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Rotary District 7030 Signs Agreement With CDEMA |
How To Get Involved In Rotary Friendship Exchange |
Develop Leadership Skills Through Rotary Fellowship |
2022 Rotaract Project Awards |
Logos To-Go: How To Keep Your Club’s Graphics Up-To-Date |
Interest-Based Clubs: Common Ground For New Members |
Getting A Global Grant For Plastic Solutions |
My Rotary Reporting: Rotaract Training 2022 |
Getting More Involved In Programs For Young Leaders |
RI Membership Society - Each One, Bring One |
2022 World Environment Conference Inspires Huge Youth Turnout |
Learn More About How You Can Support Young Leaders |
Recognize World Immunization Week 2022World Immunization Week 2022 - 24 to 30 April |
Rotary and Earth Day 2022 |
Council On Legislation 2022 Updates |
Rotary and UNICEF Focus On Empowering Girls |
Take Action For Maternal and Child Health Month |
District 7030 Leading Rotaract In Zone 34 |
Zones 33/34: Rotary Empowers Girls Webinar |
2022 Updates On Rotary's Action Plan |
The Role Of Vocational Service In Giving The Gift Of Rotary |
HANWASH |
Together We Fight Hunger |
TRF Scale Models For Rotaract Clubs |
Keeping Clubs Calm |
2021-2022 Zone 34 Public Image Citation (Updates) |
Disaster Relief Funds For Ukraine |
World Immunization Week 2022 |
World Obesity Day 2022 |
Rotary's Position Statement On COVID-19 Vaccination |
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Rotary Action Group |
Create Environments Of Peace |
Taking Action To Empower Girls Now |
Rotary Zones 33/34: You've Been Served Initiative |
World Rotaract Week 2022 |
Rotary International Assembly 2022 |
A Rotarian: The Modern Day Superhero |
Together We Promote Peace |
Rotary Action Group Menstrual Health & Hygiene: Breaking The Silence |
Marketing Multiplies Membership |
The Pilots Of Peace - Rotary Action Group For Peace |
The Four-Way Test - Past, Present & Future |
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The Seven Centers of Peace |
Make Everyone Welcome - Create A Club That Values Diversity & Inclusion |
How To Recruit And Support Rotary Peace Fellow Candidates |
Engaging Members + Delivering Value - A Membership Webinar Series |
2021 Interact Awards - Update |
Rotary District 7030 World Obesity Day Campaign - 7030 Moves for COP |
2021-2022 Rotaract Outstanding Projects Awards |
Accountability and Inclusion: A DEI Webinar Series |
Re-Shaping Rotary's Future |
Club DEI Health Check - New Year, New View, New Goals |
Innovate To Recruit |
Vocational Service In Rotary |
Managing Change |
Boost Membership & Engagement With An E-Newsletter |
Rotary In Action: 2021 Annual Report |
Why Your Club Needs A Public Image Chair |
Does Your Club "Look" Like Your Community ? |
The Annual Fund & SHARE System |
Are You Growing Rotary Through "Each One, Bring One" ? |
The Many Benefits Of Meeting Virtually |
The Power Of A Garden |
Leave No Girl Behind: Empowering Girls Initiative |
Why Caring About The Environment Matters |
Making A Difference Through Service |
Reality and Dangers of Cyber-Grooming |
Engaging In Disease Prevention & Treatment |
Better Together: Partnerships In Rotary |
How Rotary Meets Our Needs |
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COP 26: RI President Mehta Commits To Mangrove Initiatives |
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Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and Optimist Join To Celebrate Community |
Rotary Live with RI President Shekhar Mehta: Empowering Girls |
It Pays To Get Corporate |
Increase Your Impact During Rotary Foundation Month |
7 Reasons To Not Miss The 2022 RI Convention |
Professional And Personal Development: Untapped Membership Tool |
November - This Is Rotary Foundation Month |
Valuable Public Image Tips |
World Interact Week 2021 |
Protecting The Environment Begins At Home |
RLI Sunshine Online |
More Tips For Online Meeting Etiquette & Effectiveness |
Make "Volunteering" Relevant To The Next Generation |
5 Ingredients Of A Successful Rotary Club |
You Are The Generation Who Can End Polio |
Mentoring In Rotary - Pair Up and Prosper |
#HashTags 101 |
Celebrate World Interact Week 2021 |
How & Why Rotary Members Raise Money For Polio |
Promoting Rotary's Public Image |
Where There's A Wheelchair, There's A Way |
World Polio Day 2021 - Are You Ready? |
Bring Your Rotary Story To Life - Use POA Campaign |
Community Assessments: Five Common Sense Principles for Doing Good...Better! |
2021 Rotary Alumni Reconnect Week |
Have You Subscribed To Rotary District 7030's YouTube Channel? |
Tips For Online Meeting Etiquette |
Peace In Cyberspace |
2021 Interact Awards |
Basic Education and Literacy Rotary Action Group |
RC Demerara Brings COVID-19 Vaccines To Remote Communities |
Meetings Made Modern |
Challenge Accepted |
Rotary Means Business |
Climate Change Is A Humanitarian Crisis
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Zones 33-34: Rotary Works - 2021/2022 |
One Year Since African Region Certified Wild Polio-Free |
Translate Strategy Into Action |
Rotary Is At A Tipping Point |
The Rotary Action Plan - What Clubs Can Do |
Recruit Like Recruiters Do |
Empowering Girls |
Engagement Leads To Retention |
How To Improve Your Photography: Telling Rotary’s Story In Pictures |
The Rotary Foundation Canada |
Tips For Creating Compelling Social Media Content |
What Value Does Your Club Have For Young Professionals? |
Youth & Peace In Action |
Reflections On The Four-Way Test |
How To Create Your Club's Own Instagram Story |
How Do We Innovate At Rotary? |
Young People Can Make Their Mark Through Rotary |
Club Turnarounds: Don't Just Fight For Survival, Make Your Club Thrive |
ClubRunner's Rotary Changeover Training Series |
How We Use Our Social Media Accounts Matter |
2021-2022 Zone 34 Public Image Citation |
Important 2021 Updates On My Rotary |
Why Everyone Should Be Using The ClubRunner Mobile App |
How To Keep Your (New) Club Thriving |
Club Strategic Planning - More Engaged, Less Glazed |
5 Tips For Making Your Training Accessible |
Nonprofits Make Gains In Measuring Their Impact |
The Power Of A Story |
Reimagining Rotary: A Look Back At The 2020-21 Rotary Year |
Shekhar Mehta - Dream Weaver |
Each One, Bring One |
Capitalize On Your Strengths For Member Satisfaction |
A Guide To The Updated Rotary Foundation Funding Model |
RI President Shekhar Mehta's Message (July 2021) |
Membership and Public Image - What's The Difference? |
Promote Your Club And Your Members As People Of Action |
Recharge Your Club's Branding To Attract (and Retain) Members |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (June) |
Six Easy Steps To A Successful Online Event |
CDS Americas: All Things Rotary |
Succession Planning - Are You Prepared? |
Rotary Suriname: COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness Project: |
Brush Up On Your Leadership Skills |
A History of Vaccination |
Getting The Recognition Rotary Deserves |
How Engaged Are Your Club Members |
Rotary's Hidden Influence |
Rotary Learning Center Updates For 2021 |
Tips For Your Project's Future Success: Lessons from WASH |
How To Talk To Someone Who Is Vaccine Hesitant |
Eco-Friendly Rotary Service Projects Around The World |
RIPE Mehta’s Presidential Initiatives |
A Message to Interact Club Advisers and Club Sponsors |
District 7030 Conference 2021: Rotary Without Borders![]() Rotarians at Conference Central - Saint Lucia |
Polio Vaccination Experience Can Support COVID-19 Fight |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (April/May) |
4 Ways To Celebrate Youth Service Month Virtually |
Keep Your Projects On Track With A Data-Driven Approach To Rotary Service |
What Every Rotary Club Should Know About Running Virtual/In-Person Meetings |
RC Garden City Green Thrive Project Launch |
How To Succeed At Community Assessments |
RC Garden City BINS Project |
Your Role In Supporting Membership Leads From My Rotary |
Rotary Online Best Practices: A Guide to Hosting Hybrid Club Meetings |
World Immunization Week 2021
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Rotary Online Best Practices: Knowing When Not to Host a Virtual Meeting |
An Overview Of Membership Engagement & Retention For Your Club |
Rotary Online Best Practices: Ditch Message Boards and Internal Emails with Slack |
Zones 33-34: Rotary Works - Updates |
World Immunization Week: 24-30 April |
Remembering PDG Hervé Honoré![]() With the tragic passing of PDG Hervé Honoré and the outpour of sympathies from the family of District 7030, Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, friends and family are invited to take part in his memorial service on Thursday 08th April 2021 from 3:00 p.m. (GMT-4) via livestream on the District 7030 Facebook Page. Additionally, at the request of PDG Hervé's mother, Rotarians are being asked to donate to the Fondation Hospices Civils de Lyon – a privately funded research institute that was instrumental in diagnosing the disease from which he suffered. Please click here to access the special donation platform establish by District 7030 for those wishing to donate via credit card. |
Rotary Online Best Practices: Live Streaming Your Club Meetings |
Changes To The Funding Model For TRF |
Save The Date for Global Youth Service Day |
Why You Should Care About Rotary Branding![]() Correct Use of The Rotary logo |
Rotary Online Best Practices: Engage Your Audience with a Virtual Greeter for your Online Meetings |
Visit Rotary International World Headquarters |
