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"Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves."

Welcome to District 6330

Our district is an international district in the USA and Canada. Situated in east central Michigan and west central Ontario - with clubs located in rural areas and in larger cities such as Flint, MI and London, ON.

Whether you live here, or are a visitor to our area - whether a member of Rotary, or just interested in learning more about this organization and what we do - you will be welcomed at any of our meetings or events.

We work together to make a difference in the lives of people in our communities - both locally and internationally - by exchanging ideas and taking action.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions, or simply would like to know more about Rotary in District 6330.

District Governor: Jim Schlatman

email: jfschlatman@wightman.ca

District Governor Message - September 2018

Basic Education and Literacy Month

Fellow Rotarians,

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month and September 8^th is International Literacy Day.

Jim Schlatman, DG
jfschlatman@wightman.ca

Call For Nominations - DG 2021-2022

An open letter recently sent to all Club Presidents and Secretaries calls for the nomination of candidates for the position of District Governor (District 6330) for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Nominations must be endorsed by Rotary Clubs, but you do not have to be a club president to initiate a nomination.

Interested in learning more - click the 'Read More' link.

Public Image - District 6330 Webinar Series

It's time to register for the next Public Image and Social Media webinar! - View the announcement and registration on Facebook via this link.

Our District Public Image Committee Chair Kirk Langford is preparing a series of webinars focusing on public image topics of interest to clubs. The following is a preliminary list of the webinars in the series.

What Are You Doing for World Polio Day?

World Polio Day is coming soon - October 24, 2018 - does your club have plans to celebrate World Polio Day? Do you?

Get some ideas at the End Polio Now website.

Enter the World Polio Day Competition

World Polio Day Competition from WASRAG (the Water and Sanitation Rotary Action Group) – Your Club could win $500 for its WASH Projects! Get full details here.

What are you doing for World Polio Day?

(from Rotary Weekly - August 31, 2018)

Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) have had to take bold action in the historic fight against polio. At Rotary’s 6th annual World Polio Day event on 24 October in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, we’ll highlight the monumental and innovative steps that are getting us closer to our goal. We’ll also celebrate 30 years of achievements by the GPEI. Learn more about the event in Philadelphia and how you can promote your own event or find an event near you. READ MORE

Rotary Partnership with Institute for Economics and Peace

Peace is more than just the absence of violence. Peace is ensuring there is justice for all.

View the video - and - visit this Rotary International webpage to learn more about the initiative.

RLI - Rotary Learning and Information

EAGER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ROTARY?

The next Rotary Learning and Information session is scheduled for:

Saturday September 22nd, 2018 --- 8:30AM to 4:00PM, King's University College (Broughdale Hall), 266 Epworth Ave, London, ON N5X 3C3

Could You Be RI President?

Could You Be The Next President of Rotary International?

That's the title of a myth-busting article from Rotary International subtitled 'What it takes to be a Leader in Rotary'. It's an interesting read and well worth it if you're thinking about taking a leadership position in your Club, in our District, in our Zone, or even at Rotary International. Read the full story here.

What About Applying to be District Governor?

Speaking of leadership positions in Rotary. Our District has recently put out a call for nominations for District Governor for the 2021-2022 Rotary year. If know of someone that should be nominated for the position, or are interested yourself, have a look at the call for nominations - details available here.

Building our Future Together!

Have you considered taking your talent and skills and utilizing them in a role beyond your Club. We are looking for Rotarians who are interested in future roles at the District Level or beyond. What about chairing a District Committee, being part of the AG team, Support Membership, promoting our Rotary Foundation or being a Champion for the Eradication of Polio. We want you!

During this year we would like to hold some informal information sessions around the District to help answer your questions, assist you with your future plans and help us plan for the future Leadership in our District.

Please contact PDG Diane Chantler at dianechantler@hotmail.com to express your area of interest and your Club name. We will contact you as we schedule our information sessions.

Let’s build our future Together!

Call For Nominations - DG 2021-2022

Nominations must be endorsed by Rotary Clubs, but you do not have to be a club president to initiate a nomination.

Interested in learning more - click the 'Read More' link.

Public Image - District 6330 Webinar Series

It's time to register for the next Public Image and Social Media webinar! - View the announcement and registration on Facebook via this link.

Drive For 5

Membership Drive for 2018 -19 - Date September 10^th to October 30^th

DRIVE FOR 5

The 'Drive for 5' will help strengthen your club during the 2018-2019 Rotary year.

It's a three stage initiative:

Stage 1 ---- A competition within the club

Stage 2 ---- Area Club competition

Stage 3 ---- Area against Area

Click the Read More link for the details.

Montreal Conference 2018

Rotarians in Zones 24 & 32

The Zone Conference in Montreal September 18-22, 2018 is different than its predecessors - for one thing, it's now not only open to all Rotarians - all Rotarians are encouraged to attend.

You can also sponsor a young leader now to #changetheirtomorrow.

Aren't you curious? Read more to check it out.

Weekly Polio Update

While we are in the middle of the endgame strategy to end polio, wild polio virus cases are still occurring in the border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. We pass along weekly updates from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative on this site, click Read more... below.