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𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐈𝐈
The Queen is dead, long live the King
As we learn of the sad news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, the thoughts of the members of Rotary International are with the Royal Family as they grieve for their Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.
The Queen demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to duty throughout her Reign and did so with a graceful strength and admirable determination.
She ruled throughout decades of change, from the dark post-war years, through to the new horizons of the 21st century, providing essential continuity for the nation.
This is a period of public grief when people who do not know each other come together to mourn a national figure who has been consistent throughout our lives and for whom we have collective affection despite not knowing her personally.
We share our condolences to the Royal Family and His Majesty King Charles III at this sad time.
Imagine Rotary Tour
Our very own Jennifer Jones is currently on the Imaging Rotary Canada Tour. In the past week she’s made stops in Whitehorse and Windsor; we’re looking forward to seeing her in Toronto on Tuesday July 5th. Virtually each stop along the tour features a ‘hands-on’ project with Jennifer in action!
This tour gives us a unique opportunity to showcase the essence and diversity of Rotary, and to invite others to be part of our success! For more info, click on the logo.
Rotary International President
2022-2023 Theme
Canada's Own RI President Jennifer Jones
Canada's Own RI President Jennifer Jones
Canada's Own RI President Jennifer Jones
Canada's Own RI President Jennifer Jones
Canada's Own RI President Jennifer Jones
RI President Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences. She urges members to engage more with each other and use these connections to build partnerships that change the world.
Rotary Great Ontario Fishing Raffle
This Year’s Winners
This year’s Grand prize winner of the Legend X-20 prize package ($85,000 prize value): Ronald Moote from Hamilton, Ontario.
Ticket #B1751
This years 2nd prize winner of 2 – 7 day fishing Adventures (Mar Mac Lodge 2022 & Vance’s Fishing Resort. Total Prize Value $10,000): Scott Burbridge from Brampton, Ontario.
Ticket #A2846
This year’s Early Bird Winner of the Swift Canadian Dream Canoe ($5,000 prize value): Ross Watt From Kilworthy, Ontario.
Ticket #A2365
Thank you again for buying tickets and see you next year for the Great Rotary Raffle
The Great Spuds Giveaway
Our club, along with several other Rotary Clubs, helped to
distribute 3,853 bags of potatoes to local food banks, churches and social services organizations.
World Polio Day 2021 : End Polio Family Hike Fundraiser at Duntroon Highlands
Rotary International Update
Valarie K. Wafer had a 27-year career as a Tim Hortons restaurant owner, one of Canada's iconic restaurant brands, where her restaurant operations were widely recognized for their inclusive hiring practices, particularly the employment of people with disabilities.
Valarie joined Rotary in 2005. She has served as an RI training, 2018 Toronto Convention Host Organization Committee member, assistant regional Rotary Foundation coordinator, and RI president's representative. She has led a vocational training team focused on youth suicide and depression, audited Rotary Foundation grant projects in Tanzania and Kenya, and volunteered during a 2012 National Immunization Day in India.
Valarie and her husband, Mark — who became a Rotarian after Valarie recruited him during her year as club president — are Paul Harris Fellows, Bequest Society members, and Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation. In 2012, Wafer received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, in recognition of her leadership with the Economic Case for Inclusion in Canada, an inclusive hiring initiative that was adopted by provincial and federal governments.
Media Release
Rotary flag flies in Collingwood to mark Rotary4KIDS, Day of Giving and On-Line Auction
Collingwood's mayor, Brian Saunderson, joined Rotarian John Saul, at the flagpole at the Collingwood Public Library to hoist the Rotary Flag and proclaim April 1st 2021 as the "Rotary Club of Collingwood - South Georgian Bay Day" in the town of Collingwood.
The flag-raising and proclamation was done to bring awareness to Rotary4KIDS Day of Giving, which takes place April 1 as a radio-thon on 95.1 The Peak FM.
It involves 12 hours of dedicated programming to raise money for local children and youth in the greater Collingwood area.
District Governor Nominee Designate , JUANITA Hodgson
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
November 27th, 2020
Dear Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors:
On behalf of your Nominating Committee for District 7010, I am delighted to share with you that a successful candidate has been selected for the position of District Governor for 2023-2024.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that Juanita Hodgson from the Rotary Club of Collingwood-South Georgian Bay will be our District Governor Nominee Designate for 2023-2024.
The committee was unanimous in its decision that Juanita is an excellent choice for District Governor for the year 2023-2024.
Juanita has been a proud member of Rotary since February 2007 and has served in a number of capacities in the club that eventually lead her to become Club President in 2017/18. She has been an Assistant Governor for Area 5 from 2018 to the present.
Juanita’s passion for youth and polio eradication shine through her Rotary club’s involvement. In Juanita’s words: People, passion and the will to make a difference in our world is very powerful especially when you add Rotary.
Juanita brings to the position of District Governor her passion, her complete dedication to Rotary and District 7010, and her desire to do the amazing work of Rotary in our own communities and beyond.
Please join me in congratulating our new District Governor Nominee Designate, Juanita, on her new role. Congratulations Juanita!
Yours in Rotary,
Lynne Chant,
Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha
District Governor, 2020-2021
District 7010
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Announcement