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Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too.
Each day throughout this series, Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee, posted a series of quick tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date. Go to the Facebook Page and Boost Your Club's Public Image.
In her December 2020 Newsletter, Allison Kingston, Community Fundraising Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada and a Member of the Rotaract Club of Sarnia-Lambton, discusses Hurricane season and Shelterbox readiness to respond. The coronavirus pandemic means that it will be more challenging for response teams to travel to hurricane-hit countries But their links with local partners and Rotary worldwide means they can provide aid in new ways that keep families safe . Here's more of her newsletter.....
Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,
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The December 2020 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation
In his December 2020 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), talks about .........
Hello District 7070:
December is Month!!!!
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Please Read more.......
In Holger Knaack's December 2020 Newsletter, Holger says .......
I want to personally thank everyone who joined us for the first open meeting, "Director Dialogue," with past Rotary International President Ian Riseley! Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December 2020) at this same time (7pm ET/4pm PT) free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32! FIRST MEETING was ON NOV 12.
CLICK ON THIS ZOOM LINK to See the Recording.
For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.
January 14th, 2021 - Elevate Rotaract, what does it mean to Rotary? My guest will be Past R.I. President Barry Rassin He'll talk with us about what "Elevate Rotaract" means in practical terms. Register now by CLICKING HERE.
Thank you,
Valarie Wafer
In his December 2020 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund,and to the Endowment Fund. How would YOU like to spend Rotary's money? Find out how, right here, in Bob's letter. There is lots more news in PDG Bob's letter........
Our District 7070 newsletter is meant to keep everyone in our Rotary family up to date on latest news from around the Rotary world, from the clubs in our District, from the various committees in District 7070 and beyond. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month.
HERE IS WHAT IS INSIDE THIS MONTH
NEWSLETTERS:
Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's November 2020 Newsletter
Director Dialogue - Join RI Director Valarie Wafer Every Second Thursday
NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:
PLEASE "READ MORE" TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS INSIDE......
Hello District 7070:
November is Rotary Foundation Month!!!!
The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary. Founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects around the world related to Rotary’s seven areas of focus: peacebuilding and conflict resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and most recently environmental sustainability.......
Please Read more.......
What is your Rotary Club doing in November 2020 to celebrate and focus on The Rotary Foundation? 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 and promoting peace. Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. To get ideas how the Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world, please Read more.......
Dear District Rotarians,
You are invited to the 'Save a Tree with Rotary' initiative on November 26 via Zoom. Please click on the link below to attend. You can also book family and friends
Nov 26, 2020 7:00-8:15 pm on Zoom
On Thursday, November 26 at 7pm, five Rotary Clubs from District 7070 have organized a special online virtual evening celebrating a unique opportunity to save an important part of Ontario's heritage AND contribute to the fight against climate change.
Zhelevo is a majestic Red Oak located in a residential community near the Humber River in Toronto. It is well over 250 years old and was recognized as a Heritage Tree in 2009 thanks to the incredible efforts of Edith George, its neighbour and friend.
This Red Oak has witnessed history unfolding as a lookout tree overseeing the First Nations’ Carrying-Place Trail. Every year, it captures more than 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide and currently stores over 31 tonnes of carbon above ground.
The Evening will be hosted by CTV's Colin D' Mello with special guests: Mark Cullen, Mayor John Tory (invited), Carolyn King, Edith George, Sophia Maiolo and Nilam Bedi.
Come together to help save an Oak Tree that is older than Canada!
Register Online as a Guest (unless you are a member of the Etobicoke Rotary Club).
A Zoom link will be sent during the week of November 23rd to all those who have registered.
Thank you
Mark Chipman, District Governor, Rotary District 7070 , on behalf of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke
Helping out Beirut - The explosion at the port of Beirut on August 4 impacted the entire city resulting in widespread destruction, loss of many lives, injuries in the thousands and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of citizens. District 7070 is currently looking into possible opportunities for clubs.
The Beirut Recovery Website is now up and running. www.beirut7070.com .
