Place: Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. Windsor, ON N8X 4K2
Today's Program:
BANA/Children's Fest Report
For Today's Meeting
Reporter: TBD
Registrar: Joel Rocheleau
Front Door Greeter: Jules Hawkins
Back Door Greeter: Randy Winters
Invocation: Kay Douglas
Four-Way Test: Cristina Melnik
Upcoming Meetings:
January 22: Kevin Smith, CEO, Goodwill Industries Essex/Kent/Lambton
January 29: Rotary Reflections by Past President Lex McCrindle on Past President’s Day
February 5: Centennial Speaker #1: Peace and Conflict Resolution. Note that this meeting replaces the lunch meeting that day. Registration: 5:30 pm, Dinner: 6:00 pm, Program from 6:30 - 7:30, Caboto Club. Register Now
After years of keen anticipation and planning, the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) has finally started its Centennial year celebrations. The January 8th Kick-Off luncheon was a truly momentous occasion, and with close to 300 people in attendance, the feeling of excitement in the room was undeniable.
The event focused on the many projects Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) has undertaken in the past as well as what they have in store for the future. We were reminded of local Rotary initiatives such as Easter Seals, the John McGivney Children's Centre, MaryvaleCentre, Art in the Park Windsor and $200,000 in grants raised for community groups since 2013. The Club has also been very active in developing countries, building infrastructures to help with delivering clean water to those who would otherwise have gone without and helping to eradicate polio worldwide.
In terms of what the club has planned for 2018, Maureen Lucas, chair of the Centennial Committee, explained that we’re all “really excited about what the next year will bring". The committee wanted to focus on contributing towards legacy projects that would not only help both local and international communities, but that would have a lasting impact. "It’s our hope that the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Park, located on the riverfront, will attract visitors from near and far, and that they're not just going to see a wonderful community project" says Lucas "but they're going to see Rotary as a partner with the City of Windsor".
The audience was advised to mark May 12th in their calendars: In addition to the grand opening of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Plaza, also planned for that day is the dedication of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Hub (connecting trails across the county - in collaboration with Essex Region Conservation Foundation), as well as the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Gala. Rotary International President Ian Riseley and his wife, Past District Governor Juliette, will be guests of honour at the event, which will be held at the Caesars Windsor Augustus Ballroom. Past Rotary International Vice President Jennifer Jones will be emceeing the event.
Other initiatives planned for the upcoming year include scholarships (in collaboration with WindsorEssex Community Foundation), international projects, a speaker series and a museum exhibit to open in July as part of the club’s centennial legacy projects.
Extra highlights of the afternoon included the patriotic performance of “This Is My Home” sung by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Chorus and a powerful video screening of the club’s history over the years. You can watch the centennial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHONrVcB4dc&t
Thanks to everyone who came out to support our club. To another 100 years!
Members celebrating their Club anniversaries this week. Thank you for your commitment:
Jesse Thompson (2 years)
Message from Dr. Clinton Beckford:
Fellow Rotarians,
My World Community Service project, Global Education Development Fund is fundraising for their ‘Tanzania Textbook Project’. We are having a fundraising dinner on January 13, 2018 (see attached below). Tickets are $25.00. You can support the project by buying a ticket or by purchasing a book, or two, or three….. For just $10.00 you can buy a textbook for a Primary School child in Singida, Tanzania!!!! If you are a member of an organization or company please consider purchasing a block of 10 tickets or making a donation to a worthy cause. Please contact Clinton at clinton@uwindsor.ca or (519) 890-0472. You may also make donations to WCS through Brenda (call 519-253-6382) or donate on-line at http://rotary1918.com/page/donate and select "Global Education Development Fund".
Thank you.
Clinton
Be a part of the Club's 2nd major fundraiser. To volunteer please contact Coordinator Walter Willms at 519-966-7150 or walter.willms.windsor@gmail.com. He, or a designate, will be in attendance at every bingo.
2018
8:15 to 2:30
10:00 to 4:15 (Payout Duties)
11:30 to 4:15
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The Bingo Charity Association has given our Club an extra Bingo date for fall 2018. Albeit coincidentally, the additional $1000 revenue during our Centennial Year will be much appreciated.
Battery Box Program
The Battery Recycle Box Program is active. Please drop your used batteries, light bulbs, ink cartridges and other recycle items in the battery box at the back of the room.
The link for to see Club pictures for 2016 and 2017 is: