Monday, June 5th, 2017 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
Gown & Gavel
24 Hess St., Hamilton, ON
$10 per person | $5 for members
Rotations Begin Promptly at 7:30
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May 31, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Estella Jones, Principal at Hess St School will share some results from this year's Rotary Reading Buddy program based on the "Take 5 Reading Intervention" approach. Estella Jones has been in education for 18 years. First as a high school math and science teacher, then as a math and assessment consultant for the board. As a vice-principal, she has supported staff and students at Delta, Saltfleet, Hill Park, and Sherwood secondary schools. This past September, Estella transitioned to her first experience as principal in an elementary school at Hess St. School. She hopes to share her passion for numeracy, coding and robotics, and to provide lots of authentic experiences for her students. |
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Jun. 03, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Imagine in the Park is a Children’s Art Festival that is FREE to all guests and visitors. This festival encourages experiential learning for children; it provides the opportunity for families to work with artists in their discipline. For more information go to: https://imagineinthepark.wordpress.com/
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Jun. 05, 2017 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Our local Rotaract Group is holding a Speed-Networking event on:Monday, June 5th, 2017 | 7:00 – 9:00pm $10 per person | $5 for members Rotations Begin Promptly at 7:30 Please register by going to: |
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Jun. 07, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Please join us as we welcome guest speaker Paul Johnson to provide an update on Hamilton's LRT Project. Paul's bio is below. Paul Johnson Director, LRT Project Coordination, Planning and Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton Paul Johnson is the Director of LRT Project Coordination for the City of Hamilton. In this role Paul leads a project team responsible for working collaboratively with Metrolinx to ensure the completion of the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project. This project is a major urban renewal project for the City of Hamilton and will also require significant engagement with a variety of stakeholders.
Paul joined the City of Hamilton in 2010 to spearhead the development of the City’s healthy neighbourhood initiative. Now called the Neighbourhood Action Strategy, the City of Hamilton is working with residents, business and other key institutions to build neighbourhoods across Hamilton that are great places to live, work, play and learn. Most recently Paul was the Director of Corporate Initiatives for the City of Hamilton. In this role Paul worked with the Senior Management Team to implement strategic priorities.
Born, raised and educated in Hamilton, Paul’s background includes work in the non-profit sector as Executive Director of Wesley Urban Ministries and in the private sector with Compaq Computer Limited. Paul is starting his 27th season as a basketball referee and has officiated at the local, provincial and national level. |
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Jun. 14, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Deirdre Pike - Bio Deirdre Pike's fascination for sharing stories drives who she is and what she does as both a Senior Social Planner for the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton (SPRC) and columnist for The Hamilton Spectator. In both roles, Pike sees it as her responsibility to facilitate conversation and to improve community engagement. Working closely with Hamilton Organizing for Poverty Elimination (HOPE) and Hamilton’s Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, Deirdre is assisting the community to understand the impact of income inequality on individual lives and the life of the community as a whole. As a voice for the LGBTQ community, Deirdre explains that she is not a representative for the community as a whole, but rather one voice from this distinct community of communities. Through this leadership position, Deirdre wants to let the voices of marginalized people to be heard and to encourage others to accept being counter-cultural.
She lives with her partner, Renee, in Hamilton’s Strathcona Neighbourhood where she cooks, cycles, gardens and plays tennis. |
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Jun. 21, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
We are going on a field trip! Our meeting on June 21 will be held at the YMCA - 79 James Street South, Hamilton, to unveil the Roof Top Playground that our club funded last year. The meeting time will be the same. Let's get a good turnout and show how proud we are to have been able to contribute to this important community project. |
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Jun. 28, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Jun. 28, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Jul. 05, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Donna Cripps, CEO of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network will be our guest speaker. Her topic will be "Patients First: Health Care Transformation in the HNHB LHIN". BIO for Donna Cripps
