MARCH 2026 Issue #9

DG Linda Morrow's Monthly Video message.

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March Rotary Theme

Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment & a productive life.

When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.

Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.

To learn more about great programs, check out https://www.wash-rag.org and hanwash.org

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District 6400 Clubs & Members at

Work and Having Fun!

Adrian Noon Rotarians having some Superbowl fun!

Dr, Michele Gardner receiving her first Paul Harris Fellow, from her husband and president of the Adrian Noon Rotary Club, Bob Gardner.

Kingsville Southshore Rotary club members went to Age Care and hosted a Valentine’s Day bingo.

Rotary Club of Windsor WIDE had a program on Fidget Blankets they make. These are designed for people with Alzheimers or Dementia.

Noah, a student from Switzerland spending this school year here in District 6400. He enjoys traveling, playing the saxophone, and our area's food and culture. He hopes to pursue a career in finance. Noah was accompanied by AG Melissa Redmon and YEP Outbound Coordinator Carrie Thorpe as they visited the Dearborn Heights Rotary Club.

Members of the four clubs in Area One gathered for one great big fellowship event. A grand time was had by all. Ed Smith, District Governor Nominee - Designate entertained the group with his unmatched humor and Rotary passion.

DG Linda Morrow had her Mid Year meeting with areas 9, 10 and 12 Presidents

Dr. Brooke Schlageter pictured with DGN Therese was the presenter at the Great Lakes Chapter RAGFP event “The Power of Thought-Critical Thinking as a Pathway to Peace. We had 80 participants There was an amazing mix of Rotarians, Community members and Students.

District Governor Elect Kim Spirou conducting DTTS (District Team members). A great group of people planning for the coming year!

To the right----Folks had full bellies at the Cottam Fish Fry while they raised money for local Cottam Youth progras.

Rotary Club of Tecumseh Lakeshore launched a new service project just in time for Valentine’s Day — Operation Cupid’s Crew. Our Rotarians came together to purchase personal care products, sweet treats, and Valentine’s cards for the residents of Extendicare, a local nursing home.

Outbound student, Jordyn from Windsor, had the privilege of feeding, bathing, and getting a hug from elephants at a sanctuary in Thailand on an exchange student trip in January.

Interested in youth exchange? Send us a message and we can get you more information. There are still placements available for the 26-27 school year!

The Rotary Club of Plymouth had lunch and serve day. The club assembled 50 complete birthday cake kits for the local Salvation Army food pantry.

The Rotary Club of Cottam presented Second Cottam Scouts with a $2500 donation.

Youth Exchange training this weekend for inbound and outbound students included a service opportunity at Mother’s Pantry in Inkster.

Members and friends of Kingsville Southshore Rotary Club walked 5km and raised $1840 for a local charity!!!

Welcome back to the Rotary group and friends who have just returned from 9 days in Ghana.

Led by the "dynamic duo", DG Noel Jackson and his wife Debbie, the group of 14 members did some extraordinary work in Ghana. Invited by Father Stephen Gyasi, the group commissioned ten water wells made possible through a Rotary Grant, club donations and the Howey Foundation; distributed hundreds of Days for Girls kits; and visited the Dental Clinic in Fosu which was created with a Rotary Grant in 2021. The team was welcomed with enthusiasm by the wonderful people of Ghana. DG Linda also had the opportunity to speak at each event and spoke of the importance of clean water, the dedication of Rotarians, and shared that "we are all a community together".