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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/
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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 November message November Focus on the Foundation (and Taj Mahal) District 6330 – Why Vaccines Matter Rotary Foundation – Foundation Moments Foundation Month Foundation Facts and an inspiration video LOOKING AHEAD IN ROTARY Giving Tuesday, November 30 UPDATE ON POLIO ERADICATION Polio House to House in Afghanistan Polio helpers don’t retire ROTARY ACTION GROUPS ESRAG WASH RAG Story from Uganda WASH RAG Ambassadors Online webinar BELRAG MALARIA PARTNERS ROTARY’S CORE VALUES
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CLUB NEWS How to tell friends about the Passport Club Activities and World’s Greatest Meal against Polio Rotary Areas of Focus PEP – our club project Challenges Catch-ups Happy Chats International Dates of Note 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 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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FOCUS ON THE ROTARY FOUNDATION Month of November
CLUB REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE World’s Greatest Meal to fight Polio November 3, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.
HAPPY CHATS ONLINE – JOIN US! Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. - Every Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Please join us. Click here! CLUB MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING November 23, 2021
CLUB BOARD MEETING November 24, 2021
*** Rotary Anthem
Click here to listen to the Rotary Anthem!
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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 November 2021
MY DEAR CHANGEMAKERS,
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I first discovered the value of service when I saw how a few simple acts can immeasurably change lives. It began when I joined others in my club for a project to bring toilets and clean drinking water to rural villages near our city. It moved forward when we promoted sanitation and provided opportunities for education across the country, thanks to generous gifts from supporters who believed in our projects as much as those of us on the ground did. There is no better time of the year to be reminded of that generosity than November, which is Rotary Foundation Month. As the charitable arm of Rotary International, The Rotary Foundation is the engine that powers so many Rotary projects throughout the world. The Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives. It is the Foundation that helps us to get closer to our goal of eradicating polio, to show more people how we promote peace through tangible actions, and to demonstrate the impact our projects have in our areas of focus. Consider some recent projects that were made possible by the Foundation. •
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The Rotary clubs of Guatemala La Reforma, Guatemala, and Calgary, Alberta, received an $80,000 global grant to organize a comprehensive plan to train nurses and rural health care workers to prevent and treat cervical cancer and to implement a sustainable system of referrals in seven regions of Guatemala. More than two dozen hospitals in Honduras received personal protective equipment for their medical staff thanks to a $169,347 global grant sponsored by the Rotary clubs of Villa Real de Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and Waldo Brookside-Kansas City, Missouri. The Rotary clubs of Cotonou Le Nautile, Benin, and Tournai Haut-Escaut, Belgium, received a $39,390 global grant to provide agricultural training at an ecologically responsible permaculture mini-farm connected to a center for children in Sowé, Benin. This will help a new generation of farmers become economically self-sufficient
I like comparing The Rotary Foundation to the Taj Mahal, a monument of one man’s love for a woman. The Foundation is a dynamic monument of our love for all of humanity. This month, I am asking all Rotary clubs to bring attention to the Foundation. It is what connects all Rotarians worldwide and transforms our collective passions into projects that change lives. Visit rotary.org/donate; once there, you will have an opportunity to give directly to the program you’re most passionate about. Thank you for giving your all to Rotary. You are the reason that Rotary is able to do more and grow more. Let’s continue to represent that important legacy this month, this year, and beyond as we Serve to Change Lives.
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ROTARY’S NOVEMBER FOCUS ON THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
Because RI President, Shekhar, mentions the Taj Mahal, it might be interesting to learn a little more about it.
The Story behind the Taj Mahal The Taj Mahal was built as a tomb for Mumtaz Mahal (“Chosen One of the Palace”) by her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān (reigned 1628–58). She died in childbirth in 1631, after having been the emperor's inseparable companion since their marriage in 1612. The Taj Mahal is symbol of love, commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to honour his favourite wife who died while giving birth to their 14th child. (Wikipedia) India’s most famous and widely recognized building, it is situated in the eastern part of the city on the southern (right) bank of the Yamuna (Jumna) River. Agra Fort (Red Fort), also on the right bank of the Yamuna, is about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the Taj Mahal. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taj-Mahal Click here for a video displaying and explaining the Taj Mahal.
