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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family 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 the latest news about Rotary here in southern Ontario and around the world.
Posted by Ron Dick, District 7070 Governor , 2021-22
In his October 2021 Newsletter, District Governor Ron Dick talks about some of his official visits to our clubs, and reminds us to join Tuesday Talks in October and to hear Past District Governor Ron Denham on Water projects world-wide, and tells us all to get the word out to everyone about World Polio Day, on October 24 and to join us on Oct 21 as we broadcast LIVE with Dr. Bob Scott moderating a live panel discussion of Distinguished Rotarians: RI President Shekhar Mehta, Vice President Valarie Wafer, International Polio Plus Chair Mike McGovern, and from Nigeria, Polio Plus Chair Dr. Tunji Funsho and by way of video a message from Incoming Rotary International President Jennifer Jones ...........
Posted by Shekhar Mehta, Rotary International President 2021-22
In Shekhar Mehta's October 2021 Newsletter, our Rotary International President reminds us of "Each One, Bring One" membership initiative. He asks us to remember first moments of discovering the power of service and to to look beyond myself and embrace humanity. He challenges us to reignite the spark of service in ourselves or our clubs during, October — Community Economic Development Month and gives us examples how we can do just that. He reminds us that on October 24, World Polio Day, we’ll celebrate our tremendous progress in the effort to eradicate polio. But we also know the fight is not over. He will be joining us LIVE on the District 7070 broadcast "World Polio Day 2021 LIVE from the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada". He asks us to join him, this month in becoming a good tenant of our planet by helping others to better themselves and their communities. Please read more.........
Posted by John Germ, Chair of the Trustees , Rotary Foundation 2021-22
In his October 2021 message to Rotarians, John Germ, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), reminds us about Polio Eradication that "it's not over til it's over. As we approach World Polio Day, John says that we are making progress, and that we have a unique opportunity to interrupt polio transmission. He talks about the Global Polio Eradiation Initiative's new strategy and vaccine that will bolster our eradication efforts. John remains steadfast by saying that Rotary will continue to do the work that is necessary to protect the health of children everywhere. He urges all of us to raise awareness of Rotary’s role in polio eradication. And to double down on our commitment and keep raising $50 million each year for polio (which will be matched by the Gates Foundation again this year 2 to 1. Please read more ......
Posted by Valrie Wafer, Vice-President & Director , Rotary International
In her October 2021 Newsletter, Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer talks about the incredible celebration on September 2 when we graduated our district governors elect and heard from our inspirational leaders Trustee Barry Rassin and President Elect Jennifer Jones and the Governors Elect. She noted that the past 18 months have shown us that Rotary does not slow down during difficult times, in fact Rotary becomes stronger, with clear examples of Rotary in action. She reminded us of many event coming up : World Polio Day on October 24 (share your events with your community); our virtual Zone 28 & 32 summit November 2, 3 and 4th where together we will connect, be inspired and celebrate; the Rotary Foundation Gala planned for February 23rd and soon, Valarie will announce our Beyond Borders event for the Houston Convention..........
District 7070 is looking for Rotarians who are interested in leading our District as Governor in the 2024-25 Rotary year – July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. All Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are invited to submit suggestions to me on or before Friday, January 7th, 2022. Nomination forms should be scanned and sent by email to ron@rrdfsi.ca.
Richard Mewhinney, Chair of the District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committee introduced to our Rotary family Past District Governor Ron Denham, Chair Emeritus of WASH-RAG. In the first of three Tuesday Talks, you will learn what we, Rotarians, can do to solve water, sanitation & hygiene problems and how Rotarians can change this dynamic to ensure sustainable , effective water or sanitation systems that serve communities forever. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/le_kmSIVbKU
Posted by Susan Hunter, Chair District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute
In 2021, we are staying with our Rotary Leadership Institute programming in the virtual format as a result of the pandemic. Although we all appreciate that videoconference will never replace the personal connection that we get from meeting face-to-face, we still had a very successful program with overwhelming response and enthusiasm from Rotarians across the District. Rotarians new to Rotary and even those with many years of service will benefit from learning how we can create strong clubs with vibrant members who are engaged and committed to Service Above Self. This Rotary year, we will be maintaining our virtual format on the Zoom platform. Register right here for Part TWO. First session is October 13 from 6 to 8 PM. Here are some important new details for 2021-22 .....
