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In September, Rotary focuses on Youth Services. Is your club actively engaged in serving the youth in (y)our community? Based on my visits to over sixty clubs so far, I suspect that you ARE doing so. I can’t think of a club which isn’t supporting Rotary Youth Exchange or an Interact Club or a Rotaract Club or an EarlyAct Club or RYLA students or SLAPSHOT students (or, most likely, most of those programs). Most of our clubs are involved in multiple youth programs in the name of Rotary. Along with bursaries and scholarships, these outreaches are often the main reasons that a club is known to “LIGHT UP ROTA-RY” in their community. For those whom I’ve already visited, thanks again for what you do in the name of Rotary. For the clubs I haven’t seen yet, thanks to

you too – I KNOW that, in your home community, you are visible and leading the rest of the commu-nity in service. Speaking of Rotary Youth, we will again be featuring our youth and young alumni at this year’s Rota-ryBuffaloBash. We’ll have RYE presentations again for energy breaks and a representative program at the Bash. Our final speaker, Joe Rob-erts, is a champion for youth through his presentations and his

Push for Change Foundation. On top of that, he is a compelling speaker whose message will reso-nate with adults and teens. I’ve been asking our

clubs to find a way to get at least some of the teens whom you serve in your community to the Buffalo Convention Center on October 26th to see our RYE students in action and to hear Joe speak. Another youth oriented speaker with a message you will not want to miss is Joshua Covey. His dad, the late Dr. Steven Covey, wrote the world best seller “The Seven Habits of a Highly Successful Person”. Josh and his brother Sean have applied the Seven Habits to a program for elementary school students called “The Leader in Me” with phenomenal success. He will be addressing leadership development through the seven habits and will be available to discuss the “Leader in Me” program with anyone who has interest. I’m pleased to announce that Mr. Russell Salvatore, the Western New York restau-rateur and philanthropist will receive a Paul Harris Fellowship at our “Bash” dinner on Saturday the 25th. Mr. Salvatore’s reputation for giving back to the community is known and respected throughout the 7090 region. As self-effacing as he is, he would prefer not to make a speech about his charitable endeavors but he has consented to answer some questions about his approach to communi-ty service. Continued on Page 2.

Inside this issue:

RI & District News 2—3

Club Events Calendar 4

Club News 5—9

Guiding Principles 12

Youth News 10—11

District 7090 Newsletter

September 2014

DG Jack’s September Message

September is Youth Services Month


RI & District News

Governor’s Message (continued)

A. J. Block, the Buffalo Bash's Sponsorship Chair and a member of the East Aurora Club is looking to visit some Clubs in our District prior to the October 25 & 26 Buffalo Bash. If your club would like to sponsor parts of “theBash” (in place of hospitality suites), of if you individually own or know someone who owns a business who would like to support this Rotary Day, please let him know. One of his committee members will be glad to work out the details with you. Please contact A. J. at: [email protected] or 716-870-0647, to get the ball rolling. Andrea Ball (also of the East Aurora Club) is chairing the House of Friendship at “theBash”. As you know, this is your club’s opportunity to beg or brag – display information about your club’s projects and programs and let other clubs support your fundraisers. Andrea’s email address is [email protected]. Even though we have plenty of room available at the Buffalo Convention Center, we need to fix the number and layout of the tables in the next few weeks, so please reach out to Andrea as soon as possible. Our Foundation Silent Auction (under the aegis of PDG Robb McLeod, with the idea generation of “theBash” co-chairs Amy Thompson and Sandy Vogel) will take a different twist this year. With the theme of Celebration of the Generations, you can submit your auction item in any medium you wish (bookcase, quilt, chair, lamp, toybox –anything which will display your club’s artistic skills, as long as it represents a generational character (Winnie the Pooh, Huck Finn, Robinson Caruso,

