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District Governor Virginia O'Reilly's March 2025 Newsletter

In her March 2025 Newsletter, District 7070 Governor Virginia O'Reilly reminds us that March is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month and asks us "What are you and your Club doing in the area of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene? Do you have some Magic of Rotary stories to share? ". Virginia urges us to go to the Rotary International Convention in Calgary and to be sure an visit the House of Friendship and get ideas for your service projects. There are lots of District events in March, Be sure to register and join in. ......

March 2025 is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month

What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in March 2025? Clean water and sanitation is a human right. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact.

Read more, right here, for more details....

Rotary in the 2025 Toronto St Patrick's Day Parade - Great Turnout from the Rotary District Family

Rotary District 7070 members (Rotarians and Rotaractors) and their families celebrated St. Patrick's Day in style at the March 16, 2025 St Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada!

The host Rotary Clubs of Toronto and Etobicoke were thrilled to have an amazing Rotary float showcasing our commitment to community service and fellowship.

The float included the Rotary Club of Toronto's partners: Sherbourne Health Bus and Sprint Senior Care.

Well done everyone.

Lots of great photos, before, during and after......

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Rotary District 7070 Peace Symposium 2025 - "Harmonizing Hearts and Hands for Peace" - RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE

Dear Rotarians

I am absolutely thrilled to extend to you a warm and heartfelt invitation to join us for the recording of the 2025 Rotary District 7070 Peace Symposium, themed "Harmonizing Hearts and Hands for Peace," that took place on March 18, 2025 . Imagine being part of a gathering where distinguished humanitarians and industry leaders from across the globe unite under the inspiring theme of "Harmonizing Hearts and Hands for Peace." This theme encapsulates our belief that creating lasting peace is a harmonious effort that requires the unity of compassionate hearts and capable hands. . ......

Rotary District 7070 International Women's Day LIVE from the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College - A Huge Success - March 6, 2025

Another fantastic event - Rotary District 7070 International Women's Day LIVE from the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada, on March 6, 2025 as we celebrated the tremendous success of Women of Action in Rotary District 7070, here in southern Ontario. Shauna Moore, chair of the event interviewed three successful women of action in District 7070: Rotary District 7070 Past Governor Lynda Ryder (who is also President of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke for the third time), Deb Murray from the Rotary Club of Trenton (so successful in many clubs and in out District Rotary Youth Exchange activities), and Sonam Choeden (Assistant Governor and a member of the Toronto Tibetan Rotary Club).

Congratulations to Rotary District 7070 Assistant Governor Shauna Moore - a fantastic event again this year.

Interesting to note: 2 of the last three Rotary International Presidents are women: Jennifer Jones and Stephanie Urchick.

Here is District 7070, in southern Ontario, our District Governor s for the next for years are women: Virginia O'Reilly ; Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas, Liz Compton, and Tina Martin. We are in good hands.

For those who joined us virtually, thank you for your patience.

Here is a link to the recording https://www.youtube.com/live/Kk1QYK0wys8?si=iXmX2zB_XayVLR-0

Plans are already happening for next year's event! Stay tuned. See below for some photos

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2025 Rotary Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup - April 12 thru 26, 2025 - Are You Ready? Join A Project

Our 5th Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Event (GLWC) is quickly approaching! Please mark your calendar for Saturday April 26. 2025. More information will come from your District Environmental Action Committee very soon. Thank you - Dan Coombes - Chair GLWC (dancoombes4@gmail.com)

What is your club doing ? What are you planning? Here are some of the projects and we invite YOU to join in.....

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, thousands of Rotarians & Non-Rotarians, on both sides of the Canadian and U.S. border, will roll up their sleeves and collect refuse along the shoreline and many waterway tributaries to the Great Lakes basin. Rotary Clubs in District 7070 , right here in south central Ontario to lead the way as they invited friends and family to help support one of Rotary's areas of focus: Supporting The Environment.

It is up to YOU and your Rotary Club to Lead The Way.

This is a great example of ROTARY IN ACTION and brings considerable community attention to the importance of ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. We will be joined by 100's of other Clubs from neighbouring Districts surrounding the Great Lakes. This is our day to show 'Rotary in Action' on a massive scale, as we promote 'Environmental Sustainability' within our communities.

Thank you to District 7070 Chair of the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup , Dan Coombes, for getting our clubs in action.

Here are just some of the Clean up Events in our District. We invite You to join in with your Rotary friends and help clean up at any of these events. Just contact them in advance:

PLEASE NOTE: SOME EVENTS ARE APRIL 12, APRIL 19, APRIL 22, AND APRIL 26. Please Read more.....

Has Your Club Qualified in 2025-26 for a Rotary Foundation Grant? Qualification - NOW AVAILABLE - on The District 7070 Website

The Rotary Foundation requires Rotary and Rotaract Clubs that want to apply for Global and District Grants to be qualified EVERY YEAR. Clubs are qualified when two of its members have successfully completed the two on-line quizzes connected to the training modules. In addition, the President and President Elect of Clubs must sign and submit the MOU – Memorandum Of Understanding to the District. The qualification is valid for one Rotary year. All documents for the 2025-26 Rotary year are posted under the Rotary Foundation tab on the District’s website, www.rotary7070.org For any questions, please contact PDG Lars Henriksson, District Grants Sub-Committee Chair at pdglars.henriksson@gmail.com

REMEMBER: To qualify, a Club must have at least two of its members complete the qualification process. In addition, the Club must submit an MOU to the District, signed by the President and President Elect. Please Read more for details.............

