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Welcome to the December 2017 Rotary District 7070 Newsletter
NEWSLETTERS
District Governor's December 2017 Newsletter

My Fellow Rotarians:

December in Rotary is officially Disease Prevention and Treatment Month. It’s a large part of what we do of course with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. And this year, we’re looking for all Clubs to raise $1800 for Polio, to maximize on the Bill & Melinda Gates challenge funds. .....

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District Governor Elect's December 2017 Newsletter

Rotary Leaders Wanted!

My Fellow Rotarians,

As I enjoy the 2017-18 Rotary year, I am also getting ready for the 2018-19 Rotary year. Part of this preparation is to make sure that we have the people in place in within District 7070 to get us where we’d like to go. This includes Club Presidents, pivotal leaders without whom Rotary would not exist.

Have you ever considered being the president of your club? ....

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R I President's December 2017 Newsletter

In his December 2017 letter to Rotarians, Rotary International President Ian Riseley talks about the importance of Peace and Rotary's long-lasting impact on Peace with our Peace Fellows program and the 6 new Presidential Peacebuilding Conferences in 2018, one of which will be in Vancouver .  And here is what he said.......

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Rotary Foundation Chair's December 2017 Newsletter

In his December 2017 letter to Rotarians, Paul Netzel, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation talks about our powerful Rotary's partnerships with organizations outside of Rotary, particularly those associated with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and the Rotary Peace Centres Program, and the need to establish more innovative partnerships. Here is Paul's letter.......

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District Governor Nominations Deadline

Nominations for the position of District Governor for the Rotary year 2020-21

From District Governor Neil Phillips

Hello Everyone,

One of the strengths of Rotary and District 7070 is our succession planning. Here is a link to a nomination form for the position of District Governor for the Rotary year 2020-21. If you are interested or you think a member of your Club or District committee is interested please encourage them to apply. Read more for the mandatory qualifications .....

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NEWS FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Rotary Float Rose Parade 2018

Be sure to look for the Rotary name in public view and see how we promote our core values and signature service activities to the world when you see the Rotary Float into the Tournament of Roses Parade that will draw attention and make viewers ask “What is Rotary?”   For more details and see the progress of the float , read on.....

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Newest Rotary Service Partner

New Rotary service partner for eye care : In August, Rotary signed a one-year partnership agreement with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. Read more of the story....

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The Rotarian - Photo Contest

GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOT: 

Enter The Rotarian's Annual photo contest and show us the world through Rotarian eyes. Submit your photographs through February 15, 2018.  For details go to http://on.rotary.org/Photo2018  .    For more details, read on .....

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How Rotary is assisting in Puerto Rico

In September, Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico, the strongest storm to make landfall on the island in 85 years. More than two months later, people are still struggling to recover. The immediate response from Rotary clubs was quick and precise. Now local Rotarians are focusing on recovery and reconstruction. Discover how you can help. Learn More

2018 Montreal Zone Conference

The 2018 Montreal Zone Conference, formerly known as the 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!  To find out more and to register....

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ROTARY FOUNDATION NEWS
District 7070 Foundation Chair's December Newsletter

In his December 2017 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 get their goals into Ted Morrison and on to Rotary Club Central for the Annual Programs Fund, the Polio Fund, and the Endowment Funds and asks the Clubs to carry out their plans to make those important contributions. Here is rest of the story....

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December is Disease Prevention and Treatment Month

What is your Rotary Club doing to focus your efforts on Disease Prevention and Treatment?

Rotary's top priority is the eradication of polio, but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for healthcare. Read more to find out how YOUR Rotary Club can focus on this important Area of Focus..... 

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Foundation Grants Program News

District Grants 2017-18 up-date: Rotary Clubs in D7070 submitted District Grant project proposals, requesting more grant funds than we could distribute, based on the regulations set up by the Rotary Foundation. All projects were deemed to be good, so the decision was made to award 80% of the requested amount to each project.   Read more for all the important news.....

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District Rotary Foundation Dinner Highlights

District 7070 hosted all of the Rotary District 7070 Club Presidents and their Rotary Club Rotary Foundation Directors/Chairs at The Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, to an excellent meal, on November 23, 2017, during Rotary Foundation Month. Here is what happened....

