
Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise Adopt-a-Road Clean-up
On Saturday, July 18th, 2020 ten (10) members of The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise and two (2 guests) undertook a road clean-up on Franklin Boulevard between Can-Amera Parkway and Avenue Road in Cambridge as part of the Region of Waterloo’s Adopt-a-Road Program. Despite the heat and humidity, a good time was had by all involved in the operation.
August Message - RI President Holgar Knaack
The year 2020 has brought monumental changes that have already included a global pandemic and a renewed call for social justice. We are reminded that we live in a constantly changing world, and Rotary is a reflection of that world.
We must be ready to listen and adapt, always drawing upon our core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership. If we live these values and apply The Four-Way Test to all aspects of our lives, we will be prepared to lead at all times.
August Message - Governor Mike Lawrie
Greetings, Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends.
We are now 1 month into the new Rotary year and 4 months into COVID-19. When the Rotary theme for this year was unveiled in January, RI could little imagine that “Rotary Opens Opportunities” would drive new outreach projects and innovative fundraising events focused on helping those within our community deal with a global pandemic.
But here we are. As Rotarians we’ve responded to new opportunities to help!
Canada's Largest Ribfest Now Canada's Largest Drive Thru?
The 25th anniversary of Canada’s Largest Ribest was going to be a truly special celebration for the Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore.
Over the past 24 years the event has raised over $3.5 Million for local charities, scholarship and international projects. The plans for this year’s event were big and ambitious…then COVID-19 came knocking.
Rotaract Club of Mississauga Bottle & Can Drive
With COVID-19 imposing limitations on the ability of the Rotaract Club of Mississauga to hold meetings and host fundraisers, club members sought out a way that they could continue to stay engaged with one another and raise funds for the good of the community.
Beginning in May, the club recruited friends, family members, neighbours and other Rotarians to donate their empty cans and bottles to be returned to the Beer Store for a small profit.
Tour de Guelph Pivots in Response to COVID-19
When the Tour de Guelph Committee met in March 2020, they knew that the traditional event wouldn’t be possible this year. COVID-19 just wasn’t going to allow a one-day event in June for 750 riders.
Like so many fundraising events, Tour de Guelph was at risk of being cancelled. The financial shortfall would be huge for the many local charities that benefit from funds raised at the event each year. With this hard reality in mind, the committee knew that cancelling simply was not an option.
New COVID-19 Disaster Response Grants
On April 15th the district submitted a request to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) for a US$25,000 Disaster Response Grant to help our clubs with COVID-19 relief projects. We were advised soon after that available funds were exhausted and that our application would be kept on file. We were not optimistic, but we remained hopeful.
Online Training Resources Abound!
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi
A key benefit of being a Rotarian is having access to Rotary International’s array of online learning resources. My.Rotary supports an extensive list of online courses focused on running an effective club and/ or leading a committee. It also offers material focused on building essential leadership skills. New material is added to their catalogue regularly, so it’s always worth a look to see what’s new: https://learn.rotary.org/members/learn/catalog/view/19
The Rotary Club of Brampton Generates $85,000 in Food Donations
In late March the effects of COVID-19 began to take hold in Brampton. The province’s decision to close all but essential services triggered an increased need for food for families.
The Rotary Club of Brampton’s call to action was to help and the club donated $50,000 for the Regeneration Outreach Centre and, by reaching out to our members’ extensive business networks, the club was able to solicit an additional $35,000 in corporate support.
Opening New Communication Channels
In June 2020, an exciting outcome reached in a conversation between the DG Michael Lawrie and the Director of the District Rotaractors Committee (DRC) Nagwa Abou El-Naga. The DG Michael Lawrie suggested getting the DRC members to join a number of the 7080 District Committees. Nagwa was thrilled that this short conversation with Michael led to implementing this progressive action.
July Message - President Holgar Knaack
Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors, and friends,
This does not seem like a time for great optimism, but it has to be. Long before Rotary was founded, the world dealt with great crises that tested humankind’s ability to progress and endure. In the age of Rotary, the world has faced many more catastrophes; however, we have survived, and every step of the way, Rotary has helped the world heal.
Every great challenge is an opportunity for renewal and growth. I revealed the theme of Rotary Opens Opportunities at the International Assembly in San Diego just as the COVID-19 crisis was beginning, but these are words that I have believed for many years.
Rotary is not just a club that you join; it is an invitation to endless opportunities. We believe in creating opportunities for others and for ourselves. We believe that our acts of service, large and small, generate opportunities for people who need our help, and that Rotary opens opportunities for us to live a richer, more meaningful life, with friends around the world, based on our core values.
Governments and institutions are gaining a greater appreciation for the types of public health partnerships that are critical to our work. People stuck at home, eager for greater connections and hungry to help their communities, are now embracing the values we have promoted since our beginning.
All of this is positive news, but just because there are greater opportunities than ever for Rotary to thrive does not guarantee that we will succeed. The world is changing rapidly — and was doing so even before this crisis. People were starting to move away from regular lunch meetings and toward online gatherings. Friendships were being cultivated and revived in social media relationships even before most of our meetings moved to Zoom and Skype. Younger generations have a strong desire to serve — but have questioned whether they could play a meaningful role in organizations like Rotary or whether they might make a bigger impact forming different types of connections. Now is the time to put everything on the table, test new approaches, and prepare Rotary for the future.
The COVID-19 crisis has forced all of us to adapt. This is good, and our new Action Plan specifically calls on us to improve our ability to adapt. But adaptation is not enough. We need to change, and change dramatically, if we are to face the challenges of this new age and provide the Rotary that the world so desperately needs.
This is our great challenge, not just in the next year but into the future. It is up to us to remake Rotary for these new times — to wholeheartedly embrace the ideas, energy, and commitment of young people eager to find an outlet for idealism. We must become an organization fully enmeshed in the digital age, not one that simply looks for online ways to keep doing what we have always done.
The world needs Rotary now more than ever. It is up to us to make sure that Rotary Opens Opportunities for generations to come.
Share Your Ideas in Our District Facebook Group
Facebook is a powerful platform to share ideas and generate discussion. District 7080 currently has two channels on Facebook; each has a unique role and objective.
Our Facebook Page targets those outside of Rotary with stories meant to encourage involvement in our organization.
Our Facebook Community Group is where club members go to share their ideas, insights and passion for Rotary.
Supporting the Environment Becomes a New Area of Focus
The Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors have both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment.
More than $18 million in Foundation global grant funding has been allocated to environment-related projects over the past five years. Creating a distinct area of focus to support the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact.
Up to $5000 Federal in Grants for Eligible Rotarians and Rotaractors
The Federal Government is now offering Grants of up to $5,000 to eligible students who have served in a Not for Profit organization as a Volunteer on Covid 19 Related Projects.
Volunteer activities that focus on Community Service or Public Relations (eg website development, social media planning) are preferred but other areas will be considered. Restricted activities include fundraising and government lobbying.
Four Clubs, One Great Result!
By Norma Gamble (Passport Club South)
When COVID-19 reared its ugly head in our community the four Oakville Rotary Clubs immediately came together to discuss projects and fundraising efforts that might meet the emerging needs. An Oakville Rotary Relief Fund was formed and to date has raised over $45,000, including a district COVID-19 grant of $5,000. The Rotary Club of Oakville, Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar, Rotary Club of Oakville West, and the Passport South Rotary Club, with donations from the general public made at www.rotaryoakville.ca continue to impact profoundly the Oakville community.
Rotaract is No Longer a Program – It’s a New Type of Membership within RI
For several years Rotarians and Rotaractors around the world have been discussing how to elevate Rotaract and recognize their clubs as equal partners in service. Rotaractors have offered their ideas to the Board through RI’s Rotaract Committee, at the annual Rotaract Pre-convention, and through online surveys and focus groups — and it was time to take action.
New District Training Opportunities for Club PR
This spring’s Club Leadership Training program demonstrated the power of real-time online training sessions. The PR Committee is looking to keep a good thing going by offering 3 new training sessions for members looking dial-up their PR and communication skills.
Each session will last 1 hour and will take place on the last Saturday of the month starting in July.
July Message - Governor Mike Lawrie
My Personal Theme for this year is Take Care of Self, Each Other and the Planet. Our personal success depends on making smart choices, on having strong relationships and working on restoring and strengthening our environment. As a retired Family Physician I naturally bring my professional values to Rotary. In this month’s message I’d like to focus on Taking Care of Self.
At first glance, Taking Care of Self seems like a self-centred idea. Some might say it’s the antithesis of being a Rotarian. We are about Service Above Self. Doesn’t prioritizing ‘Self’ subjugate the importance of serving other others? Nothing could be further from the truth!
