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WELCOME TO THE JULY 2020 ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 NEWSLETTER - WHAT'S INSIDE

Our District 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 keep our 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. 

NEWSLETTERS:

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND:

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District Governor's July 2020 Newsletter

Hello District 7070:

Here we go!!!!  On July 1, 2020 we kick off an exciting, new Rotary year, a year in which the status of Rotaractors will be elevated within the Rotary family.  What an honour and privilege it is to serve as the District Governor in 7070, the best Rotary District in the world!   Our District Leadership Team is here to support our 1,953 members, 55 clubs, and our Rotaract and Interact clubs from Etobicoke to Belleville and Prince Edward County and north to Alliston!.....

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Let's Meet  Mark Chipman

It is with great pleasure that we say welcome to Mark Chipman from the Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise as our new District Governor for the Rotary year 2020-21. District Governor Mark Chipman has been a passionate and engaged Rotarian since 2006 with a wide range of experience at both the Club and District levels.  With Whitby Sunrise he served as Club President in 2012, and as Director on several committees including Fundraising and the Whitby Ribfest. He feels privileged to have participated in humanitarian service for club projects in Laos, Thailand and Dominican Republic. ........

 

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Rotary International President Holger Knaack's July 2020 Newsletter

In Holger Knaack's July 2020 Newsletter, it is all about "Rotary Opens Opportunities". Holger says, "Rotary is not just a club that you join; it is an invitation to endless opportunities". He talks about the COVID-19 crisis that has forced all of us to adapt and Rotary's new Action Plan that specifically calls on us to improve our ability to adapt. Our challenge, not just in the next year but into the future is up to us to remake Rotary for these new times — to wholeheartedly embrace the ideas, energy, and commitment of young people eager to find an outlet for idealism and become an organization fully enmeshed in the digital age. He says, "The world needs Rotary now more than ever. It is up to us to make sure that Rotary Opens Opportunities for generations to come." .......

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Let's Meet Holger Knaack 

Holger Knaack, a member of the Rotary Club of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölln, Germany, is our new president of Rotary International in 2020-21. To build a stronger membership, Holger Knaack says Rotary must focus on increasing the number of female members and transitioning Rotaractors into Rotarians. Knaack believes that the People of Action campaign offers new public awareness possibilities for Rotary. “This campaign conveys our global image while still respecting differences in regions and cultures,” he says.......

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The July 2020 Message from K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran,  Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation

In his July 2020 message to Rotarians, K.R. Ravi Ravindran, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), tells us that nature is immensely complex and that it is impossible to tell whether anything that happens is good or bad, because you never know what the consequences will be. Ravi says, "All we can know is that with every action and reaction, there is an opportunity — a chance to live our values, express our desires, and take action to make the world a bit closer to the way we want it to be." Ravi adds that The Rotary Foundation is our conduit to make those meaningful changes and through the Foundation, we can do our part to help rid the world of polio and we can help support important COVID-19 projects and prepare the world for the massive vaccination effort that will be needed soon. He says that it is up to you and me if this is to be Rotary’s great moment to become an even stronger organization in the 21st century .........

 

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Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer's July 2020 Newsletter

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

As we begin the new Rotary year that Opens Opportunities under the leadership of President Holger Knaack, the moment is ours. A few recent quotes from our leadership have inspired many of us to look at Rotary through a new lens.
 
Past President, Mark Maloney- “I have never been so proud to be a Rotarian as I am today” General Secretary, John Hewko, when speaking about change -“We were built for this”.
 
President, Holger Knaack – “Now is the time to put everything on the table, test new approaches, and prepare Rotary for the future” ......
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND

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Rotary, Rotaract, and the New Canadian Student Service Grant

Hello Canadian Rotarians in Zones 28 and 32,

I'm excited to share with you today an exceptional opportunity for your Rotaractors and young Rotarians. Please help us share and promote this program so all eligible Rotaractors and Rotarians can become aware, sign up and take advantage of the bursaries and volunteer opportunities.

The Rotary family has continued to innovate and create new solutions for our communities' most pressing challenges as we navigate difficult and unusual times. The global COVID-19 pandemic has created economic and social hurdles for all sectors of society. Post-secondary students and recent graduates are particularly vulnerable. The pandemic affects their studies, ability to graduate, finances and career opportunities. It affects youth in Rotary and their ability to donate their time and support our organization in carrying out our initiatives in the community......

