At our last meeting, we had a vocational visit and talk hosted at Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home.
We learned about the history of Lougheed's from Gerry Lougheed Jr.
Marguerite and Gerry are recognized as trailblazers in funeralization over the years, changing and adapting the services they provided according to the wishes and individual needs of the families they served, and often flying in the face of conventional thinking.
We heard from Funeral Directors - Cathy Coe and Jeff Shrigley about their decision to work in the funeral industry.
We were given a tour of the property and able to learn more about the services offered and how the staff take pride in the fact that they have made the facilities a comfortable space, while providing a respectful and dignified space to commemorate the life of a loved one
Wednesday Night Talk Show and Rotary Weekend Training
Rotary Weekend is virtual this year and we have a number of topics that are coming up in the next few Wednesdays.
Wednesday April 20th: Kim Giffen, Grants Chair - Your Foundation - What it does for the World.
From 7:00 - 8:00 pm; District Global Grants Chair, Kim Giffen will provide an overview of the history of The Rotary Foundation providing details of the various programs available and what we can do as clubs and individual Rotarians. Our support will ensure that the amazing legacy of the Foundation continues. ZOOM LINK
Wednesday April 27th: Alison Durtnall, Service Projects Director
As Rotarians we strive to be of service. As leaders, we bring our passion to our clubs to implement our service projects. Learn about the variety of initiatives underway in district 7010 and how we can support you as you lead your club to success!
From 7:00 - 8:00 pm; our Service Chair's will provide a brief overview of their respective area of service and answer any questions you have. We will be covering International Service, Indigenous Service, Community Service, Peace, and the Environment. ZOOM LINK
Wednesday May 4th: Steve Wallace, District Grants Chair - District Grants Made Easy
Join our May Wednesday Night Talk Show, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm will help you understand the new and improved easy steps to apply for and receive a District grant. ZOOM LINK
For a full list of Rotary Weekend training topics click HERE for more information about scheduled and online courses.
Rotary Day of Service – May 28
District Community Service Chair Kevin de Groot has set Saturday, May 28th as our District Rotary Day of Service.
Clubs are encouraged volunteer in their communities for an unprecedented Rotary Day of Service. There are lots of potential options such as a park or shoreline cleanup; provide seniors an hour of yard work or collect clothes for the homeless, refurbish parks etc.
We also encourage all our Club’s to get the public involved to maximize Rotary’s exposure in their respective community and to join us for a rewarding day of service, friendship and community spirit for the 2022 Rotary Day of Service! If you need ideas contact Kevin at bwana2009@hotmail.com for more details.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Everybody’s Responsibility
In June 2021, Rotary’s Board of Directors strengthened its commitment to making diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) part of the fabric of Rotary. In his February communication to current and incoming club leaders President Shekhar called us to action.
“As Rotary leaders, we are instrumental in helping our districts and our clubs become more inclusive. We have the opportunity to help our members develop the skills they need to embrace all facets of diversity. We must work toward equity so every person who engages with Rotary has access to the resources, opportunities, networks, and support they need to be valued, contributing members,” said President Shekar.
What we say and how we behave matters. We as leaders must take responsibility for how our words and actions impact others – in other words “walk the talk”. The Rotary DEI Code of Conduct reflects our core values and reminds us to: use respectful language, be supportive, foster a welcoming and inclusive environment and celebrate diversity.
The District DEI team is here to support you. We are in the process of developing a comprehensive plan to support clubs and help start to implement resources and strategies to make DEI part of the fabric of Rotary.
In the meantime, the following key questions are provided to support clubs reflect on their current practices. Diversity
Is your club relevant to members and your community? Is there diversity?
Do you have targeted strategies to attract diverse groups? o For example -Women |Young Professionals | Different Ethnic Groups |Non-traditional Professions |LGBTQIA
Do the demographics of your club match the demographics of the community? o Age |Race |Gender |Religion |Sexual Orientation |Economic |Career |Disabled
Is there a bias in seeking new members?
Is there an active plan to increase diversity?
Equity
Is your meeting accessible to all? o Place, physically accessible, time, cost, alternate meeting times
Is there an ethnic bias to your meetings/menu?
Do you offer hybrid meetings?
Do you have a non-denominational or spiritual reflection versus specific religious prayers?
Inclusion
Do all members have the opportunity to be involved with committees, programs or projects?
Are new members assigned a mentor?
Is every member considered for leadership positions?
Are activities designed so all can join
Day/time/location, physical accessibility, cost, family
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, clubs are being encouraged to participate in environmental cleanups in their area, between April 23rd and July 4th.
The tallies of the garbage picked up will be given to 2022-2023 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones to share with the media as to how Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors impact our communities and our environment. This is being done as part of RI President Jones’ Imagine Rotary Canada Tour stop in Toronto on July 5th. Online Tally Sheet
Organized by the District- the Rotary Great Ontario Fishing Raffle is a chance to win and give back to the community. Whatever portion of tickets sold my our club- returns to us in cash to put towards initiatives in the community- we sell 10% of the tickets in the district- 10% of profits are returned to us!
ALL PRIZES ONTARIO MADE & SOLD! Proceeds proportionate to ticket sales will go to Rotary Clubs of Rotary District 7010 for Charitable distribution in participating Ontario Communities and as indicated by your ticket purchase directions.
Registration ends at 12:00 Noon, June 24th, 2022.
The EARLY BIRD draw will be conducted Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at Swift Canoe & Kayak 2394 Highway 11 North, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1R1. One ticket will be drawn for THE EARLY BIRD PRIZE.
One ticket drawn for The GRAND PRIZE (Legend boat valued at $85,000) and one ticket drawn for the SECOND PRIZE (2 exclusive 7 day fishing vacations values at $10,000) which will be drawn Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at Legend Boats, 2375 Industrial Park Road, Innisfil, ON.
Rotary Day of Service – May 28
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Everybody’s Responsibility
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