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March 24
 
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March 3
 
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March 13
 
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Craig Harding
March 15, 2019
4 years
 
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Mar 22, 2023 7:00 AM
Relay for Life
Mar 29, 2023 7:00 AM
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News
Brighton Rotary News Mar 15 2023
Members: 9 (Chris via Zoom from the sunny and hot Dominican)
 
Guests: Rotarian Laurie McKeen from the Cobourg Club
 
We were all on Zoom today at short notice as our cook was sick today. Wishing Sue good health soon.
 
Correspondence:
 
1. Thank you card from New Life Women's Home..
 
DG Iosif’s weekly report:
 
This past Wednesday, on the 8th of March at the Rotary Global Classroom at Durham College in Oshawa we celebrated International Women's Day. What a celebration it was, we were delighted to hear from 4 change makers in our own District in a year that we celebrate the first Woman RI President Jennifer Jones. To learn more about this momentous evening, Dave has created a special story on our district website: https://rotary7070.org/Stories/district-7070-international-women-s-day-march-8-2023-embrace-equity-live-from-the-rotary-global-classroom-outstanding-success
 
Rotary District 7070's Response to the Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria.
A Disaster Response Fund for Turkey and Syria has been created where Districts can donate some of their DDF to use by donating a portion to a Rotary Foundation fund to "do good in the world." District 7070 is in the process of Donating $25000 USD from our DDF to this fund.
If you need more info on how you can help there victims in Türkiye and Syria, please reach out to Niecy at: niecydillon@royallepage.ca
Below we have a number of exciting events, training opportunities and  happenings in our district.  I encourage you to sign up and hope to see you there!
Upcoming Happenings in our District!
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 19th, starting at 11:30 Bloor & St. George
Once again Toronto Club together with other Rotary Clubs have organized the  St.Patrick's Day Parade Rotary Participation! Come on out, bring the family, let's show our Rotary spirit! This year we will have a few vehicles taking part in the parade. Sign up today!
 
Marketing & Membership Apprenticeship Program
Super Charge your Club’s Public Image & Membership with hands on tools and strategies.  President Elects, Membership and Marketing Committee Members - as Rotary or Rotaract Club members are you interested in increasing your membership, awareness and online fundraising?  Learn tried practices that have been game changers in Rotary.  A three part series - 90 minutes sessions each from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, where you will get a chance to setup and learn tools and techniques that simply work.  
  1. Introduction & setup the tools for your Club – Thursday Mar 23
  2. Test the tools - Thursday April 13 
  3. Accelerate your Marketing - Thursday May 18
What you’ll learn: How to attract more members, a redefined new member process, how to do social media posts effectively, how to save as a non-profit or charitable Rotary or Rotaract club.  Apply the newly learnt skills and watch the magic unfold in 2023-2024! 
We’ll practice: Social Media strategies; Linktr.ee; Create a Join Us button & form; Create & be ready to post on your social media live with Canva and more;  Did you know you can use Artificial Intelligence to help?
Skills needed: Basic computer and social media skills are helpful 
 
Mindbody Moments: A Series on Everyday Wellness with Paige!
Topic: Spirituality & Gratitude 
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Time: 8:30pm-9:00pm
Join Paige Fernandes on another monthly wellness talk on March 29, 2023 at 8:30pm. The purpose of these sessions are to teach quick, fun and effective wellness strategies that help you manage stress, create positive health behaviours and improve your health and wellbeing. In just 20-30 minutes, she will teach wellness strategies you can easily implement in your day to day routine. This session will focus on gratitude, its benefits and teach a gratitude practice. Please register on ClubRunner or email paigefernandes1@gmail.com. The zoom link will be sent out closer to the event. Hope to see you there!
 
PUBLIC IMAGE / TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
APRIL 1 , 2023 : Based on your Club's Website and Social media, would YOU join your club? That is what prospective members are viewing today. 
Perhaps it is time to BOOST your public image and come to our 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner . Set for Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 in Cobourg Public Library . Bob Wallace and Dave Andrews are setting up a 2023 joint Public Image / Technology Workshop filled with tips and “how to’s” regarding club public image , club websites, club social media, MyRotary, & Clubrunner . Set for Saturday, Apr 1, 2023 in Cobourg Public Library . Here are just some of the topics we will be covering:
  • Your Clubrunner website
  • Clubrunner app
  • MyRotary
  • Club Social media  - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc
  • Getting Media coverage for your club – Do’s and Don’ts & some tips
  • Rotary Brand Center (media examples, logos,  photos)
  • Writing stories
  • Using photos (do’s and don’ts and trademarks)
  • The 2022-23 website refresh program: has your club website been refreshed - prospective members are checking you out
Note: All D7070 Rotarians have been asked to send a list of what they wanted to see at the workshop. Just send your list to Bob and Dave (get your suggestions in to us TODAY).  Workshop will be no charge to register , but  you will receive a  $40 invoice if “no show”. Please register TODAY right HERE: https://rotary7070.org/event/public-image-and-technology-workshop/
Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup
 
