Around the District...

Rotarians around the world are taking on every day acts of service, and impacting millions of lives through these small every day actions. The Rotary Club of Winnipeg partnered with Sleep In Heavenly Peace recently to build 41 beds for children in need. Rotary volunteers work with precut material and utilise jigs to quickly assemble beds. 
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In partnership with the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw Wakamow and the Rotary Club of Moose Jaw, Moose Jaw residents and guests are invited to learn more about polio, and the history of iron lungs at this event in honor of World Polio Day.
REP is fundraising $100,000 US to be matched with a donation of $100,000 US from the RC of Milwaukee for five school construction projects to be completed by December 31,2024.

The Rotary Club of Regina Eastview's dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts are taking their love of the road and combining their passion for service by riding to raise funds for The Ripple Effect Program 
 
 
I grew up as an only child: closed and anti-social. My life is also fairly sheltered, so when I received an invitation to the Rotary Adventures in Human Rights—a week-long summer program in Winnipeg—I didn’t know what to expect from it. I have always found world history and social issues fascinating, but such things had previously been nothing more than personal interests.
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A cool new project is coming to Dauphin! Our Rotary Club of Dauphin is stepping up with $50,000 in support of the "Buckets & Borders" organization, working with local students and artists to help create the design for this unique facility. READ MORE on PDG Fred Wright's LINKED IN post!
 

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Over the past two years, the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout has worked with the local Junior A Hockey Club, the 2024 Bill Salonen Cup winner and hosted the 50/50 raffle during home games. Over $35,000...

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In District 5550, Rotary Clubs sponsor diverse youth from the region to attend a week-long leadership development camp. Strong leaders are made – not born. Leadership skills and principles are learned – not inherited. 
 
 
I was presented with the opportunity to experience the 2023 Rotary Adventures in Human Rights Program this past summer in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This week-long camp had a profound effect on me. I grew in the way I communicate with others when sharing my perspective and in the way I listen to understand rather than to respond. 
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Brandon Rotarians grilled and served up hotdogs at the Backpack Heroes event - filling school supplies and offering lunch to students. Visit the Brandon Rotary Club Facebook Page for more photos and to follow their impact in the community.
 
 
The ROTARY CLUB OF NEEPAWA  sponsored local students to the Model United Nations in Winnipeg. The students work in pairs to represent an assigned country and promote their "country's" position, which is sometimes in conflict with their personal beliefs. This is a great opportunity and experience for the hundreds of students that participate, to develop public speaking and confidence. 
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DAUPHIN ROTARY AT 100
Celebrating 100 years of service, 1924-2024. 
Members of the Dauphin Rotary Club have served our community for 100 years and are still going strong! Members not only raise funds--they are direct leaders on many of our civic projects. The 2024 Manitoba Summer Games (August 11-17) is just the latest event where Dauphin Rotary members are contributing dollars and leadership for our city.
 

District 5550, District Governor 2024-2025 Peter Tonge
 
I am excited to meet those of you I have not met and to support your work as I travel around the District. Working together, we can create the magic of change in our communities. Who knows? With your help, I might even create a little magic of my own!
 
To follow my activities around the District and to learn about the amazing people I meet, please visit my website:
www.rotarypeterdistrict5550.org
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    October 4 was the official opening of the Rotary Club of Kenora Peace Park. In addition to a Peace Pole with "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in seven languages based on the demographics of Kenora, there is a monument to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans, 2 Spirited + (or MMIWGT2S+). The spectacular monument is an exact mirror image of the only other monument in Ontario, situated in Manitoulin. Theirs faces northwest and ours southwest, so they face one another.
     
    In August, District Governor Sonja Susut had the opportunity to visit the RYLA Junior and Senior camps at Clear Lake. What an exceptional experience these weeks are for the students! With Director, Jorrel Camuyong and Facilitator, Scott Hanson, and their crew of counselors, the campers discovered “magic” as they bonded through teamwork in building leadership skills.
    Quptes heard: “This is the best camp I have ever attended”
    and “RYLA never leaves you. It’s in your soul”
    and “This is the first time I have ever been accepted for who I am.”
     
    The students spoke about the kindness and compassion of their fellow campers and how they never wanted to go home.
     
    RYLA is a wonderful example of the diversity, equity, and inclusion that we promote in Rotary. Thank you to all the Rotary clubs who sponsored students for RYLA. You have changed their lives.
    Rotary Club of Regina Eastview had a memorable Rotary event on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Dedication of the replacement Peace Pole in Rotary Park, Regina, followed by an All-Clubs BBQ. The weather was kind, as it was hot and sunny with very little wind, although the smoke became thicker as evening drew in!
     
    Dr. George Carson, President of the Rotary Club of Regina, with His Honour the Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan, at the dedication of the new Peace Pole.
    Celebration of Impact:  Toast to 80 years. 
    Fellow Rotarians and Friends of Rotary.  It is indeed a pleasure to share this evening’s celebrations with you all. 
    Thank you for indulging me with a few last comments as we celebrate the closing of a door and the impact that 80 years can make. 
     The Rotary Club of Minnedosa was formed in November of 1943. 
    1943 was an eventful year.  There were some cool people that were born in 1943, besides perhaps any in this room!
    1. Nancy Green Raine- alpine skier, Olympic and World Champion
    2. Randy Bachman- no need to say more!
    3. Joni Mitchell- another great!
    4. Lyle Vanclief- Politician and Minister of Agriculture
    5. Stuart Garson becomes Premier replacing John Bracken
    There were several events but one that jumped out at me was that the Canadian 1st infantry division invaded Sicily.
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    Rotary Club of Dryden has raised $2.5 million 
    Rotary Club of Dryden’s year end meeting celebrating the milestone of raising $2.5 million which has been invested back into the community through their radio bingo. They raise close to $200,000 annually.

     
    Add text herThe Rotary Club of Selkirk celebrated our first in-person Lobsterfest Fundraising Dinner since 2019 and what a huge success it was!!! 436 dinners were served in just 57 minutes. Singing, dancing and a lot of great fellowship was back at the Selkirk Recreation Complex. We announced a donation of $100,000.00 to the Gaynor Family Regional Library over the next two years. Saturday night, a cheque for $50,000.00 was presented to Library Manager Ken Kuryliw. Literacy and Youth are extremely important to the Rotary Club and this donation towards the new 6000 sq. ft Rotary Children’s Hideaway will allow our Library to remain one of the best libraries in Manitoba serving the Tri-S community! A huge thank you to all who attended and volunteered at this year’s event!e
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