Donations to The Rotary Foundation programs, including Polio Plus, must be made before the end of December in order to receive a charitable receipt for use in the 2018 tax year - but time is running short.
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While we are in the middle of the endgame strategy to end polio, wild polio virus cases are still occurring in the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. We pass along weekly updates from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative on this site, click Read more... below. |
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 The online version of the Annual Report from our Rotary Foundation is available now.In June 2017, the Rotary International Board of Directors and Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees approved Rotary’s new vision statement: "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." This statement reflects both our identity and our purpose — the organization we are now, and the organization we are working to become. |
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Welcome and congratulations to all the charter members of the District 6330 Passport club - our newest club received it's charter effective December 4, 2018  |
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 The Rotary Club of Meaford has been busy in 2018 making Meaford a little greener. In 2018, Rotary International President Ian Riseley challenged every Rotary Club around the world to plant one tree for each of their members as a “Green Initiative”. |
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 Tanzanian Rotarians and healthcare providers along with Meaford Rotarians Sonja and David Glass Meaford Rotary Supports Tanzanian HospitalWhile many are aware of the local impact that Rotary Clubs have in their community, it is a surprise to some, that Rotary clubs have a major impact in developing countries as well. Over the last year, the Rotary Club of Meaford has been working to develop a relationship with the Rotary Club of Nansio, Ukerewe Island, Tanzania. Ukerewe is the largest island in Lake Victoria and the largest inland island in Africa. |
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The following article appeared in the November 1, 2018, edition of The Flushing View newspaper, and is reprinted here with the permission of View Newspaper Group, Inc.  FLUSHING — From its inception, the Rotary Club of Flushing has encouraged members to pursue the Rotary International motto of “Service above Self.” Flushing Rotarian Dr. Duane Allyn has exemplified that calling. Allyn, a pediatrician based in Flint, recently embarked on an 11-day medical mission trip to Kenya this September. While overseas, he helped to perform numerous medical treatments and examined children and adults before they went into surgery. |
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(from Rotary Voices)  By Katherine Kirkpatrick-Wahl, Rotaract Club of Toronto, Canada We are our own greatest networking asset. I realized that early on when I assumed the role of professional development director for my Rotaract club. It amazed me every time I spoke with one of our members how accomplished they were and how they were almost afraid to talk about what they had achieved in their relatively short careers. It became my mission to help members connect with each other. I did this in two ways, peer-workshops and members connect. Read more of this post |
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.png) Celebrate World Interact WeekThis 5-11 November, Interactors around the world will take action in their communities and share how they make a difference. Here are three ways you can join the party: |
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World Polio Day Oct 24 is coming on us fast live streaming info is here Please register your events at 
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The Rotary Club of London was approached by Mission Services London’s Rotholme to see if they wanted to partner with Corus radio’s ‘Fill the Bus’ Campaign. This was an ask to gather school supplies for Rotholme families. In return we were given a live radio interview to talk about Rotary and what we do in our Community. (https://missionservices.ca/ Rotholme Women’s & Family Shelter primarily accommodates families (two parent and single parent families, both male and female led). There is accommodation for approximately twenty families. Single women who have no other shelter options may be registered for a shelter stay. Rotarians and their friends and family went above and beyond and fullfed our role to be ‘People of Action’.  Here is a note from Rotholme to make us aware of what we gave: “We had a goal of collecting enough backpacks and the supplies for 74 school age children at Rotholme, we ended up collecting 125 backpacks and more than enough supplies to fill them all with everything the children need to start the school year off right and some to store away for new children that come to Rotholme and are in need throughout the school year. “ And to top it off, the day we had the pick up during our lunch meeting our speaker, Janine Wass, from Frontier College was so moved by all we gave that she had Frontier College send enough age appropriate educational books to give to each child that passes through their doors for the better part of the year! YiR Heather Broadhead C.I.M., ICD.D Chair, Local Community Services Projects Chair, RCL Presidents Cup Golf Tournament RCL Board of Directors 2018- 2020 President & CEO Blackfriar Fiduciary Group Inc. London On P- 519.474.3373 C- 519.619.0927 |