Our 3rd Annual Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup Event (GLWC) is quickly approaching!  Please mark your calendar for Saturday April 22 (Earth Day).  More information to come from your District Environmental Action Committee. Thank you - Dan Coombes - Chair GLWC (dancoombes4@gmail.com)
Rotary Clubs in District 7070 -TAKE NOTE!!
The 2023 Rotary Youth Leadership Symposium (RYLS) is taking place, May 11-14, 2023 at the Ganaraska Forest Centre!  The 3-night experience is geared toward youth between the ages of 17-23 and will offer an inspiring program including: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Reconciliation and Land Based Education, Hands-on Activities, Group Dynamics, Public Speaking, Outdoor Survival and GPS Geocache adventures along with campfires, friendship and tons of fun and learning!!!  All this for only $375 per participant which covers all programs, accommodation, and meals.  Rotary Clubs are encouraged to find and sponsor eligible participants within their community, as well as members of the Rotaract and Interact Clubs that they host.  There are only 30 spots available!  Applications and further information for RYLS 2023 can now be found at this link:   https://rotary7070.org/stories/rotary-youth-leadership-symposium-(ryls)-is-may-11-14-2023-apply-today Due date for submission is March 31st , 2023. #rotary7070
Have a great March Break! 
DG Iosif
Final thought:
Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him wag his tail.
 
 
Smile: blush
 
A senior citizen said to his eighty year old buddy, 'So I hear you're getting married?'
'Yep.'
'Do I know her?'
'Nope'
'This woman, is she good looking?'
'Not really.'
'Is she a good cook?'
'Naw, she can't cook too well.'
'Does she have lots of money?'
'Nope, poor as a church mouse.'
'Well, then, is she good in bed?'
'I don't know.'
'Why in the world do you want o marry her?'
'Because she can still drive.'
 
Announcements:
  • Some of us attending Capitol Theatre July 21 to see Prairie Nurse. Tickets $45 each. Anyone else want to join us? Clay asked and paid.
  • R Clay gave update regarding Elizabeth. Elizabeth is working with AURA to complete forms. St. Paul's setting up account for Elisabeth.
  • Outbound youth exchange student Nika will be going to Poland on exchange, her first choice. Next get together for students April 22.
  • Next board meeting will be held at R Daniel's home on Tuesday March 28 at 6:30pm
  • We are looking for speakers for April
  • Next bottle drive April 15
  • No Frills raffle before May long weekend. .R Chris arranging tickets from Willow.
  • Rotarian's have to update 'Smart Serve' certification by July 1.
  • Kiwanis Fishing Derby going ahead in 2023. Checking if we are needed at Gosport weight station?
  • R Murray is being honoured for years of service by the Brighton Library board Friday March 24th at 2pm. Please advise Murray's daughter if planning to attend.
  • R Daniel arranging small concert at the Smoke House for April 15th.
  • R Laurie advised that the Cobourg Rotary Club is looking for a Treasurer for the club.
  • Watershed Clean up April 22 T-shirts available
  • Loyalist College having Spring Awards Mixer March 30, noon to 2pm.
Song: No singing on Zoom
 
Sharing Pot: No pot on Zoom
 
Happy Bucks: happy family coming but not so much now that they are here, clock running down, still have meeting, got computer working, met Rudy at Smoke House, R Daniel on Zoom, made it back to town, that some many made it on Zoom meeting, great to see everyone, visit to son's and spoiling kids, grand-daughter's 7th birthday.
 
Rotary Minute:
 
March is Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month.
Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life.
When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families. Through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.
The Rotary Foundation has invested over $148 million dollars in water, sanitation, hygiene and water resource management interventions globally.  When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. We don’t just build wells and walk away.
Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact.
If you are interested in initiating or participating in a project for this focus area, please contact: PDG Ron Denham, Chair Emeritus of WASRAG (the Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group). Ron, is a member of the Eglinton Rotary Club.
Stories
Polio Plus - We are this close
R Joyce shared TED Talk by RI president Jennifer Jones:
 
End Polio Now
 
 
https://www.glenellynrotary.org/Stories/jennifer-jones-rotary-member-ted-talk
 
 
 
Service Above Self