Select meetings are now hybrid. Please check below or on the website to see where your meeting will be held and access your Zoom link (if available).
If your meeting is being held on Zoom: Please download the Zoom app onto the device you will use for the meeting (desktop computer, laptop, tablet, mobile). It's also a good idea to test your video and audio settings before the meeting. Zoom can be downloaded from https://zoom.us/download or from your mobile app store.
Upcoming Meetings:
Lunch: 12pm / Presentation 12:30pm
Dinner: 5:30 / Presentation 6:00pm (unless it’s a social)
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this October (Find the dates on the Rotary homepage)
Sandra Pupatello
Rick Wilkinson
Karen Howard
Matt Lahoud
Jim Adkin
Kevin Larkin
Waseem Abunnadi
Neil Chitte
Kay Douglas
Members celebrating their Club Anniversaries this SeptemberOctober:
Allison Prieur (10 years)
Zule Ankamah (4 years)
Sue Byron (16 years)
Don Larkin (41 years)
Om Chandna (24 years)
Dinesh Singh Malla (5 years)
Cleopatra Chukwudum (2 year)
Janice Forsyth (14 years)
Socks and Bottoms
Rotary Clubs in Windsor-Essex come together at this time each year to work together towards the Socks and Bottoms campaign.
The Socks and Bottoms campaign is an annual community charity drive to collect brand-new undergarments and hygiene essentials for people in need in our community. The drive distributes items to over 45 local charities and social service agencies across Windsor and Essex County (supporting shelters, families in financial hardship, and individuals experiencing homelessness).
What is collected:
New underwear
New socks
New gloves and mittens
Baby and Adult diapers
Toilet paper
Why Socks and Bottoms: Underwear and socks are among the most frequently overlooked items during standard food bank or clothing donations, yet they are vital for personal hygiene, warmth, health, and human dignity.
Items will be collected until November 27, 2026. You can bring your donation to a Rotary meeting, the Rotary office or we can pick up (call Marcela 519-563 - 9630 or email marcela.diaz@cogeco.ca to arrange). Monetary donations are also accepted, e-transfer to info@rotary1918.com Password: Rotary.
All items collected will be dropped off on the Rotary Socks and Bottoms Community Drop-Off Day:Saturday, November 28, 2026 @ the Caboto Club from 10 am - 2 pm
Will You Host Leo?
We are seeking a host family for Leopoldine, our Student Exchange Student for the second half of her visit. Please contact Neil Bear if interested neil.bear61@gmail.com
Embark on a Trip of a Lifetime and Give Back
Contact Nataliya Maksymova - Groups Supervisor to book.
Toll Free: 1-866-978-2997 ext. 828
Email: nataliya@indus.travel
Help Double the Impact of Eye Care in Haiti
A generous Rotary Arch Klumph Society member is matching donations to Global Eye Project dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000, through November 30, 2026.
Since 2010, Global Eye Project has worked to bring accessible eye care to rural Haiti. The Haiti Eye Clinic in Fond-des-Blancs has provided more than 143,000 free eye exams and 7,300 advanced procedures, serving a region of more than 500,000 people.
The clinic has outgrown its current space, which will no longer be available after 2027. Land has been purchased for a permanent eye care centre, and the next step is building a facility to sustain and expand these essential services.
Every donation will be doubled. For example, a $2,500 contribution becomes $5,000. Reaching the full match would generate $500,000 to support ongoing programs and the permanent eye care centre.
Rotary clubs and individual Rotarians can contribute through Niskayuna Rotary, earmarked for the Haiti Eye Clinic, or directly through Global Eye Project.
Deadline: November 30, 2026.
Annual Fund
We want to continue to do great work locally and globally, but we need you! To qualify for District 6400 grants, our members must each donate $100 USD (the per capita giving amount) to the Annual Fund.
The grants allow our club to complete many of our charitable projects and initiatives throughout the year. Your donation must be made by the end of May each year to qualify.
If you haven't made your annual donation, please click this link to direct you to the Annual Fund-SHARE https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
Steps:
1. CLICK Annual Fund - SHARE
2. SELECT Donation: Country = Canada
Currency = US Dollar
One time donation or Recurring Donation (min. $10 USD/month)
Select Amount
3. 'Sign In' if you already have an account or 'Continue as guest' (create account after you donate)
4. Enter Personal Info
5. Enter the billing address & payment details
6. Club info for club credit: Click Rotary Club - our club ID is 3018
7. Submit
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