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Welcome to Rotary District 7080

Rotary is a non-religious, non-political organization comprised of over 30 thousand service clubs and 1.2 million member-volunteers throughout the world. We are committed to making a lasting change though humanitarian projects that help people and build stronger communities.

This website is a resource for Rotarians and Rotaractors within District 7080. If you are new to Rotary, please go to Discover Rotary to learn about who we are and what we do.

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Considerations for Return to In-Person Gatherings

As clubs consider in-person gatherings, including club meetings, social events, or fundraisers, this document is provided to assist with key considerations to ensure the safety of participants at Rotary events in District 7080. First and foremost, public health measures provided by MedicalOfficers of Health should be your guiding principle. Additionally, many venues (e.g. restaurants, golf clubs, etc.) will establish additional guidelines. Please refer to the linked document for additional guidelines and resources.

District 7080 - Governor's Message

Fellow Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors,

Rotary International’s Vision Statement starts with the word “Together.” The statement’s main message is that “Together People Create Change!” The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge toll on the entire world and changed the way that people work together.

Bringing Rotarians together with local communities increases our presence and our impact in those communities. By working together with community leaders, local corporations, and municipalities we become an integral part of our community and people would be more encouraged to be a part of this wonderful thing called Rotary.

Rotary International - July 2021 President's Message

My Dear Changemakers,

I wish each of you and your families a great Rotary New Year! Together, let us make it the best year of our lives, by making it a year to grow more and do more. Let this be a year of changemakers, and let us begin with our membership.

Zone Monthly Message

Beyond Borders News is published monthly and contains articles of interest to Rotary leaders. Regular features include reports of significant events in the Zones, appointments of Rotarians to Zone and Rotary International committees and task forces, outstanding project reports and stories of interest to Rotarians across the two Zones.

Brampton Rotaract Appreciates Essential Workers

Brampton Rotaract is committed to sharing kindness and happiness to the community. With the spread of Covid-19, there has been changes in everyone’s lives. As a team we decided to do an appreciation day for essential workers.

Welcome D7080 Polio Chair

Submitted by Lesley Barmania, D7080 Foundation Director

The D7080 Foundation Committee would like to welcome Badar Shamim to the role of D7080 Polio Chair. We are excited to have Badar join our Foundation Team to promote polio eradication around the globe. Badar is passionate about eradicating polio. In January 2018, Badar joined Past Polio Chair Hajra Wilson, PDG Norm Bindon and others from our district to participate in a National Immunization Day in Pakistan.

Congratulations to Rotary District Award Recipients

Posted on Jul 01, 2021

A number of District 7080 Awards were presented as part of the District 7080 Awards and Changeover Program on June 23^rd.

District Governor Mike Lawrie and incoming District Governor Rudy Habesch had the opportunity to recognize some of the many significant contributions quietly and selflessly being made by dedicated Rotarians and Rotary Partners to support their communities, their clubs and the District.

Our New Governor for District 7080

Congratulations to Rudy Habesch, District 7080 Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year!

Rudy joined Rotary in 1994 with the Rotary Club of Amman Jerash in Amman Jordan. After moving to the Rotary Club of Amman Cosmopolitan in 1996, having served on many board positions, he became club President in 2003-04. Rudy started the Gift of Life Amman (GOLA) Project helping children suffering from congenial heart defects receive life saving heart surgery. He later helped to establish the Gift of Life Charitable Society, registered through the Ministry of Social Development in Jordan, and affiliated with the Gift of Life International Project started by the Rotary Club of New York.

Calling All Rotarian Golfers!

Submitted by Lynn Lewis, Rotary Club of Mississauga

The US Canada Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians was organized in February 1990 by Bryce Roper, PDG, 5400. The first USCGFR event was held in Portland Maine in 1990 and events have been held annually since. In 2018 the Executive Committee voted to change the organization's name to the United States - Canada Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians (USCGFR) to better reflect the composition of our membership.

Rotary Youth Exchange Update

Submitted by Dean Rutty, Youth Exchange Chair

The Board of Rotary International met this past week and has decided to further suspend the Youth Exchange program through June 2022. Our District Committee remained optimistic through this very difficult year that enough progress would have been made to resume the program. But with the safety of our students and volunteers paramount, the decision to suspend for another year is the correct one.

2021-2022 Rotary Theme

2021-22 RI President Shekhar Mehta announced his theme "Serve to Change Lives" during the opening session of the International Assembly. The theme serves as an inspiration for all Rotarians and a rallying call for our efforts in 2021-2022. Watch incoming President Shekhar's official address at the International Assembly by clicking the link below.

Watch the video

D7080 Facebook Group

Are you a club member within 7080? Then you should ALSO be a member of our District Facebook Group.

See posts for upcoming events and other content to enrich your life in Rotary! Post your own ideas and experiences about Rotary too.

This is a closed group, just for us. Request to join now: www.facebook.com/groups/7080Community/

Contact Dan Dubreuil if you need more info!

Why You Should Care About Rotary Branding

By Liz Thiam, Rotary brand specialist

As a Rotary brand specialist, I see Rotary signs everywhere. I guess you could say it’s an occupational hazard. Even my children spot Rotary signs wherever we go. So when I attended a local Rotary event in my hometown last year, I couldn’t help but notice how Rotary’s logo was being used.

What is The Disaster Advisory Resource Group?

IPDG Lesley Barmania, 2020-21 DARG Chair

The Disaster Advisory Resource Group (DARG) was established in the summer of 2020 to communicate, connect and coordinate information from members regarding local and international disaster initiatives. For clarification, the DARG Committee will not manage projects; their role is to provide information to support our members and clubs.

It all started last year with a request from Betty Jo Parent, Rotary Mississauga West, to find out how our members might provide emergency support to those affected by the disastrous Australian bushfires. (You can read the full story on our DARG pages.) Not long after, we were facing a crisis of our own – the COVID-19 pandemic. And a few weeks later came news of the Beirut explosion. Emails were flying between Rotarians and clubs who were eager to help, and we quickly realized that we needed some way to coordinate our efforts. But where to start?

District Governor for Rotary Year 2023-24

From the Desk of District Governor Mike Lawrie

It is with great pleasure that I announce the result of the selection process for the District Governor for Rotary year 2023-24 - Brenda Halloran of Rotary Waterloo.

Rudy Habesch welcomes you to the Rotary District 7080 website

Rotary District 7080 Key Dates for 2021-22

Cluster Celebration Calendar

EnvironFocus Knowledge & Culture Exchange Program
Aug 12, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
EnvironFocus Knowledge & Culture Exchange Program
Aug 13, 2021
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Cambridge Cluster Celebration
Sep 09, 2021
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Presidents' Meeting #1
Sep 14, 2021 6:30 PM
Woodstock-Oxford Cluster Celebration
Sep 22, 2021
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Guelph Cluster Celebration
Sep 27, 2021
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Kitchener Waterloo Cluster Celebration
Sep 28, 2021
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Brampton Cluster Celebration
Oct 04, 2021
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI )
Oct 23, 2021

District 7080 and Club Events

7080 Connects is the D7080 email newsletter. The newsletter is published monthly and includes the monthly District Governor message and current news, events and photos from around the District. If you would like to contribute or have content included in the newsletter please send it to: connects@rotary7080 .org

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