Rotary District 7070 Conference 2023
October 20 - 22 2023
Building a
Better
Tomorrow
Members
Speakers
Clubs
Rotary District 7070 Conference

What is
Rotary District 7070 Conference 2023?
District 7070 encompasses a very large area along the shores of Lake Ontario and is a thriving community of industry and business. It includes many entrepreneurs and innovators, some of whom are leading the world.
For example, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), whose influence goes way beyond our shores. They are world leaders in the development of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) which will help “Build a Better Tomorrow”.
With examples such as this and the work of many others, it is the inspiration for us in Rotary to ensure we will have a better tomorrow.
John Burns
District 7070 Governor 2023-24
John Burns has been involved in Rotary since 2007, volunteering in Rotary Club of Bowmanville Club projects as often as his working life permitted. Once he retired in 2014, John was able to dedicate more time and a greater commitment to Rotary and became a member. John has held many positions in the Rotary Club: Chair of New Member Committee ; Director of International Service; Vice President; President Elect; President in 2018-19 ; Assistant Governor in 2019-2020 for the Rotary Clubs of Bowmanville – Oshawa – Oshawa Parkwood and Assistant Governor in 2020-21 for the Rotary Clubs of Courtice – Oshawa – Oshawa Parkwood.
Born in Scotland, John emigrated to Canada and became a new Canadian Citizen. He is married to Pauline Calvert, a long time Rotarian and Past President of Rotary Club of Bowmanville in 2000-2001. John is the current Club Secretary. His daughter Rachel Boyd is also a member of Rotary Club of Bowmanville. They also have a son Adam and 4 Grandchildren. John and Pauline lived in Newcastle, since retiring from their respective careers in 2014. They enjoy travel and golfing. As part of the Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association, a group of more than 1600 residents, they are both involved in many activities and volunteering. Pauline is currently the Association Entertainment Director.

WELCOME TO TOWNEPLACE SUITES OSHAWA
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott® Oshawa is a fully redesigned, all-suite hotel where you have space to settle in and stay on your routine whether traveling for business or pleasure.
Enjoy the picturesque surroundings at nearby Lake Ontario waterfront or Parkwood Estate. Or take advantage of the area’s great shopping, dining and entertainment options such as the Oshawa Centre, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Tribute Communities Centre. Start each morning with our complimentary breakfast buffet.
Or relax in our indoor, heated saltwater pool and state-of-the-art fitness center. Our spacious, apartment-style studio and one-bedroom suites feature luxurious bedding, fully equipped kitchens and ample workspace with free Wi-Fi.
Schedule.
2.00 pm – 8:00 pm
( 6 Hours )
Registration
Help Desk
1.00 pm – 4:00 pm
( 3 Hours )
Harmony Creek Golf
OPG Tour
Bird watching tour with Joe Solway at the Marshes
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
( 3 Hour )
House of Friendship Reception
Lobby
8:30 pm
Hospitality Suites
Bowmanville/Courtice/Oshawa/Oshawa Parkwood
Room TBD
8:30 pm
Hospitality Suites
Virginia O’Reilly – Toronto East
Room TBD
8:30 pm
Hospitality Suites
Cobourg
Room TBD
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
( 8.30 Hours )
House of Friendship Reception
Lobby
7:00 am – 4.00 pm
( 7 Hours )
Registration
Help Desk
7:00 am – 8:30 am
( 1.30 Hours )
Continental Breakfast
Lobby
8:15 am – 9.00 am
( 0.45 Hours )
Opening Ceremony
Opening remarks
Land Acknowledgement
O’Canada- Youth Exchange Flags
Introduce Special Guests Greetings and welcome remarks
Peter Hernandez
Shauna Moore
Peter Hernandez
DG John Burns
Main Ballroom
9:00 am – 9:15 am
( 0.15 Hours )
Welcome Video
Gordon McInally
Main Ballroom
9:15 am – 10:15 am
( 1 Hour )
Keynote Speaker 1
OPG – SMR Small Modular Reactor Development and Benefits
Main Ballroom
10:15 am – 10:45 am
( 0.5 Hour )
Refreshment Break
10:45 am – 11:45 am
( 1 Hour )
Keynote Speaker 2
Empowering Women/Roll a Hippo
Main Ballroom
11:45 am – 12:00 pm
( 1 Hour )
House of Friendship Break
Lobby
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
( 1 Hour )
Buffet Lunch
Lobby and Main Ballroom
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
( 1 Hour )
VIP Lunch for Speakers, Sponsors with Rotary Leaders / Committee
01:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Session #1
A model of community engagement for crisis response
Dr. Sayra Cristancho
Ballroom A
01:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Session #1
Honouring Indigenous Peoples
Mattawa First Nations
John Currie
Ballroom B
01:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Session #1
Matangwe, Kenya and Grants
Dr. Ruth Mathieson
Ballroom C
02:25 pm – 3:25 pm
Session #2
Mental Health and Wellness Team
Ballroom A
02:25 pm – 3:25 pm
Session #2
A model of community engagement for crisis response
Dr. Sayra Cristancho
Ballroom B
02:25 pm – 3:25 pm
Session #2
Water Harvesting for Sustainability, a promising model for Africa
Richard Mewhinney
Ballroom C
03:35 pm – 4:35 pm
Session #3
Mental Health and Wellness Team
Ballroom A
03:35 pm – 4:35 pm
Session #3
Honouring Indigenous Peoples
Mattawa First Nations
John Currie
Ballroom B
03:35 pm – 4:35 pm
Session #3
HANWASH in Haiti
Clean Water – The Power to Change Lives in SE Asia
Ron Denham
Steve Rutledge
Ballroom C
04:35 pm – 5:35 pm
House of Friendship
Lobby
06:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Cocktail
06:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gala Dinner- MC
Invocation
Toast – King/Canada/Rotary International
Peter Hernandez
Steve Burnett
Steve Burnett
07:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Fireside Chat during dessert and coffee
Peter Hernandez & Youth Exchange Students
08:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Entertainment
The Acoustic Band
Main Ballroom
7.30 am – noon
Registration
Help Desk
7:30 am – 8:30 am
( 1 Hour )
Continental Breakfast
Lobby
8:45 am – 9:00 am
( 0.25 Hour )
Welcome MC
Land Acknowledgement
Peter Hernandez
Shauna Moore
Main Ballroom
9:00 am – 10:00 am
( 1 Hour )
Rotary Foundation
What has been achieved and
what we will tackle in the future
Bob Wallace and
Ted Morrison
Main Ballroom
10:00 am – 10:15 am
( 1.25 Hour )
Refreshment Break
Main Ballroom
10:15 am – 11:30 am
( 1.25 Hour )
We are Awesome
A presentation from each Region on Major successes and future plans
Main Ballroom
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
( 1.25 Hour )
Closing Ceremonies
Closing Remarks
Intro to Fall 2024 District Conference
Conference Wrap up
DG John Burns
Main Ballroom
12:15 pm
Buffet Lunch
Main Ballroom
Conference ticket
Saturday Sessions & Lunch only
Getting started
Saturday Sessions & Lunch Sunday program, Breakfast & Lunch only
Getting started
Saturday Full Day only
Getting started
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Join us at the ROTARY DISTRICT 7070 Conference and be a part of the momentum that is shaping a brighter future for all.