Posted by Iosif Ciosa, District Governor 2022 - 23, Rotary District 7070
To the Rotary family here in District 7070,
Join us next year to explore what’s possible in Rotary, in Houston, and in yourself. Each year, Rotary members from all over the world come together to discover new opportunities to increase our impact, broaden our reach, and strengthen our ability to adapt for future success. It’s also the perfect venue to find new ways to enhance your Rotary experience. Register right here, Register before December 15, 2021 and save $100 US.
We are working to organize a special District 7070 celebration - details to follow.......
Join us for the Zones 28 & 32 2021 free Virtual Zone Summit, November 2, 3 and 4 at 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT each day. Register now - CLICK HERE! On Zoom and FREE.
Tuesday, November 2nd, we connect as we focus on leadership, and gather for our Beyond Borders event and class reunion dinners! Enjoy the one and only "DoGoodery" Chris Wells as he opens our event! Your MC for the evening is Sherry Chamberlain
Wednesday, November 3rd, we inspire as we hear amazing stories about service and innovation from our clubs and districts.
Thursday, November 4th, we celebrate as we roll-out the red carpet and present our district Foundation and Membership awards! Entertainment including international recording artist Martin Kerr. Speakers include Zone Summit host R.I.V.P. Valarie Wafer, Rotary Foundation Trustee Dean Rohrs, Zone Summit Chair and Director Elect Drew Kessler & Event MC Peter Schultz........ Please Read more.......
In the 2019-2020 Rotary Year many Rotarians and Rotaractors of District 7070 participated to complete the new 3-year strategic plan. A recent District wide survey reconfirmed and refined the Strategic Actions under the following four categories:
DO MORE TOGETHER; USE CLEAR AND CONSISTENT MESSAGING; BUILD AWARENESS OF AND PRIDE IN THE ROTARY BRAND; AND HELP CLUBS TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION
To assist the Rotary Clubs of District 7070 achieve their Strategic Action goals, the District Public Relations Committee is introducing a Rotary Club ClubRunner website refresh Program available for your club TODAY. Please Read more......
When we tell Rotary’s story, we want to position ourselves as a just and welcoming organization that is open to all. As people of action, we do more when we do it together. The RI Board of Directors strengthened our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement with guidance from the DEI Task Force to ensure that our organization values and lives the principles of DEI. Use this statement to help you set specific, measurable goals for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your club’s culture. Please Read the statement.....
Posted by Mark Blackmore, Secretary, Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S.
District 7070 Rotary Club of G.O.A.L.S. is organizing a one-day D7070 Rotary softball tournament next summer.
Clubs could enter their own team, or create a joint team (i.e. members from 2, 3, 4 clubs join together to form a team). I could also take individuals and create a team. It could be open to family members of club members. Saturday or Sunday. Co-ed. Three-pitch (i.e. pitch to your own team). No sliding. Recreational. Fun!! Oshawa/Whitby area.
Right now Rotarian Mark Blackmore is trying to gauge interest to determine if it is worthwhile to organize. Any club that might be interested in playing if it were organized is encouraged to contact Mark directly at mark_blackmore@hotmail.com or 905 626 8742 to let him know.
It is always with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family. Please send your notices to Newsletter Editor Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com .....
Posted by Bob Wallace, Past District Governor, Past Rotary Zone Coordinator, and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
In his October 2021 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. .......
Thank you to the Rotary Club of Trenton President, Sandi Ramsey and Trenton Rotarian Gordon Bunt, Assistant Governor Brenda Hellyer, all the members of the Trenton Rotary Club, the Region #1 Rotary Clubs and the District Foundation Walk committee chair, Thiva Kulasingam for a great District Foundation Walk! Let's get our pledges in! Special Thank you to our District Governor Nominee John Burns for fantastic photos. Lots more on Facebook ........
District 7070'sWorld Polio Day 2021 - Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada on October 21 form 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Toronto Time). Here is the link and be sure to see (see the Class Page for a sneak preview right HERE). The 10 Rotary Clubs in Durham Region (and the Rotary Club of Port Hope ), on behalf of your co-hosts, the Rotary Clubs of Oshawa and Oshawa-Parkwood and Durham College invite you to District 7070's World Polio Day 2021 - Live from The Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario Canada on October 21 form 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Toronto Time).The event, LIVE from The Rotary Global Classroom features a panel discussion featuring Dr Bob Scott,(Past Rotary International Vice-President and Immediate Past Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee ), Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta, Valarie Wafer (Vice Presdient of Rotary International) , Mike McGovern, (the current Chair of the Rotary International Polio Plus Committee, and Dr. Tunji Funsho, Chair of Nigeria's Polio Plus Committee. We will also hear from Jennifer Jones, incoming Rotary International President as well. Together, they will update all of us about Rotary's efforts with our Global Polio Eradication initiative Partners and our challenge, going forward to End Polio Now.........
