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Rotary International President, Gordon McInally (Scotland) District 6330 Governor, Sonja Glass (Meaford, Ontario) Club President, Sue Storie (2023-24)
District website: https://rotary6330.org/
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August 2023 , 2020 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Cover Page Rotary Monthly Themes (Rotary calendar) & Rotary Vision Statement 1 3 Coming Events 4 IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION 5 RI President Gordon McInally’s August message 6 The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and What makes a successful club? 7 The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair’s August message 9 Pushing Polio to the Finish Line 10 SERVICE ABOVE SELF 11 ONLINE INTERACTIVE CROSSWORD 12 ROTARY FOUNDATION MOMENT 13 FROM THE DISTRICT 14 DGE Sonja Glass 14 PolioPlus Society 15 UNITED NATIONS’ DATES 16 POLIO NOW 17 (cVDPV) at mid-July 18 ROTARY ACTION GROUPS 19 WASH Rotary Action Group 19 ESRAG – Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group 20 RAG Mental Health 21 ROTARY VOICES 22 ROTARY’S CORE VALUES 23 CLUB NEWS Do you need a make-up? + our 2023-24 Club President 24 Goal Setting – Ingrid Neitsch (Zones 28/32) 25 Club Activities Happy Chats 27 29 BACK PAGES Object of Rotary Four-Way Test Rotary’s Code of Conduct Meet the AGs D6330 Visual 30 31 32 33 34 TRF 35 Humour 36 Support our Sponsors 39
The Calendar below shows Rotary’s new 2023-24 monthly themes.
ROTARY CALENDAR and THEMES
Month Theme
July Maternal and Child Health
August Membership and New Club Development
September Basic Education and Literacy
October Economic and Community Development
November Rotary Foundation
December Disease Prevention and Treatment
January Vocational Service
February Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
March Water and Sanitation
April Environment
May Youth Service
June Rotary Fellowships
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Click the flags below to listen to the respective national anthems.
MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT
Month of August
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE
Wednesday, August 2 at 7:00 p.m.
HAPPY CHATS ONLINE – JOIN US!
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE
Wednesday, August 2
DG Sonja Glass – Guest speaker
Rotary Anthem
Right
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click here to open the link and listen to the Rotary Anthem!
IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION
2023-24 RI PRESIDENTIAL THEME
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, 2023-24
Gordon R. McInally
Scotland
Rotary International President, 2023-24
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RI PRESIDENT -
In the spirit of caring
At the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, I asked all Rotary members to become champions in our effort to illuminate mental health needs near and far. This includes helping one another feel more supported, advocating for mental health services, and building bridges with experts in the field to expand access to treatment.
It’s an important task and a big ask. But it’s also something that should feel familiar to every Rotary member – because everything we do is in the spirit of caring, giving, friendship, and compassion, and has been from the beginning of our organization.
We’ve grown into an amazing global network of 1.4 million interconnected community leaders – leaders who share a deep commitment to doing good in the world. But what makes Rotary powerful isn’t just what we do for the communities we serve We also support and empower each other, by creating a safe space for our members to bring their whole, authentic selves. We show each other comfort and care.
These connections are deeply meaningful. The U.S. surgeon general recently declared loneliness a public health epidemic. Dr. Vivek Murthy said, “We must prioritize building social connection the same way we have prioritized other critical public health issues such as tobacco, obesity, and substance use disorders.” I am proud of what Rotary has done across generations to build those kinds of social connections – and the Rotary magazine focused on loneliness and what Rotary can do about it in its January 2023 issue.
Our worldwide community and our foundational value prioritizing Service Above Self makes Rotary a powerful global advocate for mental health. A recently published study by Ohio State University found performing acts of kindness was the only one of three mental health interventions tested that helped people feel ore connected to others. Study co-author David Cregg said, “Performing acts of kindness seems to be one of the best ways to promote those connections.”
This research suggests what we’ve known all along – that doing good helps transform not just the communities we serve, but it also transforms us. As we put a great focus on mental health, let’s not think of this effort as something new to Rotary, but rather as something we can do better and as a result have a great impact on ourselves and the people we serve.
We are not starting this effort from scratch. The Rotary Action group on Mental Health Initiatives has been focused on these kinds of issues for several years, and we will be looking to members of that group for leadership as we continue to build awareness.
