Place: Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave. Windsor, ON N8X 4K2
For Today's Meeting
Reporter: TBD
Registrar: Charlie Clark
Front Door Greeter: Tony Mancinone
Back Door Greeter: Bill Howitt
Invocation: Jim Blue
Four-Way Test: Elaine Whitmore
Today's Program:
September is education and literacy month. The Walter Hadden Literacy Awards will be presented.
Upcoming Meetings:
Monday, October 2nd: Walkerville BIA - Vision for a Vibrant District
Monday, October 9th: Thanksgiving (no meeting)
Monday, October 16th: Dr. Vincent Georgie, Director of the School of Creative Arts and Executive Director of the Windsor International Film Festival - The Arts as an Economic Driver
Highlights from the District Assembly (September 13th) was presented, including the districts's plans for Membership, Public Image and Foundation. Rotary's new "People of Action" Public Image campaign was presented, including a showing of Rotary International's 90-second video. Click here to watch.
Michelle Morency spoke about the Young Rotary Leader's "Wine not Yoga" event.
This year's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) will be taking place on Thursday, November 16th until Saturday, November 18th.
Frank Bagatto from the Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee explained the program. Working with children from Dougall School, members explain what Rotary does and that September 21st is International Day of Peace. A proposal to Rotary International about including a 5th element to the current 4-way test was also discussed: Will it contribute to a peaceful world? The goal is for peace to be top-of-mind.
Maureen Lucas and Shari Cunningham spoke about the Centennial. It's now time to share our story and reach out to the community. Make sure to come to the January 8th kick-off lunch and bring everyone! The goal of the project is to honour our past, and there is so much planned.
Janet Kelly recapped Children's Fest. The event was a success, and everyone was very positive about the new venue.
A huge thank-you to everyone involved in making Children's Fest 2017 a true success. All committee members and volunteers - we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you. Many thanks!
Volunteer drivers are needed for this year's Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). If you can commit to pick up our students on Thursday, November 16th at 4:00PM at Huron Church Line & Tecumseh Rd and/or pick them up at Schoolcraft College in Livonia on Saturday, November 18th at 5:00PM, please contact the Rotary office at at 519-253-6382 or email info@rotary1918.com.
Our 2nd major fundraiser! Volunteers are needed for daytime Bingos.
The net bingo revenue for August was $999.75. Thanks to all who made this possible.
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 last week's pictures (and all pictures for 2016 and 2017) is:
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