Meeting Feb 6, 2023Yesterday, we had a lot of reasons to celebrate! We would like to congratulate the following charitable organizations that were chosen to receive $2,000 through our Community Service Grants program! The grant will allow each organization to complete small projects and purchase equipment or program supplies that address a need in our community.
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Meeting Jan 23, 2023Today, we welcomed Olympian Danielle Campo and Marty Beneteau to share Danielle's incredible story about her journey!
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Meeting Sept 26, 2022Rebecca Rivard joined us Monday via Zoom to share details about the upcoming Socks & Bottoms campaign.
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Meeting Sept 12, 2022Monday, we welcomed Luciana Rosu Sieza, Executive Director of the Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA).
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Meeting Aug 8, 2022Monday, we welcomed DG Traci Sincock from the Rotary Club of Northville!
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Meeting Sept 1, 2022Monday, Mike Drake presented about the future of Rotary (1918)!
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Satellite Meeting, July 26A social meeting was held on Tuesday, July 26 at the restaurant, Naijafoodeats at 914 Erie St.
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Meeting July 25, 2022Monday, we hosted a club assembly at Parks and Rec Gastro Pub in Tecumseh.
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Meeting July 18, 2022Thank you to our Rotary Youth Exchange leaders for speaking to our membership this past Monday!
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Meeting, May 30Monday, we welcomed Jent Kelly to speak to us on the work of the World Community Service.
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Satellite Meeting, May 17In line with our focus on social justice topics, our speaker this week was Raji Gandhi.
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Satellite Meeting, May 10On May 10, Lisa Kolody, Executive Director, Windsor-Essex Community Foundation was the speaker.
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Meeting, May 9Monday we welcomed CEO and President of Invest Windsor-Essex, Stephen Mackenzie.
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Meeting, May 2Monday we welcomed our dear friend Paula Talbot to speak to us about the Imagine Rotary Tour!
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Satellite Meeting, Apr 26At this Tuesday's meeting we had the pleasure of hearing from Dave Garlick, a local educator and author.
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Meeting, April 25Today, we welcomed CEO of Windsor-Regional Hospital, David Musyj where he shared about the implications of Covid on the current hospital infrastructure and exciting details about the new hospital.
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Meeting, April 11Monday, we welcomed guest speaker, Karen Morneau from Maryvale to share about how they have pivoted since Covid and what the future of care looks like for their clients.
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Satellite Meeting, Apr 5We were pleased to test out our new location for in-person meetings, Harmony In Actions's Toldo Building, 3335 Woodward Blvd. in Windsor.
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Satellite Meeting, Mar 29Dr. Myron Hylnka joined our meeting to talk about the Crisis in Ukraine.
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Copy of Meeting, March 28Monday, we welcome Karen Morneau, to speak to us on behalf of Maryvale about how they've adapted their programing and their services for to the pandemic.
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Meeting, March 28Today we welcomed Nicholas Jakowiek, from Noah's House, a community partner that supports the mental health of youth 11-25.
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Satellite Meeting, Mar 22The March 22 meeting turned into a round table of Rotary and Club topics, as our speaker was unable to join us. Some highlights:
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Meeting, March 21In honour of World Water Day, we welcomed Dr. Saad Jasim to speak to our group about the importance of groundwater.
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Satellite Meeting, Mar 15On March 15th, our speaker was Dr. Rebecca Major. She describes herself as a difficult Metis woman, but she has a long list of experiences and accomplishments in the Metis community.
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Meeting, March 14Gary McNamara, the Warden of Essex County joined us on Monday to discuss the town of Tecumseh and global affairs.
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Meeting, March 7Ghousuddin Frotan, an Afghan Journalist was our guest speaker this past Monday.
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Satellite Meeting, Mar 1This week, Dr. Heidi Jacobs presented The Library as Active Space: Connecting Histories, Stories, and Communities.
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Meeting, Feb 28Monday, Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Senior Advisor for Indigenous Relations at the University of Windsor gave an excellent presentation titled "Truth about Reconciliation in Canada". |
Satellite Meeting, Feb 22This Tuesday we were very pleased to welcome Dr. Irene Moore Davis as our speaker.
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Satellite Meeting, Feb 15This week, fellow Rotarian, Lori Anne Jones, President and CEO of Shift Strategies Change Consulting presented to the Rotary Clubs of Windsor (1918) and LaSalle Centennial, about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Rotary.
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Satellite Meeting, Feb 8Our speakers this week were Allan Kidd and Jennifer Charron, chairs of the rt in the Park committee.
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Meeting, Feb 7Monday, John McElroy gave a very interesting presentation to our membership about Electric Vehicles and his predictions for the future of the automotive industry. |
Meeting, Jan 31Monday, we welcomed Saad Jasim to speak to us about the Safe & Effective Disinfection from Viruses. |
Satellite Meeting, Jan 25This week's speaker was Geospatial Analyst Carina Luo.
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Meeting, Jan 24Monday, we welcomed Matt Lubberts from NOW Housing. |
Satellite Meeting, Jan 18It was our pleasure to have Dr. Ashok Rajan as our speaker this week. His topic was Stress and Resilience, things that are top of mind in these days of covid. |
Meeting, Jan 17Monday, we welcomed Art in The Park co-chairs Allan Kidd and Jennifer Charron to talk about what we can expect for AIP 2022 and what they need from our members to make this a great event. |
Satellite Meeting, Jan 11The speaker at the Jan 11 meeting was Joyce Zuk, Executive Director of Family Services Windsor-Essex.
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Meeting, Jan 10Monday, we welcomed Brian Cyncora, one of the co-Founders of Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Dec 21Theis past Tuesday to commemorate the holidays, the Satellite Club had a Christmas story read, and members shared their own stories of our traditions or memories of Christmases' past.
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Meeting, Dec 20Our last meeting of the year was hosted at The Other Place to ring in the holiday season after a long year of virtual meetings.
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Meeting, Dec 13Monday, Dec 13th was our AGM meeting.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Dec 7This week we viewed a TedTalk by Jennifer Jones regarding the fight against polio and Rotary's role in that fight.
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Meeting, Dec 6This Monday, Dr. Saad Jasim was our guest speaker who spoke to our group about the importance of ozone in our water.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Nov 30This week our presenter was Alexandria (Alex) MacLellan, daughter of member Anna Galka.
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Meeting, Nov 29We would like to thank Matthew Johnson, from Invest Windsor Essex - Automobility and Innovation Centre for the excellent presentation this week.
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Meeting, Nov 22This past Monday we welcomed Suzy Polgar, Executive Director Jewish National Fund and Jeff Hart, Executive Chair Climate Solutions Prize! |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Nov 16This week we welcomed new member Natalie Suzor to 1918 with the help of Past President Gerry Pocock. |
Meeting, Nov 15This week we welcomed Rakesh Naidu, President of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce. |
Meeting, Nov 8This week we our Rotary Club came together to celebrate Remembrance Day and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Nov 2This week our speaker was our own Janet Kelly, focusing our attention on Rotary Engagement.
