It brings me great pleasure to wish all of you in The Family of Rotary, “HAPPY ROTARY NEW YEAR”! July 1st starts off our New Year in Rotary with two big Rotary Milestones:
Rotary International’s First Women President, Jennifer Jones, and, Rotaract Members becoming full members in Rotary. WOW! Truly these two milestones show intentional steps for equity and inclusion. Jennifer Jones is the right leader, at the right time in Rotary. She asks us to be intentional in seeking out and inspiring aspiring leaders in all types of roles in Rotary. We are all adopting welcoming, accepting environments to engage our members and friends of Rotary. Pictured (l-r) 22-23 RIP Jennifer Jones and DG 7090 Lisa Bishop at the Imagine Tour in Toronto on July 5.
As we look at this year’s theme, IMAGINE Rotary, let’s all be creative and look at what we all IMAGINE our own Rotary Experience to be within our clubs, and see ourselves involved in Rotary outside our clubs. We don’t IMAGINE yesterday, we IMAGINE tomorrow. There is a large world of Rotary out for you and prospective members to connect for service and fellowship. Let’s all take a look together.
I personally thank those who over the years, networked with me and supported me as mentors, and friends in Rotary. That IS WHAT ROTARY IS…networking, mentoring, supporting, having care and concern for others, especially the causes we as Rotarians support in our local and international communities.
As we IMAGINE, Let’s have FUN! Let’s be sure to have fun and enjoy fellowship.
I really look forward to seeing everyone this year! Be sure to connect with me to join in a club celebration, fundraiser or service project. With the borders opened, I want to get out and join you, as you and your club IMAGINE Rotary in 2022-23. My email is: delhipeople@sympatico.ca
It is an honour to serve as the 2022-23 District Governor, of our Best of Friends D7090. Thank-YOU for all you do for Rotary.
Posted by Scott Marcin, DGE
GOVERNORS CARRYING & PASSING THE TORCH
On Saturday June 17, 2022, Rotarians from District 7090 gathered together at the historic Battle of Beaverdams Park, in Thororld, Ontario. The setting could not have been better for this historic day for Rotary District 7090. The sun was out, summer felt like it was in full swing, and the people gathered waited in anticipation for the burning torch to arrive. You see, not only was there a ceremonial torch being carried throughout the Province to celebrate the Canada Summer Games, but there was a metaphorical passing of the torch from one Governor to another, as we end one Rotary year and begin another. And when soon to be PDG Anne crossed the finish line with soon to be Governor Lisa Bishop by her side, it symbolized the seamless transition of our DG Chain in District 7090, and in the process making a little history of our own.
New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is a young adult exchange program offered by Rotary International. The opportunity is available for anyone ages 18-30 years old and provides an opportunity for the selected applicant to learn more about their career/vocation in another country. This program is different than and separate from other exchange.
A small but mighty (and fun!) group from Rotary District 7090 have been working diligently to get this program off the ground in our district, but we could use additional help! In particular, we are seeking 4 individuals for the following roles: Inbound Interviewer, Outbound Interviewer, Clubs Liaison, and Counselor(s) for Inbound & Outbound. If you’re interested, please contact us at NGSE@d7090.org.
Thank you, D7090 Rotarians who have embraced the call to action to establish a Best of Friends Endowment Fund with seed money of $25,000 USD.
We received many donations in honour of Rotarians and Past District Govenors. Thank you for remembering Rotarians across our Best of Friends District who have spent a large part of their lives Serving to Change Lives.
If you have not already done so, NOW is the best time to send in your pledge Once we receive the $25,000 we will send the money to The Rotary Foundation and tax receipts will be issued to individuals. Rotarians, Rotaractors and clubs will be recognized on the D7090 webpage.
Watch for more announcements as we build on the Best of Friends Heritage Endowment Fund. If you need more information please contact sandichard@gmail.com
Posted by Rebecca Balyk
POLLINATOR PLANTING
Watch this fun VIDEO from our D7090 Rotaractors! Don't forget to turn on the music!