Alice in Wonderland just to name a few potential characters). You should have received a flyer about the theme and the auction by now. If not, contact Sandy Vogel at [email protected] and we’ll get one out to you. I am really looking forward to introducing my fifty best friends from West Seneca to all of your clubs’ best friends on the 25th and 26th of October at “The Rotary Buffalo Bash”. See you then and there! Yours in Rotary,

Jack Samuel “Jack Amico” District Governor Best of Friends District 7090

RI President Gary C.K. Huang on Youth

One of the great privileges of being president of Rotary International is having the chance to visit so many parts of the Rotary world. Usually I travel to participate in Rotary events; speak at Rotary clubs, conferences, and institutes; and encourage Rotarians in their service. But as president, I am responsible for all branches of the Rotary family. This means that it is also my privilege to support the service of Rotary's youngest generations: our Rotaractors, Interactors, Rotary Youth Exchange students, and Rotary Youth Leader-ship Awards participants.

When I see the work Rotarians do, I am always impressed, always excited, and always inspired. When I see the work of our New Generations, I am all of this – and frequently I am surprised as well. Not by the quality of their work – for I have learned to expect great things from them – but by the creativity and ingenuity of their thinking. I look at what they have done and think not just "What a great job!" but "What a great idea!" Because every generation sees the world in a unique way, and every individual has a unique point of view. Faced with the same problems, we arrive at different solutions. This is why, in Rotary, our diversity – of culture, language, expertise, gender, and age – is our strength.

In Rotary, we try to take the long view in our service. We aspire to serve in ways that will make a lasting difference, that will continue to have an impact after our participation ends. Our younger generations, in my experience, share this sentiment, and apply it globally, by focusing on environmental issues in new and innovative ways. When I became a Rotari-an, environmental issues were barely on our radar. To young people today, these concerns are front and center. Their perspective is a valuable contribution to the world of Rotary service, and it is one that we should all encourage and support. Just as they are learning from us, so should we be learning from them.

The young people who are serving in Rotaract and Interact, and participating in Youth Exchange and RYLA today, are the

Rotarians of tomorrow. When we support them, we are supporting the future of our entire organization. We are helping to train the men and women who will be the club presidents, district governors, RI directors, and RI presidents of tomorrow.


RI & District News

End Polio Now update

How easy is it to change the world and make history? If you ask anyone if they would like to leave their mark on history and change the world for the better, the answer would be “yes”. Not everyone has an idea on how to do just that and the actual task can seem quite overwhelming. However, my experience with Rotary shows that one person can make an impact, even with small steps. It can be done by shining a light on a specific issue, sign-ing a petition, donating or raising funds for a cause, or even as easy as putting your fingers “this close” in a picture. World Polio Day is quickly approaching on October 24th. This is a chance for Rotarians, clubs, and districts across the world to come together to fight polio. There are many ways your club could mark the day. You could dedicate your club meeting that week to focus on Rotary’s work to end polio. You could host a community fundraiser around World Polio Day to raise awareness of our cause. You could wear your End Polio Now pin on World Polio Day and encourage your friends and family to do the same. You could take the opportunity to remind government officials to support the global commitment to a polio free world – Rotary’s top priority. Most importantly, by encouraging your Board and your Club to continue your support by donating all you can, we can end this crippling disease! Please make cheques payable to the “The Rotary Foundation - Polio Plus” and mail to: We promised the children of the world that we would eradicate polio – and Rotarians keep their word. We are “this close” and getting closer every day. Thanks to you, we will End Polio Now!

