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Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, India District 6330 Governor, Erin Shankie Club President, Joyce Nolin-Capman (2021-22)
District website: https://rotary6330.org/
Click here for a musical video highlighting the Rotary theme for 2021-22!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No.
Rotary Inspiration from RI President Shekhar Mehta Rotary Monthly Themes (Rotary calendar) Coming Events IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION RI President Shekhar Mehta’s May message ROTARY’S MAY FOCUS UKRAINE LOOKING AHEAD IN ROTARY ROTARY BRAND CENTRE UNITED NATION’S DATES POLIO UPDATE – 2 stories ROTARY FOUNDATION ROTARY ACTION GROUPS ESRAG – Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group WASH ROTARY ACTION GROUP ROTARY’S AREAS OF FOCUS ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
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CLUB NEWS How to tell friends about the Passport Club An Evening with Sir David Attenborough Recap from Great Lakes Refill Lesson from film in brief PEP Rich’s Race to Erase Projects ahead Rotary Ranch Party, May 6 ClubRunner Training for Turnover Why Sitting too much is unhealthy RYLA People of Action – Happy Chats BACK PAGES Object of Rotary and Four-Way Test Rotary’s Code of Conduct Rotary’s Vision Statement & EREY D6330 Graphic and AGs Humour Inspiration Rotary 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
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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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ROTARY FOCUS ON YOUTH Month of May
CLUB REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE May 4, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.-
ROTARY RANCH PARTY May 6 at 6:00 p.m.
RYLA SEMINARS Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, 2022
HAPPY CHATS ONLINE – JOIN US! Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Please join us. DISTRICT 6330 CONFERENCE (Virtual) June 24 to 26, 2022
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IMPORTANT ROTARY INFORMATION 2021-22 RI PRESIDENTIAL THEME
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, 2021-22 Shekhar Mehta Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India May 2022
Interact RYLA Youth Exchange New Generations Service Exchange Rotaract
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Greetings, dear changemakers of Rotary, Due to your positive response to the Each One, Bring One initiative, I am so happy to see that the membership trends in Rotary are looking up. Let us not lose this momentum – keep inviting new members, and also work hard to retain every member we attract. I look forward to seeing you next month in Houston at the 2022 Rotary International Convention, which I assure you will be a great event. Also, in Houston this June, we will be hosting my final presidential conference. We have devoted this year to conferences built around Rotary’s areas of focus. They have been a tremendous success, both in terms of attendance and in the ideas that were generated. Last fall, our conference in the Philippines, which focused on protecting the environment and growing local economies, attracted 2,200 people online. In Brazil, our meeting centered around water, sanitation, and hygiene and how it relates to disease prevention and treatment; more than 600 people attended. That was followed by an event about the environment, economy, and peace in Maputo, Mozambique, which attracted around 400 in-person attendees and another 700 virtually. Our conference about keeping the economy and environment in harmony, held in Venice, Italy, had more than 600 in attendance. Through these conferences and my world travels, numerous leaders have met with me and agreed to collaborate with Rotary. They include the prime minister of Mauritius, the president of Seychelles, the deputy prime minister of Bahrain, and the presidents of Albania and Kosovo. Clearly, Rotary is making an impact, and the world is eager for our leadership. In Houston, the final presidential conference, Serve to Bring Peace, will focus on an area in which Rotary has long provided leadership. Everything we do in Rotary helps create the conditions that foster peace in communities, nations, and ourselves. In March, I was able to see firsthand the tremendous difference Rotary is making in Ukraine, as refugees continue to pour into Poland. Donors have contributed millions of dollars to this effort; our projects are making a tremendous difference, and there is enormous gratitude for your continued generosity and support. It is heartbreaking to see up close all the lives that have been uprooted, and the Ukrainian people are not alone. A devastating civil war in Yemen continues. The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is deepening. Armed conflicts affect nations across Africa, including Libya, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, northern Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Cameroon. And major refugee crises continue in Syria and Venezuela. Rotary will always be on the side of the peaceful resolution of conflict and providing aid and comfort to people in need. Rotary was there at the end of World War II, promoting the creation of the United Nations and standing up for the cause of peacebuilding worldwide. It is time to renew our mission and perform our role as one of the world’s great promoters of peace. There is no better way to Serve to Change Lives than to serve the cause of peace.
