the Rotary Club of Brampton generated over $85K for food and meal programs for their community, while building new opportunities for members to connect
the Rotary Guelph South and Rotary Guelph Trillium raised over $100K in support of the Guelph General Hospital by turning the Tour de Guelph into a virtual fundraiser
the Rotary club of Burlington Lakeshore raised $25K in a first-of-its-kind Drive Thru Ribest
the Rotaractors in Mississauga raised funds through a tried-and-true bottle drive
The Rotary Foundation has also recognized new opportunities for help. As you’ll read, our district now has an additional $25K in matching grants available for projects aimed at COVID-19 disaster response.
These are but a few examples of programs I see happening throughout our district. The doors of opportunity are wide open. As Rotarians, we have stepped in to help!
My hope is that you are able to connect with your clubs and fellow members, either virtually or in person, while complying with COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations. The Rotary theme for the month of August is Membership and Club Development. If you check on the district website, you will find some helpful ideas from the Membership Committee and a message on 5 Areas of Focus from the committee. Our District Membership Committee is an important resource for all clubs. Please contact District Chair Brian Bennett if you need help building your club’s membership: bbennett0324@outlook.com
Take care, Mike
Michael Lawrie, District Governor