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WELCOME TO THE APRIL 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 and from the various committees in District 7070 and beyond. 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. Scroll all the way down and find out "What's Inside" this month, please read more .......

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NEWSLETTERS

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March 23, 2020 -  COVID-19 Update from District 7070

March 23, 2020

Dear District Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, and Friends of Rotary,

The COVID-19 situation in Canada is evolving on a daily basis and even changing by the hour. The Federal and Provincial Governments, and medical advisors are asking all Canadians to take stronger measures to contain the spread of the virus. At this critical time, we need to practice the necessary hand hygiene practises, social distancing, and self-isolation if you have returned from travelling outside Canada.
 
By now you have read RI President Mark Maloney and RI President-elect Holger Knaack's email regarding Rotary's Role in Battling Coronavirus, and RI President Mark Maloney's email cancelling the 2020 Convention in Honolulu.  Here is further communication from RID Jeffry Cadorette and RIDE Valarie Wafer.
 
I encourage you to call your Rotary colleagues who are ill, house-bound for a number of reasons, or Rotarians that you have not seen in a while.  Reach out to your neighbours for the same reasons.  Does someone need groceries, their medication picked up, their dog walked, or to listen to their concerns?
 
Thank you for keeping me apprised of your Clubs’ response to COVID-19 with respect to meetings and events. Many Rotary and Rotaract Clubs have cancelled their regular meetings and events for the foreseeable future. We strongly encourage clubs to suspend all in-person meetings and events until further notice.  
 
It is time to adopt an alternate meeting option that will allow everyone to stay connected until this COVID-19 situation subsides.  There is a 20% discount offered for Zoom through Rotary Global Rewards to have online meetings up to 100 participants with unlimited minutes. Just use the discount code of "ZOOMROTARY" when purchasing; use this link https://rotary.perkhub.com/offers/9832-zoom-video-conferencing/click.
   
Clubs can also sign up for a free Zoom account at https://zoom.us/.  The free service allows groups of up to 100 people to connect for up 40 minutes. 
Here are the set-up instructions for a free account -
-Go to zoom.us
-In the top right corner, click "sign up, it's free"
-Choose to connect to your Gmail or Facebook account, or provide info for a new account
-You will be asked to confirm your account via the email/account you provided
-The first time you join a meeting, you will be asked to allow the zoom application to download to your computer
 
If you want a tutorial on Zoom, click on the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe
 
Darryl Patterson has establsihed a Technology Club Support site to support clubs in our District.  Please use the following link -https://sites.google.com/rotary7070.ca/technology/home.
 
Stay well.  Stay connected. 
 

Your District 7070 Governor Team

Mary Lou Harrison,   District 7070 Governor 2018-19

Beth Selby,   District 7070 Governor 2019-20

Mark Chipman,   District Governor 2020-21

Ron Dick,   District Governor 2021-22

Iosif Ciosa,  District 7070 Governor 2022-23

 
Read more to see the March 12, 2020 District 7070 Update.....

 

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District Governor's April 2020 Newsletter

April is Maternal and Child Health Month

Dear fellow Rotarians, 

The Rotary International focus for the month of April is Maternal and Child Health.  According to Rotary.org, “Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation.  We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.”

 

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Thank You to Our Essential Workers in District 7070
 

To anyone who works with the public and cannot stay home, those who are helping, fighting to keep us well, and providing service to us

THANK YOU

for your dedication and aid!

From All of the Rotarians, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family here in District 7070 - South-Central Ontario,  CANADA

Latest Information on COVID-19 from Rotary International

March 14, 2020

Dear Fellow Rotarians,

The COVID-19 coronavirus is affecting every aspect of our lives in real time, and this puts Rotarians in an unfamiliar place. As People of Action, we are most comfortable when we are fully engaged in the world – moving freely, meeting openly, and offering helping hands. These are very difficult times for people who, like us, are at our best when we are learning, growing, and serving—together....

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COVID 19: Here is What District 7070 Rotary & Rotaract Clubs Are Doing to help their Community

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 Rotary and Rotaract Clubs to help YOU 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......

