DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION SUBCOMMITTEE

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The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee will work to promote awareness of Rotary International's commitment to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture as essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

A commitment to DEI improves belongingness within a club or committee, sends a signal to our communities that we are open to ideas, and affirms that RI is a global leader in human development, service, and excellence.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI) SUB-C0MMITTEE:
Rotarians and Rotaractors from diverse backgrounds are invited to join this committee to position DEI awareness in a timely, yet compelling, manner to clubs.  The committee meets monthly or at the call of the chair and reports to the Governance Committee. 
 
Committee: 
We are requesting Rotarians and Rotaractors put their name forward for this committee to DGE Dave Alexander (and Governance Chair) at econiagara@gmail.com or via phone/text at 905-329-6026. We are seeking a Chair (or co-chairs) and committee members. Any current DEI work will be included in the Governance Committee agenda for the 2023/24 Rotary year. 
 
Committee member responsibilities include the following:        
  1. Successful completion of the RI course on the Learning Center via myRotary.org  - Committing to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.   
  2. Development of a scoresheet to reasonably assess the current status of our District in these three areas. 
  3. Develop a list of champions and club committees to be recognized for their Diversity/Equity/Inclusion leadership.
  4. Develop candidates for membership in the District DEI committee.
  5. Use this page as a central resource for DEI in the District.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: RI Statement, July 2021
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.

We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
 
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
 
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
 
In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.