Mental health care fits comfortably within several of our areas of focus. As of May, there are 41 global grantsupported projects with a mental health focus. Many of them have tremendous promise, and we will e highlighting them in the months ahead.
So let’s work together to erase the stigma associated with emotional well-being, raise awareness of mental health needs, and improve access to preventive and interventional mental health services. Together, we will Create Hope in the World.
R. Gordon R. McInally President, Rotary International
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AUGUST
2023 MESSAGE
Plan to donate today to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) – the engine that runs Rotary!
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL ROTARY CLUB?
A successful Rotary Club typically has several key characteristics, including the following, along with those shown at the right:
Strong Leadership: A successful Rotary Club is led by individuals who are committed, visionary, and capable of inspiring others. The club should have competent leaders who can motivate members and guide the club's activities effectively.
Active, engaged Membership: A thriving Rotary Club consists of engaged and dedicated members who actively participate in club initiatives, projects, and events. They contribute their time, skills, and resources to make a positive difference in their communities.
Diverse Membership: Diversity within the Rotary Club is crucial. A successful club includes members from various professions, age groups, backgrounds, and cultures. This diversity fosters a broader range of ideas, perspectives, and connections that enrich the club's projects and impact. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)
Service Orientation: Rotary Clubs are renowned for their commitment to “Service above Self ” A successful club prioritizes service projects that address local and global community needs. It actively seeks opportunities to serve, collaborate with other organizations, and make a lasting impact.
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Effective Networking: Rotary provides an extensive network of professionals and community leaders. A successful club leverages these connections to build partnerships, attract resources, and expand the reach and impact of its projects. Regular networking opportunities and relationship-building activities are essential.
Continuous Learning: Successful Rotary Clubs promote a culture of continuous learning and development. They organize informative guest speakers, seminars, and training sessions to enhance members' knowledge, skills, and leadership capabilities. This focus on learning helps members grow personally and professionally.
Strong Rotary Foundation Support: Rotary International's Rotary Foundation plays a vital role in funding impactful projects. A successful Rotary Club actively supports the foundation by contributing to its programs, including fundraising efforts, and participating in grant projects that align with the club's goals.
Vibrant Club Culture: A positive and inclusive club culture is crucial for member engagement and retention. Successful Rotary Clubs create a welcoming environment where members feel valued, respected, and connected. Regular club meetings, social activities, and fellowship opportunities foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Effective Communication and Strong Public Image: Open and transparent communication is essential for a successful Rotary Club. Regular communication channels, such as newsletters, social media platforms, and club websites, help disseminate information about club activities, achievements, and opportunities for involvement.
Long-Term Planning: A successful Rotary Club develops a strategic plan that outlines its goals, objectives, and desired outcomes. This plan guides the club's activities, ensuring a focus on sustainable projects and continuous growth. Regular evaluation and adjustment of the plan are necessary to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
It's important to note that Rotary Clubs may have unique characteristics and priorities based on their local context and member preferences. However, the aforementioned guidelines provide a solid foundation for success and impact.
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AUGUST FOCUS on MEMBERSHIP and NEW CLUB DEVELOPMENT through THE ROTARY FOUNDATION (TRF)
TRF Trustee Chair's Message – August 2023
Reaching into the future
This year, I urge all of you to think big about The Rotary Foundation. To reach our goals and make the impact we know we can make, we must think outside the box and embrace innovation. We must make bold plans to expand our reach today, tomorrow, and in the future.
Start by thinking big about Foundation-supported projects. If your club hasn’t engaged in a Rotary Foundation district grant or global grant, make this the year you do. Collaborating with your rotary counterparts I another district on one of Rotary’s seven areas of focus can make a lasting impact beyond your wildest dreams. Explore Rotary Showcase at rotary.org/showcase or arrange a meeting between your club and your district Rotary Foundation chair to start a conversation.
Let’s also think big about our polio fundraising this year. Begin planning your World Polio Day fundraiser now for 24 October if you haven’t already. Let’s see how Rotaract and Rotary clubs can make this year’s fundraisers our best ever.
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TRF Trustee Chair - 2023-24
Thinking big about the Foundation also means remembering that through it, our impact goes beyond the current Rotary year. We see this through not only the emphasis on sustainability in our grant projects but also in initiatives such as Programs of Scale. The third Programs of Scale recipient will take on a big challenge: combating cervical cancer and enhancing women’s health in Egypt through awareness-raising and improved access to preventive care.