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Meeting, Nov 1We would like to thank our long-time member, Frank Bagatto for sharing his story with us this past week. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Oct 26During our Tuesday evening meeting, we watched a documentary on Rotary's efforts regarding HIV/AIDS in Africa.
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Meeting, Oct 25Monday, Kim Willis & Claudia den Boer from the Canadian Mental Health Association – Windsor-Essex Branch joined us to discuss their projects and how they have had to pivot their business during covid. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Oct 19In light of October being Polio Awareness Month, we watched a video documentary called Two Magic Drops.
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Meeting, Oct 18Heather Grondin from Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority joined us Monday for an update about the new bridge! Heather explained that the new bridge is important to meet transportation goals, to prepare for future capacity, and to improve border processing.
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Meeting, Oct 4, 2021This week we welcomed District Governor Aruna Koushik and Assistant District Governor Anne Chetty for an inspiring talk about "Service Above Self" |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Oct 5Tuesday’s meeting found members discussing ideas for future meetings.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Sept 28September 28 meeting was a preparation for the September 30 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR).
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Meeting, Sept 27, 2021This week we welcomed Windsor Police Chief, Pamela Mizuno, to share the experience of law enforcement during Covid. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Sept 21At the September 21 meeting, Don Marsh, Dr. Ashok Rajan, and Janet Kelly gave us an update on Club Project India Children in Crisis Initiative.
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Meeting, Sept 20, 2021We would like to thank President and CEO of Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, Janice Kaffer for speaking to us about the effects of “Long COVID” and what HDGH is doing to help those in our community who are dealing with the effects.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting Sept 14
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Meeting, Sept 13, 2021We would like to thank our Rotary partners in India for joining us this week as our guest speakers.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting Sept 7
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Satellite Zoom Meeting Aug 31st
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Meeting, Aug 30th, 2021We want to thank Dr. Jessica Summerfield for joining us as our guest speaker this past Monday, President of the Essex County Medical Society. |
Meeting, Aug 23rd, 2021Monday, Aug 23rd we welcomed Assistant District Governor, Anne Chetty to be our guest speaker at The Bistro.
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Meeting, Aug 16th, 2021After months of Zoom meetings, Monday, Aug 16th we held out first in-person meeting at Ypres (Optimist) Park!
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Meeting, Aug 9th, 2021This week we welcomed guest speaker Alexandria Fisher and Catherine Shanahan from Family Respite Services to join us for an informative presentation and discussion about the upcoming initiatives of the FRS!
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Meeting, July 26th, 2021This week Deborah Livneh and Krista LaRiviere founders of WECAN Investors shared their presentation on Angel Investing Ecosystem Helps Build Prosperity and Strengthen Communities. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting July 20
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Meeting, July 29th, 2021Monday, July 19th, we welcomed Kathi Poupard and Cathy Robertson from the Bryerswood Youth Camp to speak to us about an exciting new opportunity for children and youth!
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Meeting, July 12th, 2021Monday, July 12th marked the first official meeting of our new President Cindy Duggal and the first hybrid meeting since the pandemic. |
Meeting, June 28th, 2021This past week we honoured and reflected on the past year with President Gerry and Satellite Chair Rick Caron.
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Meeting, June 21st, 2021We welcomed Sydney Thompson, the Entrepreneurship Program Lead at EPICentre located on the University of Windsor Campus.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting June 15
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Meeting, June 14th, 2021Monday, June 14th, we welcomed our member Bill Howitt to speak about his custom electric car!
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Satellite Zoom Meeting June 8thTonight’s meeting featured a power point presentation by Jules Hawkins and Gord Faas on the new approach to fund-raising by the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918).
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Meeting, June 7th, 2021Monday, we welcomed Craig Pearson, the Managing Editor of the Windsor Star.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Jun 1st, 2021Tonight’s meeting began with the reading of a letter from Rotary Zones 28 and 32 expressing condolences for the tragic events at the Kamloops Resident School.
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Meeting, May 31st, 2021Monday, we were excited to welcome Lori Kempe, Executive Director of Children’s First as our weekly guest speaker!
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, May 18th, 2021Satellite members welcomed Dr. Barakat and Dr. Essex and learned of the Yemen Food Crisis.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, May 11th, 2021Tonight we welcomed new member, Vitra Chodha. Vitra is a former Rotaractor who has now become a full-fledged Rotarian.
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Meeting, May 17th, 2021During our Monday meeting, President Gerry and Executive Director Jodi explained the importance of the role of the Executive Director, how the committees will take on new responsibilities for their events and how roles have changed from previous years.
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Meeting, May 10th, 2021This week welcomed Daniel Wells owner and publisher at Biblioasis in Walkerville as our guest speaker.
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Meeting, May 3rd, 2021Our Monday meeting honoured the life and legacy of Ian Henderson. He has earned the Rotary International Major Donor Level 4 status for his contributions to the fund. Friends and family shared beautiful memories of Ian. He is missed by all.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Apr 27th, 2021Members welcomed Jon Azzopardi and Mike Hicks from the Canadian Association of Mold Makers as the newest links in the Rotary Peace Chain.
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Meeting, Apr 26th, 2021Monday we welcomed Daniel Lockhard, a Windsor-born Indigenous poet, author and publisher.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Apr 20th, 2021Dr. Mohsan Beg, psychologist and Executive Director of the Student Health, Counseling and Wellness Centre at the University, gave a timely talk on dealing with the mental impact of Covid-19. |
Meeting, Apr 19th, 2021
Our club was so excited to welcome Rotarian and Midwife Andrea Cassidy to speak to us this past week! She is a part of the Midwifery Collective of Windsor-Essex and a Board-certified lactation consultant.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Apr 13th, 2021Dr. Chris Houser, Dean of Science at the University of Windsor gave an informative presentation on the reasons why the university has become the “Science Destination University”.
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Meeting, Apr 12th, 2021
Monday, we welcomed guest speaker Dr. Janet Orchard to speak on behalf of Maryvale and the Rotary Home for Children and Youth.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Mar 30th, 2021NevinaYassa from the Rotary Club of Scarborough was the guest speaker at Tuesday's meeting.
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Meeting, Mar 29th, 2021Monday, we welcomed Tom O'Brien, owner of Coopers Hawk Vineyard, for a virtual tour of the winery!
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Mar 23th, 2021
Tuesday, March 23rd, members of the Satellite welcomed Suzanne Friemann, Executive Director, and Jennifer Nantais, Urban Bird Educator, from the Pelee Island Bird Observatory.
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Meeting, Mar 22nd, 2021
This past Monday we celebrated World Water Day and the second day of Spring with a discussion led by Dr. Saad Jasim. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Mar 16th, 2021We were joined tonight by Hassan Adan, from the Probation Office of the Ministry of the Solicitor General who shared notes on the probation and parole system in Ontario.
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Meeting, Mar 15th, 2021
In honour of what would have been March break, we took a virtual vacation with our members during our Monday meeting by listening to past stories of their favourite vacations! |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Mar 9th, 2021David Wiskel, President and CEO of Plasman presented an overview of the company which began as Build-A-Mold in Windsor.
