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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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Rotary Youth Exchange 2024-2025 |
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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
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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.