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Jan. 03, 2018
Dez Miklós brief bio
I was born in Hungary on February 13th, 1945, a historical day, when the siege of Budapest ended as the “Glorious Red Army” liberated Budapest from the forces of Nazi Germany.
I grew up under the care of my Grandmother, because the economical conditions of Hungary after the war were lower than a frog’s behind thanks to the benevolent communist government.
Then came the revolution of 1956. We were able to escape into Austria on December 4th 1956.
By way of England, Scotland and Ireland we arrived in Toronto on Easter Sunday of 1957 at old Malton airport.
As immigrants the family lived in Cornwall, Brockville and finally Hamilton. During this time most of my jobs were in the hospitality industry.
I graduated from Westdale, then Ryerson Polytechnical of Toronto in the Hotel Restaurant field.
Spent a year in Bermuda working in one of the hotels. Then I returned to Ontario. Over the years I have managed several small hotels restaurants in Ontario and Quebec before going to the Eastern Arctic where my family and I operated The Frobisher Inn.
While in the Arctic I was one of the founding fathers of the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce, Baffin Tourism Association. And of course I was charter member of the Frobisher Bay Rotary Club. After the lease of the hotel ended, I returned to the hospitality field in Ontario.
In Ontario I was member of the Hamilton Rotary Club, Kirkland Lake and of course charter member of the Hamilton A.M. Club.
I have been married several times, first was a learning experience and ended in divorce. The second, my wife passed away from breast cancer. Third marriage is a wonderful journey.
I became a driver trainer in the late 1990s as result of my parents’ illness and my wife’s cancer. I needed to be available at moments call to be able to take them to hospital or a doctor.
Driver training allowed me this luxury.
I did not like what I found in the teaching field of safe driving, thus I took it upon myself to improve it. It prompted me to write articles, teach safe driving, sell beginners driving curriculums both in English and French to driving school. Hosted my own a radio show “Say Dez!” at McMaster’s CFMU for 9 ½ years and one year on CHAM all about safe driving.
Over the years I have obtained all sorts of driving licenses and teaching certificates. Currently I work for Ontario Truck Driving School as an instructor for A-R, B, C, D, E & F licenses.
Now I am semi-retired and as I am getting older one of my passions was to pay more attention to seniors and associated driving problems. Thus the program is about it what I am going to present. |
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Jan. 10, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Penny Burley has been the Executive Director of Alternatives for Youth (AY) since 2014 providing both administrative and clinical supervision functions. During this time, she has developed a shared space - integrated service delivery model with the Youth Wellness Centre, implemented new provincially mandated standardized screening, assessment and perception of care measures, and supported the clinical team in acquiring registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Previous to this role, Penny was a Youth Substance Use/Addiction therapist for 25 years with AY, serving as the Concurrent Disorders Clinical Team Lead for 5 of those years. Penny Burley is also a registered psychotherapist with the CRPO. |
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Jan. 17, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Paul Hawkins currently serves as the Director of Corporate Relations and Chorus Manager with the Brott Music Festival. Having retired as the owner of a business development firm in the United States almost ten years ago, Paul now enjoys applying his development skills in arts administration. Paul has also been a professional vocalist in the U.S. and here in Canada. As the Corporate Relations Director, Paul works with companies to maximize their investment in community support. With 60,000 patrons, companies have the opportunity to reach a highly educated mature audience with disposable income. Paul also researches foundations to secure additional funding to help fulfill the Festival’s mandate to perform as many styles of music in as many venues for as many people as possible. As the Chorus manager, he has already increased the number of choristers for choral performances with the Festival’s in-residence full-time professional orchestra, The National Academy Orchestra of Canada. From the 66 choristers in the 2017 season, the BrottChorus grew to 155 from 37 community choruses, church choirs, and opera companies in 2018. |
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Jan. 24, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Jan. 31, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Today's Guest Speaker is Mark Stewart. Mark is the Director of Operations at McMaster Innovation Park, which is a research and technology incubator for start ups and research companies. Started in early 2005, this was a facility that helps move research ideas to viable businesses. The early success of MIP attracted larger initiatives such as the canmetMATERIALS research centre and the McMaster Automotive Research Centre, with more planned in the future as the site expands. At this meeting, we will hear about the history and mandate of MIP, it's unique role in the new technology shaping Hamilton's economy. Mark will also profile one of the new technology tenants of MIP. Connecting the dots of Mark Stewart’s career path does not create a straight line; it does however form a tidy knot. Strands from each of his previous positions have come together to equip him to be Director of Operations for McMaster Innovation Park.