Rotary and our Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners have launched the Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026: Delivering on a Promise to overcome the remaining challenges to ending polio, including last year’s increase in polio cases caused by a pause in vaccination campaigns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan — the last two countries where wild polio remains endemic — have recommitted to working with the GPEI to improve vaccination campaigns and reach at-risk children. As long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
In addition to providing a roadmap to eradication, the new strategy calls for renewed political and financial commitments from governments and donors to achieve a polio-free world. Learn more about the action underway to eradicate polio.
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly - Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
Are you interested in your club’s path to Grow Rotary? Having a strong vibrant Rotary Club involves Membership - looking after our members ( new, seasoned and potential members), and through our Public Image, reaching out to our communities, showing them what we do and showing the power of what we can do - and our through our Rotary Foundation and what it allows us to do. Members of your Rotary Club's Membership committee, Public Image committee and Rotary Foundation committee are particularly encouraged to attend. We encourage at least 3 members from your club to attend so you can share the discussion and work on plans integrating Membership, Public Image and Foundation in your growth strategy. You will get some tips from clubs that have been successful in "Growing Rotary" right in their own clubs.
REGISTER TODAY and GROW YOUR CLUB PRESENCE. - On October 16 from 9:30 am to 11:10 am - the District Membership Committee is hosting a New Grow Rotary Zoom Meeting. Registration is now OPEN on the District 7070 website righthere. .......
Rotary’s Action Plan is the bridge between what we are today and what we want and need to be. It is our plan for fulfilling our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. Our members, as people of action, are the key to achieving any of the plan’s four priorities. So adding members allows us to achieve more. RI President Shekhar Mehta is deeply committed to growing and sustaining Rotary membership........
Posted by Virginia O'Reilly, Chair, District 7070 Membership Committee
District 7070 Membership Committee is calling for both Rotaractors and Rotarians in the District to join the District Membership Committee. Our scope is to foster the growth of Rotary and strong Rotary Clubs in D7070. We are looking for Rotarians who are passionate about membership and growing strong Clubs in D7070. Are you that Rotarian? If you are interested, please contact Virginia O’Reilly at voreilly@burakjacobson.ca and we can set up a time to chat about your interests.
The Membership Committee comprises a Main organizing committee and 5 sub-committees. Please take time to review the sub-committees and see which one (s) that suit your interests and where you can contribute the most. To see the various sub-committees. please Read more.....
Posted by Meg Schmieder , Community Program Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada
In her September 2021 Newsletter, Meg Schmeider, Community Program Coordinator at ShelterBox Canada, says that each year,Rotary helps Shelterbox Canada to go further, support more people, and access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. Thanks to your support this past Rotary year we have been able to deliver aid to families recovering after disaster in India, Honduras, Philippines, Tanzania, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. Find out how your club can help and become a Shelterbox Hero. Here's more of her newsletter.....
Posted by John Currie, Executive Director, Honouring Indigenous People
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help. Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the Executive Director of H I P and Past President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca . If you have a good news story, please send it to John. Here are some highlights .........
Engaging Rotary’s past program participants in club and district projects and meetings can be the key to making them feel that they have a place in Rotary. Rotary Reconnect Week, October 4 - 10, is a great opportunity to invite alumni to participate in a service project, have a party that celebrates alumni, or just encourage them to pursue membership. Many alumni crave a personal connection to Rotary after their programs. As we celebrate Reconnect Week, we invite former Rotaractors, Interactors, Earlyactors, Rotary Peace Fellows, Rotary Scholars, Rotary Youth Exchange students, and other alumni to renew their relationship with Rotary. Learn more.