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Jul. 12, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Susan Creer from the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction will be this morning's guest speaker. Susan is a local gal with a strong interest in people as well as disability and poverty concerns. Susan has been volunteering since she was a teen and continues to do so. Susan’s background includes professional and community theatre, event planning, administration, professional public speaking. Susan has a B.A. 01 (double major in Psychology and Theatre Arts) from Redeemer University College and also an Event and Conference Management Certificate from Mohawk College, ‘12. Susan is the Chair of ‘Accessible Hamilton’ a local advocacy group her Canada 150 project. She is a member of her local Ainslie Wood Community group. Susan works part-time teaching acting to children/youth for the City Recreation Department and that contract has just ended. Susan is a speaker with the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction ‘Speak Now’ bureau. Susan is looking for work and is interested in starting her own business. Susan is also an Associate board member of the Routes Youth Centre in Dundas as well as a Toastmaster International club member. Susan writes opinion/editorial pieces for the Spectator, LinkedIn and the Mohawk College alumni blog. Susan is an advocate from the pulpit, podium and in print. Hamilton poverty… By the Numbers:
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Jul. 17, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Jul. 19, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
The regular club meeting will move off site in order to tour the new Rygiel Supports for Community Living Administrative Offices. Your hosts will be Donna Marcaccio, Executive Director and John Baxter, Director of Operations. Rygiel Services and SupportsRygiel Supports for Community Living is one of 10 agencies in the Developmental Services sector in Hamilton. Together we attempt to provide a continuum of services to our citizens who live with a developmental disability. Each agency focuses on one or more specific components of the continuum. Rygiel Supports for Community Living’s mandate directs us to support children and adults who have a developmental disability with other multiple handicapping conditions. Current Service RecipientsPresently, Rygiel Supports for Community Living supports 186 by providing full time residential services, respite services and some day supports. How Is Service Provided?Our model is a community-based, integrated model. Homes of 2, 3 or 4 full time residents welcome people for respite on a regular basis. Currently, Rygiel supports children and adults who are living in 40 various locations throughout the community. Some small, congregate day supports are provided to other community members at 2 sites. Our goal is to help people live fully in their community which includes access to and use of generic amenities and services. How Can Someone Access Our Service?An individual (or his/her family) in need of service should make the need known to CONTACT Hamilton at 905-570-8888. An “Intake” is completed and referrals are forwarded to the appropriate agencies. Respite ServicesRygiel is committed to supporting families and family life. One opportunity to do so is through respite services whereby Rygiel will support for short periods of time the family member who has a disability.
Day Supports Personal growth and quality of life are enhanced through valued social roles. This is the focus of day support services.
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Jul. 26, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Michael Parente from Hamilton HIVE will present on current and future HIVE initiatives. Born and raised in Hamilton, Michael is eager to contribute to this amazing city. He has honed in on his passion for the Public Relations field through volunteering with local non-profit organizations. He studied at McMaster University and graduated with a Masters degree in Political Science. He also has a diploma in Public Relations. He currently works at the Hamilton Community Foundation as a communications coordinator and is dedicated to contributing to a robust, healthy and prosperous Hamilton.
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Aug. 02, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Today's speaker will be Armin Ghazi, President of SSG Managed Technology Services. Armin Ghazi is the founder and President of SSG Managed Technology Services, an IT consulting firm serving small business clients in the Halton region as well as North and South Carolina.
Today's Presentation: Continuing a practice started under the Obama administration, US Customs & Border Patrol has stepped up its searches of electronic devices at the US border. This presentation discusses exactly what happens when a device is searched; the implications of these searches on our civil liberties, personal lives, and careers; and steps to take before, during, and after a trip to avoid any issues along the way. |
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Aug. 09, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
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Aug. 16, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
President Jane Blums, Past-President Al Lutchin and Assistant District Governor Anne Bermingham will report on the formal and informal activities and events they experienced at the June Rotary International Conference held in Atlanta, S.C. Rotary continues to celebrate the success of its efforts to eliminate polio in the world (We are this close!!"). A new possible local initiative to raise funds to fight this battle to the end will also be discussed.