Thie C.L. Convery Dundas Rotary Club Chair, End Polio Now, Rotary District 7090

In Canada: The Rotary Foundation (Canada)

c/o 911600 PO Box 4090 STN A

Toronto, ON M5W 0E9

In the US: The Rotary Foundation

14280 Collections Center Drive Chicago, IL 60693 USA

For those of you perhaps unaware—our End Polio Now Chair, Thie Convery, has been profiled in a book—”Solo, Yet Never Alone: Swimming the Great Lakes” authored by Laura L. Young. Thie was included for her valiant swim across Lake Ontario to raise money for polio eradication. Congratulations, Thie. Also, recently, Thie was featured in an article in the Dundas Star. In her interview she commented, “That was the saddest day of my life and I don’t want to relive it” - referring to the book chronicling her swim. She continued, “I had committed a year of my life to the training, I rarely saw friends or family. I was either swimming or sleeping or eating.” The chapter in the book that features Thie, details her decision to try the swim, her training and a successful Lake Erie cross-

ing in advance of the Lake Ontario attempt on August 7, 2010. On the day she attempted the crossing, she was removed from the water part way across and the swim was stopped because of unsafe water conditions. Hence her comment about the saddest day. But, as disappointed as she was, Rotarians in District 7090 are even more so—PROUD—of Thie—and of her showing us even now—how to Light Up Rotary. Thie raised approximately $50,000 for polio eradication. Thank you, Thie Convery for putting your walk where your talk is! Reference article in Dundas Star by Craig Campbell—thank you PDG Ralph Mon-tesanto for sharing it with this newsletter editor.

Thie Convery’s swim and efforts to eradicate polio documented in book


ROTARY CLUB(s) OF DUNDAS—TIGER CAT TAILGATE PARTY DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014 LOCATION: Air Force Club, 128 King Street East, Dundas, ON COST: $50 CONTACT: Kevin Beagle or one of the Dundas Rotarians ROTARY CLUB OF GREATER JAMESTOWN AM—FOOTBALL PARTY DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014, doors open at Noon LOCATION: Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club, 43 East Lake Street, Lakewood, NY 14750 COST: $30, includes televised football game Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions, full buffet (beer & pop included), cash draw-ings each quarter of the game (need not be present to win), Chinese auction and 50/50 CONTACT: Pene Hutton at [email protected] or any member of the club ROTARY CLUB OF HAMBURG—

TEAM TRIVIA EXTRAVAGANZA— QUIZMASTER DENNIS GEORGE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014 LOCATION: Oakwood Manor, 2985 Lakeview Road, Hamburg, NY 14075 COST: Team (3 to 5 persons): $150. Spectators: $10 per person Fee includes pizza, snacks, and soda. Cash bar provided. Adults only event—21 years of age or older CONTACT: Barb Stanley at [email protected] or 716.725.9858 ROTARY CLUB OF MEDINA—ARTS & CRAFTS WITH CHILI DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 LOCATION: United Methodist Church, 11004 West Center Street, Medina, NY CONTACT: [email protected]

Club Events Calendar

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Club News

Submitted by Frank Stechey

A healthy 12-year-old girl died within minutes in a local mall after licking an ice cream cone. Dr. Frank Stechey, a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Ancaster A.M. was immediately concerned. It was evident that had he been walking in the same mall with his 12-year-old grand-daughter (who has a severe nut allergy and carries an EpiPen at all times) and if she licked the same peanut-tainted ice cream cone at the same time he had a heart attack, that he would probably survive to hospital while his grand-daughter would not. A solution to this tragedy seemed simple! Frank approached fellow Rotarian Assistant Governor Marty Schure and together they have “Lit Up Rotary” in a special life-saving way in their community. Both have family members with food allergies so they knew immediately the solution was a simple one! They just looked at the AED (automated external defibrillator) programs for emergency cardiac arrests available worldwide in all public places. Anaphylaxis is the most serious type of allergic reaction. It can happen quickly via a bee sting, a drug reaction, latex allergies, as well as many types of foods. Ana-phylaxis be immediate and life-threatening. Death can occur within 3 minutes! Even though a registered nurse in the food court called 9-1-1, paramedics arrived about 10-12 minutes later. The young girl died before reaching hospital. “The Rotarian” May 2013 issue highlighted food allergies stating that “the occur-rence of anaphylaxis from food allergies increased by 18 percent” in a decade and that even “after symptoms subside, they sometimes return several hours later”. Food allergens come in many forms in North America and vary in other parts of the world. The article goes on stating “about 90 percent of food-related allergic reactions result from a group of eight foods: shellfish, fish, wheat, soy, milk, eggs, tree nuts, and peanuts (which are legumes, not nuts).” And surprisingly “rice allergies are more common in Japan and China than the rest of the world. Sesame allergies are most prevalent in the Middle East.” Canadian studies show an increase in the number of people becoming allergic to food allergen at 15 percent compounded each year with about 2.5 million Canadi-ans (1 in 15 people) having at least one food allergy. In Hamilton (Ontario) with a population of about 530,000 means over 40,000 citizens have a severe food allergy. Food allergies are a growing and serious problem world-wide and the prevention of an anaphylactic reaction can be as simple as administration of epinephrine

