Rotary International President, Stephanie Urchick (Pennsylvanie, USA) District 6330 Governor, Katherine Hahn (Rotary of Stratford, ON) Club President, Mariann Timmers (2024-25) Club Newsletter, Kitty Bucsko
District website: https://rotary6330.org/
District 6330 Governor 2024-25
Katherine Hahn
Rotary Club of Stratford
Focus on Adaptation
The Calendar below shows Rotary’s 2024-25 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 The 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
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VOCATIONAL SERVICE Month of January
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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2025-26 RI PRESIDENT THE MAGIC OF ROTARY
FOCUS ON PEACE & CONFLICT PREVENTION/RESOLUTION Month of February Rotary Anthem
Right click here to open the link and listen to the Rotary Anthem! Click here for We are the World.
INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR
1. "Every day is a fresh start, and every New Year is a new chapter write it boldly and with intention."
A gentle reminder that each day is an opportunity to start anew.
2. "Growth begins at the edge of your comfort zone."
Embrace the challenges of the New Year as pathways to personal development.
3. "Kindness costs nothing, but it enriches everything."
A simple but profound principle to live by, spreading positivity wherever you go.
4. "The best way to predict the future is to create it."
Take charge of your dreams and goals; they are within your power to shape.
5. "Celebrate small wins, for they pave the way to greater victories."
Acknowledge and appreciate the progress you make along the journey.
6. "In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind."
A timely reminder to lead with compassion and understanding, aligning beautifully with the Rotary FourWay Test.
January: Vocational Service as a Path to Peace
In January, we celebrate vocational service the foundation of integrity and excellence in all we do. As Rotarians, our professions are more than careers; they are tools to build understanding, foster goodwill, and create opportunities for peace.
By upholding the highest ethical standards and sharing our skills generously, we sow the seeds of trust and collaboration in our communities.
When we use our vocations to serve others, we lead by example, showing that meaningful work can inspire hope, resolve conflicts, and create lasting harmony.
Let us dedicate ourselves to practicing vocational service as a powerful force for peace in the year ahead.
May these thoughts inspire you as we step into a hopeful and purposeful New Year!
IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION
2024-25 RI PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, 2024-25
Stephanie Urchick
Pennsylvania, USA
RI President Stephanie urges all members to “grow the Magic of Rotary by adding new members to our Rotary family and providing wonderful experiences to those already involved.”
“Unlock the Magic of Rotary by unlocking the power of women and girls. Advance the Magic of Rotary by fundraising to help change the world.”
“Together, we can make every club and every district ‘simply irresistible.’”
RI PRESIDENT Stephanie Urchick
Bring the Joy
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT JANUARY 2025 MESSAGE
Dear fellow Rotary members,
I always walk into meetings at my own club of McMurray, Pennsylvania with a smile on my face.
A few years ago, someone arrived late. Instead of scolding the person, we cheered. Since then, we have made it a tradition to applaud all members when they arrive for meetings. It's tough not to smile with a greeting like that. There is nothing more powerful for engaging and retaining members than a club that's vibrant, welcoming, and yes, fun.
Think back to what drew you to Rotary. Chances are it wasn't just the service projects or professional networking. It was the people - the friendships , the shared laughter, and the joy of working toward a common purpose. That's what keeps us coming back.
If you are looking for a sense of joy in your meetings, don't be afraid to ask yourself and your fellow members some tough questions. If you were a prospective member, would you join your current club? It is a powerful question but don't stop there.
Do members of your club feel that they belong? Are your meetings fun? If not, what can you do about it together?
At your next meeting or event, try something new to bring out a few extra smiles. It is the simple things that create lasting bonds and make clubs simply irresistible.
Here is one example of a club moving in the right direction: The Rotary Club of Fukushima, Japan, has been combining environmental responsibility with community fun since 2021. In Japan, people have made picking up trash into a new sport known as SpoGomi, and every year the club hosts a game. This year, more than 400 participants cheered each other on while they came together to improve their community.
This event is an excellent example of how Rotary clubs can have fun, make a difference, and raise awareness for broader global challenges, all at the same time. And the inclusive family-friendly format allows people of all ages to participate.
When we enjoy what we do, that energy becomes contagious. It's what attracts new members and keeps our clubs strong and engaged. It helps people feel that they belong.
Retention and culture go hand-in-hand. The healthier our club culture, the more likely members are to stay. Rotary magazine is an outstanding resource for inspiration on how to enhance our club culture and deepen member engagement. I encourage you to explore the stories and strategies in these pages, drawing from other clubs' successes to find ideas that work for you.
