- 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.
Rotary Clubs in District 7070 - Few spots left!!
The 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.
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.
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