Rotary And The Coronavirus Impact - Part 2 of 2 |
5 Easy-and-Free Ideas for Club Vocational Service |
Rotary And The Coronavirus Impact - Part 1 of 2 |
Rotary Online Best Practices: Having Efficient Committee Meetings Online |
Rotary Ramps Up COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts |
Using Demographics To Improve Your Club |
2021 Launch of Interact Environmental Olympics |
2021 World Rotaract Day Message |
Enhance Your Rotary Knowledge and Leadership Skills in The Rotary Learning Center
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Rotary Clubs of Suriname - Launch of On Bon Mange![]() |
Zone 34 Public Image Team: Check Yo' Self |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (March) |
Club Visioning May Re-Energize Your Club |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (February) |
Rotary Club of Garden City (Georgetown) Guyana in Action |
Thoughts On How To Engage New Rotarians |
Passport Clubs - A Solution To Membership Woes? |
Rotary Opens Opportunities - Rotaractors Seeking Mentors |
What's The "Spirit" Of Rotary? |
Your Club's Social Media - Content Is King ! |
How The Heck Do You Do That?![]() Click Image to View |
District 7030 Special: Time To Join Rotary Fellowships & Rotary Action GroupsView In English Voir En Français |
District 7030: RYLA 2021 - Days 1 & 2 Recap![]() ![]() In case you missed it or just want to see it again, check out all the sessions from RYLA 2021 Au cas où vous l'auriez manqué ou si vous souhaitez simplement le revoir, découvrez toutes les sessions de RYLA 2021 |
How To Win With Facebook Advertising |
Stop The Churn - Value Your Members |
Childhood Obesity Prevention: Launch of On Bon Manjé |
Are We Training Our Members Sufficiently?
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Fundraising Under LockDown |
Why Is It Important To Improve Rotary’s Public Image?
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Member Satisfaction - What Image Does Your Club Portray? |
Connecting To The Media - How To Talk To Your Local Press |
RI President Holger Champions ESRAG's "I Fix The Planet" Contest |
Getting Our Branding Right !
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Bounce Back And Build Resilience In Your Club |
An Introduction To The Feed 10Million Initiative |
Filling The Need: How To Organize A Successful Food Drive |
What's New In Rotaract |
Zones 33-34: Rotary Works - Rotary Opens Career Opportunities |
Attention Interactors: Apply To Serve On The New Interact Advisory Council |
How Rotary Zones 33-34 Feed 10Million Initiative Tackles Hunger During COVID-19 |
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Zones 33-34: Rotary Works - A New Vocational Initiative |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (December) |
D7030 Special Event: What's New In Rotaract |
Accountability and Inclusion: A DEI Series |
2020 Interact Awards - Update |
Interact Virtual Global Youth Summit 2020 - Update |
International Fellowship of Rotarian Musicians |
D7030: Journey From Interact To Rotary |
Zones 33/34 Leadership Summit: 2020 General Session and Closing Ceremony |
RTC Barbados: Super Service Saturdays |
Zones 33/34 Leadership Summit: 2020 Opening Ceremony |
D7030 Webinar: Transforming The Way We EatView English Only |
RC Garden City: First Ever Fundraiser |
2020 Zone Summit Spotlight: PDG Roger Bose - Zone 33/34 DGE Training Assistant Chair |
When Hunger Hits Home: Global Food Insecurity Is A Local Issue |
RC Georgetown Central: Donation To Top Grade 6 Assessment Performers |
District 7030 Special: Grants & GivingView In English Voir En Français |
RTC Barbados: Cranberries Give Back |
D7030 Special Event: Transforming The Way We Eat |
RC Georgetown Central: Donation Of Exercise Equipment To City Park |
District 7030: Alumni Reconnect Special EventView In English Voir En Français |
2020-21 Rotaract Presidential Conferences |
RC San Fernando: Interact Debate Competition |
High-Speed Internet Isn’t A Luxury Anymore |
Historic Moments - When Rotary Became Intercontinental |
Public Image and Relations In The Age Of COVID-19 |
Raise For Rotary - A Great Way To Recognize & Support Foundation Month |
Hybrid Rotary Meetings Technology Guide |
Rotary/Rotaract: An Introduction To Rotary Foundation Grants |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (November) |
Zone 34 Public Image Citation Updates |
Rotary Zones 33 & 34 Virtual Leadership Summit 2020 |
Interact Virtual Global Youth Summit 2020 |
Final Segment of District 6960 Infinite Possibilities Series 1: Women In Rotary |
ONE CARIBBEAN Multi-District World Polio Day Event UpdateView In English Voir En Français |
The Important Work Of Fighting Polio Must Continue |
RC Antigua: Donation To OCS Reading Project |
District 7030 Special Event - PolioPlus Within The Context of COVID-19 [Carol Pandak]View In English Voir En Français |
Community Development During A Pandemic |
Reshaping Rotary’s Future With Online Learning |
ONE CARIBBEAN Multi-District World Polio Day Online Event |
Celebrate World Interact Week 2020 |
First Time PHF Special Offer |
What Is Strategic Planning? |
District 7030 Special Event - Website Optimization & ConversionsView In English (only) |
RC St. Lucia Sunset: I Pledge Campaign |
2020 Interact Awards |
Educating During A Pandemic And Beyond |
Rotary Alumni Reconnect Week |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (October) |
RC Garden City: Our Newest Rotary Club In District 7030 |
RC Kourou: 50th Anniversary |
Rotarian Dr. Tunji Funsho Named One Of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People In The World![]() It is with great pride that Rotary International announces that one of our own has been named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential People in the World.” On 22nd September, Dr. Tunji Funsho, Rotary’s Nigeria National PolioPlus Chair was named to the TIME 100 list for his critical leadership in working with Rotary members and our partners to achieve a wild polio-free Nigeria and eradicate the wild poliovirus in the African region. He is the first Rotary member to receive this honor for our work to eradicate polio. You can view Dr. Funsho’s profile on the TIME website here. |
District 7030: Grants & Giving![]() ![]() As part of Rotary Foundation month, on 14th November, the District 7030 Rotary Foundation Grants Sub-Committee is proud to host an online session on Grants and Giving. With a cadre of experienced and expert speakers, this educational and informative event should be attended by all Rotarians and Rotaractors, whether spearheading Rotary Foundation club activities or interested in sourcing funds for club projects. Click here for more information and to register. |
RC Paramaribo Residence: Go GLO 2020![]() On 10th September, the Rotary Club of Paramaribo Residence held the 19th edition of its Go GLO event and achieved great success. GLO is a Dutch abbreviation for 'Normal Lower Education' which applies to primary or elementary schools. Go GLO is the club's yearly signature event where the top graduates from primary schools are honored and put into the spotlight. The event aims to encourage and motivate younger generations (8-12 years old) to do their very best at school. This year the event was made completely ‘Corona proof’ by organizing a drive-thru party for the graduates. A Go GLO event record of 301 participants passed by different “hotspots” where they received gifts, snacks, school supplies. The event was topped off with certificate presentations to students by the Minster of Education and Minister of Defence. The top 5 students for the year received special awards, as well as, recognition from the Minister of Education Ms Marie Levens. |
RC Demerara MembershipThere are many reasons to join Rotary! Check out the Video Guide to current members and potential new candidates for membership from the Rotary Club of Demerara. There’s information about the Club, a bit of Club history, some details on what projects and activities the club has been working on since 1993, and some ways in which persons can join or contribute to make the world a better place. District 7030 congratulated RC Demerara on wonderful achievement to expand the reach and increase the impact of Rotary. Read more for RC Demerara's latest club newsletters. |
RID Peter Kyle - Rotary's History As A Peace-Building OrganizationView In English Voir En Français In recognition of World Peace Day on 21st September, the District 7030 Peace-Building Committee hosted Rotary International Director Peter Kyle as part of its 3rd online peace-building session. It was a most educational address which included a historical account and perspective of Rotary's origins and involvement in peace-building over the last 75 years, as well as, the future of Rotary as a peace-building organization. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. En reconnaissance de la Journée Mondiale de la Paix le 21 Septembre, le Comité de Consolidation de la Paix du District 7030 a accueilli le directeur du Rotary International Peter Kyle dans le cadre de sa troisième session de consolidation de la paix en ligne. C'était une allocution très éducative qui comprenait un compte rendu historique et une perspective des origines et de l'implication du Rotary dans la consolidation de la paix au cours des 75 dernières années, ainsi que sur l'avenir du Rotary en tant qu'organisation de consolidation de la paix.. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
