This is one of the most important responsibilities of every Club President to maintain a connection with the District and Rotary International. During this meeting, we will:
Approve the district financial audit
Review and approve governing documents
Receive key updates on district and RI operations that affect local clubs and dues
If you are unable to attend, please appoint a proxy (President-Elect, President-Elect Designate, Secretary, another Board member, or your Club's Assistant Governor).
The Proxy Form is a separate attachment emailed separately to club presidents.
An Annual General Meeting Package will be sent closer to the meeting date Yours in Rotary Service,
On Monday, November 2, the District will be transitioning from ClubRunner Classic to ClubRunner Nova. (NB. This does not affect clubs and the version of ClubRunner that the individual clubs use.)
During our meetings with ClubRunner, they provided the following resources to help familiarize district leaders and administrators with the new platform:
There will be no changes to the public-facing website side of ClubRunner. However, ClubRunner Nova introduces significant enhancements to:
Communications
Contact Management
District Administration Tools
These improvements are designed to provide a more modern, intuitive, and user-friendly experience for district leaders and administrators.
We encourage all district officers and administrators to review the resources above so they can take full advantage of the new features and functionality available in ClubRunner Nova.
If you have any questions regarding the conversion of ClubRunner Nova, please contact John Teibert, District Secretary (johnteibert@gmail.com), Brandon Blatz, Public Image Chair (Brandon.blatz@scouting.org) or DGE Paul Gibel (pgibel57@gmail.com)
Join Us November 10 for a Fresh Look at Membership!
Your next great Rotary member is out there. But where do you find them?
It's one of the biggest questions facing Rotary clubs today. We all know people who would make wonderful Rotarians, but how do we reach beyond our usual circles and introduce new people to everything Rotary has to offer?
Join the District 7090 Membership Committee on Tuesday, November 10, at 7:00 PM on Zoom for a lively, interactive conversation about finding new members and bringing fresh energy into our clubs.
Bring your questions, your ideas, and another club member or two. Membership is everyone's responsibility, and sometimes the best ideas come from talking with fellow Rotarians.
Y2Y is a transformative program that immerses Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth between the ages of 15 and 17 in Indigenous culture while fostering connections with a diverse group of young people from across Canada. They engage in meaningful cultural exchanges, learn about Indigenous traditions, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous history and heritage. This event is cost-free for selected participants. This includes travel to and from the event, accommodations, food and admission to facilities such as Museums. Only 50 youth will be chosen for this experience.
Interested youth must be:
A Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
Aged 15 to 17 at the time of the event, and
In a Canadian secondary school
Applications must be submitted online by the end of the day on October 30, 2026 at HonouringIndigenousPeoples.com. Selected applicants will be interviewed. Those selected for the program will be notified by November 27, 2026.
For members of the Rotary Club of Le Roy, service includes caring for the everyday places that connect their community.
Their cleanup effort at the Park N Ride at New York State Thruway Exit 47 put that commitment into action, giving attention to a shared space used by travelers and commuters.
The project reflects a straightforward approach to community involvement: identify a local need and lend a hand.
While a parking area may not command the attention of a major community landmark, taking care of it sends an important message—that shared spaces deserve shared responsibility.
This hands-on effort is one part of the Le Roy club’s broader service story.
From supporting local graduates and young people to participating in health initiatives with a global reach, the club connects practical action close to home with a commitment to improving lives farther afield.
At Exit 47, that commitment took a distinctly local form. The cleanup serves as a reminder that community pride is expressed not only through large projects and financial contributions, but also through the willingness to show up and do the work.
Through scholarships exceeding $30,000/year for local graduates, youth sports, bicycle safety, the Backpack Program, global polio eradication, and lifesaving work for babies in Uganda, the Rotary Club of Le Roy continues to demonstrate how local service can create lasting change.
PHOTO: Service close to home: The Rotary Club of Le Roy’s cleanup effort at the Park N Ride at NYS Thruway Exit 47 puts community pride into action.
