Our District newsletter is meant to keep everyone in our Rotary family up to date on news from the Rotary world and from the clubs and from the various committees in District 7070. Please keep our family informed. Make sure they get a copy. The deadline for your story submissions is always 4 days prior to the end of the month......

My fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

District 7070 is looking for Rotarians who are interested in leading our District as Governor in the 2021-22 Rotary year – 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.  All Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are invited to submit suggestions to me on or before Friday, January 11, 2019. ........

District Governor 2019-20 Beth Selby has some exciting news, updates, and offers to show you for the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany June 1-5, 2019.......

To our District 7070 Presidents for 2019-20: Please ensure that you have received an email from District Secretary, Deb Murray, via your Club President about the upcoming training and development sessions in February, March and May.  Here are the details........

Here is Barry Rassin's December 2018 Newsletter. Barry talks about the flamingo of change on the front of the July Rotarian, and how hard it is to be the one to turn around and do things differently. He says that careful, considered, goal-directed change, is essential for any organization that wants to evolve, stay relevant, and move forward in the right direction.It’s about having the curiosity, the courage, and the conviction to look at different paths that might be better.......

Here is the December 2018 Newsletter of Ron Burton, Chair of the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation 2018-19. Ron talks about December , that special time of year, as we reflect on our families and the good things in our lives, and asks us to think about our Rotary legacy. Now is the time to make our lasting commitment so that the important work of our Foundation will continue in perpetuity......

On GivingTuesday, Rotary District 7070 is delighted to sponsor the Miles to End Polio bike ride with a donation of $30,000 of District Designated Funds (DDF) to the PolioPlus campaign! Let’s all do what we can to End Polio Now. To see the photo, please Read more.......

After the Annual General Meeting of District 7070, on November 7, 2018, District 7070 hosted all of the Rotary District 7070 Club Presidents and their Rotary Club Rotary Foundation Directors/Chairs at The Oshawa Golf and Curling Club, to an excellent meal during Rotary Foundation Month and heard from some outstanding Rotary Foundation speakers. Here is what happened....

2018 End Polio Now Stamps are still available from Canada Post. Perfect for your holiday cards. What better way to show you and you business are 100% behind ending polio in the world. Here's how to get yours today.....

Rotary Muskoka Style. Save the Dates: October 25-27, 2019  for the District 7070 Conference at the JW Marriott -  The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa . For more details .... Read more.....

Greetings to all who will be joining us at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, 1-5 June 2019. The cost of registration will increase on December 15^th to $495 US from the current $395 US.   Please register before that deadline and SAVE $100 US. To help you plan your visit, the Convention News for December is filled with information and tips about programs, transportation, and more......

Yes, it’s back by popular demand – the D7070 Curling Bonspiel. Early notice for those interested to mark Sunday, March 24^th in your calendars.  Once again, it will be held at the Oshawa Golf & Curling Club. Registration details to follow closer to the date.

We have lost Rotarians and friends of Rotary, in Rotary District 7070, who have  helped to shape our Rotary world. This new "In Memoriam" section of the District 7070 newsletter was created to remember our Rotarians and so much more. We honor our Rotarians, big and small, who have made an impact on  Rotary.Our deepest sympathies to their families. 

In his December 2018 letter to Rotarians, Past District Governor Michael Bell, 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, as we celebrate Rotary Foundation Month. There is more news in PDG Michael's letter........

For the 11th straight year, The Rotary Foundation has received a four-star rating, the highest possible, from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator.  Here's how.

Twelve generous supporters of Rotary's polio eradication efforts will have the opportunity to play golf with legend Jack Nicklaus, a Rotary ambassador for polio eradication. To qualify, donors need to complete a gift intent form and make the full donation of $250,000 or more by January 22, 2019. Here's how.

Over 15,000 companies match gifts to The Rotary Foundation — does yours? To learn about your employer’s workplace giving program and increase funding for Rotary projects in your district and around the world, visit rotary.org/matchinggifts.

Exciting news!  You are invited to the District 7070 Membership workshop being held on the eastern side of our district - Trenton.  You are invited. Space is limited so register early to ensure your seat. Read more for the details......

A brand-new Learning Center with a streamlined design, an improved search function, and other new features is available at Rotary.org/learn. Enroll in the Membership Learning Plan to explore eight interactive courses that depict fictional club leaders as they navigate realistic scenarios. District and club leaders, share this learning plan with club membership committees so they can learn strategies for addressing membership challenges.

Give your members a meaningful Rotary experience by offering them opportunities to make a positive difference and connect with others. They’ll make valuable friendships and feel good about Rotary and the work we’re doing to make the world a better place. Has your club found ideas to help your club take a fresh approach with these resources?  Log into myrotary and find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......

