On Monday, 22 January our speaker will be Club Vice President Jeff Schiller. At our “rock the boat” November 20th club meeting, the Club’s Innovation Task Force discussed and asked for feedback on five key areas. They have used this feedback along with emails, comments and conversations to set some general direction for the next few years.
Monday’s topic is – An Update from the Innovation Task Force
NOTE: We will NOT be meeting at the London Convention Centre. MEETING LOCATION INFORMATION WILL BE SENT BY A SEPARATE EMAIL ONCE IT IS BOOKED.
50/50 Draw
$96.25 as of 15 January - only 36 cards left in the deck.
Greeters for Monday 22 January:
Nicci Olsen and Auckland Thawe
Greeters for Monday, January 29 are John Stuart and David Wells
January is Rotary Vocational Service Month Vocational Service is one of Rotary’s Five Avenues of Service.
Vocational Service calls every Rotarian to:
aspire to high ethical standards in their occupation;
recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations, and;
contribute their vocational talents to the problems and needs of society.
When professionals join a Rotary club, they do so as a representative of their classification – their particular business or profession. Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace. During January, Rotarians are encouraged to focus on this important avenue of Rotary service.
1 January – 30 June 2018 Dues – NOW DUE!
Dues invoices have been distributed. It would be most appreciated if those members who have not yet paid would bring their Dues to our 15 January Monday meeting. OR..contact Sandy Ronson with your credit card information.
Please have your dues paid by January 17th as a Dues Outstanding Report will be made at the January 19th Board meeting.
HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR INVOICE-STATEMENT? - please advise Sandy Ronson immediately.
Thank You.
16th Annual Rotary-Western Rotaract Day of Giving – This Saturday, January 27th
The Day of Giving is an annual one-day event where student volunteers and Rotarians assist the elderly and disabled citizens in the London community. It will be held on Saturday, January 27th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Volunteers will meet at 8:00 AM in the King’s College cafeteria (266 Epworth Ave). Snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Rotarians are welcome to volunteer as drivers. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail dayofgiving@gmail.com.
62nd start.ca Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction, Monday, 12 February 2018 The 2018 Dinner will be held at London Convention Centre.
Confirmed head table guests include Christine Sinclair (Canadian National Soccer Team), and Trish Stratus (retired hall of famer wrestler). Karen Phibbs will be the 2017 Sports Person of the Year (President, Ontario Hockey Association/Hockey Canada). Christine Simpson will be our Emcee.
Tickets – John Kozoiz, a members of our Club and a member of the Dinner’s Ticket Sales Subcommittee, is inviting members to join him at the Rotary tables. If you are interested please contact John, he will book the table and collect from you later. Tickets are $150 each. Please contact John at John.Kozoriz@cibc.com
Stay tuned for more program information.
The Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction supports the work of Thames Valley Children's Centre and is proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of London and the London Sports Media.
“We’re All Stars” Luncheon
As part of the Sports Celebrity Dinner on Monday, February 12th, earlier in the day at the London Convention Centre the children & youth with special needs from Thames Valley Children’s Centre will enjoy a pizza luncheon with a number of the sports and spectra celebrities. 8 to 10 Rotarians are needed to help set up, serve the pizza, and clean up from 10:30 to 11:30 approx.
If you are interested in volunteering for the “We’re All Stars” luncheon please email Jim Belton at jimbelton@rogers.com
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 On. All proceeds raised from this event will be put towards supporting our local Community initiatives of which many are to fund literacy programs in our area. Below is a current list of our ongoing and upcoming projects:
Start To Finish Reading and Running Project- second school
London Schools Dictionary Project (Area wide gr. 3 English & French)
Mental Health Books into 100 Area Schools
Youth Services - Rotary Youth Exchanges (International Student support), Seminar for Tomorrows Leaders (youth), Interact (high school students) and Rotaract (University & College).
We are also looking for Sponsorship support as well as any option of items or gift certificates for our auction tables.
Sponsorship enquiries, tournament questions etc., please contact Andrew Adamyk at andrewadamyk@hotmail.com
Organize your foursome, invite a loved one, special friend or make it a corporate outing. Special early bird rate of $130 now available. See Sandy Ronson before or after any meeting or contact her at: sandyr@bell.net.
The next meeting of the Rotary Club of London Board will be held on Friday, 19 January 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