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How to engage members during the COVID 19 pandemic

Rotary clubs everywhere are wrestling with the question, How do we maintain membership engagement during the pandemic? Rotary members, as People of Action, are facing these challenges with our considerable strengths – ingenuity, decisiveness, flexibility, and integrity. George Robertson-Burnett, Zone 34 Rotary Coordinator, shares the guide his zone had developed on our blog, Rotary Voices ......

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Rotary International President's April 2020 Newsletter

In Mark Maloney's April 2020 Newsletter, during Maternal and Child Health Month, it is all about the families we are helping in the communities we serve. In many parts of the world, mothers and children face challenges to survive that most of us will never comprehend. The challenges faced by mothers, their children, and refugee communities around the world are daunting. Mark says , "But when we remember our greatest strength — how Rotary Connects the World — we can begin to find solutions. Through our creativity, our resources, our dedication, and our networks, Rotary can and will open opportunities to face these challenges." ........

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April 2020 Message from Gary Huang, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation

In his April 2020 message to Rotarians, Gary Huang, Chair of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, (and also Past President of Rotary International), tells us about Rotary's New Action Plan, which talks about the most fulfilling of all human endeavors is to give back, and that Rotary offers countless opportunities to do it, such as donating to The Rotary Foundation. Each Rotarian and club can choose the level of Foundation giving that is right for them........

 

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2020 District 7070 Conference - REGISTER TODAY

Are you going to the District 7070 Conference at the Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly the Westin Prince Hotel) in Toronto on October 23 to 25, 2020? As a special incentive, Register for the District Conference before APRIL 12, 2020 and have your name entered in a draw for a one night stay at the Pan Pacific Toronto, including breakfast for two, together with a $100.00 Gift Certificate for the Keg Restaurant. Be sure to register TODAY. Here's how.....

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District Conference 2020 - REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 12 - Get Your Name in the Big Draw

Have you registered yet?

We are extending the date for your name to be entered in a draw for an overnight at the beautiful PanPacific Hotel, which will include a delicious breakfast for two. In addition, the winner will be the recipient of a $100.00 Gift Certificate for a great dinner at the Keg Restaurant. The date for the draw has been extended to April 12th...so get your registration in....

https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=472c2056-1768-4b9d-80d2-8e9f52877738

Thank you and please keep safe.

Helen Lackey

District 7070 Conference Registrar

 

NEWS FROM AROUND THE ROTARY DISTRICT AND BEYOND

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Rotary International Convention CANCELLED

The Rotary International Convention, scheduled for June 6 - 10, 2020, in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, has been cancelled in response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The decision is necessary to protect the health of everyone involved. We are working diligently to inform registrants and process refunds. Learn more and read the latest information on how Rotary is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our operations, events, and members.

Stay Connected - District Assembly on Zoom  - May 9, 2020

Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors,

Most of us are accustomed to meeting in person, exchanging stories, supporting each other, and planning projects face-to-face.  Now, it is even more important to support our club members and STAY CONNECTED.  Connecting now could ensure that we have a strong membership going forward.  A number of Clubs have already tried ‘Zoom’ meetings, and some are doing virtual social get-togethers and fundraisers (Tip:  try virtual meetings a few times and you’ll iron out the ‘bugs’).  Check out the District website calendar for virtual events that are happening and join in!  If your Club is having a virtual meeting or event, please consider posting it on the District calendar so others can join you.  Reach out by phone to any members who miss virtual meetings or you haven’t heard from you.  Together we can STAY CONNECTED! There's more ..........

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Nominations Now Open for the Dr. Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award - May 31, 2020 Deadline

THE DOCTOR BOB SCOTT DISEASE PREVENTION AWARD :

The Doctor Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award was inaugurated following Bob’s retirement as Chair of Rotary’s Polio Eradication program. It was commissioned to honour him for his significant leadership in efforts to reach The Rotary Foundation’s primary goal, namely the eradication of polio from the face of the earth........

