Bruce Norman: If you would like to have an announcement or a meeting note added to the Rotarooter, email it to Bruce Norman, Editor, for inclusion. Note: the Rotarooter is published monthly, at the end of each month.
David Angas: Information on Rotary Service Trip to San Miguel, Mexico forRotarians interested in International Service, or just interested in travel. Several years ago, all 3 Oakville Rotary clubs joined together to do a Global Grant for the EEE School for the Deaf in San Miguel, Mexico. It was a very successful project and a trip is being arranged to visit the school and experience the beautiful, historic city of San Miguel.
This is a wonderful opportunity to see how our dollars were spent and see San Miguel (a haven for artists) as well as being hosted by local Rotarians. June Oliver is from Oakville-Trafalgar is organizing the trip for Oakville Rotarians interested in participating.
Currently 8 people have registered for this trip and we would like to increase the numbers. The invitation is extended to all District 7080 Rotarians. Dates are Oct 27-Nov 3 2017. If interested, please contact:June Oliver (RCOT) at: joliver65@me.com
David Angas: Information on an opportunity to participate in a Rotary international project:
Rotary Club Agra TajMahal Initiative – Keep India Polio Free. Volunteers are invited to participate during “Mega Polio Campaign 2018” between 5-7 January 2018.
The organizers have asked that if Rotary members are already visiting India during these dates, please obtain more information by contacting: Dr Rtn Sandeep Tomar, From Desk of Club Jt Secretary & Polio Chair District 3110 at: secretary@agratajmahalrotary.org.
Ron Gall: Ron announces that ErinOakKids and Able Living Services invite RCOW members, as major supporters, to their Independent Living Program Graduation and Open House Celebration on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 6:30 to 8PM at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Student Centre.
UTM is located at 3359 Mississauga Road. Enter through the north entrance and follow the Outer Circle Road to parking lot P8 or P9. Parking cost: $6. For wayfinding go to: http://wayfinding.erin.utoronto.ca
Please RSVP to 905-855-2690 ext. 2426 or ilp@erinoakkids.ca
James Montague: Invites all RCOW members to the Canadian Sesquicentennial Award ceremonies during the Canada Day celebrations on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 3:30PM at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. James will be receiving a special sesquicentennial award.
Mickie Angas (July Pod Leader):
July Pod Duty Roster -
Greeter: James Montague
Doorkeeper: Mickie Angas
Choirmaster: Ed Sweeney
Invocation-er (Gracer): Nick Praysner
Finemaster: David Angas
Introducer: Kim Millan
Thanker: Mike Allington
Previous month's speaker info:
June 6 - Carly O'Brien, Intrigue Media / Topic: How to attract and engage young leaders for the Rotary Club
Carly O'Brien, with Intrigue Media Solution Inc. (Fred Scheuer's company) presented "Future Proofing Your Rotary Club". It will help us focus on recruiting new younger members into the Club.
Specifically, the message was how to attract the attention of post-boomers and millennials, who according to Carly are the first generation who have been able to create their own "customized life(style) experience through their smart phones.
For more information, contact Carly O'Brien or Fred Scheuer at: 519.265.2196 or carly@intrigueme.ca or fred@intrigueme.ca
June 13 - Fred Scheuer, RCOW / Topic: "Golf to Give" Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Fred Scheuer, RCOW Golf Chair, gave the Club an overview of the RCOW/RCO fund raising golf tournament which is in its second decade. It is scheduled for the 3rd time at Turtle Creek Golf Club, Guelph Line north of 401, on Monday, June 26, 2017.
Fred is confident that there will be well over 100 golfers and will exceed last year's fund raising total. Fred thanked to golf committee and members who are donating, playing and volunteering.
June 20, 2017 - Khal Kaylani / Topic: RCOW Guest Day
Khal Kaylani, RCOW's Director of Membership, led a fine presentation which highlighted Rotary International and RCOW. The purpose was to build awareness and interest in the benefits of joining RCOW.
23 RCOW members and 17 guests enjoyed Khal's informative presentation and fellow members' input on what Rotary and RCOW means to them.
For more information or the powerpoint presentation, contact Khal at: khaldoon@e-incube.ca or by cell: 416.939.5940
June 27, 2017 - David Abboud / Topic: Review of RCOW's Rotary Year
David Abboud, RCOW President 2016-2017, reflected on the many RCOW activities, milestones and community donations over the past 12 months. In attendance were 21 RCOW members and David's brother Joseph (a Rotarian in Jordan).
It was truly a remarkable year of fund raising and social events along with noteworthy weekly speakers. The year was capped off at the annual Gavel Toss which David and his wife Joana hosted at their home on Sunday, July 25, 2017. Attendance was extremely high for this annual event with Ron Gall, continuing in the tradition of BBQ'er extraordinaire. The evening was topped off with 5 new PHF awards being presented to Teri Ergun, Peter DeGroot, Karin Bergen, Les Ross and James Montague. David was thanked for a job very well done and was presented with a Past President pin and a gift from the Club
David specifically thanked the Directors and Club members alike for their strong support over the year.
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