WEEKLY COURIER JANUARY 25, 2018 (Jan 19, 2018)

COVERED IN THIS WEEK'S WEEKLY COURIER

Announcements - important things announced at our weekly meeting
Meeting Tidbits - meeting details you alwyas wanted to know
Member Moments - interesting information about our members
Save the Date - dates to know and remember
Rotary and Non-Rotary Event Notices - stuff for you to know

THIS WEEK...

Please contact the announcer directly for further information.

Ken Auden announced the Community Service Committee was extending funding to the following organizations:
- Sew on Fire
- Oakville Parent-Child Centre
- Restore Program, Maple Grove United Church

Ken Auden announced that a funding request had been received by all 3 Oakville clubs in regard to the Bridging the Gap program of Halton Children's Aid.

Ken Auden announced the Community Volunteer Awards are now accepting nominations. If you want to nominate a club member or club committee please send your nominations to Raj at rphalpher@gmail.com so that he can prepare a coordinated submission. Additional details are below.

Cathy Whittaker announced that the camping and clothing items that had been lent to Mell were not available for pick up. Thanks to all who contributed!

Mell Caneva announced that he was willing to accompany anyone going skiing or snowboarding.

Bob Gardner announced that the Weekly Courier would soon be going on vacation until March 29. He said May but he meant March.

Announcements Repeated from Previous Weeks

Bent Fink-Jensen announced that Jennifer Kay is doing ok and that folks are stepping up to provide assistance as needed. Please feel free to call Jennifer and arrange a visit at 905-220-4934.

Ken Auden announced that the Battle of the Chefs event will occur on April 4. Please see below for additional details.

Ken Auden announced that in keeping with the Rotary International initiative to have every Rotarian plant a tree arrangements have been made with the Town of Oakville to supply us with trees, equipment and a location for tree planting in the morning on Saturday April 21. Please mark the date in your calendars. The back up date is May 5. See some of the details near the end of the Courier.

SAVE THE DATE

Tree Planting by Oakville`s Rotary Clubs - Saturday April 21 (back-up date of May 5)

Education Awards 2018 - MAY 24, 2018 ... 6 p.m. Le Dome $25 per person. Register in advance.

7th Annual Ribfest - JUNE 22-24, 2018

Rotary International - Oakville Clubs Host Dinner - JUNE 23, 2018 at the Oakville Golf Club. $50 per person. Register in advance.

Rotary International Conference in Toronto - JUNE 23-27, 2018

30th Annual Strawberry Festival - JULY 2018

Club's 40th Anniversary - SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Rotary Online Auction - November 3 -17, 2018

Weekly Luncheon Speakers - check www.rcot.ca to see who is scheduled to speak on a weekly basis. Ideas for a speaker then please speak with Past President Bent Fink-Jensen.-