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Zoom Meeting, Mar 8th, 2021
Marlene Corey, Director and Producer at Cogeco YourTV, was our guest speaker for International Women’s Day. She shared her experience as a leader in the industry over the past 30 years. |
International Women's Day - GEDF Girls Leadership and Empowerment Program
In honour of International Womxn's Day #IWD2021 we would like to highlight the Girls Leadership and Empowerment Program in Tanzania! Through the program, we #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality and take action for a gender-equal world!
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Mar 2nd, 2021Tonight we welcomed Danielle Desjarden-Koloff with a passionate and dynamic presentation of cultural diversity at Catholic Central High School.
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Zoom Meeting, Mar 1st, 2021
This week, our Monday meeting celebrated our members! We remembered the life of Mark Donlon, welcomed new (and returning) member, Saad Jasim and learned a little more about new member Hassan Farhat!
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Feb 23, 2021
February is the month when local Rotarians join together for the blood donation initiative – Rotary Cares - and it seemed natural to have Marissa Gatfield as tonight’s speaker.
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Zoom Meeting, Feb 22nd, 2021
Monday, February 22nd we welcomed Dr. Robert Gordon, President of the University of Windsor, to provide an update on the University during COVID and what we can expect for the future. Dr. Gordon explained that the University of Windsor is regionally focused but globally relevant. Their primary focus right now for students is to enhance the student experience, employment, and strong social justice and civil leadership.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Feb 9, 2021Members of the Satellite welcomed District Governor, Noel Jackson who gave a brief presentation of the Peace Chain before awarding 4 new “links”.
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Zoom Meeting, Feb 8th, 2021Monday, we welcomed Bryce Phillips and Stephanie Campeau from the Gordie Howe International Bridge |
Zoom Meeting, Feb 2, 2021We were joined tonight by Captain Mary Ann Barber who shared her experiences as a military nurse.
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Zoom Meeting, Feb 1st, 2021Monday, we welcomed Rose Anguiano from Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. She is passionate about supporting women in Windsor-Essex county to achieve their goals through employment, training and skills development. The organization also offers support to newcomers and immigrants with their settlement into our community. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Jan 26, 2021The Rotary Minute continued with the month’s theme of Vocational Service and featured a video on how each member can contribute in some way to serve the world through their individual vocations.
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Zoom Meeting, Jan 25th, 2021
Monday, January 25th, we welcomed Karen McClellan & Stephanie Barnhard from Windsor Endowment for the Arts. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Jan 19, 2021Since January is Vocational Service Month, the Rotary Minute was a video encouraging the importance of the 4-Way Test and how it relates to one’s vocation.
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Zoom Meeting, Jan 18th, 2021This past Monday, the “Past Presidents Celebration” was led by the most recent Past President, Gord Faas. It was such a pleasure to listen to the most memorable moments of the various past presidents of the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918, starting with Gordon Faas and included 14 past presidents in total! |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Jan 12, 2021
Tonight’s meeting featured Stephanie Segave and Danielle Findlay speaking on the Ontario Student Nutrition Program which provides healthy meals to some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
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Zoom Meeting, Jan 11th, 2021
In our first meeting of 2021, we welcomed Dr. Ashok Rajan to kick off the new year with better stress management and resilience techniques. His presentation guided us in improving our understanding of stress and coping and evaluating our mental fitness to deal with stressors. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Dec 22nd, 2020
The Satellite Club celebrated the holidays virtually during their Tuesday evening meeting.
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Zoom Meeting, Dec 21st, 2020
Monday, December 21st the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) celebrated the holidays together on zoom. |
Zoom Meeting, Dec 14th, 2020
Monday, December 14th, we welcomed the CEO of the John McGivney Children's Centre, Jessica Sartori. The relationship between the John McGivney Children's centre has always been strong since John McGivney was a Rotarian of our club from 1955 to his passing in 2014. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Dec 8, 2020
Tuesday's program featured Dr. Lisa Porter who spoke on the advancements in the treatment of breast cancer with a special emphasis on the research she is conducting at the University of Windsor.
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Zoom Meeting, Dec 7th, 2020
Monday, we welcomed Major Danny Pinksen from the Salvation Army to speak to the club about how the Salvation Army supports various community members and adapting to Covid. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Dec 1, 2020
Tuesday, Members welcomed Marium Tolson-Murtty who spoke on the Anti-Black Racism Task Force at the University of Windsor.
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Zoom Meeting, Nov 30th, 2020
PDG Rick Caron presented to the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Monday to discuss the importance and the impact of the foundation fund! These funds are used in active projects worldwide in 6 areas of focus. |
2020 HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS – A TOY DRIVE CHALLENGE
The Salvation Army in collaboration with Advance Business Systems needs your help this holiday season to collect toys and non-perishable food items for families in need. You can make your donation during their drive-by event happening Dec 4th. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday's meeting was a Visioning Exercise conducted by Colleen Mitchell and Rick Caron.
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Zoom Meeting, Nov 23rd, 2020
Monday, we welcomed guest speaker Gordon Orr to present the tourism industry's response to COVID and how we can support the businesses impacted most by the pandemic.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Nov 17, 2020 |
Zoom Meeting, Nov 16, 2020
Monday, we welcomed guest speaker Jennifer Matotek, Executive Director from the Art Gallery of Windsor to discuss how the AGW has pivoted during COVID. |
Zoom Meeting, Nov 11, 2020
Monday, our Rotary Club came together to celebrate Remembrance Day and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Rotarians shared their reflections about what Remembrance Day means to them with touching stories about their family and friends.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Nov 3, 2020
The week of Nov 3rd was Treaty Reconciliation Week, the Satellite Club welcomed Suzanne Grouette speak on Truth and Reconciliation and Rotary.
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Zoom Meeting, Nov 2, 2020
Monday, Nov 2nd, welcomed guest speaker Lisa Kolody, Executive Director of the Windsor-Essex Community Foundation (WECF).
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Zoom Meeting, Oct 26, 2020
Monday, we were joined by the CEO and president of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of commerce, Rakesh Naidu! During his virtual visit, Rakesh explained what's happening surrounding Windsor's business community and how the Windsor-Regional Chamber of Commerce supports its members.
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Bill Howitt - World Polio Day
Today we're happy to share our last Polio story in honour of End Polio Now by Bill Howitt. As you read these stories, if you feel inspired to help in the fight against Polio please consider donating here https://www.endpolio.org/donate |
Shari Cunningham - World Polio Day
Past Presidents Kay Curtis and Shari Cunningham joined the Polio Vision 2010 trip led by past District Governor Bob Gallagher and his wife, Mary Jean. The group visited the province of Utter Pradesh, a state in northern India, with roughly 200 million inhabitants. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Oct 20th, 2020
Dr. Wajid Ahmed; Medical Officer of Health for Windsor-Essex County, joined the Satellite Club this past Tuesday to discuss Covid-19 in the area and facts relating to the pandemic.
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Zoom Meeting, Oct 19, 2020
Monday, Oct 19th, we welcomed Stephen Mackenzie, President & Chief Executive Officer at Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corporation. Stephen presented to the group about the work they are doing to help businesses navigate Covid-19 by implementing the Covid task force, facilitating surveys, and speaking with officials.
