A message from your District Governor
July's message from DG Wendy
It’s July 1st, and that means it’s time for a new District Governor and a new Rotary theme. Gordon McInally, our Rotary International President, announced his theme this past January: “Create hope into the World” with a focus on mental health. In a world that yearns for compassion, kindness, and positive change, his theme is a rallying call for all Rotarians. By improving education, fostering economic opportunities, caring for our environment, and promoting health and wellness we can continue to make a lasting impact.
When I first heard about the focus on mental health, I wondered where do we begin? Even though I’m a retired nurse, mental health is not my forte. Then it dawned on me. Let’s provide information regarding resources throughout our District so residents can find the help they need. Toward that objective, I’ve been working with members of the Franklin and Cooperstown clubs to create flyers and brochures that list resources individualized by counties in District 7170. During my visit to your club, I’ll be providing materials that I’d like club members to help distribute throughout your communities.
Another topic on everyone’s mind is the merger. I’d like to use a different “M” word. Let’s think of it as the “marriage”. During my club visits I’ll be updating you on the current status and how the process is moving along. As you know a DG can’t be everywhere at once, so I’ve met with, and asked the Assistant Governors to visit clubs to share the latest information. Since District 7180 is still being created, there may be questions that don’t have definitive answers yet. However, we’ll do our best to provide you with the information you are looking for.
Finally, the monthly DG Chat will continue for anyone who’d like to take advantage of it. You can use the time to ask questions or look for suggestions or assistance in a particular area. The Zoom call will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 4:30 – 5:30pm beginning in August. I hope to see some of you there.
Best,
Wendy