Global Grant Now Established: Please Donate TODAY:
A Global Grant application (GG# 2119172) has been completed by The Rotary Club of Beirut Cosmopolitan, with the Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club as the International Sponsor partner. Clubs throughout District 7070 and beyond, are invited to participate in medical equipment for the pediatrics Operating Theatre of Beirut's only public hospital. The objective is for District 7070 Rotary Clubs to donate $60,000 US towards the Grant. The money will go towards surgical equipment for the neo-natal unit at the Karatina Hospital in Beirut. The video below tells the story, how and where to send your money. Let's all get behind this humanitarian project . If you or your club wishes to make a donation, right now to the Global Grant , you may do so. Currently, our point people are Steve Rutledge of the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise ( email: SRutledge@Bell.net) and our District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committee Chair Richard Mewhinney ( email: rmewhinney@rogers.com ).
Please "Read more" for more information
Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too.
Thank you to Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee created and posted these very useful tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date.
Be sure to go to the District 7070 Facebook Page and view them all.
Exceptional times call for exceptional actions. COVID-19 has forced us to move our regular RLI programming to a virtual format this year. We are excited to bring you the high quality program directly to the comfort of your home. The benefit is we do not have to worry about traffic or snow!
So, what should you consider attending another virtual meeting?
Rotary provides an opportunity for all of us to provide service to our community and around the world. The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has a mission to strengthen Rotary clubs through quality leadership education. As Rotarians, you are already a leader in your community and in your profession. The purpose of RLI is to give you the skills and competencies to be an effective leader in Rotary.
Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. Now more than ever, the world needs Rotarians to create a more peaceful and equitable world for all.
DETAILS OF THE ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROGRAM FOR 2020-21
The format this year will be different; instead of our typical one-day program at a college campus, we will be organizing a series of virtual meetings in the evenings during the work week. You will enjoy the same fast-paced, interactive session as you would in person.
Rotarians to complete all three levels (Part I, II and III) after 9 weeks.
Each weeknight would consist of a minimum of 2 RLI courses.
The format is:
6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Welcome & General Introductions
6:10 pm - 6:45 pm RLI Course #1 with Facilitator #1 (35 minutes)
6:45 pm - 7:20 pm RLI Course #2 with Facilitator #2 (35 minutes)
7:20 pm - 7:30 pm Debrief & Close
DATES:
Part I: Wednesday, November 4, Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 18 (almost completed)
Part II: Wednesday, January 13, Wednesday, January 20, Wednesday, January 27 (REGISTER TODAY)
Part II is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part I
Part III: Wednesday, February 10, Wednesday, February 17, Wednesday, February 24 (REGISTER TODAY)
Part III is open to any Rotarian or Rotaractor who has completed Part II
Rotarians completing Parts I, II and III will receive an RLI pin and certificate.
TIME: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm via Zoom videoconference
FEE: $50 donation to the Rotary Foundation is being requested for each Rotarian
REGISTER TODAY : Classes will be 15+ in size
FOR PART II: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-rli-part-2-jan--13th--20th--27th-2021
FOR PART III: https://rotary7070.org/event/district-7070-rli-part-3-feb--10th--17th--and-24th--2021/
For more information, please contact Susan Hunter at susan.hunter@rotarytoronto.com
Are you a new Rotary or Rotaract member in the last two years? Are you an older member who would like to learn even more about Rotary?
THESE ARE FOR YOU !!! - The District Membership Committee is hosting New Member Zoom Get-Togethers. Anyone who has joined Rotary since January 1, 2019 is invited to participate. There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often there is not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So join us throughout 2020 as we share some Rotary basics and not so basics. And bring any questions you might have! A Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Everyone is welcome to join but these sessions are specially designed for new members who've joined in the past 2 years. If you know a new member, please encourage them to join. Potential members welcome too, although they will need to be registered as a guest by a Rotarian.
We will be having 2 more of these sessions, each covering different topics this Rotary year: Wednesday November 25 from 7-8 pm and Thursday February 18, 2021 pm.
There is lots of interesting info about our Rotary organization and often not enough time in a regular meeting to ensure that new members get to hear about it. So on November 25, please join us as we share more Rotary basics and not so basics. Bring any questions you might have! The session will be of particular interest to members who have joined Rotary in the past 2 years but anyone who wants to know a little more about Rotary is most welcome. For more information and to register go to https://rotary7070.org/event/new-members-zoom-gettogether/
For more details and to see the recording of the August 20 New Members Zoom Get Together, please Read more......
