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DISTRICT 7070 NEWSLETTER July 1, 2015 South Central Ontario, CANADA
In This Issue: Page Topic
2 DG Michael Bell's Newsletter
3 DG Elect Jim Louttit's Newsletter
6 -7 RI President Ravi Ravindran
8 Rotary Foundation Chair Ray Klinginsmith
10 Tennis Canada
11 Vocational Service
12 Global grant Scholars
12 Rotary Foundation Walk
13 Rotary Flame in Picton
14 Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Dinner
16 Rotary Foundation News
17 Shelterbox Canada Update
18 HIP Update for July 2015
20 Wilf Wilkinson to receive Don McRae Peace Award
21 Bill Patchett to receive District 7070 Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award
22 Rotary Leadership Institute News for July 2015
23 Trenton to honour Wilf Wilkinson – get your tickets today
24 Reminders for your review
27 District 7070 Conference News
28 Serve on a District Committee
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District Governor’s
Newsletter
JULY 1, 2015 Be A Gift To The World One Rotary year ends and a new Rotary year has just begun. One chapter is finished and a new chapter waits to be written.
What will we have written a year from now? What goals did we set and how did we do in seeing them through to a successful conclusion?
Each of your club Presidents has been given training to lead and serve your club in this new Rotary year. They have received strategic planning tools to help them with goal setting such as the RI Presidential Citation, the District 7070 Foundation Citation and RI Rotary Club Central Goal Setting Strategy for every club. I encourage each of you to work with your club president and club executive to define and set your club goals. Use your passion for Rotary to help make your club the best and most vibrant that it can be in this new Rotary year.
Your District Executive, Committee Chairs and Assistant District Governors are here to assist you in every way that we can, to help each of our clubs to grow and to be successful.
Certainly, Past District Governor Brian has had a wonderfully successful year and I want to thank him for his leadership on behalf of all Rotarians in District 7070 and for his time and dedication as our District Governor. Personally, I wish to thank PDG Brian for his wonderful work as a role model for me during his time as our District Governor. And the biggest thank you goes to all of you, our wonderful Rotarians in District 7070 who worked so tirelessly to help make our world a better place at home and abroad during this past Rotary year.
RI President Gary Huang encouraged us to Light Up Rotary and we have done that this past year. Our new RI President Ravi Ravindran encourages us to “Be A Gift To The World”. For each of us to use our talents, expertise and leadership to transform the lives of others. This, I am certain we will do and RI President Ravi’s theme fits in very well with the theme of our District Conference this year, which is taken from Mahatma Ghandi who said: “Be the Change that you want to see in the World”. For it is our beliefs and our dreams, that sow the seeds, that when properly nurtured, produce the desired results of our dreams.
I have three goals for our District in this new Rotary year. To increase our membership by 100 new members, to raise $800,000.00 for our Rotary Foundation and for each club to add 1 new fellowship event for the 2015-16 Rotary year.
There is one additional challenge that I gave to each of your club presidents and I wish to extend to each of you: to wear your pin every day, to bring in one new member into Rotary this year and to make a personal donation to our Rotary Foundation.
For me success in Rotary is all about being relevant and having fun. This new Rotary year is full of hope and promise and it is my pledge to each of you that I will do all that I am able to serve you and to represent you to the best of my ability.
DG Michael and Jo-Ann Bell
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Let’s get busy and Be a Gift to the World !
Best wishes, Michael
District Governor Michael Bell at [email protected] Let’s Meet Michael: Michael believes that, as Gandhi said, “You have to be the change that you want to see in the world”. His involvement in Rotary allows him to do this. Michael was born and raised in the west end of Toronto attending Royal York Collegiate, York University and Humber College. He spent the majority of his business career running the family fur business before selling and retiring in 2008. He is married to his wife, Jo-Ann and between them they have six children and seven grandchildren. Whether it was chairing the Board of Managers at his local church, serving as President of his local BIA (Business Improvement Area) or as President of his national business association, Michael has always been involved in volunteering where he was needed. In 2005, he was invited to the Rotary Club of Etobicoke’s 75th anniversary celebration where he first heard Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” which spoke to him in a way that he knew this was a place where he could really help to make a difference. President of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke in 2008-09 and again in 2013-14, Michael has been active in helping the club add 33 new members in the last two years alone. In addition, he has chaired the club’s largest fundraising initiative, “Toronto Ribfest” for the past three years, raising over $650,000 during that time and helping to grow this local event to become perhaps the largest community charity fundraiser in Canada over the July 1st holiday weekend. At the District level Michael has been an Assistant District Governor, an active member of the Membership Committee and the Paul Harris Society Committee. Michael is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Bequest Society. He is looking very much forward to his role as District Governor for District 7070 . .
ROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT JIM LOUTTIT Dear Fellow Rotarians,
Attending the annual convention is a perfect way to experience Rotary’s internationality, exchange ideas with fellow members, and discover new avenues – and potential partners – for service. Find details about next year’s event, including venues, housing, speakers and entertainment, breakout sessions, preconvention events, and deadlines at www.riconvention.org. Check the site often for new information about Rotary's biggest event of the year.
I am heading up the District 7070 Rotary International Convention Committee to Seoul, Korea ( May 28 to June 1, 2016) and it would be my pleasure to visit your Rotary Club and do a presentation with a video about the convention. If you are a Rotarian and a travel agent putting together pre or post convention tour options, please get in touch with
me and I will be happy to include this information in my presentations.
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I can be reached at [email protected].
Be sure to go to the Rotary International Convention website http://www.riconvention.org/ today.
It’s your chance to connect with Rotary members from around the world. You’ll build new relationships and exchange ideas across cultures. You’ll also be able to: Enhance your professional skills; Network to find a project partner; and Participate in a meaningful service project.
Experience the hospitality of this world-class city at one of the most beautiful times of the year. Plan now to: Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites; Sample traditional Korean fare; and Experience Seoul’s vibrant nightlife.
The Seoul convention will be a unique experience highlighted by once-in-a-lifetime activities arranged by the Host Organization. Committee: Tour Korea with local Rotary members; Enjoy stirring music and dance performances by local artists; and Show off your talents at the Rotary Family Talent Contest. Name of Event 2016 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SEOUL CONVENTION
Period Saturday, May 28 ~ Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Venue KINTEX – Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do Province Host Rotary International · Rotary International Seoul Convention HOC Theme Connect With Korea-Touch The World. Participants Approx. 50,000 participants
Events
Opening General Session. Closing General Session. General Sessions, Young Leaders
Summit, Breakout Sessions / Workshop, 3K Peace for Walk, House of Friendship (Exhibition),
Service Opportunities (Volunteer), HOC Events (Welcome Festival, Cultural Events), Service
Project, Host Hospitality Night, Rotary Family Talent Contest, Tour Programs, District
Conferences, Country/ Zone Unofficial Affiliated Events.
The Host Organizing Committee for the Rotary International Convention
2016 looks forward to welcoming you to Seoul, Korea. And in the next few weeks, take a look at the District
7070 Website www.rotary7070.org for lots more on the 2016 Rotary International Convention. Jim
District Governor Elect Jim Louttit at [email protected]
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Let’s Meet Jim: Jim Louttit became a Rotarian in early 2005 as a founding member and Second Vice-President of the Rotary Club of Lima Sunrise in District 4450. After leaving Peru in 2007 to return to Canada, he joined Toronto Sunrise in District 7070 serving as President in 2010-11 and is currently the Club’s Foundation Director. He is also a member of the Paul Harris Society and a Major Donor. Jim’s involvement at the District 7070 level includes past Chair of the Membership Committee, past Chair of the Microfinance Committee and is also a member of the Long Range Planning Committee. He is a past President of the Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance and Community Development as well as the immediate Past Chair of the Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance and Community Development Advisory Board. He is also a member of the Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group. Jim is the President of JVL Global Corp, a financial services consulting company specializing in microfinance. Previously, Jim was the Vice-President for Latin America in Scotiabank’s International Banking Division after spending seven years working and living in Latin America in roles as the Bank’s Country Head in Peru and Head of Retail and Branches in El Salvador. He also served as Director on Scotiabank Boards in Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Peru. Academically, his accomplishments include the Professional Banking Program and a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers. He also attended Fanshawe College, Queen’s University completing their Executive Program and Sales Management Program. And he attended Dalhousie University in their MBA program. Jim is also active in several other organizations serving as President of the Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Vice-President of the Toronto International Microfinance Summit, Vice-President of MTCC No. 1170 and a past Board Member and Vice-Chair, Finance of The Hearing Foundation of Canada. Jim’s passions are golf, microfinance, his two children and five grandchildren.
