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Here’s to Opening Opportunities through our World!
Rotary International President, Holger Knaack, Germany District 6330 Governor, David Elliott Club President, Marsha Kalakay (2020-21)
District website: https://rotary6330.org/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Rotary Theme for May Rotary Monthly Themes (Rotary calendar) Coming Events IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION RI President Holger Knaack’s May message Focus on Youth for May Rotary Youth Exchange June 5 – 50 Years of Youth Exchange Looking Ahead in D6330 Rotary theme for 2021-22 Rotary Foundation UPDATE ON POLIO ERADICATION ESRAG WASH RAG BELRAG MALARIA PARTNERS ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
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CLUB NEWS How to tell friends about the Passport Club Make-ups? International President on the Environment Club Environment activities Club Tulip Fundraiser Happy Chat reminder Introducing Layla – infant daughter of Rotarian Jessica International Dates of Note Rotary’s Areas of Focus BACK PAGES Object of Rotary and Four-Way Test Rotary’s Code of Conduct Rotary’s Vision Statement EREY – Every Rotarian Every Year D6330 Graphic Humour Support our Sponsors References
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The Calendar below shows Rotary’s monthly themes. ROTARY CALENDAR and THEMES Month July August September October November December January February March April May June
Theme Transition month/New beginnings Membership and New Club Development Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Rotary Foundation Disease Prevention and Treatment Vocational Service Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Water and Sanitation Maternal and Child Health Youth Service Rotary Fellowships
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FOCUS ON YOUTH SERVICES Month of May
MONTHLY ONLINE PASSPORT CLUB MEETING May 5 at 7:00 p.m. Click here.
HAND HYGIENE DAY May 5, 2021
GRAND BEND ROTARY DRIVE-IN May 26, 2021
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY May 28, 2021
HAPPY CHATS ONLINE – JOIN US! Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Please join us!
50 YEARS OF ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE June 5, 2021
WORLD OCEANS DAY June 6, 2021
GRAND BEND VIRTUAL GALA September 25, 2021
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IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION 2020-21 RI PRESIDENTIAL THEME
International President, 2020-21 – Holger Knaack RC of Herzogtum Lauenburg-Mölin, Germany May message 2021
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FOR YEARS, SUSANNE AND I hosted many Rotary Youth Exchange students in our home. This program was an entry point to Rotary for me, and my heart is truly in it. When Rotary’s exchange programs were suspended because of COVID-19 to keep students and families safe, we felt sorry, especially for the participants, because those years cannot be repeated. Because of the many uncertainties of the pandemic, the Rotary Board has decided to suspend in-person exchanges through June 2022. As we look ahead with hope, we thank Youth Exchange officers, host families, and volunteers for their contributions in years past, and we encourage districts to offer virtual exchanges as a way of connecting students around the world with each other and with our communities. For those who are not able to participate in Rotary Youth Exchange, Rotary offers other opportunities. New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is a Rotary program that deserves wider recognition: It is an excellent opportunity for young people ages 18 to 30 to participate in community service as individuals or in a group and to gain internship experience. Simukai Matshalaga, a Rotaractor from Zimbabwe, stayed with us in Ratzeburg during her NGSE experience three years ago. When I applied for the New Generations Service Exchange program, I did not realize that I was signing up for a life-changing experience. This program gave me that opportunity and much more. It taught me about the importance of failing fast, learning quicker, and being myself. Some of my greatest experiences happened at the dinner table. The warmth and kindness of every home I lived in still resonate with me today. It took me weeks to understand how a stranger could care for me as deeply as these members of the Rotary family did. I am inspired by the lessons of humility I learned from all the amazing people I met. I came to understand a new culture and realized that the only things that separate us as people are our experiences and, at times, our false assumptions. Professionally, it gave me confidence in my own abilities as an engineer. Seeing how other organizations handled problems made me aware that the best person to solve the challenges in my country was me. Returning home from northern Germany, I declined a promotion, quit my job, and began building a family business — a decision that previously I would have never made, out of fear. I am indebted to the Rotary family. I am not sure whether the friends, mentors, and families I left behind knew that they changed my life permanently. I hope they now do. New Generations Service Exchange changed Simukai’s life. It can change yours, too. All Rotary members can experience something similar at any time: I encourage everyone to take a virtual journey this month and visit meetings of other clubs online. You will see how different Rotary is around the world as you meet great people and make new friends. Let us build upon these connections forged online — and later, when the time is right, enjoy in-person exchanges through Rotary Friendship Exchange, another excellent program for Rotary members of all ages. Our ability to meet in person is limited now, but we know that Rotary Opens Opportunities, always. Now is the time to get ready, so that when the pandemic is behind us, Rotary’s exchange programs will come back stronger than before, serving a world that is yearning to reconnect.
