FEBRUARY IS PEACE BUILDING AND CONFLICT PREVENTION MONTH
Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. Half of them are children.
We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts.
FROM THE DESK OF GOVERNOR ANNE - OUR STRENGTHENING ROTARY CAMPAIGN
Starting the week of January 31, 2022 - we are trying something new aimed at supporting and helping all of our clubs in our District.
It is based on some recent research that has been done by our Zone that found the Rotary clubs with strong attraction rates of new members and low attrition rates of current members not renewing their membership, shared five key characteristics.
1. These vital clubs get the message out clearly and effectively about what Rotary is and what is our impact.
2. They create a sense of pride in their club by showcasing to the members and the community how we help our local and global community.
3. Have membership goals (both attraction and attrition goals).
4. Take action to meet those goals with the help of Board / Membership committee.
5. Offer service projects where those who are not yet Rotarians are welcome.
It is with great excitement that I am writing to let you know that Nick and I will be starting the 2022-23 Rotary year as President of Rotary International on a tour from coast to coast to coast across Canada.
WE ARE NOW ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT 7090, INC.
The long-awaited day finally arrived when the members of the newly formed Incorporated Board met virtually on January 7th to discuss and pass the resolutions to officially launch the District as an incorporated organization in New York State and Ontario. The official incorporation date of July 1, 2021 matches the Rotary year, and as such, requires only one audit of the District finances.
The Rotary Foundation Scholarship Committee of District 7090 is pleased to be able to award 3 scholarships to deserving high school graduating students!
TWO - $1,000.00 USD Awards
ONE - $1,500.00 USD Award for a student with a median family income of less than $37,000 USD or Canadian /year
This month’s Board Corner is structured as a series of Questions and Answers. These are current topics and, if you have your own questions to offer, we would be happy to hear from you.
1. Why does the District have a ‘governance committee’? What is the purpose?
Every Rotary club has a governance ‘system’. That is how the club directs and controls itself. Not all systems in place are good ones. The governance committee can help improve your club’s governance system.
As you know as part of Governor Anne’s mission to increase membership through Service Projects our District is encouraging every Rotary and Rotaract Club to once again participate in this Rotary Area of Focus-Protecting the Environment. We will be joining 14 Districts surrounding the Great Lakes in the largest international Service Club initiative. Below is an Action Plan for which we are seeking your Club’s approval. It is our hope and belief that this year COVID restrictions will be lifted allowing us to proceed during Earth Week.
District 7090 Centre for Coaching’s 1st session of the 2022 season was offered virtually on Saturday, January 22nd. The session focused on coaching as a leadership model with real-life situations as examples and is available to all Rotarians in Zones 28-32.
Again this year, with all of the pandemic restrictions that we live with, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise found a way of making the year end on a positive note. Once again Bettyann Carty took to organizing a fun and nutritious meal for the residents at the Indwell Hambleton Hall accommodation in Simcoe.
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines through its Communications Committee has just launched its member bulletin called The Rotary Record. The intent is that The Record will play an integral role in creating and showcasing who they are, the community activity St. Catharines Rotarians are involved in, and will profile people and places the club has touched.
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to welcome new members Laura Corder (pictured left) and Angela Wyrcimaga (pictured right). Inducted virtually at the Club’s January 12th Zoom meeting, Membership Chair Marlene Mader visited each of the new members, all fully masked of course, to present them with their New Member packages.
On November 30, the members of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise, along with Past District Governors Bob Artis and Kevin Crosby, had a social with their soon-to-be satellite club, the Rotary Satellite Club of Buffalo Sunrise - Eastside.
January was an amazing month for the Rotary Club of Fonthill.
Raise the Arches:
After the Town of Pelham officially approved the club’s flagship project, Pelham’s Raise the Arches, the club has kicked off the final fundraising drive to deliver on this exiting project. Construction completion target is for completion in time for Summerfest 2022 and the Canada Summer Games being held in Niagara. This construction project will replace the previous iconic Pelham Arches in the center of Fonthill. The previous arches were a temporary structure but the replacement arches will be permanent.
Rotary@Noon has been looking for new ways of fundraising for its local community initiatives, particularly post COVID, and while doing research came across a great not-for profit called FlipGive (https://www.flipgive.com/) that has been useful to the club and could be a benefit to other Rotary clubs.
As the Rotary Club of Fort Erie strives to continue its service above self during a pandemic; one such result is that the Town of Fort Erie installed a sign to acknowledge the club's continual effort in keeping Waverly Beach Park "green", ironically right after the recent "white" out snow storm. As President Vince notes, "This is Free public image"!
