Rotary Relief & PETS Updates

NEWS TO NOTE

UKRAINE AID ROTARY STYLE  - ДОПОМОГА УКРАЇНІ В РОТАРІЙНОМУ СТИЛЬІ
 
SHELTER BOX
 
Rotary International partner Shelter Box is fully engaged and on the ground in Ukraine. 

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military operation on Ukraine.

According to the UN, more than 1 million people have reportedly already fled Ukraine to neighboring countries. Others are sheltering where they can, in places like metro stations.  The situation is developing rapidly, and the death toll is rising.

This latest escalation in military action comes after eight years of ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.

ShelterBox is responding to the Ukraine crisis and sending a team to eastern Europe. We will be sending aid, and are working to understand the type of emergency shelter people need.

You can learn more about their objectives and directly support their efforts here.
 

The Rotary Midwest President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) is one of the largest multi-district PETS in the United States.  It was formed in 2012 with a view to becoming a premier training event with the atmosphere of a mini Rotary International Convention by leveraging the expertise and buying power of seven Rotary Districts from Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin, Districts 6220, 6250, 6270, 6420, 6440, 6450, 6460.

With the ability to host exceptional speakers, informative workshops, detailed district training sessions, fellowship and networking, the basic purpose of our PETS is to motivate our 500+ attendees including club presidents-elect, presidents-elect nominee and assistant governors to ensure they are extremely well prepared for their year of service.

Rotarians and future club presidents Mitch Portugal and Sandy Frum attended this weekend! We look forward to their report on Tuesday! 

 
 
UKRAINE AID ROTARY STYLE  - ДОПОМОГА УКРАЇНІ В РОТАРІЙНОМУ СТИЛЬІ
From Gov. Kevin this week:
 
Many members of District 6440 are inquiring how we might best support efforts in this crisis. 
We have evaluated several ongoing activities and communicated with Rotary leadership seeking guidance how you as individuals and/or clubs may take action. 
 
In that spirit I am writing this email to inform you of several ways that you and your Rotary club can provide aid.  This is certainly not all inclusive, and we encourage you to support any legitimate humanitarian efforts as you may desire.
 
For those who would like to donate through the District 6440 Charitable Fund we have activated an online Ukraine donation portal.  Once we have collected significant funds we will determine where to best contribute for relief efforts.  Please select option one at this link to donate through District 6440:  https://form.jotform.com/62386028569971
 
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