Celebrating An International Day of Peace![]() Monday 21st September - International Day of Peace or World Peace Day - a day each year observed around the world and declared by the UN General Assembly as one devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. This year, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each other’s enemies. Rather, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere. Read more to see how this day has been celebrated around the world. |
RC St. Augustine: Annual Golf For Life Tournament![]() The Rotary Club of St Augustine will be hosting its 10th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament, 'Golf for Life' on Saturday 3rd October, 2019 at Millennium Lakes Golf & Country Club in Trincity, Trinidad. This golf tournament is a major fundraiser with proceeds to the Club’s Areas of Focus for Disease Prevention and Literacy Projects. To find out how you participate in this event, please review the Poster attached with a registration form, along with a profile of the Rotary Club of St Augustine. The contribution per team is TT$3,000.00. In keeping with COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols, Millennium Lakes Golf & Country Club recently published adjustments, which is also included here as a reference. For more information on the event, please email rotaryclubofstaugustinett@gmail.com |
RC Maraval: Virtual Cooking Extravaganza Fundraiser![]() The Rotary Club of Maraval is excited to share the details of their Virtual Cooking Extravaganza Fundraiser happening on Saturday September 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm to 7.30pm. This family event is facilitated by internationally acclaimed chef Debra Sardinah-Metivier and will, not only be fun, but, is also for a good cause! Net proceeds contributed will be spent on providing children in need with tools for virtual learning and improved literacy! For more information view event video or contact rotarymaraval@gmail.com |
RC Liamuiga Donates To Saddlers Home For The Elderly![]() BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – On Thursday September 17th, members of the Rotary Club of Liamuiga were on hand to make a timely donation to the Saddlers Home for the Elderly. The intimate handover ceremony took place on the heels of National Heroes Day at the Department of Social Services and Community Development. Club President Deniece Alleyne officially made the presentation of 100 disposable masks and a cheque for EC$1000 towards the purchase of bed covers. Deputy Director in Department of Social Services and Community Development, Ms Ann Wigley, accepted on behalf of the Saddlers Home. |
D7030 Peace-Building: Rotary's Historical Role As A Peace-Building Organization [Peter Kyle]![]() ![]() In recognition of UN World Peace Day on 21st September, Zone 33/34 RI Director Peter Kyle will address the membership of District 7030 on Rotary Peace initiatives and Rotary's Historical Role as a Peace-Building organization. Please register for this online event at your earliest convenience. |
District 7030 Special Event - Supporting Education [RIPE Shekhar Mehta]View In English On 12th September 2020, Rotary District 7030 proudly hosted Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta who facilitated a most informative online session on the T-E-A-C-H Program in India. In this most informative session, RIPE Shekar, shared his expertise, experience on how this program was a milestone achievement across the sub-continent and a tangible example of how one of Rotary's seven Areas of Focus - Supporting Education - can be means to bring about global change, as well as, improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English and read more to download the presentation. |
RC Liamuiga Donates School SuppliesBASSETERRE, St. Kitts – On Saturday 5th September, the Rotary Club of Liamuiga held its first community service project for the 2020-2021 Rotary Year. With the start of the academic year just 2 days away, a Back-to-School Supplies distribution initiative was conducted at the Anglican Church Hall. During a brief ceremony chaired by President Deniece Alleyne, school bags filled with much-needed items were presented to 18 students in-need from various primary schools throughout St. Kitts. Each student received a backpack filled with notebooks, ruler, pencils, pencil eraser and pens. In her remarks to the parents, guardians and students in attendance, President Deniece highlighted the difficult financial struggles that the ongoing pandemic has caused. She also encouraged the students to do their best during the upcoming school year and pledged the RC Liamuiga’s continued support for education and youth development. |
RC Central Port of Spain: 2020 Member Quotes![]() During the month of August, the membership committee of the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain asked its members for quotes on Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Central Port of Spain for Rotary International’s Membership month. Each quote was then featured daily for the month and shared on the club's social media platforms. View attached file for a summary of the members' quotes. |
United Nations International Day of Peace![]() Since 1981 the United Nations (UN) has observed International Day of Peace to raise awareness, educate people and promote peace through cessation of acts of war and violence over a 24-hour period. On September 21st, the International Day of Peace will be celebrated under the theme "Shaping Peace Together". Auspiciously, Promoting Peace is one of Rotary's seven areas of focus with Rotarians around the world dedicated to the goals of building international relationships, improving lives and creating a better world. |
RC Antigua Supported By Citizenship by Investment Unit![]() On Wednesday 2nd September, the Chief Executive Officer of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), Mrs. Charmaine Donovan, presented a cheque of EC$25,000 to the Rotary Club of Antigua. EC$10,000 will be allocated to expanding the club’s oversubscribed COVID-19 Relief Food Voucher Programme, while EC$15,000 will be used to assist with building two new classrooms at the School for the Deaf. The CIU also made a donation of school supplies including bags, books, pens and pencils to the club’s Back to School initiative. |
RC Portsmouth: Global Grant Approved To Help Schools In Dominica![]() Devastated by Category 5 Hurricane Maria in 2017, most of the 59 primary schools on the island Commonwealth of Dominica were severely damaged or collapsed and the computers and books in the schools were destroyed. Restoring Learning Technologies is an initiative from the IT for Dominica Foundation out of Alberta, Canada to mitigate some of these losses. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Rotary clubs located in Canada and Dominica along with the IT for Dominica Foundation, the gap in providing learning resources and information technology (IT) support for students in 30 primary schools is about to be met. |
D7030 Special Event: Address on Basic Education & Literacy by RIPE Shekhar Mehta![]() ![]() Rotary District 7030 is proud to host another milestone event during the 2020-2021 Rotary Year. In recognition of Basic Education & Literacy Month on 12th September, RI President-Elect Shekhar Mehta will address District 7030 on his experiences with one of Rotary's Area of Focus - Supporting Education - and how clubs and members this month and every month can explore opportunities to serve their communities. Please register for this online event at your earliest convenience Le District 7030 du Rotary est fier d'accueillir un autre événement marquant au cours de l'année rotarienne 2020-2021. En reconnaissance du Mois de l'Éducation de Base et de l'Alphabétisation le 12 Septembre, le Président Élu du RI, Shekhar Mehta, s'adressera au District 7030 sur ses expériences avec l'un des domaines d'intervention du Rotary - Soutenir l'Éducation - et comment les clubs et les membres de ce mois et chaque mois peuvent explorer les opportunités servir leurs communautés. Veuillez vous inscrire à cet événement en ligne dans les meilleurs délais. |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (September)My Rotary Family, we are already one sixth of the way through the Rotary year and it feels like just yesterday we were waking up to the start of the new year. In September, Rotary focuses on Basic Education and Literacy. Did you know that over 776 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate? While we in District 7030 open opportunities to support education, we should remember that this month's theme is also integral to our mission to promote peace in our District and our world. Remember that without basic education and literacy, poverty and inequality will persist, and with these conditions, peace cannot exist. |
RC Antigua Sundown Supports Health and Sanitation![]() In June 2020, the Rotary Club of Antigua Sundown (RCAS) donated much needed cleaning and sanitation supplies to the All Saints Heath Center. According to health professionals at the center, the products will be distributed among the five (5) major clinics across the island. Continuing its charitable work, RCAS embarked on a second phase of the project where President Julian Wilkins presented fifteen (15) gallons of bleach and five (5) gallons of disinfectant for distribution. The donation is timely said Dr. Jonathan McComie, as the general health and sanitation of all centers are paramount particularly during this time of COVID-19. |