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COVID-19: What District 7070 Clubs Are Doing and Requesting

What is your Rotary Club and Rotaract Club doing to help your community during the COVID 19 outbreak? Take a look at some of the clubs and their projects. Perhaps you too can do a similar project in your community. Perhaps YOU can help at one of their projects. 

Here is a place for your Club to ASK for help from Rotary and Rotaract Clubs, with your project. Talk to the Mayor, Councilors, Community Service Organizations, Food Banks, Health workers, just to name a few. Your community is counting on our entire Rotary family and your partner organizations during this time of special need.

Send your projects and project requests to District Public Image Chair Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com and he will do his best to get them in the article which will be regularly updated.

Look in the 'Rotary and COVID-19" menu bar on the District website and see "What District Clubs are doing and requesting" for just some of the many projects AND ideas for your club to help your community through COVID-19..

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 2020-21 District 7070 Conference - REGISTER TODAY

Please join us for the Rotary District 7070 Conference in 2021 ! Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the beautiful Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince Hotel) ,in Toronto. The entire Team at the hotel look forward to welcoming you for
Rotary District 7070 Conference 2020-21, so you can experience firsthand Pan Pacific’s signature hospitality – at Toronto’s first Pan Pacific hotel.
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Highlights of the 2020 Rotary International Virtual Convention June 20-26, 2020

Relive Rotary’s first-ever virtual convention on-demand and learn why, now more than ever, Rotary Connects the World! Watch inspiring speakers and panelists from the general sessions. View General Session 1 here. View General Session 2 here. View the General Secretary's Report to the Convention here

Connect with the family of Rotary to discover innovative ways to engage and strengthen our communities by watching our breakout sessions. Virtual breakout session files, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, can be accessed through Rotary’s Learning Center. Want more? Rotary International will continue their breakout session program into July....

 
 
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What’s next after the 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention

Now More Than Ever, Rotary Connects the World

Thank you to everyone in District 7070 for attending the 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention — our first ever online convention. We hope you enjoyed witnessing the power of Rotary connections, learned something new, and found inspiration. What was your favorite part? Tell us on the Facebook event page using #Rotary20.  
Don’t forget to participate in our July breakout program, beginning this Wednesday. In more than 40 sessions, you can learn about achieving a polio-free world, attracting a more diverse membership, finding power in partnerships, and much more. Consider inviting a friend or sharing a session with your network. Learn more and explore what’s being offered. Continue to connect with Rotary Fellowships, Rotary Action Groups, partners, projects, and resources within the Virtual House of Friendship, a 24-hour exhibit, through 31 July.  
The fun doesn’t have to stop here. Join us next year to Feel the Energy at the 2021 Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan, 12-16 June. Learn more and register today.

 

Tuesdays Talks Starting on July 14, 2020

As we were developing the District 7070 Strategic Plan, we asked Rotarians and Rotaractors what would help them and their clubs be even more effective. The response was Training. We listened. This coming Rotary year, we are having 'Tuesday Talks' much like the "Rotary Connects" sessions we had this year on a monthly basis, the second Tuesday of the month from 7- 8 pm. Here is the beginning of our planning. 

July 14, 2020  7-8 pm  ‘The New Rotary Year ... Getting Started’

Join us for our first 'Tuesday Talks' next Tuesday, July 14th from 7 - 8 PM.  We'll hear from Rotary International President Holger Knaack, learn about the new Technology and Information Management Committee here in District 7070 and how they can help YOU, and we will discover some Zoom etiquette tips, to help make your meetings run smoothly.  Presenters will share their expertise with important Rotary websites, including how YOU can create your own club logo ! Please  Register online on the District 7070 website.  Space for this "Tuesday Talks" will fill up fast.

 

 

District 7070 Rotary AIDS & Community Health Walk - July 29, 2020

To the entire Rotary family in District 7070:

Join members of Rotary as we walk to make a Community Health DifferenceWe have transformed our annual Rotary District 7070 Poker Walk for HIV/AIDS in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. And we are excited to share this transformation with you! The 2020 Rotary AIDS & Community Health Walk, July 29, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, allows teams to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS and to support Canadian charities that increase the overall health of our communities, including Feed Ontario, our residual beneficiary....