Together, we can create a more engaged, enjoyable, and inclusive Rotary that every member can feel proud to be part of. Let's continue with renewed commitment and enthusiasm, living The Magic of Rotary,
STEPHANIE A. URCHICK PRESIDENT, ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 2024-25
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR
JANUARY 2025 - MESSAGE
This year, become a regular donor
January marks a fresh start, a time to take stock of what we have achieved and plan for future success.
It is important to remember that we are in the middle of a major year for fund development. The Rotary Foundation has set an ambitious goal to grow Rotary’s Endowment to $2,025 billion by this year, 2025. This will only be possible through the generous support of every person reading this message.
January is also Vocational Service Month, when we recognize how vital each member’s professional calling is to the work Rotary accomplishes.
During the Arch Klumph Society weekend in October, Gay and I were inspired by the diverse vocations represented among some of our most generous supporters. They included teachers, engineers, healthcare professionals, and builders. Uniting them was a shared commitment to building a better world through The Rotary Foundation.
So many of us bring the insight of our professions into Rotary through Vocational Service. The Rotary Foundation’s Cadre of Technical Advisers exemplifies this. These Rotary members use specialized skills to guide project planning, grant application and evaluation, ensuring the projects you fund and implement are sustainable and effective.
The work of The Rotary Foundation, from safe water initiatives to literacy programmes, depends on regular giving by our members. One convenient solution for many is Rotary Direct, which provides a simple way to make monthly, quarterly, or annual contributions. This empowers Rotary to plan effectively, respond promptly to urgent needs, and continue transforming lives.
The Paul Harris Society, which honours those who contribute $1,000 or more annually, also strengthens the Foundation. Paul Harris Society members, like Klumph Society members and Rotary Direct contributors, embody the spirit of sustained giving.
When setting your personal goals for this year, remember that by supporting The Rotary Foundation, you extend your impact worldwide. Every contribution – no matter the size – adds to the momentum driving meaningful change. So, as we enter 2025, let us reaffirm our commitment to The Rotary Foundation.
By combining our efforrts and our giving with others in our great organization, we can truly say that no matter what our vocation or where our location is, we are contributing to a global force for good.
Thank you for all you do.
MARK DANIEL MALONEY Foundation Trustee Chair, 2024-25
DISTRICT 6330 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE
The newly-formed D6330 International Service Committee has been busy compiling resources to assist clubs and individuals interested in getting involved with international projects. There are many opportunities, and you do not need to take on a major task on your own.
Do YOU belong to a Rotary Action Group? Would you be willing to assist others in the district looking for guidance on an International Project? If so, we would like to add you as a resource. Please reply to this email and we will include you as part of the Resource Network. Together we can achieve so much more.
There are numerous ways to partner with others and work together to accomplish great things.
You could attend a Project Fair to learn more about the needs in another country. You could become involved with Hand Up, a district committee currently doing 3 Global Grant projects in Guatemala. You could undertake the task to complete a Global Grant project within your club and receive some guidance and resources to assist you.
You will find the beginning of a District Resource Network here: https://www.rotary6330.org/sitepage/international-service-committee
Members of the International Service Committee would be pleased to share more information with individual members or clubs.
Please contact any one of us if you would like more information:
Pat Cavan
Cindy Benning
Joan Fisher
Hector Silva-Rodriguez
Trudy Morris
Jim Sillers
Duayne Alyn
Jim Sillers
Pat Cavan
Duayne Alyn
Yours in Rotary
Areas 1,2 patriciacavan@gmail.com
Area 3 cindybenning@outlook.com
Area 4 sinkpolio@rogers.com hector@sutherlandelliott.ca
Area 5 trumor@brktel.on.ca
Area 6 emu6760@yahoo.com
Area 7 dallyn513@speednetll.com emu6760@yahoo.com
Area 8 patriciacavan@gmail.com
Area 9 dallyn513@speednetll.com
Deborah Renaud-McDermott Area 10 drm201@hotmail.com
Pat Cavan, Chair
Pat Cavan
DISTRICT 6330 ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE CLIMATE CHANGE
The newly-formed D6330 Environment Committee is asking all clubs in the district to allow members of the Environment Committee to make presentations to your clubs in the very near future!
Climate change Please try to schedule a time for our presentation to your clubs so that you can be informed about we are thinking and what we would like to do to get involved in trying to mitigate climate change.
We will welcome your thoughts, your ideas, your input, and your participation in this serious endeavour!
