Speakers: Brian Parent, CEO of Families First Funeral Home, Richard Wyma and Emma Bufton on Rotary Legacy Forest, PP Colleen Mitchell to give an update on CSG program. Don Marsh to speak on Foundation Fund funding initiative.
For Today's Meeting
Registrar: Ian Henderson
Front Door Greeter: Frank Bagatto
Back Door Greeter: Nick Bibic
Invocation: Mike Drake
Four-Way Test: Michelle Morency
Upcoming Meetings:
July 30 – Trevor Pittman - University of Windsor, new downtown buildings
August 6 – Civic Holiday - No Meeting
August 13 – Centennial Speaker Series #4: Carolyn Johnson, Education and Literacy. Note that there is NO LUNCH MEETING. This meeting is in the evening, 5:30pm at Caboto.
The 3rd annual Walter Willms Award was presented at the July 16th Rotary meeting. PP Mike Drake gave a heartfelt speech about how much Walter means to our Club:
“One of the greatest honour in my year as your Club President was the start of Young Rotary Leaders in our Club and to be able to announce the presentation of the Walter P. Willms New Rotarian Leader award in 2016 which was started to recognize a member who exemplifies the qualities of our Walter.
I know I speak for the entire executive at the time from the Club with the joy we felt when we surprised Walter with this announcement on a cold winter early Friday morning at our meeting at the Safety Village. Walter sat silently with tears building up in his eyes when we announced this to him and it filled ours also. We are very fortunate to have someone of Walter's character, determination and dedicated service in our club.”
Also on the agenda was a new member induction: We warmly welcome Alexandra Sellick, sponsored by Kay Douglas, as the newest member of Rotary Club of Windsor (1918).
Members celebrating their Club anniversaries this week. Thank you for your commitment:
Chandra Kania (3+ years - for a total of 25 years)
Eugene Roy (6+ years)
A fun, elegant night was had by all in attendance at the Grand Opening of the Club’s Museum Exhibit, entitled “A Century of Service Above Self: Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)". The exhibit will run until the end of the year at the Chimczuk Museum.
Thanks to curator Megan Meloche and the Centennial History Committee, an incredible depiction of the Club’s milestones throughout the years transforms 1300 sq. feet into a truly unbelievable display, capturing the important international and local community projects our Club has been involved in over the past hundred years. Highlights of the exhibit include:
- An Iron Lung on display: In the 1980’s, eradicating polio became the main focus of Rotary International, and the Polio Plus campaign was established. Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) provided generous and continued support to these efforts. No device is more associated with polio than the tank respirator, better known as the iron lung.
- A Heart Walker: An assistive device that allows some children with disabilities to be mobile, Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) had Heart Walkers built and distributed with the help of local mould makers.
- Hundreds of banners showcased from Rotary members from around the world.
- For Kids: Children visitors will be able to design their own Rotary Banner, among other fun activities.
Citizens of Windsor-Essex County will learn how important Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) was to the development of key local initiatives like the John McGivney Children’s Centre, Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services and The Safety Village. The exhibit also touches upon the Club’s efforts during WWII as well as popular local festivals such as Children’s Fest and Art in the Park.
"As many of you know, on Saturday, July 28, 2018, PDG Rick Caron and I will 'Plunge for Polio'. You can breathe a sigh of relief - we’re not asking you to jump out of the plane with us. But we are asking you to you donate to PolioPlus and support our efforts to end polio.
We have a long history of supporting PolioPlus in our Club. Together, Rick and I would like to raise $50,000. That would allow us to vaccinate over 80,000 children and protect them - forever."
Saying goodbye is always hard! Before leaving for the airport, Renee and Fernanda stopped by the office to exchange Rotary banners. We'll miss you, Fernanda!
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.
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
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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.