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PRESIDENT RAVI URGES ROTARY MEMBERS TO
‘BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD’
Using their talents, expertise, and leadership, Rotary members worldwide are asked to be gifts to the world this upcoming 2015-16 Rotary year.
As incoming Rotary International President, K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran called his January 18, 2015 address to incoming district governors the "most significant moment of my life." "All of you have been given so many gifts. And you have now been given this great gift: one year to take all your talents, all your gifts, everything that you are and can become -- and Be a Gift to the World," said Ravindran, revealing his presidential theme at the annual five-day
training meeting in San Diego, California, USA. "You have one year to take that potential and turn it into reality. One year to lead the clubs in your district and transform the lives of others. The time is so short, yet there is so much to be done." Highlighting Rotary's biggest challenge, the eradication of polio, Ravindran said, "A future without polio is a gift that we have promised to the children of the world. And indeed it is a gift that we will give." Ravindran, a member of the Rotary Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka, used Rotary's successes in the fight to eradicate the disease as an illustration of the impact Rotary members can have in the world. When Rotary set a goal of eradicating polio 25 years ago, it was endemic in 125 countries, and more than 1,000 children were becoming paralyzed each day. Today, polio remains endemic in just three countries, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. And in all of 2014, only 333 cases were reported. "We will battle on. We will prevail," he said. Ravindran discussed some of Rotary's other challenges, including membership. "We have to find a way to bring back the fundamentals that built our organization: the emphasis on high ethical standards in all aspects of our lives, and the classification system that encourages a diversity of expertise in each club," he said. "Too often these ideas are viewed as little more than inconvenient obstacles to increasing our membership. But they have been essential to Rotary's success, and we ignore them at our own peril." Ravindran told attendees that the focus on branding is essential to helping Rotary grow. "We need to reposition our image, which we recognize has faded in many parts of the world," he said.
Rotary’s International Assembly is an annual training meeting that gives incoming district governors the chance to share ideas for strengthening clubs and improving communities. View photos of this year’s assembly, download resources to use with your club and district, and watch videos on the new presidential theme, Be a Gift to the World.
● View a video of the theme address Ravi Ravindran President, Rotary International, 2015-16
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Let's meet President Ravi Ravindran:
K.R. "RAVI" RAVINDRAN PRESIDENT 2015-16 ROTARY CLUB OF COLOMBO, SRI LANKA K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran is CEO and founder of a publicly listed company with a worldwide clientele in the tea packaging industry. His company, Printcare Plc, is the winner of national and international awards of excellence. He also serves on the board of several other companies and charitable trusts. He is the founding president of the Sri Lanka Anti-Narcotics Association. A Rotarian since 1974, Ravindran has served RI as treasurer; director; Foundation trustee; committee member, vice chair, and chair; task force member; RI training leader; and district governor. As his country's national PolioPlus chair, Ravindran headed a task force consisting of the government, UNICEF, and Rotary and worked closely with UNICEF to successfully negotiate a ceasefire with the northern militants during National Immunization Days. He also chaired the Schools Reawakening project, sponsored by Rotary clubs and districts in Sri Lanka, to rebuild 25 tsunami-devastated schools to benefit 15,000 children. Find the 2015-16 presidential theme logo and graphics Watch the President-elect's full theme speech Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran’s Monthly Message – July 2015
Dear Fellow Rotarians: We in Rotary aspire to great deeds. We admire those who have great gifts to humanity: Abraham Lincoln, who gave the gift of human dignity to the downtrodden; Mother Theresa, who gave the gift of compassion to the forgotten; Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the gift of peaceful change to the oppressed. Their lives became gifts to the world. We can be inspired by their example. We can be inspired to ask, how can I, in the life that I live – without neglecting the responsibilities that are so clear to me – how can I, too, become a gift to the world? As I considered my theme, I thought of the lessons I have learned through my Hindu faith. I thought especially of the story of Sudama. Sudama was a poor child and a bosom friend of Krishna, who was born in a royal lineage as an avatar – an incarnation of the divine. As the two boys grow up, they drift apart, and while Krishna becomes a military leader and king of great repute, Sudama remains a humble villager.
The years go by and Sudama's poverty deepens. Finally, he lacks even food to feed his children. His wife reminds him of his childhood friendship with Krishna: Perhaps it is time to go to the mighty ruler for help. Reluctantly, Sudama agrees, but resolves that he will not go empty-handed. He gathers together a few handfuls of rice – all the food his family has left – and wraps them in a piece of cloth as a gift for his friend. When Sudama enters the palace, he is overwhelmed by the grandeur and by Krishna's gracious welcome. His meager gift, so carefully prepared, seems a humiliating reminder of his poverty. Krishna embraces Sudama, who hides the hand holding the rice behind his back. Krishna asks what he is holding. Far from being disdainful, Krishna accepts the rice with gratitude and consumes it with joy as the two sit and talk together. Hours pass, during which pleasures of their rekindled friendship push all thoughts of his desperate plight
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from Sudama's mind. When evening falls, Sudama sets out for home – and only then realizes that he neglected his task. He is returning with nothing, and Krishna has eaten his family's last grains of rice. Sudama steels himself to return to his hungry children. But standing before his gate, as dawn begins to break, he sees that the hut he left yesterday has become a stately home, and waiting to greet him is his own family: well dressed, and well-fed by the baskets of food that appeared in their kitchen as Krishna ate each grain of Sudama's rice. Krishna understood what Sudama had brought him: everything he had to give. In return, Krishna gave him everything he needed. It is never the material value of a gift that matters – it is the love that comes with it. Just as Sudama's gift to Krishna became a gift to Sudama, what we give through Rotary becomes a gift to us. And we all have a choice: whether to keep our gifts to ourselves or give them to others, and Be a Gift to the World. We have only one chance at our lives. And we will have only one chance at this new Rotary year. This is our time. Let us grasp it. Let us Be a Gift to the World. Ravi
K. R Ravindran President, Rotary International
Ray Klinginsmith, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Rotary Foundation - 2015-16 from the Rotary Club of Kirksville, Missouri,USA
The Rotary Foundation's continued success in changing lives will be buoyed by four new priorities aimed at expanding Rotary's work and enhancing the image and awareness of the Foundation's achievements. The four priorities are: ending polio – now and forever; strengthening Rotary members' knowledge, engagement, and financial support to the Foundation; increasing the quality and impact of humanitarian services through Rotary grants and the areas of focus; and enhancing the image and awareness of the Foundation's record of achievements, particularly the success of PolioPlus and its 100-year record of doing good in the world.
Rotary Foundation Chair Ray Klinginsmith laid out the priorities to governors at the January 2015 International Assembly.
Closely mirroring the concept of Rotary's strategic plan, Klinginsmith said, the priorities "will clearly provide more continuity and efficiency to move in an agreed direction."Klinginsmith told attendees that the new priorities are supported by measurable goals that can be tracked annually."It is the measurable goals that should be the highest interest to you as incoming district governors, because several of the annual goals will be measured at the district level," said Klinginsmith, a member of the Rotary Club of Kirksville, Missouri, USA.
