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)
Membership dues: Invoices for the January to June 2019 period will be at the Caboto commencing Monday, November 26th. Please save mailing costs. Prompt payment will be appreciated.
Foundation Fund: Donating Gifts of Stock
Did you know that gifts of appreciated securities may create significant tax advantages for you depending on your financial situation, while also benefitting your community? For more information on donating gifts of stock to the Foundation Fund, please contact Treasurer Emma Bufton (eebufton@collinsbarrow.com) or Chair Don Marsh (donaldmarsh99@gmail.com).
Incredible musician line-up, including:
Lillian Scheirich, Concertmaster WSO, Violinist
Dr. Gregory Butler and Christine Vanderkooy, Pianists, School of Creative Arts
Dr. Nick Papador, Percussionist, School of Creative Arts
Amy Ley, Principal Harpist Windsor Symphony Orchestra
Erin Armstrong and Christine Turingia (Vocalists)
Lisette Gagnon and Tyler Sasso (Acoustic Duo)
UWindsor Chamber Choir and Jennifer Swanson
The Border City Collective, playing during the reception.
Robert Franz, Music Director, Windsor Symphony Orchestra, will Emcee the event.
A wonderful component of the event is a Taste of Tanzania reception and Tanzanian Marketplace following the concert.
Our Club is helping to collect Socks & Bottoms or cash to purchase these items for IN ADVANCE for the annual drive.
See Sherrilynn Colley-Vegh or contact at her at 519-919-6505 or by email: scolleyvegh@hotmail.com
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.
2019
8:15 to 2:30
10:00 to 4:15
Thurs. January 10
Filled
Filled
Filled
Fri. February 15
Filled
Filled
Filled
Sun. March 17
Filled
Filled
Filled
Fri. April 26
Filled
Filled
Thur. May 30
Filled
Filled
Filled
Filled
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.
.jpg)
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg)
.jpg)
Upcoming Club Events
.png)
.png)
.png){kind=small}