G E A R May 6, 2013
G E A R
Rotary Club of Fort Garry
May 13, 2013
To be determined
President Jarrett Davidson opened the meeting with the singing of O Canada and Rotary Grace.
Announcements
-- District Conference, May 30 to June 2, 2013, The Pas, Manitoba.
President Jarrett announced that at the Board Meeting held prior to lunch, funds were committed to support the following projects: Bairdmore School (Outdoor Classroom/Vegetable Garden); Rotary Villa; Victoria General Hospital Foundation (Wigs on Women Program). A motion was also passed accepting the nomination of Lloyel Hull as President-Elect (remainder of 2012-13) and President (2013-14).
Steve Gallagher announced that we are now in full marketing mode for the 2nd Annual Rotary Half Marathon. Pamphlets and registration forms were given out at the Police Half Marathon this past weekend, and will be handed out at various races coming up over the next few months.
Sgt. at Arms today was Bob Tollefson.
Happy Birthday to Ron Miller, David Grad, and Lloyel Hull.
Happy Bucks were received from Kathy Cano, Shelley Killeen, Roger Gadd and Russ Hood.
The weekly accumulator draw was worth $98.00. Mark Fenny drew the Jack of Clubs.
Our guest speakers today were Regina Teplinsky and Melenie Olfert, Manitoba Start Program.
Manitoba Start is an employment program that connects businesses with new Canadians. It provides employment solutions for immigrants through referrals, employability skills, ELA, Entry Program (newcomer orientation) and workshops.
Who can access this program -- new immigrants within their first three years of arrival, 18 years of age and older; those seeking settlement, language and employment support services.
The first step is Intake Services - documentation, assessments and referral process. The second step is My Plan for Success -- next steps -- includes schedules of orientation sessions, counseling appointments and employability skills workshops.
The Manitoba Start Job Matching Unit has Workplace Liaison Co-ordinators to provide work placement and employment supports for clients of Manitoba Start. They help to generate an effective match between clients and jobs/organizations with focus towards meaningful employment.
President Jarrett thanked Regina and Melenie for their presentation.
Upcoming Events:
May 13 To be determined
May 20 No Meeting - Victoria Day
Greeters:
May 13 Roger Gadd, Steve Gallagher