In early June, Rotaractors planted pollinators at the Binbrook conservation area through the Niagara Conservation Authority. The grant was funded by a District grant!
Posted by Jim Dawson
BEYOND ORANGE SHIRT DAY EVENTS
In the Niagara Falls area in the week of September 30, a series of events have been planned to honour Residential School Survivors leading up to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Sept 30 - see SAVE the DATE poster.
Phyllis Webstad, the originator of Orange Shirt Day will be in attendance and will be a key speaker along with her extended family and other Residential School survivors to participate in the weeks events. Sign up for the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Lunch on Tuesday, September 27 at Club Italia with speaker Phyllis Webstad and honoured guests from the Survivors Secretariat. Ticket details will be available soon - see facebook for information. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/525686242562854).
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise held its changeover and installation of new officers on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at an outdoor celebration. Outgoing President Patricia Johnson was warmly thanked for her outstanding year leading Buffalo Sunrise. PDG Kevin Crosby (pictured left) installed co-Presidents Melanie Rushforth and Kofi Fynn-Aikens. Each will serve for the year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Kevin Cosby remains as Treasurer and Brian Ibsen will serve as Secretary.
In a surprise announcement at this morning's Club meeting, President Louise announced that the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise had been selected as the myFM and Domino's Norfolk Community Partner for the month of June 2022. It is a great thing to receive this kind of community recognition for the ongoing community service work Rotary is engaged in - it's all 'Service Above Self’. Pictured right is RCNS President Louise Schebesch recording myFM Radio promotion for the club ... she’s a star!
A better description of this award in given at the letter shown at the 'Read more ...' tab.
Ross Gowan Assistant Governor Coordinator for District 7090, took the podium and explained several ideas related to the importance of welcoming new members. This year, the members of the Rotary Club of Norfok Sunrise had some success in attracting new members and counts themselves to be fairly successful in inducting several new members - with new energy, new ideas, new blood.
Membership Chair, Peter Wheatley then presented certificates and welcomed the four most recently recruited members. New members pictured left to right are: Michele Langedyk, sponsored by Scott Williams comes to us from connections in Able Enterprizes. Welcome Michele. Andrea Matecsa, sponsored by Louise Schebesch, has family links to Rotary and is keen to set her own path. Welcome aboard, Andrea. Pam Shantz, sponsored by Yvonne DiPietro, also has strong links to the Rotary family and has determined its time to add her own contribution. Greeting from your new Rotary family, Pam. Wolf Lindemann, sponsored by Gail Catherwood, previously an Honorary Member of the Delhi Club. Good to have you join us, Wolf.
The Rotary Club of Fonthill is kicking off a summer full of events and activities. By far our biggest event has been the Rotary Family Funfest at Bissell’s Hideaway. The planning and organizing of this event saw a unique collaboration between the Rotary Club of Fonthill and the staff and students at one of our local secondary schools, E.L.Crossley.
The senior business class of one of the local secondary schools used the semester to participate in an experiential learning opportunity as part of their course credit. Groups became marketing, promotions, and event experts learning about how to support not for profits in the community.
On June 15th, President Courtney Usborne was recognized by the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore with tokens of appreciation at our first post-COVID (we hope) in-person “President’s Bash”. Past President Bruce Timms (right) was pleased to thank Courtney on behalf of the club for a great year and present her with a gift for a job well done. Courtney and family will be moving to the Peterborough area in the very near future so this was also a farewell party as well as thanks for an outstanding year.
For more than 30 years the Batavia Rotary Club has hosted a fly-in breakfast at the Genesee County Airport on Father's Day. The string was interrupted by COVID-19, but the event returned this year. Club members weren't sure how the community would respond, but area residents demonstrated their love for the event. Rotarians served 953 breakfasts in four hours in an airplane hangar.
The Rotary Club of Lincoln presented five Paul Harris Fellowships this year after a hiatus with the last awards being presented in 2019. The presentations were to three Rotarians and two community members and made at two different events held on May 17 and June 16, 2022.