Posted by Deb Murray, Past Chair, District Rotary Youth Exchange Committee, Current District 7070 Secretary - Technology
Here we are in this exciting transition back to a new normal. It’s an opportunity exploding with optimistic enthusiasm. Rotary International has given districts around the world the green light to reinstate the Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) programs. District 7070 is committed to RYE long term program. As our district embraces this decision, we are reaching out to clubs to embrace and commit too. Our clubs are the cornerstone of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. It all starts with YOU! .......
Log into MyRotary and visit the Brand Center to download Rotary’s latest videos. Videos can give viewers insight into a project and provide a visualization of its impact. You can post them on your club website and social media channels or share them with friends. In one of our newest videos, “Voices of Members,” be inspired by Rotary members from around the world talking about how they’ve been responding to COVID-19. It helps spread the word that we are people of action, even in the most challenging of times. Watch the videos here when you log into MyRotary
Log in to MyRotary and see Rotary’s newest self-paced learning module, Public Relations and Your Club, is now available. Take this 15-minute online course and learn strategies for using media and public relations to gain visibility, increase awareness of club initiatives, and promote your impact in the community.
Rotary’s area of focus icons promote the causes that reflect the critical humanitarian issues that our members address worldwide. The Brand Center has newly redesigned graphics for individual areas of focus and the whole list in various colors and easier-to-use formats. You’ll also find guidelines for using them. Use these icons in social media, on websites, and in other materials to show the causes your club supports. Log into MyRotary and Download the icons.
Posted by Liz Courtney, Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator,
Liz Courtney, an assistant Rotary public image coordinator, explains why it’s important to consistently use logos and messaging when promoting your club. In her post, find a list of steps you can take to give your club a unified image, which will build trust in and awareness of your club. Please Read her blog.....
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District 7070 Public Image Committee
In the Summer of 2020, we asked Rob MacArthur, our District 7070 Public Image Public Investigator (P I P I for short) to carry out an investigation on all 55 Rotary clubs with respect to their club's Public Image. Rob looked at their basic web site setup as well as social media channels and the way they were being used. A spreadsheet of the results was made available for our District Leadership Team and Assistant Governors to look at in the Fall of 2020. The Pie Chart included shows a graphical representation of the results. Where do you "think" your club fits in this chart? What is the Image that the public have, about your club?
If you would like to know where your club is and/or get some help in removing those issues, or, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Rotary District 7070's very own PI PI(Public Image Public Investigator) Rob MacArthur at info@robmac.org. REMEMBER: Another investigation will be take place in the Fall of 2021 after clubs have had their websites refreshed. Has your club improved your Public Image?
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Have you seen what is on our District 7070 YouTube channel ? Subscribe TODAY. Use the videos. It will help your club tell the story of Rotary and show how your club members are People of Action in your community and around the world! People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the videos & images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can help us engage and attract more members, donors, and partners. Use our District 7070 YouTube channel to share videos that reflect Rotary’s initiatives and projects both locally and globally. These videos can be posted to your social media pages and shared at your meetings.
85 Videos (and counting) that are broken down into the following playlists:
Rotary District 7070
District 7070 Taking Action Locally
District 7070 Taking Action Globally
District 7070 Workshops
Tuesday Talks
Rotary International
Rotaract
End Polio
Director's Dialogue
Check out our new Rotary District 7070 YouTube channel! Whether you want to catch up on a Tuesday Talk, see videos of our clubs taking action locally or globally, share an engaging video from Rotary International on your social media or at a club meeting…it’s all there and more. Please send us any appropriate videos from your club events/meetings to be included on our channel (send to suepmiller@rogers.com). Go to https://bit.ly/3dz2iBt and subscribe so you don’t miss a thing.
Posted by Rob MacArthur, District Public Image Committee
What is Your Club's Online Presence? Do You Even Have One? Does it represent your club members? Does it tell the Rotary story of who you are and what you do?
Your District 7070 Public Image Committee asked one of our committee members, Rob MacArthur of the Rotary Club of Port Hope to be our "Public Image Public Investigator" to take a look at your club website and social media accounts. We asked Rob to sum up what he found and offer some suggestions to help your club. Here is Rob's look at our Rotary clubs in District 7070 and some outstanding tips how you can increase your club's public image.....
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Social media is part of our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. To stay connected with your members and community, you need more than a club website; you need a strong social media presence too. Each day throughout this series, Sue Miller of the District 7070 Public Image Committee, posted a series of quick tips to help you build, improve, and strengthen your social media posts and keep them up-to-date. Go to the Facebook Page and Boost Your Club's Public Image.
