ADG Linda Raney hosted this meeting involving 6 Rotary Clubs and DG Ron's presentation to all.
The six clubs are from Durham West (Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge, Whitby and Whitby Sunrise) and Brighton.
Each club presented a brief overview of their Club.
Ajax president Heather said their club was Awesome, doing a polar plunge and Catch the Ace as new fundraisers. They are celebrating 70 years this year. They are proud of their colaborations.
President Joyce with help of R Liesje gave a brief overview of our upcoming Spirit of Applefest backyard concert, and the Friendship Tree program.
Pickering's President Sean shared a video of their clubs activities. They are building new relationships and maintaining old. They are working with a hybrid model for their meetings.
Uxbridge's President Michael explained that Uxbridge is 25 years old this year with 49 members. They have produced a history of the club. Projects include a band shell, skate park and a pump park as legacy projects. Fundraisers include a $1million hole in one challenge. They have shifted gears and adapted.
Whitby's President Dan had his daughter interview him as like the 'Breaking News'. They prepare a monthly schedule with social events and service. They have formed a Presidential Team of Past President, President and President Elect to plan in three years in advance similar to District governance. They updated and refreshed their web site to be more emmersive and educational.
Whitby Sunrise have a shared Presidents role with 96 members. They were working to keep active and engaged.
Host Linda then introduced DG Ron. See Ron's bio in the August 25th Service Wheel.
District Governor Ron is making this our Pivot Back Year.
He thanked all Rotarians in the District.
He briefly introduced the District Leadership Team. For more info visit the District web site.
Theme for District 'Serve to Change Lives'.
Each One Bring One.
Looking to expand and create two new Rotary Clubs and a Rotaract Club.
There are now Seven (7) areas of focus with the Environment as the new area of focus.
Foundation Walk Sunday September 26th at 9am and 1pm.
September 30th all are encouraged to wear orange as part of the Truth and Reconciliation.
World Polio Day is October 24th each year. Because that is a Sunday this year, on October 21st the District is hosting a special Polio Presentation by Dr. Bob Scott on line at 7pm.
We are planning to re-initiate the Youth Exchange Program in 2022 / 2023.
There are seven Presidential Conferences this year.
Days of Service will include - Watershed Cleanup, bottle drives and tree planting. District would like us to recruit 25% of volunteers outside Rotary.
DG Ron promoted the District Conference May 13 to 15, 2022. Be a Driver for Change. Hugs and Handshakes. Cost for weekend now $299 with special room rate of $129/night.
Then RI Convention in Houston June 4-8, 2022.