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OUR OWN ROTARY DISTRICT 6330
Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect people from life-threatening and preventable diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted life-saving vaccine campaigns. As a result, there a growing risk of resurgence of vaccine preventable infections, including polio, measles, and tuberculosis. Rotary has advocated, distributed, and administered vaccines to help reduce polio cases by 99.9% worldwide. Clubs globally are using the same strategy to help end the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we show the importance of vaccines and why it’s one of the most reliable ways to protect yourself and future generations from infectious disease. Click here to read more.
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THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
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NOVEMBER IS ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH – HERE’S WHY! Each year, Rotary International highlights November as Rotary Foundation Month to emphasize the importance of and need for Rotarian support of The Rotary Foundation. Contributions from Rotarians around the world go to the Foundation's Annual Programs Fund, which provides grants and awards through Foundation programs; and the Permanent Fund, an endowment from which only the earnings are spent in support of Foundation programs, ensuring the long-term viability of the Foundation. Annual Fund – Your gift to the Annual Fund helps Rotary clubs take action today to create positive change in communities at home and around the world. Your contributions help us strengthen peace efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local economies, save mothers and children, protect the environment and fight disease. The Every Rotarian Every Year initiative asks every Rotarian to support The Rotary Foundation every year. In addition to contributing to the Annual Fund on a regular basis, members are encouraged to get involved in a Foundation project or program. Permanent Fund - Rotarians are invited to give a gift that will go beyond your lifetime - a donation to The Rotary Foundation's endowment, the Permanent Fund. This fund enables individuals to combine their gifts into a significant force to address the world's greatest needs for generations to come. In a Rotary year, about $8 million from the Permanent Fund is made available to support Foundation programs. The Permanent Fund is an endowment, and the funds are managed very differently from the Annual Programs Fund. The principal of a gift to the Permanent Fund is NEVER spent but is invested in perpetuity. Each year, the earnings are applied to fund educational and humanitarian programs of The Rotary Foundation and as District Designated Funds, as the Donor so designates at the time of making a bequest. Present earnings do not predict future returns and markets fluctuate, but the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation keep very tight controls on the types of investments made and manage the fund conservatively.
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Click here for an inspirational message about ending Polio now.
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LOOKING AHEAD IN ROTARY
GIVING TUESDAY – 30 NOVEMBER Read more about Giving Tuesday.
Please remember The Rotary Foundation as your charity of choice. A donation to our Annual Fund helps strengthen communities close to home and around the globe.
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UPDATE ON POLIO ERADICATION
Summary of new WPV and cVDPV viruses this week (AFP cases and ES positives): • • •
Nigeria: 37 cVDPV2 cases and 19 cVDPV2 positive environmental samples Senegal: one cVDPV2 case Somalia: one cVDPD2 case
This week, the GPEI got the greenlight to resume house-to-house vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan which had been halted for over three years. Starting November 8, the campaigns will target over 3.3 million children in parts of the country that were previously inaccessible. Read more below on this positive development. For many of the women and men who spent their careers fighting polio, retirement offers not rest and relaxation, but a continuation of their life’s work towards eradication. Across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, once and forever polio fighters are inspiring the next generation of eradicators with their commitment to the cause, and belief in the benefits of a polio-free future. Read more below in our latest feature story.
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)
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The vaccination campaign, which begins on November 8, will be the first in over three years to reach all children in Afghanistan, including more than 3.3 million children in some parts of the country who have previously remained inaccessible to vaccination campaigns. A second nationwide polio vaccination campaign has also been agreed and will be synchronised with Pakistan’s own polio campaign planned in December. Click here to read more about this.
For many of the women and men who spent their careers fighting polio, retirement offers not rest and relaxation, but a continuation of their life’s work towards eradication. Across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, once and forever polio fighters are inspiring the next generation of eradicators with their commitment to the cause, and belief in the benefits of a polio-free future. Click here to read more about this story.