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A Mill for Bill Campaign to Raise $ 1 Million for The Rotary Foundation - Getting Even Closer to our Goal - And Rising

Rotary District 7070  “A Mill for Bill” Campaign

The late Past District Governor Bill Patchett had an unrealized goal for our District.  Bill wanted us to just once raise a $1,000,000 for The Rotary Foundation.  During a conversation with PDG Lynda Ryder at the RI Convention in Hamburg last June, ‘A Mill for Bill’ campaign was created.

The latest figure is $960,000 USD and rising. 

Thank you at all District Rotarians who gave ‘a little bit more for Bill’.

As PDG Ted Morrison said, “CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE.  WE DID IT!  YOU DID IT!!”

The Rotary Club of Toronto has just given us $10,000.  A huge thank you to the Club!

Our total to date translates into $1,350,000 CDN, the most ever raised by District 7070.  What a wonderful tribute to Bill.

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Rotary Foundation in memory of Bill.  If you haven’t made a donation, it’s not too late.  

You can still send a cheque (personal or club) to The Rotary Foundation Canada.  The cheque must be postmarked June 30 2020 and be received by 8 July 2020 to be counted in the campaign.  The address is:

The Rotary Foundation (Canada)

c/0 911600

PO Box 4090 STN A

Toronto, ON

M5W 0E9

 

 

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IN MEMORIAM

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In Memory of our Rotarians - July, 2020

It is with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family this month. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family.

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ROTARY FOUNDATION NEWS

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District 7070 Rotary Foundation Chair's July 2020 Newsletter

In his July 2020 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. There is more news in PDG Bob's letter........

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District & Global Grant News for July 2020

District Grants 2019-20 & 2020-21:

COVID 19 Grant applications

D7070 received 42 applications for COVID 19 projects.  In one project, two Clubs – Quinte Sunrise and Wellington – joined forces.  This means that three of four Clubs in D7070 participated.  This is a new record for Club participation in the District Grant process.

Ten of the 42 projects have already received their grant cheques for a total of $12,000.  These grants were taken from funds D7070 had left in the 2019-20 District Grant budget.  Instead of returning the surplus back to our DDF account at the Rotary Foundation, we requested to use them for these ten projects.......

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2020-21 Rotary Foundation Grants Information and Qualification Material NOW On-line

The Rotary Foundation requires Clubs, that want to apply for District or Global Grants to projects, must be qualified.  A Rotary Club is qualified once it has done the following

- have at least two of its members successfully complete the training provided by the District, and

- have its President and President Elect submit to the District a signed copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The qualification is valid for one year.  It makes the whole Club qualified and responsible, not just the two members that complete the qualification process. Once again, District 7070 is using on-line training for the qualification process.  Three modules (The Rotary Foundation, Global Grants and District Grants) can be found under the Rotary Foundation tab on the District's website, http://www.rotary7070.org.  Quizzes, each consisting of nine questions, are connected with the modules.  Seven of the nine questions must be correctly answered to pass each quiz.  Once a Rotarian has successfully completed all three Quizzes, s/he is qualified and will count towards the Club's Qualification.....

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Global Grant Project Bank up and running on our District 7070 Website our District 7070 website
 

Every year, the District Governor and District receive many Global Grant project proposals from Clubs and Districts around the world.  They are requesting funding, DDF and Club contribution, to important and interesting projects. Clubs in our District are doing the same, contacting other Clubs in our District and globally.  It is a way of raising funds for projects......

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END POLIO NOW - NEWS 

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The Latest Weekly News on Polio Eradication

Follow the latest news on Rotary's efforts to eradicate polio, every week. Here is a link to the latest cases. See the country-specific section and more details, right here at http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/

Canada Announces New Commitment to Support Polio Eradication

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to recognize the power of vaccines and immunizations, which save millions of lives each year. The Canadian government has announced a four-year financial commitment to support the endgame strategy of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Rotary clubs throughout Canada welcomed the new pledge as a continuation of the country’s leadership and partnership to support polio eradication. Canadian Rotary clubs have worked closely with the Canadian government since 1986, when the country became a donor in the fight to end polio. Since then, Canadian Rotarians have contributed more than US$41.3 million to PolioPlus. Learn more.

The "Plus" in PolioPlus

With decades of experience stopping polio outbreaks, Rotary and our partners have a critical role to play in protecting communities from the COVID-19 pandemic, just as the we did with Ebola, yellow fever, and avian flu. From Pakistan to Nigeria, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is supporting governments in their COVID-19 response efforts. This truly represents the “plus” in PolioPlus. Learn more about the foundations of the polio infrastructure. 

