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Service Above Self
Union Club
You may have seen the attached article on the Food Rescue Project by Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson in Sunday’s Times-Colonist. If not, I attach it for your information (link below).
Everyone in our Club should be extremely proud of the efforts put forward in our 2015 car raffle fundraiser to enable us to contribute over $100,000 to the Program – which the Victoria Foundation matched. And in that regard, special thanks are extended to Gordon Greeniaus for his hard work and dedication in making the car raffle such a success over the years, in particular in 2015.
As Ms. Richardson concludes “The Food Rescue Program is up and running now, and you’ll hear more about it in the near future. Stay tuned.”!
Well Done Rotary Club of Victoria! :)
Sincerely,
Janet - your President
http://www.timescolonist.com/life/islander/vital-people-rescued-food-is-a-win-for-all-1.12945748
There are now two Banner Collection albums:
Both have been recently updated. Hover over a banner image to see information on that banner. With the Club Banners, I have tried to include information on the Club (location and RI District) and about the contributor [name, and date].
As you may know, our Club played a key role in the formation of the Food Rescue Program that launched this past Thursday in Esquimalt. It was a very special day for Rotary, The Mustard Seed Street Church, The Victoria Foundation and Thrifty Food’s with the official opening of the Food Distribution Centre. Our hard work in fund-raising has manifested itself in this wonderful program from which thousands of needy Victorians will benefit.
The car raffle that has been a part of our Club for many years concluded its legacy of hard work and dedication by many Rotarians and friends of Rotary in 2015. That year, our Club teamed up with other Rotary Clubs to raise 100,000 which was matched Victoria Foundation. The total of $200,000 was donated to the startup of the Food Rescue Program. We should all be proud to be part of such an amazing community venture. One that we hope will be around for many years to come.
Check out the link: https://facebook.com/ThriftyFoods/videos/1354517081271492/
Thank you for your time and efforts. You do make a difference! :)
Sincerely, Janet Power
After more than two years without any new polio outbreaks, the Government of Nigeria reported on 11 August 2016 that two children have been paralyzed by the disease.
Rotary International has immediately responded by recommitting "its efforts to ensure that every child is born into a polio-free world where they are safe from this paralyzing disease."
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Janet Power
I am honored to be the President of the Rotary Club of Victoria, Canada, for 2016-17 as we head into our 103rd year. It is an exciting time for me as I also celebrate 10 years as a Rotarian. I am so proud to be given the opportunity to play a lead role this year and give back to a Club which has simply made me a better person. It is a delight to be part of an organization so steeped in such a legacy of community contribution and accomplishment.
In 2017 we will commemorate the Rotary Foundation’s century of ‘Service Above Self’ throughout the world. We will celebrate the humanitarian projects, scholarships, professional training and exchanges and, especially, the Rotary Foundation’s remarkably successful campaign for a polio-free world.
The Club’s Foundation, V90, will be entering its 42nd year and we plan on bringing the Foundation to the forefront. The time is right to recognize the history of the Foundation and to ensure its continued success.
The theme for the 2016-17 Rotary year is “Rotary Serving Humanity.” As a Club, it will be crucial to focus on two key areas: membership and fundraising. But, let’s not forget to have fun along the way!
We will continue to support our cherished Kenya Projects, with this year’s initiative being ‘Integrity through Virtues’, a leadership training program targeting teachers, parents, business and community leaders.
I look forward to connecting with present members and welcoming new ones. We will be seeking opportunities for all members to contribute to Club activities with the goal of strengthening our Club as a whole. Let us know how you can contribute to Rotary, and what Rotary can do for you.
Let’s make this year a truly memorable one.
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Sincerely,
Janet Power, President
Rotary Club of Victoria