On Monday November 11th, 2024, the Club held an exciting commemorative ceremony. Our Special Guest Speaker was Retired Air Commodore Surjeet Singh Bhatti of the Indian Air Force. A few poems were read by Rotarians including the much loved poem In Flanders Fields. A few Rotarians shared personal stories about World War II. It was a very moving evening.

 

 

Rotarian Marlvis read a poem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Monday November 11, 2024, a very moving commemoration for Remembrance Day was held at the Cenotaph in Ken Whillans Square. Club members observed a moment of silence to honour past and present service to Canada. President Tim, Past President Badar, Past President Uche and Vice President Suzanne had the honour of laying a wreath. Several club members were in attendance including Rotarian Jake, Past President Vanora and Past President Brad.

 

 

 

 

 

According to Statistics Canada, the proportion of individuals in households experiencing food insecurity has increased by 5.3 percentage points from 2018 to 2022. On Dec 1st, 2024, Rotary Club of Brampton Board and Peace Committee members attended the Brunch with Santa. This annual event is hosted by Eden Food for Change. As an event sponsor, RCB partnered with Eden Food for Change to support people dealing with food scarcity and food insecurity in Mississauga. This collaboration is also a peace project between the Rotary Club of Brampton and Rotary Clubs of Mississauga. Our Club is also dedicated to supporting Regeneration and other food banks in Brampton. Regeneration Outreach Community CEO Ted Brown was also in attendance at Brunch with Santa. Through collaboration, we can create social change. 

 

 

 

December 2nd, 2024 was a full meeting for the Rotary Club of Brampton. We hosted Gary Comerford from the Rotary Club of Oakville (RCO). He shared his club's experiences with our club and there were a lot of excellent questions and comments. We had a great discussion and were so pleased Gary joined us.

 

 

 

We had a lovely ceremony to induct our newest member, Dr. Jobin Varughese.

 

Again, welcome, Rotarian Jobin!

 

 

Finally, our club presented a cheque to the Rose Orchestra following our Evening with Mozart fundraiser. Dr Samuel Tam and Helen Graham from the Rose Orchestra were in attendance. We are thrilled to have raised $10,000 to support the Orchestra. Thanks again to the committee for an excellent fundraiser.

 

 

 

On December 9th, 2024, the Glen was decked out for Christmas festivities this month. President Tim led the Club through a discussion and membership survey. The survey was conducted to obtain member opinions and ideas that will be used to inform the second half of the year. 

 

 

 

 

On December 15th, 2024, the Rotary Club of Brampton held the 2024 Children's Christmas Party. Committee Chair John Mullen and the team of volunteers did a great job organizing and managing this annual event. Interactors and Roteractors volunteered their time as well to make this fun and exciting for the children and their families. Our MC was Rick Brown. Santa Claus made an appearance, to the delight of all the children. It was an incredible day, full of smiles, special moments and Christmas cheer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On December 16, 2024, the Rotary Club of Brampton held its annual Christmas Party to celebrate with members. We had a full house with members bringing their families and enjoyed a tasty traditional Christmas dinner. 

 

 

 

Tim Lockhart

President, 2024/2025

Rotary Club of Brampton