https://my.rotary.org/en/news-media/office-president/presidential-message HOLGER KNAACK President, Rotary International
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ROTARY’S APRIL FOCUS ON YOUTH SERVICES
What Is our Rotary Club doing to focus on Youth Service this month? May is Youth Service (formerly called New Generations) Month when Rotary Clubs, around the world focus on youth services, Rotaract, Interact, RYLA, Youth Exchange.
INTERACT Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club comprised of 14-18 year olds. Interact gives young people the opportunity to take part in fun, meaningful service projects. Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends. Members exchange ideas, opinions and plans with other talented, energetic people, in an atmosphere free from negative pressures and distraction. Interact strives to promote student leadership, local volunteer service, and to make members aware of the many global and world issues that effect people everyday. Ultimately, students can: • • •
Become acquainted with a premiere service organization (Rotary International) and proven leaders from communities throughout Rotary; Learn how to manage and head community service projects; Learn about other Rotary club programs including Rotaract (service club for young adults), Earlyact (a service club for primary school students), youth exchange (a chance to live and study abroad ) and RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards).
The word Interact stands for “international action” and today there are more than 10,700 clubs in 109 countries. Everything you need to organize, certify, and manage your club is in the Interact Guide for Rotary Club Sponsors and Advisers (PDF)
ROTARACT Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 18-30. Rotaract clubs are usually community or university-based and are sponsored by a local Rotary club, making them true “partners in service” and key members of the Rotary family. Young adults augment their knowledge and skill and also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. Rotaractors also often spearhead the formation of Interact clubs and participate in RYLA.
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Rotaract is one of the fastest-growing programs of Rotary service with more than 9,500 Rotaract Clubs with 291,000 members in 177 countries. Rotaractors follow the motto “Fellowship through Service.” Everything you need to organize, certify, and manage your club is in the Rotaract Handbook (PDF)
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE Rotary Youth Exchange is an excellent and inexpensive way for high school age students to travel and study in a foreign country. Youth exchange gives the participant the opportunity to improve their language skills and school and family experiences will teach them the culture of their host country. They also act as ambassadors for their home country. Each year the Rotary Districts that are part of CSRYE send approximately 300 young people to other countries and accept 300 young people from other countries in return. Accepting a youth exchange student into your club, community and household can be a very rewarding experience. It’s an opportunity for you, your family and your fellow Rotarians to learn about a different culture and also help a young person understand your culture. The goal of Rotary Youth Exchange is to promote the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace at the person-to-person level. Learn more > RYLA Each year thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) programs worldwide. Young people are chosen for their leadership potential to attend a seminar, camp or workshop to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice. RYLA aims to: • • • •
Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth; Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders; Encourage leadership of youth by youth; and Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.
Started in Queensland, Australia, in 1959 and officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, the RYLA program enables young people to debate issues of professional responsibility and human relations, improve leadership and communication skills, learn about businesses or institutions and meet Rotarians, while having fun and making friends. For participants, RYLA provides the opportunity to refine skills and explore pertinent topics with peers and elders; for Rotarians, RYLA offers the chance to help develop leaders, share valuable expertise and bridge the gap between generations. RYLA can help lead to the strengthening and formation of Interact and Rotaract clubs and can be used as a recruiting tool for youth exchange. Click here to learn more.
