On Monday, 8 May our speaker will be Dr. John LaPorta, CEO of the Thames Valley Children’s Centre (TVCC). He will be accompanied by Sindy DeBenedictis, Coordinator of their Abilities Awareness and Kids on the Block Program.
The TVCC works to support children and their families to achieve the highest possible quality of life. TVCC aims to assist our clients to be their best! TVCC serves more than 8,000 children, youth and their families every year through a wide range of services.
Our Club was very instrumental in the establishing of the TVCC.
We will be meeting at the London Convention Centre in Salon B, B1 on the ground level.
Greeters for Monday, 8 May:
Greg Schinkel and Mich Standish.
Greeters for May 15th are Michel Kouassi and Ron Posno.
50/50 Draw
$159.50 as of 1 May. Only 26 cards left in the deck!
Each year, Rotary connects thousands of young people to a global network of friendship, service, and action. As Rotaractors and Interactors, they make a difference in communities at home and abroad. Through the Rotary Youth Exchange, they explore new cultures. Through the Adventure in Citizenship Award and the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, RYLA, (Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders in our District) participants learn skills that will help them succeed as community leaders. Each year over 500,000 young people participate in Rotary Youth Service programs worldwide.
Our Club is very involved in Youth Service. We are the sponsoring partner for the Western University and Fanshawe College Rotaract clubs and co-sponsor of the London Interact Club. This year we sent 3 Youth Exchange student abroad and are hosting a student, Malena. We sent a student to the Adventures in Citizenship program in Ottawa and will be sending 7 students to our District’s Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders (RYLA).
Rotary Leadership Institute Seminar
Parts I, II & III, is scheduled for Saturday May 6th at King’s College in London, 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Rotary Leadership Institute Program consists of three parts, I, II and III, to be taken progressively. Each part is a one day seminar. 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. Classes are limited to 16 participants. The cost maybe covered by our Club.
TO REGISTER: (PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY). Email to al@allanhardy.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, April 28th. 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
Satellite Club Paint Night Fundraiser May 9th
Our Satellite Club is hosting a fundraiser on May 9th at Oliver Twists. Event is called Paint Night starts at 7:30 pm, ends 9:30 pm. Below is the link to purchase tickets, they are $45 plus tax. A portion of the proceeds will go to the local London chapter of Growing Chefs! There are 27 tickets left. They need to sell out in order for the event to happen!! Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Fun, Entertainment, and Social Time! Mark the Dates in your calendar and make plans to attend. Over the entire weekend, we will be celebrating all that is Rotary- Past, Present and Future. Speakers will highlight our Foundation, Polio, Global Scholars, Peace Scholars, Youth and Youth Exchange, District Projects & Leadership to name a few.
Friday evening we have a Murder Mystery called "Dead Man's Switch" that has been written especially for us. On Saturday night for our Gala, we will be recreating the Stork Club, a world famous dance hall that existed in Port Stanley, Ontario.
Your continued support in promoting these events in your Clubs is appreciated. For those who have already registered….thank you and we look forward to seeing you. For those who have not yet, we would love to have you join us….. the registration link is: http://railwaycityrotary.club/d6330/district-6330-conference-2017/
The Conference will be held in the St. Anne’s Centre, 20 Morrison Drive in St. Thomas.