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ROTARY’S MAY FOCUS ON YOUTH
Rotary offers a variety of programs - Interact Clubs, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary Youth Exchange, and New Generations Service Exchange. Continue reading for more information. INTERACT CLUBS (Ages 12 to 18) Take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.
What are the benefits? Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to: • • • •
Take action to make a difference in your school and community Discover new cultures and promote international understanding Become a leader in your school and community Have fun and make new friends from around the world
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Check with your school or contact a local Rotary club to find out if there’s an Interact club in your area. Contact the Interact club to find out how you can join its next meeting, service project, or community event. Follow Interact on Facebook to see how Interact clubs are having fun through service. Read more here. ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS (RYLA) RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun. Events range from one-day seminars to weeklong camps. Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world? Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. What are the benefits? Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to: • • • • •
Build communication and problem-solving skills Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action Have fun and form lasting friendships
RYLA participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs. Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply, and any costs of getting involved. Click here to read more.
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
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Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world Become a global citizen
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. Click here to learn more.
NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE EXCHANGE New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and professionals up to age 30. Participants can design exchanges that combine their professional goals with a humanitarian project. What are the benefits? • • • •
Make connections with service-minded community leaders in another country Learn another language Build your professional skills and gain international experience Travel and explore a new culture while giving back through service
How do I apply? University students and professionals up to age 30 — including current and former Rotaractors and former Interactors, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards participants, and Youth Exchange students — are encouraged to apply. You don’t have to be a member of Rotary to participate in an exchange. Although each Rotary club determines its own eligibility criteria, all participants should demonstrate a strong commitment to service and the ideals of Rotary. Contact your local Rotary club to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves. Click here to read more.
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Click the Rotary Flag above (and follow the link) to listen to the Rotary Hymn composed by George Canseco. (Rotary Club of Urdaneta East)
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At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship caused by the war in Ukraine. We’re using our deep networks and decades of experience to take swift action in the region. Find out more about what Rotary is doing and how you can support relief efforts. Click here to learn more. • • • •
Donate to the Disaster Response fund. Use District Designated Funds. Apply for a disaster response grant. Learn how Rotary is responding.
Many clubs and districts have organized local humanitarian response initiatives in Ukraine and the surrounding region. Find out how to engage with Rotary clubs and districts, find contacts for hosting refugees, and more local efforts. You can directly support these local projects. Download a list of relief efforts and relevant Rotary contact information (PDF) District 2232 (Ukraine) formed a committee to help victims of the war in Ukraine. They identified urgent medical supplies to help injured civilians. Download the list of needed medical supplies (PDF). Learn how Rotary is responding Rotary and Rotaract clubs in Europe and around the world are working with members nearby to provide information, transportation, medical equipment, and shelter for refugees. Find out what clubs are doing
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LOOKING AHEAD IN ROTARY
ROTARY THEME FOR 2022-23
Links of Interest and Relevance • • • • •
Rotary International’s Videos Rotary Membership Channel Rotary on YouTube Zones 28/32 Newsletter page – have a look so you’ll know what’s happening at the Zone level! What’s Rotary
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Rotary Brand Centre Brand Story For more than 100 years, Rotary has united leaders who are committed to using their expertise to improve communities. While we’ve made a significant difference around the world, many people still don’t fully understand who we are and what makes us unique. It’s important that we tell our story in ways that help people everywhere understand what Rotary does, how we’re different, and why our work matters. Click here to read more. Create Powerful Messages People’s perception of Rotary comes from their experiences with our clubs and programs, along with the stories we tell and the images we share. Compelling, consistent brand communications — together with a great experience — can strengthen our brand and help us engage and attract more members, participants, donors, and partners. People of Action Build awareness and understanding of Rotary by using these resources to show our members as people of action. Brand Elements Strengthen Rotary’s brand recognition around the world by using these elements consistently in all your communications. Promote Rotary LEARN MORE Expand our reach and create a positive public image in your community by using these tools to promote Rotary.
