The Rotary Club of
Kitchener-Westmount

Membership Newsletter

October 21 2020

President Jack and Guest Speaker District Governor Michael Lawrie

Guest Speaker:

Paul Rostrup, 2019/20 Rotary Club of Kitchener President introduced guest speaker Michael Lawrie, who is the District Governor. Michael is the former Chief of Staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, which he joined in 1987. He is a member of the Cambridge Sunrise Rotary Club which was founded in 1995. His Governor journey began in September 2017.

Michael spoke briefly about the current Rotary International President Holger Knaak. He also spoke about the book written by 19th Surgeon General of the United States (Vivek Murthy). The book is titled "Together" The Healing Power of Human Connection in a lonely world. It talks about the benefits of building strong connections, as we are social animals meant to live together.

Michael also touched upon our new reality which now encompasses a 1) Pandemic 2) Recession 3) Racism 4) Isolation and Loneliness.

Rotary has many partnerships, in particular those with Rotaract and Toastmasters.

Michael plans to visit each Rotary club in the District, and is well on his way. If anyone would like to reach out to him, they can at lawrieclan@rogers.com, his home at 519-740-0761 or his cell at 519-503-2646.

He was thanked by President Jack Kinch.

Congratulations to Tom Jeary and his wife, Nancy on their recent award from KidsAbility!

“This award honours individuals whose contributions have made a lasting and remarkable impact on the lives of children and youth with challenges at KidsAbility and Tom and Nancy truly embody the spirit of the award through their contributions to making a difference,” says Lisa Talbot, KidsAbility Foundation Executive Director

Tom, a retired Air Force pilot and mechanical engineer, has volunteered his expertise in creating innovative and customized devices for children so they can push, use a camera, operate a remote, ride a bike or tie their shoes.

We'll Meet Again: A Virtual Variety Series

Sunday Nights from October 25 to December 20, plus

... a special Holiday episode on Thursday, December 24!

Free exclusively for Drayton Entertainment supporters!

Harken back to a simpler time when families gathered around the television set on Sunday nights to watch the hottest acts of the day perform on variety shows like The Ed Sullivan Show or Johnny Carson. We're bringing entertainment home to you with a variety show of our own. Brimming with warmth, wit, and wonderful music, We'll Meet Again is a virtual variety series featuring an entertaining blend of popular songs, lots of laughter, and plenty of nostalgia. Enjoy amazing performances from some of your favourite Drayton Entertainment performers, hilarious comedy, fun moments for kids, visits to local tourism attractions, and more ... right from the comfort of your living room! Mark your calendar and tune in every Sunday night from October 25 to December 20 (and also on Thursday, December 24 for the Holiday Special) at 7:00 p.m. to stream each episode.

From country hits and soul tunes to British Invasion classics, Broadway sensations, and more, each weekly episode has a theme and features incredible talent singing songs you love. Don't miss this special series available for a limited time. Although nothing can replace the magic of live theatre, we hope this series will lift your spirits and warm your heart … and know that when the time is right, "We WILL Meet Again!"

Details about Episode #1 are available now. Click the Episode #1 link below to find out more ... and start watching on Sunday, October 25.

Episodes

Episode 1: The Leading Men (airing Sunday, October 25)
Episode 2: The Leading Ladies (airing Sunday, November 1)
Episode 3: The War Years (airing Sunday, November 8)
Episode 4: The Country Legends (airing Sunday, November 15)
Episode 5: The Standard Time (airing Sunday, November 22)
Episode 6: The Rising Stars (airing Sunday, November 29)
Episode 7: The Sounds of Soul (airing Sunday, December 6)
Episode 8: The British Invasion (airing Sunday, December 13)
Episode 9: The East Coast Kitchen Party (airing Sunday, December 20)
Episode 10: The Holiday Special (airing Thursday, December 24)

The Rotary Club of Kitchener-Westmount