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RTE Sandwich Sisters 2022-01-02 05:00:00Z 0

Out of the Cold

Out of the Cold

 
On December 22, Out of the cold started for the first time in well 0ver a year at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church. While this program normally takes place indoors, Covid and security concerns required that it be held outdoors. Guests were provided with hot meals, sandwiches and snacks served from a food truck and tents. As the event organizers only requested two RTE volunteers, Mike Mooy and Walter Psotka were the only members at this event. It is expected that more RTE volunteers will be needed in the future, so if you are interested, please contract Walter Psotka.
 Out of the Cold 2022-01-02 05:00:00Z 0
September 28, 2021 2021-10-11 04:00:00Z 0
September 29, 2021 2021-10-11 04:00:00Z 0
Meeting of August 25, 2021 2021-10-11 04:00:00Z 0
Meeting of September 8, 2021 2021-10-11 04:00:00Z 0

Meeting of January 6, 2021

 
 

Rotary E-Clubs: Exploiting the Online Environment for Bonding and Service.

At today's meeting, our guest speakers were Lillian Byakuta and Angela Ogang, from the e-club of Uganda Global.
 
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Meeting of January 13, 2021 2021-01-18 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary Foundation Walk

On Saturday October 31st, RTE members, families and friends participated in the annual Rotary Foundation Walk fund raiser. It was a nice day for a walk despite being a little cool, and in the Halloween spirit, we even had a few participants dress in costumes. Congrats to Sandy K for the incredible bat costume. This event raised over $6,000 for the Rotary Foundation!
 
 

About The Rotary Foundation

The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from people who share its vision of a better world. Rotary Foundation grants promote peace, fight disease, provide clean water and sanitation, sustain mothers and children, improve education, and strengthen local economies. The Foundation is a worldwide leader in the efforts to eradicate polio through its partnership in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). It is one of the most trusted charities in the world and Charitynavigator.org gives The Rotary Foundation its highest score for Financial, Accountability and Transparency. If you would like to make a donation, click here.
 
 Rotary Foundation Walk 2020-11-02 05:00:00Z 0

Gail's Way - Donations Page

 
Gail’s Way was established by the Rotary Club of Toronto Eglinton Foundation to honour the life of Gail Desabrais Hazell, who passed away on May 5, 2020. The proceeds of this fund are dedicated to supporting programs for high risk youth, and are administered by the volunteers of the Youth and Vocation Services Committee of Rotary Toronto Eglinton.
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Gail's Way - Donations Page 2020-05-14 04:00:00Z 0

Covid-19 Resources

 
As Rotarians, our attention is also instinctively turning towards the needs of the vulnerable segments of society. Rotarians are “people of action” and have risen to the challenge on many an occasion – be it a natural disaster, disease, drought or political upheaval. The Rotarian instinct is no different during COVID-19. Given the unfathomable scale of the pandemic and its domino effect on EVERY aspect of our lives, there are endless needs and an infinite number of worthy causes. 
 
One of the ways we are assisting our community is with access to helpful and trusted information on Covid-19. Please check out our new resources page and SHARE with family and friends
 
 
 Covid-19 Resources 2020-04-19 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker April 8, 2020 2020-04-09 04:00:00Z 0
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Aidan's Blog

Updated March 25th

Aidan Oliver is Rotary Toronto Eglinton's George Heintzman - GEM Travel Bursary winner. In her blog, Aidan shares her experiences as an intern at the Canadian Embassy, Washington DC
 
 
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Guest Speaker February 12, 2020 2020-02-17 05:00:00Z 0
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Guest Speaker December 11, 2019 2019-12-28 05:00:00Z 0
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Guest Speaker April 17, 2019 2019-04-27 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speakers: Barb B and Mike M: Committee Reports 2019-04-14 04:00:00Z 0
First Guest Speakers April 3, 2019 2019-04-05 04:00:00Z 0
Second Guest Speaker April 3, 2019 2019-04-05 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker March 20, 2019 2019-03-23 04:00:00Z 0
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Guest Speaker March 6, 2019 2019-03-09 05:00:00Z 0
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Guest Speaker December 12, 2018 2018-12-16 05:00:00Z 0
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Meeting of November 21, 2018 2018-11-26 05:00:00Z 0
Meeting of November 14, 2018 2018-11-19 05:00:00Z 0

Meeting of November 7, 2018

Guest Speaker: Bob Barnett, Executive Director of the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy (EBC), Creating Nature Reserves on the Niagara Escarpment and Beyond.

