Join us October 21 – 23 at Batavia Downs Gaming and Horseracing.
We listened! You want our District Conference’s to be Educational, Engaging – especially to your partner and full of Enjoyment. We built our 2016 Conference on FELLOWSHIP! We are confident that there are some great new friendships just waiting to be sourced as you interact with and get to know each other.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to our Rotary International Representative, PDG William, Bill, Pollard, Jr. Bill is a member of the Rotary Club of Churchland, Virginia. He was District Governor for Rotary District 7600 in 2008 – 2009. As Bill says, he is a Hokie, a banker, a runner and a basketballer, his term. We are most fortunate that President John knew just who would fit in with our plans for this conference and he is just down the road a few hours from us. Please join us, as PDG Bill Pollard shares President John Germ’s vision for this Rotary year…“Rotary Serving Humanity.”
Right off the bat PDG Bill fits right in with our Tail Gate Party, where any ball counts, doesn’t it? As Thurman Thomas cannot be with us he is donating some neat memorabilia for you to bid on. After you join your Rotarian friends for dinner, come on back for some conversation and tastings.
Saturday morning will be all things Rotary with some extras tossed in. How about self-defense? Greg from Dunnville, knows how to keep us safe. Hat making, for all of us, as you will want to sport appropriate headwear for our evening spectacular “Hats and Tails” Gala. Everyone should come dressed as you see fitting for our Derby theme.
Don’t miss out this fun-based conference! Register now at www.districtconference7090.org. For more about our conference read Melisa’s article about packaging meals.
District 7090 Rotarians to feed 50,000!!! Have you ever wanted to be a part of a Rotary project that was really something big? A project that made an immediate impact in your local area..right now?? Well then, mark your calendar and make sure you are registered to attend the District Conference 2016. Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2016, Rotarians will be working side by side, to package 50,000 meals in our first ever “hands on project” at a District Conference. This is an opportunity for you to have fun and fellowship while “doing good in the world”.
What will be your legacy during this year of celebration of The Rotary Foundation Centennial? District 7090 under the leadership of DG Marlee Diehl is asking us to hold at least 100 events throughout this Rotary year in honour of the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation. These events may range from individual undertakings and /or club events to raise awareness of all Rotarians and their communities of the good work accomplished through The Rotary Foundation, our Foundation.
District grants give Rotarians freedom in determining how to best spend funds donated to The Rotary Foundation by the clubs in their district. Each Rotary year, districts may apply for one district grant, which can be used to support one or more projects, based on the interest and needs of that district’s clubs. This grant is funded with District Designated Funds (DDF).
By now we have all had opportunity to review RI President John Germ's message, expecting Rotary's finest achievement so far - the last case of Polio - during this Rotary year.
In late July, District Director of Training PDG Ralph Montesanto and I traveled to RI Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois for a two and a half day Multi District President Elect Alliance meeting. We were the first attendees from Canada for this sold out meeting and were impressed with the level of knowledge possessed by the representatives of the various regions. We were also impressed by the fact that one MDPETS session had trained more than 800 president elects in California and another in Texas - over 500.
On August 2, 2016 Rotary Club of Lincoln welcomed guest speaker, Ralph Spencer from the Sun Up Rotary Club of Palm Springs, California. His topic was Project Peanut Butter, something he knows a lot about. Each year, 3.5 million kids die with SAM: Severe Acute Malnutrition across the globe. Their brains and bodies do not develop properly. 80% of Somalian children die of SAM.
On July 22, 23 & 24, members of the Niagara community were invited to the 4th annual Wing-Ding - the Lincoln Rotary Club Wingfest at the Charles Daley Park in Lincoln. The Rotary Wing-Ding is an annual weekend event filled with incredible chicken wings, music, shopping, and more. The admission was free with a small fee for parking. All proceeds go towards supporting local Rotary projects including Charles Daley Park projects.
August 11th newly minted District 7090 Governor Marlee Diehl visited and presented the 2016-2017 goals to the Hamilton East – Wentworth Rotary Club. During her presentation she told us about Arch Klumph, best known as the father of The Rotary Foundation, and his attempt to start the foundation with $26.50 in 1917. Accepting this year’s challenge from the R.I. Foundation, the club presented Governor Marlee with a cheque for $1619 representing our member’s individual $100 annual contributions and an additional $26.50 for each of our current members.
Rotary Club of Lancaster-Depew Rotarians held their first meeting of the new Rotary Calendar year at Rotary Park, situated on Central Avenue in downtown Lancaster. The members used the opportunity to walk the Central Business District and invite all the local business people to the open hot dog cart style lunch, in an effort to expose them to Rotary. We thank member Mark Jerge for the idea and arranging the cart. Total attendees were approximately 70.
At the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise annual changeover meeting on June 29, 2016, the club surprised John Wallace, retired Norfolk County Secondary School Principal, with a Paul Harris Fellow Recognition. Ross Gowan, retired Fanshawe College Professor, was also surprised when he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow on July 19, 2016 at an evening meeting of the three Norfolk Rotary Clubs. John and Ross now have two sapphire stones each on their Paul Harris pins signifying they are three time fellows for their continuous demonstration of Service Above Self.
It's Rotary Youth Exchange student-exchange time for Rotary Club of Lockport (and probably others)!
Pictured on left, Aude Kinet, who was returning to Belgium, smiles with her send-off cake presented by President Julie Coy, at an August meeting of the club. Pictured on right, Katie Dickenson says goodbye to her parents as she leaves for Austria for the 2016-17 year and below Lesley Huntington says goodbye to a friend in Brazil on her return to the USA.