Global warming is related to fossil fuels, and polluting our planet with plastic is an example of nonsustainability. We live in 1.7 worlds, we are emptying the bank, Mars is not an alternative, and there is no plan B.
Rotarian Doug Thompson (Co-chair District Environment Committee)
Note: The phrase "we are living in 1.7 worlds" refers to the concept of ecological overshoot, a metric often used to describe humanity's resource consumption relative to Earth's capacity to regenerate those resources in a year.
In simple terms: This means we're using 70% more resources than Earth can regenerate annually, leading to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and contributing to climate change.
It’s a way of highlighting the unsustainable pace of human consumption. It reflects the idea that humanity is living as if we have more than one planet’s worth of resources.
Click here to see how Canada and the U.S. fare
Doug Thompson (Chair, Environment Committee)
DISTRICT 6330 MEMBERSHIP REPORT
This is an appropriate time to reflect upon our Membership Successes since July 1, 2025. Our Membership numbers have increased by 43 members since July 1st - an increase of 2.7%
a special shout-out to these clubs -
Well done! We are halfway to achieving RI President Urchick's challenge of 100 net new members in this Rotary year.
Your District Membership and Leadership team continue their focus on membership – (a) Supporting club requests for Membership Presentations; (2) Assisting with the planning and implementation of Prospective Member Events, and (3) Providing information regarding Club Types, Formats, and Models If there is anything we can do to support your club in any of these areas please ask!
There are 36% of our clubs who have entered Membership goals in Rotary Club Central. We know that establishing a membership goal helps to engage your membership so that everyone can see the results.
Having clear goals helps everyone in the club understand what they're working towards. When members see the impact of their efforts, it keeps them interested and involved. If assistance or support is needed in entering your club’s goals, please reach out.
Our attention to growing our membership allows us to (1) Increase our Impact, (2) Expand our Reach, (3) Enhance Participant Engagement, (4) Increase our Ability to Adapt the four pillars of the Rotary Action Plan.
Thank you for all that you and your clubs are contributing to the support of these membership initiatives. I look forward to achieving our goal of 100 new members! Remember - in January there will be lots of people looking for ways to volunteer, and Rotary can sure be that vehicle.
Yours in Rotary,
Lorna Gunning Fratschko, DGN Membership Chair, District 6330
Laura Gunning-Fratschko
OUR DISTRICT 6330 CONFERENCE IN MAY 2025
Location -
The Arden Park Hotel - Best Western – Stratford, Ontario 552 Ontario Street - Stratford, ON - Canada
DatesMay 02, 2025 - May 04, 2025
Join Katherine Hahn, District 6330 Governor for 2024-25
Rotary embodies magic! It's inclusive, it's innovative, and it's deeply rooted in service to others.
In these transformative times, our commitment to service above self is more vital than ever. As we navigate change, Rotary stands firm, adapting to meet the evolving needs of our communities and the world at large.
Stratford is a place where creativity takes center stage, where stories unfold, and where ideas come to life. It's a community that embodies the very essence of Rotary's spirit of service.
That's why I'm thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to you to join us in Stratford in May 2025 and experience firsthand the magic of community service – the Magic of Rotary.
ROTARY’S 7TH AREA OF FOCUS
THE ENVIRONMENT –
For your further environmental understanding, watch this educational, thought-provoking, eye-opening new documentary on Netflix –
Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy - Click here to view the trailer.
“We're consuming more, producing more - and there's a flip side to that.”
Information about Plastics Production
What do we know about plastics production?
Plastic production significantly impacts the environment, particularly through greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, plastics contributed approximately 1.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂e) to the atmosphere, accounting for 3.4% of global emissions. If current trends persist, these emissions could rise to 4.3 billion metric tons by 2060.
Wikipedia
The life cycle of plastics from extraction and processing of fossil fuels to manufacturing and disposal emits substantial amounts of greenhouse gases. For instance, in the U.S., the plastic industry contributed 232 million metric tons of CO₂e annually, with projections indicating that by 2030, emissions from plastics could surpass those from coal.
Mongabay News
Ceasing all plastic production would cause significant disruptions, given plastics' integral role in various sectors, including healthcare, food preservation, and technology. However, reducing plastic production is feasible and necessary.
Strategies include eliminating unnecessary single-use plastics, promoting reusable and refillable systems, and substituting plastics with sustainable materials. Implementing these measures could prevent the production of over 2.6 billion metric tons of plastics by 2050, thereby avoiding approximately 11.5 billion metric tons of CO₂e emissions.