RC St. Augustine: Surviving COVID-19 |
Catch Up on District 6960 Infinite Possibilities Series 1: Women In Rotary![]() INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: Women In Rotary! is a Four-Part Membership Series offering Rotarians the unique opportunity to hear from some of the most dynamic speakers in Rotary, and get a front row seat to learn from major Rotary International speakers. The topics focus on Rotary history, celebrations, challenges, vision, encouragement, enthusiasm and motivation to grow your membership! You will find each one-hour webinar well worth your time and attention. The first webinar in July featured Sylvia Whitlock, the first Female Rotary Club President, and the recently held second session on Boldly Leading The Way featured Jenny Stotts. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available...Keep reading to watch. |
District 7030 Special Event - Present Like A Pro [Michael Angelo Caruso]View In English Voir En Français On 26th August 2020, Rotary District 7030 proudly hosted Rotarian Michael Angelo Caruso - Public Image Coordinator for Zone 28 East - who facilitated a most informative online session Present Like A Pro...Online and In-Person. In this most dynamic and targeted presentation and discussion, Michael - also known as the "speaker's speaker" - and who's entertaining speaking style helps leaders, salespeople, customer service teams and Rotarians around the world, shared his expertise, experience and some invaluable tips and insights on how to be a better speaker/presenter. Whether by connecting and engaging with an audience though speaking style, body language, content planning or calls to action, Michael's tips and guidelines are sure to provide all with great lessons on how to better deliver information whether for work, for Rotary or in life. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. Le 26 août 2020, le District 7030 du Rotary a fièrement accueilli le Rotarien Michael Angelo Caruso - Coordonnateur de l'Image Publique pour la Zone 28 Est - qui a animé une session en ligne des plus informatives appelée Présent Comme un Pro ... Virtuellement et en Personne. Dans cette présentation et discussion des plus dynamiques et ciblées, Michael - également connu sous le nom de "conférencier" - et dont le style de discours divertissant aide les dirigeants, les vendeurs, les équipes de service client et les Rotariens du monde entier, a partagé son expertise, son expérience et quelques conseils et astuces inestimables. des idées sur la façon d'être un meilleur orateur / présentateur. Que ce soit en se connectant et en interagissant avec un public via le style de parole, le langage corporel, la planification de contenu ou des appels à l'action, les conseils et directives de Michael ne manqueront pas de fournir à tous d'excellentes leçons sur la façon de mieux fournir des informations que ce soit pour le travail, pour le Rotary ou dans la vie. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
WHO Declares Africa Free of Wild Poliovirus![]() RotaryDistrict7030 is overwhelmed to announce that Africa has been declared free of the wild poliovirus by the WHO !! The continent has stamped out wild poliovirus after a three-decade campaign against a disease that once paralyzed 75,000 children on the continent every year. The achievement is a major step toward ridding the globe of the virus that causes the disabling — and sometimes deadly — disease of polio: Only Afghanistan and Pakistan are still reporting cases. This is a milestone achievement in our lifetimes and all members of the Rotary family should celebrate and promote the news as much as possible so that the world knows that we are #ThisClose to eradicating polio from the globe. For more information, visit endpolio.org |
Rotary Clubs of South Trinidad - PriceSmart Hampers For COVID-19 Relief![]() In late August, a generous donation of 420 hampers was provided by PriceSmart to the Rotary clubs of South Trinidad. Targeted for distribution among those in particular need as a result of the effects of COVID-19, the initiative was spearheaded by Patricia Woods of the Price Philanthropies Foundation (formerly Price Family Charitable Fund) - a private nonprofit foundation established by the founders of PriceSmart. Also a Rotarian, Patricia emphasized that this donation is part of PriceSmart’s initiative to assist countries within the Caribbean during this challenging time and complimented a previous donation of hampers made earlier by PriceSmart to the Rotary clubs of Central Trinidad. |
NewGen PeaceBuilders - Building A Culture of PeaceView In English Voir En Français On 22nd August 2020, in its 2nd peace-building online session, the District 7030 Peace-Building Committee hosted Patricia Shafer - Executive Director of NewGen PeaceBuilders - who presented on Building a Culture of Peace: Putting Principles of Positive Peace and Young People at the Center of a Global Dream. In this most dynamic and informative presentation, Patricia, a Rotary Peace Fellow, Rotary Positive Peace Activator and IEP Global Peace Index Ambassador, shared her perspectives gained from eight years of leading the nonprofit NewGen Peacebuilders. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. Le 22 août 2020, lors de sa deuxième session en ligne sur la consolidation de la paix, le Comité de consolidation de la paix du district 7030 a accueilli Patricia Shafer - Directrice exécutive de NewGen PeaceBuilders - qui a présenté sur Construire une culture de la paix: mettre les principes de la paix positive et des jeunes à la Centre d'un rêve mondial. Dans cette présentation la plus dynamique et la plus informative, Patricia, boursière du Rotary pour la paix, activatrice du Rotary pour la paix positive et ambassadrice de l'indice mondial de la paix de l'IEP, a partagé ses perspectives acquises au cours de huit ans à la tête de l'organisation à but non lucratif NewGen Peacebuilders. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
New Rotary Satellite Club in Trinidad and Tobago![]() Rotarians know the importance of building our membership and expanding our reach...so it is most critical for us to recognize and commemorate each time we grow as a District and add to our collective tapestry. Effective 2nd July 2020, the Rotary Satellite Club of Diego Martin Evening, Trinidad and Tobago was officially established as a satellite club of the Rotary Club of Diego Martin, and consequently increased the number of satellite clubs in District 7030 from two to three. |
Get Ready For World Polio Day![]() Start planning your World Polio Day event now! World Polio Day is October 24. Now's the time to start planning events in your community. You'll find resources to help you plan and promote your event, including a sample press release and social media messages and graphics, in the World Polio Day Toolkit. Although hosting in-person events may be restrictive or limited, simultaneously streaming live events, watch parties and virtual events are now serving as great models for clubs, particularly as the first World Polio Day live event in a COVID-19 world approaches. Last year, Rotarians hosted more than 4,000 World Polio Day events in 90+ countries. Let's plan even more events this year, whether large or small, whether in-person or online and let the world know that the fight to end polio isn't over. Don't forget to register your event and join persons from all over the world on World Polio Day. |
Young Inventor of Eco-Friendly Bricks Comes Full Circle![]() Binish Desai began working on an eco-friendly brick made out of recycling and waste, when he was 11. The former Rotary Youth Exchange student, inventor, and entrepreneur credits Rotary with giving him the support to pursue his dreams. Now he’s giving back through a new Rotary club. Over nearly two decades he has come up with several inventions; built and lost a company; founded, with his wife, several women’s empowerment centers; and generally concocted ways to improve the lives of everyone in his very broadly defined community. Central to his success has been his involvement with Rotary, a relationship that was sparked by a family connection and nurtured by a year in the United States as a Rotary Youth Exchange student. Now, as a charter member of the Rotary Club of Vibrant Valsad, his life in Rotary has taken flight. Click here to read more |
Why Being Kind Is As Important As Ever![]() Your parents told you to be nice to people. Guess what? They were right. Here’s why. Doing good doesn’t only benefit other people. It helps us, too. Studies show that helping others boosts serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes us feel satisfied. Another benefit to feeling rewarded when we do good: It lowers our stress levels. Who couldn’t use that right now? Facing the COVID-19 pandemic, people everywhere are feeling anxious about their health, their families, their jobs, and their futures. Click here to read more. |
Z34 PI BootCamp: Learn How to Use Canva to Create Engaging Content![]() If you have attended any of the Zone 34 webinars, you know they are big fans of Canva and use it to create most of the graphics, emails, slide decks, animations, and social posts they need. Canva is chock full of template ideas, free clip art and images, plus you can load all of the Rotary logos and the Rotary color palette to make sure your creative stays on brand. In this session, Zone 34 Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator Kelsey Mitchell is joined by Zone 33 Assistant Rotary Public Image Coordinator LaShonda Delivuk to teach the basics, in addition to tips and tricks for the more seasoned Canva users. Registration is open to all Rotarians and Rotaractors. |