While you are there, look for the new "Why Rotary" Series of posts that Sue Miller has featured for you and your Rotary Club. Share these posts too in your social media accounts. #whyrotary #rotary7070 .......
Posted by Michael Angelo Caruso, Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator
Michael Angelo Caruso, our Rotary Zone 28 East Public Image Coordinator has created this Facebook group to help the best service organization get even better at marketing and the art of public image. JOIN TODAY.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/getthewordoutnow
The ideas that you see will help you get more visitors, populate your events and raise more money for your club Feel free to ask questions and share ideas.......
Posted by Sue Miller, District 7070 Public Image Committee
Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. TAG US !
Tag Rotary District 7070 in all of your appropriate social media posts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) so we can share your news and events. We have lots of followers who would like to see your posts!
Be sure to go to District 7070's Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram Accounts - borrow and share our posts on your club's social media. Boost Your Rotary Image TODAY.
Posted by David Andrews, Chair, District 7070 Public Image Committee
District 7070 Public Image Committee is calling for both Rotaractors and Rotarians in the District to join the District Public Image Committee. Our scope is to boost Rotary's Public Image and to assist Rotary Clubs in D7070 to do the same.
We are looking for Rotaractors and Rotarians who have experience in the field of Public Relations, Social Media platforms, and news writing. We want you to use those attributes to assist clubs and our Committee . Are you that Rotarian? Are you that Rotaractor? If you are interested, please contact Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and we can set up a time to chat about your interests.
Be sure to see the Public Image menu tab on our District Website and check out our District Facebook Page , Twitter account and Instagram account and this Dsitrict Newsletter too, for some idea of what we do.
Do you have events or fundraisers that you want other clubs to know about? Perhaps a project with which you need their assistance? Here are just three ways you can get your event, your message , a story about your club, or your "ask for help" out to your neighbouring Rotary Clubs:........
Please join us online for Rotary Club of Alliston's 2nd Community Virtual Trivia Night on October 20, 2021 and help us raise funds for CONTACT Community Services. This will be a fun hour of trivia for the whole family.
We are in the process of a new and refreshed District 7070 Website. Be sure to watch for the change over the next short period of time. Be sure to register for your club's website refresh too. In the meantime, check out the resources and articles available to you today.
Have you checked out the up to the minute scrolling stories that you can share with your members and post on to your club website and social media pages? Have you checked out the new concise menu tabs? Have you seen all of the links at the bottom of the page? There's more good news here... Please Read more.....
Rotary International Zones 28 & 32 (formerly Zones 24 & 32) is a community of Rotarians, spanning two languages, four countries and seven time zones: Bermuda, Canada, France and the United States. It is you and me.
The Zone Website is filled with news from around the Rotary world, and even in our own backyard. Please take a look at theZone websiteand you will find monthly Beyond Borders Newsletters, letters from our Rotary leaders, dates and sites of our Rotary Zone Conferences which you can attend, Rotary events in our own backyard, Resources on membership, The Rotary Foundation and Public Image, and a section called Great Ideas To Share (Best Practices you can use and share with your members), membership webinars , and up to the minute news and download files. Enjoy.
Your Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club can earn a Rotary Citation for achieving goals that strengthen Rotary and your club. Goals include increasing club membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation, and building awareness of Rotary in your community.
Jim Marggraff worked with his Rotary Club of Lamorinda, California, to demonstrate how easy it is for clubs to put together a hybrid virtual and in-person meeting. Two videos are available at TGIG.org. A 25-minute video of the garage meeting with celebrity speakers and a second short 2-minute Quick Start Video that shows how easy it is to run an engaging Virtual/In-Person (V/IP) meeting. Learn more
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. Please share this letter and keep our Rotary family 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. 
WE WILL NOT ONLY WELCOME YOU, WE WILL WOW YOU!
In his October 2021 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Bob Wallace, Chair of the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee, encourages every Rotarian to make a conscious effort to make a donation to The Rotary Foundation, whatever you can afford, to the Annual Programs Fund and to the PolioPlus Fund, and to the Endowment Fund. .....
Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, and resources. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Club can help. Our District 7070 Action Committee's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the Executive Director of H I P and Past President of the Rotary Club of Pickering. He can be reached at 
Rotary International Zones 28 & 32 (formerly Zones 24 & 32) is a