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. What are the benefits? Exchange students unlock their true potential to: • • • •
Develop lifelong leadership skills Learn a new language and culture Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world Become a global citizen
How long do exchanges last? Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families. Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session. What are the costs? Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for: • • • •
Round-trip airfare Travel insurance Travel documents (such as passports and visas) Spending money and any additional travel or tours
How can I apply? Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves. Rotary Youth Exchange Annual Report Rotary Youth Exchange inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end. This program is possible because of the
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dedication, leadership, and passion of the tens of thousands of volunteers — Rotary members and non-members alike — who make this unique program so successful. A few remarks from Rotary Youth Exchange students below – Read the latest about how Rotary Youth Exchange is a catalyst for service, cultural understanding, and lifelong connections to Rotary.
“During my year in Brazil, I was a representative of Australia, of my family, and of Rotary. Doing something bigger than yourself, it humbles you.” Joel Jackson, former Youth Exchange student from Australia
“Before, I would never be able to make a conversation with a person I didn’t know. Now, I can proudly say it isn’t like that any more. I can go up to people. I have become more open, more mature.” Varda Shah, former Youth Exchange student from India
“To meet up with my classmates and host families after 50 years has been simply amazing. Through Rotary Youth Exchange, I had such a precious chance and a fabulous experience. Thank you.” Yoko Sekimoto, the first Youth Exchange student from Japan
Click here to read more.
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JUNE 5 50 Years of Youth Exchange. June 5, 2021, we will be celebrating 50 years of Youth Exchange virtually connecting with past students, their families, host families, and other Rotarians current and past that have been part of Rotary’s youth exchange program. Join us on June 5, 2021, in celebrating 50 years of Rotary Youth Exchange in District 6330! It's an opportunity for D6330 RYE alumni, Rotarians, and host families to celebrate, reconnect, and catch up.
Click here to register!
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LOOKING AHEAD in D6330
DISTRICT 6330 GOVERNOR-ELECT Erin Shankie
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ROTARY’S THEME FOR 2021-22
By diversity, we mean the presence of a people from all backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and identities. By equity, we mean the striving for the fair treatment of, opportunities for, and the advancement of all Rotary participants. By inclusion, we mean the ability to create experiences and foster environments in which all people feel welcome, respected, and valued.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
The Rotary Foundation (Canada) is an official associate foundation of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. We make a living from what we get; we make a life from what we give. -- Winston Churchill
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UPDATE ON POLIO ERADICATION Week of February 23, 2021
Summary of new WPV and cVDPV viruses this week (AFP cases and ES positives): o o o o o o o o o o
Afghanistan: one cVDPV2 case Pakistan: one WPV1 and three cVDPV2 positive environmental samples DR Congo: one cVDPV2 case Liberia: one cVDPV2 case and two cVDPV2 positive environmental samples Madagascar: three cVDPV1 cases and three cVDPV1 positive environmental samples Mali: one cVDPV2 case Nigeria: two cVDPV2 cases and one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample Sierra Leone: three cVDPV2 cases South Sudan: one cVDPV2 case Tajikistan: one cVDPV2 case
POLIO PARTNERS
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) Click here to view a 12-minute video “Coffee with Polio Experts” from October 2020 discussing the impact of COVID 19 on the polio eradication effort.
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We formed ESRAG to empower members of the Rotary Family worldwide to take actions to sustain our environment, particularly to stabilize our climate. ESRAG provides an organizing point and informational resources to share information with clubs and communities about sustainable practices and the global humanitarian crisis of climate change. Our action model: Identify environmental leaders within the Rotary world, assist them in initiating environmental service projects that are meaningful to THEM, help where we can, and acknowledge and publicize their awesome work. How can you help ESRAG? Do you have skills to offer ESRAG? Whether you are a leader with a passion to share, or want to contribute as a part-time volunteer, ESRAG has a place for you. Here are some places you can help: • • •
Provide support for the ESRAG website Work with the Projects Team to curate and support communication with Rotarians who have submitted Environmental Sustainability projects Contribute to ESRAG's Newsletter in one or more ways, e.g., o o o o
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Submit an article (see ESRAG's Editorial Policy) Submit a photo Serve as Newsletter Editor Volunteer as a member of the Editorial Pool
Post to social media like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Welcome new members Lead or participate in Local and Regional Chapters
Click here to tell us your areas of interest!
