The Rotary Club of
Kitchener-Westmount
 
 

Membership Newsletter
September 13 & 20 2023
 
 
An evening with Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland
Dr. Strickland explaining a very complex subject with humour and clear diagrams.
 
She accepted her Nobel Laureate from the King of Norway.
 
 
Mac did a great job as MC for the event. President Brandon attended representing our leadership.
 
 
Some of our attendees....
 
 
 
 
Membership....
 
Fundraising 
Thank you to club members Brad Swanson and Rick Bolzon for supporting our Garage Sale!
 
It's show time!
 
Charity Garage Sale Chair Graham Gardiner (L) thank Brad Swanson (C) and Rick Bolzon (R) for all their support to host and execute the club's first Charity Garage Sale.
The team takes a break for a photo op.
 
 
Bill Stevens looked after crowd control and security!
 
 
Alison, Michelle and Todd ask Rick, "where do we start?"
 
 
Graham does some final inspection of the setup. He also had his eye on the motocaddie for his golf clubs.
 
 
 
Thanks Graham and Louise for all you efforts in organizing the event!
 
Stay out of the way, Rick is coming through!
 
 
 
 
September 20
 
President Brandon (L) and Todd Aitchison (C) thank John Thompson for his presentation.
 
Announcements:
 
Happy Birthday: Paul Puopolo 
 
Garage Sale/Bottle Drive. Thank you to Graham and Louise for taking leadership roles. Fun, successful  event enjoyed by Rotarians and Community. 
 
Crown and Anchor sign up shifts available. Email Troy.
 
50/50 draw Brandon, Bob, John participants with no winners today. 
 
Guest Speaker: John Thompson Mildmay Rotary Club celebrating 80 years!
 
Recycle Cycle, KW and Mildmay have combined efforts. 
First president was Dr.J. B. Miller 
John Thompson’s parents were involved with Mildmay Rotary. 
 
Some of Mildmay Rotary community contributions included:
Building Arena
Pavilion 
Ball Park
Christmas Display
Pool
Medical clinic 
Welcome Signs
C T Scan Campaign
Jaws of Life
Homecoming Rotary Breakfast with 600 assorted bakers
 
Thank you John Thompson!
Have a wonderful week!
 
Summarized by 
Maria Greco 
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