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Aug. 23, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
The Hamilton Waterfront Trust is on the "forefront" of Hamilton Harbour development. For years, Werner Plessl, Executive Director, has been providing leadership and support to City of Hamilton efforts to redevelop this important area. He will offer his insights on "what's coming next", hopefully in his lifetime! |
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Aug. 30, 2017 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Our guest speaker at our regular breakfast meeting will be Karen Craig from Living Rock Ministries. Karen Craig is a Registered Social Worker and Program Director for Living Rock. Living Rock is a resource centre that engages, encourages and equips youth-at-risk and has been seeing lives change for 30 years. She attended McMaster University and received her Social Work Degree and a Bachelor in Arts in Sociology in 1983. In 1985, Alan and Karen founded Living Rock Ministries to reach out to street-involved and homeless youth. Karen worked for 15 years at Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling Services for the City of Hamilton, while they developed Living Rock. She formally became the Program Director in 2000 when the Living Rock Resource Centre was purchased. She was nominated as a Woman of Distinction. She was an Honorary Chair of Week of Child and Youth (with her husband Alan) in 2011. She received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012 from Andrea Horvath, MPP from Hamilton Centre. Karen and Alan have two children, which has made them even more sensitive to the challenges of parenting youth and young adults. As well as working full-time at Living Rock helping to oversee a dynamic team of staff, volunteers and youth, she enjoys speaking engagements and direct work with youth in programs or groups, related to substance use, anger and stress/anxiety. Living Rock Ministries has been a safe place of community and support for youth-at-risk for more than 30 years. Last year, Living Rock responded to over 32,000 visits, providing essential supports to one of Hamilton’s most vulnerable populations: youth between the ages of 13-25, who are affected by significant risk factors such as loss of family, poverty, substance misuse and mental health. These youth need support to navigate the social systems to find ways to meet their basic needs of food, education and shelter. The programs and services offered by Living Rock Ministries provide a continuum of care for youth and their children, while offering opportunities for personal development, life-skills and employment training. For more information about Living Rock Ministries please go to: www.livingrock.ca/ |
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Sep. 06, 2017
Bio for Lenore Lukasik-Foss Lenore Lukasik-Foss has been working in the women's anti-violence movement for over 25 years. She is currently the Director of the Sexual Assault Centre (Hamilton & Area), SACHA, and Chair of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres. Lenore has specific expertise working with survivors of sexual violence and facilitating collaboration from various sectors to better support survivors. In 2015, Lenore was awarded a YWCA “Woman of Distinction” for her work in Community Development and Social Inclusion. Lenore is currently a member of the Premier’s Roundtable on Violence Against Women. |
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Sep. 13, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Every new District Governor visits each of the clubs in his/her District during their term. On September 13 we will welcome Reg Madison to the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM. After the club meeting, Reg will meet with the Board of Directors. Reg's bio is below.
Reg Madison
District Governor Elect
DG 2017 - 2018
Reg, born and educated in Alberta, has spent the last 53 years in Ontario. He retired in 2012 after 42 years in the financial services industry.
Reg joined the Rotary Club of Brantford Sunrise in 2003 and became their Club president in 2009/2010. He has served his district in many capacities since then, including Assistant Governor from 2010 to 2013 and District Conference Chair in 2013. He’s a graduate of the Rotary Leadership Institute and is currently co-chair of AG Development and co-chair of Club Leadership Training. Reg is a two-time Paul Harris Fellow and he and Loretta became members of the Bequest Society in 2009. They have attended seven Rotary International Conventions and have hosted five youth exchange students.
Reg and Loretta are the proud parents of three sons, three daughters and have eight grandchildren. He enjoys family, travel, golf, curling, spectator sports, cooking and music. He finds time to give back to his community by serving on three boards and two other committees. In 1998 he established a single malt tasting club with 22 members. The chapter now boasts more than 250 members who enjoy gourmet meals paired to fine whisky.
- See more at: http://www.rotary7090.org/SitePage/b-district-governor-and-executives/reg-madison#sthash.4VH5z6gU.dpuf |
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Sep. 20, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Please join us to appreciate the generosity of our community who came together to purchase a new food donation truck for Hamilton Food Share including: the Hamilton AM Rotary Club, Arcelor Mittal Dofasco, Food Banks Canada, WalMart, Enbridge, the Harold E. Ballard Foundation, five Hamilton City Councillors, and the Rotary Club of Burlington Waterfront. Joanne Santucci, Executive Director of Hamilton Food Share will be the guest speaker and will bring their new truck with her. Included will be a special presentation of a Hamilton AM Rotary cheque. Joanne is the Executive Director and founder of Hamilton Food Share, which gathered 2.7 million pounds of mostly donated food for Hamilton’s 11 food banks last year. She grew up in Hamilton’s East End and for over 25 years has been passionately advocating on behalf of people struggling with hunger. Joanne loves this city. She is also deeply concerned about the increasing depth of poverty amongst the more than 12,000 individuals who visit food banks each month. Today, Joanne is here to give an advanced preview of the 2017 Hunger Count report on our local food bank network as well as the work of Hamilton Food Share, including the generosity our community in providing its new truck parked right outside today.
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Sep. 27, 2017 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Rob MacIsaac President & CEO Hamilton Health Sciences On February 1, 2014, Rob MacIsaac became the President and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). HHS is one of the most comprehensive specialty care hospital systems in Canada, with research and care across the lifespan. HHS serves 2.5 million residents of Hamilton, Central South and Central West Ontario. Prior to joining HHS, Rob was President of Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology. Under Rob’s leadership, Mohawk initiated the largest campus renewal project in the college’s history, implemented the first environmental plan among Ontario colleges, and established Mohawk as a leader in applied research.
Rob MacIsaac was the first Chair of Metrolinx, the authority responsible for planning and governing transportation (including GO Transit) in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA). During his time at Metrolinx, Rob was responsible for crafting and gaining approval of the Big Move, the regional transportation plan for the GTHA.
