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District Governor Iosif Ciosa's May 2023 Newsletter

In his May 2023 Newsletter, District Governor Iosif Ciosa talks about May being Youth Service Month and how proud we are in District 7070 as members of Rotary clubs, Rotaract, Interact, Earlyact and those involved in Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) and Rotary Youth Exchange celebrate the opportunities Rotary provides to connect, grow through service, develop leadership skills, mentor or be mentored, and have fun. He also talks about the extraordinary Youth To Youth National Truth and Reconciliation Experience that was held in Winnipeg in April and Iosif thanks everyone who participated in the third annual 2023 Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup in April. He reminds us to register by May1 for the District 7070 Assembly on May 6 and he encourages everyone to register for the Charter Night of our newest club, The Rotary Club of Toronto Tibetan (on May 12)......

May is Youth Services Month

What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Youth Service in May 2023 and every month of the Rotary year? May is Youth Services Month when Rotary Clubs, around the world, and right here in District 7070, focus on youth services: Rotaract, Interact, RYLS (Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium), Youth Exchange and also in our District - Earlyact. Read more and see how YOU can help.....

Toronto Tibetan Rotary Club Charter Night - May 12

Congratulations to Charter President Deki Shukla and all of the members of the newly chartered Toronto Tibetan Rotary Club.

The Charter Night , held on May 12, 2023, at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center, in Etobicoke was an outstanding success
Many District 7070 members form about 25 clubs were in attendance to not only sample some Tibetan dishes but also enjoy the entertainment they have arranged. Watch for a photo album on the District website coming soon. There is more.....

2023 Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup - April 22, 2023

Our 3rd Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Event (GLWC) was another great success as many clubs in District 7070 helped the clean ups on Saturday April 22 (Earth Day). Thank you to Rotary District 7070 GLWC Chair Dan Coombes and Nilam Bedi of the District 7070 Environmental Action Committee. Be sure to see the New photo album of the District website ( https://rotary7070.org/PhotoAlbums/great-lakes-watershed-cleanup-april-2023 ) and be sure to Check out all of posts from clubs on the Rotary District 7070 Facebook page for Rotary Clubs in Action ....Please Read more .......

WASH-RAG Webinar Series - WASH In Healthcare Facilities - Starting May 9 - Register TODAY

WASH-RAG presents a four-part series to equip WASH-RAG Ambassadors and interested Rotarians with tools to develop and implement WASH in Healthcare Facility (HCF) programs: Webinar #1: Tuesday May 9th, 9 am CDT - Introduction to WASH in HCFs - Featuring: Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin, Lindsay Denny (UNICEF), Erica Gwynn (WASH Area of Focus Manager, Rotary International), and Past District Governor Nancy Gilbert (Transform International). There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Please contact info@WASH-RAG.org for information and details. REGISTER TODAY: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduCqqzosGtwEPptRjbzjISbALvFYIKtW#/registration

Are You a Member of the Rotary District 7070 Paul Harris Society ? Here's How You Can Join

Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

Rotarians in District 7070 have been committed to The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation. You should be proud of the difference that Rotary have made in the lives of millions of people throughout the world by the project funded by The Rotary Foundation.

I want to thank you for your past efforts and ask that you recommit to helping us raise funds for The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.

We are inviting you to join our efforts to continue for The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation. To become a member of the District 7070 Paul Harris Society you are asked to commit to making an annual donation of $1000 USD or more to The Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation.

We hope that with your commitment in joining the District 7070 Paul Harris Society, we will make a significant difference in our world.

To sign up go to https://rotary7070.org/sitepage/paul-harris-society-district-7070

Bob

Bob Wallace

Past District Governor

Chair, District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee

Are You a Member of the Rotary District 7070 Polio Plus Society ? Here's How You Can Join

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 District 7070 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 District 7070 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.

For more information and to sign up go to https://rotary7070.org/sitepage/polioplus-society-1

Bob

Bob Wallace

Past District Governor

Chair - District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee

Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) is May 11 - 14, 2023 - APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2023

The 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) is taking place, May 11-14, 2022 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre! The 3-night experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 17-23 and will offer an inspiring program including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival and GPS Geocache adventures along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!! All this for only $375 per participant which covers all programs, accommodation, and meals. Rotary Clubs 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!

Applications and further information for RYLS 2023 can now be found at this link: https://rotary7070.org/stories/rotary-youth-leadership-symposium-(ryls)-is-may-11-14-2023-apply-today Due date for submission HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2023. Online applications and further details are now available on the Rotary District 7070 website and all District social media. Please Read more.....

District 7070 Conference - Oct 20 to 23, 2023 - Register TODAY

GOVERNOR ELECT JOHN BURNS INVITES YOU TO DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2023 TownePlace Suites Oshawa by Marriott

REGISTRATIONS JANUARY 1 TO JUNE 20, 2023: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $309.00 + HST; ROTARACTORS $154.50 + HST

REGISTRATIONS JULY 1 - OCTOBER 20, 2023: ROTARIANS & GUESTS $339.00 + HST; ROTARACTORS $169.50 + HST

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Get Your Club Noticed - Prospective Members are Checking You Out - Get Your Rotary Club Website Refreshed - SIGN UP TODAY

To Rotarians in District 7070:

It's TIME TO GET YOUR CLUB NOTICED. Prospective members are checking YOU out - What will they see? Don't be left behind. REGISTER TODAY. To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 GET NOTICED, at the request of District Governor Iosif Ciosa, the District Public Relations Committee is continuing the Rotary Club ClubRunner Website Refresh Program and Promotional Half Back Discount, NOW available for your club in 2022-23.The first 25 Rotary clubs have completed the refresh program in 2021-22. These club websites are getting noticed by the public and by potential members. When a prospective member looks to join a club, they look at your club website. REGISTER TODAY. Please Read more.......

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