District Governor Nancy's Message - November 2015
Posted
on Nov 09, 2015
Greetings Fellow Rotarians! The Rotary world celebrates the work of The Rotary Foundation during the month of November. We all know the mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace. Our gifts are transformed into projects that change lives with funding Grants that assist in the prevention of disease, building peace, providing clean water, supporting maternal and child health, promoting education and supporting local economies.
When considering making Club or personal contributions, it is fitting to mention that The Rotary Foundation of RI has again been awarded the coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency by Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator. We can all stand proud of this achievement of a 96.31% rating. Our Rotary Foundation is one of the best in the world.
During this Rotary Foundation Month, our District extends its congratulations to the top three District clubs for their outstanding contributions in the Annual Fund Per Capita Giving to the Rotary Foundation in the 2014-2015 Rotary year. Our thanks to:
1) Rotary Club of Goderich
2) Rotary Club of London-Lambeth
3) Rotary Club of Grand Bend
And congratulations to the following Rotary Clubs who have achieved the award of Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) for their contributions in the 2014-2015 Rotary year.
Our thanks to the Rotary Clubs of:
- Aylmer
- Glencoe
- Hepworth-Shallow Lake
- St Thomas and
- St Thomas Railway City.
- Glencoe
- Hepworth-Shallow Lake
- St Thomas and
- St Thomas Railway City.
These are the Gifts that keep on giving and doing good in our world. So please keep up the good work!
I have now completed all 60 of my Official club visits and would like to thank each and every club for the warm welcome and kind hospitality. I met with all 60 Club presidents and their Boards and greatly appreciated the opportunity to hear more about the Club works and how our District Clubs serve their communities both locally and globally. And a big ‘Thank you’ is extended to all the Assistant Governors for their assistance in organizing my visits. George and I have enjoyed every single visit enormously. We look forward to the opportunity to see all of you again soon. If there is any way I can assist at your meetings or events please contact me.
George and I also appreciated the opportunity to attend two of the District PolioPlus fundraisers. The Pasta for Polio dinner held in Marysville attended by all clubs in Area 6; and one of the World’s Greatest Meals hosted by the Walkerton Rotary Club with Clubs attending from Area 2. A great time enjoyed by all and the funds raised for Polio will increase with the matching dollars available.
During my Official visits with the Clubs I have been encouraging you to Grow - not only in numbers - but growing your Rotary knowledge and Leadership skills. The Rotary Leadership Institute is being offered on Saturday November 14th in Stratford. There so more information provided in our Newsletter and on our District website. For those of you who are interested in attending please register as soon as possible.
I also encourage Clubs to share any interesting events or happenings in our District Newsletter along with any pictures. That way we are all kept informed of the great activities going on in our District.
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate and reflect on our many blessings. Celebrated in Canada in October and in the United States in November - it give us an opportunity to give Thanks for our many gifts. Continue to keep up the good work of Rotary in your Club to “Be a Gift to the World’!
Yours in Rotary Service and Friendship
Nancy