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Theresa Schuurman - World Polio Day
Theresa Schuurman travelled to Karachi, Pakistan, in 2018 to participate in the Polio NID (National Immunization Day), where people are at risk of catching the poliovirus and putting their lives at risk.
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Recipe for Success
The Satellite Club of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) is proud to introduce the “Recipe for Success” handbook/cookbook!
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Zoom Meeting, Oct 5th, 2020
Monday, October 5th, the Rotary Club of Windsor 1918 witnessed the installation of Jodi Ouellette as Executive Director and her induction as a Rotarian.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Sept 29th, 2020
Tuesday's guest speaker featured Janet Kelly, who presented about the many projects that the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) is working on in Ghana.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Sept 22nd, 2020
Tuesday's guest speaker featured Fatima Fakih with a Critical Consciousness Activity around Literacy.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Sept 15th, 2020
Tonight's Rotary minute was presented by Pierre Boulos and kept with the theme of literacy followed by our guest speaker Taylor Lanoie who presented about the power of social media.
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Zoom Meeting, Sept 28th, 2020
Monday, Sept 28, we welcomed the President of St. Clair College, Patti France, to speak to us about changes to adult education. Last winter semester, students had 6 weeks left to complete their semester before COVID forced the school closure.
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Zoom Meeting, Sept 21st, 2020
Monday, Sept 21, we welcomed Dr. Clara Howitt, Superintendent of Education, to discuss the Re-Introduction of Classroom Education.
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Zoom Meeting, Sept 14th, 2020
Monday, September 14th, we welcomed Elaine Weeks and Chris Edwards from Walkerville Publishing.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Aug 8th, 2020
Tonight was the official visit of DG Dr. Noel Jackson who shared his Peace Chain initiative and presented a HERO (Human Engaging Rotary Opportunity) Award to Clinton Beckford.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, Aug 4th, 2020
Tuesday, we prepared to welcome District Govenor, Dr. Noel Jackson for his annual visit and during our Tuesday meeting the Satellite club adopted a service project! |
Zoom Meeting, Aug 31st, 2020
Monday, August 31st, we welcomed WIFF Executive Director, Vincent Georgie to discuss the new WIFF Under the Stars drive-in concept and how COVID has changed the festival.
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Zoom Meeting, Aug 24th, 2020
Monday, August 24th, we welcomed Social Media Strategist, Taylor Lanoie to discuss how Rotary can harness the power of social media to grow their membership and increase their fundraising!
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Zoom Meeting, Aug 17th, 2020
Monday, August 17th, we welcomed Maestro, Robert Franz of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra to discuss how the symphony has adapted over the past 4 months and what we can expect for the months ahead.
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Zoom Meeting, Aug 10th, 2020
Monday, Aug 10th, we welcomed Mayor Drew Dilkens to join us for an open discussion about what’s happening throughout Windsor-Essex and re-opening to stage 3 |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, Aug 4th, 2020
Tuesday, we welcomed Marium Tolson-Murtty, who gave us a presentation about the Hour-A-Day Study Club. |
Club Zoom Meeting, July 27th, 2020
Monday, we welcomed District Governor Dr. Noel Jackson for the District Gov. Annual visit; during the meeting, three new members joined Rotary 1918, and we recognized members of the club with service awards. |
Club Zoom Meeting, July 20th, 2020
Monday, we welcomed the Shelley Gilbert, Coordinator of Social Work Services and the Chair of the Windsor Essex Anti-Human Trafficking Action Group (WEFIGHT). |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, July 15th
Tuesday, July 14th, we welcomed District Governor, Dr. Noel Jackson to install the new Executive Board with Rick Caron as incoming Chair.
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Club Zoom Meeting, July 13, 2020
Monday, we welcomed the Windsor Port Authority Harbour Master, Peter Berry, to present a Brief Introduction of Safety and Security Role. |
Club Zoom Meeting, July 6, 2020
Monday, Gerry Pocock and the 2020-2021 board of directors were Inducted by District Governor Noel Jackson. |
Club Zoom Meeting, June 22, 2020
Monday, President Gord Faas presented his year in review and we commemorated his presidency. Sara Alves, a recent Rotary exchange student shared her experience on exchange for the 2019-2020 academic year! |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, June 16th
Tuesday, June 16th, we welcomed actress and activist Leslie McCurdy to share her passion for art and telling the story of people of colour, while promoting equality, justice and acceptance for the black community.
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Zoom Meeting, June 17, 2020
Monday, Kathleen & Allison joined us to discuss the work that the Multicultural Council of Windsor is doing to create a more inclusive and accessible Windsor-Essex county for newcomers to the area! |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, June 8th
Monday, June 8th, we honoured the life of Ian Henderson and welcomed guest speaker, Jeanne Knopf DeRoche, who served as leader of the Education VTT to Ghana.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, June 2nd
Tuesday, June 2nd, we welcomed guest speaker Walter Cassidy to speak about “Queer Visibility in Windsor-Essex County”. Walter is an educator at Walkerville Secondary School and has hosted three Rotary Youth Exchange students.
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Satellite Zoom Meeting, May 26th
We welcomed guest speaker, Jeanne Knopf deRoche, who served as leader of the Education VTT to Ghana.
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Zoom Meeting, June 1, 2020
The Club welcomed Jodi Ouellette, Monday, June 1st, interim Executive Director with the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. She is a Certified Trauma Practitioner-Clinical and Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, with over 12 years of experience working with children, youth and their families. She is passionate about advocating for children so that they only need to tell their stories once. |
Club Zoom Meeting, May 25th, 2020
The Club welcomed Dr. Phil Olla on Monday, May 25th, a Digital Health specialist with over 20 years' experience working at the leading edge of innovation discussed the importance of COVID testing, contact tracing technologies and re-opening the workplace. Dr. Olla, is the CEO of Audacia Bioscience, a Biotechnology company incorporating breath biomarkers, Artificial Intelligence, and smartphone technology to develop innovative solutions. |
Satellite Zoom Meeting, May 12th
Guest speaker Donna Schmidt outlined a global grant to provide microcredit to families of children with type 1 diabetes.
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Grant received to provide water for 20 more villages in Ghana
The World Community Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) recently received word that their application for a Global Grant was approved by Rotary International in the area of focus of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. Rotarians Dr. Godfrey Bacheyie and Ron Arkell are the leads on this project.
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Satellite Club Zoom Meeting, May 5th, 2020
Guest speaker Joyce Zuk, Executive Director of Windsor Essex Family Services, outlined the current situation re the homeless in Windsor since COVID-19.
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Club Zoom Meeting, May 11th, 2020
The Club welcomed Irek Kusmierczyk, who shared how his experience with the Rotary and its ethos has guided his personal and professional journey. He also discussed current issues with COVID and its impacts on individuals and businesses. |
Club Zoom Meeting, May 4th, 2020
The Club welcomed Dr. Mary Jean Gallagher who spoke about her latest book, The Devil is in The Details: System Solutions for Equity, Excellence, and Student Well-being, co-authored with Michael Fullan. |
Satellite Joint Club Zoom Meeting with Rotary Club of Lasalle Centennial
Our Satellite Club joined with Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial to hear new Rotarian Jodi Ouellette present information on the Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre.
