Place: Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. Windsor, ON N8X 4K2
Today's Program:
President Colleen’s Year-in Review
For Today's Meeting
Reporter: TBD
Registrar: Margurite Reid
Front Door Greeter: Gordon Faas
Back Door Greeter: Sydney Thompson
Invocation: Zak Shaw
Four-Way Test: Mark Donlon
For Today's Meeting
Registrar: Keren Escobar
Front Door Greeter: Cindy Duggal
Back Door: Sheylen Jagajodhy
Invocation: TBD
Four-Way Test: David Eady
Upcoming Meetings:
December 17 – Christmas Lunch
December 24, 31 – No Meetings - Happy Holidays!
RotaryInternational General Secretary John Hewko, the 6th and final speaker in the Centennial Speaker Series, gave an inspirational talk about Rotary's role in helping to prevent and treat diseases around the globe. Over 140 people from near and far came to hear Mr. Hewko explain how investing in global health helps to reduce poverty, which is why Rotary International focuses on disease prevention and treatment worldwide. Much of the talk focused on the status of the End Polio Now campaign, and Hewko stated that we’ve eradicated type 2 and have not had a case of type 3 since 2012. “There’s a very good chance that we’ll be able to certify the type 3 virus as having been eradicated in 2019.” Type 1 is “the most virulent” of the 3, and Rotary will continue to play a big role in ensuring that there is enough funding available to be able to reach our goal of finally eradicating this disease for good.
Rotary youth was also a central theme of the evening, and we were proud to have Interactors from our Club as well as Rotary ClubofLaSalleCentennial Young Rotary Leaders, RotaractClubofWindsor1918 representatives and Youth Exchange Students. Michelle Morency spoke about the projects our Club’s Young Rotary Leaders have been a part of, and Allison Prieur talked about the recent “Pitch It or Pitch In” event, with the winning Pitch awarded to Julia Lee, who gave a quick summary about her idea; turning plastic bags into mats for the homeless. We also learned about the fascinating Kentucky Coffeetree, which is extremely rare in Canada but can be found in the Canard Valley Conservation Area, in Amherstburg, from YRL Emma Bufton.
It was also announced that our Club had been awarded a plaque "recognizing the lifelong partnership created with the establishment of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Scholarship Fund" by WindsorEssexCommunityFoundation at their AGM on November 26th.
Members celebrating their Club anniversaries this week:
Don Arpin (54 years)
Bill Howitt (47 years)
Nick Bibic (15 years)
Colleen Mitchell (8 years)
Ross Clarke (5 years)
Ashok Rajan (2 years)
Fellow Board Members
As advised when the duties of Board Chair were passed over to Don last year, it was my intent to remove myself from the Foundation Board after one year. The year has passed quickly.
I have had the honour and privilege of being on the Board for in excess of 12 years, many of which I served as Chair. The experience has been very rewarding and I have had the pleasure of working with a number of talented and service minded individuals for which I will always be thankful.
It follows that our meeting next week will be my last and I leave knowing that the Board and Foundation are in good hands.
Thanks for the opportunity to serve in this role.
Romeo J. Girardi
Executive Vice President, Corporate Resources
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On behalf of the Board a considerable shout out to Romeo for his high standards and service to the growth of the Foundation Fund. His stewardship puts us in good position move ahead. Thank you Romeo. - Don Marsh Chair/ President Rotary Club of Windsor Foundation Fund.
Our Club is supporting the Community Meal program of the Salvation Army on Wednesday every week. If you are able to help serve the meal please contact Sue Byron or Sevda Barin. Your support of this initiative is appreciated.
The first Rotary event at the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) Centennial Plaza since it's unveiling was held Thursday afternoon, when Ralph Zuke, President of the Rotary Club of Fairview Heights, Illinois, rode in on his rickshaw, along with Past Rotary International Vice-President Jennifer Jones (member of Windsor Roseland), Past District 6400 Governor Elizabeth Smith-Yeats (member of Rotary Club of Detroit) and Russ Jones, District 6400 Assistant Governor (member of Rotary Club of Plymouth). He's been riding since June 1st, with the goal of finishing on June 22nd, just in time for the Rotary International Convention in Toronto. Ralph is doing this ride to raise awareness and money for Polio Plus.
Be a part of the Club's significant 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
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10:00 to 4:15
(Payout Duties)
11:30 to 4:15
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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.
Foundation Year Ending Board Meeting and Celebration at Prefetto Bistro, 4783 Wyandotte East at 4pm, Wednesday June 20. RSVP to Don. Please indicate if you would like substitute for meat pasta dinner.
To have your meeting posted, contact the Rotary Office at 519-253-6382 or suzanne@rotary1918.com