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U.N. INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE (plus links)
TIME OF REMEMBRANCE AND RECONCILIATION FOR THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR May 8, 2022 WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY May 14, 2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES May 15, 2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE May 16, 2022 WORLD BEE DAY May 20, 2022 WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT May 21, 2022 WEEK OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLES OF NON-SELFGOVERNING TERRITORIES May 25 to 31, 2022 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UN PEACEKEEPERS May 29, 2022
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Summary of new WPV and cVDPV this week (AFP cases and ES positives): • • •
DR Congo: six cVDPV2 cases Nigeria: one cVDPV2 case Yemen: 34 cVDPV2 cases
It’s the second day of the international cricket test match between Pakistan and Australia, and hundreds of women and men wearing bright orange and green caps are queuing up at the security gate of the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. It promises to be yet another scintillating day of superb Australian batting and just as thrilling a display of skillful bowling and fielding by the Pakistanis. “I love cricket and am very excited to be here. This is my first time watching a live international cricket match in a stadium,” says Ayesha, one of the fans in the queue, her eyes sparkling with delight. But today is not just about cricket and nor is Ayesha just a fan. The day’s game has been dedicated to raise awareness about polio and pay tribute to the heroic polio workers who go above and beyond in the fight to end polio from Pakistan.
Ayesha is a polio survivor and one of the polio heroes who has dedicated her life to protect as many children as possible from this deadly crippling disease. In Pakistan, over three million polio workers like Ayesha walk from door-to-door during every national vaccination campaign, to reach 43 million children under five years of age with the polio vaccine.
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The atmosphere inside the stadium is electric. Amidst the cricketing action on the ground and the cheers and whistles of thousands of fans, messages on polio pops up on the giant LED screens above the match scores. Children who’ve come to watch the match with their parents and relatives also join the polio workers, standing with placards and banners that speak about working together to end polio.And then an announcement by Robert Keys, one of the match commentators, resounds in the stadium, and to millions of homes across the world tuning in for the match on their television screens. “Today we have the team from the Polio eradication programme at the stadium, they have been instrumental in vaccinating children by going door to door to eradicate this disease. Sometimes, things are more important than a bat and ball and a pitch, and even a test series, no matter how long people have been waiting to see it. What a great initiative!” Click here to read more.
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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ROTARY FOUNDATION TRUSTEE CHAIR'S MESSAGE What’s your Rotary moment — a time that strengthened your dedication to Rotary and confirmed you would be a lifetime Rotarian? I have had many such moments over the years, and they all had one thing in common: They showed me Rotary’s tangible power of turning our dreams of a better world into reality. Rotary members are exceptional at it. I see that power in my own club in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and now, as Rotary Foundation trustee chair, in clubs and districts around the world. Rotary members from Austria, Germany, Nigeria, and Switzerland are realizing their dream to help mothers and children in Nigeria. In partnership with several organizations, they have launched a multiyear, large-scale project to reduce unwanted births and drive down rates of maternal and child mortality. This project, once a vision of a few members but now the recipient of Foundation global grants, is training doctors, nurses, and midwives throughout all 36 states of Nigeria. Every great project begins in the minds of our members. You are the ones who see schools where adolescent girls have stopped attending because of the lack of private bathrooms. You are the ones who see families facing food shortages, the children who can’t read, and the communities with health problems caused by mosquitoes. You not only see these things, but because you are in Rotary, you also do something about them. And because of that engagement, over the past decade, the amount of money the Foundation has awarded for global grants has grown by more than 100 percent. As more and more Rotarians have become involved, to keep our grants going we have had to adjust and stretch those funds by reducing overhead and by other means. The reason is simple: While the need for these projects is increasing and grant participation is also on the rise, annual giving from Rotary members has stayed relatively static for years. Quite simply, we need more clubs and individuals to give to the Annual Fund to help keep our district and global grants thriving. This year, we set a goal of raising $125 million for the Annual Fund. We can’t realize your Rotary dreams or those of your fellow members without everyone’s support. Remember: It’s not about the money, but about what our money can do. I am a firm believer that when we all give what we can, both as clubs and individuals, to the Foundation every year, we take another step toward making the world a better place. Imagine the Rotary dreams we could make real if every member and every club got together and made a gift to our Foundation today. That would be quite a Rotary moment — for all of us.
John F. Germ Trustee Chair 2021-22
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
REMINDER – Must-view videos! Fabulous short videos focusing on the Climate situation available here. Click the links below to view. Introduction Forests Permafrost Atmosphere Albedo Also, please plan to watch NETFLIX for A LIFE ON OUR PLANET with Sir David Attenborough We CAN save our planet, but we need to understand what’s at stake!