(adrenaline) by an epinephrine auto injector (EAI). Rotarians Stechey & Schure approached Hamilton's City Council requesting installation of EAIs into all public recreational facilities and local mall food courts in a similar fashion to the AED program for emergency cardiac conditions. Within months, with help from City Councillor (and fellow Rotarian) Lloyd Ferguson, the local Board of Health and City Council unanimously approved a pilot project with Hamilton's McMaster University Medical Centre's Faculty of Medicine and Anaphylaxis Canada. Hamilton is now placing stock epinephrine auto-injectors (EAI) into two major shopping malls for

use by the public and mall security. This project is made possible by a coalition of partners: the City of Hamilton (Ontario), McMaster University's Faculty of Medicine, Anaphylaxis Canada and the Rotary Club of Ancaster A.M. The EAIs are being supplied by coalition partners Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, makers of EpiPen ® and by Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, makers of Allerject ®. In the United States, Allerject ® is known as Auvi Q. ® In Ontario, EAIs are available to the public in any drug store without a prescription. Security officers and lead staff in restaurants will be trained by Anaphylaxis Canada and equipped with the stock epinephrine auto-injectors (EAI). If a patron has a severe allergic reaction and does not have their own EAI epinephrine unit, mall security officers will make the EAI available to the victim and someone can adminis-ter the EAI or, if the person is unable to self-administer the injection, all security officers have the necessary training to assist. The EAIs will kept in a secure location off hours and otherwise carried in a hip pouch with mall security officers. Wall-mounted cabinets, to “piggy-back” the AED cabinets now readily available in public locations, will be placed in prime locations. Now people suffering from anaphylaxis have as good a chance of surviving an emergency as does a person with cardiac arrest. Efforts are now underway to spread the word to other District 7090 Rotary Clubs to copy Hamilton's program. With any luck, Rotary's over 34,500 clubs worldwide can save lives and “Light up Rotary” with similar programs in their community! For more information on starting this program in your community, contact: Marty Schure Dr. Frank Stechey Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cell: (905) 520 5005 Cell: (905) 977 9978

Reprinted photo with permission of Howard Elliott, Managing Editor of The Hamilton Spectator www.thespec.com/905-526-3348/ [email protected]

Ancaster AM pilot project—epinephrine auto—injectors

Thanks to the efforts of Ancaster AM Rotarians, Jackson Square mall security guards now carry an epinephrine auto injectors (EAI) on their belts.

Submitted by Don Thorpe The Rotary Club of Welland hosted District Governor Jack Amico’s official visit on August 26th. He brought greetings on behalf of District 7090. In his introductory comments, he pointed out several Members who have been actively involved not only within the Club, but at the District and international level. He talked about this year’s theme of Light Up Rotary. He officially inducted one new Member, Peter Inman, into the Club and noted that the Welland Club was doing its part in expanding Rotary. On behalf of the Rotary Club of Welland, President Deb Zahra presented District Governor Jack with a cheque for PolioPlus in the amount of US $2,000 as the Club’s contribution to eradicate Polio.