One of the most important goals, Klinginsmith said, is "to increase the number of clubs achieving the 100 percent Every Rotarian, Every Year recognition fundraising level by 15 percent in all districts. This goal should be both challenging and productive for all of you, and is easily measurable. It is achievable for all districts if you give it your time and attention, and if you first lead by example," he said.
Klinginsmith, who was a Rotary Scholar in 1961, stressed the importance of increasing the number of global grant scholars to at least one for every Rotary district."The new scholarships are an exciting opportunity for us to return to
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the time when our ambassadorial scholars were sufficiently small in number that Rotarians took a genuine interest in scholars, and as a result, the scholars took a genuine interest in Rotary," said Klinginsmith.
The Foundation aims to develop at least two initiatives to recognize and publicize the need for membership growth in clubs and districts. Klinginsmith said the Trustees realized that Rotary cannot continue to provide larger and more sustainable projects unless clubs themselves become bigger. For decades, Rotary grew at a rate of 3 percent a year.
"We need to reclaim that legacy to be vibrant and dynamic into the future," he said. "We clearly offer the best chance for prospective members to improve their lives and communities. And to use the Rotary network to leverage their time and talent to make the entire world a better place."
Rotary Foundation Chair, Ray Klinginsmith’s Monthly Message - July 2015 – A penny for your thoughts: About the Future Vision Plan
Dear fellow Rotarians, The Future Vision Plan was developed to remedy some weaknesses in our Rotary Foundation's programs, one of which was the Foundation's slowness in handling applications for matching grants. As a result, the Future Vision Plan sought to simplify the Foundation's programs, to give Rotarians more voice and ownership in these programs, and to reduce the time required for the processing of humanitarian grants. In 2010-11, the Future Vision Plan started with 100 pilot districts. The full launch of the plan for all Rotary districts was achieved in 2013-14. Rotary uses a three-year cycle for the implementation and testing of its new programs, and as a result, the first comprehensive evaluation of the full launch will occur the third year – which is now this year! A full and fair evaluation of the Future Vision Plan, now referred to as the new grants
model, is the most important task of the year for me and the other Trustees. I encourage you to take advantage of the various surveys and polls that will be conducted in the next few months to test the effectiveness of the new Foundation programs. Comments from Rotarians were solicited earlier for consideration by a committee of past Rotary International Presidents, chaired by Bill Boyd, and the comments received were a good prelude to the more formal part of the evaluation process now underway. I am committed to a thorough evaluation of the new grants model, and the Programs Committee, which is managing the evaluation process, is truly interested in the level of our customer satisfaction with the new grants model. And, of course, that is why you are critical to our assessment, because it is the Rotarians of the world who are our Foundation's customers! Ray Klinginsmith
Ray Klinginsmith Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair
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Rotary at a Glance:
As of April 6, 2015, there are 1,207,102 Rotary members in 34,823 Rotary Clubs in the world. There are 180,964 Rotaract members in 7,868 Rotaract Clubs in the world. And there are 414,115 Interact members in 18,005 Interact Clubs in the world. And there are 191,889 Rotary Community Corps members in 8,343 Corps in the world.
Tennis Canada Partnership & Rotary Fundraising Opportunity
From District Governor Nominee Neil Phillips To: My Fellow Rotarians and especially the Club Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Foundation Chairs, Fundraising Chairs I am pleased to announce that as a follow-up to a presentation made at the Club Assembly in May, District 7070 has entered into a partnership with Tennis Canada to promote Rotary and raise some funds through this year’s Rogers Cup in Toronto. In brief, we are being offered tickets at a deep discount for Quarter Finals day – with a portion of all tickets sold being donated back to Rotary. Not just Rotary – but your Club. A specific discount code will be provided for interested Clubs, as well as a custom PDF flyer, which they can promote. Alternately, a code is available to simply donate the funds to the End Polio Now campaign. Rotary Day: Thursday, August 13th The ticket pricing is… Day matches $99 Gold ticket + HST ($10 will be donated to Rotary Club from every ticket) Normally $144 $55 Bronze ticket + HST ($5 will be donated to Rotary) Normally $87 Night matches $115 Gold ticket + HST ($10 donated) Normally $155 $70 Bronze ticket + HST ($5 donated) Normally $99 As well, delivery and processing fees are WAIVED for Rotary. While the funds raised in and of themselves will not be huge amounts, the event is a fantastic experience, one of the most intimate sporting events at such a high level available. In addition to the matches themselves, the grounds at York provide for much more: truly, it is an event. (And we have a Canadian female we hope to be making a major push.) Our hope is that if this is successful, we can continue our partnership with Tennis Canada to increased benefit. If we end up with significant participation, there may be special messaging re Rotary at the event. More info on the event in general can be found here: http://www.rogerscup.com/women/english/home.php The catch? THERE IS NONE. There is no commitment made by District 7070 for ticket sales: Tennis Canada has simply offered to donate for every ticket sold, be it 10 or 100 or more! Your Club does not need to worry about cash or direct ticket sales; everyone is directed to the online Rogers Cup site as they normally would – you simply provide people with a discount code. At the end of the event, we will supply cheques to each Club from Tennis Canada. It’s a win-win, with no risk on our part. What does your Club need to do? If you would like to participate and receive a Club-specific code and flyer, email me directly and let me know. If you would like to participate but donate all funds to the polio campaign, email me. I will send that flyer shortly, once the online sales are set up.
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If your Club has questions – please contact me directly. I also have videos available that can be shown at your Club meeting. This initiative has been in discussion for several months, and is supported by DG (for a few weeks yet!) Brian and DGE Michael. Regards, Neil C. Phillips District Chair – Tennis Canada :-) 905-670-6778
Starting a new Rotary Year - Vocational Service From: Ian Lancaster, Chair of the District 7070 Vocational Service Committee To My Fellow Rotarians, Another Rotary year is upon us, and Governor Michael will share his vision and President Ravi’s wish that we “Be a Gift to the World”. By way of introduction, my name is Ian Lancaster, a member of the Rotary Club of Northumberland Sunrise in the eastern section of our District. My classification is ‘Nursing – Palliative Care’ and I am your District Vocational Service and Vocational Training Team Chair for the upcoming year. My vocation has given me a rare insight into life. I’m very, very fortunate to be able to help guide people at the most difficult time in their lives. I want to share with you some of those insights that have come my way through personal experience, considerable research and a little soul-searching. One of the most important steps you can take toward achieving your greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor your attitude and its impact on your work performance, relationships and everyone around you. What attitude do you bring to work with you? No puzzled looks please. In general, people don’t have a high level of attitude awareness. They’ll know if they’re hungry or if their feet hurt, but they usually don’t have a good handle on their attitude. That’s a mistake because attitude is everything. It governs the way you perceive the world and the way the world perceives you. We all have a choice. We can choose an inner dialogue of self-encouragement and self-motivation, or we can choose one of self-defeat and self-pity. It’s a power we all have. Each of us encounters hard times, hurt feelings, heartache, and physical and emotional pain. The key is to realize it’s not what happens to you that matters; it’s how you choose to respond. As we have often heard, your mind is a computer. It can be programmed. You can choose whether the software installed is productive or unproductive. Your inner dialogue is the software that programs your attitude, which determines how you present yourself to the world around you. You have control over the programming. Whatever you put into it is reflected in what comes out. Many of us have behavior patterns today that were programmed into our brains at a very early age. The information that was recorded by our brains could have been completely inaccurate or cruel. The sad reality of life is that we will continue to hear negative information, but we don’t need to program it into our brains. The loudest and most influential voice you hear is your own inner voice, your self-critic. It can work for or against you, depending on the messages you allow. It can be optimistic or pessimistic. It can wear you down or cheer you up. You control the sender and the receiver, but only if you consciously take responsibility for and control over you inner conversation.