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Peace is more than just the absence of violence. Peace is ensuring there is justice for all.View the video - and - visit this Rotary International webpage to learn more about the initiative. |
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EAGER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ROTARY? The next Rotary Learning and Information session is scheduled for: Saturday September 22nd, 2018 --- 8:30AM to 4:00PM, King's University College (Broughdale Hall), 266 Epworth Ave, London, ON N5X 3C3 |
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Could You Be The Next President of Rotary International?That's the title of a myth-busting article from Rotary International subtitled 'What it takes to be a Leader in Rotary'. It's an interesting read and well worth it if you're thinking about taking a leadership position in your Club, in our District, in our Zone, or even at Rotary International. Read the full story here. What About Applying to be District Governor?Speaking of leadership positions in Rotary. Our District has recently put out a call for nominations for District Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary year. If know of someone that should be nominated for the position, or are interested yourself, have a look at the call for nominations - details available here. |
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An open letter recently sent to all Club Presidents and Secretaries calls for the nomination of candidates for the position of District Governor (District 6330) for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Nominations must be endorsed by Rotary Clubs, but you do not have to be a club president to initiate a nomination. Interested in learning more - click the 'Read More' link. |
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 Have you considered taking your talent and skills and utilizing them in a role beyond your Club. We are looking for Rotarians who are interested in future roles at the District Level or beyond. What about chairing a District Committee, being part of the AG team, Support Membership, promoting our Rotary Foundation or being a Champion for the Eradication of Polio. We want you!During this year we would like to hold some informal information sessions around the District to help answer your questions, assist you with your future plans and help us plan for the future Leadership in our District. Please contact PDG Diane Chantler at dianechantler@hotmail.com to express your area of interest and your Club name. We will contact you as we schedule our information sessions. Let’s build our future Together! |
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Membership and New Club Development MonthThis month of August is Membership and New Club Development Month. What are you doing? Check out my message and see what the District has been up to. |
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District Public Image Chair Kirk Langford has committed to a webinar series this year. July 26 saw the first of the series - look for more in the months to come. These webinars will be a good source of information on a variety of topics. This first one is a general introduction to the Rotary International 'My Rotary' website and how to navigate it's various features. If you missed the webinar, you can view the recorded version here. |
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A Celebration of Life for Jack Gardhouse is taking place August 18, 2018 at the Owen Sound Legion, 1450 2nd Ave. West at 1:00 pm with speeches commencing at 1:30 pm. |
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 Congratulations to our District Clubs for responding to Rotary International President Ian Riseley's request to plant 1 tree for every member. |
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It's that time of year again - the time we celebrate the change of leadership in our clubs and our district. The month of June will see celebrations of the achievements made in our clubs during the 2017-2018 Rotary year as we transition to new executive for the coming 2018-2019 Rotary year. |
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The 2016 Council on Legislation gave us some powerful options for changing our clubs for the purpose of building membership by keeping up with the reality of modern life. Sweeping changes were made in rules about meeting frequency, membership qualifications, age limits and club organization. As these changes were disseminated, Rotarians began to discuss how their clubs might adapt to the changing landscape. In many cases club leaders and board members were collectively scratching their heads to figure out a path to change that fit their club. One of our clubs, Genesee Valley, decided to start with a club member survey. Here is how they did it and what it revealed. |
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District 6330 has started 3 new community-based Rotaract clubs this year. Have you wondered why they are becoming so popular? Have you wondered what it takes to establish a community-based Rotaract club? Read more and then register for the upcoming webinar to find out how you can establish a Rotaract Club in your community. |