Ocean Conservancy
International efforts are underway to address plastic pollution. Negotiators are working towards a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution, with discussions focusing on limiting plastic production and managing hazardous chemicals. While some nations advocate for strict production caps, others, particularly major plastic producers, resist such measures. Despite these challenges, there is a concerted push to finalize a binding agreement by the end of 2024.
AP News
In summary, while an immediate halt to all plastic production is impractical, substantial reductions are achievable through concerted global efforts, policy interventions, and shifts towards sustainable alternatives.
These actions are crucial to mitigate the environmental and atmospheric damage caused by plastic production.
LEARN ABOUT ROTARY FOUNDATION & GRANTS
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GRANTS IN DISTRICT 6330 –
Find the information on the home page (rotary6330.org) under the Learning tab -
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION IN DISTRICT 6330 -
Find the information on the home page under the Rotary Foundation tab -
ROTARY’S JANUARY FOCUS VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Vocational Service: A Pillar of Rotary’s Mission
Vocational Service lies at the heart of Rotary’s commitment to making a difference in the world. It encourages Rotarians to use their professional skills to address community needs, support ethical practices, and foster personal and professional integrity. By leveraging their vocations, Rotarians build stronger connections between their work and their service, transforming their professions into powerful tools for positive change.
This pillar of Rotary emphasizes the importance of applying expertise in ways that uphold the Four-Way Test, creating a foundation of trust and excellence in everything they do.
Through Vocational Service, Rotarians not only mentor and inspire the next generation of leaders but also contribute to local economies by offering guidance, resources, and opportunities.
Programs such as career fairs, job training workshops, and mentorship initiatives embody Rotary’s ethos of "Service Above Self."
This service avenue reinforces the value of meaningful work and ethical practices, inspiring members to see their vocations as pathways to enriching communities, improving lives, and fostering global understanding.
To learn more, check out two sections on the rotary.org website:
Below, an excerpt from an article originally published in the NOVEMBER 2013 | THE ROTARIAN.
Mercy Ships, a nonprofit that uses the hospital ship Africa Mercy to deliver free health care, is a global model of vocational service. Each year, more than 1,600 volunteers from dozens of nations board the ship, including surgeons, dentists, nurses, teachers, cooks, and engineers.
(Rotarians can get involved with Mercy Ships through its strategic partnership with The Rotary Foundation which offers packaged grants for Vocational Training Teams (VTTs) of medical professionals.)
Donald Stephens and his wife established the charity after their child was born with disabilities; the couple asked themselves how they would face similar circumstances if they lived in the developing world. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has provided services valued at more than $1 billion USD to almost 2.5 million people.
Why did you choose a ship as your health services delivery system? What are the advantages over building hospitals?
Our hospital ship can arrive in the port of a developing nation with a self-contained, state-of-the-art surgical unit, along with the housing and infrastructure for the expertise we provide. The hospital on board can also serve as a center of excellence for health care training in a controlled environment. I’ve spoken with those who have built
hospitals in difficult areas of the developing world, and it is extremely challenging. The hospital may not be guaranteed electricity or running water. Supplies can be difficult to keep stocked, and can often be stolen.
Long-term volunteers are aboard the ship for at least two years That is a long time. What’s the appeal for professionals who take a break from their careers to serve?
Our volunteers know that what they are doing serves a cause far greater than themselves. That is a tremendous motivator. Joining with hundreds of others who share a common vision provides a powerful experience that money cannot buy.
You and so many Mercy Ships volunteers live on an oceangoing ship nowhere near your homes. What types of adjustments are necessary?
The old adage is true: Home is where your heart is. There is a tremendous community spirit aboard our hospital ship, where crew are living and working in the same place. The friendships can last a lifetime. It can be difficult to find a quiet place sometimes or to have a boundary between “work” and “home.” The close quarters aren’t easy for everyone to adjust to. The ship changes ports every year, so while your “home” stays the same, your surroundings are always changing. Cabins may be small, but they’re no less “home” than on land.
ETHICS AND VOCATIONAL SERVICE
The Four-way Test and Rotary’s CODE OF CONDUCT provide an ethical roadmap for Rotarians in the workplace and other areas of life.
“I believe that Rotary’s reputation for integrity and high ethical standards is one of its strongest assets for attracting young people,” says Paul Netzel, past chair of the Vocational Service Committee.
Here are some ways to take action:
DEDICATE TIME to discussing the importance of The Four-Way Test and the Rotary Code of Conduct. Be sure to talk to new members about the importance of these documents as guiding principles.
