Posted by Neil Phillips, District 7070 Governor 2017-18
In his February 2018 Newsletter, our District Governor Neil Phillips talks about the importance of February being Peace and Conflict Resolution Month, and he asks us how we will celebrate Rotary's 113th birthday. He encourages all of us to meet our Rotary Foundation goals for this Rotary Year and to volunteer our services at the Rotary International Convention in June. Here is Neil's letter .....
Posted by Mary Lou Harrison, District 7070 Governor 2018-19
Family Reunion at the Rotary International Assembly
My Fellow Rotarians,
We are part of an amazing family! In mid January, I spent an incredible week at the Rotary International Assembly in San Diego, an event held annually to train District Governors-Elect (DGE) for the Rotary Year that begins on July 1.
Here is the rest of her important letter to YOU .....
Posted by Ian Riseley, Rotary International President 2017-18
In his February 2018 letter to Rotarians, Rotary International President Ian Riseley talks about Rotary's early beginnings as we celebrate Rotary's 113th birthday on Feb 23, 2017 and marvels at how far we have come as an organization. And here is what he said.......
Posted by Paul Netzel, Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair 2017-18
In his February 2018 letter to Rotarians, Paul Netzel, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation talks about Feb 23, the founding of Rotary and World Understanding and Peace Day. He talks about Peace being at Rotary's core and about Rotary's involvement in the promotion of peace in the world during the early beginnings of UNESCO, the formation of the United Nations, our new partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace,Rotary President Ian H.S. Riseley’s Presidential Peacebuilding Conferences and the University of Chicago's Pathways to Peace, a series of talks featuring Rotary Peace Fellows. Here is Paul's letter.......
2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members toBe the Inspiration
Rotary International President-elect Barry Rassin laid out his vision for the future of the organization on Sunday, January 14 at the International Assembly in San Diego calling on over 500 Rotary District Governors for 2018-19 to work for a sustainable future and to inspire Rotarians and the community at large. Here are more details.....
Rotary's Board of Directors and Trustees approved a new vision statement in June that will help set a future course for Rotary to thrive in the years ahead. With input from many, work has begun on building a strategic plan and priorities that will bring this vision to life. Learn more about the process.....
There are a number of important Rotary dates coming up in the next few months of 2018. To help you and your club plan for these important events, please read more ......
February 23 is Rotary’s 113th Birthday. That day is also called World Understanding and Peace Day. On February 23, 1905, little did Paul Harris and his three friends realize what they were starting when they met in room 711 of the Unity Building in Chicago. We have come a long way, since then, but we still have a long way to go to achieve goodwill, peace, and understanding among all people of the world. And there is more to read.......
It’s back – the District 7070 Curling Bonspiel. Though this is truly a “funspiel” – we’re looking at a great day with Rotarians & family & friends. You don’t need to be an expert…though you may want to have at least stepped on the ice and practiced beforehand! You are invited to the District 7070 Curling Bonspiel. Sunday Mar 25, 2018 9:00 AM - Mar 25, 2018 2:00 PM. $200 per team ($50 per person). Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, 160 Alexander Street, Oshawa, ON Canada , L1G 2C4. Read more for the details.....
To All District 7070 Rotarians: The 2018 Montreal Zone Conference (previously Zone Institute) is a unique event, and we want to invite you to be a part of it. Whether you’re an incoming District Governor, District Leader, Past District Governor, or even a Rotarian with an interest in becoming more engaged in Rotary….Montreal is for you! The theme “People Coming Together” fits our goal in providing you an extraordinary and unforgettable event. This is why we invited everyone to be a part of the excitement! Register by February 5 to have a chance to win some VIP Fun. Here is the rest of the story and How To Register.....
In his February 2018 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Michael Bell, thanks Rotarians and Rotary Clubs for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation that make such a positive difference in the lives of so many people worldwide. He encourages Clubs to meet and exceed their goals that they have sent into Ted Morrison and placed on to Rotary Club Central for the Annual Programs Fund, the Polio Fund, and the Endowment Funds. He asks the Clubs to carry out their plans to make those important contributions. And he talks about a new kind of RRSP. Here is his letter....