The success of the Programs of Scale grant model lies in our approach of closely collaborating with partners to amplify proven methods. Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards $2 million to a member-led program that has demonstrated success and has the potential to reach more people through scaling up over a three-to- fiveyear period.
Our Programs of Scale are the epitome of thinking big: Through them, we aim to establish sustainable partnerships and cost-effective programs that deliver tangible benefits beyond the funding period. This wat, Rotary and its Foundation can reach and assist more people in more places.
Lastly, let’s remember that our efforts to make the world a better place should extend beyond our time on earth. As we strive to reach $2.025 billion by 2025 for Rotary’s Endowment, consider how you can leave a legacy by making a gift or a commitment to a Rotary endowment. This will ensure that Rotary’s future generations will have greater financial resources to create positive change, just as so many are doing now, in so many ways.
BARRY RASSIN Foundation Trustee Chair
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SERVICE ABOVE SELF – THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST – The developmenbt of acquaintance as an opportunity for service.
SECOND – High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society.
THIRD – The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life.
FOURTH – The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
How do you want to get involved in the causes you’re most passionate about?
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The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
ROTARY FOUNDATION INTERACTIVE CROSSWORD 2023
Month of August
Try your hand at an interactive crossword with Rotary Foundation information.
You may have to look up a few of these, but let’s hope not The crossword deals with Rotary grants, a little history, and some things that Rotarians should be aware of.
Plus, it’s fun to complete!
Click here to open the online Interactive Crossword.
If you have difficulties with the answers, click the in the top right corner. Then, you can choose Reveal Current Answer. No prizes. Just fun!
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November 2nd is Rotary -
UN Day.
Rotary was instrumental in helping start both UNESCO and the UN back in the 1940s, and has continued the relationship with work with UNICEF to help end polio, as well as with other UN agencies on myriad humanitarian actions. So it's appropriate that the UN annually turns over its facilities to Rotary International for a special day each year, a day marked by UN and Rotary speakers who discuss our interests in common.
What's the Paul Harris Society?
Not to be confused with a Paul Harris Fellow (which means a life-time gift of $1000 to The Rotary Foundation's annual fund), the Paul Harris Society is the name given to those Rotarians who pledge a $1000 gift annually. You may know these committed individuals -- they wear a "flag" below their Rotary pin that reads "PHS." One easy way to give at the $1000 level is through Rotary Direct sign up and an amount of money you designate is automatically deducted from your account each month. Learn more at www.rotary.org Members of the Paul Harris Society know that the need never ends and neither should the giving.
What's a Rotary Foundation Major Donor and Bequest Society member?
The Rotary Foundation recognizes individuals and couples whose combined giving has reached $10,000, regardless of whether the gift goes to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus, or the endowment. The Foundation also recognizes those who, through estate planning, have designated $10,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation upon their death
To make a contribution, go to rotary.org/donate.
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FROM THE DISTRICT
DISTRICT 6330 -2023-24 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Congratulations to our Rotary District 6330 Governor for 2023-2024, Sonja Glass!
As you may know, Sonja has been a valued member of the Rotary Club of Meaford for 5 years. Sonja has brought energy, enthusiasm, and thoughtfulness towards reinvigorating community activities and to strengthening the bonds throughout the Meaford community.
We are so honoured that you have been selected for this position Sonja, and we are sure that you will be a productive and energetic governor. Very well deserved!
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POLIOPLUS SOCIETY
Our District 6330 proudly joins The Rotary Foundation and fellow districts across the world to announce the new Polio Plus Society and invite all of our members to join.
This simple act of generosity by our fellow Rotarians around the world will bring the life saving polio immunization to countless children until the day that the world has been rid of the virus. We are truly This Close, and we need your help to complete the job.
The Polio Plus Society is an organization of like-minded individuals who have committed to contribute $100 US or more each and every year to Polio Plus until the world has been declared free of the Wild Polio Virus. This is our commitment to fulfill the promise Rotary made in 1985 to immunize all the children of the world.
It’s easy and rewarding to become a member. Download, complete and submit the Polio Plus Society Pledge Form and email to the Polio Chair at katherine.hahn@rotarystratford.com Complete your contribution commitment in one of three ways:
Contribute with your credit card online at: https://www.endpolio.org/donate
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Write a for cheque for $100 or cheque for the US $100 equivalent (or more!) to The Rotary Foundation with "Polio Plus" in the memo line and give it to your club's Rotary Foundation Chair for submission.