New End Polio Now Educational and Fundraising Resources 

With the challenges of COVID-19, there’s a significant risk that many children will miss out on lifesaving vaccines that prevent dangerous diseases, including polio. The most important thing that Rotary members can do is sustain our fundraising efforts in the fight to end polio. Download new End Polio Now educational and fundraising resources — including videos, social media messages, event materials, and more — to help spread the word about the need to end polio for good.

Rotary Virtual Reality Polio Kit Available for Your Club

The Rotary Club of Alliston is using the Rotary Virtual Reality Polio Kit as part of their Canada Day Celebrations in Alliston, Ontario. It was also on display for users to see the VR film "Two Drops of Patience" last year's District Conference and  at World Polio Day in Durham Region. Your club can also borrow the kit . Mary Lou Harrison and Assistant Governor Shirley Ross have two kits. they consist of a pull up banner and a small plastic box with 5 VR headsets, 5 sets of ear phones, 2 iPhone adapters, cleaning wipes, and a safety use card.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

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Membership and New Club Development Ideas

Although August is Membership and New Club Development Month, ANYTIME is the perfect time to celebrate your club’s members and consider the many options available for strengthening your membership. The following ideas can get you started:........

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Membership Resource Guide

Diana Edwards, our Regional Membership Officer for Membership Development has updated and the Membership Resource Guide with helpful new resources and publications noted in red.

SERVICE PROJECTS

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Thank You from the District 7070 Areas of Focus Action Committees & A Call to Action in 2020-21

A Year End Thank you from you Action Committee Coordinators and Chair!

Dear Fellow Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7070,

Congratulations to all the District 7070 Rotarians and Rotaracters for a tremendous year of Community and International Service!   While there is still work ahead of us as we continue to meet the challenges of the pandemic, we can all hold our heads high in our response to our Communities needs to meet the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.  With over 40 District Grant applications from our District 7070 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs we have doubled the amount of District Grants from previous years........

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Supporting the Environment becomes Rotary’s Newest Area of Focus

The Rotary Foundation Trustees and RI Board of Directors both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: supporting the environment. Creating a distinct area of focus for the environment will give Rotary members even more ways to bring about positive change in the world and increase our impact. More details will be announced soon.....  

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Rotary and the Institute for Economics and Peace


 

Dear District 7070 Rotarains, Rotaractors and the Rotary family,

As the District’s peace advocate, I wanted to share some of the details that I was made aware of during a couple of webinars this past month and the most recent Rotary Global Cyber Peace Conference, this past Saturday, June 27, 2020. Because of my interest in peace, in all its facets, I connected with Chris Offer PDG, Chair of TRF’s Peace Major Gifts Initiative Committee; Bryn Styles, PRID & PRFT, and Chair of the Rotary Peace Centers Committee; and Scott Martin, Rotary Peace Scholar, Rotarian and member of Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI) and Chair of the Global Cyber Peace Conference.......

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Water Collection for Sustainability Project in Uganda – Pilot  - Needs District 7070 Rotary Clubs Help in 2020-21- 

Dear fellow Rotarains and the Rotary family of District 7070,

Water Collection for Sustainability is a project in North Eastern Uganda located on the site of the Ongutoi Health Centre.  The principle is easily understood, create a rainwater collections system for drip irrigation to an orange orchard where the revenue will return to the Health Centre for free health care long term.  We are currently in pilot phase and are closing in on the completion but, we need your help. Amazing progress over the current Rotary year where the water collection platform was expanded to twice the original size and 5 additional 16,000 litre Crestanks were installed increasing water storage to 244,000 litres of water.....

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Guatemala Literacy Project Global Grant Needs Our Support

Dear Rotarians , Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family of District 7070,

From our GLP family to yours, we truly hope that you are staying healthy and connected during this unbelievable time in history. We are all realizing our place in the global community, which is what Rotary is all about. So now, more than ever, we need Club and District support to continue serving those communities in Guatemala most in need.

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News from 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. Our District 7070 Action Committe's Areas of Focus Coordinator is John Currie from the Pickering Rotary Club. John is also the  Executive Director of H I P and can be reached at john.currie@pickeringrotary.ca .   If you have a good news story, please send it to us. Click here to get the latest newsletters, information and updates about HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples)! OR check the Action Committees Menu Bar in the District Newsletter under HIP.  This rapidly growing nation-wide movement, HIP,  is a partnership between Indigenous Peoples & Rotarians. Each newsletter also contains stories about supporters, just like you, who are making an impact across Canada by taking action to create lasting change! Here are some highlights .........