Prior to his work at Metrolinx, Rob was Mayor of the City of Burlington between 1997 and 2006. During this time, he became well-known for his regional approach and progressive growth management ideas for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Rob completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at the University of Waterloo in 1984 and received a Law degree at the University of Western Ontario in 1987. He was called to the Bar in 1989. Born in 1962, Rob is a lifelong resident of Burlington. He is married to Anne and has two children, Sarah and Catherine.
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Oct. 04, 2017
Ian Ross is the Store Manager of Ten Thousand Villages on Locke Street South, a non-profit organization focused on retailing Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, jewellery and gift items from developing countries around the world. Having retired early, Ian began as a volunteer as a way of giving back to our community. As he learned more about the organization, he was lured back to full-time work and is here to inform us about Ten Thousand Villages and their work.
Ian has been an arts and cultural leader for over 30 years. As CEO and President led the Burlington Art Centre and the Art Gallery St. Thomas-Elgin, and worked at the McCord Museum of Canadian History at McGill University. Originally from Toronto, Ian attained a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Concordia University in Montreal, and has studied in the Netherlands and at the University of Windsor. He has also pursued Museum Management at the Getty Institute at the University of California at Berkeley, and at the Banff Centre in Alberta.
He happily lives in the Kirkendall area with his wife Barbara and granddaughter Serena. |
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Oct. 11, 2017
Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1967, and spent his childhood growing up on a farm in Mount Hope, which is now part of the City of Hamilton. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces on 16 June 1988 as a Private with The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) (RHLI). The following year, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant and selected to command a platoon in B Company. As a Lieutenant, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen commanded a platoon in the Third Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment when the RHLI provided N Company for that unit.
Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen has held various RHLI regimental appointments over the years. In addition to Platoon Commander, he has been the Training Officer, Operations Officer, Company Second-in-Command, Adjutant, Company Commander, Deputy Commanding Officer, and served as the 53rd Commanding Officer of the RHLI from 2013-2016.
Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen has also had several full-time postings throughout his career, most of them at Land Force Central Area (LFCA) Headquarters (now the 4th Canadian Division Headquarters) where he served as G3 Plans 2, Staff Officer to the Chief of Staff, G1 Operations, G5 Operations, and Acting G5.
In 2002, he received his first Commander LFCA Commendation for his leadership as Chief of Staff of the Transportation Department for the papal visit to Toronto. During this event, called World Youth Day, he oversaw the daily activities of the department responsible for the transportation of 800,000 participants.
In 2004, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen was selected to set up and command C Company of the RHLI, which marked the regiment's expansion into the City of Burlington under the Land Force Reserve Restructure program. In recognition of his leadership and initiative in this endeavour, he was awarded his second Commander LFCA Commendation in 2007.
In 2011, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan and was attached to 10 Mountain Division (US Army) as part of the Regional Command-South Headquarters where he earned a Canadian Joint Task Force Commander’s Commendation for his exemplary work as the Stability Operations Border Coordinator. He was promoted to his current rank on 26 May 2013.
After having served his term as Commanding Officer of the RHLI and 31 Territorial Battalion Group, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen deployed in July 2016 as the J5 for Joint Task Force – Iraq, Canada’s contribution to the Middle East Stabilisation Force and the fight against DAESH. As the senior planner for the Canadian conventional forces, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen managed mission transition, provided theatre-level oversight for the stand-up on new capabilities, and produced contingency plans for threats to CAF personnel and resources in Iraq.
Following his return to Canada, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen was selected for a second command appointment and on 13 May 2017 became the Commanding Officer of the 11th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, with Batteries in Guelph and Hamilton.