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Habitual bad attitudes are often the product of past experiences and events. Common causes include low self-esteem, stress, fear, resentment, anger and an inability to handle change. It takes serious work to examine the roots of a harmful attitude, but the reward of ridding ourselves of this heavy baggage can last a lifetime. As a Rotarian engaged in a business or a profession, you are expected to bring your best attitude with you and consider your profession as an opportunity to serve. What incites you to take action to change your life and the lives around you? Basic motives include love, self-preservation, anger, financial gain and fear. Self-motivation requires enthusiasm, a positive outlook, taking care of your health and a belief in yourself and your God-given potential. With your progressive attitude, you’ll do everything in your power to distinguish your profession and promote its highest ethical standards. You’ll be fair and respect all you come in contact with, whether personal or professional, and offer your skills to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in your community and the community at large. Your affirmation as a Rotarian is to serve humanity through your vocation/profession and to do good in the world. When you have the right attitude, you can do the remarkable! In Rotary’s Service, Ian E. Lancaster RN, CPN, CHPCN(C)
Rotary releases $40.3 million for polio immunization Rotary releases $40.3 million for polio immunization activities
Rotary is releasing $40.3 million in grants to support polio immunization activities in 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan, the three countries where the disease has never been stopped. The funds come at a critical time and will build on gains Rotary and its partners have been making in the fight to eradicate polio. Nigeria, the last polio-endemic country in Africa, is approaching one year without a case of polio.
•Read more about the latest polio grants •Learn how you can help us eradicate polio •Support a polio fundraiser in Scotland •Join a discussion about ending polio
Visit our new Member Center
As a member of Rotary, you’re part of a global network of community volunteers who are making a positive difference. Visit the new Member Center to access the many benefits and resources available to you, including Rotary Global Rewards, our brand new member benefits program.
•Visit the Member Center •Read about the unveiling of Rotary Global Rewards at the convention •Learn more about Rotary Global Rewards
District 7070 is honored to welcome 2nd inbound Global Grant
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Scholar from Japan
From Ross Bowser, Co Chair District 7070 Global Grant Scholarship Committee: Eri Ikeda (nee Tasaki), District 7070’s 2015-2016 inbound Global Grant Scholar, is from District 2650 in Japan. Eri joins our 2014-2015 inbound Global Grant Scholar, Aya Nishiyama , who is studying at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Education. Aya is hosted by the Rotary Club of Scarborough and presented her program at the 2014 District 7070 Conference. Eri is a Master of Science candidate in Oral Microbiology at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. She will be studying with the Matrix Dynamics Group, which was established in 1973 by the Canadian Institute of Health to study periodontal physiology. This graduate program runs from April 1st, 2015 through September 30th 2016. Her Global Grant Area of Focus is Disease Prevention and Treatment; and her long term goals are to work in UNICEF and help children who suffer from poverty and hunger and to develop treatments or preventative measures for people in areas where adequate dental care is not readily available. The Rotary Club of Toronto is her Host Club and the Kyoto Nagi Club in Japan is her International Sponsor. District 7070 Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships are US$30,500 graduate level scholarships and replace Ambassadorial Scholarships under which nearly 38,000 men and women from over 100 countries studied abroad from 1947 to 2013. The Global Grant Scholarship program became effective following completion of the Future Vision pilot program. District 7070 participated in the three year Future Vision pilot program, as a result of which programs are now controlled by Districts, and funded by District Designated funds matched by Rotary Foundation.
2015 Rotary Foundation Walk Sunday, September 20, 2015 8 am to 2 pm at the TORONTO PAN AM SPORTS CENTRE, 875 Morningside Avenue Toronto, ON program,
The Foundation Walk was started twenty-three years ago. The idea was to raise money for Our Foundation. That first year one hundred and ten thousand dollars was raised ( $110,000.00). The money was sent to the Rotary Foundation. This money now goes toward the Grant program. Our district keeps this money separate and it is usually given by each club at the time and location of the Foundation Walk each year. The Walk is an occasion to meet other Rotarians, to have great fellowship and to enjoy a meal together. In all, the Walk and its money help make a difference in many lives both at home and abroad. Grant money is available to the clubs to apply for programs such as fresh water, literacy or whatever the clubs choose.
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Lars Henriksson is responsible for the allocation of funds. We encourage Rotarians to bring friends, neighbours and their pets to enjoy the day. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Forest Hill. This year's Chair: Past District Governor Mike Cookseyy Rot Check out http://www.rotary7070foundationwalk2015.org/ for all of the details. PURPOSE OF THE WALK: The annual Rotary Foundation Walk is meant to bring all the clubs in the District together in a family-oriented social setting with an emphasis on club-to-club and person-to-person contact. Secondly, it is meant to provide an opportunity for clubs and members to contribute their annual giving to the Rotary Foundation with an added air of friendly competition. The Rotary Flame supporting Polio Plus at the Rotary Lilac Ride in Picton From : Jim Bakman, Rotary Lilac Ride Chair, Rotary Club of Picton At 7 am on May 24, 2015, Dr. Bob Scott, immediate Past Chair of the International PolioPlus Committee of Rotary International, and Bill Patchett, Rotary District 7070 Foundation Chair, arrived with the Polio Plus Flame for the Rotary Club of Picton's Rotary Lilac Ride cycling event. As every Rotarian now knows, “The Flame” is to celebrate the end of Polio in India and to raise funds for the eradication of Polio throughout the World. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Bob Scott, the Flame had made its way from Madras India to Picton Ontario Canada en route to the Rotary International Covnention in Sao Paulo, Brazil. After registration, the riders viewed “story boards” of the fight against Polio and how the vaccine was administered to children. Emphasis was placed on the magnificent battle against this crippling disease in India and how through the sacrifice and commitment of the thousands involved, Polio has been eradicated in a country of 1.2 billion people. Incredible! Holding the Rotary Flame torch, Dr. Bob Scott in the red Mercedes convertible started off the 100km cycling segment of the event and later Bill Patchett led the second group of riders (25km and 50km routes). In total there were 118 riders who enjoyed the beautiful lilac lined roads of Prince Edward County. All routes started and finished in Picton at the Prince Edward Curling Club. Volunteers staffed the checkpoints along the route where riders were provided with water, encouragement and energy items. Post ride, the participants were treated to a BBQ at the Curling Club and a complimentary gift of an End Polio Now towel to mark the event. The Rotary Club of Picton was totally involved in the ride for Polio, with the majority of the club membership assisting in the promotion and staffing on the event day. The ride has received very positive feedback from the cyclists and certainly raised the profile of Rotary in Picton and in District 7070. The proceeds of the lilacs ride will be going directly to the eradication of polio worldwide and to local Prince Edward County charities. A great fellowship event for The Rotary . They can hardly wait to do The Rotary Lilac Polio Plus Ride again next year. Congratulations to India for the eradicating Polio in your country!
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District 7070 Rotary Foundation Million Dollar Dinner September 15, 2015
From Bill Patchett, District 7070 Rotary Foundation Chair District 7070 is hosting a Million Dollar Dinner on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the David Duncan House in Toronto. Our goal is to bring together Rotarians who have given or committed $ 2,000. Or more. Our Guest Speaker is incoming Rotary International President, John Germ. You are invited if: 1 You have given $ 5,000. This would be for two. Husband and wife or significant other.
2 You have given $ 1,000. during Brian Thompson’s year as District Governor and will be giving
$ 1,000. In the first part of D. G. Michael Bell’s year that is by September 1, 2015.
