KIVA

April 9^th -  At today's meeting we heard how our International Service Committee has recently provided 148 micro loans to individuals in 39 different countries around the world.  This is done through an organization called KIVA.   Every day, Kiva connects thousands of people to borrowers and partner institutions around the world, working together to create opportunity and alleviate poverty. It only takes $25 to get started. The complete program is explained at the website link below. You will be able to see how past loans have aided people in developing countries complete their goals, how the funds are repaid and how you can open an account and become involved with this program.  

This photo, left to right, shows Club President Greg MacKinnon, Kyle & Shannon Sakakibara, Pippa Shaw and Peter Moore.  Shannon is a new member to the club, sponsored by Pippa.  Peter welcomed her to Kal Rotary and explained the benefits, rewards and obligations of being a member.

 

Rotarian Calvin Hoy spoke to us about his business as a private wealth advisor.  He spoke about family trusts, preserving wealth, capital growth and assisting families navigate multi-generational wealth. His services and contact information can be found on his website – www.calvinhoy.com

After talking about his business, he spoke about his passion – “Mama Hogg’s Salad Dressing”.  This is a Grilled Caesar Salad Dressing that he developed and offers for sale locally. It can be found at Cooper’s Food, Save-On Foods, Buy-Low Foods and Butcher Boys. It was obvious that he was very proud of this product and has enjoyed the process of getting it on the market.  He is now working on a vegan balsamic vinaigrette dressing that will soon be available.  He has yet to come up with a name for it – If you have any suggestions in the “Mama Hogg” style, give him a call.