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Enroll in Rotary’s recurring giving program, Rotary Direct, which makes giving easy, fast, and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation that empowers Rotarians to change lives in communities around the world. https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-direct
YES, all donations will be matched 2 to 1 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Anyone can join the society, not only Rotarians. Everyone will be recognized with a special pin, an End Polio Now bracelet, a Society Certificate, and a great feeling in their heart.
With your help, we will reach every last child and achieve a polio free world. Please reach out to Katherine and sign up today!
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U.N. INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE (plus links)
World Breastfeeding Week
August 1 to 7
International Breastfeeding Week is an annual observance that takes place from August 1 to 7. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for infants' health and well-being, as well as for the overall health of mothers. The week serves as a platform to promote and support breastfeeding as a natural and vital process that provides numerous benefits to both babies and mothers.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 9
This day aims to promote and protect the rights of indigenous populations worldwide, while also recognizing their unique cultures, traditions, and contributions to society.
International Youth Day
August 12
The UN designated this day to raise awareness about the challenges faced by young people globally. It focuses on highlighting the potential and contributions of youth and encouraging their active involvement in social, economic, and political issues.
World Humanitarian Day
August 19
This day honors humanitarian workers who risk their lives to provide assistance and relief to those affected by crises and conflicts. It also promotes solidarity with people affected by humanitarian crises worldwide.
International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its abolition (UNESCO)
August 23
This day commemorates the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition. It serves as a reminder of the tragedy of slavery and promotes tolerance, understanding, and solidarity among all peoples.
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Summary of new polioviruses this week:
• Chad: five cVDPV2 cases
• Congo: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
• DR Congo: eight cVDPV1 cases, 16 cVDPV2 cases and two cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
• Madagascar: eight cVDPV1 positive environmental samples
• Somalia: three cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
• Tanzania: one cVDPV2 case
• Zambia: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
For more information, click here - http://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/
Click here to learn the difference between Wild Polio Virus (WPV) and Vaccine-derived Polio Virus. (VDPV)
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Global Circulating Vaccine-derived Poliovirus (cVDPV) as of 18 July 2023*
cVDPV2 is a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus. It is a form of polio that can spread within communities due to low immunization rates. cVDPV2 is the most prevalent type of cVDPV, with 959 cases occurring globally in 2020. The original “wild” poliovirus (WPV) and the much more common modified oral vaccination strains are the two causes of recent polio infections. The three wild polio strains each gave rise to different cVDPV strains, with cVDPV2 being the most prevalent.
If a population is seriously under-immunized, there are enough susceptible children for the excreted vaccinederived polioviruses to begin circulating in the community. If the vaccine-virus is able to circulate for a prolonged period of time uninterrupted, it can mutate and, over the course of 12-18 months, reacquire neurovirulence. These viruses are called circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV).
The lower the population immunity, the longer these viruses survive. The longer they survive, the more they replicate, change, and exchange genetic material with other enteroviruses as they spread through a community. If a population is fully immunized against polio, it will be protected against the spread of both wild and vaccine strains of poliovirus.
Episodes of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus are rare. Over the past ten years – a period during which more than 10 billion doses of oral polio vaccine were given worldwide – cVDPV outbreaks resulted in fewer than 800 cases. In the same period, in the absence of vaccination with OPV, more than 6.5 million children would have been paralysed by wild poliovirus.
* https://polioeradication.org/polio-today/polio-now/this-week/circulating-vaccine-derived-poliovirus/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puRcVsXs8dA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Pfoc2IojU
Rotary Climate Action
Mangrove Restoration
https://esrag.org/lithium-ion-battery-recycling/ - Clari Nolet: Lithium Ion Battery Recycling
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5dCMLRH6sw – Oyster Reef Restoration, America SE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBFGN-VY0tE – Trees for Survival – NZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDwgmTTSTjQ&t=105s – Rotary & the Environment
August 2023 , 2020 Page 20 7TH AREA OF FOCUS - OUR ENVIRONMENT Click these links below to learn more about how Rotarians can and do make efforts to help the climate.
