SPRING NEWSLETTER Rotary Club of Gagetown In this edition Fredericton 50/50 Fundraiser Glaming It Up in Newcastle HIP visits Grand Manan Spring ShelterBox Update Spotlight on Literacy Welcome for the incoming Public Image Chair Martine Babineau Incoming Public Image Chair District 7810 This year has certainly tested us as Rotarians. Terms such as "unprecedented" and "new normal" have become common. Most of the information that was submitted for this newsletter represents what our district was doing before our world was transformed by Covid-19. The group photos remind us how priceless those moments together truly are. In the coming weeks we will be looking for submissions for the summer edition. We hope to hear about how our clubs are being resilient and creative while they adapt to a different way of operating. We will also be highlighting the diversity and inclusion within individual clubs. A form with all the requirements will be available on the district website in the coming days. I hope you will enjoy reading the following pages. As with all areas of Rotary, the Public Image Committee is always happy to welcome helping hands so if you are interested in contributing to the newsletter in any way please send an email to [email protected]. Congratulations to our cover club the Rotary Club of the Village of Gagetown! Cover clubs will be chosen from pictures that are made available to the public promoting Rotary as a vibrant diverse organisation. If you want to be featured on a future newsletter get creative and post your pictures online. A Word From Our District Governor Noel CM Eustace and Karen Eustace Distric Governor 2019-2020 Rotary Connects The World Rotary International District 7810 New Brunswick, Canada & Eastern Maine, USA Hi Everyone. This is District Governor Noel, wishing to reach out to everyone as we get close to the end of this Rotary year. What a year it has been, eh? First off, on behalf of the District, my wife Karen and I, a huge THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for all of your work that you and your clubs have done in your communities and for your hospitality when we came to visit. So much has happened. Here are some of the the highlights. There is a video message, accompanied by the text version, posted on the District website. www.ridist7810.org District membership is up over 30 members. The largest increase in all Zone 28! We chartered a new Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of the Atlantic International Passport - Club Rotary de l’Atlantique International Passeport with Charter President Richard Lemay. District 7810 is a Charter Member of Rotaract Canada. Effective on July 1st, 2022 Rotary International will form a new District, District 7815 that will include all of Atlantic Canada and St. Pierre Miquelon, France. The 10 Rotary clubs within the State of Maine, will become a part of District 7790. This means we have two years to transition and to get to know each other better. Part of this process is we have established two separate organizing committees, one for the transition for the 10 clubs to District 7790 and one for the formation of District 7815. We have solid representation on both committees. For District 7790, we have Floyd Rockholt and Marc Ouellette. For District 7815, we have soon to be Governor Elect Darren Hansen, Governor Nominee Harvey Bass and Past District Governor Silvana Bosca. As of our last Board meeting just last week, the operating budget tentatively shows a significant surplus since no in person training and travel costs have been incurred as originally budgeted. Once the fiscal period is complete and the final surplus is known, the board has approved a motion and District will be reaching out with three options: Issue a credit to members in the form of a credit for membership dues, Providing a cumulative credit, based on membership, to the club to spend as you see fit or Provide an inter District matching grant program to support clubs who support Covid 19 specific projects within your own communities (this is to build on the Rotary International Global Grant Program we hope to receive in the next Rotary year). Governor Elect John has committed to personally following up with each club President early in the new Rotary year to get each of your clubs’ feedback. Last but certainly not least, we all know the Rotary International Cenvention in Honolulu was cancelled. The good news is there is going to be a virtual convention, June 20 – 26, 2020. www.riconvention.org/en The positive in all of this… we all have an opportunity to be a part of such a first, the first virtual convention, complete with keynote speakers and break out sessions. To be a part of an RI convention... all without leaving your home or office. Still lots to see and learn. Please consider registering and participating, it is quite a program. Overall, it has been an amazing year. Utterly amazing. Together as Rotarians, as clubs and as a District, we have accomplished so much. Karen and I are truly blessed to have met so many passionate Rotarians. We are in awe of all the good things each of you and your clubs are doing. Going forward please know we are here to support you in anyway we can. On a personal note, I wish to say thank you to the Governor line and everyone in the District leadership team for all their passion, drive, leadership and support through out the year. We look forward to supporting the District, the Governor line and the District leadership team during the next Rotary year and hope each of you will continue to do the same. Thank you all. Dare to be the difference. And remember… Rotary connects the world. Be well. Be safe. Membership Minute Many Rotarians lately have asked: “What can we do for membership attraction, engagement, retention and learning under these unique circumstances?” “Where is the best place to start? There is so much information available sometimes I feel overwhelmed.” A great place to start is with “My Rotary” under the "Learning & Nigel Bayliss Reference” heading. Membership Chair District 7810 It has many options of interest to membership. Under the Access Your Club option you will find two of particular value: Rotary Club Health Check - Identify your club's problem areas and make changes to help it stay relevant for members and the community. Is Your Club Healthy? — Take this Learning Center course to help your club improve its member experience, service and social events, public image, and club operations. We service our cars regularly, dentist and doctor appointments, routine service on our motorized lawn equipment so why not a regular routine check on our own club. This is something that can be done fail easily during this time of restricted isolation and will be a great way to bench mark your club and identify areas of concern for action. The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise launches a unique online fundraising initiative to raise money for Polio, Malaria and Water Projects The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise President Sarah Kilfoil and Treasurer and 50/50 Committee Chairperson Julie Frenette are thrilled to announce the launch of a weekly Progressive 50/50 draw. What makes this initiative so unique is the simplicity and convenience of playing online on a safe and secure platform from virtually anywhere in the world 24/7--(regrettably, US President Sarah Kilfoil Treasurer & 50/50 Chairperson residents cannot play while in the US). Julie Frenette The signup process is quick and simple, and you can buy tickets for draws up to a year in advance on a single transaction. Jackpot winners receive 50% of the posted jackpot and the net proceeds are directed to local, regional and international projects. “Our Club has entered into an agreement with TLF Global Limited to run the licensed, online 50/50, on the club’s behalf. This unique online 50/50 lottery will run 52 weeks/year and raise significant funds for our local community and will also support 3 critical international initiatives through The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and Rotarian Malaria Partners.” says President Kilfoil. Making an impact both locally and gobally, The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise will retain a portion of the net proceeds for local initiatives but one third of the net proceeds from all draws will be contributed to each of the following 3 programs: 1) Polio Eradication (matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) 2) Malaria Eradication (matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation via Rotarian Malaria Partners) 3) WASRAG (Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group). You can help support local and international initiatives all at once while, at the same time, having some fun and getting a chance to win some extra money.If you have enough money, you can always donate it back to TRF or directly to The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise …and rest assured it will be wisely distributed in our community. Our 3 main local beneficiaries are: 1) Local Area Food Banks 2) Partners for Youth 3) Camp Rotary Give it a Whirl! To play, simply go to Rotary.goplay5050.com. We encourage you to forward to family, friends and colleagues and fellow Rotarians and ask them to play as well. Any questions may be directed to [email protected]. Thank you for your support on behalf of The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise! Glaming It Up in Newcastle For 7 years running members of the Rotary Club of Newcastle New Brunswick have put on their "Bags and Bubbles Purse Auction" fundraiser.