Learn how to make your club experience irresistible by attending the District 7090 Membership Summit.Attendees will learn how to enhance the member experience to increase retention rates, expand their reach to attract new members, leverage the collective expertise of other Rotary clubs throughout the District, and hear from non-Rotarians in the young adults, entrepreneurs, and newly retired folks about their interests and what would draw them to joining a Rotary Club to help you build out your messaging and adapt your culture. Attendees will be equipped with a Membership Action Plan to take back to their club and implement the strategies learned from the day.
President Joanne Serkeyn welcomed 16 Lincoln Rotarians & guest speaker, Dr. Karl Stobbe, before turning the meeting over to Pod #2 members to lead opening exercises...
Terry Kotwa offered the land acknowledgment and followed with his invocation inspired by a quote from a Swiss philosopher, Henri Frederic Amiel...
"Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the complete thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts." May our acts as Rotarians demonstrate our gratitude for our blessings for health, for work, for opportunities to gather together and enjoy our community for the better. He proposed the toast to our Canadian flag and Rotary International.
For her Point of Pride Vernah Fleming read a couple of passages from the book, "The Heart of A Cheetah: How We Have Been Lied to about African Poverty, and What That Means for Human Flourishing". In her memoir, Magatte Wade challenges Africans to redefine their narrative, casting aside imposed inferiority to reclaim their innate brilliance. It is an indictment of a world that views Africa as nothing more than a chessboard, with charity acting as the block that keeps Africans stuck. Vernah's pride is for Rotary encouragement for entrepreneurship through micro loans and similar initiatives that help to boost the economy and enable community growth, success and sustainability in Africa.
HAPPY BUCKS
Margaret - to have attended an Ancaster AM Rotary meeting recently & learned firsthand of Club President Joanne’s much appreciated leadership when she was a member of that club
Mat - excited about the upcoming WNSS Theatre events - Harriet Tubman Play on October 25 and Band Concert on November 9
Lindsay - for Sue & her amazing social media work
Maria - for a nice trip to the Carolinas and that her friend recognized her after so many years; Sad about the weather they have experienced with Hurricane Helene
Rob - reminded us about our off site visit to Sunrise Greenhouses for our meeting on October 22 - Sunrise is a generous RCL sponsor, please try to attend; Happy for the prospect of a special evening on November 26 with Tim Carroll, Artistic Director, Shaw Festival - STAY TUNED for details!
Bob - looking forward to our presentation today because of his involvement with an organization whose clients benefit from REACH Niagara services
John M - used the word “crisp” to interpret the morning weather
John K - for his daughter’s fly in from Yellowknife for the weekend, many events and a busy house with 3 bottles of wine consumed
Terry - proud to tell us Tiercon has the contract to produce parts for the Compass vehicle; Happy that the family will arrive at Thanksgiving where they will be feeding the locusts
Sue - that she and Rob and their entire family are going to Bobcaygeon for their Thanksgiving celebration at daughter Jocelyn’s home
Martha - loves the weather
Nancy - to be here today and looking forward to Thanksgiving
Dale - for a busy summer - only home 8 days in September; camping in Algonquin and Lake Superior + cruise to Newfoundland and the eastern seaboard with the Fosters was exceptional
Barb - that husband George is participating in a clinical drug trial for his heart condition
Vernah - looking for more volunteers for the Lincoln Rotary Environmental Committee; Sign up - meetings via ZOOM so you can enjoy a glass of wine while attending the meeting
Dr Karl - to be heading to Toronto to check on his Mom who at 92 now has a pacemaker & that his son has completed his first Ironman Triathlon in Maryland
Joanne - for surviving golfing with expert golfers in a police tournament in Ottawa & participation in a memorial event to pay respects to fallen comrades; Gearing up for the annual Dr. Davey School HOLIDAY BREAKFAST on December 16 with Chef Brad catering; Fundraising is underway with a $10,000 target - donations can be made on Canada Helps through the Rotary Club of Lincoln Foundation Inc. This is Joanne’s 22nd anniversary as lead for this significant event.
50/50 DRAW
Winning ticket holder Bob Groh did not pull the ace of spades & so the pot grows.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL CLUB MEETING - Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 7pm, Fleming Centre re: Proposed Donation to West Niagara Secondary School Theatre
Check John Maynard's email (10-17-2024) for full details.