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Nominations Now Open for the Wilf Wilkinson Peace Award - Deadline  - May 31, 2020

THE WILF WILKINSON PEACE AWARD:

The Wilf Wilkinson Peace Award was inaugurated following Wilf’s year as President of Rotary International. It was commissioned to honour him for his specific efforts in supporting the 4 th Object of Rotary, namely the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace. Past winners include the late Jack Layton, War Child, and The Canadian Centre for Refugee and Immigrant Health Care.......

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On-Line Meeting Etiquette

Online Meeting Etiquette:

The key to a successful video conference or phone conference meeting is to remember that you are in a meeting. Give your full attention to the participants as you would if you were in the same room. Don't be distracted by e-mail, web surfing, or texting. Try not to eat or drink so that you can be prepared if questions are directed to you.  (Bruce’s note – we ALL need morning coffee or tea, just put yourself on mute before you slurp or rattle cups…) .........


 

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District 7070 Survey -  The Whole District 7070 Rotary family is Invited to Help Us Out

To all members of Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary Clubs in District 7070: 

We need your assistance and we invite you to complete this survey. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey (10 questions) at the link below ASAP.  http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBSY3TX

If you are involved with an Interact or Rotaract Club, please make sure that all members of these clubs receive the link to the survey. We really want everyone's feedback.

Thanks Everyone !!!

The District 7070 Governor Team - Beth, Mark, Ron, Iosif & Mary Lou

P.S. The survey will close at the end of the day on Sunday, April 26th, BUT please don't wait until then to complete it.

2019-20 Public Image Contest in District 7070 - Deadline for Entries Extended to May 31, 2020

It's contest time for District 7070 Rotary, Rotaract, Interact, and Earlyact Clubs! This year it's all about Instagram. The winner will receive $500 towards the community service project of your club’s choice (local or international). Time on your hands being at home? Now is a good time to enter the contest. It Now closes on May 31, 2020. For all the details, go to www.rotary7070.org/Stories/instagram-contest.

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

Rotary District 7070  “A Mill for Bill” Campaign

Help us raise $1 million USD in support of our Rotary Foundation in the 2019/20 Rotary Year!

Bill’s dream is for District 7070 to raise $1 million USD for our Rotary Foundation!

What better way to honour Bill than by making his dream a reality in 2019-20?

Have YOU made your contribution? 

We are getting closer and closer to our goal.

Let's honour Bill and keep District 7070 in First Place.

Here is where we are today:  OVER $ 812,025   !!!

We are getting closer. Who will put us over our $1,000,000 goal?

Please read more to see how you and your Rotary Club can contribute.......

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2020-21 Presidents Elect Training Seminar in Toronto - Highlights

Rotary Districts 7070 and 7080 united for a day of training for 2020/21 Club Presidents. Huge thanks to our top notch trainers, organizing committee and the always engaging and thought provoking keynote speaker Michael Angelo Caruso ! Read more to see some photos....

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Rotary's New Strategic Plan

As People of Action, we share a strong sense of purpose.

More than a century ago, we pioneered a new model of service leadership grounded in person-to-person connections. Today, those connections are a network that spans the globe—bridging cultural, linguistic, generational, and geographic barriers—and shares the vision of a better world. As People of Action, we understand that fulfilling that vision requires a planThis is Rotary’s plan for the next five years: to increase our impact, expand our reach, enhance participant engagement, and increase our ability to adapt........

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Call for Nominations for The Donald MacRae Peace Award

Do you know a Rotarian or Rotary organization that deserves plaudits for the international work it does? Every year, a Rotarian or Rotary organization is celebrated in each of our Zones for outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals expressed in the Fourth Object of Rotary: “The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through humanitarian activity of international significance. Every Rotary Club and District in Zones 28 and 32 is encouraged each year to submit an application for the Donald MacRae Peace Award.......

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IN MEMORIAM

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In Memory of our Rotarians - April 1, 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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Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees March 24, 2020 Action Items Surrounding COVID-19

Here are the actions of the Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees at their March 24, 2020 meeting  to  encourage projects against Covid 19.