ORGANIZE A WORKSHOP on ethics in the workplace and invite local business leaders to attend. To help participants build practical skills, consider including an open discussion on ethical dilemmas.
GIVE AWARDS to businesses or professionals who demonstrate high ethical standards in their treatment of employees, customers, and the community.
SPONSOR AN ESSAY OR SPEECH CONTEST for young people. Hold local or regional competitions for students to address the theme, “What The Four-Way Test Means to Me.”
For more information, check out https://my.rotary.org/en/global-outlook
Rotary Vocational Service is one of the five primary avenues of service in Rotary International, focusing on promoting high ethical standards, providing opportunities for skill development, and using professional skills to improve communities.
Here is a very short introduction
• Ethical Standards in Business and Professions
• Recognizing the Dignity of All Occupations
• Service through Professional Skills
• Vocational Training Teams (VTT)
• Supporting Education and Employment Initiatives
• Promoting Ethical and Community-Minded Leadership
By promoting ethical practices, building skills, and serving through their professions, Rotary members make a meaningful impact on their communities and beyond through Vocational Service. This service avenue is a key part of Rotary’s commitment to fostering ethical, capable, and community-focused leaders around the world.
INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE (plus
Saturday, January 4
World Braille Day
Click here or the graphic below (Stevie Wonder) to view a short video.
Friday, January 24
International Day of Education
Learning for peace must be a transformative process, enabling learners to gain essential knowledge, values, attitudes, skills, and behaviors, thereby empowering them to serve as catalysts for peace in their communities.
Sunday January 26
International Day of Clean Energy
Fossil fuels still dominate global energy production, but renewable sources of energy, such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal, now power about 29% of electricity worldwide.
Monday, January 27
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 that established the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme, also designated 27 January as an annual International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust – observed with ceremonies and activities at United Nations Headquarters in New York and at United Nations offices around the world.
Summary of new polioviruses this week, cases and positive environmental isolates:
• Pakistan: four WPV1 cases and eight WPV1-positive environmental samples
• Cameroon: one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample
• Chad: four cVDPV2 cases and two cVDPV2-positive environmental samples
• Côte d’Ivoire: one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample
• Finland: one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample
• Nigeria: three cVDPV2 cases and three cVDPV2-positive environmental samples
• South Sudan: three cVDPV2-positive environmental samples
• United Kingdom: five cVDPV2-positive environmental samples
The Global Health Technologies Coalition (GHTC) recently honored the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) development consortium with its 2024 Innovating for Impact Award. These awards, issued annually by GHTC, recognize multisectoral partnerships and policymakers helping to transform breakthrough scientific research into lifesaving drugs, diagnostics, vaccines, and other health tools for unmet global health challenges. More
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative wishes all of its partners, stakeholders and friends a happy and joyous holiday season, and all the very best wishes for a successful 2025!
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 2024-25 – Mariann Timmers
OUR CLUB PROJECTS
HELPING MIGRANT WORKERS
The Passport Club of District 6330 is happy to be continuing our successful service project, Backpacks for Migrant Workers. More information to follow.
North Lambton Community Health Care created the Migrant Worker Project to support the 700 migrant workers working in Sarnia and Lambton County. Our club is working with the Project Coordinator, Andrea Jones-Peper, by providing backpacks for newly arriving workers.
We will continue through the 2024-25 year to fill the backpacks with items requested by workers, such as toiletries. Our club will request a district grant to increase our impact. Stay tuned!
A GREAT SUCCESS – CUP OF KINDNESS
We also are continuing our successful club project – a Cup of Kindness. The club chose to make a substantial impact on reducing food insecurity with a project aimed at raising funds for Food Banks in our individual communities.
Each member will “fill a Cup of Kindness" by filling a cup or two cups (or more) with coins, hopefully loonies and toonies, then donating the funds to their local food bank Or you can choose to make donations directly to those in need. Donations should be rewarded with a tax receipt. The results will be tallied regularly. With the success of this project, we are planning to keep it going.
Message from Bev Anderson – Project Services Chair
Thank you for all of your donations to the Cup of Kindness, donating to your local food banks. We are making a difference and helping our neighbours. If you have sent me your amount and recipient namethank you! If you have donated and not let me know, please send an email with the amount and the name of the food bank to my email at ban dersen181@gmail.com
Thank you!
