District Governor's News
DG JACK'S JUNE MESSAGE
We are at the end of another wonderful Rotary year and it’s time to say thank you to all of the great Rotarians who make up District 7090. We started the year with a challenge from RI President Gary Huang – to “LIGHT UP ROTARY” and I’m pleased to say that our clubs met that challenge. I do believe that Southern Ontario and Western New York are much more aware of Rotary than they have ever been in the past, because our members took on the task of spreading the word.
Starting next month, we will all be working to “Be a Gift to the World”, but I’d ask you to continue to “Light up Rotary” in the future, as well, no matter what you are doing. 
The gift of Rotary, whether through hands-on service or donations to the Rotary Foundation (which provides the funds to Promote Peace, Fight Disease, Provide Clean Water, Save Mothers and Children, Support Education and Grow Local Economies), is enhanced and multiplied when we let everyone know that Rotary “…does good in the world…”.
The gift of Rotary, whether through hands-on service or donations to the Rotary Foundation (which provides the funds to Promote Peace, Fight Disease, Provide Clean Water, Save Mothers and Children, Support Education and Grow Local Economies), is enhanced and multiplied when we let everyone know that Rotary “…does good in the world…”.This year saw many clubs turn around the slow decline in membership and saw the district start to grow again, albeit slowly. This year saw clubs using theater marquees, venue signage, local press and community leaders to recognize the work they do in their own home towns. Rotary is a grounds up organization. RI is no stronger than the clubs who see local need and respond to it. Their “lighting up” of Rotary helps to get more of the job done.
“Mike” and I have been welcomed to seventy local Rotary Clubs and we have observed something special. Each club has its own personality and style. Each club has its challenges and needs. BUT, each club has the indomitable spirit of Rotary – and I’ve been thrilled to experience that spirit. Being your governor has its own unique challenges, but it is the most rewarding experience I’ve had in my life, to see so many fantastic Rotarians doing so much in the name of Rotary.
At one training session a few years ago, I was told that Rotarians are “ordinary people doing extraordinary things”. This past year I realized that that was wrong. YOU are extraordinary people, doing extraordinary things. Please continue to wear your Rotary pin with pride, to support Rotary’s efforts locally through your club and internationally through the Foundation. Please let the light of Rotary shine through your work and the example of service which you offer to your individual communities.
So, THANK YOU for all that you do for Rotary and for all that you do in the name of Rotary. You are an extraordinary group of people, doing good in the world. And it’s been an honor and privilege to serve you during our year of “LIGHT UP ROTARY”.
DG Jack