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Click here to read about projects that are looking for partners. • • •
Visit us at: WASH-RAG.org View our videos at: WASH Rotary Action Group YouTube Channel Follow us on Facebook at: WASH Rotary Action Group
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SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands World Hand Hygiene Day is May 5 and the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are using this date to raise hand hygiene awareness, with the objective to move action to the point of care and to reduce healthcareassociated infections. The aim of the campaign is to improve healthcare providers adherence to hand hygiene recommendations, to address myths and misconceptions about hand hygiene, and to empower patients to remind healthcare providers to clean their hands.
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50% of Clubs in District Participate Over the past 13 years, nearly 50% of the Rotary clubs in District 7890 have provided funding for sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene projects for the indigenous Mayans of northern Guatemala. Rick Lawrence, of the Rotary Club of Manchester, CT, has coordinated this project in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Antigua Guatemala. 15,000 people in 25 villages have been impacted by this project. Projects to provide WASH for the Mayan communities continue and they would welcome any clubs that are interested in being involved. This project was highlighted in a President-Elect Training in their area. Read about it here.
When Toilets Collapse In November 2019, due to heavy rains, the boys’ toilet block collapsed at a school in the Kilimanjaro area, Tanzania. The Rotary Club of Morden, UK, has made a commitment to provide water, sanitation and hygiene facilities for not only the boys, but also the girls at this school. John de Ronde. of the Morden Club is coordinating this project and has convinced the Rotary Club of Callington, UK to be a partner and the Rotary Club of Moshi, Tanzania to be the Host Club. Visit their web site to learn more and this project and how your club can get involved.
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We are a network of Rotarians throughout the world who have a special interest in acting upon the mission and goals of Rotary International related to • • •
Alleviating illiteracy Enhancing literacy teaching and learning globally Helping to provide materials and equipment for literacy education at different levels
Like all Action Groups, it is an autonomous association of like-minded Rotarians, partners of Rotarians, and Rotaractors working in partnership with Clubs and Districts on literacy projects of mutual concern.
World Literacy Day is September 8. In the last year, the pandemic has impacted so many parts of our lives: disrupting daily activities, limiting time with loved ones, changing how we socialize with friends, and adjustments to our work schedules. These challenges for adults have been acutely felt by children, from toddlers to teens. Stress factors for children have increased in so many areas of their lives: social isolation, break down of routines, learning interruptions, and challenges due to family illness or economics have been integral to recent childhood experience. BELRAG invites teachers, parents, Rotarians -anyone with a young person in their life to this interactive and engaging webinar to explore how we can pro-actively support children and build their resilience. Emily Santiago, Founder/Director of the Center for Cognitive Diversity will guide us to better understand the toll on children from being isolated from peers and out of school during the pandemic - and how Rotarians can take action to support their own family, young people in their communities, and educators welcoming students to their classrooms.
Friday, May 6 2021 10:30 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) Register Emily Santiago, LEP, is an educational psychologist and founder/director of the Center for Cognitive Diversity. She leads national Trauma Informed specialist programs that transform schools and orgnizations and has presented at SXSWedu, UC, Berkeley and various national and international conferences on burnout, mental health and trauma informed education. Emily’s experience with effectively transforming school climate and responding to the needs of families in crisis set the groundwork for becoming a leader in the Trauma Informed Movement.
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Emily is passionate about ensuring all children have the support and opportunities to be successful. She has been a speaker at national and international conferences focusing on the topics of differentiation, mental health, and trauma.
Thursday, 6 May, 2021 10:30 - 12:00 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Register Here
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ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
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Passport Clubs differ from e-clubs in that members live within a defined geographical region – in this case, District 6330. If you think this new style of Rotary club might be a good fit for you - reach out!
When someone asks you What is a Passport Club? The District 6330 Passport Club is a new format of Rotary Club; one where the structure better suits the lives of those who maybe can’t meet on a weekly basis or make significant financial contributions but who still have a passion for what Rotary does best; doing good. To facilitate this, the 6330 Passport Club conducts business electronically and offers several in-person opportunities per year. In lieu of weekly meetings, members are encouraged to engage in humanitarian service, however that works best for them! The founding principle is simple: Make Rotary fit your life! The Rotary District 6330 Passport Club members are full Rotary members, with the same privileges and rights as Rotarians who are members of traditional clubs.