In civilian life, Lieutenant-Colonel McQueen is a director and management consultant at Vistara Consulting Ltd. He holds a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and an MBA from McMaster University, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
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Oct. 18, 2017
Dan Kinsella was appointed Deputy Chief of Hamilton Police Service in October, 2016. Deputy Kinsella is responsible for Community Policing and directs the operations of the Service’s three Patrol Divisions, Investigative Services and Community Mobilization. A 30-year member of the Hamilton Police Service, Deputy Kinsella's career developed through the ranks of the Service having served in Uniform Patrol, Emergency Response, Training Branch, Communications and Investigative Services. A McMaster University graduate, Deputy Kinsella has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labour Studies and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice. He has continued his education and has completed numerous courses at both the Ontario and Canadian Police College. He graduated from the Police Leadership Program at the Rotman School of Management in Toronto and the FBI National Academy at Quantico, Virginia. He is a recipient of the Canadian Order of Merit for Police Forces and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Deputy Kinsella is currently the Zone 4 Director of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. Deputy Kinsella is active in the community and is the current past president of the John Howard Society of Hamilton-Burlington. He also has been a Board member with Banyan Community Services and HPS in-house charity, Project Concern. As part of that service, Dan Chaired the It’s a Kids Christmas for a number of years. |
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Oct. 20, 2017 7:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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Oct. 25, 2017
Our speaker will be Celeste Licorish - Advisor, Philanthropic Services from the Hamilton Community Foundation. Celeste is a single mom with multiple passions – especially making Hamilton a better place for those struggling with poverty. Originally from Toronto she moved to Hamilton to attend McMaster University and has called Hamilton home ever since. Her diverse background includes public relations, marketing and carpentry but she has found her calling in creating and co-ordinating Speak Now Hamilton Speakers Bureau for the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction Celeste holds a BA in Philosophy from McMaster University, is a member of the McMaster Research Ethics Board and a Vibrant Communities Thought Leader for the Tamarack Institute Her passion for helping those in need shift attitudes in others while discovering themselves through stories has made her a sought after speaker and presenter in Ontario and the US. Her most recent presentation was a TedX talk in Hamilton Celeste believes the words of John Quincy Adams who says; “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more or become more, you are a leader” When she’s not organizing Speak Now, Celeste is busy in the community with her three daughters in the Sherman neighbourhood in East Hamilton. |
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Nov. 01, 2017
ROTARY VOCATIONAL SERVICE 1. High ethical standards in business and professions
Judy Dolbec will lead a discussion on what this means to Club members, what our club's current commitment is in this area and a new idea to move forward with.
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Nov. 06, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
If you joined our club in the past 2 years and have not yet attended a new member meeting, this meeting is for you. Join us at Architect Hair Design, 324 James Street North, 6:00. for some light dinner snacks and some casual discussions about our club and Rotary in general. The Rotary world is huge and newbies are going to have lots of questions - this is your opportunity to ask and to find out how you can be more involved. Please RSVP to Cathy Jeske at cathyjeske@cogeco.ca or call/text 289-230-8075. |
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Nov. 08, 2017
Sandy Shaw is a corporate strategist with a broad range of expertise in the public and corporate sector. She has developed organizational strategies for businesses such as FirstOntario Credit Union and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. Sandy is a graduate in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Toronto, has earned the Chartered Director designation from the Director's College and the Executive Management Program from McMaster University
She has held positions with the Social Planning & Research Council, and the Region of Peel. She most recently held the position of Director of Corporate Social Responsibility for FirstOntario Credit Union, building Social Finance and Investment strategies. Sandy received the Women of Distinction Award for her work in this area.
Sandy has served on many governance boards and was elected the first female Board Chair for FirstOntario Credit Union. She was recently appointed by the City of Hamilton to serve on the Hamilton Port Authority where she is the Chair of the Governance committee.
Sandy is a frequent contributor to local media, is a recurring guest on CHML and co-host of Inside Council on Cable 14 and was just named as the provincial NDP candidate for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas.
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Nov. 15, 2017
Mariko is the Youth & Community Development Coordinator for the Beasley Youth Asset Development Initiative at the John Howard Society of Hamilton, Burlington & Area, where she works with youth, parents, community members, and service providers to make Beasley a better place to live and learn for teens. Mariko also works as an in-school support staff to youth in need at Cathedral High School, and coordinates the LGBTQ youth group, Kaleidoscope, at NGen Youth Centre in downtown Hamilton. She is a McMaster University alumni with a BA in Religious Studies & Sociology. |
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Nov. 22, 2017
For over 50 years Zig Misiak has developed personal relationships within the First/Native Nations and Métis communities. He has studied and learned much about their history and culture but still sees himself as a student in this area. In addition to providing curriculum and related support to schools in Ontario and other parts of Canada, Zig’s mission is to familiarize, coach, present, and mentor all those who share his interest in history. He is very clear stating that he speaks about, but not for, the Native Nations and always takes into account both oral and written information, when available, respecting both sources. As President of Real People’s History Zig has brought his experiences to many committees and other forums and as a result has been acknowledged internationally, nationally, provincially and locally. (see below) Zig, with his friend Raymond Skye, co-authored the Six Nations Iroquois Program Teachers Resource Guide now in hundreds of schools. Zig is an education partner with the school boards of Ontario in regards to Native/First Nations curriculum support. In addition to being a Canadian Forces Veteran, RHLI, 1964-1969 Zig has also been a historic re-enactor for several decades portraying the Butler’s Rangers of the American Revolution and the Caldwell’s Rangers of the War of 1812. |
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Nov. 29, 2017 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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