Welland supports Polio Plus

Welland holds “Light Up Rotary” event


Club News

Submitted by Don Thorpe On September 10th, the Rotary Club of Welland, in conjunction with the Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce, sponsored a Business After Five event at Ye Olde Squire Restaurant & Pub. Welland Rotary wanted to Light Up Rotary within the community and this event brought upwards of 80 business people and 27 Rotari-ans together for 2 hours of fellowship. President Deb Zahra greeted those in attendance, talked about this year’s theme of Light Up Rotary and reiterated DG Jack’s story that ‘Rotary is not a bunch of old men sitting around smoking cigars’! She gave a heart-felt presentation on how she was recruited to Rotary and how it has not only affected her personal and business lives, but how it has affected Rotary itself. President Deb asked those in attendance to view the slide show indicating how Welland Rotary changes lives and encouraged all to attend a Rotary Meeting or help out at a Rotary event, by adding, “Come out and have fun”! She thanked fellow Rotarian Cheryl Lapalme and her staff for providing the event site and refreshments.

Submitted by Tom Gerbasi The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club was on site at the Terry Fox Run in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, on Sunday, September 14, cooking hot dogs and hamburgers to raise funds to support Cancer Research. The Terry Fox Run is held all across Canada to commemorate the Late Terry Fox and his valiant battle against Cancer.

Lewiston—NOTL cooks to support cancer

Club News


Lancaster—Depew takes walking tour

Submitted by Robert Benzel

Members of the Rotary Club of Lancaster-Depew were privileged to receive a special first-hand descriptive walking tour of Patriots and Heroes Park by Honorary Rotarian Russell Salvatore this week. Shown left to right are: Dr. Joseph Girardi, Russell Salvatore, Ken Graber, John Trojanowsky (partly ob-scured), Brian Williams, Walt Szymanski, and John Huber. In the background is the newest addition – a WWII Memorial, dedicated just two weeks ago. The fully landscaped park is open to the public. Located on Transit Road just north of the NYS Thruway exit #49, directly in front of Russell’s Restaurant and Salvatore’s Grande Hotel, it is a beautiful tribute and addition to our community. If you don’t know where it is, but want to go -- you won’t miss the giant US Flag as you drive down Transit.

Niagara Falls, NY hears from London educator

Submitted by John Cooper On August 20, 2014 The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls, New York welcomed a guest speaker from London, England., Roslyn A. Johnson, sister of club President John A. Cooper. Roslyn is an educator and a graduate of Birkbeck College, University of London. She is attached to one of the secondary schools (known as high school in the United States) in the southwest of London called Lambeth Academy. In her presentation, she threw light on the two sectors of schooling in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, which highlighted fee paying private schools and government funded schools (from taxes) in the public sector. Among a few points raised were the differences in funding, but both sectors must adhere to the national curriculum set forth by the Department of Education. A General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams are presented to passing

students at the end of Year 11 after attaining the age of 16 years. On successful attainment of the GCSE exams, children proceed to colleges or universities to study for professional or vocational qualifications. Ms. Johnson indicated that she imagined that both the USA and the UK may be operating the same system or structure in education except differences in terminology. For example, High school (US) versus Secondary school (UK) and another area is the age stages. Between ages 5 to 10 children in the UK go through Years 1 to 6 known as Prima-ry School and between ages 11 to 16 children go through Years 7 to 11 known as Secondary School. According to the club, It was an informative presentation and Roslyn was presented with a Rotary mug for her journey home. Roslyn Johnson, sister of President John Cooper, is

greeted by Recruitment Chair Pastor Jesse Scott.