We’ve all heard the message before take-off. “Should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please place the mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others.” Here the reason for focusing on ourselves first is clear; we need to prioritize our need for oxygen so that we don’t faint and remove all hope of helping others.
Within Rotary, taking care of self allows us to do a better job of serving others. Taking care of self speaks to the need for basic personal health, nutrition, sleep and exercise. It also means being aware and responsive to our own mental health.
The stress of a Pandemic makes this last point especially important. To be clear, we are not living in a ‘New Normal’. The adjustments we’ve made to avoid contracting Covid 19 are not in tune with human nature. We are social beings with a need for deep human connection in order to thrive. Deprivation from meaningful social interaction is a slippery slope that can lead to physical and mental health issues. Uncertainty about a lasting solution for Covid 19 makes matters worse. In some cases new financial pressures compound the issue. To some degree Covid 19 has put us all on a slope.
I hesitate to be prescriptive about how to best care for self in this pandemic. Volumes have recently been written to educate and inform. The prioritization of taking care of self is the best medicine I can offer. Advice from the doctor: Make a conscious effort to gauge your daily physical and mental health. If you feel either is eroding quickly, seek help and advice from a friend, family member or health care professional. Prioritize your health; your ability to truly serve others depends on it! Rotary depends on it.
I’ll take this opportunity to say a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to District Governor Lesley Barmania for her leadership, adaptability, passion and tireless efforts to communicate and follow-up with action throughout the past year. The theme for this past year was Rotary Connects the World; with the help of Lesley’s leadership we certainly did that!
As well, thank you to all that served in district and club leadership positions over the past year. It certainly was not ‘business as usual’; your efforts to lead during a time of adversity are appreciated by all.
I look forward to meeting you all in the coming year (by Zoom, if need be). If you have a special meeting, event, fundraiser or service project and would like me to attend, just ask. You can reach me at via email at: lawrieclan@rogers.com Or, give me a call at: 519-503-2646.
Please do take care!
Introducing Valarie Wafer, Board Director at RI and A Fellow Canadian
For the last 3 years our zone, Zone 28, has been well represented by Jeffry Cadorette. His knowledge and terrific sense of humour made him a friend of our District. Replacing Jeffry will be Valarie Wafer, a member of the Rotary Club of Collingwood, South Georgian Bay.
Joining Rotary in 2005 made a profound impact on Valarie’s life, giving her a new viewpoint of the world and how substantial differences happen when we work together. Valarie was governor of District 7070, which covers the greater Toronto area, in 2013/14. Now residing in Collingwood, Valarie’s home club is the Rotary Club of Collingwood South Georgian Bay.
July District Newsletter
There’s Never Been a Better Reason to Visit Taipei!
The date and location of the 2021 Rotary Convention has been finalized!
Block your calendar from June 12th to 16th and start planning your trip. The world of Rotary meets again to exchange ideas, share project successes and just have fun!
Click here for more details: https://convention.rotary.org/en/taipei
The 2020 Virtual Rotary Convention – Sign-Up for July Break-out Sessions!
Although the General Sessions have come and gone, there are still opportunities to participate in this year’s Rotary Convention. If you haven’t had a chance, check out recordings of the two General Sessions posted to YouTube:
Day One: https://bit.ly/2020-Day1
Day Two: https://bit.ly/2020-Day2.
Or better yet, take part in the virtual break-out sessions happening throughout July. With over 30 speakers, there’s a topic for just about everybody’s interest.
Click here to see the full line-up: https://convention.rotary.org/en/honolulu/july-breakouts
June District Newsletter
June is Rotary Fellowships Month
Archives - Marco Polo of Rotary
Marco Polo of Rotary – Submitted by Badar Shamim, Rotary Brampton
James Wheeler Davidson can be considered as the “Marco Polo of Rotary”. A member of the Rotary Club of Calgary in 1914, he was named as “Rotary’s Ambassador Extraordinary”. Davidson was the man behind Rotary’s growth in Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Syria and then British India. Badar adds, “It’s mind blowing to think that Calcutta, India has been a part of Rotary International family for a hundred years, and that Rotary Lahore will be a hundred years old in 7 years, and is 13 years older than RC Brampton!”
May District Newsletter
Online Meeting Ideas
Congratulations to the 44 clubs in District 7080 who have successfully continued to meet online as they have not been able to meet in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many clubs are reporting a higher attendance rate which is great news! The provision of Zoom licenses by the District to each cluster has greatly facilitated this online activity, both at the club and cluster levels. We must remember that it is still a requirement for clubs to meet, and especially important for us to carry on the work of Rotary during this time when the community needs us the most.
Happy Birthday Paul Harris!
May is Youth Service Month
Test 5 - Environment
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Rotary Disaster Response Grants
Clubs and districts can apply for Rotary disaster response grants to support COVID-19 relief efforts. These grants can be used to provide supplies and medical care and to support rebuilding efforts.
The Rotary Foundation Trustees recently approved placing $1 million in our Disaster Response Fund to make these grants immediately available for applications related to COVID-19.
Rotarians care for and protect people in their local communities and around the world.
Click the link for more information https://my.rotary.org/…/app…/rotary-disaster-response-grants
April District Newsletter
Rotary’s statement on COVID-19 and its impact on polio eradication efforts
March 30, 2020
Dear Rotarians,
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.
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
To: All Rotary and Rotaract Club Presidents, Presidents’ Elect, Club Secretaries
CC: D7080 Council, D7080 Committee Chairs, D7080 Assistant
March 16th, 2020
The COVID-19 situation is evolving hourly. Today, government and medical advisors are asking all Canadians to take stronger measures to contain the spread of the virus. We've been advised that we can flatten the curve of coronavirus by taking further disciplined steps to protect ourselves, our families and our communities by not only being more mindful of hand hygiene, but also through social distancing and voluntary isolation.
We are therefore asking all clubs to suspend all in-person meetings and events for at least 3 weeks from today, or until further notice. It’s time to adopt alternative meeting options that will allow us to stay connected until this virus situation abates.
Suggestions for your club to stay active and involved
Here are some options available to you for club and committee meetings. RI President Mark Maloney is encouraging all of us to use our discretion when it comes to club and district meetings and events, including Rotary programs and activities. Canceling or postponing in-person meetings or Rotary-related travel may be appropriate in light of club-specific circumstances. Even if events are held as scheduled, some members may choose to not take part.
In either event, we should all be thinking in terms of how to use this time to stay connected to Rotary, to our fellow club members and even of ways to serve our clubs and our communities. While we are living in challenging times, the hallmark of Rotary has always been rising to challenge after challenge.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from District 7080
Date: March 12, 2020
To: All Rotary and Rotaract Club Presidents
CC: Assistant Governors
We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation for the past few weeks. Given yesterday’s announcements from the World Health Organization, the Government of Canada, Government of the USA, and leading medical professionals, the D7080 Governor Team (G-Team) have decided to postpone all in-person district events that have been scheduled for the remainder of this Rotary year. This includes DA/CLT, RLI, RYLA, District Team Training, Presidents meetings, Council meetings and the District Conference.
March District Newsletter
March is Water and Sanitation Month
January RI Board of Directors Decisions
The third 2019–20 RI Board of Directors meeting was held on 27–29 January 2020 at Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston, IL USA. At this meeting, the Board reviewed nine committee reports and recorded 39 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.
What a terrific photo of the 25 members who started the Rotary Club of Guelph in February 1920. Research shows that Rotary Guelph was the first club to charter in District 7080. Thomas Funk, a member of Rotary Guelph is currently writing a book of the club’s first 100 years. We look forward to a great read!
January is Vocational Service Month
During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service. Discussions on vocational service can lead to projects that not only develop the ethical consciousness and vocational skills of Rotarians but also the talents within their communities.
Vocational Service focuses on:
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
Beyond Borders News is published monthly and contains articles of interest to Rotary leaders. Regular features include reports of significant events in the Zones, appointments of Rotarians to Zone and Rotary International committees and task forces, outstanding project reports and stories of interest to Rotarians across the two Zones.December District Newsletter
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December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
Disease prevention and treatment is the Rotary International theme for December and one that most non-Rotarians associate with Rotary International due to our incredible efforts to eradicate polio. We’re nearly there…but the job is not yet finished. If you have never participated in a National Immunization Day (NID), here’s probably your last chance to participate in giving Polio drops to immunize children in India before the Government of India switches to injectables. Please make sure you have sufficient time to apply for a visa for travel to India.
District Conference 2019-2020
District 7080 Rotary Conference
November District Newsletter
November is Rotary Foundation Month
November is Foundation month and what better time for clubs and members to think about supporting our efforts to End Polio Now, and the awesome projects we do here and around the world. Check out these short video clips on Rotary’s six areas of focus: vimeopro.com/rotary/causes-english. Each video is about 100 seconds long with the first 20 seconds being repeated, after which each video goes on to speak to a different area of focus. They are great reminders of our causes, and also terrific meeting starters!
