WELCOME TO THE JUNE 2026 DISTRICT 7070 NEWSLETTER - SEE WHAT'S INSIDE

Our District 7070 newsletter is meant to keep everyone in our Rotary family up to date on latest news from around the Rotary world, from the clubs in our District, from the various committees in District 7070 and beyond. We send it out to all active Rotarians and post it on to our District website and District Facebook page. We ask that you share this letter and keep your entire Rotary family and friends informed. Make sure they all get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month. Check out our District 7070 Facebook Page, Twitter, Instagram accounts and our District 7070 website for even more of the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world. 

NEWSLETTERS:

• District Governor Niecy Dillon-Tyrovolas' April 2026 Newsletter
• Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo's April 2026 Message
• The Rotary Foundation Chair of the Trustees Holger Knaack's April 2026 Newsletter
• The April 2026 Video and Newsletter from Christine Etienne, Rotary International Director, Zone 28 & 32

• Update on Polio Eradication from Rotary & GPEI - Global Polio Eradication Initiative
• End Polio Now Resources You Can Use to Raise Awareness and Funds
• Are You A Member of Rotary's Polio Plus Society ? It's Easy - You can JOIN TODAY - Lots of District 7070 Rotarians already have

MEMBERSHIP NEWS:

• Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Make Your Club Simply Irresistible Membership Session - April 6 - REGISTER TODAY
• Another New member Orientation -  New Date - April 23 - Register TODAY
• 10 Ideas for Planning an Exciting  Time for Your Members
• Survey Your members - Use These Two Online Surveys to enhance their club experience
• Here is How To Assess Your Club's Well-Being - Try This Checklist
• Add the "JOIN US" OR "INTERESTED IN JOINING US?" Button on to your Club Website - Get Noticed - It Works

SERVICE PROJECTS:

• Rotary Service Projects Center - A dynamic resource hub supports you at every stage of your service project journey
• Are You Using These Service Projects Resources and References?
• Vocational Service in Action Guide
• Rotary Impact Handbook - A "Must" for Your Successful Service Projects
• District 7070 Dominican Republic Service project - Feb 2026 Newsletter - We Need Your Help
• Sew Girls Can Go To School - Your Club Can Join Us In a Sewing Event
• Rotarians Mitigating Climate Change (RMCC) Letter Special Edition - March 2026
• Brushamania 2026 - Does Your Club have a project ready to go in April 2026? Start Now - Here's How
• News from BELRAG (Basic Education & Literacy Rotary Action Group)
• Shelterbox Canada News for April 2026
• April 2026 News from WASHRAG - Water and Sanitation and Hygiene Rotary Action Group
• Tell Rotary international About Your Club's Fresh Water Project
• News from Honouring Indigenous People

• RYLS (Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium) , April 9-12, 2026, Ganaraska Forest Centre, for 16-20 year olds!
• Youth-to-Youth Truth and Reconciliation Experience - Hosted By The Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario - March 22 – 28, 2026
• District 7070 Rotary Youth Exchange Students Are Having an Adventure of a Lifetime This Spring
• Rotary Youth Exchange - Here's How Your Club Can Get Involved - Need Help? - CONTACT US TODAY
• Would YOU Like To Join Us In Championing the Rotary Youth Exchange Program in our District ?
• Who Is Your Club's "Programs for Young Leaders" Contact ? - It Means More Support for Rotary’s Young Leaders

• Public Image Learning Opportunities Presented by Zones 28 and 32 - May 5 , 2026 Save The Date and REGISTER TODAY
• Register Your Club TODAY for the Rotary International Zone 28 and 32 Ignite Public Image Award
• What Rotary is and What our members do ?   - An Overview for Potential Members and Friends
• Brand News: Make Rotary's Public Image a Priority
• Are Your Bringing Your Rotary Club’s Value to Life? Use the Videos in the Brand Center
• Keep Rotary Relevant - Find inspiring stories on Rotary's refreshed blog - Rotary 360
• "IS YOUR CLUB'S BRAND MESSAGING CONSISTENT AND UP TO DATE?" - What You need to Know
• Does You Club have a Web Presence? - Find Out - Use this Checklist
• How many Checks Can You Put On Your Club's Public Image Checklist?
• Here Is Our District 2025-26 Club Website Refresh Incentive Program - Prospective Members Are Checking YOU Out - SIGN UP TODAY
• What Is Your Club's Public Image? - Here's an Analysis of our District - And some very useful Tips
• Come Join Our District 7070 Public Image Committee - We Welcome Your Help and Expertise

• REACH OUT And Connect Your Club With Other Rotary Clubs in Our District RIGHT HERE IN THIS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
• Special Guest Speaker at the Rotary Club of Ajax - April 16 - YOU ARE INVITED
• A Rotary Club of Willowdale Success Story - 26 years later
• Rotary District 7070 Fellowship Event - April 25 - Rotary Club of Etobicoke's Afternoon with Famous People Players
• Clubs in District 7070: We Need Your help with WAKAM2 (Western Alliance of Kenya Against Malaria) - Global Grant 2
• Rotary Club of Toronto West May 3 Concert for Cambodia - Almost Sold Out

• Rotary's Shift From Training To Learning - Watch This Webinar
• Rotary Leadership Institute - Part One - May 23 - In Person - REGISTER TODAY
• How Well Do You Know Your Rotary Basics?
• The Secret to Flourishing Clubs - They Use Rotary Club Central
• Connect with Rotary on WhatsApp
• New Social Media Channel, Learning App Elevate Your Skills
• Important Learning Center Updates
• It's April - Environment Month - Be Sure to Take This Important Rotary Learning Center Course
• Be Sure to Access Rotary courses on the new and improved Rotary Learning Center app
• The Latest News from Clubrunner
• Clubrunner - Big changes are here and even bigger things are on the way !
• Here is Our Rotary District 7070 Learning Action Plan FOR 2025-26
• "Learning Tuesdays" -  Let's Learn More About Rotary - Together - It's Ideal For You and All of Your Club Members
• Use The Learning Description Form For 2026-26  When Planning District Learning Activities
• Here Is The Rotary Action Plan Toolkit to Strengthen Your Club
• Rotary Club Central - The Secret to a Flourishing Club - It's Never Too Late To Start Planning Your Club's Future
• Updates to Rotary Club Central will Help YOU Reach Your Membership Goals
• USE the Clubrunner App To CONNECT with All Rotarians in District 7070 - Here's How

REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE:

Send In Your Stories and Photos for the Next Edition:

Please send your Rotary Club stories (deadline is always 4 days prior to the end of the month) to our District  Public Image Chair, Dave Andrews at  dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com

A suggestion to the  District Leadership Team, Assistant Governors and Committee Chairs : Send in a story about what your committee is doing and tell our clubs how they can connect with you. 

A suggestion to 2025-26 Club Presidents: There is a place in the Newsletter for News from Clubs. What have you accomplished that you would like to announce to everyone in the District?

This District Newsletter is sent to all active Rotarians  and Rotaractors that have their contact info in Clubrunner. It is also on the District 7070 website under the NEWS tab. Be sure to send this District 7070 Newsletter and your club bulletin to your community leaders, your local media, prospective members, and to the whole Rotary family. Keep them informed. Tell your Rotary story . 

Thanks everyone!