DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI) SUB-C0MMITTEE:
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Rotarians and Rotaractors from diverse background will be invited to join this committee to position this awareness in a timely, yet compelling, manner to our clubs.
Committee:
Rotarian Aaron Carlson (Lockport)
Rotarian Rita-Marie Hadley (Brantford)
Rotarian Susan (Sue) Czyrny (Buffalo Sunrise)
Rotarian Bassey Archibong (Grand Island)
Rotarian Miranda Costie (Ancaster AM)
Rotarian Kofi Fynn-Aikens (Buffalo Sunrise)
Rotarian Richelieu Allison (E-Club of Social Innovators)
RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Successful completion of RI course - committing to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
- Development of DATA BASE to provide reasonable assessment of current status in these three critical areas.
- Develop list of Champions to be recognized for their Equality/Diversity/Inclusion leadership beyond Rotary as possible candidates for membership on the district committee.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: RI Statement, July 2021
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
At Rotary, we understand that cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
culture is essential to realizing our vision of a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change.
We value diversity and celebrate the contributions of people of all backgrounds, across age, ethnicity, race, color, disability, learning style, religion, faith, socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, languages spoken, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity as well as differences in ideas, thoughts, values, and beliefs.
Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive.
We believe that all people hold visible and invisible qualities that inherently make them unique, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where each person knows they are valued and belong.
In line with our value of integrity, we are committed to being honest and transparent about where we are in our DEI journey as an organization, and to continuing to learn and do better.
• Recommended that districts appoint an optional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.
• Recommended that districts appoint an optional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.
If you have missed any webinars from this past year, on this topic, you can view recordings on-demand here: https://vimeo.com/channels/rotarymembership
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