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Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group (WASRAG) - News

You are invited to view all of the back issues of the WASRAG Newsletters at  http://www.wasrag.org/news    For more Water and Sanitation News for this month,  please Read More.......

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Shelterbox Canada News 

In her July 2020 Newsletter, Allison Kingston, Community Fundraising Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada and a Member of the  Rotaract Club of Sarnia-Lambton, discusses leadership in Rotary and at Shelterbox and reminds us that as Rotary clubs around the world change leadership for the new Rotary year, ShelterBox remains a leader in disaster relief all over the world. Each year, Rotary helps us to go further, support more people, and access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. Here's more of her newsletter.....

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NEWS FROM OUR YOUTH - ROTARACT, INTERACT, RYLA, YOUTH EXCHANGE 

PUBLIC IMAGE

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Enhance Your Club’s Public Image

The Rotary Brand Center has all of the tools you need! The Brand Center includes online, print, outdoor, and radio ads you can download to promote Rotary. The Brand Center is also home to all the materials you need to tell your People of Action story. People of Action is Rotary’s latest public image campaign......

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RI Board Asks Everyone to Use the New Rotary Brand

At the April 2019 meeting of the Rotary International Board of Directors, the Board reviewed the Rotary brand and

  • requested all users of the Rotary Marks to come into visual brand compliance as soon as possible;

  • agreed not to publish in official Rotary media, after July 31, 2019, any advertisements or other information that are not in brand compliance;

  • agreed not to permit any exhibitions at all official Rotary events that are not in brand compliance;

We encourage all Rotary Clubs in District 7070 to become compliant too, as soon as possible.

Protect the Rotary Brand in 2020

The Rotary wheel — our mark of excellence — is a symbol of Rotary’s leadership. It is the purest visual representation of what we have achieved and all that we are yet to accomplish. In a world where we are constantly bombarded by thousands of advertising messages daily, it’s vital to have a consistent, high-quality representation of our brand to cut through the noise. Amanda Wendt, vice chair of the RI Communications Committee, discusses how your club can promote and protect our brand and why you should......

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Tag Rotary District 7070 in ALL appropriate social media posts

Calling all District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs! Increase your club’s visibility. Tag us in all 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!

District Social Media Tags:
Facebook: @rotary7070
Instagram: @rotaryd7070
Twitter: @rotary7070

Some Resources to help your club shape Rotary's Public Image

Rotary’s public image is shaped by the actions of YOU,  each member in your Rotary Club, as well as by your involvement in the community, your presence on the web and social media, and the publications Rotary produces. Is your club working actively to shape that image? Here is an opportunity to see some resources you can use and how you can teach your members how to do this in a way that promotes community awareness of Rotary’s work around the world.....

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Use The People of Action Campaign to Tell Rotary's Story
The People of Action campaign helps you bring Rotary’s story to life by showing Rotary members as the people of action we are. Telling our People of Action stories in a meaningful, coordinated way builds the public’s understanding of who we are and what we do. It highlights the impact we make in our communities and around the world. Learn how to tell your People of Action story and help answer the question, “What is Rotary?”
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Public Image Newsletters

The Public Image Newsletters are located under the Public Image Tab of the District 7070 Website www.rotary7070.org under "Public Image Newsletters". They are an excellent resource to assist you with boosting your club's Public Image. 

NEWS FROM ROTARY CLUBS

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Here is Your Opportunity to Connect Your Club With Other Rotary Clubs in Our District

Rotary Connects The World. That's the Theme for 2019-20. One connection is between Rotary Clubs in our own District . Do you have events or fundraisers that you want other clubs to know about? Perhaps a project with which you need their assistance. Find out how you can Connect Your Club with District 7070 Rotary Clubs ........

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Recording of the Bob Rae Speech to The Toronto Eglinton Rotary Club

A few people had requested if there was a recording of the recent  Bob RaeSppech at the Toronto Eglinton Rotary Club virtual meeting. It can be found on our website. Here is the link:   https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1159/

LEADERSHIP / LEARNING TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOU AND YOUR ROTARY CLUB

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Rotary Leadership Institute  -  Start Planning for the Fall of 2020

Due to COVID-19, the April 4, 2020 Rotary Leadership Institute has been CANCELLED. However,we want you to plan on attending in the fall of 2020. In a complex, fast-changing world, excellent Rotary club leadership is essential to the future of Rotary.  One of the best ways to strengthen your Club is to give your members the tools and skills to be better Rotarians.  Rotary Leadership Institute is the solution. We hope to do just that in the Fall of 2020.  This will be your opportunity to learn more about Rotary and share your ideas with other Rotarians, and it is a great learning experience for newer Rotarians. April 13 and November 16, 2019 courses I, II and III were a tremendous success.  . Here is more of the story........

