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.
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this April (Find the dates on the Rotary homepage)
Walter Wilms
Bill Howitt
Randy Winters
Leona MacIntyre
Don Marsh
Moe Pomerleau
Mary Zugcic
Denise Hrastovec
Sam Sinjari
Members celebrating their Club Anniversaries this March:
Kay Douglas (12 years)
Kevin Larkin (12 years)
John Curtin (6 years)
Denise Hrastovec (2 years)
Christina Marini (2 years)
Rotary is committed to protecting our planet, and Environmental Month is a time to focus on sustainability, conservation, and climate action. Throughout the month, Rotarians worldwide take part in projects that promote clean water, reforestation, waste reduction, and renewable energy initiatives.
By working together, we can create a healthier, more sustainable future for generations to come. Whether itβs organizing community cleanups, planting trees, or advocating for responsible resource use, every action makes a difference!
We're collecting Easter Baskets for
Children First
LAST CALL TO SPREAD EASTER JOY! π°β¨
We continue this heartfelt tradition in memory of our past member, Mark Donlon.
To participate:
1οΈβ£ Get a Basket β Purchase an Easter basket or pick one up from the Rotary office.
2οΈβ£ Fill it with Joy β Add toys and activities for a child aged 1-6.
3οΈβ£ Drop it Off β Bring your filled basket to a Rotary meeting or drop it off at the office.
π― Our Goal: 40 Baskets! Letβs make it happen together!
Thank you for making Easter extra special for local children! πΈπ£
DEADLINE TO DONATE YOUR BASKET(S):
Monday, April 14
DRIVERS NEEDED FOR RYLA
Your help is needed.
The next generation of Rotarians are attending RYLA next month.
And we need drivers to get them there.
Friday, May 2nd - from Windsor to Fenton, Michigan
Sunday, May 4th - from Fenton to Windsor
Please consider supporting this great event by driving these deserving kids to receive some incredible instruction, mentoring and experience.
If you're able to do so, please contact
Allan Kidd (519) 562 3789 or
Don Larkin (519) 791-2471
Mark your Calendars for the
District 6400 Assembly
The District 6400 Assembly is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th at St. Clair College in Windsor. District Assembly is a wonderful opportunity for Rotary Fellowship and filled with wonderful D6400 Rotary learning opportunities.
Do you want to learn more about the Rotary Foundation or how your Club can apply successfully for Rotary Grants? How about learning more about how your Club can make the Rotary Action Plan come to life in your Club? What about learning how to have Successful Collaborative Projects or how to Share your Rotary Story with Impact? We've got these sessions and more!
The entire District Assembly Schedule for the event is below and we encourage our members to attend!
Deadline to register:April 21st, 2024
Cost:$25.00/person (USD or CDN) Payment at door only by cash or club cheque.
Sunday, April 27 2025, 10am to 12pm
Windsor, Ganatchio Trail - Little River Ext, Windsor, ON N8P, Canada
We are planting more than 2,000 native trees and shrubs in East Windsor with over 1,000 volunteers! You can expect to plant two to three trees per individual at this yearβs celebration. We look forward to planting trees with you!
Please connect with Laura if you will be participating.
We must register our group if we have more than 9 volunteers.
info@rotary1918.com
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SEEKING HOST FAMILY FOR
YOUTH EXCHANGE
We are looking for a warm and welcoming host family for a young student from Brazil who will be participating in an exchange program during the summer of 2025.
The ideal host family lives near Massey Secondary School, allowing her to stay at the same school throughout her exchange.
If you're interested in this rewarding opportunity, please contact Neil Bear atNeil.bear61@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping make this cultural exchange possible! π§π·π€π¨π¦
Discover Greece
We have a fundraising opportunity which consists of 11 fun-filled days in Greece. Indus Travel specializes in vacation packages for not-for-profit organizations and they have put together a package for us in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce.
This is a chance to explore Greece, create lifelong memories while raising funds.
If you are interested in booking please contact the travel agent listed in the package.
For questions, please contact:
Al Valente - Owner/Manager
al@valentetravel.com
5192523331
π½π― Ready, Set, Toss! π―π½
Join us for the Tanzania Team's Annual Cornhole Tournament this May at the McGregor Columbian Club! π Proceeds from this fun-filled event will go directly toward Maternal Health Initiatives in Tanzania, including maintenance of an ultra sound machine, post visits by the team of doctors in Tanzania to replenish birthing kits, purchase additional teaching materials and the continuation of training and supervision on the proper use of the life saving equipment called an NASG (Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment). ππ€±
β¨ Details Youβll Love:
π Entry Fee: $25 per person
π₯ Teams: Randomly assigned (because meeting new friends makes it even more fun!)
π± NEW THIS YEAR: A slick tournament app to keep the games moving faster than ever!
Whether you're a cornhole champ or just here for the laughs, every toss brings us closer to a great cause. Mark your calendars and get ready to toss for Tanzania! ππͺ
Seeking Door Prize Donations Contact Michelle White if you would like to donate a door prize. notredame216michelle@gmail.com
Help Bring a Syrian Refugee Family to Canada!
Andrea and her team are on a mission to welcome a Syrian refugee family to Canada, and they need your support! π Every donation brings them one step closer to safety, a new home and a fresh start!
β¨ Double Your Impact! β¨
Thanks to a group of generous anonymous donors, your gift will be matched up to $10,000! This means every dollar you give will go twice as far. Donate today, and your kindness will be doubled, making an even bigger difference for a family that desperately needs our help!
Tax Benefit: For the 2024 tax year, the deadline to make charitable donations has been extended to February 28, 2025. The government notes that this extension will help mitigate the impacts of the four-week Canada Post mail stoppage by providing donors with sufficient time to make their contributions to Canadian charities.
You're invited to attend the 2025 Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Alberta!
District 5360 is excited to welcome the world to the 2025 Rotary International Convention!
Prepare to be captivated by Calgaryβs vibrant culture, embraced by warm hospitality, and inspired by the spirit of Rotary as we gather in this iconic destination.
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