November 4-10 World Interact Week
November 9 Rotary Day at the United Nations, New York, New York, USA
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
This event was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a great effort and commitment to the ideals of Rotary. It was a year ago on September 13, 2018 that a group of eight sat around a table to explore this idea to raise $1 million for The Rotary Foundation. Senior Major Gifts Officer and PDG John Stairs explained the MDD campaign process.
We did a little better than $1 million. In fact, during the campaign, we raised around $3.5M Canadian dollars or nearly $2.9 US dollars! This was the largest ever campaign total by a single District in Zone 24 east…and in all of Canada!
2019 RI Manual Of Procedure
October is Economic and Community Development Month
RI Monthly Presidential Message
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
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September District Newsletter
Africa begins countdown to being polio free as Nigeria marks 3 years without disease
On the 21st August, we reached another milestone in the Countdown to History. It has been three years since a child in Nigeria was paralyzed by the wild poliovirus. This means that the entire World Health Organization (WHO) African region could be certified as wild poliovirus-free as soon as mid-2020. When this happens, 5 out of the 6 WHO regions in the world will be considered polio-free.
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
RI President's Message - August 2019
Mark Daniel Maloney President 2019-20
During 2019-2020, I am encouraging Rotarians and Rotaractors to grow Rotary. We must grow our service, we must grow the impact of our projects, but, most importantly, we must grow our membership so that we can achieve more.
2019 Council of Legislation (CoL)
The 2019 Council on Legislation may not have made as many dramatic changes as the 2016 Council, but it made several decisions that will shape the future of Rotary and Rotaract.
August District Newsletter
August is Membership and New Club Development Month
August is Membership and New Club Development Month. This is the perfect time to celebrate your club’s members and consider the many options available for strengthening your membership. The following ideas can get you started
July is New Leadership Month
July District Newsletter
2019 Annual Awards Night
Congratulations to the club and individuals who received recognition and awards, and a special thank you to our Changeover & Awards Committee for putting together the special evening.
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
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March District Newsletter
March is Water and Sanitation Month
Presidential Citation & New Member Retention Awards
Peace Fellowships Now Available
Do you have what it takes to be a Rotary Peace Fellow? Do you know someone who does? Learn about the program and how to apply. Deadline is 1 July.
February District Newsletter
February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Current District Role Opportunities
District 7080 has a variety of volunteer positions that are open to all qualified Rotarians in the district. Current District Opportunities are Vocational Service Director and PolioPlus Committee Chair.
My Big FAB Rotary Dinner
Rotary is collecting compelling People of Action stories from around the world
The People of Action campaign brings Rotary's story to life by showing Rotary members as the people of action that we are. It highlights local Rotarians making a difference in their communities, which is the cornerstone of this campaign - building the public's understanding of who we are and what we do.
Does your club have a project that shows how you took action to solve a problem in your community? Please tell us about it!
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
The Object of Rotary is a philosophical statement of Rotary’s purpose and the responsibilities of Rotarians. The concept of vocational service is rooted in the Second Object, which calls on Rotarians to “encourage and foster”:
Season’s Greetings to all Rotarians!
District Governor-Nominee-Designate
Our District Governor for 2021-22 will be Rudy Habesch of the Rotary Club of Oakville.
Rudy joined Rotary in 1994 with the Rotary Club of Amman Jerash in Amman Jordan. After moving to the Rotary Club of Amman Cosmopolitan in 1996, he became club President in 2003-04.
December District Newsletter
December - Disease Prevention and Treatment Month
Area of Focus : Disease Prevention and Treatment Month.
This month includes:
World AIDS Day on the 1st and International Day of Disabled Persons on the 3rd of December
Upcoming Rotary Friendship Exchange
Our Rotary Friendship Exchange chair has organized a friendship exchange with District 4130 in Mexico. Our guest district 4130 will host our District 7080 group between February 9 - 16, 2019 and will visit Monterrey, San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato and Mexico City.
Giving Tuesday - November 27th
November District Newsletter
District 7080 Tree Planting Challenge
2017-18 Rotary International President, Ian Riseley, challenged every Rotarian throughout the world to plant one tree. District 7080 met the challenge by planting over 5,000 trees. A remarkable feat. Congratulations to all of the clubs who participated and made our tree planting weekend a huge success. Here is a short video prepared by AJ Rana, District Public Relations Director.
November is Rotary Foundation Month
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Oakville World Polio Awareness
The Oakville Rotaractors, along with members of the Oakville Clubs (including the new Passport Club) staffed a table at Oakville Place mall to inform the public about the fight to end polio.
End Polio Now Flag Day in Oakville
In recognition of World Polio Day the four Oakville Rotary clubs organized a flag raising of the Rotary at Town Hall yesterday.
The Mayor Rob Burton and Regional Town Councillor Jeff Knoll (who is a Rotarian) and well as members from the 4 clubs were in attendance.
Tillsonburg Book Fair
The project started about 1977 and has continued without interruption. The goal is to recycle books to keep them out of the landfill while also reselling the donated books to new readers at an inexpensive price. The Club raises about $4,000 from this project which ran from October 17-20 at the local Town Centre Mall. It also provides a means of publicizing the work of the local Rotary Club and invites people to join us.
How will you celebrate World Polio Day?
Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, planning a 5 km run, or placing ads around town, there are countless ways your club can be a part of World Polio Day. Join us on 24 October and spread the word about polio eradication in your community. Go to endpolio.org/worldpolioday to get started. And whatever you have planned, tell us! Promote your event and post pictures on social media using #EndPolio.
Help Rotary grow Rotaract
Be a part of RI President Barry Rassin's goal to grow Rotaract this year. Take a pledge to start a new Rotaract club and sign up to receive support every step of the way.
Enter the 2019 Rotarian photo contest
Do you have a great shot from a club project or fundraiser? Did you capture a memorable moment at the convention or during an international trip? Enter your images in The Rotarian's 2019 photo contest and you might see them in the pages of the magazine.
Membership Summit 2018
Every club, large and small, will benefit from the membership program we have waiting for you. Based on some early feedback we anticipate a great turnout so do not wait too long to register. Registration deadline is November 2nd.
Is your club using the correct Rotary branding?
Having a consistent brand image is important to all organisations, Rotary is no exception.
In 2013, a new logo & brand image pack was developed, this was to ensure every club, in every district across the world could have the same high standard of brand recognition.
There a lot of old style Rotary graphics still being displayed on various publications, including newsletters & flyers, posts on social media and hardware items, such as banners and signs.
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
The resolutions for the 2018 Council on Resolutions have been published. Resolutions are available for all Rotarians to read, click here to view the requests.
October is Economic & Community Development Month
Erin Rotary Trail cheque presentation
Rotary Reconnect Week
Celebrate Reconnect Week Oct. 1-7! Add this frame to your profile and show us how you reconnect, whether by visiting club meetings, helping with projects, or engaging online. #RotaryReconnect
Join the Celebration
World Polio Day is 24 October!
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.
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
September 21 is the International Day of Peace. What is your #PeaceDayChallenge?
Rotary Peace
Rotary Club of Preston – Hespeler
On September 9, our club hosted a Jazzy Blues afternoon of food, friends, and entertainment as some of the region's best chefs create and serve samples from their menus!
This Jazzy Blues Best Bites event supports the great work of Cambridge Memorial Hospital and the Rotary Club of Preston–Hespeler. See you there next year!
Chad Wickham & Jelisa Okieffe (Guests at the event)
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?
Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, planning a 5k run, or placing ads around town, there are countless ways your club can be a part of World Polio Day. Join us on 24 October and help spread the word about polio eradication in your community.
LitRAG Club Contest
The Literacy Rotarian Action Group (LitRAG) will award 2 clubs that best take action to address Literacy in their community with US $500 each! Get inspired and learn more at on.rotary.org/2oNOuul and be sure to enter by October 15th.
Join the Rotary Peace Academy
Rotary and the Institute for Economics and Peace have created a free, self-paced training course for Rotarians to learn how to build and sustain peace in their communities.
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
Basic education and literacy is one of Rotary’s six Areas of Focus. Consider these facts:
- 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
Sushil Kumar Gupta, of the Rotary Club of Delhi Midwest, Delhi, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2020-21. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
August is Membership and New Club Development Month
August is Membership and New Club Development Month, and that’s the perfect time to celebrate you — the pillar of Rotary. You continue to show the world that Rotary members are people of action — people who are doing good in communities all over the world. For that, we thank you.