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Stay connected through Rotary’s online Learning Center

ROTARY CONNECTS THE WORLD — that is Rotary President Mark Daniel Maloney’s theme, and despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Rotarians are continuing to connect with one another and the world. Rotary’s new Action Plan calls on us to increase our ability to adapt — and members are coming up with innovative ways to serve their communities and create opportunities for fellowship. Many clubs are meeting online for the first time, reimagining fundraisers and other events, and reinventing planned service projects. Rotary’s online Learning Center has resources that can help you stay connected to the organization and to one another. Instead of meeting one week, for instance, everyone in your club might choose a topic to learn more about and then report back to the other members......

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Rotary Zone 28 & 32 Website - News and Resources for Your Club

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 the Zone website and 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.

New Version of Club Visioning Adjusts to the New Normal

Dear fellow Rotarians in District 7070, 

Over the last ten or so years, many District 7070 Clubs have used Club Visioning to review their operations and future plans.  Some Clubs have held Club Visioning sessions on a regular basis.  We are using a format that we share with more than 100 districts around the world.  However, for the last few years the activity has dropped, both in D7070 and other districts.

A couple of months ago, this downward trend resulted in Past District Governor Steve Wilcox, who once designed the program, to ask a few facilitators to be part of a committee reviewing and up-dating the program.  As I assisted him to introduce Club Visioning in Sweden and Scandinavia, he invited me to be part of the committee....

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The new and improved Rotary Club Central is here

The new and improved Rotary Club Central is here. It's now faster, easier to navigate, and presents past and current club data in a more accessible way.  You will be able to navigate more easily with our modern interface and use this essential planning tool on your mobile phone or tablet. You can also quickly track service activity and see your past and current club data in easy-to-read charts and graphs. Log into myrotary and check out the new Rotary Club Central today. For more details please Read more .....

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The Rotary Citation for 2020-21

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. Here's how.......

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The Clubrunner App - Here's How You Connect with Rotarians in District 7070

What's Larry's Email Address?

 It was a rainy day when I got the call. 

 He needed to know, right away,

 "What's his email" he did say. 

  Holding my cell I wanted to yell, please, please, give me the spell,

 The magic we found, by bringing it down

 Gave way to new sight: email addresses, events, phone numbers....ah.....the light!

With rushing to cheer, the awakening is here! 

Downloading the Clubrunner app, all with a fingertip,  it was a snap,

Your club members detail will be very clear, your district executives have no fear.

You'll find what you wish,  there'll be no need to fish.  It's smart on your cell, just do it....time will tell. Read more.....

 
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More Helpful Links, Resources & References

 Have you checked out the Rotary website: www.rotary.org    ?   Have you registered as a member and are you familiar with all of the tools in myrotary?  There are many more links that will help you lead your club.......

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Upcoming Events
District 7070 Rotary AIDS & Community Health Walk
Jul 29, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
AG Meeting August
Zoom
Aug 03, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Presidents Meetings August
Zoom
Aug 03, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
District Conference Committee
Aug 04, 2020
 
'Tuesday Talks' August 'Fundraisers Are Influencer
Aug 11, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Conference Committee
Sep 01, 2020
 
Presidents Meetings September
Zoom
Sep 07, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
AG Meeting September
Zoom
Sep 07, 2020
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
'Tuesday Talks' September-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Sep 08, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Leadership Team
Sep 21, 2020 6:00 PM
 
Grow Rotary Workshops
Sep 26, 2020
 
Presidents Meetings October
Zoom
Oct 05, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
AG Meeting October
Zoom
Oct 05, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
District Conference Committee
Oct 06, 2020
 
'Tuesday Talks' October- Technology/RI Website/District Website
Oct 13, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Foundation Walk
Oct 17, 2020
 
World Polio Day
Oct 24, 2020
 
RLI
Nov 01, 2020
 
Presidents Meetings November
Zoom
Nov 02, 2020
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
AG Meeting November
Zoom
Nov 02, 2020
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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