WindsorEssex Community Foundation Executive Director Lisa Kolody will discuss the Vital Signs Program: A community report that combines national, provincial, and local data with residents’ views on important local issues.
For Today's Meeting
Registrar: Bev Cyr
Front Door Greeter: Sydney Thompson
Back Door: Michelle Morency
Invocation: Janice Forsyth
Four-Way Test: David Langford
November 26 – Dr. Noel Jackson (District Governor Nominee) - "Captain Rotary"
December 3 – Final Centennial Speaker Series: General Secretary John Hewko (this is a 5:30pm meeting, replaces lunch meeting).
December 10 – Annual General Meeting
December 17 – Christmas Lunch
December 24, 31 – No Meetings
On Monday, November 5th, our Club held it's annual Remembrance Day Luncheon, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. Introduced by Gerry Pocock, the keynote speaker was Susan Raby-Dunne, an acclaimed author from Alberta who has written several books on the Great War, most notably John McCrae - Beyond Flanders Fields. Raby-Dunne took the audience through the life of McCrae, creating a very real, personal portrait. Peter Hrastovec thanked Ms. Raby-Dunne, and proceeded to read the poem "In Flanders Fields".
The Commemorative Service was conducted with military personnel from The Windsor Regiment, The Essex and Kent Scottish, The Windsor Support Company (31 Service Battalion) and The HMCS Hunter. Piper Nathan Duczman from The Essex & Kent Scottish Pipes & Drums and bugler Corporal Jon Chaif from The Windsor Regiment Band added to the solemnity of the occasion.
Lex McCrindle gave a recap about his uncle (on his wife's side), Frank Dalton Brocklebank, who he had been researching ever since he learned about the 2 medals (a Victory Medal and a British War Medal) he had received. To read Lex's speech in full, click here.
Members celebrating birthdays for the next 2 weeks:
Jesse Thompson
Sheila Gordon
Lissa Percy
Romeo Girardi
Mark Campbell
Mike Serafimovski
Tom Holmes
Bill McCrae
Jennifer Charron
Members celebrating their Club anniversaries for the next 2 weeks. Thank you for your commitment:
Frank De Angelis (39 years)
Bill Wilkinson (32 years)
Karen Howard (17 years)
Jules Hawkins (10 years)
Neil McTavish (7 years)
Great event at last night’s 2nd Annual District 6400 Foundation and Membership Dinner, held at Plymouth Cultural Center. Past District Governor Dr. Rick Caron arranged for member Sevda Barin to receive her Paul Harris Fellow. On behalf of Rotary, congratulations Sevda, and thank you for your continued commitment to Service Above Self.
Our Club was also presented with a certificate for our support with the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign. Evening highlight: Keynote speaker Wade Nomura gave an inspiring talk about “three gifts” that Rotary provides, including the opportunity to 1) change lives 2) have Rotary moments and 3) share Rotary.
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).
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.
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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.