This week our speaker is Mindy Williamson, President of Speaking Matters. Mindy is a Londoner who you might feel like you’re already friends with after hearing her on morning radio, as a morning host and news anchor, seeing her at special events talking about causes that matter, or listening to her segment entitled “The World According to Mindy”.
Her topic is Tips for Better Executive Presentations.
We will be meeting at the London Convention Centre in Ballroom 4 on the 2nd Floor.
Greeters for August22nd
Warren Granger and Friend.
Note: Greeters for September 12th are Heather and Paul Broadhead.
50/50 Draw
$175.00 as of 22 August. Only 20 cards left in the deck!
To be an effective, relevant, and vibrant group within a community, a Rotary club needs to continually admit new members and retain current ones. A club's ability to serve the community is directly related to the strength and size of its membership base. A club that stays active encourages Rotarians to remain connected to the organization.
“Each Rotarian: Reach One, Keep One”
"Each Rotarian: Reach One, Keep One," the membership slogan approved by the RI Board of Directors, is a reminder that every Rotarian is responsible for inviting new members and keeping clubs active and vibrant. It also stresses that retention is an essential component of a strong club and membership base.
Finding members
New members bring important benefits to the club, including an increased capacity to serve the community, future leadership, diversity, and fresh ideas, interests, and energy.
Keeping members
Retaining qualified members is as critical to Rotary’s long-term health and success as inducting new ones. Current members who are dedicated, active, and motivated support the effective functioning of the club and are likely to attract new Rotarians.
Our Responsibility
While our Club has an active Membership Committee, all Members of our Club are responsible for “Finding” and Keeping” members – Yes….that means you!
Rotary Club of London Taste of the Grill and a Taste of History at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Historical Family Fun in support of the Storefronts Rehabilitation Projects.
Sunday, August 28th from Noon to 4pm.
Tickets: $25 per person available at Eventbrite.ca; $50.00 for family of 4; $100.00 for group rate (up to 6)
Tickets include:
- Admission to Fanshawe Pioneer Village
- Taste of the Grill samplings
- Door Prizes
- Hands-on historical family fun
- Entertainment, music and 1812 military re-enactment
The Fellowship Committee cordially invite you to:
- COME OUT & ENJOY some good food and follow with bowling/pool/fellowship.
When: September 21st
Where: Palisad South (141 Pine Valley Blvd, London, ON N6K 3X3)
Time: 6pm dinner (current reservation is for 18- LIMITED seating- book early)- bowling to follow approx. 7:30 pm
Cost will be whatever food you order for dinner and whether you bowl (approx. $10 pp for an hour) etc.
- “SAVE THE DATE” of October 29th…..it will be spooktacular ….. Dinner event, details to follow.
Other Rotary Activities/Events
Rotary Leadership Institute seminar, Part I, Part II & Part III
Saturday, September 24th at Georgian College 1450 Eighth Street East, Owen Sound, 8:30AM to 4:15PM.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program consists of three parts, I, II and III, to be taken progressively. Each part is a one day seminar. The Parts are divided into 6 modules of approximately 55 minutes each. Attendees register for one part only at a cost of $75.00 which covers light breakfast, breaks, lunch and materials. The cost may be covered by our Club.
To Register: (Pre-Registration only) Email al@allanhardy.ca and specify Part I, Part II or Part III, indicating that you will bring your check, payable to “R.L.I. District 6330”, with you to the seminar. Register on or before Friday September 16th 2015. Class size is limited.
Courses are fun, topical and interactive. They are geared toward busy business and professional community leaders who wish to be knowledgeable about Rotary and be more effective leaders in their Vocation and in their Rotary Club. For more information: www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org and www.rli-shiningwaters.orgor contact: Allan Hardy at al@allanhardy.ca
District Foundation Seminar / Club Qualification
October 22nd 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the BMO Centre, 295 Rectory Street, London. Fee $40
The Foundation and Club Certification Seminar is held annually and members of our Club must attend if our Club is to qualify to participate in 2017-18 district & global foundation grants. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your R.I. Foundation and the great work it does annually around the world. The Club will pay for your attendance – present your receipt to Sandy Ronson. Payment to be made when you arrive for the seminar. Please register on the District Website. www.rotary6330.org – events section.
The following proposals for Membership has been approved by the Board of Directors for further processing:
Rotary Club of London:
Ramón Marti, Orthodontist (retired), Classification: Medical - Orthodontics, Sponsored by Heather Broadhead.
Rotary Satellite Club of London Centennial:
Julianna Schiller, Sponsored by Jeff Schiller.
Any objection to either proposal must be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary by 5:00 pm on Friday, 2 September.
Next Club Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Rotary Club of London Board will be held on Friday, 19 August at 7:30 a.m. in the Youth For Christ Boardroom.
Note:
- all members are welcome and encouraged to attend Board meetings
- to view the Club's Board Meeting Minutes go to our website, Member Login, My ClubRunner, click on View Club Documents.
Special Recognition
Members:
Hon. Ray Lawson Rotarian of the Year:.....Marilyn Neufeld
Jack Burghardt Community Service Above Self Award:.....John Eberhard