Posted by Lars Henriksson, District 7070 Grants Chair
Last Call!!! Grant Qualification Seminar Last Call!!! Saturday, February 10, 2018 Oshawa Golf and Country Club
Every Rotary Club that wants to apply for a Global or District Grant from the Rotary Foundation must be qualified. Each year. To become qualified, a Club must do two things
Have at least two of its members attend the Grants Qualification Seminar, organized by the District, and
Have its President and President-Elect sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the District.
District 7070’ Grant Qualification Seminar will be held at the Oshawa Golf and Country Club on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Here is the draft Agenda: .....
On October 24, Rotary told the world about World Polio Day, highlighted by the fifth World Polio Day event at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle, seen by 149, 648 viewers. Read more for Rotary's worldwide synopsis .....
Over 15,000 companies match gifts to The Rotary Foundation — does yours?
To learn about your employer’s workplace giving program and increase funding for Rotary projects in your district and around the world, visitrotary.org/matchinggifts.
Posted by PDG Lar Henriksson, Chair of District 7070 Foundation Grants
For the last few summers, the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton has hosted one student from the Baikal Business School at the University of Irkutsk in Siberia. The students, who are in an international business program, have spent four to six weeks in Toronto. In addition to their Russian degree, the students also complete an on-line degree at the University of Maryland.You can host too. Please read more to see all of the details.....
Posted by Ross Bowser and Kevin Power, Co-Chairs District Global Grant Scholars Committee
Global Grant Scholarships fund graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. The mission of the scholarship is to enable Rotary to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. Applicants are encouraged to approach their local District 7070 Rotary Club to sponsor their application by February 28, 2018. Here is more information on the 2018-19 Application Process.....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Rotary Coordinator for Zone 24 East and a member of the Rotary Club of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
Bob Wallace, a Rotary Coordinator and member of the Rotary Club of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, noticed how leaders in his district were not following up on many of the new member inquiries generated by Rotary's online membership leads program. In his blog post for Rotary Voices, Wallace discusses the value of placing more weight on these leads, and the program his district has adopted to pick up the phone and call prospective members.....
Give your members a meaningful Rotary experience by offering them opportunities to make a positive difference and connect with others. They’ll make valuable friendships and feel good about Rotary and the work we’re doing to make the world a better place. Has your club found ideas to help your club take a fresh approach with these resources? Find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......
Millions of people all over the world are currently displaced by armed conflict or persecution. In fact, 90% of casualties in armed conflicts are civilians, half of which are children. Through service projects and Rotary programs, the Rotary family is committed to pursuing projects that address the structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.....
Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of our peace centers. Please read more for all of the details on Rotary Peace Fellowships....
Posted by Ian E. lancaster - Chair, District 7070 Peace-building Committee
Here is an article that we are reprinting for our newer Rotarians to get a perspective of why Rotary and Peace go hand in hand. A special thank you to the Rotary Club of Toronto-Sunrise Ian Lancaster, who is also a member of the Rotary Action Group for Peace and Chair of District 7070's Peace-building Committee.....
Posted by Ian E. Lancaster, Chair, District 7070 Peace-building Committee
How do we become peace-builders? First and foremost we need to understand: what is peace? This requires a study of the basic literature on the subject to get a better foundation and understanding. Here is an article, written by Ian Lancaster, the Chair of our District 7070 Peace-Building Committee that sheds some light on peace-Building and Peace Literacy.....
WELCOME TO THE ROTARY PRESIDENTIAL PEACEBUILDING CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER
Rotary International President Ian Riseley invites you to the Rotary Presidential Conference on Environmental Sustainability & Peace, Vancouver, BC, Friday to Sunday February 9 – 11, 2018. Here are some details ......
Presidential conferences link peace, other areas of focus. Discover innovative ways to achieve peace in your community and throughout the world at one of six presidential peacebuilding conferences in 2018. Here is more of the story and how to register for the February 10 Vancouver Peace Conference.....
