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Good morning, Robert.
 
Weekly message to D7070 AGs, Rotary and Rotaract Club Presidents & Club Secretaries from DG Iosif Ciosa. 
Please forward to your members!
 
Welcome to the Third Week of April. What a week we had, summer came for a visit embracing us with sun and warmth. Perhaps a little early...  
PDG Jim Louttit and PDG Bob Wallace this past Friday organized a special opportunity to mix and mingle with Senior Rotary Leaders; Past RI President and TRF Trustee Chair Elect Barry Rassin; Past RI Director and Trustee Director Dean Rohrs; and Past TRF Trustee Chair Brenda Cressey. It was a great opportunity to listen to their messages and have informal  conversations, a truly inspirational evening.
Thank you Jim and Bob.
 
 
 
Upcoming Happenings in our District!

 

Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup - Message from Dan the GLWC Chair:
 
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  • Our 3rd Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Event is 6 days away, Sat-Apr-22 (we know that some Clubs have chosen different dates)
  • THANK YOU for your enthusiasm to make this our biggest and best GLWC yet!
  • We have nearly 80% participation from our Rotary Clubs, and several Toronto based Rotaract Clubs are banding together to tackle the Don Valley (Don't Mess With The Don)
  • We even have several Interact Clubs participating!
  • It's going to be another great day to show 'Rotary In Action'
My ask is that you take lots of pictures to post to your social media, and send your one best photo to our chair - dancoombes4@gmail.com
  • There will be a "prize" for the Club with the best picture (depicting lots of enthusiasm, Rotary in Action, having a lot of fun, showing off Rotary shirts and logos/tents etc.)

Rotary District 7070 Assembly

To be held at Centennial College 8th floor
937 Progress Avenue Toronto

Saturday, 6th of May 2023 - the District Assembly is back in person after the COVID Disruption. 

In view of the annual turnover of Rotary leadership each year, special effort is required to provide club leaders with appropriate instruction for the tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leadership training event in each Rotary district of the world. The workshops offer motivation, inspiration, Rotary information and new ideas for club officers, directors and key committee chairmen of each club. Some of the most experienced district leaders conduct informative discussions on all phases of Rotary administration and service projects. The sessions give all participants valuable new ideas to make their club more effective and interesting.

Normally 5 to 7 delegates from each club (officers, directors, committee chairs, and all interested Rotarians both experienced and new to Rotary, etc.) are invited to attend the training session. 

It is mandatory for President Elects to take part in the assembly, they will need to approve the 2023-2024 District Budget. This year the Assembly Fee is $50 per person it includes all meals and parking. Most clubs pay for their members to attend, members can register individually and the club can remit payment by cheque for all their members that register. 

To learn more and Sign up Click here!

Rotary Clubs in District 7070 - Few spots left!!

imageThe 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) is taking place, May 11-14, 2023 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre!  The 3-night experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 17-23 and will offer an inspiring program including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival and GPS Geocache adventures along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!!  All this for only $375 per participant which covers all programs, accommodation, and meals.  Rotary Clubs are encouraged to find and sponsor eligible participants within their community, as well as members of the Rotaract and Interact Clubs that they host.  There are only 30 spots available!  Applications and further information for RYLS 2023 can now be found at this link:   https://rotary7070.org/stories/rotary-youth-leadership-symposium-(ryls)-is-may-11-14-2023-apply-today A few spots still available, apply today!  #rotary7070

 

Special Luncheon - HOMES FOR HEROES -Toronto Club

The Rotary Club of Toronto has joined forces with Homes For Heroes to create a village in the Toronto area of small homes for veterans experiencing difficulties and facing homelessness.

On May 11th at 11:45

at the National Club 303 Bay St. Our speaker will be;

Dave Howard, President and CEO of Homes for Heroes. The foundation was started after meeting with over 200 veterans who were struggling with their transition to civilian life. The focus is on building tiny home villages, with social support services for Canadian Veterans experiencing homelessness. There are villages operating in Edmonton and Calgary with villages in the construction phase for Winnipeg and Kingston.

 

Introducing Dave Howard is

Lieutenant-Colonel Sandra Perron

Sandra Perron is the founder and CEO of The Pepper Pod, a retreat center for women veterans. She is the bestselling author of "Out Standing in the Field" a memoir (soon-to-be movie) about her career in the Canadian military and her experience as Canada’s first female infantry officer. Sandra served in the Royal 22e Régiment, the famous “Vandoos.” She deployed for two United Nations peacekeeping tours in Bosnia and Croatia as an anti-tank platoon commander during the war in former Yugoslavia.

Register Here!

 
 
THE NEWEST CLUB IN OUR DISTRICT - TORONTO TIBETAN - CHARTER EVENING
 
Friday, 12th of May 2023 
Please add this to your calendar and come to celebrate the Newest Club in our Great District!
Click on the link below to register!
 
Have a great week! 
 
Cheers,
DG Iosif
 
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