The Rotary Club of Grand Island was proud to join several other Island groups as the Island’s Relay for Life cancer fighting organization presented a ‘Taste Of’ celebration in the Town Commons on June18th. With kid’s games and a 50/50 raffle, the club supported the Cancer Survivors, Cancer Fighters and Cancer Conquerors of the Island and all surrounding areas, while at the same time displaying our ‘Service To Change Lives’ theme to all.
Recently, the Rotary Club of Greater Jamestown AM held its final meeting of the 2021-22 fiscal year. During the meeting, several club members were recognized. Pictured left is President Greg Leonard, Kelly Dawson and David Eaker. Missing are Scott Sawyer and Steve Hayes.
Area 16 Rotary clubs (named below) worked together to create a unique Rotary themed table for the annual Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) fundraiser, "Come to the Table."
Thomas Hock (RC München-Land) set out on a mission to get medical supplies to the people in Ukraine. Hock is using a network of Rotarians in Germany to acquire the supplies at a deep discount and then transport then from Germany to Poland and to the Ukraine border.
On the evening of June 26th, the Rotary Club of Welland's President Vic Kerschl and President-Elect Tammy Morden hosted a year-end social celebration at Mr. Mikes. This was another great opportunity for the club members to celebrate face-to-face after 27 months of ’isolation’.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg Sunrise recently awarded three $1,000.00 scholarships to seniors from Hamburg, Frontier and St. Francis High Schools. Giving college scholarship is one of the club's primary programs, recognizing deserving students pursuing a higher education.
Maureen Wendt, President and CEO of the Dale Association (left) received the Rotary Club of Lockport’s president’s gavel from outgoing President Tracy Farrell (right) at the Rotary Club of Lockport's noontime transition meeting, Tuesday June 21st, 2022, at the Shamus Restaurant in Lockport.
Olean Rotary Club announces its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Marjorie and Robert Schaumleffel Rotary Scholarship
In these uncertain times, “Service Above Self” is more important than ever before. To further achieve that motto, the Rotary Club of Olean is hosting its second Golf Tournament on Monday, August 15, 2022, at the Bartlett Country Club as a fundraiser for our Marjorie and Robert Schaumleffel Rotary Scholarship.
Holy Smokes: We've done it again! The Rotary Club of Fort Erie (RFE) has once again handed out cheques to various worthwhile charities and organizations from its fundraiser events for Community Services.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Gbowee led Liberian women in a nonviolent movement that helped end their country’s civil war. Now, she’s working to help other girls and women realize their own power. Hear her speak at the 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne.
Cataclysmic seasonal fires — overall made more destructive and more frequent by climate change — have struck in Australia and the western United States, prompting action from local Rotary clubs.
pting environments to engage our members and friends of Rotary. Pictured (l-r) 22-23 RIP Jennifer Jones and DG 7090 Lisa Bishop at the Imagine Tour in Toronto on July 5. 
On Saturday June 17, 2022, Rotarians from District 7090 gathered together at the historic Battle of Beaverdams Park, in Thororld, Ontario. The setting could not have been better for this historic day for Rotary District 7090. The sun was out, summer felt like it was in full swing, and the people gathered waited in anticipation for the burning torch to arrive. You see, not only was there a ceremonial torch being carried throughout the Province to celebrate the Canada Summer Games, but there was a metaphorical passing of the torch from one Governor to another, as we end one Rotary year and begin another. And when soon to be PDG Anne crossed the finish line with soon to be Governor Lisa Bishop by her side, it symbolized the seamless transition of our DG Chain in District 7090, and in the process making a little history of our own.
New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is a young adult exchange program offered by Rotary International. The opportunity is available for anyone ages 18-30 years old and provides an opportunity for the selected applicant to learn more about their career/vocation in another country. This program is different than and separate from other exchange. 
Thank you, D7090 Rotarians who have embraced the call to action to establish a Best of Friends Endowment Fund with seed money of $25,000 USD.