The Environment is the theme of our next Tuesday Talk on December 8th, 2020 at 7:00 PM. As Rotary prepares for implementing a seventh Area of Focus, Environmental Sustainability on July 1, 2021, there will be new opportunities for Rotary Clubs to engage in a wide spectrum of projects to improve the health of the planet through all kinds of actions, big and small.
The authoritative overview of Climate Change and examples of actions at the local level from around the globe will provide ideas for activities that may appeal to Rotary Clubs in District 7070. There will also be an opportunity to find out what environmental action clubs are already taking in our District.
Please REGISTER TODAY.
Bob Wallace, Chair, and the entire District 7070 Foundation Committee hosted everyone in District 7070 to "Tuesday Talks" on November 10 to "The Rotary Foundation. Fund Raising in Challenging times and adapting in these times" Our keynote speaker was Brenda Cressey, Rotary Foundation Trustee - 2017-2021.
Brenda joined Rotary in 1989 and is currently a proud member of the Rotary Club of South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, Maine. USA in District 7780. Brenda served as District 5240 (California) as its Governor in 2001-02. She is retired as the CEO of Office Support Systems, a telecommunications business. Brenda served in several key roles for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation over the years including serving as the first woman Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair in 2018-19 and will continue her four-year trustee term through 2021.
Most of Brenda’s assignments have focused on successful Fund Development for The Rotary Foundation, specifically in the areas of Peace and Polio Eradication her passion and mission in Rotary. However, she shares the importance of supporting the Annual Fund, Endowments and Major Gifts. She has witnessed several successful projects made possible by Rotary Clubs and Districts and enjoys seeing the full engagement of passionate Rotarians successfully implementing projects in each of the six Areas of Focus. Most recently she is inspired by the amazing projects currently being carried out around the globe addressing community needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Having participated in several Rotary humanitarian projects around the world, she is a proud Rotary Foundation Alumnus. Brenda has seen and experienced, first-hand, how our gifts to the Rotary Foundation greatly impact the lives of others and how these gifts will someday bring peace and understanding around the world. She and her husband Dick are members of the prestigious Arch Klumph Society, Major Donors, members of the Paul Harris and the new Legacy Societies and have established the Brenda and Richard Cressey Endowment for Peace, supporting Peace Certificate Fellowships. She is the recipient of the RI “Service Above Self Award” and The Rotary Foundation’s “Citation for Meritorious Service,” and the Rotary Foundations highest recognition, The Distinguished Service Award.
District 7070 now has a new YouTube channel that will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world! People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners.
Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings. They are broken down into the following playlists:
Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio
I want to personally thank everyone who joined us for the first open meeting, "Director Dialogue," with past Rotary International President Ian Riseley! Remember to keep the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December 2020) at this same time (7pm ET/4pm PT) free for future meetings. Special guests from throughout the Rotary world will join me each month to cover a wide range of topics of interest to all Rotarians, all provided at no charge as a benefit to you as a member of a club in Zones 28 & 32! FIRST MEETING was ON NOV 12.
CLICK ON THIS ZOOM LINK to See the Recording.
For future Director Dialogues, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. NOTE: registration is limited to 500; a live stream of the event will be provided should we exceed that number. I look forward to you joining me for this special “Director Dialogue” series.
January 14th, 2021 - Elevate Rotaract, what does it mean to Rotary? My guest will be Past R.I. President Barry Rassin He'll talk with us about what "Elevate Rotaract" means in practical terms. Register now by CLICKING HERE.
Thank you,
Valarie Wafer
Foundation Trustee Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. Jennifer will officially become president-nominee on October 1, 2021, if no other candidates challenge her. Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact........
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Please join us for the Rotary District 7070 Conference in 2021 on Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the beautiful Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince Hotel) ,in Toronto. The entire Team at the hotel look forward to welcoming you for
Rotary District 7070 Conference 2020-21, so you can experience firsthand Pan Pacific’s signature hospitality – at Toronto’s first Pan Pacific hotel. Be sure to register TODAY. Here's how.....
