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Guest Speakers: Olivia Fernandez and Ousmane Diallo - in partnership with Toronto Rotary
May 03, 2016
Landmines may be off the front page in Canada but they are still big news in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Bosnia, Syria and Colombia. They maim people every day, stop children from going to school and prevent many from earning a living. There are over 100 million landmines left either in stockpiles or in the ground – down from 200 million. Accidents are also down. However, the need for support and removal is still there. Since the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines in 1997, The Rotary Club of Toronto has been a very big player in the landmine movement. We have contributed a lot of money and bought a demining dog named “Sapper”. Sandy Boucher is the Past Chair of Rotarians For Mine Action and Chris Snyder is the current Chair of The Canadian Landmine Foundation. You are invited to come to a gathering at: where you will get to hear: The Catch? Please reply to Julie Dunaiskis at julie@eccgroup.ca no later than Wednesday, April 27, 2016 if you are able to attend. We hope to see you there. |
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May 03, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Landmines may be off the front page in Canada but they are still big news in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Bosnia, Syria and Colombia. They maim people every day, stop children from going to school and prevent many from earning a living. There are over 100 million landmines left either in stockpiles or in the ground – down from 200 million. Accidents are also down. However, the need for support and removal is still there. You are invited to come to a gathering at: where you will get to hear: The Catch? Please reply to Julie Dunaiskis at julie@eccgroup.ca no later than Wednesday, April 27, 2016 if you are able to attend. We hope to see you there. |
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Experience as a woman in the NAVY during World War II
May 04, 2016
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Big Idea Forum - Meet & Greet Event 6:30PM at Rexdale Community Hub
May 18, 2016
Wednesday, May 18th at 6:00pm At Rexdale Community Hub 21 Panorama Court Come and meet Rotarians who are serving the North Etobicoke Community Learn the story of the MicroSkills / Rotary Youth Centre From Michelle Tinker, Director Special Guest Speaker: Slava Corn Slava arrived Canada as a Refugee, grew up in Etobicoke and became an educator, coach and mentor and a leader in the world of Gymnastic Today, she is a Representative on the Canadian Olympic Committee Come and listen to her story and hear the lessons she has learned!!
Refreshments will be served
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Members and Friends Social
May 27, 2016
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Bay Bay Public School Project in Mindanao, Philippines & Paul Harris Fellow Awards
Jun. 01, 2016
Bay Bay Public School project in Phillipines presented by Phillip Baker and Jay Llave Phillip Barker is a fellow rotarian and founder of Lakeshore Charitable Foundation Jay Llave is the current president from Rotary Club of Willowdale. Phillip and Jay will provide update on project Bay Bay Public School in Ozamiz, Mindanao, Philippines and how the support from Rotary Clubs in 7070 including our club impacted this school. Paul Harris Fellow Awards
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British Home Children (6:45pm at Delmanor)
Jun. 15, 2016
OMAH History Award Nominated Author, Lori Oschefski, is a Genealogical Researcher and Advocate whose work is recognized world-wide. She is the founder and CEO of the British Home Children Advocacy & Research Association, Canada's leading organization for the British Home Children and she is the creator of the website "British Home Children in Canada". Lori was born and raised in Orillia. Ms. Oschefski has been working with family history research which focuses on the British Home Children since 2008 when her mother, at the age of 86, revealed that she was a BHC. Her work has gained international recognition including coverage with the Winnipeg Free Press, BBC Kent, CBC Ottawa and in February BBC Wales. Her radio interview with CBC Ottawa was ranked one of the best interviews of 2013. More recently, Lori's work was featured in an article in this past winter’s Barnardo's Guild magazine. In March, the Toronto Star and the Etobicoke Guardian published articles based on Lori and John Jefkin's work. Al Jezera English just released an interview with Lori on their Global TV network - it can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r01gJyKC_bo Lori is just home from attending the Barnardo's 150th Anniversary Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
Wednesday June 15 2016. 6:45PM Social Time 7:30PM British Home Children at Delmanor (Seniors Residence) 4180 Dundas Street West (@ Prince Edward Drive)
RSVP details to follow
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Jun. 27, 2016 8:00 a.m. - Jun. 29, 2016 9:00 p.m.