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Click the links below to learn more about RI President McInally’s focus on Mental Health
Raising Awareness - Breaking Stigma - Increasing Capacity
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– MENTAL
ROTARY ACTION GROUP
HEALTH
Club websites, social media posts, and ads are all great ways to share with your community the impactful work that Rotary clubs and members do. Now there’s another way to expand Rotary’s reach: The Rotary Voices Podcast. The podcast offers audio versions of stories from Rotary magazine, as well as bonus interviews, and is our newest channel to spread the word about Rotary.
“The Trailblazers” podcast, for instance, features U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, who happens to be a former Rotary International employee, and Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. The pair discuss lessons in leadership, the necessity of diversity, and other subjects.
Listen to the podcasts yourself and then share links to them on your club’s social media channels and other communications. The Rotary podcasts are available at on.rotary.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
A sampling of the episodes available –
The Rotary podcasts are available at on.rotary.org/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Listen and share: Rotary Voices Podcast
ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
WHAT IS ROTARY?
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Do you need a make-up? missed meetings? To learn about other Rotary clubs?
The Passport Club members are encouraged to join local (and other) clubs to learn more about Rotary, get to know other Rotarians, gain a new perspective and appreciation for Rotary and Rotarians. Here is a list of online clubs where you can earn a make-up along with learning a whole lot more about Rotary! Why not visit them all?
• Rotary E-Club of Canada One – Rotary On Demand, Where you want, When you want!
• Rotary Club of One World
• Rotary E-Club of World Peace
Click here to attend this week’s posted meeting of E-Club of Canada One. These meetings are posted online and available 24/7!
Club President for 2023-24 – Sue Storie
Continue to stay tuned, engaged, and plan to participate!
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How does goal setting influence a club’s success?
Ingrid Neitsch – Regional Rotary Foundation Resource Team Zone 28
District 6330 is part of Zone 28
June 27
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6:34 PM
#therotaryfoundation#goals#goalsetting#success #fellowship#celebrations
To achieve success you need to set goals meaningful to your club at the beginning of the year! The importance of goal setting was on display at RC of Edmonton Southeast 15th anniversary and changeover dinner attended by the City Mayor, Past District Governors and many others who supported the club!
President Nancy presented the results of goals set a year earlier!
Among the highlights:
• Goals for donations to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus were met and exceeded
• Service projects were greatly increased
• Volunteer hours were surpassed over the previous year
• And the goal of three new members was surpassed since eight new members joined!
At their Changeover event, RC of Edmonton West also reported on many accomplishments over the past year, including
• Donations to the Annual Fund and Peace Centres
• Increasing EREY
• Establishing new partnerships with indigenous groups
• Hosting the Capital Region Integrity Awards and many others.
Achieving goals needs to be celebrated and this club were entertained by a Marimba band with members from Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nigeria whose founder Patricia had been selected as a community Integrity Award winner!
Source - https://www.facebook.com/groups/rotaryinthezone/permalink/705187414704283/
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TO ROTARIANS
THE GOAL SETTING CYCLE:
• Set goals
• Work to attain goals to fulfill club’s vision
• Celebrate!
Does your club have goals set for the coming year?
A dynamic educator with over 25 years’ experience in the Edmonton Public School system, with 15+ years serving in high-profile leadership roles including Principal of Victoria School of the Visual and Performing Arts.
Deeply committed to lifetime learningcontinued a career in education since leaving the school system, as a consultant and licensed facilitator of a new program dedicated to exploring, validating and embracing life experiences.
Ingrid is currently serving her community as Past District Governor of Rotary International District 5370 and Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator on the Zone 28 Regional Rotary Foundation Resource Team. District 6330 is part of Zone 28.
As District Peacebuilder Committee Chair, Ingrid is committed to peace education to support Rotary’s mission of Peacebuilding.
Passionate about helping people take their personal and professional lives to the next level, with proven experience mentoring and leading staff of over 150 teachers and administrators. A great believer in leading by example, with a strong business acumen and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all life's endeavors has contributed greatly to a rewarding and successful career in education.
Public speaking engagements include professional development sessions across Canada and the USA. Ingrid toured District 5370 which encompasses Rotary Clubs in northern Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
Ingrid is involved in supporting her community as Past District Governor, Rotary International District 5370, proud member of the Rotary Club Edmonton West, former Wellness Director for Alberta Retired Teachers' Association, Director of the Waterton -Glacier International Peace Park Association and other committees furthering the pursuit of education, health and wellness through local and international projects.