Posted by Tess Widdifield - Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager, ShelterBox Canada
In her February 2018 Newsletter, Tess Widdifield, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager for Shelterbox Canada and a member of The Rotary Club of New Westminster writes about what is going on in the current Shelterbox Canada deployment areas. Here's more of her newsletter....
For all of the latest Honoring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder, please read more.....
Posted by Wilf Wilkinson, Past President , Rotary International
Here is a reminder from Past Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson, who has put together some more resource information to help you and your Rotary Club to revisit your commitment to this worthwhile humanitarian cause and help you raise funds. Here is Wilf's January 2018 Newsletter .....
Posted by Carrie Jones, Zone 24E Public Image Coordinator &PDG Brian Thompson Assistant Zone 24E Public Image Coordinator
Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Welcome to February, the month of love and peace! I hope your personal life is filled with both of those things! And I also hope that you’re having a good time sharing your Rotary story with other Rotarians and with people who are only just hearing about the amazing things that Rotary is doing.....
Posted by Sean Hogan, Zone 24 West Public Image Coordinator
Rotarians are dreamers. We dream of making a difference. We dream of a polio-free world. We don’t merely change with the world — we are the changemakers. To quote a previous Rotary theme: We Make Dreams Real. Rotarians are people of action, who join leaders to exchange ideas and take action. But we don’t do a very good job at getting our stories told and heard.
So as you make your 2018 New Year’s Resolutions, add these points to the list ....
The People of Action public image campaign helps you bring the Rotary story to life by showing Rotarians as the people of action we are. Telling our People of Action stories in a meaningful, coordinated way builds the public’s understanding of who we are and what we do. It highlights the impact we make in our communities and around the world. Here are five steps to creating your own People of Action story and an example......
Rotary International is about the clubs; the 1.2 million members who are Rotarians are the key to Rotary’s image is its branding efforts. Rotary is smart, compassionate, engaged. It’s 1.2 million professionals joining together to take action and make change. Your social media should reflect that. On Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, you shouldn’t just post, you should respond to comments. Rotary is meant to be about an exchange of ideas and our social media should reflect that.....
Posted by Carrie Jones, Zone 24E Public Image Chair
Is your Rotary Club using the new "People of Action" material? Carrie Jones, thePublic Image Chair, Rotary Zone 24 East outlines the new People of Action Public Image Campaign. Here is the story...
The Toronto 2018 Host Organization Committee, your local Rotarian host of this year’s Rotary International Convention, invites you to experience the city’s cultural diversity at ROTARYFEST. This host-ticketed festival will feature food from around the world, fantastic entertainment, spectacular fireworks, and events that highlight Canadian heritage. For this and other EVENTS, please read on....
WHAT ARE Host Organizing Committee TICKETED EVENTS?
The Host Organizing Committee at every Rotary International Convention put on a number of events beyond the Convention Sessions. These events give Rotarians a chance to experience the culture and diversity of the host city and also engage in fellowship with members from around the world. Get Your tickets TODAY......
If you are speaking with anyone about the upcoming Convention and think they might be a potential corporate sponsor, or be able to help us make an ask at their company, please share the attached marketing materials. Ross or I would be more than happy to follow up and make a pitch to a potential corporate sponsor, but any introductions you can help with will be key! See the "Read More" for marketing materials and more details......
The Toronto Host Organizing Committee’s Marketing Team is still looking for a number of Rotarians and/or Friends of Rotary to help in our efforts to promote Toronto 2018. Please contact our Marketing and Communications team through Mike Gauthiermichael.e.gauthier@gmail.comand here is how you can help out.......
On Monday, June 25, 2018 The Host Organizing Committee (that is us – your club and mine) is holding “Home Hospitality”. The Committee members, Jackie Davis and Don Bell are still looking for Rotarians and Rotary Clubs in the District, particularly in the GTA, to host Convention delegates for a night of home hospitality. They expect 5,000 delegates to sign up. Jackie Davies or Don Bell will be glad to come to your Rotary Club and tell you how you and your club can participate and host Rotarians from all over the world......
