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District 7040 serves communities across southeastern Ontario, southwestern Quebec, Nunavut, and the North Country of New York State.

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World Polio Day 2026 activities across Rotary District 7040.

District 7040 clubs brought their communities together to support a world without polio.

Pints, purple pinkies, community walks and crocus bulbs: District 7040 found plenty of ways to put End Polio Now into action. At Wickedly Westboro, West Ottawa, Ottawa Metro, Nepean-Kanata and D7040 Passport joined Rotaract and Interact volunteers for Halloween fun and conversations with local families. Kanata brought supporters together for Pints for Polio, Ottawa-Stittsville hosted a polio information evening, and Napanee sold purple crocus bulbs to raise awareness and funds. In New York, the North Central New York Rotary Clubs, including Potsdam and Massena, stepped out with community supporters for a walk dedicated to polio eradication.

District 7040 at the Zone Institute

District 7040 Connects, Learns and Celebrates in Cancún

More than 12 Rotarians joined the 2026 Zone Institute, including two incoming district leaders taking part in dedicated training.

Six District 7040 governors at the Zone Institute
Six District 7040 governors, past, present and future, enjoying a moment of fellowship at the Zone Institute. From left to right: Chris Cochrane, District Governor Nominee (2028–29); Bonnie Black, Past District Governor (2013–14); Graeme Fraser, Past District Governor (2025–26); Elsabé Falkson, District Governor-Elect (2027–28); Barbara Fisk, District Governor (2026–27); and Pardeep Ahluwalia, Past District Governor (2023–24).

More than 12 Rotarians from District 7040 attended the 2026 Rotary Zone Institute in Cancún, Mexico, from 15 to 19 September. The gathering brought together Rotary members and leaders from across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America and northern South America to learn from one another and share ideas for their clubs and communities.

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