November 8, 2020
Our Next PASSPORT CLUB Meeting will be November 24, 2020
 
Special Foundation Month Guest Speaker. Peace Scholar Sarah Champagne  
 
The link to join meeting is the same every month:
 
Please use the link below - note that a password is not necessary - participants are admitted by the meeting Chair from a Waiting Room.   
 
 
Meeting ID:774-1711-6547
Upcoming Events
Membership Committee Meeting
Online
Nov 10, 2020
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Monthly Club Meeting
Nov 24, 2020 5:00 PM
 
Annual General Meeting
Dec 08, 2020 4:00 PM
 
D7040 Passport Online Social #2
Zoom
Dec 15, 2020
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Monthly Club Meeting
Dec 29, 2020 5:00 PM
 
Monthly Club Meeting
Jan 26, 2021 5:00 PM
 
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Click on the button to donate to The Rotary Foundation. 
 
 

Executives & Directors
President
Jacinthe Paille
 
President Elect
Maddie Roy
 
Treasurer
David Wood
 
Past President
CJ Cochrane
 
Membership
Ariane Carriere
 
Director Greater Cornwall
Fred Carriere
 
Director Greater Montreal
Barry Rowland
 
Public Relations/Communications
CJ Cochrane
 
Director Greater Ottawa
Len Goddard
 
International Service
Yves Soumillon
 
The Rotary Foundation
Ginette Valériote
 
Secretary
Terry Forth
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Anniversaries
Barry Rowland
Nicole Rowland
November 20
 
Join Date
Barry Rowland
November 10, 2018
2 years
 
Jennifer Williams
November 17, 2014
6 years
 
Maddie Roy
November 21, 2018
2 years
 
David Wilder
November 28, 2007
13 years
 

DISTRICT 7040 YOUTH PROTECTION POLICY

Revised January 2020
 
All Passport Club members should familiarize them selves with our District's Youth Protection Policy.  It applies to any Rotary activity members may be involved with as Rotarians with Youth.  
 
Please click on this link for the full policy:
 

Membership Matters

There will be another Membership Committee meeting in November. One of the things that we need to decide is who is in each regional grouping for our club. Remember that we are trying to keep communication going. 
 
Remember the Facebook private group that we have. You need to be my Friend and you need to like our club Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/D7040rotarypassportclub before I can invite you as a member of the private group. Let's use this to have conversations.
 
We have received 100 cash calendars and quite a few are already sold. We can return any that we do not sell. Even if you have told me that you cannot actively sell, you can buy a calendar yourself. David has spoken for 20 and Fred has been selling quite a few already. There has also been a mailing to Jacinthe and Ginette. Make an e-transfer to d7040passport@gmail.com and David will let me know who wants a calendar.
 
As Len mentioned in an email, 100 calendars would make us $600 for the club, an easy way to make some money in this time of COVID. The calendars work on the same principle as the West Ottawa calendars, and look very similar, but they are a joint venture of the Kingston area clubs.
 
Please canvas for advertising again. It is such an easy way for us to generate funds also.
 
Calls have started to come out for the Salvation Army kettles. Contact your regional rep (Len, Fred, or Barry) if you are interested in volunteering. The date that we set was December 5. This is an easy way to do a makeup. Even if you are not in a regional group, you can volunteer on your own.
 
I hope that you saw the update on the district home page of Colin Lyle helping out his former club for Polio Day and saw the article in the district bulletin. I will be adding it to our club’s page as soon as possible.
 
Ariane Carriere, Passport Membership Chair
 
 
CREATING AND STRENGTHENING RELATIONS
 
While we are collecting your thoughts and suggestions and pulling together various ways of increasing the Fellowship Quotient of the Passport Club, I thought I’d bring you this tool to test drive for yourselves. 
 
Since we are all familiar with Zoom now from our monthly meetings, it seemed reasonable to look at using it for interpersonal chats or even working on projects together. I would like to explore a few of the tools available over the next weeks – FaceBook Messenger, WhatsApp …
 
With your own Zoom account you can arrange to meet anybody in our group (well anybody with an email address actually) and talk face to face as long as you want. Malta and Sweden are as close as Cornwall and Montreal. I test drove the process this afternoon – from signing up for an account to scheduling and having a long chat with son #2 in Halifax. The connection quality was terrific and set up was easy.
 