At the October 21, morning meeting of the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM, the fruits of club fundraising came to bear! The meeting was chaired by President-Elect, Elizabeth Ward.
The club’s very successful Ruby Gala held on August 7, netted $65,000 that is now available for the club’s community grant program.
At this meeting, The first two cheques were presented; the first to Vince Kuber for the STAC Program for $10,000. The second cheque for $2500 was presented to Sheba Khan of Wesley Centre.
The third cheque for $10,000 will be presented to “An Instrument for every Child” at a future meeting.
PHOTO (L to R): Sheba Khan, Elizabeth Ward, Vince Kuber
Hamilton AM Rotary members enjoyed a sold-out performance on October 18 of “You Had to be There” at the Playhouse Theatre. This is a film about the making of “Godspell”, the Broadway and Toronto hit musical in 1972.
Godspell not only spawned a new genre of comedy such as Second City in Toronto and Saturday Live in New York, but it also launched the career of comedic greats such as Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Mike Myers, Dave Thomas, Gilda Radner and Jayne Eastwood, and musical mastermind, Paul Shaffer.
The movie included many interviews with the cast who formed a very strong bond because of the Godspell experience. They are still meeting to celebrate, over 50 years after the completion of the production! Following the showing of this excellent movie, Jayne Eastwood participated in an animated Question and Answer session. This is Jayne’s second such appearance at the Playhouse Theatre and truly the audience loved her!
One Rotarian from the Manhasset club on Long Island started the Gift of Life (GOL) project 50 years ago, and one Rotarian from the Lancaster-Depew Club has implemented a personal challenge to other Rotarians and rotary clubs to enhance the work of GOL.
Inspired by a challenge made by the Clarence RC last year, he decided to mark his 25th year in Rotary with a personal gift of $250.
He challenged his club to match his gift so that the club’s gift would now be $500. His club, Lancaster-Depew, in turn, has challenged other clubs in District 7090 to match its donation.
Will your club be the one to match this donation?
Are you a Rotarian who would like to make a personal donation? Every club that donates, as well as individual donors, has the joy of knowing that a child’s life has been saved every day because of your generosity.
With this unsolicited generous donation by one Rotarian, GOL begins its 33rd year of working with District 7090. Each year our district encourages clubs to donate at least $100, a small amount to save a child’s life.
Every year, 1.5 million children globally are born with a congenital heart defect. Of these, 93% lack access to care. GOL provides care every 99 minutes and 5000 children are treated each year.
It is a charitable 501(c3) organization composed of all volunteers except for two administrative positions.
Charity Navigator has given it a 100% rating. Rotary has played a significant role in this international project serving underdeveloped and underserved populations in 80 countries.
If you or your club would like to make the match requested by Lancaster-Depew, or to make any other donation, or request a club presentation, please contact: Cathy Henry at dhenry1@cogeco.ca in Canada or Pat Castiglia at ptcas34@hotmail.com in the U.S.
Two members of our St. Catharines Ontario Canada club, Ray Bukovec (originally from Slovenia) and PDG Charlie Complin were responsible for reestablishing Rotary in Slovenia after the breakup of the former Yugoslavia and the fall of communism in the eastern European countries.
It all began with our club sending wheelchairs, equipment, and supplies to the Kamnik Children's Centre in Slovenia for those children with physical and mental disabilities. This was the spark that ignited the possibility to bring Rotary back to Slovenia. Rotary was banned there since WW2 and the years following until 1990.
In October 1990 eight couples from our St. Catharines club attended the Charter Night of the first Club in Ljubljana.
In the years that followed, personnel from the Kamnik Centre and the Niagara Children's Centre in St. Catharines were exchanged to experience and learn new techniques for providing care for these children with special needs.
For their efforts in this regard, both Ray Bukovec and PDG Charlie Complin were recognized by Rotary International with the "Service Above Self" Award.
The story features our current incoming Youth Exchange student from Belgium and her first host. The Auction supports the work of our club a large part of which are our Youth Programs.