ANOTHER OUTSTANDING GROW ROTARY WORKSHOP - On October 3 - the District Membership Committee is hosted a New "Grow Rotary" Zoom Meeting. If you missed it, the recording is NOW available.
Another very successful Grow Rotary Workshop. The rooms were filled with lots of “buzz” . Rotarians generated great ideas to engage and inspire. This year, our next Grow Rotary Workshop is scheduled for December 9. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get ready to participate in the 2020 Workshops. These workshops are for all Rotarians interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary and how all aspects of our club impact membership.
Members of your Rotary Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee are particularly encouraged to attend. We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy.
Be sure to catch the replay of World Polio Day 2020 in he Global Classroom from Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada . The 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region in District 7070 say "Your'e not going to want to miss this one".
Rotary International President Nominee 2022-23 Jennifer Jones, Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer, Rotary International District 7070 Governor Mark Chipman, Past Chair of Rotary Internationals' PolioPlus Committee Dr Bob Scott, Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley and Rotary International PolioPlus Chair for Nigeria and one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020 Dr Tunji Funsho, the Mayors and Chair of Durham Region all proclaiming World Polio Day and see the flags flying high.
Right here: https://durhamcollege.ca/globalclass/class/rotary-international-world-polio-day-2/
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. Tag us in all appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!
District Social Media Tags:
Facebook: @rotary7070
Instagram: @rotaryd7070
Twitter: @rotary7070
The Bowmanville Rotary Club is gearing up for its third annual Concert to Feed the Need in Durham - the showcase that features great music from across the region. This year, the Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood Clubs are co-presenting, so this is truly becoming a regional event.
This year's concert will feature more than 20 performers from all different genres, all donating their their time and talents to raise funds for Feed the Need in Durham, which distributes food to its 62 members agencies like food banks, shelters, schools, soup kitchens and more
This year, because of Covid, the need has never been greater. And because of Covid, we’ll also be holding the concert on-line -- as a facebook live event, with donations encouraged through a link on-line.......
Rotary, along with our partners, has reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need your help. Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. For as little as $0.60, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Give Now.
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/
In 1996, the great African leader Nelson Mandela launched the Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign with Rotary International’s support, setting out a vision for a polio-free Africa. At the time, wild polio paralyzed 75,000 children each year. To protect communities from this crippling disease, African leaders, health workers, volunteers, parents, global donors and organizations united to reach every child with polio vaccines.
On August 25, 2020, after four years without a single case of wild polio, the African region has been certified free of wild poliovirus. Decades of extraordinary investment has paid off.
Yet, the job is not finished. These efforts must continue to prevent wild polio from returning and to end all forms of polio for good – both in Africa and globally.
The Environmental Action Committee (EAC) for District 7070 was established in the 2020-21 Rotary year to facilitate Rotary’s enhanced focus on environmental sustainability. The overall goal of the Committee is to promote tangible environmental actions by Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs in helping to protect and restore our natural world.
Members of the Committee and their clubs include: Nilam Bedi, Chair (Toronto-Eglinton), Bob Biffin (Port Hope), Dan Coombes (Whitby), Chris Gates (Trenton), Kelsey Horning (Toronto Twilight), Anwarul Kabir (Toronto Twilight), Bukola Oladeji Rotaract Club of Toronto), Reginald Oranye (Ajax), Barb Proctor (Picton) and Cora Xiao (Rotaract Club of GTA Connect).......
How would you like to help spend Rotary's money, on some very worthwhile projects. That's exactly what you would be doing as a member of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee.
District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee Members are Wanted TODAY!!! - we are looking for new members for the District Foundation Committee to make a difference. Please send your applications for Committtee membership to Terry Caputo, Director, District Governance Committee, at terrycaputo@outlook.com.
As a Committee member, you will make strong connections between our clubs and the district. The relationships you build with club leaders make Rotary stronger. This is an important and rewarding role.
Please apply today by clicking on the "Current District Leadership Opportunities" page in the new menu tab "Leadership Opportunities for You In District 7070".
District 7070 currently has 16 Assistant Governor Positions. Each Assistant Governor is responsible for 4 or 5 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs.
For the 2021-2022 Rotary Year, there are still a few positions available.