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Feb. 06, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Feb. 07, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Frank Stechey obtained his dental degree from the University of Toronto on April 25, 1971 – and became a Rotarian on June 11, 1971.
After 30 years as a general family dentist, he “retired” 16 years ago but remains active in organized dentistry. His dedication to dentistry, the global community and service to others is too long to cover here, but handouts at your tables provide more details.
Canada’s renowned national radio broadcaster Roy Green summarized Frank best by saying: “There are members of our community who improve our lives; the image of our city; and the respect for Canada. Dr. Frank Stechey is one of these Hamiltonians”.
Married to Mary for 49 years, they have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Rather than talking on the “Drill, Fill & Bill” aspects of dentistry, Frank will highlight his experiences in “forensic dentistry”. |
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Feb. 14, 2018
Tim Burrows is a retired Vice President of Forty Creek Distillery and a graduate of the University of Toronto. He is an member of GHEVA (Golden Horseshoe Electric Vehicle Association), the Southern Ontario Tesla Owners Club and the Electric Vehicle Society. Tim and his wife Lesley have lived in Carlisle for the past 23 years. In Tim’s words: We are at the beginning of a revolution in the auto industry… electric cars and driverless vehicles will begin to have a profound effect on society in the very near future.” Learn about daily life behind the wheel of an EV. The talk focuses on Tesla but includes EV history, battery tech, autonomous driving etc. |
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Feb. 21, 2018
Nancy Smith has an extensive background in social services, children’s services, |
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Feb. 28, 2018
Graham Crawford grew up in Hamilton and moved to Toronto in 1980. He is now a retired co-owner of an international management consulting company that was based in Toronto and that worked around the world. He sold the company in 2001, retired in 2005, and moved back to Hamilton that same year. Since retirement, Graham has served on the following Boards:
Graham also operated the award-winning Hamilton HIStory + HERitage, a free, storefront museum for 7 years on James Street North in a building he purchased in 2007. The Westdale Cinema Group is a not-for-profit organization led by volunteers who have come together to purchase and to restore the Westdale Theatre. It opened in 1935 in the heart of Westdale Village and is Hamilton’s last remaining, intact, continuously operated, movie theatre. WCG Board members Fred Fuchs and Graham Crawford will describe how this project came to be known as an “urban barn raising” because of the tremendous support from and involvement by the broader community. They will share information about the restoration and the planned programming for the theatre. The 82 year old theatre is scheduled to reopen in July of 2018. |
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Mar. 07, 2018 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Mar. 14, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Mar. 21, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Mar. 28, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Dr. Lester Krames is a retired psychologist who works as a volunteer with the John Howard Society. He helped create Bridging the Gap which helps families and children of incarcerated people. Dr. Krames will discuss John Howard's "The Welcome Table" - a new approach to improving race relations in the community. Dr. Krames received his B.A., M.A., and Ph. D degrees from Temple University in Philadelphia. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, where he taught and did research in the Department of Psychology for 30 years until his retirement. His research focused on depression, aggression and social behaviours. |
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Apr. 04, 2018
Denise Christopherson is a skilled and respected advocate whose passion for social justice, equity for women, and diversity have greatly contributed to the goal of equality for women and girls. Denise’s commitment to marginalized and vulnerable women and their families is evidenced by all she does. As CEO of YWCA Hamilton, Denise is a dynamic leader who builds relationships within the non-profit sector and broader community. |
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Apr. 11, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Apr. 18, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Jay Carter is the Hamilton Program Manager with Evergreen – a national non-profit and charity organization that works to enable flourishing cities. As a transplant from rural Nova Scotia about a decade ago, Jay is now a proud downtown Hamiltonian, committed to engaging others on the importance of sustainable and inclusive development in our cities and neighbourhoods. In his work at Evergreen, Jay strives to build community capacity and to help others achieve their goals - transforming existing local ideas into action. Through programs like 100in1Day Hamilton and the animation and operation of a shared, low-barrier community space at 294 James Street North, Jay has engaged tens of thousands of residents and stakeholders to implement hundreds of different initiatives addressing urban naturalization, public art, affordable housing, community engagement, West Harbour redevelopment, and active transportation. Prior to joining the Evergreen team, Jay helped in establishing the Hamilton Sustainability Professionals Network, Environment Hamilton’s Bicycle Air Monitoring Program, and the City of Hamilton’s ‘Hamilton Engagement Committee’ and has held a variety of positions with the City of Hamilton, McMaster University, and regional non-profits. |
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Apr. 25, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Kim Thompson will speak about areas related to Senior's Fitness, including osteoarthritis and heart health. Fitness Consultant, Kim Thompson, is a certified personal trainer specializing in fitness programs for ages 40+. |
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May 02, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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May 04, 2018 7:00 p.m. - May 05, 2018 1:00 a.m.
