Rotary Club of
Hamilton Stoney Creek
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
 
Welcome to the 94th 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.
 
 October  is Economic & Community Development Month

 

Club News & Reminders

Grape Picking for Food for Life

A big thank you for all the members, family & friends who came out to Norbert & Liz's Vineyard to pick grapes.  The batch in the photo were picked up by Food for Life and shared with individuals experiencing food insecurity.

 

Paul's Vocational Minute
Paul shared that this is something he posts at his shop to signify their commitment to quality customer service

Believe

Listen

Apologize

Solve

Thank 

Upcoming Events

WPF Volunteer Dinner - Friday, October 16th - Grand Olympia Banquet Hall

As in the past our WPF Committee plan to purchase a table of 10 for any members/spouses/friends or family who would like to attend as a guest of our Club.

Please RSVP to martinabainbridgerotary@gmail.com if you are interested and available.  

We still have some openings!! And feel free to invite a friend/family who volunteered this year

 

Luxury Purse Bingo Friday, October 23th - Doors Open at 5:00 p.m. 

It is time to share with family, friends and colleagues, ticket sales have already started coming in.  We need another sellout.  Please reach out to Doug with any leads on Sponsors for this event. Tables of eight if you want to sit in groups.

 

Next Board Meeting - Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Village Restaurant

Dinner 5:30 p.m.

Meeting 6:00 p.m.

All are welcome 

 

Liberty for Youth - Power of a Changed Life Gala - November 4th

If anyone is interested in attending this wonderful annual event, - tickets are $70 and it would be wonderful to have a full Rotary Table.  Please let Martina know if you are interested.

King Street Clean Up - Sunday, November 8th, 2026

St. Francis Church - 9:00 a.m.

Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade - Sat., Dec. 5th, 2026

Winona Peach Festival - 2027 - August 27th - 29th

Put these dates in your calendar now please.

Today's Meeting

What an inspiring and thought-provoking meeting with District Governor Joanne Serkeyn sharing her vision of the next year; ie how we can change/adjust our Club to meet the demands of keeping members and how we can get involved in her passion of educating and reducing Human Trafficking. It was a meeting not to be missed.

Upcoming Programs
October 9th  -  Express Italian Eatery  - 12:15 p.m.
Autism Dog Services- Adele Alfano
 
October 16th - Scout Cafe - 7:30 a.m.
Peach Festival Update
 
October 23th  -  No meeting - Luxury Purse Bingo
 
 
October 30th - Scout Cafe - 7:30 a.m.
TBD
Weekly Encouragement - courtesy of Linda Marshall
Weekly Words for Thought
“Believe it or not, it takes just 10 seconds for your brain to calm down and regain control of intense emotions.”

Members in Attendance

In Person - President Mike, Doug, Paul, Bob, Marcia, Myra, Phil, Milena, Heino, Norbert, Ross & Martina
Zoom - 
Guests -DG Joanne Serkeyn, ADG Cathi MacDonnell, Sarah Rickard
 & Ivan Luksic
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