STAY TUNED for details about NEW monthly club gatherings at 5pm at The Shore Waterfront Restaurant in Jordan - https://tastetheshore.ca/
APPEAL for HURRICANE RELIEF - As you are aware, there is devastation in parts of the United States from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Rotary friends and neighbors to the south are working to support each other and others in their communities who are victims of the hurricane. Rotary leaders in Zones 33 and 34 have established a fund for those who would like to assist recovery efforts by making a donation. Contributions can be made via online payment, mailed check or wire transfer. Information to make a donation is at https://www.rizones33-34.org/disaster-relief/.
PROGRAM
Regional Essential Access to Connected Health
Guest Speaker: Dr. Karl Stobbe
Dr Karl Stobbe is the medical director of REACH Niagara, providing healthcare for people who are marginalized, including people who are unhoused, indigenous people, and refugees. In the past, he practiced as a family doctor in Beamsville, and later served as dean of the Niagara Regional Campus of McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. He continues to teach students and residents at REACH Niagara. Internationally, Dr. Stobbe has worked in the Philippines, Laos, Iraq and Nepal.
Dr. Stobbe began his presentation by explaining that “homeless poverty”, which reduces longevity by 25%-40%, is not taught in medical school. Among the 500,000 people living in Niagara, there are some 70,000 people living in poverty. Of these, 2,000-3,000 are homeless at any one time. In Lincoln, homeless people are mostly hidden - sleeping in someone's backyard, couch surfing, etc. We don't see them like you would in a larger populated area. Health concerns increase and access to healthcare decreases when people are unable to have their basic needs met. Poverty increases the chances of negative health conditions due to a lack of access to nutritious foods, shelter, and clean water. Homeless people face several barriers to accessing the healthcare they need. This includes lack of access to transportation, the inability to keep appointments, lack of health insurance, and past experiences of stigmatization.
Poverty and Disease
Higher rates of high blood pressure, arthritis, asthma
Higher rates of heart attacks
Higher rates of diabetes
Higher rates of cancer
Higher rates of depression
REACH Niagara established its first health clinic in 2018; gained charitable status in 2019; acquired its mobile clinic in 2020. REACH represents a new and growing collaborative between primary care (local physicians/nurse practitioners, community health clinics, Family Health Teams), key stakeholders across the health and social care sectors (homeless shelters, Niagara Region Public Health, EMS), people with lived experience, and academic institutions (McMaster and Brock Universities).In just six years, it has grown to include several regional partners that loan their staff and provide in-kind contributions to provide non-judgemental and low-barrier health care services including...
Ongoing Primary Care
Select Form Assistance
Connection to Supports
Counselling
Harm Reduction Supplies
Preventative Care Screening
Referrals
Check the SCHEDULE for REACH Niagara clinics, where no health card or appointment is required -https://reachniagara.com/clinics/
There is a regular clinic in West Lincoln but no clinics in Lincoln or Grimsby currently. However, collaboration is underway with medical practitioners, local organizations, etc. to determine specific needs throughout West Niagara. To adequately cover all of Niagara Region, a second mobile clinic is required along with $7,000 for start up costs.
While REACH Niagara has many generous supporters, sustainability will only be possible with regular funding through the provincial healthcare system.
When asked how Rotary can be supportive, Dr Stobbe suggested that non-designated cash donations are most helpful. Applications from individuals interested in serving as volunteers on the REACH Board of Directors are also welcome. He also urged club members to advocate with local decision-makers for supportive housing with a range of options because safe and secure housing is essential for a healthy community.
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Sue - that she and Rob and their entire family are going to Bobcaygeon for their Thanksgiving celebration at daughter Jocelyn’s home 
REACH Niagara established its first health clinic in 2018; gained charitable status in 2019; acquired its mobile clinic in 2020. REACH represents a new and growing collaborative between primary care (local physicians/nurse practitioners, community health clinics, Family Health Teams), key stakeholders across the health and social care sectors (homeless shelters, Niagara Region Public Health, EMS), people with lived experience, and academic institutions (McMaster and Brock Universities).In just six years, it has grown to include several regional partners that loan their staff and provide in-kind contributions to provide non-judgemental and low-barrier health care services including...