DECISIONS: The Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the Trustees .....

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District 7070 Rotary Foundation Chair's April 2020 Newsletter

In his April 2020 letter to Rotarians, with just 3 months to go in this Rotary year,  Past District Governor Michael Bell, 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, and urges everyone to honour Past District Governor Bill Patchett and give just a "Little More for Bill" as we all try to reach "A Mill for Bill".  There is more news in PDG Michael's letter........

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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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New Programs of Scale grants for new year
In 2013, Rotary set out on its new grant model under the Future Vision Plan, in the hopes that the approach would enhance the scope, impact, and sustainability of humanitarian projects. More than six years later, and with over $460 million invested in almost 7,000 projects across the globe, Rotary is ready to augment these critical investments with a new grant type. Beginning January 2020, Rotary International is introducing a highly selective, competitive grant model that empowers Rotarians to implement large-scale, high impact projects with experienced partners.....
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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 in 2019. See the country-specific section and more details, right here at http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/

Our new Polio End Game Strategy for 2019-2023

Please read carefully the Questions from The Rotarian and the answers from John Sever. Rotary International PolioPlus Committee Vice-Chair in october 2019's Rotarian Magazine about Rotary's new Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-2023.....

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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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Connecting during the COVID-19 response

For more than a century, Rotary has connected the world through fellowship and service. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our daily routines and forced the cancellation of many in-person Rotary and Rotaract club meetings and events. But even when we can’t hold our usual events, members have lots of ways to stay engaged, connect with one another, and serve their communities. ......

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Professional and personal development opportunities

If you and your members are staying home and have time to acquire a new skill, remember the many professional and personal development opportunities available in the Learning Center. Online courses include options such as Mentoring Basics and Becoming an Effective Facilitator

Connect with prospective members

This may be a good time for you to contact prospective members who have expressed an interest in joining Rotary. Use this time as a chance to connect with potential members who may be feeling isolated right now. A simple phone call could increase their awareness of Rotary and help them feel connected. Tell the prospective member how Rotary clubs in the area are responding to the crisis and how they could help. Learn how to find them by managing your membership leads.  

Flexible Options for Clubs - Want to offer more flexibility but not sure where to start?

Want to offer more flexibility but not sure where to start?

Select one of these options that describes the most pressing challenge your club faces, and find solutions and resources to help......

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Learn the Fundamentals of Mentoring in a New Online Course

Mentoring Basics is now available in the Learning Center. In this new 30-minute interactive course, you’ll learn the role, responsibilities, and benefits of being a mentor to an adult professional. Our research shows that clubs with mentor programs retain members better. Enroll today

Membership and New Club Development Ideas

Although August was 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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Rotary Resources To Help Your Club "Grow Rotary"

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. .......

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2019-20 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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April is Maternal and Child Health Month

What Is your Rotary Club doing to focus on Maternal and Child Health in April 2020 ? Every day mothers risk their lives giving birth and millions of children die each year from treatable, preventable causes. At least 7 million children under the age of five die each year due to malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. To help reduce this rate, we provide immunizations and antibiotics to babies, improve access to essential medical services, and support trained health care providers for mothers and their children. Your Rotary projects ensure sustainability by empowering the local community to take ownership of health care training programs. Here is a challenge to your Rotary Club........

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Areas of Focus District 7070 Action Committee - Become a Committee Member OR Ask us for Help on your next project
 

Dear Fellow Rotarians in District 7070,

In the October 1, 2019 District 7070 Newsletter, we introduced you to the Area of Focus Coordinators and their roles in our Areas of Focus. Here is our challenge to YOU - every Rotarian in District 7070: Do you want ti become a member of one of the Areas of Focus Action Committees? Does your club need help starting a project? Please read more to find out how.....