District 7020 Virtual Symposium: Journey To Rotary![]() |
D7030 Peace-Building Program: Address By NewGen PeaceBuildersIn its 2nd peace-building online session, the District 7030 PeaceBuilding Committee is pleased to host Patricia Shafer - Executive Director of NewGen PeaceBuilders who shall be presenting on Building a Culture of Peace: Putting Principles of Positive Peace and Young People at the Center of a Global Dream. In this dynamic, interactive presentation, Patricia, a Rotary Peace Fellow, Rotary Positive Peace Activator and IEP Global Peace Index Ambassador, will share her perspective gained from eight years of leading the nonprofit NewGen Peacebuilders. Please register for this online event at your earliest convenience Lors de sa deuxième session en ligne sur la consolidation de la paix, le Comité de consolidation de la paix du district 7030 est heureux d'accueillir Patricia Shafer - Directrice exécutive de NewGen PeaceBuilders, qui présentera sur Construire une culture de la paix: mettre les principes de la paix positive et des jeunes au centre d'un rêve mondial. Dans cette présentation dynamique et interactive, Patricia, boursière du Rotary pour la paix, activatrice du Rotary pour la paix positive et ambassadrice de l'indice mondial de la paix de l'IEP, partagera sa perspective acquise au cours de huit ans à la tête de l'organisation à but non lucratif NewGen Peacebuilders. Veuillez vous inscrire à cet événement en ligne dans les meilleurs délais. |
District Special Event: Membership In RotaryView In English On 12th August 2020, District 7030 proudly hosted RI Director of Membership Development - Brian King, as well as, Chair of the RI Membership Committee - David Edwards. Together, they presented and discussed the current status of Rotary membership in District 7030 and around the world, in addition to new developments and strategies to improve membership growth and retention. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Le 12 août 2020, le district 7030 a fièrement accueilli le directeur du développement de l'effectif du RI - Brian King, ainsi que le président du comité de l'adhésion du RI - David Edwards. Ensemble, ils ont présenté et discuté du statut actuel des membres du Rotary dans le district 7030 et dans le monde, en plus des nouveaux développements et stratégies pour améliorer la croissance et la rétention des membres. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. |
Jennifer E. Jones Makes History - First Woman Named RI President Nominee![]() Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history. Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her. |
RC Antigua Donates Needed Supplies![]() On July 31st 2020 at Rotary House, Antigua, Rotarians, the Cuban Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Maria Esther Fiffe, and representatives from the Leonard “Tim” Hector Memorial Committee, participated in the presentation of dry foods and toiletries to representatives of the “Henry Reeve” Contingent of the Cuban Medical Brigade who in turn expressed their profound gratitude. |
2020-21 Zone 34 Public Image Citation![]() ![]() The Zone 34 Public Image Citation is going to be a little different this year for clubs. It isn’t going to be a flurry of activity at the beginning of the year and a mad dash to the finish line. Instead, it is going to be a steady report of your club’s progress and both District 7030 and Zone 34 Public Image Teams look forward to guiding and accompanying you on this journey. Register now for the citation to start receiving information and next steps for your club to qualify. While a club's Public Image Chair should definitely register, any and all other members from Rotary and Rotaract can also register as every member is in some way responsible for a club's public image. La Citation de l'image publique de la zone 34 sera un peu différente cette année pour les clubs. Ce ne sera pas une vague d’activités en début d’année et une course folle vers la ligne d’arrivée. Au lieu de cela, ce sera un rapport régulier sur les progrès de votre club et les équipes Image publique du District 7030 et de la Zone 34 se réjouissent de vous guider et de vous accompagner dans ce voyage. Inscrivez-vous maintenant à la citation pour commencer à recevoir des informations et les prochaines étapes pour que votre club se qualifie. Si le responsable de l'image publique d'un club doit absolument s'inscrire, tous les autres membres du Rotary et du Rotaract peuvent également s'inscrire, car chaque membre est d'une manière ou d'une autre responsable de l'image publique d'un club. |
5 Questions About Environmental ProjectsAs people of action, Rotarians have been shaping the conversation on the environment for years, from addressing climate change that threatens entire food systems to fighting pollution that clogs our air and water. Rotarians are well-suited for the challenge. They use their connections to find creative solutions and take action to safeguard our vital resources. The Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) assists Rotary clubs, districts and multi-districts in building awareness, inspiring action, and planning service projects that focus on environmental sustainability, awareness of climate change, and actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Karen Kendrick-Hands - Communications Director for ESRAG - answers five major questions about Rotary new area of focus and provides some interesting information to all clubs. |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (August)My Rotary Family, once again I am excited to bring you greetings from my wife, Maggie and myself as this month we focus on Membership and New Club Development. Building on the momentum that we achieved in July, and with an eye firmly fixed on our members, we are excited by the opportunities for growth that are seemingly boundless. We have seen that together we can create sustainable change as we harness the energy of the entire District to focus on common causes. |
2020 Rotaract World Peace ConferenceThe Rotaract World Peace Conference - Rotaract for Peace seeks to become a movement of Rotaractors to promote actions for peace around the world. This is the origin of the Rotaract World Peace Conference, which is an event to learn about various projects focused on peace, led by young leaders in Rotary International, we provide various tools for creating projects with peace topics in Rotaract clubs around the world. The conference is led, formulated and conducted by Rotaractors from various districts. We aim to encourage young professionals in Rotary to take action and join forces in order to develop the area of Peace, Conflict Resolution and Prevention. Register here to view the conference live streams. |
Meet Kriddles Roberts - The Woman Changing The Face of Rotary![]() Kriddles Roberts is the youngest president of Waitakere Rotary Kriddles Roberts has an extraordinary story - born into the gang life, experiencing homelessness, starting a charity and now joining a "bigger machine" - she's the surprising new president of Waitakere Rotary, New Zealand. Roberts, young, Māori, tattooed down to her gold-ringed fingers and born into the gang life, is the youngest president of Waitakere Rotary and only the fourth woman to lead the West Auckland club. Click here to listen to her story and continuing reading about her inspiring journey. |
TRF Critical Update On Global Grants![]() The world is facing a global crisis and in these difficult circumstances, The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees is making tough decisions to enable our organization thrive. They reported that in 2013-14, when global grants were introduced, the Foundation awarded 868 global grants worth US$47.3 million. By 2018-19, the number of global grants awarded had risen to 1,403 - worth US$86.6 million. However, while the demand for grants rose by 80%, corresponding Annual Fund contributions did not keep pace, showing only a 7% increase during the same time period. And therein lies the problem. |
D7030 Monthly Special Event: Address By Summer Lewis on Peace-Building & Conflict ResolutionView In English Voir En Français On 20th July 2020, the District Peace-Building Committee hosted Summer Lewis - Partnership Coordinator between Rotary International and the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) - who presented on ways to build positive peace to Rotarians and Rotaractors in District 7030. Several means by which clubs and members can explore and activate peace-building initiatives were discussed, as well as, opportunities and resources offered by IEP. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. Le 20 juillet 2020, le Comité de consolidation de la paix du district a accueilli Summer Lewis - Coordinateur de partenariat entre le Rotary International et l'Institut pour l'économie et la paix (IEP) - qui a présenté les moyens de construire une paix positive pour les Rotariens et les Rotaractiens du District 7030. Plusieurs moyens par Les clubs et membres qui peuvent explorer et activer les initiatives de consolidation de la paix ont été discutés, ainsi que les opportunités et les ressources offertes par l'IEP. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