Norfolk County Raises the Flag for World Polio Day
Norfolk County recognized World Polio Day (October 24) and the global End Polio Now campaign with a special flag-raising ceremony in the town centre.
Councilman Adam Veri, who is also a member of the Rotary Club of Simcoe, attended the ceremony and shared remarks highlighting the importance of this global initiative.
It was a proud and meaningful moment for everyone in attendance as we came together to raise awareness of the ongoing fight to eradicate polio worldwide.
Thank you to Norfolk County for recognizing World Polio Day and supporting Rotary’s ongoing efforts to make polio a disease of the past. Together, we can help build a polio-free world for future generations!
🌎 A polio-free world is possible—but we can achieve it only by taking action together.
PHOTO: Pictured at the ceremony are Rotarians President Pam S, John W., Lisa B., Wolf L., and Cathy H., alongside Councilman Adam Veri.
On October 16, 17 & 18, 2026 the Bi-National Rotary Club of Lewiston/NOTL Club proudly presented “At Wits End”, a one-woman show based on the writings of Erma Bombeck.
Bombeck began her professional syndicated column in 1965, writing over 4,000 columns chronicling suburban family life until April 1996, just days before her death.
The cabaret-style production was enthusiastically received by an unprecedented and appreciative crowd.
Besides raising funds to help those in need in our communities, the production helped promote and support the arts in our community, making it a better place to live.
PHOTO: Linda Silvestri in the role of Erma Bombeck
A crazy idea of doing a Zombie Community project after Covid to bring Awareness of Rotary into the limelight and to get families itching to get out of lockdown to do something, has now morphed into a Polio+ Fundraiser.
It all started by getting students from the Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (GFESS) to participate in acting out as Zombies. Thanks to the Drama/English teacher and students who managed to make an outdoor haunted “pathway” of destruction and strewn cars. Yes, it was quite funny to see Rotarians park their cars in crazy positions you would see in a movie. The grass and tree portion added more hiding sites for the zombies.
In all, it was quite a joy to hear the occasional screams from kids who “jumped” out of their pants; especially when Zombies hidden inside a cargo van pulled up the cargo door and grabbed a high school student (part of the “drama club”) and pulled into the van.
President John Nowak, at the club's Oct. 6 meeting, welcomed new Rotarians to the ranks of the service organization that dates back to 1942.
PHOTO: From left are Nowak, Mary Jo Parsons, Kelly Schoenhardt and Jim Schoenhardt.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg meets at Uncle Joe’s Diner in Hamburg on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
Chief among its projects are the Farm to Family regional food distribution program and the Warm the Children Program that provides new winter clothing for children whose families face financial challenges.
Calling All Trivia Lovers! Are You Ready for the Challenge?
100 Questions. 7 Rounds. One Great Night of Rotary Fun!
Think you know a little about everything? Have a friend who knows all the music hits, someone who is a walking history book, or a teammate who remembers every sports statistic? Then it's time to put that knowledge to the test!
The Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore is excited to invite Rotarians, friends, families, and trivia enthusiasts from across District 7090 to our Annual Fall Fun Trivia Night on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Club Roma in St. Catharines.
This is one of our club's major fundraisers, but it's also one of our favourite nights of the year — bringing people together for laughter, fellowship, friendly competition, and a little good-natured bragging!
Let the Friendly Competition Begin!
Gather a team of up to eight players and prepare to tackle 100 questions over seven rounds covering everything from music and movies to history, geography, sports, and those wonderfully unexpected questions that leave everyone saying, "I knew that!"
And don't worry if you don't know every answer. That's half the fun! Sometimes the wildest guess turns out to be the right one.
There will be cash prizes for the top three teams, 50/50 draws, heads or tails with money going to polio plus, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate those brilliant answers — or laugh about the ones that got away!
30 Years of Service Above Self — the celebration continues!
Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise celebrated 30 years of Service Above Self with an open house at the Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce Business After 5 event.
Guests had the opportunity to learn more about Rotary through displays highlighting our fundraisers, community projects, youth exchanges and the many local and global charities we support.