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News from Honouring Indigenous People

Here is the latest Honouring Indigenous People Rotary News and Events, projects, blogs, photos, films, resources, and an IMPORTANT letter from Chair, Rotarian Chris Snyder and John Currie, Executive Director. There are many major initiatives and resources available to you and your Rotary club. 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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Annual "People of WASH" Photo and Video Contest

 

 

 

People of WASH Annual Photograph and Video Competition: The Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) plans to create a digital library of photographs and videos available to all Rotarians to promote WASH projects on social media, websites, flyers and other promotional materials. We need pictures and videos that capture Rotarians working on water, sanitation, and/or hygiene projects....

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Our Best Defense Against Coronavirus - Suggestions from WASRAG

Handwashing with soap is the best defense against COVID-19. The WashEm_Quicktip_Coronavirus guide provides practical tips on how to encourage community-level handwashing behavior. The USAID's Water Currents newsletter highlighted this guide in their March 26, 2020 issue. For more on this topic watch the webinar from Sanitation and Water for All, featuring presentations from UNICEF and WHO on COVID-19 and WASH

Shelterbox Canada News 

In her April 2020 Newsletter, Allison Kingston, Community Fundraising Coordinator, ShelterBox Canada and a Member of the  Rotaract Club of Sarnia-Lambton, talks about Shelterbox responding to current disasters and current Shelterbox operations world wide and thanks Rotarians for their kind contributions.  Here's more of her newsletter...

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NEWS FROM OUR YOUTH - ROTARACT, INTERACT, YOUTH EXCHANGE 

Interact, Rotaract, Rotary Hands On Service Trip to Dominican Republic - Book Now and Save

Here is an important Letter to all Rotarians in District 7070 from Patti Wright, our District 7070 Youth Service Committee Chair:

2021 TRIP TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

Dear Rotarians, Interactors, parents/Guardians, and Rotaractors:

I am now able to provide you with the one page flyer for you to get to all of the Interactors and Rotaractors asap with respect to the proposed YOUTH hands on trip to the Dominincan Republic in March Break of 2021. The information meeting is set for March 4, 2020. This notice needs to go out to the Rotarians in District 7070 as well as they are also invited to the meeting. The meeting room holds up to 200 people.....

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Changes to Rotaract Membership by the Rotary International Board of Directors

The third 2019–20 RI Board of Directors meeting was held on  January 27-29, 2020 at Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston, IL USA. At this meeting, the Board recorded decisions that affect Rotaract Clubs and their membership.....

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Rotaract policy changes, what you should know

In October 2019, the Board of Directors of Rotary International made several changes to the policies related to Rotaract, which were recommended by the Elevate Rotaract Task Force. The 2019 Council on Legislation amended the constitutional documents of Rotary International to include Rotaract clubs as a membership type. After this landmark decision in April, RI President Mark Maloney appointed the Elevate Rotaract Task Force, composed of Rotaractors and Rotarians, to recommend updates to policies to better reflect Rotaract’s newly elevated status. At every stage of the Task Force’s discussions, the critical goals were to learn what Rotaractors want from their membership and to give them every opportunity to shape these important policy decisions through surveys and focus groups. To learn more about the changes and see answers to frequently asked questions, please click here.

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Start a Rotaract Club

Attention Rotarians in District 7070:  Do you want to start a Rotaract club? Check out these 10 steps that will guide you in the process. You can also view a webinar or take the online course in the Learning Center to learn why community-based Rotaract clubs are so great, how easy they are to start, and how getting involved in Rotaract can inspire and engage Rotary members, too.

New Rotaract Handbook

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.  

2020 RYLA District 7070 - CANCELLED THIS YEAR

Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors, friends, and family:

We're SAD to announce the 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) District 7070 program , scheduled for May 1 to 6, 2020, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.  We are very pleased to share the success of the 2019 program with you. With over 189+ individuals involved last year and 23 District 7070 Rotary Clubs involved, we know that 2020 would have been a smashing hit with your support, and can't wait to start palling for 2021 RYLA. Please take a look at our 2019 Year End Report which shows you the summary of last year's participants, speakers, programming, spending, and feedback! .......