Club News

Buffalo has some fun with ice bucket challenge

Submitted by Heather Culverwell On September 4th, our long-standing tradition of Split Club was temporarily ditched in favour of riding the popular Ice Bucket Challenge wave. PPaul Marzello had warned us at the previous meeting that our club had been challenged, and that raffle tickets were being sold to determine who would have the honour of pouring ice water on our three victims: JJim Tyrpak, Bob Galdys, and LLaurie Albertsson, our Presidents past, present and yet to come, who had been ‘voluntold’ to do this. A drawing to see who would be hoisting buckets of ice water (three had been chilling for the entire meeting) over the victims’ heads was held and the first number drawn was MMike Ryan’s, as was the second, because when he fixes a raffle, he fixes it good. The last number belonged to JJeff Fancher, and EEd HHogle joined the fun as Mike Ryan’s alternate. Before the dumping ritual began (outside on the patio), and with “Born to Be Wild” blaring over the speakers, the challenges were passed on. AAlbertsson (whose bikini and beach cover-up played quite close to the dress code line) cchallenged District 7090 Youth Exchange, IInsty Prints, and BBuffalo Sunrise Rotary Club. TTyrpak cchallenged Amherst Rotary, and GGaldys challenged the new Medical Campus Rotary Club. The video is available on Buffalo Rotary’s Face-book page, every icy drop. A fine example of Service (and ice water) Above Self, the shenanigans raised $440, a portion of which will go to the ALS Association.

Submitted by Don Thorpe

The Rotary Club of Welland recently granted long-time Rotarian Joe Eigner with a Honourary Membership in Rotary. Hon-ourary Membership is bestowed upon someone who has distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals. Joe is a native of Wel-land, graduated from Welland High & Vocational School and Queen’s University in 1955 with a degree in Electrical Engi-neering. He also graduated from SUNY at Buffalo in 1967 with an MBA. He spent 31 years at Stelco in operations in Welland and Camrose and Edmonton, Alberta. While at Stelco, he was assigned, for one year, to New Zealand Steel to provide management assistance. Joe has had a varied life in Rotary. He joined the Rotary Club of Camrose, Alberta, on July 1, 1968. He spent a year in New Zealand and joined a Rotary Cub while

there. Joe returned to Edmonton, joined the Rotary Club of South Edmonton and was elected President. He and his family returned home and he joined the Rotary Club of Welland in 1986. He was Presi-dent in 1991-1992 and Club Secretary for over 12 years. He and his wife, Helen, have attended four international conventions, hosted three Rotary Ex-change Students and several Group Study Exchange delegates. Joe is a Rotary Foundation Benefactor and a Paul Harris Fellow +3. He has also served twice as Assistant Governor. Joe has been involved in many facets of our Club most notably with the TV Auc-tion for over 24 years.

He has been a member of four Rotary clubs in two provinces and two countries and has been president of two clubs. Joe is truly a person who puts Service Above Self.

Longtime Rotarian Joe Eigner earns the right to become an Honorary Member

Rotarian Joe Eigner and President Deb Zahra


Club News

Dundas Valley Sunrise holds community shredding day

Westfield—Mayville hear about peanut butter cure

Submitted by Ralph Montesanto Twice a year the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club holds a shredding day for the Dundas community, not so much as a fund raiser, rather as a community service. And does the community appreciate it. The club charges just $6 a small banker box but most folks give more just because of what Rotary does. The fee covers the cost of renting the shredding truck and makes a small profit for the club. Over 4500 pounds of documents were safely destroyed and sent to recycling in spite of the steady rain.

Submitted by Ann Weidman The subject of peanut butter was eagerly awaited when Rotarian Jim Mead began his talk about Project Peanut Butter, and a bit awed when Rotarians heard about a St. Louis, MO, undertaking to rid African children of malnourishment. Malnourished children often have edema (body swelling). Along came peanut butter—taken in small doses at first—which proved to be a cure in only a few weeks, Mead said. And, what’s really helpful is that peanut butter tastes good. He noted that 95 per cent of the children recovered with this remedy which started in 2004. Part of the history of this project began in 1999 when Dr. Mark Manary moved to Malawi, a hot spot for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). For 10 weeks he used this time to figure out the best way to treat malnourished children in the home. The therapeutic food had to be something that didn’t spoil, didn’t need to be cook, was easy to use and could get the job done. What better than peanut butter? There is more to the story, according to Mead, and anyone who would like more information may find it on the St. Louis website: www.projectpeanutbutter.org.