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Club Zoom Meeting, April 27, 2020
Our Club was honoured to have best-selling author and local poet laureate emeritus Marty Gervais speak about his latest book.
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Satellite Club Zoom Meeting, April 21, 2020
Satellite members were linked to Global Scholar, Prakash Pandya who is in the 2-year Masters program at the London School of Economics.
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Club Zoom Meeting, April 20, 2020
Kristin Ives, Curator/Educator Coordinator, ERCA spoke about how Chimney Swifts have made their home at the 1842 historical house of John and Amelia Park. Plus - Rotary fellowship!
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Art in the Park 2020 - Cancelled.
For the past 41 years, Art in the Park has marked the unofficial start of summer in Windsor/Essex. This popular event has withstood all sorts of weather conditions and endured Rain or Shine. But this year, summer will have to start without this fan-favourite, outdoor exhibition of the best artists and artisans from around Ontario and Quebec.
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Satellite Club Zoom Meeting, Tuesday April 14th, 2020
Members viewed videos highlighting Stephanie Woollard and her efforts to empower women in Nepal.
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Member Khassan Saka helps during the COVID-19 crisis
Member Khassan Saka and his organization, The Iraqi Canadian Group Organization, “has taken the initiative to give back to our wonderful city … as we all need to help each other and care for each other during these difficult times,” Saka said in the recent Windsor Star write-up. Thank you for your unwavering Service Above Self, Khassan!
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Club Zoom Meeting, Monday April 13th, 2020
It was comforting to connect with members and hear what everyone is up to during this time of isolation. It was especially nice to see our youth exchange student Sara! She misses school but is continuing her studies on-line, and speaks to her family often. |
Satellite Club Zoom Meeting, Tuesday April 7, 2020
18 Rotarians tuned in to hear Imran Abdool speak on the article he co-authored with Dr. Hance Clark on the lessons to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Club Zoom Meeting, Monday April 6, 2020
Feeling the Rotary fellowship despite not being able to meet in person! It was great to hear from District 6400 Dean of Assistant Governors Paula Talbot about "Steps to a More Positive Life", a welcome topic during this time of crisis.
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Imran Abdool - Opinion Article, COVID-19
Join our Satellite Club on Zoom on Tuesday April 7th at 7:00PM. Member Imran Abdool will be addressing an article that he co-authored regarding lessons to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Satellite Club Zoom meeting with DGE Dr. Noel Jackson
Fun 1st Rotary Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening Zoom meeting held this past Tuesday. District Governor Elect Noel Jackson spoke about an exciting project he's called "Peace Chain", which he'll be launching during his upcoming 20-21 term.
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Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) 1st Zoom Meeting
It was so nice to reconnect with fellow Rotarians at our Club's first Monday Club Zoom Meeting! Past President Romeo was recognized for his commitment to Service Above Self as a Club Member, Club President, and Chair of the Club's Foundation. Special thanks to Past Presidents Lex McCrindle, Maureen Lucas and Peter Hrastovec for their contributions to the meeting.
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Watch RI President Mark Maloney's COVID-19 address
"As I have watched the many ways you and all within the family of Rotary have connected the world with your actions and your compassion, I have never been more proud to be a Rotarian [...] We will get through this by working together and taking care of each other - just what Rotary members do." Listen to Rotary International President Mark Maloney's full address regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic. |
The End of an Era: Bingo Transformations
Walter Willms has a message he wants to share about his 30 years of leading our Club's Bingo fundraiser. Thank you, Walter, for your unwaivering dedication!
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Rispa Tanzania
We'd like you to meet Rispa, the Tanzanian teenager who would have benefited from our now cancelled Tunes for Tanzania event.
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Satellite Club Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 |
Club Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2020
Peter Hrastovec gave an update on a project by the Rotary Club of Zagreb-Maksimir, Bob Cameron, Executive Director of the DWCC, spoke about current projects, Tom Goebel is looking for volunteers for Bingo and Mark Donlon launched his annual Easter Basket campaign.
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Helping children through a Rotary Club in Croatia
In 2018, an opportunity arose to support a project initiated by the Rotary Club of Zagreb-Maksimir in Croatia, who were raising funds to provide a desperately needed pediatric endoscopic column to assist children in need at the University Hospital Centre Zagreb. This device and its components are needed for various gastric examinations. The hospital had been using equipment that was designed for adults, making the experience for children very difficult.
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Joint Rotary Club Meeting
Photos from Rotary Joint Meeting 2020. Clubs were introduced to new Windsor Police Chief Pam Mizuno.
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Club Meeting: Monday, February 24, 2020
PHF ceremony was held to honour our generous donors, visitors Chin Idirisu Medorni of Rotary Club of Kumbo, Africa and Owen Standley of Rotary Club of Richland, PA spoke about projects they're working on and Jesse Thompson introduced the Club to his new business, Fetch Moto.
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Young Rotary Leaders Networking Event
Young Rotary Leaders (both from our Club and from Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland) got together for some fun, food and fellowship last night. We had a great time and especially loved seeing some new faces!
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Tell Your Story 2020
Fun night at our 2nd Annual Tell Your Story event, put on by our Club's Literacy Committee in partnership with Douglas Marketing Group and Families First. Contest winners were honoured and their stories were read on February 18th at Signature Tributes Event Centre.
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Satellite Club: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 |
Youth Exchange Valentine's Day Auction |
Satellite Club: Tuesday, February 4, 2020
In keeping with this month’s theme of Peace and Conflict, members welcomed Gilbert Iyamuremye. Gilbert works with the RCEC Diocese – Refugee Ministries and assists new refugees as they adapt to life in a new country.
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Club Meeting: Monday, February 3, 2020
Professor Guillaume Teasdale presented our Club with the Kulisek award, Sara Alves spoke about her life in Brazil and Mary Zugcic introduced herself to the Club with a very interesting "This is my Life".
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Opportunity of a lifetime: Adventure in Citizenship
The Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program is an incredible opportunity, and our Club is sponsoring 1 youth between the ages of 16-18 to attend! Deadline to apply is February 21.
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Over $35,000 raised for Willistead Manor
Proud to continue helping Willistead Manor with their ongoing restoration and preservation efforts.
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Satellite Club: Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Thanks to 17 members and friends, the kitchen at The Salvation Army is now sparkling clean!
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Club Meeting: Monday, January 27, 2020
YE student Gaspard visited, Mark Campbell spoke about his vocation, Tribute to Don Arpin and guest speaker Rosemary Fiss from the Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex on dementia.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening: Members welcomed Sarah Roddy with her path to entrepreneurship.
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Past President's Day 2020 - Monday, January 20 |
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 |
Monday, January 13, 2020
Youth Exchange Student Jan Schulze Zur Wiesche gave a presentation about life back in Germany and guest speaker Henry Dupuis, Vice President of the Windsor Flying Club, gave an overview about the club, including its history, current programs and philanthropic projects.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
In keeping with Vocational Service, Rotary’s theme of the month, Peter Berry, Windsor Harbour Master, presented an overview of his responsibilities.