District 7070 Governor for the Rotary 2027-28 Is Tina Martin, Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise

I have the honour and pleasure of announcing that Tina Martin of the Rotary Club of Markham Sunrise has been selected by District 7070 to serve as District Governor for the Rotary year 2027-28. Tina has been selected by the Nominating Committee and her selection has passed the period for any challenges (midnight Feb 9^th, 2025).

Please join me in congratulating Tina on being selected to the role of DGND (District Governor Nominee Designate). I hope that you will support Tina in her new role and offer her your congratulations!

Virginia O’Reilly

2024-25 District Governor

Special thank you to all who participated in the selection process.

Lets meet Tina.......

Help Us Reach Our Rotary District 7070 Magic of Millions Goal by June 30, 2025

THE MAGIC OF MILLIONS:

At the Rotary District 7070 Conference , on October 26, Bob Wallace and Jim Louttit announced a new Rotary District 7070 Goal for The Rotary Foundation called "The Magic of Millions". Our goal is to raise, by June 30, 2025, is $1 million . 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 on November 16 , you found out even more how you can help us reach that Magic of Millions.

BRUSHAMANIA 2025 - April Is Oral Health Month - Register Your Club TODAY

Brush-a-mania is a not-for-profit program designed to promote oral health and awareness among young children from Junior Kindergarten to grade 6. It was started in 2001 by the Scarborough Rotary Passport Club and has already reached over 650,000 students. Our purpose is to educate and motivate children and to bring together dentists, Rotarians, teachers and parents to create a celebration around proper dental care. Read more about this great project and see how you and your Rotary Club can help .....

2025 District 7070 Conference - Oct 24-26, 2025 - REGISTER TODAY - ENTER THE NEWEST DRAW

District Governor Elect NIECY DILLON TYROVOLAS INVITES YOU TO 2025 DISTRICT 7070 CONFERENCE on OCTOBER 24-26, 2025.

We are thrilled to announce DGE Niecy Dillon's 2025 Conference at the beautiful Fern Resort in Orillia. Take this opportunity to book your ticket for fun and fellowship by copying this link.

https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=7146fb67-a3fd-40bf-9287-60d44ae87a0c . Registrations are now open. Rooms are limited - only 102 of them - many of them on the waterfront and are suitable for singles, doubles and groups. We do hope that you will join us.

ANOTHER DRAW: Register by Feb 28, 2025: It's hard to believe with all this snow on the ground that we are talking about a resort, but yet here we are. We are planning another draw for the end of February - a lovely Valentine's gift basket donated by committee member, Tina Martin. To be eligible for the draw, you must be registered for the conference and accommodation at Fern Resort. https://www.crsadmin.com/eventportal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=7146fb67-a3fd-40bf-9287-60d44ae87a0c We notice that there are a number of Rotarians who have reserved rooms, but are not registered for the Conference. If you need confirmation of your status, just shoot me an email. We would ask that if you have reserved a room, but have not registered for the Conference, please be kind and get your names on the list by the end of February. Note: There are only 20 rooms available at Fern so act now and get into the draw! Thank you and please enjoy winter wonderland! I can only imagine what is like at Fern.

The District 7070 Conference Committee

Rotary International Convention - Calgary - June 21-25, 2025 - Register NOW

Registration is now open for the 2025 convention. Next year’s Rotary International Convention is in Calgary, Canada! Register TODAY. . https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/2025-rotary-convention-calgary

A note from District Governor Virginia O'Reilly: The 2018 Rotary International Convention was a blast in Toronto! And we have another one in Canada!! Expect an exhilarating journey of connections and inspiration at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary! Engage in riveting discussions, learn from distinguished speakers, exchange best practices, discover innovative projects, and form lifelong connections with fellow Rotarians from around the world. Take part in this transformative event and experience the Magic All Around at the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada 21-25 June 2025. Register by 15 December to take advantage of the early registration discount!

For more information, CLICK HERE! And watch this video from Convention Chair Bryn Styles to see why everyone should join us in Calgary!

Frequently asked questions: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/about/faqs

Programs and Events: https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/program-and-events

Are You a Member of the Paul Harris Society? You Can JOIN TODAY

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 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 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 District 7070's Polio Plus Society ? It's Easy - You can JOIN TODAY

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 form can be downloaded here or you can also complete an on-line registration form by clicking here.

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

Bob

Bob Wallace

Past District Governor

Chair - District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee

Has Your Club Website Been Refreshed ? Here Is Our Incentive Program - It's TIME to Get Your Club Noticed - Prospective Members are Checking You Out - 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 John Burns, the District Public Relations Committee is continuing the Rotary Club ClubRunner Website Refresh Program and Promotional Half Back Discount.

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CLUB in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Thirty-two of our District 7070 Rotary clubs have already completed the refresh program. These club websites are getting noticed by the public and by their potential members who are checking them out. When a prospective member looks to join a club, they look at YOUR club website. GET YOUR CLUB WEBSITE REFRESHED - REGISTER TODAY.

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