In the Niagara Falls area in the week of September 30, a series of events have been planned to honour Residential School Survivors leading up to National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Sept 30 - see 
The Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise held its changeover and installation of new officers on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at an outdoor celebration. Outgoing President Patricia Johnson was warmly thanked for her outstanding year leading Buffalo Sunrise. PDG Kevin Crosby (pictured left) installed co-Presidents Melanie Rushforth and Kofi Fynn-Aikens. Each will serve for the year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Kevin Cosby remains as Treasurer and Brian Ibsen will serve as Secretary.
In a surprise announcement at this morning's Club meeting, President Louise announced that the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise had been selected as the myFM and Domino's Norfolk Community Partner for the month of June 2022. It is a great thing to receive this kind of community recognition for the ongoing community service work Rotary is engaged in - it's all 'Service Above Self’. Pictured right is RCNS President Louise Schebesch recording myFM Radio promotion for the club ... she’s a star!
Ross Gowan Assistant Governor Coordinator for District 7090, took the podium and explained several ideas related to the importance of welcoming new members. This year, the members of the Rotary Club of Norfok Sunrise had some success in attract
ing new members and counts themselves to be fairly successful in inducting several new members - with new energy, new ideas, new blood.
The Rotary Club of Fonthill is kicking off a summer full of events and activities. By far our biggest event has been the Rotary Family Funfest at Bissell’s Hideaway. The planning and organizing of this event saw a unique collaboration between the Rotary Club of Fonthill and the staff and students at one of our local secondary schools, E.L.Crossley. 
The Rotary Club of Lincoln presented five Paul Harris Fellowships this year after a hiatus with the last awards being presented in 2019. The presentations were to three Rotarians and two community members and made at two different events held on May 17 and June 16, 2022.
The Rotary Club of Grand Island was proud to join several other Island groups as the Island’s Relay for Life cancer fighting organization presented a ‘Taste Of’ celebration in the Town Commons on June18th. With kid’s games and a 50/50 raffle, the club supported the Cancer Survivors, Cancer Fighters and Cancer Conquerors of the Island and all surrounding areas, while at the same time displaying our ‘Service To Change Lives’ theme to all.
Recently, the Rotary Club of Greater Jamestown AM held its final meeting of the 2021-22 fiscal year. During the meeting, several club members were recognized. Pictured left is President Greg Leonard, Kelly Dawson and David Eaker. Missing are Scott Sawyer and Steve Hayes.
Rotary Club of Brantford President Cindy Swanson (right) passes the gavel to Joy O’Donnell incoming President. Have a great year Joy!!!!
Area 16 Rotary clubs (named below) worked together to create a unique Rotary themed table for the annual Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) fundraiser, "Come to the Table." 
Thomas Hock (RC München-Land) set out on a mission to get medical supplies to the people in Ukraine. Hock is using a network of Rotarians in Germany to acquire the supplies at a deep discount and then transport then from Germany to Poland and to the Ukraine border.
On the evening of June 26th, the Rotary Club of Welland's President Vic Kerschl and President-Elect Tammy Morden hosted a year-end social celebration at Mr. Mikes. This was another great opportunity for the club members to celebrate face-to-face after 27 months of ’isolation’.
The Rotary Club of Hamburg Sunrise recently awarded three $1,000.00 scholarships to seniors from Hamburg, Frontier and St. Francis High Schools. Giving college scholarship is one of the club's primary programs, recognizing deserving students pursuing a higher education.
Maureen Wendt, President and CEO of the Dale Association (left) received the Rotary Club of Lockport’s president’s gavel from outgoing President Tracy Farrell (right) at the Rotary Club of Lockport's noontime transition meeting, Tuesday June 21st, 2022, at the Shamus Restaurant in Lockport.
Olean Rotary Club announces its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Marjorie and Robert Schaumleffel Rotary Scholarship 
Holy Smokes: We've done it again! The Rotary Club of Fort Erie (RFE) has once again handed out cheques to various worthwhile charities and organizations from its fundraiser events for Community Services.
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