This month is Rotary Foundation Month which is probably the most important month to reflect on why we are in Rotary.
The Rotary Foundation is the heart of Rotary; it’s where we continually see how we are making a difference in the world. Take the time to reflect on what’s happening within your local community through funding from District Grants or in overseas projects in third world countries funded by Clubs and the District through Global Grants. The outcome is we are assisting those less fortunate than us with a better life. The massive amount of effort which Rotary has put into the Polio Eradication Program is without a doubt inspiring at a world-wide level, but this doesn’t just happen. It happens because Rotarians in every club are making an effort to raise awareness and funds to ensure our Foundation is adequately funded so we may ensure the world is a better place and that we get on and rid the world of this debilitating disease.
I was particularly encouraged at the wide range of activities held throughout the District to coincide with World Polio Day on October 24th that ranged from presentations, deputations, purple doughnuts, Museum exhibits, walks, runs, cycle rides, breakfasts, lunches and dinners held under the “World’s Greatest Meal” banner…..and don’t forget that if we increase our giving to polio by 5%, Zone Director Jeffry Cadorette and incoming Director Valarie Wafer will parachute jump as part of the “Drop to Zero” challenge.
During the month I hope you will take the opportunity to showcase the work of your club and the Foundation. Why not get one of your Rotarians to speak about one of the projects your club has accomplished with the assistance of either a District or Global Grant or play one of the short “Area of Focus” videos?
Take the opportunity to thank, celebrate and recognise your fellow club members for their donations to the Foundation whether they be a “Rotarian Every Year”, Sustaining Member, Paul Harris Fellow, Bequest Society Member or Major Donor. As part of our forward plan we are seeking 100 new Bequest Society Members over the next 3 years. Please consider leaving a legacy when you next look at your Estate Planning so you may continue doing good beyond your lifetime. Why not plan an event to encourage donations to our Foundation on “Giving Tuesday” on December 3rd, 2019?
At the Vibrant Club Seminar Foundation Chair Martin Ward and District Grants Chair Myrna Inglis will be running a focus group session to introduce and fine tune our new online grant certification process.
Last year the Foundation funded over 1,300 global grants and raised over $395 million to do good in the world or as I like to say “Dogoodery!”
Turning to youth for a moment, November 4th to 10th has been designated “World Interact Week”, write to me to let me know what your club’s is doing to promote Interact in your community.
Finally remember it is our Foundation…… thank you for supporting it and have a great November.
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HIP is an initiative of Rotarians from several Rotary districts (6330, 7010, 7040, 7070 and 7080) that cover a large percentage of the province of Ontario. We wish to encourage Rotarians across Canada to work with each other and with y people in order to empower indigenous people through education. We also wish to create awareness among Rotariansand others of the issues, culture and history of indigenous people in Canada.
The Rotary Club of Stratford celebrated the winners of its 2019 SHORT STORY CONTEST with an awards presentation as part of the Stratford Writers Festival last Saturday October 19th, and we were very fortunate to have, in attendance, Rotary District 6330 Governor Tony Sheard, and his lovely wife Sylvia.
Each year Rotary District 6330 selects one student to receive a Global Grant Scholarship, valued at $30,000 USD, to fund one year graduate-level study at a university outside of Canada or the United States in 2020-2021, leading to a career in one of Rotary’s six areas of focus.
We are now three months away from our January 17 & 18, Rotary World Peace Conference 2020, in Ontario, California, USA. It is amazing, what started as an idea 2 years ago, is now nearly ready for you and your members to attend and participate. Nearly 150 experts from across the country and around the world have been secured and are ready to assemble to share their solutions. Our six general sessions include a Nobel Laureate Nominee, the CEO of Institute for Economics and Peace, the Chief of Staff of the Peace Corps, a former Ambassador and CEO of the Carter Center, the celebrity spokesperson for World Vision, the celebrity spokesperson for UN Refugee Agency, the father of modern mediation, the CEO of CARE USA, the CEO of Project Concern International, a 2017 Nobel Peace Prize recipient and co-president of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, the President of Rotary International and more.
A Clean Water for Living Summit Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:30 AM gathering, 9:50 AM program starts, 4:00 PM wrap up Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Ontario Cost: $25.00 per person
The Clean Water for Living Summit is presented by Sunrise Rotary Club in partnership with the Conservation Authorities of Upper Thames Valley, Lower Thames Valley, St. Clair and Essex Regions
We just received word from the Government of India that they are planning to hold a polio National Immunization Day (NID) January 19, 2020. We will be organizing a group program to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh to participate in the NID and house-to-house activities. This will be the 32nd such trip we have organized to take North American Rotarians to participate in a polio NID.
FLINT, MI – In the spirit of unity and cooperation, District 6330 Area 7 Rotary Clubs from throughout greater Flint, Michigan, came together to launch the Rotary Mile Project – an interclub initiative in support of the internally acclaimed Crim Festival of Races. Each year in August, the city of Flint plays hosts to more than 13,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers who take on the 10-mile race course, along with several other races, walks and community events.
Discover the true spirit of aloha and Rotary with your family, friends, and fellow Rotarians in Honolulu. It’s the perfect setting for the entire family of Rotary to celebrate, collaborate, and connect while experiencing the warmth and welcome of Honolulu.
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