District 5370 News & Events

District Governor Message

From Polio to Peace: Rotary's Dedication to Global Health

District Governor Ramesh Ferris highlights Rotary's dedication to global health, celebrating members' essential work in Disease Prevention and Treatment—ranging From Polio to Peace—through local and international service, while extending sincere holiday wishes.

Stories
End Polio Now: $1.9 Billion Secures the Future for 370 Million Children
The Abu Dhabi pledging event, where global leaders committed US$1.9 billion to eradicate polio, was attended by District Governor Ramesh Ferris and other key partners in global health.
 
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Win a VIP Experience!

We are adding a little friendly competition to the mix! 

The Rotary Club that purchases the most tickets will win an exclusive tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame at Rogers Place during an intermission. 

Get to Know Rotary: Projects. People. Purpose.
 
District 5370 invites every club to participate by displaying their biggest local and international projects and inviting prospective Rotarians to experience our mission firsthand. 
 
More information to be shared in the new year!

Unite in Whitehorse | May 2026 

District Governor Ramesh Ferris and the entire conference team
welcome you to Whitehorse on May 15-17, 2026 for the Rotary
District 5370 Conference. We can’t wait to see you there! Click on the picture to register.

Shape the Future of Our Clubs: Become an Assistant Governor!

District 5370 is looking for past Rotary and Rotaract Club Presidents to coach leaders, strengthen membership, and connect clubs with vital resources for the upcoming term. If you are a member in good standing ready to elevate our Rotary impact, please submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) form to office@rotary5370.org by January 21, 2026.

For questions or a conversation about the role, please contact: Myrna Findt (2026–27 Lead AG) – myrna@findt.net or Jeanette Bancarz (2026–27 District Governor) – jeanette@rotary5370.org

We have developed six key Content Pillars for your digital communication, to serve as the foundation for every post, helping you organize your content and achieve your goals for public image, recruitment, and service impact.
 
The Action Plan and the four priorities provide tools to help clubs address challenges, take on new opportunities, and move their ideas forward. Watch this video at your next club meeting to better understand what it means to fully engage members and participants.
 
Learn how Rotary’s Action Plan can help your club increase its impact, expand its reach, better engage members and participants, and keep adapting to a changing world.
 
Disease Prevention and Treatment
 
We support the health and wellness of our community. December is all about disease prevention. The presence of disease hurts people. That’s why treating and preventing disease is so crucial to Rotarians. Prevention is essential, so we also focus on health education and bringing people routine hearing, vision, and dental care.
 
16,230 students and 328 teachers and staff across 10 primary schools in Mwanza, Tanzania, are about to all have access to sustainable, safe, dignified and sound Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities!
 

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Transforming Lives: A Beacon of Hope for Youth Mental Health

The Edmonton Catholic Schools Foundation has received a $4,000.00 donation from the Rotary Club of Edmonton South East in support of the 2025 Dreams for Kids campaign. These funds are specifically designated for the Guardian Angel Fund, which provides critical mental health support to students at St. Elizabeth and St. Hilda Schools.
 

Connections Submissions: Want to share YOUR club project or initiative? 

Submit by Wednesday each week to communications@rotary5370.org with the following:

  • An image (JPEG or PNG) NOT a PDF
  • Short Story or description
  • Web link