And finally – Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two remaining polio endemic countries in the world. In Afghanistan, despite continuous concerted efforts by the polio programme to achieve polio free status, the battle to finish the last mile has become a pivoting challenge, resulting in an increase in the number of polio cases during the last three years. Unfortunately, poliovirus is currently spreading to the provinces that have remained polio free for a long time. Click here to read more about this setback.
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
Click here to watch a short video about ESRAG and the environment.
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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
Story from Kabarole, Uganda Sally and Keith Halsey spent two years as volunteer lecturers at a Teachers' College in Uganda. During this time, they worked with the Rotary Club of Saltash, Cornwall, UK as the International partner and the Rotary Club of Kabarole, Uganda as the Host club to accomplish a number of projects to improve this community. Large projects included improving a medical clinic and bringing clean water to the college. They also undertook some smaller projects like teaching students at a school how to make Tippy Taps. While Sally and Keith were living at the College, they had first-hand experience of having to cope without water. During the dry season, December to March, it was common for the students to have to walk to the local
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swamp to collect water for their daily needs, such as washing their clothes and bathing. But on many occasions, they would have to drink this water from the swamp stream, which was the same water used to wash their motorbikes. This caused bad stomach upsets and skin conditions. A Rotary Global Grant was applied for with funding from Saltash and a Canadian Rotary club and after five years of perseverance, in 2021 the college now has a water pump that is powered by Solar Panels. This pumps water from a small stream (not the swamp) which is filtered and then stored in a huge water tank. The project also included a flushing toilet block with a shower. The Rotary Club of Saltash Rotary Club received a letter of appreciation from the College Principal telling them how this project has transformed the lives of the students and staff. The electricity bill has been cut by 45% due to the Solar Panels.
Ambassadors – Opportunities – What’s a WASH Rotary Action Group Ambassador? The WASH Rotary Action Group Ambassadors are a corps of knowledgeable members who provide support and promotion of the WASH goals of WASH Rotary Action Group and The Rotary Foundation. Among other things, they may help fellow Rotarians in the following ways: 1. Provide speakers for club meetings and other events. 2. Share information/needs assessment data with others to enhance the quality, relevance and sustainability of projects undertaken in their region. 3. Provide local Rotarians with access to professionals worldwide who may address their district's need for expert advice in areas such as technology, sustainability, monitoring and evaluation, etc. 4. Liaise between their district and others to create partnerships that will facilitate project development and enhance funding opportunities.
Qualifications of Ambassadors Ambassadors are volunteer members of WASH Rotary Action Group and have a passion of WASH programs. They maintain a five-year membership in WASH Rotary Action Group. They must be able to communicate easily and be respected by Rotarians within their District.
Activities of Ambassadors Ambassadors are charged with promoting effective and sustainable Rotary water, sanitation and hygiene projects in their regions. To this end they may engage in the following activities as well as others relevant to the goals of the corps. • • •
Encourage and facilitate WASH Rotary Action Group memberships Develop and promote a “Speakers’ Bureau” to provide speakers for club meetings and district events. Encourage local activities within their region that will promote the objectives of WASH Rotary Action Group and WASH initiatives.
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Develop and maintain liaisons with municipal authorities, NGOs and other partners to support local clubs in developing sustainable projects through partnerships with these entities. Act as a conduit between WASH Rotary Action Group and their local clubs to provide the most current information about Rotary WASH related initiatives and objectives, e.g. posting articles in their district and club newsletters and alerting local Rotarians to upcoming Rotary webinars. Encourage resources within their region to engage in various Rotary and WASH Rotary Action Group pursuits; e.g., sustainable water, sanitation and behavior change initiatives. Disseminate information/needs assessment data about their region to others in Rotary in the effort to enhance the quality, relevance and sustainability of projects undertaken in their region. Identify individual Rotarians in their region that may support Rotary and WASH Rotary Action Group initiatives, in activities such as grant development, project review, school certification application scoring, project enhancement activities, etc. Reporting Responsibilities
Ambassadors are required to submit an annual activity report in May of each year for presentation at the Annual General Meeting held during the Rotary International Convention. For your interest, WASH Ambassadors near us include: Name
District District 6380
Location
Michigan, USA
Gary Sobotta
Michigan and Southwest Ontario District 6400
Ontario, Canada
Ron Arkell
Southeast Michigan and Southwest Ontario The 50 Rotary Clubs are in the heartland of North America demonstrating the very best that both countries have to offer. The District is joined by the very busy Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit/Canada Tunnel, and can be traveled within two hours from one end to the other end.