District Special Project On Childhood Obesity PreventionView In English Voir En Français On 18th July 2020, the District Special Project Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention presented project plans to Rotary and Rotaract club leaders. These plans included overall goals and objectives of the committee, as well as, tools and resources to be made available to clubs in order for them to adopt and execute successful childhood obesity prevention projects during the 2020-2021 Rotary year. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. Le 18 juillet 2020, le comité de projet spécial de district sur la prévention de l'obésité infantile a présenté des plans de projet aux dirigeants des clubs Rotary et Rotaract. Ces plans comprenaient les buts et objectifs généraux du comité, ainsi que des outils et des ressources à mettre à la disposition des clubs afin qu'ils adoptent et exécutent avec succès des projets de prévention de l'obésité infantile au cours de l'année rotarienne 2020-2021. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
Explore RI's Virtual House of Friendship![]() ![]() Now More Than Ever, Rotary Connects the World! Continue to connect with the family of Rotary by visiting the virtual House of Friendship through 31 July. Explore, ask questions, and interact with other members at this exhibit, open 24 hours a day, that features Rotary Action Groups, Rotary Fellowships, projects, and partners. Share the experience with your club, family, and friends by encouraging them to visit, too. |
District 6960 Infinite Possibilities Series 1: Women In Rotary![]() INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: Women In Rotary! is a Four-Part Membership Series offering Rotarians the unique opportunity to hear from some of the most dynamic speakers in Rotary, and get a front row seat to learn from major Rotary International speakers. The topics focus on Rotary history, celebrations, challenges, vision, encouragement, enthusiasm and motivation to grow your membership! You will find each one-hour webinar well worth your time and attention. The first webinar features Sylvia Whitlock, the first Female Rotary Club President, and is hosted by RI Vice President Johrita Solari and RI Director Valarie Wafer. |
2019-2020 Zone 34 Public Image Citation Recipients![]() Congratulations to the following clubs on receiving the Rotary Zone 34 Public Image Citation for 2019-2020: RC Antigua, RC Central Port of Spain, RC Paramaribo, RC St. Augustine. Particular mention and applause to RC Penal and RC Port of Spain West for receiving platinum recognition. |
D7030 Monthly Special Event: Address By RI President Holger KnaackClick to view in English Cliquez pour voir en Français On 4th July 2020, District 7030 was honored to host Rotary International President 2020-2021 Holger Knaack and privileged as he not only addressed our membership on the dynamic state and adaptability of Rotary, but also, gave of his time to answer questions and address concerns from Rotarians and Rotaractors. Whether you attended this online meeting or missed it, please take a few minutes and watch the recording as it will surely put a positive light on your next steps as a member of the Rotary family. |
2020-2021 District Governor Message (July)My fellow Rotarians in Rotary District 7030, my wife Maggie and I bring you greetings at the commencement of this new Rotary year. A Rotary year in which our President Holger Knaack has used as his theme “Rotary Opens Opportunities”. What a prophetic theme! The opportunities that are being opened right now through the extraordinary circumstances in which we are living are boundless. So through every challenge comes opportunities. |
RC Antigua: First UWI Five Islands Campus Scholarship![]() On June 22, Mrs. Sharon Henry-Phillip – a student at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus – was the first recipient of the Rotary/UWI Five Islands Campus Scholarship. Designed to assist a current student of the Campus who maintains scholastic excellence, the scholarship, valued at EC$6,444.76, covers the cost of study for one year leading to the completion of a Bachelor’s degree and includes tuition, books and Guild fees. Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, Professor Stafford Griffith gave remarks during the presentation of the inaugural scholarship, stating, “Today is a historic day for the Campus. I want to thank the Rotary Club of Antigua for its service and commitment to promoting the welfare and well-being of individuals. We are thankful for the scholarship, and we note this is the first benefactor scholarship to be awarded through the Five Islands Campus and it is therefore historic”. |
New Rotary Area of Focus - Supporting The Environment![]() On 25th June 2020, Rotary International President Mark Maloney announced that the Rotary Foundation Trustees and Rotary International Board of Directors both unanimously approved adding a new area of focus: Supporting The Environment! This now becomes Rotary's seventh area of focus, which are categories of service activities supported by global grants. It joins peacebuilding and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and community economic development. |
2020 RI Virtual Convention - General Session #2View In English Voir En Français The second general session of the 2020 RI Virtual Convention took place on Sunday 21st June. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. La deuxième session générale de la Convention Virtuelle RI 2020 a eu lieu le Dimanche 21 Juin. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
2020 RI Virtual Convention - General Session #1View In English Voir En Français The first general session of the 2020 RI Virtual Convention took place on Saturday 20th June. For those who missed it or for those who want to see it again, recordings of the session are now available. Click here to view the session in English. La première session générale de la Convention Virtuelle RI 2020 a eu lieu le Samedi 20 Juin. Pour ceux qui l'ont raté ou pour ceux qui veulent le revoir, des enregistrements de la session sont maintenant disponibles. Cliquez ici pour voir la session en français. |
RC Liamuiga: District Governor Elect Pays Courtesy Call![]() BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: District Governor-elect (DGE) for Rotary District 7030, Mr. David Lisle Chase, was the featured guest at the Rotary Club of Liamuiga’s weekly virtual meeting on June 17, 2020. The charter president of the Rotary Club of Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, DGE Lisle will begin his term as Governor this July. In a wide-ranging discussion with the Liamuiga Rotarians, as well as members of the Rotaract Club of Nevis, DGE Lisle shared his vision and goals for District 7030. |
RC Antigua: A Bed At Home![]() On Wednesday 17th June 2020, the Rotary Club of Antigua continued the distribution of hospital beds under its project "A Bed At Home". Flexible and comfortable beds were donated to Ms. Dale Fowler from Liberta, Mr. Leslie Emanuel from Potters Village and Ms. Oslyn Pluck from Cassada Gardens in Antigua. All three recipients have expressed profound gratitude to the club for such a significant contribution to persons living with disabilities. |
A Lifetime of Service Above Self - PDG Henri Guda - 50 Years In Rotary"Service Above Self" - selfless commitment to our community and to our fellow man - is the motto of all Rotary clubs around the world. The Rotary Club of Paramaribo is commemorating for the first time in Suriname the golden anniversary of Rotarian Henri Guda who celebrated 50 years in rotary on 15th June. Mr H.A.M. (Henri) Guda was inducted into the Rotary Club of Paramaribo fifty years ago in 1970 at the age of 36. Henri Guda became an active and involved Rotarian and was elected President of the Rotary Club of Paramaribo for the 1988/89 Rotary year. Eight years after this in 1997-1998 he became the first District Governor of Surinamese descent. Over the years, Rotarian Henri initiated many sustainable activities and community projects, including the Vocational Excellence Awards (V.E.A.), reactivating the National Art Fair (NK) and the annual sponsorship of the Christmas packages promotion of the Salvation Army. Please join with all of District 7030 in celebrating this unique and milestone achievement. |
2020 Rotary District 7030 Business Meeting - UpdatesTo follow-up and close matters related to Rotary District 7030's 2020 Business Meeting held on Saturday 13th June, please feel free to view / download all relevant presentations made on the day. You may also view recordings of meeting which are available in either English or French. For further information or for any queries related to such, please contact DS Leah Sahely. |
Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association's 2020 Global Cyber Peace ConferenceRegister today for the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association's Global Cyber Peace Conference on 27th June! Join dynamic and interactive discussions with speakers and attendees from around the globe. Use the code ACCESSPEACE to register for free. Peacebuilding thought leaders John Paul Lederach, author of “The Moral Imagination,” and Irene Santiago, nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005 as one of 1000 outstanding women peacemakers and peacebuilders in the world will offer their wisdom and inspiration. |