Among the standard Zoom benefits with a personal account you get:
  • Free unlimited minutes for you and a single ‘guest’ and 40 minutes for group meetings – at 40 minutes in a group chat, it just cuts you off. If you need more time, just sign out and sign in again. 
  • Video gallery view to see up to 49 video streams at once – arrange a family party?
  • Full online meeting functionality, including desktop and mobile screen – share work on a Rotary project with a partner without zillions of emails back and forth?
  • Record the all or part of the conversation – record instructions or detailed decisions while working on that Rotary project for later reference?
  • Interoperability on desktop, tablet and mobile devices – have you noticed some of our younger members walking along the street while participating in the meeting on their phone?
STEP 1. Get your Zoom account
Go to https://zoom.us/. Click on Sign Up It’s Free in the upper right-hand corner. After that just follow the instructions. They are clear and easy.
STEP 2. Try it out!
Email or text somebody and suggest a meeting time and date. Once you’ve got that: set up a meeting (preferred email address for each of us is in ClubRunner) OR with or without a prearranged time, if you both have Zoom accounts, click on their Zoom url. 
DID IT WORK?
I’m planning to contact a couple of folk this week (maybe more if it gets particularly gloomy). If you do the same, let me know what, if any, glitches or problems you run into. Is the reception any different from FB Messenger? Any and all feedback appreciated!
 –  Margaret Shibley
President's Message
Jacinthe Paille
member photo
Dear fellow Rotarians,
I want to take this platform to tell you a bit about me today.
I’ve always been involved. When I was in university as an undergraduate, we used to say (as a joke), “If your involvement gets in the way of your studies, drop the studies!” Today, as an adult who is still involved in many endeavours, I sometimes want to say, “If your involvement gets in the way of your work, drop the work!”
Of course, I can’t (and don’t want to) do that. But this fall, as a full time Cegep teacher with 120 students and President of a Rotary Club, there is a small part of me who wishes she could do it.
All of this to say: even if I know it is not possible, I want to do everything I do at 100% capacity.  I would like to be a 100% mom and stepmom and wife and teacher and Rotarian... And since I can’t (but still try), I often, at this time of year, end up very tired and overwhelmed by all I have to do before the next break - the Christmas holidays. In 2020, you can also add to all of that the global world situation – and how it has completely changed my way of working (and even doing Rotary) – no wonder I’m exhausted!
In that sense, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support in making this club what it is: dynamic, involved, a team effort. Thank you to the Foundation Committee who is helping make this bulletin filled with great Foundation-related information this month, and for your ideas (and more). Thank you to Terry who, every week, publishes an excellent bulletin, and every month, gets the minutes of the meetings done (among many other tasks). Thank you to Barry who responded to a call for help I sent on Saturday – all because I had offered my help and then realized it was too much. Thank you to Margaret and Brian and everyone else who is helping bring more fellowship to our club. Thank you to Past Presidents Chris and Ariane who do so much work for this club and the district! I am so glad I can count on your support.
Thank you to all of you for being part of this club, and for making me proud to act as your President. I am looking forward to seeing you online again on November 24th. In the meantime, here’s a small video that may inspire you to donate to the Foundation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLDnFob4sYE
Secretary's Thoughts
 
Hello Passport Rotarians and Friends,
 
Well this is a jampacked Bulletin this week – partly because November is Foundation month and also because we are finding ourselves as a club getting busier and busier – but what else can you expect as we are all “People of Action” and that’s a good thing.
 
I just have a couple of things that I want to highlight.
 