Mike Harrington, PE of the Westfield-Mayville Rotary Club joined three other speakers on Chautauqua Sunrise to invite the general community to participate in an upcoming District 7090 funded conference on Dementia. View the show here: https://youtu.be/bx0csBtG4Sk
Further proof that members often give us our best programs! Grand Island Rotary’s January morning 'Zoom' meeting featured GI Rotarian Brian Graham with information he picked up from our Erie County and school sources to present an informative review of where we were and are now, on COVID infections in the Grand Island community.
It’s 2022! Happy New Year from the Rotary Club of Hamilton After Five (aka Tonic)! Tonic Rotarians got into the spirit of giving leading up to the holidays!
Rotary’s Clowns for Kids recognizes our generous donors and corporate sponsors for their support of our Club’s work in the community. Since 2008, Rotary Clowns for Kids has raised over $444,000 for local children’s charities.
Rotary members in Ukraine are helping neighbors return to their homes, distributing supplies from other countries, and organizing long-term aid — all despite being affected by the war
Across Europe, Rotaract members are using digital tools to share information and coordinate to help people who have been affected by the war in Ukraine
Six Rotary members were honored in March as People of Action: Champions of Girls’ Empowerment during Rotary Day with UNICEF in New York City. This distinction recognizes the honorees’ commitment to improving girls’ access to education, health, and sanitation and hygiene resources, as well as their work to create environments where girls can flourish.
Two cargo planes packed with tons of medical equipment have already been flown from Chicago, USA, to Ukraine where members helped to unload the supplies.
Rotary responds to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in UkraineEVANSTON, ILL,. April 5, 2022 – Rotary announced today that it has raised more than $7 million to support locally-led relief efforts
1. These vital clubs get the message out clearly and effectively about what Rotary is and what is our impact.
Greetings Rotary friends,
finally arrived when the members of the newly formed Incorporated Board met virtually on January 7th to discuss and pass the resolutions to officially launch the District as an incorporated organization in New York State and Ontario. The official incorporation date of July 1, 2021 matches the Rotary year, and as such, requires only one audit of the District finances. 
February 24th, 2022 on ZOOM from 5.30 – 6.30
This month’s Board Corner is structured as a series of Questions and Answers. These are current topics and, if you have your own questions to offer, we would be happy to hear from you.
The Khazimula growing tunnel has been erected. The plastic/netting installation was delayed, as it was very windy, but will be completed shortly. 
ub of Ellicottville made good use of its District Grant. The club's local food pantry received shelves, storage vessels and tables. 
Again this year, with all of the pandemic restrictions that we live with, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise found a way of making the year end on a positive note. Once again Bettyann Carty took to organizing a fun and nutritious meal for the residents at the 
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines through its Communications Committee has just launched its member bulletin called The Rotary Record. The intent is that The Record will play an integral role in creating and showcasing who they are, the community activity St. Catharines Rotarians are involved in, and will profile people and places the club has touched. 
Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is pleased to welcome new members Laura Corder (pictured left) and Angela Wyrcimaga (pictured right). Inducted virtually at the Club’s January 12th Zoom meeting, Membership Chair Marlene Mader visited each of the new members, all fully masked of course, to present them with their New Member packages.
On November 30, the members of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise, along with Past District Governors Bob Artis and Kevin Crosby, had a social with their soon-to-be satellite club, the Rotary Satellite Club of Buffalo Sunrise - Eastside. 
n amazing month for the Rotary Club of Fonthill.
Rotary@Noon has been looking for new ways of fundraising for its local community initiatives, particularly post COVID, and while doing research came across a great not-for profit called FlipGive (
Further proof that members often give us our best programs! Grand Island Rotary’s January morning 'Zoom' meeting featured GI Rotarian Brian Graham with information he picked up from our Erie County and school sources to present an informative review of where we were and are now, on COVID infections in the Grand Island community.
The Child Advocacy Center of Buffalo (CAC), an organization dealing with children who have been physically and sexually abused, needs stuffed animals!
It’s 2022! Happy New Year from the Rotary Club of Hamilton After Five (aka Tonic)! Tonic Rotarians got into the spirit of giving leading up to the holidays!
The Rotary Club of Brantford-Sunrise is excited to announce their second annual Online Auction, running from April 13 to 23, 2022.
Rotary’s Clowns for Kids recognizes our generous donors and corporate sponsors for their support of our Club’s work in the community. Since 2008, Rotary Clowns for Kids has raised over $444,000 for local children’s charities. 