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May 09, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Club members have the opportunity to share information about themselves and their Rotary experiences. In addition there will be 2 Youth Services speakers, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM: Nelson Gzik, who attended Rotary District 7090"s Student Leadership Award Program (SlapShot) April 27-29 at the Adventure Learning Camp in Canterbury Hills. Skye Balice, who is the Club's outbound Youth Exchange student. |
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May 16, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
This regular club meeting will be held off site at Hamilton's Tim Horton's Field, the home of the Ti-Cats. Our guest speaker will be Will Kay, the Director of Business Development who is a significant member of the leadership team within the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Organization. Will has a wealth of experience working in the sports business and has a great understanding of not only the Hamilton Tiger-Cats organization, but the Hamilton community as well. The meeting will end with tours of the various areas of the stadium and may include the soon to be opened "Football Hall of Fame". Parking is behind the large video sign off Beechwood Ave.
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May 23, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
honey has been a reporter/columnist at The Hamilton Spectator for 29 years. He has covered everything from politics to lifestyle but his chief specialties have been culture, the visual arts, commentary and humour. For the last seven years he has been writing a thrice weekly column focusing on area human interest stories, from personalities to quirky twists in the social fabric and colourful echoes of our local history. Jeff’s other interests include guitar, crossword puzzles and late afternoon naps. He lives in Hamilton with his wife Anne, daughters Ruby and Lucy, a dog and two cats.
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May 30, 2018 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Colin Thacker is a member of the Rotary Club of North Bay. He will speak about the Guatemal Literacy Project, to which the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM has contributed. The Guatemala Literacy Project The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) is a network of individual Rotarians, Rotary clubs and districts, and the nonprofit organization Cooperative for Education (CoEd) with a common interest in improving education for underserved students in Guatemala. It is one of the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district projects in Rotary, with over 500 participating clubs throughout its 20-year history. |
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Jun. 06, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Mila is the CEO of Brain Injury Services, one of Ontario’s foremost rehabilitation organizations serving people with mild to catastrophic brain injuries. She is an experienced leader with a background in health care, strategic communications and stakeholder relations. Her professional interests include collaboration between individuals and among organizations to better meet the needs of clients and families. Mila has a master’s degree in leadership, health, a Bilingual BA and also holds an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications. She has been involved in the governance of several national and local organizations including Hamilton Health Sciences and the YMCA Hamilton Burlington. She and her husband, three children and dog Stanley, call Hamilton home. |
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Jun. 08, 2018
You're invited to Trish's Sweet Dreams Pyjama Party for Stem Cell Transplan Unit Expansion! Stem cell transplants save lives, and grant Sweet Dreams every day! Trish’s Sweet Dream is to live to be a grandmother. Support her Sweet Dreams and the dreams of others by participating in our Pyjama Party June 8th for Stem Cell unit expansion at Juravinski Hospital. Here are 4 ways to participate:1) Sign up your team - Register for free here Step 1 - Send out your Pyjama Party invites to family and friends; share your #SweetDreamsSFY pics leading up to the Pyjama Party to build awareness and excitement! Step 2 - Host your pyjama party, with a goal of raising $400 for the #SweetDreamsSFY campaign, or $40 / friend on June 8th (or other date that works for your team) Step 3 - Share your Teams Sweet Dreams [Examples Here] and your pics using #SweetDreamsSFY during your event on your social media platform to help build awareness of this campaign.
Step 1 - Send out an internal invite with date for Pyjama party, asking staff to wear their pyjamas to join in the fun, and bring a few dollars to donate to the campaign, share your #SweetDreamsSFY pics leading up to the campaign to build awareness and excitement! Step 2 - Have a pyjama party at work on June 8th ( or other date that works for your corporate team) Who says pyjamas can’t be business casual? Step 3 - Share your Teams Sweet Dreams [Examples Here] and your pics using #SweetDreamsSFY during your Pyjama Party on your company’s social media platforms to help build awareness of this campaign.
Step 1 - Share your #SweetDreamsSFY pics leading up to the campaign to build awareness and excitement! Step 2 Wear pyjamas to school or work June 8th, collecting donations from friends and family to support the campaign. Step 3 - Share your Sweet Dreams [Examples Here] and your pics using #SweetDreamsSFY on your social media platforms to help build awareness of this campaign.