First oif all many of you have been asking about where to find the recordings of our recent meetings.  As you know, our own “Mr. Zoom”, Past President Chris has been incredibly busy of late with the District Conference and our Polio Plus Benefit Concert among many other things, but this last week he found time to get edited versions of our recent meetings all completed and consolidated with all of our Zoom regular monthly meetings for the past couple of years.  Here’s the link that will take you to everything.  Our most recent meetings are on the last page so you may find you have to scroll down and turn the next page to find them all: 
 
Last week I told you about our very own District Governor Elect – Fay Campbell being interviewed on Nigeria Rotary Radio, as part of a special Women in Rotary series. It was broadcast last Tuesday, at 8 am EST, not 9:00 AM as reported because of confusion with the changeover from daylight savings time (which apparently they find no need of in Nigeria!)    So now we have a link to the recording which you can download here and it should load up on your iTunes or MP3 Player.  Our apologies if you tried to unsuccessfully to tune in last Tuesday.
 
 
 
Please note that in this issue we have another “Foundation Moment” this week from Margaret Shibleywho tells us all about the incredible RI Peace Scholar Program.
 
And, not to be overshadowed by that great piece, Margaret also shares some important thoughts from her and Brian Foster about how we can Create and Strengthen our Membership Relations.  Please make sure you read that article to find out how you can make good use of Zoom for free!
 
Have a great week everyone!  
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
 
Terry
 
 
President-Elect Maddie Roy
 
The past few weeks have been tumultuous, and as winter approaches, it is more important than ever to embody Rotary principles. We must maintain our commitment to the Four-Way test and the motto: Service Above Self. Rotary clubs in our district have teamed up with the Salvation Army to raise money and awareness for their programs. If you are interested in learning more about the work that is being done at the Salvation Army, the Rotary Club of Westmount has brought many speakers from the organization to their meetings and the recordings from those meetings are on their Facebook page.
 
I would also like to use this space to bring attention to an issue that is important to me. Azerbaijan and Turkey have launched a dangerous war in the midst of a pandemic on the people of Armenia and Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh. After more than four weeks of fighting, they have committed countless war crimes as the world has sat idly by. This is an affront to the values of human rights and self-determination. If anybody would like more information, or any information about fundraising initiatives that are happening, I would be happy to provide. There are several Armenian businesses that are donating portions of those proceeds to humanitarian efforts - I've been doing all of my Christmas shopping with them!

November is Foundation Month 

 
Please note that in December we will once again be welcoming DG Hadi’s Foundation Moment back to our Bulletin pages. 
 
In this week's second feature Margaret Shibley tells us about The RI Peace Scholars:
 

ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS

Margaret Shibley
 
SOME BACKGROUND
The Rotary Peace Centers program has a vision of creating sustainable peace ― encompassing a network of peacebuilders and community leaders dedicated to preventing and resolving conflicts around the globe. 
 
To serve this vision, Rotary has developed partnerships with eight internationally respected universities to host the Rotary Peace Centers. The centers empower, educate, and increase the capacity of peacebuilders through rigorous academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities. Since the Rotary Peace Centers began in 2002, more than 1,300 people have graduated from our programs and are working on peace and development initiatives in more than 115 countries.
 
PROGRAMS
We have seven Rotary Peace Centers at eight universities. 
Five centers offer master’s degrees in disciplines related to peace and development:
  • A joint program at Duke University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, USA 
  • International Christian University, Japan 
  • University of Bradford, England
  • University of Queensland, Australia 
  • Uppsala University, Sweden
Two centers – University in Thailand and Makerere University in Uganda – offer a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies. The yearlong program blends online learning, classroom studies, and a social change initiative. 
 
Master’s degree programs
Accepted candidates study peace and development issues with research-informed teaching and a diverse student body. The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
 
Professional development certificate program
During the one-year program, experienced peace and development professionals with diverse backgrounds gain practical skills to promote peace within their communities and across the globe. Fellows complete field studies, and they also design and carry out a social change initiative.
Up to 130 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected each year to earn a master’s degree or a professional development certificate. The two programs were created to provide those near the start of their careers, as well as those with proven experience, with the educational opportunities that will further their careers in peacebuilding and development. (Note that both programs require an existing bachelor’s degree.)
Each year, 50 fellows are assigned to a master’s program (10 per center) that lasts from 15 months to two years. Up to 80 fellows are selected to participate in the one-year certificate program, with two cohorts of up to 20 fellows participating at each of the two certificate centers. 
 
The Rotary Peace fellowship is generous and comprehensive:  fellowship funding includes tuition, accommodations, travel, and field experience expenses.
 
