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MESSAGES FROM RI, ZONE and TRF LEADERS
 
IN THE ZONE: Chris Etienne, 2024-2026 RI Director, Zones 28 & 32
 
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS
 
 
 
MESSAGES FROM DISTRICT LEADERS; DISTRICT NEWS
 
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS and/or HELP NEEDED
 
 
 
CLUB NEWS
 
 
RI/D7090 NEWS, COMMITTEES
Vocational Service Month
Vocational service is at the core of Rotary, embedded in its history, present and future. It calls on us to foster high ethical standards in business, recognize the value of all occupations, and dignify our occupations as an opportunity to serve our communities. By including men and women from diverse professions and backgrounds, Rotary recognizes the importance of all skills and occupations and encourages our members to leverage their skills and expertise to enhance communities.
Consider putting your vocational service in action by:
 - using your skills and expertise to serve a community.
 - mentoring young people to help achieve their career goals.
 - offering leadership and professional development guidance to others.
 - practicing your profession with integrity and inspiring others to do so.
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    Working Together Works Better
    WORKING TOGETHER WORKS BETTER: #D7090WTWB
    When you help others and meet new people you also learn, grow, and expand your network.
    A great way to expand your awareness of Rotary, give back, and have fun at the same time?
    Bring together Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and their community partners in a conversation about volunteering - the issues, needs, and working together better.
    Whether it’s:
    Members from different clubs working on a project (like Brantford-Sunrise and Brantford Clean Up)
    Several clubs joining together for a project or fundraiser (like the upcoming Niagara auction)
    Clubs working with other nonprofits or community organizations (like Dunnville Helps SMILES),
    The whole is greater than the sum of its parts!
    If you post a story to social media (FB, IG, X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, etc.) or submit a media release, use the hashtag #D7090WTWB and/or #RotaryWTWB.
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    CLUB EVENTS, HELP NEEDED, STORIES, CELEBRATIONS
    Area 10 Get-Together - Jan 6
    WHAT: A Social Gathering: Sharing the Magic of Rotary
    - A time to get to know the people in our Rotary neighborhood, not just to hang with our own club members. Mingling is encouraged!
    WHO: Rotary Area 10 Clubs including Buffalo, Buffalo Sunrise, BNMC, Kenmore, Tonawanda Satellite, Amherst South, and UB Rotaractors
    WHEN: Monday, Jan 6: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
    WHERE: Magic Bear Beer Cellar, 799 Seneca Street, Larkinville (Buffalo NY 14210)
    - Parking is available across the street and on the street
    Hearty hors d'oeuvres and Cash bar.
    Reservations Required!
    RSVP to Sean Brennan at seanfbrennan64@gmail.com by Jan 1, 2025.
    Club Presidents are asked to prepare a 2-minute presentation on the "One Big Thing" for the coming year. (Think elevator pitch.)
    Rotary Service Above Self: A friendly competition for gathering new "Socks and Skivvies".  These will be donated to the Response To Love Center, along with any extra cash.  Prize: besides bragging rights is TBD.
    Flamborough AM Helps Food4Kids
     
    Some members of the Flamborough AM pose with Santa Claus at the Waterdown Breakfast with Santa as we raised funds for Food4Kids-Waterdown, a chapter of Food4Kids-Hamilton on Nov 30th.
    Fun was had in being of service to our many Flamborough families. 
    - Connie Bird
    Upcoming Events
    D7090 December Foundation Monthly Learning Session
    Zoom
    Dec. 11, 2024
    5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
     
    District Chairs Meeting
    ZOOM
    Dec. 12, 2024
    7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
     
    District Council Meeting Virtual
    ZOOM
    Jan. 06, 2025
    7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
     
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    District, Zone & RI Video Links
    District 7090 Facebook Page
    Rotary International Zone 28 & 32
    RI YouTube Videos
    Links for RCC Tool Box
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    Worksheet for RCC abd Lighthouse Goals
    Learning & Leadership Development Links
    District Programs
    Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)
    Rotary Web Talks & Video Archive
    Rotary International Resources
    RI Learning Center (Requires my.rotary.org Login)
    Misc. Resources
    Ideas to Perk Up Club Meetings
    Virtual Meeting Resources
    Tools for Virtual Meetings
    Video Conferencing Etiquette
    Tips for Using Zoom
    Tips for Getting Comfortable Using Zoom
    Rotary Links
    Rotary International
    RI President Home
    Rotary Global Rewards
    Joining Rotary
    Rotary History
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    D7090 Social Media
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