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Latest News on Polio Eradication

Follow the latest news on Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, every week . See the country-specific section and more details, right here at http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/

A Centennial Year to Remember

The Rotary Foundation surpassed its goal of raising $300 million in contributions in its centennial year, an achievement that will have lasting effects on Rotarians’ abilities to help communities. Read more for the rest of the story....

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World Polio Day Livestream Available Online

Our fifth annual World Polio Day event co-hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation brought together more than 100,000 viewers from around the world for a global update from health experts and celebrities on our progress to eradicate polio. If you missed the livestream, you can still view a recording. Watch it here

Give the Gift of Rotary

This holiday season, give the gift that makes a difference. For more than 100 years, The Rotary Foundation has been supporting the work of Rotary members in creating sustainable solutions to the world's most pressing needs. When you give the gift of Rotary, you become part of the positive change Rotarians are making in your community and around the world. See what your gift supports. Learn More 

 
 
 
Highlights of Rotary Day at the UN 

More than 1,200 people from 87 countries gathered at Rotary Day at the United Nations to push peace from concept to reality. http://on.rotary.org/2AECW1g  Read more for the whole story .....

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Membership Resources Now Available

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. Find ideas to help your club take a fresh approach with these resources: .......Find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......

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SERVICE PROJECTS
Rotary Adventure In Citizenship Program 2018

My Fellow Rotarians,

The Rotary Club of Ottawa invites your Rotary Club to sponsor a student to participate in the 68th annual Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program to be held in Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital from Sunday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 2, 2018. REGISTER by DECEMBER 15, 2017.

This annual event provides a unique opportunity for a selected group of young Canadians to come together and gain a better understanding of our country. Through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and others, they learn a great deal about the workings of our democratic institutions. Here are some of the important details....

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Rotaract District 7070 Networking Social

Hello Rotarians of District 7070, 

I'd like to extend an invite to our Rotaract District 7070 Networking Social!         

The objectives: To get to know each other, to learn more about each other's initiatives (Rotary/external), to celebrate the holiday season.   Date: Friday, December 15, 2017.   Time: 6:00 PM EST  Location: Liberty Village (specific details will be given out when you RSVP to Dennis  Lam at dennis.lamz@gmail.com) For more details, please read more..... 

 
 
 
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Rotaract 50th Anniversary panel streamed live

Watch a special panel discussion streamed live in honor of Rotaract’s 50th anniversary Wednesday, 6 December at 3:05 p.m. EST. Learn More

Shelterbox Canada Thanks Rotary District 7070

Dear District 7070 Rotarians,

Thank you does not begin to express how grateful we are for your incredible support of ShelterBox Canada. At the Rotary Uncorked District 7070 Conference, District Governor Neil Phillips presented me with a $10,000 cheque for ShelterBox Canada. I was so overjoyed, and want to share with you why. I have seen first hand what it is like for families to lose their homes, and the difference that ShelterBox aid makes in their recovery. I have also seen how Rotary and ShelterBox work together to make these magical moments happen all over the world........

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Shelterbox Canada News for December 2017 

  

SHELTERBOX RESPONDS 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR:   Current Deployments

Bangladesh: Conflict and flooding : 

In Bangladesh, ShelterBox has been working closely with Rotary Clubs from District 3282 to help support around 3,000 families following widespread flooding in the north of the country. Local Rotarians have been invaluable in providing logistical support and access to areas of Bangladesh that would have been extremely difficult to reach without Rotary’s network of contacts throughout the country. ......  

  

 


 

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Honoring Indigenous People - December 2017

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.....

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Honouring Indigenous Peoples Year End Update

This is the time of year everyone is asking for money. We at HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) are no exception. Since its inception, HIP has had sensational success. More than 100 Rotary clubs have participated in educational projects and awareness activities. Read more and see how you can help....

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WASRAG News for December 2017
 

Watch for all of the back issues of the WASRAG Newsletters at      http://www.wasrag.org/newsletters 

WASH Resources  Here is some more news and resources for December 2017 that you might find useful! ........

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Rivalries Set Aside to Help Kids

On Thursday November 23rd, in Etobicoke Collegiate's Library, the Etobicoke Collegiate Interact Club organized and lead a group of more than 50 students write more than 700 letters to the students attending BAYBAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Ozamiz City in the Phillipines.  This school is located in one of the poorest parts of the Philippines.  And there is more to this story .....

