Speaker Date Topic
Dianna Dinevski on Zoom Feb 06, 2025 12:00 PM
Son playing Soccer in Italy
Son playing Soccer in Italy

Dianna will talk about her experiences while her son played soccer for a year in Italy.

Sean Grech from the Oakville Fire Dept at Mo's Feb 13, 2025 12:00 PM
Fire Prevention, Detection and Escape
Fire Prevention, Detection and Escape

 Sean is passionate about education, storytelling, and using various communication channels to share important information. He is currently a Public Education Officer with the Oakville Fire Department. Prior to joining the team in Oakville, he spent two years with Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, where he focused on engaging the community and disseminating fire and life safety information. Before transitioning to the fire service, Sean worked as an educator, teaching elementary school students—including English Language Learners and children with exceptionalities—at both the Toronto District School Board and the York Region District School Board. Sean also has more than a decade of experience as an award-winning broadcast journalist. He has had the opportunity to anchor, report, and produce news in cities across Canada, including Ottawa, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Barrie, and Toronto. His work has been recognized by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) of Canada. Outside of his professional life, Sean is deeply committed to volunteering. He has contributed to the Pink Truck and Pride Committees with Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services and volunteered with Camp Quality Southern Ontario, a charity that provides free, uplifting camp experiences for children affected by cancer and blood disorders

Overview of presentation

Our Fire Safety Presentation provides essential information on fire prevention, detection, and escape. It covers key strategies for preventing fires, understanding the importance of early detection devices, and preparing effective escape plans. The goal is to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to minimize fire risks, respond appropriately to emergencies, and ensure safety in various environments. Whether at home, work, or public spaces, our presentation offers practical tips for staying safe and prepared in the event of a fire.

Najeeb Syed at Salvation Army Church Feb 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Battling Malnourished Children in Pakistan and it's Impact on Polio Eradication

Mr. Najeeb Syed is a long time member of the Rotary Club of St. Catherine. He is their chair of the International Committee. They have a major project going on in Pakistan to address saving lives of highly malnourished children. This is affecting the problem of not eradicating Polio in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They are partnering with clubs in the US, Canada and Pakistan. If you recall, he was in the Canadian section of the Rotary magazine about 3-4 months ago. His presentation will focus on why Pakistan has not been able to eradicate Polio.

Meaghan Richardson at Mo's Restaurant Feb 27, 2025 12:00 PM
Food for Life
Nancy Stewart by Zoom Mar 06, 2025 12:00 PM
MADD and RIDE Program
Marc Clare at Mo's restaurant Mar 13, 2025 12:00 PM
Halton Learning Foundation
Halton Learning Foundation

Topic of Presentation

Marc Clare will introduce the mission of the Halton Learning Foundation and its efforts to eliminate barriers to education for students in need across the Halton District School Board (HDSB).

Bio for Marc Clare

Marc brings extensive experience in charitable leadership, with a strong focus on supporting children and youth.

He is a husband, father, son, brother, dog enthusiast, cyclist, soccer player, volunteer & chocolate lover.

Prior to his role at HLF, Marc served as the Executive Director of the Halton Catholic Children’s Foundation, where he spearheaded a strategic plan that doubled student assistance and significantly increased revenue. He also spent over a decade in operational and fundraising leadership roles with the YMCA of Hamilton-Burlington-Brantford.

A University of Toronto graduate with a Bachelor’s in Education, Marc has taught part-time in Halton District School Board elementary schools. His expertise in strategic planning and transformative leadership positions him well to guide HLF’s mission.

Sunil Sharma at the Oakville Community Church Mar 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Rotary Means Business

Rotary Means Business is a fellowship that brings together Rotarians to strengthen ethical business relationships and leverage the shared values of Rotary in the professional sphere. It provides a platform for networking, mentorship, and business collaboration while upholding the high standards of integrity that define Rotary.

Laura Salisbury will speak at Mo's Restaurant Apr 10, 2025 12:00 PM
Nucleus Independent Living
Shahzi Yasmin Bokhari at Salvation Army Office Apr 17, 2025 12:00 PM
Connection in Action and how the organization serves older adults across Halton
Connection in Action and how the organization serves older adults across Halton

Bio for Shahzi Bokhari

Shahzi has been the Program and Community Engagement Coordinator with Connection in Action for almost 4 years.  As a relatively new and unknown initiative, Shahzi helps to raise awareness about Connection in Action to service providers and directly to older adults by presenting to community groups and tabling at community events.

 

Shahzi holds a Master of Social Work degree from McMaster University. Her professional experience includes community engagement, community-based research, working with population and census data for community profiles, and program evaluation. She lives in Hamilton and is a mom to two fur-babies (cats), Lily and Mila. Her hobbies include painting, refinishing furniture, finding good deals on Facebook marketplace, and spending time with her 4-year-old nephew.

 

Presentation

Shahzi will talk about the organization Connection in Action. You will learn about the value of social connections, impacts and outcomes of social isolation and loneliness, and how you can help promote social connections within your communities. You will also gain an understanding of Halton’s 55+ population and how Connection in Action supports adults age 55 and older in Halton.