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Monday, January 6, 2020
Members share about their International travels: Khassan Saka on his talk at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland and Gordon Drake on his trips to Egypt, Jordan and China.
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Satellite Christmas Pot Luck |
Christmas 2019
Our Club held its annual Christmas program - with Santa making an appearance once again! RYLA students were awarded their certificates and Children's Fest results were presented.
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Socks & Bottoms 2019
Our Club is proud to be a part of the annual Socks & Bottoms fundraiser, in conjunction with other Rotary Clubs in Windsor and Essex County. Check out the huge mountain of donations!
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YRL - Christmas Kettle Event |
December 9, 2019 - AGM
The Annual General Meeting of both the Club and the Foundation took place on on Monday, December 9th. |
FCPA Designation / Glenn Sawyer Service Award
Congratulations goes to both Past President Jules Hawkins and member Ashok Rajan for their accomplishments this past week.
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019 |
Monday, December 2, 2019
Shari Cunningham received her 30-year pin, Romeo Girardi announced that he's moving to B.C. and guest speaker Dr. Wajid Ahmed, Medical Officer of Health for the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, spoke on the importance of immunizations in preventing diseases.
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Monday, November 25
Vatika Trikhas shared her "This is my Life" story and Peter Hrastovec spoke on behalf of Rotary Foundation.
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Youth Exchange Reunions
Marianne Backham, host mother to many of our Inbound Youth Exchange students over the years, has lots of reasons to visit Japan!
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Tuesday, November 19 |
Monday, November 18
Speaker: Dr. C. Lloyd John-Brown. Topic: ElderCollege: An Educational and Social Experience for Those Age 55 & Better. |
Youth Exchange Party at Renée's |
Hope in the City 2019 |
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 |
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 |
Remembrance Day 2019 |
Club Meeting, Monday, October 28th, 2019
Speaker: Aruna Koushik, District Governor Nominee for District 6400. Topic: Polio Progress and Challenges in Pakistan.
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Peace in the Streets - Day 2
Day 2 of Rotary’s 2nd Annual Peace in the Streets Conference, held at University of Windsor’s Law building, continued on the theme of coming up with solutions to Rotary International’s mission: To create a more peaceful, just world without violence.
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Maureen Lucas Visits TZ
Maureen Lucas is a long-time education sponsor and supporter of the Tanzania Initiative. She's having an incredible time in TZ!
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Club Meeting Monday, October 21
Dr. Mary Jean Gallagher, Education Consultant and Speaker. Topic: Education and Literacy: At Home and Around the World.
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1st Meeting of the Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening
Great first meeting of the Rotary Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening! Amazing enthusiasm for this new initiative - and everyone helped with our Mats for Hope project (developed by our Young Rotary Leaders), which re-uses plastic bags to create sleeping mats for those who suffer from homelessness. Way to go!
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Club Meeting Monday, October 7, 2019
Pamela Breault, Director of Operations at Habitat for Humanity spoke about social enterprise and how it builds our communities. Former outbounder Youth Exchange student Nathan Johnson addressed the Club about the competition he's involved in - Mister Supranational.
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38th Annual District Governor's Golf Outing |
Club Meeting Monday, September 30, 2019
Shari Cunningham on child sponsorship in Ghana / Mary Ann Mulhern, Poet Laureate on the written word. |
Wine Not Yoga 2019 |
Monday, September 23rd, 2019 |
Children's Fest 2019 - 25th Anniversary |
Legacy Forest Featured in Rotary Canada Magazine
The Rotary Legacy Forest project is featured in the October 2019 issue of Rotary Canada magazine!
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Monday, September 16th, 2019
Arms Bumanlag, spokesperson for Erie Shores Healthcare spoke about his new role and what made him shift his focus and his career. Gordon Drake addressed the Centennial Legacy Scholarship Fund.
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Monday, September 9th, 2019
Author and research scientist Steve Colombo on his book: A Letter from Frank: An Unlikely Second World War Friendship.
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Fish Fry 2019
Fabulous turn-out at the 7th annual Fish Fry - a benefit for water in Ghana, West Africa.
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Monday August 26th, 2019
Official visit of District Governor John Chambers, new member inductions of Mary Zugcic and Vatika Trikhas, PHF presentations, Widows Assistance Program update and flags presented by our Youth Exchange students.
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Volleyball Beach Bash - Youth Finals |
Monday, August 19th, 2019
Celebrating Ian Henderson's 35 years of Rotary, Claire Sanders on climate change and 1st time meeting our newest youth exchange inbounder Sara.
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Welcoming Sara, our newest YE inbounder! |
SallyFest 2019 |
Monday, August 12th, 2019
Brian Yeomans, Downtown BIA spoke about development and progress in the downtown core. Our Club welcomed new member Mohamed El Sadeek
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Outbounder arrives in Japan!
Our outbounder Aaron Triguero has arrived safely in Japan to start his Rotary Youth Exchange adventure!
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Volleyball Beach Bash 2019 - Youth Tournament |
Monday, July 29th, 2019
PP Anna Jurak of Rotary Club of Windsor-St Clair on Brain Injuries, PHF ceremonies and Outbounder Robert Kidd.
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Kayaking with the Young Rotary Leaders! |
President's Night 2019
Fun times at President's Night 2019! Held at the beautiful Windsor Club on the riverside and MC'd by Romeo Girardi, over 60 guests attended this year's event, honouring Past President Jules Hawkins.
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Monday, July 22nd, 2019: Elder Theresa Sims, Outbounder Aaron Triguero and Rebecca Rivard
Last meeting, outbounder Aaron Triguero spoke about Adventures in Citizenship held this past April. New member Rebecca Rivard introduced herself as part of the "This is My Life" series, and Elder Theresa Sims presented about Indigenous people and their issues.
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July, 2019: VTT Education Team in Tanzania.JPG)
This past July, a Vocational Training Team (VTT) went to Tanzania to aid in the education of teachers and to provide necessary resources to schools. Amazing success!
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Monday, July 15th, 2019: Justin Falconer, Pool Signage and BookFest Check Presentation
Packed meeting! Gerry Pocock received his 20-year pin, Ron Arkell spoke about legacy signage that was developed for local pools, BookFest Windsor was presented with a check and Justin Falconer, Senior Director at Workforce WindsorEssex, gave an excellent presentation on the Windsor's labour force and went through available programs his organization has developed.
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Welcome President Gord Faas and 2019-20 Club Board!
The July 8th Monday meeting marked the start of the 2019-2020 Rotary year with the inauguration of our Club’s new president, Gord Faas and the new Board.
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Meet the Governor: Welcome District Governor John Chambers |
Monday, June 24th, 2019: President Jules' End-of-Term Speech, Welcome New Members Shawn Douglas and Kevin Blondin and PHF ceremonies
President Jules delivered his End-of-Term Speech to a captivated audience, the Club welcomed new members Shawn Douglas and Kevin Blondin and 11 new or upgraded Paul Harris Fellows were presented.