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PUBLIC IMAGE

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Want to 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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Take a New Course on Rotary’s Brand

A  new module in the Learning Center will teach you the importance of branding, how Rotary uses its brand to communicate to the public, and how you can strengthen our brand. This course will help you understand Rotary's brand; the benefits of a consistent, recognizable brand; and how you can strengthen Rotary by being a brand champion. Learn More

New Voice and Visual Identity Guidelines

Rotary’s Voice and Visual Identity Guidelines have been updated to help members learn how to speak, write, and design materials so that all communications look, feel, and sound unmistakably like Rotary. This comprehensive guide is now available in English in the Brand Center. Go to my.rotary.org and download today.

NEW! Learning Center Courses: Rotary Brand and Public Image

Rotary’s newest self-paced learning modules, The Rotary Brand and Rotary’s Public Image are ready for prime time! Take these courses to learn about benefits of a consistent and recognizable brand, and how you can support and strengthen our brand and help us to engage and attract more members, donors and partners. The Rotary Brand course will help you understand Rotary's brand; the benefits of a consistent, recognizable brand; and how you can strengthen Rotary by being a brand champion. The Building Rotary's Public Image course will explore the importance of Rotary’s public image and your role in not just raising awareness of Rotary but also helping people actually understand us. 

Update Your Club’s Facebook Cover Photo

Are you looking to ways to show your club as people of action? Use the Digital banner/Facebook cover photo template to create a graphic for your club’s Facebook page that show the difference you make in your community. Visit The Brand Center

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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Are Your Club Members - People of Action? - Tell Rotary International All About It

TELL US HOW YOU ARE PEOPLE OF ACTION!   Click here. Rotary International just might feature your club's story in an ad at the next Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, or in a future issue of Brand News.   The People of Action campaign brings Rotary's story to life by showing Rotary members as the people of action that we are.  It highlights local Rotarians making a difference in their communities, which is the cornerstone of this campaign - building the public's understanding of who we are and what we do...... 

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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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Rotary & Video - Building a Visual Impact

Making videos requires seeing the Rotary story in a different way. How do we convey that we are people of action who are taking tangible steps to make a difference in this world? There are already assets out there that show the Rotary story in a big picture way and these can be found on myrotary.org in the brand center and on YouTube and Vimeo.......

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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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Rotary Club of Etobicoke's Pot Luck Dinner Fundraiser - via Zoom - You're Invited

The Rotary Club of Etobicoke is having a Together-Apart Potluck Fundraiser, on April 3, 2020 starting at 6:30 pm on ZOOM. Cost is $20 per hoiusehold. Let's take a minute during dinner on April 3rd to get together (even if apart), have a toast, share some laughs and help Elisa House.  This is a light hearted moment to share as a club. Rummage through what's left of your pantry & cook what you can!  https://rotaryetobicoke.org/event/together-apart-potluck-fundraiser/   Read more for the details......

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Rotary Cub of Belleville 100th Anniversary  - April 1, 2020 - POSTPONED

The current situation surrounding the Covid-19 virus has forced the Board to postpone of our 100th Anniversary Gala scheduled for April 1st, 2020. This is not a welcome or easy decision. The 100th Anniversary Committee has worked so hard to create a successful event to celebrate our 100th anniversary. Our thanks to this committed group of Rotarians. We will keep you posted. 

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Rotary Club of Oshawa's 100th Anniversary - April 3, 2020 - POSTPONED

dUE TO covid-19, the April 3, 2020, The Rotary Club of Oshawa 100th Anniversary at the Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakeview Park Ave, Oshawa, ON L1J 7Z2,  in Oshawa., has been POSTPONED . PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE. YOU ARE ALL INVITED. Cocktails at 6 pm and Dinner at 7 pm. Tickets will be $100 per person and available through snapd Oshawa or from Oshawa Rotary Club President Jay Cannings at jaycannings@gmail.com .  ......

Rotary Club of Picton Waterfalls Tour  - April 11 and 12 - We Are All Invited

The Rotary Club of Picton invites all of the Rotary District 7070 family (Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Earlyactors, Exchange Students, and their families to their Waterfalls Tour April 11 and 12, from 11 am to 4 pm. two sites: Cape Vesey and Jackson Falls. Bring your camera. Beautiful Waterfalls seldom seen.  "Exclusive" two days only. Hiking attire recommended. For more info, please call 613-476-1309 or 613-813-1658. Donations to the Rotary Club's water project are gratefully accepted. Check us out at www.pictonrotary.ca . Read more to see the poster.....

