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Niagara Falls End Polio Now
Big Cheque Presentation
District Governor Visit 2017/18
Lincoln Rotary Awards
Sunset Music Crowd
Rotary Night at The Ice Dogs Game
20th. Anniversary Celebration
Juan Carlos Guatamela
Vocational Exchange Team to Australia
Community Care Food Drive
Ontariogreen Treeplanting
Lincoln Soap Box Derby
Lamplighter Tour Guides
Lamplighter Production team
Lincoln Rotary Awards
Christmas 2017
CNOY Team 2018
OBAA Pathways to Opportunities Award
Bike Safety Rodeo 2018
Volunteer Recognition 2018
New Members Jim & Martha
New Member Oluf
New Members John, Anna & Valerie
Niagara Joint luncheon
New Member David Fisk
Newest Paul Harris Fellows
Auzzie Vocational Training Team Barbecue
Visiting Californians before RI Convention in Toronto
Come out and Join us for a breakfast meeting! There's always something happening and we enjoy good fellowship and fun even if it is a little early! Meetings are done by 830 am so lots of time to get to work or daily obligations!
We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday @715 am @Conversations Cafe in Beamsville! All are Welcome, Come check us out!
July 24, 2018 A New member induction and a presentation by our two 2018 RYLA Participants.
The Rotary Club of Lincoln welcomes the newest Rotarian in the World Dave Klassen. Dave is the owner/operator of Newport Landscaping.
Dave is married to Sarissa and has a daughter. He is actively involved in the community and serves on the Board of Directos of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.
Welcome Dave looking forward to getting to know and work with you.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
What are the benefits?
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
- Build communication and problem-solving skills
- Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
- Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
- Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
- Have fun and form lasting friendships
RYLA events are organized locally by Rotary clubs and districts for participants ages 14-30. RYLA participants are nominated by local Rotary clubs.
Emily and Rebecca went through a screening process and interviews and were selected by our selection committee to participate in June of this year. The Rotary Club of Lincoln pays the admission fees to the RYLA programming that takes place in Fredonia NY for our District 7090.
Emily and Rebecca gave the club a very informative presentation and outlined how the RYLA training changed their lives.
Thank you to Emily and Rebecca for participating and we hope that you had a life changing experience. You are the Rotarians of the future!
Super Kids champ Olivia Sellick!
Olivia was sponsored by Rotary Club of Lincoln to participate in Akron Ohio as part of the All American Soap Box Derby. Super Kids division. This is open to all special needs kids ages 7 to 16. Olivia was last year’s Super Kid division champ at the Lincoln Soap Box Derby.
Olivia was sponsored by Rotary Club of Lincoln to participate in Akron Ohio as part of the All American Soap Box Derby. Super Kids division. This is open to all special needs kids ages 7 to 16. Olivia was last year’s Super Kid division champ at the Lincoln Soap Box Derby.
In the words of our champion Olivia's father "Olivia had a great time along with the rest of our family. Thank you so much for providing her with this opportunity, it’s an amazing set up and I can't believe the lengths folks have gone to put such an event together for all those unique and special children. It has been very humbling." For information on how your child can participate in this year’s local race https://www.soapboxderby.org/…/beamsville-and-district-lion….
Please let Margaret Andrewes or John Maynard know if you can help out by volunteering !
Congratulations to our two Rotary Medalists 2017-18 Graduating Class at Beamsville District Secondary School!
Emery Stayzer and Geet Cahil
Phil Goodwin is a story teller. He began his story with a woman ( his mother) picking up a hitch hiking soldier on the QEW in 1941. Three weeks later the two met again at a barn raising dance . He went overseas and served as a pilot. They were married on Nov. 27, 1948 on Grey Cup Day. The Stampeders raided their wedding.
The newly weds moved to America. Upon returning to Canada they had three children, the youngest of whom was Phil who was born on Friday the 13th of July.
Phil remembers attending Thornhill Public School and modelling with asbestos. He remembers sailing, and tobogganing and told us a story of a family toboggan ride which ended in the creek. he produced the school year book and loved Monte Python. As a teen he was a caddy at the Thornhill golf club. He also drove a mail truck and worked at a wine shop.
Phil attended the University of Western Ontario where he studied film. On graduation he became a media buyer. He met Charlene in September 1979 and took her home from their first date in a Mercedes Benz cab. He worked for K Tell as media manager.
Charlene and Phil bought a home in Willowdale and had two children His daughter Hailey studied at Western and then went to Korea to teach English as a second language. Currently she is doing that in Toronto. His son Spencer was voted the most talkative student.