2020 RI Virtual Convention - Update![]() Visit riconvention.org for more details on the upcoming 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention from 20th through 26th June. Find information on general session speakers such as Mark Maloney, Holger Knaack, Shekhar Mehta and many more; planned activities such as the House of Friendship and Walking Challenge; and featured breakout sessions on using virtual tools, engaging members and alumni, environmental initiatives, new club types, rotaract's new status, global grants, the Rotary brand and several other diverse, attractive and engaging topics. You can even sign up to receive updates about the 2020 Virtual Convention, including when registration for event opens. |
RC Antigua Launches COVID-19 Food Voucher ProgrammeIt is without a doubt that COVID-19 has significantly impacted the social and economic lives of many citizens and residents in Antigua and Barbuda. With this in mind, the Rotary Club of Antigua (RCOA) embarked on a Food Voucher Programme, geared towards bringing relief to approximately four hundred (400) individuals, whose income have been directly affected as a result of COVID-19. The programme was officially launched on May 14, 2020 and is expected to run for at least three (3) months in the first instance. It caters to single parents and families with children where the income earners have suffered loss of income as a result of the termination of their employment. |
RC Tobago's Philbert Williams Receives Honorable Mention In The Rotarian's Annual Photo Contest![]() More than 600 entries from 56 countries and geographical areas were received for the Rotarian's 2020 photo contest . These photographs cover the vast plains of Inner Mongolia to the man-made canyons of Hong Kong. They tell a story of Rotarians exploring the world with open eyes and hearts, making connections across cultures, and capturing beauty wherever they find it. Contest judge and professional photographer, Damon Winter's discerning eye and comments on the images submitted are like a master class in photography and it is no easy task to be one of the photos selected in this contest. In the June 2020 edition of the Rotarian magazine, with his photo submission worthy of honorable mention, Rotarian Philbert Williams, from the Rotary Club of Tobago in District 7030, finds himself among these chosen few and is now a notable member of this audacious and illustrious group making his club, his district and his fellow rotarians ever so proud of his accomplishment. |
Italian Rotary Club Uses Expertise To Aid In Coronavirus Fight![]() While Italy has been largely locked down to fight the coronavirus, members of the Rotary Club of Morimondo Abbazia have galvanized support — and a measure of hope — for people and businesses reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Their efforts are addressing both immediate and long-term needs: donating meals to health care workers, organizing a supply chain to get the ingredients for liquid sanitizer, and helping businesses that depend on in-person commerce move their operations online. |
Rotary & ToastMasters: New Leadership Development Courses Now Available![]() Check out the new Leadership Develop Courses from Rotary International & ToastMasters available via the Rotary Learning Center |
2020 Zone 33/34 PI Citation & Club Video Contest - New Deadline Extension![]() Please note that the Zone 34 has extended the deadline to JUNE 30th for both the Zone Video Contest and the Zone PI Citation |
Rotary International Board Updates - April 2020![]() The 2019–20 RI Board of Directors met via video conference on 18 March and 21–24 April 2020. At these meetings, the Board reviewed 10 committee reports and recorded 36 decisions many of which were in response to the evolving global circumstances surround the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting effects on Rotary clubs and members. Read more to see a summary of these decisions as of April... |
RC St. Vincent South Donates US$500,000 of Medical Equipment to SVGKINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (May 7, 2020) – The Rotary Club of St. Vincent South has signed an MOU with Rotary Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad Foundation Inc.(MESA) in Ohio USA, to donate a 40’ container of medical equipment and supplies. These supplies are valued at over US$500,000 and are donated to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines through the Ministry of Health, Wellness and The Environment. The equipment was handed over to Central Stores on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020. |
Hacking A Solution To The COVID-19 Pandemic![]() Rotarians in Lithuania and Chicago, Illinois, USA, are using their influence to promote the use of “bubble helmets” and potentially lessen the need for mechanical ventilators for COVID-19 patients who struggle to breathe on their own. The Rotary Club of Vilnius Lituanica International, Lithuania, participated in Hack the Crisis, an online event in March that brought together innovators in science and technology to “hack,” or develop solutions to, issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Lithuanian club, along with members of the Rotary Clubs of Chicago and Chicagoland Lithuanians (Westmont), joined a team to brainstorm ways to help COVID-19 patients breathe without using mechanical ventilators. |
COVID-19 #RotaryResponds Telethon |
Staying Connected & Engaging MembersThese are certainly interesting times we live in. None of us could have foreseen these extraordinary circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. Rotary clubs everywhere are wrestling with the question, How do we stay connected and maintain membership engagement during the pandemic? Well, this is Rotary and I am sure that these challenges will bring out our considerable strengths – ingenuity, decisiveness, flexibility, and integrity. Here are some ideas as a guide to assist clubs in their efforts to stay connected and maintain membership engagement during these difficult times. The suggestions are not exhaustive, and many clubs will surely come up with new ideas as their ingenuity and adaptability finds new and innovative ways to maintain our fellowship. But we wanted to offer this guide to all clubs as they explore online meetings and other adaptive solutions. |
2020 RI Virtual Convention![]() Save the Date for Rotary International's Free Virtual Event "Now More than Ever, Rotary Connects the World: The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention" When: 20-26 June Check riconvention.org in May for more details |
Do More Than Ever Through Strategic Planning![]() Rotary Club of Coppell, Texas, USA: The power of strategic planning was on display, and I could not have been more excited. It was a Saturday morning in February, before the pandemic forced us all into stay-at-home mode. I was facilitating the ninth-annual planning event for the Rotary Club of Park Cities, Texas, with 39 members in attendance for the half day session. They had signed up to craft strategic action plans for 2020-21, the third year of a three-year strategic plan. This was a quarter of their membership! Now, admittedly, social distancing has created some new challenges for all of us in planning. But as we have all seen and heard, there are some pretty awesome tools available to stay connected virtually. And as Rotary has much to give the world in these unprecedented times, the value of strategic planning is as critical as ever. It is in that spirit that I look back and share what we were able to accomplish, hoping to encourage other clubs to enhance their impact by doing the same. |
#RotaryResponds - COVID-19 Telethon![]() On 2nd May 2020 starting at 11:00 a.m. (AST), join the #RotaryResponds COVID-19 Telethon to hear stories of hope, inspiration and gratitude from Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends of Rotary from across the globe as they share what they are doing to help their communities. Click here for more information. |
TRF Grant Options To Respond To COVID-19![]() As people of action, Rotary members want to find ways to respond to COVID-19, and to help people affected by it. The Rotary Foundation offers several options that Rotarians can use to help care for and protect people in their own communities and others around the world. |
Connect With The (Online) Rotary World![]() Have you moved your club or district meetings online? Still feel like you’re trying to figure things out? This webinar hosted by Rotary’s Membership Development team just might do the trick! On Tuesday 28 April from 15:00-15:45 (CDT), CDS - Americas hosts “Connect with the (Online) Rotary World”. |
Rotary Peace Center Recognizes Christine CharlotRotary Peace Center recognizes Christine Charlot (Chula 2017) who gained practical skills and a global network through the Professional Development Certificate Program at the Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand. |
2020 DG Easter Message![]() Happy Easter to All! \ Joyeuses Pâques à tous! I trust that you and your families are all well, and staying safe. We celebrate Easter, this year in very trying circumstances. But the Easter story of triumph over adversity teaches of us of the Christian faith to not despair; this too shall pass! As our risen Saviour rose triumphant from the death’s cold grasp, we will emerge from this pandemic. \ J'espère que vous et vos familles allez tous bien et que vous êtes en sécurité. Nous célébrons Pâques, cette année dans des circonstances très éprouvantes. Mais l'histoire de Pâques, celle du triomphe sur l'adversité, nous enseigne, à nous les Chrétiens, à ne pas désespérer ; cela aussi passera ! Comme notre Sauveur ressuscité s'est levé triomphant de la mort, nous sortirons de cette pandémie. |