Rotary Club of Oakville Helps
Our members were happy to help out @HPICanada this week with an emergency shipment of #healthandhope
How to host a Rotary Day
RI President Barry Rassin has challenged clubs and Rotarians to Be the Inspiration in 2018-19. One of the ways Rassin would like to see clubs do this is by hosting a Rotary Day. Any club big or small can host a Rotary Day, and several clubs can combine to share ideas, talent, and resources. Get ideas in the July issue of Rotary Leader.
Coffee with Polio Experts: Honorine Mollard Billard, WHO
Polio Plus Fact Sheet
2018 RI Convention in Toronto
2017-18 RI President Ian Riseley speaks during the opening ceremonies of the Rotary International Convention. June 24, 2018 Air Canada Centre, Toronto
Pre-Convention Governors Night
Medals Awards Night in Woodstock
Ending Ultra-Poverty Summit
Attend the Ending Ultra-Poverty Summit on June 28th, 2018 | Westin Harbour Castle | Toronto, Ontario
One of the greatest opportunities in our time is to see the end of extreme poverty by 2030. The World Bank and the United Nations prefer "No Poverty" as the first of the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Less poverty means more income and better health
• More income means more food
• More food means children grow to their full height and full mental capacity
• More income means more children in school
• More educated children means nations are rebuilt from the ground up to tackle their biggest challenges
Most observers agree with what needs to be done. The question is how?
The scale of projects that Rotary can finance is small compared to the challenge, but small, groundbreaking, well documented initiatives can move the needle on how to best achieve the end of extreme poverty. During the Summit you will have the chance to dive in with the experts as you design a series of $100,000 projects that will have an ongoing impact on the lives of people living in ultra-poverty. It is these kinds of projects that can be built to a scale that make a difference.
2018 Zone Conference
The 2018 Montreal Zone Conference is a unique event, and we want to invite you to be a part of it.
Whether you’re an incoming District Governor, District leader, Past District Governor, or even a Rotarian with an interest in becoming more engaged in Rotary…. Montreal is for you! The theme “People Coming Together” fits our goal in providing you an extraordinary and unforgettable event. This is why we invited everyone to be a part of the excitement!
June District Newsletter
District Wide Tree Planting on Earth Day weekend
Pictures are of our District Wide Tree Planting on Earth Day weekend. Rotarians, families, communities and dignitaries came together to plant trees. Our challenge from Rotary International President Ian Riseley was to plant one tree per Rotarian throughout the world. The District goal was 1,700 trees. We surpassed this by planting over 4,000 trees on Earth Day weekend!!
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May District Newsletter
Clubrunner Webinar
For those of you interested in learning more about Clubrunner, they are hosting a special webinar just for District 7080 Rotarians.Date: Wednesday May 3
Time: 3:00 PM
Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.
April District Newsletter
2018-2019 Rotary Theme Announced
2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration
Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization on Sunday, calling on leaders to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large.Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, Be the Inspiration, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA. “I want you to inspire in your clubs, your Rotarians, that desire for something greater. The drive to do more, to be more, to create something that will live beyond each of us.”
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
Job Posting for Part Time Paid District Assistant
Purpose: To provide support to the District Governor, Council Executive, Committees, and Clubs
Proposed Employment: Part time, working approximately 500 hours per year, based on District schedule and actual requirements, averaging +/-10 hours/week
For more details, please see our posting on Indeed
January District Newsletter
KidsAbility & Rotary: 60th Anniversary
Proudly founded and supported by local Rotarians since 1957, KidsAbility is the recognized leader in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington for empowering children and youth with a wide range of complex special needs to realize their full potential. Through a talented team of therapists, teachers, support staff and volunteers, 6,318 children and youth benefited from therapy and support services in Cambridge, Fergus, Guelph, Kitchener and Waterloo last year.The Rotary Club of Fergus Elora member Bob Grant and his involvement with KidsAbility was featured in the KidsAbility 60th Anniversary Book.
December District Newsletter
Online Event Registration for Rotary 2018
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The Toronto Host Organizing committee has launched the online event registration website. This includes sign-ups to enjoy Host Hospitality so if your club is thinking of hosting and have not yet registered; we now need confirmation of hosts now more than ever!!
November District Newsletter
World Polio Day - October 24, 2017
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District 7080 donates 300+ early reader books to local school
Oakville Trafalgar - Wines and Lines Fundraiser - Oct 26
The Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar, presented this great literary event last year and it was a big success. This year, we are hoping to get a lot more people out to hear three fascinating authors talk about their craft and their books, enjoy a light dinner and some wine, and to share some fellowship. And, of course, to raise funds in the process that we can give away to good causes!
Attached is a flyer with all the details about this year's event. Please be sure to buy tickets yourself, and to pass this flyer along to all your contacts. You'd be surprised how many people you know who are in book clubs or are simply avid readers.
October District Newsletter
September Newsletter
August Newsletter
Rotary Club Central Upgrade
Five years since its debut, Rotary Club Central is getting a big upgrade!
RI has completely redesigned RCC with a fresh, modern interface. Pages load faster, navigation is more intuitive, and easy-to-read charts and graphs make past and current club data more accessible.
You can read more about the new Rotary Club Central here.
If YOUR club hasn't yet started using Rotary Club Central, NOW is the time to get going with it. Just click here. You will need to login with your RI account (note - this is NOT the same as your ClubRunner account), or if you don't yet have an RI account, you can easily create one. Specific club executives can (indeed, must) update RCC for their club - ordinary members can only view it.
Lend Your Expertise
The Toronto HOC Marketing and Communications Team wants you!
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
Rotary Centre Wellington on Canada Day participating in the parade through Elora and hosting the Duck Race on the Grand River.
Haven House Cheque Presentation
Rotary Cambridge North presenting a cheque to the Women’s Crisis Centre of Waterloo for $30,000.00
Rotary Club of Burlington Tree Planting
In keeping with the wishes of our new RI President Ian Riseley, our club, which is comprised of 46 members, went out recently and planted 200 trees in the City of Burlington with a little help from a few of our Rotary Friends and Family who came out to join in the fun.
July Newsletter
Welcome To Rotary
Welcome to Rotary
We are neighbours, community leaders, and global citizens uniting
for the common good. We believe in Service Above Self.
With you, we can accomplish even more.
Join Leaders
The heart of Rotary is our clubs, dedicated people who share a passion
for both community, service and friendship. Whether you are a student,
just starting your career, or at the end of your career and ready for retirement,
there are many ways Rotary can help you to become a better leader.
Exchange Ideas
Rotary brings together great minds from nearly everywhere in the world.
From college scholarships to our renowned Peace Fellowships,
Rotary supports the educational aspirations of thousands of future leaders.
Take Action
Explore the world through our global network. We’re committed to taking on
some of the world’s most pressing challenges such as the total eradication of Polio.
We also do much work in our local communities as well from trail clean ups,
to working with those in need, to building community centres.
No project is too big or too small for Rotary.
Change your community with us by volunteering on a local project.
We work with groups of all sizes to accomplish even more.
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
President-elect Ian H.S. Riseley, a member of the Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia, unveiled the 2017-18 presidential theme, Rotary: Making a Difference, to incoming district governors at Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA.
2017-18 District Change Over
The District 7080 Governor Team for 2017-18 at our recent Changeover event at Glencairn Golf and Country Club June 22nd.
District Conference - September 23 - Mississauga
Rotary Supercars - Mississauga
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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
As of May 13, 2017 you will be able to register yourself to become a Volunteer/Ambassador at the Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention.
This is a great way to expand your Rotary Convention experience and make it truly international. You will meet Rotarians from all around the world, make new acquaintances and even some long lasting friendships.
The Toronto 2018 HOC Volunteer opportunity is open to Rotarians, their friends and family members.
Project Amigo, Colima, Mexico
November 2016 – March 2018
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
October 27th, – November 3rd, 2017
Here is a wonderful travel opportunity for Rotarians interested in International Service, or just interested in travel.
February 2017 update on the Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention
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February 2017 update on the Toronto 2018 Rotary International ConventionFebruary 6, 2017
Looking for Some Excitement
The Events and Entertainment Committee of the Toronto 2018 HOC is responsible for all the entertainment that will be featured at the House of Friendship throughout the Rotary International Convention running from June 23 to June 27, 2018. In addition the committee is charged with recommending the most exciting and inspiring ticketed events for convention registrants to attend.
2017 District Conference
Government of Canada Grant Partnership
Want to know if your project qualifies for a Government of Canada Grant? Find out by using our new District interactive Government of Canada Grant questionnaire that will let you know.
Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Dinner
District 7080 is hosting a Million Dollar Dinner in support of our Rotary Foundation
The Million Dollar Dinner is a celebration and recognition of Rotarians who have made new contributions of US$10,000 or made a new bequest of US$10,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Learn more about the Million Dollar Dinner
RYLA 2017
The 2017 RYLA cycle is accepting applications!