Invest in our Planet!
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As Erica Gwynn, Rotary’s WASH Area of Focus Manager, put it so succinctly: “I believe the strength of Rotary is the advocacy role it offers, that can influence fecision-makers with making real systemic changes in the role of governments. Rotarians are in a unique position as they have gtreat and extensive networks. Rotarians have changed national agendas.”
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ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
WHAT IS ROTARY? Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political and non-religious organization.
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Passport Clubs differ from e-clubs in that members live within a defined geographical region – in this case, District 6330. However, that’s not always the case. The D6330 Global Passport Club members’ defined geographical area is the globe. 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 founding principle is simple: Make Rotary fit your life! 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 members of the Rotary Club of District 6330 Passport 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 Click here to attend this week’s posted meeting of E-Club of Canada One.
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An Evening With David Attenborough
Thanks to Adrienne (and Rich, Sue, and President Joyce) for making our Evening with Sir Richard Attenborough a great success! The participation from other clubs in the district is gratifying. What we learned from Great Lakes Refill Company and Ecodemy was very interesting and educational! •
We can be inspired by the Clean-up of St. John’s Marsh in Algonac, Michigan, by Rotary Club of Algonac.
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Rotary London East has inspired many with their pollinator Gardens! What an excellent project!
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Rotary Grand Bend has been active with many environmental activities.
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And there’s our own Passport PEP Project!
Congratulations!
And on the next page, some information from the presentation by Lisa. But click here for a short video about their retail store.
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REFUSE
REDUCE
Single use plastic Junk mail Flyers Ads Freebies
Purchase sustainable items over disposable ones Fix & Mend
Avoid or delay unnecessary purchases Borrow & share
Reduce exposure to advertisements Unsubscribe, mute, use adblockers
REUSE Rethink the items you already have Utilize multipurpose items
Bring your own containers to refill at your local bulk store & for takeaway Find other purposes Reuse mason jars endlessly
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Plastic Reduce low-quality, low-recyclability plastics
Paper Choose FSC Certified paper and only recycle nongrease-stained boxes
Aluminum and Tin Choose post-consumer aluminum and paperboard over glass over plastic
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A lesson from Sir David Attenborough – from his movie – in short Population growth. It’s possible to slow the population growth, even stop it, well before it reaches the point of 11 billion by 2021. So, we have to stabilize our population growth. As education and health care improved in Japan, people’s expectations and opportunities grew, and the birth rate fell. As nations develop everywhere, people choose to have fewer children. The number of children being born worldwide every year is about to level off. A key reason for our population still growing is that many of us are living longer. At some point in the future, the human population will peak for the very first time. The sooner it happens, the easier it makes everything else we have to do. By working hard to raise people out of poverty, giving all access to health care, and enabling girls in particular to stay in school as long as possible, we can make the world’s population peak sooner and at a lower level. We must raise the standard of living around the world without increasing our impact on that world. Renewables. The living world is, essentially, solar-powered. The earth’s plants capture three trillion kilowatt-hours of solar energy every day. That’s almost 20 times the energy we need – just from sunlight. Imagine if we phase out fossil fuels and run our world on the eternal energies of nature too! Sunlight, wind, water, and geo-thermal. At the turn of the century, Morocco relied on imported oil and gas for almost all of its energy. Today, it generates 40 percent of its needs at home from a network of renewable power plants, including the world’s largest solar farm. Sitting on the edge of the Sahara, and cabled directly into southern Europe, Morocco could be an exporter of solar energy by 2050. Within 20 years, renewables are predicted to be the world’s main source of power. But we can make them the only source. It's crazy that our banks and our pensions are investing in fossil fuels when these are the very things that are jeopardizing the future that we are saving for. A renewable future will be full of benefits. Energy everywhere will be more affordable. Our cities will be cleaner and quieter. And renewable energy will never run out. Oceans. The living world can’t operate without a healthy ocean, and neither can we. The ocean is a critical ally in our battle to reduce carbon in the atmosphere. The more diverse it is, the better it does that job. And, of course, the ocean is important to us all as a source of food. Fishing is the world’s greatest wild harvest. And if we do it right, it can continue because there’s a win-win at play. The healthier the marine habitat, the more fish there will be, and the more there will be to eat. Palau is a Pacific island nation reliant on its coral reefs for fish and tourism. When fish stocks began to reduce, the Palauans responded by restricting fishing practices and banning fishing entirely from many areas. Protected fish populations soon became so healthy that they spilt over into the areas open