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Monday, June 17th, 2019: Club Awards
The newest recipients of the Walter P. Willms New Rotarian Leader Award and the Eli Goldin Ideal of Service Award were announced. Students spoke on behalf of the impact the Peace and Literacy Committees have had at Dougall Public School.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019: Youth Exchange Farewell, Lex McCrindle and Bhav Dulay
Awesome Meeting! Youth Exchange Students Gaspard and Takako gave their farewell presentations and were presented with PHFs, and Malcom provided the Club with an YE update. Lex McCrindle celebrated his 50th year as a member of our Club and was recognized as a Major Donor. Bhav Dulay spoke about his life, as part of our "This Is Your Life" series.
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Monday, June 3rd, 2019: Garnet Fenn; Financial Literacy. Bob Morand and Ed Link; Gleaners Organization
Welcome new member Rebecca Rivard! Garnet Fenn discusses Financial Literacy, and Bob Morand and Ed Link introduce the Club to the Gleaners organization.
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Art in the Park 2019
Thanks to all the volunteers, artists and attendees who helped make Art in the Park Windsor 2019 a success, for the 41st year in a row!
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Monday, May 27th, 2019: Dr. Clare R. MacLeod Student Volunteer Awards
Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) welcomed students and their teachers, counsellors and families for the 19th annual Dr. Clare R. MacLeod Student Volunteer Awards. Each year, our Club invites all of the high schools in the County to select a student who exemplifies "Service Above Self" through volunteering in their schools and communities. |
Grant given to support local school initiatives |
Club Assembly: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 |
Young Rotary Leaders Prepare Meals for Ronald McDonald House |
Club Meeting Monday, May 6th, 2019
Guest speaker Jodi Pearce, Health Promoter for the Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, spoke about the different centres throughout Essex County and the invaluable services they provide. Teen Health (1361 Ouelette) offers Primary Care and Counselling to youth between the ages of 12 and 24 years
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Rotary Legacy Forest Tree Planting |
Club Meeting Monday, April 29th, 2019: New member inductions. Program: Community Service Grants
It was a packed meeting last Monday! We heard from the President and CEO of the Windsor Express Dartis Willis, Sr., the Club inducted 2 new members - John Curtin and Monique Ritz and Colleen Mitchell spoke about the Club's Community Service Grant program. |
Business Excellence Awards - Proud of our members!
Our Club is proud to recognize members who received awards at the 2019 Windsor-Essex Business Excellence Awards.
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Our Club awarded the Windsor Star’s Civic Beautification Award – In Memory of Bill Higgins
Janet Kelly from our Club accepted the Windsor Star’s Civic Beautification Award – In Memory of Bill Higgins at United Way Windsor-Essex's "Volunteers Changing Lives Awards" held on April 17th. |
Joint Club Meeting Wednesday, April 17th, 2019: Gordie Howe International Bridge |
Club Meeting Monday, April 8th, 2019: Dr. Roman Maev and John Wladarski, ONTech |
Club Meeting Monday April 8th: Dr. Roman Maev and John Wladarski - OnTech |
An Evening for Education - Thank You St. Clair College!
Huge thank-you to the Event Planning students at St. Clair College and sponsors for putting on an incredible event, An Evening for Education, benefitting Rotary Club District 6400’s initiatives in Upper West (Jirapa), Ghana Sunday night. $5763 was raised, which far surpassed the original $2000 goal. Funds will be used to purchase learning kits for the education of children in Jirapa, Ghana. These kits will contain basic materials, school supplies, teaching resources, and more.
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Club Meeting Monday, April 1st, 2019: Rakesh Naidu, President of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce.jpg)
Guest speaker Rakesh Naidu, President of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the current Windsor-Essex business landscape and opportunities. Club celebrated Walter's 85th Birthday and learned about new member Mardrick Rogers, as part of the "This Is Your Life" Series. |
Art in the Park wins Best of Windsor Essex Award |
Club Awarded Essex Region Conservation Foundation Award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution
Wednesday, March 27 2019: Our Club was presented with the Essex Region Conservation Foundation Award for Outstanding Corporate Contribution, "in recognition of [our] longstanding partnership in helping to make our region the Place for Life".
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Club Meeting: March 25th, 2019: Farrow Riverside Miracle Park
Great meeting! David Eady and Don Marsh held Part 2 of the 2018 AGM. Dave Cooke and Bill Kell presented the Farrow Riverside Miracle Park, and representatives from the 4 Rotary Clubs of the City of Windsor presented a check to support the project.
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Half-Way to Children's Fest |
Club Meeting March 18th: World Community Service Update, Janet Kelly
Firstly, The Club was happy to welcome Lex back - we enjoyed him leading "Oh Canada" again! Exchange students Gaspard and Takako then presented the banners from their home cities: Namur, Belgium and Hamada, Japan. For the main program, Janet took us through the incredible work of the World Community Service committee. |
Club Meeting March 11th, 2019: Ironman Michael Willms
Walter was proud to introduce his son Michael Willms as the keynote speaker for this meeting. As an Ironman who participated in Ironman Florida on Sunday, November 4th, 2018, Michael had the attention of everyone in attendance as he recounted what it takes to compete in this gruelling physical triathlon.
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March 7, 2019: Visioning Exercise
Great attendance at the visioning exercise held on Thursday evening! District 6400 Vision Facilitation Team, including Jim and Diane Ives and Hardy Wheeler, made everything run smoothly. Members were guided through a proven process and were excited with what came out of the exercise; a focus for the next 5 years.
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Farrow Riverside Miracle Park Fundraiser - An Evening with Dr. Jim Weese
Great evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising! For the first time, Windsor Rotary Clubs came together to help support the building of the Farrow Riverside Miracle Park.
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February 24th: Mats for Hope - fun for a great cause |
Club Meeting, February 25th, 2019: Major Catherine Wollocombe, CD |
Tell Your Story |
Centennial Legacy Water Project, Town of Jirapa, Ghana
The Clean Water Project in the Town of Jirapa, Upper West Region of Africa provides a significant source of clean water, improving and securing this critical need for more than 18,000 people. |
Youth Exchange Auction 2019
Monday, February 11th 2019: Anil Chitte and Bev Cyr recognized for their years of service and commitment to Rotary. The Youth Exchange Auction held at the meeting raised over $1000 to support the Youth Exchange Committee.
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Fireside Chat - February 6th, 2019 |
Club Meeting February 4th, 2019 - 2nd Century Vision Exercise |
Club Meeting January 28, 2019 - ProsperUs Report, International Service Award, New Member
Packed but fun meeting held on January 28th: Robin and Lorne Isles presented with International Service Award, Lorraine Goddard and Noah Tepperman on ProsperUs Program and new member induction: Bhav Dulay
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Rotary Club announces Janet Kelly as Mann Award Winner |
Club Meeting January 21 2019: President's Day
An annual tradition. The 2nd President's Day was held this past Monday, honouring Past President's who have served our Club.