3 You are a Major Donor, Bequest Society Member whose outright gift or commitment is $ 5,000.
Note-Legacy Gifts of commitments of $ 25,000 provide for an individual- named endowment.
4 An outright Major Gift of $ 5,000. All Polio gifts are matched 2:1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Thus your $ 5,000 gift becomes $15,000.
Email me your interest: [email protected] Join us for delicious food, great ambience, an outstanding Speaker and interesting fellowship at: The David Duncan House located at 125 Moatfield Drive, Don Mills. Please fill out the form below so that we can plan the number of people coming. If you require a special meal e.g. vegetarian etc. please indicate the form.
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Presidents: Please inform your members of this dinner.
Rotary International District 7070 Million Dollar Dinner Pledge Form Tuesday September 15, 2015 – David Duncan House, Don Mills Yes, I would like to be a guest at the Million Dollar Dinner ( ) Please email this form to Bill Patchett at [email protected] My gift to the Rotary Foundation: Name: ________________________________________________ District 7070 Club: ______________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ Email & Telephone _______________________________________ Meal Alternative _________________________________________ I have given $ _________________ to the Rotary Foundation by June 30, 2015 And by September 1, 2015 $______________in U.S. dollars. ( A minimum of $ 2,000 ) OR: ______________________________________________________ I look forward to greeting you on September 15, 2015. Thank you. William R. Patchett District 7070 Foundation Chair [email protected] 905-372-5271
From the District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee
From Bill Patchett, Chair District 7070 Rotary Foundation Committee Dear Fellow Rotarians, Another year begins for the Rotary world and all of us in District 7070 and it is a great time to ask all Rotarians to think about supporting our Rotary Foundation. You will be making a difference in so many ways throughout the world. Rotarians do make the world a better place. All Rotary Clubs in District 7070 have committed, again this new Rotary year, to donating at least $20.00 PER Rotarian to PolioPlus. Has everyone in your Club, this Rotary Year, donated the $20.00 per Rotarian for the eradication of Polio? This Rotary Year, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match our contributions on a 2 for 1 basis. And we sure would like every Rotarian in District 7070 to do the same in 2015-2016. Yes, we are very close! You are making a difference. Has your Rotary Club set your goals for contributing at least $ 100.00 for each member of your club for Annual Giving to the Annual Programs Fund of the Rotary Foundation? Congratulations to the District 7070 Clubs that have already made that commitment to the Rotary Foundation and I hope that all of you will keep up the good work to reach your goal. This is where we get our money for Grants. Last year, we did have 100% in commitments met. Has your Club made plans to make that donation yet?
Has your Club sent in your objectives for The Rotary Foundation Committee for the 2015-16 Rotary Year yet?
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If we want to reach our goal, we would like to see $ 100.00 from every member, in every Rotary Club. This is our commitment to the Every Rotarian Every Year Campaign of the Rotary Foundation - EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year). Our Rotary Foundation provides the money for our Grants Program. The Grants can be used for both local and international projects. It is interesting to note that more of you are applying for Grants. This is most encouraging. On the other hand, these applications require us to raise more money for Foundation. Please encourage your Treasurer to send in your commitment. I would also encourage the Assistant District Governors to check on their clubs and their progress. Are there any prospective Major Donors in the District? Please let me know if you or someone you know wishes to take this next step to support Our Rotary Foundation. Many thanks to all of you for your support. William R. Patchett District 7070 Foundation Chair Past District Governor 7070 2006-2007 End Polio Now Coordinator Rotary International Zone 24 Email: [email protected] phone: 905-372-5271
SHELTERBOX NEWS FOR July 2015
From: Ron Noseworthy, Chair, ShelterBox Canada Sheleterbox and Rotary Partnership:
ShelterBox had a strong presence at the Rotary International Convention in Sao Paula, Brazil. ShelterBox HQ staff, affiliate and Response Team volunteers were on hand to answer questions from Rotarians around the world. Throughout the convention, a video was played to demonstrate the relationship between ShelterBox and Rotary on how the partnership has helped to reach and shelter people following the Nepal
earthquake.
When disaster strikes, Rotary International partner ShelterBox often works closely with Rotarians to evaluate local needs and devise a plan for immediate response. The Rotary family provides vital assistance to ShelterBox Response Teams by helping with disaster assessments, housing response team volunteers, and helping coordinate relief logistics.
World Refugee Day – June 20, a day when we remember the more than 50 million refugees around the world. ShelterBox is currently helping refugees and displaced persons in Cameroon, Iraq, Niger, Syria and surrounding countries. A ShelterBox response team has been sent to Tanzania to assess how best we can help refugees who have left neighboring Burundi following political unrest and violence. After fleeing from violence in Nigeria, this family is now staying in a ShelterBox tent in a refugee camp in northern Cameroon.
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Distributing shelter kits to flood-hit families in Chile
Did you know that as well as our iconic green boxes, we deliver lots of different types of aid, depending on the specific needs of the people we are helping? We're working with Habitat for Humanity to distribute shelter kits to people whose homes were badly damaged when seven years' worth of rain fell in the Atacama region of Chile in just 24 hours, causing severe flash flooding
SchoolBoxes provide a sense of normality for children in Nepal
SchoolBoxes contain equipment for teachers, such as blackboard paint, chalk and solar radios, and activity packs for children too. We recently provided SchoolBoxes to orphanages in Nepal that had been affected by the earthquakes to make sure that children were able to continue lessons and playtime after the traumatic events.
Be Involved - There are lots of ways that you can get involved with ShelterBox! Helping to support local Ambassadors or hosting your own community event to fundraise and raise awareness about ShelterBox are just a few ideas.
Email: [email protected] Website: http://shelterboxcanada.org Best regards Ron Noseworthy Past Chair, ShelterBox Canada Past President Rotary Club of Kenora ShelterBox Response Team Member [email protected] Home 807-548-4668
HIP (Honoring Indigenous People) News Update: July 2015
HIP Website Please have a look at our website (www.rotaryhip.com) for regular updates. There are a lot of links to other organizations and is a great "go-to" site. Also encourage others to have a look too! Blog Many new items have been added recently including news items on The Truth and Reconciliation Report released on June 2nd and events around National Aboriginal Day on June 21st. Go to activities, click on blog.
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We are very pleased to share this photo. L-R Brian Thompson, Rt Hon Paul Martin, Michael Bell and Chris Snyder PDG, District 7070 former prime minister DG District 7070 Chair, HIP The photo was taken after producing a film clip of the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin's perspectives on aboriginal education which will be part of a panel on education at the Oct. 24th 7070 District Conference. PDG Brian recorded behind the camera, Michael suggested the idea and Chris co-ordinated contact with the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin. The photo was taken after producing a film clip of the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin's perspectives on aboriginal education which will be part of a panel on education at the Oct. 24th 7070 District Conference. The Rotary Club of Waterdown will be hosting a Ribfest on June 25-28(expected attendance 50,000). On Saturday, June 27th, dancers from the Six Nations Reserve will perform at 2:00 p.m. and remain after to answer questions. Summer students from the reserve will provide a booth and information on tours and attractions. We hope you can attend the ribfest and take a tour of the reserve. The HIP board and others will be doing so in August. The Rotary Club of Toronto hosted a luncheon on June 19th with guest speaker, Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society. A recent media interview speaking about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission can be found on our blog. Approved Projects Neskatanga Playground Equipment - Update - $750.00 of their personal fundraising goal of $1,000 has been raised to date(pop. 300). The amount needed to replace their current equipment is $50,000. If you would like to personally donate, you can do so through their website http://www.gofundme.com/mv3ivo. We are looking for help from other clubs and are talking to outside partners. Several clubs have already joined in totaling $17,000.00. This is an important project to make happen to show Rotary & HIP care. You can check our Approved Projects heading on our website to read more about it. HIP is applying for a district grant for clubs in District 7070 which would bring the amount raised to 1/2 of the $50,000.00 needed. If approved, any contributions from District 7070 clubs up to $2,000 can be matched by the district. Please contact Kevin Webb ([email protected]) or Chris Snyder ([email protected]) if you can help. Fantastic news was received this week. The Sprott Foundation has agreed to provide a donation in support of the new playground equipment at Neskatanga. Thank you, Juliana for your support. We invite others to join in. Wawahte Documentary of Indian Residential Schools "Telling the Story " - Update The production of the educational documentary (duration 50 minutes) will be ready for special premier in October. Free distribution to schools will be made possible. If you know of or can engage a school to participate in a screening of the documentary, please contact James Wells ([email protected]) to arrange. We look forward to hearing about students becoming aware and knowledgeable about the residential school system. NEW - Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Sioux Lookout - our newest project is asking for support to purchase a new school van. Due to lack of local transportation, the school van is a necessity to transport students to medical appointments, school sports events etc. Their current van is becoming unreliable. You can read about this project on our website under Contact & Donations/Approved Projects. We welcome your support. Upcoming Events Considering your summer vacation? You could consider visiting a local Pow Wow or share in a northern experience. Check the following helpful websites for information: www.500nations.com www.circletrail.com www.ontariotravel.net May 16 - August 15, 2015 - Pan Am Path Art Relay, Toronto - several events are focusing on Indigenous arts. See our blog for further details.