for fishing. As a result, the “no fish” zones have increased the catch of the local fishermen while at the same time allowing the reefs to recover. Imagine if we committed to a similar approach across the world. Estimates suggest that “no fish” zones over a third of our coastal seas would be sufficient to provide us with all the fish we will ever need. In International waters, the UN is attempting to create the biggest “no fish” zone of all. In one act, this would transform the open ocean from a place exhausted by subsidized fishing fleets to a wilderness that will help us all in our efforts to combat climate change. The world’s greatest wildlife preserve. Land use. When it comes to the land, we must radically reduce the area we use to farm so that we can make space for returning wilderness. And the quickest and most effective way to do that is for us to change our diet. Large carnivores are rare in nature because it takes a lot of prey to support each of them. For every single predator on the Serengeti, there are more than 100 prey animals. Whenever we choose a piece of meat, we too are unwittingly demanding a huge expanse of space. The planet cannot support billions of large meat-eaters. There just isn’t the space. If we all have a largely plant-based diet, we would need only half the land we use at the moment. And because we would be then dedicated to raising plants, we could increase the yield of this land substantially.
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The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries. It’s covered with small family-run farms with no room for expansion. So Dutch farmers have become expert at getting the most out of every hectare. Increasingly, they’re doing so sustainably. Raising yields tenfold in two generations while at the same time using less water, fewer pesticides, less fertilizer, and emitting less carbon. Despite its size, the Netherlands is now the world’s second largest exporter of food. It's entirely possible for us to apply both low-tech and high-tech solutions to produce much more food from much less land. We can start to produce food in new places. Indoors, within cities. Even in places where there’s no land at all. As we improve our approach to farming, we’ll start to reverse the land-grab that we’ve been pursuing ever since we began to farm which is essential because we have an urgent need for all that free land. Forests. Forests are a fundamental component of our planet’s recovery. They are the best technology nature has for locking away carbon. And they are centres of biodiversity. Again, the two features work together. The wilder and more diverse forests are, the more effective they are at absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. We must immediately halt deforestation everywhere and grow crops like oil palm and soya only on land that was deforested long ago. After all, there’s plenty of it. But we can do better than that. A century ago, more than three-quarters of Costa Rica was covered with forest. By the 1980s, uncontrolled logging had reduced this to just one-quarter. The government decided to act, offering grants to land-owners to replant native trees. In just 25 years, the forest has returned to cover half of Costa Rica once again. Just imagine if we achieve this on a global scale! The return of the trees would absorb as much as two-thirds of the carbon emissions that have been pumped into the atmosphere by our activities to date. One Principle. With all these things, there is one over-riding principle. Nature is our biggest ally and our greatest inspiration. We just have to do what nature has always done. It worked out the secret of life long ago. In this world, a species can only thrive when everything else around it thrives too. We can solve the problems we now face by embracing this reality. If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us. It’s now time for our species to stop simply growing, to establish a life on our planet in balance with nature. To start to thrive. When you think about it, we are completing a journey. Ten thousand years ago as hunter-gatherers, we lived a sustainable life because that was the only option. All these years later, it is once again the only option. Sustainability. We need to rediscover how to be sustainable. To move from being apart from nature to becoming a part of nature once again. If we can change the way we live on Earth, an alternative future comes into view. In this future, we discover ways to benefit from our land that help, rather than hinder, wilderness. Ways to fish our seas that enable them to come quickly back to life. And ways to harvest our forests sustainably. We will finally learn how to work with nature rather than against it. In the end, after a lifetime’s exploration of the living world, I’m certain of one thing. This is not about saving our planet; it’s about saving ourselves. Truth. The truth is that with or without us, the natural world will rebuild. In the 30 years since the evacuation of Chernobyl, the wild has reclaimed the space. Today, the forest has taken over the city. It’s a sanctuary for wild animals that are very rare elsewhere, and powerful evidence that however grave our mistakes, nature will ultimately overcome them. The living world will endure. We humans cannot presume the same. We’ve come this far because we are the smartest creatures that have ever lived. But to continue, we need more than intelligence. We need wisdom. There are many differences between humans and the rest of the species on Earth, but one that has been expressed is that we alone are able to imagine the future. For a long time, I, and perhaps you, have dreaded that future. But it’s now becoming apparent that it’s not all doom and gloom. There’s a chance for us to make amends, to complete our journey of development, manage our impact, and once again become a species in balance with nature. All we need is the will to do so. We now have the opportunity to create the perfect home for ourselves and restore the rich, healthy, and wonderful world that we inherited. Just imagine that!