The Assistant Governor (AG) role is a 3-year commitment. Yearly, some AGs come to the end of their 3- year term and the District is looking for Candidates to take over to keep the roster full. Assistant Governors are selected each year in advance of the start of their term in order to receive training, familiarize themselves with their duties, connect with the incoming Presidents of the Rotary and Rotaract clubs they are responsible for.
Applications for the Assistant Governor must be received by District Governor Mark Chipman, as soon as you can.
As an Assistant Governor, you are the connection between your clubs and the district. The relationships you build with club leaders make Rotary stronger. This is an important and rewarding role.
Please apply today by clicking on the "Current District Leadership Opportunities" page in the new menu tab "Leadership Opportunities for You In District 7070".
Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,
Thank you for showing Rotary alignment right across Canada in support of Orange Shirt Day! Thank you to the many Rotary Clubs that purchased and wore the HIP orange shirt on September 30. This action reinforces the message that “Every Child Matters” while also raising funds that will be split between the Orange Shirt Society and HIP’s Literacy Program.....
NEW MONTHLY FEATURE FROM DISTRICT 7070: MY FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT
To meet our challenge from our District Governor Marck Chipman, we are going to feature ONE "My Favourite Rotary Moment" every month. It could be YOUR "Favourite Rotary Moment". Let's go Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070 !! Let's meet the challenge.
Who has the FIRST "My Favourite Rotary Moment" ? Please Read more....
Here is a note from our District Governor Mark Chipman and here is all you have to do :
I challenge each of you and your members to submit your favourite moment and have it posted on Rotary 7070 social media.
Please email a photo along with the following text to suepmiller@rogers.com.
ROTARIAN: (your name)
ROTARY CLUB:
MEMBER SINCE: (year you joined Rotary)
A FAVOURITE ROTARY MOMENT: (brief outline of your moment…just a couple of sentences)
PERSONAL OUTCOME: (why this was a highlight to you. Ex: how did it make you feel, what positive outcome came from this.)
Let’s tell the world what we love about Rotary and why we are Rotarians!
DG Mark
For all of the News related to Rotary and COVID-19, please go to the menu bar on this website and scroll down to the various stories, projects, ideas and resources to keep you and your Rotary and Rotarcat Club well informed so that you can help your Club CONNECT with your Community.
Please join us for the Rotary District 7070 Conference in 2021 ! Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the beautiful Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince Hotel) ,in Toronto. The entire Team at the hotel look forward to welcoming you for
Rotary District 7070 Conference 2020-21, so you can experience firsthand Pan Pacific’s signature hospitality – at Toronto’s first Pan Pacific hotel. Be sure to register TODAY. Here's how.....
Relive Rotary’s first-ever virtual convention on-demand and learn why, now more than ever, Rotary Connects the World! Watch inspiring speakers and panelists from the general sessions. View General Session 1 here. View General Session 2 here. View the General Secretary's Report to the Convention here.
Connect with the family of Rotary to discover innovative ways to engage and strengthen our communities by watching our breakout sessions. Virtual breakout session files, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, can be accessed through Rotary’s Learning Center. Want more? Rotary International will continue their breakout session program into July....
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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 or more, this Rotary year? Here's why, and here's how.........
Rotarians from over 15 different District 7070 Rotary Clubs, 3 Rotaract Clubs (including from Rotary District 7040), Rotary Youth Exchange Students, family, and friends marched in a spirit of celebration and inclusion, in the 2019 Pride Toronto parade as a group for the very first time! Thank you to the Rotary District 7070 Toronto Pride Committee (Karen Somerville, President of the Rotary Club of Toronto East, Nicole Patterson, President of the Rotary Club of East York , Jeff Dobson, President of the Rotary Club of Toronto, and Mary Lou Harrison, our 2018-19 District Governor & Member of the Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise. We are looking forward to being part of the 2021 Pride Toronto Parade. There's more......
This video was played in the House of Friendship at the 2018 Rotary International Convention in Toronto. Rotary Clubs were asked to send in photos of their signature projects that made them feel proud to be Rotarians. Thank you to all of the Rotary Clubs in District 7070 who contributed. Thank you to Dale Duke of the Rotary Club of Oshawa for creating the video. Click here.
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Rotary unites more than a million people.
Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves..
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