In Rotary, 23 February is our anniversary, and February is also the month when we focus on promoting peace. There is a reason for this: Contributing to peace and international understanding has been a high priority for us since our earliest days.
Here is further proof that in Rotary, we prefer action to words. This is Rotary at its best. I encourage you to visit rppi.ch to explore the projects and support them.
We have lasted 116 years because of our strong ethics, our passion for Service Above Self, and our unique approach to problem-solving. One of our greatest strengths is how we reach across our communities and across national, ethnic, religious, and political divisions to unite people of all backgrounds and to help others. This month, let’s celebrate our history and the many ways that Rotary Opens Opportunities to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace, our ultimate mission.
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District Governor Lisle Chase Monthly Message
Fellow Rotarians and the family of Rotary. Here we are seven months into our year, having learned new virtual skills and come to the realization that virtual meetings are here to stay.
The buzz words or phrases such as “north star”, “pivot”, and “Zoom fatigue”, have been spent and we are settled into the reality of what is now - normal. You have survived, as have I and we are conscious that COVID-19 is here to stay. It is up to us how we adapt and stay safe.
This month, we emphasize Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution. In recognition of this, our Peace committee is hosting a virtual District meeting on February 23rd, in honour of Rotary’s 116th Birthday.
As you all know by now, the 2021 District Conference will be virtual, but it will be really exciting and well worth your time. Please ensure that your club registers at District 7030 Conference 2021 – Saint Lucia.
Stay safe and stay tuned as we provide more information on the District level activities.
Watch District Governor Monthly Video Message
Rotary Monthly Focus
Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. Half of them are children.
Rotary creates environments where peace can happen.
Our commitment to peacebuilding today answers new challenges: how we can make the greatest possible impact and how we can achieve our vision of lasting change?
Join the Rotarian Action Group for Peace to explore resources and support to advance peace efforts and turn ambitious ideas into life-changing realities.
Time To Join Rotary Fellowships and Rotary Action Groups
District 7030 continued the Special Events series with engaging presentations in January on how to Join Rotary Fellowships and Rotary Action Groups.
Coming Up This Month
23rd February: Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
In February we focused on Peacebuilding and got an opportunity to delve into the Journey of Rotary Peace Fellow, Christine Charlot.
Watch District Special Events Recap
A Place For Peace
District Initiatives
Childhood Obesity Prevention
District Governor Lisle Chase and Chair of the District Childhood Obesity and Prevention Committee (COP) Virginia Asin Oostburg , are pleased to announce the launch of the English version of the informational book , “ On Bon Manjé – Eat well, move well, for good health” .
This book is the first in a series of COP’s products intended to support and facilitate the uptake of Childhood Obesity Prevention projects by Clubs.
“On Bon Manjé” is being made available to all Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs through Assistant Governors, Presidents and Secretaries.
To learn more about “On Bon Manjé“ – Eat well, move well for good health , its objective, its origin, and its authors see message from DG Lisle.
Over 800 participants tuned in to be part of this 2 day weekend virtual experience and were engaged by exciting facilitators, activities and discussions.
Kudos to the RYLA team on hosting such an extraordinary event. Some of the sessions are available for viewing here
District 7030 Membership Updates
People of Action...Clubs In Service
Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown) Guyana in Action
This edition we will spotlight the opportunities opened by Newly formed club Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown) Guyana and showcase some amazing projects undertaken by the Club in December. We hope that the energy of this new club spurs endless Opportunities for the entire District.
District P.E.T.S & Conference
District 7030 P.E.T.S. and Conference 2021 is going to be held virtually and still promises to be exciting and invigorating for all of the Rotary Family.
The entire Rotary family is encouraged to Register Today for this experience.
* Rotary Club US$500 (+ transaction fees)
Every year, Rotary awards up to 130 fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders to study at one of our peace centers. The district can endorse as many qualified candidates as we wish, anywhere in the world, at no cost to the district. Learn more about the application process, which begins in February, and how you can support the Peace Centers.
Rotary-Rotaract Mentor Programme
What better way to give back to the community and develop the youth than through a District 7030 Mentorship programme. In this initial phase several Rotaractors have reached out to indicate interest in receiving knowledge transfer, guidance, motivation and mentorship across several fields of expertise.
If you have time please see message from PDG Lara Quentrall-Thomas on how you can get involved and become a mentor today.
Launch of Rotary Works
Zones 33 & 34 presents Rotary Works, an initiative which offers professional resources, guidance and financial assistance to Rotarians and Rotaractors in career transition.
With a series of webinars and one and one coaching already planned for 2021, this initiative is designed to give Rotatarians sustained business success and skills to flourish in their careers.
This is an opportunity for Rotarians to get involved and offer their skills to help build the programme as well as for others who could benefit from the programs being offered.
For anyone interested in scheduling a 10-15 minute presentation on Rotary Works at an upcoming district or club event, contact Susan Courter.