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2018 Rotary Peacebuilding Conferences

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.....

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RADAR 139 - Have YOU Donated This Year?

Each new Rotary year, every club in District 7070 is asked to contribute a minimum of $139 to support an HIV/AIDS-related project chosen by the members of RADAR – Rotary Action for the Development of AIDS Responses – our District 7070 AIDS committee. Has your Club donated $139 this Rotary year? Be sure to read Joanne Ashley's letter to find out how and why ...... 

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Help Eradicate Landmines
 

Past Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson has put together some 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 new information for you .....

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PUBLIC IMAGE
Rotary's PEOPLE OF ACTION Campaign

Carrie Jones, the Public Image Chair, Rotary Zone 24 East outlines the new People of Action Public Image Campaign. Here is the story...

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Public Image December 2017 Newsletter

Our fellow Rotarians,

We wanted to take the moment to ask you for your own needs. What is it you want to learn about spreading Rotary’s message and boosting your district and club’s public image?  Brian and I are here to help you. Please contact us at any time. Carrie's email is carriejonesbooks@gmail.com and Brian's email is rotarybrt@rogers.com .  According to PR Newswire, the keys to visual marketing success include:.......

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Rotary Brand Center

Many people don’t know much about Rotary. Together, we can change that.  Despite more than a century of Rotarians creating change in communities around the globe, many people don’t understand what Rotary is, how we’re different, and why they should engage with us. To thrive in the 21st century, Rotary needs a strong identity. And while every Rotarian’s experience is unique, how we tell Rotary’s story should be consistent. You can help by following these simple steps.......

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2018 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Register TODAY for Toronto 2018 and SAVE

It's not too early to register for the 2018 Convention in Toronto, sign up to be a volunteer and be part of Home Hospitality. In fact , SAVE and register before December 15, 2017.  Here is a letter from our District Governor Neil.....

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Corporate Sponsors Requested for Toronto2018

My Fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

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......

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Marketing and Communications Team Wants YOU

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 Gauthier michael.e.gauthier@gmail.com and here is how you can help out.......

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Home Hospitality - Can YOU Help?

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 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......

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Volunteers Needed For Toronto 2018

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 the http://www.rotary2018.org and 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.....

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Entertainment Ideas For Toronto 2018

 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,

Lynda Ryder      lynda.ryder@silicates.com 

Entertainment at the House of Friendship – We Want Your Ideas

June 23-27, 2018, the Rotary world will take over Toronto. In particular, the Air Canada Centre and the Metro Convention Centre. Some 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. We are inviting Rotarians in the six Districts behind the 2018 RI Convention to propose artists, that would be interested in performing on the stage at the House of Friendship. We need your help. Here's how.....

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Rotary Zone 24-32 Beyond Borders Dinner

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, PDG scotchtown15@gmail.com



Highlights from the 2017 District Conference

Conference 2017

on Nov 3 – 5 at White Oaks Conference Centre and Spa in Niagara On The Lake. A good time was had by all. Read more for just some of the many highlightsRotary District 7070 ConferenceCongratulations to District Governor Neil Phillips and his Conference Team for a fantastic .....

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NEWS FROM ROTARY CLUBS
LEAD YOUR CLUB WITH ROTARY INFO
Rotary Club Central

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 new Rotary Club Central today......

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Rotary Citation and Service Above Self Award 

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 Citation. Find out how they do it and learn about the Service Above Self Award.......

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Building Stronger Clubs Through Rotary Education

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 Nov 18 session.  Here's how to register...

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Club Visioning and Your Club's Strategic Plan

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....

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Helpful Links, Resources & References

 Have you checked out the Rotary website: www.rotary.org ? 

There are many more links that will help you lead your club.......

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Rotary Anacronyms

How many do you know?  Do you know what the mean? How many have you never heard before? Take a look.....

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Upcoming Events
District Governor Application Deadline
Jan 12, 2018
 
2018-2019 ADG's Year Intro
Go To Meeting
Jan 25, 2018 7:00 PM
 
District Advisory Board
Go To Meeting
Jan 27, 2018
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
 
D7070 DGND 202020-21 Interviews
Whitby Public Library
Jan 29, 2018 7:00 PM
 
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