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OUR CLUB’S ENVIRONMENT PROJECT Our Passport Club has a new Environmental service project!
In upcoming months, members will be available to speak with your club about this project. The Passport club members will collect these items and we will use our community contacts to repurpose them. One of our community contacts is London, Ontario - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. As we gain more contacts, we will expand our project. Would your club like to partner with us?
Contact Lynn Coates lynn.coates.1@outlook.com or Sue Storie sastorie.rotary@gmail.com for more information. Collections Update Wow! With our previous counts here is the new total: • • •
7086 bags + 126 milk & retail = 7212 bags 111 egg cartons + 27 = 138 Batteries 1125
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Thanks to Rotarian Rich Bouchard for promoting our PEP project through his website #Local and Race-to-Erase! Race to Erase - Hook Me Ups Race to Erase - May 28th What is a Hook-Me-Up? Hook-Me-Ups give those teams that collect them an advantage at a given challenge on Race Day. Participants receive points towards Hook-Me-Ups for completing a given task before Race Day (ie. donation drives). The more donations made, the more Hook-Me-Ups received. The Hook-Me-Up does not mean that you skip the challenge altogether, but it should give you a slight edge. You will receive the Hook-Me-Ups first thing in the morning on race day. They can only be used once, so choose wisely. Teams will receive one Hook-me-up for every 10 points they accumulate to a maximum of 50 points. Thanks for supporting our friends at River City Vineyard and the Rotary Passport Environmental Project. *Note: These (optional) Hook-Me-Up challenges need to be completed by Thursday, May 26 at Cash Collection Night. River City Vineyard - Personal Care Drive • Razors • Men’s boxers and/or boxer/briefs (Size Large) • Shampoo (any size bottle) • Shaving Cream • Combs • Brushes Items must be dropped off at Collection Night to receive the points. Five points per item Rotary Passport Environmental Project Look around your home for these recyclable items and keep them out of the landfill with The District 6330 Passport Rotary Club! • Milk bags • Plastic grocery bags • Egg cartons (top and bottom) • Used batteries • Pop/beer can tabs • Wax crayons • Highlighters • Yarn, fleece and flannel. Items must be dropped off at Collection Night to receive the points. • Five points for every grocery bag full of item • Register your team here.
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PROJECTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO – May 6 – ROTARY RANCH PARTY – May 6
PURCHASE OF TULIPS TO SUPPORT POLIO ERADICATION Order now from Rotarian Mariann for fall delivery - $25/box of 25
Ongoing - OUR PASSPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT
HELPING HANDS – IN PREPARATION FOR THE FALL starting in July
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From Lynn Coates Recently, PDG David Elliott and Area 4 AG Howard Shears were interviewed on 1290 CJBK (London) “Ask the Experts” promoting the Rotary Ranch Party on May 6. Click here to listen to this interview. Tickets. We are still hoping that more people will step up and buy tickets for the event. Ticket sales for those attending in person close on Friday, April 29. Virtual option. Given that many members are still uncomfortable with large gatherings, we have added a virtual option, with a $40 price tag. Sneak Peak. Also, here is a peek at what I have sent onto the Auction Committee for the Auction website. We have another donation coming in shortly. Bottle of Flavoured grapefruit vodka, Dior Skincare, Bottle of fragrance 90ml valued at $150.00 Many thanks to all the contributors for the Auction - remember all funds from the Auctions come back to the club for our donation to ShelterBox. There's room for two more at the Lynn and Rick table. When you buy your tickets please indicate you'd like to be at our table. Let me know as well, please. Lynn.Coates.1@outlook.com
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Goderich Golf – entitling the winner to one foursome of 18 holes for the Goderich Sunset Golf Club. Conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Tee times must be booked as per club policy, up to 7 days in advance, starting at 6:30 a.m. Rain check policy in effect. This certificate is valid weekdays or after 1:00 p.m. on weekends. Not redeemable for cash The total certificate must be used on same day and expires October 31, 2022.