Some useful links
London Food Bank
Strathroy
Sarnia – Inn of the Good Shepherd
Stratford
CLUB OFFICERS 2024-25
President Mariann Timmers
Secretary and IPP
Treasurer
Membership Chair
Project Chair
Directors
Sue Storie
Lynn Coates
Deb Beaupré
Bev Andersen
Rick Storie
Kitty Bucsko
MEMBERSHIP LIST BELOW –CLUB MEMBERS LIST WITH EMAIL ADDRESSES
A.C. Alrey acalrey@gmail.com
Bev Andersen bandersen181@gmail.com
Deb Beaupré debmarjean@gmail.com
Terry Bennett terbenn@gmail.com
Sarah Bongers csbongers@icloud.com
Rich Bouchard rbouchard@racetoerase.com
Kitty Bucsko ladykitt@gmail.com
Marilyn Buttery marilyn@buttery.com
Lynn Coates lynn.coates.1@outlook.com
Brittany Elliott brittany.lyn.elliott@hotmail.com
Sue Elliott susan@sutherlandelliott.ca
Wendy Jennings wendy.jennings@bell.net
Heather Macdonald heathermac@BMTS.com
Jessica Morrow jessicaherbert2023@gmail.com
George Ottewell george.ottewell@gmail.com
Nancy Ottewell nottewell@gmail.com
Nancy Powers nancypowers607@hotmail.com
Rick Storie rick.storie@sympatico.ca
Sue Storie sue.storie@sympatico.ca
Lynne Ternosky lynneternosky@gmail.com
Mariann Timmers gtimmers@aol.com
John Wade john@askthedogguy.com
VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH
January's focus on vocational service is a wonderful way for Rotary members to reflect on our personal and professional lives and how these intersect with Rotary's mission. Here are key themes and actionable ideas for Rotary members to consider as we embrace the new year:
1. Reflect on the Four-Way Test in Your Vocation
Integrity and ethics are foundational to Rotary's values. Take time to assess how the Four-Way Test aligns with your professional actions. Encourage discussions in meetings about applying the Four-Way Test in challenging workplace situations.
2. Celebrate Vocational Diversity
Share professional journeys in meetings, highlighting challenges and triumphs. Consider hosting vocational talks or workplace tours to deepen understanding of each other's vocations.
3. Engage in Vocational Projects
Use your expertise to mentor young professionals or students. Consider organizing career days, mock interviews, or workshops in schools or community centers. Perhaps identify vocational service projects, such as offering free professional advice or skills training for underserved communities.
4. Promote Excellence and Service in Workplaces
Recognize businesses and professionals in your community who embody high ethical standards and serve the public interest. This could be through awards, public acknowledgments, or partnerships.
5. Network and Collaborate for the Greater Good
Utilize Rotary meetings to explore ways to leverage members' professional skills for impactful service projects. Collaborate across vocations to solve pressing community issues, such as economic development, unemployment, or skill gaps.
6. Revitalize Your Own Goals
The new year is an opportunity for members to (a) Reflect on our vocational goals and how these align with Rotary's ideals. (b) Set new goals for professional growth and service through Rotary. (c) Commit to balancing personal and professional priorities with service initiatives.
By reflecting on vocational service and committing to actions that embody Rotary’s values, members can make January a powerful springboard for service and inspiration in the new year!
Fresh ideas for the new year
Each of us brings something unique to Rotary through our vocations. When we share our skills, we multiply our impact.
Vocational service is more than what we do; it’s how we do it with integrity, fairness, and a commitment to others.
In Rotary, our work is a reflection of who we are and through service, we become our best selves.
In January, we focus on vocational service not just earning a living, but creating a life of purpose.
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 every Wednesday.
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.
www.rotarypoetry.org
HOW ROTARY HELPS –
Our monthly meeting of Wednesday, December 4!
PRESENTATION ON KIVA.ORG
BY ROTARIAN PATRICK GIBSON E-CLUB OF CANADA ONE
Or click here to view the meeting video
Book Sale in Sarnia Rotary Club of Sarnia Bluewaterland
Their annual book sale will be held on 4 separate weekends in early 2025!–
January 17/18
January 24/25
January 31/February 1
February 7/8
We’re planning to gather books from our club members to donate to the Bluewaterland club!
More information to be forthcoming!
Right click the 4-way test above to open and listen to the Four-Way Test by RC of Saskatoon Nutana –
And Sing along!
See our Passport Club Facebook page for more up-to-the-minute Passport news!
https://www.facebook.com/rotary6330passport/
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
– Every Rotarian Every Year
Click
for a
Our Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY)
It’s an initiative that 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 every year.
here
short video.
A LITTLE HUMOUR
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)