Trish’s Sweet Dreams Pyjama Party Campaign is part of the larger Tomorrow Stems from You campaign, supporting expansion of the Stem Cell Unit at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. To learn more about this campaign, please copy this address into your browser: http://events.hamiltonhealth.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1730&pg=entry Rotary Club of Hamilton AM members dress for the occasion!My Story And so this is my story. It all started with a severe back ache that was debilitating. I went to the chiropractor and after two appointments, the pain was even worse. He told me I needed to see my doctor. That appointment resulted in having an ultra sound done. Before the results were in, I was back at the doctors again in agonizing pain. She called for the results and that was the moment my life changed forever. I had trouble breathing. I felt numb. I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Ironically, I had no idea what this meant but my instinct told me it wasn’t good. After a series of tests and a biopsy, my protocol was finalized and my chemotherapy began. I went on with life as best that I could at keeping it “normal” for my family. The boys were only 8 & 12. I managed through the treatment quite well. Thanks to the enormous love and support of family and friends. Chemo was done and I was cleared. My follow up appointments grew further apart. Life was good. Then there was, what I called “a glitch”. It had returned in the orbit of my eye. Nothing a bit of radiation wouldn’t help to melt away. Then about two years later, it was back with more of a vengeance. My doctor spoke the words I didn’t want to hear. I needed a stem cell transplant. I was engulfed with fear. I guess because I wasn’t sure what was involved. All I knew was that my life was in the hands of my doctor, Dr. Marcellus and my nurse Shannon. Again things happened quickly. Treatment started three days after test results were in. I had to quit work immediately. I was pretty much housebound except for appointments to take every precaution not to get sick. I had lost all control of my life. My experience was made easier again by having enormous love and support. I did well with treatment and was back to work two months after my transplant. I think of my stem cell transplant as a “miracle”. Imagine, we have been given the knowledge and know how to cure cancers with our own bodies or that of others. Imagine. Truly a miracle. Cancer is a journey that fills your life with fear and enormous pain, both mentally and physically. It reaches to your very soul. Your life never really is the same. How could it after going through such an experience. As my husband once said, it’s a chapter in the book of our lives together. So that’s how I look at it each time I needed treatment. A chapter opens and I close it so that I can open the next chapter and continue my life. Spending time with my family and friends and looking forward to those chapters where I become a mother-in-law and a grandma. So, now it’s simple. We have the ability. Now we need the facility. And that’s where you come in. The Juravinski Hospital has been given a government grant to assist in building a facility to house 21 units or hospital rooms. Units that are needed to save more lives. During the stem cell transplant process you must be isolated during the hospital stay. Right now there are only 6 units. The grant will not cover the cost in its entirety or the upkeep. We never know when cancer is going to strike or who. It could be you, a family member or friend. It could happen tomorrow. We all need to join in the fight against cancer. You can’t sit back and be complacent and think its never going to happen to you or someone you love. So please step up and do your part.
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Jun. 13, 2018 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Graham and Emma Cubitt will be speaking about Indwell, and their plans for supportive housing in Hamilton and Southern Ontario. Graham is the project director of Indwell. Emma, of Invizij Architects, has worked on many affordable housing projects in Hamilton including several in the planning stage with Indwell. |
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Jun. 15, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Jun. 18, 2018 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This year our Board Change over meeting and end of the year hoopla will be held on Monday June 18, 2018, from 5:30 - 8:30, at Cathy Jeske's Home - 853 Glenwood Avenue, Burlington, Ontario (just in Aldershot - Waterdown Road and Plains Road area). Members and guests/spouses/partners are welcome. The fee is $25.00 per person for a lovely roast chicken/lasagna meal catered by At The Table - YWCA Hamilton. One complementary wine/beer or unlimited soft drinks are included in the fee - you are welcome to bring your own wine/beer (please drink responsibly). Sign up sheets will be available at our upcoming meetings and payment can be made to Mark Ewer or Cathy Jeske or sign up by e-mailing cathyjeske@cogeco.ca and bring your payment with you the evening of the event. RSVP by Wednesday June 13, 2018. Our incoming Board for the Rotary year commencing July 1, 2018, will be: President Tim McClemont Past President Jane Blums President Elect Anne Bermingham Vice President Michael Howes Secretary Ashi Jain Treasurer Cheryl Gzik Board Member Angelo Misale Board Member Yolanda Bragues Sergeant at Arms Mark Ewer
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Jun. 20, 2018
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Jun. 23, 2018 - Jun. 27, 2018
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