--ADVANCE A BETTER WORLD THROUGH SERVICE BORN OF FELLOWSHIP AT ROTARY CLUB OF LONDON--
--APRIL IS MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH MONTH--
It is also the birthday of Paul Harris on April 19th
--PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING ON APRIL11th VIA--ZOOM--
Here are the details: Time: The Zoom meeting will “open” at 11:30 am for those that want to socialize before the meeting which starts at 12:00 pm. Login: https://zoom.us/j/666121982?pwd=ckhwQTN1RFNsbkJBUWxqYkY0SWtLdz09 Meeting ID: 666 121 982 Password: 030500 If you want to dial in via telephone — you can use: +1 647 558 0588 Canada.
Our speaker on Monday April 11th will be Mystery Furtado-RN. Mystery is the mother of two energic and vibrant African Kings by the name of Kade and Kylem. She is an internationally trained Nurse, currently preparing to sit the RN Nclex exam. Mystery is passionate about Diabetes management and prevention which is why she formed a not for profit called Type Diabeat It; which is the first BPOC led Diabetes Organization in Southwestern Ontario. This role led her to starting the first BPOC community Garden in London Ontario which has now grown into a Green House Project. Mystery was featured this year in the London Business Magazine; Twenty in their TWENTY'S as she also started Granny P's, a small business that produces Sea Moss products. Granny P's is inspired by her grandmother. Mystery's passion for health and wellness drove her to creating a brand that she can share with the world. Topic - Food Security and its impact on marginalized communities
--Note from the Satellite Club--
Who doesn’t love a good walk in the park? To celebrate Earth Day, the Satellite Club is organizing their semi-annual park clean ups of the two parks that they have adopted. They are looking for about 10 volunteers to join them on Saturday, April 23rd at 10AM. They expect to finish no later than 12PM. Park #1 is Cavendish Park and the meeting spot will be Cavendish at Walnut. Park #2 is Lorne Avenue Park and the meeting spot will be Lorne Ave at English St. Both parks are quite flat and aren’t too big. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided to all volunteers. Hopefully it doesn’t rain, but if it does, a rain date will be announced at a later time. If you are interested to please complete the sign up form here: https://forms.gle/5u3MnWjxVQpkCvZu7 / This will allow the club to know how many people to expect and at which location. Thank you and see you at the park!
--Note from World Community Services committee--
In a recent Clubrunner email to all members a solicitation for member financial support for the Paul Harris School furniture replacement project was made. If you are unsure what to give, consider purchasing a student furniture unit, for $130.00Cdn a double student table and two chairs can be purchased. The Rotary Club of London Foundation will provided charitable donation receipts to individuals.
--Note from DG Erin--
Many of you have asked how you can assist Ukraine. Here are a few options:
ShelterBox is responding to the Ukraine crisis and sending a team to eastern Europe. We are working to understand the type of emergency shelter people fleeing Ukraine need, if our aid will be suitable, and which locations we might be able to work in. We are coordinating with local authorities, Rotary, and other aid organizations to make sure as many people as possible will receive the help they need. For information and updates visit https://www.shelterboxusa.org/the-ukraine-crisis-explained/
In response to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, The Rotary Foundation has created an official channel for Rotary members around the world to contribute funds to support the relief efforts underway by Rotary districts and has designated its Disaster Response Fund as the main avenue for contributions. More information can be found here: https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-foundation-creates-channel-direct-humanitarian-support-ukraine-region
The Rotary Club of London is participating in the 2022-23 Rotary Youth Exchange Program. We are in need of a host family for our inbound student from Switzerland Nanda Jurt. We require 3 families (Sept -Dec, Jan -April, April- mid July). I am happy to report that Club member Ian Davies and family will host Nanda Sep.-Dec. and Harry Joosten and family will host Nanda Jan-April. We are actively looking for a host family to host Nanda in April-mid July. Hosting an exchange student is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for all family members. Please contact Randy Harden (YEO) randy.harden@gmail.comif you, or if you know someone who would like to host our inbound student. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about this important Rotary program.
--Note from Don Bork--
District 6330 is looking for Rotarians who wish to serve Rotary in some roles at the District level as follows: District Youth Protection Officer Lead the District’s efforts to protect youth and vulnerable persons participating in Rotary programs. District Training Team Leader Someone who has the expertise of training and instruction that can work alongside the team. “Redefining Club Service” Committee Do you have great ideas for service in our increasingly virtual world? (Temporary committee). More information at rotary6330.org
Weekly Coffee Klatch
Since the Province has extended its Stay-at-Home directive, we decided to set up a weekly Zoom “Coffee Klatch” each Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 am.
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Our speaker on Monday April 11th will be Mystery Furtado-RN.