Director of Community Service for the Rotary Club of Waterdown, Darryl Kirkland, presents a $1500 cheque to Flamborough YMCA Branch Manager Sabrina McCaig (left) for their Strong Kids program.
Thanks to our new (returning for a 3rd year) president and our supportive community, Rotary Club of Salamanca met and doubled their financial goal for helping the Rail Museum of Salamanca.
Salamanca Rotary hosted Susan Evans as a speaker to our weekly meeting. We encourage other clubs to contact her for your own club. Susan speaks about ovarian cancer and about the need to advocate for oneself during medical treatment. She presents this with humor and charm!
Dunnville Rotary Club welcomes its first corporate Rotary member, PenFinancial Credit Union. Pictured (left to right), Dave Muirhead, manager of the Dunnville branch, is inducted by Greg Segui, Rotary Club President.
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central was chartered by Rotary International on June 23, 1987. Twenty-nine years later the club is still active and supportive in the community. Recently, two individuals were accepted as new members: Dave Evans and Brenton McKenzie, Jr. Pictured (left to right) are Tom Grimm (President), Dave Evans, and Brenton McKenzie, Jr. For thirty-seven years, Evans was a dedicated, active leader in the Rotary Club of the Tonawanda’s - which ceased operations in June of 2016. McKenzie is an Agency Owner of Farmers Insurance in Niagara Falls NY. Both believe in giving back to their community.
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce named the Rotary Club of Niagara County Central the Sanborn Business of the Year. The Sanborn Business and Professional Association assist the chamber in providing a business nomination that has showed dedication and service to the Sanborn community. The club is involved in the community, from sponsoring programs to organizing events, they volunteer tirelessly to make the region a better place for all.
DG Marlee and her husband, Bill Diehl, went back to her old home town of Caledonia when making the official club visit in July. Pictured (left to right) are Marilyn Robertson, president of Caledonia, DG Marlee and hubby Bill.
During the official club visit to the Rotary Club of Westfield Mayville, DG Marlee was honored to recognize three long-time members for their incredible 50+ years of Service Above Self. Receiving a special pin in honor of their longevity and service to Rotary were Jim Mead, Jack Dean and Steve Elliotte - who are pictured (left to right) waiting to cut the special cake commemorating the occasion.
Rotary Club of Amherst had a very successful Sproktober Fest in May. This event is a take on Oktoberfest - only in the spring. There were all types of German food and music by the Ausslanders. Over 200 people attended the event and the club raised over $13,500. The two beneficiaries are the Amherst Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo, the Buffalo City Mission's Cornerstone Manor Women and Children Shelter each of whom received $5000. The balance was added to the Rotary Club of Amherst East Foundation.
New Rotarian Cris Balint (right) was introduced at the July 21st meeting of the Rotary Club of Buffalo by John Bradley (center). Visiting Rotarian David Gordon (left) came up from Atlanta to help celebrate his fellow South African’s induction.
On Wednesday, August 10, 2016 the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, New York welcomed as guest speakers - husband and wife Rotarians Rudy and Catherine Garcia from the Rotary Club of Fluvanna County located in Palmyra, Virginia. Rudy was two term president (2014 - 2016) and Catherine, a school teacher, is deeply engaged in their Rotaract endeavors.
The Rotary clubs of Akron-Newstead and Clarence have had a fun, long standing rivalry which has involved some sort of yearly competition between the two clubs. Previously, there have been challenges with bocce, dodgeball, bowling and skeet shooting - just to name a few! It’s always done in the spirit of fun and fellowship, and while both clubs have each won different competitions, we can’t say that winning has always passed the 4-Way Test!!
What a special day for surprises - without knowing in advance, Richard and Jayne Evans were honoured by the Rotary Club of St. Catharines. The club presented them with the distinguished Paul Harris Recognition for their service above self work in youth exchange as well as the project with the Rotary Club of Pato Branco-Amizade, Brazil. They reported being humbled and honoured by the recognition. Pictured here with their family who kept the surprise (left to right) son Alex, Jayne, Rick, daughter Natalie, and President George.
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On August 2, 2016 Rotary Club of Lincoln welcomed guest speaker, Ralph Spencer from the Sun Up Rotary Club of Palm Springs, California. His topic was Project Peanut Butter, something he knows a lot about. Each year, 3.5 million kids die with SAM: Severe Acute Malnutrition across the globe. Their brains and bodies do not develop properly. 80% of Somalian children die of SAM.
On July 22, 23 & 24, members of the Niagara community were invited to the 4th annual Wing-Ding - the Lincoln Rotary Club Wingfest at the Charles Daley Park in Lincoln. The Rotary Wing-Ding is an annual weekend event filled with incredible chicken wings, music, shopping, and more. The admission was free with a small fee for parking. All proceeds go towards supporting local Rotary projects including Charles Daley Park projects.
It's Rotary Youth Exchange student-exchange time for Rotary Club of Lockport (and probably others)!.jpg)
Director of Community Service for the Rotary Club of Waterdown, Darryl Kirkland, presents a $1500 cheque to Flamborough YMCA Branch Manager Sabrina McCaig (left) for their Strong Kids program.
Thanks to our new (returning for a 3rd year) president and our supportive community, Rotary Club of Salamanca met and doubled their financial goal for helping the Rail Museum of Salamanca.
DG Marlee and her husband, Bill Diehl, went back to her old home town of Caledonia when making the official club visit in July. Pictured (left to right) are Marilyn Robertson, president of Caledonia, DG Marlee and hubby Bill.
