Posted by Valrie Wafer, Vice-President & Director , Rotary International

In her February 2022 Newsletter, Rotary International Vice-President and Director and Valarie Wafer features the many activities of February in our Rotary world: Feb 23 is  Rotary's 117th Birthday and also the day of our Rotary Foundation Gala and encourages us to attend. She adds that February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month, and reminds us that peace begins with each of us. It is also the month when the incoming District Governors will attend the virtual International Assembly and Imagine Rotary (our 2022-23 Theme) . Please Read more.......

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

In February we will celebrate Rotary’s 117th birthday, an incredible milestone!  From the very first service project, a comfort station on the streets of Chicago, to being on the brink of eradicating Polio from the face of the earth, we have a rich history and we have each Served to Change Lives.

On February 23 in Zone 28 and 32 we will celebrate this milestone by having a party that you won’t want to miss.  Let’s celebrate our Rotary Foundation so that we can continue to do good in the world. Click here to participate and see you there!

February is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention month in Rotary.

As members in Rotary, we do not wait for a specific month to put a focus on peace. Everyday, the projects and initiatives we support address the inequities of poverty, access to education and health care. We initiate and drive sustainable service projects that help to create and provide a better chance of building a peaceful society. 

Mother Teresa once said, “Peace begins with a smile”.  Very simple. When you smile your whole face lights up! – (sometimes hard to see behind our masks) – a smile is infectious; it encourages positive thinking and makes us physically feel better as well.  It’s also a universal language, a way to instantly connect to show understanding, acceptance and happiness.

Peace begins with each of us.

“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” ~ Anne Frank

February also marks the month that our District Governors Elect will attend the virtual International Assembly and Imagine Rotary.  Many districts will begin to hold training for incoming officers and club presidents.  I look forward to being with many of you either virtually or in person.

Until then, be well and be safe.

Yours In Rotary,

Valarie

Valarie Wafer

Rotary International Vice President (2021-2022)

Rotary International Director (2020-22)

Rotary Club of Collingwood, South Georgian Bay

valarie.wafer@gmail.com