Posted by Lorraine Lloyd , Co-Chair Ambassadors & Volunteers
My Fellow Rotarians,
More than 1,200 volunteers will be required to help. And the Host Operating Committee is still looking to YOU. You can now sign up as a volunteer by going to thehttp://www.rotary2018.organd sign up as a Volunteer. Go to VOLUNTEER section....follow through to where is mentions Atlanta & click on REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER. We are using a Vroom software system and you'll need to give an email & set up a password. Once you do so, you'll instantly go in the shift area.....
June 23-27, 2018, the Rotary world will take over Toronto. In particular, the Air Canada Centre and the Metro Convention Centre. More than 25,000 Rotarians, together with family and friends, will put their mark on the City, attending the 2018 Rotary International Convention. One important part of the Convention is the House of Friendship. Launched at the 1924 RI Convention in Toronto, the House of Friendship is a meeting place to see old friends and make new friendships. During the opening hours of the House of Friendship, there will also be entertainment. We are inviting Rotarians to propose artists of all kinds, that would be interested in performing at the House of Friendship. Here's how to propose.....
Posted by Lynda Ryder, Zone 24East Rotary Coordinator
This is a calling out to Rotarians in District 7070 for entertainment suggestions for the Toronto 2018 Rotary International Convention. I am the co-chair of entertainment for the 2018 Convention and if you could just drop me an email with your suggestions and/or thoughts, our team would consider all possibilities. We are also responsible for entertainment for the House of Friendship – We are hoping to have new entertainment each hour. So far, I have had applications from local choirs; fashion show presenters, martial arts, school bands etc. District 7080 has really taken this project on and sent me a myriad of suggestions. Thank you all,
Zones 24 & 32 Beyond Borders Dinner is Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Support Your Rotary Team! Register Today!Beyond Borders is the social gathering for Rotarians across Zones 24 & 32 and a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones! Questions about the dinner, contact Ian Ferguson, PDGscotchtown15@gmail.com
In December, I asked Past District Governor Michael Bell if he was going down south this winter for a holiday. I couldn't believe what he told me. Here is the rest of the story.....
The new and improved Rotary Club Central is finally here. Navigate more easily with our modern interface, and use this essential planning tool on your mobile phone or tablet. You can also quickly track service activity and see your past and current club data in easy-to-read charts and graphs. Check out the newRotary Club Centraltoday......
Rotary clubs that achieve goals related to increased membership, sustainable service projects, Rotary Foundation giving, and building awareness of Rotary may earn the 2017-18 Rotary Presidential Citation. Find out how they do it and learn how you can help your club achieve this award.....
Posted by Susan Hunter, , Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In a complex, fast-changing world, excellent Rotary club leadership is essential to the future of Rotary. One of the best ways to strengthen your Club is to give your members the tools and skills to be better Rotarians. Rotary Leadership Institute is the solution. Please register TODAY to ensure that we can run the Saturday, February 24th 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Centennial College Event Centre in Scarborough. Here's how to register...
Posted by Brian King, Director of Membership Development, Rotary International
Is your club making a difference? Is it strong, vibrant, and growing? Are your members engaged and satisfied with their club experience? If the answer is no to any of these questions, there’s still plenty of time to make a positive change in your club’s future. Rotary has eight new membership-related courses available in theLearning Center. Read more for a list of the courses....
Rotary Clubs, like any other organizations, need to have a plan for where they are heading. In order to assist Clubs to develop a vision, the District has a team of experienced Rotarians who can facilitate visioning sessions. Since we started the program, five or six years ago, close to 40 Cubs have held sessions. A few Clubs have held two or three sessions, up-dating their vision on a regular basis. Does your club need vision? Find out right here....
What is your club doing? In coming months, The Rotarian will be showcasing: • NEW MEMBERSHIP MODELS • WAYS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY • PROJECT IDEAS • FUNDRAISERS
Rotarian Action Groups help Rotary clubs and districts plan and carry out community development and humanitarian service projects in their areas of expertise. Join a "RAG" or contact a Rotary Action Group today. Here are some details....