Applications for RYLA 2017 are now being accepted. For more information, please visit the RYLA site page
RIC Press Release
November 2016 update on the Toronto 2018 Rotary International ConventionExcitement is building among Rotarians in the Districts Hosting the 2018 Rotary International Convention (6330, 7010, 7040, 7070, 7080 and 7090). People are asking how they can help out. Clubs are asking if they can participate in Home Hosting. Folks are coming up with all types of entertainment and speaker suggestions. Others want to register and get their hotel accommodations lined up.
Press Release 2018 RIC
An update on the Toronto 2018 Rotary International ConventionThere are just under 21 months to go before the 2018 Convention in Toronto will be taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Air Canada Centre. During the course of the run up to 2018, which sometimes feels like a marathon and other times seems more like a 100 yard dash, we would like to keep you abreast of what preparations are taking place.
Our Foundation Celebrtates 100 Years of Doing Good in the World
2016/17 District Changeover Event
Barbara Fisk of the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium receiving her Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service Award at the 2016 Annual District Awards Celebration and Changeover Banquet
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
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2017-18 ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIP
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Apply for a master’s degree or professional development certificate fellowship and study at one of our six Rotary Peace Centers.
Vaccine switch could be final step in polio eradication
Oakville Speaker Series - Stephen Cornish
Cambridge Sunrise Trivia Challenge
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The Rotary Club of Cambridge Sunrise held their 4th annual Trivia Challenge fundraiser on the evening of Friday April 1st at the Cambridge Newfoundland Club.
Canada announces new support to fight polio in Pakistan
Canada is contributing $40 million over three years toward two initiatives by UNICEF and by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Outbound Youth Exchange
Sunday, February 21st was an exciting day in Burlington for 13 highly motivated, world-thinking, teenagers!
Rotary's 111th Birthday!
Service Clubs are changing with the Times
A recent article in the Record.com talks about how service clubs are changing with the times. One of the clubs featured prominently is the Rotary Club of Waterloo. To read the full article, please click here.
Launch of Global Peace Centre Canada
Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Nobel Peace Laureate Malala, front centre, at the launch of the Global Peace Centre Canada in Waterloo. Ziauddin is the honourary Chair. Local Rotarians have been closely involved in the establishment of this Centre and two, Ernie Ginsler and Lowell Ewert, sit on the founding board. The K-W Cluster has raised close to $150,000 for Rotary Peace Scholarships for students studying peace building at the University of Waterloo and Conrad Grebel University College. It is our long-term goal to see RI support a Rotary Peace Center in Waterloo. We now have a ready partner in place to coordinate with. For more information on supporting peace building in Canada, contact Ernie Ginsler at ernie@ginsler.com.
Our Newest Rotaract Club
Introducing Cambridge Rotaract, District 7080’s newest Rotaract Club sponsored by Rotary Cambridge North. This inspiring group of young people are ready to help change the world! Their first event will be at Laser Quest in Kitchener on June 13th, with proceeds to go to Polio Plus. Stayed tuned for more events and news!
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
We won the NATIONAL STUDENT INNOVATION AWARD along with a $500.00 cheque. We were told that we beat a defending champion for 4 years from another province. The organization that we applied the award for is The Learning Partnership and the sponsors for the cash award is BMO Financial. This is a Canada wide competition where this year there were 45 000 students who applied and the applications were looked at by 160 judges from Canada and USA and we won the Judges Choice Award for all 4 categories. We could apply to any 2 of the 4 categories- Team Work, Enterprising Spirit, Originality and Impact on School / Community. We applied for all and we won in all the categories.
District 7080 Video an update
The competition for best video is now over and we finished a very respectable third!
Rotary International currently has a competition for Rotary videos and the Kitchener club has the only entry from D7080 (my video) and we need your help in voting for it. The winner will be featured on Rotary.org, the digital edition of the Rotarian mag and on Rotary's social media channels.
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.
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
Dear Rotarian,
We express our profound sadness and extend our sympathies to all those affected by the devastation resulting from the 25 April deadly earthquake in Nepal. Rescue missions and emergency aid continue to arrive in Nepal for the 8 million people impacted by the massive 7.8 magnitude quake.
As we mourn the thousands of lost lives, Rotary joins many international agencies in providing immediate relief to survivors and mobilizing our expertise to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts.
How to help:
Devastation in Nepal
I am sure you are all watching the news from Nepal and may have some question about what happened, where, what's going to happen next, what donations can provide, what else you can do.
Two of our Interactors, Suvena Ricknauth with help from Dijot Sran, have produced a slideshow which may answer some of your questions.
You can view the slideshow by clicking here.
Nepal emergency: Medical supplies packed & ready to go
Physician Programs (HPIC) is well known in the Rotary world and receives support from many pharmaceutical companies and Rotary clubs. For many years Rotary or Rotaract clubs from Montreal or London or Oakville who've in fact sponsored the kits for the groups I 'vet led. They cost $575 and they're packed with meds appropriate to the known needs of the destination community and good for a few hundred people. Their head office is in Montreal for Canada and their distribution centre is in Mississauga. They are a very fine , well-known, reputable organization worthy of Rotary 7080 support as well… on the emergency wish list from our Nepal Rotary friend there are med packs. HPIC kits would be ideal. Please read the message from HPIC below.
Nepal Earthquake Rotary disaster relief fund
You may have read or seen the news today about the devastating earthquake in Nepal. Many people have perished or are missing. Homes are totally destroyed or too dangerous to be inside of them.
Late today, I had some shocking photos shared to me by a friend on Facebook.
The need of receiving assistance will be very high and I assume Rotarians and Clubs will be asking "What is Rotary doing" to help. I have contacted my Rotary friends who live in the affected district as well as a RI Director friend there. I hope they will give us a firsthand report on what local Rotarians are doing to help and what the priority needs are. Let's not just assume we know what they need and start arranging to ship items until we know their priority needs.
In the meantime, Woodstock-Oxford Rotary has set up a "Nepal Disaster Relief Fund" where people can donate online and receive a CRA tax receipt. People can go to www.woodstockoxfordrotary.org and at the top click 'Donations' then 'Donate to our Charity'.
That links to an donation page where you can 'Select your preferred fund,' from a drop down menu.
i.e.: Earthquake in Nepal
Then fill in the amount and credit card details. You will receive an emailed receipt within minutes.
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Send a cheque to Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Benefit Trust c/o Peter Stam, Treasurer 656441 15th Line,
RR#7 Woodstock, N4S 7W2
Please include an email address if possible for your tax receipt if required. If no email it can be sent regular mail.
We expect to work with known Rotary contacts and friends in the affected area, to ensure we are satisfying their priority needs and to oversee delivery of relief items with proper stewardship of our donated funds.
Peace Scholarships
The leaders of the five clubs in the K-W Cluster met with University reps and two recipients of Rotary Peace Scholarships (front left) so the clubs could learn more about what the students are learning. To say that the Rotarians were impressed would be an understatement. Rotarians in the K-W Cluster have raised close to $150,000 for Peace Scholarships at the University of Waterloo. Rotarians and clubs throughout the District are encouraged to become involved in supporting these scholarships.Waterloo hits the big 5-0
Rotary Waterloo welcomed three new members on March 24th, Yaw Donkoh (2nd from left), a transferring Rotarian from the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle, Washington, DC, Lynda Luburic (4th from R) and Rami Said (2nd from R). Pictured as well are their sponsors, Barb Wahl (3rd from L), Cynthia Mills (4th from L) and Bardish Chagger (3rd from R). These inductions marked milestones for our club as we have now doubled our membership from 24 at July 1, 2013 and we have reached our 5-year goal of 50 members in 21 months. Joining us to celebrate were Past District Governor Ian Ferguson (L) and District Governor Elect Will Pugh (R).RI President Gary Huang Visits District 7080
RI President Gary Huang and his wife Corrina Yao visited District 7080 yesterday. He is the first President to visit our District. We spent the day tourning local Rotary projects; Kids Ability, Waterloo, Accessible Playground and Aquatic Centre, Fergus, Hospice Wellington and Playsense in Guelph.Paul Rosen
Taken this evening-President of the RCO Kitchener Westmount John Thompson, DG Patsy Marshall, and Paul Rosen, Team Canada Paralympian who received a PH Fellow., at the Kitchener Sports Association (in collaboration with KW Habilitation) banquet.Rotary Flame to end Polio
As part of an effort to celebrate the decades long battle and the ultimate victory over polio in India, the Rotary Club of Madras in December launched a Rotary Flame, lit by Rotary International President Gary Huang. It will travel around the world to commemorate India becoming a polio-free nation and to share its experience and expertise with countries where polio still exists.. Before reaching Rotary’s international convention in São Paulo, Brazil, in June 2015, the Rotary Flame will traverse through Colombo, Karachi, Kabul, Sydney, Manila, London, Lagos, Evanston and Toronto. Once the epicenter of wild polio virus, India, along with the World Health Organization’s Southeast Asia region, was officially declared polio-free in March 2014.