Plus a Graphite Portrait valued at $300. Mounted, matted, and framed portrait of a child, adult, or pet. Offer expires one year from date of purchase. Visit my FB page at Watercolours and Pencil Portraits by Wendy Or Instagram #watercolours_by_wendy Or Wendy Jennings 519 851 4381 or email wendy.jennings@bell.net
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Click here for tickets.
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Changeover Training with ClubRunner https://site.clubrunner.ca/page/changeover-training
Of interest, I’m sure – Some Food for Thought
Why sitting too much is bad for your health First – It hurts your heart.
Sixth – You could get DVT.
Second – It can shorten your life.
Seventh – You’ll gain weight.
Third – Dementia is more likely
Eighth – Your anxiety might spike.
Fourth – You’ll undo all that exercise.
Ninth – It wrecks your back.
Fifth – Your odds of diabetes rise.
Tenth – It leads to varicose veins. Click this link to learn more.
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Beginning Friday, May 13, D6330 will be holding its second virtual RYLA Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders! Just like last year, the senior leaders have been hard at work putting together an amazing program of inspiring speakers, engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussion that will help students develop their leadership skills and potential and leave them feeling excited and ready to take on new challenges in their communities. Unlike last year, however, these amazing leaders have a year of virtual RYLA experience under their belts, and they are ready to deliver the next level of virtual RYLA! We are excited to share one exciting piece of this year's D6330 RYLA Seminar for Tomorrow's Leaders: the two phenomenal speakers we have lined! Dillon Mendes. First up, Dillon Mendes! Dillon is an alumnus of the Top 35 under 35 global changemaker awards, the co-founder of the social enterprise, PickWaste (featured on CBC, CTV, and CityNews), and a TEDx & youth speaker. Over the past four years, Dillon has travelled across North America, speaking to thousands of students about community impact and student leadership. Dan Edwards. Next up, we have Dan Edwards! Dan is a motivational speaker, co-author, and mental health advocate from Sarnia, Ontario. Dan speaks of how his life was greatly impacted in 2006 after his accident where he suffered a spinal cord injury. 10 years after his community raised $150,000 for his family following his injury, Dan founded the Do It For Sarnia campaign for The Bluewater Health Foundation, raising over $150,000 as of 2019 for The Bluewater Health Hospitals Mental Health & Addiction Services. Dan spoke at the Seminar last year, and absolutely wowed the audience with his message of inspiration, hope, and encouragement. •
SEMINAR - The seminar is Friday, May 13 in the evening and Saturday, May 14 during the day.
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Why should someone join Rotary? Click here for a short, important video.
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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Click the 4-way test above to hear the Four-Way Test.
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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
Click here for a short video.
Our 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. With EREY, we encourage you to contribute an amount you can afford every year.
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A VISUAL OF ROTARY D6330 – Areas and AGs
A Summary of D6330 Areas and AGs Area 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Description North Bruce Peninsula from Wiarton to Paisley, including Southampton, Port Elgin Western northern Bruce Peninsula, including Kincardine, Walkerton, Hanover, Goderich Mid-southwestern Ontario, including Listowel, St. Mary’s, Stratford, and Stratford Festival City London area – 5 clubs West to St. Clair River including Sarnia, Watford, Grand Bend, Petrolia In the U.S., west of the St. Clair River, including Fort Gratiot, Port Huron, south to Marine City and Algonac In the U.S., further west from St. Clair River – including Genesee Valley, Flint, south to Fenton Eastern Northern Bruce Peninsula, including Meaford, Owen Sound, Chesley, Markdale, and Thornbury In the U.S., west of St. Clair River including Clio, Lapeer, Imlay City Just north of Lake Erie, including Strathroy, St. Thomas, St. Thomas Railway, and London Lambeth
Area Governor Sonja Glass Rosemary Davis Paul Roulston Howard Shears Mike Hurry Diane Ives
Allen Tucker Patrick Petch
Jeffrey Ferweda Gerry Janssen
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A LITTLE HUMOUR
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INSPIRATION
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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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