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Ongoing to Sept - McMichael Art Gallery, Kleinburg - Professional Native Indian Artists Inc. Exhibit shows a portrayal of the reality of Canada from a First Nations perspective. Those who have seen the exhibit rave about it. You Were Asking... The Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business(CCAB) was one of the first Charter Members of HIP. John Andras (Rotary Club of Toronto) and Chris Snyder, Chair of HIP, addressed the CCAB AGM on Rotary and HIP's educational and awareness activities. Recently HIP and CCAB have agreed to work together to promote these . The fastest growing footwear brand in Canada is Manitobah Mukluks, an aboriginal business based in Winnipeg. Last year, revenues shot up 290%. These Mukluks can also be bought in retail outlets including Holt Renfrew and Nordstrum. The company also sponsors an annual bursary for aboriginal students to attend university. For details, go to www.manitobah.ca Another big aboriginal business winner is NK'Mip Cellars out of Osoyoos, BC. They have been voted #1 winery in BC and #2 in Canada. Sabina Hill Design is using First Nation artists in many of their art and furnishings products. One of their tables has recently been installed in Canada's High Commission in London.
I believe what we have been doing for the past year or so, i.e. working with and for indigenous peoples on educational initiatives and creating awareness of aboriginal issues, culture and history with the Canadian public are some of the ways we can participate in the reconciliation process.
Going forward, here is a reminder of a few things you can do:
1. Take time to read about and find out about these issues. Check our website for books and links, go online and read the newspaper. -
2. Go to a pow wow and visit a reserve (the Six Nations near Brantford have organized tours). 3. Have speakers to your clubs, invite aboriginal people to join your club. 4. Make an effort to speak with an aboriginal person or if you are aboriginal, speak with a non-aboriginal
person. In the process, listen to what they have to say. 5. Get involved in a project. We have several opportunities available on our website (www.rotaryhip.com). 6. Contact an aboriginal group close to you. We can put you in touch but do not promise something you
cannot deliver. If a member in a club, create an aboriginal committee and do something that the aboriginal community likes and wants - not what you think is good for them. First Nations people, let us know what you want.
7. Spread the word amongst your friends and associates. I have challenged you in the past to have two conversations/day about aboriginal issues. I am changing it to one - a more realistic number.
Sincerely Chris Snyder Chair, HIP [email protected] 416-364-0181 Ext. 2501
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Past Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson to receive the 2015 Donald McRae Peace Award From: PDG Joan Hayward, Past District 7070 Governor & member of the Award Committee To My Fellow Rotarians,
I am pleased to inform you that Wilf Wilkinson has won the 2015 Donald McRae Peace Award and it will be presented to him at the tribute dinner in his honour on Oct. 3rd, 2015. Members of the selection committee made the decision after reviewing Applications received from clubs and districts from both Zones. The Rotary Zone 24-32 Donald MacRae Peace Award is an annual award presented by Rotary Zones 24 and 32 to recognize and honour an individual or organization for outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals of Rotary as expressed in the Fourth Object of Rotary. The award commemorates the contribution of Halifax Rotarian Donald MacRae, who in a speech to the International Convention in Kansas City in June 1918, proposed that Rotary become an agent for the promotion of goodwill and peace
among nations. This was the first time that this vision of Rotary was expressed publicly. In 1921, as chair of Rotary's Constitution and By-laws Committee, MacRae had an opportunity to incorporate this vision into the constitution of Rotary. He presented a resolution to the International Convention in Edinburgh, Scotland, that amended the constitution by adding the Fourth Object of Rotary. The Fourth Object became the engine that drives Rotary's international service; indeed, it has become the watchword of the Rotary Foundation. The Fourth Object calls for: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideals of service. Reflecting the vision, the award focuses on advancing international goodwill, understanding and peace through peace-making efforts or humanitarian activity of international significance. Award Criteria The individual or organization nominated must be one whose life, mission, or work demonstrates outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals of the Fourth Object of Rotary International, having made an outstanding contribution to this cause through international efforts. Awards will not be made posthumously. And this certainly describes Wilf to a tee. All nominations are to be kept confidential. The individual or organization nominated must be one whose life, mission, or work demonstrates outstanding achievement consistent with the ideals of the Fourth Object of Rotary International, having made an outstanding contribution to this cause through international efforts such as World Community Service. Selection Process The selection committee is composed of five Past District Governors from Zone 24 and three Past District Governors from Zone 32. Each are selected by the Rotary International Director. Members from Zone 24 will decide on applications form Zone 24, and members from Zone 32 will decide on applications from Zone 32. Wilf will receive the Donald MacRae Peace Award, on October 3, 2105 in Trenton when Rotary Salutes Past Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson. He will receive an inscribed glass plaque and a commemorative certificate.
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2015 Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award is Past District 7070 Governor Bill Patchett From the District 7070 Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award Committee The Rotary District 7070 Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award Committee is pleased to announce that the recipient of the 2015 Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award is Past District 7070 Governor Bill Patchett of the Rotary Club of Cobourg.
