Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) 7911 Forest Glade Drive, Windsor, Ontario N8T 3R7
Tel: 519-253-6382  Fax: 519-253-7723  
 
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Online Zoom Meetings Scheduled

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, in-person meetings are postponed until further notice. Instead, we have planned the following online meetings. 
 
How to join in: 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.
 

Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) 

June 20-26 Virtual International Conference 
Members are encouraged to attend the free virtual International Convention on June 20-26. Register here:
 
 
 
Monday, June 29th -  No Meeting
Members are encouraged to Zoom in for Meet the Governor Night, Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30 - 9:00
 
Join the Zoom Meeting using this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84303591056
Meeting ID: 843 0359 1056

 

 

Monday, July 6th, 2020 @ 12:30
Induction of President Gerry Pocock & The Board 2020-2021
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6478129843?pwd=WHNYbC9NNy9uMDVMN1ZVTk5tcXdhdz09
Meeting ID: 647 812 9843
Password: 249164

 
 
 
Meeting of July 13th - Peter Berry - Harbour Master
12:30 p.m - Join us for a discussion with Peter Berry
 
Meeting of July 20th - Shelley Gilbert - Legal Assistance of Windsor 
12:30 p.m - Presentation on Human Trafficking
 
Meeting of July 27th - Official Visit of District Governor Noel Jackson
12:30 p.m - Special presentation from District Governor Noel Jackson
 

Rotary Satellite Club of Windsor (1918) Evening 

June 20-26 Virtual International Conference 
Members are encouraged to attend the free virtual International Convention on June 20-26. Register here:
 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, June 30th - Meet the Governor Night 7:30-9:00 PM
Join zoom meeting:
 
 
 
Tuesday, July 7th - no meeting
Members are encouraged to attend the Monday 12:30 PM for the Induction of President Gerry Pocock. 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday, July 14th from 7:00-8:00
Induction of incoming Chair, Rick Caron.​​​​​​
 
Join Zoom:
 

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, June 29th -  No Meeting
Members are encouraged to Zoom in for Meet the Governor Night, Tuesday, June 30th, 7:30 - 9:00
Tuesday, June 30th - Meet the Governor Night 7:30-9:00 PM

Monday, July 6th, 2020 @ 12:30
Induction of President Gerry Pocock & The Board 2020-2021

 
Meeting ID: 647 812 9843
Password: 249164
 
 
 
 
Happy birthday to those celebrating this week:
  • Clinton Beckford
 
Members celebrating their Club Anniversaries this week:
  • Neil Chitte (48 years)

Program from Monday, June 22nd, 2020

Rotary Club of Windsor (1918)

 
 

Gordon Faas commemorated his presidency with the group a little differently this year - using Zoom, Gord shared some the most memorable moments from 2019-2020.  

It does not seem that long ago when I stood in front of you last July 8,
2019 for my Presidential Induction along with members of the Club
Board. What a difference almost a year makes! Last July 8 that I gave my
Induction speech from the podium at Caboto, and here today I am at
my computer doing an End of Term via Zoom. What a difference a year
makes!

Gord reflected on the partnerships that helped Rotary Windsor 1918 pursue various projects like tree planting in Rotary Forests, to purchase books for a Junior High School in Ghana. He also talked about past meetings, Rotary Exchange Students Sara and Jan, and other fundraising events throughout the year!


Gord has shared a very successful year with Rotary. However, a bit different than previous years, he proved just how innovative Rotarians are by quickly adapting to today's circumstances and moving club meetings online. 
This year, he grants some of his success to the support of past presidents, including Peter Hrastovec, Don Marsh, Shari Cunningham and Lex McCrindle. They were always available to provide help and guidance as well as his wife Laura! 


We are as individuals connected to our Club even though it may be virtually for now. Someday, once again, we will meet in person and enjoy fellowship plus working on Club projects and Fundraisers. It has been my honour to serve as your Club President of Windsor(1918) for the past year.


Cheers to President Gord Faas and the end of a great term!

 

Rotary Exchange Presentation - Sara Alves

 
Sara Alves, a Rotary exchange student from Brazil, shared about her experience here in Canada. She experienced many firsts while living with her two host families, including the changing fall leaves, attending her first football game, trick-or-treating, and attending Prom this year! Sara became good friends with Rotary Exchange student Jan from Germany during her time here. Unfortunately, COVID meant that she had to cut her exchange a bit short, but it seems like Sara made the most of her time here and will have many great memories to look back on for years to come!

Thank you, Sara, you will be remembered as well-spoken, kind and very organized. You impressed President Gord and Rotary with your warm demeanour and your eagerness to create connections with your personal business cards!
 
 

Upcoming Events

2020 Rotary Virtual Conference - Re-Scheduled

Saturday - Friday, June 20 - 26, 2020
Online - registration begins the end of May
 
 
 
 

WE NEED YOUR HELP - FOUNDATION FUND

The proceeds from Art in the Park provide support for many of our charities. Most importantly, our club has contributed to funding the refurbishment of Willistead Manor. Over these many years, we have raised more than 1.2 million dollars. Most recently, our efforts have contributed to the much-improved window restorations in the manor. But this year, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel AIP due to COVID-19.
 
We need your help! If you were going to go to Art in the Park this year or if you were an attendee in the past, please consider contributing the price of admission ($5.00/person) to the Rotary Club of Windsor Foundation Fund.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO END COVID IN TANZANIA

Help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Kariakoo, one of the busiest market places in Tanzania. Every day, about 1.5 million people pass through this market, making physical distancing nearly impossible. By providing face masks, hand sanitizer, soap and educational resources to low-income market vendors they can continue earning to support their families, and serve their customers, as safely as possible.
 
Every $10 donation will provide one person with two locally made cloth masks, washing soap, sanitizer, hygiene instructions (in Kiswahili) and will contribute to educational posters to be displayed in the market area.  All donations are greatly appreciated and you will receive a tax receipt from PayPal Giving Fund Canada.
 

Upcoming Committee Meetings

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To have your meeting posted, contact the Rotary Office at 519-253-6382 or info@rotary1918.com