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.
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.
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.
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.
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 September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2021.
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.
The D7080 PR Team is planning to re-stage the District Bulletin later this Fall. Our goal is to make it more relevant and interesting for our members. We're looking people with fresh perspectives, and solid interviewing and writing skills. If you'd like to be part of the new bulletin team, please let us know at: connects@rotary7080.org.
September is Blood Donation Month in D7080
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 Clubs in Mississauga Host a Successful Drive-Thru Ribfest
The Rotary Club of Mississauga and the Rotary Club of Mississauga West held a 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 our expectations. Approximately $70,000 was raised. The Mississauga Food Bank and other charities were the recipients of the proceeds. A second Rotary Ribfest Drive-Thru will be held on September 17-19.
Streetsville Rotary Supports Seniors and Local Charity
Nelly Gong 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.
Thank you to all who submitted a story or images for this month's issue of 7080 Connects. Next month's issue will feature stories from the Woodstock-Oxford Cluster. We encourage ALL CLUBS in D7080 to submit stories to connects@rotary7080.org.The deadline for submission is September 24th.
All stories that don’t make it into the monthly bulletin will be posted on the District website, the District's Facebook Page, or the District's Facebook Group.