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 The program is an effective, interactive educational talk about DRUGS and is directed towards Grade 5 students and is presented in the classroom or school auditorium. Is your club involved - either directly, or through financial support? |
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There's a lot happening in District 6330 with respect to Rotaract Clubs. During this 2017-2018 Rotary year we have seen 3 new Rotaract clubs apply for certification. These include Markdale, Sarnia, and Goderich. Just this week we received formal acceptance from Rotary International for the "Rotaract Club of Sarnia Lambton" and expect the same for the Markdale and Goderich clubs soon. Emma Bartz has submitted a brief history of the development of the Goderich Rotaract club - click the read more link to see the details. |
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Not Necessarily ...... consider this story from the 'Rotary Voices' blog  Recently, I attended a memorable event, the inauguration of a 15-member satellite club, Garth, in South Wales District 1150. What is unique about this satellite is that it is being hosted by my own club of Chelwood Bridge, which is in District 1200. How is that so? Read more of this post |
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 Rotary, World Bank celebrate International Women's Day An event attended by more than 300 people and streamed live to thousands recognized three Rotary women for their commitment to improving lives through innovative humanitarian projects. The celebration was held at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., USA, for International Women's Day and sponsored by Rotary and the investment firm Oppenheimer & Co. Learn more about the women honored.
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Lorna Gunning Fratschko, President of the Rotary Club of London South has implemented a program in her business whereby non-profits can benefit from her business relationships. She wants to share the concept with other District 6330 Rotarians. It's an intriguing way for her to serve her community through vocational service. Lorna writes: I think it's important to put your money where your values are. My SAVE & IMPACT program contributes an ADDITIONAL 10% of my clients’ billings to the charitable organization of their choice!
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 (from Rotary Weekly - February 2, 2018)Have you ever wondered how Rotary became involved with polio eradication in the first place? Ken Solow did. The past governor of District 7620 became part of an effort to produce a new documentary, "Dare to Dream," with the goal of telling more members about the heroes who put Rotary on the road to polio eradication, and the roadblocks they overcame. Learn more about the film and the shortened version available to clubs free as a program. |
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President Elect Training (PETS) is April 7-8, 2018 and coincides with District Learning Assembly on April 7, 2018 in Sarnia, Ontario. New this year is a remote session for the District Learning Assembly on April 7, 2018 in Owen Sound, Ontario. More details, and the registration page, are available here. |
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The Rotary Foundation Annual Report is now available online - follow this link for the full report. |
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The Rotary Club of Grand Bend is excited to announce that you can now register for the 2018 District Conference. This exciting weekend starts Friday with an action packed afternoon and an Alternate Program available which includes lunch and a tour of Lambton Shores highlights. There will be a dinner and evening Entertainment. Saturday there will be a full day focusing on helping you to embrace change in your Club with stimulating speakers and breakout sessions. Those seeking Alternate Programs will find a workshop with local artist Teresa Marie in the morning and an afternoon tour into Huron County with wine and beer tasting as well as some time for shopping. Saturday evening the Gala dinner will be followed by a optional trip to hear a New Orleans Jazz Band called Red Hot Ramble For more conference details go to the Grand Bend website District Conference page. |
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At its recent meeting in Atlanta, the RI Board of Directors adopted a new vision statement: "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." The Board also adopted the 2018–19 annual goals for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation: |
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 The Rotary Club of Hanover changed it's meeting schedule and structure - with positive results. This is a success story of how change in a Rotary club can help it become more engaged and more active in the community.The crisis point was at the start of the new millennium - as Al Morrow put it: "The decline came to a head in the few years after the turn of the century (2000). Our membership had dwindled to about 8 members (from a high of 30+) and something had to be done and in reality, thinking back, it could have gone either way." |
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Want cash...? Here's a Public Image Grant Opportunity'Enhance Public Image and Awareness' is one of Rotary's key strategic priorities and clubs are invited to apply for matching grant funding from the District of up to $400 Cdn or $300 US. |
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