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August 2023 , 2020 Page 29 Why should someone join Rotary? Click here for a short, important video. Remember our Happy Chats – get to know our club members! Join the Happy Chats – get to know our club members! Happy Chats are online now only on Wednesdays. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. -ish – Join us! Join your Rotary friends for an informal 30 minute get together. Chat about “stuff” – and what’s important to you. Let’s get to know our members! Plan to join our Zoom Meetings! Click here.
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Right click the 4-way test above to open and listen to the Four-Way Test by RC of Saskatoon Nutana.
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2023-24 Rotary Theme
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A VISUAL OF ROTARY D6330 – Areas and AGs
A Summary of D6330 Areas and AGs
Area Description
1 North Bruce Peninsula from Wiarton to Paisley, including Southampton, Port Elgin
2 Western northern Bruce Peninsula, including Kincardine, Walkerton, Hanover, Goderich
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Mid-southwestern Ontario, including Listowel, St. Mary’s, Stratford, and Stratford Festival City
4 London area – 5 clubs
5 West to St. Clair River including Sarnia, Watford, Grand Bend, Petrolia
6 In the U.S., west of the St. Clair River, including Fort Gratiot, Port Huron, south to Marine City and Algonac
7 In the U.S., further west from St. Clair River –including Genesee Valley, Flint, south to Fenton
8 Eastern Northern Bruce Peninsula, including Meaford, Owen Sound, Chesley, Markdale, and Thornbury
9 In the U.S., west of St. Clair River including Clio, Lapeer, Imlay City
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Just north of Lake Erie, including Strathroy, St. Thomas, St. Thomas Railway, and London Lambeth
Area Governor
Colin Macdonald
Dawn Kennedy
Paul Roulston
Howard Shears
Mike Hurry
Diane Ives
Allen Tucker
Andy Conroy
Jeffrey Ferweda
Gerry Janssen
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August 2023 , 2020 Page 35 See our Passport Club Facebook page for more up-to-the-minute Passport news! https://www.facebook.com/rotary6330passport/ THE ROTARY FOUNDATION EREY – Every Rotarian Every Year Click here for a short video Our Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute at least what they can afford every year to help us reach our goal to support the Rotary Foundation financially each year
Upon arriving home, A husband is met at the door by his sobbing wife…
Tearfully she explains, “It’s the pharmacist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone.”
Immediately the husband drives downtown to confront the pharmacist and demand an apology…
Before he could say more than a few words, the pharmacist tells him, “Now, just a minute, please listen to my side of it… ”
“This morning the alarm failed to go off, so I was late getting up.”
“I went without breakfast and hurried out to the car, just to realize that I locked the house with both house and car keys inside… ”
“I had to break a window to get my keys.”
“Then, driving a little too fast, I got a speeding ticket… ”
“Later, about three blocks from the store, I had a flat tire.”
“When I got to the store, there was a bunch of people waiting for me to open up… ”
“I opened and started waiting on these people, and all the time, the darn phone was ringing off the hook.”
He continues, “Then I had to break a roll of nickels against the cash register drawer to make change, and they spilled all over the floor… ”
“I got down on my hands and knees to pick up the nickels, and the phone was still ringing.”
“When I came up, I cracked my head on the open cash drawer, which made me stagger back against a showcase with a bunch of perfume bottles on it… ”
“All of them hit the floor and broke.”
“Meanwhile, the phone is still ringing with no let up, so I finally got to answer it… ”
“It was your wife.”
“She wanted to know how to use a rectal thermometer.”
“Honest mister, all I did… ”
“Was tell her!”
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REFERENCES
Adams, Randal Speaking of Rotary. USA: E J Press
Dochterman, Cliff. The ABCs of Rotary Evanston, Illinois: Rotary International. (363-EN)
Forward, David C. A Century of Service. The Story of Rotary International. (912-EN)
Rotary Club of Hobart. The Rotary Book of Readings. Inspiration to Change the World.
Rotary International. Honoring Our Past: The Words and Wisdom of Paul Harris. Evanston, Illinois: 1996. (925-EN)
Rotary International. Rotary Basics Evanston, Illinois. (595-EN)
Rotary International News. Online.
Rotary Global History Fellowship <https://www.facebook.com/RotaryGlobalHistoryFellowship/ >
Submissions from Club members and social media
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