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Rotary Club of  Willowdale Announces a New Project - Your Club Can Join In

Courtney Doldron, Past President of the Rotary Club of Willowdale is starting out to provide major Rotarian support for the North York General Hospital and wants Rotary Clubs in District 7070 to participate.  The Hospital is planning to redevelop Phillips House, a hospital owned heritage estate, into a home-like out-patient mental health care facility that is badly needed.The Government funds many aspects of the patient's health care experience, but the Hospital must rely on donor support to renovate and create this state-of-the-art space to promote health and healing. With access to the right care at an early stage, mental illness can be effectively managed to help patients lead normal , productive lives.

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LEADERSHIP TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR YOU AND YOUR ROTARY CLUB

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Rotary Leadership Institute  -  CANCELLED For April 4, 2020

Due to COVID-19, the April 4, 2020 Rotary Leadership Institute has been CANCELLED. 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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Enrich your Rotary experience and leadership by visiting the new and Improved ROTARY LEARNING CENTER

Learn everywhere and anytime with Rotary’s Learning Center. Take advantage of a wealth of training materials designed to help you learn new skills and become more successful in what you do.Take courses, find resources, connect with an online community, talk with other registrants and course moderators, customize your user profile, and track your progress. Sign in with your My Rotary account at rotary.org/learn, or find the link on My Rotary under the Learning & Reference tab. Enrich your Rotary experience and leadership by visiting the improved rotary.org/learn

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.

What Is Your Club Like In Three Years Time? - Club Visioning and An Action Plan for Your Club

What is your Club like in three years?   Rotary Clubs, like any other organization, change over time.  Change may be the result of events outside our control, but change can also be the result of activities we take.  One way to have impact on where your Club is heading is to plan for the future; have a Vision and create an Action Plan to reach that Vision. For many years, District 7070 is offering interested Clubs a Visioning Program.  A team of experienced Rotarians act as facilitators for your Club.  The concept is that the participants, Club members, place themselves three to five years into the future and paint a picture of what their Club is like at that time.  How many members does the Club have?  What is the image of your Club in the community?  What projects is your Club doing at that time?  Your idividual members visions are combined and voted upon, reaching consensus on a common Vision for your Club........


 
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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 2019-20

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
Maternal and Child Health Month
Apr 01, 2020 - Apr 30, 2020
 
RLI Centennial College - CANCELLED
Centenial College Event Centre
Apr 04, 2020
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
 
Rotary Connects D7070
Apr 08, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Assistant Governors Meeting
GoToMeeting
Apr 17, 2020
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Poker Walk for HIV/Aids
Toronto
Apr 25, 2020
 
Youth Services Month
May 01, 2020 - May 31, 2020
 
Cancelled 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
May 01, 2020 11:00 AM –
May 06, 2020 11:00 AM
 
Assistant Governors Meeting
GoToMeeting
May 08, 2020
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Cancelled District Assembly
BMO Institute For Learning (IFL)
May 09, 2020
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
CANCELLED Rotaract/Interact Conference/District Assembly
May 09, 2020
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Online District 7070 Session
Online
May 09, 2020
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Youth Exchange - OB Student Orientation 2020
TBD
May 23, 2020 10:00 AM –
May 24, 2020 2:00 PM
 
Rotary Fellowships Month
Jun 01, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
 
RI Convention
Jun 06, 2020 - Jun 10, 2020
 
Assistant Governors Meeting
GoToMeeting
Jun 19, 2020
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
 
End of Year Celebration
Scarborough Golf Club
Jun 28, 2020
 
President-Elects' to RI in Chicago - NOW SEPT 12
RI Headquarters Evanston, Illinois
Sep 12, 2020 8:00 AM –
Sep 14, 2020 10:30 PM
 
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