In her January 2026 Newsletter, District 7070 Governor Niecy Dillon Tyrovolas talks about all of the activities our clubs did in December such as the Breakfast of Champions, the Kids' Safety Village, the concert for Feed the Need , RYLS meetings, Christmas parties galore. She asks us to celebrate and promote Vocational Service projects in January . She wants to meet with our clubs in the second half of the year to hear what’s working well, what challenges you’re facing, and how the District can walk beside you to help your clubs thrive. Niecy says that The next six months are going to be incredible — and busy (just the way I like it!). We have President-Elect Training (PELS) coming up in February, RYLS in April, Youth Service Month and the EPIC Day of Service in May — and so much more! And of course, I can’t wait to jump back into President Meetings, Assistant Governor Meetings, DLT Meetings, Learning Tuesdays, and plenty of Club Visits. Niecy adds, "We’re just getting started! We have six amazing months ahead to WALK TOGETHER TO UNITE FOR GOOD." .. Please Read more. .........
January is Vocational Service month on Rotary’s calendar. Please take a few minutes to read about this important Avenue of Service in these excerpts from an article written by the Past Chair of the District 7070 Vocational Service Committee, Ian Lancaster, about Vocational Service, its history and its importance in Rotary club life.
Does Your Rotary Club have a Vocational Service Committee? Does Your Rotary Club perform Vocational Service projects that are relevant in your community ? If not, now is a good time to start. Please read on. You just may find something that your Rotary Club can do in the Vocational Service field, that will benefit our community.
Download the guide and explore how your vocation can become a powerful tool for service.
Be sure to check out examples of projects for your club to support and make everyone award of Rotary's important Avenue of Service ....
Join us on January 19, 2026 at 7 pm on Zoom, (register here: https://rotary7070.org/event/learning-tuesday-belonging---inclusion/ )for a time of learning about Indigenous culture, Truth and Reconciliation and history. Shauna Moore will be in conversation with Kahontakwas Diane Longboat, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., who is a member of the Turtle Clan, Mohawk Nation, at Six Nations Grand River Territory, Canada, and a citizen of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
Who should attend: All Club Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Public Image Chairs, Directors, and all Rotarians who want to learn and do meaningful work towards Truth and Reconciliation.
Learning Objective: To learn about the important role Rotary can play in the journey to Truth and Reconciliation, and to gain an understanding of Canadian history as it relates to Truth and Reconciliation.
Agenda: Diane will share insights and teaching with us, then open the session for dialogue.
In preparation for the event, please look at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action.,,,,,
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The District 7070 Rotary Youth Exchange Committee is thrilled to announce an exciting renewed partnership with the Toronto District School Board for the 2026-27 school year! This agreement opens the doors for incredible reciprocal student exchanges in the vibrant Metro Toronto area.
We already have an eager outbound student ready to embark on this adventure, and we're on the hunt for a dynamic Rotary Club to sponsor this ambitious student and host the incoming one. The parents of the outbound student are enthusiastically preparing to host and are actively seeking another set of host parents to make this dream a reality.
Time is of the essence, as we aim to kick off these exchanges by August 2026. If your club is excited to be part of this amazing opportunity, please reach out to me or Trevor Hagerman at trevor@thlogistics.ca for more details.
We've seen great success when clubs collaborate in hosting an exchange student, sharing the joyful experience and easing the workload. Let's work together to make unforgettable memories!
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Trevor Hagerman & Rob Pope
Co-chairs of D7070 Rotary Youth Exchange
The 2026 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) will be taking place, April 9-12, 2026 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! The 3-night experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 16-20 and will offer an inspiring program: Leadership Skills, Hands-on Activities, Team Dynamics and Collaboration, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival along with campfires, friendship, tons of fun, learning and so much more!!!
All this for only $379 + HST per participant which covers all programs, accommodation, and meals. Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are encouraged to find and sponsor eligible participants within their community, as well as members of the Rotaract and Interact Clubs that they host. There are only 30 spots available - so act fast!