The evening also provided an opportunity to recognize Eric and Adele Haverkamp, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellow awards for their tremendous support of those in need in our community.
PHOTO (L to R): President Pam Shantz, PHF recipients Adele and Eric Haverkamp, Mary Mercato and Past Co-President Ross Gowan.
For years, the Clarence Rotary Club Foundation Porsche fundraiser has given our community the chance to win incredible prizes while helping us give back to the organizations, programs and people who make Western New York a better place.
This year, we're shifting gears.
We've transformed our traditional Porsche fundraiser into the new and improved Clarence Rotary Club Foundation Porsche Sweepstakes — with more ways to enter, more opportunities to participate, and one incredible Grand Prize:
A 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet — or $100,000 CASH!
It's a new format, but the mission behind it hasn't changed. Every donation helps the Clarence Rotary Club Foundation continue supporting charitable organizations and important causes throughout our community.
New Sweepstakes. Same Mission. Bigger Possibilities.
Hamilton After Five is hosting “A Charlie Brown Jazz Holiday Celebration” on December 8, 2026.
The Glenn Paul Jazz Trio will perform in the historic setting of The Scottish Rite Club of Hamilton.
The Trio is a highly acclaimed jazz trio.
Net proceeds from the event will be deposited in the Clubs self administered trust fund at the Hamilton Community Foundation to support poverty relief.
The Rotary Club of Welland presents Duelling Pianos Niagara! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of great music, audience participation, and classic singalongs. Feel free to “show off your moves” on the dance floor!
Gather your family, friends, and neighbours for an unforgettable, high-energy dance party with the region’s own Duelling Pianos Niagara. See on YouTube
DATE: Saturday November 7, 2026
TIME: 7:00 Doors open; Music from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Croatian Hall, 6 Broadway, Welland
COST: $40 per person
50/50 Draw $5 each, 5 for $20 Lottery License # M857480 Cash Bar
Supporting Food Security and Youth Programs in Welland. All proceeds including song request tips, help Welland Rotary support local initiatives that provide meals, opportunities, and hope for our community.
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Join Us November 10 for a Fresh Look at Membership!
Y2Y is a transformative program that immerses Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth between the ages of 15 and 17 in Indigenous culture while fostering connections with a diverse group of young people from across Canada. They engage in meaningful cultural exchanges, learn about Indigenous traditions, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous history and heritage. This event is cost-free for selected participants. This includes travel to and from the event, accommodations, food and admission to facilities such as Museums. Only 50 youth will be chosen for this experience.
For members of the Rotary Club of Le Roy, service includes caring for the everyday places that connect their community.
Pictured is Kole Kingsland, the newest member of the Lancaster-Depew Rotary Club, and founder of Big Papa's Creamery. 
At the October 21, morning meeting of the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM, the fruits of club fundraising came to bear! The meeting was chaired by President-Elect, Elizabeth Ward.
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One Rotarian from the Manhasset club on Long Island started the 
The Rotary Club of Fonthill published this story on PelhamToday.ca as part of their sponsorship agreement with us! 
Norfolk County Raises the Flag for World Polio Day
Promoting the Arts and Helping Those in Need
A crazy idea of doing a Zombie Community project after Covid to bring Awareness of Rotary into the limelight and to get families itching to get out of lockdown to do something, has now morphed into a Polio+ Fundraiser.
President John Nowak, at the club's Oct. 6 meeting, welcomed new Rotarians to the ranks of the service organization that dates back to 1942.
Calling All Trivia Lovers! Are You Ready for the Challenge?
30 Years of Service Above Self — the celebration continues!
The Amherst South Rotary Club will be holding its annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on November 20, 2026, at the Amherst Youth and Family Center. 
Hamilton After Five is hosting “A Charlie Brown Jazz Holiday Celebration” on December 8, 2026.
The Rotary Club of Welland presents Duelling Pianos Niagara! Enjoy an unforgettable evening of great music, audience participation, and classic singalongs. Feel free to “show off your moves” on the dance floor!
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