Do you need a make-up? missed meetings? 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 District 6330 Noon Zoom from January, 2021 – Topic Cyber Security! District 6330 Foundation Webinar – January 20, 2021
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Because the month of April celebrated the Environment, here is President Holger Knaack’s message from April. This year, we celebrate Earth Day on 22 April with a new sense of purpose. The environment is now an area of focus for Rotary. Solutions for all great tasks always start with you and me, and there is much we as individuals can do simply by changing our behavior: Cutting down on our use of plastic and using energy wisely are just two examples. But now we have the opportunity to do more together. Supporting the environment is not new to Rotary; clubs have long worked on environmental issues based on local needs. Now climate change — a problem that affects us all, rich and poor — requires us to work together more closely than ever. Alberto Palombo, a Venezuelan engineer living in Brazil and a member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, shares his view. For 30 years, my work has been to connect with communities and policy officials to take care of the environment. Today, I am excited about Rotary’s opportunities to help reduce environmental degradation and make communities more environmentally sustainable. In every community where we have a Rotary, Rotaract, or Interact club or a Rotary Community Corps, there are environmental challenges. As Rotary members, we can become stewards of environmental sustainability and adopt the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in our daily lives at home and in our clubs. Then we can incorporate them into our Rotary projects. My club has been involved with water and environment projects since day one. We seek opportunities to empower Rotarians and foster partnerships in our region and beyond, working with groups such as the InterAmerican Water Resources Network and the World Water Council. Local clubs worked with the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Rotary Action Group (wasrag.org) to help Rotary get a seat at the table during the 2018 World Water Forum in Brasilia, where we discussed how communities can recover from environmental disasters like the one caused by the failure of a mining dam on Brazil’s Rio Doce in 2015. Taking care of the earth is an effort that never stops. To make an impact, we must align our knowledge, abilities, and enthusiasm — and Rotary is already great at doing this. As a volunteer with the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (esrag.org), I have seen how our work for the environment dovetails with much of what we are already doing in water and in our other areas of focus. Rotary members are not passive spectators; we take action. Let’s work together and make a positive impact. Support from The Rotary Foundation will define this new chapter in our service. Through district and global grant projects, we will build upon our previous projects that help the environment. We will look for ways to collaborate more closely and make a greater impact on global environmental issues. And we will incorporate environmental concerns into all of our programs, projects, and events. Rotaractors and participants in our youth programs expect Rotary to take a clear position and provide leadership with vision. We will work with them, seeking intelligent solutions to the problems they will inherit. Our incredible members, networks, and Foundation give us the capacity to make an important and lasting contribution. Now, we will discover together how Rotary Opens Opportunities to help us expand our service to preserve the home we all share.
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The Passport Club also focused on the Environment Rotarian Lynne Ternosky submitted this poem by Wendy Jantzen. We need to think about how important it is to be kind to our planet.
Beloved Creator, Heartbeat of Life, Ground of our being - On this day set apart to honour Earth, open our ears to hear the cries of our neighbours in the community of creation. The wetlands are groaning under the pressures of development - Are we listening? The forests are groaning from the introduction of invasive species - Are we listening? The lakes are groaning from chemical runoff - Are we listening? The hills are groaning from the removal of their ancient trees - Are we listening? Open our ears to heed the cries of Earth and our fellow creatures. Open our eyes to the wonder and beauty of this most amazing universe. Open our hearts to love the world as You love. Open our minds to imagine a reciprocal future, where we give back as much as we take. Open our lives to new ways of being earthkeepers, companions, advocates, and champions of justice and mercy for all beings. Amen.
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Also, submitted by Rotarian Lynne Ternosky, a report from Rotary Club of Stratford – A recent presentation on Beneficial Goods – all beneficial to the environment!