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Centennial Grand Finale Luncheon
.... And it's a wrap! The Grand Finale Luncheon held on Monday, January 14th marked the end of our Club's centennial celebrations.
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Rotaract Pinning Ceremony |
Grant Awarded to the DWCC.jpg)
Friday, January 11th, 2019: Our Club presented a $5,000 cheque to support the Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative's Women's Community House.
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Monday Meeting January 7, 2019
First Club meeting of 2019: Welcome new member Mardrick Rogers. Program: Gordon Orr - CEO, Tourism Windsor/Essex Pelee Island.
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Monday Meeting December 17th, 2018: Christmas Lunch and RYLA Awards |
City awards Club with Sponsor Award Recognition at City Council
This past Monday, December 17th, our Club (along with 8 other organizations) was recognized by City of Windsor for our partnership. 💙
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Club Meeting December 10th: Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of both the Club and the Foundation took place on on Monday, December 10th.
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Tunes for Tanzania 2018
Sunday, December 9th, 2018: Musicians from the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, the University of Windsor School of Creative Arts, and the local community donated their time and talents to help raise money to keep Eva, a Tanzanian Maasai woman, in school.
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2nd Free Day at the Museum!
Saturday, December 8th, our Club hosted our second FREE day at the Chimczuk Museum. What a great way to celebrate our 100 years of Service Above Self - by sharing the day with our community!
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Centennial Speaker Series #6: RI General Secretary John Hewko
Last of our Club's Centennial Speaker Series: Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko on the importance of disease prevention. Meeting also focused on Rotary youth. Click "Read More" for a recap, including a video clip and pictures of the event.
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Club Meeting November 26th: DGN Dr. Noel Jackson, Sydney Thompson and new member Loretta Stoyka-Henderson
Welcome new member Loretta Stoyka-Henderson, "This is my Life" by Sydney Thompson and District Governor Nominee Dr. Noel Jackson, aka "Captain Rotary"!
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Pitch It or Pitch In 2018 |
Hope in the City 2018
On Monday, November 19th, 2018, The Salvation Army in partnership with Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) hosted it's 4th annual Hope in the City Luncheon. Keynote speaker: Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton.
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November 12th, 2018. Vital Signs Report, WindsorEssex Community Foundation - Lisa Kolody
WindsorEssex Community Foundation Executive Director Lisa Kolody discussed the Vital Signs Program: A community report that combines national, provincial, and local data with residents’ views on important local issues.
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District Foundation & Membership Dinner - Sevda a PHF! |
Club Meeting November 5th: Remembrance Day 2018
Honouring those who fought for us: Remembrance Day Author Susan Raby-Dunne delved into the life of John McCrae and Commemorative Service with Military Personnel were held.
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Club Meeting: October 29th, 2018: YE Students, Phil Cohen 25-Year Pin and Banner Exchanges
YE Student Presentations, Phil Cohen honoured with 25-year Rotary Pin and Banners from White Rock, BC were exchanged.
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2018 Pigout for Polio
Rotary International established October 24th as World Polio Day over a decade ago, and last night our Club held our annual Fundraiser (along with thousands of other Rotary Clubs worldwide) to help End Polio Now.
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Centennial Legacy Road Trip Tree Dedication
In commemoration of our Club's Centennial, we chose three major past local projects we've helped over the years and planted trees.
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Club Meeting October 15th, 2018: Fundraising Debrief for Volleyball Beach Bash, Art in the Park and Children's Fest
Chairs of three of the Club's major fundraisers - Art in the Park, Volleyball Beach Bash and Children's Fest - provided a recap of the events.
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Free Museum Day - A Smashing Success!
Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial History Committee organized and sponsored a free day for the community at the Chimczuk museum this past Saturday, October 13th.
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Centennial Speaker Series #5: Jim Louttit, Economic & Community Development |
Club Meeting September 24th: DG Paul Sincock Visit, Dr. Bacheyie, New Member Induction, 100% Attendance, YRL recap
District 6400 Governor Paul Sincock visited the Club, Dr. Bacheyie accepted the prestigious Presidential Citation award, New Member Induction of Stephen Durocher, 100% Attendance members recognized and Young Rotary Leaders gave a recap.
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Wine Not Yoga 2018 - Perfect Weather, So Much Fun
Everyone who attended the Young Rotary Leader's 3rd annual Wine Not Yoga event had a great time!
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Club Meeting September 17th: Theresa Sims, Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Keeper (Elder)
Theresa Sims, Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Keeper (Elder) shared traditional teachings with the Club, Janet Kelly presented a brief recap about Children's Fest and Bala Murthy introduced the "Yoga & Meditation Fellowship" initiative.
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Children's Fest 2018 |
Women of Windsor |
Welcome Party For Youth Exchange Students
Welcoming our newest Youth Exchange Students - Takako Chaen from Japan and Gaspard Jamotte from Belgium. Thanks to Don and Cathy Larkin for generously opening their home!
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Club Meeting August 27th: Dr. Bacheyie wins COG, Claire Sanders - Detroit River, Nathan J, YE
Dr. Bacheyie accepted his District 6400 COG award. Claire Sanders spoke about her work as the RAP coordinator for the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup. Youth Exchange rebounder Nathan Johnson shared his South Korean experiences.
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Beach Bash Volleyball 2018 - Fun in the Sun (& in the Rain!)
 It was a volleyball extravaganza, with fun in the sun  on Friday, August 24th for the Youth Tournaments and fun in the rain 🌧️ on Saturday, August 25th for the Adult Championships. |
Club Meeting August 20th: This is Your Life, Mayrand Tribute, Helbich YE
We had a packed program at this week’s meeting, but each and every speaker had incredible stories to tell. We heard from new members Alexandra Sellick, Nurlan Turdaliev and Susan Falodun. Walter conducted the memorial tribute for Louis Mayrand, and Youth Exchange rebounder Sydney Helbich presented a recap of her experiences in Brazil. She was also awarded the first Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Scholarship!
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Learning Centre Grand Opening - Tanzania
On August 16, 2018, the SASCO Community Resource Centre - a Windsor (1918) Legacy Project - officially opened. School Children now have a place where to learn - and grow. |
Centennial Speaker Series #4: Carolyn Johnson
Centennial Speaker #4, Carolyn Johnson spoke about the importance of literacy. Her heartfelt recap about her personal experiences developing a literacy program in Guatemala were truly inspirational.
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Flower Beds honouring our Centennial at Jackson Park
Gorgeous garden beds have been planted at Jackson Park, in honour of our Club's Centennial.
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Club Meeting July 30th: Trevor Pittman, UWindsor Downtown Buildings
Great meeting about the new UWindsor Downtown Campus, and information about sponsoring a child in Ghana.
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Club Meeting July 23rd: New Member Keren Escobar, Foundation Fund; Brian Parent
Lots happened at this past Monday's Rotary meeting! Welcome new member Keren Escobar and 25-year pin presented to Chandra Kania. Foundation Fund Program featuring Brian Parent, CEO of Families First, Colleen Mitchell, Richard Wyma and Don Marsh.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to support Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) and our partners, BANA. What an incredible event 🎈