Joint Statement From International Service Clubs On COVID-19![]() Woven through the fabric of virtually every community on earth, service clubs of Kiwanis International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, and Rotary International are working safely and diligently to maintain connections with each other and our neighbors so that we can cope with and overcome the effects of COVID-19. We are leveraging the strength of our combined networks of 3.2 million members to provide comfort and hope to those feeling the effects of isolation and fear. And we are focusing our collective skills, resources and ideas to support frontline health workers and first responders as they battle this disease and save lives. |
How Rotary Clubs Help Fight COVID-19 Pandemic![]() As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads uncertainty and hardship around the world, Rotary members and participants are innovating, caring for those affected, and showing that even at a distance, there are ways to help. As people of action, Rotary members are engaged in their communities — gathering for projects and offering help to those in need. But in many areas, life is changing drastically. Health experts are urging people to maintain distance from others or even isolate themselves in order to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. Fighting disease is one of Rotary’s main causes, so members already support efforts to promote proper hand washing techniques, teach people other ways to stay healthy, and supply training and vital medical equipment to health care providers. Now they’re helping health authorities communicate lifesaving information about COVID-19 and donating protective gear and other supplies to clinics and hospitals that are under strain because of the pandemic. |
Message from Rotary Peace Fellow Christine Charlot of District 7030English Fraçais |
2019-2020 District 7030 Online Education & Training Series![]() Over the month of April 2020, the 2019--2020 District 7030 Training Team is pleased to offer all members of the district the opportunity to learn more about some priority topics relevant to the success of your Rotary year. Topics were identified by clubs and members, where each week, an experienced and informed facilitator will present valuable information and effective ideas and strategies towards achieving club goals and objectives. The list of topics, facilitators, dates, links to presentation materials and more can be found here. All members of District 7030 are encouraged to join and participate. |
2019-2020 District 7030 Diabetes Project![]() One of the two special projects that DG Trevor is focusing on in this Rotary year is the Prevention and Management of Diabetes. It is our hope that your club will see it possible to adopt this project. In the 2010-2011 Rotary year, our District was involved in such a project and more than 40 clubs participated. Since the late 1960's we have witnessed a transition from a disease pattern dominated by infectious diseases to one in which chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is out front. Diabetes is one of the leading NCDs. Diabetes is best defined as a group of disorders characterized by reduced secretion of or altered sensitivity to insulin with sustained elevation of blood glucose levels. Diabetes is associated with long term damage, dysfunction and failure of organs, especially eyes, kidneys, blood vessels of the heart, brain and limbs. The primary causes are dietary change and reduced activity. |
2020 TRF Decision & Statement In Response To COVID-19![]() On 24th March 2020, the Executive Committee of TRF, acting on behalf of the Trustees, took the decision shown below to increase options for Rotarians to utilize Rotary Foundations grants – including district, global, and disaster response – to support Rotary's response to COVID-19. With this decision, background information considered by the Executive Committee before taking its decision is also included. |
2020 Zone 33/34 PI Citation & Club Video Contest - Deadline Extension![]() |
Staying Connected In A Crisis![]() For many of us, our Rotary family is an important part of our lives. These friendships connect us to our communities and the world and provide avenues of soul-enriching service. All over the Caribbean...all over the world, we currently find ourselves in unprecedented times that test our ability to stay connected. None of us could have foreseen these extraordinary circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. Rotary clubs everywhere are wrestling with the question, How do we maintain membership engagement during the pandemic? This unique situation requires an unusual amount of adaptability, creativity and innovation from both clubs and Rotarians. Most, if not all, clubs in District 7030 (and around the world) have canceled in-person meetings, following the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as, local and regional heath authorities, to maintain and emphasize the need for social distancing. But that does not mean we have to give up on regular fellowship opportunities. Several of our clubs have already met this week virtually. Read more to find out some ways to engage members during these extraordinary times. Remember: Nothing beats the personal touch! |
RI Zone 33-34: Advice To Clubs In Response To COVID-19![]() Our RI Directors in Zones 33 and 34 organized and held a Zoom meeting on Friday 20th March 2020 during which Zone Coordinator George Robertson-Burnette discussed Rotary Coronavirus preparedness, and Directors David Stovall and Stephanie Urchick along with Director-Elect Peter Kyle also shared viable and helpful information to all clubs and Rotarians during this time of global pandemic. Please read more to view the recorded discussion. |
DISTRICT 7030 RESPONSE TO COVID-19![]() 2020-03-16: Chers Rotariens – Vous êtes tous au courant de la redoutable pandémie de coronavirus (Covid-19) et vous avez remarqué que des cas ont fait surface dans la plupart des pays et territoires de notre District. Vous auriez également tous vu dans les médias comment le virus s'est répandu en Europe et, plus récemment, aux États-Unis, et comment ces pays dotés de systèmes de santé relativement solides et résistants ont lutté pour faire face à l'épidémie. Les systèmes de santé de la plupart, sinon de la totalité, des régions de notre District peuvent être considérés comme fragiles, du moins en comparaison avec ceux d'Europe et d'Amérique du Nord. Rares sont ceux qui sont équipés pour faire face à une épidémie de l'ampleur de celle que nous avons vue dans d'autres pays. Nous devons donc, individuellement et collectivement, prendre des mesures qui permettraient de retarder la transmission endémique dans nos propres communautés. |
2020 Zone 34 Club Video Contest![]() Rotary and Rotaract Clubs in Zones 34 are invited to create a video (maximum 2-minutes in length) about the implementation in your club of the 2019-20 RI theme, showing among your membership how "Rotary Connects The World". Several prizes will be awarded in both People's Choice and Judges' Choice categories. All winning videos will be featured on Zone websites, Facebook pages and YouTube channels. Submission deadline is May 15th, 2020. |
CANCELLATION OF 2020 ROTARY DISTRICT 7030 CONFERENCE![]() |
District Governor's Statement On Coronavirus (COVID-19)![]() |
Rotary Celebrates 115th Anniversary Milestone![]() The year 2020 marks the 115th anniversary of the world’s first Rotary meeting. On 23rd February in 1905, four individuals, each of a different background and different vocation met for dinner in the spirit of friendship and fellowship. While no one knows exactly what went on at that meeting — little did Paul Harris and his three friends realize as well what they were starting in room 711 of the Unity Building in Chicago — but within 2 years, Rotary began to change the world by becoming the world’s first service club. Over the last 115 years, it is almost unbelievable how much Rotary has accomplished in its six areas of focus – promoting peace, fighting disease, providing clean water, child and maternal health, education, and local economic development. While we have come a long way, it is important to remember that we still have a long way to go to achieve goodwill, peace and understanding among all the people of the world. The Board of Directors of Rotary International asked that all Rotary Clubs plan programs and take on special activities to emphasize understanding and goodwill as key components of world peace and that the month of February (which is also RI's Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month) is a chance for every club and rotarian to pause, plan and promote Rotary's Fourth tenet. Here's a look at what some clubs in District 7030 have been doing this month in recognition of this milestone... |
2020 District 7030 RYLA![]() Announcing the 2020 District 7030 RYLA!! From Friday 27th March thru Sunday 29th March 2020, District 7030, along with the Rotary Clubs of Curaçao and Willemstad and the Rotaract Club of Curaçao, will host the annual district RYLA in Curaçao. For more information and updates, check out the RYLA Event on Facebook. To register, please CLICK HERE |