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Jun. 30, 2016 11:00 a.m. - Jul. 03, 2016 10:00 p.m.
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Jul. 04, 2016 7:00 a.m. - Jul. 05, 2016 7:00 p.m.
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Children With Disabilities –C.J. Skateboard Park & School
Aug. 03, 2016
Jay Mandarino, President and Founder of C.J. Skateboard Park and School is a passionate old-school skater who first started skate-boarding in the mid-1970s. The downtown “street skater” soon became famous for jumping over a Ferrari in front of the Eaton Centre and later placed 3rd in the Slalom competition and 5th for Freestyle in the 1979 Pepsi Canadian Skateboarding National Championships help at the CNE. Over the years, Jay has skated with or met, Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, Steve Olson, Ryan Sheckler and Tony Hawk to name a few. For 15 years he was also a certified ski instructor and freestyle judge with the Canadian Ski association. But skateboarding and skiing aren’t his only passions. Jay is on the Board of Director’s of the LDAO and its “Stay in School” program. Currently, Jay is co-chair of the LDAO Learning & Leadership Corporate Annual Breakfast event. Jay, as a young adult faced many challenges including attempted suicide at ages 8 and 9 as a result of poor self esteem and a lack of coordination related to his own learning disabilities, ADHD and Dyslexia. Jay has invested in this Not-For-Profit facility to help all young people and children overcome their own challenges or disabilities to foster a better sense of self-esteem and confidence in themselves. He has developed a mentoring program that allows other kids to help other kids with any kind of learning challenge. In 2012 he was awarded the Queens Diamond Jubilee medal for his community work he does from the Honorable MPP Laurel Broten on behalf of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd, and in 2013 he was named Printer of the Year by Graphic Monthly Canada for all of his achievements with the C.J. Group of companies
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Aug. 17, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:29 p.m.
What a wonderful neighborhood we live in, and this Big Idea is devoted to getting to know our neighbors in the South Etobicoke area. Franklin Horner, and Laura Latham will be opening their doors to a meet and greet evening. Franklin Horner and the Etobicok Rotary club (etobicokerotary.com), including friends of both, are inviting their members to meet and greet, collaborate and discuss Big Ideas for the South Etobicoke area. A light meal will be served. Cash bar will be available. $10 for Rotarians. P.S. Our club will be presenting Student Awards to two students in South Etobicoke. |
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MicroSkills experience and about connecting with kids in general.
Sep. 07, 2016
Lee is a retired teacher of Math and Economics with an impressive teaching career. He taught 8 years at Vaughn Road Collegiate Institute, 3 years at Runnymede Collegiate Institute, 5 years at Michael Power and 16 years at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School. As a veteran teacher with many years of experience, passion and dedication he volunteers a number of days a week at the Micro Skills Youth Center. |
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Sep. 11, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Annual District 7070 - Foundation Walk The District 7070 Foundation Walk was started twenty-five years ago. The idea was to raise money for Our Foundation. That first year one hundred and ten thousand dollars was raised ( $110,000.00). The money was sent to the Rotary Foundation. Our district keeps this money separate and it is usually given by each club at the time and location of the Foundation Walk each year. The Walk is an occasion to meet other Rotarians from across the district, to have great fellowship and to enjoy a meal together. In all, the Walk and its money help make a difference in many lives both at home and abroad. Grant money is available to the clubs to apply for programmes such as fresh water, literacy or whatever the clubs choose. The Rotary Foundation was created in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. Klumph, as an endowment fund for Rotary "to do good in the world." The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. Club support for this mission is the responsibility of every club and every Rotarian throughout the world. Its sole mission is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, good will and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. We accomplish that through our local and international humanitarian and educational programs. When you give to The Rotary Foundation, you support Rotary's work across the world and help ensure our future. This year the 2016 Foundation Walk is held in Brighton.