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Meeting of November 7, 2018 2018-11-12 05:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker October 17, 2018 2018-10-18 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker October 10, 2018 2018-10-15 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker October 3, 2018 2018-10-05 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary After Hours September 26, 2018 2018-10-02 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speakers September 19, 2018 2018-09-24 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker September 12, 2018 2018-09-19 04:00:00Z 0
August 29, 2018 Rotary After Hours 2018-09-19 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker, September 5, 2018 2018-09-17 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speakers August 15, 2018 2018-08-30 04:00:00Z 0

Rotary After Hours July 25, 2018

Rotary After Hours is a monthly evening gathering of RTE members at a local pub for dinner and drinks. There is no formal agenda or speaker, which makes it a great opportunity to chat with old friends, and meet new guests. Our August meeting was at the Jester on Yonge, and a great time was had by all.
 
 
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Guest Speaker April 11, 2018 2018-04-16 04:00:00Z 0
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Guest Speaker March 28, 2018 2018-04-09 04:00:00Z 0
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Guest Speaker March 7, 2018 2018-03-12 04:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker February 21, 2018 2018-02-28 05:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker February 14, 2018 Michael Mooy 2018-02-20 05:00:00Z 0
Guest Speaker Feb 7, 2018 2018-02-11 05:00:00Z 0
January 10, 2018 2018-01-12 05:00:00Z 0

Professional Membership

We recently introduced a "Young Professional" membership category for those under age 45. These members have the same voting rights as regular members, but pay a discounted membership fee and are subject to a more relaxed participation requirement of at least one meeting per month (or annual equivalent), and participation in one RTE committee and/or community service activity.
 Professional Membership 2018-01-11 05:00:00Z 0

December 20, 2017

Our last meeting of the year brought members up to date on a number of important activities. There was no guest speaker, and the meeting was closed to members only.
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December 20, 2017 2017-12-27 05:00:00Z 0

December 6, 2017

Guest Speaker: Bronwyn Best, President, Heiwa Business International, and Senior Associate, InterPraxis - Business Ethics

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December 6, 2017 2017-12-07 05:00:00Z 0
December 13, 2017 2017-12-07 05:00:00Z 0
November 29, 2017 2017-11-30 05:00:00Z 0
November 22, 2017 2017-11-30 05:00:00Z 0

November Highlights

Great times with friends at Rotary After Hours

Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, our regular lunch meeting is replaced with Rotary After Hours (RAH). This is a casual evening with friends and a relaxing introduction to Rotary for perspective new members. On November 22, we met at The Monk's table for some cold pints, great food and terrific guest speakers.
 

 

Helping those in need: Out of the Cold

On November 15th, Rotary Toronto Eglinton members and friends had fun while helping Out of the Cold feed Toronto's most vulnerable citizens at Yonge and St Clair.
 
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Thank you!

Thank you to the members, friends, sponsors and donors that helped make A Rotary Toast to Women's Brain Health a success. We could not have done it without you!

COMING SOON!

Keep an eye on your email for a special edition of the RTE Bulletin featuring pictures from this amazing evening, and more!
 
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OCTOBER 4, 2017 2017-09-26 04:00:00Z 0
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 2017-09-26 04:00:00Z 0
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 Mike Mooy 2017-09-21 04:00:00Z 0
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017  Mike Mooy 2017-09-07 04:00:00Z 0
AUGUST 16, 2017 2017-08-21 04:00:00Z 0
AUGUST 9, 2017 Michael Mooy, Nilam 2017-08-14 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary After hours JULY 26, 2017 Michael Mooy 2017-07-30 04:00:00Z 0
JULY 19, 2017 Norma Davis and Mike Mooy 2017-07-20 04:00:00Z 0
JULY 12, 2017 Michael Mooy; David Chapman-Smith 2017-07-14 04:00:00Z 0
Rotary Toast to Women's Brain Health Mike Mooy 2017-07-09 04:00:00Z 0
JUNE 29, 2017 Mike Mooy 2017-07-09 04:00:00Z 0
JULY 5, 2017 M. Mooy and S. Tabur 2017-07-09 04:00:00Z 0
JUNE 21, 2017  Mike Mooy 2017-07-04 04:00:00Z 0
JUNE 14, 2017 M. Mooy 2017-06-21 04:00:00Z 0

MAY 10, 2017

Michele Guy and Michael Cooksey, Co-Chairs of the Rotary International Convention Toronto 2018 UPDATE RTE

 
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MAY 17, 2017

A Garden Party at John Polanyi Collegiate Institute (JPCI) / Lou Cooper Award given to JPCI student

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MAY 24, 2017 M. Mooy 2017-06-21 04:00:00Z 0
JUNE 7, 2017 M. Mooy 2017-06-21 04:00:00Z 0

An evening with Hon. Chrystia Freeland MP.