Phil has been active in a stewardship group of the Don Regeneration Council. He was also instrumental in fund raising for " paddle the Don". in a dozen years they raised 1/2 million dollars. He has also been involved in " Paddle the Rouge"
You might want to ask Phi to fill you in on his work with the National Advertising Benevolent Society, which he describes as great job.
Phil and Charlene now live in St. Catherines .
When Sue thanked Phil, she commended him for his assistance with our Golf Tournament's fund raising efforts.
Welcome Phil. we are so glad you are part of Lincoln Rotary Club.
Michael Hahn welcomed Maria Derkacz and inducted her as the world's newest Rotarian and a Good Samaritan of the world. She is now part of an organization which has high ethical standards, is a peace maker and reaches out to the suffering. Welcome Maria.
Anna introduced herself with wonderful warmth and enthusiasm. Anna has been married 32 years and has three children and 2 grandchildren. She lives in Jordan and likes baseball, volleyball and boxing. She took part in a strength finder program which helped her name her gifts and challenges. She describes herself a " know it all" She wants to know every little detail before starting a task. Anna is a learner and when she takes on a responsibility, she is tenacious. She says she asks way too many questions. She likes to talk and likes puzzles. She is very positive and believes things will work out for the best. She is a rules oriented person.
She has been working for the Chamber of Commerce for the past year. In her former job she was responsible for HR, IT and Finance.
When her youngest child was in kindergarten she worked for an engineering firm as office staff.The company grew considerably. In 2011, she began MBA studies at McMaster. Six years later she graduated,
She loves helping small entrepenuers find better and more innovational ways to succeed. She enjoys the Chamber of Commerce because she is making a difference in the community. In this job she has been opened up to the many things going on in Lincoln. She thanked John van derBeek for inviting her to join Rotary.
Anna, we are so pleased to have you join Lincoln Rotary.
A chance meeting on a bus when attending the Rotary Conference in Atlanta lead to a visit from Rotarians from Cupertino & San Jose clubs on their way to Rotary International World Convention held in Toronto June 23-27, 2018.
The nine Californians after an exchange of e-mails were invited to attend the Rotary Club of Lincoln's Changeover meeting, where the old board finishes their term and the new president and board begins their term for the new rotary year. Our club called it the "Carry On" meeting as the president and board have all agreed to stay on for a second year.
Attending the meeting from California where members of Rotary Club of Cupertino:
Orrin Mahoney Outgoing Governor District 5170
Hung Wei, Membership Director, District 5170
Helene Davis (2018-19 Club President) & her husband Jim Davis
Dana Stern, Member
Jayne Ham, Member
Janet Breen, Member
Rotary Club of San Jose:
Kathleen Thomas, Member
Rotaract Club of Silicon Valley:
Janel Breen, Member
District 5170 Rotaract:
Collin Breen, District Governor
An exchange of flags with President Rotary Club of Lincoln Sue Foster and then the barbecue and fellowship began.
The group from California were billeted by Lincoln club member Barb Mitges and her husband George as well as Lincoln club member Ron Kielstra and his wife Ingrid.
A two night stay with a tour arranged for Friday and then a ride to Burlington to catch the Go train on Saturday where the group would be attending the convention in Toronto.
A chance meeting, an exchange of contact information and the meeting of like minded Rotarians that became friends.
2018 Australian Vocational Training Team Visits Lincoln
The 2018 Australian Vocational Training Team arrived in Rotary District 7090 on May 24.
The team spent time touring in Western New York State and following came to Ontario where they will tour Niagara, Brantford, Haldimand & Norfolk until June 15. The incoming Australian VTT with the focus on fruit farming hails from Rotary District 9790 where horticulture is a primary economic driver.
The team consisted of team leader Les Mitchel, Elizabeth Mace, Jonathan Van Popering & Ross Abberfield.
A barbecue was hosted by The Rotary Club of Lincoln and Torrie Warner a member of the VTT from Canada that visited Australia last year. Torrie owns and operates a local farm in Lincoln. A great time touring the farm, barbecuing some steaks and ribs and getting to know and exchange ideas with our visiting Auzzies.
The Rotary Annual Golf tournament Is quickly approaching Monday June 18 at Rockway Vineyards. For more information https://portal.clubrunner.ca/297/Event/nine-wine---dine-annual-golf-tournament
We would like to thank our Rotary Partner for their sponsorship:
Our Major Sponsor:
Our Gold Sponsors:
Our Contest Sponsors:
Rotary Club of Lincoln
Published by Sue Vittie Foster · May 29 at 1:58pm ·
Awesome morning at our club meeting! Two new members, two great classification talks! Welcome Valerie Pitt & Martha Kralt you are both great additions to our Rotary family.