Mr. Patchett is the second recipient of the Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award following Bill Gates, Jr., who was the inaugural recipient of this award in 2014. Created in July 2014 in honour of Past Rotary International Vice-President and Past Rotary Foundation Trustees Chair Dr. Bob Scott’s decades of exemplary Rotary service, including most recently a number of years as Chair of Rotary International’s PolioPlus Committee, the Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award is made to a Rotarian, Rotary Club or a friend of Rotary who, in the judgment of the District Governor, made a significant contribution to disease prevention and treatment in Rotary District 7070 and beyond. In nominating Bill Patchett for this award, the Rotary Club of Colborne noted that Mr. Patchett, as District 7070 Foundation Chair, had raised the highest per capita donations of any district in Canada for Rotary’s END POLIO NOW Campaign, as well as working tirelessly on major fundraising campaigns for hospitals in Cobourg, Northumberland County and Toronto. On receiving the Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award Committee’s recommendation, District Governor Brian Thompson responded: “I am delighted to accept the Committee's recommendation. Great job. Thank you very much, Everyone. Congratulations, Bill. Well earned. We'll present the award more formally at the next District Conference in October.” Dr. Bob Scott added: “I am very pleased as Bill is a most deserving person to receive the award. Thanks to all for reaching this decision.” On hearing the news that their nomination had been successful, Rotary Club of Colborne’s President and President Elect Shirley Ross remarked: “What wonderful news. Congratulations Bill, very well deserved. Our Club will be thrilled to learn of your selection
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Rotary Leadership Institute for 2015-16 No Charge to First year Rotarians
From Ted Morrison, Past District Governor and Chair of District 7070 Rotary Leadership Institute To My Fellow Rotarians, 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. SIGN UP ONLINE TODAY. FOR ALL ROTARIANS WHO HAVE JOINED A ROTARY CLUB IN DISTRICT 7070 IN THE SINCE JULY 1, 2014: OUR ROTARY DISTICT WILL PAY YOUR TUITION FEE FOR ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PART ONE !!! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SIGN UP ONLINE ON THE WWW.ROTARY7070.ORG WEBSITE TODAY. What Is The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) RLI is a grassroots coalition of Rotary districts implementing a leadership development program for "potential" leaders of Rotary CLUBS. RLI believes that excellent CLUB leadership (all types of club leaders) is essential to the future of Rotary in a complex and fast changing world. Most Rotarians have not been exposed to the great scope of Rotary around the world and have not considered what leadership skills are necessary to move Rotary forward. RLI strongly believes that a good Rotary Club leader must know the evolution of Rotary, its current status and activities in the world and have a vision for what Rotary can be in the future. RLI provides a three day non-consecutive basic course in both Rotary knowledge and leadership skills, especially for voluntary organizations. RLI follows an adult learning approach with facilitated discussion led by trained Rotary facilitators. The cost is $70 per Rotarian per course. This cost covers course materials, coffee breaks and lunch. Usually the Rotary club covers the cost for their members to attend since the club will be the beneficiary of a more knowledgeable membership. Courses for 2015-16: Part I and Part II and Part III will be held on October 3, 2015 at Loyalist College, Belleville, Ontario (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) Part I and Part II and Part III will be held on November 7, 2015 at The Oshawa Golf Club, 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa, Ontario (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) Part I and Part II and Part III will be held on April 24, 2016 at Seneca College (Finch Campus) , Toronto. Ontario (8:30 am to 4:00 pm) Registrations are NOW being accepted for the remaining two session for 2015-2016 on a first-come, first-serve basis on line at the www.rotary7070.org website by signing in and signing up and paying your $70 for your course. A minimum of 18 participants is needed for a course to run. If you have any questions, please contact Past District Governor Ted Morrison by email [email protected] or by phone 905-623-3810. Please do not be disappointed. Register TODAY.
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REMINDERS: Rotary Salutes the President of Rotary International - 2007-2008 - Wilf Wilkinson - We are all Invited – October 3, 2015 From : Grant Southwell, Rotary Club of Trenton
To My Fellow Rotarians in District 7070; It's been a long time coming but the Trenton Rotary Club is planning to hold a recognition evening to recognize a member of our Club and the President of Rotary International - 2007-2008 - Wilf Wilkinson - on Saturday, October 3, 2015. The dinner evening will be held at the National Air Force Museum of Canada, located at 220 RCAF Road in Trenton around the famous "Halifax" Bomber which is predominantly displayed therein. The tickets are $150.00 each, with a limited supply as the facility will only accommodate a modest group for events such as this. Tickets for this event have just arrived and will be available soon by writing to our Club at PO Box 22065 Trenton ON, K8V 6S3 We would like all Rotarians in District 7070 to have a priority opportunity to circle this date, and plan to attend - to be there to show our recognition and appreciation to a remarkable Canadian Rotarian who has done so much to advance the Rotarian purpose and goals throughout the world. Further information and/or details of this event can be obtained by contacting either myself at [email protected] (613-397-1475), or our President Elect Tim Weaver at [email protected]. Yours In Rotary, Grant Southwell Rotary Club of Trenton See the attached flyer for all of the details. Club Visioning – A Thing for Your Club to Consider? 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 session, up-dating their vision on a regular basis. Why do we need vision? Visioning facilitation helps a Rotary Club to develop its own vision and then sets out the steps necessary to achieve that vision. It is worth noting that the result is not a vision set out by the District or Rotary International. Instead, the result is a vision designed and endorsed by the Club’s own members. This vision will help to ensure consensus, continuity and consistency in the Club leadership and programming, to set the stage for future progress. The Process The facilitation concept we use was developed by Rotarians for Rotarians. Today, it is being used by over 100 Rotary districts around the world. It starts with the Club setting a date for holding a session. A session takes about three hours, so sessions are typically held either in an evening or on a Saturday morning. A couple of weeks prior to the date, members of the Club are invited to answer a questionnaire how they currently feel about their Club. This questionnaire is on SurveyMonkey and takes about 10-15 minutes to fill out. It is also possible to leave comments to the questions. At the actual visioning session, the participants are told to place themselves five years ahead. In a workbook, that the facilitation team provides, the members are asked to state what the Club has done by then. In short, members talk about what the Club has done, not what it should do. There are no right or wrong answers for the workbook,
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which covers all aspects of a Rotary Club. Instead, at this stage members are encouraged to think boldly. All statements from the participants’ workbooks are put on flip charts. A Club session usually generates 30 – 40 sheets. These are then placed on the walls. The participants will have a two-step voting activity. For the second round of voting, the least popular statements in round one are eliminated, giving the participants fewer alternatives to choose from. As a result of the voting session, a handful of statements from each category will stand out. They will form the basis for developing the Club’s Action Plan – the most important part of the visioning process. It is the Club’s responsibility to develop the Action Plan. However, the District, and the Club’s Assistant Governor in particular, would be happy to assist. The resources and experience in this field vary from Club to Club. Some are very familiar with these steps; others benefit from assistance from the District’s facilitation team. Our experience is that Clubs find it very useful to hold a visioning session. The format we use in the District seems to work very well. Probably because it was developed by Rotarians, to Rotarians. It is also fairly easy to administer and we have found that most participants really enjoy the session. Planning the future of the Club becomes a fun fellowship event. Further contact If you are interested in holding a Visioning facilitation in your Club, or just have questions in general, please contact PDG Lars Henriksson, [email protected] , tel. 416-489 8483. Some handy Resources & References ● Rotary Voices: Stories of service from around the world
Rotary Leader: Helping club and district officers achieve success Rotary Images: Download photos to use in your club or district publications
Check Out Rotary Club Central From Ian E. Lancaster My Fellow Rotarians, The recent 2013 Council of Legislation concluded that the Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs form would be replaced by Rotary Club Central (RCC), an online goal setting tool for clubs that is accessed by signing in at www.rotary.org So how does Rotary Club Central assist us with our clubs and our districts? Rotary Club Central gives the club and district leaders the ability to monitor club progress and achievements in three key performance areas which are as follows: • Membership initiatives, • Service activities, • Rotary Foundation giving. From a District Level, all district leaders, including the Governor, Governor-Elect, Assistant District Governors, and Committee Chairs can view a summary of goals and achievements for all clubs in their district by clicking on “District View”. By tracking the progress of proposed targets, District leaders can quickly identify areas of concern and offer assistance or prescribe corrective action to achieve the targets. At the Club level, only the President, Secretary, Treasurer, Foundation Chair, and Membership Chair can edit goals and achievements for the year they are in office. However, all club members can view club goals and achievements for all years. The ability of members to view the club’s progress adds a new dimension; the reporting is in real time, clearly defines the achievements and assists the club’s leadership in its planning. In addition to the benefits to Districts and Clubs, the data collected through the RCC progress tool will give Rotary a