Posted on May 10, 2017

we're Sorry, all ticket sales are now closed.

If you have purchased tickets to this event, please be reminded that parking is very limited. We encourage you to arrive by cab, or TTC (venue is a short walk south of Summerhill subway station). 

 
 An evening with Hon. Chrystia Freeland MP. Mike Mooy 2017-05-10 04:00:00Z 0

Week of May 1, 2017

Posted on May 08, 2017

Highlights

 
A very successful Rotary AIDS Poker Walk!
 
Congratulations to Rahim Essabhai
Recipient of The Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence!
Glen Miller is introduced by long time friend Lars H
 
Glen Miller of The Canadian Urban Institute
Presents "Suburbs and Seniors"
 
 
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Week of May 1, 2017 2017-05-08 04:00:00Z 0

April 26, 2017

 

Highlights

Rotary After Hours - Meeting with Rotarians to Connect and Learn

 

Morgan Weinberg - Little Footprints Big Steps

 

An Update on the Work in Haiti!

 
 
 
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April 26, 2017 2017-05-01 04:00:00Z 0
April 19, 2017 Nilam Bedi and Walter Psotka 2017-04-26 04:00:00Z 0

April 12, 2017

 
!Highlights!
 
Lynn Posluns - Women's Brain Health Initiative
 
&
 
Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow!
 
 
 
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April 12, 2017 2017-04-17 04:00:00Z 0

Website Jan 4

Posted by Barb Bocking and Walter Psotka on Jan 02, 2017
 
Greetings and Happy New Year 2017!
 
 !Highlights!
 
New Year Begins with Oh My Gosh Auction!
 
"Project Humanity - Freedom Singer" - Benefit for Toronto Eglinton Projects
 
Flashback from the Christmas Luncheon
 
Update from the Interact Club at John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
 
 
The New Year Begins! - Oh MY GOSH - Jan 4th
 
Announcements:
The Auction:
 
A variety of brightly decorated packages adorned the head table and under the expert direction of Auctioneer Lars, members bid for their favourite one, or at least the best looking. Proceeds will go to Rotary Toronto Eglinton Projects. Thank you to everyone who participated!
 
 
The most unusual prize!
 
 
A special bottle of Rum from the British Virgin Islands specifically donated for one our our benefits!
 
 
Figuring out the proceeds.  Thank you to all for your generous donations!  Rotary Toronto Eglinton projects will benefit.
 
Christmas luncheon flashback! Dec 21, 2016
 
Toronto Eglinton Rotary celebrated the Season at the Rosedale Golf Club with music by the Swinging Sounds Jazz Trio! Notice there are "4", with a guest appearance by a well known saxophonist. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of the season.
 
 
The Swinging Sounds Jazz Trio!
 
 
David MacDonald, from Wounded Warriors Canada presents a plaque of appreciation to Rotary Toronto Eglinton.  David acknowledged the generous contributions from Rotary Toronto Eglinton towards Wounded Warriors programs supporting service men and women who have been injured serving Canada,  as well as for the individual contributions towards his fund raising goal for the Battlefield Bike Ride event last summer.
 
 
Olive Rose from the "Out of the Cold" program at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church was presented with a cheque on behalf of the club by President David.
 
 
David Lockett from PACT Urban Peace Program was presented with a donation on behalf of the Rotary Toronto Eglinton Youth Committee to be used towards the Lifeplan  Coaching program. PACT LifePlan Coaching is an intensive and powerful program specifically geared to youth in conflict with the law who are at risk of becoming career criminals.
 
President David took the opportunity to thank all members for their diligent work and briefly outlined several local and international projects for which the club has been generously donated time and funding. Best wishes for a safe and happy Holiday Season!
 
 
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Website Jan 4 Barb Bocking and Walter Psotka 2017-01-02 05:00:00Z 0
The Founder of Rotary - Paul P. Harris Walter Psotka 0
Toronto Eglinton Rotary Club, The Smile Trophy Walter Psotka 0
Toronto Eglinton Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellows Walter Psotka 0
Dr. Robert McClure O.C., M.D., FRCS Walter Psotka 0
World Community Project Walter Psotka 0