http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en Rotary International • District 7040 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:36:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Introduction: What does Vocational Service Month mean to you?  To me it means career days, classification talks and vocational service awards.  It is the recognition that all jobs and careers have value.  It is one of the Avenues of Service, a major root of the Rotary tree.  When we join a Rotary Club ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/86 Introduction September is New Generations Month, so think about ways your club can become more involved with the next generation of Rotary – our youth. Does your club sponsor an Interact club? If so, when was the last time you conducted a joint service project with the Interactors? Is your club ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/72 Rotary Zone 22(24) Institute - Victoria, BC   Presdent DK Lee: As he has said before, the Power of Rotary is when we work together. We need to continue water projects but be just as proud of digging latrines.  We should focus on children, break the grip of poverty thru education, and take up the Gates Challenge to ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/68 Introduction August has been a bitter sweet month.  Past District Governor Harold Passmore passed away.  His memorial service was held on August 26th.  Hal was a Rotarian for over 60 years. He was a member from 1947 to 1956 in Fort William, Ontario, from 1956 to 1959 in Saskatoon Saskatchewan and from ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/39 INTRODUCTION: Well, the 2008-2009 Rotary Year is here and I have started my club visits. This has been an enlightening and fun experience. Clearly the best part of being Governor. By the end of July, I will have completed 25 visits all over our district. As I have traveled the district ... http://www.rotary7040.com/press/governor_en/archives/5