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                                                                  - Elaine Thompson, District Governor 2018 – 2019                       
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RI President-elect Barry Rassin’s theme for 2018-19, Be the Inspiration, asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other. “I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration to help Rotary move from reaction to action — to take a hard look at the environmental issues that affect health and welfare around the world and do what we can to help.”
 
Our conference theme is “inspired by the Family of Rotary”. The conference will take place in Winnipeg May 2-5, 2019 at the Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park, 1405 St Matthews Ace., Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P7, Ph: (204) 775-8791.
 
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2019 Rotary Friendship Exchanges to Australia

 

District 5550 Rotarians have travelled down under for fellowship with Rotarians from District 9780 and District 9800. District 9800 Rotary members will be hosted in Canada August 6 to 21st this summer and Rotary members from District 9780 will be in Canada August 15 to 29th. Rotary members from across District 5550 will have the opportunity to share their work and fellowship with Rotarians from down under.
 

Team A-Australia – Outbound to D9780 Australia March 7-21, 2019 

(L to R)  Front Row:  Verna Hryhorchuk (RC Winnipeg Downtown), Carol Pelton (RC Winnipeg West) 

Middle Row: Carol Twyver, Lawrence Durante (RC Sioux Lookout), Don Schmall (RC Neepawa), Les Mewis (RC Prince Albert) Back Row:    Bob Twyver (RC Prince Albert), Lori Durante, Susan Schmall, Jackie Mewis 

Team B-Australia – Outbound to D9800 Australia March 17-31, 2019 

(L to R as Couples)    Frank & Nancy Cosway (RC Winnipeg Downtown), Donna & Murray Newton (RC Neepawa), Joyce & Wayne Claggett (RC Melfort), Lynn & Duane Chipley (RC Estevan), Eileen & Chris Clinton (RC Prince Albert) 

2019 ROTARY FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE (RFE) TO INDIA
 

 
The RFE trip to India was a huge success in a number of ways. The participants bonded as a team and many Rotary friendships were forged between the members and their Indian counterparts.

As well, we were very impressed with the variety and depth of the humanitarian projects that the Rotary Clubs of District 3040 have undertaken in an effort to make a positive impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. From dialysis to eye care to drowning prevention, District 3040 is working hard to bring a better standard of living to many.

We came away with a positive feeling about the boom and growth of India, in the face of a huge population with very disparate living conditions. India is changing, and the pace of change will accelerate as the future unfolds.

The RFE team very much appreciated the opportunity to travel to India to enhance their understanding of another culture and another country. 
Dawson Creek students head to Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipeg Rotarian Peace partner committee Chairs David Newman's partner Brenda Newman shared this story of inspired youth leadership.
 
   The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise co-sponsored Cassidy Shaw as a young leader to attend the Rotary Adventures in Human Rights opportunity in August 2018. This life-changing experience inspired this young lady to work with Youth Services Chair Tamara Larson to create an opportunity for her peers to experience this amazing learning opportunity at the CMHR,” said Michelle Rolls, President, Rotary Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise. “Seeing this vision come to light is truly amazing.
 
 
 
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In the News Around The District
South Eastman Rotary Club Supports D.A.R.E. For Twenty Years
 

 

For over twenty years, South Eastman Rotary Club has been solely funding the D.A.R.E. Program across Southeast Manitoba. Their annual fundraising drive has raised over $100,000 since its beginning in 2000, and continues to grow in revenue each year.
 
The Drug Abuse Resistance Program is a twelve week course offered in classrooms by the RCMP Community Liaison Officer to grade 6 and grade 8 students across the southeast, with more schools requesting the program each year. In 2018, the program saw 1,100 students learn facts on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, anti-bullying, how to be a good citizen, effective communication, effective listening, health networks, and anti-sexting, all while working in collaboration and unity with their classmates. 
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Rotary Club Supports Peer Helpers Program at NACI

Rotary Club Supports Peer Helpers Program at NACI

 
Neepawa Area Collegiate Grade 12 students Rylan Hollier and Rylee Gluska were pleased to accept $750 dollars for the Peer Helpers Program from Neepawa Rotary Club President Wayne Hildebrand.  Rylan and Rylee are two members of the Peer Helpers Program at NACI. 
 
“Peer helping is based on the fact that youth often seek out their peers when they are experiencing some frustration, worry or concern”, said Rylan.
 
“By establishing a peer program, schools teach students how to help, not hurt, others”, explained Rylee.
 
Peer helping fosters a climate of care and respect within NACI to reduce violence, vandalism, and bullying.  In addition, peer helping enables youth to learn skills to enhance self-image, reduce loneliness, promote health, and support academic and personal achievement.
 
“The Neepawa Rotary Club is very pleased to support the youth in our community”, relayed Wayne Hildebrand.
 
 
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2018 - 2019 District Conference

“inspired by the Family of Rotary”.
Winnipeg May 2-5, 2019 at the
Canad Inns Destination Centre
Polo Park,
1405 St Matthews Ace.,
Winnipeg, MB R3G 3P7,
Ph: (204) 775-8791.
 
 
 
 
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