To view a video about the initiative please click here
1951 Rotary Wine Fundraiser
“The Mississauga Lakeshore Rotary Club regrets and is disappointed to announce that the LCBO will not be listing our 1951 Rotary Wine at LCBO stores in Ontario.The two wines under the brand 1951, a 2012 Cabernet Merlot and a 2013 Unoaked Chardonnay produced by Chateau des Charmes in Niagara on the Lake recently participated in the LCBO’s Wine to Watch program in about 65 LCBO stores across Ontario, ending January 31, 2015.
We are proud that our wines were the top sellers in the Wines to Watch program thanks to the support of Rotarians and their friends across Ontario.$1 from the sale of each bottle has gone into the club’s charitable foundation and will benefit a variety of charities including a women's shelter and a food bank.We thought that the success of 1951, together with the extensive rotary network across Ontario and our charitable objectives, would be persuasive arguments for
the LCBO to include 1951 in its general listing. We have learned, however, that a significant financial commitment is required by the LCBO to support marketing programs. Such a commitment is impractical in our situation and represents an insurmountable barrier to us proceeding further.
We are pleased, however, that 1951 will continue to be available by direct purchase from the winery, Chateau des Charmes – see also www.1951rotarywine.com
A special thank you to Dick Chataway from Rotary Mississauga Lakeshore for organizing this 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
District Governor Patsy Marshall extends sincerest thanks to Ernie Ginsler for his efforts with the Peace Scholarship/Peace Centre Initiative and for the following update.
Happy New Year. A lot has happened since my last update. I’ll make this short and sweet, but if anyone wants more information, just let me know.
Since the initiative began in 2012, we have raised a little under $150,000 in cash and pledges for Rotary Peace Scholarships at The University of Waterloo. Students in the Master’s Degree in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, The Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel University College, and The Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel have received scholarships. So far, five students have benefited. Our next step is to go beyond our cluster to the rest of the District.
2015 Rotary Peace Fellow
7080 is pleased to announce that Catrina Ziesman has been selected as a 2015 Rotary Peace Fellow to study at the University of Queensland. Catrina is the third Peace Fellowship scholar from our District.
End of Year Foundation Deadlines
Here is a link to a new Rotary video. This short animated video is to promote end of calendar year donations to The Rotary Foundation.
Announcement
We are happy to announce that
Kathi Dick from our Cambridge Notrth Club will be our District Governor for 2017/18.
Kathi joined Rotary in March 2007. She is a proud member of The Rotary Club of Cambridge North where she served as President in 2013/14. Kathi is currently serving on the District Training Committee and the District Foundation Committee as Foundation Area Coordinator for the Cambridge Cluster. She is looking forward to working with the Governors team and in leading the District in 2017/18
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
Dear Friends:
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.
Rotary leaders from throughout Canada and the United States met to recognize Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Saturday, 18 October, with the organization’s Polio Eradication Champion Award for his efforts to support a polio-free world. Seen with the Prime Minister are RIPE Ravi, and Wilf Wilkinson (RI Trustee).
End Polio Now
Rotary marks World Polio Day 2014 with US$44.7 million in grants to fight polio in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Humanitarian group’s October 24 livestream event from Chicago features top global health experts, polio-survivor Minda Dentler, pop star Tessanne Chin, reggae’s Ziggy Marley and more
EVANSTON, Ill. (Oct. 21, 2014) — With the world “This Close”—99%—to eliminating polio from the planet, the effort is receiving an additional US$ 44.7 million boost from Rotary to support immunization activities, surveillance, and research spearheaded by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which aims to end the disabling viral disease worldwide by 2018.
Congratulations Hajra Wilson!
Hajra Wilson, Polio Plus Chair has been recognized by Rotary International by receiving RI's Service Award for a Polio Free World. Hajra is flanked by PDG John Stairs and Mary Jane Howie (wife of PDG Barry Howie).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
Eight Rotarians for 7080 will be getting a taste of Rotary in Scotland all through the month of November as part of the 2014 Canada to Scotland Rotary Curling Tour Team. You are invited to follow the team through the Team Blog – www.canada-scotland2014.com and on Twitter @CanadaScot2014 During the tour the team will be posting both the curling results and some of the off-ice highlights. Visit the Blog right now – have a look and bookmark the page.
Peace and security a growing focus for scholars – and a strong commitment for Rotarians
The United Nations’ International Day of Peace extends year-round for UWaterloo professors and students whose scholarship addresses the complexities of conflict, security, governance – and ultimately, peace.
Conrad Grebel University College’s Peace and Conflict Studies programs and the MA in Global Governance program based at the Balsillie School of International Affairs play important parts in advancing peace. And their mission is underscored in the wider community by increasing scholarship support from local Rotary clubs.
New Chair for DART
District 7080 is very proud to announce that Ingrid Sproxton of The Rotary Club of Orangeville has agreed to assume the role of Chair for the District Aboriginal Resource Team (DART). Ingrid is a past president of Rotary Orangeville and has been an active member of DART since its inception in 2013.
District Conference 2014 Highlights
What a sweet conference The Magic of Diversity was! From sweet chocolates upon arrival, through fabulous speakers all weekend, to a bittersweet closing and goodbye - District 7080 learned, shared and enjoyed true Rotary Fellowship!
Host Organizing Committee for the 2018 Rotary International Convention
Michele Guy and Michael Cooksey. co-chairs of the Host Organizing Committee for the 2018 Rotary International Convention, are pleased to announce the following appointments:
Co-chairs of Finance and Administration – John Gordon CA – District 7010 and Ron Kielstra CA – District 7090
Co-chairs of Fundraising and Sponsorship – Valarie Wafer – District 7070 and Alanna Scott – District 7070
Co-chairs of Marketing and Promotion – Michael Gauthier – District 7080 and Bruce Gillies – District 7070
Candidates for District Governor
We need your help in finding a District Governor for our District 7080. The successful candidate will be District Governor in the Rotary year 2017-2018. The District Governor is an Officer of Rotary International. This office will give you great opportunities to meet and motivate not only Rotarians in our District, but also other DGs from around the world.
Maybe you or someone you know might be a good candidate for this position. Why don’t you give it some consideration? Here is what a potential candidate should do:
- 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.
Please give this good consideration. It is an important and interesting position.
Bernd Dinnert
Chairman, Nomination Committee 2014/2015
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Guelph Ribfest
District Governor Patsy Marshall helps open Guelph-Trillium's 17th Annual Ribfest!
7080 DG Patsy's PERFORM Address
Rotary Foundation Endowment Fund
A succinct review of The Rotary Foundation – Endowment Fund and Major Gifts. Covers Bequest Society, named funds, opportunities for Rotarians in USA and Canada. How The Rotary Foundation thanks and recognizes donors and a review of the new Planned Giving website.
Rotary Changeover and Annual Awards Night
District Governor Patsy Marshall’s Message
AUGUST is MEMBERSHIP and EXTENSION MONTH
For most clubs and the District, membership growth is a priority in the coming year. Our goal over the next two years is to grow District 7080 to 2000+ members which will require a net increase of approximately 200 Rotarians, or 2-3 members per club per year.
There is no magical method to achieving growth in membership. The most important thing each of us can do is to make sure we “ask” family, friends and business associates if they would like to become involved in supporting our activities in the local and international communities, by joining Rotary. Many club meetings during the summer are more informal, BBQ’s etc., which provide a great opportunity to invite non-Rotarians to attend and learn about the activities and projects that your club does in your community.
2014 Changeover and Awards Night
On June 25th District 7080 celebrated our accomplishments under District Governor Mike Gauthier during 2013-14, and ushered in Patsy Marshall as District Governor for 2014-15. Over 250 Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors and guests came together at the Hanlon Convention Centre in Guelph, hosted by Patsy’s home club – Guelph Trillium.Message from our District Governor
Dear Rotarians in District 7080,
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
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
We have received the following communication from International PolioPlus Committee Chair Bob Scott:
On behalf of International PolioPlus Committee Chair Bob Scott, I am pleased to share the information following:
The World Health Organization has announced the outcomes of the Emergency Committee meeting on polio, which was convened in Geneva last week. The committee concluded that the recent international spread of polio constitutes a “public health emergency of international concern” and issued recommendations to prevent further international spread of the virus.
Details on the decision and resulting recommendations are described in this statement issued by WHO.
