Posted by Christine Etienne, Rotary International Director , Zones 28 & 32

To embrace current technology and to be a resource to all members of Zone’s 28/32, the current newsletter has been transitioned to an interactive blog style format that will be managed and moderated by the Zone leadership team. Look for the "In The Zone" January 2026 video from Christine Etienne, our Rotary International Director,  in our January 2026 Rotary District 7070 Newsletter , and on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website.

As soon as Chris' "In The Zone"  January 2026 video is available, it will be inserted into our District 7070  January Newsletter that appears on our Rotary District 7070 website and also on the Rotary Zone 28 and 32 website . ....... This month, Chris talks about Vocation Service month and interviews Past District Governor Ron Smith , now in District 7780 who lead a Vocational Training Team , 8 years ago, to Uganda, where the team helped teach midwives while the team was there and left many training videos that are now used over and over. Ron also told everyone how easy it is for you to set up a Vocational Training Team right here in District 7070. For more info, Ron can be reached at rsmith.rotary@gmail.com  ....Please Read more.....

 
 
 
 

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/ZDINeXDeZT8

 

Greetings Rotary Family,

Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, it is a time for reflection and a time to focus on what we want to accomplish in the coming months and years. Think about how you might want to make this year different, better and full of joy, happiness and success. Together, we can continue to make the world a better place through our efforts of introducing Rotary to someone new and increasing our impact through projects and programs of our Rotary Foundation in our own backyard and abroad. Together, let’s continue to Unite for Good.

In January we celebrate Vocational Service month. Vocational Service is one of our five avenues of service; it is one way that members and participants can serve in Rotary. It involves using our professional skills and expertise to serve the community, promote ethical practices, and inspire others. Consider ways that you and your fellow club members can engage in vocational service like joining a Rotary Action Group, introducing a vocational service award, organizing a Four-Way Test contest in your local middle school and encouraging members to volunteer. I hope you enjoy this month’s interview with Past District Governor Ron Smith about a Vocational Training Team Global Grant in Uganda. For more information, please feel free to connect with Ron at rsmith.rotary@gmail.com.

Let us collaborate and make the best of 2026 in our clubs and districts. Wishing you a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

Director Chris