September is Rotary Basic Education and Literacy Month Basic education and literacy is one of Rotary’s six areas of focus. In 1985 Rotary declared basic literacy to be a pre-condition to the development of peace.
Rotary’s goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
Sixty-seven million children worldwide have no access to education and more than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate.
Rotarians are encouraged to raise awareness of literacy issues and to organize literacy projects at home and abroad such as our shipping of school supplies to Haiti and South Africa and our dictionary and Start2Finish programs in London.
My Sisters' Place OK RC/London, after this past Monday’s presentation by My Sisters Place, a few of you were wanting to know how to donate. Heather Broadhead will bring a box to our next meeting (11 September) and you can bring stuff to fill it. Here are a few things they need on an ongoing basis;
shampoo and conditioners - hair brushes and combs - toothbrushes - feminine hygiene and incontinence products - Tim's coffee cards($5) - women’s underwear - plastic bags(especially the ones used for grocery shopping) - socks - winter mitts, scarves and gloves/hats - blankets and pens. Gently used clothing for those that come in off the street with none or very little. Birthday cards. Thx Heather.
Rotary Fun Day! More details to follow.
Halloween ‘SAVE THE DATE’ -- October 28th
Get the creative juices going on your costume for this years 2nd annual Halloween dinner party.
The Broadhead’s will host their 2nd annual Halloween dinner party - 6 pm for 7pm Dinner. $50 per person, cheque made payable to the Rotary Club of London Foundation (tax receipted).
BYOB Further Details to follow.
District Activities
Rotary Leadership Institute seminar, Part I, Part II & Part III
Saturday, September 23th, Best Western Inn on the Bay, 1800 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, 8:30AM to 4:00PM.
The Rotary Leadership Institute Program’s "Rotary Learning and Information", consists of three parts, I, II and III, to be taken progressively. Each part is a one day seminar, those taking Part II must have completed Part I; to take Part III, Part II must have been completed. The Parts are divided into 6 modules of approximately 55 minutes each. Attendees register for one part only at a cost of $75.00 which covers light breakfast, breaks, lunch and materials. The cost may be covered by our Club.
To Register: (Pre-Registration only) Email roger.campbell@sympatico.ca and specify Part I, Part II or Part III, indicating that you will bring your check, payable to “R.L.I. District 6330”, with you to the seminar. Register on or before Friday September 15th 2017. Class size is limited.
Courses are fun, topical and interactive. They are geared toward busy business and professional community leaders who wish to be knowledgeable about Rotary and be more effective leaders in their Vocation and in their Rotary Club. For more information: www.rotaryleadershipinstitute.org or contact: Helen Campbell at roger.campbell@sympatico.ca
District Foundation Seminar / Club Qualification
Saturday 4 November at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the BMO Centre, 295 Rectory Street, London. Fee $40
The Foundation and Club Certification Seminar is held annually and members of our Club must attend if our Club is to qualify to participate in 2018-19 district & global foundation grants. This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about your R.I. Foundation and the great work it does annually around the world. The Club will pay for your attendance – present your receipt to Sandy Ronson. Payment to be made when you arrive for the seminar. Registration available shortly on the District Website.