The ClubRunner Mobile App is your key to connect to your club and District 7030 on the go! Completely free to download and use and available to ALL ROTARIANS AND ROTARACTORS in District 7030, this app will let you access key info while you're on the go.
Using the newly upgraded ClubRunner services from District 7030, the ClubRunner Mobile App is completely independent of whether your club subscribes to ClubRunner itself or not. That means everyone in District 7030 can download, use and benefit from the app.
If your club already subscribes to ClubRunner, then everything is already integrated into the District 7030 ClubRunner and you can use the same username and password you were assigned to log on to the ClubRunner Mobile App.
If your club does not subscribe to ClubRunner, you can use your pre-assigned username and password to log on to the ClubRunner Mobile App.
Password protected just like a website, the ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to view club member directories, contact members and executives, read the latest articles posted to the district website, learn more about upcoming events and speakers, view meeting details and track attendance statistics, right from your smartphone or tablet!
The ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to to:
View Member Directory Profiles
Immediately view the most up to date member directory, upon login. You can browse member profiles which give you the necessary contact information you need to connect with just one click. Make a call or text, email them directly from your device, or even add them to your contacts list.
View and Contact Your Club/District Executives and Directors
View and contact your club/district executives and directors from current, past and future years. You can browse their profiles and connect with one tap.
View Posts on Your Website
View the latest feed of home page stories that are on the District 7030 website directly on your phone and never miss any information!
Learn More About Upcoming Events
Access all upcoming District 7030 events and calendar items, and view event details, including associated links, download files and venue maps. View who the latest speakers are and learn more about presentation topics.
View Club Details
View meeting days, times and venues, complete with a Google map for directions through the new Club Info page right from your phone. Even get quick access to contact club Presidents, Area/Assistant Governors and District Governor.
Keep Track of Attendance
Keep track of attendance stats for individuals and clubs. Easily view which meetings you attended, missed and made up and get a quick glance at your attendance percentage for the year.
We've all wanted to be better connected and we all find ourselves seeking contact information for persons and/or club information - now, with the ClubRunner Mobile App, we can eliminate these problems entirely and move forward as a better, more networked and efficient District.
If you do not know or have forgotten either your username or password for ClubRunner, or never received any credentials for ClubRunner, or need any assistance with logging on to ClubRunner, please contact the District 7030 Support Team admin@rotarydistrict7030.org
Join District 7030 Facebook Groups
Members and Clubs are encouraged to join the new District 7030 Groups on Facebook. Participate in one or as many groups as you would like and invite your friends, colleagues or anyone you think may be interested...groups are open to all. Not only will you be able follow information and updates posted within each group, but also, you are free to post and share yourselves! Whether you are interested in District Programs such as Peace-Building, Childhood Obesity Prevention, Environmental Sustainability and Interact, or want to find the latest information about various club service projects, activities and events within District 7030, there is a group for you!
Did You Know...
The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International. It is a non-profit that is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of The Rotary Foundation who share its vision of a better world. Its sole mission is to support the efforts of Rotarians through Rotary’s mission, and the achievement of world understanding and peace through local, national and international humanitarian and educational programs in your back yard and around the globe. Thank you for supporting The Rotary Foundation and its work..
Rotary is excited to share about a new online tool that will give individuals another powerful means to raise the funds necessary to support the Foundation. Rotary's new peer-to-peer fundraising platform, Raise for Rotary, is now live! Raise for Rotary is easy to use – even on your mobile device – and a fun way to create a personalized virtual fundraiser to share with your friends and family, and gain support for your favorite Rotary cause. You can set up a fundraiser for any occasion, such as a birthday, anniversary, or to mark an important event like World Polio Day. Or you can take on an individual challenge to raise funds, such as a bike ride, or fundraise as part of a team of people raising money for the same cause.
As some clubs begin a return to the new normal, the ability to still include a streaming option for those unable to attend meetings will add value to a member’s club experience. It will allow members, young and old, to participate in club meetings even if they are physically unable to attend for whatever reason. Technology might even open up a new membership type for your club with virtual classifications. If anything, this could be an invaluable retention tool for those members teetering on the edge of leaving Rotary. So, while it may be some time until all Rotarians are comfortable with attending "in-person" Rotary meetings like we have always had, clubs are considering alternative solutions that not only allow us to connect, but also, allow us to engage. Enter hybrid meetings… This type of meeting combines the benefits of in-person and virtual interactions so that each event can reach its highest potential.
You can not only participate in Professional Development Courses via the Rotary Learning Center, but also, have access to an ever-increasing number of training and learning tools for all things Rotary.
The new issue of the "Rotary" magazine (formerly "The Rotarian") is out. Subscribe to the digital version now to receive it regularly and on time each month via email.
Submissions
Interested in having your Club's activities or member's stories featured in one of the District publications (Newsletter, Website, Social Media)?
Please send articles, videos, photos and/or links to such via email to:
