Posted by Christine Etienne, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32

To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32, the Rotary International Director newsletter has been transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the "In The Zone" February 2026 video from Christine Etienne, our Rotary International Director,  in our February 2026 Rotary District 7070 Newsletter (when it becomes available) , and on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website.

As soon as Chris' "In The Zone"  February 2026 video is available, it will be inserted into our District 7070  February Newsletter that appears on our Rotary District 7070 website and also on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ....... This month, Chris talks about   ....Please Read more.....

Greetings Rotary Family,
 

With the month of February here, we have the opportunity to celebrate Rotary’s birthday.  It was 121 years ago on February 23rd that our Founder Paul Harris convened the first Rotary meeting in Chicago, Illinois, to unite professionals with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Today our organization includes members dedicated to humanitarian service in over 36,000 clubs and over 200 countries and geographic areas around the world.  Together, let’s all invite others to join us in fellowship and service so that we continue to make a difference for many years to come.

February is also very special as it is Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month.  Peace is one of our seven areas of focus and as a humanitarian organization peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect.  By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.

Please enjoy this month’s video message featuring a new peace initiative in District 6400.

Director Chris

Here is the link: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/promoting-peace


 
 

Here is the link: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50077/Documents/en-ca/ce26ae7c-9363-4bf2-8ca1-dcc309fcd759/1/

 
  • January 2026 Public Image Seminar, with presentations on best practices for websites, email and social media, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • January 2026 Quarterly AG Forum, featuring Assistant Governor Coordinators Hector Ortiz and Margie Haas, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • Polio: The Last Mile, featuring International PolioPlus Committee chair Michael McGovern, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • 2025-2026 Membership Meetups series, CLICK HERE for playlist
  • 2024-2025 Membership Meetups series, CLICK HERE for playlist
  • 2024-2025 Grant Management WorkshopsCLICK HERE for playlist
  • January 2025 Quarterly AG Forum with Assistant Governor Coordinator Kathy Gallagher, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • January 2025 Public Image Webinar with Regional Public Image Coordinator Laura Spear, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • January Action Plan Champions Sharing Session, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • January Polio Webinar featuring Past Rotary International President Ian Riseley and International Polio Plus Committee Chair Mike McGovern, CLICK HERE to Watch.
  • December Action Plan Champions Sharing Session, CLICK HERE to Watch
  • November Action Plan Champions Sharing Session. CLICK HERE to watch
  • October Quarterly AG Forum with Assistant Governor Coordinators Kathy Gallagher & Hector Ortiz. CLICK HERE to watch.
  • August Quarterly AG Forum with Assistant Governor Coordinators Kathy Gallagher & Hector Ortiz. CLICK HERE to watch
  • August Membership Success Center - with Rotary Zone 33 Coordinator Terry Weaver. CLICK HERE to watch
  • Ask an Expert - You'll Pick the Subject - Zones 28 & 32 Membership Seminar. CLICK HERE to watch.
  • 3 Actions to Impact Public Image Today - Zones 28 & 32 Public Image webinar. CLICK HERE to watch
  • How to Rock the Boat Without Sinking The Ship - Zones 28 & 32 Membership Seminar.  Consider playing this at an upcoming club meeting.  CLICK HERE to watch.
  • Action Plan Champions webinar - for club and district Action Plan Champions.  CLICK HERE to watch.
  • Simply Irresistable - Zones 28 & 32 Membership Seminar.  Consider playing this during an upcoming club meeting.  CLICK HERE to watch.
  • 2023-2024 Grant Workshop Series featuring Rotary Foundation Regional Grants Officer. CLICK HERE to watch.
  • Zones 28 & 32 Public Image webinar, "What's in a Name"?  CLICK HERE to watch.
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Thanks for your commitment to Unite for Good!
 

Chris Etienne

2024-2026 Rotary International Director
Zones 28 & 32