District7080 Changeover and Annual Awards Night
Come celebrate the achievements of clubs from all across the District, enjoy the fellowship of fellow Rotarians and guests, have a great meal, and help to honour Mike Gauthier and usher in Patsy Marshall!
You may register and pay on line with a credit card, or register on line, and mail your cheque. To Register, click here.
If you need assistance to register, or if you would like to reserve a table for your group - please click here to email the Conference Committee.
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
A new page has been added to show those Rotarians that have served as District Governor. You may view the list by clicking on the "About Us" menu button above.
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
The new 2013-2014 Rotary insurance binder is now posted on the home page under site pages in the right margin under District Insurance Policy or it can be viewed by clicking here
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
District 7080 will be having a reciprocal Group Study Exchange (GSE) with District 4640 in Brazil. The dates for the outbound exchange will be May 11th through June 8th 2013.
We are looking for an experienced Rotarian who wishes to use their management and people skills to provide leadership and guidance to an enthusiastic and focused group of four non-Rotarian team members between the ages of 25 and 40. The team will be selected with your help in the January of 2013.
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
Each year our District puts out a call for nominations for District Governor, this year for the Rotary year to commence July 1, 2015, the selected individual to follow DG Ian Ferguson 2012/13, DGE Mike Gauthier 2013/14 and DGN Patsy Marshall 2014/15.
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
Follow the District 7080 GSE Team led by Rotarian Chris Wood while they are on the exchange with District 2060 in Northern Italy. Their blog can be found by clicking on the link below.
D7080 GSE Blog
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
It gives me great pleasure to announce that PP Patsy Marshall of the Guelph-Trillium Rotary Club has been selected as your District Governor for the Rotary year 2014-2015.
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
We are pleased to announce that PDG Bob Palmateer will assume the role as Future Vision Chair. Bob will head the committee that implements the transition from the present Foundation committee structure to the new Future Vision model. Bob will assume these responsibilities immediately. When Syd Harmon, the current Foundation chair, completes his term in June of 2012 Bob will assume the role of chair of this new Foundation/Future Vision committee. While we do not officially become a Future Vision District until July 2013 the new committee structure should be in place early in the Rotary year 2012-13.
District Governor Nominations
District Governor Nomination
Deadline Approaching
‘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
‘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
The first edition of this year's Far Horizons is available for download. It has information about our team leader Peggy Anderson-Coats; requirements for team member applicants and an introduction to District 4340 (Chile) and the team that will be in our District from mid September to mid October.
Brampton Rotaract
Inauguration Party
Sunday August 15th, 2010
The invitation is available at the following link:
http://www.rotaractbrampton.com/invite/RotaractBrampton-OfficialInauguration.jpg
If yourself or anyone needs more information, you can email me at lansell@rotaractbrampton.com or call me at 416-892-9574.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the party!
Laura Ansell
Social Director
Rotaract Club of Brampton
Congratulations Peggy !
It was late on Wednesday August 4th when the GSE district committee decided, that Peggy Anderson Coats, Past President of the Guelph Trillium club, should be the GSE team leader leading a team to district 4340 in Chile in the spring of 2011.
July News letter from DG Bernd
Fellow Rotarians,
Our new Rotary year has commenced and I started my visits to the Rotary clubs within our district. It is summer time and several of our clubs have BBQs as part of their club meetings. I enjoy the concert of singing birds during my talks. A big thank you to the Rotary clubs of Tavistock, Guelph-Trillium, Kitchener- Westmount and Mississauga-Meadowvale for their warm welcome...
Club Official Directory data reporting made easier
We are excited to introduce new capabilities for Rotary clubs to report
their club contact and officer information through Member Access at Rotary.org. Each current Rotary club
president, secretary, executive secretary/director is now able to report
and maintain the following club data online:
details for Mike Ledwith
Looking for GSE Team Leader Candidates
We are looking for candidates to apply for the position of GSE Team Leader to lead a team to District 4340 in Chile from March 19th to April 19th 2011. The selection session will be held on Wednesday, August 4th in Cambridge from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
PDG Mike Ledwith passes on
It is with great sadness to inform you that Past District Governor Mike Ledwith passed away on Saturday morning July 3. Mike was District Governor of District 707 in 1975/76. He was the last surviving charter member of the Rotary Club of Milton. He was also a past Mayor of Milton. It was just last week when Mike Ledwith was named Senior of the year in Milton. He was known for his humility and his preference to working behind the scenes. Our sincere condolences go out to the family members of Mike.
More information about funeral arrangements will be published as they become available.
Polio Plus Cruise
CN Tower Lights Up for Rotary's 100 Years
Toronto, Ontario --- On the
evening of June 19, 2010, the world's tallest tower, CN Tower will be lit up in
Rotary Blue and Gold to honour Rotary International's 100 years in Canada, it
was announced today by Doug Byers, District Governor of Rotary International
District 7070 , the Rotary District located right here in southern
Ontario.
25th Anniversary Airport Rotary Club
Date: Thursday June 17th, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Fuzion Banquets
1300 Britannia Rd, East
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 1CB
For Tickets Call
Malini 905-502-0015
Diamond 416-560-6631
Hilda 905-849-8350
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
Our D7080 COL Representative, PDG Douglas Vincent has filed this Summary Report of significant issues coming from the 2010 COL. This is in addition to his daily reports sent during the deliberations in Chicago. This is the Rotary International parliament that reviews and adopts various constitution and bylaw items that govern our global organization.
See Reports here.
Rotary International News
Woodstock Awards of Excellence
The Mayor of Woodstock presented an Award of Excellence to each of our Woodstock clubs.
Rotary Programs for Youth and Young Adults
Rotary International offers 4 programs for young people (13 to 30) that promote leadership, fellowship, professional development and service.
World Health Fair Rotary Action Group
Hello
Rotarians,
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!!!!
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
3 containers full of Hospital
Equipment are on their way to Rotarians in Jamaica, and will be
distributed to various hospitals there.
A huge thank you goes to
Pres. Dale Scheerer, AG Mike Gauthier, AG Andrew Williams, the Rotary Clubs of
Bolton, Palgrave & Kitchener Westmount, for a great project well
done.
Aldo Villanovich D-7080 WCS Chair
Aldo Villanovich D-7080 WCS Chair
Good News Update on Ian Ferguson
At the Presidents Meeting DG Bob told us that Ian Ferguson (DG 2012-2013) had gone in for a stress test and based on the results his doctor had immediately put him into the ICU at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. The good news is that after a procedure on Friday Ian was released from the hospital on Saturday. He will recuperate for a few days. Refrain from lifting glasses of beer over 5 lbs. Start playing squash again in a weeks time. Ian will fill us in on all the details when we next see him.
Rotarians ‘Healing Little Hearts’ in India
Above: The first child to receive heart surgery funded with a D7080 Rotary Foundation matching grant, is joyfully greeted by Hajra Wilson. For photo slideshow
<click here>.
"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.
"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
.
Beyond Borders News Zones 24 and 32
Districts across our two Zones have done a tremendous job in keeping Rotary active and strong - whether it is through contributions to the Foundation, Polio eradication efforts, Membership Development and chartering of new clubs, promotion of the 2010 Montreal Convention or community and International projects. Rotary is alive and well in Zones 24 and 32.
Click here to view the Beyond Boarders newsletter.
Click here to view the Beyond Boarders newsletter.
Meet your District Governor for 2012/13
It is my pleasure to announce that the nominating committee for District Governor has selected Ian Ferguson to be the District Governor for 2012/13 following completion of candidate interviews on December 12th.
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.
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
A report from Rachel. Our first Rotary World Peace Scholar studying at the University of Bradford in England.
Click here to view Rachel's report.
Click here to view Rachel's report.
CRCID Appoints new president
Canadian Rotary Collaboration for International Development is pleased to announce the appointment of PDG Peter Peters as President.
Click here to view the announcement.
Click here to view the announcement.
Polio Plus Quilt Raffle
$7,717.00 raised for Polio Plus. And we made the latest issue of the Rotary Fellowship of Quilters and Fabric Artists.
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
The Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Club will be hosting the District Youth
Exchange Dragonboat practice/race(Dragon Boating provided by the
Woodstock Rotary Club) and Campout in Woodstock at the Pittock
Conservation Park.
After the Dragonboat practice/race we will be having a BBQ at Pittock
Park,
Reach One, Keep One
Rotarians are responding enthusiastically to the new membership slogan, "Each Rotarian: 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."
"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
This will confirm VIA Rail Canada's participation as the major ground transportation company for the Rotary International Convention in June 2010.
Rotary Cruise
Rotary Cruise - After the Montreal RI Convention join the Rotary District 7080 - End Polio Now Fundraising
Cruise on Holland America - Montreal to Boston - June 26-July 3, 2010.