Guest Speakers at a recent RC of Stratford meeting – Beneficial Goods Christy Bertrand and Nancy Totino presented an update of Beneficial Goods. Nancy came up with the idea for Beneficial Goods after a trip to the Dominican Republic. She wanted to help women there who were creating jewelry and to sell their product internationally. She created the website www.beneficialgoods.com . Christy and Nancy launched a partnership business to own the site with Nancy using $3000 of her own money to seed the website development. With help from Christy, a photographer, Steve Stacey and Alisha writing text, the business was launched. Christy presented an overview of the beneficial goods site and the products it features. It is well designed and easy to navigate. A visitor to the site can shop by Maker, by Cause, by Sponsor or by All Products. As an example, by clicking on shopping by Maker it will show all the products the makers have for sale. Clicking on the product reveals information about the product and who is being supported with a purchase. Makers include Zambian beekeepers and the Ghanian Women’s co-op who make hand bags. The Oromia Coffee co-op is supported by “Bean To Bean Coffee company in Stratford. Our club purchases coffee from the company and Beneficial Goods sells it for a profit of $5/Lb which goes to Polio Plus. The solar lights are purchased from ShelterBox. Nancy presented a detailed breakdown of the finances involved with Beneficial Goods. The $1500 the club won in the Rotary “People of Action Photo Contest” was used to purchase some of the product. So far $793 has been spent. A condition of the prize is that the funds must be used for a sustainable project. Profits from the sales are reinvested in more product. In the first four months of sales Beneficial Goods has earned about $320, not including sales of puzzles. The sales resulted from word-of-mouth contacts, with no advertising. Let your friends know about the Beneficial Goods site. Project expenses include the purchase of inventory, marketing, photography, web content, Shopify fees, and legal costs all add to about $1741. The net loss so far is about $1515 after income from sales is subtracted. After factoring in the seed money there is about $1258 left to spend on product. Delivery of product is free within 25km of Stratford. Christy has made most of the deliveries, but volunteers are welcomed. Christy showed an app that she uses which directs her along the best route to customers. Beyond 25km there is a charge for mailing the product. Nancy is looking into various shipping options to keep shipping costs down. Rotarians are asked to save small boxes which can be recycled as shipping containers. Beneficial Goods labels will help hide any labels on the boxes. Nancy is working on a Mother’s Day package of items which will be available soon. Other service clubs will be able to put products on the site to earn funds for their projects. Products cannot be competitive with ours. They would have to consider the sustainability and environmental impact of the product they wish to sell. https://beneficialgoods.com/collections/shelterbox
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Also, click here to view a short video from District 6330 celebrating the environment – and don’t miss Kirk Langford’s impressions about his schoolteacher, Mrs. Brown, who helped him realize the importance of protecting the environment.
Rotarian Lynn Coates offers a suggestion for recycling Hi all! I thought I would share one of the projects I have been working on that I think fits into our environmental month projects. Many of you may already be doing this. One day I was putting Mac's empty plastic dog treat container into the recycle box it dawned on me. I could use them for storage at the cottage. I had been out pricing plastic containers to hold dry goods, pasta, cookies, etc. and found them pricy. Plus we do not need more plastic! After watching Plastic Oceans on Netflix, this was reinforced. Another film is David Attenborough’s Life on our Planet. While these are recyclable, which is good, let's find another use for them before they get recycled and we can cut back on buying more plastic. The dog containers are all food safe, and I am also saving my empty plastic peanut butter jars and glass pickle jars for storage as well. Of course, adding a few stencils was lots of fun, and my small Activia containers are put to good use for holding my paints. My next project will be taking my hubby to help do a cleanup along Capulet Lane picking up the garbage that has accumulated along it. Hope I haven't bored you to pieces!