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Sep. 12, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Sep. 16, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
An evening at the Bier Markt to unwind with fellow Rotarians while enjoying great wings (first 66 on me) and beer (cash bar). All welcome, bring family and friends. NOTE: If you have a marketing background, Toronto Ribfest needs your help, so please plan to attend at 5:30 for a brief brainstorming session - Beer is on ME! |
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Sep. 21, 2016 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September is Literacy Month and if you missed the September 7th lunch, this Big Idea Forum will have two additional speaker, expanding upon this very important subject: Johanna Milic from LAMP and Kimberly Lansdowne from Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy. Please join us at the Delmanor Prince Edward to find out what you didn't know. Light snacks will be provided (early bird gets the worm) and a cash bar will be also available. |
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Official Visit 2016/2017
Oct. 05, 2016
The official visit of our 2016é2017 District Gouvernour Jim Louttit. Jim will address the club. Liz Read and Michael Bell will induct three new members to the club.
Let`s have a strong Etobicoke Rotary turnout to offer a warm welcome to Jim and the new members of our Etobicoke family. Board Members are asked to attend and remain following the meeting for a brief discussion with DG Jim Louttit |
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Oct. 05, 2016 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The official visit of our 2016-2017 District Gouvernour Jim Louttit. Jim will address the club. Liz Read and Michael Bell will induct three new members to the club.
Let`s have a strong Etobicoke Rotary turnout to offer a warm welcome to Jim and the new members of our Etobicoke family. Board Members are asked to attend and remain following the meeting for a brief discussion with DG Jim Louttit The members of the board are asked to remain after the meeting and meet with DG. Jim Louttit. |
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Oct. 06, 2016 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Brands for Canada and its recent work for Syrian families
Oct. 12, 2016
Helen is currently serving as the Executive Director at Brands for Canada (BFC) Ontario, she has more than 22 years experience in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining BFC she was director of development at a large multi-service agency serving high-risk teenagers, Helen holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s of Education. Helen will talk about the work that BFC is doing with the Syrian Refugees. BFC acquires new clothing and other basic-needs items and distributes these items to social service agencies for the purpose of alleviating poverty and fostering human dignity. Consequently, BFC raises awareness of poverty as a social issue.
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Oct. 15, 2016 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Oct. 17, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Oct. 19, 2016 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Now that I have your attention - You are invited to your Clubhouse on Wednesday October 19th at 7:00pm We are holding a special evening of wine, beer and snacks, accompanied by an informative discussion about ROTARY You don't what you don't know Michael Bell and Lynda Ryder, two of your fellow Rotarians will share their insite about what Rotary is, beyond the Club level. Please visit this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLUpWV8z3ws We also need your headshot for our website, and what a great opportunity to have your photo taken. |
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Oct. 21, 2016 - Oct. 22, 2016
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Oct. 28, 2016 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Update on Laos Project
Nov. 02, 2016
Steve Rutledge – President of AAVIL (Adopt a Village in Laos), Rotarian on the International Committee responsible for Asia at Whitby Sunrise Club, recipient of two Port Hope Civic Awards, the most recent in 2011 for Philanthropy, is a recipient of two Paul Harris Awards and The Spirit of Rotary Award. Steve was co-owner of a medium sized computer firm for 22 years. Since then Steve has served on several boards and committees including the municipal Culture Committee, Skatepark Committee, Capitol Theatre Board, Canadian Spinal Research and others. Rotarian Steve Rutledge is passionate about helping the people of Laos. Known as the most heavily bombed country in the world and the highest number of unexploded ordinance per square mile, Steve has seen the need first hand. Steve spends about four months each year investing his time to provide water and sanitation to the most remote area's in Laos. |