Chico is a very lovable puppy created by author Jen Dafoe who accompanies children on their very first visit to medical facilities across Ontario. Jen has had more than forty-seven surgeries herself as a youngster and armed with direction of some of the best pediatric practitioners, she has written one book about going to the dentist and is currently completing Chico’s next book about going to hospital. Anxious to replace fears with educated smiles and giggles, each child is given a book prior to his/her visit. Chico is coming to share Jen’s story and vision.
Also speaking today is Malena Martinez Gonzalez, our “inbound” Youth Exchange Student from Spain.
The Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) is a Rotary International student exchange program for students in secondary school. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent young people around the globe to experience new cultures. Currently, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary clubs every year. Typically, students are sent to another country for a year-long stay, generally living with multiple host families during the year and being expected to perform daily tasks within the household as well as attend school in the host country.
We will be meeting at the London Convention Centre in Salon D, D1 on the ground floor.
Greeters for Monday, 5 June:
Bruce McGauley and Rick Santos.
Greeters for June 12th are Paul Broadhead and Keith Lazenby.
50/50 Draw
$178.50 as of 15 May. Only 24 cards left in the deck!
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 preparation day for the loading of the container in Exeter is on Saturday, June 24. The day of
loading is Sunday June 25th.
100 Holes of Golf for Haiti - On Wednesday June 14th the Club “Golfing Team” will be walking 30 km and playing 100 holes of golf to raise money for the Haiti projects. Please consider sponsoring the “TEAM” for 25 cents, 50 cents or a loonie for each hole that they complete (which will be 100). With everyone’s support the Team will be able to raise a substantial amount of money. Please give your cash or credit card donation/ information to Sandy Ronson and if paying by cheque please make it payable to: The Rotary Club of London Foundation.
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.
Chef Recovery Luncheon Monday June 12th
At our Monday June 12th meeting we will hear the story of how one man overcame addiction to become a successful entrepreneur. A successful Executive Chef running his own catering company, Chef Recovery Catering, Jay Barnard has now launched a food line called Walleye Wings INC. in Kenora, Ont. It is hard to believe that Chef Jay (aka Chef Recovery) was once an addict who was out of control and had lost hope.
This is a joint Rotary Club-Salvation Army luncheon with proceeds going to The Rotary Club of London Foundation and the Salvation Army Withdrawal Program at the Centre of Hope. Tickets for this luncheon at the London Convention Centre are only $35 (Regular Club Fees for Rotarians and no additional ticket needed). For non Rotarians tickets are available at: https//www.eventbrit.ca/e/chef-recovery-tickets-3391492114