Brian King, Rotary's Director of Membership Development sent a letter to your Rotary Club President. Member Leads is important for all Rotary Club members to know what it is and how it works. Here is the letter with many links to help you learn more.....

World Peace - One Student, one family at a time

Rotary is well known world wide for our efforts to support and grow world peace and understanding. In fact Peace and Conflict Resolution is one of our six area's of focus.

 

What better way to support this goal than to have all Rotary Clubs involved in our very own "Rotary Youth Exchange" program.  Our young people are our future. Why not invest in them in a most realistic way?

 

The Rotary Youth Exchange program is the only program sponsored by RI that permits members of a Rotarian's family to participate - no other Rotary sponsored program allows this to happen, primarily due to the perception of being in conflict of interest or nepotism.

 

 

 The Rotary Foundation transforms your financial support into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Take a look at two of them......

Each new Rotary year, every club in District 7070 is asked to contribute a minimum of $139 to support an HIV/AIDS-related project chosen by the members of RADAR – Rotary Action for the Development of AIDS Responses – our District 7070 AIDS committee. Has your Club donated $139 or more, this Rotary year? Here's why, and here's how.........

Here is the latest Honoring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder. Here are the major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club. From our vantage point, there are many good things happening.  If you have a good news story, please send it to us. Be sure to go to the HIP Website for the complete Newsletters. Here are some highlights from their brand new newsletter the November  2018 HIP Circle .....

Here is a call to action to Rotary Club Presidents from John Blount inviting Rotaractors from across the globe to participate in a Rotaract Preconvention, which takes place two days before the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany....

Here is a letter from District Governor Nominee, Mark Chipman, encouraging Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs to send stories about their Rotaract Club, activities for everyone to read, right here to the District Newsletter every month. Who knows, someday, YOU and your Rotary Club just may take that next step and sponsor a Rotaract Club or encourage a young adult to join a Rotaract Club right here in District 7070.......

We're excited to share the updated (May 2018)  Rotaract Handbook! Download now for everything you need to organize, certify, and manage your Rotaract Club. This is a great resource: how to start a Rotaract Club, find members, and very useful for Rotary Club sponsors and advisors. How to build a Rotaract Club, engage and retain members, finding sustainable projects, how to promote your club, and so much more.  

Membership in the Rotaract Club of Jacksonville’s Beaches, Florida, USA, had declined from a high of more than 100 members shortly after its charter to just over 10 members in 2014. That’s when their sponsor, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach, assigned an adviser to attend all of the Rotaract club’s board meetings. Please read more and see how they turned it around.....

Every year, Rotaract clubs around the world change lives by developing sustainable and innovative solutions to community challenges. Nominate your Rotaract club’s best local or international service project for a 2018-19 Rotaract Outstanding Project Award! 

The Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee promotes Rotary International with its entry of a Float in the fabulous Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade held on January 1. With a television audience of over 44,000,000+ viewers throughout the world and a live audience of over 700,000 the Rose Parade is a media gold mine and with the Float WE ARE THERE!  Read more to see how YOU can participate.......

The Public Image Newsletters are here! The newsletters are all about us trying to share our knowledge with you, so please let us know if there's anything you'd like us to feature or focus on. They are located under the Public Image Tab of the District 7070 Website www.rotary7070.org under "Public Image Newsletters". Please contact me or Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator, Brian Thompson, if you have any needs/questions/or if you just would like to talk about Rotary's story.

Here is a request from two Rotarian skaters from the Rotary Club of Toronto East , Joe Runza and Jim Anastasiadis. A little help will go a long way. Please help them raise funds to fight cancer. Click here to find out how you can help.

The Hon. David Collenette was the keynote speaker at a Night of A Thousand Dinners , hosted by The Rotary Club of Oshawa, on Nov. 21, in the Officers Mess of the Ontario Regiment, in Oshawa. Proceeds went to the Canadian Landmine Foundation.  Here is what happened that evening......

Are YOU using the new and improved Rotary Club Central?   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 .....

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.......

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. What a successful day we had on February 25 and again on June 9 and again on November 17, 2018. Lots of fun and great discussions in Parts I, II and III.  This is your opportunity to learn more about Rotary and share your ideas with other Rotarians. And it is a great learning experience for newer Rotarians. Watch the District Calendar for the spring 2019 course.  Here is how you can participate........

Rotary Clubs, like any other organizations, need to have a plan for where they are heading. In order to assist Clubs to develop a vision, the District has a team of experienced Rotarians who can facilitate visioning sessions. Since we started the program, five or six years ago, close to 40 Cubs have held sessions. A few Clubs have held two or three sessions, up-dating their vision on a regular basis. Does your club need vision? Find out more right here.......

 Have you checked out the Rotary website: www.rotary.org ? 

There are many more links that will help you lead your club.......