All the best, Lynn
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Some helpful hints for the future – submitted by Rotarian Lynne Ternosky again Happy Earth Day Eco-consciousness isn’t just a feel-good social issue, it affects every aspect of our lives — human rights, economy, politics, and definitely housing. Real estate is one of the worst environmental offenders, but it doesn’t have to be that way! And you can start by working with a Green Certified Realtor. Home Plan & Organization Take advantage of the sunny south side of your home and the cooling north side with appropriate trees, curtains, windows, etc. Smaller homes use fewer resources Make use of natural wind currents & ventilation Water Efficiency Use WaterSense faucets, toilets, washing machines, etc. Use native and drought resistant landscaping Use alternative water sources, like rain barrels and graywater Install a low flush toilet Building & Renos Source local and recycled materials Work with a green certified builder Proper air sealing and insulation are essential to an energy efficient home Renewable Energy Electricity producing solar panels help achieve zero emission Geothermal heat pump For Realtors Reduce paper in mailers, listing presentations, door hangers, etc. Go digital. When using paper use recycled paper products and soy based inks Switch to an electric car for all that driving - I love my Volt! Get informed about eco housing alternatives to help your clients achieve green dreams Become a Green Certified Realtor This is just the tip of the iceberg!
Further, let it be noted that Rotarian Lynne has also contributed to the planting of 100 trees at a school in Kenya. Truly above and beyond in your Rotary duties, Lynne!
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President-elect Joyce has suggestions of her own – Don’t toss the plastic bags. Either bring your own reusable bags or bring the plastic bags back to the store when you return to shop! Keep these bags out of the landfill!
Joyce with her friend, Nancy Schiller, above also collected garbage through the month of April, even from the beach front.
From our Tulip Chair, Mariann A Tulip Fundraiser The poster at the right provides you the details to participate in this club fundraiser. Unfortunately, it is only orders from our Canadian side of the border that will apply as we cannot ship to the U.S. We all love tulips! How many will you purchase to support our club initiative? This fundraiser is timed so that we will have the tulip bulbs by the fall, and we can plant them ready for the next spring in 2022. Our club will receive $14 from each box of tulips sold, and these funds will be allocated to the End Polio cause. Support End Polio Now with a beautiful spring garden!
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Please contact Mariann and let her know how many boxes you will order. • • •
Click here to message Mariann on Facebook Click here to email Mariann Or contact Mariann by telephone at 519-358-3697
Mariann promises to make sure all orders are delivered successfully. Imagine your garden next spring with a gorgeous display of tulips! Plan now to order so you won’t be disappointed! You can plan your garden showpiece now! Just let Mariann know how many boxes you will order!
Delivery may present an opportunity to set up hub meetings in different areas if we have enough orders. By that time, with some good fortune, we can all travel again. (fingers crossed)
Men are rich only as they give. He who gives great service gets great rewards. -- Elbert Hubbard Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowchats. It is about one life influencing another. -- John C. Maxwell
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Don’t forget our Happy Chats – get to know our club members! Join the Happy Chats – get to know our club members! Happy Chats are online every Saturday and Wednesday. Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join your Rotary friends for an informal 30 minute get together. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join our Zoom Meetings
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Introducing – Layla Christina Herbert – April 15, 2021 Happy mother, Rotarian Jessica. Happy father, Charles Herbert.
…with big sister Amelia below right
...and her other sisters below…
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U.N. INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE May 8 World Migratory Bird Day Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who lost their lives during the Second World War Week Beginning May 10 UN Global Road Safety Week (WHO) May 15 International Day of Families May 16 International Day of Living Together in Peace May 20 World Bee Day May 29 International Day of UN Peacekeepers
ROTARY’S AREAS OF FOCUS
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In a world where you can be anything, be KIND!
2021-22 Rotary Theme
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See our Passport Club Facebook page for more up-to-the-minute Passport news! https://www.facebook.com/rotary6330passport/
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION - EREY
The Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative encourages all Rotary club members to contribute at least $100 USD every year to help us reach our goal to support the Rotary Foundation financially each year. One who contributes $100 USD every year is a Sustaining Member.
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A VISUAL OF ROTARY DISTRICT 6330
After cancelling our 2020 international convention in Honolulu due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are proud to announce that we will visit the Aloha state when we host our 118th convention in Honolulu on June 5 – 9, 2027. Learn more about our upcoming conventions: https://on.rotary.org/2Nhhquz
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A LITTLE HUMOUR
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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!
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REFERENCES
Adams, Randal. Speaking of Rotary. E.J. Press, U.S.A. 2007. Chapman, Mary. Growing Rotary. A Personal Collection of Ideas That Worked. 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 Please send Club News and photos (with appropriate IDs) to Kitty at ladykitt@gmail.com
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