Rotary Club of
Hamilton Stoney Creek
Friday, March 7th, 2025

Volume 1 | Issue 67

  
Welcome to the 67th issue of our weekly bulletin! Find out who our upcoming speakers are, what we covered during the last weekly meeting, and learn more about our activities.
 March is Rotary Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month
Club News & Reminders
Coldest Night of the Year - On Saturday February 22nd -Walk took place from Battlefield Park to our Rotary Clock and back.  Neighbour to Neighbour is the beneficiary and the need has never been greater.
 
We are pleased to report that as of today, we have pledges of $3,535.00, well above our goal of $2,000.00.  Further donations are accepted until March 31st.
 
 
King imageCharles III Coronation Medal Recipients
 
The Coronation Medal commemorates the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada. The medal is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall.
 
Eligible candidates must have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada, or have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.
 
Two of our members will be receiving this honour, Rick Bialachowski and Vel Balta.
 
Congratulations, we are very proud to have you amongst us.
 
 
 
 
Todd Fryer
 
We are pleased to report Todd has returned home and continues to slowly turn the corner.  Please keep him in your thoughts.
Member Videos
Look for an email from the membership committee on some questions around your Rotary experience.  All members will be approached for a short video to use on our Website and in social media posts.
 
 
 
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Upcoming Events
 
Stoney Creek Chamber Business After Five Networking Event Thursday April 3, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our membership committee is planning an excellent evening at Empowerment Squared (East) 26 Arrowsmith Road Hamilton, ON L8E 4H8, Canada. We are cancelling our morning meeting on April 4th and encourage all members to attend. Details to come
 
District Conference  - April 5th
We are strongly encouraging all members to consider attending the upcoming District Assembly - details will be forthcoming but please put this date on your calendar.
https://rotary7090.org/events/rotary-district-7090-spring-district-conference-2025/
 
Next Board Meeting - April 9th
Wednesday, April 9, 5:30 pm at The Village Restaurant, 35 King St E, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1J9. All are welcome.
 
Spring Fling - May 23rd
Now is the time to Mark your Calendars and start inviting your friends and family.  We need to sell 100 tickets to this event and need all members to participate.
Spring Fling
Today's Meeting
Today's Meeting
Empowerment Squared
Today we were pleased to welcome Stacia Vong-Hogeterp and Ann-Marie Anie (Yes, Dora's daughter) from Empowerment Squared.  Since it’s inception in 2007, Empowerment Squared has been growing exponentially, expanding their mission and programs to empower newcomers, racialized and marginalized youth, families and communities with the tools and skills to reach their full potential and thrive. Over 150 volunteers engage with different programs at Empowerment Squared and support the organization with over 3000 hours annually.  Over 200
participants between the ages of 5 and 18 participate in programming annually.  And 32 participants have been supported with scholarships and awards to access post-secondary and continuing education pathways.  They reviewed their programs at the Babb Ubuntu Athletic Centre (26 Arrowsmith Road) specifically mentioning the Ubuntu concept of emphasizing human interdependence and connection, quoting the Christian African philosopher, J. S. Mbiti’s now classic phrase, “I am, because we are; and since we are therefore I am”.  They also updated us on the Liberian Learning Centre.  Phase I of construction is complete and they are looking for US$1,000,000.00 to allow them start Phase II.
 
 
 
Upcoming Programs
March 14th - Express Restaurant - noon
Rotarian Tom Peddle - President Elect
Rotary Training , Our Biggest Selling Feature

March 21, 2025, Scout Cafe, 7:30 AM
Rotarian Dave Thompson
Classification Talk
 
March 28, 2025 - Express Restaurant 12:15 PM
Brenda Wilson - Executive Director
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
 
 
 
Weekly Encouragement - courtesy of Linda Marshall
Your mindset—the beliefs and attitudes that shape how you view the world, affects nearly every aspect of your life. Imagine each day as a new opportunity to set the tone for success. Approaching challenges with optimism and curiosity allows you to develop resilience and reach greater heights. Without a growth mindset, however, you might find yourself choosing the path of least resistance, which can limit your potential. Recognizing your potential will empower you to stretch beyond your comfort zone and embrace growth.
 
 
 
Members in Attendance
 
President Mike, Paul, Dan, Doug, Tom, Milena, Norbert, Phil, Sarah & Martina via Zoom. 
 
Visiting Rotarian - Celine Legret, Hamilton AM.
 
Guests - Stacia Von-Hogeterp & Ann-Marie Anie.
 
 
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We Can Handle The Heavy
 
 
 
 
End Polio Now
Serving Hamilton
Since 1930
 
The Magic of Rotary
 
 
 
 
END Human Trafficking 
 
 
 
 
 
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Upcoming Programs
March 21, 2025, Scout Cafe, 7:30 AM
Rotarian Dave Thompson
Classification Talk
 
March 28, 2025 - Express Restaurant 12:15 PM
Brenda Wilson - Executive Director
Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
 
April 4, 2025
Meeting cancelled to support our April 3rd Business After 5:00 pm event.
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Club Secretary Wanted

As club secretary you help your club run smoothly and effectively. You also monitor club trends to help identify strengths and areas for improvement, and share this information with club and district leaders.

What you do

  • Maintain membership records: . Your club invoice is based on the number of members in Rotary's database for your club as of 1 July and 1 January. Rotary International sends the club invoice by email and mail.
  • Maintain minutes of club, board, and committee meetings
  • Work with incoming secretary to ensure smooth transition

How to prepare

  • Take online courses for club secretary in the
  • Attend district training assembly
  • Work with our outgoing secretary

Resources & reference

Tools

Rotary support

If you might be interested in this role, please reach out to our President-Elect and current Secretary.

 
Club Secretary
Weekly Encouragement - courtesy of Linda Marshall
Have a big enough heart to love unconditionally, and a broad enough mind to embrace the differences that make each of us unique. - D. B. Harrop
 
Do we practice the Golden Rule?
 
We all know the Golden Rule: we should treat people how we would want to be treated.  The Platinum Rule is this: Treat people how they would want to be treated.  It might not always be the best policy, but generally it's good to consider other people's needs and feelings.
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Members in Attendance
 
President Mike, Paul, Dan, Bob, Helen, Tom, Ed, Dave, Tina, Jim, Milena, & Norbert. 
 
Via Zoom - Martina and Jennie.
 
Guests - Eve Martin & Janet Ryding
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We Keep Count for You
Members not Numbers
We Can Handle The Heavy
End Polio Now
Serving Hamilton
Since 1930
The Magic of Rotary
END Human Trafficking