June is Rotary Fellowships and The Rotary Foundation's 100th Anniversary Month
The Rotary Fellowships Program is a structured program of rotary International that comprises more than 70 independent fellowships. They are independent, social groups that share a common passion. Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world. Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions. These groups help expand skills, foster vocational development, and enhance the Rotary experience by exploring interests while developing connections around the world. Visit www.rotary.org/fellowships for additional resources on Rotary Fellowships
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. The Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.
There are as many reasons to support The Rotary Foundation as there are ways to do good in the world. Through the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative, your contributions of any amount to the Annual Fund or the PolioPlus campaign are the primary source of funding for Foundation programs. Every Rotarian is encouraged to participate in a Foundation project and make a personal gift to the Annual Fund every year.
Supplies - members are asked to search your basements for supplies needed to help fill the container for Haiti.
Please fill a suitcase or hockey bag for ease of handling, that would be best.
Partial list includes: Sports equipment; Soccer balls; Garden tools; Writing books, pens and pencils; French books; Hand tools; Saws, drills; Gardening tools; Feminine hygiene products; Wash clothes and towels; Ball caps; Cotton washable baby diapers; Baby blankets; etc.
Container – The next container of school and medical supplies will be loaded for Haiti June 24 & 25 at the Hensall District Co-Op Warehouse (Retail Pickup Area), Corner of Wellington St., W and Marlborough St., Exeter. The Grand Bend Rotary Club is assisting the Rotary Club of London who is sponsoring the load.
The prep and sorting will take place Saturday 24 June from 10am to 4 pm. The loading will be Sunday 25 June beginning at 8am and hope to be through early.
Please sign up directly on the Rotary Club of Grand Bend website www.grandbendrotary.com so we know who to expect. The loading will start at 8 AM Sunday June 25th but if you cannot be there by that time please come when you can.
Help Haiti Coffee Area 4 Fundraiser
This special Rotary Area 4 Coffee fundraiser features a "Private Selection" coffee in 12 oz bags for only $10 per bag with the net proceeds going to "Help Haiti", our community development project in Aquin, Haiti. To place your order please contact Lori Da Silva at lorid@londoncc.com
Satellite Club Plant Fundraiser
The Satellite Club is holding another plant fundraiser. This year the plants will actually grow and produce something (unlike last year…). As of June 1st they have 94 bell pepper plants, 43 cayenne pepper plants, 25 basil and 16 oregano plants.
Price: $3 each or 4 for $10. All proceeds support "Growing Chefs!"
To purchase please contact either Kirk Langford at: kirklangford@gmail.com or Ashley Carroll at: ashley@SutherlandElliott.ca Delivery is available.