Khazimula Children's Project Update 
Our locker project Grant application as outlined was approved by District 7090 for the 2017-18 District Grant year.
The project was completed and a project report was submitted to the District.
Pictured are the lockers received and installed with donation stickers applied as per project outline.
We received a thank-you letter:
10 April 2018
Mrs Debbie Klassen Rotary Club of Lincoln P O Box 446 Beamsville Ontario L0R 1S0 Canada
Dear Debbie
On behalf of all involved at Khazimula – I would like to extend a huge thank you to you and the members of the Rotary Club of Lincoln for the funds we received during March. As agreed, these monies will be used for the continued coverage of costs related to the employment of our social worker (Nelisa Ndlovu) and our male childcare worker (Kenneth Hadebe) during 2018.
Both of these individuals are passionate about their roles and responsibilities at Khazimula and always go beyond the call of duty. Nelisa and Kenneth are integral to the Khazimula family. Their positive interaction with the children on a daily basis contributes to the general
Your support is so deeply appreciated. The knowledge that expenses relating to both Nelisa and Kenneth’s employment for 2018 is a huge relief for our board. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us care for these vulnerable children.
Warm regards
Lorraine Yoko
Mrs Debbie Klassen Rotary Club of Lincoln P O Box 446 Beamsville Ontario L0R 1S0 Canada
Dear Debbie
On behalf of all involved at Khazimula – I would like to extend a huge thank you to you and the members of the Rotary Club of Lincoln for the funds we received during March. As agreed, these monies will be used for the continued coverage of costs related to the employment of our social worker (Nelisa Ndlovu) and our male childcare worker (Kenneth Hadebe) during 2018.
Both of these individuals are passionate about their roles and responsibilities at Khazimula and always go beyond the call of duty. Nelisa and Kenneth are integral to the Khazimula family. Their positive interaction with the children on a daily basis contributes to the general
Your support is so deeply appreciated. The knowledge that expenses relating to both Nelisa and Kenneth’s employment for 2018 is a huge relief for our board. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us care for these vulnerable children.
Warm regards
Lorraine Yoko
For more information http://www.facebook.com/khazimulachildrensproject/
SLAPSHOT is a District 7090 YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD program that takes place over a full weekend at the end of April each year on the beautiful campus of The Adventure Learning Centre at Canterbury Hills in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. The primary focus is to maximize the promotion of leadership, self‐esteem and teamwork. Six meals and two overnight stays in cabin settings provide the backdrop for training in listening and interpersonal skills, assertiveness and problem solving, team building and presentation skills. Each year, students leave SLAPSHOT feeling more confident in themselves and prepared to strengthen their involvement with Interact Clubs and other initiatives that they believe will make a difference in their schools and local communities and beyond. SLAPSHOT offers the perfect opportunity for 100 high school students, selected by Rotary Clubs from throughout District 7090, to come together for a wonderful experience in fun, fellowship and learning. The program is founded on Rotary ideals and serves as a strong link on the continuum of Rotary’s youth leadership development opportunities – Youth Exchange, RYLA, EarlyAct, Interact and Rotaract.
Manni Zhang and Mia Socci were introduced to the club as two of the four people who had attended the Slapshot program at the end of April. Both girls attend the Academy of Tennis in Vineland. Each girl expressed her thanks to the Rotary Club for sending them to the program. Manni specifically enjoyed the team activities and the plays. They both enjoyed the program and the people they met.
Lezlie Murch , from the Niagara Academy of Sports was introduced and expressed her pleasure that the girls had attended Slapshot.It is her hope that Mia will be an active part of the new Interact Club which is being formed at the Niagara Academy of Sports and that Manni, who is from the Middle East might begin an Interact Club wherever she goes..
Thank you Margaret Andrewes and Lezlie Murtch for financially supporting Mia and Manni , so they could join Mikaila and Sarah who were financially supported by the Lincoln Rotary Club. .
Gayle Lucas Roth recently received the following email from Mia's father, Robert D. Soccio:
I can tell you first hand, since I dropped them off and picked them up from Slapshot, that they were excited and anxious about what to expect. At the drop off they were received well by the Rotary team there and when I picked them up on Sunday, they were all smiles and told me about all their experiences over the weekend which I would describe as positive and life forming.
Rita and I thank you and Lezlie for sponsoring the girls to attend Slapshot and providing them with another building block experience during their formative years.
