Our 26 February Programme: On Monday, 26 February our speaker will be Bern Grush. Bern is a Systems Design Engineer (University of Waterloo) and the Toronto author of an authoritative two-part report titled “Ontario Must Prepare for Vehicle Automation,” that was called “a fascinating and carefully argued report” in a Maclean’s Editorial in November of 2016.
Most of us are aware of the frequent news and hype about self-driving vehicles in the daily media. He will speak to us about whether this new technology is coming soon, and what impact this will have on public transit, parking, congestion, and sprawl. Will this be good or bad? Will we want to own one or use on-demand robotic taxi and shuttle services? Come and find out whether you should expand your garage or convert it to a spare bedroom.
Bern’s talk is called: “Automated Vehicles: Sooner or Later? Good or Bad? Yours or Theirs?”
We will be meeting at the London Convention Centre at 12 noon in Salon B,B1 on the ground floor.
50/50 Draw
$101.00 as of 12 February - only 32 cards left in the deck.
Greeters for Monday 26 February:
John Boyne and Michelle Foote.
Greeters for Monday, 5 March will be John Eberhard and John Kozoriz.
February is Rotary Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month Of the 60 million people displaced by armed conflict or persecution, 90% are civilians. Half of those civilians are children. That’s millions of reasons why Rotary is so engaged in service projects, fellowships and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns in pursuit of peace in our world.
We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict. We aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Rotarians also address the underlying structural causes of conflict by relieving millions of people suffering from poverty, inequality, ethnic tensions, lack of access to education and unequal distribution of resources.
In yet another program to achieve worldwide peace, up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected to attend Rotary Peace Centers to participate in master's degree programs at one of the partner universities. Rotary Peace Fellows study subjects related to the root causes of conflict and explore innovative solutions that address real-world needs. There are more than 1,000 peace fellowship alumni are working in over 100 countries.
Invite others to join Rotary and help spread peace around the world.
Help Haiti Team Report Here is video of the Help Haiti Team Report from Monday 15 January’s Club meeting: https://youtu.be/PSQPZqcAfd0
East Coast Kitchen Party - save the date - May 11th
The Rotary Club of London President’s Cup Golf Tournament September 19, 2018 at The Oaks Golf Club
On September 19th 2018, The Rotary Club of London will host its first annual Presidents Cup Golf Tournament at the prestigious The Oaks Golf Club in Delaware.
We are looking for your attendance on the golf course, take advantage of our early bird rate of $130 now available, and support to make this event a success.
We are also looking for Sponsorship support. Sponsorship of the tournament starts at $200 for the longest drive and closest to the pin holes and sponsorships increase incrementally up to the $5000 for the tournament sponsor. Please consider sponsoring the first Annual Presidents Cup Golf Tournament.
All proceeds raised from this event will be put towards supporting our local Community initiatives.
If you do wish to be a sponsor or have golf questions please reach out to Andrew Adamyk in person or email at: andrewadamyk@hotmail.com .
District Activities:
District Learning Assembly, Saturday 7 April at the Holiday Inn, Sarnia Who attends? President-elect, President Nominee, Vice President, Treasure, Secretary, All Directors, 2018-19 Chairs for Foundation, Membership, Public Image/Relations, New Generations, Local and International committees, new Rotarians and all interested Rotarians.
District Learning Assembly registration starts at 8:30 with coffee & tea, muffins & croissants AND also includes a Full Market lunch. Program begins at 9:30 sharp and will conclude at 4:00pm.
The cost is $45 Cdn. BUT NOTE, the price increases to $55 after March 15th.
Register now on District 6330 website.
District Conference, May 4 – 2 in Grand Bend Fun, Entertainment, and Social Time! Mark the Dates in your calendar and make plans to attend. The Conference will be held at the Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend.
Register now! Check the District Website to register and for more Conference details!!
The next meeting of the Rotary Club of London Board will be held on Friday, 16 February at 7:30 a.m. in The Salvation Army Centre of Hope Boardroom.
Note:
- all members are welcome and encouraged to attend Board meetings
- to view the Club's Board Meeting Minutes go to our website, Member Login, My ClubRunner, click on View Club Documents.
Special Recognition Student: International Youth Exchange Student:.....Juan Ignacio Martinez Rivera, Santa Cruz la Sierra, Bolivia (juanimartinez2002jimr@gmail.com) Members:
Hon. Ray Lawson Rotarian of the Year:.....Heather Broadhead
Jack Burghardt Community Service Above Self Award:.....Jim Belton