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better way to measure the impact Rotarians are making worldwide. An added benefit to Rotary Club Central is that trends can be established over the past five years. It includes charts that track membership retention and Annual Fund giving. Club leaders are encouraged to log in to Member Access and enter their data in Rotary Club Central so that their Club members, the District Governor, and Assistant District Governors can see it. If a club is unable to enter goals, any district leader can input data on behalf of the club. The Club President will be notified by email when any changes are made to their goals. Rotary Club Central gives us the opportunity to record, monitor and evaluate our clubs, districts and the health of our organization. We are able to discover trends easily without having to set up the database; if corrective action is required, the need for it will be recognized earlier. We will get the opportunity to learn from each other’s successes as the successes are realized in Clubs, Districts and Zones. Rotary Club Central is the dash board – we need only read it for a healthier Rotary. Ian Lancaster Mobile Business Directory of the Members of Rotary International District 7070 From Rotarian Rob MacArthur, a member of The District 7070 District Website Team Are you a Rotarian in District 7070? How would you like to advertise your business on our new mobile business directory for as little as $10 for the first year? Check out the site at http://www.rotarydistrict7070.mobi to register today! Are you a consumer looking for a service or business owned by a Rotarian? Check the site often to see our business directory grow. Who wouldn’t want to do business with a group of business owners that follow The Four-Way Test 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will is build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Check out our Facebook link: 7070 Directory www.rotarydistrict7070.mobi The Rotary District 7070 Mobile Business Directory has been in operation for over a year now. We have over 30 District members listing their businesses. The Directory has had over 6,000 visits with a click through rate of over 6%. This means that 6% of those visits did something... they called a business... they clicked on the map to find the business... or they went to the businesses website. In the industry, over 6% is very good. The more members we have participating and sharing the directory, the more exposure it will have and the better success it will have. Any Rotary member of District 7070 can be on the directory for a cost of $10.00. To look at the directory and to find out more about it, please go to www.rotarydistrict7070.mobi. You can also fill out the form to have your business put on the directory. If you have any questions, please contact any member of the District Clubrunner Committee. Is your business missing out on a opportunity? If you would like more info, please contact Rob McArthur at [email protected] . Editor’s Note: A very special Thank You to Rotarian Rob MacArthur of our District Website Team who has created the Mobile Business Directory of the Members of Rotary International District 7070
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A Rotary District 7070 Speakers Bureau is Being Created From Rotarian Aziz Saleh, a member of The District 7070 District Website Team Guest Speakers or Your Own Club Member Speakers: Have you heard a good speaker at one of your weekly Rotary meetings? It may even be one of your own Rotary Club members who often are your best Rotary speakers. How about sharing that speaker with everyone in District 7070. Perhaps your Club is looking for a good speaker. This is your chance to help. The District 7070 Website Committee is creating a Rotary District 7070 Speakers Bureau that we will post on the District 7070 website and we need your input. Please send the following info: Speaker’s Name and Topic, Speaker’s Contact information A short Speaker Biography The Name of The Rotarian and your Rotary Club making the recommendation To Rotarian Aziz Saleh at [email protected] A very special Thank You to Rotarian Aziz Saleh of our District 7070 Website Team who has volunteered to put together the Rotary International District 7070 Speakers Bureau for you to use.
Get Connected, Rotarians !!! Have you checked out the new Rotary website: www.rotary.org Have you checked out the Rotary District 7070 website : www.rotary7070.org Are you following us on twitter @rotary7070 Advertise your business on our new mobile business directory at http://www.rotarydistrict7070.mobi Be sure to “Like” us on our Facebook Page : Rotary District 7070 Be sure to “Like” Rotary on their Facebook Page: Rotary International
REMINDER: District 7070 Conference - October 23, 24, and 25, 2015 At The Westin Harbour Castle , Toronto
Lets all go and BE THE CHANGE: The annual Rotary District 7070 Conference is on October 23 – 25, 2015 at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. Have you registered? Have you booked your room? Now is the time. Be sure to go to the District 7070 website www.rotary7070.org or go directly to the District Conference Website “Lets Go - Be the Change in 2015 “ and register today. Please mark your Calendars for the District 7070 Rotary Conference in Toronto at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel on October 23 - 25, 2015. And if you wish someone to come to your club and talk about the District Conference, be sure to get in touch with Conference chair Paul Roeser at [email protected]
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Your Help is Requested. This is Your Opportunity to Serve – To Volunteer and Serve on a District Committee
Just as no Rotary Club can function effectively without a smooth working organization supporting its President, so too for the District. In this day and age, a District Governor cannot possibly do that which is necessary to achieve the maximum in club activity in all five avenues of service without the enthusiastic dedication and support of many Rotarians working in a district team or organization. The role of a District Committee is to assist the District Governor in a particular sphere of Rotary activity. The District Governor will have formulated plans for activity in certain areas in accordance with directions received from the President and Board of Directors of Rotary International and from his or her own plans for the district. The committees are responsible for assisting the clubs in achieving Rotary International, district and club goals. And this is where you come in. Many District Committees are looking for members to help. And you are the one who can help. Members of the District Committees are Rotarians just like you and me. We attend the weekly meetings of our Rotary Clubs, we participate in Fundraising events, and in local and international Community Service projects, we contribute to The Rotary Foundation, we go to the District Assembly, and The District Conference when we can. And this is where you come in. It is time for you to take that next step in your Rotary life and help out on a District Committee. Most District Committees meet about once a month, for a few hours where you will learn more about that Committee and be able to offer your talents, and expertise or just plain readiness to help out. Connect with the Committee Chair TODAY. Find out what each Committee does and see if it right for you. See if you can help at the Committee Level. They are willing to have you help out. Here are the District Committees and the Chairs and their email addresses:
Committee Committee Chair Email Address Environmental Awareness Co Chair Environmental Awareness Co Chair
Alana Scott Dave Green
[email protected] [email protected]
District Rotary Foundation Co Chair Distrct Rotary Foundation Co Chair
Bill Patchett Viji Leger
[email protected] [email protected]
Scholarships Chair – Global Grant Scholarships Co Chair Global Grant Scholarships Co Chair
Gene Burns Ross Bowser Kevin Power
District Trainers Co Chairs District Trainers Co Chairs District Training Co Chairs
Doug Byers Valarie Wafer Brian Thompson
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Social Media Darryl Patterson [email protected] Rotary Alumni Anitra Basant
Sisavang
Foundation Grants Lars Henriksson [email protected] Club Visioning Lars Henriksson [email protected]
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Wilf Wilkinson Award Rob Leek [email protected] Interact Doug Byers [email protected] Youth Exchange
Larry Wright
Literacy Richard Mewhinney
Long Range Planning Michael Cooksey [email protected] Membership Virginia O'Reilly [email protected] Membership Club Extension
Ted Koziel [email protected]
Microfinance Co Chair Microfinance Co Chair
Karen Somerville, Carol Golench
[email protected] [email protected]
Youth Service (New Generations) Doug Byers [email protected] Rotary Youth Leadership Awards - RYLA Ric Williams [email protected] Public Relations David Andrews [email protected] RADAR – Rotary Action for the Development of AIDS Responses Co Chairs
Joanne Ashley, Debbie Morgan
[email protected] and [email protected]
Rotaract Neil Phillips [email protected] RLI – Rotary Leadership Institute Ted Morrison [email protected] Vocational Service Ian Lancaster [email protected] Vocational Training Team Ian Lancaster [email protected] Water & Sanitation Jackie Scroggie [email protected] International Service Rob Leek [email protected] Rotary At Work Co Chairs
Mark Wafer, and Joe Dale
[email protected] and [email protected]
Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award Gord Crann [email protected] District Conference Paul Roeser [email protected] Volunteers – Sweat Equity J. Chris Snyder [email protected] Registrar Deb Murray [email protected] Young Professional Engagement Liz Greenland [email protected] Awards & Recognition Lynda Ryder [email protected] Maternal & Health Care Peggy Boccia [email protected] Rotaract Representative Kelly Ku District Directory Ivan Leong Bob Scott Disease Prevention Award Gordon Crann [email protected]