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District 7080
Aldo Villanovich
Bruce Lindsey
Ontario, Canada
We are more than 50 clubs and over 1500 members throughout Southwestern Ontario Canada. We are dedicated people who share a passion for both community service and friendship. District 9980 eClubs The District appears to be in New Zealand.
Gary Sobotta - the District 6380's Water Ambassador, became interested in water projects through one of the Vision for Clean Water's workshops. He managed a Global Grant that facilitated and trained 10 rural Ecuadorian communities to install a total of 654 bio-sand filters in 634 households and 20 schools. See his slide presentation to the left. District 6380 is involved in a $4 million collaboration with USAID to provide water and latrines in six regions of Ghana. See details in Gary's presentation that can be found on the website below. Click here to read more about this connection. Ron Arkell - is a Past President of Rotary Club of Windsor in District 6400. Aldo Villanovich - is Director of International Service for District 7080. Bruce Lindsey - is a Hydrologist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Bruce is a member of the Rotary E-Club of WASH, District 9980 (Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group) and he’s a member of Toastmasters, International. T he club members focus on WASH-related projects in impact areas that span the globe, and members are able to share best practices and other resources with each other and other Rotary clubs. The Rotary Club of WASH has endeavored to take on a comprehensive WASH in SCHOOLS (WinS) project and Global Grant through the Rotary Foundation and Rotary District 9980. Rotary E-Club of WASH is a Rotary e-club that is focused on global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The e-club format provides the fellowship of a community of professionals with a common interest in WASH issues. Click here to read more about the Rotary WASH E-Club.
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Click here to read more about the Rotary WASH E-Club.
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The word “BelRAG” stands for “Basic Education & Literacy Rotarian Action Group”. 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 1. Alleviate illiteracy. 2. Enhancing literacy teaching and learning globally, and 3. Helping to provide materials and equipment for literacy education at different leve ls. Like all Action Groups, it is an autonomous association of likeminded Rotarians, partners of Rotarians, and Rotaractors working in partnership with Clubs and Districts on literacy projects of mutual concern. As a club, how do we feel about literacy? BelRAG’s Mission and Goals •
Increasing general awareness of the severity of illiteracy throughout the world; its effect on the quality of the lives of individuals, families, communities , and nations from generation to generation.
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Increasing awareness among Rotarians, Rotary Clubs , and Rotary Districts of ways they can implement basic education and literacy projects that strengthen the capacity of communities to provide education and literacy to all.
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Assisting Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and Rotary Districts to increase the scale and effectiveness of their participation in the alleviation of illiteracy and its consequences supporting the pursuit of the Object of Rotary by providing programs for both children and adults and reducing gender disparity in education.
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Actively collaborate with Rotarians to establish partnerships for projects involving the other areas of focus.
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What Strategies will LitRAG/BelRAG use to achieve its Goals? The following strategies are among those that will be used to achieve BelRAG’s goals. •
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Publicize the extent and consequences of illiteracy in terms of human experience and welfare using a website, newsletters, pamphlets, diverse other publications, displays, and conferences; Attract and involve Rotarians, their partners and Rotaractors as Be lRAG members; Develop support systems for Rotary literacy activities, including the nomination of project advisers, and Develop productive relationships with appropriate non -Rotary organizations and agencies; e.g., International Literacy Association
If we are interested and motivated, h ere are a couple of literacy opportunities. Click the graphic for the link.
Note. I realize it’s late, but I’m thinking for next year .
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Malaria remains a primary cause of childhood illness and death in sub-Saharan Africa. More than 260,000 African children under the age of five die from malaria annually. Read the full landmark statement from the World Health Organization here. Click the button below to schedule a club presentation today or email us if you would like to get involved with Malaria Partners International and our fight to end malaria.
