Rotary Club of London (Feb 13, 2017)

February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month

Sixty million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution, and 90 percent of armed-conflict casualties are civilians, half of them children. Through service projects, fellowships, and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns, members train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Members also pursue projects to address the underlying structural causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources. Invite others to join Rotary and help spread peace around the world.

61^st Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction, Monday, 13 February

This year's London Sports Celebrity Dinner will be held on Monday, 13 February in the Metroland Media Agriplex at the Western Fair District. Members of our Club and the London Sports media founded this Dinner 61 years ago.

Michelle Foote, who is a member of the organizing committee this year, is inviting members to join her at her Rotary table (or she may have to have a couple of Rotary tables). If you are interested please contact Michelle, she will book the table and collect from you later. Tickets are $150 each.

Please contact Michelle at: michellefoote@rogers.com

The Dinner supports the work of Thames Valley Children's Centre.

Confirmed head table guests include:

- Roberto Alomar, Toronto Blue Jay Legend, Nation Baseball Hall of Famer

- Bret “The Hitman” Hart, WWE Hall of Famer

- John Scott, 2016 NHL All Star Game MVP

- Shelina Zadorsky, Canadian National Soccer Team, 2016 Olympic Games Bronze Medalist

- Richard McLaren, Sportsperson of the Year, author of The McLaren Investigation re the Russian state-

sponsored drug cheating program.

- JJ Piccinich, London Knights Captain, Toronto maple leafs Draft Pick

- Tyler Parsons, London Knights Goal Tender, 2017 World junior Hockey Championship gold Medalist

- Cole Martin, TVCC Ambassador

Emcees: Jackie Redmond and Caroline Cameron, Rogers Sportsnet.

This is a Rotary Club of London activity.

Total Team Training (formerly District Assembly) April 1^st at the Holiday Inn, Sarnia

Who attends? President-elect, President Nominee, Vice President, Treasure, Secretary, All Directors, 2017-18 Chairs for Foundation, Membership, Public Image/Relations, New Generations, Local and International committees, new Rotarians and all interested Rotarians.

Total Team Training registration starts at 8:30 with coffee & tea, muffins & croissants AND also includes a Full Market lunch. Program begins at 9:30 sharp. We will conclude at 4:00pm.

The cost is $30 Cdn which will be paid by our Club. Register now on District 6330 website.

The Rotary Foundation Centennial Diner, April 22^nd in London

With special guest Rotary International Vice President Jennifer Jones.

The “ 6330 TRF Centennial Dinner” is a time to celebrate The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International’s great successes during its first 100 years of operation. Dinner cost is $75.00 per person.

All Rotarians and friends are invited to attend this very special event on Saturday, April 22^nd at Museum London, 6:30 for 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available through the District’s website very soon.

District Conference, May 26, 27, 28 in St. Thomas

Fun, Entertainment, and Social Time! Mark the Dates in your calendar and make plans to attend. The Conference will be held in the St. Anne’s Centre, 20 Morrison Drive in St. Thomas.