And then spend a couple more days in the city of the "Boston Tea Party"
- celebrating America's 234th Birthday! (July 4, 2010). See the World
famous Boston Pops as they host the city harbour firework display. An
optional 3 night package is available, hotel, Boston sightseeing and
the Boston Pops Annual Firework display concert
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Rotary Fellowships
Rotary Fellowships is one of Rotary International's nine structured programs designed to help clubs and districts achieve their service goals in their own communities and in communities abroad, fostering fellowship and goodwill in the process.
Club News for the District Website
The Rotary Club of Oakville and
Marlatt Financial Advisors have
teamed up once again to lend their support to Ian Anderson House and other local
community and International Projects
by hosting our Seventh Annual Golf Tournament at Indian Wells Golf Club on Monday
September 21st, 2009.
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
Sanjay Saujani, member of the Mississauga Meadowvale Rotary Club, is all smiles after winning the $10,000 Hole-In-One prize at the 1st annual Erin Rotary Club Charity Golf Tournament. His golfing partners are Glenn Crawford (left) the current club president and Dave Partridge (right) former member and now current member of the Erin Rotary Club, Sanjay has already signed up for the 2nd Annual tournament to be held in June 2010
Rotary Stamp for Canada
Volunteer at the 2010 RI Convention
Find out how you can become a member of the HOC (Host Organizing Committee) volunteer family in Montreal.
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
Join Us in Birmingham
Click here for more information.
Zone 22 Newsletter April 2009
"There is a great temptation when choosing people for a specific assignment to choose someone who has previously done the job . . . but it seems to me that one of the responsibilities of leadership is to seek out and develop the latent talent of those members who, for various reasons, have never had a real chance to demonstrate their ability."
Clem Renouf, RI President 1978-79
Click here to download the newsletter.
Clem Renouf, RI President 1978-79
Click here to download the newsletter.
Update on our Ambassadorial Scholar
Thought I'd drop you a quick note to let you know how things are going.
I've now finished up with my second term and I'm not two weeks into the session
break before the last term. I'm thus glued to my computer working on my thesis
and trying to get the research done as quickly as possible (and, of course, it's
right now moving along at a snail's pace).
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
Editor: Tsukishima,
Becky
Posted on Mar 07 2009Our Founder Paul Harris wrote "This Rotarian Age" almost 75 years ago, and yet his words and vision still resonate.
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
It has been busy
lately... so much so that the blog has been languishing a bit. This is
largely because I've got two part-time consultancies on the go alongside a new
full time position as a psychosocial officer with Africa and Middle East Refugee
Assistance... supporting asylum seekers and refugees to access medical,
psychological, social and educational services in Cairo, and advocating for
their rights. Hearing their stories of the persecution they faced in their
homelands, and their ongoing struggles in Egypt makes me that much more
convinced that practitioners and policymakers need to work at addressing the
root causes of conflict which will minimize their displacement. I am really
enjoying this work, although some days it can be pretty heavy.
Rotary is You Family
The Family of Rotary is another benefit of Rotary Membership. The next time you are telling a prospective member about the many personal benefits of joining Rotary, impress them with this true life story. It shares how the unfortunate accident of a Rotarian's son was helped by local Rotarians in Jamaica.
Changes to Foundation Grants
Due to the current world economic
climate the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation have made significant
temporary changes to the availability of grants.
Important 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"
To provide Knysna, South Africa, a combined model preschool and hands-on teacher training center that will train teachers in early childhood schooling, basic literacy and numeracy, and provide a child friendly learning environment for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
2018 Project in Nepal - by the Rotary Club of Mississauga Meadowvale : Project Name - "Providing Drinking Water to Earthquake Affected Communities in Nepal"
The objective of this grant is to assist three communities in improving, repairing or restoring their water sources to enhance the ability of community members to engage in economic activities.
2018 Project in Nepal - by the Rotary Club of Mississauga Meadowvale : Project Name - "Creating Income Opportunities for Women - Earthquake Relief"
The objectives of this grant are twofold: 1) to strengthen the Khokana Women Awareness Society (KWAS); and 2) equip about 150 women who have been affected by the 2015 earthquakes with income-generating skills close to their homes.
2022 Project in Guatemala - by the Rotary Club of Burlington North : Project Name - "Sustainable Family Income and Nutrition in Guatemala"
To provide a new sustainable source of family income to rural families in the dry region near Chiquimula Guatemala and to improve the food security, nutrition and health of rural families through the application of an integrated and ecological gardening method.
2019 Project in India - by the Rotary Club of Guelph : Project Name - "Dindigul, India Dairy Project"
To train 80 villagers on everything needed to raise, feed and care for a lactating dairy cow through Ghandigram Agricultural College followed by each graduate receiving their own cow. Cows will be purchased from other villagers who have received micro-loans to purchase a cow in the past. Following the training graduates will meet twice monthly at Society for Serving Humanity meetings to share experiences.
2019 Project in Cameroon - by the Rotary Club of Guelph : Project Name - "Global Grant GG1864242 Kumbo, Cameroon"
About 20,000 villagers folk will soon be drinking potable water and women and girls will no longer need to trek 3-4 hrs daily in search of water to supply the needs of their families for safe drinking water.
Over 2,000 school children will be introduced to personal hygiene and sanitation practices through a new WASH training program.
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 goal is to provide potable water to the residents of El Jute, Guatemala.
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.
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"
· This would include every family home in La Majada that is not financially capable of building their own. Cost per each latrine $450 USD.
· 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.
· 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.
2021 Project in Tanzania - by the Rotaract Club of Mississauga : Project Name - "Well Installation Project for Safe Water on Ukerewe Island"
Installing wells closer to the villages of the families needing water will help with the young girls access safe water in the Island.
2020 Project in Argentina - with the Rotary Club of Bahía Blanca Norte : Project Name - "Equipment for Hearing Pathologies in Babies"
The main beneficiaries are children from birth to school age. The equipment to be acquired will allow the detection and diagnosis of hearing pathologies in healthy or high-risk children up to school age, which will improve access to early diagnosis and timely treatment, thus reducing the co-morbidities that hearing loss can cause. All children born at
Penna Hospital (approximately 2,500 births per year) and those derived from other public and private health institutions in Bahia Blanca and the region (300 kilometers around) will be attended to. Penna Hospital is the only public maternity hospital that performs hearing studies.
2021 Project in Kenya - by the Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland : Project Name - "Well Designed Water Project in Kenya Requires Pledge"
The project will bore a well, using energy from solar cells to pump the water, raise the water to a tank to provide pressure, clean the water from sediments, bacteria, viruses and harmful minerals. From there the water will be pumped by pipe to a primary school, child care centre and kiosks for pickup by residents.
2019 Project in Honduras - by the Rotary Club of Tillsonburg : Project Name - "Honduras Microfinance Project"
HECD Phase 6 (D7080) will continue to extend benefit in three ways: 1) providing access to affordable capital for small businesses to grow, and 2) as they grow, they will need to hire more employees, therefore generating jobs, and 3) IDH will continue to provide SME-specific training ... a true and positive ripple effect within the communities of HONDURAS.
2021 Project in Haiti - by the Rotary Passport Club South : Project Name - "College de la Grace Haiti Sanitation Project"
This project addresses the direct sanitation needs by providing toilets, and clean water for hand-washing to almost 1200 students, teachers and office staff.
Past Project in Ghana - by the Rotary Club of Montreal : Project Name - "Water and Sanitation Project in Ghana"
2019 Project in India - by the Rotaract Club of Mississauga : Project Name - "Breast Cancer Treatment Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, India"
Mega Medical Project to establish Breast Cancer and allied treatments and consultancy centre for the needy, with latest Medical facilities for setting up a modern, but Charitable Medical facility, in spite of various Hospitals being present! The Rotary Club of Poona Mid Town Educational and Charitable Trust duly registered with Charity commissioner will be nodal body to receive donations and to carry out this and other service projects.
2021 Project in Egypt - by the Rotary Club of Palgrave : "Heart2Heart - Pediatric Non-Invasive Cardiac Procedures"
The proposed project concerned saving lives of infants born with congenital heart disease, and not covered by National Health Insurance in Egypt. Rotary Club of El Tahrir (RCT) in Cairo was the project host for the Rotary Global grant with many other Rotary clubs in Egypt.
2022 Project in Kenya - by the Rotary Club of
Sarnia Bluewaterland : Project Name - "Yombra Village Water Project, Kenya"
The project includes a bore well, water tower, removal of sediments, viruses, bacteria and harmful minerals. The water is pumped using electricity supplied from solar cells to four distribution kiosks that supply water to the community, a pre-school, and a secondary school. Plans will include future hookups for a greenhouse, individual homes, school kitchens and dormitory.