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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
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CLUB ACTIVITIES and RELEVANT “STUFF” Rotary at a Glance Rotary brings together a global network of passionate volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
WORLD’S GREATEST MEAL AGAINST POLIO
Steps on how to donate on the next page
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WORLD’S GREATEST MEAL with Rotary Club of District 6330 Passport How to make your donation to the Polio Fund During event Text our Foundation Chair, Allan Loiselle - 519-870-1529 Provide the following: • Name and whether Member, Guest, or Member of another club • Pledge amount and indicate USD or CND After the event – • • • • • • •
If you’re a Rotarian, make your donation online at https://my.rotary.org/en/ If you do not already have an account, click Register at the top right corner of the screen.. If you have an account Click Sign In at the top right. Click Donate and scroll down. Click Polio Fund Scroll down and complete all information requested and click SUBMIT.
You might also pay by cheque/check if that is more convenient. Make the cheque payable to The Rotary Foundation and indicate For the Polio Fund.
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OUR CLUB’S NEW ENVIRONMENT PROJECT Our Passport Club has a new 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.
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Links of Interest and Relevance • • •
Rotary International’s Videos Rotary Membership Channel Rotary on YouTube
Need to catch up from July? • Submit the name and email of someone to be added to our newsletter list. Send the information to Kitty. • Donate or recycle used clothing. Need to catch up from August? • Check out the Rotary Learning Centre and check out one or more items there. • Donate a Rotary Magazine to someone you know who might like to learn more about Rotary. • Click here to check out Rotary Basics. Need to catch up from September? • Donate a new or used book to a library, school, church, or any facility that accepts books for the benefit of their clients, or maybe a child or individual who needs a good book to read.
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Autumn Leaves! Click to listen.
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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U.N. INTERNATIONAL DATES TO NOTE (plus links)
WORLD TOILET DAY November 19, 2021 https://www.un.org/en/events/toiletday/ WORLD WATER DAY March 22, 2022 http://www.worldwaterday.org Friday, November 5 World Tsunami Awareness Day
Beginning November 8 International Week of Science and Peace
Tuesday, November 10 World Science Day for Peace and Development
Wednesday, November 11 Armistice Day
November 13 to 19 (WHO) World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Sunday, November 14 World Diabetes Day
Beginning November 15 International Week of Science
Monday, November 16 International Day for Tolerance
Friday, November 19 World Toilet Day
Thursday, November 25 International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
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Click the link 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
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 What’s the difference between a United States senator and a Canadian senator? In America, you must win an election to become a senator. In Canada, you have to lose one.
A Ukrainian from Winnipeg goes to the Motor Vehicle branch to apply for a driver’s licence. He has to take an eye test. The clerk shows him a card with the letters: CZWIXNOSTACZ “Can you read this?” the clerk asks. “Read it?” the Ukrainian replies. “I know the guy!”
Three hockey fans go mountain climbing. One climber is a devoted Canucks fan, one is a Maple Leafs fan, and one is a fan of the Canadiens. As they climb higher, they get into a heated argument about which of them is the most loyal to their particular team. Finally, as they reach the summit, the Vancouver climber takes a running leap and throws himself off the mountain, yelling, “This is for the Canucks.” Not wanting to be outdone, the Toronto fan walks to the edge of the precipice and yells, “This is for the Toronto Maple Leafs,” then pushes the Montreal Canadiens fan off the cliff.
It’s game seven of the Stanley Cup Final, and a man makes his way to his seat right at centre ice. He sits down, noticing that the seat next to him is empty. He leans over and asks his neighbour if someone will be sitting there. “No” says the neighbour. “The seat will stay empty.” “This is incredible,” said the man. “Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the Stanley Cup and not use it?” The neighbour says, “Well, actually, the seat belongs to my wife. She was supposed to come with me, but she passed away. This is the first Stanley Cup we haven’t been together at since we got married over 30 years ago.” “Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. That’s terrible. But couldn’t you find someone else, a relative or friend, to take the seat?” The man shakes his head. “No, they’re all still at the funeral.”
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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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