Be The Inspiration in our New Rotary Year!

What an incredible time it is to be a Rotarian in Rotary District 7070. We have just hosted the world in Toronto for the very inspiring 2018 Rotary International Convention, and what a party that was! Huge thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered, with special thanks to the members of the Host Organizing Committee led by Rotarian rock stars Michele Guy of the Rotary Club of Toronto and PDG Michael Cooksey of the Rotary Club of Scarborough.  And there's more excitement around the corner as we launch our new Rotary year...

As we start out on a new Rotary Year, we all welcome Beth Selby as our District Governor Elect. Here is her first newsletter to Rotarians in District 7070 and she has chosen this opportunity to let you get to know her better as she tells us about herself and her family.....

In his first letter to Rotarians, our Rotary International President Barry Rassin talks about new vision statement, reflecting our aspirations for our organization and its future. It reads, "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."  Barry challenges all of us to Be the Inspiration for our communities by doing work with a transformational impact. He also asks all of us to Be the Inspiration for sustainable service by addressing the impact of environmental issues on our work. Here is his letter.....

In his opening letter to all Rotarians, Ron Burton, Past President of Rotary International and this year's Chair of the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation, challenged all of us by telling us that this a legacy-building year for Rotary. Your legacy, Rotary’s promise. he asked us all to join him  in focusing on our four core goals for the Rotary Foundation. Here is his letter.....

To All District 7070 Rotarians:

We are pleased to announce that a Project Fair will be held at our 2018 Zone Conference in Montreal, Quebec. As last year, it will be held within the House of Friendship. This Project Fair is meant to highlight and feature Humanitarian projects that our Rotary Clubs and Rotary Districts are engaged in or are organizing locally and around the world.  To find out more about the Project Fair and  an IMPORTANT NEW OPPORTUNITY and UPDATE , from PDG Jim Louttit, and to see how  How To Register......please Read more

We welcome you to join District Governor, Mary Lou Harrison, at the 2018 Rotary District 7070 Conference Let’s reunite! It will be a one-day event on Saturday, October 27, 2018.  Rotary Reunion – family picnic type affair – focus on the six area’s of focus – fun – casual – reuniting after the Rotary International convention! $99 CAD/ticket at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Please Read more....

Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio worldwide won Best Nonprofit Act in the Hero Awards of the One Billion Acts of Peace campaign, an international global citizens’ movement to tackle the world’s most important issues. Read about the award,

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.

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? Find out right here, how your club can be a strong club. .......

In her July 2018 Newsletter, Tess Widdifield, the Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager for Shelterbox Canada and a member of The Rotary Club of New Westminster, thanks Rotarians all across Canada as we begin another Rotary year.  She highlights the Shelterbox Hero Program, The Exchange Program, and the Volunteer Program. Here's more of her newsletter....

Here is the latest Honoring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and a letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder. Plus a third look at the  New feature called Good News Stories: Much of what we hear and read about Indigenous Peoples fits into the bad news category. 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 for July 2018.....

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. We have a new format. We hope you like it. 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.  And we have added a powerpoint about Rotary's public image in this section of the website too.

Carrie Jones                    and      PDG Brian Thompson

The People of Action public image campaign helps you bring the Rotary story to life by showing Rotarians 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.

Here are five steps to creating your own People of Action story and an example......

All Rotarians in District 7070 and their guests are invited to the 2018 Rotary District 7070 Friendship Day on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Parkwood, the Estate of the late Colonel R. S. "Sam" McLaughlin, in Oshawa. Oshawa Rotarian Michael Adams, co-chair of the event, along with Linda Porritt, President of the Oshawa-Parkwood Rotary Club, said, “Tickets for the event are $75 per person with all proceeds going to The Rotary Foundation. Come out an enjoy a Day of Friendship  - make new friends...rekindle old friendships, and share some Rotary stories and ideas for service with your fellow Rotarians from all over southern Ontario.... at Parkwood.... like Colonel Sam used to do with his Rotary Club of Oshawa. For all the details about our speaker, Mike McGovern and how to register, please Read more.....  

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. 

Check out the new Rotary Club Central today......

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.......

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 right here....

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

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