Long-time Rotarian Jim Mead opened many eyes when he told about a successful remedy for African malnourished children who develop edema – Project Peanut Butter.

David Carson holds the umbrella for Dan Little as Wayne Massey, Bob Morrow and Derek Price empty one of his boxes of documents for shredding. Dan’s thumbs up was a typical response from the community.


Youth News

Inbounds at recent Youth Exchange Weekend

Welcome

2014—2015 Rotary Youth Exchange

students!


Youth News

Westfield Mayville hears from YE student returning from Belgium

Submitted by Ann Weidman Mary Abigail Schmitz, a W/M Rotary ex-change student from Mayville, told of her 2013-14 journey to Belgium after graduat-ing from Chautauqua Lake Central School. She experienced “different kinds of life” living with three different families, but “all were very nice.” And, although most spoke French, she did very well in learning the language. Her second graduation was from the school she attended there, having “done every-thing they did.” In addition, she played a few CLCS trumpet solos and appeared in a Shakespeare play. Perhaps the best part of Mary’s visit was traveling – to France, the Alps, Italy, Germa-ny, Spain, England, Netherlands and Switzer-land. “I made friends (from) all over the world.” Mary thought it interesting that Rotary clubs in Belgium do not have women mem-

bers, however, her host club invited her to attend on her birthday. A Belgium custom different from the U.S. is that “St. Nicolas celebration is more important than Christ-mas.” Before ending her talk, Mary told the Rotarians, “I could live in Belgium. I was happy to go there, and I thank you. It’s an incredible program (student exchange) and you should keep it.” Right about now, Mary is most likely attending Glendon College, a bilingual school, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics in Toronto, Canada, where she was born. With her mom, dad and sister now residing in Mayville, Rotarians most likely will welcome Mary when she comes

“home” on break. One Rotary custom nationwide is an exchange of small flags when visitors meet. Before

leaving her day with W/M Rotarians, she and Pete Bills, W/M Rotary president, exchanged her Belgium host’s flag for a local flag to take with her to Canada.

Waterdown welcomes YE student from Brazil

Submitted by Robert Allen Our new exchange student Gabriella has just arrived from Brazil and was warmly welcomed to Waterdown by Sheila Leighton (left) of the Rotary Club of Flamborough AM and Kathy Harasyn (right), president of the Rotary Club of Waterdown. "Gabi" will be attending Waterdown High for the next school year.

Westfield/Mayville Rotary President Pete Bills accepts an Arlon, Belgium, Rotary flag from Mary Schmitz.

The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and fos-ter:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignify-ing of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. The Four-Way Test The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: Of the things we think, say or do 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned

Rotary’s strategic plan iden es three strategic priori es supported by 16 goals. They represent what Rotarians have asked to be done to ensure a strong and vibrant Rotary going into the future.

Rotary’s Guiding Principles


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Support and Strengthen Clubs Foster club innovation and flexibility Encourage clubs to participate in a variety of service activities Promote membership diversity Improve member recruitment and retention Develop leaders Start new, dynamic clubs Encourage strategic planning at club and district levels

Focus and Increase Humanitarian Service Eradicate polio Increase sustainable service focused on programs and activities

that support youth and young leaders and Rotary’s six areas of focus Increase collaboration and connection with other organizations Create significant projects both locally and internationally

Enhance Public Image and Awareness Unify image and brand awareness Publicize action-oriented service Promote core values Emphasize vocational service Encourage clubs to promote their networking opportunities and

signature activities

Our Mission. We provide service to others, promote integ-rity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and commu-nity leaders.

Our Core Values. Our values are an increasingly important component in strategic planning because they drive the intent and direction of the organization’s leadership.

These core values are:

Fellowship and global understanding

We build lifelong relationships.

Ethics and integrity

We honor our commitments.

Diversity

We connect diverse perspectives.

Vocational expertise, service, and leadership

We apply our leadership and expertise to solve social issues.

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