1.Master’s Program
Teaching in the master’s programs is grounded in practical research. Students are enrolled graduate students with diverse backgrounds and professional experience. Fellows selected for the master’s program benefit from: 
  • Academic training with diverse curriculums. The centers build on the unique strengths of their university hosts and offer courses that examines peace and conflict through various frameworks. At all centers, the core coursework includes peace and conflict resolution with a focus on negotiation, mediation, human rights, or international development. 
  • A fully funded applied field experience of 2-3 months that they design and carry out. It’s an opportunity to put theory into practice. 
  • Opportunities to network with a cohort of diverse peace fellows as well as with Rotarians at home and in their host countries. 
  • A Rotary-sponsored workshop series that helps them develop professional skills in resiliency. 
  • The chance to present their research during an annual seminar hosted by the universities and local Rotarians. 
 
The ideal master’s candidate is academically strong, has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and has work experience in peace and development. Candidates need to demonstrate a commitment to peace and conflict resolution, be able to undertake extensive reading and discussion in the pursuit of knowledge, and be able to actively participate within a diverse cohort of students. After the program, candidates should be willing to share their own work and experience, staying in touch with peace fellows in their region and maintaining strong connections with Rotary members.
 
Master’s degree candidates must also:
  • Be proficient in English
  • Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
  • Demonstrate leadership skills 
  • Have at least three years of full-time experience in peace or development work
 
2.Professional Development Certificate Program
The professional development certificate program is aimed at people who are already working in a related field. 
 
During the one-year program, students with diverse backgrounds and professional experience gain practical skills to promote peace in their communities and around the globe. Fellows complete field studies and they design and carry out a social change initiative.
 
Rotary selects a cohort of up to 20 peace fellows twice per year for each center. The cohorts will have some overlap to encourage a sense of community and increase networking opportunities.
The program includes: 
  • An online preliminary course that provides baseline knowledge and sets expectations for incoming fellows
  • A 10-week on-site course that includes field studies
  • An independent project period during which fellows work on a social change initiative in their community or workplace. They receive interactive online sessions and mentorship.
  • A one-week capstone seminar for fellows to reflect and report on their Positive Peace efforts and the impact. 
The ideal candidate is a proven peace and development leader with at least five years of relevant work experience. Candidates need to come to the program with an idea for a social change initiative to promote peace and development in the program region or their community. They also need a clear vision of how the fellowship experience and network will advance their peace work and increase their impact.
 
After the program, candidates should be willing to share their own work and experience, staying in touch with peace fellows in their region and maintaining strong connections with Rotary members.
 
Certificate candidates must also:
  • Be proficient in English
  • Have a bachelor’s degree 
  • Have a strong commitment to cross-cultural understanding and peace as shown through professional and academic achievements and personal or community service
  • Demonstrate leadership skills 
  • Be able to explain how their plan to promote peace aligns with Rotary’s mission 
(Candidates for Makerere University should also either be from the region or working in the area.)
 
IMPACT
Of the more than 1,300 working alumni, 93% say they are in jobs connected to peace and development in more than 115 countries. 
  • 51% serve in government and nongovernment agencies
  • 24% work in education, are pursuing advance degrees, or are involved in academic research 
  • 6% work for UN agencies
  • 6% work in law and law enforcement
  • 13% work as journalists, for the World Bank, and in other professions
 
The application process is a collaboration between candidates and their local Rotary district.
  • Candidates can access the online application beginning in February.
  • They must contact a Rotary district to request an interview and endorsement, which are required for consideration.
  • Candidates are encouraged to engage with a Rotary club to learn about Rotary’s work in their community and globally. 
  • Candidates submit the online application to their district by 31 May. Districts send endorsed applications to Rotary by 1 July. 
  • Between July and October, the Rotary Peace Centers Committee, composed of Rotarians and university representatives, screens applications and selects the finalists.
  • All applicants are notified of the results in November. Master’s finalists then apply to the university for acceptance.
 
And now you have a better understanding of what our November 24th Club Meeting guest speaker, Rotary Peace Scholar Sarah Champagne, brings to the table.