Posted by Valrie Wafer, Vice-President & Director , Rotary International

In her  October 2021 Newsletter, Rotary International Director Valarie Wafer talks about the incredible celebration on September 2 when we graduated our district governors elect and heard from our inspirational leaders Trustee Barry Rassin and President Elect Jennifer Jones and the Governors Elect. She noted that the past 18 months have shown us that Rotary does not slow down during difficult times, in fact Rotary becomes stronger, with clear examples of Rotary in action. She reminded us of many event coming up : World Polio Day on October 24 (share your events with your community); our virtual Zone 28 & 32 summit November 2, 3 and 4th where together we will connect, be inspired and celebrate; the Rotary Foundation Gala planned for February 23rd and soon, Valarie will announce our Beyond Borders event for the Houston Convention..........

Because we are Better Together

Dear Rotarains, Rotaractors and the whole Rotary family in District 7070,

Doesn’t that just say it all?  What an incredible celebration we had on September 23rd!  The graduation of our district governors elect and hearing from our inspirational leaders Trustee Barry Rassin and President Elect Jennifer Jones.  The video messages from our Elect’s left me smiling long after it was finished, we are truly in the hands of leaders who are committed to furthering our membership, committed to diversity, Equity and Inclusion and supporting all of our areas of focus. If you weren’t able to join us it is posted on our Zone website.

It is now officially autumn in our part of the world.  And as the leaves begin to change colour , It is a reminder that despite the world live in today change is occurring, life is resuming and we are moving forward in Rotary.

As I travel around our Zones, I continue to be in awe of all that you have accomplished.  To the pandemic district governors, presidents, leaders and Rotarians you each inspire me as you have adapted.  The past 18 months have shown us that Rotary does not slow down during difficult times, in fact Rotary becomes stronger, with clear examples of Rotary in action.  Assisting our communities, engaging our members in service and becoming attractive to new members through new innovative club models. 

We are living our key strategic objectives of Increasing our ability to adapt, increasing our impact locally and globally and certainly promoting that Rotary responds.  I could not be more proud to be a Rotarian than I am today.

We have some exciting months ahead of us with events planned both in person and virtually.  October 24th  is World Polio Day, this year more than ever we need to advocate for vaccines and complete our promise to the children of the world.  We are almost there! Make sure you capture your events, share them with your community to show Rotary’s leadership and commitment to eradicating this disease,

We have some exciting months ahead of us with events planned both in person and virtually.  Make sure to mark your calendars for our virtual summit November 2, 3 and 4th where together we will connect, be inspired and celebrate.  You will not want to miss our Rotary Foundation Gala planned for February 23rd and soon we will announce our Beyond Borders event for the Houston Convention.

I want to thank the incredible Team that works tirelessly to bring these events to life.  The GETs training team, the technology support team, the communications group and the special events committees.  We couldn’t do any of this without you.  I thank you

 

Be Well and Be Safe !

Yours In Rotary,

Valarie

Valarie Wafer

Rotary International Vice President (2021-2022)

Rotary International Director (2020-22)

Rotary Club of Collingwood, South Georgian Bay

valarie.wafer@gmail.com