Applications are due Feb 28, 2026. Click here to go to the application: https://forms.gle/crKMpcHPAcU4Fr759
See the 2026 poster below.
For more info, contact: Past District Governor, Mark Chipman, chipburt@hotmail.com.
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Let’s Celebrate Oral Health Month Together in 2026!
April is Oral Health Month in Canada. Please assist us to encourage your local schools and parents to promote good oral and overall health. Schools may schedule a presentation by a local dentist and order a Colgate toothbrush and toothpaste for each of their students.
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2026 Rotary Rose Parade Committee Float Theme: Unite For Good
Every year, the Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee has a viewing audience of over 41 million households in the United States and 28 million households around the world in more than 243 countries/ territories - Rotary's biggest Public Image event every year . The Tournament estimates that more than 700,000 are present live on the parade route, over 22,000 view the floats as they are decorated; and almost 122,000 view the post-parade floats. That's what we call boosting Rotary's public image . Tune into KTLA for the best coverage of the Parade and see the 2026 Rotary Rose Parade Float on January 1, 2026 as early as 10 am (Toronto Time). Read more for the rest of the story ......
District 7070 Conference 2026
The Power of Love
October 23–25, 2026
Novotel North York, Toronto
Join LIZ COMPTON (DGE) and her Committee for an inspiring weekend celebrating service, connection, and community impact. Meet fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors, learn from engaging speakers, and enjoy time together in the heart of North York
REGISTRATIONS:
Rotarians: $269 + HST
Companion - $225 + HST
Rotarians Saturday Only - $239 + HST
Rotaractors - $134.50 + HST
Rotaractors Saturday Only - $119.50
We cannot wait to welcome you to The Power of Love in North York.
Rates do not include accommodation
See you October 23–25.
The District 7070 Conference on Oct 24, 25 and 26 was a huge success and HIP raised our flag in the House of Friendship and at an afternoon event that featured elder teachings, drumming, dancing around a fire and three HIP Y2Y youth and their stories about the 2025 program. The focus, as always is on youth and hands on experiences.
HIP at the District 7070 Conference; left to right - Jim Loutitt, Lauren Brown, Bill Empey, Etienne Luviana, Sam du Plessis, John Currie
I am reaching out with an update on HIP and our 2026 Y2Y program. The deadline for applications for the 2026 program is December 15. Please Read more for all of the details.....
THE MAGIC OF MILLIONS:
In her inaugural address at the June, at the District Governor Changeover, our 2026 -26 District Governor Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas challenged all of us to help Bob Wallace and Jim Louttit, who announced a new Rotary District 7070 Goal for The Rotary Foundation called "The Magic of Millions". She has asked us to try and achieve the goal to raise $1 million by the end of the year. Please appoint an ambassador for your club to help you promote the Magic of Millions . Throughout the year, please encourage your members to donate to : the Annual Programs Fund, the Polio Fund, The Disaster Response Fund and to the Endowment Fund. At the Rotary Foundation Grants Seminar in Oshawa in November , you will found out even more how you can help us reach that Magic of Millions.
Dear Fellow Rotarians in District 7070,
Rotarians in District 7070 have been committed over the past nearly 40 years to raising funds to immunize children worldwide and our efforts are paying off. You should be proud of the difference that Rotary has made in the lives of millions of children by eliminating this dreadful disease.
I want to thank you for your past efforts and ask that you recommit to helping us raise funds to finish Rotary’s number one initiative of eradicating polio. Rotary is still committed to raising $50 million a year for this effort.
As such, we are launching the Polio Plus Society and are inviting you to join our efforts to continue to raise funds to eradicate polio. To become a member of the Polio Plus Society you are asked to commit to making an annual donation of $100 USD or more to The Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus Fund until the last two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, are certified free of the wild polio virus.
A PolioPlus Society membership can completed here by clicking here.
Bob
Bob Wallace
Past District Governor
Chair - District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
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