District Governor
 
                                                                                                                                    
                                                                  Fred Wright District Governor 2019 – 2020                      
                                                                    Email: fred.wright2020@gmail.com; 
                                                                     Phone: (807-219-1727)
                                                                                     
 
“Rotary Connects the World” is our Rotary International Theme this year. Through positive peace, starting with ourselves, we can connect in meaningful ways with each other and the world.
I grew up believing that I could do anything that I put my mind to. Life challenged that often, but I learned not to say can’t and recently came across a great way to look at this. Rather than saying something cannot be done, let us say: “What if we do?” *
It is a humbling honour to serve you, our District Governor Team and our District Board. In serving you this year I hope that you will help us all to see what if we do.
*Guiding principle for Thankyou (an Australian Social Enterprise) developed by Daniel Flynn and his team, keynote speaker at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg, Germany
 
 
DISTRICT 5550 STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS                                          
 
Vision: We create lasting change by uniting people of action with a passion for peace.
 
GOAL #1
That every child inD5550 has food, clean potable water, clothing, & education without limits of finances. This will be achieved with an emphasis on RI's six areas of focus. Essentially, this goal is meant to reduce child poverty and ensure every child has an opportunity to succeed. We are defining Poverty as the lack of secure access to:  
GOAL #2
Membership District 5550 will work towards developing an engaged and growing membership, strong clubs, and projects that promote the six areas of focus.  Net 3 new members growth for each club in our district per Rotary year. (135 is 10% growth)
GOAL #3
Develop a consistent Rotary public image throughout our District.
GOAL #4
Develop an effective team of district and club leaders
Goal #5
Encourage our clubs to be involved in International Service.
 
 
Home Page Stories
Rotary Friendship Exchange District 9780 Visits Saskatchewan

 
 
 
 
 
A visiting Rotary Friendship Exchange team from District 9780, an area West of Melbourne, Vic, Australia, was in Northern Saskatchewan Aug. 15 - 29 this year.  The D9780 Team were hosted by RC Hudson Bay, RC Melfort, RC Prince Albert and RC Saskatoon Meewasin. This picture includes the 12 Australian visitors and members of the Prince Albert Club during the visit there. The exchange included Rotary Club events, visits to local Industries, Historical Sites, Recreational Activities and more.
An RFE Team from across our District had been in D9780 in March of this year. All participants have reported that these RFEs were a rewarding Rotary experience, the best part being meeting Rotarians from around the world.
Click to see Photos of the Club visits to Prince Albert, Nipawin, Hudson Bay, Melfort, Creekside Orchard and Flyover of Nipawin and Melfort.
RFE with D3040 Central India

 

 

The RFE with D3040 Central India took place from June 29 to July 11, 2019. The visiting Team of 4 Couples were hosted by RC Winnipeg, RC Sioux Lookout, RC Kenora and RC Brandon for 3 days each. Thanks to the Clubs and the Home Hosts. Everyone reported having a super awesome time.
L to R are:  Rtn Kirandeep and Rtn Sukhdev Ghuman, IW Ragini & Rtn Suneel Bhargava, Mayor Doug & Rtn Cherry Lawrance, Rtn Tejesh & Rtn Archana Mehta, Rtn Mamta & Satish Bhasin.
 
To view pictures from both here in Canada and during the team for District 5550's time in India click here.
April 2019 LitRag
April 2019 Rotary Literacy Newsletter features District 5550. "The Literacy activities of our own Rotary District 5550 are featured in the article on pages 1, 2, and 3 of this issue". Click here to read the newsletter.
 
In the News Around The District
Gordon Liddle - Service Above Self

It is with great sadness that our friend and long-time Rotarian, Gordon Liddle passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.
Gordon was a remarkable, caring person and he loved his Rotarian life that began in 1960.
Our condolences to his family, and his many friends.
 
 
Rest in peace dear friend, Gordon.
 
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