February 20th, 2026 - Weekly Bulletin (Feb 20, 2026)

Rotary Club of

Hamilton Stoney Creek

Friday, February 20th, 2026

Welcome to the 72nd 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.

February is Peacebuilding & Conflict Prevention Month

Club News & Reminders

Coldest Night of the Year - Saturday, February 28th -Walk will take place from Battlefield Park to our Rotary Clock and back -4:00 p.m.

Neighbour to Neighbour is the beneficiary and the need has never been greater.

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1041266&langPref=en-CA

Please consider sponsoring a Club Member or register to join our team and walk.

RYLA & RYLA Jr - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

We are seeking youth and young adults to apply for sponsorship from our Club. We have two award for RYLA Jr. and one for RYLA

We also need members to join the Youth Services Committee to assist in vetting applicants. Deadline is fast approaching

RYLA - https://rotary7090.org/Page/d7090-ryla

RYLA Jr. - https://rotary7090.org/page/d7090-jr.-ryla

Murder Mystery

Thank you to Doug for organizing this great evening. Suffice to say Rotarians were not able to track down the murderer despite our best efforts. We did have fabulous food and and evening of laughs.

ClubRunner App

We are asking all members with a cell phone to download the ClubRunner App. It is very easy to sign in and use and we'd like to start using it as another communication option. If you have trouble signing in call Martina 905-929-8946

Public Service Committee

Can you assist with Linked-In or Instagram? We need your help.

Coldest Night of the Year

Upcoming Events

Next Board Meeting - March 11th, 2026

The Village Restaurant

5:30 dinner

6:00 Meeting

All are welcome

Coldest Night of the Year - Saturday, February 28th

Club Action Plan - March 6th - 6:00 p.m. RSVP to the email - All members are asked to attend

In lieu of our weekly meeting -

Galileo Gardens

Luxury Purse Bingo

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/307/Stories/purse-bingo-2026

Please note all proceeds will be donated to:

Cancer Assistance Program - Hamilton

Winona Peach Festival Weekend - August 28-30th

Luxury Purse Bingo

Today's Meeting

We were joined by Cherie Warner-Richard and Stacia Vone-Hogeterp of Empowerment Squared.

Cherie shared the details of the three vital Educational Programs operating to support students. Detail are in the link below.

Empowerment Squared

Upcoming Programs

February 27th - no Meeting in Lieu of

Coldest Night of the Year - February 28th - 4:00 p.m. Battlefield Park

March 6th - Galileo Gardens - 6:00 p.m.

Club Action Plan

March 13th - Express Italian Eatery

The Balloon Guy - Rotarian Phil Shames

March 20th - Scout Cafe - 7:30 a.m

Crime Stoppers of Hamilton

March 27th - Express Italian Eatery

TBA

Speakers List

Weekly Encouragement - courtesy of Linda Marshall

Weekly Words for Thought

"We get because we give. Nothing material lasts. What endures are the relationships, the experiences, and the love. These are forever - the gifts that keep giving.."

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